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Which sources produce alternating current (AC)?

A) Solar power plants B) Hydro-electric generators
C) Batteries D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hydro-electric generators

Explanation:

Alternating Current (AC) is the current in which flow of current is altered periodically whereas in DC current i.e, direct current the flow of current is only in one direction.

Some of the sources of AC current are :

1. Hydro-electric generators

2. Thermal power generators

3. Nuclear  power generators...

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Which of the following is an example of continous emission spectrum?

A) Spectrum of an oil frame B) Spectrum of a water
C) both D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Spectrum of an oil frame

Explanation:

Spectrum of an oil frame is an example for continuous emission spectrum

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Q:

Pitot tube is used to measure

A) static pressure B) velocity at stagnation point
C) stagnation pressure D) dynamic pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) stagnation pressure

Explanation:

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Pitot tube is used to measure stagnation pressure.

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Which is evidence that supports the dynamo theory?

A) Earth's outer core contains liquid that conducts electricity B) Earth's core contains a large amount of iron
C) Granite and basalt conduct electricity D) Convection occurs in Earth's inner core
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Earth's core contains a large amount of iron

Explanation:

In physics, the dynamo theory proposes a mechanism by which a celestial body such as Earth or a star generates a magnetic field.

Earth's crust core contains a large amount of iron and nickel is the evidence of the dynamo theory.

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If price of an article decreases from P1 to Rs 25, quantity demanded increases from 900 units to 1200 units. If point elasticity of demand is ­2 find P1?

A) Rs. 20 B) Rs. 30
C) Rs. 25 D) Rs. 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 30

Explanation:
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Q:

Stars are held together by

A) Gravitational forces B) Electrical forces
C) Ionic forces D) Magnetic forces
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gravitational forces

Explanation:

A star is a self luminous astronomical object and shines due to internal radiation from the enrgy sources. All stars are held together by their own gravity called Gravitational force.

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What type of lens is a magnifying glass?

A) Diverging B) Spherical
C) Converging D) Achromatic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Converging

Explanation:

A magnifying glass is a convex lens that is used to produce a magnified image of an object. It is also called a hand lens in laboratory contexts.

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Q:

Visible light has a higher frequency than

A) Radio waves B) X rays
C) Ultra violet D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Radio waves

Explanation:

Radio waves have much longer wavelengths and lower frequencies than do visible light waves. In contrast, X-rays have much shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies. 

Ultraviolet Light (UV). part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with frequencies higher than those of visible light and lower than those of x-rays.

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