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A wire of copper having length I and area of cross-section A is taken and a current / is flown through it. The power dissipated in the wire is P. If we take an aluminium wire having same dimensions and pass the same current through it, the power dissipated will be

A) P B) < P
C) > P D) 2P
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) > P

Explanation:

Aluminum has a resistivity varying from 2.65 to 2.82 × 10−8 Ω m.The resistivity of copper is generally given as: 1.72 x 10-8 Ω.m.So, since resistivity of aluminium is higher than that of copper, so Power dissipated will be greater than P. this is because rest of the factors (l, A and i) are constant.

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Tensional forces normally cause which one of the following?

A) normal faults B) strike-slip faults
C) thrust faults D) reverse faults
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) normal faults

Explanation:

Tensional forces normally cause normal faults.

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What is the heat generated (in J) in a heating element of resistance 900 Ω when a current of 0.3 A passes through it for 10 seconds?

A) 2700 B) 810
C) 405 D) 1350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 810

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Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Graphite is a good conductor of electricity as it contains free electrons to move through the structure of the graphite.

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When the Sun is near the horizon during the morning or evening, it appears reddish. The phenomenon that is responsible forth is observation is

A) reflection of light B) refraction of light
C) dispersion of light D) scattering of light
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) scattering of light

Explanation:

According to Rayleigh's law, the intensity of scattered light varies inversely as the fourth power of its wavelength. Sunlight consists of seven colours. Of these, red has the maximum wavelength. During sunrise and sunset, the rays have to travel a larger part of the atmosphere because they are very close to the horizon.Therefore, light other than red is mostly scattered away. Most of the red light, which is the least scattered, enters our eyes. Hence, the sun and the sky appear red.

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Which is a correct way to measure wavelength?

A) Nearest peak to peak B) Nearest peak to nearest trough
C) Nearest trough to peak D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nearest peak to peak

Explanation:

Wavelength of a wave can be measured with the distance between two nearest crest and crest or nearest troughs. It is measured as armstrong units.

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Q:

Wind and solar energy are examples of

A) Finite energies B) Renewable energies
C) Non renewable energies D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Renewable energies

Explanation:

Wind and solar energy are examples of Renewable energies. 

 

Renewable energy sources are those which can be naturally replenished. 

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Which measurement depends on gravitational force?

A) Mass B) Weight
C) Height D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Weight

Explanation:

We know that,

Weight W = mg. That is mass times gravitational force.

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