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Which type of radiation has the lowest penetrating ability?

A) Alpha B) Beta
C) Gamma D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alpha

Explanation:

In order of increasing penetration power, alpha particles have the lowest, then beta particles, then gamma rays.

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Which mirror is used as rear view mirror in vehicles?

A) Concave B) Plane
C) Convex D) Any of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Convex

Explanation:

Convex mirror is used as rear view mirror in vehicles. Because the image is smaller, more image can fit onto the mirror, so a convex mirror provides for a larger field of view than a plane mirror. This is why they are useful.

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On which principle does the hydraulic lift works?

A) Newton's law B) Pascal's law
C) Archimedes's law D) Joule's law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pascal's law

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If an electron and a photon have the same wavelength, then they will have the same

A) velocity B) linear momentum
C) angular momentum D) energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) linear momentum

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, is Newton's

A) First law B) Second law
C) Third law D) Fourth law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Third law

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The washing machine works on the principle of ____________

A) Dialysis B) Diffusion
C) Reverse osmosis D) Centrifugation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Centrifugation

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Which among the following is a vector quantity?

A) Heat B) Angular momentum
C) Work D) Time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Angular momentum

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The frictional force exerted by fluids is also called ________.

A) drag B) buoyancy
C) upthrust D) convection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) drag

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