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Nuclear sizes are expressed in a unit named

A) Fermi B) Angstrom
C) Newton D) Tesla
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fermi

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Nuclear sizes are expressed in a unit called "Fermi" which is a unit of length equal to 10−15 metre (one femtometre), used in nuclear physics. It is similar to the diameter of a proton.

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Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere B) action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
C) action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere D) lightning discharge in atmosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere

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The basic reason for the extraordinary sparkle of suitably cut diamond is that

A) it has well defined cleavage planes B) it has a very high transparency
C) it has a very high refractive index D) it is very hard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) it has a very high refractive index

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An air bubble in water will act like a

A) convex lens B) convex mirror
C) concave lens D) concave mirror
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) concave lens

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The lens which have atleast one inward curved surface is a concave lens. Concave ens is a diverging lens as it spreads out light rays that have been refracted through it.

A concave lens is thinner at its centre than at its edges.

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The speed of light will be minimum while passing through

A) water B) vaccum
C) air D) glass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) glass

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In case of uniform circular motion, the acceleration is

A) Variable in magnitude but constant in direction B) Constant in magnitude and directed radially inwards
C) Variable in magnitude but tangential to the circle D) Zero
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Variable in magnitude but constant in direction

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The information of brilliant colors in a thin soap film is a consequence of the phenomena of

A) Polarization and interference B) Diffraction and dispersion
C) Multiple refraction and dispersion D) Multiple reflection and interference
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Multiple reflection and interference

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The working of the quartz crystal in the watch is based on the

A) Piezo - electric Effect B) Edison Effect
C) Photoelectric Effect D) Johnson Effect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Piezo - electric Effect

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