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Sextant is an instrument used in which of the following ?

A) Gynaecology B) Navigation
C) Birth control D) Medical treatment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Navigation

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When net torque is zero, __________ will be constant.

A) force B) angular momentum
C) linear momentum D) acceleration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) angular momentum

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Who first determined the value of G (gravitational constant)?

A) Lord Cavendish B) R.R Heyl
C) Boyle D) Poynting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lord Cavendish

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An example of longitudinal waves (in gas as a medium) is ______.

A) heat waves B) radio waves
C) electromagnetic waves D) sound waves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) sound waves

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Why boiling point of water decreases at high altitudes?

A) Because of high temperature B) Because of low atmospheric pressure
C) Because of low temperature D) Because of high atmospheric pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Because of low atmospheric pressure

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What is the unit of the physical quantity, Electrical conductance?

A) lux B) ohm
C) farad D) siemens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) siemens

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The ratio of change in velocity of a body to the total time taken by it is its __________________.

A) acceleration B) displacement
C) force D) momentum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) acceleration

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Which of the following is false with reference to a photo-voltaic cell?

A) It is another name as solar cell B) It can be used as infra-red detectors
C) It can store light energy in the form of electrical energy D) It converts electric energy into light energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It converts electric energy into light energy

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