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_________ is a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic pole.

A) Acaulis B) Alatus
C) Albopictus D) Aurora
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Aurora

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Which one of the following takes place during a nuclear fusion?

A) a heavy nucleus bombarded by neutrons breaks up B) a heavy nucleus breaks up spontaneously
C) two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus D) a light nucleus breaks up spontaneously
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus

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Calculate the frequency (in Hz) of a sound wave of wavelength 5 m travelling with a speed of 360 m/s.

A) 1800 B) 36
C) 900 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 72

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Bubbles of air rise up through liquids due to

A) Surface tension and adherence B)  viscosity and buoyancy
C)  air current over the liquid and buoyancy D)  Up thrust and surface tension
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  viscosity and buoyancy

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In the equation of motion 2as = v2 - u2, s represents _________________.

A) speed B) displacement  
C) velocity D) acceleration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) displacement  

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With reference to gravity, what is G called?

A) Gravitational constant B) Gravitational attraction
C) Gravitational force D) Acceleration due to gravity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gravitational constant

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Optical fiber works on the principle of -

A) Diffusion B) Total Internal Reflection
C) Scattering D) Refraction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Total Internal Reflection

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What is the unit of calorific value?

A) kN/kg B) kJ/kg
C) kW/sec D) kCal/sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) kJ/kg

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