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The pitch of a sound depends on its ____.

A) frequency B) wavelength
C) amplitude D) timbre
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) frequency

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A  photon  of  X-ray  has  energy  of  1  keV.  A photon of visible radiation has energy of 3 eV.  In  this  context,  which  one  of  the following statements is not correct?

A) The wavelength of X-ray photon is less than the wavelength of visible radiation photon. B) Both    the    photons    have    different energies.
C) The  speeds  of  both  the  photons  in vacuum are different D) The   frequency   of   X-ray   photon   is higher  than  the  frequency  of  visible radiation photon.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The  speeds  of  both  the  photons  in vacuum are different

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The speed of all the electromagnetic radiation are always   same   and   equal   to   the numerical value 3 x 10^8m/sec.

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Find the power of a convex lens if the image formed is at a distance of 20 cm from the lens when the object is placed on the other side of the lens at 25 cm from the optical centre?

A) 1 diopters B) -9 diopters
C) 9 diopters D) -1 diopters
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9 diopters

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Friction is caused by the ______________ on the two surfaces in contact.

A) irregularities B) smoothness
C) densities D) gaps
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) irregularities

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Which one of the following is not a property of electromagnetic waves?

A) Electromagnetic waves do not show interference and diffraction. B) Oscillating electric field and magnetic field are perpendicular to each other.
C) Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves D) Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to propagate.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Electromagnetic waves do not show interference and diffraction.

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What is the heat generated (in J) in a heating element of resistance 1000 Ω when a current of 0.1 A passes through it for 25 seconds?

A) 250 B) 2500
C) 125 D) 1250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 250

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As per Newton's law of gravitation, the force between two bodies is ________.

A) directly proportional to the product of their masses B) directly proportional to the distance between them
C) directly proportional to the product of their radius D) directly proportional to the product of forces
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) directly proportional to the product of their masses

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Sound travels at a speed of 333 m/s in the air, thus, in 1 s, a distance of 333 m is travelled by

A) source B) disturbace
C) particles D) receiver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) disturbace

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