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Calculate the pressure (in Pa) if a thrust of 800 N is applied to an area of 16 m2.

A) 128 B) 100
C) 64 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50

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In an optical fibre the signal is transmitted

A) in a straight line path B) In a curved path
C) due to total internal reflection D) Due to refraction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Due to refraction

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________________ refers to the superposing of two or more coherent waves to produce regions of maxima and minima in space, according to the principle of superposition.

A) Interference B) Rectification
C) Intensity D) Diffraction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Interference

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Which of the following glows with special colour depending on the nature of gas in the fluorescent tube?

A) Plasma B) Hydrogen
C) Helium D) Bose-Einstein condensate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Plasma

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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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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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The theory behind stars twinkling is that

A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time B) The intensity of light emitted by them changes with time
C) The light from the star is scattered by the dust particles and air molecules in the earth's atmosphere D) The distance of the stars from the earth changes with time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time

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Light travels fastest in

A) Nitrogen B) Air
C) Steel D) Vacuum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Vacuum

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