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Find the kinetic energy (in J) possessed by a body of mass 10 kg moving with a velocity of 5 m/s.

A) 25 B) 125
C) 62.5 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 125

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Rectifiers convert _____.

A) high voltage to low voltage B) low voltage to high voltage
C) AC to DC D) DC to AC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) AC to DC

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The velocity of light in vacuum is

A) 3 x 108 m/s B) 2 x 108 m/s
C) 3 x 107 m/s D) 3 x 106 m/s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3 x 108 m/s

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When a compressed slinky is released it converts potential energy into

A) Heat energy B) Mechanical energy
C) Chemical energy D) Kinetic energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kinetic energy

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When a bullet is fired from a gun, the gun moves in the opposite direction. This illustrates Newton's

A) third law of motion B) first and second law of motion
C) first law of motion D) second law of motion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) third law of motion

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

A) Gamma rays B) X-rays
C) Radio waves D) Infrared rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gamma rays

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The order of wavelengths of electromagnetic spectrum is as follows ::

(Shortest to Longest) - Gamma, X-Rays, UV, Visible, Infrared, Microwaves, Radio Waves.

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The instrument used for measuring air pressure is called .....

A) Anemometer B) Barometer
C) Hygrometer D) Thermometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Barometer

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The instrument that measures the ______________ is called an anemometer.

A) wind speed B) pressure
C) humidity D) rainfall
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) wind speed

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