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The phenomenon of change in direction of light when it passes from one medium to another is called

A) Propagation B) Reflection
C) Refraction D) Dispersion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Refraction

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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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Name the type of mirror used in the headlight of vehicles

A) Plano-convex mirror B) Convex mirror
C) Plane mirror D) Concave mirror
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Concave mirror

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The kinetic energy of a ball weighing 0.5 kg moving with a velocity of 4 m/s will be

A) 16 J B) 4 J
C) 8 J D) 12 J
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 J

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What is the value of acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth?

A) 9.6 cm/s2 B) 9.8 m/s2
C) 10.8 m/s2 D) 9.8 cm/s2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9.8 m/s2

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In which of the following mentioned activities is the potential energy (P.E) converted into kinetic energy(K.E)?

A) The explosion of a fire cracker B) The switching on of a torch
C) The switching off of a torch D) The swinging of a pendulum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The swinging of a pendulum

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Find the acceleration (in m/s2) produced in a body of mass 4 kg when a force of 24 N is applied on it.

A) 96 B) 6
C) 12 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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An incident ray strikes a plane mirror at an angle of 20 deg with the mirror. The angle between the incident ray and reflected ray is ____.

 

A) 140 deg B) 40 deg
C) 50 deg D) 20 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 140 deg

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