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Two particles with charges q1 and q2 are kept at a certain distance to exert force F on each other. If the distance is reduced to one-fifth, then the force between them is

A) F/25 B) 5F
C) F/5 D) 25F
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25F

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Sunspots appear dark because they are

A) hotter than the rest of the Sun's surface. B) more magnetic than the rest of the Sun's surface. 
C) cooler than the rest of the Sun's surface. D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) cooler than the rest of the Sun's surface.

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Sunspots are a magnetic phenomenon on the Sun.

The reason a sunspot appears dark is that they are cooler than the rest of the Sun's surface and also the gas inside the spot where the magnetic field is strongest is only emitting about 1/4 as much light as from the rest of the solar surface. 

 

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Light can travel ___ km in a year.

A) 5 billion B) 10 billion
C) 5 trillion D) 10 trillion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10 trillion

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The second equation of motion gives the relation between

A) Velocity and time B) Position and velocity
C) Position and time D) Velocity and acceleration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Position and time

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If the distance travelled by an object is zero, then the displacement of the object

A) is zero B) is negative
C) is positive D) may or may not be zero
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is zero

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What is the resistance (in Ω) of an electrical component if a current of 0.4 A passes through it on application of 12 V of potential difference across it?

 

A) 4.8 B) 60
C) 9.6 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30

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The ____ of a substance is defined as the mass per unit volume.

A) density B) viscosity
C) porosity D) luminosity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) density

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Which among the following is not an environment friendly mode of producing electricity?

A) Thermal Power B) Solar Power
C) Wind Energy D) Bio-waste
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Thermal Power

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