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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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Mechanical energy is the sum of

A) kinetic energy + heat energy B) kinetic energy + potential energy
C) potential energy + heat energy D) chemical energy + electrical energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) kinetic energy + potential energy

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In which of the following activities is work NOT done?

A) Ashwin is standing on the platform B) Ashwin is running
C) Ashwin is walking D) Ashwin is climbing a bus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ashwin is standing on the platform

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A body of mass 6 kg accelerates from 6 m/s to 18 m/s in 3 seconds due to the application of a force on it. Calculate the magnitude of this force (in N).

 

A) 48 B) 60
C) 24 D) 96
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 24

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Two identical resistors of 20 ohm each are connected in parallel. This combination, in turn, is connected to a 10 ohm resister. The equivalent resistance of the combination will be

A) 30 ohm B) 10 ohm
C) 5 ohm D) 20 ohm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30 ohm

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In a longitudinal wave, the distance between two consecutive compressions and two consecutive refractions is called

A) Matter B) Wavelength
C) Magnitude D) Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Wavelength

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Which of the following is NOT based on principle of relationship between volume and pressure of air?

A) Fountain pen B) Bicycle pump
C) Hand pump D) Pulley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pulley

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The speed of light in vacuum is estimated as ___ meters/second.

A) 3.00 x 108 B) 3.10 x 108
C) 3.12 x 108 D) 3.15 x 108
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3.00 x 108

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