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Seismic waves are recorded by an instrument called the ________________.

 

A) seismograph B) odograph
C) isograph D) lithograph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) seismograph

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____ is not an example of refraction of light.

 

A) Twinkling effect of stars B) Mirages
C) Lateral inversion D) Bending of light while passing through a medium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lateral inversion

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What is the standard room temperature in Kelvin?

 

A) 98 K B) 198 K
C) 273 K D) 373 K  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 98 K

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At the Curie temperature, the ferromagnetic materials get converted into

A) Diamagnetic materials B) Non-magnetic materials
C) Paramagnetic materials D) None of the others
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Paramagnetic materials

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In very cold countries alcohol is used as a thermometric liquid because 

A) alcohol is a poor conductor of heat B) alcohol can be coloured for its level to be seen easily
C) its freezing point is very low D) it will not stick to the glass tube
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) its freezing point is very low

Explanation:

Alcohol has a freezing point as low as -117oC. So it won't freeze even in very cold countries.

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Q:

One nanometer is

 

A) 10-11 m B) 10-10 m
C) 10-8 m D) 10-9 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10-9 m

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Q:

Where should a boat compass be mounted?

A) near magnet B) near iron
C) away from electrical wiring D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) away from electrical wiring

Explanation:

A compass, which is used to assist in navigation, is an instrument that shows magnetic north. You must apply a correction to determine the direction of true north. The ability to steer a boat by a compass is useful if land is out of sight, visibility is reduced, or the boat operator is disoriented.

 

Mount a boat compass away from iron, magnets, and electrical wiring and equipment.

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Which of the following is a vector quantity

A) momentum B) pressure
C) Energy D) work
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) momentum

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