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Q:

Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to

A) gravitational pull B) rotation of earth
C) revolution of earth D) uneven heating of earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) gravitational pull

Explanation:

The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi.

 

That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds. 

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Q:

The inability of a body to change its state of rest or uniform motion along a straight line is called its

A) momentum B) velocity
C) acceleration D) inertia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) inertia

Explanation:

Flows out of Newton's first law of motion.

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A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Assuming the air resistance to be constant and cosiderable:

A) the time of ascent < the time of descent B) the time of ascent > the time of descent
C) the time of ascent = the time of descent D) none of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the time of ascent < the time of descent

Explanation:
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In a freezer ice cubes will be formed more quickly in trays made of 

A) rubber B) plastic
C) aluminium D) wood
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) aluminium

Explanation:

Aluminium being a good conductor of heat conducts away the heat from the substance quite easily and causes quick freezing.

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What is the full form of "RADAR" ?

A) Radio Detecting and Ranging B) Region Device and Ranging
C) Radio Detect and Rangs D) Radio Device and Ranging
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Radio Detecting and Ranging

Explanation:
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Q:

Which component of an IED creates an electrical charge?

A) activator B) fuse
C) explosive D) power source
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) power source

Explanation:

The power source such as a Battery of an IED creates an electrical charge.

 

What are IED's ::

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is a bomb constructed and deployed in ways other than in conventional military action. It may be constructed of conventional military explosives, such as an artillery shell, attached to a detonating mechanism. IEDs are commonly used as roadside bombs.

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Q:

Formation of shadows can be explained by 

A) rectilinear propagation of light B) reflection
C) refraction D) total internal reflection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) rectilinear propagation of light

Explanation:

In this position, the head light will be at the principal focus so that the rays of light falling on the cancave mirror will be rendered parallel

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Q:

Sound waves cannot travel in

A) Vacuum B) Water
C) Glass D) Hydrogen gas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vacuum

Explanation:

A Sound wave needs a medium for propogation. Hence, Sound cannot travel through a vacuum.

A vacuum is an area without any air, like space. So sound cannot travel through space because there is no matter for the vibrations to work in.

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