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Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere B) action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
C) action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere D) lightning discharge in atmosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere

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When the Sun is near the horizon during the morning or evening, it appears reddish. The phenomenon that is responsible forth is observation is

A) reflection of light B) refraction of light
C) dispersion of light D) scattering of light
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) scattering of light

Explanation:

According to Rayleigh's law, the intensity of scattered light varies inversely as the fourth power of its wavelength. Sunlight consists of seven colours. Of these, red has the maximum wavelength. During sunrise and sunset, the rays have to travel a larger part of the atmosphere because they are very close to the horizon.Therefore, light other than red is mostly scattered away. Most of the red light, which is the least scattered, enters our eyes. Hence, the sun and the sky appear red.

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The combined gas law relates which of the following?

A) Volume & Temperature B) Temperature & Pressure
C) Volume & Pressure D) Volume, Temperature & Pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Volume, Temperature & Pressure

Explanation:

The combined gas law states that the ratio between the pressure-volume product and the temperature of a system remains constant.

 

Hence it depends on all the three Volume, Temperature & Pressure.

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Exerts a force on anything that has an electric charge

A) Electric field B) Electrostatic force
C) Inductive field D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Electric field

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Q:

The force that generates wind is

A) Gravity force B) Pressure gradient force
C) Coriolis force D) Centrifugal force
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pressure gradient force

Explanation:

Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale. On the surface of the Earth, wind consists of the bulk movement of air. The force that generates wind is called as Pressure gradient force.

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Which physical quantity is measured in 'siemens'?

A) Electric potential B) Electrical conductance
C) Magnetic flux D) Refractive index
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Electrical conductance

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The mechanism of material removal in EDM process is

A) Erosion and Cavitations B) Cavitations and Evaporation
C) Melting and Evaporation D) Melting and Corrosion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Melting and Evaporation

Explanation:

Electrical discharge machining (EDM), also known as spark machining, spark eroding, burning, die sinking, wire burning or wire erosion, is a manufacturing process whereby a desired shape is obtained by using electrical discharges.

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What factors contribute to global winds?

A) Coriolis Effect B) Convection Cells
C) Uneven warming of the earth by the sun D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

All of the factors that contribute to global winds are 

1) Uneven warming of the earth by the sun
2) Coriolis Effect
3) Convection Cells

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