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Q:

The term photon refers to

A) light ray B) sub atomic particle
C) radiation D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) sub atomic particle

Explanation:

The photon is a type of elementary particle, the quantum of the electromagnetic field including electromagnetic radiation such as light, and the force carrier for the electromagnetic force. The photon has zero rest mass and always moves at the speed of light within a vacuum.

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Hot springs are heated geothermally by underlying

A) water B) magma
C) mitula D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) magma

Explanation:

Magma is molten rocks beneath the earth's crust. Hot springs are heated geothermally by underlying magma.

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Q:

Which waves cannot be transmitted through vacuum?

A) Electromagnetic B) Light
C) Sound D) Heat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sound

Explanation:

Sound waves cannot be transmitted through vacuum. 

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Q:

Acceleration is the rate of change of

A) Speed B) Velocity
C) Jerk D) Jounce
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Velocity

Explanation:

The rate of change of velocity is called as Acceleration.

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Q:

A kilowatt-hour is unit of

A) Power B) Electric charge
C) Energy D) Electric current
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Energy

Explanation:

The kilowatt hour (kW⋅h) is a composite unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt (1 kW) of power sustained for one hour.

One watt is equal to 1 J/s. One kilowatt hour is 3.6 megajoules.

 

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Q:

If demand curve for alphonso mangoes is D = 25000 ­ 70P and supply curve is S = 10000 + 80P, find the equilibrium quantity?

A) 18,000 units B) 2,000 units
C) 1,800 units D) 200 units
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18,000 units

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Q:

Instrument for measuring light intensity is called

A) Lucimeter B) Cryometer
C) Cyanometer D) Barometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lucimeter

Explanation:
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Q:

Which of the following is a renewable resource of energy?

A) Hydrogen fuel B) Wind energy
C) Solar energy D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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