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The numerical value of a physical quantity is its _______________.

A) vector B) magnitude
C) direction D) property
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) magnitude

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, is Newton's

A) First law B) Second law
C) Third law D) Fourth law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Third law

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Why does a fountain pen leak in aeroplane flying at a height?

A) Because of reduced viscosity of the ink in the pen B) Because of increased viscosity of the ink in the pen
C) Because of higher atmospheric pressure outside the pen D) Because of lower atmospheric pressure outside the pen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Because of lower atmospheric pressure outside the pen

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An object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion until and unless it is acted upon by an external force. This is Newton's

A) First law B) Second law
C) Third law D) Fourth law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) First law

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Even after sunset, the air near the Earth's surface continue to receive heat due to

A) Insolation B) Terrestrial Radiation
C) Conduction D) Convection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Terrestrial Radiation

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Which of the following is not true about X­rays?

A) have low penetrating power B) travel with the speed of light
C) Can be reflected or refracted D) can affect photographic plates
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) have low penetrating power

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What is the unit of the physical quantity "Young's modulus"?

A) newton B) erg
C) joule D) pascal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) pascal

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A bullet of mass 10gm is fired with a velocity of 40 m/s from a gun of mass 8 kg. Find the recoil velocity (in m/s) of the gun.

A) 2 B) 0.1
C) 4 D) 0.05
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0.05

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