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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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______________ of a wave is the rate of transfer of energy per unit area perpendicular to the direction of travel of the wave.

A) Interference B) Rectification
C) Intensity D) Diffraction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Intensity

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The resistance of a conductor is inversely proportional to its:

A) length B) resistivity
C) temperature D) area of cross section
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) area of cross section

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The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is 60 V when it draws a current of 4 A from the source. What current will the heater draw if the potential difference is increased to 127.5 V ?

A) 8.5 A B) 24 A
C) 10 A D) 12 A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8.5 A

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The strain produced in a body is directly proportional to the stress applied on it, is called _______.

A) Dollar's law B) Hooke's law
C) Miller's law D) Kepler's law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hooke's law

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Weight of a body is maximum at the:

A) Equator B) Pole
C) Subtropics D) Tropics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pole

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Soap bubble attains spherical shape due to ______.

A) inertia B) pressure
C) surface tension D) Viscosity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) surface tension

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Women have shrill voice because of _______.

A) Low frequency B) High frequency
C) Shrill vocals D) Strong epiglottis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) High frequency

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