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The bending of light when it passes around a corner or a slit is due to ______.

A) reflection B) refraction
C) diffraction D) total internal reflection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) diffraction

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___________ states that internal energy is a function of state and the increase in internal energy is equal to the sum of the heat supplied to system and work done by the system.

A) First law of thermodynamics B) Hooke's Law
C) The coulomb's law D) Faraday's Law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) First law of thermodynamics

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In projectile motion, the total flight time is _______.

A) equal to the time required to reach the maximum height B) thrice the time required to reach the maximum height
C) four times the time required to reach the maximum height D) twice the time required to reach the maximum height
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) twice the time required to reach the maximum height

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If the kinetic energy of a body becomes 256 times its initial value, then the new linear momentum will be

A) 8 times the initial value B) 16 times the initial value
C) the same as the initial value D) 32 times the initial value
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16 times the initial value

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Which one among the following components is used as an amplifying device?

A) Transformer B) Diode
C) Capacitor D) Transistor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Transistor

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The volume of air delivered by the compressor is called

A) Compressor capacity B) Swept volume
C) Free air delivery D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Compressor capacity

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Find the power of a convex lens if the image formed is at a distance of 16 cm from the lens when the object is placed on the other side of the lens at 20 cm from the optical centre?

A) -3.75 diopters B) -11.25 diopters
C) 3.75 diopters D) 11.25 diopters
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11.25 diopters

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Which one of the following statements with regard   to   Jet   stream,   an   upper   level tropospheric wave, is not correct?

A) It is narrow band of high-velocity wind. B) It   follows   the   wave   path   near   the tropopause at elevations of 8 km to 15 km.
C) Jet  streams  are typically  continuous over long distances. D) In summer, the polar front jet achieves its maximum force.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It   follows   the   wave   path   near   the tropopause at elevations of 8 km to 15 km.

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All  are  correct  except  D,  as  Jet streams  are  phenomena  of  winter. It   is   believed   that   jet   stream exercises  an  important  influence on the winter weather in India.

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