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The force ultimately responsible for mass movement

A) erosion B) gravity
C) deposition D) weathering
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) gravity

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In a qualitative way, the tendency of undisturbed objects to stay at rest or to keep moving with the same velocity is called _________.

A) force B) acceleration
C) friction D) inertia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) inertia

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Calculate the frequency (in Hz) of a sound wave of wavelength 5 m travelling with a speed of 360 m/s.

A) 1800 B) 36
C) 900 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 72

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A wooden block of mass m1 kg accelerates at m/s when a force of 5 N acts on it. Another block of mass m2 kg accelerates at 20 m/s when the same force acts on it. If both the blocks are tied together and the same force acts on their combination, the acceleration will be about

 

A) 6.67 m/s2 B) 1.67 m/s2
C) 5.67 m/s2 D) 4.67 m/s2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6.67 m/s2

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Consider a hypothetical planet with a mass equal to half that of Earth and radius is one-third that of Earth. If g is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth, the acceleration due to gravity on the planet will be

A) (1/2)g B) (9/2)g
C) (5/2)g D) (3/2)g
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (9/2)g

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Who first determined the value of G (gravitational constant)?

A) Lord Cavendish B) R.R Heyl
C) Boyle D) Poynting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lord Cavendish

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Which of the following waves cannot be polarised?

A) Radio B) Ultra violet
C) Infrared D) Ultrasonic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ultrasonic

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The side mirrors of vehicles are of which type of mirrors?

A) Convex B) Concave
C) Plane D) Inverted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Convex

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