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The theory behind stars twinkling is that

A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time B) The intensity of light emitted by them changes with time
C) The light from the star is scattered by the dust particles and air molecules in the earth's atmosphere D) The distance of the stars from the earth changes with time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time

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Instrument for measuring low temperatures is called

A) Diagometer B) Cryometer
C) Chromatoptometer D) Cymometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cymometer

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If the force applied on the object is in the direction of its motion, the speed of the object __________.

A) increases B) stops
C) decreases D) no effect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) increases

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The pitch of a sound depends on its ____.

A) frequency B) wavelength
C) amplitude D) timbre
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) frequency

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What is the unit of the physical quantity "Capacitance"?

A) weber B) farad
C) tesla D) ohm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) farad

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 If an object travels in a straight line and its velocity increases or decreases by equal amounts in equal intervals of time, then the acceleration of the object is said to be ______________.

A) linear B) uniform
C) translational D)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) uniform

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Which of the following glows with special colour depending on the nature of gas in the fluorescent tube?

A) Plasma B) Hydrogen
C) Helium D) Bose-Einstein condensate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Plasma

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Assuming that the charge of an electron is 1.6 x 10-19 C, the number of electrons passing through a section of wire per second when the wire carries a current of 1 A is

 

 

 

A) 6.25 x 1018 C B) 1.6 x 10-19 C
C) 1.6 x 1019 C D) 0.625 x 1017 C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6.25 x 1018 C

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