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Q:

An object that has kinetic energy must be

A) At an elevated position B) Falling
C) At rest D) Moving
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Moving

Explanation:

In physics, we know that the kinetic energy of an object is the energy that it possesses due to its motion. It is defined as the work needed to accelerate a body of a given mass from rest to its stated velocity.

Hence, An object that has kinetic energy must be in motion i.e, moving.

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The direction of heat flow between two objects depends on

A) Their masses B) Their heat contents
C) Their temperatures D) Whether they are in solid, liquid or gaseous state
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Their temperatures

Explanation:

Heat always flows from a body at higher temperature to a body at a lower temperature.

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The rotational effect of a force on a body about an axis of rotation is described in terms of

A) Centre of gravity B) Centripetal force
C) Centrifugal force D) Moment of force
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Moment of force

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The image of an object formed on the retina of the eye is 

A) virtual and upright B) virtual and inverted
C) real and inverted D) Real and upright
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) real and inverted

Explanation:

Although  the image is inverted the mental interpretation of the effect on the retina is as though it is erect

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The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves

A) viscosity of ink B) diffusion of ink through the blotting
C) capillary action phenomenon D) siphon action
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) capillary action phenomenon

Explanation:

The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves capillary action phenomenon because the blotting paper is a thin and a smooth paper which allows a little thicker liquids like ink to absorb.

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Q:

Energy is continuously generated in the sun due to

A) Nuclear fusion B) Nuclear fission
C) Radioactivity D) Artificial radioactivity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nuclear fusion

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The information of brilliant colors in a thin soap film is a consequence of the phenomena of

A) Polarization and interference B) Diffraction and dispersion
C) Multiple refraction and dispersion D) Multiple reflection and interference
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Multiple reflection and interference

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Q:

Fog is an example of a

A) liquid dispersed in gas B) solid dispersed in liquid
C) liquid dispersed in solid D) gas dispersed in liquid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) liquid dispersed in gas

Explanation:

Fog is tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth's surface. Hence, fog is an example of a colloidal system liquid dispersed in gas.

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