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An atom bomb based upon the principal of ________

A) Nuclear fission B) Nuclear fussion
C) Controlled chain reaction D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nuclear fission

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Which of these is not a simple machine?

A) a pair of scissors B) a lever
C) a ramp D) the pulley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a pair of scissors

Explanation:

Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines.

There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.

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When a ray of light is  refracted by a prism such that the angle of deviation is minimum then

A) the angle of emergence is equal to the angle of incidence B) the angle of emergence is greater than the angle of incidence
C) the angle of emergence is smaller than the angle of incidence D) the sum of the angle of incidence and the angle of emergence is equal to 90 degrees
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the angle of emergence is equal to the angle of incidence

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Q:

How many laws of physics are there?

A) 5 B) 4
C) 3 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

Explanation:

Physics has 5 laws. But the 3 laws of Newton has been clubbed together under one Law. Therefore there are 3 Newtons laws of Physics. They are ::

 

1. Newtons Laws of Motion

    a. First Law of Motion

    b. Second Law of Motion

    C. Third Law of Motion

 

2. Newtons Law of Cooling

 

3. Newtons Law of Gravitation.

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Two bulbs are fitted in a room in the domestic electric installation. One of them glows brighter than the other. Then

A) the brighter bulb has smaller resistance B) the brighter bulb has larger resistance
C) both the bulbs have the same resistance D) none of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the brighter bulb has smaller resistance

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Q:

Speed of sound is maximum in which among the following?

A) Gases B) Vaccum
C) Liquids D) Solids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Solids

Explanation:

We know that, in solids all the particles are packed together and hence sound can travel from one to one very fast.

 

Hence, speed of sound is maximum in solids and decreses from solids to liquids and liquids to gases. Sound can't travel through vaccum.

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Hot water is poured simultaneously in four metallic tumblers painted outside with different paints. After some time the water will be found to have cooled most in the tumbler painted.

A) rough white B) rough black
C) shining white D) shining black
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) rough black

Explanation:

Black surfaces are good emitters of heat. If the black surface is rough too, the emitting will be better. Shinning surfaces reflect black radiation . So if the black surface is also shining the effectiveness of emitting heat is lessened.

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Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?

A) too hot B) heavy wind
C) a buildup of dark clouds D) lightning
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a buildup of dark clouds

Explanation:

The first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm is a buildup of dark clouds.

A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder; it is usually produced by heavy rain, gusty wind, and the cumulonimbus cloud. The thunderstorm is made up of moisture, unstable air and lift.

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