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Lightning is produced when 

A) Similar charges of electricity rush towards each other and then get repelled B) clouds strike against impurities in air and the friction burns up these impurities
C) strong opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air D) water vapour produces electricity in the clouds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) strong opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air

Explanation:

When the resistance of the air between breaks down the current flows from the positive cloud to the negative cloud in a flash which we call lightning . The difference of potential involves is very high.

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Q:

Which sources produce alternating current (AC)?

A) Solar power plants B) Hydro-electric generators
C) Batteries D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hydro-electric generators

Explanation:

Alternating Current (AC) is the current in which flow of current is altered periodically whereas in DC current i.e, direct current the flow of current is only in one direction.

Some of the sources of AC current are :

1. Hydro-electric generators

2. Thermal power generators

3. Nuclear  power generators...

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Q:

Visible light has a higher frequency than

A) Radio waves B) X rays
C) Ultra violet D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Radio waves

Explanation:

Radio waves have much longer wavelengths and lower frequencies than do visible light waves. In contrast, X-rays have much shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies. 

Ultraviolet Light (UV). part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with frequencies higher than those of visible light and lower than those of x-rays.

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Q:

The flow of thermal energy is called

A) Heat B) Current
C) Voltage D) Potential
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Heat

Explanation:

The flow of thermal energy due to differences in their temperatures is called Heat.

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Which is evidence that supports the dynamo theory?

A) Earth's outer core contains liquid that conducts electricity B) Earth's core contains a large amount of iron
C) Granite and basalt conduct electricity D) Convection occurs in Earth's inner core
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Earth's core contains a large amount of iron

Explanation:

In physics, the dynamo theory proposes a mechanism by which a celestial body such as Earth or a star generates a magnetic field.

Earth's crust core contains a large amount of iron and nickel is the evidence of the dynamo theory.

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What is the difference between Thermal Energy and Heat Energy?

Answer

Energy tranfer takes place either by means of Heat or Work only in Thermodynamics.


Heat :: Heat Energy is defined as Energy that can be transferred due to temperature change.


Whereas


Thermal Energy :: Thermal Energy is the Internal Energy stored in the system maintained at a certain Temperature.

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Q:

Stars are held together by

A) Gravitational forces B) Electrical forces
C) Ionic forces D) Magnetic forces
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gravitational forces

Explanation:

A star is a self luminous astronomical object and shines due to internal radiation from the enrgy sources. All stars are held together by their own gravity called Gravitational force.

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Q:

The Hydraulic Break works on the principle of _____ ?

A) Pascal's Law B) Boyle's law
C) Coulomb's law D) Bernouli's law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pascal's Law

Explanation:
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