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Q:

Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere B) action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
C) action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere D) lightning discharge in atmosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere

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Q:

Tensional forces normally cause which one of the following?

A) normal faults B) strike-slip faults
C) thrust faults D) reverse faults
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) normal faults

Explanation:

Tensional forces normally cause normal faults.

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Q:

Forces of attraction limit the motion of particles most in solids.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

We know that, solids have definite shapes and definite volumes, whereas liquids have definite volumes but indefinite shapes and coming to gases it has indefinite volumes and indefinite shapes.


 


Hence, only in solids, the forces of attraction limit the motion of particles.

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Q:

Sound waves cannot travel through

A) Gas B) Liquid
C) Vacuum D) Solid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vacuum

Explanation:

Sound waves cannot travel through a Vacuum.

 

A vacuum is an area without any air, like space. So sound cannot travel through space because there is no matter for the vibrations to work in.

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What is the heat generated (in J) in a heating element of resistance 900 Ω when a current of 0.3 A passes through it for 10 seconds?

A) 2700 B) 810
C) 405 D) 1350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 810

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Q:

Land is considered a resource because it

A) is used to produce things B) requires labor to be useful
C) is always available to use D) costs little or nothing to use
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is used to produce things

Explanation:

Land is considered as an important resource because it is useful in producing many things. For example, in agriculture, land is used for cultivating the crop, in industrial use, it is used for constructing factories and to make products that we use.

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Q:

Cast iron during machining produces

A) Discontinuous chips B) Continuous chips with build up edge
C) Continuous chips D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Discontinuous chips

Explanation:

Cast iron is a group of iron-carbon alloys with a carbon content greater than 2% and is a brittle material.

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Its usefulness derives from its relatively low melting temperature.

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Q:

Instrument for measuring time is called _____ .

A) Diagometer B) Anemometer
C) Durometer D) Chronometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chronometer

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