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The power of _____________ is expressed in terms of a magnitude on a scale called Richter scale.

 

A) a tornado   B) a volcano  
C) an earthquake   D) a thunderstorm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) an earthquake  

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Find the potential energy gained by a body of mass 60 kg, if it is raised by 12 m. (use g = 10 m/s2)

 

A) 7200 B) 50
C) 3600 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7200

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Which of the following is not a vector quantity?

A) speed B) velocity
C) torque D) displacement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) speed

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A vector quantity is a quantity which has both magnitude and direction. Here in the given options, speed is a scalar quantity but not the vector quantity.

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____ is not an example of refraction of light.

 

A) Twinkling effect of stars B) Mirages
C) Lateral inversion D) Bending of light while passing through a medium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lateral inversion

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The value of acceleration due to gravity (g) ____.

 

A) is greater at the poles than at the equator B) is lesser at the poles than at the equator
C) is greater at the North pole than at the South pole D) is greater at the South pole than at the North pole
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is greater at the poles than at the equator

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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

 

The Universal Constant of Gravitation is ___.

 

A) 6.67 x 1010 Nm2/kg2 B) 6.67 x 10-10 Nm2/kg2
C) 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2/kg2 D) 9.8 Nm2/kg2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2/kg2

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The instrument that measures the wind speed is called __________________.

 

A) an anemometer B) an odometer
C) a manomete D) a barometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) an anemometer

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Find the acceleration (in m/s2) of a body which accelerates from 15 m/s to 40 m/s in 2 seconds.

 

A) 12.5 B) 27.5  
C) 25 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.5

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