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An object is in static equilibrium when it is _______.

A) at rest B) moving in a circular path
C) moving with uniform velocity D) accelerating at high speed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) at rest

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Washing machines and microwave oven are operated by _______________ embedded inside these gadgets.

A) Satellites B) Electronic Device
C) e-books D) Internet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Electronic Device

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Why does a cannon recoil after firing ?

A) Conservation of energy B) Backward thrust of gases produced
C) Newton's third law of motion D) Newton's first law of motion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Newton's third law of motion

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When ice floats on water, its _____ part remains outside the water.

A) 0.5 B) 0.3
C) 0.1 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.1

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Which property of metals enables production of metallic foils?

A) Malleability B) Ductility
C) Sonority D) Conductivity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Malleability

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The energy that generates wind comes from what source?

A) Anemometers B) Solar radiation
C) Ocean currents D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Solar radiation

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Wind is nothing but the form of moving air. It is caused by the uneven heating of the earth's surface by the sun. Hence, the energy that generates wind comes from solar radiation.

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What is the phenomenon which established the transverse nature of light ?

A) Reflection B) Interference
C) Diffraction D) Polarisation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Polarisation

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The bending of light when it passes around a corner or a slit is due to ______.

A) reflection B) refraction
C) diffraction D) total internal reflection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) diffraction

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