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Choose the most appropriate answer:Sir CV Raman was awarded Noble Prize for his work connected with which of the following phenomenon of radiation?

A) Scattering B) Diffraction
C) Interference D) Polarization
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Scattering

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The Nobel Prize in Physics 1930 was awarded to Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman "for his work on the scattering of light and for the discovery of the effect named after him".

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Find the power of a convex lens if the image formed is at a distance of 10 cm from the lens when the object is placed on the other side of the lens at 40 cm from the optical centre?

A) 12.5 diopters B) 7.5 diopters
C) -12.5 diopters D) -7.5 diopters
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.5 diopters

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Soap bubble attains spherical shape due to ______.

A) inertia B) pressure
C) surface tension D) Viscosity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) surface tension

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The energy obtained from atoms is known as.........

A) Solar energy B) Heat energy
C) Nuclear energy D) Chemical energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nuclear energy

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Nautical miles is a unit of distance used in

A) Navigation B) Road mile
C) Astronomy D) Measuring the boundaries of a nation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Navigation

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Find the work done (in J) when a charge of 24 C moves across a potential difference of 6 V.

A) 4 B) 72
C) 8 D) 144
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 144

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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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Women have shrill voice because of _______.

A) Low frequency B) High frequency
C) Shrill vocals D) Strong epiglottis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) High frequency

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