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Q:

One light year is approximately equal to

A) 10^12 mts B) 10^16 mts
C) 10^11 mts D) 10^13 mts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10^16 mts

Explanation:

Light year is the unit of to express astronomical distances, that light can travel in one year. Light moves at a velocity of about 300,000 kilometers (km) each second. So in one year, it can travel about 10 trillion km. More precisely, one light-year is equal to 9,500,000,000,000 kilometers.

 

Approximately, 1 light year = 10^16 mts.

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Q:

In a class of 80 students and 5 teachers, each student got sweets that are 15% of the total number of students and each teacher got sweets that are 25% of the total number of students. How many sweets were there?

A) 1060 B) 960
C) 1020 D) 920
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1060

Explanation:

Total number of sweets

= 80 x 15 x 80/100 + 5 x 80 x 25/100

= 960 + 100 = 1060

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Q:

What are the rungs of the DNA ladder made of?

A) phosphates and sugars B) nitrates and sugars
C) nitrates and phosphates D) sugars and hydrates
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) nitrates and phosphates

Explanation:

The rungs or the sides of the DNA ladder is made of Deoxyribose, which is a pentose, and a phosphate group are the two molecules together form the two sides of the DNA i.e, A sugar (deoxyribose) and a phosphate.

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Q:

The difference between compound interest and simple interest on an amount of Rs. 15,000 for 2 years is Rs. 96. What is the rate of interest per annum?

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

Explanation:

[15000*(1+r/100)2-15000]-(15000*r*2)/100=96

Rate=8%

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Q:

Which half reaction correctly represents reduction?

A) Fe2+ + e- ---> Fe3+ B) Au3+ + 3e– ---> Au
C) Ag ---> Ag+ + e- D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Au3+ + 3e– ---> Au

Explanation:

A half reaction is either the oxidation or reduction reaction component of a redox reaction. A half reaction is obtained by considering the change in oxidation states of individual substances involved in the redox reaction.

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Q:

Two angles whose sum is 180 degrees are

A) Complimentary angles B) Supplementary angles
C) Alternate angles D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Supplementary angles

Explanation:

Two angles whose sum is 180 degrees are called supplementary angles.

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Q:

Who amongst the following is the author of the book " We the People"?

A) Morarji Desai B) Khushwant Singh
C) Arun Gandhi D) Nani Palkhivala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nani Palkhivala

Explanation:
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Q:

Thermal energy is caused by the motion of

A) atoms B) molecules
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Thermal energy is caused by the motion of atoms and molecules in the matter.

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  1. Thermal energy is an example of kinetic energy, as it is due to the motion of particles, with motion being the key.
  2. Thermal energy results in an object or a system having a temperature that can be measured.
  3. Thermal energy can be transferred from one object or system to another in the form of heat.
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