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The theory behind stars twinkling is that

A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time B) The intensity of light emitted by them changes with time
C) The light from the star is scattered by the dust particles and air molecules in the earth's atmosphere D) The distance of the stars from the earth changes with time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time

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The speed of the light is maximum in

A) Air B) Vacuum
C) Water D) Glass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vacuum

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Which of the following does NOT contribute to sparkling of diamonds?

A) Total Internal Reflection B) High Refractive Index of Diamonds
C) Dispersion D) Low Refractive Index of Diamonds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Low Refractive Index of Diamonds

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A lens has a power +2.0 D. The type of lens and its focal length will be

A) Concave, -0.5 m B) Convex, 0.5 m
C) Concave, 0.5 m D) Convex, -0.5 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Convex, 0.5 m

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Consider a hypothetical planet whose mass and radius are both half that of Earth. If g is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Earth, the acceleration due to gravity on the planet will be

A) g/4 B) g
C) 2g D) g/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2g

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If the velocity of a body becomes two times its initial velocity, its kinetic energy becomes n times its initial kinetic energy. What is the value of n?

A) 4 B) 6
C) 1/2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

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Knife is an example for

A) Lever B) Wedge
C) Inclined plane D) Pulley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Wedge

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Mechanical energy is the sum of

A) kinetic energy + heat energy B) kinetic energy + potential energy
C) potential energy + heat energy D) chemical energy + electrical energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) kinetic energy + potential energy

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