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Three resistors are arranged in a circuit as shown above. The battery has an unknown but constant emf ε and a negligible internal resistance.

Now, determine the equivalent resistance of the three resistors.

A) 12 Ω B) 10 Ω
C) 16 Ω D) 15 Ω
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12 Ω

Explanation:

From the given circuit,

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The resistors R1 and R2 are in parallel connection and R3 is in series with R1 & R2

The equivalent resistance of R1 and R2 is

Req = (12 × 4)/(12 + 4) = 3 Ω.

Adding R3 in series with the pair gives

R = Req + 9

R = 3 + 9

R = 12 Ω.

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Which elements are most abundant in living organisms?

A) oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus B) carbon, potassium, iron, magnesium, hydrogen, and nitrogen
C) hydrogen, carbon, calcium, potassium, oxygen, and phosphorus D) oxygen, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, hydrogen, and carbon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus

Explanation:

Living organisms often contain trace amounts of several elements, but the most abundant ones are oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, sulphur and phosphorus.

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The C shape of the tracheal cartilages is important because

A) divide the nasal cavity B) Allows for expansion or contraction of the trachea
C) provide a surface for the sense of smell D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Allows for expansion or contraction of the trachea

Explanation:

Allows for expansion or contraction of the trachea. Hence, so large masses of food can pass through the esophagus during swallowing.

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Q:

Which must be true for metamorphism to occur?

A) The grain size must become smaller B) The process must take place underwater
C) The parent rock must be in solid form D) The parent rock must be igneous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The parent rock must be in solid form

Explanation:

Metamorphism is the method of changing the structure of a rock by using heat and temperature.

Hence, for this to happen the parent rock must be in solid form only. Therefore, option C) is true.

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Q:

Which among the following type of soil has the largest area covered in India?

A) Laterite B) Alluvial
C) Black D) Red
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alluvial

Explanation:

Alluvial type of soil has the largest area covered in India. Alluvial soils are fine-grained fertile soil deposited by water flowing over flood plains or in river beds. Most of the soil is Sandy and clayey soils are not uncommon.

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Q:

Cobalt 60 is used for cancer treatment it emmits which rays?

A) Alpha B) Beta
C) Gamma D) X rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gamma

Explanation:

Cobalt therapy or cobalt-60 therapy is the medical use of gamma rays from the radioisotope cobalt-60 to treat conditions such as cancer.

 

Cobalt 60 is a synthetic radioactive isotope of cobalt with a half-life of 5.2714 years. It is produced artificially in nuclear reactors.

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Q:

Which metal is the best conductor of heat?

A) Silver B) Gold
C) Copper D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Silver is the best conductor of both heat and electricity among metals with a thermal conduction value of about 430 W/(mK).

Gold and copper both come respectably close to silver.

 

Copper being significantly less costly it is often chosen over silver in many applications.

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Q:

Most organic compounds contain carbon and

A) Hydrogen B) Nitrogen
C) Potassium D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hydrogen

Explanation:

Most organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen.

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