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Friction is caused by the ______________ on the two surfaces in contact.

A) irregularities B) smoothness
C) densities D) gaps
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) irregularities

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Why boiling point of water decreases at high altitudes?

A) Because of high temperature B) Because of low atmospheric pressure
C) Because of low temperature D) Because of high atmospheric pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Because of low atmospheric pressure

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Which one of the following is not a property of electromagnetic waves?

A) Electromagnetic waves do not show interference and diffraction. B) Oscillating electric field and magnetic field are perpendicular to each other.
C) Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves D) Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to propagate.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Electromagnetic waves do not show interference and diffraction.

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Rate of work done is _______.

A) Energy B) Power
C) Momentum D) Impulse
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Power

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Calculate the frequency (in Hz) of a sound wave of wavelength 5 m travelling with a speed of 360 m/s.

A) 1800 B) 36
C) 900 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 72

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The value of universal gravitation constant (G) was determined by

A) Henry Cavendish B) Antoine L Lavoisier
C) Isaac Newton D) John Dalton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Henry Cavendish

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The work done by centripetal force is ______.

A) positive B) zero
C) negative D) unity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) zero

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The reflection formed by the plane mirror is ________________.

A) vertical inversion B) a real image
C) lateral inversion D) an enlarged image
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) lateral inversion

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