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Which of the following is not a unit of energy?

A) Calorie B) Joule
C) electron volt D) Watt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Watt

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The watt(symbol: W) is a unit of power. In the International System of Units (SI) it is defined as a derived unit of 1 joule per second, and is used to quantify the rate of energy transfer. In dimensional analysis it is described by

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What is the minimum distance (in metres) required to hear an echo?

A) 10 B) 13
C) 17 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 17

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The frictional force exerted by fluids is also called ________.

A) drag B) buoyancy
C) upthrust D) convection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) drag

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Even after sunset, the air near the Earth's surface continue to receive heat due to

A) Insolation B) Terrestrial Radiation
C) Conduction D) Convection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Terrestrial Radiation

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Speed of light is maximum in _____.

A) vacuum B) solids
C) liquids D) gases
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) vacuum

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As the object covers unequal distances in equal intervals of time, it is said to be in ____________ motion.

A) uniform B) linear
C) non-uniform D) equilibrium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) non-uniform

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Why does a fountain pen leak in aeroplane flying at a height?

A) Because of reduced viscosity of the ink in the pen B) Because of increased viscosity of the ink in the pen
C) Because of higher atmospheric pressure outside the pen D) Because of lower atmospheric pressure outside the pen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Because of lower atmospheric pressure outside the pen

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What is the escape velocity of the rocket in the earth is?

A) 12.2 km/sec B) 10.2 km/sec
C) 13.2 km/sec D) 11.2 km/sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11.2 km/sec

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