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Which among the following is false about displacement?

A) It can be positive, negative or zero B) Displacement is never greater than Distance
C) Its SI unit is meter D) It is always positive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It is always positive

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Humidity is a measure of the _______________.

A) pressure in the air B) viscosity of the air
C) air resistance D) moisture in air
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) moisture in air

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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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A  photon  of  X-ray  has  energy  of  1  keV.  A photon of visible radiation has energy of 3 eV.  In  this  context,  which  one  of  the following statements is not correct?

A) The wavelength of X-ray photon is less than the wavelength of visible radiation photon. B) Both    the    photons    have    different energies.
C) The  speeds  of  both  the  photons  in vacuum are different D) The   frequency   of   X-ray   photon   is higher  than  the  frequency  of  visible radiation photon.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The  speeds  of  both  the  photons  in vacuum are different

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The speed of all the electromagnetic radiation are always   same   and   equal   to   the numerical value 3 x 10^8m/sec.

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Air expands when it _______________.

A) is cooled B) is heated
C) is under pressure D) becomes more humid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) is heated

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Sextant is an instrument used in which of the following ?

A) Gynaecology B) Navigation
C) Birth control D) Medical treatment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Navigation

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____________________is a measure of the actual amount of water vapour in a particular sample of air: measured as a partial pressure.

A) Specific Humidity B) Absolute Humidity
C) Relative Humidity D) Dew Point
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Absolute Humidity

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Heavy water is mostly used in which of the following?

A) In fire extinguisher B) In nuclear reactors
C) In washing cloth D) In both Nuclear reactors and Fire extinguisher
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) In nuclear reactors

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