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A lemon kept in water in a glass tumbler appears to be bigger than its actual size when viewed from the sides. This is because of

A) reflection of light B) internal reflection of light
C) refraction of light D) diffraction of light
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) refraction of light

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When a ray of light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium, it bends

A) towards the normal and speeds up B) towards the normal and slows down
C) away from the normal and speeds up D) away from the normal and slows down
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) away from the normal and speeds up

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The absolute refractive index of air is

A) 1.03 B) 1.00003
C) 1.003 D) 1.0003
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1.0003

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Which of the following physical quantity measures the rate of work done?

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

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Find the power of a convex lens if the image formed is at a distance of 25 cm from the lens when the object is placed on the other side of the lens at 12 cm from the optical centre?

A) -4.33 diopters B) 12.33 diopters
C) -12.33 diopters D) 4.33 diopters
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12.33 diopters

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What is the fundamental unit of amount of a substance?

A) Mole B) Candela
C) Kelvin D) Meter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mole

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The instrument used for measuring air pressure is called .....

A) Anemometer B) Barometer
C) Hygrometer D) Thermometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Barometer

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Meter in a vehicle that calculates distance covered by the vehicle is called __________.

A) Speedometer B) Odometer
C) Thermometer D) Kilometre
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Odometer

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