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An earthquake of magnitude _________________ on Richter scale has thousand times more destructive energy than an earthquake of magnitude 4.

 

A) 5 B) 7
C) 6 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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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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What is the direction of torque?

A) Perpendicular to the direction of applied force B) Same as the direction of applied force
C) Opposite to the direction of applied force D) Parallel to the radius
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Perpendicular to the direction of applied force

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What is the value of acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth?

A) 9.6 cm/s2 B) 9.8 m/s2
C) 10.8 m/s2 D) 9.8 cm/s2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9.8 m/s2

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What will be the value of the kinetic energy (Ek) of a moving body with mass m, if its speed is doubled from v to 2v?

A) 1/2 Ek B) 4 Ek
C) There will be no change in Ek D) 2 Ek
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 Ek

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A high jumper runs for a while before taking a high jump so that the inertia of __ helps him take the long jump.

A) rest B) shape
C) motion D) direction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) motion

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A conductor having some appreciable resistance is called a

A) Resistor B) Insulator
C) Conductor D) Semi-conductor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Resistor

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Find the acceleration (in m/s2) produced in a body of mass 4 kg when a force of 24 N is applied on it.

A) 96 B) 6
C) 12 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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