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If the Distance-Time graph is a curve then it represents _______________.

 

A) uniform speed   B) constant displacement  
C) uniform momentum   D) non-uniform speed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) constant displacement  

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A solid ball of metal has a spherical cavity inside it. When the ball is heated the volume of the cavity will

A) increase B) decrease
C) remain unaffected D) have its shape changed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) increase

Explanation:

The metal ball can be considered  to be made up of several layers of thinner ones. On heating each of these layers will increase in radius. As the inner most layer also increases its radius, the volume inside it i.e, the volume of the hollow portion will also increase.

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The filament of a light bulb is made up of

 

A) Platinum B) Tantalum
C) Tungsten D) Antimony
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tungsten

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When an object is thrown vertically upwards, at its maximum height its _____________.

 

A) potential energy is zero B) momentum is maximum
C) kinetic energy is zero D) gravitational force is maximum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) kinetic energy is zero

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Rain drops acquire spherical shape due to 

A) viscosity B) surface tension
C) friction D) elasticity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) surface tension

Explanation:

The Surface tension pulls the surface of the drop equally at all points thus produces the spherical shape having the minimum surface area. This surface tension is the "skin" of a body of water that makes the molecules stick together.

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It is more difficult to walk on ice than on a concrete road because 

A) there is very little friction between the ice and feet pressing it B) ice is soft when compared to concrete
C) there is more friction between the ice and feer D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) there is very little friction between the ice and feet pressing it

Explanation:

It is the friction between the feet and the ground that helps us to walk. Without this friction we would slip and fall

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Q:

The unit of momentum is

 

A) Kgms2 B) Kgms-1
C) Kgms D) Kgms-2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kgms-1

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Echoes may be heard more than once due to successive or multiple

 

A) Rarefactions B) Reflections
C) Diffractions D) Refractions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Reflections

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