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For photoelectric effect to take place, the metal used as the cathode should have_________

A) high melting point B) low melting point
C) Low work function D) low resistance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Low work function

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If a body is moving on a circular path, what is its average velocity if it completes one cycle in one second?

A) Average velocity depends upon time taken to complete one cycle B) One
C) Average velocity is same as average speed D) Zero
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Zero

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Anemometer is an instrument meant for measuring __________

A) velocity B) air masses
C) wind speed D) temperature
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) wind speed

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When light passes from one medium to another, this phenomenon of change in its direction is called _____.

A) Refraction B) Diffraction
C) Propagation D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Refraction

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In which form is the supplied heat energy stored during change in temperature of substance?

A) Heat energy B) Kinetic energy
C) Potential energy D) Both kinetic and potential energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kinetic energy

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 Find the work done (in J) when a charge of 10 C moves across a potential difference of 2 V.

A) 20 B) 5
C) 40 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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The antiparticle of an electron is

A) Positron B) Proton
C) Alpha particles D) Beta particles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Positron

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What is the effective resistance (in Ω) of two resistors 20 Ω and 30 Ω connected in parallel?

A) 50 B) 12
C) 24 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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