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  • The term photon refers to


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  • A. light ray
  • B. sub atomic particle
  • C. radiation
  • D. None of the above

  • Correct Answer
  • sub atomic particle 

    Explanation

    The photon is a type of elementary particle, the quantum of the electromagnetic field including electromagnetic radiation such as light, and the force carrier for the electromagnetic force. The photon has zero rest mass and always moves at the speed of light within a vacuum.

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    • 1. Which determines the frequency of a sound wave?

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    • A. Amplitude
    • B. Speed
    • C. Source
    • D. Medium
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    • 2. Water is more dense than cooking oil.

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    • A. TRUE
    • B. FALSE
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    • 3. Time period of a seconds pendulum is

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    • A. 2 seconds
    • B. 4 seconds
    • C. 1 seconds
    • D. 0 seconds
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    • 4. Glass is made from the mixture of

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    • A. Sand and silicates
    • B. Salt and Sand
    • C. Salt and silicates
    • D. None of the above
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    • 5. Cast iron during machining produces

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    • A. Discontinuous chips
    • B. Continuous chips with build up edge
    • C. Continuous chips
    • D. All of the above
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    • 6. Low voltage cables are meant for use up to

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    • A. 3.3 kV
    • B. 1.1kV
    • C. 11 kV
    • D. 0.5 kV
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    • 7. Thermoplastic materials are those materials which

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    • A. Do not become hard with the application of heat and pressure and no chemical change occurs
    • B. Are flexible and can withstand considerable wear under suitable conditions
    • C. Are formed into shape under heat and pressure and results in a permanently hard product
    • D. Are used as a friction lining for clutches and brakes
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    • 8. What device converts light energy to electrical energy?

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    • A. Photodiode
    • B. Photovoltaic cell
    • C. Thermocouple
    • D. Heliostats
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    • 9. Electric current is measured by which instrument?

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    • A. voltmeter
    • B. ammeter
    • C. barometer
    • D. sinometer
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    • 10. The energy associated with motion is called

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    • A. Potential energy
    • B. Kinetic energy
    • C. Both A & B
    • D. Stored energy
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