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For which one of the following, 'Diodes' are generally used for?
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A. Rectification
B. Amplification
C. Modulation
D. Filtration
Correct Answer
Rectification
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1. What is the heat generated (in J) in a heating element of resistance 900 ? when a current of 0.3 A passes through it for 10 seconds?
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A. 2700
B. 810
C. 405
D. 1350
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Correct Answer: 810
2. Which of the following is Inexhaustible Natural Resources?
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A. Air
B. Minerals
C. Forests
D. Coal
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Correct Answer: Air
3. The SI unit of acceleration is _______________.
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A. meters per seconds squared
B. meters per second
C. seconds per meter
D. seconds per meter squared
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Correct Answer: meters per seconds squared
4. If the force applied on the object is in the direction opposite to the direction of motion, the speed of the object __________.
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A. increases
B. stops
C. decreases
D. no effect
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Correct Answer: decreases
5. What is the unit of calorific value?
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A. kN/kg
B. kJ/kg
C. kW/sec
D. kCal/sec
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Correct Answer: kJ/kg
6. An anemometer measures which of the following ?
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A. Speed of light
B. Speed of wind
C. Speed of water current
D. Speed of satellites
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Correct Answer: Speed of wind
7. Which one among the following components can not be developed within an "integrated circuit"?
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A. Diode
B. Triode
C. Transformer
D. Transistor
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Correct Answer: Transformer
8. Diamond does not conduct electricity, because
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A. It's structure is very compact
B. It is of crystalline nature
C. There are only carbon atoms present in it
D. No free electrons are present in it
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Correct Answer: No free electrons are present in it
9. Why is weightlessness experienced while orbiting the earth in space ships ?
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A. Inertia
B. Acceleration
C. Zero gravity
D. Orbital motion
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Correct Answer: Zero gravity
10. Sextant is an instrument used in which of the following ?
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A. Gynaecology
B. Navigation
C. Birth control
D. Medical treatment
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Correct Answer: Navigation
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