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What is the name of the device used to convert alternating current into direct current ?
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A. Ammeter
B. Galvanometer
C. Rectifier
D. Transformer
Correct Answer
Rectifier
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1. What is the phenomenon which established the transverse nature of light ?
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A. Reflection
B. Interference
C. Diffraction
D. Polarisation
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Correct Answer: Polarisation
2. In the context of non-conventional energy, what is the meaning of 'OTE' ?
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A. Ocean Tidal Energy
B. Ocean Thermal Energy
C. Ocean Tidal Electricity
D. Other Thermal Energy
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Correct Answer: Ocean Thermal Energy
3. If speed of rotation of the earth increases, the weight of the body
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A. decreases
B. B)
C. C)
D. D)
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Correct Answer: decreases
4. Which of the following waves cannot be polarised?
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A. Radio
B. Ultra violet
C. Infrared
D. Ultrasonic
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Correct Answer: Ultrasonic
5. During the motion of a projectile fired from the earth surface, _______
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A. its kinetic energy remains constant
B. its momentum remains constant
C. vertical component of its velocity remains constant
D. horizontal component of its velocity remains constant
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Correct Answer: horizontal component of its velocity remains constant
6. Why the Earth is having its own atmosphere ?
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A. Winds
B. Clouds
C. Gravity
D. Rotation of the Earth
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Correct Answer: Gravity
7. At boiling point of liquids , its
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A. Temperature increases
B. Atmospheric pressure increases
C. Temperature remains constant
D. Vapour pressure decreases
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Correct Answer: Temperature remains constant
8. 'Parsec' is the unit measurement of
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A. Density of stars
B. Astronomical distance
C. Brightness of heavenly bodies
D. Orbital velocity of giant stars
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Correct Answer: Astronomical distance
9. The phenomenon of change in direction of light when it passes from one medium to another is called
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A. Propagation
B. Reflection
C. Refraction
D. Dispersion
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Correct Answer: Refraction
10. Why does a cannon recoil after firing ?
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A. Conservation of energy
B. Backward thrust of gases produced
C. Newton's third law of motion
D. Newton's first law of motion
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Correct Answer: Newton's third law of motion
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