Q1. Identify the normally radioactive material in the following list. Q1. Identify the normally radioactive material in the following list.
(A) Plutonium (A) Plutonium
(B) Germanium (B) Germanium
(C) Osmium (C) Osmium
(D) Cadmium (D) Cadmium
Answer: (A) Plutonium Answer: (A) Plutonium
Plutonium is the only radioactive element in the list.
Plutonium is a radioactive, silvery-gray, metallic element with the symbol Pu and atomic number 94. It has a high surface tension and viscosity compared to other metals, and tarnishes when exposed to air. Plutonium is created in a reactor when uranium atoms absorb neutrons, and is a by-product of nuclear power plants. It is the main fuel in fast neutron reactors, and more than one-third of the energy produced in most nuclear power plants comes from plutonium. Plutonium has five common isotopes, each with a different half-life, which is the time it takes to lose half of its radioactivityPlutonium is the only radioactive element in the list.
Plutonium is a radioactive, silvery-gray, metallic element with the symbol Pu and atomic number 94. It has a high surface tension and viscosity compared to other metals, and tarnishes when exposed to air. Plutonium is created in a reactor when uranium atoms absorb neutrons, and is a by-product of nuclear power plants. It is the main fuel in fast neutron reactors, and more than one-third of the energy produced in most nuclear power plants comes from plutonium. Plutonium has five common isotopes, each with a different half-life, which is the time it takes to lose half of its radioactivity
Q1. What is the audible range of frequencies for normal human ears? Q1. What is the audible range of frequencies for normal human ears?
(A) 20 Hz to 2000 Hz (A) 20 Hz to 2000 Hz
(B) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (B) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
(C) 200 Hz to 2000 Hz (C) 200 Hz to 2000 Hz
(D) 200 Hz to 20,000 Hz (D) 200 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Answer: (B) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Answer: (B) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
The audible range of an average human ear lies between 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Humans cannot hear sounds having frequency less than 20 Hz and greater than 20,000 Hz.The audible range of an average human ear lies between 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Humans cannot hear sounds having frequency less than 20 Hz and greater than 20,000 Hz.
Q4. Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics? Q4. Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics?
(A) Marie Curie (A) Marie Curie
(B) Alva Myrdal (B) Alva Myrdal
(C) Jody Williams (C) Jody Williams
(D) Jane Addams (D) Jane Addams
Answer: (A) Marie Curie Answer: (A) Marie Curie
Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields.
Marie won her 1st Nobel Prize in 1903 in Physics with her husband for their pioneering work developing the theory of "radioactivity" - a term she coined.
Marie won her 2nd Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, using techniques she invented for isolating radioactive isotopes.Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields.
Marie won her 1st Nobel Prize in 1903 in Physics with her husband for their pioneering work developing the theory of "radioactivity" - a term she coined.
Marie won her 2nd Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, using techniques she invented for isolating radioactive isotopes.
Q5. Which planet of the Solar System is the brightest planet? Q5. Which planet of the Solar System is the brightest planet?
(A) Mercury (A) Mercury
(B) Mars (B) Mars
(C) Venus (C) Venus
(D) Jupiter (D) Jupiter
Answer: (C) Venus Answer: (C) Venus
Venus can often be seen within a few hours after sunset or before sunrise as the brightest object in the sky (other than the moon). It looks like a very bright star. Venus is the brightest planet in the Solar System.Venus can often be seen within a few hours after sunset or before sunrise as the brightest object in the sky (other than the moon). It looks like a very bright star. Venus is the brightest planet in the Solar System.
Q6. Why the sky appears blue? Q6. Why the sky appears blue?
(A) Reflection of light (A) Reflection of light
(B) Refraction of light (B) Refraction of light
(C) Dispersion of light (C) Dispersion of light
(D) Diffraction of light (D) Diffraction of light
Answer: (C) Dispersion of light Answer: (C) Dispersion of light
Blue colour of the sky is due to dispersion or scattering of light. The two most common types of matter present in the atmosphere are gaseous nitrogen and oxygen. These particles are most effective in scattering the higher frequency and shorter wavelength portions of the visible light spectrum.Blue colour of the sky is due to dispersion or scattering of light. The two most common types of matter present in the atmosphere are gaseous nitrogen and oxygen. These particles are most effective in scattering the higher frequency and shorter wavelength portions of the visible light spectrum.
Q7. The moon is an example of which type of object? Q7. The moon is an example of which type of object?
(A) Transparent (A) Transparent
(B) Translucent (B) Translucent
(C) Luminous (C) Luminous
(D) Non Luminous (D) Non Luminous
Answer: (D) Non Luminous Answer: (D) Non Luminous
Non Luminous
Moon is non-luminous. It do not produce light, it shines by reflecting the sunlight falling on it.Non Luminous
Moon is non-luminous. It do not produce light, it shines by reflecting the sunlight falling on it.
Q8. What is the normal temperature of human body? Q8. What is the normal temperature of human body?
(A) 37°C (A) 37°C
(B) 38°C (B) 38°C
(C) 97°C (C) 97°C
(D) 98°C (D) 98°C
Answer: (A) 37°C Answer: (A) 37°C
Normal body temperature is considered to be 37°C (98.6°F); however, a wide variation is seen. Among normal individuals, mean daily temperature can differ by 0.5°C (0.9°F), and daily variations can be as much as 0.25 to 0.5°C.Normal body temperature is considered to be 37°C (98.6°F); however, a wide variation is seen. Among normal individuals, mean daily temperature can differ by 0.5°C (0.9°F), and daily variations can be as much as 0.25 to 0.5°C.
Q9. What is the lower fixed point of fahrenheit scale? Q9. What is the lower fixed point of fahrenheit scale?
(A) 0°F (A) 0°F
(B) 32°F (B) 32°F
(C) 180°F (C) 180°F
(D) 212°F (D) 212°F
Answer: (B) 32°F Answer: (B) 32°F
The lower fixed point in Fahrenheit scale is 32 degree and upper fixed point in Fahrenheit scale is 212 degree. The difference between the two is 180, hence number of division is 180.The lower fixed point in Fahrenheit scale is 32 degree and upper fixed point in Fahrenheit scale is 212 degree. The difference between the two is 180, hence number of division is 180.
Q10. How many times the Jupiter is bigger than the Earth by diameter? Q10. How many times the Jupiter is bigger than the Earth by diameter?
(A) 8 (A) 8
(B) 9 (B) 9
(C) 10 (C) 10
(D) 11 (D) 11
Answer: (D) 11 Answer: (D) 11
11
With a radius of 43,440.7 miles (69,911 kilometers), Jupiter is 11 times wider than Earth.11
With a radius of 43,440.7 miles (69,911 kilometers), Jupiter is 11 times wider than Earth.