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2451.

By increasing the pressure on the ice, its melting point. . . . . . .

A. will decrease
B. Will increase
C. will remain unchanged
D. will be zero
Answer» B. Will increase
2452.

Are the inner walls of the thermos flask bright?

A. To prevent heat loss by convection
B. To prevent heat loss caused by radiation
C. To prevent heat loss by conduction
D. none of the above
Answer» C. To prevent heat loss by conduction
2453.

On heating an object, its molecules. . . . . . . .

A. speed will increase
B. the energy will decrease
C. load will increase
D. the load will decrease
Answer» B. the energy will decrease
2454.

Why does it snow on high hills?

A. Some gas on high hills stores water vapor
B. Clouds are closer to the earth on the hills, so the water vapor freezes into ice.
C. On high hills the temperature is less than the freezing point, so the water vapor freezes into ice.
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
2455.

Which temperature of measurement in Celsius is equal to 300K?

A. 30℃
B. 27℃
C. 300℃
D. none of these
Answer» C. 300℃
2456.

The process of making camphor vapor from a solid is called?

A. evaporation
B. Freezing
C. to melt
D. sublimation
Answer» E.
2457.

If a metal is used to make cooking utensils, then the thermal conductivity of . . . . . . .

A. should be less
B. should be more
C. electrical conductivity should be low
D. density should be higher
Answer» B. should be more
2458.

Running a fan in hot weather makes one feel comfortable, because . . . . . . . . .

A. fan blows cool air
B. our sweat evaporates rapidly
C. more heat is radiated to our body
D. air circulation increases
Answer» C. more heat is radiated to our body
2459.

The heat emitted or absorbed which changes the state of matter, but does not cause any change in temperature, is called?

A. specific heat
B. absorbed heat
C. heat emitted
D. latent heat
Answer» E.
2460.

In which method of transmission of heat, the molecules of matter do not move themselves from one place to another?

A. driving
B. convection
C. radiation
D. all three
Answer» B. convection
2461.

Which of the following has the highest value of specific heat?

A. glass
B. copper
C. lead
D. water
Answer» E.
2462.

Which part of the sun's radiation heats up the solar cooker?

A. ultraviolet rays
B. infrared ray
C. cosmic ray
D. light beam
Answer» C. cosmic ray
2463.

Woolen clothes keep us warm in winters because . . . . .

A. provide heat
B. does not radiate heat
C. prevents air from coming in contact with the body
D. prevents body heat from leaving
Answer» E.
2464.

Thermos flask keeps liquids hot for a long time because . . . . . . . . .

A. When gas is filled in it, it emits heat
B. has internal heating
C. Shiny inner wall and double walls of outer cover prevent heat from escaping or entering
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
2465.

How much temperature can be measured with radiation pyrometer?

A. 100 - 250℃
B. 100℃
C. 250 - 500℃
D. 500℃
Answer» E.
2466.

Woolen clothes are warmer than cotton because they . . . . . . .

A. are good absorbers of heat
B. are good distributors of heat
C. heavier than cotton
D. good insulators of heat
Answer» E.
2467.

How is water heated in an electric kettle?

A. due to driving
B. due to convection
C. due to radiation
D. all these
Answer» C. due to radiation
2468.

Which of the following is/are statements?

A. The ratio of the work done and the heat generated is a constant called the mechanical equivalent of heat.
B. Celsius was the inventor of the Celius scale
C. The freezing point is marked at 2730 K on the Kelvin scale.
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
2469.

What are the methods of transmission of heat (Transmission and f Heat)?

A. Conduction
B. Radiation
C. Convection
D. all these
Answer» E.
2470.

Which of the following is the most appropriate color combination in an umbrella to avoid the sun?

A. top black bottom white
B. top white bottom black
C. top and bottom black
D. top and bottom white
Answer» C. top and bottom black
2471.

What is used in hydraulic press?

A. pascal rule
B. Bernoulli's theory
C. Archimedes theory
D. boyle's theory
Answer» B. Bernoulli's theory
2472.

Which conservation principle applies to the speed of rockets?

A. conservation of mass
B. conservation of charge
C. conservation of momentum
D. Energy conservation
Answer» D. Energy conservation
2473.

What is once equal to?

A. 103 Pa
B. 100 Pa
C. 105 Pa
D. 104 Pa
Answer» D. 104 Pa
2474.

We are advised to wear white clothes in summers because . . . . . . .

A. they look cute
B. they can be seen from afar
C. White clothes absorb less heat
D. it's a tradition
Answer» D. it's a tradition
2475.

0℃ on the Celsius scale is equal to how many degrees on the Fahrenheit scale?

A. 5 degrees
B. 32 degree
C. 64 degree
D. 273 degrees
Answer» C. 64 degree
2476.

By what principle do hydraulic machines work?

A. Newton's theory
B. joule principle
C. pascal principle
D. Flood theory
Answer» D. Flood theory
2477.

What is the temperature of boiling water at normal atmospheric pressure on the Fahrenheit scale?

A. 32° F
B. 100° F
C. 180° F
D. 212° F
Answer» E.
2478.

The air in the room when a table fan is run in a closed room. . . .

A. will be hot
B. will be cold
C. will have no effect
D. none of these
Answer» B. will be cold
2479.

Which of the following changes occur when salt is added to water?

A. The boiling point increases and the freezing point decreases.
B. The boiling point decreases and the freezing point increases.
C. Both boiling point and freezing point decrease.
D. Both the boiling point and the freezing point increase.
Answer» B. The boiling point decreases and the freezing point increases.
2480.

On the top of a hill, water starts boiling at a relatively low temperature, because . . . . . .

A. Atmospheric pressure remains low.
B. Atmospheric pressure remains high.
C. It takes more heat to burn wood.
D. The surrounding air is cold.
Answer» B. Atmospheric pressure remains high.
2481.

If the door of the refrigerator kept in the room is opened, then the temperature of the room. . .

A. will decrease
B. Will increase
C. will be 00
D. will remain unchanged
Answer» C. will be 00
2482.

When sealed biscuits are kept inside the refrigerator for some time they become crunchy because . . .

A. Cold brings out excess moisture
B. Humidity is high inside the fridge and hence excess moisture is absorbed
C. Humidity is high inside the fridge, which helps more moisture to come out
D. The pressure inside the fridge is high, which helps more moisture to come out
Answer» C. Humidity is high inside the fridge, which helps more moisture to come out
2483.

Whenever work is converted into heat or heat is converted into work, the ratio of work done and heat produced is a constant which is called heat or mechanical equivalent. Do they have value?

A. 4186 joules / kcal
B. 186 Joules / Calorie
C. 4.186 X 10⁷
D. all these
Answer» E.
2484.

Is it protected by the first law of thermodynamics?

A. momentum
B. energy
C. both momentum and energy
D. none of these
Answer» C. both momentum and energy
2485.

The temperature of the object indicates that the heat on contact. . .

A. will flow into the object of higher temperature than that object
B. In an object of relatively low temperature, the current will flow through that object.
C. will flow into the earth from that object
D. will flow from the earth to that object
Answer» C. will flow into the earth from that object
2486.

Dew does not form in a strong windy night, because . . . .

A. the rate of evaporation is faster
B. low humidity in the air
C. temperature stays high
D. the sky is not clear
Answer» B. low humidity in the air
2487.

What is the body temperature of a healthy human being?

A. 37°C
B. 370 Fahrenheit
C. 98. 4°C
D. 98. 40 Kelvin
Answer» B. 370 Fahrenheit
2488.

The rate of evaporation for a certain liquid depends on?

A. at the temperature of the liquid
B. on the open surface area of ​​the liquid
C. at air temperature
D. on all the above factors
Answer» E.
2489.

The reason why the snow covered on the mountains does not melt together by the heat of the sun?

A. it becomes very hard
B. It reflects most of the heat received from the Sun.
C. its specific heat capacity is low
D. It has high latent heat of fusion
Answer» C. its specific heat capacity is low
2490.

Why can two thin shirts keep us warmer in winter than one thick shirt?

A. Two thin shirts become thicker, hence preventing the transfer of heat
B. The layer of air between two shirts acts as a conductor
C. The air layer between two shirts acts as a barrier
D. heat does not radiate
Answer» D. heat does not radiate
2491.

Sublimation is a substance?

A. Kapoor
B. Naphthalene
C. ammonium chloride
D. all these
Answer» E.
2492.

Thermostat is a device that . . . . . . .

A. measures heat
B. measures the temperature
C. self-regulates the temperature of a system
D. self-regulates the pressure of a body
Answer» D. self-regulates the pressure of a body
2493.

In the metal used in the manufacture of wires for making connectors. . . . . .

A. Must have very low resistivity and high melting point
B. Must have high resistivity and low melting point
C. Must have low resistivity and low melting point
D. Must have high resistivity and high melting point
Answer» D. Must have high resistivity and high melting point
2494.

When a long dry hair is brushed , the latein is often separated from each other , because while brushing . . . . . . . . . .

A. air depressurization through braids
B. Static electric charge is induced on the hair
C. mechanical energy is converted into heat energy
D. The gravity between the strands becomes relatively less
Answer» C. mechanical energy is converted into heat energy
2495.

When 1 kg of a liquid changes from liquid to vapor at its boiling point, what is the heat absorbed in it called?

A. substance in vaporization
B. latent heat of fusion
C. latent heat of sublimation
D. none of these
Answer» B. latent heat of fusion
2496.

The leaves of Mimosa (Mimosa Pudica pudica) represent?

A. Geotropism
B. Thigmotropism
C. Nyctinasty
D. Seismonasty
Answer» E.
2497.

Soap bubbles appear colored when viewed in white light. The reason for this incident?

A. interference
B. interference
C. Dispersion
D. ध्रुवण ( polarization )
Answer» C. Dispersion
2498.

Fog is a colloidal solution of which of the following?

A. gaseous liquid
B. gas dispersed in liquid
C. solid dispersed in liquid
D. liquid dispersed in liquid
Answer» B. gas dispersed in liquid
2499.

A person of dark skin compared to a person of fair skin . . . . . . . .

A. will experience less heat and less winter
B. will experience less heat and more cold
C. will experience more heat and less winter
D. will experience more heat and more cold
Answer» D. will experience more heat and more cold
2500.

What is the volume of 4.4 grams of carbon dioxide at STP?

A. 0.224 liters
B. 0 . 112 liters
C. 2 . 24 liters
D. 12 liters
Answer» C. 2 . 24 liters