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1.

If the size of an atom (≅1A) were enlarged to the tip of a sharp pin (≅10-5), how large would the height of Mount Everest be?

A. 107m
B. 108m
C. 1010m
D. 109m
Answer» E.
2.

A 35mm wide slide with a 24mm×36mm picture is projected on a screen placed 12cm from the slide. The image of the slide picture on the screen measures 1m×1.5m. What is the linear magnification of the projector-screen arrangement?

A. 150.6
B. 1736
C. 1524
D. 41.67
Answer» E.
3.

The angular diameter of the sun is 1920’’. If the distance of the sun from the earth is 1.5×1011 m, what is the linear diameter of the sun?

A. 4.85×10-6 m
B. 1.4×109m
C. 2.35×108 m
D. 1.4×108m
Answer» C. 2.35×108 m
4.

The moon is observed from two diametrically opposite points A and B on the earth. The angle θ subtended at the moon by the two directions of observation is 1°54’. Given the diameter of the earth to be 1.276×107 m, compute the distance of the moon from the earth.

A. 3.84×108 m
B. 1.276×107 m
C. 3.84m
D. 1.27m
Answer» B. 1.276×107 m
5.

The shadow of a tower standing on a level plane is found to be 50m longer when the sun’s altitude is 30° that when it is 60°. Find the height if the tower.

A. 1.732 m
B. 43.3 m
C. 25 m
D. 25√3 m
Answer» C. 25 m