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  1. In uniform circular motion, the linear velocity is perpendicular to

  2. A.

     Radius

    B.

     Force

    C.

     Radius vector

    D.

     Momentum

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  3. Flywheel is an important part of a steam engine because it :

  4. A.

     Accelerates the speed of the engine

    B.

     Helps the engine in keeping the speed uniform

    C.

     Decreases the moment of inertia

    D.

     Gives strength to the engine

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  5. The following particles move with same kinetic energy. Which of them has maximum momentum ?

  6. A.

     Electron

    B.

     Proton

    C.

     Deutron

    D.

     Alpha Particle

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  7. Should cars have bumpers that collapse under impact?

  8. A.

     Yes, since the offending car should get damaged and pay for the mistake

    B.

     No, since it would be very expensive to get the car repaired

    C.

     No, since the colliding car would then ram into the occupants and kill them

    D.

     Yes, since they help to absorb the impact of a collision and keep the occupants safe

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  9. When the speed of car is doubled, then what will be the braking force of the car to stop it in the same distance ?

  10. A.

     Four times

    B.

     Two times

    C.

     Half

    D.

     One-fourth

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  11. The odometer guage indicates

  12. A.

     The distance travelled by a vehicle

    B.

     The depth of the ocean

    C.

     Pitch length

    D.

     Frequency of the wave

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  13. If a force acts upon two objects at rest, and having different masses for the same amount of time, then which one of the following will be the same for both the objects?

  14. A.

     Acceleration

    B.

     Kinetic Energy

    C.

     Velocity

    D.

     Momentum

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  15. Consider the following statements :
    1. There is no net moment on a body which is in equilibrium.
    2. The momentum of a body is always conserved.
    3. The kinetic energy of an object is always conserved.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  16. A.

     1, 2 and 3

    B.

     2 and 3 only

    C.

     1 and 2 only

    D.

     1 only

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  17. The rate of change of linear momentum of a body falling freely under gravity is equal to it's ________ ?

  18. A.

     Kinetic Energy

    B.

     Weight

    C.

     Potential Energy

    D.

     Impulse

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  19. According to the theory of relativity, which of the following always remains constant ?

  20. A.

     Length of an object

    B.

     Time

    C.

     Space

    D.

     Velocity of light

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