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Question 1
Atoms are composed of

A
electrons only
B
protons only
C
electrons and protons
D
electrons and nuclei
Correct Answer: Option D

Atom consists of nucleus and electrons. Protons and neutrons are present inside the nucleus.

Question 2
The wavelength of X-rays is of the order of

A
1 cm
B
1 m
C
10 micron
D
1 angstrom
Correct Answer: Option D

1 angstrom = 1.0 x 10-10 meters

Question 3

Which of the following shows the masses of the three elementary particles in decreasing order?

A
Baryons, Mesons, Leptons
B
Leptons, Baryons, Mesons
C
Leptons, Mesons Baryons
D
Mesons, Baryons, Leptons
Correct Answer: Option A

*leptons are the lighter particles which can participate in week interaction ex-electrons, *baryons are the particles which can participate in both week n strong interactions ex-proton n neutrons. Mesons belong to baryons ex-sigma particles.

∴ Decreasing Order : Baryons, Mesons, Leptons

Question 4
Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor?

A
Radium
B
Thorium
C
Ordinary water
D
Graphite
Correct Answer: Option D

Graphite is used as moderator in nuclear reactor because it slow downs the fast moving electrons which are coming from fission reaction.

Question 5
The dark lines in the solar spectrum are due to

A
absorption of corresponding wavelengths by the outer layers of the sun
B
destructive interference between waves of certain definite wavelengths
C
absorption of corresponding wavelengths by the prism used in the photograph
D
absence of corresponding wavelengths from the light emitted by the core of the sun
Correct Answer: Option A

No answer description available for this question.

Question 6
The age of most ancient geological formations is estimated by

A
C14 method
B
Ra - Si method
C
Uranium - lead method
D
Potassium - argon method
Correct Answer: Option C

No answer description available for this question.

Question 7
Which of the following rays are more penetrating?

A
Gamma rays
B
Beta rays
C
X-rays
D
Alpha rays
Correct Answer: Option A

Gamma rays are electrically neutral, which has low ionization power and as high penetrating power.

Question 8
How many colours the sunlight spectrum has?

A
Five
B
Three
C
Four
D
Seven
Correct Answer: Option D

Colours are VIBGYOR [violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red].

Question 9
The isotope of uranium capable of sustaining chain reaction is

A
U-235
B
U-239
C
U-238
D
U-245
Correct Answer: Option A

U-235 can under go fission with both slow and fast neutrons hence it is capable of sustaining chain reaction.

Question 10
Who suggested that most of the mass of the atom is located in the nucleus?

A
Thompson
B
Bohr
C
Rutherford
D
Einstein
Correct Answer: Option C

When the rays are passing through the centre of the gold plate they are almost reflected back with an angle of 180 degrees with incident ray whereas other rays which are passing far away from centre are refracted.

----------->-----|->----
--<------>-------|nucleus
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