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The time period of a satellite in a geostationary orbit is:

  • A 1 hour
  • B 48 hours
  • C 12 hours
  • D 24 hours
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Correct Answer: Option D — 24 hours
Explanation: A geostationary satellite orbits Earth with a period of exactly 24 hours, matching Earth's rotational period, which allows it to remain fixed above the same point on the equator continuously.
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Which simple machine consists of a rod that pivots around a fixed point?

  • A Pulley
  • B Wedge
  • C Screw
  • D Lever
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Correct Answer: Option D — Lever
Explanation: A lever is a simple machine consisting of a rigid rod that pivots around a fixed point called a fulcrum. It amplifies applied force, making it easier to lift heavy loads or perform mechanical work.
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What is the approximate speed of sound in air at room temperature?

  • A 343 m/s
  • B 150 m/s
  • C 1500 m/s
  • D 3000 m/s
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Correct Answer: Option A — 343 m/s
Explanation: Sound travels at approximately 343 metres per second in air at room temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius and this speed increases with temperature.
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Which device stores electrical energy in an electric field between two conductors?

  • A Inductor
  • B Resistor
  • C Transformer
  • D Capacitor
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Correct Answer: Option D — Capacitor
Explanation: A capacitor stores electrical energy in an electric field between two parallel conducting plates separated by an insulating material called a dielectric.
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The right-hand rule is used to determine the direction of:

  • A Sound waves
  • B Gravitational field
  • C Magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor
  • D Electric field
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Correct Answer: Option C — Magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor
Explanation: The right-hand rule is a mnemonic technique used to determine the direction of the magnetic field produced around a straight current-carrying conductor, with the thumb pointing in the direction of current flow.
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What does Einstein's mass-energy equivalence equation state?

  • A E equals mv squared
  • B E equals mc squared
  • C E equals half mc squared
  • D E equals mc
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Correct Answer: Option B — E equals mc squared
Explanation: Einstein's famous equation E equals mc squared states that mass m and energy E are interchangeable with c being the speed of light showing that small masses contain enormous energy.
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Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

  • A Hygrometer
  • B Thermometer
  • C Anemometer
  • D Barometer
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Correct Answer: Option D — Barometer
Explanation: A barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. It helps predict weather changes since falling pressure often indicates an approaching storm, while rising pressure typically signals fair weather conditions ahead.
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Which colour of visible light has the longest wavelength?

  • A Red
  • B Violet
  • C Blue
  • D Green
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Correct Answer: Option A — Red
Explanation: Red light has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum at approximately 620 to 750 nanometres while violet has the shortest wavelength.
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Which of these waves cannot travel through a vacuum?

  • A Sound waves
  • B Radio waves
  • C X-rays
  • D Light waves
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Correct Answer: Option A — Sound waves
Explanation: Sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum because they are mechanical waves that require a medium, such as air, water, or solids, to propagate through the vibration of particles. This is why astronauts cannot hear sound directly in space.
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Which phenomenon explains why the sky appears blue?

  • A Scattering of blue light by atmospheric molecules
  • B Reflection of ocean colour
  • C Absorption of blue light by clouds
  • D Refraction through ice crystals
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Correct Answer: Option A — Scattering of blue light by atmospheric molecules
Explanation: The sky appears blue due to Rayleigh scattering where shorter blue wavelengths of sunlight are scattered more strongly by atmospheric gas molecules than longer wavelength red light.
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Thermal expansion of solids occurs because:

  • A Mass increases with heat
  • B Molecules shrink when heated
  • C Average kinetic energy and spacing of molecules increase with heat
  • D Density increases with temperature
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Correct Answer: Option C — Average kinetic energy and spacing of molecules increase with heat
Explanation: When a solid is heated, the average kinetic energy of its molecules increases, causing them to vibrate more vigorously and occupy slightly more space on average, leading to overall thermal expansion.
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Which phenomenon explains why objects appear to weigh less when submerged in water?

  • A Surface tension
  • B Buoyancy
  • C Cohesion
  • D Adhesion
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Correct Answer: Option B — Buoyancy
Explanation: Buoyancy is the upward force exerted by a fluid on a submerged object equal to the weight of fluid displaced making objects appear lighter as described by Archimedes' Principle.
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Which particle in an atom has no electric charge?

  • A Proton
  • B Electron
  • C Neutron
  • D Photon
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Correct Answer: Option C — Neutron
Explanation: Neutrons are electrically neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom alongside protons and their presence affects the mass and stability of the nucleus.
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Which type of lens is used to correct nearsightedness?

  • A Concave lens
  • B Convex lens
  • C Cylindrical lens
  • D Bifocal lens
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Correct Answer: Option A — Concave lens
Explanation: Concave lenses, which diverge light rays, are used to correct nearsightedness (myopia) by shifting the focal point further back so images form correctly on the retina instead of in front of it.
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The speed of sound is greatest in:

  • A Solids
  • B Vacuum
  • C Gases
  • D Liquids
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Correct Answer: Option A — Solids
Explanation: Sound travels fastest through solids because their particles are closely packed together, allowing vibrations to be transmitted more efficiently compared to the more loosely spaced particles in liquids and gases.
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Which property of a body is measured by the amount of matter it contains?

  • A Weight
  • B Density
  • C Mass
  • D Volume
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Correct Answer: Option C — Mass
Explanation: Mass is the measure of the amount of matter contained in a body and remains constant regardless of location unlike weight which depends on gravitational field strength.
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Which law states that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease?

  • A Second law of thermodynamics
  • B Zeroth law of thermodynamics
  • C First law of thermodynamics
  • D Third law of thermodynamics
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Correct Answer: Option A — Second law of thermodynamics
Explanation: The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy, a measure of disorder, of an isolated system always increases over time or remains constant in ideal reversible processes, never decreasing.
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What is the principle behind a periscope?

  • A Reflection of light using two parallel mirrors
  • B Diffraction of light
  • C Refraction through lenses
  • D Polarisation of light
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Correct Answer: Option A — Reflection of light using two parallel mirrors
Explanation: A periscope uses two parallel mirrors inclined at 45 degrees to reflect light allowing observation above or around obstacles without direct line of sight.
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What is the phenomenon of bending of light around obstacles called?

  • A Reflection
  • B Dispersion
  • C Diffraction
  • D Refraction
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Correct Answer: Option C — Diffraction
Explanation: Diffraction is the bending and spreading of light waves as they pass around obstacles or through small openings. This phenomenon demonstrates the wave nature of light and becomes more pronounced when the obstacle size is comparable to the wavelength.
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What is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the Earth?

  • A 8.9 m/s squared
  • B 10.8 m/s squared
  • C 9.8 m/s squared
  • D 7.8 m/s squared
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Correct Answer: Option C — 9.8 m/s squared
Explanation: The standard acceleration due to gravity at the Earth's surface is approximately 9.8 metres per second squared commonly rounded to 10 m/s squared in simple calculations.
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