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Science Quiz 23

Welcome to your Science Quiz 23

1. 
Which of the following distance-time graph (x-t) represents one-dimensional uniform motion? [2001]









2. 
Which one of the following does a TV remote control unit use to operate a TV set? [2000]

3. 
A noise level of 100 decibels would correspond to: [2000]

4. 
Consider the following features of newer models of motor cars: [2000]

I.Radial tyres 
II.Streamlined body
III. Multipoint fuel injection 
IV.Catalytic converter with exhaust 

Which of these features make the newer models of motor cars more fuel-efficient?

5. 
Fluorescent tubes are fitted with a choke. The choke coil: [2000]

6. 
For reproducing sound, a CD (Compact Disc) audio player uses a: [2000]

7. 
When a CD (Compact Disc) is seen in sunlight, rainbow-like colours are seen. This can be explained on the basis of the phenomenon of: [2000]

8. 
Assertion (A): A man standing on a completely frictionless surface can propel himself by whistling. [2000] Reason (R): If no external force acts on a system, its momentum cannot change.

Choose the correct option.

9. 
Assertion (A): In a motion picture, usually 24 frames are projected every second over the whole length of the film. [2000] Reason (R): An image formed on the retina of the eye persists for about 0.1 s after the removal of stimulus.

Choose the correct option.

10. 
Assertion (A): Small glass beads fixed on traffic signals glow brightly when light falls upon them. [2000] Reason (R): Light is totally reflected when the angle of incidence exceeds a certain critical v

Choose the correct option.

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