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11

In a hydraulic press , a force of 40N is applied on the effort piston of area 0.4m2. If the force exerted on the load piston is 400N, the area of the large piston is

A
4m2
B
8m2
C
2m2
D
1m2
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12

A 100kg box is pushed along a road with force of 500N. If the box moves with a uniform velocity, the coefficient of friction between the box and the road is

A
0.4
B
1.0
C
0.8
D
0.5
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13

As the pressure of a fluid increases, its viscosity

A
decreases
B
increases
C
increases then decreases
D
remains constant
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14
the diagram above shows forces 4N, 6N, 10N and 8N which act at a point O in the directions indicated. the net horizontal force is
A
13N
B
17N
C
√3N
D
7√3N
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15

The earth is four times the size of the moon and the acceleration due to gravity on the earth is 80 times that on the moon. The ratio of the mass of the moon to that of the earth is

A
1:80
B
1:320
C
1:1280
D
1:4
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16

In which of the following material media will sound travel fastest?

A
oil
B
metal
C
gas
D
water
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17

What types of mirror are capable of producing parallel beams of light such as those arising from the headlamps of a car?

A
Parabolic mirrors
B
Plane mirrors
C
Cylindrical mirrors
D
Spherical mirrors
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18

What happens to the rays in a parallel beam of light?

A
They diverge as they travel
B
they intersect
C
They converge as they travel
D
They meet at infinity.
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19

A ray of light makes an angle of 35o with a plane mirror. What is the angle of reflection?

A
35o
B
55o
C
70o
D
65o
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20

A person can focus an object only when it lies within 200cm from him. Which spectacles should be used to increase his maximum distance of distinct vision infinity

A
Convex lens
B
Binoculars
C
Concave lens
D
Plane glasses
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