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What type of reaction is represented by the following scheme?

({1} ^{2} X) + ({1} ^{2} Y)  -----> ({2} ^{3} Z) + ({1} ^{0} n) + energy

A
fusion reaction
B
fission reaction
C
Chain reaction
D
radioactive decay
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12

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 10kg of Copper by 1K is its

A
specific heat capacity
B
latent heat
C
heat capacity
D
internal energy
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13

The electrochemical equivalent of silver is 0.0012g/C. If 36.0g of silver is to be deposited by electrolysis on a surface by passing a steady current for 5mins, the current must be?

A
6000A
B
100A
C
10A
D
1A
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14

Shadows and eclipses result from the

A
refraction of light
B
reflection of light
C
defraction of light
D
rectilinear propagation of light
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15

Which of the following obeys Ohm's law?

A
all metals
B
diode only
C
all electrolytes
D
glass
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16

Which of the following statements are TRUE of isotopes?

I. Isotopes of an element have the same chemical properties because they have the same number of electrons

II. Isotopes of elements are normally separated using physical properties

III. Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons in their nuclei

A
I and II only
B
I and III only
C
II and III only
D
I, II and III
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17

In the diagram given the hanging mass m2 is adjusted until m1 is on the verge of sliding. The coefficient of static

A
\(\frac{m_1}{m_2}\)
B
\(\frac{m_1g}{m_2}\)
C
\(\frac{m_2}{m_1}\)
D
\(\frac{m_2g}{m_1}\)
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18

Which of the following may be used to explain a mirage?

I. Layers of air near the road surface have varying refractive indices in hot weather

II. Road surfaces sometimes become good reflectors in hot weather

III. Light from the sky can be reflected upwards after coming close to the road surface.

A
I and III only
B
II and III only
C
II only
D
I, II and III
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19

In the diagram given if the atmospheric pressure is 760mm, the pressure in the chamber G Is

A
660mm
B
890mm
C
690mm
D
860mm
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20

Which of the following has the lowest internal resistance when new?

A
Leclanche cell
B
Daniell cell
C
Torch battery
D
Accumulator
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