Question :
A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere
B) action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
C) action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere
D) lightning discharge in atmosphere
Answer : A
Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of
A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere
B) action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
C) action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere
D) lightning discharge in atmosphere
Answer : A
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Related Questions - 1
It is easier to roll a stone up a sloping road than to lift it vertical upwards because
A) work done in rolling is more than in lifting
B) work done in lifting the stone is equal to rolling it
C) work done in both is same but the rate of doing work is less in rolling
D) work done in rolling a stone is less than in lifting it
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Planets do not twinkle because
A) they emit light of a constant intensity
B) their distance from the earth does not change with time
C) they are very far away from the earth resulting in decrease in intensity of light
D) they are nearer to earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light and, therefore minor variations in the intensity are not noticeable
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out of the following, which is not emitted by radioactive substance?
A) Electrons
B) Electromagnetic radiations
C) Alpha particles
D) Neutrons
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Find the maximum velocity for the overturn of a car moving on a circular track of radius 100 m. The co-efficient of friction between the road and tyre is 0.2
A) 0.14 m/s
B) 140 m/s
C) 1.4 km/s
D) 14 m/s
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Of the following properties of a wave, the one that is independent of the other is its
A) amplitude
B) velocity
C) wavelength
D) frequency