Question :
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
Answer : D
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
Answer : D
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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
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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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A) velocity
B) momentum
C) acceleration
D) kinetic energy
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A) Direct current to Alternating current
B) Alternating current to Direct current
C) high voltage to low voltage
D) low voltage to high voltage
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Let a thin capillary tube be replaced with another tube of insufficient length then, we find water
A) will overflow
B) will not rise
C) depressed
D) change its meniscus