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8Q: The shadow zone exists because 2259 05b5cc607e4d2b4197774b55d
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The shadow zone is the area of the earth from angular distances of 104 to 140 degrees from a given earthquake that does not receive any direct P waves. The shadow zone results from S waves being stopped entirely by the liquid core and P waves being bent (refracted) by the liquid core. There are two types of Shadow zones: one for P waves and one for S waves. P wave shadows between 104-140 degree, both sides; S wave shadow from 105 of one side to 105 of the other.
Q: Which of these is not a simple machine? 2965 15b5cc607e4d2b4197774b55e
5b5cc607e4d2b4197774b55e- 1a pair of scissorstrue
- 2a leverfalse
- 3a rampfalse
- 4the pulleyfalse
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Answer : 1. "a pair of scissors"
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Answer: A) a pair of scissors Explanation: Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines. There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.
Q: The ratio of two positive numbers is 3 : 5 and the average of the number is 48. What is the product of numbers? 2751 15b5cc607e4d2b4197774b558
5b5cc607e4d2b4197774b558- 13365false
- 22160true
- 31854false
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Answer : 2. "2160"
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Answer: B) 2160 Explanation: Let the number be 3p and 5p ATQ, 8p = 2 x 48 p = 96/8 p = 12 The numbers are 36 and 60. Hence, the product of the numbers = 36 x 60 = 2160.
Q: What element behaves most like magnesium? 2545 05b5cc60ae4d2b4197774b568
5b5cc60ae4d2b4197774b568- 1Siliconfalse
- 2Strontiumtrue
- 3Sulphurfalse
- 4Tinfalse
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Answer : 2. "Strontium"
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Answer: B) Strontium Explanation: We know that, Elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar characteristics. Here Magnesium and Strontium shared some similar properties because they both belong to the same group. Sr is the chemical symbol for strontium which is a group two element; it has atomic number of 38.
Q: A compass always points to 2471 25b5cc60ae4d2b4197774b572
5b5cc60ae4d2b4197774b572- 1Northfalse
- 2Magnetic northtrue
- 3Magnetic Southfalse
- 4Southfalse
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Answer : 2. "Magnetic north"
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Answer: B) Magnetic north Explanation: Wherever on earth we hold a compass, the needle points towards the magnetic North Pole. A compass is a great tool for navigation. Compass is widely used in aircrafts, ships, military services,...
Q: Pick the odd one out from the given number series? 21, 24, 33, 49, 74 3200 05b5cc604e4d2b4197774b4c9
5b5cc604e4d2b4197774b4c9- 121true
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Answer : 1. "21"
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Answer: A) 21 Explanation: The given number series follows a pattern that, 19 + 12 = 20 (not 21)20 + 22 = 2424 + 32 = 3333 + 42 = 4949 + 52 = 74 Hence, the odd number in the given number series is 21.
Q: I have legs, but i cannot walk. Who am I? 1864 05b5cc601e4d2b4197774b485
5b5cc601e4d2b4197774b485- 1Dragon fliestrue
- 2Prawnsfalse
- 3House fliesfalse
- 4All of the abovefalse
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Answer : 1. "Dragon flies"
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Answer: A) Dragon flies Explanation: Dragon flies have legs but they cannot walk.
Q: The two kinds of Main Memory are 4209 25b5cc6a7e4d2b4197774ce3b
5b5cc6a7e4d2b4197774ce3b- 1Random and sequentialfalse
- 2ROM and RAMtrue
- 3Primary and secondaryfalse
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Answer : 2. "ROM and RAM"
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Answer: B) ROM and RAM Explanation: The main memory is defined as the central storage in a computer. (noun) An example of the main memory is where programs and data are kept when the processor is actively using them. The main storage region of a computer, to which the central processor has immediate or direct access is of two kinds. They are :: RAM -- Random Access Memory ROM -- Read Only Memory.