Description : Wollen clothes keep the body warm because – (1) Wool increases the temperature of the body (2) Wool is a had conductor (3) Wool absorbs radiant heat from outer objects (4) Wool rejects heat from the outer objects
Last Answer : (2) Wool is a had conductor Explanation: It is just because woolen clothes have fibres and between those fibres air is trapped which reduces heat loss. Air reduces heat loss because it is an ... have a greater bulk than other textiles, and retain air, which causes the product to retain heat.
Description : The water from a hand pump is warm in winter because - (1) our body is cold in winter and the water appears to be warm (2) the temperature inside the Earth is higher than the atmospheric ... causes friction which warms up the water (4) inside water comes out and absorbs heat from the environment
Last Answer : (2) the temperature inside the Earth is higher than the atmospheric temperature
Description : The water from a hand pump is warm in winter because - (1) Our body is cold in winter and the water appears to be warm (2) The temperature inside the earth is higher than the atmospheric ... causes friction which warms up the water (4) Inside water comes out and absorbs heat from the environment
Last Answer : (2) The temperature inside the earth is higher than the atmospheric temperature Explanation: In winter, the outside temperature is lower than that of water flowing out of the pump, and therefore, the ... the outside temperature is higher than the water of the pump, and therefore, it feels cold.
Description : The water from a hand pump is warm in winter because (1) Our body is cold in winter and the water appears to be warm (2) The temperature inside the earth is higher than the atmospheric ... causes friction which warms up the water (4) Inside water comes out and absorbs heat from the environment
Last Answer : The temperature inside the earth is higher than the atmospheric temperature
Description : Clothes keep us warm in winter because they : (1) supply heat (2) do not radiate heat (3) prevent air from contacting the body (4) prevent the heat of the body from escaping
Last Answer : (4) prevent the heat of the body from escaping Explanation: It is just because woolen clothes have fibres and between those fibres air is trapped which reduces heat loss. Air reduces heat loss ... heat from our body gets trapped inside the clothes which makes us feels warmer with the clothes.
Last Answer : prevent the heat of the body from escaping
Description : An iron hammer, lying in the sun, appears much hotter than its wooden handle because (a) iron is at a higher temperature (b) iron is darker than wood (c) iron absorbs more heat (d) iron is a good conductor of heat
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : When hot liquid is poured into a thick glass tumbler, it cracks because glass – (1) is a bad conductor of heat so only inner surface expands (2) has high temperature coefficient of expansion (3) has a very low specific heat (4) has low temperature coefficient of expansion
Last Answer : (1) is a bad conductor of heat so only inner surface expands Explanation: When hot liquid is poured into a thick glass tumbler, it cracks because glass is a bad conductor of heat so only inner surface expands.
Description : When hot liquid is poured into a thick glass tumbler, it cracks because glass : (1) is a bad conductor of heat so only inner surface expands (2) has high temperature coefficient of expansion (3) has a very low specific heat (4) has low temperature coefficient of expansion
Last Answer : is a bad conductor of heat so only inner surface expands
Description : Energy stored in a body as thermal or internal energy consists of one of the following. Does it consist of: w) heat in the form of radiant energy x) molecular kinetic energy only y) molecular potential energy only z) both kinetic and potential energy
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- BOTH KINETIC AND POTENTIAL ENERGY
Description : Absolute zero temperature signifies the (A) Minimum temperature attainable (B) Temperature of the heat reservoir to which a Carnot engine rejects all the heat that is taken in (C) Temperature of the heat reservoir to which a Carnot engine rejects no heat (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Temperature of the heat reservoir to which a Carnot engine rejects no heat
Description : Soap helps in better cleaning of clothes because - (1) Soap acts like catalyst (2) It reduces the surface tension of solution (3) It gives strength to solution (4) It absorbs the dirt
Last Answer : (2) It reduces the surface tension of solution Explanation: Soaps are effective cleaners because they can dissolve and the oil and grease that holds dirt in place. They reduce the surface tension of the ... surfactant molecules help water to get a hold of grease, break it up, and wash it away.
Description : Soap helps in better cleaning of clothes because (1) Soap acts like catalyst (2) It reduces the surface tension of solution (3) It gives strength to solution (4) It absorbs the dirt
Last Answer : It reduces the surface tension of solution
Description : Where do the electrical charges reside in a charged conductor? (1) at the core (2) throughout the body (3) depended upon the nature of the body (4) outer surface of the body
Last Answer : (4) outer surface of the body Explanation: In all conductors, charges reside on the surface. The reason for this is that conductors have free electrons, that is, the electrons are loosely ... field just, outside the conductor is perpendicular to the surface and that the field inside is zero.
Last Answer : outer surface of the body
Description : Fish can survive inside a frozen lake because (a) fish are warm blooded animals (b) fish hibernate in ice (c) water near the bottom does not freeze (d) ice is a good conductor of heat
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Metal tea pots have wooden handles because – (1) wood is a bad conductor of heat (2) it prevents electric shock (3) it gives beauty to the pots (4) it is hygienic
Last Answer : (2) it prevents electric shock Explanation: Wood is a bad conductor of heat due to the arrangement of its molecules. As the molecules of wood are far from each other, they cannot pass heat through them.
Description : Metal tea pots have wooden handles because (1) wood is a bad conductor of heat (2) it prevents electric shock (3) it gives beauty to the pots (4) it is hygienic
Last Answer : it prevents electric shock
Description : A body absorbs heat most if it is – (1) black and rough (2) black and smooth (3) white and rough (4) white and smooth
Last Answer : (1) black and rough Explanation: A black body is an idealized physical body that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation, regardless of frequency or angle of incidence. Another property is roughness. Sand is rough and black and so it is a good absorber.
Description : A body absorbs heat most if it is (1) black and rough (2) black and smooth (3) white and rough (4) white and smooth
Last Answer : black and rough
Description : Woollens keep us warm in winter because they (a) produce more warmth (b) are good absorbers of heat (c) do not allow our body heat to escape (d) do not allow cool air to enter
Description : The temperature of water at the bottom of a large waterfall is higher than that of the water at the top, because - (1) the falling water absorbs heat from the Sun. (2) the water at the bottom has ... of the falling water is converted into heat. (4) rocks on the bed of the river give out heat.
Last Answer : (3) the kinetic energy of the falling water is converted into heat. Explanation: The water gains kinetic energy as it falls down and loses its potential energy. Assuming no other losses, part of the kinetic energy gain of water is converted into heat, raising the temperature of water.
Description : The temperature of water at the bottom of a large waterfall is higher than that of the water at the top. because (1) the falling water absorbs heat from the Sun. (2) the water at the bottom has greater ... of the falling water is converted into heat. (4) rocks on the bed of the river give out heat.
Last Answer : the kinetic energy of the falling water is converted into heat.
Description : The following is true about actions of ethylalcohol: A. It exerts anticonvulsant action followed by lowering of seizure threshold B. It lowers pain threshold C. It increases confidence and reduces number of errors D. It increases heat production and helps to keep warm in cold weather
Last Answer : A. It exerts anticonvulsant action followed by lowering of seizure threshold
Description : Which of the following devices can be used to detect radiant heat? (1) Liquid thermometer (2) Six's maximum and minimum thermometer (3) Constant volume air thermometer (4) Thermopile
Last Answer : (4) Thermopile Explanation: Based on the thermoelectric effect, the thermopile can be used as a heat sensor to measure thermal radiation. A thermopile is made of thermocouple junction pairs connected electrically in series. Thermocouples near the ground measures radiant energy.
Description : Which of the following devices can be used to detect radiant heat ? (1) Liquid thermometer (2) Six’s maximum and minimum thermometer (3) Constant volume air thermometer (4) Thermopile
Last Answer : Thermopile
Description : When air passes through silica gel, A. it absorbs water vapour molecules B. latent heat of condensation is released C.dbt of air increases D. all of the mentioned
Last Answer : ANSWER : D
Description : A closed system receives 200kJ of heat at constant volume. It then rejects 100kJ of heat while it has 50kJ of work done on it at constant pressure. If
Last Answer : A closed system receives 200kJ of heat at constant volume. It then rejects 100kJ of heat while it has 50kJ of work ... kJ B. 50 kJ C. 150 kJ D. 20 kJ
Description : Woollen cloth protects the body from cold because – (1) it is a good conductor of heat (2) it is a poor conductor of heat (3) external heat rays enter into the body through the woollen cloth (4) it reflects heat
Last Answer : (2) it is a poor conductor of heat Explanation: It is just because woolen clothes have fibres and between those fibres air is trapped which reduces heat loss. It reduces heat loss because it is an insulator or poor conductor of heat.
Description : Woollen cloth protects the body from cold because (1) it is a good conductor of heat (2) it is a poor conductor of heat (3) external heat rays enter into the body through the woollen cloth (4) it reflects heat
Last Answer : it is a poor conductor of heat
Description : Give two reasons why the state of Punjab is the largest producer of wollen textiles. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Punjab is the largest producer of woollen textiles because: (i) Raw materials is easily available. (ii) Hydel power is available from Bhakra Nangal Project. (iii) Demand for product is high because of the cold winter.
Description : Match the following: List-I List-II (Places) (Industries) A. Jamnagar 1. Aluminium B. Hospet 2. Wollen Textile C. Korba 3. Fertilizers D. Haldia 4. Cement 5. Iron and Steel Codes: (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 2 5 1 3 (c) 4 5 2 1 (d) 2 1 4 3
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : To develop the correct mathematical description of the distribution of radiated energy of a blackbody with respect to wavelength for a given temperature, Planck found it necessary to assume that the molecular ... units or quanta y) radiant energy in a continuous form z) none of the above.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- RADIANT ENERGY IN DISCRETE UNITS OR QUANTA
Description : It is the deposition of radiant energy as heat into an absorbing body. a. Radiation b. Ionization c. Convection d. Insolation
Last Answer : Insolation
Description : Why does ice coverfed in sawdust ct melt quickly? (1) Sawdust does not allow the air to touch the ice (2) The water is absorbed by sawdust (3) Sawdust is a bad conductor of heat (4) Sawdust is good conductor of heat
Last Answer : (3) Sawdust is a bad conductor of heat Explanation: Ice needs to absorb heat energy to melt and become water (called latent heat of fusion). Since saw-dust is a poor conductor of heat, it takes ... required heat energy. This allows ice to remain in solid state for more time when packed in saw dust.
Description : Which of the following is a good conductor of heat but bad conductor of electricity? (1) mica (2) asbestos (3) celluloid (4) paraffin wax
Last Answer : (1) mica Explanation: Mica is a good conductor of heat but bad conductor of electricity.
Description : Which of the following is a good conductor of heat but a bad conductor of electricity? (1) Celluloid (2) Rubber (3) Asbestos (4) Mica
Last Answer : (4) Mica Explanation: Good conductors of heat are good conductors of electricity. Mica is an exception which although being a good conductor of heat and a bad conductor of electricity. It is commonly ... to assist in the transfer of the generated heat to the heat sink or chassis for dissipation.
Description : Why does ice covered in sawdust not melt quickly ? (1) Sawdust does not allow the air to touch the ice (2) The water is absorbed by sawdust (3) Sawdust is a bad conductor of heat (4) Sawdust is good conductor of heat
Last Answer : Sawdust is a bad conductor of heat
Description : Which of the following is a good conductor of heat but bad conductor of electricity ? (1) mica (2) asbestos (3) celluloid (4) paraffin wax
Last Answer : mica
Description : Which of the following is a good conductor of heat but a bad conductor of electricity ? (1) Celluloid (2) Rubber (3) Asbestos (4) Mica
Last Answer : Mica
Description : Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter ? (1) Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat (2) Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor (3) Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media (4) No radiation of heat takes place
Last Answer : Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Description : Why does the resistance of the conductor increase when the temperature increases ?
Last Answer : Because the vibrations of the atoms inside the conductor increase.
Description : If electrical conductivity increases with the increase of temperature of a substance, then it is a: (1) Conductor (2) Semiconductor (3) Insulator (4) Carborator
Last Answer : (2) Semiconductor Explanation: A solid substance that has conductivity between that of an insulator and that of most metals, either due to the addition of an impurity or because of temperature effects
Description : If electrical conductivity increases with the increase of temperature of a substance, then it is a (1) Conductor (2) Semiconductor (3) Insulator (4) Carborator
Last Answer : (2) Semiconductor Explanation: A solid substance that has conductivity between that of an insulator and that of most metals, either due to the addition of an impurity or because of temperature effects.
Description : The water in an open pond remains cool even in hot summer because (a) Of continuous evaporation of water (b) Water radiates heat more rapidly than the atmosphere (c) Water absorbs heat less rapidly than the atmosphere (d) Water absorbs heat more rapidly than the atmosphere
Description : The ringing of an electric bell in an enclosed evacuated glass bell jar is not heard outside because - (1) the ringing is not loud enough (2) the glass of the bell jar absorbs the sound waves (3) the bell jar is too small (4) there is no air or any other gas in the bell jar
Last Answer : (4) there is no air or any other gas in the bell jar