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Which of the following is not a unit of speed?
  • a)
    km/min
  • b)
    m/min
  • c)
    km/h
  • d)
    kg/s
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
The SI unit of speed is the metre per second. There are other units of speed such as kilometers per hour, feet per second, mach, miles per hour, rev, rpm, light-year, knots, km per minute and meter per minute.

The scale should be kept _______ the length while measuring a length.
  • a)
    Perpendicular to
  • b)
    Inclined to
  • c)
    Away from
  • d)
    Along
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
Along is the correct ✔ answer. 
It should be kept along the length while measuring the length because if it is prependicular the measurement can't be done, if it is inclined then the measurement will be more or less, if it is away then we have to estimate and better than estimating using span scale is much better. 

Which of the following objects cannot be used for measuring the length of a curved line?
  • a)
    Only ruler
  • b)
    Screw gauge
  • c)
    Set square
  • d)
    None of them
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajeev Kumar answered
An opisometer, also called a curvimeter, meilograph, or map measurer, is an instrument for measuring the lengths of arbitrary curved lines.

In 1790, the French created a standard unit measurement called
  • a)
    the electrified system
  • b)
    the metric system
  • c)
    the cubic system
  • d)
    the unit system
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anita Menon answered
System of units is called International System of Units (SI units). In 1790, the French created a standard unit of measurement called the metric system. SI unit of length is metre (m) while for large distances; the unit is kilometer (km).

Who found that a pendulum of a given length always takes the same time to complete one oscillation?
  • a)
    Galileo Galilei
  • b)
    Archimedes
  • c)
    Albert Einstein
  • d)
    Newton
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Mainak Mehta answered
The scientist who found that a pendulum of a given length takes the same time to complete one oscillation was Galileo Galilei. GALILEO GALILEI was the scientist who found that the pendulum of a given length always takes the same time to complete one oscillation

Why is measurement important to us?
  • a)
    It is required by students to learn mathematics and science
  • b)
    It is required only for advanced scientific calculations
  • c)
    It is required by every human being for their day-to-day living
  • d)
    It is required only to build satellites
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Bijoy Goyal answered
Without the ability to measure, it would be difficult for scientists to conduct experiments or form theories. Not only is measurement important in science and the chemical industry, it is also essential in farming, engineering, construction, manufacturing, commerce, and numerous other occupations and activities.

The motion of a rolling ball is an example of ________ motion.
  • a)
    Circular
  • b)
    Linear
  • c)
    Rotational
  • d)
    Random
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aaditya Chawla answered
Rotational is the correct ✔ answer.
In rotational motion, every particle of the body moves in a circle. For example, an object ,say a ball  is in rolling. So, the ball is in rotational motion.

While reading an instrument, why is it important to place the eye in line with the reading?
  • a)
    To avoid parallax error
  • b)
    To see more clearly
  • c)
    To avoid reflections
  • d)
    To get a better view of the entire instrument
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Sharma answered
Parallax is a deceptive change of the position of an object which is observed while the position of the observer changes. Position of eye at all volumetric vessels must be at the same level as the meniscus. If not, the parallax will cause an error while reading the position of the meniscus of a liquid in a burette.

Which of the following is not an example of rotational motion?
  • a)
    Movement of moon on its axis.
  • b)
    Movement of earth on its axis.
  • c)
    Movement of a person on the road.
  • d)
    Movement of blades of a fan.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Understanding Rotational Motion
Rotational motion is characterized by an object rotating around an axis. Let’s analyze the options given in your question to identify which does not exemplify this type of motion.
Examples of Rotational Motion
- Movement of the Moon on Its Axis:
The Moon rotates around its own axis while also orbiting the Earth. This is a clear example of rotational motion.
- Movement of Earth on Its Axis:
The Earth spins around its axis, completing one rotation approximately every 24 hours. This is another example of rotational motion.
- Movement of Blades of a Fan:
The blades of a fan rotate around a central axis. Each blade moves in a circular path, demonstrating rotational motion effectively.
Non-Rotational Motion
- Movement of a Person on the Road:
When a person walks or runs on the road, they are moving in a linear path, not rotating around an axis. Their movement is translational, making this option the odd one out.
Conclusion
In summary, options A, B, and D involve rotational motion, while option C (movement of a person on the road) represents translational motion. This distinction is crucial for understanding different types of motion in physics.

A ball falls down vertically. Its motion is
  • a)
    periodic
  • b)
    linear
  • c)
    circular
  • d)
    vibratory
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Coders Trust answered
When a ball falls vertically under the influence of gravity, its motion is in a straight line, which is called linear motion. The ball moves along a straight path from a higher position to a lower one, with its speed increasing due to the force of gravity. The motion is not periodic, circular, or vibratory, so the correct choice is linear.

Distance from place X to Y is 45 metre and time taken by a person to cover this distance is 9 seconds. The speed of that person in km/h is:
  • a)
    18 km/h    
  • b)
    5 km/h
  • c)
    9 km/h                         
  • d)
    20 km/h
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

To find the speed of the person in kilometers per hour (km/h), we can use the formula for speed:

Given:
Distance = 45 meters
Time = 9 seconds
Firstly, we need to convert the distance from meters to kilometers and time from seconds to hours because the answer is required in km/h.
1 kilometer = 1000 meters (conversion factor)

1 hour = 3600 seconds (conversion factor)

Now, let's use the formula for speed:

Therefore, the speed of the person covering the distance from X to Y is 18 km/h (option A).

When the bob of the pendulum is released after taking it slightly to one side, it:
  • a)
    Begins to move up and down
  • b)
    Begins to move to and fro
  • c)
    Becomes still and does not move
  • d)
    Comes to rest at the mean position
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

When the bob of the pendulum is released after taking it slightly to one side, it begins to move to and fro. The to and fro motion of a simple pendulum is an example of a periodic or an oscillatory motion.

What would be the best unit to use to measure the tip of your pencil?
  • a)
    Feet
  • b)
    Kilometer
  • c)
    Millimeter
  • d)
    Meter
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pallavi Roy answered
The best unit to use to measure the tip of a pencil is the millimeter (mm).

Explanation:
- When measuring small objects like the tip of a pencil, it is important to use a unit that is appropriate for the size of the object. In this case, the millimeter is the most suitable unit because it is smaller than a centimeter (cm) and larger than a micrometer (μm).
- A millimeter is equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is a commonly used unit for measuring small distances, such as the length, width, or thickness of objects.
- The tip of a pencil is typically very small, usually less than a centimeter in length. It would be difficult to accurately measure it using larger units like meters or kilometers.
- Using a larger unit like a meter or kilometer would result in a measurement that is too large and not precise enough for the small size of the pencil tip.
- On the other hand, using smaller units like micrometers or nanometers would be unnecessarily precise for measuring the tip of a pencil, as these units are typically used for much smaller objects, such as cells or molecules.
- Therefore, the millimeter is the most appropriate unit for measuring the tip of a pencil as it provides a good balance between precision and practicality for this particular measurement.

Identify the types of motion from the images below.
  • a)
    Periodic, rotational, linear respectively
  • b)
    Periodic, rotational, circular respectively
  • c)
    Linear, rotational, periodic respectively
  • d)
    Rotational, linear, periodic respectively
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rotational motion: Purely rotational motion occurs if every particle in the body moves in a circle about a single line. This line is called the axis of rotation
Linear motion:  Moving in a straight line.
Periodic motion: Motion repeated in equal intervals of time.

A truck is moving with a uniform speed of 40 km/h. Which of the following graphs is showing the speed of truck?  
  • a)
  • b)
     
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Praveen Kumar answered
correct answer is C. As the truck is moving with a uniform speed , so it will cover equal distances in equal time intervals which is represented by a straight line on Distance -Time Graph.

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