Q. The unit of work is defined as one joule. What is one joule equivalent to? (2023)
A.
One newton meter
B.
One kilogram meter per second
C.
One watt second
D.
One pascal meter
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Solution
One joule is defined as one newton meter (N·m).
Correct Answer:
A
— One newton meter
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Q. The unit vector in the direction of vector A = 6i - 8j is:
A.
3/5 i - 4/5 j
B.
6/10 i - 8/10 j
C.
1/5 i - 4/5 j
D.
2/5 i - 3/5 j
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Solution
Unit vector = A/|A| = (6i - 8j)/√(6^2 + (-8)^2) = (6i - 8j)/10 = 3/5 i - 4/5 j.
Correct Answer:
A
— 3/5 i - 4/5 j
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Q. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was established in which year? (1992)
A.
1992
B.
1997
C.
2000
D.
2005
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Solution
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was established in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Correct Answer:
A
— 1992
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Q. The United Nations was founded in which year? (1945)
A.
1945
B.
1950
C.
1960
D.
1975
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Solution
The United Nations was founded in 1945 after World War II to promote peace and cooperation among countries.
Correct Answer:
A
— 1945
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Q. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in which year? (1948)
A.
1945
B.
1948
C.
1950
D.
1966
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Solution
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
Correct Answer:
B
— 1948
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Q. The use of 'flying buttresses' in architecture was primarily developed during which period?
A.
Ancient
B.
Medieval
C.
Renaissance
D.
Modern
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Solution
Flying buttresses were primarily developed during the Medieval period, particularly in Gothic architecture, to support the walls of cathedrals.
Correct Answer:
B
— Medieval
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Q. The use of 'quintessential' in the passage suggests that the subject is:
A.
the least important
B.
the most typical example
C.
an unusual case
D.
a rare occurrence
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Solution
'Quintessential' means representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Correct Answer:
B
— the most typical example
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Q. The use of perspective in painting was significantly developed during which period?
A.
Medieval
B.
Renaissance
C.
Baroque
D.
Modern
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Solution
The Renaissance period saw the significant development of perspective in painting, allowing artists to create a sense of depth and realism in their works.
Correct Answer:
B
— Renaissance
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Q. The use of rhetorical questions in the passage serves to:
A.
Confuse the reader.
B.
Encourage critical thinking.
C.
Provide straightforward answers.
D.
Diminish the importance of the topic.
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Solution
Rhetorical questions are used to encourage critical thinking, prompting the reader to reflect on the issues presented.
Correct Answer:
B
— Encourage critical thinking.
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Q. The value of (1 + i)^2 is?
A.
2i
B.
2
C.
0
D.
1 + 2i
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Solution
(1 + i)^2 = 1^2 + 2(1)(i) + i^2 = 1 + 2i - 1 = 2.
Correct Answer:
B
— 2
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Q. The value of (x^2)^3 is equal to?
A.
x^5
B.
x^6
C.
x^7
D.
x^8
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Solution
Using the power of a power property, (a^m)^n = a^(m*n), we get (x^2)^3 = x^(2*3) = x^6.
Correct Answer:
B
— x^6
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Q. The value of cos(tan^(-1)(x)) is:
A.
1/√(1+x^2)
B.
x/√(1+x^2)
C.
√(1+x^2)/x
D.
0
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Solution
Using the right triangle definition, cos(tan^(-1)(x)) = adjacent/hypotenuse = 1/√(1+x^2).
Correct Answer:
A
— 1/√(1+x^2)
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Q. The value of log2(32) is?
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Solution
Since 32 = 2^5, log2(32) = 5.
Correct Answer:
B
— 5
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Q. The value of log_2(32) is?
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Solution
Since 32 = 2^5, log_2(32) = 5.
Correct Answer:
B
— 5
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Q. The value of sin(tan^(-1)(x)) is:
A.
x/√(1+x^2)
B.
√(1-x^2)
C.
1/√(1+x^2)
D.
x
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Solution
Using the right triangle definition, sin(tan^(-1)(x)) = opposite/hypotenuse = x/√(1+x^2).
Correct Answer:
A
— x/√(1+x^2)
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Q. The value of sin^(-1)(-1) is:
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Solution
sin^(-1)(-1) corresponds to the angle whose sine is -1, which is -π/2.
Correct Answer:
A
— -π/2
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Q. The value of sin^(-1)(sin(π/4)) is:
A.
π/4
B.
3π/4
C.
0
D.
π/2
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Solution
Since π/4 is in the range of sin^(-1), sin^(-1)(sin(π/4)) = π/4.
Correct Answer:
A
— π/4
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Q. The value of sin^(-1)(√3/2) is:
A.
π/3
B.
π/6
C.
π/4
D.
π/2
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Solution
sin^(-1)(√3/2) corresponds to the angle whose sine is √3/2, which is π/3.
Correct Answer:
A
— π/3
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Q. The value of tan^(-1)(√3) is:
A.
π/3
B.
π/4
C.
π/6
D.
π/2
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Solution
tan^(-1)(√3) corresponds to the angle whose tangent is √3, which is π/3.
Correct Answer:
A
— π/3
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Q. The variance of a sample is calculated as 25. What is the standard deviation?
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Solution
Standard Deviation = √Variance = √25 = 5.
Correct Answer:
A
— 5
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Q. The vertex of the parabola given by the equation y = 2x^2 - 4x + 1 is located at which point?
A.
(1, -1)
B.
(2, 0)
C.
(1, 0)
D.
(0, 1)
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Solution
To find the vertex, use the formula x = -b/(2a). Here, a = 2, b = -4, so x = 1. Plugging x = 1 into the equation gives y = -1.
Correct Answer:
A
— (1, -1)
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Q. The vertices of the ellipse 9x^2 + 16y^2 = 144 are located at?
A.
(±4, 0)
B.
(0, ±3)
C.
(±3, 0)
D.
(0, ±4)
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Solution
The vertices of the ellipse 9x^2 + 16y^2 = 144 are located at (±3, 0).
Correct Answer:
C
— (±3, 0)
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Q. The viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its: (2022)
A.
Density
B.
Pressure
C.
Resistance to flow
D.
Temperature
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Solution
Viscosity measures a fluid's resistance to flow; higher viscosity means the fluid flows less easily.
Correct Answer:
C
— Resistance to flow
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Q. The volume of a cube is 125 cm³. What is the length of one side?
A.
5 cm
B.
10 cm
C.
15 cm
D.
20 cm
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Solution
Volume = side³, so side = ∛125 cm³ = 5 cm.
Correct Answer:
A
— 5 cm
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Q. The weather was so ___ that we decided to go for a picnic.
A.
bad
B.
pleasant
C.
stormy
D.
cold
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Solution
The word 'pleasant' indicates good weather suitable for a picnic.
Correct Answer:
B
— pleasant
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Q. The weight of an object is measured as 10 kg with a 0.1 kg error. What is the maximum possible weight?
A.
10.1 kg
B.
10.2 kg
C.
10 kg
D.
9.9 kg
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Solution
Maximum possible weight = Measured weight + Absolute error = 10 + 0.1 = 10.1 kg.
Correct Answer:
A
— 10.1 kg
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Q. The weight of an object is measured as 200 g with a possible error of 5 g. What is the range of the true weight?
A.
195 g to 205 g
B.
200 g to 205 g
C.
195 g to 200 g
D.
200 g to 210 g
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Solution
True weight range = Measured value ± Absolute error = 200 ± 5 = 195 g to 205 g.
Correct Answer:
A
— 195 g to 205 g
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Q. The word 'ambiguous' means:
A.
Clear
B.
Open to more than one interpretation
C.
Certain
D.
Obvious
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Solution
'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
Correct Answer:
B
— Open to more than one interpretation
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Q. The word 'ameliorate' in the context of the passage means:
A.
to worsen
B.
to improve
C.
to ignore
D.
to complicate
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Solution
'Ameliorate' means to make something better or improve it, making 'to improve' the correct answer.
Correct Answer:
B
— to improve
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Q. The word 'ameliorate' in the context of the passage most closely means:
A.
to worsen
B.
to improve
C.
to ignore
D.
to complicate
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Solution
'Ameliorate' means to make something better or improve it, making 'to improve' the correct answer.
Correct Answer:
B
— to improve
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