Engineering Entrance
Q. What is the sum of the coefficients in the expansion of (x + 2)^5? (2021)
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Solution
The sum of the coefficients is found by substituting x=1. So, (1 + 2)^5 = 3^5 = 243.
Correct Answer: B — 64
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Q. What is the sum of the complex numbers 3 + 2i and 1 - 4i? (2023)
A.
4 - 2i
B.
2 - 2i
C.
4 + 2i
D.
2 + 2i
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Solution
(3 + 2i) + (1 - 4i) = (3 + 1) + (2 - 4)i = 4 - 2i.
Correct Answer: A — 4 - 2i
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Q. What is the sum of the roots of the equation 2x² - 4x + 1 = 0? (2023)
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Solution
The sum of the roots is given by -b/a = 4/2 = 2.
Correct Answer: A — 2
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Q. What is the symbol for Gold?
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Solution
The symbol for Gold is Au.
Correct Answer: A — Au
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Q. What is the temperature in Celsius if the temperature in Kelvin is 273 K?
A.
0°C
B.
100°C
C.
-273°C
D.
273°C
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Solution
To convert Kelvin to Celsius, use the formula: °C = K - 273. Therefore, 273 K - 273 = 0°C.
Correct Answer: A — 0°C
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Q. What is the temperature of a gas in Kelvin if its temperature in Celsius is 25°C? (2019)
A.
273 K
B.
298 K
C.
310 K
D.
325 K
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Solution
Temperature in Kelvin (K) = Temperature in Celsius (°C) + 273.15 = 25 + 273.15 = 298.15 K.
Correct Answer: B — 298 K
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Q. What is the term containing x^2 in the expansion of (x + 4)^6?
A.
240
B.
360
C.
480
D.
600
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Solution
The term containing x^2 is given by C(6,2) * (4)^4 * (x)^2 = 15 * 256 * x^2 = 3840.
Correct Answer: C — 480
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Q. What is the term for a solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature? (2022)
A.
Unsaturated solution
B.
Saturated solution
C.
Supersaturated solution
D.
Concentrated solution
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Solution
A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a specific temperature.
Correct Answer: B — Saturated solution
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Q. What is the term for the energy required to change a substance from solid to liquid?
A.
Heat of fusion
B.
Heat of vaporization
C.
Sublimation energy
D.
Latent heat
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Solution
The heat of fusion is the energy required to change a substance from solid to liquid.
Correct Answer: A — Heat of fusion
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Q. What is the term for the energy required to separate an adsorbate from an adsorbent? (2023)
A.
Adsorption energy
B.
Desorption energy
C.
Activation energy
D.
Bond energy
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Solution
Desorption energy is the energy required to separate an adsorbate from an adsorbent.
Correct Answer: B — Desorption energy
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Q. What is the term for the maximum amount of solute that can be adsorbed on a surface? (2021)
A.
Saturation point
B.
Adsorption capacity
C.
Equilibrium constant
D.
Surface tension
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Solution
The maximum amount of solute that can be adsorbed on a surface is referred to as the adsorption capacity.
Correct Answer: B — Adsorption capacity
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Q. What is the term for the process where a solid adsorbs a liquid or gas? (2022)
A.
Absorption
B.
Adsorption
C.
Desorption
D.
Sorption
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Solution
Adsorption is the process where a solid attracts and holds molecules of a liquid or gas on its surface.
Correct Answer: B — Adsorption
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Q. What is the thermal conductivity of a material if a 1 m² area of it conducts 100 J of heat in 10 seconds with a temperature difference of 20°C?
A.
2 W/m°C
B.
5 W/m°C
C.
10 W/m°C
D.
20 W/m°C
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Solution
Using the formula Q = kA(T1-T2)t, we find k = Q / (A(T1-T2)t) = 100 J / (1 m² * 20°C * 10 s) = 0.5 W/m°C.
Correct Answer: B — 5 W/m°C
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Q. What is the total current flowing through a circuit with a 9V battery and a total resistance of 3Ω? (2022)
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Solution
Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 9V / 3Ω = 3A.
Correct Answer: B — 2A
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Q. What is the total current in a circuit with a 15V battery and two 5Ω resistors in series? (2023)
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Solution
Total resistance R = 5Ω + 5Ω = 10Ω; I = V/R = 15V / 10Ω = 1.5A.
Correct Answer: B — 2A
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Q. What is the total current in a circuit with a voltage of 240V, resistance of 20 ohms, and inductive reactance of 30 ohms? (2022)
A.
8 A
B.
6 A
C.
4 A
D.
10 A
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Solution
Z = √(R² + Xl²) = √(20² + 30²) = √(400 + 900) = √1300 = 36.06 ohms. I = V/Z = 240/36.06 = 6.66 A.
Correct Answer: B — 6 A
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Q. What is the total current in a parallel circuit with two branches carrying 3A and 5A? (2020)
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Solution
In a parallel circuit, the total current (I_total) is the sum of the currents in each branch: I_total = 3A + 5A = 8A.
Correct Answer: A — 8A
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Q. What is the total current in a parallel circuit with two branches, one with 5A and the other with 3A? (2022)
A.
8A
B.
15A
C.
2.5A
D.
5A
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Solution
Total current in parallel = I1 + I2 = 5A + 3A = 8A.
Correct Answer: A — 8A
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Q. What is the total current in a series circuit with a 10Ω resistor and a 20Ω inductor connected to a 100V AC source at 50Hz? (2023)
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Solution
Total impedance Z = √(R² + (ωL)²) = √(10² + (2π(50)(20))²). Calculate to find current.
Correct Answer: B — 4A
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Q. What is the total mechanical energy of a simple harmonic oscillator at maximum displacement? (2022)
A.
Zero
B.
Maximum
C.
Minimum
D.
Constant
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Solution
At maximum displacement, the total mechanical energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is at its maximum, as all energy is potential.
Correct Answer: B — Maximum
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Q. What is the total mechanical energy of a system at the highest point of a projectile's trajectory?
A.
Maximum potential energy
B.
Maximum kinetic energy
C.
Zero energy
D.
Constant energy
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Solution
At the highest point of a projectile's trajectory, the kinetic energy is minimum (zero at the peak) and potential energy is maximum, thus total mechanical energy is maximum potential energy.
Correct Answer: A — Maximum potential energy
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Q. What is the total number of moles in 2 liters of a 3 M solution? (2022)
A.
3 moles
B.
6 moles
C.
1.5 moles
D.
4 moles
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Solution
Moles = Molarity * Volume = 3 mol/L * 2 L = 6 moles.
Correct Answer: B — 6 moles
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Q. What is the total power consumed in a circuit with two 10Ω resistors in series connected to a 20V source? (2020)
A.
20W
B.
40W
C.
10W
D.
30W
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Solution
Total resistance R = 10Ω + 10Ω = 20Ω. Power P = V²/R = 20² / 20 = 20W.
Correct Answer: B — 40W
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Q. What is the total power consumed in a circuit with two 5Ω resistors in series connected to a 30V battery? (2023)
A.
90W
B.
60W
C.
30W
D.
45W
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Solution
Total resistance R = 5Ω + 5Ω = 10Ω; Power P = V²/R = 30²/10 = 90W.
Correct Answer: B — 60W
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Q. What is the total resistance in a circuit with a 10Ω resistor and a 20Ω resistor in series? (2022)
A.
30Ω
B.
20Ω
C.
10Ω
D.
15Ω
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Solution
In series, R_eq = R1 + R2 = 10Ω + 20Ω = 30Ω.
Correct Answer: A — 30Ω
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Q. What is the total resistance in a series circuit with resistors of 2Ω, 3Ω, and 5Ω?
A.
10Ω
B.
8Ω
C.
5Ω
D.
3Ω
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Solution
In a series circuit, total resistance (R_total) is the sum of individual resistances: R_total = R1 + R2 + R3 = 2Ω + 3Ω + 5Ω = 10Ω.
Correct Answer: A — 10Ω
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Q. What is the total resistance of two resistors of 4Ω and 6Ω connected in parallel? (2021)
A.
2.4Ω
B.
10Ω
C.
24Ω
D.
1.5Ω
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Solution
For parallel resistors, 1/R_eq = 1/R1 + 1/R2 = 1/4 + 1/6. Finding a common denominator gives R_eq = 2.4Ω.
Correct Answer: A — 2.4Ω
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Q. What is the Tyndall effect? (2023)
A.
Scattering of light by particles
B.
Absorption of light by particles
C.
Reflection of light by particles
D.
Refraction of light by particles
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Solution
The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by colloidal particles, making the path of the light visible.
Correct Answer: A — Scattering of light by particles
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Q. What is the unit of electric charge in the SI system? (2019)
A.
Coulomb
B.
Ampere
C.
Volt
D.
Ohm
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Solution
The unit of electric charge is Coulomb (C).
Correct Answer: A — Coulomb
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Q. What is the unit of electrical conductivity? (2023)
A.
Ohm
B.
Siemens
C.
Volt
D.
Ampere
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Solution
The unit of electrical conductivity is Siemens (S).
Correct Answer: B — Siemens
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