Modern Physics

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Modern Physics: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Radioactivity, Dual Nature of Matter and Light, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Fission, Nuclear Fusion, Property of an Atom, Property of Nucleus, X-Rays, Photoelectric Effect, Isotopes & Isobars etc.

Important Questions on Modern Physics

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In an interconnected power system, the most suitable power plant to meet the peak load condition is _____.

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_____has the unit of electron volt.

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Which of the following power stations is mainly used to cover peak load on the system?

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The water from a catchment is 60*106 cu m annually and hydro station has head of 40 m. Assuming ideal generator and turbine, the power that can be theoretically generated is _____.

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The maximum efficiency of modern coal fired steam steam raising thermal power plants is restricted to about 0.35( a low value), mainly because of _____.

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The advantage of hydro electric power station over thermal power station is _____.

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For harnessing low variable water heads, the suitable hydraulic turbine with reaction and adjustable vanes runners is _____.

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Which of the following statements is/are true?

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Isolation depends upon:

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Electron microscope was invented by:

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In order to have lower cost of power generaion _____.

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Which of the following is not an example of isobars?

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The radio isotope used to detect tumours is _____.

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Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the phenomenon of_____.

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Natural radioactivity was discovered by_____.

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The hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of _____.

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"Radioactive dating" is a technique which can be used to measure:

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Cathode rays are a beam of:

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Which of the following is a chain reaction?

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Combination of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus is called____?