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Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere
action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere
lightning discharge in atmosphere

Answer: Option A

1. Force of attraction between the molecules of different substances is called

Surface tension
Cohensive force
Adhesive force
None of above

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Cohensive force - Force of attraction between the molecules of same substance is called Cohensive force.

2. Device used to measure potential difference between two points in a circuit is ?

Ammeter
Galvanometer
Voltmeter
None of above

Answer: Option C

3. The incident ray, reflected ray and normal to the reflecting surface at the incident point all never lie in same plane.

True
False

Answer: Option B

4. Which instrument is used to measure changes in volume of substances ?

Dyanamo
Dilatometer
Cyclotron
Electroscope

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Dyanamo - is used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy,

Cyclotron - is a charged particle accelerator which can accelerate charged particles to high energies,

Electroscope - is used to detect the presence of an electric charge.

5. Which instrument is used to measure altitudes in aircraft's ?

Audiometer
Ammeter
Altimeter
Anemometer

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Ammeter - Measures strength of electric current.

Audiometer - Measures intensity of sound.

Anemometer - Measures force and velocity of wind and directions.