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David Hughes invented

Machine Gun
Microphone
Microscope
Motorcycle

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

David Hughes of USA invented Microphone in 1878,

Machine Gun was invented by Richard Gatling of USA in 1861,

Microscope was invented by Z. Jansen of Netherlands in 1590,

Motorcycle was invented by Edward Butler of England in 1884.

1. When a body is immersed partly or wholly in a liquid, there is an apparent loss in weight of the body which is equal to the weight of liquid displaced by the body.

True
False

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

TRUE, it is Archimedes Principle.

2. The rotational effect of a force on a body about an axis of rotation is described in terms of

Centre of gravity
Centripetal force
Centrifugal force
Moment of force

Answer: Option D

3. Energy posses by a body in motion is called

Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Both of Above
None of Above

Answer: Option A

4. Siphon will fail to work if

both its limbs are of unequal length
the temperature of the liquids in the two vessels are the same
the level of the liquid in the two vessels are at the same height
the densities of the liquid in the two vessels are equal

Answer: Option C

5. 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