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The nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits into two nuclei of nearly equal mass is called

Nuclear fusion
Nuclear fission
Nuclear reaction
Fast breeding

Answer: Option B

1. Which of following in not a property of cathode ray.

Cathode rays are invisible and travel in a straight line.
These rays can ionise gases.
These rays can penetrate through thin metal foils.
These rays make materials cool on which they fall.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

These rays heat the materials on which they fall.

2. What is unit of Astronomical distance ?

light year
angstrom
weber
lux

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

angstrom is used to measure wave length,

weber is used to measure Magnetic flux,

lux is used to measure Intensity of illumination.

3. Which instrument is used to measure sound under water ?

Hygrometer
Hygroscope
Hypsometer
Hydrophone

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Hygrometer - is used to measure level of humidity,

Hygroscope - shows the changes in atmospheric humidity,

Hypsometer - is used to determine the boiling points of liquids.

4. What is the range of mercury thermometer ?

0 degree Celsius to 350 degree Celsius
-10 degree Celsius to 350 degree Celsius
-20 degree Celsius to 350 degree Celsius
-30 degree Celsius to 350 degree Celsius

Answer: Option D

5. Which of the following is an electromagnetic wave ?

Cathode rays
Sound wave
Ultrasonic wave
Infra red rays

Answer: Option D