Physics miscellaneous


  1. Flight Recorder is technically called :









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    A flight data recorder (FDR) is an electronic device employed to record any instructions sent to any electronic systems on an aircraft. Another kind of flight recorder is the cockpit voice recorder which records conversation in the cockpit, radio communications between the cockpit crew and others (including conversation with air traffic control personnel), as well as ambient sounds. Popularly referred to as a “black box” by the media, the data recorded by the FDR is used for accident investigation as well as for analyzing air safety issues, material degradation and engine performance.

    Correct Option: C

    A flight data recorder (FDR) is an electronic device employed to record any instructions sent to any electronic systems on an aircraft. Another kind of flight recorder is the cockpit voice recorder which records conversation in the cockpit, radio communications between the cockpit crew and others (including conversation with air traffic control personnel), as well as ambient sounds. Popularly referred to as a “black box” by the media, the data recorded by the FDR is used for accident investigation as well as for analyzing air safety issues, material degradation and engine performance.


  1. The best conductor of electricity among the following is :









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    Copper: 9% less conductive than silver; aluminium is 10% less conductive than copper; while steel is the least conductive among the given options. The most electrically conductive metal is silver.

    Correct Option: D

    Copper: 9% less conductive than silver; aluminium is 10% less conductive than copper; while steel is the least conductive among the given options. The most electrically conductive metal is silver.



  1. The minimum number of geostationary satellites needed for uninterrupted global coverage is :









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    In theory, 2 satellites in diametrically opposite geosyn-chronous orbits could cover the planet. In order for the satellites to communicate, a minimum of 3 would be needed, each at a 60 degree angle to the others. At this point, the strength and quality of coverage increases proportionally to the number of satellites.

    Correct Option: B

    In theory, 2 satellites in diametrically opposite geosyn-chronous orbits could cover the planet. In order for the satellites to communicate, a minimum of 3 would be needed, each at a 60 degree angle to the others. At this point, the strength and quality of coverage increases proportionally to the number of satellites.


  1. The angle in which a cricket ball should be hit to travel maximum horizontal distance is :









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    This has to do with the equation of a parabola or
    trajectory which is

    z = (tanθ)x -
    θ
    x2
    2(cosθ)
    We can see that if the ball is fired at a 45 degree angle from the ground, the horizontal distance will be a maximum.

    Correct Option: B

    This has to do with the equation of a parabola or
    trajectory which is

    z = (tanθ)x -
    θ
    x2
    2(cosθ)
    We can see that if the ball is fired at a 45 degree angle from the ground, the horizontal distance will be a maximum.



  1. Water from soil enters into the root hairs owing to :









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    In plants, the transpiration stream is the uninterrupted stream of water, and other, which is taken up by the roots and, via the xylem vessels, transported to the leaves where it will eventually evaporate into the air/apoplast-interface of the substomatal cavity. It is driven in by capillary action and in some plants root pressure. The main driving factor is the difference in water potential between the soil and the substomatal cavity caused by transpiration.

    Correct Option: B

    In plants, the transpiration stream is the uninterrupted stream of water, and other, which is taken up by the roots and, via the xylem vessels, transported to the leaves where it will eventually evaporate into the air/apoplast-interface of the substomatal cavity. It is driven in by capillary action and in some plants root pressure. The main driving factor is the difference in water potential between the soil and the substomatal cavity caused by transpiration.