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Multiple choice physics bharat and science introduction to science contribution of physics in technology and society physics in relation to other sciences

Which one of the following correctly describes AGNI ?

  1. A long range gun

  2. A long range missile

  3. A versatile tank

  4. A fighter plane
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Agni missile is a family of medium to intercontinental range ballistic missiles developed by India, named after one of the five elements of nature. Agni Missiles are long range, nuclear weapons capable surface to surface ballistic missile. 

Multiple choice physics bharat and science introduction to science contribution of physics in technology and society physics in relation to other sciences

Which of the following phenomena will not be observed on the surface of the Moon ?

  1. Rising and setting of the Sun

  2. Solar eclipse

  3. Motion of comets

  4. Twinkling of stars
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Moon has no atmosphere to scatter light. Twinkling of stars is caused by the refraction of light through the Earth's atmosphere; therefore, it cannot be observed from the Moon.

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Who was the first woman to fly in space?

  1. Valentina Tereshkova

  2. Rhea Seddon

  3. Sally Ride

  4. Anna Fisher
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova is a retired Soviet cosmonaut and the first woman to have flown in space, having been selected from more than four hundred applicants and five finalists to pilot Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963.