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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Which one of the following statements is true for sound waves propa- gating in air?
A
Sound is an electromagnetic wave and transverse in nature
B
Sound is a mechanical wave and longitudinal in nature
C
Sound is a mechanical wave and transverse in nature
D
Sound is an electromagnetic wave and longitudinal in nature
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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
A 100 g sphere is moving at a speed of 20 m/s and collides with another. sphere of mass 50 g. If the second sphere was at rest prior to the collision and the first sphere comes at rest immediately after the collision, considering the collision to be elastic, the speed of the second sphere would be
A
10 m/s
B
20 m/s
C
30 m/s
D
40 m/s
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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Which one of the following optical phenomena supports that the light is a transverse wave?
A
Refraction
B
Diffraction
C
Interference
D
Polarization
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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33

How many of the following materials can be attracted by a magnet?

1. Plastic

2. Carbon

3. Aluminium

4. Stainless Steel

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
None