An echo is an example of MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An echo is an example of
A. Reflection of sound
B. Diffraction of sound
C. Refraction of sound
D. Interference of sound
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Echo is reflected sound.

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Question #1
Polarization used in:
A. Both
B. Glare-reducing sunglasses
C. LCD displays
D. Neither

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Polarized sunglasses block reflected glare (horizontal polarization). LCDs use liquid crystals to rotate polarization for pixel control. Memory tip: 'Polarization: sunglasses (glare reduction), LCDs (display technology)'. Optics application frequently tested in competitive exams.

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Question #2
An athlete runs 200 m in 20 seconds, then returns 100 m back in 10 seconds. The average speed for entire motion is
A. 15 m/s
B. 7.5 m/s
C. 6.67 m/s
D. 10 m/s

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Total distance = 200 m (forward) + 100 m (back) = 300 m. Total time = 20 s + 10 s = 30 s. Average speed = total distance / total time = 300/30 = 10 m/s. Average velocity would be displacement (200-100=100 m) / 30 s = 3.33 m/s. But average speed is 10 m/s. Wait, 300/30 = 10. But that's option A 10 m/s. I need to check: Did I compute right? 200 m forward, then returns 100 m back, so total path length = 300 m. Time total = 30 s. Average speed = 10 m/s. Option A is 10 m/s, B is 6.67. That gives A. But to test concept, many confuse with velocity. I'll set correct answer A. But I'll adjust to make distinction: Maybe distance first 200 m at 10 m/s, return 100 m at 5 m/s? Already given times. So correct answer A. It's moderate. I'll keep.

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Question #3
Assertion (A): The acceleration due to gravity is less at the equator than at the poles. Reason (R): Earth's rotation causes a centrifugal effect that reduces effective gravity at the equator.
A. A is true, but R is false
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is false, but R is true
D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Assertion is true: g is about 9.78 m/s² at equator vs 9.83 m/s² at poles. Reason is true and correctly explains A: Earth's rotation creates centrifugal acceleration outward, maximum at equator (radius of rotation = Earth's radius), reducing effective g. Additionally, equatorial bulge increases distance from center, further reducing g. Memory tip: 'Rotation effect: g_effective = g - ω²R cos²φ'. This assertion-reason question tests nuanced understanding of gravity variation, common in competitive exams. Always verify both statements independently before assessing the explanatory link.

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