The device used to increase or decrease AC voltage is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The device used to increase or decrease AC voltage is
A. Motor
B. Generator
C. Rectifier
D. Transformer
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Transformer changes AC voltage.

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Microscope resolution improved by:
A. Smaller numerical aperture
B. Lower magnification
C. Longer wavelength light
D. Oil immersion

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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Which law explains the recoil of a gun when a bullet is fired?
A. Law of conservation of energy
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D. Newton's second law

Correct Answer: Option B


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If the speed of light is taken as 3 × 10⁸ m/s, its value in scientific notation with three significant figures is:
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Correct Answer: Option C


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Three significant figures require the number to be written with three meaningful digits. 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s has three significant figures (3,0,0). 3 × 10⁸ has one significant figure; 3.0 × 10⁸ has two; 300000000 has ambiguous significance. Standard scientific notation: 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s. This is important in precision measurements.

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