The gravitational constant G was first measured by MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The gravitational constant G was first measured by
A. Kepler
B. Galileo
C. Newton
D. Cavendish
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Henry Cavendish used torsion balance to determine G.

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Question #1
A cyclist moving at 18 km/h stops pedalling and comes to rest after 10 m due to friction. Deceleration is
A. 5 m/s²
B. 0.8 m/s²
C. 2.5 m/s²
D. 1.25 m/s²

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
18 km/h = 5 m/s. v² = u² + 2as => 0 = 5² + 2a×10 => 25 + 20a = 0 => a = -25/20 = -1.25 m/s², deceleration = 1.25 m/s². Negative acceleration.

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Question #2
A stone is dropped from a tower. The distance covered by it in the last second of its fall is equal to the distance covered in the first three seconds. The height of the tower is approximately: (g = 10 m/s²)
A. 80 m
B. 180 m
C. 125 m
D. 200 m

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Distance in first 3 seconds: s₃ = ½gt² = ½×10×9 = 45 m. Let total time be n seconds. Distance in nth second: sₙ = u + g(2n-1)/2 = 0 + 5(2n-1) = 10n - 5. Given sₙ = 45 m ⇒ 10n - 5 = 45 ⇒ n = 5 s. Total height h = ½gn² = ½×10×25 = 125 m. This problem combines equation of motion with logical reasoning about time intervals. Exam tip: For free fall from rest, distance in nth second = 5(2n-1) meters when g=10 m/s². Such numerical problems test application skills in competitive exams.

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Question #3
The waves used in radar are
A. Sound waves
B. Ultrasound
C. Radio waves
D. Microwaves

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) uses microwaves, a type of radio wave but usually specific microwave band. Often answer is microwaves. But radio waves also correct. I'll specify microwave as typical answer. Could be radio. Better: microwave. Many exams say microwaves. I'll stick with B.

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