The principle of a lightning conductor is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The principle of a lightning conductor is
A. Corona discharge
B. Photoelectric effect
C. Electromagnetic induction
D. Mutual induction
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lightning rod uses sharp point to facilitate corona discharge, neutralizing charge to prevent lightning strike.

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Question #1
A 60 W bulb is used for 5 hours daily. How much electrical energy is consumed by the bulb in 30 days?
A. 0.9 kWh
B. 9 kWh
C. 900 kWh
D. 90 kWh

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Electrical energy (E) = Power (P) × Time (t). Power = 60 W = 0.06 kW. Time per day = 5 hours. Total time in 30 days = 5 × 30 = 150 hours. Energy = 0.06 kW × 150 h = 9 kWh (or 9 units of electricity). One kWh is the commercial unit of energy.

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Question #2
The number of significant figures in 0.0034060 is
A. 4
B. 7
C. 6
D. 5

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Leading zeros (before first non-zero digit) are not significant. So 0.0034060: the first non-zero is 3, then 4,0,6 are significant, and the trailing zero after decimal is significant. Thus significant digits are 3,4,0,6,0 — 5 digits. Note: The last zero indicates precision. Answer is 5.

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Question #3
When a wave travels from one medium to another, which of its properties never changes?
A. Wavelength
B. Velocity
C. Frequency
D. Amplitude

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
When a wave (like light or sound) changes mediums, its velocity changes due to the new medium's optical or mechanical density. Wavelength changes proportionally with velocity (v = fλ). However, frequency is determined solely by the source generating the wave and the energy of the photons/particles, and it remains absolutely constant.

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