Water boils at a lower temperature at high altitudes because MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Water boils at a lower temperature at high altitudes because
A. Low temperature
B. Low atmospheric pressure
C. Low density of air
D. High humidity
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lower pressure reduces boiling point. Pressure cooker increases boiling point by raising pressure.

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Which appliance works on the principle of electromagnetic induction?
A. Incandescent bulb
B. Fuse
C. Electric heater
D. Induction cooker

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Induction cooker induces eddy currents in pan. Heater uses Joule heating.

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Question #2
The work done in moving a unit positive charge between two points in an electric field is called:
A. Electric potential energy
B. Electric field intensity
C. Capacitance
D. Electric potential

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Electric potential V at a point is defined as work done per unit charge to bring a test charge from infinity to that point: V = W/q. Thus potential difference between two points is work per unit charge to move between them. Electric field intensity is force per unit charge; potential energy is work to assemble charges; capacitance is charge storage ability. Memory tip: 'Potential = work per unit charge; field = force per unit charge'. This definition-based question tests electrostatics fundamentals, frequently appearing in competitive exams. Always distinguish potential (scalar, work/charge) from field (vector, force/charge).

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Which of the following prefix represents 10⁻¹⁵?
A. Nano
B. Atto
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Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Femto (f) = 10⁻¹⁵. Pico (p) = 10⁻¹², nano (n) = 10⁻⁹, atto (a) = 10⁻¹⁸. The prefix chain: milli 10⁻³, micro 10⁻⁶, nano 10⁻⁹, pico 10⁻¹², femto 10⁻¹⁵, atto 10⁻¹⁸. Mnemonic: Femto is 'fifteen'.

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