Which is the most penetrating radiation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which is the most penetrating radiation?
A. Beta
B. X-rays
C. Gamma
D. Alpha
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Gamma rays highest penetration, alpha least.

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Question #1
The specific heat capacity of water is high. This property is useful for:
A. Neither
B. Thermal regulation in living organisms
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. Cooling systems in engines

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Water's high specific heat (4186 J/kg·K) means it absorbs/releases large heat with small temperature change. This stabilizes temperatures: in engines, water coolant absorbs heat without large ΔT; in organisms, it buffers against temperature fluctuations. Memory tip: 'High specific heat = thermal buffer; water moderates climate and body temperature'. This application question tests understanding of material properties, frequently appearing in competitive exams. Always link physical properties to real-world uses; competitive exams emphasize practical implications of physics concepts.

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Question #2
A person with hypermetropia needs
A. Cylindrical lens
B. Concave lens
C. Bifocal lens
D. Convex lens

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Hypermetropia (farsightedness) corrected by converging convex lens.

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Question #3
A gas expands at constant pressure. The work done by the gas is given by:
A. P/V
B. Δ(PV)
C. PΔV
D. VΔP

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
For constant pressure (isobaric) process, work done by gas W = PΔV, where ΔV is change in volume. This derives from mechanical work W = F·d and pressure P = F/A, so F = PA, and dV = A·d, thus W = P·dV. Option D Δ(PV) applies to other contexts like enthalpy. Memory tip: 'Isobaric work = P times volume change'. This fundamental thermodynamics result is frequently used in first law applications. Competitive exams often combine this with ideal gas law for numerical problems; always verify process constraints (constant P here).

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