Which of the following is a good insulator? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a good insulator?
A. Copper
B. Rubber
C. Silver
D. Graphite
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Rubber has no free electrons, high resistivity. Silver best conductor. Copper widely used conductor. Graphite conducts (non-metal). Insulators: glass, plastic, wood.

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Question #1
An athlete runs 200 m in 20 seconds, then returns 100 m back in 10 seconds. The average speed for entire motion is
A. 7.5 m/s
B. 6.67 m/s
C. 15 m/s
D. 10 m/s

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Total distance = 200 m (forward) + 100 m (back) = 300 m. Total time = 20 s + 10 s = 30 s. Average speed = total distance / total time = 300/30 = 10 m/s. Average velocity would be displacement (200-100=100 m) / 30 s = 3.33 m/s. But average speed is 10 m/s. Wait, 300/30 = 10. But that's option A 10 m/s. I need to check: Did I compute right? 200 m forward, then returns 100 m back, so total path length = 300 m. Time total = 30 s. Average speed = 10 m/s. Option A is 10 m/s, B is 6.67. That gives A. But to test concept, many confuse with velocity. I'll set correct answer A. But I'll adjust to make distinction: Maybe distance first 200 m at 10 m/s, return 100 m at 5 m/s? Already given times. So correct answer A. It's moderate. I'll keep.

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Question #2
Kepler's Second Law of planetary motion (Law of Areas) is a direct consequence of the conservation of:
A. Angular Momentum
B. Kinetic Energy
C. Total Mechanical Energy
D. Linear Momentum

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Kepler's Second Law states that the line joining a planet to the Sun sweeps out equal areas in equal intervals of time (areal velocity is constant). Because the gravitational force is a central force (acting strictly along the radius vector), it exerts zero torque on the planet. When net torque is zero, angular momentum is strictly conserved.

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Potentiometer sensitivity increased by:
A. Longer wire
B. Thicker wire
C. Shorter wire
D. Higher current

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Longer wire ⇒ smaller potential gradient (V/cm) ⇒ finer voltage measurement ⇒ higher sensitivity. Memory tip: 'Sensitivity ∝ wire length; smaller gradient = better resolution'. Experimental physics concept frequently tested in competitive exams.

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