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| 7401. |
Give the damaging effect of photochemistry. |
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Answer» The colour of fabrics fades away on exposure to sunlight. |
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| 7402. |
After ve half-life periods for a rst order reaction, what fraction of reactant remains ? |
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Answer» your the answer 1/32 |
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| 7403. |
A first order reaction takes 40 m,ins for 30 decomposition. Calculate t½. |
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Answer» The correct answer is " 77.7 mins. ' |
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| 7404. |
After five half-life periods for a first order reaction, what fraction of reactantremains ? |
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Answer» your the answer 1/32 |
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| 7405. |
A first order reaction takes 40 m,ins for 30 decomposition. Calculate t½. |
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Answer» your the answer 77.7 mins |
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| 7406. |
Give one example of pseudo first order reaction. |
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Answer» Hydrolysis of an ester : |
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| 7407. |
State the order with respect to each reactant and overall reaction.H2 O + 3I- + 2H+- = > 2H 2 O + I3- Rate = k[H2 O2 ]1 [I]1 |
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Answer» Order of reaction =1+1=2 |
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| 7408. |
State the order with respect to each reactant and overall reaction.H2O + 3I- + 2H+ => 2H2O + I3-Rate = k[H2O2]1[I-]1 |
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Answer» Order of reaction = 1 + 1 = 2 |
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| 7409. |
The reaction given below is known asC6H5I + 2Na + ICH3 → C6H5 - CH3 + 2NaI (1) Wurtz reaction (2) Fiting reaction (3) Wurtz - Fiting reaction (4) Ullmann reaction |
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Answer» (3) Wurtz - Fiting reaction |
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| 7410. |
What is order of radioactive decay ? |
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Answer» your the answer First order |
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| 7411. |
A first order reaction has a rate constant 1.15 x10-3 s-1 . How long will 5 gram of this reactant take to reduce to 3 grams ? |
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Answer» your the answer t = 444 seconds |
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| 7412. |
Decomposition reaction of ammonia on 1t surface has rate constant = 2.5 x10-1 mol L-1 sec-1 . What is order of reaction ? |
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Answer» Unit of k explain that it is zero order reaction. |
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| 7413. |
Decomposition reaction of ammonia on 1t surface has rate constant = 2.5 x10-1 mol L-1 sec-1. What is order of reaction ? |
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Answer» Unit of k explain that it is zero order reaction. |
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| 7414. |
A first order reaction has a rate constant 1.15 x10-3 s-1. How long will 5 gram of this reactant take to reduce to 3 grams ? |
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Answer» t = 444 seconds |
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| 7415. |
(a) What is the order of the reaction ? (b) What is the slope of the curve ? |
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Answer» (a) Zero order reaction. (b) [R] = [R0 ] - kt Slope = - k |
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| 7416. |
The conversion of the molecules X to Y follows second order kinetics. If the concentration of X is increased to three times, how will it affect the rate offormation of Y ? |
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Answer» your the answer 9 times |
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| 7417. |
For a rst order reaction time taken for half of the reaction to complete is t 1 and 3/4 of the reaction to complete is t 2 . How are t 1 and t 2 related ? |
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Answer» t 2 = 2t 1 because for 3/4th of the reaction to complete time required is equal to two half lives |
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| 7418. |
The following data were obtained during the first order thermal decomposition of N2O5 at constant volume :2N2O5 => 2N2O4 + O2S. No.Time per secondTotal pressure (atm)100.521000.512Calculate rate constant. |
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Answer» 4.98 x 10-4 sec-1 |
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| 7419. |
`K_2 CrO_4` oxidises `KI` in the presence of `HCl` to `I_2`. The equivalent weight of the `K_2 CrO_4` is.A. `(M_w)/(2)`B. `M_w xx (2)/(3)`C. `(M_w)/(3)`D. `(M_w)/(6)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C `3e^- + underset(x=6)(CrO_4^(2-)) rarr underset((x=6-3=3))underset(x=3)([Cr(OH)_4]^(Theta))` `:. E_w = (M_w)/(3)`. |
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| 7420. |
Statement-1:Ethers are prepared from alcohols in acid medium through `S_(N^1) or S_(N^2)` mechanisms depending upon nature of alcohol. Statement-2:`ROH+H^(+)hArr R-overset(+)OH_2` A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1C. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.D. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Ethers are prepared by substitution reaction of Alcohol |
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| 7421. |
Which of the following sugar is known as dextrose ?(A) Glucose(B) Fructose(C) Ribose(D) Sucrose |
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Answer» Option : (A) Glucose Glucose is also known as dextrose. |
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| 7422. |
Which of the following diatomic molecular species has only π bonds according to Molecular Orbital Theory?(1) O2(2) N2(3) C2(4) Be |
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Answer» Correct option (3) C2 Explanation: MO configuration C2 is: σ1s2, σ*1s2, σ2s2, σ*2s2, π2px2 = π2p2y |
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| 7423. |
Hybridisation of PF5 is SP x dv, then value of Y is: |
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Answer» (1) Hybridisation of PF5 is ⇒ sp3d so y = 1 |
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| 7424. |
Which of the following has `sp^(3)d^(2)` hybridisation ?A. `[IF_(6)]^(+)`B. `SF_(6)`C. `[PCl_(6)]^(-)`D. none |
| Answer» Correct Answer - ABC | |
| 7425. |
The number of d-orbital participating in hybridisation in `IF_(7)` are _________. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 3 | |
| 7426. |
In which of the following, `d_(x^(2) - y^(2))` orbital is not participate in its hybridisation ?A. `PCl_(5)`B. `SF_(6)`C. `XeF_(4)`D. `IF_(7)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Orbitals used in a hybridisation (A) `PCl_(5) " " S + P_(x) + P_(y) + P_(z) + d_(z^(2))` (B) `SF_(6) " " S + P_(x) + P_(y) + P_(z) + d_(z^(2)) + d_(x^(2) - y^(2))` (C ) `XeF_(4) " " S + P_(x) + P_(y) + P_(z) + d_(z^(2)) + d_(x^(2) - y^(2))` (D) `IF_(7) " " S + P_(x) + P_(y) + P_(z) + d_(z^(2)) + d_(x^(2) - y^(2)) + d_(xy)` |
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In which of the following `d_(z^(2))` orbital is participating in hybridisation ?A. `sp^(3)d`B. `sp^(3)d^(2)`C. `sp^(3)d^(3)`D. none |
| Answer» Correct Answer - AB | |
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In which of the following species `d`-orbitals having `xz` and `yz` two nodel planes involved in hyridisation of central atom?A. `IO_(2)F_(2)^(ө)`B. `SF_(6)`C. `IF_(7)`D. None |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 7429. |
The flow of electrons which does not pass through the battery is known as ____________(a) Conduction current(b) Leakage current(c) Charging current(d) Displacement current |
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Answer» Right answer is (a) Conduction current To explain I would say: Conduction current is the flow of electrons from the positive plate of the capacitor to the negative plate of the capacitor, not through the battery. Hence the type of current which flows without passing through the battery is conduction current. |
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| 7430. |
A battery converts___________(a) Electrical energy to chemical energy(b) Chemical energy to electrical energy(c) Mechanical energy to electrical energy(d) Chemical energy to mechanical energy |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) Chemical energy to electrical energy Explanation: A battery is a device in which the chemical elements within the battery react with each other to produce electrical energy. |
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How can a magnetic field be produced?(a) Using a permanent magnet(b) Electric current(c) Using a temporary magnet(d) Using a permanent magnet or electric current |
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Answer» Right option is (d) Using a permanent magnet or electric current Explanation: An electric current as well as the permanent magnet produces a magnetic field whereas a temporary magnet fails to do so. |
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Calculate the quantity of earthwork for 200 m length for a portion of road in an uniform ground the heights of banks at the two ends being 1.00 m and 1.60 m. The formation width is 10 mm and side slope 2:1. Assume that there is no traverse slope.(a) 3276 cu m(b) 5676 cu m(c) 6757 cu m(d) 1121 cu m |
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Answer» The correct choice is (a) 3276 cu m The best explanation: Quantity = (Bd+sd2) *length Where, B=10 m, S=2, L=200 m, d=mean depth = (1+1.60)/2 = 1.30 m Quantity = (10*1.3+2*1.32)*200 = (13=3.38)*200 = 16.38*200 = 3276 cu m. |
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Cross-section of earthwork of road in banking is in the form of trapezium. Name the method to calculate the quantity of earthwork.(a) Longitudinal formula(b) Quadrilateral formula(c) Prismoidal formula(d) Trapezium formula |
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Answer» The correct answer is (c) Prismoidal formula To explain I would say: Quantity or volume = L/6 (A1+A2+4Am). |
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The flow of electrons which does not pass through the battery is known as ________(a) Displacement current(b) Leakage current(c) Either displacement or leakage current(d) Neither displacement nor leakage current |
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Answer» Correct choice is (a) Displacement current Explanation: Displacement current is the flow of electrons from the positive plate of the capacitor to the negative plate of the capacitor, not through the battery. Hence the type of current which flows without passing through the battery is displacement current. |
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What is the raw material which is not needed for steel production?(a) Paint(b) Ferro alloys(c) Water(d) Refractories |
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Answer» The correct choice is (a) Paint For explanation: Steel is made when iron is combined with carbon and other elements like- • Water • Flux (Limestone and Dolomite) • Refractories • Silica or Sand • Water • Ferro alloys. |
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What is the value of current in an inductive circuit when there is no applied voltage?(a) Minimum(b) Maximum(c) Zero(d) Cannot be determined |
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Answer» The correct choice is (b) Maximum The best I can explain: The current in an inductive circuit is maximum when there is no voltage applied because the coils of the inductor store electric flux. |
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Workout the quantity of earthwork for an embankment 150 m long and 10 m wide at the top. Slide slop is 2:1 and depths at each 30 m intervals are 1.2, 1.4, 1.4, 1.6, 0.60, 1.6 m.(a) 3572.9 m^3(b) 4563.7 m^3(c) 2572.8 m^3(d) 2590.0 m^3 |
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Answer» Right choice is (c) 2572.8 m^3 For explanation I would say: Solution- |
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Can ohm’s law be applied in an ac circuit?(a) Yes(b) No(c) Depends on the rms current(d) Depends on the rms voltage |
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Answer» Right choice is (a) Yes The best explanation: Ohm’s law can be applied in ac as well as dc circuits. It can be applied in ac circuits because the condition V=IR holds true even in ac circuits. |
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The thickness of a material having dielectric strength 10MV/m is 5m, calculate the potential difference.(a) 2MV(b) 10MV(c) 50MV(d) 100MV |
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Answer» The correct option is (c) 50MV For explanation: Dielectric strength is the potential gradient required to cause a breakdown in the material. Potential gradient is the ratio of voltage and thickness. V=t*dielectric strength= 5*10=50MV. |
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In an inductive circuit, the current________ the voltage?(a) Leads(b) Lags(c) Is greater than(d) Is less than |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) Lags The best explanation: In a pure inductive circuit the voltage leads the current and the current lags the voltage by a phase difference of 90 degrees. |
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___________ is the application of controlled amounts of water to plants at needed intervals.(a) Cultivation(b) Plantation(c) Watering(d) Irrigation |
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Answer» Right choice is (d) Irrigation The best explanation: Irrigation helps grow agricultural crops, maintain landscapes, and revegetate disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall. Irrigation also has other uses in crop production, including frost protection, suppressing weed growth in grain fields and preventing soil. In contrast, agriculture that relies only on direct rainfall is referred to as rain-fed or dry land farming. |
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What is the value of current in a discharging capacitive circuit if the initial current is 2A at time t=RC.(a) 0.74A(b) 1.26A(c) 3.67A(d) 2.89A |
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Answer» The correct choice is (b) 1.26A For explanation: At time t=RC, that is the time constant, we know that the value of current at that time interval is equal to 63% of the initial charge in the discharging circuit. Hence, I = 2*0.63 = 1.26A. |
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What is tanϕ for RC circuit?(a) XC/R(b) XL/R(c) R/Z(d) Z/R |
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Answer» The correct option is (a) XC/R For explanation: From the impedance triangle, height gives capacitive reactance and base gives resistance. tanϕ=XC/R. |
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Which is not the application of nomography?(a) Ballistics calculations prior to fire control systems, where calculating time was critical(b) Operations Research, to obtain results in a variety of optimization problems(c) The design of channels, pipes and weirs for regulating the flow of water(d) In measuring water velocity |
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Answer» The correct choice is (d) In measuring water velocity The best I can explain: The current velocity meter allows you to measure stream flow velocity in feet or meters per second and measure water depth in hundredths of a foot up to three feet. The average stream flow velocity times the cross-sectional area of the stream determines the stream flow measurement in cubic feet or meters per second. |
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The expression for the current in an RC circuit is?(a) i=(V/R)e^t/RC(b) i=(V/R)e^-t/RC(c) i=(V/R)(1-e^-t/RC)(d) i=(V/R) (1-e^t/RC) |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) i=(V/R)e^-t/RC Easy explanation: Applying KVL to the given circuit, we get: i=i0e^-t/RC = (100/10)e^-t/100 i=10 e^-t/100. |
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A regular hexagonal room has 6 rotational symmetries (rotational symmetry of order six) and 4 reflection symmetries.(a) False(b) TrueThe question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Origin of the question is Circular, Semicircular, Hexagonal & Half Hexagonal Rooms topic in section Methods of Building Estimate & Estimate of Building of Civil Engineering Drawing |
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Answer» Right option is (a) False Easy explanation: A regular hexagonal room has 6 rotational symmetries (rotational symmetry of order six) and 6 reflection symmetries (six lines of symmetry), making up the dihedral group D6. The longest diagonals of a regular hexagon, connecting diametrically opposite vertices, are twice the length of one side. |
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An integer is chosen at random between 1 and 100. Find the probability that it is : (i) divisible by 8. (ii) not divisible by 8. |
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Answer» Total number of outcomes = 98 (i) Favourable outcomes are 8,16,24,..., 96, i.e.,12 ∴Probability (integer is divisible by 8) = 12/98 or 6/49 (ii) Probability (integer is not divisible by 8) = 1-6/49 = 43/49 |
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Two different dice are tossed together. Find the probability :(i) of getting a doublet(ii) of getting a sum 10, of the numbers on the two dice. |
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Answer» Total number of possible outcomes = 36 (i) Doublets are (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (5, 5), (6, 6 ) Total number of doublets = 6 ∴ Probability (getting a doublet) = 6/36 or 1/6 (ii) Favourable outcomes are (4, 6), (5, 5), (6, 4) i.e., 3 ∴ Probability (getting a sum 10) = 3/36 or 1/12 |
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If CD = 5 then find ∠ACD,∠BCD . Find AB, AD, BD, BC. Find the angles of triangle ABC. If the angles are 45°, 60°, 75° find the ratio of the sides? |
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Answer» ∠ACD = 45° (∵ A = 45° ∠ADC = 90°) ∠BCD = 30°(180 - (90 + 60)), If CD = 5 \(BD=\frac{5}{\sqrt{3}},AD=5\) AB = BD + AD = \(\frac{5}{\sqrt{3}}+5=7.886\) AB = 7.886 BC = \(\frac{5}{\sqrt{3}}\times2=\frac{10}{\sqrt{3}}=5.77,\) AC = \(5\sqrt{2}\) In ∆ABC ∠A = 45°, ∠B = 60°, ∠C = 75° Ratio of sides = 5.77 : 7.09 : 7.88 |
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In the figure AD = 7, CD = 8, BD = 5, ∠ADP = 50° then find ADB ?If sin 50 = AP/..... find APCalculate the area of triangle ACD |
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Answer» ∠ADB = 180 - 50 = 130 sin50 = \(\frac{AP}{AD}=\frac{AP}{7}\) ∴ AP = 7 x sin50 = 7 x 0.7660 = 5.362 Area of ∆ACD = \(\frac{1}{2}\,CD\times AP\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 8 x 5.362 = 21.448 |
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