Explanation

• White goods are durable consumer goods, mainly large household electrical appliances.
• The term originally referred to appliances that were usually finished in white enamel.
• These products are designed for long-term household use.
• Examples: Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Air Conditioner, Dishwasher, Deep Freezer

Additional information:

• Brown goods include entertainment electronics such as TVs, radios, and audio systems.

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Explanation

• The speed of sound is maximum in solids 
• Because particles are tightly packed, allowing faster vibration transfer.
• In iron, sound travels around 5120 m/s,
• Much faster than in air (343 m/s) or water (1482 m/s).

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Surface tension prevents water from penetrating waterproof materials.

Additional information 

• Friction: Force that opposes the motion between two surfaces in contact.
• Adhesion: Attraction between molecules of different substances.
• Gravity: Force that pulls objects toward the Earth

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• 24-karat (24K) gold is considered the "best"
• Purity: 99.9% pure gold.
• Color: Rich, deep, bright yellow.

Additional information

• 22K Gold: 91.7% pure gold. It is mixed with harder metals like silver or copper.
• 18K Gold: 75% pure gold. It is highly durable and excellent for diamond settings 
• Carat is the unit of measurement for the physical weight of diamonds/gold.

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• When the volume of a gas decreases at constant temperature, its pressure increases.
• This relationship is explained by Boyle's Law.
• Boyle's Law states that pressure is inversely proportional to volume when temperature remains constant.

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