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• Battery is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
• Batteries work by using a galvanic cell.
• It is an electrochemical device made up of two electrodes and an electrolyte solution.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• Amylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
• All amylases are glycoside hydrolases.
• It is used in breadmaking.

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Protease:

• It is an enzyme that catalyzes proteolysis.

Lipase:

• It is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats.

Peptidase:

• It is an enzyme that breaks down peptides into amino acids.

Last verified on 13-11-2026

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• - The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye.
• - Donated corneas can restore sight in people with corneal blindness.
• - The procedure is called corneal transplantation.

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

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• Gamma rays have very high penetrating power.
• They can penetrate deeply into the body and damage cells and DNA.
• The actual danger depends on the radiation dose and exposure conditions

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

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• Venus is the brightest planet.
• It has an atmosphere but no moons.
• It's identical in size, chemistry and gravity.
• It has volcanoes, mountains and sand.
• It's also called Sister Planet of the Earth.

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

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• Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance.
• Its surface contains iron oxide (rust) which gives it a red color.
• It is the 4th planet from the Sun in the solar system.
• Mars has two small moons: Phobos and Deimos.
• Mars is often called the “planet of future exploration”.

Last verified on 11-11-2026

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• Rear view mirrors in vehicles are convex mirrors.
• They give a wider field of view.
• Images formed are virtual, upright, and smaller.
• This helps drivers see more traffic behind them.
• It is a curved mirror that bulges outward.
• It is commonly used in side mirrors of cars, buses, and motorcycles.

Last verified 26-04-2026

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• An electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into usable electrical energy.
• This process is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
• Discovered in 1831 by British scientist Michael Faraday.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• The SI unit of electrical resistance is Ohm (Ω).
• It measures how much a material opposes the flow of electric current.
• Higher resistance means less current flows.
• It is defined by V = IR (Ohm’s Law).
• 1 Ohm = 1 Volt per Ampere.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• Frequency is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time.
• The SI unit of frequency is the hertz (Hz).
• 1 Hz = 1 cycle or vibration per second
• Unit: Hz = s⁻¹ (per second)
• Named after physicist Heinrich Hertz
• Used for waves, oscillations, sound, and electromagnetic radiation
• Derivations from other quantities: f = 1 / T
• Dimension T^−1