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• The SI unit of energy is the Joule (J).
• It is the unit of energy, work, and heat.

Additional information:

• 1 Joule (J) = 1 Newton × 1 meter
• Calorie – 1 cal = 4.184 J
• Kilowatt-hour (kWh) – 1 kWh = 3.6 × 10⁶ J
• Electronvolt (eV) – 1 eV ≈ 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
• Erg (CGS unit) – 1 erg = 10⁻⁷ J

Last verified on 17-01-2026

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• Alexander Graham Bell is credited as the inventor of the telephone.
• He was awarded the first successful patent for it.
• The telephone was invented in 1876.
• Bell made the first-ever telephone call to his assistant Thomas Watson.

Last updated by NA on 06-11-2026

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Albert Einstein 

- Profession: Theoretical physicist.

- Century: One of the most influential physicists of the 20th century.

- 1905: Published four landmark scientific papers.

- Nobel Prize: Awarded for his explanation of the photoelectric effect, not the Special Theory of Relativity.

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• The average distance from the Earth to the Sun is approximately 150 million kilometers.
• It is also called 1 astronomical unit (or AU).

Last updated by NA on 04-11-2026

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• Iodine deficiency causes goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland.
• Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones.
• Severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy or early childhood can impair brain development.

Last verified on 07-09-2026

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• Water has maximum density at 4°C.
• When Water is in its Solid form (Ice) below 0°C.

Last verified on 27-10-2026

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• Paleontology: The scientific study of fossils and ancient life.

Additional information:

• Archaeology: The study of past human societies through material remains.
• Geology: The study of Earth's structure, rocks, and processes.
• Anthropology: The study of humans, their evolution, and cultures.

Last verified on 25-10-2026

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• Venus is the brightest planet in the night sky.
• Due to its thick cloud cover that reflects sunlight strongly.
• It is often called the “Evening Star” or “Morning Star.”

Additional information:

• Distance from Sun: ~108 million km
• Diameter: 12,104 km
• Orbital Period: 225 Earth days
• Atmosphere: Thick CO₂ clouds, very reflective

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• Main mineral in hemoglobin: Iron
• Chemical symbol: Fe
• Location: Red blood cells
• Main function: Oxygen transport throughout the body

Last verified on 12-10-2026

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• The liver is the largest gland in the human body.
• It is situated in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, beneath the diaphragm, and above the stomach.
• It is reddish-brown.
• It is weighs approximately 1.5 kg.

• The pineal gland is the smallest gland.
• It about the size of a grain of rice.
• It weighs approximately 150 mg.
• It is part of the endocrine system.