Physics MCQs

Physics Objective (Multiple Choice) General Knowledge & General Science Questions & Answers for SSC-CGL, UPPSC, NDA, CDS and all one day examinations of India.

1. Which of the following statements is incorrect about a Plane Mirror?
[A] The focal length of a plane mirror is infinity
[B] Its optical power is one
[C] It forms a virtual image of a real object
[D] It is used in constructing periscope

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2. Which of the following is responsible for the fact that Tennis ball bounces higher at high altitudes than in plains?
[A] Low Gravity
[B] High Gravity
[C] Less dense air
[D] Low atmospheric temperature

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3. When two mercury drops are brought into contact they form a single bigger drop to get which of the following?
[A] Minimum volume
[B] Minimum surface area
[C] Maximum size
[D] Maximum surface area

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4. A piece of Ice was tied with a string to a water bucket’s bottom, and the water bucket was filled with water with ice fully submerged in it. What would be the impact on the level of water when the ice melts away completely?
[A] The level of water will go up
[B] The level of water will go down
[C] The level of water will remain unchanged
[D] The level of water will first increase then come to the previous one

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5. Which of the following scientific discoveries was made by C.V Raman?
[A] Inelastic scattering of light by molecules
[B] Super Conductivity
[C] Controlled nuclear fission
[D] Cyclotron

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6. Which of the following is the unit of Velocity Gradient?(s=second)
[A] s2
[B] s-1
[C] s
[D] s-2

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7. What is the relation between velocity and acceleration at the highest point of projectile path?
[A] both are at an angle of 45° to each other
[B] both are perpendicular to each other
[C] both are at an angle of 180° to each other
[D] None of the above

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8. Work done will NOT be zero in which of the following case/cases?
[A] When displacement is zero
[B] When angle between force and displacement vector is zero
[C] When angle between force and displacement vector is 90°
[D] When force is zero

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9. What is the dimensional formula of Gravitational Potential?
[A] M1 L2 T-2
[B] M1 L-2 T2
[C] M0 L2 T-2
[D] M0 L2 T2

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10. What is the gravitational potential energy for infinite distance?
[A] 0
[B] infinity
[C] 9.8 J
[D] None of the above

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