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 among the following kinds of lenses are used to treat Astigmatism?
[A] Convex Lens
[B] Concave Lens
[C] Bifocal Lens
[D] Cylindrical

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2. Which of the following term denotes the internal reaction force per unit area developed as a result of applied external force ?
[A] Stress
[B] Friction
[C] Moment of Inertia
[D] tension

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3. At which of the following places water shall boil at the lowest temperature?
[A] Kochi
[B] Ooty
[C] Mount Abu
[D] New Delhi

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4. Which among the following is the correct sequence of the terms used for various phases of the rocky object from space entering earth’s atmosphere and reaching on earth?
[A] Meteoroid – Meteor – Meteorite
[B] Meteorite – Meteoroid – Meteor
[C] Meteor – Meteorite – Meteoroid
[D] Meteoroid – Meteorite – Meteor

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5. Which of the following is an example of application of force?
[A] when a body at rest starts moving
[B] when a moving body stops
[C] when moving body changes its direction
[D] All of the above

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6. The energy by virtue of its position is known as:
[A] Kinetic energy
[B] Potential energy
[C] Internal energy
[D] Heat energy

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7. The minimum speed required to put a satellite into a given orbit around earth is known as:
[A] Escape velocity
[B] Orbital velocity
[C] Kinetic velocity
[D] None of the above

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8. Which of the following strains is produced in a body if the deforming force produces a change in the shape of the body without changing its volume?
[A] Linear
[B] Volumetric
[C] Shearing
[D] All of the above

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9. Which of the following factors do not affect the value of modulus of elasticity of a body?
[A] Nature of material
[B] Temperature of the body
[C] Length and volume and of the body
[D] None of the above

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10. What do we call the strain produced in a body when the deforming force produces a change in its shape without changing its volume?
[A] Linear Strain
[B] Volumetric Strain
[C] Shearing strain
[D] Thermal Strain

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