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 is a source of Atomic Energy ?
[A] Iron
[B] Uranium
[C] Silver
[D] Platinum

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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. In which of the following situations the force applied by the weight of a person becomes zero in a lift
[A] Lift moves up with an acceleration of 9.8 meter per sq. second
[B] Lift moves down with an acceleration of 9.8 meter per sq. second
[C] Lift moves up with an speed of 9.8 meter per second
[D] Lift moves up with down speed of 9.8 meter per second

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4. A person weighing 80 Kg. is standing on an accurate scale in an elevator. The elevator is slowing down while moving downwards. In this case the scale will read__?
[A] 80 Kg.
[B] Less than 80 Kg
[C] More than 80 Kg
[D] Either less or more than 80 Kg

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5. 1 femto metre is equal to how many metres?
[A] 10-12
[B] 10-14
[C] 10-15
[D] 1-24

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6. Among the following units, which one represents the smallest measurement of length?
[A] Micron
[B] Nanometer
[C] Fermi
[D] Angstrom

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7. The magnitude of the resultant of two vectors is maximum in which of the following case?
[A] when vectors act in the same direction
[B] when vectors act in the opposite direction
[C] when vectors act at 90° to each other
[D] None of the above

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8. A projectile will achieve maximum horizontal range at which angle?
[A] 90°
[B] 60°
[C] 45°
[D] 30°

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9. The apparent weight of the body becomes zero in which of the following cases in the elevator?
[A] during free fall of a body under gravity
[B] when elevator is accelerating downwards
[C] when elevator is at rest
[D] when elevator is accelerating upwards

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10. Which of the following is correct about the coefficient of limiting friction between any two surfaces in contact?
[A] it is equal to twice the tangent of angle of friction
[B] it is equal to twice the sine of angle of friction
[C] it is equal to the tangent of angle of friction
[D] it is equal to the sine of angle of friction

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