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 has highest velocity ?
[A] Hurricane
[B] Tornado
[C] Typhoon
[D] Cyclone

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2. Which of the following is an instrument for measuring electric charge or electrical potential difference?
[A] Ammeter
[B] Voltmeter
[C] Electrometer
[D] ohmmeter

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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. Crystals of which of the following naturally-occuring substance exhibits both ‘pyroelectric’ and ‘piezoelectric’ properties making it versatile for application in the field of electronics?
[A] Quartz
[B] Mica
[C] Topaz
[D] grapite

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5. With reference to the nuclear energy, what is the Special Nuclear Material (SNM)?
[A] A nuclear material that is NOT capable of sustaining a chain reaction of nuclear fission
[B] A fissile material that is capable of sustaining a chain reaction of nuclear fission
[C] A fissile material that is NOT capable of sustaining a chain reaction of nuclear fusion
[D] A fissile material that is capable of sustaining a chain reaction of nuclear fusion

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6. 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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7. Which of the following is correct about the properties of Gravitational Forces?
[A] They are the strongest forces in nature
[B] They observe inverse square law
[C] Both a and b
[D] None

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8. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to which of the following?
[A] 1.44 x 1000 m
[B] 1.852 x 100 m
[C] 1.852 x 1000 m
[D] 1.44 x 100 m

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9. What is represented by the slope of a straight line joining two points on a velocity-time graph?
[A] Average velocity
[B] Instantaneous acceleration
[C] Average acceleration
[D] None of the above

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10. Two vectors are said to be equal if:
[A] they have equal magnitude and same direction
[B] they have equal magnitude and opposite direction
[C] they have equal magnitude and common initial point
[D] they have equal magnitude irrespective of the direction

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