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 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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2. Which among the following is a source of Atomic Energy ?
[A] Iron
[B] Uranium
[C] Silver
[D] Platinum

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3. The value of acceleration due to gravity is __________?
[A] Minimum at equator and maximum at poles
[B] maximum at equator and minimum at poles
[C] equal at poles and equator
[D] None of the above

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4. Which among the following principle is used by Bats?
[A] RADAR (Radio Detective & Ranging
[B] SONAR (Sound Navigation & Ranging
[C] law of reflection
[D] law of diffraction

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5. Which frequency range characterizes Ultrasound, that is beyond the upper limit of human auditory perception?
[A] Above 20 KHz
[B] Above 200 KHz
[C] Above 2 KHz
[D] Below 20 KHz

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6. One joule of work is said to be done when__:
[A] a force of 1 dyne causes a displacement of 1 cm.
[B] a force of 1 dyne causes a displacement of 1 m.
[C] a force of 1 N causes a displacement of 1 cm.
[D] a force of 1 N causes a displacement of 1 m.

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7. If the time taken in an echo is 5 seconds, which among the following will be the approximate distance of the object from source of sound? (assume normal room temperature at 20°C)
[A] 1715 meters
[B] 1256 meters
[C] 857 meters
[D] 554 meters

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8. If a Candle is make to burn in Zero Gravity__:
[A] The Candle will burn for a very long time compared to normal gravity
[B] The flame of the candle will become round
[C] There is no impact of gravity on the burning of candle
[D] The Candle will not burn in zero gravity

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9. Which of the following is the unit of Impulse?
[A] N
[B] Ns
[C] N/s
[D] Ns2

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10. Linear momentum can be described in which of the following units?
[A] kgm2/s2
[B] kg/ms2
[C] kg/ms
[D] kgm/s

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