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. Zero point energy is the lowest possible energy that a quantum mechanical physical system may have. “Who among the following proposed this concept?
[A] Max Planck
[B] Albert Einstein and Otto Stern
[C] Hendrik B. G. Casimir
[D] Gribbin, John

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2. 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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3. Echoes are heard when we shout in an empty hall. But when the hall is full of people no echoes are heard why?
[A] Echoes are subdued in the noise of people
[B] Soft clothes of people absorb sound instead of reflecting it
[C] Destructive interference of sound takes place
[D] Excessive reverberations take place

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4. Who was the first scientist to discover Electrons?
[A] Albert Einstein
[B] Isaac Newton
[C] J.C. Bose
[D] J.J Thompson

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5. When one body is actually moving over the surface of other body, the friction is known as:
[A] Kinetic friction
[B] Limiting friction
[C] Static friction
[D] Negative friction

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6. Which of the following statements is correct?
[A] The acceleration due to gravity is same at the equator and the poles
[B] The acceleration due to gravity is maximum at the poles
[C] The acceleration due to gravity is least at the poles
[D] None of the above

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7. The Kinetic energy of a satellite is maximum in which of the following conditions?
[A] when the satellite is at perigee
[B] when the satellite is at apogee
[C] it is equal at perigee and apogee
[D] None of the above

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8. What is the maximum stress after which the wire breaks called as?
[A] Tensile strength
[B] Shear strength
[C] Bulk strength
[D] Hooke’s strength

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9. What happens to the viscosity of a liquid with increase in temperature?
[A] it increases
[B] it decreases
[C] it may increase or decrease
[D] No change

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10. What are the oscillations of a body whose amplitude goes on decreasing with time called as?
[A] Free oscillation
[B] Maintained oscillation
[C] Forced oscillation
[D] Damped oscillation

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