Physics MCQs

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When two drops of mercury come into contact, they will tend to merge together and form a single drop with a minimum surface area. This is because of the properties of mercury, which is a liquid metal with a high surface tension. The surface tension of a liquid is a measure of its elasticity, and it is determined by the cohesive forces between the molecules of the liquid. In the case of mercury, the high surface tension causes the molecules at the surface of the liquid to be strongly attracted to each other, which results in the formation of a relatively smooth and spherical surface. When two drops of mercury are brought together, the surface tension causes them to merge and form a single drop with the smallest possible surface area. This phenomenon is known as the “minimization of surface area” and it is a common feature of liquids with high surface tension.

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The weight of a person becomes zero in a lift. Lift moves down with an acceleration of 9.8 meter per sq. second.

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The weight of an object and its mass are directly proportional. For a given gravitational field strength, the greater the mass of the object, the greater its weight.

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Gravity plays a role in flame formation. Modifying the gravity causes different flame types. The common distribution of a flame under normal gravity conditions depends on convection, as soot tends to rise to the top of a general flame, as in a candle in normal gravity conditions, making it yellow. In micro gravity or zero gravity, such as an environment in outer space, convection no longer occurs, and the flame becomes spherical, with a tendency to become more blue and more efficient (although it may go out if not moved steadily, as the CO2 from combustion does not disperse as readily in micro gravity, and tends to smother the flame).

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The motion of a projectile is two dimensional motion consisting of (i) horizontal motion and (ii) vertical motion. Hence, at any instant, the velocity of a projectile has two components (i) horizontal component and (ii) vertical component. The horizontal component remains unchanged throughout the flight as there is no acceleration in horizontal direction. The vertical component is continuously affected by the force of gravity. Thus, the horizontal motion is uniform motion but the vertical motion is uniformly accelerated motion.)

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An Electric generator works on the principle of Faraday’s law of Electromagnetic Induction. An electric generator uses mechanical energy to generate electricity applying Faraday’s law of induction. It spins a coil at a constant rate in a magnetic field to induce an oscillating emf.

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Law of Conservation of Angular Momentum: if the total external torque acting on a system is zero, the angular momentum of a system remains constant. Angular Momentum is the momentum associated with the rotation of an object. Angular Momentum = moment of Inertia X angular Speed

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1 femto metre is equal to 10^-15 metre. Some other metric prefixes are:

• nano = 10^-9
• pico = 10^-12
• atto = 10^-18
• tera = 10¹²
• peta = 10^-15
• exa = 10^-18

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When one body is actually moving over the surface of other body, the friction is known as Kinetic friction. It is also known as dynamic friction.

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Joule is the absolute unit of work in S.I 1 joule = 1 Nm

• 1 joule= 10⁷ ergs (erg is the unit of work in c.g.s)
• 1 erg = 1 dyne cm
• Also, Kilogram-metre (kg-m) is the gravitational unit of work on S.I 1 kg-m = 9.8 j