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. What is the focal length of a concave lense with number -5D?
[A] 5 cm
[B] 10 cm
[C] 15 cm
[D] 20 cm
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Correct Answer: D [20 cm]
Notes:
A concave lens is a type of lens that has a thinner center than edges, and it is sometimes called a diverging lens because it spreads out light rays that are parallel to its axis. The focal length of a lens is a measure of its ability to focus light, and it is defined as the distance from the lens to the point where the light rays converge. In the case of a concave lens with a power of -5D, the focal length would be equal to 1/5 of a meter, or 20 centimeters.
2. Which among the following works while we wipe with a towel.?
[A] evaporation
[B] osmosis
[C] capillary action
[D] surface tension
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Correct Answer: C [capillary action]
Notes:
Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity. The capillary action is among the following works while we wipe with a towel.
3. Which among the following property of the matter is studied in “Rheology”?
[A] Gravitation
[B] Viscosity
[C] Magnetic Properties
[D] Entropy
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Correct Answer: B [Viscosity]
Notes:
Rheology is the study of the flow of matter, primarily in a liquid or gas state. It is related to Viscosity. In the science of rheology, a fluid’s changes are measured when there are actual forces (mechanical shear or pump pressure) induced.
4. 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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Correct Answer: D [ Excessive reverberations take place]
Notes:
When we shout in an empty hall, we hear your own sound after a short time. This is because the empty room reflects the sound, so there is an echo.
When a hall is full of people, the sound produced is reflected multiple times by the people. This causes the sound to overlap with the original sound, so the listener can’t distinguish between the two.
For an echo to be heard, the surfaces need to reflect the sound, or there needs to be more clarity. For example, big open spaces are good for hearing echoes.
5. Which of the following makes a CD or DVD show rainbow pattern?
[A] Diffraction of the Light
[B] Thin-Film Interference of the light
[C] Scattering of the light
[D] Polarisation of the light
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Correct Answer: A [ Diffraction of the Light]
Notes:
A CD or DVD has closely spaced tracks which work as a diffraction grating to form the familiar rainbow pattern seen when looking at a disk.
6. Large Underground Xenon experiment (LUX) is being carried out in which country?
[A] U.S.A
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: A [ U.S.A]
Notes:
Large Underground Xenon experiment (LUX) is located 1,510 m underground at the Sanford Underground Laboratory in Lead city, South Dakota, United States.
7. What is the S.I unit of Coefficient of Mutual inductance?
[A] weber
[B] candela
[C] henry
[D] lambert
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Correct Answer: C [ henry ]
Notes:
The unit of Coefficient of Mutual inductance is henry lambert is the S.I unit of Luminance weber is the S.I unit of Magnetic Flux candela is the S.I unit of Luminous Intensity
8. What is the work done by centripetal force in case of Uniform Circular Motion?
[A] 1 joule
[B] 0 joule
[C] Depends on the magnitude of Force
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [0 joule]
Notes:
The work done by Centripetal Force in case of Uniform Circular Motion is zero. The displacement and force are mutually perpendicular to each other in case of centripetal force. Therefore the work done is zero.
9. What is the relation between Time period and Frequency in case of uniform circular motion?
[A] reciprocal to each other
[B] equal to each other
[C] no relation between them
[D] Time period is one half of the Frequency
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Correct Answer: A [reciprocal to each other]
Notes:
Time period and Frequency are reciprocal to each other in case of uniform circular motion. Time period = 1 /Frequency Time Period is the time taken by the object to complete one revolution. Frequency is the number of revolutions completed by the object in unit time.
10. Which of the following is/are independent of mass during the projectile motion?
[A] Time of Flight
[B] Horizontal Range
[C] Maximum Height
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Time of Flight, Horizontal Range and the Maximum Height of an object are independent of mass of the object during the projectile motion.