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 defines gravitational mass?
[A] Ratio of weight of a body and acceleration due to gravity
[B] Ratio of Acceleration due to gravity and weight of a body
[C] matter contained in a body
[D] None of the above

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2. Which among the following is true about conduction, convection and radiation mode of transfer of heat?
[A] A Medium is required for conduction but not required for convection and radiation
[B] A medium is required for conduction, convection and radiation
[C] A medium is required for conduction and convection but not required for radiation
[D] A medium is not required for conduction and convectio, radiation

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3. Which among the following has highest velocity ?
[A] Hurricane
[B] Tornado
[C] Typhoon
[D] Cyclone

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4. Which of these is in action in the process of a liquid rising in the syringe when the piston is pulled up?
[A] Capillary action
[B] surface tension
[C] atmospheric pressure
[D] cohesive forces

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5. Mach number is a measure of which of the following?
[A] Speed
[B] Heat Transfer
[C] Static Pressure
[D] Volume

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6. Which among the following correctly represents a Parsec?
[A] 0.326 Light Years
[B] 3.261 Light Years
[C] 32.61 Light Years
[D] 3.026 Light Years

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7. With reference to a swinging pendulum, which among the following statements is correct when it is at bottom (middle of arc)?
[A] It has maximum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy
[B] It has maximum potential energy and minimum kinetic energy
[C] It has zero kinetic energy
[D] It has zero total energy

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8. We can hear a whooshing sound when we hold a spiral conch shell near our ears. What is the most likely reason behind this?
[A] The sound we hear is echoing of our blood rushing through the blood vessels of our ear
[B] The sound is generated by air flowing through the shell – in and out
[C] The ambient noise around us resonates inside the shell
[D] None of the reasons mentioned in statements A, B or C is correct

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9. What is the value of Triple point of water?
[A] 273.16 K
[B] 273.16° C
[C] 0° C
[D] -273.16 K

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10. What is the S.I unit of Pressure Energy?
[A] Nm
[B] Watt
[C] Joule
[D] No units

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