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 explains the radiation emitted by black bodies?
[A] Big-bang theory
[B] Quantum Theory
[C] Piezoelectric Effect
[D] None of the above

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2. Which of the following waves can be used to measure the speed of a approaching car?
[A] Light waves
[B] Micro waves
[C] Radio waves
[D] Sound waves

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3. A transition from the solid to gas phase with no intermediate liquid stage is called?
[A] Evaporation
[B] Sublimation
[C] Adsorption
[D] Solid Phase extraction

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4. Where will the weight of a person be maximum?
[A] At the Poles
[B] At the Tropic of Capricorn
[C] At the Tropic of Cancer
[D] At the Equator

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5. In context with electromagnetism, which among the following is a correct definition of Permeability?
[A] Ability of a material to repel magnetic field within itself
[B] Ability of a material to support the formation of a magnetic field within another body
[C] Ability of a material to support the formation of a magnetic field within itself
[D] Ability of a material to create magnetic dipoles

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6. Crystals of which of the following naturally-occuring substance exhibits both ‘pyroelectric’ and ‘piezoelectric’ properties making it versatile for application in the field of electronics?
[A] Quartz
[B] Mica
[C] Topaz
[D] grapite

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7. A train travels at the speed of 180 km/hr. What is its speed in m/s?
[A] 5 m/s
[B] 30 m/s
[C] 40 m/s
[D] 50 m/s

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8. A piece of Ice was tied with a string to a water bucket’s bottom, and the water bucket was filled with water with ice fully submerged in it. What would be the impact on the level of water when the ice melts away completely?
[A] The level of water will go up
[B] The level of water will go down
[C] The level of water will remain unchanged
[D] The level of water will first increase then come to the previous one

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9. Which of the following units is NOT used for measuring length?
[A] Astronomical Unit
[B] Light year
[C] Par sec
[D] slug

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10. 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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