General Science - Physics MCQs
Physics Objective (Multiple Choice) General Knowledge & General Science Questions & Answers for SSC-CGL, UPPSC, UPSC, NDA, CDS and UPSC Civil Services Prelims Examinations.
1. Consider the following regarding the differences between ‘holography’ and ‘photography’:
- When a photograph is cut in half, each piece shows half of the scene. When a hologram is cut in half, the whole scene can still be seen in each piece.
- A lens is required in photography to record the image, whereas in holography, the light from the object is scattered directly onto the recording medium.
Select the statement(s) which is/are correct?
2. Which of the following is / are correct statements with respect to the image formed in a plane mirror?
- Image is always virtual
- The distance of image from the mirror is same as the distance between object and mirror
- Image is laterally inverted
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3. The alpha radiation is not used in radiotherapy because:
4. Which among the following keep changing for a body in uniform circular motion?
1. Speed
2. Amplitude
3. Velocity
4. Acceleration
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1. Speed
2. Amplitude
3. Velocity
4. Acceleration
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5. Which among the following is / are correct statements:
1. A sail boat can be propelled by air blown at the sail from a big fan attached to the boat
2. All type of waves exhibit diffraction
3. Potatoes, maize, barley, rice can be used for commercial production of Ethanol
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1. A sail boat can be propelled by air blown at the sail from a big fan attached to the boat
2. All type of waves exhibit diffraction
3. Potatoes, maize, barley, rice can be used for commercial production of Ethanol
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6. The speed of the sound increases when there is an increase in the
1. temperature
2. moisture
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1. temperature
2. moisture
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7. Ultrasounds are used extensively in industries and for medical purposes. Which among the following is / are applications of Ultrasound?
- Detect cracks and flaws in metal blocks
- Echocardiography
- Treatment of Kidney stones
- Cleaning of odd shaped objects
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8. Which among the following statements with reference to Rainbow is / are correct?
1. One can see Rainbow during Rain showers as well as Snow showers
2. The peak of the arc of Rainbow is generally located within 5 kilometres from earth
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1. One can see Rainbow during Rain showers as well as Snow showers
2. The peak of the arc of Rainbow is generally located within 5 kilometres from earth
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9. What is the time taken by the earth to complete one rotation about its axis with regard to a fixed star?
10. Which one of the following has ‘ohm’ as its unit?