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. Zero point energy is the lowest possible energy that a quantum mechanical physical system may have. “Who among the following proposed this concept?
[A] Max Planck
[B] Albert Einstein and Otto Stern
[C] Hendrik B. G. Casimir
[D] Gribbin, John

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2. Which among the following principle is used by Bats?
[A] RADAR (Radio Detective & Ranging
[B] SONAR (Sound Navigation & Ranging
[C] law of reflection
[D] law of diffraction

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3. Whenever there are high winds, such as in storms, thin metal roofs on sheds as well as concave roofs on huts are sometimes blown away. Which among the following explains this correctly?
[A] During windstorm , the atmospheric pressure above the roof is very high in comparison to below the roof
[B] During windstorm , the atmospheric pressure above the roof is very low in comparison to below the roof
[C] The high velocity wind exerts tangential force on the roof surface
[D] The high velocity wind exerts vertical force on the roof surface

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4. If the time taken in an echo is 5 seconds, which among the following will be the approximate distance of the object from source of sound? (assume normal room temperature at 20°C)
[A] 1715 meters
[B] 1256 meters
[C] 857 meters
[D] 554 meters

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5. Linear momentum can be described in which of the following units?
[A] kgm2/s2
[B] kg/ms2
[C] kg/ms
[D] kgm/s

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6. The acceleration at a given instant of time is called as:
[A] Average acceleration
[B] Instantaneous acceleration
[C] Variable acceleration
[D] Zero acceleration

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7. Newton’s third law of motion applies  to which of these forces?
[A] Gravitational
[B] Electric
[C] Magnetic
[D] All of the Above

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8. The value of acceleration due to gravity is minimum on which of these planets?
[A] Mars
[B] Jupiter
[C] Mercury
[D] Neptune

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9. What is the property of matter by which a body tends to regain its original configuration after the removal of deforming force known as?
[A] Plasticity
[B] Ductility
[C] Elasticity
[D] Malleability

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10. What is the maximum stress after which the wire breaks called as?
[A] Tensile strength
[B] Shear strength
[C] Bulk strength
[D] Hooke’s strength

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