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Class 9 Physics MCQS

Physics – 9th Class

High-Scoring MCQs Bank (295 Questions)

1. Which one is a non-physical quantity?

  • A. Temperature
  • B. Density
  • C. Colour
  • D. Distance

2. Quantities which can be measured directly and indirectly are called:

  • A. Physical quantities
  • B. Non-physical quantity
  • C. Base quantities
  • D. Derived quantities

3. Which of the following quantities is a base quantity?

  • A. Speed
  • B. Temperature
  • C. Density
  • D. Volume

4. One femtometre is equal to:

  • A. 10^-9 m
  • B. 10^-15 m
  • C. 10^-15 m
  • D. 10^15 m

5. The SI unit of intensity of light is:

  • A. Ampere
  • B. Candela
  • C. Kelvin
  • D. Mole

6. The number of base units in SI are:

  • A. Three
  • B. Five
  • C. Six
  • D. Seven

7. The SI unit of plane angle is:

  • A. Degree
  • B. Radian
  • C. Steradian
  • D. None

8. The quantity 0.00004 m can be written in scientific notation as:

  • A. 4 × 10^2 m
  • B. 4 × 10^-12 m
  • C. 4 × 10^8 m
  • D. 4 × 10^-5 m

9. In SI, the unit of mass is:

  • A. Kilogram (Kg)
  • B. Gram (g)
  • C. Milligram (mg)
  • D. Mol

10. Prefix pico is equal to:

  • A. 10^18
  • B. 10^6
  • C. 10^-12
  • D. 10^-6

11. Pascal is the SI unit of:

  • A. Force
  • B. Tension
  • C. Pressure
  • D. Speed

12. The unit of volume is:

  • A. Meter
  • B. Pascal
  • C. Cubic meter (m^3)
  • D. Second

13. 3.3 GHz is equal to:

  • A. 3300 × 10^6 Hz
  • B. 3.3 × 10^6 Hz
  • C. 3.3 × 10^9 Hz
  • D. 3.300 × 10^15 Hz

14. One megameter is equal to:

  • A. 10^6 m
  • B. 10^9 m
  • C. 10^12 m
  • D. 10^3 m

15. Diameter of a hydrogen atom is approximately:

  • A. 10^-10 m
  • B. 10^-6 m
  • C. 10^-15 m
  • D. 1 mm

16. The least count of Vernier Callipers is:

  • A. 0.1 mm
  • B. 0.01 mm
  • C. 0.01 cm
  • D. 0.001 cm

17. Significant figures in 1.25 × 10^2 m are:

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

18. Distance is a ________ quantity.

  • A. Vector
  • B. Scalar
  • C. Base
  • D. Derived

19. Which of the following is a vector quantity?

  • A. Speed
  • B. Weight
  • C. Work
  • D. Frequency

20. The product of velocity and time is equal to:

  • A. Force
  • B. Acceleration
  • C. Displacement
  • D. Distance

21. Shortest distance between two points is called:

  • A. Distance
  • B. Displacement
  • C. Speed
  • D. Velocity

22. Falcon can fly at a speed of:

  • A. 200 km h^-1
  • B. 300 km h^-1
  • C. 400 km h^-1
  • D. 100 km h^-1

23. The time rate of change of velocity is called:

  • A. Speed
  • B. Displacement
  • C. Acceleration
  • D. Torque

24. The value of gravitational acceleration (g) is approximately:

  • A. 1.6 m s^-2
  • B. 10 m s^-2
  • C. 98 m s^-2
  • D. 20 m s^-2

25. Newton’s first law of motion is also known as:

  • A. Law of momentum
  • B. Law of inertia
  • C. Law of gravitation
  • D. Law of force

26. Formula for Newton’s second Law of motion is:

  • A. F = ma
  • B. F = m/a
  • C. F = a/m
  • D. F = m^2a^2

27. Product of mass and velocity is:

  • A. Force
  • B. Power
  • C. Torque
  • D. Momentum

28. The rate of change in momentum of a body is equal to:

  • A. Torque
  • B. Energy
  • C. Force
  • D. Velocity

29. The turning effect of a force is called:

  • A. Momentum
  • B. Torque
  • C. Pressure
  • D. Work

30. 1 MJ (Mega Joule) is equal to:

  • A. 10^3 J
  • B. 10^6 J
  • C. 10^9 J
  • D. None of these

31. Which of the following is most suitable to measure the thickness of a paper?

  • A. Meter rule
  • B. Measuring tape
  • C. Vernier Callipers
  • D. Micrometer Screw Gauge

32. A measuring cylinder is used to measure:

  • A. Mass
  • B. Volume
  • C. Area
  • D. Level of liquid

33. Which of the following readings is correct using Vernier Callipers?

  • A. 3.4 cm
  • B. 3.47 cm
  • C. 3.475 cm
  • D. 3.5 cm

34. A student measures the thickness of a sheet as:

  • A. 6 × 10^-25 m
  • B. 1 × 10^-4 m
  • C. 1.2 × 10^-15 m
  • D. 4 × 10^-2 m

35. Vernier Callipers was invented by:

  • A. Pierre Vernier
  • B. Newton
  • C. Einstein
  • D. Pascal

36. Very small lengths are measured with:

  • A. Meter rule
  • B. Micrometer Screw Gauge
  • C. Measuring tape
  • D. None

37. The least count of a measuring tape is:

  • A. 1 mm
  • B. 0.1 mm
  • C. 0.01 mm
  • D. 0.001 mm

38. Least count of micrometer screw gauge is:

  • A. 1 mm
  • B. 0.01 mm
  • C. 0.1 mm
  • D. 0.001 mm

39. Least count of meter rod is:

  • A. 1 mm
  • B. 0.1 mm
  • C. 1 cm
  • D. 10 cm

40. The least count of Vernier Callipers is:

  • A. 0.1 mm
  • B. 0.01 cm
  • C. 0.001 cm
  • D. 1 mm

41. The least count of digital Vernier Callipers is:

  • A. 0.1 mm
  • B. 0.01 mm
  • C. 0.001 mm
  • D. 0.0001 mm

42. Pierre Vernier was a ________ scientist.

  • A. French
  • B. German
  • C. English
  • D. American

43. Significant figures in 1.25 × 10^2 m are:

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

44. Significant figures in 0.000125 km are:

  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6

45. An electronic timer can measure time interval as short as:

  • A. 1/10 s
  • B. 1/100 s
  • C. 1/1000 s
  • D. 1/10000 s

46. Rounding 3.4567 to 3 significant figures gives:

  • A. 3.45
  • B. 3.46
  • C. 3.456
  • D. 3.457

47. A scalar is a physical quantity described completely by its:

  • A. Magnitude
  • B. Direction
  • C. Force
  • D. Weight

48. One method of addition of vectors is:

  • A. Graphical method (Head-to-tail)
  • B. Inverse method
  • C. Arithmetic method
  • D. None

49. Which of the following is a vector quantity?

  • A. Speed
  • B. Frequency
  • C. Weight
  • D. Work

50. Distance is a ________ quantity.

  • A. Scalar
  • B. Vector
  • C. Base
  • D. Derived

51. Which is a scalar quantity?

  • A. Acceleration
  • B. Velocity
  • C. Weight
  • D. Energy

52. A single vector having the same effect as all original vectors combined is called:

  • A. Resultant vector
  • B. Unit vector
  • C. Position vector
  • D. Equal vector

53. If a body does not change its position with respect to an observer, it is in:

  • A. Rest
  • B. Motion
  • C. Variable motion
  • D. Uniform motion

54. A motorcyclist standing on the road is an example of:

  • A. Rest
  • B. Motion
  • C. Linear motion
  • D. Random motion

55. If a body does not change position with respect to surroundings, it is at:

  • A. Rest
  • B. Motion
  • C. Speed
  • D. Velocity

56. The numerical ratio of displacement to distance is:

  • A. Equal to or less than one
  • B. Always equal to one
  • C. Always less than one
  • D. Always greater than one

57. A ball is dropped from a tower; distance covered in 1st second is:

  • A. 100 m
  • B. 50 m
  • C. 10 m
  • D. 5 m

58. Change in position is called:

  • A. Distance
  • B. Displacement
  • C. Speed
  • D. Velocity

59. Distance is a ________ quantity.

  • A. Scalar
  • B. Vector
  • C. Derived
  • D. None

60. The product of velocity and time is equal to:

  • A. Displacement
  • B. Distance
  • C. Speed
  • D. Acceleration

61. Length of the actual path of motion is called:

  • A. Distance
  • B. Displacement
  • C. Velocity
  • D. Speed

62. Shortest distance between two points is called:

  • A. Distance
  • B. Displacement
  • C. Speed
  • D. Velocity

63. Which of the following is correct?

  • A. S = vt
  • B. S = v/t
  • C. t = Sv
  • D. v = St

64. Falcon can fly at a speed of:

  • A. 100 km h^-1
  • B. 200 km h^-1
  • C. 300 km h^-1
  • D. 400 km h^-1

65. The fastest land mammal (Cheetah) has a speed of:

  • A. 110 km h^-1
  • B. 130 km h^-1
  • C. 120 km h^-1
  • D. 140 km h^-1

66. A ball is thrown vertically upward. Its velocity at the highest point is:

  • A. Zero
  • B. 10 m s^-1
  • C. Maximum
  • D. None

67. A train moving at 36 km h^-1, its speed in m s^-1 is:

  • A. 10 m s^-1
  • B. 20 m s^-1
  • C. 25 m s^-1
  • D. 30 m s^-1

68. If a cyclist has an acceleration of 2 m/s^2 for 5 seconds, the change in velocity is:

  • A. 5 m/s
  • B. 10 m/s
  • C. 15 m/s
  • D. 20 m/s

69. A sprinter completes 100m race in 12s, average speed is:

  • A. 12 m s^-1
  • B. 8.33 m s^-1
  • C. 8 m s^-1
  • D. 100 m s^-1

70. In SI, unit of speed is:

  • A. m s^-1
  • B. m s^-2
  • C. km h^-1
  • D. m

71. Which fish is fastest?

  • A. Sailfish
  • B. Tuna
  • C. Starfish
  • D. Dolphin

72. The time rate of change of velocity is called:

  • A. Acceleration
  • B. Speed
  • C. Displacement
  • D. Torque

73. First equation of motion is:

  • A. vf = vi + at
  • B. S = vt
  • C. 2aS = vf^2 − vi^2
  • D. vf^2 − vi^2 = 2aS

74. Acceleration of a body is negative if velocity:

  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remains constant
  • D. Becomes zero

75. If velocity of a body is uniform, then acceleration is:

  • A. Positive
  • B. Negative
  • C. Zero
  • D. Constant

76. If velocity changes at a constant rate, acceleration is:

  • A. Uniform
  • B. Variable
  • C. Zero
  • D. Negative

77. An acceleration of 1.5 m s^-2 expressed in km h^-2 is:

  • A. 324
  • B. 19440
  • C. 5400
  • D. 414

78. Area under speed-time graph represents:

  • A. Distance covered
  • B. Acceleration
  • C. Velocity
  • D. Time

79. Slope of speed-time graph shows:

  • A. Acceleration
  • B. Distance
  • C. Speed
  • D. Displacement

80. 3rd equation of motion is:

  • A. vf = vi + at
  • B. S = vit + 1/2at^2
  • C. 2aS = vf^2 − vi^2
  • D. F = ma

81. The correct equation of motion is:

  • A. vf^2 + vi^2 = 2aS
  • B. vf − vi = at
  • C. 2aS = vf^2 − vi^2
  • D. vf + vi = at

82. Value of gravitational acceleration (g) is approx:

  • A. 10 m s^-2
  • B. 9.8 m s^-2
  • C. 1.6 m s^-2
  • D. 0

83. Speed of light is:

  • A. 3 × 10^8 m s^-1
  • B. 2 × 10^8 m s^-1
  • C. 3 × 10^5 m s^-1
  • D. 3 × 10^9 m s^-1

84. Acceleration of freely falling object is:

  • A. 10 m s^-2
  • B. 9.8 m s^-2
  • C. 0
  • D. 1.6 m s^-2

85. Einstein proposed Special Theory of Relativity in:

  • A. 1605
  • B. 1705
  • C. 1805
  • D. 1905

86. Which of the following is a non-contact force?

  • A. Friction
  • B. Air resistance
  • C. Magnetic force
  • D. Tension

87. Which of the following is a contact force?

  • A. Friction
  • B. Magnetic
  • C. Electrostatic
  • D. Gravitational

88. How many major types of forces are there?

  • A. Two (Contact/Non-contact)
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Five

89. Which is a contact force?

  • A. Electrostatic
  • B. Gravitational
  • C. Tension
  • D. Magnetic

90. SI unit of Gravitational constant G is:

  • A. N m kg^-2
  • B. N m^2 kg^-2
  • C. N m^-1
  • D. N kg^-1

91. Value of Gravitational constant G is:

  • A. 6.67 × 10^-11
  • B. 6.67 × 10^-9
  • C. 6.67 × 10^-13
  • D. 6.67 × 10^-15

92. According to Law of Gravitation, Force F is:

  • A. G m1m2/d^2
  • B. G m1m2/d
  • C. G m1m2/d^3
  • D. m1m2

93. Concept of gravity was first put up by:

  • A. Newton
  • B. Galileo
  • C. Hooke
  • D. Einstein

94. Getting hurt when kicking a stone is due to:

  • A. Inertia
  • B. Velocity
  • C. Momentum
  • D. Reaction

95. An object continues motion with constant velocity until:

  • A. Net force acts on it
  • B. Weight acts
  • C. Friction acts
  • D. Air resistance acts

96. Conservation of linear momentum is equivalent to:

  • A. Newton’s 1st law
  • B. Newton’s 2nd law
  • C. Newton’s 3rd law
  • D. None

97. Newton’s first law is also known as:

  • A. Law of momentum
  • B. Law of inertia
  • C. Law of gravity
  • D. Law of force

98. Correct form of Newton’s second law is:

  • A. F = ma
  • B. F = mv
  • C. F = m/a
  • D. F = m a^2

99. 1 Newton is equal to:

  • A. 1 kg m s^-2
  • B. 1 kg m^2 s^-2
  • C. 1 kg m s^-1
  • D. 1 kg s^-2

100. Force on 10 kg body with 2 m s^-2 acceleration is:

  • A. 5 N
  • B. 20 N
  • C. 10 N
  • D. 30 N

101. Force acting for 2s producing 50 kg m/s momentum change is:

  • A. 25 N
  • B. 50 N
  • C. 100 N
  • D. 2 N

102. Law of inertia is:

  • A. First law of motion
  • B. Second law
  • C. Third law
  • D. Law of gravitation

103. Famous book of Isaac Newton is:

  • A. Principia Mathematica
  • B. Principia Physics
  • C. Principia Chemistry
  • D. Principia Science

104. Isaac Newton was born in:

  • A. 1643
  • B. 1642
  • C. 1743
  • D. 1843

105. Formula for Newton’s 2nd Law:

  • A. F = ma
  • B. F = m/a
  • C. F = a/m
  • D. F = m a^2

106. Product of mass and acceleration is:

  • A. Force
  • B. Momentum
  • C. Inertia
  • D. Torque

107. 20 N force produces 2.5 m s^-2 acc. Mass is:

  • A. 8 kg
  • B. 10 kg
  • C. 50 kg
  • D. 0.25 kg

108. Weight ‘w’ is equal to:

  • A. mg
  • B. m/g
  • C. g/m
  • D. 1/mg

109. One Newton is:

  • A. kg m s^-2
  • B. kg m s^-1
  • C. kg m^2 s^-2
  • D. g m s^-2

110. SI unit of Force is:

  • A. Joule
  • B. Newton
  • C. Pascal
  • D. Ampere

111. Rocket works on:

  • A. 1st Law
  • B. 2nd Law
  • C. 3rd Law
  • D. Law of Gravitation

112. Mass 20 kg pulled upward, weight is approx:

  • A. 200 N
  • B. 100 N
  • C. 150 N
  • D. 20 N

113. SI unit of mass is:

  • A. Kilogram
  • B. Gram
  • C. Pound
  • D. Newton

114. Mass 40 kg, Weight on earth is:

  • A. 400 N
  • B. 40 N
  • C. 4000 N
  • D. 4 N

115. SI unit of weight is:

  • A. Newton
  • B. Kilogram
  • C. Pascal
  • D. Joule

116. Gravitational field strength is:

  • A. 10 N kg^-1
  • B. 9.8 m s^-1
  • C. 10 kg^-1
  • D. 9.8 N

117. Weight is 147 N, Mass is (g = 10 m s^-2):

  • A. 14.7 kg
  • B. 1.47 kg
  • C. 147 kg
  • D. 0.147 kg

118. Lubricant between surfaces:

  • A. Increases friction
  • B. Reduces friction
  • C. Increases temp
  • D. Increases wear

119. Highly desirable when climbing a hill:

  • A. Friction
  • B. Speed
  • C. Velocity
  • D. Power

120. How many categories of sliding friction?

  • A. One
  • B. Two (Static/Kinetic)
  • C. Three
  • D. Four

121. Material lowering friction:

  • A. Water
  • B. Oil/Grease
  • C. Sand
  • D. Wood

122. Momentum depends on:

  • A. Mass
  • B. Velocity
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Acceleration

123. Change in momentum is called:

  • A. Impulse
  • B. Force
  • C. Torque
  • D. Acceleration

124. SI unit of momentum is:

  • A. Ns or kg m s^-1
  • B. Nm
  • C. kg m s^-2
  • D. N s^-1

125. Change in momentum is equal to:

  • A. Force x Time (Impulse)
  • B. Mass x Time
  • C. Force x Velocity
  • D. Mass x Force

126. Net force on a book (5kg) lying on a table is:

  • A. 0 N
  • B. 5 N
  • C. 50 N
  • D. 10 N

127. Equation of momentum is:

  • A. P = mv
  • B. P = m/v
  • C. P = mv^2
  • D. P = ma

128. Rate of change of momentum is equal to:

  • A. Force
  • B. Impulse
  • C. Torque
  • D. Velocity

129. SI unit of Impulse is:

  • A. Ns
  • B. Nm
  • C. N/s
  • D. kg m s^-2

130. Rate of change of momentum of free falling body equals:

  • A. Weight/Force
  • B. Mass
  • C. Velocity
  • D. Inertia

131. Particle mass m, velocity v collides with same mass at rest. Vel of 1st after collision:

  • A. 0
  • B. v
  • C. v/2
  • D. 2v

132. Law of conservation of momentum applies to:

  • A. Isolated system
  • B. Open system
  • C. Single body
  • D. Non-isolated

133. Momentum of isolated system after collision:

  • A. Remains constant
  • B. Increases
  • C. Decreases
  • D. Becomes zero

134. Principle of conservation of momentum applicable on:

  • A. All objects
  • B. Only micro
  • C. Only macro
  • D. None

135. Forces acting parallel to each other are:

  • A. Parallel forces
  • B. Perpendicular forces
  • C. Concurrent
  • D. None

136. Particle acted by 3N and 4N (perp). Net force is:

  • A. 5 N
  • B. 7 N
  • C. 1 N
  • D. 12 N

137. Forces can be added by:

  • A. Head-to-tail rule
  • B. Left hand rule
  • C. Right hand rule
  • D. Arithmetic

138. Moment of force is called:

  • A. Torque
  • B. Momentum
  • C. Couple
  • D. Work

139. Steering wheel of vehicle is example of:

  • A. Couple
  • B. Torque
  • C. Force
  • D. Momentum

140. Torque formula:

  • A. τ = F × l
  • B. τ = F/l
  • C. τ = l/F
  • D. τ = F × F

141. Turning effect of force is:

  • A. Torque
  • B. Force
  • C. Momentum
  • D. Work

142. SI unit of torque is:

  • A. Nm
  • B. Ns
  • C. N m^-1
  • D. N s^-2

143. Steering wheel produces:

  • A. Couple
  • B. Linear force
  • C. Momentum
  • D. Energy

144. Force F at angle 60° with x-axis. Y-component is:

  • A. F sin 60°
  • B. F cos 60°
  • C. F tan 60°
  • D. F

145. Value of sin 90° is:

  • A. 1
  • B. 0
  • C. 0.5
  • D. 0.866

146. tan 45° is equal to:

  • A. 1
  • B. 0
  • C. 0.5
  • D. Infinity

147. Fy/Fx is equal to:

  • A. tan θ
  • B. sin θ
  • C. cos θ
  • D. cot θ

148. Value of sin 60° is:

  • A. 0.866
  • B. 0.5
  • C. 0.707
  • D. 1

149. Trigonometry is a branch of:

  • A. Mathematics
  • B. Physics
  • C. Chemistry
  • D. Biology

150. Resultant of two forces F1, F2 at 90° is:

  • A. √(F1^2 + F2^2)
  • B. F1 + F2
  • C. F1^2 + F2^2
  • D. (F1+F2)^2

151. If force F makes an angle θ with y-axis, then its y-component will be:

  • A. F sin θ
  • B. F cos θ
  • C. F tan θ
  • D. F

152. Direction of force can be determined by:

  • A. cos θ = Fx/Fy
  • B. sin θ = Fy/Fx
  • C. tan θ = Fy/Fx
  • D. tan θ = Fx/Fy

153. A body is said to be in equilibrium if it has no:

  • A. Velocity
  • B. Acceleration
  • C. Speed
  • D. Torque

154. A body in equilibrium must not have:

  • A. Velocity
  • B. Momentum
  • C. Quantity of motion
  • D. Acceleration

155. How many types of equilibrium are there?

  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. Four

156. A paratrooper coming down with terminal velocity is in:

  • A. Static equilibrium
  • B. Dynamic equilibrium
  • C. Unstable equilibrium
  • D. Neutral equilibrium

157. An electric bulb hanging from the ceiling is an example of:

  • A. Dynamic equilibrium
  • B. Static equilibrium
  • C. Unstable equilibrium
  • D. Neutral equilibrium

158. The vector sum of all torques acting on a body about any point must be:

  • A. Zero
  • B. Equal
  • C. Maximum
  • D. Minimum

159. The conditions of equilibrium are:

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

160. The mathematical form of the second condition of equilibrium is:

  • A. ΣF = 0
  • B. Στ = 0
  • C. ΣP = 0
  • D. ΣW = 0

161. According to the first condition of equilibrium:

  • A. ΣF = 0
  • B. Στ = 0
  • C. ΣU = 0
  • D. ΣN = 0

162. In stable equilibrium, the centre of gravity of the body lies:

  • A. At the lowest position
  • B. At the highest position
  • C. At any position
  • D. Outside the body

163. A cylinder resting on its circular base is in:

  • A. Stable equilibrium
  • B. Unstable equilibrium
  • C. Neutral equilibrium
  • D. None

164. Centripetal force is given by:

  • A. mr
  • B. mr^2
  • C. mv^2
  • D. mv^2/r

165. The gravitational pull of the earth provides:

  • A. Centrifugal force
  • B. Gravitational force
  • C. Centripetal force
  • D. Equilibrium

166. Which force rotates the body in a circle?

  • A. Magnetic force
  • B. Gravitational force
  • C. Centripetal force
  • D. Centrifugal force

167. The centripetal acceleration is inversely proportional to:

  • A. Velocity
  • B. Mass
  • C. Radius
  • D. Mass and Radius

168. Centripetal force performs:

  • A. Maximum work
  • B. Minimum work
  • C. Negative work
  • D. No work

169. Work done is maximum when the angle between force F and displacement d is:

  • A.
  • B. 30°
  • C. 60°
  • D. 90°

170. The product of force and displacement is:

  • A. Energy
  • B. Work
  • C. Power
  • D. Both A and B

171. The SI unit of work is:

  • A. Newton
  • B. Joule
  • C. Pascal
  • D. Both A and B

172. A 65 N force is pulling the suitcase for a distance of 20 meters, find work:

  • A. 1300 J
  • B. 45 N
  • C. 8 J
  • D. 1125.8 J

173. The ability of a body to do work is called:

  • A. Energy
  • B. Force
  • C. Displacement
  • D. None

174. 1 MJ (Mega Joule) is equal to:

  • A. 10^3 J
  • B. 10^6 J
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None

175. One kilo Joule is equal to:

  • A. 10 J
  • B. 100 J
  • C. 1000 J
  • D. 10000 J

176. One mega Joule is equal to:

  • A. 10^3 J
  • B. 10^6 J
  • C. 10^9 J
  • D. 10^-3 J

177. No work is done when θ is:

  • A. 360°
  • B. 180°
  • C. 90°
  • D.

178. A bullet of mass 0.05 kg has a speed of 300 m s^-1. Its kinetic energy is:

  • A. 2250 J
  • B. 4500 J
  • C. 1500 J
  • D. 1125 J

179. If a car doubles its speed, its kinetic energy will be:

  • A. The same
  • B. Doubled
  • C. Increased to three times
  • D. Increased to four times

180. If the momentum of an object is doubled, its kinetic energy will:

  • A. Double
  • B. Increase to four times
  • C. Remain the same
  • D. Reduce to one-half

181. The combination of kinetic energy and potential energy is:

  • A. Mechanical energy
  • B. Electrical energy
  • C. Nuclear energy
  • D. Geothermal energy

182. Work done in a single beat of the human heart is approximately:

  • A. 1.5 J
  • B. 0.5 J
  • C. 0.08 J
  • D. None

183. A ball weighing 50 N is lifted to a height of 5 m. Potential energy stored is:

  • A. 250 J
  • B. 25 J
  • C. 45 J
  • D. 55 J

184. Work is a quantity:

  • A. Vector
  • B. Constant
  • C. Scalar
  • D. All of above

185. Capability to do work is called:

  • A. Energy
  • B. Power
  • C. Torque
  • D. Momentum

186. If the velocity of a body becomes three times greater, then Kinetic Energy becomes:

  • A. Three times
  • B. Nine times
  • C. Four times
  • D. Six times

187. The formula of kinetic energy is:

  • A. mv^2/r
  • B. mgh
  • C. 1/2 mv^2
  • D. mv

188. A body of mass 2 kg is 1 m high. Its potential energy is (g = 10 m s^-2):

  • A. 50 J
  • B. 20 J
  • C. 400 J
  • D. 2.40 J

189. Potential energy (P.E.) = ?

  • A. 1/2 mv^2
  • B. mv^2
  • C. m^2gh
  • D. mgh

190. The energy in a stretched bow is:

  • A. Elastic potential energy
  • B. Kinetic energy
  • C. Heat energy
  • D. Sound energy

191. The work done by a single beat of human heart is approx:

  • A. 0.5 J
  • B. 1.5 J
  • C. 2.0 J
  • D. 2.5 J

192. The energy output of a power station in one year is:

  • A. 10^8 J
  • B. 10^12 J
  • C. 10^16 J (approx)
  • D. 10^18 J

193. Work done in lifting a box to the second floor converts to:

  • A. Kinetic energy
  • B. Potential energy
  • C. Heat energy
  • D. Sound energy

194. Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?

  • A. Hydroelectric energy
  • B. Fossil fuels
  • C. Wind energy
  • D. Solar energy

195. Which one is a renewable source of energy?

  • A. Coal
  • B. Natural gas
  • C. Sunlight
  • D. Uranium

196. Which one is a cheaper source of energy?

  • A. Nuclear energy
  • B. Solar energy / Hydro
  • C. Wind energy
  • D. Tidal energy

197. How much time is required to form new non-renewable energy sources?

  • A. 50 years
  • B. 500 years
  • C. 750 years
  • D. Millions of years

198. The SI unit of power is:

  • A. Joule
  • B. Newton
  • C. Watt
  • D. Second

199. The rate of doing work is called:

  • A. Work
  • B. Force
  • C. Newton
  • D. Power

200. What is the power utilized when 100 J of work is done in 5 s?

  • A. 10 W
  • B. 20 W
  • C. 105 W
  • D. 500 W

201. The SI unit of power is:

  • A. Joule
  • B. Watt
  • C. Newton
  • D. Erg

202. Power of an electric fan in watts is approx:

  • A. 40
  • B. 80 (to 100)
  • C. 100
  • D. 200

203. What is the power of an air conditioner approx?

  • A. 1000 W
  • B. 1200 W
  • C. 2500 W (depends on ton)
  • D. 3000 W

204. One watt is equal to:

  • A. 1 Js
  • B. 1 J s^-1
  • C. 1 J s^-2
  • D. 1 J^-1 s^2

205. Consumption of energy by a 60-watt bulb in 2 seconds is:

  • A. 120 J
  • B. 60 J
  • C. 30 J
  • D. 0.5 J

206. James Watt was a ________ engineer.

  • A. Scottish
  • B. French
  • C. English
  • D. Latin

207. The average efficiency of a diesel engine is:

  • A. 15%
  • B. 35-40%
  • C. 35%
  • D. None

208. Efficiency of an ideal system is:

  • A. 100%
  • B. 90%
  • C. 80%
  • D. 50%

209. If the diameter of a wire is reduced to half, extension under same load becomes:

  • A. One half
  • B. Double
  • C. One fourth
  • D. Four times

210. Materials are elastic up to a certain limit known as:

  • A. Deforming force
  • B. Extension
  • C. Elastic limit
  • D. None

211. The most elastic material among the following is:

  • A. Rubber
  • B. Wood
  • C. Steel (Solid)
  • D. Glass

212. Plasticine is a _______ material.

  • A. Elastic
  • B. Inelastic
  • C. Solid
  • D. Deformable

213. When a spring is compressed, what form of energy does it possess?

  • A. Kinetic
  • B. Potential (Elastic)
  • C. Internal
  • D. Heat

214. Which graph measures spring constant k?

  • A. Gradient
  • B. Slope of force-extension
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None

215. Device used to measure weight using spring extension is:

  • A. Barometer
  • B. Spring balance (scales)
  • C. Galvanometer
  • D. None

216. Which device is used for current detecting?

  • A. Barometer
  • B. Voltmeter
  • C. Galvanometer
  • D. Spring scales

217. Galvanometer makes use of a tiny spring called:

  • A. Spring
  • B. Pen spring
  • C. Spiral spring
  • D. Hair spring

218. SI unit of spring constant is:

  • A. N m^-1
  • B. N m^-2
  • C. Nm
  • D. N m^2

219. “k” (spring constant) is equal to:

  • A. F/x
  • B. x/F
  • C. F
  • D. 1/kx

220. Formula of Hooke’s law is:

  • A. F = kx
  • B. k = F/x
  • C. x = F/k
  • D. F = 1/kx

221. Galvanometer is a ________ detecting device.

  • A. Current
  • B. Charge
  • C. Potential
  • D. Resistance

222. A tiny spring used in a galvanometer is called:

  • A. Helical spring
  • B. Spiral spring
  • C. Balancing spring
  • D. Hair spring

223. Which of the following substances has low density?

  • A. Air / Polythene (Packing foam)
  • B. Petrol
  • C. Water
  • D. Both A and C

224. Density of air is approx:

  • A. 1.2 kg m^-3
  • B. 1.3 kg m^-3
  • C. 1.4 kg m^-3
  • D. 1.5 kg m^-3

225. Density of water is:

  • A. 100 kg m^-3
  • B. 1000 kg m^-3
  • C. 100 kg m^3
  • D. 1000 kg m^3

226. The density of aluminum is:

  • A. 1700 kg m^-3
  • B. 2700 kg m^-3
  • C. 700 kg m^3
  • D. 3700 kg m^-3

227. Density of steel is:

  • A. 7800 kg m^-3
  • B. 2700 kg m^-3
  • C. 7800 kg m^-3
  • D. 8700 kg m^-3

228. Density of gold is:

  • A. 19300 kg m^-3
  • B. 11400 kg m^-3
  • C. 19300 kg m^-3
  • D. 22600 kg m^-3

229. Ratio of pressure on two plates of area 2 and 3 m^2 at same depth is:

  • A. 1:1 (Pressure depends on depth)
  • B. √2:√3
  • C. 2:3
  • D. 4:9

230. The SI unit of pressure is:

  • A. Kg
  • B. N
  • C. N m^-2 (Pascal)
  • D. N m^-1

231. Force exerted perpendicularly on unit area is called:

  • A. Density
  • B. Pressure
  • C. Elasticity
  • D. Force

232. One Pascal is equal to:

  • A. 1 N m^-1
  • B. 1 N m^-2
  • C. 1 Nm
  • D. 1 N m^2

233. If area of contact between feet and ground is reduced, pressure:

  • A. Remains same
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Increases
  • D. Becomes double

234. Pressure of liquids in a container increases with:

  • A. Base
  • B. Volume
  • C. Depth
  • D. Mass

235. Liquid pressure “P” at depth “h” is calculated by:

  • A. P = ρgh
  • B. P = ρg
  • C. P = gh
  • D. P = ρh

236. The upthrust of liquid is given by:

  • A. gh
  • B. pgh
  • C. ρgV
  • D. pgF

237. Force exerted by atmosphere on a rectangular surface 50cm x 40cm (Atmo Pressure = 100kPa):

  • A. 20 kN
  • B. 100 kN
  • C. 200 kN
  • D. 500 kN

238. Atmospheric pressure extends up to a height of about:

  • A. 100 km
  • B. 1000 km
  • C. 500 km
  • D. Several hundred km (None)

239. Atmospheric pressure can be measured by:

  • A. Galvanometer
  • B. Voltmeter
  • C. Barometer
  • D. Thermometer

240. Atmospheric pressure depends upon the density of:

  • A. Water
  • B. Mercury
  • C. Air
  • D. Sand

241. The principle of a hydraulic press is based on:

  • A. Hooke’s law
  • B. Pascal’s law
  • C. Archimedes’ principle
  • D. Conservation of energy

242. What is the pressure at the Sun’s center?

  • A. 2 × 10^16 Pa
  • B. 2 × 10^11 Pa
  • C. 2 × 10^15 Pa
  • D. 2 × 10^13 Pa

243. Pressure at Earth’s center is:

  • A. 2 × 10^11 Pa (approx)
  • B. 2 × 10^14 Pa
  • C. 2 × 10^12 Pa
  • D. 2 × 10^11 Pa

244. Normal Blood pressure is (approx range):

  • A. 1.6 × 10^4 Pa (120 mmHg)
  • B. 1.6 × 10^-4 Pa
  • C. 16 × 10^4 Pa
  • D. 16 × 10^-4 Pa

245. Pressure on Mars is:

  • A. 7 × 10^2 Pa
  • B. 7 × 10^2 Pa
  • C. 70 × 10^-2 Pa
  • D. 70 × 10^2 Pa

246. Temperature of a substance is:

  • A. Total heat
  • B. Total number of molecules
  • C. Degree of hotness or coldness
  • D. Intermolecular distance

247. Heat is the:

  • A. Energy in transit
  • B. Total kinetic energy
  • C. Internal energy
  • D. Work done

248. Internal energy of air in a hot-air balloon increases as temperature:

  • A. Decreases
  • B. Low
  • C. Increases
  • D. High

249. Unit of heat is:

  • A. Kelvin
  • B. Metre per second
  • C. Joule
  • D. Joule per second

250. Intensity of an object’s heat or cold is:

  • A. Heat
  • B. Thermal energy
  • C. Temperature
  • D. Kinetic energy

251. In Kelvin scale, temperature corresponding to melting point of ice is:

  • A. 0 K
  • B. 273 K
  • C. 32 K
  • D. 373 K

252. Temperature which has same value on Celsius and Fahrenheit scale is:

  • A. -40°
  • B. +40°
  • C. +45°
  • D. -45°

253. One disadvantage of alcohol in thermometer is:

  • A. Low boiling point (wets glass)
  • B. Low freezing point
  • C. Expansion is linear
  • D. High expansion

254. Thermometer boiling point is:

  • A. High
  • B. Good
  • C. Weak
  • D. Fixed Point

255. Thermometer bulb at one end is filled with:

  • A. Mercury / Alcohol
  • B. Copper
  • C. Silver
  • D. Zinc

256. In Celsius scale, interval between fixed points is divided into 100 parts, each called:

  • A. Degree (°C)
  • B. Kelvin
  • C. Fahrenheit
  • D. None

257. In Fahrenheit scale, lower fixed point is labeled as:

  • A. 0
  • B. 32
  • C. 212
  • D. 273

258. Which temperature scale is used in scientific measurement?

  • A. Celsius
  • B. Kelvin
  • C. Fahrenheit
  • D. None

259. Normal temperature of human body is:

  • A. 98.6 K
  • B. 273 K
  • C. 37°C (310 K)
  • D. 98.6°C

260. Which one is not a magnetic material?

  • A. Cobalt
  • B. Iron
  • C. Aluminum
  • D. Nickel

261. Which is a magnetic material?

  • A. Iron
  • B. Nitrogen
  • C. Oxygen
  • D. None

262. Which of the following is a non-magnetic material?

  • A. Brass
  • B. Copper (and Wood)
  • C. Wood
  • D. All (context dependent)

263. How many poles does a magnet have?

  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. Four

264. Magnetism at the centre of a bar magnet is:

  • A. Minimum
  • B. Maximum
  • C. Negative
  • D. Zero

265. Which material can exhibit induced magnetism?

  • A. Iron
  • B. Copper
  • C. Wood
  • D. Plastic

266. Main cause of induced magnetism is:

  • A. Temperature change
  • B. Electric change
  • C. Pressure change
  • D. External magnetic field

267. Which material can be made a magnet?

  • A. Iron
  • B. Copper
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None

268. Which material is commonly used to make permanent magnets?

  • A. Copper
  • B. Alnico / Neodymium
  • C. Aluminum
  • D. Iron (Soft)

269. Example of a temporary magnet is:

  • A. Iron nail / Soft Iron
  • B. Neodymium
  • C. Copper wire
  • D. Iron

270. Example of permanent magnetic material is:

  • A. Cobalt
  • B. Alnico
  • C. Ferrite
  • D. All of these

271. Magnetic lines of force:

  • A. Always straight
  • B. Cross one another
  • C. Enter into South, Leave North
  • D. Enter into North

272. Unit of magnetic field strength is:

  • A. Tesla
  • B. Volt
  • C. Ampere
  • D. None

273. Which can be used to visualize magnetic field lines?

  • A. Iron filings
  • B. Compass needle
  • C. Magnetic tape
  • D. All of above

274. Magnetic lines of force are directed outside magnet from:

  • A. South to North
  • B. North to South
  • C. East to West
  • D. West to East

275. Permanent magnets are used in:

  • A. Refrigerators
  • B. Air conditioners
  • C. Electric fans
  • D. Magnetic hooks / Speakers

276. Permanent magnets are used in:

  • A. Speakers
  • B. Electric guitars
  • C. Microphones
  • D. All of above

277. Reverse process of electric generator is:

  • A. Loudspeaker
  • B. DC generator
  • C. Electric motor
  • D. Circuit breaker

278. Core of an electromagnet is made of:

  • A. Soft iron
  • B. Cobalt
  • C. Copper
  • D. Steel

279. Huge electromagnets are used in:

  • A. Circuit breaker
  • B. Magnetic relay
  • C. Cranes
  • D. Telephone receiver

280. Speed of a bullet train is approx:

  • A. 400 km/h
  • B. 500 – 600 km/h
  • C. 200 km/h
  • D. 100 km/h

281. A common method to magnetize a material is:

  • A. Stroking / Electrical
  • B. Hitting
  • C. Heating
  • D. None

282. Which can cause demagnetization?

  • A. Heat
  • B. Vibration / Hammering
  • C. AC current field
  • D. All of above

283. Steel bar can be stroked in:

  • A. One way / Two ways
  • B. Three ways
  • C. Four ways
  • D. None

284. Physics is a branch of:

  • A. Social science
  • B. Life science
  • C. Physical science
  • D. Biological science

285. Which branch of science plays a vital role in technology?

  • A. Biology
  • B. Chemistry
  • C. Geology
  • D. Physics

286. Which is considered the fourth dimension?

  • A. Speed
  • B. Distance
  • C. Time
  • D. Displacement

287. Branch of physics dealing with particles like neutrons/protons is:

  • A. Solid state
  • B. Plasma
  • C. Electricity
  • D. Nuclear physics

288. Study of large structure and evolution of universe is:

  • A. Solid state
  • B. Astronomy / Cosmology
  • C. Nuclear physics
  • D. Plasma physics

289. Integrated field combining physics, biology, chemistry is:

  • A. Biophysics
  • B. Cosmology
  • C. Medical physics
  • D. Astrophysics

290. Medical physics is applied in:

  • A. Radiation therapy
  • B. Astronomy
  • C. Chemical analysis
  • D. Environmental analysis

291. Ultimate truth of scientific method is:

  • A. Hypothesis
  • B. Experimentation
  • C. Theory
  • D. Law

292. A hypothesis:

  • A. Is possible answer
  • B. May or may not be testable/true
  • C. Supported by evidence
  • D. All of these

293. A graph of organized data is example of:

  • A. Collecting data
  • B. Asking question
  • C. Analyzing data
  • D. Experimenting

294. Statement that can be tested/disproven is:

  • A. Theory
  • B. Assumption
  • C. Hypothesis
  • D. Prediction

295. Logical conclusions of observations are called:

  • A. Experience
  • B. Assumption
  • C. Theory
  • D. Result / Deduction

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