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Physics Part 2 Online Quiz
Following quiz provides Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) related to Physics. You will have to read all the given answers and click over the correct answer. If you are not sure about the answer then you can check the answer using Show Answer button. You can use Next Quiz button to check new set of questions in the quiz.
Q 1 - Consider the following statements:
1. In CFL, mercury vapor and phosphor are used to produce light.
2. In LED, semi-conductor material is used to produce light.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
In comparison to LED, CFL is less energy efficient.
Q 2 - When air bubble put in water, it acts like …
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 3 - 370 centigrade is equal to …
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 4 - The walls of auditorium made especially for the (music) concert ………… sounds.
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Answer : A
Explanation
Transistor had been invented by Bardeen, Shockley, and Brattain.
Q 6 - Law of inertia is explained by …
Answer : A
Explanation
Inertia is the tendency of an object to maintain its position i.e. if it is in rest, then remains at rest or if it is in motion, then remains in motion.
Q 7 - When a motor bike is accelerated its …
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 8 - Consider the following statements:
1. Ohm’s law explains that the electric current is proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance.
2. Faraday’s law explains the phenomena of electrolysis.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Explanation
Faraday’s law explains the phenomena of electromagnetic induction.
Q 9 - The current produced by friction is known as …
Answer : D
Explanation
Because of friction, electrons get transferred and create static current.
Q 10 - If a balloon filled with hydrogen and oxygen gases; when someone makes a hole in the balloon, which gas will emit first?
Answer : B
Explanation
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Answer : A
Explanation
Evangelista Torricelli had first invented the barometer.
Q 12 - What is the frequency range of VHF?
Answer : D
Explanation
VHF stands for Very High Frequency.
Q 13 - Who among the following first used the terms ‘positive charge’ and ‘negative charge?’
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 14 - The branch of physics that analyzes the relationship between electrostatic and magnetic fields is known as:
Answer : C
Explanation
Electrodynamics studies and analyzes the relationship between electrostatic and magnetic fields.
Q 15 - Which among the following is used to see the objects above the sea level?
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 16 - A dynamo transforms …
A - Mechanical energy into electrical energy
B - Chemical energy into light and heat energy
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 17 - Consider the following statements:
1. If gravitational force is negligible, in equilibrium condition, pressure is same at all points in a liquid.
2. If an external pressure is applied to the fluid, it gets transmitted undiminished in every direction.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
This law was established by French mathematician Blaise Pascal.
Q 18 - Consider the following statements:
1. Good conductors have loosely bond electrons.
2. Bad conductors or insulators have tightly bond electrons.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Electricity flows through free electron.
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Answer : D
Explanation
White is produced by mixing of blue, red, and green.