Physics MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Physics, a fundamental topic in the field of General Knowledge. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Physics MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q81.
Of the following natural phenomena, tell which one known in Sanskrit as 'deer's thirst'?

a.

Rainbow

b.

Earthshine

c.

Halo

d.

Mirage

Discuss
Answer: (d).Mirage
Q82.
Inside an aeroplane, flying at a high altitude,

a.

the pressure is the same as that outside

b.

normal atmospheric pressure is maintained by the use of air pumps

c.

the pressure inside is less than the pressure outside

d.

normal humidity and partial vacuum are maintained

Discuss
Answer: (b).normal atmospheric pressure is maintained by the use of air pumps
Q83.
Sound travels with a different speed in media. In what order does the velocity of sound increase in these media?

a.

Water, iron and air

b.

Iron, air and water

c.

Air, water and iron

d.

Iron, water and air

Discuss
Answer: (c).Air, water and iron
Q84.
One thousand microns is equal to

a.

10^-3m

b.

10^-6m

c.

10^-9m

d.

10^-12m

Discuss
Answer: (a).10^-3m
Q85.
Sound travels at the fastest speed in

a.

steel

b.

water

c.

air

d.

vacuum

Discuss
Answer: (a).steel
Q86.
oil raise up the wick in a lamp. The principle involves

a.

the diffusion of oil through the wick

b.

the liquid state of oil

c.

capillary action phenomenon

d.

volatility of oil

Discuss
Answer: (c).capillary action phenomenon
Q87.
Superconductors are substances which

a.

conduct electricity at low temperature

b.

offer high resistance to the flow of current

c.

offer no resistance to the flow of electricity

d.

conduct electricity at high temperatures

Discuss
Answer: (c).offer no resistance to the flow of electricity
Q88.
Light travels at the fastest speed in

a.

glass

b.

water

c.

hydrogen

d.

vacuum

Discuss
Answer: (d).vacuum
Q89.
Railway tracks are banked on curves

a.

necessary centrifugal force may be obtained from the horizontal component weight of the train

b.

to avoid frictional force between the tracks and wheels

c.

necessary centripetal force may be obtained from the horizontal component of the weight of the train

d.

the train may not fly off in the opposite direction

Discuss
Answer: (c).necessary centripetal force may be obtained from the horizontal component of the weight of the train
Q90.
On a cold day when a room temperature is 15oC, the metallic cap of a pen becomes much colder than its plastic body, though both are at the same temperature of 15oC, because

a.

metals have higher thermal capacity than plastics

b.

plastics have a lower density than metals

c.

metals are good conductor of heat

d.

plastics have a higher thermal conductivity than metals

Discuss
Answer: (c).metals are good conductor of heat
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