Physics Multiple Choice Questions

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For a perfectly elastic collision and a perfectly inelastic collision, the values of the coefficient of restitution are respectively:

  • 1, 0 (correct)
  • 1, 1
  • 0, 1
  • 0, 0

If the linear momentum is increased by 50%, then the kinetic energy (K.E.) will be increased by:

  • 125%
  • 100% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 50%

When the kinetic energy (K.E.) of a body is increased by 300%, the momentum of the body is increased by:

  • 20%
  • 100% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 200%

The moment of linear momentum is called:

<p>Angular momentum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The angular velocity of the minute hand of a clock in radian/second is:

<p>$\frac{\pi}{30}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a ball is thrown vertically upwards, which of the following quantities remains constant during its motion?

<p>Acceleration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to experimentally determine the value of the Universal Gravitational Constant (G)?

<p>Henry Cavendish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The weight of an object is due to:

<p>The force that it exerts on the ground (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which of the following places, the weight of an object is maximum?

<p>At poles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A satellite having the same orbital period as the period of rotation of the Earth about its own axis is known as:

<p>Geostationary satellite (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The pressure of a fluid varies with depth h as $p = p_0 + pgh$, where p is the fluid density. This expression is associated with:

<p>Pascal's law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a hypothetical planet whose mass and radius are both half that of Earth. If g is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Earth, the acceleration due to gravity on the planet will be:

<p>$\frac{g}{4}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If two satellites of different masses are revolving in the same orbit, they have the same:

<p>Both (A) and (C) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fundamental laws of physics require:

<p>Conservation of energy, momentum and charge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Classical Physics does not include subjects like:

<p>Elementary particles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Size of universe is of the order of:

<p>$10^{26}$ m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Einstein was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for:

<p>Photo electricity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made these remarks: 'time is what a clock reads'?

<p>Einstein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fundamental unit of luminous intensity is:

<p>Candela (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Weber is derived unit of:

<p>Magnetic flux (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix femto stands for:

<p>$10^{-15}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Number of basic SI unit is:

<p>7 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a fundamental unit?

<p>Litre (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Light-year is a unit of:

<p>Distance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One light year is approximately equal to:

<p>$10^{16}$ m (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ampere is the unit of:

<p>Current electricity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of pressure?

<p>Pascal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Decibel is the unit of:

<p>Intensity of sound (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of electric charge?

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Study Notes

Physics Multiple Choice Questions

  • Perfectly Elastic Collision: Coefficient of restitution is 1
  • Perfectly Inelastic Collision: Coefficient of restitution is 0
  • Linear Momentum Increase: A 50% increase in linear momentum results in a 125% increase in kinetic energy
  • Kinetic Energy Increase: A 300% increase in kinetic energy results in a 100% increase in momentum
  • Angular Momentum: The moment of linear momentum is called angular momentum
  • Minute Hand Angular Velocity: The angular velocity of the minute hand of a clock is $\frac{\pi}{1800}$ radian/second
  • Constant Quantity in Vertical Throw: Acceleration remains constant during the motion of a ball thrown vertically upwards
  • Universal Gravitational Constant Determination: Henry Cavendish experimentally determined the value of the Universal Gravitational Constant (G)
  • Weight of an Object: Weight is due to the net force acting on an object
  • Maximum Weight of an Object: An object's weight is maximum at the poles
  • Geostationary Satellite: A satellite with the same orbital period as Earth's rotation is called a geostationary satellite
  • Fluid Pressure and Depth: The pressure of a fluid varies with depth (h) as p = p0 + pgh, where p is the fluid density. This is associated with Pascal's law
  • Hypothetical Planet's Gravity: A planet with half the mass and radius of Earth has an acceleration due to gravity of $\frac{g}{4}$
  • Satellite Orbit: Satellites of different masses revolving in the same orbit have the same speed and time period.

Fundamental Laws of Physics

  • Conservation Laws: Fundamental laws of physics require conservation of energy, momentum, and charge
  • Classical Physics: Does not include subjects like elementary particles
  • Size of Universe: The size of the universe is on the order of $10^{26}$ m
  • Einstein's Nobel Prize: Albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the photoelectric effect, not relativity or gravitation.
  • Time and Clocks: The famous quote 'time is what a clock reads' is attributed to Albert Einstein

Units and Measurements

  • Luminous Intensity: The fundamental unit of luminous intensity is the candela
  • Weber: Weber is a unit of magnetic flux
  • Femto Prefix: The prefix femto stands for $10^{-15}$
  • Number of SI Units: There are 7 basic SI units
  • Fundamental Unit: Litre is not a fundamental unit
  • Light-Year: A light-year is a unit of distance
  • One Light Year: One light-year ≈ $10^{16}$ m
  • Ampere: Ampere is the unit of current electricity
  • SI Unit of Pressure: Pascal is the SI unit of pressure
  • Decibel: Decibel is the unit of sound intensity
  • SI Unit of Electric Charge: Coulomb is the SI unit of electric charge

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