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:

  • 0, 0
  • 1, 1 (correct)
  • 0, 1
  • 1, 0 (correct)
  • If the linear momentum is increased by 50%, then the kinetic energy (K.E.) will be increased by:

  • 100% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 25%
  • 125%
  • When the kinetic energy (K.E.) of a body is increased by 300%, the momentum of the body is increased by:

  • 50%
  • 100%
  • 200% (correct)
  • 20%
  • The moment of linear momentum is called:

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

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

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

    The weight of an object is due to:

    <p>The net force acting on it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>At poles</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</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</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>$\frac{g}{4}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fundamental laws of physics require:

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

    Classical Physics does not include subjects like:

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

    Size of universe is of the order of:

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

    Einstein was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for:

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

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

    <p>Einstein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fundamental unit of luminous intensity is:

    <p>Candela</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Weber is derived unit of:

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

    The prefix femto stands for:

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

    Number of basic SI unit is:

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a fundamental unit?

    <p>Litre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Light-year is a unit of:

    <p>Distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One light year is approximately equal to:

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

    Ampere is the unit of:

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

    What is the SI unit of pressure?

    <p>Pascal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Decibel is the unit of:

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

    What is the SI unit of electric charge?

    <p>Coulomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Physics Multiple Choice Questions

    • Coefficient of restitution reflects the elasticity of a collision.
      • For a perfectly elastic collision, the coefficient of restitution is 1.
      • For a perfectly inelastic collision, the coefficient of restitution is 0.
    • Linear Momentum and Kinetic Energy are directly proportional.
      • A 50% increase in linear momentum leads to a 125% increase in kinetic energy.
    • Momentum is increased by 100% when the kinetic energy of a body is increased by 300%.
    • Angular Momentum is the moment of linear momentum.
    • Minute hand of a clock rotates at an angular velocity of 2π/1800 radian/second.
    • Energy remains constant during the vertical motion of a ball.
    • Henry Cavendish was the first to experimentally determine the value of the Universal Gravitational Constant (G).
    • Weight of an object is due to the force it exerts on the ground.
    • Weight of an object is maximum at poles.
    • A geostationary satellite has the same orbital period as Earth's rotation.
    • Pressure of a fluid varies with depth according to the equation p = p0 + pgh.
    • On a hypothetical planet with half the mass and radius of Earth, the acceleration due to gravity is g/4.
    • Satellites in the same orbit have the same speed and time period irrespective of their masses.

    Fundamental Laws of Physics

    • Conservation Laws are crucial in physics.
      • Energy, linear momentum, and charge are conserved quantities.
    • Classical Physics encompasses mechanics, heat, and sound.
      • It does not include elementary particles.
    • Universe's size is approximately 1026 m.
    • Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on the photoelectric effect.
    • Time is defined by the readings of a clock according to Einstein.

    Units and Measurements

    • Candela is the SI unit of luminous intensity.
    • Weber is the derived unit of magnetic flux.
    • Femto (f) stands for 10-15.
    • 7 basic SI units exist.
    • Litre is not a fundamental unit.
    • Light-year is a unit of distance.
    • One light-year is approximately equal to 1016 km.
    • Ampere is the SI unit of electric current.
    • Pascal is the SI unit of pressure.
    • Decibel is the unit of sound intensity.
    • Coulomb is the SI unit of electric charge.

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