Physics Part 1 Online Quiz



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Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. A compound microscope uses a lens close to the object.

2. The lens used by compound microscope is known as objective lens.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

Objective lens is used to collect light.

Q 3 - Which among the following waves possess the highest frequency?

A - Gamma rays

B - Radio waves

C - X rays

D - Ultraviolet rays

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 4 - Who had invented Piano?

A - Cristofori

B - Geitel

C - Talbot

D - Meucci

Answer : A

Explanation

Bartolomeo Cristofori had invented the piano.

Q 5 - If container filled with gas put into a fast moving train then the temperature of the gas will

A - Increase

B - Decrease

C - Remain same

D - Depend on the type of gas

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 6 - The device, which is used to detect the presence of oil on water surface, is known as

A - Gravometer

B - Gyroscope

C - Fethometer

D - Dip circle

Answer : A

Explanation

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Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 8 - The density of water is greater than the density of kerosene. When both are mixed then

A - Water floats on kerosene

B - Kerosene floats on water

C - kerosene dissolves in water

D - Get mixed thoroughly

Answer : B

Explanation

The lighter materials float on the heavier one.

Q 9 - Who had invented Revolver?

A - Carbutt

B - Niepce

C - Colt

D - Plank

Answer : C

Explanation

It was Samuel Colt who had first invented the revolver in 1830s.

Q 10 - During the process of photosynthesis, the released oxygen comes from

A - Sunlight

B - Water

C - Air

D - Carbon dioxide

Answer : B

Explanation

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Answer : C

Explanation

Semiconductor is a substance that can conduct electricity in certain condition, but not always.

Q 12 - A liquid drop attains spherical shape because of

A - Cohesive force

B - Adhesive force

C - Surface tension

D - Gravitation force

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 13 - Consider the following statements:

1. Distance travelled by the moving object in unit time interval is called speed.

2. The displacement of a moving object in unit time interval is known as velocity.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

Speed is scalar and velocity is vector quantity.

Q 14 - Which among the following has the minimum specific heat capacity?

A - Water

B - Ice

C - Iron

D - Lead

Answer : A

Explanation

Lead has about 130 J/kg.K specific heat capacity.

Q 15 - The measuring unit of energy is:

A - Newton

B - Joule

C - Pascal

D - Coulomb

Answer : B

Explanation

The measuring unit of energy is Pascal.

Q 16 - Who had invented Jet Engine?

A - Whittle

B - Gason

C - Binet

D - Martagnier

Answer : A

Explanation

Sir Frank Whittle had first invented the jet engine.

Q 17 - Consider the following statements:

1. Energy can be neither created nor be destroyed.

2. Energy cannot be transformed into other form of energy.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : A

Explanation

Energy can be transformed into other form of energy.

Q 18 - Which among the following is used to detect the approaching airplane?

A - Sextant

B - Radar

C - Quadrant

D - Pyrometer

Answer : B

Explanation

Radar uses radio waves to detect the airplanes.

Q 19 - Who among the following has first used radio waves for communication?

A - Hershel

B - Heinrich Hertz

C - Marconi

D - Newton

Answer : C

Explanation

In the mid-1890s, Guglielmo Marconi first used radio waves for the communication.

Q 20 - Consider the following statements:

1. A piece of blotting paper soaks ink because the pores of the blotting paper serve as capillary tubes.

2. The oil in the wick of a lamp rises due to capillary action of threads in the wick.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

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