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Venturi Relation

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Physics

Which one represents the Venturi relation?

Correct answer: A

A
P1 – P2 = 1/2 ρ V2²
Correct
B
V2 = 2g (h1 - h2)
C
P = 1/2 ρ V² = ρgh = constant
D
A1 V1 = A2 V2 = constant
Explanation and memory cue

The Venturi relation describes the pressure difference between two points in a fluid flow when the velocity changes, given by the formula P1 - P2 = 1/2 ρ (V2² - V1²). This is derived from Bernoulli's principle and the continuity equation. Option A is the closest to the correct Venturi relation, although it omits the V1² term explicitly, which is essential for the full expression. The other options represent different fluid dynamics equations unrelated to the Venturi relation.

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Instrument Errors

easy
Physics

Zero error of the instrument is a type of __________?

Correct answer: C

A
Random error
B
Personal error
C
Systematic error
Correct
D
Classified error
Explanation and memory cue

Zero error is a consistent error that occurs when an instrument does not read zero when the quantity being measured is zero. This type of error is systematic because it affects all measurements in a predictable way.

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Bernoulli’s Equation

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Physics

Bernoulli’s equation is applicable for ____________?

Correct answer: A

A
Laminar flow
Correct
B
Turbulent flow
C
Both laminar and turbulent flow
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Bernoulli's equation is derived under the assumption of an ideal fluid with steady, incompressible, and non-viscous flow, which typically corresponds to laminar flow conditions. It does not generally apply to turbulent flow where these assumptions break down.

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Rotational Kinematics

easy
Physics

The relation between linear acceleration and angular acceleration is _________?

Correct answer: B

A
a = a × r
B
a = r × α
Correct
C
a = a × r
D
r = a × a
Explanation and memory cue

The linear acceleration (a) of a point on a rotating object is related to the angular acceleration (α) by the cross product a = r × α, where r is the position vector from the axis of rotation to the point. This correctly relates linear and angular acceleration vectors.

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Units and Measurements

easy
Physics

Which one is the correct representation of the unit of pressure?

Correct answer: B

A
Newton/Meter2
B
newton/meter2
Correct
C
Newton/meter2
D
newton/Meter2
Explanation and memory cue

The SI unit of pressure is the pascal, symbol Pa, which is defined as one newton per square meter (N/m²). According to the official SI rules from NIST and BIPM, unit symbols are written in lowercase except when derived from a person's name (Newton is N, Pascal is Pa). The unit 'newton' is symbolized as 'N' (uppercase), and 'meter' is symbolized as 'm' (lowercase). The correct representation of pressure unit is 'N/m²' or 'newton per square meter'. When written out, the unit symbols are lowercase except for Pascal (Pa). The options given are variations of capitalization and lack the squared symbol. Among the options, 'newton/meter2' (option B) is the closest correct representation because 'newton' and 'meter' should be lowercase and the squared should ideally be indicated as 'm²'. The option A 'Newton/Meter2' incorrectly capitalizes both words. Therefore, option B is the correct choice as per SI unit notation conventions.

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Angular Speed From Linear Speed

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Physics

If a car moves with a uniform speed of 2 m/s in a circle of radius 0.4 m, its angular speed is ________?

Correct answer: B

A
4 rad. s⁻¹
B
5 rad. s⁻¹
Correct
C
1.6 rad. s⁻¹
D
2.8 m/s
Explanation and memory cue

Angular speed (ω) is calculated by dividing the linear speed (v) by the radius (r) of the circular path: ω = v / r. Given the car's linear speed v = 2 m/s and radius r = 0.4 m, the angular speed is ω = 2 / 0.4 = 5 rad/s. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (5 rad/s). Option A (4 rad/s) is incorrect, and option D is invalid as it uses units of linear speed instead of angular speed.

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Angular Speed & Angular Displacement

easy
Physics

The shaft of a motor rotates at a constant angular speed of 360 rev/min. What is the angle turned through in 1 second in radians?

Correct answer: D

A
π
B
3π
C
6π
D
12π
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The motor rotates at 360 revolutions per minute (rpm). To find the angle turned in 1 second in radians, first convert rpm to revolutions per second (rps): 360 rpm ÷ 60 = 6 rps. Each revolution corresponds to an angle of 2π radians. Therefore, in 1 second, the angle turned is 6 × 2π = 12π radians. Hence, the correct answer is option D (12π).

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Planetary Motion

easy
Physics

In the case of planets, the necessary acceleration is provided by __________?

Correct answer: A

A
Gravitational force
Correct
B
Frictional force
C
Coulomb force
D
Centripetal force
Explanation and memory cue

The necessary acceleration for planets to orbit is provided by the gravitational force exerted by the sun, which acts as the centripetal force keeping the planets in their elliptical orbits.

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Bernoulli Effect / Train & Air Pressure

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Physics

A man standing near a fast-moving train may fall _________?

Correct answer: C

A
On the train
B
Away from the train
C
Towards the train
Correct
D
On himself
Explanation and memory cue

When a fast-moving train passes by, the air pressure near the train decreases due to the Bernoulli effect, causing the man to be pulled towards the train, which can make him fall in that direction.

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Drag Force / Stokes Law

easy
Physics

The drag force is given by _________?

Correct answer: D

A
Newton's law
B
Pascal's law
C
Gauss's law
D
Stokes' law
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The drag force on a small sphere moving through a viscous fluid at low Reynolds numbers is given by Stokes' law, which relates the force to the fluid's viscosity, the sphere's radius, and its velocity.

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Geostationary Orbit

easy
Physics

The radius of a geostationary orbit from the centre of the Earth is nearly ________?

Correct answer: B

A
42000 km
B
36000 km
Correct
C
24000 km
D
18000 km
Explanation and memory cue

The radius of a geostationary orbit from the center of the Earth is approximately 42,000 km, but the altitude above the Earth's surface is about 36,000 km. Since the question asks for the radius from the center of the Earth, the correct answer is 42,000 km (option A). However, the options given have 42,000 km as A and 36,000 km as B. The correct answer should be A, not B. Therefore, the original correct_answer 'A' is correct. The explanation was missing, so it has been added.

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Ideal Fluid Flow

easy
Physics

The flow of an ideal fluid is always _________?

Correct answer: B

A
Turbulent
B
Streamline
Correct
C
Irregular
D
Straight line
Explanation and memory cue

The flow of an ideal fluid is always streamline (or laminar) because ideal fluids are non-viscous and incompressible, which prevents turbulence and irregular flow patterns.

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Arc Length

easy
Physics

If a wheel of radius r turns through an angle of 30°, then the distance through which any point on its rim moves is ________?

Correct answer: B

A
π /3 × r
B
π /6 × r
Correct
C
√30 × r
D
π / 180 × r
Explanation and memory cue

The distance moved by a point on the rim of a wheel turning through an angle is the arc length of the circle segment described by that angle. The arc length s is given by s = r × θ, where θ is the angle in radians. Since 30° equals π/6 radians, the arc length is s = r × (π/6) = (π r)/6. Therefore, the correct option is B: π/6 × r.

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Fluid Dynamics

easy
Physics

For which type of flow can the path of fluid particles not be tracked?

Correct answer: C

A
Laminar
B
Streamline
C
Turbulent
Correct
D
Both A and B
Explanation and memory cue

In turbulent flow, fluid particles move chaotically and irregularly, making it impossible to track their exact paths. In contrast, laminar flow features smooth, orderly layers where particle paths are well-defined and trackable.

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Apparent Weight In Accelerating Elevator

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Physics

A man of weight mg is standing on an elevator which is ascending with an acceleration a. The apparent weight of the man is _________?

Correct answer: C

A
mg
B
mg – ma
C
mg + ma
Correct
D
mg – ma
Explanation and memory cue

When an elevator accelerates upward with acceleration a, the apparent weight increases by ma, making it mg + ma. This is because the normal force must counteract both gravity and the upward acceleration.

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Units and Measurements

easy
Physics

One torr is equal to _________?

Correct answer: A

A
133.3 Nm-2
Correct
B
.1333 Nm-2
C
13.33 Nm-2
D
133.3 Nm2
Explanation and memory cue

One torr is defined as exactly 1/760 of a standard atmosphere. Since one atmosphere is defined as 101325 pascals (N/m²), one torr equals 101325/760 pascals, which is approximately 133.322 pascals (N/m²). Therefore, option A, '133.3 Nm-2', correctly represents one torr. Note that the unit should be written as N/m² (newtons per square meter), which is equivalent to pascals (Pa).

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Vibrations (Energy In S.h.m)

easy
Physics

In vibratory motion, what remains constant?

Correct answer: C

A
Potential energy remains constant
B
Kinetic energy remains constant
C
Total energy remains constant
Correct
D
Total momentum remains constant
Explanation and memory cue

In vibratory motion, such as simple harmonic motion, the total mechanical energy (sum of potential and kinetic energy) remains constant if there is no damping or external force. This is because energy continuously transforms between kinetic and potential forms without loss.

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Bernoulli Effect

medium
Physics

The effect of the decrease in pressure with the increase of the speed of the fluid in a horizontal pipe is known as _________?

Correct answer: A

A
Bernoulli effect
Correct
B
Torricelli effect
C
Venturi effect
D
Stokes effect
Explanation and memory cue

The decrease in pressure with an increase in fluid speed in a horizontal pipe is described by Bernoulli's principle, often called the Bernoulli effect. The Venturi effect is a specific application of Bernoulli's principle involving a constricted pipe section, but the general phenomenon is Bernoulli's effect.

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Friction & Circular Motion

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Physics

A cyclist cycling around a circular racing track skids because _________?

Correct answer: B

A
the centripetal force upon him is less than limiting friction
B
the centripetal force upon him is greater than limiting friction
Correct
C
the centripetal force upon him is equal to the limiting friction
D
the friction between the tyres of the cycle and road vanishes
Explanation and memory cue

A cyclist skids when the required centripetal force to maintain circular motion exceeds the maximum frictional force (limiting friction) available between the tyres and the road. This causes the tyres to lose grip and skid outward.

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General Relativity (Einstein)

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Physics

According to Einstein, the gravitational interaction is possible between __________?

Correct answer: B

A
material objects only
B
material objects and electromagnetic radiation only
Correct
C
electromagnetic radiations
D
none of the above
Explanation and memory cue

According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravity affects all forms of energy and momentum, including material objects and electromagnetic radiation (light). Therefore, gravitational interaction is possible between material objects and electromagnetic radiation.

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Rotational Vs Translational Kinetic Energy

easy
Physics

The rotational kinetic energy of a hoop is equal to the _________?

Correct answer: A

A
its translational kinetic energy
Correct
B
half of its translational kinetic energy
C
double its translational kinetic energy
D
four times its translational kinetic energy
Explanation and memory cue

For a hoop rolling without slipping, its rotational kinetic energy equals its translational kinetic energy because the moment of inertia is I = MR², and rotational KE = (1/2)Iω² = (1/2)MR²(ω²). Since v = ωR, this equals (1/2)Mv², which is the translational kinetic energy.

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Airflow & Chimney Draft

medium
Physics

A chimney works best if the air exposed to the chimney is _________?

Correct answer: B

A
Stationary
B
Moving
Correct
C
Moving slowly
D
Moving fast
Explanation and memory cue

A chimney works best when the air outside is moving because moving air creates a pressure difference that helps draw smoke and gases up and out of the chimney, improving draft efficiency.

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Bernoulli’s Principle

easy
Physics

Bernoulli’s equation is obtained by applying the law of conservation of ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Mass
B
Energy
Correct
C
Momentum
D
Fluid
Explanation and memory cue

Bernoulli's equation is derived by applying the law of conservation of energy to a flowing fluid, relating pressure, velocity, and height along a streamline.

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Satellite Orbit Speeds

medium
Physics

The critical speed of an artificial satellite is _________?

Correct answer: B

A
8 Kms-1
B
8.1 Kms-1
Correct
C
7.9 Kms-1
D
8 ms-1
Explanation and memory cue

The critical speed (orbital velocity) for a satellite near Earth's surface is approximately 8.1 km/s. Option B (8.1 Kms-1) is the most accurate value among the given choices. Other options are either slightly off or incorrect units.

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Satellites / Coverage

medium
Physics

What is the minimum number of communication satellites required to cover the whole Earth?

Correct answer: B

A
4
B
3
Correct
C
2
D
5
Explanation and memory cue

To cover the entire Earth continuously with communication satellites, at least three satellites are needed in geostationary orbit spaced evenly around the equator. This allows overlapping coverage ensuring no area is left uncovered.