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Fluid Properties

easy
Physics

Internal friction of a fluid is called ______?

Correct answer: A

A
Viscosity
Correct
B
Surface tension
C
Resistance
D
Cohesive force
Explanation and memory cue

Internal friction in a fluid is known as viscosity, which measures the fluid's resistance to flow. Surface tension, resistance, and cohesive force are different physical properties and do not describe internal friction.

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Atomic and Nuclear Physics

easy
Physics

Substances whose atoms can be split are known as ________ materials.

Correct answer: B

A
Fusionable
B
Fissionable
Correct
C
Combustible
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Materials whose atoms can be split are called fissionable materials because they can undergo nuclear fission, where the nucleus splits into smaller parts. Fusionable refers to materials that can undergo fusion, combustible relates to burning, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

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Forces And Energy

easy
Physics

Which of the following is a force?

Correct answer: C

A
Heat
B
Light
C
Magnetism
Correct
D
Kinetic
Explanation and memory cue

Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel magnetic materials. Heat and light are forms of energy, and 'Kinetic' is an adjective related to motion, not a force itself.

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Waves and Sound

easy
Physics

When sound waves travel from air to water, which of the following quantities remains unchanged?

Correct answer: B

A
Speed
B
Frequency
Correct
C
Intensity
D
Wavelength
Explanation and memory cue

When sound waves pass from air to water, their frequency remains unchanged because frequency depends on the source of the sound and does not change when the medium changes. However, speed and wavelength change due to different properties of the media, and intensity can also vary due to absorption and reflection.

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Waves and Sound

easy
Physics

Sound travels in air at an average speed of nearly ______ miles per hour at room temperature (20 °C).

Correct answer: D

A
1257 miles per hour
B
755 miles per hour
C
330 miles per hour
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The speed of sound in air at room temperature (around 20 °C or 68 °F) is approximately 343 meters per second, which converts to about 767 miles per hour. The given options are 1257 mph, 755 mph, 330 mph, and None of these. Since 330 mph is significantly lower than the actual speed and 755 mph is close but still slightly off, the best accurate choice is "None of these". Therefore, option D is correct. The original explanation was incorrect because it confused meters per second with miles per hour and gave an inaccurate conversion.

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Atomic and Nuclear Physics

easy
Physics

The hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Nuclear fusion
Correct
B
Artificial radioactivity
C
Natural radioactivity
D
Nuclear fission
Explanation and memory cue

A hydrogen bomb operates on the principle of nuclear fusion, where light atomic nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei, releasing enormous energy. This distinguishes it from atomic bombs, which rely on nuclear fission.

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Optics

easy
Physics

The distance between the optical centre of a convex lens and its principal focus is called its ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Focal Length
Correct
B
Radius of Curvature
C
Power
D
Magnification
Explanation and memory cue

The distance between the optical center of a convex lens and its principal focus is defined as the focal length. This is a fundamental property of lenses that determines their converging power.

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Optics

easy
Physics

A convex mirror always _______?

Correct answer: B

A
Forms a real image
B
Forms a virtual image
Correct
C
Forms an inverted image
D
Produces a larger image
Explanation and memory cue

A convex mirror always forms a virtual, diminished, and upright image regardless of the object's position. It never forms a real or inverted image, and the image is smaller rather than larger.

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Units and Measurements

easy
Physics

The M.K.S. system was first introduced by ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Giorgi
Correct
B
Archimedes
C
Einstein
D
Newton
Explanation and memory cue

The M.K.S. system (Meter-Kilogram-Second) was introduced by Giovanni Giorgi, who proposed this system as a practical set of units for scientific measurements. The other options are unrelated to the introduction of the M.K.S. system.

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Optics

easy
Physics

Dioptre is a unit of measurement for ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Current
B
Lens
C
Force
D
Focal Length
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A dioptre is the unit of measurement for the optical power of a lens, which is the reciprocal of its focal length measured in meters. Therefore, it directly relates to focal length, not the lens itself as a general object.

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Units and Measurements

easy
Physics

Which instrument is used to measure the power of an electric circuit?

Correct answer: C

A
Wavemeter
B
Viscometer
C
Wattmeter
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

A wattmeter is specifically designed to measure the power in an electric circuit, which is the rate at which electrical energy is consumed or produced. The other instruments listed measure different quantities: a wavemeter measures frequency, and a viscometer measures viscosity.

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Electricity and Magnetism

easy
Physics

Electromagnetism is the branch of ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Chemistry
B
Physics
Correct
C
Both
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Electromagnetism is a branch of physics that studies the interaction between electric and magnetic fields. It is not a branch of chemistry, so the correct answer is Physics.

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Electricity and Magnetism

easy
Physics

_____ is the “Work done in moving a unit charge between two points in an electric circuit.”?

Correct answer: A

A
Potential difference
Correct
B
Current
C
Power
D
Resistance
Explanation and memory cue

Potential difference is defined as the work done in moving a unit charge between two points in an electric circuit, which matches the given definition exactly.

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Electricity and Magnetism

easy
Physics

The absolute value of the charge on an electron was determined by __________?

Correct answer: D

A
J.J. Thomson
B
Chadwick
C
Rutherford
D
Robert Millikan
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Robert Millikan determined the absolute value of the electron's charge through his oil drop experiment, which measured the charge on tiny charged droplets, allowing calculation of the electron's charge magnitude.

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Particles

easy
Physics

The discovery of the neutron was delayed because __________?

Correct answer: A

A
It does not carry any charge
Correct
B
It does not move
C
It is a fundamental particle
D
It is present in nucleus
Explanation and memory cue

The neutron was discovered late because it carries no electric charge, making it difficult to detect using methods that rely on electric or magnetic fields. Its neutral charge meant it did not respond to electromagnetic detection techniques used for charged particles like protons and electrons.

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Units and Measurements

easy
Physics

1 Coulomb = __________ e.

Correct answer: B

A
6×10^-19
B
6.25×10^18
Correct
C
1.6×10^19
D
6.25×10^-18
Explanation and memory cue

One Coulomb is the charge of approximately 6.25×10^18 elementary charges (electrons). This is calculated by dividing 1 Coulomb by the charge of one electron (1.6×10^-19 C).

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Electricity and Magnetism

easy
Physics

Very High Frequency (VHF) waves have __________ wavelengths?

Correct answer: A

A
shorter
Correct
B
shortest
C
longer
D
longest
Explanation and memory cue

Very High Frequency (VHF) waves have shorter wavelengths compared to lower frequency waves. As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, so VHF waves have shorter wavelengths than lower frequency bands.

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Laws Of Motion

easy
Physics

What does Newton’s Third Law of Motion state?

Correct answer: A

A
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
Correct
B
Attraction or repulsion between two charges.
C
Volume of a given mass of gas increases or decreases.
D
At constant temperature, the volume of a given mass of gas varies inversely with pressure.
Explanation and memory cue

Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, which is exactly described in option A. The other options describe unrelated physical concepts.

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Wave Mechanics

easy
Physics

Mach number is used in connection with the speed of ___________?

Correct answer: C

A
Ship
B
Light
C
Sound
Correct
D
Aircraft
Explanation and memory cue

Mach number is the ratio of an object's speed to the speed of sound in the surrounding medium. Therefore, it is directly related to the speed of sound, not specifically to aircraft, ships, or light.

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Aerodynamics

easy
Physics

The study of forces acting upon bodies in motion in the air is called ___________?

Correct answer: C

A
Aeronautics
B
Aerophysics
C
Aerodynamics
Correct
D
Aerofraction
Explanation and memory cue

Aerodynamics is the branch of physics that studies the forces acting on bodies in motion through the air, such as lift and drag. This makes option C the correct answer.

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Units and Measurements

easy
Physics

What is the SI unit of light intensity?

Correct answer: C

A
watt
B
Pascal
C
Candela
Correct
D
Joule
Explanation and memory cue

The SI unit of luminous intensity, which measures the perceived power of light, is the candela. Watt is a unit of power, Pascal is a unit of pressure, and Joule is a unit of energy, so they are incorrect in this context.

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Electricity and Magnetism

easy
Physics

In radiation, which of the following has the strongest photons?

Correct answer: B

A
X-Rays
B
Gamma
Correct
C
Microwave
D
Electromagnetic
Explanation and memory cue

Gamma rays consist of high-energy photons with very short wavelengths, making them the strongest photons among the options listed. X-rays also have strong photons but are generally less energetic than gamma rays. Microwaves have much lower photon energy, and 'Electromagnetic' is a broad category, not a specific radiation type.

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Visible Spectrum

easy
Physics

What is the wavelength range of the visible spectrum?

Correct answer: B

A
1300-3000 Å
B
3900-7600 Å
Correct
C
7800-8000 Å
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The visible spectrum of light ranges approximately from 3900 to 7600 angstroms (Å), which corresponds to wavelengths visible to the human eye. Options A and C fall outside this range, making B the correct choice.

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Gravitation

easy
Physics

Gravitational force of Earth is ___________?

Correct answer: A

A
9.80 m/s²
Correct
B
7.21 m/s²
C
1.62 m/s²
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The gravitational acceleration on Earth is approximately 9.80 m/s², which is the standard value used in physics for calculations involving Earth's gravity.

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Optics

easy
Physics

The side view mirrors of vehicles are of which type of mirrors?

Correct answer: A

A
Convex
Correct
B
Concave
C
Plane
D
Inverted
Explanation and memory cue

Side view mirrors of vehicles are convex mirrors because they provide a wider field of view, allowing drivers to see more area behind and to the side of the vehicle, which enhances safety.