Q1. Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
a) Force
b) Velocity
c) Distance
d) Acceleration
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Correct Answer: c) Distance
Explanation: Scalar quantities are described by magnitude only, without direction. Distance is a scalar quantity because it represents the total length of the path travelled by an object, irrespective of direction.
A scalar quantity is defined as the physical quantity with magnitude and no direction. Mass, Speed, Distance, Time, Area, Volume, Density, Temperature are examples of Scalar Quantity.
Q2. Which of Newton’s laws states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force?
a) Newton’s First Law
b) Newton’s Second Law
c) Newton’s Third Law
d) Law of Universal Gravitation
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Correct Answer: a) Newton’s First Law
Explanation: Newton’s First Law, also known as the law of inertia, states that an object will remain at rest or move with constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.
Q3. The force that opposes the motion of objects through a fluid is known as:
a) Frictional Force
b) Gravitational Force
c) Tension Force
d) Drag Force
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Correct Answer: d) Drag Force
Explanation: Drag force is the force exerted by a fluid (liquid or gas) on an object moving through it, opposing the motion of the object. It increases with the speed of the object and the density of the fluid.
Q4. Which of the following is a unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?
a) Joule
b) Watt
c) Newton
d) Pascal
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Correct Answer: c) Newton
Explanation: The unit of force in the SI system is the Newton (N), named after Sir Isaac Newton. One Newton is defined as the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.
Q5. The tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion is known as:
a) Inertia
b) Momentum
c) Velocity
d) Acceleration
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Correct Answer: a) Inertia
Explanation: Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. It is directly related to an object’s mass, with more massive objects having greater inertia.
Q6. Which of the following types of motion occurs when an object moves in a circular path at a constant speed?
a) Uniform Linear Motion
b) Non-Uniform Linear Motion
c) Angular Motion
d) Projectile Motion
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Correct Answer: c) Angular Motion
Explanation: Angular motion refers to the motion of an object as it rotates or moves along a circular path. When an object moves in a circular path at a constant speed, it undergoes angular motion.
Q7. The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth is approximately:
a) 9.8 m/s²
b) 6.67 x 10^-11 Nm²/kg²
c) 3 x 10^8 m/s²
d) 3.14 m/s²
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Correct Answer: a) 9.8 m/s²
Explanation: The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared (m/s²). This value represents the rate at which objects accelerate towards the Earth’s center under the influence of gravity.
Q8. Which of the following statements is true about elastic collisions?
a) Kinetic energy is not conserved.
b) Momentum is not conserved.
c) Both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved.
d) Neither kinetic energy nor momentum is conserved.
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Correct Answer: c) Both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved.
Explanation: In elastic collisions, both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved. This means that the total kinetic energy and the total momentum of the system remain constant before and after the collision.
Q9. Which of the following is an example of projectile motion?
a) A car moving along a straight road
b) A stone thrown horizontally off a cliff
c) A spinning top
d) A pendulum swinging back and forth
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Correct Answer: b) A stone thrown horizontally off a cliff
Explanation: Projectile motion occurs when an object is launched into the air and moves along a curved path under the influence of gravity, such as a stone thrown horizontally off a cliff. The motion is influenced by both horizontal and vertical components.
MCQ on Heat and Work
Q1. Which of the following is defined as the transfer of energy between two systems due to a temperature difference?
a) Conduction
b) Convection
c) Radiation
d) Heat
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Correct Answer: d) Heat
Explanation: Heat is the transfer of energy between two systems at different temperatures. It can occur through conduction (transfer within a material), convection (transfer through fluid motion), or radiation (transfer through electromagnetic waves).
Q2. The specific heat capacity of a substance is defined as:
a) The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of the substance by one degree Celsius
b) The rate of heat transfer through conduction
c) The rate of heat transfer through radiation
d) The temperature at which the substance melts
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Correct Answer: a) The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of the substance by one degree Celsius
Explanation: Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius. It is typically measured in joules per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/kg°C) or calories per gram per degree Celsius (cal/g°C).
Q3. Which of the following materials is the best conductor of heat?
a) Wood
b) Plastic
c) Copper
d) Styrofoam
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Correct Answer: c) Copper
Explanation: Copper is an excellent conductor of heat compared to wood, plastic, and Styrofoam. This is due to its crystalline structure and the mobility of its free electrons, allowing heat to be transferred quickly through the material.
Q4. The process by which heat is transferred through the movement of fluid particles is called:
a) Conduction
b) Convection
c) Radiation
d) Insulation
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Correct Answer: b) Convection
Explanation: Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluid particles (liquids or gases). It involves the transfer of heat energy by the circulation or movement of the fluid itself.
Q5. The total energy of microscopic motions (kinetic and potential) of particles within a substance is called:
a) Temperature
b) Heat
c) Internal Energy
d) Thermal Conductivity
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Correct Answer: c) Internal Energy
Explanation: Internal energy is the total energy associated with the microscopic motions (kinetic and potential) of particles within a substance. It includes the energy due to the random motion of atoms and molecules, as well as any potential energy associated with their relative positions.
Q6. The process of heat transfer through direct contact between molecules is known as:
a) Conduction
b) Convection
c) Radiation
d) Insulation
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Correct Answer: a) Conduction
Explanation: Conduction is the process of heat transfer through direct contact between molecules within a substance. It occurs when vibrating particles transfer energy to neighbouring particles through collisions.
Q7. Which of the following statements about thermal expansion is true?
a) Only solids expand when heated, while liquids and gases contract.
b) Solids, liquids, and gases expand when heated and contract when cooled.
c) Solids and liquids expand when heated, while gases contract.
d) Solids contract when heated, while liquids and gases expand.
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Correct Answer: b) Solids, liquids, and gases expand when heated and contract when cooled.
Explanation: Thermal expansion is the tendency of matter to change in volume in response to a change in temperature. Solids, liquids, and gases all exhibit thermal expansion, with most materials expanding when heated and contracting when cooled.
Q8. Which of the following devices converts thermal energy into mechanical work?
a) Heat Exchanger
b) Thermocouple
c) Heat Engine
d) Refrigerator
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Correct Answer: c) Heat Engine
Explanation: A heat engine is a device that converts thermal energy (heat) into mechanical work. It operates on the principles of thermodynamics, typically utilizing the expansion and contraction of a working fluid to produce mechanical output.
Q9. The first law of thermodynamics is a statement of:
a) Conservation of mass
b) Conservation of energy
c) Conservation of momentum
d) Conservation of charge
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Correct Answer: b) Conservation of energy
Explanation: The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of energy conservation, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system. It can only change forms or be transferred from one system to another.
Q10. Which of the following processes does NOT involve the transfer of heat?
a) Boiling water in a kettle
b) Melting ice into water
c) Mixing hot and cold water to obtain lukewarm water
d) Stirring a cup of coffee
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Correct Answer: d) Stirring a cup of coffee
Explanation: Stirring a cup of coffee does not involve the transfer of heat between two systems. It may redistribute the existing heat within the coffee, but it does not result in a net transfer of heat from one system to another.