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This set of General Science Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Physics Set 2

Q1 | Which among the following property of the matter is studied in ?Rheology??
  • Gravitation
  • Viscosity
  • Magnetic Properties
  • Entropy
Q2 | ?Fermi? is a unit of which among the following?
  • Mass
  • Length
  • Velocity
  • Frequency
Q3 | Which among the following correctly represents a Parsec?
  • 0.326 Light Years
  • 3.261 Light Years
  • 32.61 Light Years
  • 3.026 Light Years
Q4 | Consider the following:1. Submarine Communications2. AM Radio3. Short Wave Radio4. RadarArrange the above in increasing frequency of the waves used in their applications.
  • 4 3 2 1
  • 1 2 3 4
  • 2 1 4 3
  • 2 3 4 1
Q5 | Consider the following advantages of the Optic Fibers and the Copper wires:Optic Fibers are NOT susceptible to the electrical interferenceOptic Fibers can be used to transmit more signals that Copper WiresOptic Fibers can carry a signal over a single fiber, unlike the electricity which requires a pair of Copper wires.Which among the above stand correct ?
  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 1 & 2 are correct
  • All 1, 2 & 3 are correct
  • Only 3 is correct
Q6 | The power we use at Home has a frequency of 60Hz. What would be the period of the sine wave?
  • 0.116 seconds
  • 0.0116 seconds
  • 0.00116 secon
  • 0.0016 Microseconds
Q7 | What do we call the part of the ?DTH Satellite dish? that converts the signals from electromagnetic or radio waves to electrical signals ?
  • Orthomode transducer (OMT)
  • Low-noise block converter (LNB)
  • Block upconverter (BUC)
  • Parabolic Dish
Q8 | Which among the following waves are used in the gemstone industry to change white topazinto blue topaz?
  • X-Rays
  • Gamma Rays
  • Alpha Radiation
  • Beta Radiation
Q9 | Which among the following waves are most commonly used in the Night Vision Devices?
  • Microwaves
  • Infra Red Waves
  • Ultra Violet Waves
  • Radio Waves
Q10 | Which among the following strictly works on the principle of dipole movement of the water molecules?
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave Oven
  • Air Conditioner
  • Electric Geyser
Q11 | Which among the following is the most common cause of Sunburn?
  • Ultraviolet Radiation
  • Visible Radiation
  • Infrared Radiation
  • Microwave Radiation
Q12 | One Torr is equivalent to how many mm of Mercury?
  • 1 mm
  • 10 mm
  • 100 mm
  • 0.1 mm
Q13 | ?Svedberg Unit? is a unit of _________?
  • Concentration
  • Size
  • Density
  • Time
Q14 | A vehicle moving on a circular path experiences ________?
  • centripetal force
  • centrifugal force
  • gravitational force
  • None of the above
Q15 | At which of the following places water shall boil at the lowest temperature?
  • Kochi
  • ooty
  • Mount Abu
  • New Delhi
Q16 | In which year, Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was awarded Nobel Prize for Raman effect?
  • 1927
  • 1929
  • 1930
  • 1932
Q17 | Which among the following are used in Computed tomography (CT) Scan?
  • X-Rays
  • Ultrasound
  • Infrared waves
  • Radio Waves
Q18 | Which among the following instruments used in Forensic Sciences is popular as Liedetector?
  • SmartWater
  • Culpascope
  • Polygraph
  • Bio Sensor
Q19 | Which among the following component of a fluorescent lamp contributes maximum in making them costly?
  • Mercury vapor
  • Light-emitting phosphors
  • Ballast
  • Filament
Q20 | An electrical fuse is used to interrupt excessive________?
  • Voltage
  • Current
  • Resistance
  • Inductance
Q21 | In context with electromagnetism, which among the following is a correct definition of Permeability?
  • Ability of a material to repel magnetic field within itself
  • Ability of a material to support the formation of a magnetic field within another body
  • Ability of a material to support the formation of a magnetic field within itself
  • Ability of a material to create magnetic dipoles
Q22 | The following is measured in tonne of oil equivalent (toe) ?
  • Volume of Oil
  • Energy released by burning of oil
  • Demand of Crude oil at a point of time
  • Oil production capacity of a country
Q23 | Who among the following coined the term ?cosmic rays? ?
  • Henri Becquerel
  • Theodor Wulf
  • Robert Millikan
  • Bruno Rossi
Q24 | Which among the following is the most acceptable range of LEO (Low Earth orbit)?
  • 350 – 2,600 kms
  • 200-2000 kms
  • 160 – 2,000 kms
  • 160-1600 kms
Q25 | Which among the following is a Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile
  • Agni
  • Prithvi
  • Astra
  • Nag