Physics

1.Which of the following terms is not used in the field of physics?

1. Latent heat
2. Nuclear fusion
3. Refractive index
4. Stock value

Answer:Option 1

Explanation:

Solution:

Stock value.

2.Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

1. Collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere.
2. Action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen.
3. Action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere.
4. Lightning discharge in atmosphere.

Answer:Option 1

Explanation:

Solution:

Collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere.

3.It is easier to roll a stone up a sloping road than to lift it vertical upwards because

1. Work done in rolling is more than in lifting.
2. Work done in lifting the stone is equal to rolling it.
3. Work done in both is same but the rate of doing work is less in rolling.
4. Work done in rolling a stone is less than in lifting it.

Answer:Option 1

Explanation:

Solution:

Work done in rolling a stone is less than in lifting it.

4.Siphon will fail to work if:

1. The densities of the liquid in the two vessels are equal.
2. The level of the liquid in the two vessels are at the same height.
3. Both its limbs are of unequal length.
4. The temperature of the liquids in the two vessels are the same.

Answer:Option 1

Explanation:

Solution:

The level of the liquid in the two vessels are at the same height.

5.Large transformers, when used for some time, become very hot and are cooled by circulating oil. The heating of the transformer is due to:

1. The heating effect of current alone
2. Hysteresis loss alone
3. Both the heating effect of current and hysteresis loss
4. Intense sunlight at noon

Answer:Option 1

Explanation:

Solution:

Both the heating effect of current and hysteresis loss.

6.Nuclear sizes are expressed in a unit named

1. Fermi
2. Angstrom
3. Newton
4. Tesla

Answer:Option 1

Explanation:

Solution:

Fermi - A unit of length equal to 10^-15 meter (one femtometer), used in nuclear physics. It is similar to the diameter of a proton.

7.Light year is a unit of

1. Time
2. Distance
3. Light
4. Intensity of light

Answer:Option 1

Explanation:

Solution:

Distance.

8.Light from the Sun reaches us in nearly

1. 2 minutes
2. 4 minutes
3. 8 minutes
4. 16 minutes

Answer:Option 1

Explanation:

Solution:

8 minutes.

9.Stars appears to move from east to west because

1. All stars move from east to west
2. The earth rotates from west to east
3. The earth rotates from east to west
4. The background of the stars moves from west to east

Answer:Option 1

Explanation:

Solution:

The earth rotates from west to east.

10.Pa(Pascal) is the unit for

1. Thrust
2. Pressure
3. Frequency
4. Conductivity

Answer:Option 1

Explanation:

Solution:

Pressure.