Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which one is not the property of charge?

A. Charge is additive
B. Charge is conserved
C. Quantization of charge
D. A charge is self-destructive
Answer» E.
2.

Earth is the source of __________

A. An infinite positive and negative charge
B. Positive charge
C. Negative charge
D. Zero charge
Answer» B. Positive charge
3.

A lightning arrester must have the following property.

A. Discontinuity
B. Poor conductivity
C. Needle end
D. Low melting point
Answer» D. Low melting point
4.

What should be the shape of a conductor that can hold a charge for long?

A. Cubical
B. Conical
C. Sharp-edged
D. Spherical
Answer» E.
5.

Which one of the following is a safe place during lightning?

A. Under a tree
B. Under a light post
C. House with lightning arrester
D. High wall
Answer» D. High wall
6.

What is the dimension of volume charge density?

A. [MLAT<sup>-2</sup>]
B. [M<sup>0</sup> L<sup>-3</sup> A T]
C. [M L<sup>-3</sup> A T]
D. [M L<sup>-2</sup> A T]
Answer» C. [M L<sup>-3</sup> A T]
7.

What number of electrons will flow in one minute through a conductor that carries 1 Ampere current?

A. 5.2*10<sup>20</sup>
B. 4.2*10<sup>20</sup>
C. 3.7*10<sup>20</sup>
D. 3.7*10<sup>19</sup>
Answer» D. 3.7*10<sup>19</sup>
8.

What is the unit of surface charge density in the SI unit?

A. C
B. C/m
C. C/m<sup>2</sup>
D. C/m<sup>3</sup>
Answer» D. C/m<sup>3</sup>
9.

A charged conductor has its charge only on its outer surface. This statement is true for which of the following?

A. For all conductors
B. Only for spherical conductors
C. For hollow conductors
D. For those conductors which don t have sharp edges
Answer» B. Only for spherical conductors
10.

+q, +2q, +3q, +4q, (up to +20q) charges are situated at coordinates (0,0) , (1,0) ,(2,0) , .. (Up to 20). What is the total charge stored in the system?

A. +20q
B. +210q
C. +420q
D. +190q
Answer» C. +420q
11.

A solid sphere will carry more charge than a hollow sphere of the same radius.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.