Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Physics.

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1.

The mean kinetic energy of one mole of gas per degree of freedom (on the basis of a kinetic theory of gases) is ___________

A. (1/2) kT
B. (3/2) kT
C. (3/2) RT
D. (1/2) RT
Answer» E.
2.

The degree of freedom in case of a monoatomic gas is ___________

A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 2
Answer» C. 5
3.

Surface the lake is at 2°C and depth of the lake is 20m. Find the temperature of the bottom of the lake?

A. 2°C
B. 3°C
C. 4°C
D. 552°C
Answer» E.
4.

A gas mixture consists of 2 moles of oxygen and 4 moles of argon at temperature T. Neglecting all vibrational modes, the total internal energy of the system is?

A. 4RT
B. 9RT
C. 11RT
D. 15RT
Answer» D. 15RT
5.

The average translational kinetic energy of O2 molecules (relative molar mass 32) at a particular temperature is 0.048eV. The translational kinetic energy of N2 molecules (relative molar mass) in eV at the same temperature is?

A. 0.0015
B. 0.003
C. 0.048
D. 0.768
Answer» D. 0.768
6.

A vessel contains one mole of O2 gas at a temperature T. The pressure of the gas is P. An identical vessel containing one hole of He gas at a temperature 2T has a pressure of?

A. P/8
B. P
C. 2P
D. 8P
Answer» D. 8P
7.

When an automobile travels for a long distance, the pressure in the gas?

A. Increases slightly
B. Decreases slightly
C. Remains the same
D. Decreases and then increases
Answer» B. Decreases slightly
8.

At constant volume temperature is increases, then ___________

A. Collisions on walls will be less
B. Number of collisions per unit time will increase
C. Collisions will be in straight line
D. Collisions will not change
Answer» C. Collisions will be in straight line
9.

Assertion: In the pressure-temperature phase diagram of water, the slope of the melting curve is found to be negative.Reason: Ice contracts on melting to water.

A. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
B. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. Assertion it true but the reason is false
D. Both assertion and reason are false
Answer» C. Assertion it true but the reason is false
10.

Sink of nitrous oxide is photodissociation in the

A. Thermosphere
B. Troposhere
C. Stratosphere
D. Ionosphere
Answer» D. Ionosphere
11.

'HCFCs' are less potent than

A. CFCs
B. Carbondioxide
C. Oxygen
D. Argon
Answer» B. Carbondioxide
12.

What does an increase in carbon dioxide in atmosphere contribute?

A. Humidity
B. Global warming
C. Greenhouse effects
D. Both b and c
Answer» E.
13.

What is lifespan of 'methane' in atmosphere?

A. 12 Years
B. 16 years
C. 90 Years
D. 50 years
Answer» B. 16 years
14.

What reduces the nitrogen oxide from the car?

A. Catalytic Converter
B. Photovoltaic cells
C. Solar Plates
D. Catalytic Cells
Answer» B. Photovoltaic cells
15.

According to a sharp contrast, methane is considered as a less important greenhouse gas than

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Argon
Answer» B. Carbon monoxide
16.

Methane' is emitted through leakages in the

A. Water pipelines
B. Gas pipelines
C. pipeline transport
D. pipeline tracks
Answer» C. pipeline transport
17.

Methane's concentration in atmosphere is less than

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrogen
C. Pottasium
D. Carbon monoxide
Answer» B. Nitrogen
18.

Nitrous oxide is a minor

A. Gas
B. Fuel
C. Greenhouse gas
D. pollutant
Answer» D. pollutant
19.

Nitrous oxide' is used as

A. Cosmetics
B. Anaesthetic
C. Detergents
D. Cleaning agent
Answer» C. Detergents
20.

Common name of 'methane' is

A. Ozone Gas
B. Marsh Gas
C. GHGs
D. Fossil fuels
Answer» C. GHGs
21.

Methane can be seen bubbling up from:

A. Mountainous area
B. Hilly areas
C. Coastal areas
D. Marshy areas
Answer» E.
22.

What contributes to chemical destruction of atmospheric ozone?

A. Nitrogen
B. Bromine
C. Sulfur
D. Both a and b
Answer» E.
23.

What is atmospheric life time of Nitrous oxide?

A. 115 Years
B. 120 Years
C. 127 Years
D. 129 Years
Answer» B. 120 Years
24.

The ozone layer absorbs what range of wavelengths of the sun’s radiation?

A. 0.80 nm – 1.50 nm
B. 200 nm – 315 nm
C. 450 nm – 570 nm
D. 600 nm – 750 nm
Answer» C. 450 nm – 570 nm
25.

'CFCs' stands for

A. Chloroflorocarbons
B. Chlorineflorine Carbons
C. Climate Control Corperation
D. Climate Command Coorperation
Answer» B. Chlorineflorine Carbons
26.

'CFCs' emission in atmosphere is controlled under supervision of

A. Rio de jenro
B. Montreal Protocol
C. United Nation Environmental Development
D. Climate Change Protocol
Answer» C. United Nation Environmental Development
27.

Methane' can be removed from atmosphere by

A. Chemical reaction
B. Chemical destrcution process
C. Ionization
D. Hydrogen Bonding
Answer» C. Ionization
28.

Nitrous oxide concentration in atmosphere is approximately

A. 0.3 ppm
B. 0.4ppm
C. 0.5ppm
D. 0.9ppm
Answer» B. 0.4ppm
29.

Which of the following UV radiations is responsible for causing sun burns and skin cancer?

A. UV-A
B. UV-B
C. UV-C
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. UV-C
30.

The long UV-B radiations are important for vitamin D production of the skin.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
31.

Nitrous oxide is 16% greater than in

A. pre-industrial times.
B. Post-industrial times.
C. Industrial revolution
D. Prerequisite time
Answer» B. Post-industrial times.
32.

The ozone hole is a phenomenon that has occurred in:

A. Arctic region
B. Northern temperate region
C. Southern temperate region
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» E.
33.

Nitrous oxide emission from human activities, included

A. Detergents
B. Fertilizer
C. chemicals
D. CFCs
Answer» C. chemicals
34.

Average lifetime of methane in atmosphere is determined by

A. Rate of reaction process
B. Rate of destruction process
C. Rate of growth process
D. Rate of Loss process
Answer» E.
35.

Which GHGs is known as a laughing Gas?

A. Nitrous Oxide
B. Sulphuric Acid
C. Ozone
D. CFCs
Answer» B. Sulphuric Acid
36.

In which country, the switch from coal fired to natural gas fired power station because the sulphur content is low?

A. London
B. U.K
C. California
D. Paris
Answer» C. California
37.

Methane' is produced fron landfill sites due to

A. Incineration process
B. Pesticides
C. Fertilizers
D. Deforestation
Answer» B. Pesticides
38.

Chloroflorocarbons (CFCS) are:

A. Greenhouse Gases
B. Food product
C. Ingredents
D. Detergents
Answer» B. Food product
39.

Why CBG is good energy?

A. Because it reduces ozone forming emission
B. It reduces pollutants
C. Better type of energy
D. Less pollutants
Answer» B. It reduces pollutants
40.

Between what altitudes, is the ozone layer found in highest concentrations?

A. 10-20km
B. 20-40km
C. 40-55km
D. 55-70km
Answer» C. 40-55km
41.

Nitrous oxide has contributed about

A. 0.08
B. 0.06
C. 0.09
D. 0.02
Answer» C. 0.09
42.

What strategy has been implemented to reduce the air pollution from vehicles from India?

A. By using Coal
B. By using CNG
C. By using Petrol
D. By using Diesel
Answer» C. By using Petrol
43.

Which city has the clean and efficient underground railway?

A. California
B. South Africa
C. Cairo
D. Pakistan
Answer» D. Pakistan
44.

Atmospheric methane concentrations is:

A. 0.78
B. 0.25
C. 0.24
D. 0.2
Answer» D. 0.2
45.

What are flue Gases?

A. Emitting from the chimmy's
B. From Industries
C. From houses
D. From vehicles
Answer» B. From Industries
46.

What are fluorinated greenhouse gases?

A. Xenon and argon
B. Argon and ammonia
C. Hydrofluorocarbons, Perfluorocarbons
D. All of above
Answer» D. All of above
47.

Amount of water vopours in atmosphere does not change because of

A. Fossil Fuel
B. Human Activities
C. Deforestation
D. Urbanization
Answer» C. Deforestation
48.

Both biomass burning and chemical industry emits

A. Nitrous Oxide
B. Sulphur Oxide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Carbon monoxide
Answer» B. Sulphur Oxide
49.

What efforts has been taken by the Indian government to protect the pristine white marble of Taj Mahal?

A. Smoke free and batter power cabs are allowed only
B. Ban on vehicles entry
C. Pollution reduction strategies
D. Air Pollutions restricted area
Answer» B. Ban on vehicles entry
50.

Nitrogen also helps in preventing UV rays from reaching the Earth.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False