Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

Glass rod rubbed with silk cloth

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551.	What is the work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to that point in electric field called?
A.	Electric potential
B.	Potential difference
C.	Electric current
D.	Electric circuits
Answer» B. Potential difference

Discussion

552.	Which of the following is an example of static electricity?
A.	Glass rod rubbed with silk cloth
B.	Ebonite rod rubbed with wool
C.	Lightening in the sky
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

553.	What should be present in a substance to make it a conductor of electricity?
A.	Strongly held electrons
B.	Strongly held protons
C.	Free electrons
D.	Free protons
Answer» D. Free protons

Discussion

554.	Which of the following is an insulator?
A.	Carbon
B.	Rubber
C.	Silver
D.	Copper
Answer» C. Silver

Discussion

555.	Substances through which electricity cannot flow are called:
A.	Conductors
B.	Insulators
C.	Wires
D.	Battery
Answer» C. Wires

Discussion

556.	Which of the following is a conductor of electricity?
A.	Silver
B.	Copper
C.	Aluminium
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

557.	How many electrons taken together make one coulomb?
A.	6.25 * 1018 electrons
B.	3.25 * 1018 electrons
C.	2.25 * 1018 electrons
D.	4.25 * 1018 electrons
Answer» B. 3.25 * 1018 electrons

Discussion

558.	An electron possesses a negative charge of:
A.	16 * 10-19 C
B.	1.60 * 10-19 C
C.	26 * 10-19 C
D.	1.8 * 10-19 C
Answer» C. 26 * 10-19 C

Discussion

559.	How much force does one coulomb of electric charge exerts on an equal charge placed at a distance of one metre from it?
A.	9 * 109 Newton
B.	10 * 109 Newton
C.	9 * 108 Newton
D.	8 * 109 Newton
Answer» B. 10 * 109 Newton

Discussion

560.	What is the SI unit of electric charge?
A.	Volt
B.	Coulomb
C.	Ampere
D.	ohm
Answer» C. Ampere

Discussion

561.	Radioactivity is invented by:
A.	Coolidge
B.	Faraday
C.	H. Becquarel
D.	Briggs
Answer» D. Briggs

Discussion

562.	Safety Lamp is a discovery of:
A.	K. Onnes
B.	H. Devi
C.	Fermi
D.	L. D Forest
Answer» C. Fermi

Discussion

563.	Match the following Inventors Inventions a. Electric Bulb 1. Bunsen b. Spectroscope 2. Edison c. Redar 3. Wheelar d. Electric Fan 4. Robert Watson a b c d
A.	2 1 4 3
B.	1 2 3 4
C.	4 2 3 1
D.	2 4 1 3
Answer» B. 1 2 3 4

Discussion

564.	Microscope was invented by:
A.	Janson & Janson
B.	Millikan
C.	Soldz
D.	Foucalt
Answer» B. Millikan

Discussion

565.	Who invented The Law of Refraction of Light?
A.	Newton
B.	Einstein
C.	Pascal
D.	Alexander Volta
Answer» B. Einstein

Discussion

566.	Who invented atomic bomb?
A.	Berthelot
B.	Pascal
C.	Richard Drew
D.	J. Robert Oppenheimer
Answer» E.

Discussion

567.	Who invented Acetylene Gas?
A.	Berthelot
B.	Pascal
C.	Richard Drew
D.	Ohain
Answer» B. Pascal

Discussion

568.	Consider the following statement (s) is/are related with the Michael Faraday I. He contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. II. His main discoveries include the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis. Which of the above statement (s) is/are incorrect?
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both I & II
D.	Neither I nor II
Answer» E.

Discussion

569.	Consider the following statement (s) is/are related with the Thomas Alva Edison I. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. II. Edison was a prolific inventor, holding 1,093 US patents in his name, as well as many patents in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both I & II
D.	Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II

Discussion

570.	Consider the following statement (s) is are related with the Einstein I. He developed the general theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics). II. He also investigated the thermal properties of light which laid the foundation of the photon theory of light. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both I & II
D.	Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II

Discussion

571.	The invention of the printing machine is associated with which scientist?
A.	Wheeler
B.	Robert Mallet
C.	Bunsen
D.	Kaekstan
Answer» E.

Discussion

572.	Which Scientist is associated with the invention of the gas engine?
A.	Bunsen
B.	Daymlar
C.	Compel
D.	Morse
Answer» C. Compel

Discussion

573.	Consider the following statement (s) is related with the Diesel Engine I. It is an external combustion engine in which heat produced by the compression of air in the cylinder is used to ignite the fuel. II. James Pakal invented Diesel Engine. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both I & II
D.	Neither I nor II
Answer» E.

Discussion

574.	Who is associated with the invention of the helicopter?
A.	Johnson & Johnson
B.	Bracket
C.	George Wasting House
D.	Marconi
Answer» C. George Wasting House

Discussion

575.	The Scientist is associated with the invention of the Bi-cycle:
A.	Macmillan
B.	Dunlop
C.	Macmillan
D.	Karl Benz
Answer» B. Dunlop

Discussion

576.	Who among the following Scientist invented the gramophone?
A.	Anerko Fermi
B.	George Stefans
C.	Edison
D.	Walter Hunt
Answer» D. Walter Hunt

Discussion

577.	Who invented the Motor Vehicle?
A.	James Watt
B.	Edison
C.	Parsons
D.	Asteen
Answer» E.

Discussion

578.	The invention of aeroplane is associated with:
A.	F.G Otis
B.	Edison
C.	Right Brothers
D.	Grahm Bel
Answer» D. Grahm Bel

Discussion

579.	Who among the following Scientist is associated with the invention of the barometer?
A.	H. Devi
B.	Torricelli
C.	William Gas Cogin
D.	L.D Forest
Answer» C. William Gas Cogin

Discussion

580.	Which of the following scientist invented the television?
A.	J.L Beard
B.	Faraday
C.	William Gas Cogin
D.	Thels
Answer» B. Faraday

Discussion

581.	Match the following from inventions (List I) and inventors (List II) List I List II a. Tape Recorder 1. Micheal Faraday b. Crascograph 2. James Watt c. Steam Engine 3. J. C Bose d. Dynamo 4. Poulson Select the correct matching a b c d
A.	4 3 2 1
B.	4 2 3 1
C.	1 2 4 3
D.	1 2 3 4
Answer» B. 4 2 3 1

Discussion

582.	Consider the following statement (s) is related with the Robert Mallet I. He is considered as the “Father of Seismology” II. He invented Sismometer. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both I & II
D.	Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II

Discussion

583.	Consider the following statement (s) is related with the Machine Gun I. It is a fully automatic mounted or portable firearm, designed to fire bullets in quick succession. II. James Pakal invented machine gun. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both I & II
D.	Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II

Discussion

584.	Which of the following Scientist is affiliated with the invention of the Wireless Telegraphy?
A.	Johnson & Johnson
B.	Macmillan
C.	Compel
D.	Marconi
Answer» E.

Discussion

585.	The invention of Petrol Car is associated with:
A.	Janson & Janson
B.	John & Johnson
C.	Macmillan
D.	Karl Benz
Answer» E.

Discussion

586.	Powerloom invention is associated with:
A.	Devi
B.	Johnson Harrison
C.	Carl Right
D.	Walter Hunt
Answer» D. Walter Hunt

Discussion

587.	Who among the following scientist invented the Microphone?
A.	Einstein
B.	Edison
C.	John & John
D.	Janson & Janson
Answer» E.

Discussion

588.	Which of the following scientist is the inventor of the lift?
A.	F.G Otis
B.	Edison
C.	William Gas Cogin
D.	Einstein
Answer» B. Edison

Discussion

589.	Who among the following Scientist is associated with the invention of the refrigerator?
A.	G. Brousa
B.	Harison & Kaitlin
C.	William Gas Cogin
D.	Einstein
Answer» C. William Gas Cogin

Discussion

590.	Who invented Scooter?
A.	G. Brousa
B.	Harison & Kaitlin
C.	William Gas Cogin
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Harison & Kaitlin

Discussion

591.	Which of the following is the striking contribution in Physics of Scientist Fahrenheit?
A.	Fountain Pen
B.	Gas Engine
C.	Clinical Thermometer
D.	Thermionic Emission
Answer» D. Thermionic Emission

Discussion

592.	Which of the following is the contribution of Scientist Jeans in Physics?
A.	Lens Camera
B.	Tyre
C.	Both A & B
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. Tyre

Discussion

593.	Which of the following is the major contribution of Scientist Swington in Physics?
A.	Atom Bomb
B.	Military Tank
C.	Both A & B
D.	All of the above
Answer» C. Both A & B

Discussion

594.	Which of the following is the spectacular contribution of Scientist Pascal in Physics?
A.	Photo
B.	Volta
C.	Computer
D.	Calculator
Answer» E.

Discussion

595.	Which of the following is the prominent contribution of Scientist Shaklay in Physics?
A.	Nuclear Fusion
B.	Dialysis Machine
C.	Transistor
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

596.	Which of the following is one of the contribution of Scientist Adberd Charles in Physics?
A.	Photometer
B.	Electric Bulb
C.	Revolver
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. Electric Bulb

Discussion

597.	Which of the following is the outstanding contribution of Scientist Aneriko Fermi in Physics?
A.	Nuclear Furnace or Bath
B.	Laws of Motion
C.	Discovery of Calculus
D.	Parasite
Answer» B. Laws of Motion

Discussion

598.	Who invented Transformer?
A.	Faraday
B.	Einstein
C.	Parsons
D.	C.R.T Wilson
Answer» B. Einstein

Discussion

599.	Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the device of Carburettor I. It is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. II. It has been largely supplanted in the automotive industry by fuel injection. Which of following statement(s) is/are correct?
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both I & II
D.	Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II

Discussion

600.	Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the device of Ammeter I. It is a measuring device used to measure the current in a circuit. II. It is a measuring device used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed level. Which of following statement(s) is/are correct?
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both I & II
D.	Neither I nor II
Answer» B. Only II

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

What is the work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to that point in electric field called?

Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

What should be present in a substance to make it a conductor of electricity?

Which of the following is an insulator?

Substances through which electricity cannot flow are called:

Which of the following is a conductor of electricity?

How many electrons taken together make one coulomb?

An electron possesses a negative charge of:

How much force does one coulomb of electric charge exerts on an equal charge placed at a distance of one metre from it?

What is the SI unit of electric charge?

Radioactivity is invented by:

Safety Lamp is a discovery of:

Match the following Inventors Inventions a. Electric Bulb 1. Bunsen b. Spectroscope 2. Edison c. Redar 3. Wheelar d. Electric Fan 4. Robert Watson a b c d

Microscope was invented by:

Who invented The Law of Refraction of Light?

Who invented atomic bomb?

Who invented Acetylene Gas?

The invention of the printing machine is associated with which scientist?

Which Scientist is associated with the invention of the gas engine?

Consider the following statement (s) is related with the Diesel Engine I. It is an external combustion engine in which heat produced by the compression of air in the cylinder is used to ignite the fuel. II. James Pakal invented Diesel Engine. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?

Who is associated with the invention of the helicopter?

The Scientist is associated with the invention of the Bi-cycle:

Who among the following Scientist invented the gramophone?

Who invented the Motor Vehicle?

The invention of aeroplane is associated with:

Who among the following Scientist is associated with the invention of the barometer?

Which of the following scientist invented the television?

Match the following from inventions (List I) and inventors (List II) List I List II a. Tape Recorder 1. Micheal Faraday b. Crascograph 2. James Watt c. Steam Engine 3. J. C Bose d. Dynamo 4. Poulson Select the correct matching a b c d

Consider the following statement (s) is related with the Robert Mallet I. He is considered as the “Father of Seismology” II. He invented Sismometer. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statement (s) is related with the Machine Gun I. It is a fully automatic mounted or portable firearm, designed to fire bullets in quick succession. II. James Pakal invented machine gun. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?

Which of the following Scientist is affiliated with the invention of the Wireless Telegraphy?

The invention of Petrol Car is associated with:

Powerloom invention is associated with:

Who among the following scientist invented the Microphone?

Which of the following scientist is the inventor of the lift?

Who among the following Scientist is associated with the invention of the refrigerator?

Who invented Scooter?

Which of the following is the striking contribution in Physics of Scientist Fahrenheit?

Which of the following is the contribution of Scientist Jeans in Physics?

Which of the following is the major contribution of Scientist Swington in Physics?

Which of the following is the spectacular contribution of Scientist Pascal in Physics?

Which of the following is the prominent contribution of Scientist Shaklay in Physics?

Which of the following is one of the contribution of Scientist Adberd Charles in Physics?

Which of the following is the outstanding contribution of Scientist Aneriko Fermi in Physics?

Who invented Transformer?

Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the device of Carburettor I. It is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. II. It has been largely supplanted in the automotive industry by fuel injection. Which of following statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the device of Ammeter I. It is a measuring device used to measure the current in a circuit. II. It is a measuring device used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed level. Which of following statement(s) is/are correct?