Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

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201.

A hollow sphere of radius R, a hollow cube of side R and thin circular plate of radius R made up of the same material, are all heated to 20 C above room temperature. When left to cool in the room, which of them will reach the room temperature first?

A. Circular plate
B. Cube
C. Sphere
D. All of them will reach the room temperature at the same time
Answer» D. All of them will reach the room temperature at the same time
202.

The temperature of a body is an indicator of

A. The total energy of the molecules of the body
B. The average energy of the molecules of the body
C. The total velocity of the molecules of the body
D. The average kinetic energy of the molecules of the body
Answer» E.
203.

At a given volume and temperature, the pressure of a gas

A. Varies inversely as its mass
B. Varies inversely as the square of its mass
C. Varies linearly as its mass
D. Is independent of its mass
Answer» D. Is independent of its mass
204.

The temperature of water at the bottom of a waterfall is higher than that at the top because

A. Water at the bottom has greater potential energy
B. The surface at the bottom provides heat
C. Kinetic energy of falling water is converted into heat
D. Falling water absorbs heat from the surroundings
Answer» D. Falling water absorbs heat from the surroundings
205.

Paraffin wax contracts on solidification the melting point of wax

A. Increases with increase of pressure
B. Decreases with increase of pressure
C. Is independent of pressure
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Decreases with increase of pressure