Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 38 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A digit zero in a measurement

A. May be significant may not significant
B. Always significant
C. Always insignificantsig
D. Significant only if left to a significant figure
Answer» B. Always significant
2.

Absolute uncertainty in a measurement depends upon

A. Magnitude of the measurement
B. Least count of the instrument
C. Percentage error in the measurement
D. All of a, b and c
Answer» C. Percentage error in the measurement
3.

An ideal standard of measurement of a base quantity has characteristics

A. Accessible
B. Invariable
C. Transportable
D. Only a and b are correct
Answer» E.
4.

Dimensional analysis is helpful for

A. Deriving a possible formula
B. Checking the homogeneity of a physical equation
C. Verification of laws
D. Only a and b are correct
Answer» E.
5.

How many types of units are in SI?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» D. Four
6.

How many main frontiers of fundamental science?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
7.

In any measurement the significant figures are

A. All accurately known and all doubtful digits
B. Only accurately known digits
C. Only doubtful digits
D. All accurately known digits and the first doubuful digit
Answer» E.
8.

In multiplication and division of measurement

A. Percentage uncertainties are added
B. Absolute uncertainties are added
C. Percentage uncertainties are divided
D. Absolute uncertainties are divided
Answer» B. Absolute uncertainties are added
9.

In scientific notation numbers are expressed in

A. Power of ten
B. Powers of two
C. Reciprocal
D. Decimal
Answer» B. Powers of two
10.

ML-1 T-2 is the dimension of

A. Force
B. Pressure
C. Momentum
D. Energy
Answer» C. Momentum
11.

Number of significant figures in 0.0173 are

A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Two
Answer» B. Four
12.

One pico stands for

A. 10 raised to power -15
B. 10 raised to power -12
C. 10 raised to power -9
D. 10 raised to power -6
Answer» C. 10 raised to power -9
13.

Random errors can be reduced by

A. Taking zero correction
B. Comparing the instrument with another more accurate one
C. Taking mean of several measurement
D. All methods explained in a, b and c
Answer» D. All methods explained in a, b and c
14.

SI unit of coefficient of viscosity is

A. Kg.m.S-1
B. Kg m-1.S-1
C. Kg.m.S
D. Kg-1.m-1.S-1
Answer» C. Kg.m.S
15.

Smaller the least count of the instrument more is the measurement

A. Accurate
B. Precise
C. Accurate and precise
D. None of these
Answer» C. Accurate and precise
16.

Steradian is the SI unit of

A. Plane angle
B. Solid angle
C. Both plane angle and solid angle
D. Neither plane angle nor solid angle
Answer» C. Both plane angle and solid angle
17.

The dimension of force is

A. MLT-1
B. MLT-2
C. ML-1T
D. ML-1T-2
Answer» C. ML-1T
18.

The error in measurement may occur due to

A. Inexperience of a person
B. The faulty apparantus
C. Inappropriate method
D. Due to all reasons in a, b and c
Answer» E.
19.

The number 76.85 is rounded off upto two significant figures as

A. 76.8
B. 77
C. 76.9
D. None of these
Answer» C. 76.9
20.

The number of categories in which physical quantities are divided are

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» C. Three
21.

The number of significant figures in 5.400 are

A. Three
B. Five
C. Two
D. None
Answer» E.
22.

The uncertainty in a measurement may occur due to

A. Limitation of an instrument
B. Natural variation of the object to be measured
C. Inadequate of technique
D. All given in a , b and c
Answer» E.
23.

The unit of force is _________ and its symbol is __________. Which is the correct pair?

A. Newton, n
B. Newton, N
C. Newton, n
D. Newton, N
Answer» E.
24.

The unmber of significant figures in the length of a bar 6200mm measured by meter rod are

A. Four
B. Three
C. Two
D. None of these
Answer» B. Three
25.

Three students measured length of a needle with meter rod and recorded as : (i) 0.2145m (ii) 0.21m (iii) 0.214m Which one is correct record?

A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
C. Only (iii)
D. Both (i) and (ii)
Answer» D. Both (i) and (ii)
26.

To reduce the uncertainty in the timing experiment

A. Highly precise instrument
B. Conduct at room temperature
C. Count more number of vibration
D. Both a and c
Answer» E.
27.

Total uncertainty, in result obtained from the subtraction of two measurement, is equal to

A. Sum of their absolute uncertainties
B. Difference of their absolute uncertainties
C. Product of their absolute uncertainties
D. Division of their absolute uncertainties
Answer» B. Difference of their absolute uncertainties
28.

Unit of G is?

A. Nm2Kg2
B. Nm2Kg
C. Nm2Kg-2
D. None
Answer» C. Nm2Kg-2
29.

Which branch of science plays an important role in the development of technology and engineering?

A. Chemistry
B. Physics
C. Geology
D. Biology
Answer» C. Geology
30.

Which equation is not dimensionally correct?

A. E=mc2
B. Vf=Vi+at
C. S=Vt2
D. S=1/2at2
Answer» D. S=1/2at2
31.

Which of the following is not a correct representation method for prefixes

A. 1mm
B. 10km
C. 1000um
D. Both (a) and (b)
Answer» D. Both (a) and (b)
32.

Which one is not a branch of physical sciences?

A. Chemistry
B. Astronomy
C. Geology
D. Biology
Answer» E.
33.

Which one is the correct representation of the unit of pressure?

A. Newton/Meter2
B. Newton/meter2
C. Newton/meter2
D. Newton/Meter2
Answer» C. Newton/meter2
34.

Which one is the derived quantity in SI units?

A. Electric current
B. Electric charge
C. Plane angle
D. Amount of substance
Answer» C. Plane angle
35.

Which one is the dimensionally correct equation?

A. F=vt
B. S=Vit+1/2at2
C. V=St
D. V=f/t
Answer» C. V=St
36.

Which one is the highest power multiple?

A. Giga
B. Beta
C. Mega
D. Deca
Answer» B. Beta
37.

Zero error of the instrument is a type of

A. Random error
B. Personal error
C. Systematic error
D. Classified error
Answer» D. Classified error
38.

Preftix deca represents

A. 10 Raised to power 1
B. 10 Raised to power 2
C. 10 Raised to power 3
D. 10 Raised to power -1
Answer» B. 10 Raised to power 2