Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 7 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 vector can be resolved along ______

A. Only one direction
B. Only two directions
C. Only three directions
D. Only in independent directions
Answer» E.
2.

A vector is represented as 4 + 3ĵ. What is its magnitude?

A. 5
B. 10
C. 4
D. 3
Answer» B. 10
3.

A force vector (50 N) is making and angle of 30 degrees with X axis has a vertical component of magnitude ___

A. 25
B. 55
C. 50
D. 100/ 3
Answer» B. 55
4.

A velocity vector (5m/s) is making and angle of 60 degrees with X axis has a horizonal component of magnitude ___

A. 2.5
B. 5.5
C. 5
D. 10/ 3
Answer» B. 5.5
5.

What is the resolved form for a vector which is 5 units in long and is inclined at an angle of 45 degrees to the X axis?

A. ( frac{1}{ sqrt{2}} hat{i} + frac{1}{ sqrt{2}} hat{j} )
B. ( frac{5}{ sqrt{2}} hat{i} + frac{5}{ sqrt{2}} hat{j} )
C. ( frac{5}{ sqrt{2}} hat{i} + frac{15}{ sqrt{2}} hat{j} )
D. ( frac{10}{ sqrt{2}} hat{i} + frac{10}{ sqrt{2}} hat{j} )
Answer» C. ( frac{5}{ sqrt{2}} hat{i} + frac{15}{ sqrt{2}} hat{j} )
6.

What is the standard form for the resolution of a vector having magnitude a and is inclined at an angle to the X axis?

A. a(cos + sin ĵ)
B. a(sin + cos ĵ)
C. a(sin + sin ĵ)
D. a(cos + cos ĵ)
Answer» B. a(sin + cos ĵ)
7.

The splitting of a vector into two component vectors is called ______

A. Vector resolution
B. Vector sum
C. Vector decomposition
D. Vector difference
Answer» B. Vector sum