Explore topic-wise MCQs in Grade10.

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51.

A machine which scans a page to convert its texts and graphics into electronic signals and transmits it through telephone line is known as

A. central processing unit
B. computer
C. fax machine
D. photo phone
Answer» D. photo phone
52.

The transfer of information from one place to another through different electronic and optical equipment is termed as

A. gap of information
B. flow of information
C. transit information
D. information collapse
Answer» C. transit information
53.

The memory which starts the computer is

A. Random access memory (RAM)
B. Read Only Memory (ROM)
C. Secondary memory
D. central processing unit (CPU)
Answer» C. Secondary memory
54.

The electron gun consists of an electron source which is an electrically heated cathode that ejects

A. electrons
B. neutrons
C. protons
D. phontons
Answer» B. neutrons
55.

The electrons repel other electrons due to force

A. F = qE
B. F = ma
C. P = mv
D. S = vt
Answer» B. F = ma
56.

A simply OR operation followed by a NOT operation is called

A. AND operation
B. NAND operation
C. NOR operation
D. OR operation
Answer» D. OR operation
57.

If we apply a NOT gate at the output of OR gate then the result is

A. NOR gate
B. NAND gate
C. NOT gate
D. OR gate
Answer» B. NAND gate
58.

NOT gate performs the basic logical function called

A. conduction
B. diversion
C. inversion
D. conversion
Answer» D. conversion
59.

The central processing unit (CPU) contains a tiny rectangular chip called

A. cluster
B. transmitter
C. microprocessor
D. microphone
Answer» D. microphone
60.

1 MB is equal to

A. 2356 kilobytes
B. 1024 kilobytes
C. 1560 kilobytes
D. 1190 kilobytes
Answer» C. 1560 kilobytes
61.

As compared to radio waves or microwaves, the rate of sending information with light beams is

A. equal
B. smaller
C. zero
D. larger
Answer» E.
62.

To produce a computer-based information system, we must together

A. 5 parts
B. 3 parts
C. 2 parts
D. 4 parts
Answer» B. 3 parts
63.

Glass fibers have a thickness equal to

A. test tube
B. capillary tube
C. hair
D. half inch ribbon
Answer» D. half inch ribbon
64.

A boolean variable can have only two values which are

A. 0, 1
B. 1, 2
C. 1, 10
D. 0, 10
Answer» B. 1, 2
65.

In OR operation if one of the inputs is '1' then output is

A. 0
B. 2
C. 4
D. 1
Answer» E.
66.

The quantities whose values vary with time are

A. digital
B. scalar
C. analogue
D. vector
Answer» D. vector
67.

The branch of electronics consisting of circuits which process analog quantities is called

A. digital electronics
B. analogue statistics
C. analogue electronics
D. analogue magnetics
Answer» D. analogue magnetics
68.

The values of the output of the OR gate are always following the truth table of

A. AND operation
B. NAND operation
C. OR operation
D. NOT operation
Answer» D. NOT operation
69.

Soft materials absorb a large amount of

A. heat energy
B. light energy
C. electromagnetic waves
D. sound energy
Answer» E.
70.

The decibel scale is a logarithm measure of the amplitude of

A. sound waves
B. light waves
C. heat waves
D. electric current
Answer» B. light waves
71.

The sensation of sound persists in our brain for about

A. 0.1 s
B. 0.5 s
C. 0.3 s
D. 0.4 s
Answer» B. 0.5 s
72.

The range of the frequencies which a human ear can hear is called the

A. pitch of sound
B. loudness of sound
C. audible frequency range
D. quality of sound
Answer» D. quality of sound
73.

The characteristic of sound by which we can distinguish between two sounds of same loudness and pitch is known as

A. loudness
B. pitch
C. quality
D. intensity
Answer» D. intensity
74.

When a generator is connected in a closed circuit, the induced e.m.f generates

A. electric current
B. light
C. potential difference
D. electromagnetic difference
Answer» B. light
75.

A high voltage transformer can reduce the voltage keeping the power

A. low
B. high
C. zero
D. constant
Answer» E.
76.

A simple method of finding the direction of the magnetic field around the conductor is the

A. Ohm's law
B. Joule's law
C. left hand grip rule
D. right hand grip rule
Answer» E.
77.

The number of coils in a transformer is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» B. 3
78.

When a coil rotates in a magnetic field, the induced current in it continuously changes from

A. minimum to maximum value
B. maximum to minimum value
C. zero to maximum value
D. maximum to zero
Answer» C. zero to maximum value
79.

A body executing simple harmonic motion always vibrates about a

A. nearest position
B. variable position
C. fixed position
D. most far position
Answer» D. most far position
80.

The kinetic energy of mass attached to spring at mean position is

A. maximum
B. minimum
C. moderate
D. may be max. or min.
Answer» B. minimum
81.

If a body moves back and forth or to and fro about a point, then it is said to be

A. consistency
B. vibrating
C. rotating
D. displacing
Answer» C. rotating
82.

The distance between 2 consecutive crests or troughs is called

A. time period
B. amplitude
C. frequency
D. wave length
Answer» E.
83.

The motion of a ball placed in a bowl is

A. simple harmonic motion
B. compressional motion
C. damped motion
D. none of above
Answer» B. compressional motion
84.

If spring is stiff, then the value of k is

A. small
B. moderate
C. large
D. approx. zero
Answer» D. approx. zero
85.

The velocity of simple harmonic motion at the mean position is always

A. maximum
B. minimum
C. zero
D. negative
Answer» B. minimum
86.

If 100 waves pass through a medium in 20seconds and their wavelength is 6cm then the velocity is

A. 0.5ms-1
B. 0.3ms-1
C. 1ms-1
D. 2.5ms-1
Answer» C. 1ms-1
87.

The time period of simple pendulum 1 m long at a location where g=10ms-1 will be

A. 2.5 s
B. 1.5 s
C. 3 s
D. 1.99 s
Answer» E.
88.

The Electromotive force (EMF) developed by the generator depends upon

A. area of rotating wire
B. length of rotating wire
C. radius of wire
D. size of magnet
Answer» C. radius of wire
89.

In A.C generator increasing the no. of turns in the coil

A. decreases the Electromotive force (EMF)
B. Electromotive force (EMF) remains same
C. increases the Electromotive force (EMF)
D. Electromotive force (EMF) becomes zero
Answer» D. Electromotive force (EMF) becomes zero
90.

A generator inside a hydroelectric dam uses electromagnetic induction to convert the mechanical energy of a spinning turbine into

A. chemical energy
B. atomic energy
C. heat energy
D. electrical energy
Answer» E.
91.

The process of generating an induced current in a circuit by changing the number of magnetic lines of force passing through it is called

A. electromagnetic difference
B. electromagnetic induction
C. electromotive force
D. potential difference
Answer» C. electromotive force
92.

A power station generates 600 MW of electrical power which is fed to a transmission line. If the input voltage is 300 Kv, then what current would flow in the transmission line?

A. 5 × 103 A
B. 10 × 103 A
C. 2 × 103 A
D. 7 × 103 A
Answer» D. 7 × 103 A
93.

The velocity of the wave is defined as

A. v = fλ
B. v = st
C. v = at
D. f=1 ⁄ T
Answer» B. v = st
94.

The maximum displacement of a body from its mean position is

A. time period
B. frequency
C. vibration
D. amplitude
Answer» E.
95.

The period of the pendulum is independent of its

A. mass only
B. amplitude only
C. frequency
D. mass and amplitude
Answer» E.
96.

Waves which do not require any medium for their propagation are called

A. mechanical waves
B. electromagnetic waves
C. transverse waves
D. longitudinal waves
Answer» C. transverse waves
97.

The mass doesn't stop at the mean position due to

A. Inertia
B. Friction
C. Torque
D. Gravity
Answer» B. Friction
98.

If 2 resistors of 5kΩ and 7kΩ are connected in series across a 15V battery, then the current flowing through each of the resistance should be

A. 2mA
B. 3.6mA
C. 5mA
D. 1.25mA
Answer» E.
99.

Insulators can be easily charged by

A. supplying electrons
B. Electromotive force (EMF)
C. friction
D. protons
Answer» D. protons
100.

The electric power enters our house through

A. ground wire
B. neutral wire
C. live wire
D. all of above
Answer» E.