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101.

The theory behind stars twinkling is that

A. The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time
B. The intensity of light emitted by them changes with time
C. The light from the star is scattered by the dust particles and air molecules in the earth's atmosphere
D. The distance of the stars from the earth changes with time
Answer» B. The intensity of light emitted by them changes with time
102.

The time period of a sound wave is 0.01 seconds. Find its frequency (in Hz).

A. 100
B. 10
C. 50
D. 20
Answer» B. 10
103.

The tendency of undisturbed objects to stay at rest or to keep moving with the same velocity is called

A. velocity
B. force
C. momentum
D. inertia
Answer» E.
104.

The tendency of undisturbed objects to stay at rest or to keep moving with the same velocity is called ___

A. inertia
B. momentum
C. energy
D. force
Answer» B. momentum
105.

The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy is known as

A. Electrical energy
B. Chemical energy
C. Light energy
D. Mechanical energy
Answer» E.
106.

The taper on the lathe spindle is

A. 1 in 10
B. 1 in 20
C. 1 in 15
D. 1 in 25
Answer» C. 1 in 15
107.

The swift movement of the falling water droplets along with the rising air create lightning and sound. It is this event that we call a ________________.

A. thunderstorm
B. hail
C. twister
D. cloudburst
Answer» B. hail
108.

The temperature at which water boils depends mainly on

A. Air Pressure
B. Specific heat
C. Density
D. Relative humidity
Answer» B. Specific heat
109.

The substances which reduce friction are called _________.

A. irregularities
B. lubricants
C. adhesives
D. viscous
Answer» C. adhesives
110.

The strength of a force is usually expressed by its __________.

A. Motion
B. Direction
C. Interaction
D. Magnitude
Answer» E.
111.

The strength of an electromagnet can be increased by

A. increasing the length of the coiled wire
B. increasing current supply
C. increasing the number of turns
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
112.

The strain produced in a body is directly proportional to the stress applied on it, is called _______.

A. Dollar's law
B. Hooke's law
C. Miller's law
D. Kepler's law
Answer» C. Miller's law
113.

The standard unit for measuring the frequency of a sound wave is ........._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. metre per second
B. newton
C. metre
D. hertz
Answer» E.
114.

The spring constant of a spring depends on its

A. length only
B. material only
C. length and its diameter
D. thickness, its diameter and its material
Answer» E.
115.

The spring balance works on the principle of __________

A. Boyle's Law
B. Hooke's Law
C. Bernoulli's principle
D. Pascal's Law
Answer» C. Bernoulli's principle
116.

The speed of the light is maximum in

A. Air
B. Vacuum
C. Water
D. Glass
Answer» C. Water
117.

The speed of sound in air at 0°is_x005F_x000D_

A. 331 m/s
B. 330 m/s
C. 330 ms
D. 331 ms
Answer» B. 330 m/s
118.

The speed of light in vacuum is estimated as ___ meters/second.

A. 3.00 x 108
B. 3.10 x 108
C. 3.12 x 108
D. 3.15 x 108
Answer» B. 3.10 x 108
119.

The solubility of a gas in a liquid is

A. increased with increasing pressure
B. decreased with increasing temperature
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
120.

The slope of a Distance­Time graph shows ___________.

A. acceleration
B. momentum
C. mass
D. speed
Answer» E.
121.

The sliding friction is _______________ than the static friction.

A. double
B. same
C. greater
D. smaller
Answer» E.
122.

The side mirrors of vehicles are of which type of mirrors?

A. Convex
B. Concave
C. Plane
D. Inverted
Answer» B. Concave
123.

The SI unit of weight is a

A. Kg
B. Newton
C. Gram
D. Dyne
Answer» C. Gram
124.

The SI unit of thrust is ......._x005F_x000D_

A. Pascal
B. Ohm
C. Newton
D. Joule
Answer» D. Joule
125.

The SI unit of resistance is:

A. Newton
B. Coulomb
C. Ohm
D. Joule
Answer» D. Joule
126.

The SI unit of momentum is _____________.

A. kilogram-metre per second
B. kilogram-metre per second
C. kilogram-metre-second
D. kilogram-metre-second squared
Answer» B. kilogram-metre per second
127.

The SI unit of G, the universal gravitation constant is ______________.

A. N m2 kg2
B. N m2 kg-2
C. N m-2 kg-2
D. N m-2 kg2
Answer» C. N m-2 kg-2
128.

The SI unit of acceleration is _______________.

A. meters per seconds squared
B. meters per second
C. seconds per meter
D. seconds per meter squared
Answer» B. meters per second
129.

The SI unit of acceleration is __________.

A. ms-1
B. ms-2
C. ms2
D. m/s
Answer» C. ms2
130.

The SI unit of intensity of sound is ______.

A. watt per square meter
B. joule per square meter
C. newton per square meter
D. tesla per square meter
Answer» B. joule per square meter
131.

The SI unit of electric charge is

A. ohm
B. volt
C. ampere
D. coulomb
Answer» E.
132.

The sensation of sound persists in the human brain for about:

A. 0.5 sec
B. 0.2 sec
C. 0.1 sec
D. 1 sec
Answer» D. 1 sec
133.

The second equation of motion gives the relation between

A. Velocity and time
B. Position and velocity
C. Position and time
D. Velocity and acceleration
Answer» D. Velocity and acceleration
134.

The Second Equation of Motion gives the relationship between ......... and Time._x005F_x000D_

A. Acceleration
B. Position
C. Momentum
D. Velocity
Answer» C. Momentum
135.

The shortest distance measured from the initial to the final position of an object is known as the _________________.

A. motion
B. direction
C. velocity
D. displacement
Answer» E.
136.

The second law of motion states:_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. Every object will move in a uniform motion when a net force is applied.
B. The rate of change of momentum of an object is proportional to the net force applied on the object in the direction of net force.
C. Every object will remain at rest or in a state of uniform motion unless compelled to change its slate by the action of a net force.
D. The rate of change of speed of a body will change with the net force applied.
Answer» C. Every object will remain at rest or in a state of uniform motion unless compelled to change its slate by the action of a net force.
137.

The rotational effect of a force on a body about an axis of rotation is described in terms of

A. Centre of gravity
B. Centripetal force
C. Centrifugal force
D. Moment of force
Answer» E.
138.

The safest hammers are those with heads that are

A. cast steel and chiseled
B. alloy and drop-forged steel
C. welded and alloyed
D. chiseled and drop forged
Answer» C. welded and alloyed
139.

The reverse effect of X-ray emission is

A. Raman effect
B. Compton effect
C. Zeeman effect
D. Photo-electric effect
Answer» E.
140.

The ringing of an electric bell in an enclosed evacuated glass bell jar is not heard outside because

A. the ringing is not loud enough
B. the glass of the bell jar absorbs the sound waves
C. the bell jar is too small
D. there is no air or any other gas in the bell jar
Answer» E.
141.

The resistance of a metallic wire_x005F_x000D_

A. directly proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its area of cross-section.
B. inversely proportional to the product of its area of cross-section and length
C. inversely proportional to its length and directly proportional to its area of cross-section
D. directly proportional to the product of its area of cross-section and length
Answer» B. inversely proportional to the product of its area of cross-section and length
142.

The reflection formed by the plane mirror is ________________.

A. vertical inversion
B. a real image
C. lateral inversion
D. an enlarged image
Answer» D. an enlarged image
143.

The repeated reflection that results in persistence of sound is called

A. echo
B. reflection
C. rarefaction
D. reverberation
Answer» E.
144.

The reflector of a search light is a :

A. Convex mirror
B. Concave mirror
C. Plane mirror
D. Cylindrical mirror
Answer» C. Plane mirror
145.

The resistance of a conductor is inversely proportional to its:

A. length
B. resistivity
C. temperature
D. area of cross section
Answer» E.
146.

The relative density of a substance is the ____._x005F_x000D_

A. ratio of its density to the density of water
B. ratio of the density of water to its density
C. product of the density of water to its density
D. ratio of the volume of water to its volume
Answer» B. ratio of the density of water to its density
147.

The ratio of change in velocity of a body to the total time taken by it is its __________________.

A. acceleration
B. displacement
C. force
D. momentum
Answer» B. displacement
148.

The rating for a fuse used in a household electric circuit is provided on the basis of:_x005F_x000D_

A. resistance
B. voltage
C. power
D. current
Answer» E.
149.

The rate of change of velocity is called

A. Momentum
B. Speed
C. Acceleration
D. Force
Answer» D. Force
150.

The rate of flow of electric charge is measured in

A. ampere
B. coulomb
C. ampere/coulomb
D. ampere-coulomb
Answer» B. coulomb