Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Standing waves can be produced when two identical waves, having a phase difference of , are travelling in the same direction. True or False?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

A pipe open at both ends has a fundamental frequency of 2Hz. If the pipe is closed at one end and half filled with water, what will be the fundamental frequency?

A. 0.5Hz
B. 2Hz
C. 4Hz
D. 1Hz
Answer» C. 4Hz
3.

Consider standing waves in an air column with one end closed. What is a pressure node?

A. Pressure variation is maximum
B. Displacement variation is minimum
C. Same as displacement node
D. Least pressure change
Answer» E.
4.

A pipe is open at both ends. What should be its length such that it resonates a 10Hz source in the 2nd harmonic? Speed of sound in air = 340m/s.

A. 34m
B. 68m
C. 17m
D. 51m
Answer» B. 68m
5.

Consider the case of normal modes of vibration for the air column with only one end closed. What is the length of the air column for the fundamental harmonic?

A. /2
B.
C. 2
D. /4
Answer» E.
6.

If a standing wave is vibrating in the fourth harmonic and the wavelength is , what is the length of the string.

A. 2
B.
C. 4
D. /4
Answer» B.
7.

What is the minimum distance between a node & an antinode in a standing wave?

A.
B. /2
C. 2
D. /4
Answer» E.
8.

In a standing wave the amplitude of a particle is fixed, but varies from particle to particle. True or False?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

The equation of a wave is: y = 2sin(4x-3t). What will be the equation of the reflected wave from a free surface?

A. y = 2sin(4x+3t)
B. y = 2sin(3t-4x)
C. y = 2cos(4x+3t)
D. y = 2sin(4x-3t)
Answer» B. y = 2sin(3t-4x)
10.

If a string wave encounters a completely fixed end, what happens to its phase?

A. Stays the same
B. Changes by
C. Changes by /2
D. Waves gets destroyed
Answer» C. Changes by /2