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.

Laplace correction makes use of which of the following processes?

A. Isothermal
B. Adiabatic
C. Isochoric
D. Isobaric
Answer» C. Isochoric
2.

What is the ratio of speed of sound in air when measured after laplace correction to that measured by Newton’s formula?

A. 1.18
B. 0.84
C. 1.4
D. 0.71
Answer» B. 0.84
3.

The speed of sound in air is 330m/s. What is the mass of 1 mole of air? Assume it is an ideal gas.

A. 28gm
B. 38gm
C. 20.56gm
D. 29gm
Answer» D. 29gm
4.

The formula v = √(P/ρ) can be used for any gas considering isothermal process. True or False?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Why is the speed of longitudinal waves sound in solids greater than that in liquids?

A. Solids have lesser bulk modulus
B. Gases have lesser density
C. Solids have greater bulk modulus and density than gases but increase in bulk modulus dominantes over increase in density
D. Gases don’t have lesser particles in a given volume and therefore transfer sound energy slowly
Answer» D. Gases don’t have lesser particles in a given volume and therefore transfer sound energy slowly
6.

A string has a mass of 100gm & is under a tension of 10N. What should be its length if the speed of transverse waves is to be 10m/s on the string.

A. 1.8m
B. 10m
C. 1m
D. 2m
Answer» D. 2m
7.

What is the expression for wave speed in the given equation: y = Asin(kx-wt + π)?

A. dy/dt
B. w/k
C. 2πw/k
D. 2πk/w
Answer» C. 2πw/k