Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

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101.

The relation between frequency ?n? wavelength ?l? and velocity of propagation ?v? of wave is [EAMCET 1979; CPMT 1976, 85]

A. \[n=v\lambda \] 
B. \[n=\lambda /v\]
C. Velocity
D. \[n=1/v\]
Answer» D. \[n=1/v\]
102.

Which of the following statements is wrong  [NCERT 1976, 79]

A. Sound travels in straight line
B. Sound is a form of energy
C. 30 cm/sec
D. Sound travels faster in vacuum than in air
Answer» E.
103.

Assertion   :   The reverberation time dependent on the the shape of enclosure, position of source and observer. Reason     : The unit of absorption coefficient in mks system is metric sabine. [EAMCET 2004]

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. 120 Hz 
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» F.
104.

Assertion  :   When a beetle moves along the sand with in a few tens of centimeters of a sand scorpion the scorpion immediately turn towards the beetle and dashes to it Reason     :   When a beetle disturbs the sand, it sends pulses along the sands surface one set of pulses is longitudinal while other set is transverse.    [AIIMS 2003]

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. 6 seconds fast   
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
105.

Assertion  :   The flash of lightening is seen before the sound of thunder is heard. Reason     :   Speed of sound is greater than speed of light  [AIIMS 2002]

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. 1.11 m 
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
106.

Assertion : Like sound, light can not propagate in vacuum. Reason     :   Sound is a square wave. It propagates in a medium by a virtue of damping oscillation. [AIIMS 2000]

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. 680 m  
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
107.

Assertion   :   Sound travel faster in solids than gases. Reason     : Solid possess greater density than gases.  [AIIMS 2000]

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. vm = vd
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» C. vm = vd
108.

Assertion   :   The fundamental frequency of an open organ pipe increases as the temperature is increased. Reason     : As the temperature increases, the velocity of sound increases more rapidly than length of the pipe.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. 2.1 sec 
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
109.

Assertion   :   In the case of a stationary wave, a person hear a loud sound at the nodes as compared to the antinodes. Reason     : In a stationary wave all the particles of the medium vibrate in phase. 

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. 2 : 1
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
110.

Assertion   :   Beats can also be observed by two light sources as in sound. Reason     : Light sources have constant phase deference.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. \[1.66\times {{10}^{6}}\] m?1
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
111.

Assertion   :   It is not possible to have interference between the waves produced by two violins. Reason     : For interference of two waves the phase difference between the waves must remain constant.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. 1092K  
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
112.

Assertion   :   Solids can support both longitudinal and transverse waves but only longitudinal waves can propagate in gases. Reason     : For the propagation of transverse waves, medium must also neccessarly have the property of rigidity.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. 268.5 m
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
113.

Assertion   :   The change in air pressure effect the speed of sound. Reason     : The speed of sound in a gas is proportional to square root of pressure.

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» F.
114.

Assertion   :   A tuning fork is made of an alloy of steel, nickel and chromium. Reason     : The alloy of steel, nickel and chromium is called elinvar. 

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. 19 m
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.
E. If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer» C. 19 m