Physical Science Fundamentals
A comprehensive quiz covering fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry including atomic theory, thermodynamics, optics, electricity, and materials science.
Questions
Coloured glasses for goggles contain
- lanthanide oxide
- nickel oxide
- ferrous oxide
- ferric oxide
Atomic hydrogen has a life period of
- one minute
- one hour
- fraction of second
- one day
Carborundum is used as
- an abrasive for cutting and grinding glass
- a fertiliser
- a paint
- a medicine
Electromagnetic radiation is emitted by
- X-rays
- Ultrasonic
- Electrons
- Protons
A plant with green leaves placed in red light will appear
- red
- black
- violet
- green
In the process of electroplating
- electrical energy is converted into chemical energy
- electrical energy is converted into heat energy
- electrical energy is converted into magnetic energy
- all of these
Which of the following does not admit any division?
- Molecules
- Atom
- Compound
- All
In deserts, clouds do not precipitate because of
- low temperature
- low pressure
- low humidity
- high wind velocity
A red light is used in a traffic signal because
- it is visible to people even with bad eyesight
- it is beautiful
- it has the longest wavelength and can be easily noticed from a long distance
- none of the above
The function of the choke is to
- increase the voltage
- give relatively large impedance of alternating current
- regulate the voltage
- give relatively large impedance of direct current
The source of solar energy is
- Nuclear fission
- Sinking of the sun
- Nuclear fusion
- None of these
The process of transfer of heat by matter but without actual movement of the particles themselves is called
- Radiation
- Conduction
- Convection
- None of these
Effect of light on photocells produces
- energy
- photosynthesis
- current
- none of these
Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused by an electric current because
- it may cause hydrolysis
- it may cause another short circuit
- it will spoil the wiring
- it may cause electrocution
Which of the following metals is used in aircraft?
- Titanium
- Chromium
- Palladium
- None of these
Fish plates are used in railway tracks
- to keep the rails equidistant
- to avoid tracks being distorted due to temperature fluctuation
- to control speed of the train
- to connect two rails
The force of gravity on the moon is
- the same as on the earth
- less than on the earth as the moon has a smaller mass
- there is no gravitational force at all
- more than the earth
The element used in an electric filament is
- Iron
- Copper
- Tungsten
- Aluminium
Water has maximum density at
- 0oC
- Room temperature
- 100oC
- 4oC
Cosmic rays
- can be charged as well as uncharged
- are charged particles
- are uncharged particles
- none of the above
The approximate intensity level of sound in dB(decible) which can cause damage of ear drum?
- 160 dB
- 140 dB
- 130 dB
- 120 dB
The difference between musical sound and noise is due to
- intensity
- wavelengths
- pitch
- musical instruments
The molecular weight of a substance can be calculated by measuring
- density in liquid state
- freezing point
- vapour density
- vapour pressure
Which of the following is a good conductor of heat but bad conductor of electricity?
- Mica
- Asbestos
- Celluloid
- Pertex
When an object is placed between two parallel mirrors, the number of images formed will be
- eight
- thirty-two
- two
- infinite