Physical Science Fundamentals

A comprehensive quiz covering fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry including atomic theory, thermodynamics, optics, electricity, and materials science.

25 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Coloured glasses for goggles contain

  1. lanthanide oxide
  2. nickel oxide
  3. ferrous oxide
  4. ferric oxide
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Atomic hydrogen has a life period of

  1. one minute
  2. one hour
  3. fraction of second
  4. one day
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Carborundum is used as

  1. an abrasive for cutting and grinding glass
  2. a fertiliser
  3. a paint
  4. a medicine
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Electromagnetic radiation is emitted by

  1. X-rays
  2. Ultrasonic
  3. Electrons
  4. Protons
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A plant with green leaves placed in red light will appear

  1. red
  2. black
  3. violet
  4. green
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the process of electroplating

  1. electrical energy is converted into chemical energy
  2. electrical energy is converted into heat energy
  3. electrical energy is converted into magnetic energy
  4. all of these
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following does not admit any division?

  1. Molecules
  2. Atom
  3. Compound
  4. All
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In deserts, clouds do not precipitate because of

  1. low temperature
  2. low pressure
  3. low humidity
  4. high wind velocity
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A red light is used in a traffic signal because

  1. it is visible to people even with bad eyesight
  2. it is beautiful
  3. it has the longest wavelength and can be easily noticed from a long distance
  4. none of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The function of the choke is to

  1. increase the voltage
  2. give relatively large impedance of alternating current
  3. regulate the voltage
  4. give relatively large impedance of direct current
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The source of solar energy is

  1. Nuclear fission
  2. Sinking of the sun
  3. Nuclear fusion
  4. None of these
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The process of transfer of heat by matter but without actual movement of the particles themselves is called

  1. Radiation
  2. Conduction
  3. Convection
  4. None of these
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Effect of light on photocells produces

  1. energy
  2. photosynthesis
  3. current
  4. none of these
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused by an electric current because

  1. it may cause hydrolysis
  2. it may cause another short circuit
  3. it will spoil the wiring
  4. it may cause electrocution
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following metals is used in aircraft?

  1. Titanium
  2. Chromium
  3. Palladium
  4. None of these
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Fish plates are used in railway tracks

  1. to keep the rails equidistant
  2. to avoid tracks being distorted due to temperature fluctuation
  3. to control speed of the train
  4. to connect two rails
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The force of gravity on the moon is

  1. the same as on the earth
  2. less than on the earth as the moon has a smaller mass
  3. there is no gravitational force at all
  4. more than the earth
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The element used in an electric filament is

  1. Iron
  2. Copper
  3. Tungsten
  4. Aluminium
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Water has maximum density at

  1. 0oC
  2. Room temperature
  3. 100oC
  4. 4oC
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Cosmic rays

  1. can be charged as well as uncharged
  2. are charged particles
  3. are uncharged particles
  4. none of the above
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The approximate intensity level of sound in dB(decible) which can cause damage of ear drum?

  1. 160 dB
  2. 140 dB
  3. 130 dB
  4. 120 dB
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The difference between musical sound and noise is due to

  1. intensity
  2. wavelengths
  3. pitch
  4. musical instruments
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The molecular weight of a substance can be calculated by measuring

  1. density in liquid state
  2. freezing point
  3. vapour density
  4. vapour pressure
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat but bad conductor of electricity?

  1. Mica
  2. Asbestos
  3. Celluloid
  4. Pertex
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When an object is placed between two parallel mirrors, the number of images formed will be

  1. eight
  2. thirty-two
  3. two
  4. infinite