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Multiple choice physics physical world introduction to science contribution of physics in technology and society physics in relation to other sciences

White colour of the cloud is due to ___________________.

  1. reflection of seven colors of light

  2. refraction of seven colors of light

  3. scattering of seven colors of light

  4. absorption of seven colors of light
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Large dust particles and water droplets scatter all wavelength almost equally. Hence clouds appears white.

Multiple choice physics science in daily life introduction to science contribution of physics in technology and society physics in relation to other sciences

State whether given statement is True or False.
The systematic knowledge collected through observation of nature is called science?

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Science is defined as the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Multiple choice physics science in daily life introduction to science contribution of physics in technology and society physics in relation to other sciences

Who is considered as a "founding father" of Indian Space Programme ?

  1. C.V. Raman

  2. Dr Vikram A Sarabhai

  3. Satyendra Nath Bose

  4. Homi J Bhabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the father of the Indian Space Programme, having founded the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), which later became ISRO.

Multiple choice physics science in daily life introduction to science contribution of physics in technology and society physics in relation to other sciences

Raghu learnt something in school and he told his friends "An object can appear smaller or bigger in size depending on its distance from you. So, an elephant can look as small as a cat if it is far away."
Based on this, his friends said the following:
Kabir: "All stars are of the same size."
Raina: "All other stars are definitely smaller than the Sun."
Karen: "The Sun and the Moon are definitely of the same size.
"Shifa: "There could be a star which is bigger than the Moon."
Who is correct?

  1. Only Shifa.

  2. Only Raina.

  3. Only Kabir and Karen.

  4. Only Kabir and Raina.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of perspective explains that objects appear smaller as they move further away. Shifa's statement that there could be a star bigger than the Moon is scientifically plausible, as many stars are much larger than the Moon, even if they appear as mere points of light due to their immense distance.

Multiple choice physics science in daily life introduction to science contribution of physics in technology and society physics in relation to other sciences

ISRO stands for __________________.

  1. International Space Research Organisation

  2. Indian Space Research Organisation

  3. Indian Satellite Research Organisation

  4. International Satellite Research Organisation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ISRO is the acronym for the Indian Space Research Organisation, the national space agency of India.

Multiple choice physics bharat and science introduction to science contribution of physics in technology and society physics in relation to other sciences

Which of the following satellite can help to telecast TV network programmes all over the country ?

  1. INSAT- $1$B

  2. Apple

  3. Aryabhata

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT-1B was a major Indian communication satellite launched in 1983, which played a crucial role in expanding television broadcasting and telecommunications across India.

Multiple choice physics physical world introduction to science contribution of physics in technology and society physics in relation to other sciences

Name the latest theory of fundamental physics in which the basic entity is a one-dimensional object as against the 'zero-dimensional' points representing the elementary particles.

  1. String theory

  2. Supersymmetry

  3. Symmetry

  4. Superstring theory
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In String theory, the basic entity is a one dimensional object.

Multiple choice physics science in daily life introduction to science contribution of physics in technology and society physics in relation to other sciences

Geo-stationary satellite revolves at ____________.

  1. Any height

  2. Fixed height

  3. Height above pole

  4. Height which depends upon its mass
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A geostationary satellite orbits the Earth at a specific altitude (approximately 35,786 km) above the equator, allowing it to remain fixed relative to a point on the Earth's surface.