General Science Physics 100 Important Questions and Answers


Physics 100 Important Questions and Answers

Physics -General Science

S.No
Question
Answer
1
Who firstly demonstrated experimentally the existence of electromagnetic wave?
Hertz
2
The working of the quartz crystal in the watch is based on which effect?
Piezoelectric Effect
3
What is te the unit of Radioactivity?
Curie
4
What is the wavelength of visible spectrum?
390-700 nanometres
5
One astronomical unit is the average distance between___?
Earth & Sun
6
Number of basic S.I. units is ___.
Seven (7)
7
What is the name of the scientist who stated that matter can be converted into energy?
Einstein
8
The size of atomic nucleus is of the order of___?
10^-14 m
9
A temperature at which both the Fahrenheit and the centigrade scales have the same value?
-40°
10
In the visible spectrum which colour has the shortest wavelength?
Violet
11
What is the unit of specific resistance?
Ohm-metre
12
What do we use as a moderator in nuclear reactor?
Graphite
13
The mirror used in motor vehicles near the driver's seat is a__?
Convex Mirror
14
Electron microscope was invented by__?
Robert Koch
15
The hydraulic brake used in automobiles is a direct application of__?
Pascal's Law
16
The filament of an electric bulb is made of which metal?
Tungsten
17
Camberts Law is related to__?
Interference
18
Which waves are used in sonography?
Ultrasonic waves
19
Which instrument is used to measure the power of electric circuit ?
Wattmeter
20
Splitting of Uranium nucleus releases_____ energy.
Nuclear
21
kilowatt hour is the unit of__?
Energy
22
A simple device that is used to either break or complete the electric circuit, is called _____?
Switch
23
Where the value of ‘g’ (acceleration due to gravity) is maximum?
At poles
24
Good conductors have many loosely bound __?
Electrons
25
If the body is hollow, then its centre of gravity lies?
outside the material
26
A man with a dark skin, in comparison with a man with a white skin, experiences__?
Less heat, Less cold
27
What is the escape velocity for all objects from the earth?
11.16 km/sec
28
If the temperature inside a room is increased, the relative humidity will?
Decrease
29
If a bar magnet is cut length wise into 3 parts, what will the total number of poles be?
6
30
Light travels in a____?
Straight line
31
What converts the alternating current into direct current?
Rectifier
32
Einstein got noble prize for____?
Photoelectric Effect
33
The nucleus of an atom consists of__?
Neutrons and protons
34
What is the measuring unit of length of light waves?
Angstrom
35
How much is one barrel of oil approximately equal to?
159 litres
36
The sky appears black from the moon because of___?
Lack of Atmosphere
37
The specific resistance of a wire varies with its___?
Material
38
Which instrument is used to measure depth of ocean ?
Fathometer
39
The unidirectional property of a pn-junction is useful for its use as which thing?
Rectifier
40
The strongest force in the nature is ____?
Nuclear Force
41
Which is the only natural magnet?
Magnetite
42
We cannot see during a fog, because of ____.
Scattering of light
43
In which medium sound travels faster ?
Solid
44
A fast wind can turn the blades of a windmill because it possesses__.
Potential Energy
45
Which of the following material is used for electric wire heater?
Nichrome
46
Conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy occurs in which thing?
Battery
47
The direction of a magnetic field within a magnet is___?
From South to north
48
What remains constant while throwing a ball upward?
Acceleration
49
What type of lens is a magnifying glass?
Convex lens
50
Why does a liquid drop tend to assume a spherical shape?
To minimize surface tension
51
What happens when soda water bottle falls freely?
No bubbles form
52
Pure water freezes at what temperature?
32 F
53
Why are Metals good conductor of heat than insulator?
they contain free electrons
54
When some detergent is added to water, the surface tension___?
Decreases
55
The value of which quantity remains same in all system of units?
Specific Gravity
56
Distance of stars are measured in___?
Light Years
57
Nature of sound wave is ____?
Longitudinal
58
Which is used to initiate fissions ?
Neutrons
59
The total internal reflection can occur when light pass from___.
Denser to Rarer medium
60
Who discovered Diode Bulb ?
Sir J. S. Fleming
61
Radio waves of constant amplitude can be generated with___?
Oscillator
62
What is the SI unit of luminous intensity?
Candela
63
What is the name of short duration wave?
Pulse
64
The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves___?
Capillary Action
65
Two drops of a liquid are merged to from a single drop. In this process___?
Energy is released
66
Which is more elastic - Steel or Rubber?
Steel
67
An atom bomb is based on the principle of___?
Nuclear Fission
68
Which instrument is used to measure the scattering of light by particles suspended in a liquid ?
Nephetometer
69
The speed of light with the rise in the temperature of the medium ___?
Remains unaltered
70
Most commercial nuclear power plants worldwide are cooled by __?
Water
71
Electric Motor converts____?
Electric energy to mechanical energy
72
Nuclear sizes are expressed in a unit named____?
Fermi
73
Weightlessness experienced in a spaceship is due to___?
Absence of Gravity
74
The blue colour of the clear sky is due to ____?
Dispersion of Light
75
What does airbag, used for safety of car driver, contain?
Sodium Azide
76
Radian is used to measure___?
Angle
77
Who had showed that the electric and magnetic waves are equal in vacuum?
James Clerk Maxwell
78
When a red glass is heated in dark room it will seem___.
Green
79
The friction force exerted by fluids is called ___.
Drag
80
Which is used in designing ships and submarines?
Archimedes Principle
81
Which instrument is used to measure change in volume of substances ?
Dilatometer
82
On which principle , transformer works?
Mutual Induction
83
Potential energy of your body is minimum when you _______.
Lie down on ground
84
The velocity of sound in air___?
332m/sec
85
Beats occur because of __?
Interference
86
In summer, the mirages are seen due to the phenomenon of __?
Total Internal Reflection
87
Who gave the first experimental value of G?
Cavendish
88
Astigmatism can be corrected by__?
Cylindrical lenses
89
What apparatus is used to locate a submerged object?
SONAR
90
The image formed by convex lens in a simple microscope is__.
Virtual & Erect
91
What is the unit of magnetic flux?
Maxwell
92
Coolis tube is used to produce___?
X-Rays
93
Sudden fall in barometer is indication of___?
Storm
94
Force of attraction between the molecules of different substances is called___?
Adhesive Force
95
What is the working principle of Washing machine?
Centrifugation
96
Insects can move on the surface of water without sinking due to___.
Surface tension of water
97
The temperature of the sun is measured with ___.
Pyrometer
98
Acceleration acts always in the direction__?
of the net force
99
Which instrument is used to measure altitudes in aircrafts ?
Altimeter

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