Physics GK Solved Multiple Choice Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams
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GK Questions on Physics with Answers for NTS, PPSC, CSS, FPSC, OTS, PTS, PMS and Interviews
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121. Water cannot be used to extinguish the fire caused by an electric current because
(a) It may cause another short circuit
(b) It may cause hydrolysis
(c) It may cause electrocution
(d) It will spoil the wiring
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](a) It may cause another short circuit[/bg_collapse]
122. In diesel engines ignition takes place by_______.
(a) Compression
(b) Electrical spark
(c) Dynamo
(d) Battery
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](a) Compression[/bg_collapse]
123. Cloudy nights are warmer because_______.
(a) Clouds prevent radiation of heat from ground to air
(b) Of low atmospheric pressure
(c) Of the compact density of air
(d) More dust particles gather in the air
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](a) Clouds prevent radiation of heat from ground to air[/bg_collapse]
124. If we go to the Himalayas, we feel breathless because:-
(a) It is very cold there
(b) The density of air is much less on the hills so oxygen content is reduced
(c) The density of air is high on the hills reducing the oxygen content
(d) None of these
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](b) The density of air is much less on the hills so oxygen content is reduced[/bg_collapse]
125. In deserts, clouds do not precipitate because of ________.
(a) Low pressure
(b) Low humidity
(c) High wind velocity
(d) Low temperature
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](b) Low humidity[/bg_collapse]
126. When an open bottle of scent is kept in a corner of the room, its odour is felt in all the corners. This is due to the phenomenon of:
(a) Vaporisation
(b) Evaporation
(c) Diffusion
(d) Sublimation
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](c) Diffusion[/bg_collapse]
127. The process of transfer of heat by matter but without actual movement of the particles themselves is called_____.
(a) Conduction
(b) Convection
(c) Radiation
(d) None of the above
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](a) Conduction[/bg_collapse]
128. What are ultrasonic waves?
(a) Sound waves having frequency shorter than audio-frequency range
(b) Sound waves produced in a vacuum
(c) Sound waves having a frequency higher than audio-frequency range
(d) None of these
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](c) Sound waves having a frequency higher than audio-frequency range[/bg_collapse]
129. In the process of galvanization, an iron sheet is coated with______.
(a) Aluminium
(b) Zinc
(c) Tin
(d) Galena
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](b) Zinc[/bg_collapse]
130. A radar which detects the presence of an enemy aircraft uses ______.
(a) Sound waves
(b) Radiowaves
(c) Electric waves
(d) Ultrasonic waves
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](b) Radiowaves[/bg_collapse]
131. Fish plates are used in railway tracks ________.
(a) To avoid tracks being distorted due to temperature fluctuation
(b) To control the speed of the train
(c) To connect two rails
(d) To keep the rails equidistant
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](b) To control the speed of the train[/bg_collapse]
132. Food is cooked quickly in a pressure cooker because of ________.
(a) The boiling point of water is decreased
(b) The boiling point of water is increased
(c) It absorbs heat quickly
(d) It retains heat for a long duration
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](b) The boiling point of water is increased[/bg_collapse]
133. In an earthen pot cooling of water depends upon _______.
(a) Outside temperature
(b) Atmospheric humidity
(c) Wind
(d) All of the above
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](d) All of the above[/bg_collapse]
134. A fuse wire is used to _______.
(a) To make the electrical circuit strong
(b) Convert AC into DC
(c) Convert DC into AC
(d) Prevent an unduly high electric current to pass through a circuit
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](d) Prevent an unduly high electric current to pass through a circuit[/bg_collapse]
135. A molecule is __________.
(a) A class of organic compounds
(b) The smallest unit of a substance that retains the properties of the substance
(c) The spectrum of a substance
(d) A small mass
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](b) The smallest unit of a substance that retains the properties of the substance[/bg_collapse]
136. The nucleus of an atom consists of ______.
(a) Protons + Electrons
(b) Only proton
(c) Proton + Neutron + Electron
(d) Protons and neutrons
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](d) Protons and neutrons[/bg_collapse]
137. Four identical kettles with the same amount of water, have bases made of different metals of the same thickness. If these are placed on identical flames water will boil first in the kettle with a base made of ________.
(a) Brass
(b) Copper
(c) Aluminium
(d) Steel
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](b) Copper[/bg_collapse]
138. Sound travels with a different speed in different media. In what order does the velocity of sound increase in these media?
(a) Water, iron and air
(b) Iron, air and water
(c) Air, water and iron
(d) Iron, water and air
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](c) Air, water and iron[/bg_collapse]
139. In electric fittings. the wires are earthed because _______.
(a) In case of a short circuit, current passes to the earth
(b) It avoids leakage of electricity
(c) It completes the electric circuit
(d) It reduces fluctuation
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](a) In case of a short circuit, current passes to the earth[/bg_collapse]
140. Which of the following metals is used in aircraft?
(a) Chromium
(b) Titanium
(c) Palladium
(d) None of these
[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ](c) Palladium[/bg_collapse]
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