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Tutor III Physics

Q) What is the SI unit of electric charge?

  • (A) Volt
  • (B) Coulomb
  • (C) Ohm
  • (D) Ampere
Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

The SI unit of electric charge is the Coulomb, which is equivalent to one ampere-second.

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Tutor III Physics

Q) Which of the following quantities is a vector?

  • (A) Speed
  • (B) Work
  • (C) Velocity
  • (D) Energy
Correct Answer - Option (C)

Explanation :

Velocity has both magnitude and direction, making it a vector quantity.

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Tutor III Physics

Q) What is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth?

  • (A) 9.8 m/s
  • (B) 9.8 m/s²
  • (C) 9.8 km/s²
  • (D) 9.8 cm/s²
Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

The acceleration due to gravity near the Earth's surface is approximately 9.8 m/s².

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Sikhar Chaudhary • 5.88K Points
Tutor III Physics

Q) Which law states that current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance?

  • (A) Newton's Law
  • (B) Coulomb's Law
  • (C) Ohm's Law
  • (D) Faraday's Law
Correct Answer - Option (C)

Explanation :

Ohm’s Law states that V = IR, where current (I) is directly proportional to voltage (V) and inversely proportional to resistance (R).

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Tutor III Physics

Q) What is the unit of power?

  • (A) Joule
  • (B) Watt
  • (C) Newton
  • (D) Coulomb
Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

Power is the rate at which work is done, measured in watts (1 watt = 1 joule/second).

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Tutor III Physics

Q) Which physical quantity is measured in Pascal?

  • (A) Force
  • (B) Pressure
  • (C) Energy
  • (D) Power
Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

Pressure is measured in pascals (Pa), where 1 Pa = 1 N/m².

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Tutor III Physics

Q) What happens to the frequency of a wave if its wavelength decreases and speed remains constant?

  • (A) It increases
  • (B) It decreases
  • (C) It remains constant
  • (D) It becomes zero
Correct Answer - Option (A)

Explanation :

Since wave speed = frequency × wavelength, a decrease in wavelength means frequency must increase if speed is constant.

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Sikhar Chaudhary • 5.88K Points
Tutor III Physics

Q) Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?

  • (A) Solar energy
  • (B) Wind energy
  • (C) Coal
  • (D) Hydroelectric power
Correct Answer - Option (C)

Explanation :

Coal is a fossil fuel and non-renewable source of energy because it takes millions of years to form.

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Tutor III Physics

Q) Which mirror is used in car headlights?

  • (A) Convex mirror
  • (B) Concave mirror
  • (C) Plane mirror
  • (D) Parabolic mirror
Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

Concave mirrors are used in headlights because they converge light rays into a strong, parallel beam.

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Q) What type of lens is used to correct myopia (short-sightedness)?

  • (A) Convex lens
  • (B) Concave lens
  • (C) Cylindrical lens
  • (D) Plano-convex lens
Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

A concave lens diverges light rays, helping the image form correctly on the retina for people with myopia.

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