Quiz on Physics Set 153

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Quiz on Physics Set 153 :

Question 1 :

With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements 
1. 'Photovoltaic' is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while 'Solar Thermal' is a technology that utilises the Sun's rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process. 
2. Photovoltaic generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC). 
3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaic. 
Which of the statements given above is/are right?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. Only 1
C. 2 and 3
D. None of these

Correct Ans: Option B

Question 2 :

The dip of a magnetic needle will be zero
A. Over the magnetic south pole
B. Over the geomagnetic equator
C. Over the magnetic north pole
D. Over the geographic equator

Correct Ans: Option B

Question 3 :

The motion of a body around a circular path is an example of
A. Uniform speed, variable velocity
B. Uniform speed, variable acceleration
C. Uniform speed, uniform velocity
D. Uniform velocity, variable acceleration

Correct Ans: Option D

Question 4 :

Indiscriminate disposal of used fluorescent electric lamps causes mercury pollution in the environment. Why is mercury used in the manufacture of these lamps?
A. When the lamp is switched on, it is the mercury which converts the ultraviolet energy into visible light
B. None of the statement given above is correct about the use of mercury in the manufacture of fluorescent lamps
C. A mercury coating on the inside of the lamp makes the light bright white
D. When the lamp is switched on, the mercury in the lamp causes the emission of ultraviolet radiations

Correct Ans: Option D

Question 5 :

Photon is the fundamental unit/ quantum of
A. magnetism
B. light
C. electricity
D. gravitation

Correct Ans: Option B

Question 6 :

When a piece of stone is immersed in water, it displaces water of equal
A. Density
B. Specific gravity
C. Mass
D. Volume

Correct Ans: Option C

Question 7 :

A block P released from the top of a smooth inclined plane slidesdown the plane. Another block Q is dropped from the same point and falls vertically downwards. Which one of the following statements will be true if the friction offered by air is negligible?
A. Block P will reach the ground earlier than block Q
B. Both blocks will reach the ground with the same speed
C. Block Q will reach the ground with a higher speed than block P
D. Both blocks will reach the ground at the same time

Correct Ans: Option B

Question 8 :

The horse pulls the cart because of
A. The force that the ground exerts on the horse
B. The force that the horse exerts on the cart
C. The force that the cart exerts on the horse
D. The force that the horse exerts on the ground

Correct Ans: Option A

Question 9 :

A bird sitting on a high tension electric wire does not get electrocuted as
A. its feet are good insulators
B. the body is earthed
C. it has high resistance
D. it does not form a closed path for the flow of current

Correct Ans: Option D

Question 10 :

When there are two electrons in the same orbital, they have:
A. opposite spin
B. no spin
C. same or opposite spin
D. same spin

Correct Ans: Option A

Quiz Summary


Here the correct answers of every question in this quiz.

Q.1 [B],     Q.2 [B],     Q.3 [D],     Q.4 [D],     Q.5 [B],     Q.6 [C],     Q.7 [B],     Q.8 [A],     Q.9 [D],     Q.10 [A],    


Total Questions: 10
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Subject: Physics
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