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MCQ 11 Mark
An object having mass equal to 350g occupies 200cm3 of the space. When this object is thrown into a river what will be the condition of this object there? (Density of water = 1g/ cm3)
  • A
    It will float on the surface of water.
  • B
    It will float fully submerged in the liquid.
  • It will sink in the liquid.
  • D
    It will float partially submerged in the liquid.
Answer
Correct option: C.
It will sink in the liquid.
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MCQ 21 Mark
Three spheres have radii 1cm, 2cm and 3cm, respectively. Which sphere exerts maximum pressure on earth?
  • First
  • B
    Second
  • C
    Third
  • D
    All equal
Answer
Correct option: A.
First
(a) First
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MCQ 41 Mark
The upward force exerted by a liquid on an object is called _______?
  • A
    Upward force
  • B
    Top force
  • Buoyant force
  • D
    Fluid force
Answer
Correct option: C.
Buoyant force
(c) Buoyant force
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MCQ 51 Mark
What is the relation between thrust and pressure?
  • Pressure directly proportional to thrust
  • B
    Pressure indirectly proportional to thrust
  • C
    No relation
  • D
    None
Answer
Correct option: A.
Pressure directly proportional to thrust
(a) Pressure directly proportional to thrust
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MCQ 71 Mark
When a body is going upwards vertically the acceleration due to gravity is taken as
  • A
    Positive
  • Negative
  • C
    Both A and B
  • D
    Uncertain
Answer
Correct option: B.
Negative
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MCQ 81 Mark
The value of g on moon in 1/ 6 th of the value of g on earth. A man can jump 1.5m high on the earth. He can jump on the moon up to a height of:
  • 9m
  • B
    7.5m
  • C
    6m
  • D
    4.5m
Answer
Correct option: A.
9m
(a) 9m
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MCQ 101 Mark
What is the source of centripetal force that a planet requires to revolve around the Sun?
  • Gravitational force
  • B
    Electrical force
  • C
    Magnetic force
  • D
    Atomic force
Answer
Correct option: A.
Gravitational force
(a) Gravitational force
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MCQ 111 Mark
If a satellite is revolving around a planet of mass M in an elliptical orbit of semi-major axis a, find the orbital speed of the satellite when it is at a distance r from the focus.
  • $\text{v}^2=\text{GM}\Big[\frac{2}{\text{r}}-\frac{1}{\text{a}}\Big]$
  • B
    $\text{v}^2=\text{GM}\Big[\frac{2}{\text{r}^2}-\frac{1}{\text{a}}\Big]$
  • C
    $\text{v}^2=\text{GM}\Big[\frac{2}{\text{r}^2}-\frac{1}{\text{a}^2}\Big]$
  • D
    $\text{v}^2=\text{G}\Big[\frac{2}{\text{r}}-\frac{1}{\text{a}}\Big]$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$\text{v}^2=\text{GM}\Big[\frac{2}{\text{r}}-\frac{1}{\text{a}}\Big]$
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MCQ 121 Mark
Four students A, B, C and D find the acceleration due to gravity at the top of Ooty, Nainital, Mount Everest and Shimla. The acceleration due to gravity is the least:
  • A
    At Ooty since it is the highest.
  • At Mount Everest as it is the highest.
  • C
    At Nainital as only latitude has the effect and not height of the peak.
  • D
    At Shimla as it is the coldest
Answer
Correct option: B.
At Mount Everest as it is the highest.
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MCQ 131 Mark
Two particles are placed at some distance. If the mass of each of the two particles is doubled, keeping the distance between them unchanged, the value of gravitational force between them will be:
  • A
    $\frac{1}{4}$ times
  • 4 times
  • C
    $\frac{1}{2}$ times
  • D
    Unchanged
Answer
Correct option: B.
4 times
(b) 4 times
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MCQ 151 Mark
When a solid block is fully immersed in water, the volume of the water displaced is:
  • A
    Greater than the volume ofthe block
  • B
    Less than the volume of the block
  • Equal to the volume of the block
  • D
    Depends upon the manner in which the block is immersed in the liquid
Answer
Correct option: C.
Equal to the volume of the block
(c) Equal to the volume of the block
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MCQ 161 Mark
The force of buoyancy is equal to:
  • A
    Weight of the body
  • Weight of the liquid displaced by the body
  • C
    Apparent weight of the body
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
Weight of the liquid displaced by the body
(b) Weight of the liquid displaced by the body
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MCQ 171 Mark
A force of 50N is applied on a nail of area 0.001sqcm.Then the thrust on the nail is equal to:
  • 50N
  • B
    100N
  • C
    0.05N
  • D
    10N
Answer
Correct option: A.
50N
(a) 50N
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MCQ 181 Mark
If the mass of a body is M on the surfrace of the earth, then its mass on the surface of the moon will be:
  • A
    $\frac{\text{M}}{6}$
  • M
  • C
    M + 6
  • D
    Zero
Answer
Correct option: B.
M
(b) M
Explaination : Mass of a body is a constant quantity whereas its weight is a variable quantity. Mass does not depend on the acceleration due to gravity. Hence mass of that body on the surface of moon is also M.
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MCQ 191 Mark
A satellite is launched in a circular orbit of radius R. Another satellite is also launched in an orbit of radius 1.1R. The period of the second satellite is larger than the first by approximately.
  • A
    7.5%
  • 1.5%
  • C
    15%
  • D
    10%
Answer
Correct option: B.
1.5%
(b) 1.5%
Explaination : $T=\frac{2 \pi R}{\sqrt{\frac{G M}{R}}}, T \propto R^{\frac{3}{2}}$
Radius of $2^{\text {nd }}$ satellite is $1 \%$ greater Hence time period is $1 \times \frac{3}{2}=1.5 \%$ larger
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MCQ 201 Mark
When a solid is completely immersed in a fluid, the apparent loss of weight of solid is _______ weight of fluid displaced:
  • A
    More than
  • B
    Less than
  • Equal to
  • D
    Cant say
Answer
Correct option: C.
Equal to
(c) Equal to
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MCQ 211 Mark
A wooden block of volume 1000cm3 is suspended from a spring balance. It weighs 12N in air. It is suspended in water such that half of the block is below the water. The reading of the spring balance is:
  • A
    10N
  • B
    9N
  • C
    EN
  • 7N
Answer
Correct option: D.
7N
(d) 7N
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MCQ 231 Mark
Which of the following statement is true:
  • A
    G is same at all places on the surface of earth.
  • B
    G has its maximum value at the equator.
  • C
    G is less at the earth's surface than at a height above it or a depth below it.
  • G is greater at the poles than at the equator.
Answer
Correct option: D.
G is greater at the poles than at the equator.
(d) G is greater at the poles than at the equator.
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MCQ 241 Mark
The force of attraction between two unit point masses separated by a unit distance is called:
  • A
    Gravitational potential
  • B
    Acceleration due to gravity
  • C
    Gravitational field
  • Universal gravitational constant
Answer
Correct option: D.
Universal gravitational constant
(d) Universal gravitational constant
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MCQ 251 Mark
When an object moves with a constant acceleration, under the influence of force of gravitation of the earth only, the object is said to have:
  • Free fall
  • B
    Accelerated fall
  • C
    Projectile motion
  • D
    Constant velocity
Answer
Correct option: A.
Free fall
(a) Free fall
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MCQ 281 Mark

Consider the following information in respect of four objects A, B, C and D:

Object Density (kg/m3) Volume (m3) Mass (kg)
A - 2 4000
B 8000 4 -
C 2000 - 1000
D - 4 2000

Which object would float on water?

  • A
    A
  • B
    B
  • C
    C
  • D
Answer
Correct option: D.
D
(d) D
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MCQ 291 Mark
What is G
  • A
    Gravitation.
  • Acceleration due to gravity.
  • C
    Constant of Proportionality.
  • D
    A or C
Answer
Correct option: B.
Acceleration due to gravity.
(b) Acceleration due to gravity.
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MCQ 301 Mark

The atmosphere consisting of a large number of gases is held to the earth by:

  • A
    Winds.
  • B
    Clouds.
  • C
    Earth's magnetic field.
  • Gravity.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Gravity.
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MCQ 311 Mark

The relative densities of four liquids P, Q, R and S are 1.26, 1.0, 0.84 and 13.6 respectively. An object is floated in all these liquids, one by one. In which liquid the object will float with its maximum volume submerged under the liquid?

  • A
    P
  • B
    Q
  • R
  • D
    S
Answer
Correct option: C.
R
(c) R
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MCQ 321 Mark

An object weighs 10N in air. When immersed fully in a liquid, it weighs only 8N. The weight of liquid displaced by the object will be:

  • 2N
  • B
    8N
  • C
    10N
  • D
    12N
Answer
Correct option: A.
2N
(a) 2N
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MCQ 341 Mark

The force of attraction between two unit point masses separated by a unit distance is called:

  • A
    Gravitational potential.
  • B
    Acceleration due to gravity.
  • C
    Gravitational field strength.
  • Universal gravitational constant.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Universal gravitational constant.
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MCQ 351 Mark

An object weighs 10 N in air. When immersed fully in water, it weighs only 8N. The weight of the liquid displaced by the object will be:

  • 2N.
  • B
    8N.
  • C
    10N.
  • D
    12N.
Answer
Correct option: A.
2N.
(a) 2N
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MCQ 361 Mark

According to one of the Kepler's laws of planetary motion:

  • A
    $\text{r}^2\propto\text{T}^3$
  • B
    $\text{r}\propto\text{T}^2$
  • $\text{r}^3\propto\text{T}^2$
  • D
    $\text{r}^3\propto\frac{1}{\text{T}^2}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\text{r}^3\propto\text{T}^2$
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MCQ 371 Mark

The atmosphere is held to the earth by:

  • Gravity.
  • B
    Wind.
  • C
    Clouds.
  • D
    Earth’s magnetic field.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Gravity.
(a) Gravity
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MCQ 381 Mark

Four balls, A, B, C and D displace 10mL, 24mL, 15mL and 12mL of a liquid respectively, when immersed completely. The ball which will undergo the maximum apparent loss in weight will be:

  • A
    A
  • B
  • C
    C
  • D
    D
Answer
Correct option: B.
B
(b) B
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MCQ 391 Mark

Two particles are placed at some distance from each other. If, keeping the distance between them unchanged, the mass of each of the two particles is doubled, the value of gravitational force between them will become:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{4}\text{times}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}\text{times}$
  • $4\text{ times}$
  • D
    $2\text{ times}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$4\text{ times}$
(c) 4 times
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MCQ 401 Mark

A rectangular wooden block has length, breadth and height of 50 cm, 25cm and 10cm, respectively. This wooden block is kept on ground in three different ways, turn by turn. Which of the following is the correct statement about the pressure exerted by this block on the ground?

  • A
    The maximum pressure is exerted when the length and breadth form the base.
  • B
    The maximum pressure is exerted when length and height form the base.
  • The maximum pressure is exerted when breadth and height form the base.
  • D
    The minimum pressure is exerted when length and height form the base.
Answer
Correct option: C.
The maximum pressure is exerted when breadth and height form the base.
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MCQ 411 Mark

A girl stands on a box having 60cm length, 40cm breadth and 20cm width in three ways. In which of the following cases, pressure exerted by the brick will be:

  • A
    Maximum when length and breadth form the base.
  • Maximum when breadth and width form the base.
  • C
    Maximum when width and length form the base.
  • D
    The same in all the above three cases.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Maximum when breadth and width form the base.
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MCQ 421 Mark
Which scientist found the value of G?
  • A
    Newton
  • B
    Albert Einstein
  • Henry Cavendish
  • D
    Galileo
Answer
Correct option: C.
Henry Cavendish
(c) Henry Cavendish
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MCQ 431 Mark

The value of acceleration due to gravity:

  • A
    Is same on equator and poles.
  • B
    Is least on poles.
  • Is least on equator.
  • D
    Increases from pole to equator.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Is least on equator.
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MCQ 441 Mark
A ball weighing 4kg of density 4000kg m-3 is completely immersed in water of density103kg m-3. What will be the buoyant force acting on it?
  • A
    100N
  • 10N
  • C
    1600N
  • D
    16N
Answer
Correct option: B.
10N
(b) 10N
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MCQ 451 Mark
Buoyant force is directed:
  • Upwards
  • B
    Downwards
  • C
    Sideways
  • D
    At ll directions
Answer
Correct option: A.
Upwards
(a) Upwards
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MCQ 461 Mark
Write the approximate weight of a body of mass 5kg:
  • 50N
  • B
    5N
  • C
    0.5N
  • D
    50000N
Answer
Correct option: A.
50N
(a) 50N
Explaination : $F = mg =$ Weight of body here, we consider $g =10 m / s ^2$ So, weight $=5 \times 10=50 N$
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MCQ 471 Mark
In the relation F = G Mm/ do, the quantity G:
  • A
    Depends on the value of g at the place of observation.
  • B
    Is used only when the earth is one of the two masses.
  • C
    Is greatest at the surface of the earth.
  • Is universal constant of nature.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Is universal constant of nature.
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MCQ 491 Mark
The universal Law of Gravitation explained:
  • A
    The tides due to moon and the sun.
  • B
    The force that binds us to the earth.
  • C
    The motion of the planets around the sun.
  • All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above.
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MCQ 501 Mark
What do you mean by Thrust or Buoyant force?
  • The upward force exerted by liquid when a body is immersed in the liquid.
  • B
    The downward force exerted by liquid when a body is immersed in the liquid.
  • C
    The upward force exerted by body when a body is immersed in the liquid.
  • D
    The downward force exerted by body when a body is immersed in the liquid.
Answer
Correct option: A.
The upward force exerted by liquid when a body is immersed in the liquid.
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