Physics Questions Answers: Laws of Motion Easy

PHYSICS
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Laws of Motion
EASY In spite of all the violent phenomenon occurring in this universe all
1. Which of the following is true about the universe? the time, the total energy if the universe remains constant. The total
a) It is an open system energy remains constant only in an isolated system. Thus the
b) It is a closed system universe is an example of an isolated system.
c) It is an isolated system
d) It is an international system Sanfoundry (Laws Governing Gravity)
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EASY It states that everybody in the universe is attracted to every other
2. Which of the following holds good in all natural processes? body with a force directly proportional to the product of their
a) The Doppler Effect masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance
b) Newton’s law of gravitation between them. Hence it holds good in all natural processes.
c) Electromagnetic law
d) Lenz’s law Sanfoundry (Laws Governing Gravity)
EASY Nuclear forces between a proton and proton, a neutron and neutron
3. Strong nuclear force is independent of charge. are nearly equally strong. This indicated that the strong nuclear force
a) True does not depend on the charge on the charge of the nucleons.
b) False
c) Both a and c Sanfoundry (Laws Governing Gravity)
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EASY If we perform an experiment at a certain place today and repeat it
4. Which of the following leads to the law of conservation of energy? after one yer at the same place, we obtain the same results. This
a) Gravity symmetry of nature with respect to translation or displacement of
b) Isotropy time is called homogeneity of time and it leads to the law of
c) Nuclear force conservation of energy.
d) Homogeneity of time
Sanfoundry (Laws Governing Gravity)
EASY Law of nature takes the same form everywhere in the universe. That
5. Which of the following leads to the law of conservation of angular is there is no particular location in the universe. This symmetry of
momentum? the laws of nature with respect to translation in space id called
a) Isotropy of space homogeneity of space and gives rise to the law of conservation of
b) Homogeneity of time linear momentum.
c) Nuclear force
d) Gravity Sanfoundry (Laws Governing Gravity)
EASY Candela is the SI unit of luminous intensity. One candela is the
6. Which of the following is the SI unit of luminous intensity? luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits
a) Sterdian monochromatic radiation of frequency 540×1012 hertz and that has a
b) Radian radiant intensity of 1/683 watt per sterdian in that direction.
c) Mole
d) Candela Sanfoundry (Laws Governing Gravity)
EASY Sterdian is defined as the solid angle subtended at the centre of a
7. Sterdian is the SI unit of which of the following? sphere by a surface of the sphere equal in area to that of a square,
a) Phase angle having each side equal to the radius of the sphere.
b) Luminous intensity
c) Mass Sanfoundry (Laws Governing Gravity)
d) Solid angle https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
MEDIUM 1 light year = 9.46×1015m
8. How many light years are there in one metre? 1m = 1/(9.46×1015)ly = 1.057×10-16ly.
a) 9.46×1015ly
b) 1.057×10-16ly Sanfoundry (Laws Governing Gravity)
c) 1ly https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 1×10-16ly laws-governing-gravity/
MEDIUM Radius = 41.3 Fermi = 41.3×10-15m
9. The radius of gold nucleus is 41.3fermi. Express its volume in m 3. V = 4/3 πr3 = 2.95×10-40 m3.
a) 41.3×10-15 m3
b) 2.95×10-40 m3 Sanfoundry (Laws Governing Gravity)
c) 4.19 m3 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 29.33 m3 laws-governing-gravity/
MEDIUM Solution: a = 2 km/h2
10. Convert an acceleration of 2km/h2 into cm/s2. a = 0.0154 cm/s2.
a) 2×105 cm/s2
b) 0.0027 cm/s2 Sanfoundry (Laws Governing Gravity)
c) 0.0154 cm/s2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 0.055 cm/s2 laws-governing-gravity/
EASY When a body moves with a constant velocity, its average velocity
11. Under what condition is the average velocity equal to the over any time interval is same as instantaneous velocity.
instantaneous velocity?
a) Varying velocity Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
b) Varying speed https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) Constant velocity acceleration-gravity/
d) Constant speed
EASY Due to change in direction of motion, the length of the path
12. How is the speed related to the magnitude of velocity? traversed by a body is generally greater than the magnitude of its
a) Greater displacement. So the speed is greater than the magnitude of the
b) Lesser velocity.
c) Equal
d) Doesn’t vary Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
acceleration-gravity/
EASY Both the balls will rise to the same height. It is because, for a body
13. Two balls of different masses (one lighter and one heavier) are moving with given initial velocity and acceleration, the distance
thrown vertically upward with same initial speed. Which one will rise to covered by the body does not depend on the mass of the body.
a greater height?
a) The lighter one Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
b) The heavier one https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) Neither acceleration-gravity/
d) Both the balls
HARD Let x be the distance between then driver of train A and the guard of
14. Two trains A and B of length 400m each are moving on two parallel train B. Initially, both trains are moving in the same direction with
tracks with a uniform speed of 72km/h in the same direction, with A
ahead of B. The driver of B decides to overtake A and accelerates by the same speed of 72km/h. So relative velocity of B with respect to A
1m/s. If after 50s, the guard of B just brushes past the driver of A, what = vB-vA = 0. Hence the train B needs to cover a distance with a= 1m/s,
is the original distance between them? t = 50 s, u = 0
a) 50m s = ut + 1/2at2 = 1250m.
b) 150m
c) 125m Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
d) 1250m https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
EASY The ball moves under the effect of gravity. The direction of
15. A player throws a ball upwards with an initial speed of 29.4m/s. acceleration due to gravity is always vertically downwards.
What is the direction of acceleration during the upwards motion of the
ball? Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
a) Upwards https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) Diagonal acceleration-gravity/
c) Projectile motion
d) Vertically downwards
EASY When a particle moves with a constant speed in the same direction,
16. For a particle in one dimensional motion, which of the following is neither the magnitude nor the direction of velocity changes and so
true? acceleration is zero. In case a particle rebounds instantly with the
a) Zero speed at any instant may have zero acceleration at the instant same speed, its acceleration will be infinite which is physically not
b) Zero speed may have non-zero velocity possible.
c) Constant speed must have zero acceleration
d) Positive value of acceleration must be speeding up Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
HARD If u is initial velocity then v=u/2 s=3cm
17. A bullet fired into a fixed target loss half of its velocity after As v2-u2=2as
penetrating 3cm. How much further will it penetrate before coming to a = -u2/8
rest assuming that it faces constant resistance in motion? Now v=0
a) 1.5cm Initial velocity=u/2
b) 1cm s=1cm
c) 3cm Thus the bullet will penetrate a further distance of 1cm before
d) 2cm coming to rest.
Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
EASY Suppose the ball A is thrown upward with velocity u and ball B is
18. From a building 2 balls A and B are thrown such that A is thrown thrown downward with same velocity u. After reaching the highest
upward and B is thrown downward. If vA and vB are their respective point the ball A comes back to its position with the same velocity in
velocities on reaching the ground, then _____________ downward direction. As the 2 balls fall from the same position with
a) vB is greater than vA the same velocity, both attain the same velocity on reaching the
b) vB = vA ground.
c) vB is lesser than vA
d) Their velocities depend on their masses. Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
MEDIUM s=kt3
19. The displacement of the body is given to be proportional to the Velocity=ds/dt=3kt2
cube of time elapsed. The magnitude of acceleration of body is Acceleration=dv/dt=6kt
____________ Clearly acceleration increases uniformly with time.
a) Increasing with time
b) Decreasing with time Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
c) Constant but not zero https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) Zero acceleration-gravity/
EASY When a ball is thrown vertically upward, at the maximum height the
20. When a ball is thrown vertically upwards, at the maximum height acceleration becomes independent of the velocity.
____________
a) The velocity is zero and therefore there is no acceleration acting in Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
the particle https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) The acceleration is present and therefore the velocity is not zero acceleration-gravity/
c) Acceleration depends on the velocity
d) Acceleration is independent of the velocity
EASY As they are moving in the same direction, the relative velocity of the
21. Tom and Jerry are running forward at the same speed. They are ball with respect to Tom or Jerry will be
following a rubber ball at a constant speed v as seen by the thrower. vB=v+v(Tom or Jerry)
According to Sam, who’s standing on the ground, the speed of the ball For Sam, the speed of the ball will be greater than v.
is ____________
a) Same as v Sanfoundry (Acceleration Gravity)
b) Greater than v https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) Less than v acceleration-gravity/
d) Zero
EASY A quantity which has only magnitude and no direction is called scalar
22. The quantity which has the only magnitude is called ____________ quantity. Example: mass
a) A scalar quantity
b) A vector quantity Sanfoundry (Scalar Vector) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
c) A chemical quantity physics-questions-answers-scalar-vector/
d) A magnitude quantity
EASY The vector which has a starting point or a point of application is
23. A polar vector is one which? called a polar vector. Velocity may be regarded as a polar vector.
a) Gives the position of an object
b) Tells how much and in which direction an object has changed its Sanfoundry (Scalar Vector) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
position physics-questions-answers-scalar-vector/
c) Represents rotational effect
d) Has a starting point of application
EASY The vectors which represent rotational effect and act along the axis
24. Which of the following acts in accordance with right hand screw of rotation in accordance with right hand screw rule are called axial
rule? vector. Axial vector will have its direction along its axis of rotation
a) Polar vector depending on its anticlockwise or clockwise rotational effect.
b) Axial vector
c) Displacement vector Sanfoundry (Scalar Vector) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
d) Position vector physics-questions-answers-scalar-vector/
EASY The magnitude of a unit vector is unity. It just gives the direction of a
25. What is the magnitude of a unit vector? vector. A unit vector has no units or dimensions.
a) It has no magnitude
b) Zero Sanfoundry (Scalar Vector) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
c) Constant but not zero physics-questions-answers-scalar-vector/
d) Unity
EASY A zero or null vector is a vector that has zero magnitude and an
Which of the following has zero magnitude? arbitrary direction. The velocity vector of a stationary object is a zero
a) Fixed vector vector.
b) Zero vector
c) Modulus of a vector Sanfoundry (Scalar Vector) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
d) Unit vector physics-questions-answers-scalar-vector/
EASY When a bird flies, it pushes the air with force in the downward
27. Flying a bird is an example of ____________ direction with its wings. In accordance with Newton’s law of motion,
a) Collinear vector the air exerts equal and opposite reaction. According to the
b) Multiplication of vector parallelogram law, the resultant of the reaction acts on the birds in
c) Addition of vector the upward direction and helps the bird to fly upwards.
d) Composition of vector
Sanfoundry (Scalar Vector) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
physics-questions-answers-scalar-vector/
HARD P = 3x and Q = 5x R = 35N θ = 120°
28. Two forces whose magnitudes are in ratio of 3:5 give a resultant of R = √ P2+ R 2+2 PQcosθ
35N. If the angle of inclination is 60°, calculate the magnitude of each 35 = 7x or x = 35/7 = 5
force. P = 15N Q = 25N.
a) 15N and35N
b) 15N and 25N Sanfoundry (Scalar Vector) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
c) 10N and 15N physics-questions-answers-scalar-vector/
d) 20N and 5N
EASY While walking, a person presses the ground with his feet slightly
29. Walking off a man is an example of ____________ slanted in the backward direction. The ground exerts upon him an
a) Resolution of forces equal and opposite reaction. Its horizontal component enables the
b) Addition of vectors person to move forward while the vertical component balances this
c) Subtraction of vectors weight.
d) Multiplication of vectors
Sanfoundry (Scalar Vector) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
physics-questions-answers-scalar-vector/
MEDIUM For motion in one dimension, the velocity and acceleration are
30. For motion in two or three dimensions, what is the angle between always along the same line either in the same direction or in
velocity and acceleration vectors? opposite direction. For motion in two or three dimensions, the angle
a) 0° between velocity and acceleration vectors may have any value
b) 180° between 0° and 180°.
c) Between 0° and 180° Sanfoundry (Motion Plane I)
d) 90° https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
motion-plane-i/
HARD Radius of the circular path, r = 70m
31. A cyclist moves along a circular path of radius 70m. If he completes Time takes to complete one round, t = 11s
one round in 11s, calculate the total length of a path. Total length of the path, s = 2πr = 2×22/7×70 = 440m.
a) 40m
b) 440m Sanfoundry (Motion Plane I)
c) 0m https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 11m motion-plane-i/
EASY A projectile is a name given to anybody which once thrown into
32. An object thrown from an aeroplane is an example for ____________ space with some initial velocity, moves thereafter under the
a) Projectile motion influence of gravity alone without being propelled by an engine or
b) Resolution of forces fuel. The path followed by a projectile is called its trajectory.
c) Composition of vectors
d) Addition of vectors Sanfoundry (Motion Plane I)
motion-plane-i/
EASY Both the balls will reach the ground at the same time but at different
33. A ball is dropped downward from the roof of a building and places. The vertical motion is not affected by the horizontal motion.
simultaneously another ball is thrown in a horizontal direction, when This is called the principle of physical independence.
will the balls reach the ground?
a) Same time and same place Sanfoundry (Motion Plane I)
b) The first ball will reach later than the second ball https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) The second ball will reach later than the second ball motion-plane-i/
d) Same time but different places
MEDIUM Horizontal velocity at any instant, vx = u = 9.8m/s
34. A body is projected horizontally from the top of a cliff with a Vertical velocity at any instant, vy = 0 + gt = 9.8t
velocity of 9.8m/s. What time elapses before horizontal and vertical 9.8 = 9.8t
velocities become equal? Take g = 9.8m/s2 t = 1s.
a) 9.8s
b) 0s Sanfoundry (Motion Plane I)
c) 10s https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 1s motion-plane-i/
EASY If a particle moves along a circular path with a constant speed then
35. Motion of the tip of second hand of the clock is an example for its motion is said to be a uniform circular motion. Hence, the motion
___________ of the tip of the second hand of a clock is an example for uniform
a) Uniform circular motion circular motion.
b) Projectile motion
c) Motion in a plane with uniform velocity Sanfoundry (Motion Plane I)
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motion-plane-i/
EASY The rate of change of angular displacement is called angular velocity.
36. M0 L0 T(-1) is an example for ___________ It is measured in radian per second and its dimensional formula is
a) Angular displacement M0 L0 T(-1).
b) Angular velocity
c) Frequency Sanfoundry (Motion Plane I)
d) Time period https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
motion-plane-i/
MEDIUM v = 420/60 revolution/ second
37. Calculate the angular speed of flywheel making 420 revolutions per ω = 2πv = 2 × 22/7 × 420/60 = 44rad/sec.
minute.
a) 42300 rad/sec Sanfoundry (Motion Plane I)
b) 1200 rad/sec https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 10/4200 rad/sec motion-plane-i/
d) 44 rad/sec
HARD v = 1200/60 = 20rps
38. Find the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration of a particle on ω = 2πv = 2×π×20 = 40π rad/sec
the tip of a fan blade, 0.30 metre in diameter, rotation at 1200 Magnitude of acceleration = rω2 = 0.30×(40π)2 = 4737.6 m/s2.
rev/minute
a) 40 m/s2 Sanfoundry (Motion Plane I)
b) 4737.6 m/s2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 245 m/s2 motion-plane-i/
d) 20 m/s2
EASY If three vectors can be represented by the three sides of a triangle

39. What is the minimum number of coplanar vectors of different taken in the same order, then their resultant is a zero vector.
magnitudes which can give zero resultant?
a) One Sanfoundry (Motion Plane I)
b) Two https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) Three motion-plane-i/
d) Four
HARD Magnitude of displacement = 10km
40. A passenger arriving in a new town wishes to go from the station to Total path length = 23km
a hotel located 10km away on a straight road from the station. A Time taken = 28mins = 28/60h = 7/15h
dishonest cabman takes him along a circuitous path 23km long and Average speed = (Total path lenght)/(Time taken) = 23/(7/15) =
reaches the hotel in 28 minutes, what is the average speed of the taxi? 49.3km/h.
a) 21.43km/h
b) 75km/h Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
c) 49.3km/h https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 21km/h experienced/
EASY The net acceleration of a particle in a circular motion is towards the
41. The net acceleration of a particle in circular motion is ___________ centre only if its speed is constant.
a) Towards the centre
b) Always along the radius Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
c) Irregular https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) Circular in motion experienced/
EASY The speed of the projectile will be minimum at the top of the path.
42. A projectile fired from the ground follows a parabolic path. At This is because a horizontal component of velocity will remain
what position will the speed of projectile be minimum? constant throughout the motion whereas the vertical component of
a) At the top of the path the velocity is zero at the top.
b) At the beginning of the path
c) While travelling along the path Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
d) Never https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
experienced/
EASY Both the bullets will reach simultaneously because
43. Two bullets are fired simultaneously, horizontally and with T = √(2h/g) Time t does not depend on horizontal speed.
different speeds from the same place. Which bullet will hit the ground
first? Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
a) The faster one https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) Depends on their mass experienced/
c) The slower one
d) Both will reach simultaneously
HARD RA = (u2 sin60°)/g = √3/2 u2/g
44. Three particles A,B and C are projected from the same point with RB = (u2 sin90°)/g = u2/g
the same initial speed making angles 30°,45° and 60° respectively with Rc = (u2 sin120°)/g = √3/2 u2/g
the horizontal. Which of the following statements is correct? Ranges A and C are equal but less than that of B.
a) A, B and C have unequal ranges
b) Ranges of A and C are equal and less than that of B Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
c) Ranges of A and C are equal and greater than that of B https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) A, B and C have equal ranges experienced/
EASY Velocity is along the tangent to the circular path and acceleration
45. A body executing uniform circular motion has at any instant is vector is along the radius. Thus a body executing uniform circular
velocity vector and acceleration vector ___________ motion at any instant has velocity vector and acceleration vector
a) Along the same direction normal to each other.
b) In opposite direction
c) Normal to each other Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
d) Not related to each other https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
experienced/
HARD R = √(P2+Q2+2PQcosθ)
46. Two vectors have a resultant equal to either. The angle between p2 = 2p2 (1+cosθ)
them is ___________ 1+cosθ = 1/2
a) 60° Cosθ = -1/2 = cos 120°
b) 120° θ = 120°.
c) 90°
d) 100° Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
experienced/
EASY Both A and B will reach the ground simultaneously. Both have zero
47. A body A is dropped from vertically from the top of a tower. If initial velocity and cover the same height under the acceleration due
another identical body is thrown horizontally from the same point at to gravity.
the same instant, then ___________
a) A will reach the ground earlier Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
b) B will reach the ground earlier than A https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) Both A and B will reach the ground simultaneously experienced/
d) Depends on external factors
EASY The horizontal component is constant in a projectile motion. It is not
48. Which of the following is constant in projectile motion? affected by the force of gravity.
a) Horizontal component
b) Vertical component Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
c) Velocity of projection https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) Acceleration of projected object experienced/
EASY At the highest point of projectile, it has only horizontal velocity while
49. At the highest point of a projectile, its velocity and acceleration are the acceleration due to gravity acts vertically downwards. Therefore
at an angle of ___________ they are at an angle of 90°.
a) 0°
b) 45° Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
c) 90° https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 180° experienced/
HARD Time is taken by the bomb to fall through a height of 490m,
50. An aeroplane flying horizontally with a speed of 360km/h releases t = √(2h/g) = √((2×490)/9.8)=10s
a bomb at a height of 490m from the ground. If g=9.8m/s 2, it will strike Distance at which the bomb strikes the ground = Horizontal velocity
the ground at ___________ × time = 1km.
a) 10km
b) 100km Sanfoundry (Motion Plane II)
c) 1km https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 16km experienced/
NATURE OF PHYSICAL WORLD
EASY If a force acting on a body has a component in the direction of
51. 1. When a body falls freely under gravity, then the work done by displacement, then the work done by the force is positive. Hence
the gravity is ___________ when a body falls freely under the influence of gravity the work done
a) Positive by the gravity is positive.
b) Negative
c) Zero Sanfoundry (Work, Energy and Power)
d) Infinity https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-work-
energy-power/
EASY If a force acting on a body has a component in the opposite direction
52. When a body slides against a rough horizontal surface, the work of displacement, the work done is negative, when a body slides
done by friction is ___________ against a rough horizontal surface, its displacement is opposite to
a) Positive that of the force of friction. He works done by the friction is negative.
b) Zero
c) Negative Sanfoundry (Work, Energy and Power)
d) Constant https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-work-
energy-power/
EASY For a body moving in a circular path, the centripetal force and the
53. For a body moving in a circular path, the work done by the displacement are perpendicular to each other. So the work done by
centripetal force is ___________ the centripetal force is zero.
a) Negative
b) Positive Sanfoundry (Work, Energy and Power)
c) Constant https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-work-
d) Zero energy-power/
MEDIUM F = 20kg wt = 20×9.8N
54. A gardener pushes a lawn roller through a distance of 20m. If he s = 20m
applies a force of 20kg weight in a direction inclined at 60° to the θ = 60°
ground, find the work done by him. (g=9.8m/s2) W = Fscosθ = 20×9.8×20×cos60°
a) 400J W = 1960J.
b) 1960J
c) 250J Sanfoundry (Work, Energy and Power)
d) 2514J https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-work-
energy-power/
HARD F = 10N, s = 5m, θ = 90°
55. A person is holding a bucket by applying a force of 10N. He moves Work done, W1=Fscosθ = 10×5×cos90° = 0
a horizontal distance of 5m and then climbs up a vertical distance of For vertical motion, the angle between force and displacement is 0°.
10m. Find the total work done by him? Here, F = 10N, s = 10m, θ=0°
a) 50J Work done, W2=10×10×cos0 = 100J
b) 150J Total work done = W1+W2 = 100J.
c) 100J
d) 200J Sanfoundry (Work, Energy and Power)
https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-work-
energy-power/
EASY The kinetic energy of a body by virtue of its motion is called kinetic
56. A bullet fired from a gun can pierce a target due to its ___________ energy. A moving object can do work. Therefore a bullet fired from a
a) Mechanical energy gun can pierce a target due to its kinetic energy.
b) Heat energy
c) Kinetic energy Sanfoundry (Work, Energy and Power)
d) Acceleration https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-work-
energy-power/
EASY When force and displacement are in the same direction, the kinetic
57. When force and displacement are in the same direction, the kinetic energy of the body increases. The increase in kinetic energy is equal
energy of the body ___________ to the work done on the body.
a) Increases
b) Decreases Sanfoundry (Collision and Friction)
c) Remains constant https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) Becomes zero collision-friction/
MEDIUM Kinetic energy = p2/2m = 5002/(2×5)
58. The momentum of a body of mass 5kg is 500kgm/s. Find its kinetic Kinetic energy = 2.5×104 J.
energy?
a) 2×105 J Sanfoundry (Collision and Friction)
b) 2.5×104 J https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 2.5×105 J collision-friction/
d) 2.5J
MEDIUM Speed, v = (Distacne )/Time = 7.5m/s
59. A bullet of mass 20g is found to pass two points 30m apart in a Kinetic energy = 1/2×0.02×7.52 = 0.5625J.
time interval of 4s. Calculate the kinetic energy of the bullet if it moves
with constant speed. Sanfoundry (Collision and Friction)
a) 2.5J https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) 5J collision-friction/
c) 0.562J
d) 2J
EASY A stretched bow possesses potential energy. As soon as it is
60. What energy does a stretched bow posses? released, it shoots the arrow in the forward direction with large
a) Kinetic energy velocity. The potential energy of the stretched bow gets converted
b) Gravitational energy into kinetic energy.
c) Elastic potential energy Sanfoundry (Collision and Friction)
d) Potential energy https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
collision-friction/
GRAVITATION
EASY The gravitational force acting on the comet is a conservative force.
61. Comets mover around the sun in highly elliptical orbits. The The work done by a conservative force is equal to the negative of the
gravitational force on the comet due to the sun is not normal to the change in potential energy. Over a complete orbit of any shape,
comet’s velocity in general. Yet the work done by the gravitational there is no change in potential energy of the comet. Hence no work
force over every orbit of the comet is zero. Why? is done
a) The gravitational force is conservative, hence work done is zero
b) The gravitational force is non-conservative, hence work done is zero Sanfoundry (Coefficient of Restitution)
c) Energy is absent, hence work done is zero https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) Force is in negative direction coefficient-restitution/
EASY As the satellite comes closer to the earth, its potential energy
62. An artificial satellite orbiting the earth in very thin atmosphere decreases. As the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy
loses its energy gradually due to dissipation against atmospheric remains constant, the kinetic energy and the velocity of the satellite
resistance, however small. As it comes closer and closer to earth, its increase. But the total energy of the satellite goes on decreasing due
speed ___________ to the loss of energy against friction.
a) Decreases progressively
b) Remains constant Sanfoundry (Coefficient of Restitution)
c) Becomes non-uniform https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) Increases progressively coefficient-restitution/
EASY Inelastic collision, total momentum and total energy of the entire
63. In which of the following the momentum and energy of each body system are conserved and not individual bodies.
not conserved?
a) Inelastic collision Sanfoundry (Coefficient of Restitution)
b) Oblique collision https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) Elastic collision coefficient-restitution/
d) Head on collision
EASY During the short time of collision when the balls are in contact, the
64. In an elastic collision of two billiard balls, the total kinetic energy is kinetic energy of the balls gets converted into the potential energy.
conserved ___________ In an elastic collision, though the kinetic energy before the collision
a) Completely is equal to the kinetic energy after the collision but kinetic energy is
b) For a short duration not conserved during the short time of collision.
c) For a long duration but not completely
d) Never Sanfoundry (Coefficient of Restitution)
coefficient-restitution/
HARD
65. Two masses of 1g and 4g are moving with equal kinetic energy.
The ratio of the magnitudes of their momenta is ___________
a) 4:1
b) √2:1
c) 1:2
d) 1:16
Sanfoundry (Forces and Inertia)

EASY If single force acts on a body and the line of action of force passes
66. A hammer is resting on a plane surface. If force P is applied on the through the centre of mass, the body will have only linear
hammer along with a line not passing through its centre of mass, them acceleration. When the force is applied along with a line not passing
the hammer _____________ through its centre of mass, then the hammer rotates about its centre
a) Moves along a straight line path of mass.
b) Stays still
c) Is thrown away Sanfoundry (Forces and Inertia)
d) Rotates about its centre of mass https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
EASY The centre of mass of body is point where whole mass of the body
67. The point where whole weight may be assumed to act is called may be assumed to be concentrated for describing its translator
___________ motion. On the other hand, the centre of gravity is a point at which
a) Centre of mass the resultant of gravitational forces on all particles of the body acts.
b) Centre of weight
c) Centre of gravity Sanfoundry (Forces and Inertia)
d) Centre of acceleration https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
HARD θ=400rad
68. On the application of a constant torque, a wheel is turned from ω_0=0, t = 10s, α = ?
rest through 400 radians in 10s. Find the angular acceleration. θ=ω0 t+1/2 αt2
a) 6 rad/s2 400 = 0+1/2 α102
b) 4 rad/s2 α = 8 rad/s2.
c) 2 rad/s2
d) 8 rad/s2 Sanfoundry (Forces and Inertia)
HARD Both balls attain same velocity v after falling through 30 feet height.
69. A ball of mass 2kg and another of mass 4kg are dropped together E1/E2 = (1/2 m1 (v1)2)/(1/2 m2 (v2)2) = (2v2)/(4v2)=1/2=1:2.
from a 60feet tall building. After a fall of 30 feet each towards earth,
their respective kinetic energies will be in the ration of ___________ Sanfoundry (Forces and Inertia)
a) √2:1 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) 1:4 coefficient-restitution/
c) 1:2
d) 1:√2
MEDIUM P = W/t=mgh/t
70. How much water a pump of 2kW can raise in one minute to a m = Pt/gh=(2000×60)/(10×10)=1200kg.
height of 10m? (g=10m/s2)
a) 1000litres Sanfoundry (Forces and Inertia)
b) 1200litres https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 10litres coefficient-restitution/
d) 2000litres
HARD Limiting friction, f = μR = μmg = 0.2×2×9.8=3.92N
71. A body of mass 2kg is placed on a rough horizontal plane. The When F>3.92N the body will move in a forward direction. When
coefficient of friction between body and the plane is 0.2. Then F=3N, the body will move to remain at rest.
Sanfoundry (Forces and Inertia)

a) Body will move in forward direction if F=3N
b) Body will move in backward direction with acceleration of 0.5m/s 2, if
force F=3N
c) If F=3N, then body will be in rest condition
d) The body will move both in forward during a particular period
and then remain at rest
Kinematics
MEDIUM Average speed of the athlete, v = s/t = 10m/s
72. An athlete in the Olympic game covers a distance of 100m in 10s. Assuming the mass of the athlete to 60kg, his average kinetic energy
His kinetic energy can be estimated in the range? would be
a) 200J – 500J K = 1/2×60×102
b) 2×105J – 3×105J K = 3000J.
c) 20000J – 50000J
d) 2000J – 5000J Sanfoundry (Work Done)
https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
questions-answers/
HARD Work done by the force of gravity = Loss in kinetic energy of the
73. A particle of mass 100g is thrown vertically upwards with a speed body
of 5m/s. The work done by the force of gravity during the time the Work done by the force of gravity = 1/2 m(v 2-u2) = 1/2×100/1000×(02-
particle goes up is ___________ 52)J
a) 1.25J Work done by the force of gravity = -1.25J.
b) 0.5J
c) -0.5J Sanfoundry (Work Done)
d) -1.25J https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
questions-answers/
EASY When the linear momentum of a system of particles is zero, the
74. Statement 1: Linear momentum of a system of particles is zero. velocities of the individual particles may not be zero. The kinetic
Statement 2: Kinetic energy of a system of particles is zero. energy of the system of particles may be non-zero. Thus 1 does not
a) 1 does not imply 2 and 2 does not imply 1 imply 2. When the kinetic energy of the system of particles is zero,
b) 1 implies 2 but 2 does not imply 1 then the kinetic energy and hence the velocity of each particle is
c) 1 does not imply 2 but 2 implies 1 zero. Therefore the linear momentum of a system of particles is
d) 1 implies 2 and 2 implies 1 zero. Thus 2 imply 1.
Sanfoundry (Work Done)

https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
questions-answers/
MEDIUM Total energy at 100m height = Total energy at 20m height
75. A spherical ball of mass 20kg is stationary at the top of a hill of mgh1= mgh2 + 1/2 mv2
height 100m. It rolls down a smooth surface to the ground, then v = √(2g(h1-h2)) = √(2×10×(100-20)) = 40m/s.
climbs up another hill of height 30m and finally rolls done to a Sanfoundry (Work Done)
horizontal base at a height of 20m above the ground. The velocity https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
attained by the ball is ___________ questions-answers/
a) 10m/s
b) 10√30m/s
c) 40m/s
d) 20m/s
MEDIUM W = Fscosθ
76. A body moves a distance of 10m under the action of force F = 10N. 25 = 10×10cos⁡θ
If the work done is 25 J, the angle which the force makes with the Cosθ = 1/4
direction of motion is? θ = cos(-1) 1/4.
a) 0°
b) 30° Sanfoundry (Work Done)
c) 60° https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
d) None of the mentioned questions-answers/
MEDIUM M = 8kg, K = 25cm = 0.25m
77. A wheel of mass 8kg and radius of gyration 25cm is rotating at Therefore, l = MK2 = 8×0.252 = 0.5 kgm2.
300rpm. What is its moment of inertia?
a) 0.5 kgm2 Sanfoundry (Work Done)
b) 10 kgm2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
c) 5 kgm2 questions-answers/
d) 0.25 kgm2
HARD By the theorem of parallel axes, moment of inertia about a tangent
78. The moment of inertia of a uniform circular disc about its diameter parallel to the diameter,
is 100gcm2. What is its moment of inertia about its tangent? I = Id+MR2 = 1/4 MR2+MR2=5/4 MR2
a) 200 gcm2 I = 5×100 = 500 gcm2.
b) 100 gcm2
c) 900 gcm2 Sanfoundry (Work Done)
d) 500 gcm2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
questions-answers/
MEDIUM By theorem of perpendicular axes, moment of inertia of the disc
79. The moment of inertia of a uniform circular disc about its diameter about an axis perpendicular to its plane,
is 100 gcm2. What is its moment of inertia about an axis perpendicular I = Sum of the moments of inertia about two perpendicular
to its plane. diameters
a) 500 gcm2 I = Id+Id=2×1/4×MR2=2×1000= 200 gcm2.
b) 100 gcm2
c) 200 gcm2 Sanfoundry (Work Done)
d) 700 gcm2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
questions-answers/
HARD M = 1025kg, R = 6400km = 6.4×106 m
80. Calculate the moment of inertia of the earth about its diameter, Moment of inertia of the earth about its diameter I = 2/5 MR 2 =
taking it to be a sphere of 1025kg and diameter 12800km. 2/5×1025×(6.4×106)2
a) 1.64 kgm2 I = 1.64×1038 kgm2.
b) 16.4×1038 kgm2
c) 1.64×1038 kgm2 Sanfoundry (Work Done)
d) 0 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
questions-answers/
MEDIUM Torque = Iα
81. A torque of 2×10-4 Nm is applied to produce an angular I = Torque/α = (2×10-4)/4=0.5×10-4 kgm2.
acceleration of 4rad/s2 in a rotating body. What is the moment of
inertia of the body? Sanfoundry (Work Done)
a) 0.5 kgm2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
b) 5×104 kgm2 questions-answers/
c) 0.5×10-4 kgm2
d) 0.5×104 kgm2
MEDIUM U = mgh
82. The decrease in potential energy of a ball of mass 20kg, which falls U = 20×9.8×0.50 = 98J.
from a height of 50cm, is?
a) 968J Sanfoundry (Energy)
b) 98J https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
c) 1980J questions-answers/
d) 450J
MEDIUM Loss in potential energy = Gain in kinetic energy
83. If the water falls from a dam into a turbine wheel 19.6m below, mgh = 1/2mv2
then the velocity of water at the turbine is? (g=9.8m/s) v = √2gh = √(2×9.8×19.6)=19.6m/s.
a) 9.8m/s
b) 19.6m/s Sanfoundry (Energy)
c) 39.2m/s https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-assessment-
d) 98m/s questions-answers/
MEDIUM By theorem of perpendicular axes, moment of inertia of the disc
84. The moment of inertia of a uniform circular disc about its diameter about an axis perpendicular to its plane,
is 100 gcm2. What is its moment of inertia about an axis perpendicular I = Sum of the moments of inertia about two perpendicular
to its plane. diameters
a) 500 gcm2 I = Id+Id=2×1/4×MR2=2×1000= 200 gcm2.
b) 100 gcm2
c) 200 gcm2 Sanfoundry (Centripetal Forces)
d) 700 gcm2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
centripetal-forces/
HARD M = 1025kg, R = 6400km = 6.4×106 m
85. Calculate the moment of inertia of the earth about its diameter, Moment of inertia of the earth about its diameter I = 2/5 MR 2 =
taking it to be a sphere of 1025kg and diameter 12800km. 2/5×1025×(6.4×106)2
a) 1.64 kgm2 I = 1.64×1038 kgm2.
b) 16.4×1038 kgm2
c) 1.64×1038 kgm2 Sanfoundry (Centripetal Forces)
d) 0 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
centripetal-forces/
System of Particles & Rotational Motion

MEDIUM By conservation of momentum, MV = mv
86. A gun fires a bullet of mass 50g with a velocity of 30m/s. Because M = mv/V = 1.5kg.
of this, the gun is pushed back with a velocity of 1m/s. The mass of the
gun is? Sanfoundry (Moment of Inertia)
a) 5.5kg https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) 3.5kg moment-inertia/
c) 1.5kg
d) 0.5kg
MEDIUM W = Gain in potential energy+Gain in kinetic energy
87. A body of mass 5kg is raised vertically to a eight of 10m by a force Fh = mgh + 1/2 mv2
of 170N. The velocity of the body at this height will be ___________ 170×10=5×10×10+1/2×5×v2
a) 37m/s v = √480 = 22m/s.
b) 22m/s Sanfoundry (Moment of Inertia)
c) 15m/s https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 9.8m/s moment-inertia/
HARD W = ∫Fdx = ∫50(7−2x+3x2)dx=[7x−x2+x3]50
88. A position dependent force, F = 7-2x+3x2-N acts on a small body of W = 35-25+125=135J.
mass 2kg and displaces it from x = 0 to x = 5m. The work done in
joules is ___________ Sanfoundry (Moment of Inertia)
a) 135 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) 270 moment-inertia/
c) 35
d) 70
MEDIUM At any two diametrically opposite points, velocities of the particle
89. A particle of mass M is moving in a horizontal circle of radius R with have the same magnitude but opposite directions. Therefore change
uniform speed v. When it moves from one point to a diametrically in momentum = Mv-(-MV)=2Mv.
opposite point, its ___________
a) Kinetic energy changes by (Mv)2/4 Sanfoundry (Moment of Inertia)
b) Momentum does not change https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) Momentum changes by 2Mv moment-inertia/
d) Kinetic energy changes by (Mv)2
MEDIUM In an elastic collision between two bodies of equal masses, velocities
90. Two identical balls A and B collide head on elastically. If velocities get exchanges after collision. vA=-0.3m/s and vB=+0.5m/s.
of A and B, before the collision are +0.5m/s and -0.3m/s respectively,
then the velocities after the collision, are ___________ Sanfoundry (Moment of Inertia)
a) -0.5m/s and +0.3m/s https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) +0.5m/s and +0.3m/s moment-inertia/
c) +0.3m/s and -0.5m/s
d) -0.3m/s and +0.5m/s
HARD v2-u2=2as
91. The kinetic energy acquires by a mass m in travelling distance d, v2-0=2×F/m×d = 2Fd/m
starting from rest, under the action of a constant force is directly Kinetic energy = 1/2 mv2=1/2 m×2Fd/m = Fd
proportional to ___________ Hence, kinetic energy does not depend on m or it is directly
a) m proportional to m0.
b) m0 Sanfoundry (Moment of Inertia)
c) √m https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 1/√m moment-inertia/
EASY Only momentum gets conserved when a bullet is fired and gets
92. A bullet is fired and gets embedded in a block kept on the table. If a embedded in a block kept on a frictionless table. Some kinetic
table is frictionless, then ___________ energy is lost when the bullet penetrates the block.
a) Kinetic energy gets conserved
b) Potential energy gets conserved Sanfoundry (Moment of Inertia)
c) Momentum gets conserved https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) Kinetic energy and potential energy gets conserved moment-inertia/
EASY The assertion is true but the reason is false. The work done by the
93. Assertion: When a body moves along a circular path, no work is centripetal force is zero because it acts perpendicular to the circular
done by the centripetal force. path.
Reason: The centripetal force is used on moving the body along the
circular path and hence no work is done. Sanfoundry (Moment of Inertia)
a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
explanation of the assertion moment-inertia/
b) Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion
c) Assertion is true but reason is false
d) Both assertion and reason are false
HARD Rotational kinetic energy = 1/2 Iω2
94. The moment of inertia of a body about a given axis is 1.2kgm 2. 1500=1/2×1.2×ω2
Initially, the body at rest. In order to produce a rotational kinetic ω=√(3000/1.2)=50rad/s
energy of 1500 joule, an angular acceleration of 25radian/sec 2 must be t=(ω-ω0)/α=(50-0)/25
applied about the axis for duration of ___________ t=2sec.
a) 4s
b) 2s Sanfoundry (Moment of Inertia and its Significance)
c) 8s https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
d) 10s answers-aptitude-test/
EASY As the polar ice melts, water so formed flows towards the equator.
95. Statement 1: If polar ice melts, days will be longer. The moment of inertia of the earth increases. To conserve angular
Statement 2: Moment of inertia decreases and thus angular velocity momentum, angular velocity decreases. This increases the length of
increases. the day.
a) Both statement 1 and 2 are true and statement2 is the correct
explanation of the statement 1 Sanfoundry (Moment of Inertia and its Significance)
b) Both statement 1 and 2 are true but the statement2 is not the https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
correct explanation of the statement1 answers-aptitude-test/
c) Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false
d) Statement 1 and 2 are false
HARD M = 25kg, R = 0.2m, α = 2rad/s2
96. A flywheel has a mass of 25kg has a radius of 0.2m. What force Moment of inertia of the flywheel about its axis,
should be applied tangentially to the rim of the flywheel so that it I = 1/2 MR2=1/2×25×0.22=0.5kgm2
acquires an angular acceleration of 2rad/s 2? As torque, τ = F×R=I×α
a) 2N Therefore, Force F = Iα/R=(0.5×2)/0.2=5N.
b) 5N
c) 3N Sanfoundry (Significance of Rotational Motion)
d) 1N https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
answers-significance-rotational-motion/
MEDIUM τ=10Nm, M = 10kg, K = 0.50m
97. A torque of 10Nm is applied to a flywheel of mass 1kg and radius As τ=I×α = MK2 α
of gyration 50cm. What is the resulting angular acceleration? α=τ/(MK2 )=10/(10×0.502)=4 rad/s2.
a) 4 rad/s2
b) 2 rad/s2 Sanfoundry (Significance of Rotational Motion)
c) 5 rad/s2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
d) 6 rad/s2 answers-significance-rotational-motion/
HARD L = 3.14 Js v = 10 rps
98. The angular momentum of a body is 3.14 is and its rate of ω=2πv=2×3.14×10/rad
revolution is 10 cycles per second. Calculate the moment of inertia of As L = Iω
the body about the axis of rotation. I = L/ω = 3.14/(2×3.14×10)=0.5kgm2.
a) 5 kgm2
b) 0 Sanfoundry (Significance of Rotational Motion)
c) 31.4 kgm2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
d) 0.5 kgm2 answers-significance-rotational-motion/
HARD vcm=20cm/s = 0.20ms
99. A hook of radius 2m weighs 100kg. It rolls along a horizontal floor Work required to stop the hoop = Rotational kinetic
so that its centre if mass has a speed of 20cm/s. How much work has energy+Traslational kinetic energy
to be done to stop it? 1 1
Work required = Iω 2+ M v cm=4J.
2
a) 5 J 2 2
b) 6 J
c) 2 J Sanfoundry (Angular Motion)
d) 4 J https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
answers-angular-momentum/
EASY No external force is acting on the centre of mass. It remains at rest.
100. Two particles A and B, initially at rest, move towards each other The speed of centre of mass is zero.
under mutual force of attraction. At the instant when the speed of A is
v and the speed of B is 2v, what is the speed of mass of the system? Sanfoundry (Angular Motion)
a) 3v https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
b) v answers-angular-momentum/
c) Zero
d) 1.5v
EASY The radial component does not contribute to the angular
101. Which component of linear momentum does not contribute to momentum.
angular momentum?
a) Horizontal component Sanfoundry (Relation between Torque and Momentum)
b) Vertical component https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
c) Radial component answers-relation-torque-momentum/
d) Tangential component
EASY The heavenly body revolves around the massive star under the
102. A heavenly body revolves around a massive star in a highly effect of gravitational force, which is purely radial. The torque
elliptical orbit. Ignoring mass loss of the heavenly body when it comes exerted by such a force is zero. Hence the angular momentum of the
too close to the star, the angular momentum over the orbit is heavenly body remains constant over its entire orbit.
_____________
a) Zero Sanfoundry (Relation between Torque and Momentum)
b) Increasing https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
c) Decreasing answers-relation-torque-momentum/
d) Constant
HARD Maximum kinetic energy = Drop in potential energy
103. A child is sitting on a swing. Its minimum and maximum heights 1/2 mv2=mg(h2-h1)
from the ground 0.75m and 2m respectively, its maximum speed will v=√(2g(h2-h1))=√(2×10(2-0.75))=5m/s.
be _____________
a) 10 m/s Sanfoundry (Relation between Torque and Momentum)
b) 5 m/s https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
c) 8 m/s answers-relation-torque-momentum/
d) 15 m/s
HARD By conservation of momentum,
104. A moving body of mass m and velocity 3km/h collides with a rest m×3+2m×0=(m+2m)v
body of mass 2m and strikes to it. Now the combined mass starts to v = 1km/h.
move. What will be the combined velocity?
a) 3km/h Sanfoundry (Relation between Torque and Momentum)
b) 4km/h https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
c) 1km/h answers-relation-torque-momentum/
d) 2km/h
EASY When the earth shrinks, the moment of inertia (I=2/5 MR 2) decreases
105. If the earth were to shrink suddenly, what would happen to the about its own axis due to the decrease in radius R. To converse
length of the day? angular momentum, the time period T decreases. That is, the length
a) It increases of the day decreases.
b) It remains the same
c) It decreases Sanfoundry (Relation between Torque and Momentum)
d) It becomes unpredictable https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
answers-relation-torque-momentum/
Mechanical Properties of Solids
EASY Ionic compounds are very strong in nature. They require a lot of
106. Which one of the following is the property of an ionic compound? energy to break them. Therefore they have high melting and boiling
a) High melting and boiling points points.
b) Low melting and boiling points
c) Weak inter-atomic forces Sanfoundry (Classification of Solids)
d) Non conductors of electricity https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
classification-solids/
EASY Ionic compounds can conduct electricity only if their ions are free to
107. When do ionic compounds conduct electricity? move. Hence, they behave as conductors when they are dissolved in
a) In gaseous state water.
b) In solid state
c) When dissolved in water Sanfoundry (Classification of Solids)
d) They never conduct https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
EASY Graphite is made up of carbon layer that can slide over each other.
108. Which of the following covalent compounds conduct electricity? Like metals, the electrons are free to move. Whereas, the rest of the
a) Silica compounds are made up of carbon atoms held together tightly.
b) Graphite Therefore, graphite is the covalent compound that conducts
c) Diamond electricity.
d) Hydrogen chloride
Sanfoundry (Classification of Solids)
EASY Crystalline solids are those in which atoms are arranged in an
109. Which of the following is a crystalline solid? orderly fashion. They have directional properties and therefore are
a) Anisotropic substances called anisotropic substances.
b) Isotropic substances
c) Supercooled liquids Sanfoundry (Classification of Solids)
d) Amorphous solids https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
MEDIUM In addition to main bars, along the shorter direction provided at the
110. What is the possible number of different types of lattices (3D)? bottom, minimum reinforcement along the longer span and are also
a) 4 provided on top of the main bars and at right angles to them. These are
b) 8 called distribution bars are transverse bars.
c) 14
Sanfoundry (Classification of Solids)
d) 17 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
HARD Radius=1.476 Å or 1.476 × 10-10 m
111. What is the lattice constant for FCC crystal having atomic radius Lattice constant for FCC = 4r/√2
1.476 Å? Lattice constant = 4.1748 Å.
a) 1.476 Å
b) 4.1748 Å Sanfoundry (Classification of Solids)
c) 5.216 Å https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 0 classification-solids/
HARD D = 1.7458 Å = 1.7458 × 10-10 m
112. The interplanar spacing of (220) planes of a FCC structure is h = 2; k = 2; l = 0
1.7458 Å. Calculate the lattice constant. D=a/√(h2+k2+l2)
a) 4.983 Å a = 4.983 Å.
b) 2.458 Å
c) 0 Sanfoundry (Classification of Solids)
d) 5.125 Å https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
MEDIUM r = 0.123 Å
113. Iron has a BCC structure with atomic radius 0.123 Å. Find the The lattice constant for BCC = 4r/√3
lattice constant. The lattice constant = 0.2840 Å.
a) 0
b) 4.587 Å Sanfoundry (Classification of Solids)
d) 0.2840 Å classification-solids/
HARD Here mg = 250N, d = R/2
114. Assuming the earth to be a sphere of uniform mass density, how Acceleration due to gravity at depth d = R/2, below the earth’s
much would a body weigh half way down to the centre of the earth if it surface will bw
weighed 250N on the surface? gd=g(1-d/R)=g(1-(R/2)/R)=g/2
a) 125N Therefore, new weight = mgd=mg/2=250/2=125N.
b) 250N
c) 0N Sanfoundry (Weight of a Body)
d) 125N https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
weight-body/
MEDIUM Force of attraction,
114. Calculate the force of attraction between two balls each of mass F=G (m1 m2)/r2 = ((6.67×10-11)×1×1)/0.10=6.67×10-10 N.
1kg when their centres are 10cm apart. The value of gravitational
constant G = 6.67×10-11 Nm2 kg(-2). Sanfoundry (Weight of a Body)
a) 6.67×10-11N https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) 6.67×10-10N weight-body/
c) 6.67N
d) 6.67×1010 N
EASY When the kinetic energy of the satellite is doubled, its orbital velocity
115. If the kinetic energy of the satellite revolving in an orbit close to increases √2 times and becomes equal to the escape velocity. So the
the earth’s surface happens to be doubled, what happens to the satellite will escape.
satellite?
a) It revolves faster Sanfoundry (Weight of a Body)
b) It revolves slower https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) It remains unaltered weight-body/
d) It escapes
HARD vp/ve =√((2GMp)/Rp)×√(Rg/(2GMe )) = √(Mp/Me ×Re/Rp)
116. The escape velocity in earth is 11.2km/s. What will be its value on vp/ve = √(8×1/2)=2
a planet whose radius is double the radius of the earth and eight times vp=2ve=2×11.2=22.4km/s.
the mass of the earth?
a) 22.2km/s Sanfoundry (Weight of a Body)
b) 22.4km/s https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 12km/s weight-body/
d) 24.2km/s
EASY If a body of mass 1 kg is suspended from a spring balance inside an
117. A spring balance is suspended from inside an artificial satellite artificial satellite revolving around the earth, its reading will be zero.
revolving around the earth. If a body of mass 1kg is suspended from it, This is because the satellite is in a state of free fall.
what would be its reading?
a) 1 Sanfoundry (Weight of a Body)
b) 2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) Depends on the mass of the satellite weight-body/
d) 0
MEDIUM Both the statements are false. The earth is not slowing down. The
118. Statement 1 – The earth is slowing down and as a result, the speed of rotation of the earth about its axis remains constant.
moon is coming nearer to it. Further, the angular momentum of the earth-moon system is
Statement 2 – The angular momentum of the system is not conserved. conserved.
a) Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct and statement 2 is the
correct explanation of statement 1 Sanfoundry (Weight of a Body)
b) Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct but statement 2 is not the https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
correct explanation of statement 1 weight-body/
d) Both statement 1 and 2 are false
MEDIUM Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the
119. Statement 1 – If a pendulum falls freely, then its time period is correct explanation of the assertion.
infinite.
Statement 2 – Free falling body has acceleration equal to g. Sanfoundry (Weight of a Body)
a) Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct and statement 2 is the https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
correct explanation of statement 1 weight-body/
b) Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct but statement 2 is not
the correct explanation of statement 1
HARD g=4/3 πGRp
120. Imagine a new planet having the same density as that of earth but
g‘=4/3 πGRp ρ=4/3 πG×3R×ρ
it is 3 times bigger than the earth in its size. If the acceleration due to
gravity on the surface of the earth is g and that on the surface of the g‘=3g.
new planet g‘ is?
a) g‘=g/9 Sanfoundry (Weight of a Body)
b) g‘=27g https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) g‘=9g weight-body/
d) g‘=3g
EASY The ratio of the force of attraction between two bodies kept in the
121. What is the ration of the force of attraction between two bodies air and the same distance apart in water is 1:1 because the
kept in the air and the same distance apart in the water? gravitational force does not depend on the nature of the medium.
a) 2:1
b) 1:2 Sanfoundry (Weight of a Body)
c) 1:1 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 2:4 weight-body/
EASY If the mass of the moon is 10% of the mass of the earth, then the
122. The mass of the moon is nearly 10% of the mass of the earth. gravitational force of the earth on the moon will be equal in
What will be the gravitational force of the earth on the moon, in comparison with the gravitational force of the moon on earth. This is
comparison to the gravitational force of the moon on the earth? because the gravitational force between the two bodies id a mutual
a) Both of the force will be equal force.
b) Gravitational force of the earth on the moon is much lesser
c) Gravitational force of the moon on the earth is much lesser Sanfoundry (Mass and Density of the Earth)
d) There is no effect https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
answers-mass-density-earth/
EASY Both statements are true but statement 2 is not the correct
123. Statement 1- An astronaut experiences weightlessness in a space explanation of statement 1. The astronaut feels weightlessness
satellite. because both the astronaut and the satellite are in a state of free fall
Statement 2- When a body falls freely, it does not experience gravity. towards the earth.
correct explanation of statement 1 Sanfoundry (Mass and Density of the Earth)
b) Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct but statement 2 is not https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
the correct explanation of statement 1 answers-mass-density-earth/
EASY The gravitational force between the two bodies is independent of
124. Two spheres of masses m and M are in air and the gravitational the nature of the medium between them.
force between them is F. The space around the masses is now filled
with liquid of specific gravity 3. The gravitational force will now be Sanfoundry (Mass and Density of the Earth)
___________ https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
a) 3F answers-mass-density-earth/
b) F
c) F/3
d) F/9
EASY Escape velocity does not depend on the angle of the projection of
125. For a satellite escape velocity from the earth is 11.2 km/s. If a the body from the earth’s surface. Therefore v = 11.2 km/s.
body is to be projected in a direction making an angle 45° to the
vertical, then what is the escape velocity? Sanfoundry (Mass and Density of the Earth)
a) 11.2×2km/s https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
b) 11.2km/s answers-mass-density-earth/
c) 11.2×√2km/s
d) 11.2/√2km/s
EASY Weight = mg. As g becomes zero. Mass is the quantity of matter
126. If earth loses its gravity, then for a body ___________ which is dependent on g.
a) A weight becomes zero, but not the mass
b) Mass becomes zero but not weight Sanfoundry (Mass and Density of the Earth)
c) Neither mass nor weight becomes zero https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
d) Both mass and weight are zero answers-mass-density-earth/
EASY In the absence of any external torque, the ball will continue to move
127. A ball is dropped from a spacecraft revolving around the earth at at the same speed along the original orbit of space craft.
a height of 120km. What will happen to the ball?
a) It will go very far in space Sanfoundry (Mass and Density of the Earth)
b) It will move with the same speed tangentially to the spacecraft https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
c) It will fall down to the earth gradually answers-mass-density-earth/
d) It will continue to move with the same speed along the original
orbit of spacecraft
HARD g=GM/R2
128. If the radius of the earth decreases by 1% and its mass remains For constant G and M
the same, then the acceleration due to gravity ___________ ∆g/g×100=2∆R/R×100=-2(-1)%=+2%
a) Increases by 1% The value of g increases by 2%.
b) Decreases by 1%
c) Increases by 2% Sanfoundry (Intensity of Gravitational Field)
d) Decreases by 2% https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
answers-intensity-gravitational-field/
EASY Gravitational law is also called universal law because of the fact that
129. A gravitational law is also called ___________ the law of gravitation holds good for any pair of bodies in the
a) Universal law universe whether microscopically small or astronomically large in
b) Newton’s law size.
c) Constant law
d) True law Sanfoundry (Intensity of Gravitational Field)
https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
MEDIUM Weight of the body,
130. If the diameter if the earth becomes twice its present value but its W=mg=GMm/R2
mass remains unchanged, then how would be the weight of an object When the diameter or radius of the earth becomes double its
on the surface of the earth affected? present value, the weight of the body will be
a) 1/2 W W’=GMm/((2R)2 )=1/4 W
b) 1/3 W That is, the weight will become one-fourth of the present value.
c) 1/4 W
d) W Sanfoundry (Intensity of Gravitational Field)
HARD At depth,
131. A body weighed 250N on the surface. Assuming the earth to be a d=R/2
sphere of uniform mass density, how much would it weigh half way gd=g(1-d/R)=g(1-(R/2)/R)=g/2
down to the centre of earth? New weight = mg/2=250/2=125N.
a) 240N
b) 210N Sanfoundry (Intensity of Gravitational Field)
c) 195N https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
d) 125N answers-intensity-gravitational-field/
MEDIUM Both the statements are true but statement 2 is not the correct
132. Statement 1- The stars twinkle, while the planets do not. explanation of statement 1. Planets are much closer to the earth
Statement 2- The stars are much bigger in size than the planets. than the stars. Lights coming from planets do not show intensity
a) Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct and statement 2 is the variations as does the light from the stars.
correct explanation of statement 1
b) Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct but statement 2 is not Sanfoundry (Intensity of Gravitational Field)
the correct explanation of statement 1 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
c) Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false answers-intensity-gravitational-field/
HARD Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth
133. If the diameter of the earth becomes half its present value but its g=GM/R2 = G/R2 ×4/3 πR3 ρ=4/3 πGRρ
average density remains unchanged then how would be the weight of When the diameter or radius becomes half its present value,
an object on the surface of the earth affected? g‘=4/3 πG R/2 ρ=g/2
a) The weight of the object remains unchanged Hence the weight of the object will be halved.
b) The weight is doubled
c) The weight will become one-fourth of the present value Sanfoundry (Gravitational Potential Field)
d) The weight is halved https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
answers-gravitational-potential-field/
HARD Both the statements are true but statement 2 is not the correct
134. Statement 1- The comets do not obey the Kepler’s law of explanation of statement 1. Some of the comets are non- periodic
planetary motion. and move along a hyperbolic or parabolic path. They do not obey
Statement 2- The comets do not have elliptical orbits. Kepler’s laws of planetary motion.
correct explanation of statement 1 Sanfoundry (Gravitational Potential Field)
b) Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct but statement 2 is not https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
the correct explanation of statement 1 answers-gravitational-potential-field/
HARD For the same gain of potential energy in both cases
135. The acceleration due to gravity on the planet A is 9 times the MgA hA=mgB hB
acceleration due to gravity on planet B. A man jumps to a height of 2m 9×gB×2=gB×hB
on the surface of A. What is the height of jump by the same person on hB=18m
the planet B?
a) 2/9 m Sanfoundry (Gravitational Potential Field)
b) 18 m https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
c) 6 m answers-gravitational-potential-field/
d) 2/ m
HARD As no external torque is being applied, by the law of conservation of
136. A ball is dropped from a spacecraft revolving around the earth at angular momentum, the ball will continue to move with the same
a height of 120 km. What will happen to the ball? angular velocity along the original orbit of the spacecraft.
a) It will fall down to the earth gradually
b) It will go very far in space Sanfoundry (Gravitational Potential Field)
c) It will continue to move with the same speed along the original https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
orbit of spacecraft answers-gravitational-potential-field/
d) It will move with the same speed, tangentially to the spacecraft
MEDIUM According to Kepler’s law of periods
137. If the distance between the earth and the sun were half its T2 αR3
present value, the number of days in year would have been ___________
(T2/T1)2=(R2/R1)3=((R1/2)/R1)3=1/8
a) 64.5
b) 129 T1=1/(2√2)×T1=0.353×365days=129days.
c) 182.5
d) 730 Sanfoundry (Gravitational Potential Field)
answers-gravitational-potential-field/
MEDIUM Force exerted by the sun = Centripetal force
138. The earth revolves around the sun with an angular velocity of F = Mrω2
2×10-7rad/s in a circular orbit of radius 1.5×108km. The force exerted by F = 6×1024×1.5×1011×(2×10-7)2 = 36×1021 N
the sun on the earth in newton is?
a) 30×1021 Sanfoundry (Gravitational Potential Field)
b) 27×1039 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
c) Zero answers-gravitational-potential-field/
d) 18×1025
EASY A clock fitted with spring will show the correct time on the moon
139. A clock fitted with a pendulum and another with a spring indicate because its time period is not affected by the variation in g.
correct time on earth. Which shows correct time on the moon?
a) Clock fitted with pendulum Sanfoundry (Gravitational Potential Field)
b) Clock fitted with spring https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
c) Both the clocks answers-gravitational-potential-field/
d) Neither of the clocks
MEDIUM m = W/g
140. What is the mass of a body that weighs 1N at a [place where g = m=1/9.80=0.102kg.
9.80m/s]?
a) 0kg Sanfoundry (Gravitational Potential Field)
b) 1.02kg https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
c) 0.102kg answers-gravitational-potential-field/
d) 102kg
MEDIUM Using equation of continuity,
141. In incompressible fluid flows steadily through a cylindrical pipe a1 v1=a2 v2
which had a radius 2R at point A and R at a point B further along the π(2R)2 v=πR2 v2
flow direction. If the velocity at A is v, then that at B is? v2=4v.
a) v/2
b) v Sanfoundry (Buoyancy)
c) 2v https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
d) 4v answers-buoyancy/
HARD Let the side of the cube be l cm. As the mass 200g is removed, the
142. A cube of wood floating in water supports a 200g mass at the cube rises by 2 cm. So by law of floatation,
centre of its top face. When the mass is removed, the mass rises by Upthrust on cube due to displaced volume of water = 200gf
2cm. Determine the volume of cube. l×l×2×l×g=200×g
a) 1000cm3 l2=100
b) 100cm3 So, l=10cm
c) 10cm3 Therefore, volume of the cube = 103=1000cm3.
d) 1cm3
Sanfoundry (Buoyancy)
answers-buoyancy/
HARD Volume of solid=mass/density=6/2000 m3=Volume of water
143. A solid weight 6kg in air. If its density is 2000kgm -3, what will be its displaced
apparent weight in water? Mass of water displaced=Volume×Density=6/2000×1000=3kg
a) 6kg Apparent weight in water = 6-3 = 3kg.
b) 2kg
c) 3kg Sanfoundry (Buoyancy)
d) 5kg https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
answers-buoyancy/
HARD Fraction of volume above water surface = 1 – 0.90 = 0.10
144. A boat having a length of 3m and breadth 2m is floating on a lake. Weight of man = Weight of water displaced by boat when the man
The boat sinks by one cm when a man gets on it. What is the mass of gets in
the man? m×9.8=(3×2×0.01)×103×9.8
a) 6kg Hence, m = 60kg.
b) 60kg
c) 16kg Sanfoundry (Buoyancy)
d) 600kg https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
answers-buoyancy/
EASY The ratio of an amount of heat transmitted through an object to the
145. Ratio of the amount of heat radiation, transmitted through the amount of heat incident on it is called transmittance.
body to the amount of heat radiation incident on it, is known as
___________ Sanfoundry (Thermal Conduction)
a) Conductance https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
b) Inductance answers-thermal-conduction/
c) Transmittance
d) Absorbance
MEDIUM The assertion is true but the reason is false. According to Wien’s law,
146. Assertion: For higher temperatures, the peak emission the peak emission wavelength of the body is inversely proportional
wavelength of a black body shifts to lower wavelengths. to the absolute temperature.
Reason: Peak emission wavelength of black body is proportional to the
fourth power of temperatures. Sanfoundry (Thermal Conduction)
a) Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
explanation of the assertion answers-thermal-conduction/
b) Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct
explanation of the assertion
c) Assertion is true but the reason is false
MEDIUM The assertion is true but the reason is false. At a high temperature of
147. Assertion: The radiation from the sun’s surface varies as the 6000 K, the sun acts like a block body emitting complete radiation. It
fourth power of its absolute temperature. follows from Stefan’s law that E is proportional to T4
Reason: Sun is not a black body. Sanfoundry (Thermal Conduction)
a) Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
explanation of the assertion answers-thermal-conduction/
b) Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct
explanation of the assertion
c) Assertion is true but the reason is false
HARD From Charles’s law,
148. A constant pressure air thermometer gave a reading of 47.5 units V1/T1 = V2/T2
of volume, when immersed in ice-cold water, and 67 units in a boiling 47.5/(0+273)=67/T2
liquid. What is the boiling point of the liquid? T2=(67×273)/47.5=385K
a) 100°C T2=112°C.
b) 112°C
c) 125°C Sanfoundry (Temperature and Specific Heat)
d) 135°C https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
answers-temperature-specific-heat/
MEDIUM E‘/E=((T/2)/T)4=1/16
149. A black body at a high temperature T K radiates energy at the rate E‘=E/16.
of E Wm-2. When the temperature falls to T/2 K, the radiated energy will
be ___________ Sanfoundry (Temperature and Specific Heat)
a) E/4 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
b) E/2 answers-temperature-specific-heat/
c) 2E
d) E/16
MEDIUM C/5=(F-32)/9=(140-32)/9=108/2=12
150. A centigrade and Fahrenheit thermometers are dipped in boiling C=60°C
water. The water temperature is lowered until the Fahrenheit On centigrade scale, the boiling point of water is 100. Therefore, fall
thermometer registers 140°. What is the fall in temperature registered in temperature registered by the centigrade thermometer = 100-60 =
by the centigrade thermometer? 40°C.
a) 80°C
b) 60°C Sanfoundry (Temperature and Specific Heat)
c) 40°C https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
d) 30°C answers-temperature-specific-heat/
HARD Heat required to change 1g of ice at 0°C first into the water at 0°C
151. If 1g of steam is mixed with 1g of ice, what is the resultant and then into the water at 100°C,
temperature of the mixture? Q=mL+mc∆T=1×80+1×1×100=180cal
a) 270° Now 1g of steam carries 540cal of heat when 1g of steam is mixed
b) 230° with 1g of ice, entire steam will not condense. Finally, we will have a
c) 100° mixture of water and steam at 100°C.
d) 50°
Sanfoundry (Temperature and Specific Heat)
answers-temperature-specific-heat/
Kinetic Theory of Gases

MEDIUM Elastic potential energy stored per unit volume,
152. If the stress is S and the Young’s modulus is Y of material of a u=1/2×Stress×Strain=1/2×Stress×Stress/Y=S2/2Y.
wire, the energy stored in the wire per unit volume is?
a) 2Y/S Sanfoundry (Stress and Strain)
b) S/2Y https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 2S2 Y stress-strain/
d) S2/ 2Y
HARD Y=F/A l/∆l=F/A2 Al/∆x=FV/(A2 ∆x)
153. Two wires have the same material and have the same volume. F=Y∆x/V A2
However wire 1 had cross sectional area A and wire 2 has cross FαA2
sectional area 3A. If the length of wire 1 increases by ∆x on applying F‘=(3A)2
force F, how much force is needed to stretch wire 2 by the same F‘/F=9
amount? F‘=9F.
a) F
b) 4F Sanfoundry (Stress and Strain)
c) 6F https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 9F stress-strain/
MEDIUM W=Average force × extension
154. A body of weight mg is hanging on a string that extends in length W=1/2 F×l=1/2 mg×l=mgl/2.
by l. The work done in extending the string is ___________
a) mgl Sanfoundry (Stress and Strain)
b) mgl/2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 2mgl stress-strain/
d) 0
MEDIUM F=ȠA dv/dx
155. A metal plate 5cm×5cm rest on a layer of castor oil 1mm thick F=1.55×25×10-4×(2×10-2)/(1×10-3)=0.0775N.
whose coefficient of viscosity is 1.55Nsm(-2). Find the horizontal force
required to move the plate with a speed of 2 cms(-1). Sanfoundry (Streamline and Turbulent Flow)
a) 0.775N https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) 0.0577N streamline-turbulent-flow/
c) 0.0775N
d) 0.577N
MEDIUM h=v2/2g
156. At what speed will the velocity head of stream of water be 40 cm?
v=√2gh=√(2×980×40)=280cms-1.
a) 2.80cms-1
b) 280 cms-1
Sanfoundry (Streamline and Turbulent Flow)
c) 28 cms-1 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 0.280 cms-1 streamline-turbulent-flow/
EASY An aeroplane gets dynamic upward lift in accordance with Bernoulli’s
156. An aeroplane gets its upward lift due to a phenomenon described principle.
by the ___________
a) Archimedes’ principle Sanfoundry (Streamline and Turbulent Flow)
b) Bernoulli’s principle https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) Buoyancy principle streamline-turbulent-flow/
d) Pascal law
HARD Apparent weight = Weight – Upthrust
157. A body of mass 15kg is dropped into the water. If the apparent Therefore, Upthrust = Weight – apparent weight
weight of the body is 107N, then the applied thrust will be ___________ Upthrust = 15 × 9.8 – 107 = 147 – 107 = 40 N.
a) 40 N
b) 80 N Sanfoundry (Streamline and Turbulent Flow)
c) 60 N https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 100 N streamline-turbulent-flow/
HARD (TC-0)/(100-0)=(Temperature on faulty scale-Lower fixed
158. A faulty thermometer has its fixed points marked as 5° and 95°. point)/(Upper fixed point-Lower fixed point)
The temperature of a body as measured by the faulty thermometer is (TC-0)/100=(59-5)/(95-5)=54/90
59°. Find the correct temperature of the body on a Celsius scale. TC=60°C.
a) 60°C
b) 40°C Sanfoundry (Thermal Expansion)
c) 20°C https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 0°C streamline-turbulent-flow/
MEDIUM One calorie is defined as the heat required to raise the temperature
159. Calorie is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the of 1g of water from 14.5°C to 15.5° at 760mm of Hg.
temperature of 1g of water by 1°C and it is defined under which of the
following conditions? Sanfoundry (Thermal Expansion)
a) From 14.5°C to 15.5°C at 760mm of Hg https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) From 98.5°C to 99.5°C at 760mm of Hg streamline-turbulent-flow/
c) From 13.5°C to 14.5°C at 76mm of Hg
d) From 3.5°C to 4.5°C at 76mm of Hg
MEDIUM ((ʎm)‘)/ʎm = T/T‘ = 3/2
160. Temperatures of two stars are in ratio 3:2. If wavelength of (ʎm)‘=3/2 ʎm
maximum intensity of first body is 4000 Å, what is corresponding (ʎm)‘=3/2×4000=6000Å.
wavelength of second body?
a) 9000 Å Sanfoundry (Thermal Expansion)
b) 6000 Å https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 2000 Å streamline-turbulent-flow/
d) 8000 Å
Continuation of Laws of Motion
HARD m = 0.04kg, u = 90m/s
161. A bullet of mass 0.04kg moving with a speed of 90m/s enters a v = 0, s = 60cm = 0.60m
wooden block and is stopped after a distance of 60cm. What is the v2-u2 = 2as
average resistive force exerted by the block on the bullet? a = -6750m/s2
a) 15N Therefore, retardation force = 0.04×6750 = 270N.
b) 54N
c) 22.50N Sanfoundry (Gravity) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
d) 270N physics-questions-answers-gravity/
MEDIUM m = 0.15Kg, u = 12m/s, v = -12m/s

162. A scooterist moving with a speed of 36km/h sees a child standing Impulse = m(v-u) = 0.15(-12-12) = -3.6Ns
in the middle of the road. He applies the brakes and brings the scooter The negative sign indicates that the direction of the impulse is from
to rest in 5s just in time to save the child. Calculate the average the batsman to the bowler.
retarding force on the vehicle, if mass of the vehicle and the driver is
300kg.
a) 270N Sanfoundry (Gravity) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
b) 600N physics-questions-answers-gravity/
c) 150N
d) 125N
EASY A large force acting for a short time to produce a finite charge in
163. Which of the following is an example for impulsive force? momentum is called an impulsive force. Thus a force exerted by a
a) A person in a moving bus ball hitting a bat is an example for an impulsive force.
b) A horse suddenly stopping
c) Force exerted by a bat hitting a ball Sanfoundry (Gravity) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
d) Sharpening of knife physics-questions-answers-gravity/
MEDIUM m = 0.15Kg, u = 12m/s, v = -12m/s
164. A batsman hits back a ball straight in the direction of the bowler Impulse = m(v-u) = 0.15(-12-12) = -3.6Ns
without changing its initial speed of 12m/s. If the mass of the ball is The negative sign indicates that the direction of the impulse is from
0.15kg, determine the impulse imparted to the ball. (Assume linear the batsman to the bowler.
motion of the ball)
a) -45Ns Sanfoundry (Gravity) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
b) -3.6Ns physics-questions-answers-gravity/
c) 3.78Ns
d) 60Ns
HARD m = 2×104kg F = 5×105N t = 20s u = 0 v = ?
165. While launching a rocket of mass 2×104 kg, a force of 5×105 N is Impulse of force = F×t = m(v-u)
applied for 20s. Calculate the velocity attained by the rockets at the 5×105×20 = 2×104(v-0)
end of 20s. v = 500m/s.
a) 3.6m/s
b) 300m/s Sanfoundry (Gravity) https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-
c) 120m/s physics-questions-answers-gravity/
d) 500m/s
MEDIUM a = F/m = (5×104)/(3×107 )
166. A ship of mass 3×107kg initially at rest is pulled by a force of Speed attained by the ship, v = √2as = 0.1m/s.
5×104N through a distance of 3m. Assuming that the resistance due to
water is negligible, the speed of the ship is? Sanfoundry (Laws of Nature)
a) 1.5m/s https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
b) 60m/s answers-laws-nature/
c) 0.1m/s
d) 5m/s
MEDIUM The dishes will remain on the table due to the inertia of rest and not
167. Statement 1- A cloth covers a table. Some dishes are kept on it. due to action-reaction forces. Statement 2 is not the correct
The cloth can be pulled out without dislodging the dishes from the explanation of statement 1.
table.
Statement 2- For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Sanfoundry (Laws of Nature)
a) Statement 2 is correct explanation for statement 1 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
b) Statement 2 is not correct explanation for statement 1 answers-laws-nature/
d) Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true
MEDIUM Impulse = change in momentum
168. A player caught a cricket ball of mass 150g moving at a rate of F = (m(v-u))/t = -30N.
20m/s. If the ball catching process is completed in 0.1s, the force on
the blow exerted by the ball on the hand of the player is equal to Sanfoundry (Laws of Nature)
___________ https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
a) 30N answers-laws-nature/
b) 300N
c) 150N
d) 3N
HARD Momentum of man = -Momentum of boy
169. A man of mass 60 kg and a boy of mass 30 kg are standing 60×0.4 = -30×v
together on a frictionless ice surface. If they push each other apart, the Velocity of the boy = -0.8m/s
man moves away with a speed of 0.4m/s relative to ice. After 5s they Relative velocity = 0.4+0.8 = 1.2m/s
will be away from each other at a distance of ___________ Distance between man and boy after 5s = 1.2×5 = 6 m.
a) 9 m
b) 3 m Sanfoundry (Laws of Nature)
c) 6 m https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
d) 30 m answers-laws-nature/
MEDIUM By conservation of momentum, MV = mv
170. A gun fires a bullet of mass 50g with a velocity of 30m/s. Because M = mv/V = (0.05×30)/1 = 1.5kg.
of this, the gun is pushed back with a velocity of 1m/s. The mass of the
gun is? Sanfoundry (Acceleration)
a) 5.5kg https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
b) 3.5lg answers-acceleration/
c) 1.5kg
d) 0.5kg
HARD When the monkey climbs up the rope with acceleration a,
171. A monkey of mass 20 kg is holding a vertical rope. The rope will T = m(g+a)
not break when a mass of 25 kg is suspended from it but will break if Mg = mg+ma
the mass exceeds 25kg. What is the minimum acceleration with which 25×10=20×10+20a
the monkey can climb up along the rope? (g = 10m/s 2) a = 2.5m/s2.
a) 5m/s2
b) 10m/s2 Sanfoundry (Acceleration)
c) 25m/s2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
d) 2.5m/s2 answers-acceleration/
EASY v2-02=2gh
172. Three different objects of masses m1, m2 and m3 are allowed to fall v=√2gh
from rest and from the same point O along three different frictionless This velocity does not depend on mass.
paths. The speeds of the three different objects on reaching the
ground will be in the ratio of ___________ Sanfoundry (Friction and Motion)
a) m1:m2:m3 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) 1:1:1 friciton-motion/
c) 1/m1:1/m2:1/m3
d) m1:2m2:3m3
MEDIUM f = μR = μmg
173. If a ladder weighing 250N is placed against a smooth vertical wall f = 0.3×250 = 75N.
having a coefficient of friction between it and floor 0.3, then what is
the maximum force of friction available at the point of contact Sanfoundry (Friction and Motion)
between the ladder and the floor? https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
a) 75N friciton-motion/
b) 35N
c) 50N
d) 25N
HARD When the body just slides down on the inclined plane,
174. A body of mass 2kg begins to slide down a plane inclined at an f = mgsinθ = 2×9.8sin 45°
angle of 45° with the horizontal. The force of friction will be? f = 19.6sin 45°.
a) 19.6sin 45°
b) 9.8sin 45° Sanfoundry (Friction and Motion)
c) 19.6cos 45° https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
d) 9.8cos 45° friciton-motion/
HARD As the lift accelerates upward, the apparent weight,
175. A man weighs 80kg. He stands on a weighing scale in a lift which R = m(g+a) = 80(10+5) = 1200N.
is moving upwards with a uniform acceleration of 5m/s 2. What would
be the reading on the scale? Sanfoundry (Friction and Motion)
a) Zero https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) 400N friciton-motion/
c) 800N
d) 1200N
MEDIUM Apparent weight = m(g-a)
176. A boy of 50kg is standing in a lift moving down with an Apparent weight = 50(9.8-9.8) = 0.
acceleration 9.8m/s2. The apparent weight of the boy is?
a) Zero Sanfoundry (Friction and Motion)
b) (50×9.8)N https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 50N friciton-motion/
d) 50/9.8N
HARD Retardation, a = -μg = -0.5×10 = -5m/s2
177. Consider a car moving along a straight horizontal road with a u = 72km/h = 20m/s
speed of 72km/h. If the coefficient of static friction between the tyres As v2-u2=2as
and the road is 0.5, the shortest distance in which the car can be s = 40m.
stopped is? (g=10m/s2)
a) 30m Sanfoundry (Friction and Motion)
b) 40m https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 72m friciton-motion/
d) 20m
HARD As the lift accelerates upward, the apparent weight,
178. A man weighs 80kg. He stands on a weighing scale in a lift which R = m(g+a) = 80(10+5) = 1200N.
is moving upwards with a uniform acceleration of 5m/s 2. What would
be the reading on the scale? Sanfoundry (Friction and Motion)
a) Zero https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) 400N friciton-motion/
c) 800N
d) 1200N
MEDIUM K = 1/2 mv2 = (mv)2/2 m = p2/2 m
179. When the momentum of a body is doubled, its kinetic energy K α p2
___________ When the momentum of a body is doubled, its kinetic energy
a) Remains the same becomes four times the initial kinetic energy.
b) Drops to zero
c) Becomes four times its initial kinetic energy Sanfoundry (Conservation of Energy)
d) Becomes ten times its kinetic energy https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
conservation-energy/
MEDIUM τ=dL/dt
180. If there is a change of angular momentum from J to 4J in 4s, then τ=(4J-J)/4=3/4 J.
the torque is ___________
a) (3/4) J Sanfoundry (Significance of Moment of Inertia)
b) 1J https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-basic-questions-answers/
c) (5/4) J
d) (4/3) J
Quantum Physics
EASY When the radiations are made to pass through a black body, it
181. Which of the following is the characteristic of a black body? undergoes multiple reflections and is completely absorbed. When it
a) A perfect absorber but an imperfect radiator is placed in a temperature bath of fixed temperature, the heat
b) A perfect radiator but an imperfect absorber radiations will come out. Thus a black body is a perfect absorber and
c) A perfect radiator and a perfect absorber a perfect reflector.
d) A perfect conductor
Sanfoundry (Compton Effect)
compton-effect/
EASY From the theory of Compton effect it is deducted that change in
182. Compton shift depends on which of the following? wavelength
a) Incident radiation Δʎ = h/mc (1-cosɵ). This equation shows that the change in
b) Nature of scattering substance wavelength is independent of the incident radiation as well as the
c) Angle of scattering nature of scattering substance. The shift depends only on the angle
d) Amplitude of frequency of scattering.
Sanfoundry (Compton Effect)

compton-effect/
EASY The waves which travel in the form of oscillating electric and
183. Which of the following is called as non-mechanical waves? magnetic waves are called electromagnetic waves. Such waves do
a) Magnetic waves not require any material for their propagation and are called non-
b) Electromagnetic waves mechanical waves.
c) Electrical waves
d) Matter waves Sanfoundry (Compton Effect)
compton-effect/
MEDIUM ʎ = velocity/frequency
184. A radio station broadcasts its programme at 219.3 metre Frequency = velocity/ʎ
wavelength. Determine the frequency of radio waves if velocity of Therefore, frequency = 1.368×106 Hz.
radio waves is 3×108 m/s.
a) 7.31×10-7 Hz Sanfoundry (Compton Effect)
b) 1.954×10-6 Hz https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 1.368×106 Hz compton-effect/
d) 6.579×1010 Hz
HARD de-Broglie wavelength = h/√(2×m×e×V)
185. Calculate the de-Broglie wavelength of an electron which has De-Broglie wavelength = (6.625×10-14)/√(2×9.11×10-31×1.6×10-19×400)
been accelerated from rest on application of potential of 400volts. Wavelength = 0.6135 Å.
a) 0.1653 Å
b) 0.5125 Å Sanfoundry (Compton Effect)
d) 0.2514 Å compton-effect/
MEDIUM Speed = √(Ƞ/ƿ)
186. For an aluminium the modulus of rigidity is 2.1×10 10 N/m2 and Speed = 2.79×103 m/s.
density is 2.7×103 kg/m3. Find the speed of transverse waves in the
medium. Sanfoundry (Waves)
a) 27.9×103 m/s https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
b) 2.79×103 m/s waves/
c) 25.14×103 m/s
d) 24.1×103 m/s
MEDIUM As a black body is a perfect absorber, the reflected energy and the
187. What is the relation between the Energies as shown in the figure? transmitted energy should be zero. Also, the energy of the incident
radiation should be equal to the energy absorbed.
Sanfoundry (Black Body Radiation)

black-body-radiation/
a) Er = 0
b) Ea = 0
c) Et = Ei
d) Ei = Er
HARD The given figure can be expressed as the equation:
188. What should be the product of this fusion reaction? 2
H + 3H -> X + 1n, where X is the desired product.
As we know, the sum of mass numbers of reactants is equal to the
mass number of the product. Therefore, the mass number of X
should be 4.
Thus, it should be a Helium-4 ion.
Sanfoundry (Nuclear Fusion)

answers-nuclear-fusion/
a) Helium – 3
b) Helium – 4
c) Helium – 5
d) Boron
MEDIUM The laws of photoelectric emission states that it is an instantaneous
189. What is the time lag between the incidence of photons and the process because the photoelectric emission occurs due to the elastic
ejection of photoelectrons? collision between a photon and an electron. Practically, there is no
a) Greater than 10-5 s time lag (< 10-9 s) between the incident photon and emission of an
b) Between 10-5 s and 10-9 s electron.
c) Less than 10-9 s
d) 1 second Sanfoundry (PhotoElectric Effect)
answers-photoelectric-effect/
HARD Work function, Φ0 = hv0 or hcλ0
190. The work function of lithium is 2.5 eV. The maximum wavelength Therefore, λ0 = hcΦ0
of light that can cause the photoelectric effect in lithium is Here, Φ0 = 2.5 eV = 2.5 X 1.6 X 10-19J
______________ Maximum Wavelength, λ0 = hcΦ0 = 4.98 X 10-7 m
a) 3980 Å λ0 = 4980 Å.
b) 4980 Å
c) 5980 Å Sanfoundry (PhotoElectric Effect)
d) 6980 Å https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-
answers-photoelectric-effect/
Ultrasonics & Relativity
MEDIUM
191. Two particles approach each other with a speed 0.8 c with respect
to the laboratory. Their relative speed is ___________
a) 0.912 c = 0.6c/1.64
b) 0.95 c = 0.975 c.
c) 0.975 c
d) 0.85 c
Sanfoundry (Law of Addition of Velocities)
law-addition-velocities/
MEDIUM E0 = mc2 = γm1c2 + γm2c2
192. What would be the mass of the body at rest, if it explodes into
two objects of mass 2 kg each moving with a speed 0.8c relative to the
original body?
a) 4 Kg
b) 5.4 Kg
c) 6.2 Kg
d) 6.7 Kg

MEDIUM As the particle moves with a speed c, u = c.
193. When a particle is moving with a velocity of light c relative to S, its
velocity as observed by an observer in the frame S ’ is _____________
a) Zero Therefore,
b) 0.5 c Hence, the velocity as observed by the observer in frame S’ is still c.
c) 0.75 c
d) c Sanfoundry (Law of Addition of Velocities)
HARD In this case, u’< c and v < c

194. For u’ < c and v < c the equation becomes ____________

HARD
195. From the graph, what should be the velocity as observed from
frame S?
a) 0.6 c Sanfoundry (Law of Addition of Velocities)

b) 0.7 c https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
c) 0.8 c law-addition-velocities/
d) 0.9 c
HARD u’ = 0.9c, v = 0.9c
196. Two particles approach each other with a velocity of 0.9 c. What is
their relative velocity as observed by A?
a) 0.9 c
b) 0
c) 0.99 c
d) 0.94 c

HARD
197. An atom A, moving relative to the observer, with velocity 2 X
108m/s emits a particle B which moves with a velocity of 2.8 X 10 8m/s
with respect to the atom. The velocity of the emitter particle relative to
the scientist is _____________
a) 0.8 X 108m/s
b) 2.4 X 108m/s
c) 3 x 108m/s
d) 2.95 X 108m/s

HARD Einstein’s famous momentum-energy relation shows that a particle
198. Which of the following is the momentum-energy relation? may have energy and momentum even if its rest mass is zero, i.e., if
a) E2 – p2c2 = m02c2 m0 = 0.
b) E2 – p2c2 = m02c4
c) E2 – p2c2 = m02c3 Sanfoundry (Mass Energy Relation)
d) E2 – p2c2 = m0c2 https://www.sanfoundry.com/engineering-physics-questions-answers-
mass-energy-relation/
HARD As we know from Einstein’s mass energy relation, E = mc 2.
199. If a star radiates energy at the rate of 5 x 10 20 Js-1, what is the rate Therefore, ΔE = Δmc2
at which its mass is decreasing? ΔE = 5 x 1020 Js-1, c = 3 x 108 ms-1.
a) 5.54 x 109 kgs-1 Δm = 5 x 1020 Js-1/ 9 x 1016m2s-2
b) 4.44 x 109 kgs-1 Δm = 5.54 x 103 kgs-1.
c) 3.44 x 109 kgs-1
d) 2.44 x 109 kgs-1 Sanfoundry (Mass Energy Relation)
answers-mass-energy-relation/
HARD We Know, rest energy = mc2
200. What will be the rest energy of an electron? Here, m = 3.1 X 10-31 kg, c = 3 X 108 m/s
a) 0.41 MeV Therefore, E = 9.109 X 10-31 kg X 9 X 1016 m2/s2
b) 0.51 MeV = 8.198 X 10-14 J
c) 0.61 MeV = 0.51 MeV.
d) 0.71 MeV
Sanfoundry (Mass Energy Relation)
answers-mass-energy-relation/

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EASY If three vectors can be represented by the three sides of a triangle

Sanfoundry (Forces and Inertia)

Sanfoundry (Forces and Inertia)

Sanfoundry (Work Done)

System of Particles & Rotational Motion

Kinetic Theory of Gases

MEDIUM m = 0.15Kg, u = 12m/s, v = -12m/s

Sanfoundry (Compton Effect)

Sanfoundry (Black Body Radiation)

Sanfoundry (Nuclear Fusion)

Sanfoundry (Law of Addition of Velocities)

HARD In this case, u’< c and v < c

Sanfoundry (Law of Addition of Velocities)

a) 0.6 c Sanfoundry (Law of Addition of Velocities)

Sanfoundry (Law of Addition of Velocities)

Sanfoundry (Law of Addition of Velocities)

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