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Physics / Chemistry / Biology trivia at SSC-CGL level
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The tendency of undisturbed objects to stay at rest or to keep moving with the same velocity is called_________.

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Newton's Laws of Motion intermediate live

A focal length of a lens is 10 cm. What is the power of a lens in dioptre?

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

The work done in moving a charge of 8 coulombs from a point at 350 volts to another point at 360 volts is __________.

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Electricity Units and Definitions intermediate live

A car accelerates uniformly from rest to a velocity of 20 m/s in 10 seconds. What is the car's average acceleration during this time?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

The value of g on the moon is 1/6th of the value of g on the earth. If a man can jump 1.5 m high on the earth, on the moon, he can jump up to a height of?

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Gravitational Force and Acceleration intermediate live

What is the SI unit for the quantity of catalytic activity?

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SI Units and Temperature Measurement intermediate live

The SI unit of resistance is:

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SI Units of Electrical Quantities intermediate live

Which of the following instruments is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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Scientific Instruments and Their Functions intermediate live

Which of the following is a surface phenomenon?

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Chemical Kinetics and Phase Changes intermediate live

Which of the following is not a lens?

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

Who co-invented the device called Cyclotron in 1934 along with Ernest Lawrence to investigate the nuclear structure?

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Famous Scientists and Scientific Discoveries intermediate live

4 kilo calories of energy is released by _______ .

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Nutrition and Biochemistry Fundamentals intermediate live

Select the correct statement regarding inertia.

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Newton's Laws of Motion intermediate live

Calculate the force needed to speed up a car with a rate of 2 ms–2, if the mass of the car is 1000 kg.

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

The moment of inertia of a thin rod with mass 'M' and length 'L' about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing through its center is ________.

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

10°C temperature can also be written as ______.

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SI Units and Temperature Measurement intermediate live

The gravitational acceleration at the equator is ________________________.

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Gravitational Force and Acceleration intermediate live

A wire carrying a current of 8 Amperes is having a resistance of 10 ohm. Calculate the potential difference across its ends.

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Electric Circuits and Resistance Calculations intermediate live

The measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis is called:

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

Electron-volt is a unit of ______.

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Electricity Units and Definitions intermediate live

If the Force applied on a wall by a car is 3000 N in 10 s, calculate the Impulse.

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

What will be the average kinetic energy per molecule in SI units for an ideal gas at a temperature of 25°C?

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Concepts intermediate live

Which of the following is an example of Newton’s Third Law of Motion?

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Newton's Laws of Motion intermediate live

The center point of a lens is called the ______ of a lens.

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

Which of the following is the SI unit for the moment of inertia?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

Most ________ reactions require an input of energy in the form of heat, light, or electricity.

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Acids, Bases and Chemical Reactions intermediate live

What is the concept of spherical mirrors?

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

(A): An object slips less on a rough surface than a smooth surface.

(R): When a surface is rough, frictional force increases.

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

The signs of charges of electron, proton and neutron are __________, respectively.

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Chemistry History and Fundamental Laws intermediate live

When two or more resistances are connected between the same two points, they are said to be connected in__________.

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Electric Circuits and Resistance Calculations intermediate live

Match the columns:

Instruments

  1. Voltmeter
  2. Ammeter
  3. Galvanometer
  4. Ohmmeter

Descriptions

a. A device that measures the magnitude of electric current
b. A device that measures voltage
c. A device that measures resistance
d. A device that measures the direction and magnitude of current

Which description matches each instrument?

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Scientific Instruments and Their Functions intermediate live

A boy of mass 50 kg, runs up a staircase of 45 steps in 10 s. If the height of each step is 14 cm, find his power. (Take g = 10 ms−2) ?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

Which of the following statements correctly describes the concept of inertia?

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Newton's Laws of Motion intermediate live

What is the potential energy of a dipole (p) in an electric field (E) in unstable equilibrium?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

The neutral point in the magnetic field of a horizontally placed bar magnet is the:

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Magnetism and Electromagnetic Laws intermediate live

In which year Michael Faraday invented Dynamo?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

A monkey sitting on a branch of a tree suddenly falling towards the ground is an example of ___________.

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Newton's Laws of Motion intermediate live

Which of the options demonstrates Potential Energy?

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Concepts intermediate live

Which of the following instruments is used to measure electric current?

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Scientific Instruments and Their Functions intermediate live

The magnetic length of a bar magnet means __________.

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Magnetism and Electromagnetic Laws intermediate live

Which of the following is NOT a difference between lenses and mirrors?

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

From among the following telescopes, which uses the longest wavelength?

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Light Phenomena and Optical Physics intermediate live

In a particular trophic level, how is the standing crop measured? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Ecology and Environmental Science intermediate live

The compound in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom which has two other carbon atoms attached to it is called: [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals intermediate live

Excessive use of synthetic fertilizers leads to: [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Ecology and Environmental Science intermediate live

Which acid is used as a souring agent added to vinegar, pickled vegetables, and sauces, and as a raw material for seasoning? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

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Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals intermediate live

Which of the following has the highest value of resistivity? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Electric Current and Resistance Fundamentals intermediate live

Among the following, in which material the speed of sound is highest? (at 25°C) [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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Wave Properties and Sound Phenomena intermediate live

Which of the following is discrete in Bohr's theory?

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Famous Scientists and Scientific Discoveries intermediate live

What kind of substances are separated using the technique of steam distillation?  [CHSL 2021 Tier I]

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Chemical Kinetics and Phase Changes intermediate live
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