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Physics / Chemistry / Biology trivia at SSC-CGL level
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What is the principal focus of a spherical mirror?

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

There is an electric bulb of 50 Watts which is used for 6 hours a day. Calculate how much KWH of energy would be consumed by the bulb in one day.

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

What is the formula of Inertia?

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

What kind of energy is associated with falling coconuts, speeding cars, rolling stones and flying aircraft?

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Concepts intermediate live

Select the correct statement regarding inertia.

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Newton's Laws of Motion intermediate live

When a wave encounters a boundary between two different media, the ratio of the reflected wave intensity to the incident wave intensity depends on:

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Light Phenomena and Optical Physics intermediate live

Which one is NOT true with electromagnets? 

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Magnetism and Electromagnetic Laws intermediate live

Potentiometer is a device used for ________

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Scientific Instruments and Their Functions intermediate live

What is the SI unit of force?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

The unit of measure for magnetic flux density in the SI system is named after a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer who made significant contributions to the understanding of electromagnetism. What is this unit called?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

Which of the following is NOT a correct match?

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SI Units of Electrical Quantities intermediate live

____ refers to the movement of an object propelled upwards, influenced solely by the force of gravity.

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Mechanics of Motion and Forces intermediate live

A ball is dropped from a height of 10 m. It strikes the ground and rebounds up to a height of 2.5 m. During the collision, the per cent loss in the kinetic energy is:

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Concepts 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

10 Newton of force is applied on a body that displaces it by 2 metres. Calculate the work done by using the formula of work.

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

____________ is the "work done in moving a unit charge between two points in an electric circuits".

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Electricity Units and Definitions intermediate live

Which of the following quantities is NOT a vector quantity?

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

4 kilo calories of energy is released by _______ .

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Nutrition and Biochemistry Fundamentals intermediate live

The resistivity of a semiconductor generally decreases with increasing temperature due to:

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Ohm's Law and Electrical Resistance intermediate live

The Symbol for the SI unit of electric current is:

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SI Units of Electrical Quantities intermediate live

In a double-slit experiment with electrons, the interference pattern disappears if:

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Light Phenomena and Optical Physics intermediate live

The reflector of a search light is a:

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

What is the minimum resistance that can be obtained using four resistors of 5 Ohm each?

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Electric Circuits and Resistance Calculations ohms_law_circuit intermediate live

Where does the image form when an object is positioned between the center of curvature (C) and the focus (F) in a concave lens?

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

An electric motor is a device that converts____________________

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Scientific Instruments and Their Functions intermediate live

What does the kinetic energy of an object increase with?

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Concepts intermediate live

If the magnetic field through a loop of wire is increasing, what happens to the induced electromotive force (EMF) in the loop?

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Magnetism and Electromagnetic Laws intermediate live

Which of the following is an example of tensor quantity?

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

A pair of bullocks exerts a force of 120 N to plough a field. The field being ploughed is 30 m long. How much work is done (in Joule) to plough the field?

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

If the power of a corrective lens is +2.0D, then it is a:

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

 Acceleration (a) equals the change in _____ divided by change in time.

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

If a car weighing 2000 kg decelerated from 10 m/s to 5 m/s, then what is the work done on the car?

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Concepts intermediate live

What is the SI Unit of Work done?

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Physics Units and Pressure Concepts intermediate live

What is represented by the product of force with displacement in the direction of force?

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

Which of the following uses only convex lenses?

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

Which epithelial tissue type is best suited for areas subject to friction?

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Human Anatomy and Physiology intermediate live

The unit of momentum is measured using which of the following?

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

In a parallel circuit, the net resistance ________ as more components are added.

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Ohm's Law and Electrical Resistance intermediate live

Who among the following is credited with postulating three laws of planetary motion?

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Famous Scientists and Scientific Discoveries intermediate live

What is the dimension for Stress?

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

If a force of 150 N is applied on an area having 4 m2. What will be the pressure being applied on the area?

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Physics Units and Pressure Concepts intermediate live

Which of the following is not a scalar quantity?

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

When some resistors are connected in series in a circuit, the value of current:

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Ohm's Law and Electrical Resistance ohms_law_circuit intermediate live

Which among the following forces is required to maintain a body in Uniform Circular Motion?

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Mechanics of Motion and Forces intermediate live

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

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Newton's Laws of Motion intermediate live

When pressure is applied to a fluid, the pressure change is transmitted to every part of the fluid without any loss. Which of the following laws explains this phenomenon?

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Fluid Mechanics and Buoyancy Principles 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

1 kilowatt is equivalent to:

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

Insulators have resistivity of the order of:

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Electric Current and Resistance Fundamentals intermediate live

Which of the following is a process in which hot, less dense materials rise upward and are replaced by colder, more dense materials?

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Chemical Kinetics and Phase Changes intermediate live
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