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Physics / Chemistry / Biology trivia at SSC-CGL level
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On which among the following quantities, Gravitational Force does not depend?

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Gravitational Force and Acceleration 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

Motion of a piston in an automobile engine is an example of which type of motion?

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Mechanics of Motion and Forces 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

What is the upward force exerted by the water on the bottle containing it called?

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Fluid Mechanics and Buoyancy Principles 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

Which of the following is the weakest force among the following?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

The ability of a charged particle to do work is known as ________.

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General Physics and Physical Science 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

Which of the following series in the hydrogen spectrum lies in the ultraviolet region?

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Light Phenomena and Optical Physics intermediate live

Which among the below set of colours are generally known as the primary colours of light? 

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Light Phenomena and Optical Physics intermediate live

The principle of conservation of momentum is based on which of Newton's laws?

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Newton's Laws of Motion intermediate live

What is the SI Unit of the intensity of Illumination?

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SI Units and Temperature Measurement 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

____ 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

Which of the following is not the example of centripetal force?

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Mechanics of Motion and Forces 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

Which of the following is not a scalar quantity?

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

For which discovery did William Bradford Shockley, John Bardeen and Walter Houser Brattain jointly receive the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956?

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Famous Scientists and Scientific Discoveries intermediate live

What is the primary function of a concave lens in optical instruments?

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

Which device can be used to measure the density of a liquid?

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Scientific Instruments and Their Functions 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

One horse power is:

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

The apparent force that is felt by an object moving in a curved path is known as-

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Mechanics of Motion and Forces intermediate live

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates that work is being done on an object?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

One calorie of heat energy is equivalent to approximately ______ joules of mechanical energy.

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

A man lifts aa luggage of 25 kg from the ground and puts it on the head, 2.5m above the ground. If the value of g = 10 ms-2, then the value of work done by him on the luggage is:

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

An object of 5.0 kg is raised through a height off 2.0 m. The work done in the process is :

(Take g = 9.8m/s2)

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

Which of the following lenses are used to correct long-sightedness (hypermetropia)?

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Optics and Vision Correction intermediate live

The SI unit of resistance is:

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SI Units of Electrical Quantities intermediate live

Identify the correct statement in relation to ampere.

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SI Units of Electrical Quantities intermediate live

Calculate the work done by a man when the force applied to displace a block by 5 m is 60N.

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Physics Mechanics: Momentum and Force intermediate live

Which are the four quantum numbers for an electron present in 4f orbital?

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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

Joule is the SI unit of energy. How can this be written as well?

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Physics Units and Pressure Concepts intermediate live

When an object is in free fall, which of the following is true about its motion?

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Mechanics of Motion and Forces intermediate live

4 kilo calories of energy is released by _______ .

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Nutrition and Biochemistry Fundamentals intermediate live

Choose the incorrect statement from the following.

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Magnetism and Electromagnetic Laws intermediate live

Which of the options demonstrates Potential Energy?

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Concepts intermediate live

Identify the type of wave in which the movement of the particles is parallel to the motion of the energy.

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Wave Properties and Sound Phenomena intermediate live

Which of the following is true for a car running at a constant acceleration on a uniform straight road?

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Mechanics of Motion and Forces intermediate live

Which types of waves are utilized in typical TV remote controls?

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Light Phenomena and Optical Physics intermediate live

How many scientific fundamental quantities are given S.I. units?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

Which among the following is the S.I unit of "Moment of Force"?

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live

Which is the form of energy that does not  occur while riding a bicycle?

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Concepts intermediate live

‘mho’ is the unit of ______ of a substance.

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SI Units of Electrical Quantities intermediate live

A force of 20 N displaces an object through 2 m and does a work of 20 J. The angle between the force and displacement is:

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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

Definition of Force can be stand from: 

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Newton's Laws of Motion intermediate live

Which of the following equation of motion is correct?
I. v = (u/2) + at
II. s = 2ut + at2

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General Physics and Physical Science intermediate live
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