Basic Physics


1    Ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is due to the reactions of

A. carbon dioxide and oxygen

B. oxygen and ultraviolet rays

C. infra-red rays and ultraviolet rays

D. carbon dioxide and layers of atmosphere

             Correct answer is : B

2   Electromagnetic theory was proposed by
     A. Max Planck

B. Huygens

C. Newton

D. Maxwell

            Correct answer is : D

3 The working principle of a washing machine is
      A. reverse osmosis

B. diffusion

C. centrifugation

D. dialysis

          Correct answer is : C

4 Ball bearings are used in cycles, scooters etc to
      A. Increase the friction between the wheel and the axle

B. Reduce the friction between the wheel and the axle

C. Reduce the friction between ground and the wheel

D. None of the above

         Correct answer is : B

5 The splitting of different colours of light in a prism is
       A. Refraction of light

B. Diffraction of light

C. Dispersion of light

D. Reflection of light

          Correct answer is :
6     Optical fiber works on the principle of
  A.    scattering
      B. interference

C. total internal reflection

D. refraction

        Correct answer is : C

7 Cryogenic engines find application in
       A. frost - free refrigerators

B. sub-marine propulsion

C. rocket technology

D. researches in superconductivity

    Correct answer is : C

8 Basically domestic electric wiring is a
         A.parallel connection

   B. series connection

   C. combination of series and parallel connections

   D. none

     Correct answer is : C
 
9   Total internal reflection can take place when light travels from

A. Air to glass
       B. Air to water

C. Water to glass

D. Diamond to glass

     Correct answer is : D


10 What is the increasing order of the wavelengths of the following colors?
  1.  Orange
  2.  Indigo
  3.  Yellow
  4.   Violet
    A. 1,2,3,4

B. 1,3,2,4

C. 3,1,4,2

D. 4,2,3,1

   Correct answer is : D

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