NCERT Solutions for class 11 Physics | Chapter 1 - Physical World And Measurement

(1) Newtonian mechanics could not explain
[A] fall of bodies on earth
[B] Some of the most basic features of atomic phenomena.
[C] movement of planets
[D] flight of rockets
Answer: Some of the most basic features of atomic phenomena.
(2) Physics is a
[A] Applied Science
[B] Mathematical Science
[C] Engineering Science
[D] Natural Science
Answer: Natural Science

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(3) Atomic and molecular phenomena are dealt with by
[A] Newtonian Mechanics
[B] fluid Mechanics
[C] applied Mechanics
[D] Quantum Mechanics
Answer: Quantum Mechanics
(4) Just as a new experiment may suggest an alternative theoretical model, a theoretical advance may suggest what to look for in some for in some experiments. Which of the following experiments can be considered to support this claim?
[A] Davisson and Germer Experiment
[B] experimental discovery of positron
[C] scattering of alpha particle or the gold foil experiment
[D] Michelson Morley experiment
Answer: experimental discovery of positron
(5) A scientific theory
[A] cannot be changed but can be reformulated
[B] is fixed once and for all because it is logical
[C] is changed to suit new fashion among scientists
[D] can be revised if required to fit new phenomenon or data
Answer: can be revised if required to fit new phenomenon or data
(6) Which of the following is a possible first step in applying the scientific method
[A] Conducting tests
[B] Formulating a hypothesis
[C] Formulation of a question
[D] Building a theory
Answer: Formulation of a question
(7) The word Science originates from the Latin verb Scientia meaning
[A] to know
[B] to see
[C] to experience
[D] to observe
Answer: to know
(8) Which of the following is a possible final step in applying the scientific method
[A] Formulating a hypothesis
[B] Building a theory
[C] Analysis of test results
[D] Formulation of a question
Answer: Analysis of test results
(9) Heliocentric theory proposed by Nicolas Copernicus was
[A] replaced by circular orbits to fit the data better
[B] replaced by elliptical orbits to fit the data better
[C] replaced by elliptical orbits to fit the taste of new rulers of Italy
[D] replaced by parabolic orbits to fit the data better
Answer: replaced by elliptical orbits to fit the data better
(10) The scientific method is
[A] a prescribed method for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge…
[B] A procedure for proposing new hypothesis
[C] a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge…
[D] A method for proposing new theories.
Answer: a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge…
(11) Wave picture of light failed to explain.
[A] the photoelectric effect
[B] polarization of light
[C] diffraction of light
[D] interference of light
Answer: the photoelectric effect
(12) Following are the readings obtained while measuring the diameter of a wire by using the screw gauge0 mm is the main scale reading 52 divisions are the circular scale reading. What is the diameter of the wire if 1 mm on the main scale is equal to the 100 divisions on the circular scale
[A] 0.016 cm
[B] 0.052 cm
[C] 0.15 cm
[D] 0.05 cm
Answer: 0.052 cm
(13) From the given three fundamental constants, select the combination that gives the dimension of length

(i) Newton’s gravitational constant (G)

(ii) Speed of light in a vacuum (c)

(iii) Planck’s constant (h)

[A] (a)
[B] (b)
[C] (c)
[D] (d)
Answer: (d)
(14) Calculate the value of the dot product of the two vectors whose magnitudes are 3 units and 4 units and their resultant is 1 unit.
[A] +6 units
[B] 0
[C] -12 units
[D] -1 unit
Answer: -12 units
(15) Which the following is a dimensionless quantity
[A] Refractive index
[B] Gravitational constant
[C] Velocity
[D] Planck’s constant
Answer: Refractive index
(16) Identify the physical parameters that are having the same dimensions from the below-given list:

(i) Magnetic field

(ii) Energy density

(iii) Refractive index

(iv) Young’s modulus

(v) Dielectric constant

[A] (ii) and (iv)
[B] (i) and (v)
[C] (iii) and (iv)
[D] (iv) and (iii)
Answer: (ii) and (iv)
(17) Find the relative error of y, if y=x2
[A] △x/x
[B] 2△x/x
[C] (△x)2x
[D] (△x)2
Answer: 2△x/x
(18) What is the dimensional formula of torque and energy
[A] [ML-3T-2] and [MLT-2]
[B] [ML2T-2] and [MLT-2]
[C] [ML2T-2] and [ML2T2]
[D] [MLT2] and [ML2T2]
Answer: [ML2T-2] and [ML2T2]
(19) What is the percentage error in the measurement of the kinetic energy of a body, if there is a positive error of 50% in the speed of the body
[A] 125%
[B] 30%
[C] 50%
[D] 100%
Answer: 100%
(20) How many numbers of base SI units are there?
[A] 5
[B] 10
[C] 7
[D] 9
Answer: 7

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