CSAT Prelims Physics - General Awareness Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

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21 Optical fiber works on the principle of:

A refraction

B scattering

C interference

D total internal reflection

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Answer: Option [A]

22 Three identical vessels A, B and C are filled water, mercury and kerosene respectively up to an equal height. The three vessels are provided with identical taps at the bottom of the vessels. If the three taps are opened simultaneously, then which vessel is emptied first ?

A Vessel A

B Vessel B

C Vessel C

D All the vessels A, B and C will be emptied simultaneously

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Answer: Option [C]

23 Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given substances in the decreasing order of their densities ?

A Steel> Gold> Mercury

B Steel> Mercury> Gold

C Gold> Mercury> Steel

D Gold> Steel> Mercury

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Answer: Option [C]

24 Consider the following statements: A simple pendulum is set into oscillation. Then:

I. the acceleration is zero when the bob passes through the mean position.

II. in each cycle the bob attains a given velocity twice.

III. both acceleration and velocity of the bob are zero when it reaches its extreme position during the oscillation.

IV. the amplitude of oscillation of the simple pendulum decreases with time.

Which of these statements are correct ?

A I and II

B III and IV

C I, II and IV

D II, III and IV

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Answer: Option [C]

25 A girl is swinging on a swing in sitting position. When the girl stands up, the period of swing will:

A be longer

B be shorter

C depends on the height of the girl

D not change

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Answer: Option [B]

26 Who among the following anticipated Newton by declaring that all things gravitate to the earth ?

A Brahmagupta

B Buddhagupta

C Varahamihira

D Aryabhatta

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Answer: Option [A]

27 Which one of the following is a vector quantity ?

A Work

B Energy

C Pressure

D Momentum

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Answer: Option [D]

28 Consider the following features of newer models of motor cars:

I. Radial tyres

II. Streamlined body

III. Multipoint fuel injection

IV. Catalytic converter with exhaust

Which of these features make the new models of motor cars more fuel efficient ?

A I and II

B II and III

C II, III and IV

D I, III and IV

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Answer: Option [B]

29 The working principle of a washing machine is:

A dialysis

B diffusion

C centrifugation

D reverse osmosis

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Answer: Option [C]

30 If the radius of earth were to shrink by one percent, its mass remaining the same, the value of g on the earth’s surface would:

A increase by 0.5%

B increase by 2%

C decrease by 0.5%

D decrease by 2%

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Answer: Option [B]

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