Nature Of Physical World And Measurement Online Test 11th Science Part 2
Nature Of Physical World And Measurement Online Test 11th Science Part 2
Nature Of Physical World And Measurement Online Test 11th Science Part 2
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Question 1 of 100
1. Question
Which is the origin of the word science?
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The word ‘science’ has its root in the Latin verb scientia, meaning “to know”.
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The word ‘science’ has its root in the Latin verb scientia, meaning “to know”.
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Question 2 of 100
2. Question
What is the real meaning of the word science in Tamil language?
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In Tamil language, science is ‘அறிவியல்’ (Ariviyal) meaning ‘knowing the truth’. The human mind is always curious to know and understand different phenomena like the bright celestial objects in nature, cyclic changes in the seasons, occurrence of rainbow, etc.
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In Tamil language, science is ‘அறிவியல்’ (Ariviyal) meaning ‘knowing the truth’. The human mind is always curious to know and understand different phenomena like the bright celestial objects in nature, cyclic changes in the seasons, occurrence of rainbow, etc.
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Question 3 of 100
3. Question
Assertion (A): Science is the systematic organization of knowledge through observation, experiments and logical reasoning.
Reasoning(R): The knowledge of physical science deals with the non-living and living things.Correct
Science is the systematic organization of knowledge gained through observation, experimentation and logical reasoning. The knowledge of science dealing with non-living things is physical science (Physics and Chemistry), and that dealing with living things is biological science (Botany, Zoology etc.).
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Science is the systematic organization of knowledge gained through observation, experimentation and logical reasoning. The knowledge of science dealing with non-living things is physical science (Physics and Chemistry), and that dealing with living things is biological science (Botany, Zoology etc.).
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Question 4 of 100
4. Question
Which of this article of the Indian Constitution deals with the duty of Indian citizen to develop scientific temper and humanism?
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According to part IV Article 51A (h) of Indian Constitution “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform’’. This is the aim of our Science Education.
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According to part IV Article 51A (h) of Indian Constitution “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform’’. This is the aim of our Science Education.
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Question 5 of 100
5. Question
Which of the following is not a basic feature of a scientific method?
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The scientific method is a step-by-step approach in studying natural phenomena and establishing laws which govern these phenomena. Any scientific method involves the following general features. Systematic observation, Controlled experimentation, Qualitative and quantitative reasoning, Mathematical modeling and Prediction and verification or falsification of theories.
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The scientific method is a step-by-step approach in studying natural phenomena and establishing laws which govern these phenomena. Any scientific method involves the following general features. Systematic observation, Controlled experimentation, Qualitative and quantitative reasoning, Mathematical modeling and Prediction and verification or falsification of theories.
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Question 6 of 100
6. Question
Who introduced the name Physics?
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The name Physics was introduced by Aristotle in the year 350 BC
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The name Physics was introduced by Aristotle in the year 350 BC
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Question 7 of 100
7. Question
Assertion (A): Physics is considered as the most basic of all sciences.
Reasoning(R): The study of nature and natural phenomena is dealt with physics.Correct
The study of nature and natural phenomena is dealt with in physics. Hence physics is considered as the most basic of all sciences.
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The study of nature and natural phenomena is dealt with in physics. Hence physics is considered as the most basic of all sciences.
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Question 8 of 100
8. Question
What is the root word of physics in Greek language?
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The word ‘physics’ is derived from the Greek word “Fusis”, meaning nature.
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The word ‘physics’ is derived from the Greek word “Fusis”, meaning nature.
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Question 9 of 100
9. Question
Choose the correct statements.
i) The study of physics is based on two approaches which are unification and reductionism.
ii) Unification attempts to explain the diverse physical phenomena with few concepts and law.
iii) Reductionism attempts to explain a macroscopic system in terms of microscopic constituents.Correct
Unification and Reductionism are the two approaches in studying physics. Attempting to explain diverse physical phenomena with a few concepts and laws is unification. An attempt to explain a macroscopic system in terms of its microscopic constituents is reductionism.
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Unification and Reductionism are the two approaches in studying physics. Attempting to explain diverse physical phenomena with a few concepts and laws is unification. An attempt to explain a macroscopic system in terms of its microscopic constituents is reductionism.
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Question 10 of 100
10. Question
Which of the following is explained by the unification approach of physics?
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Newton’s universal law of gravitation explains the motion of freely falling bodies towards the Earth, motion of planets around the Sun, motion of the Moon around the Earth, thus unifying the fundamental forces of nature.
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Newton’s universal law of gravitation explains the motion of freely falling bodies towards the Earth, motion of planets around the Sun, motion of the Moon around the Earth, thus unifying the fundamental forces of nature.
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Question 11 of 100
11. Question
Which of the following does not fall under the classical branch of physics?
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Question 12 of 100
12. Question
Which of these branch of physics deals with the relationship between space, time and energy?
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Relativity: One of the branches of theoretical physics which deals with the relationship between space, time and energy particularly with respect to objects moving in different ways.
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Relativity: One of the branches of theoretical physics which deals with the relationship between space, time and energy particularly with respect to objects moving in different ways.
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Question 13 of 100
13. Question
Match the following
A. Quantum Mechanics i) Photonics
B. High Energy Physics ii) Atomic and Sub-atomic level
C. Nuclear Physics iii) Nature of Particles
D. Condensed Matter Physics iv) Nuclei of atomsCorrect
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Question 14 of 100
14. Question
Choose the incorrect statements.
i) The discoveries of physics are classified into two types as accidental discoveries and well-analyzed research in the laboratory.
ii) Magnetism was observed and analyzed theoretically and artificial magnets were prepared in the laboratories.
iii) Theoretical predictions are the important contribution of physics for the developments in technology and medicineCorrect
Discoveries in physics are of two types; accidental discoveries and well-analyzed research outcome in the laboratory based on intuitive thinking and prediction. For example, magnetism was accidentally observed but the reason for this strange behavior of magnets was later analyzed theoretically. This analysis revealed the underlying phenomena of magnetism. With this knowledge, artificial magnets were prepared in the laboratories. Theoretical predictions are the most important contribution of physics to the developments in technology and medicine.
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Discoveries in physics are of two types; accidental discoveries and well-analyzed research outcome in the laboratory based on intuitive thinking and prediction. For example, magnetism was accidentally observed but the reason for this strange behavior of magnets was later analyzed theoretically. This analysis revealed the underlying phenomena of magnetism. With this knowledge, artificial magnets were prepared in the laboratories. Theoretical predictions are the most important contribution of physics to the developments in technology and medicine.
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Question 15 of 100
15. Question
Who proved the theoretical equation of Albert Einstein, E=mc2?
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The famous equation of Albert Einstein, E=mc2 was a theoretical prediction in 1905 and experimentally proved in 1932 by Cockcroft and Walton. Theoretical predictions aided with recent simulation and computation procedures are widely used to identify the most suited materials for robust applications.
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The famous equation of Albert Einstein, E=mc2 was a theoretical prediction in 1905 and experimentally proved in 1932 by Cockcroft and Walton. Theoretical predictions aided with recent simulation and computation procedures are widely used to identify the most suited materials for robust applications.
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Question 16 of 100
16. Question
Assertion (A): Physics covers a tremendous range of magnitude of various physical quantities.
Reasoning(R): Physics deals only with systems with very small magnitude involving electrons and protons.Correct
Physics has a huge scope as it covers a tremendous range of magnitude of various physical quantities (length, mass, time, energy etc.). It deals with systems of very large magnitude as in astronomical phenomena as well as those with very small magnitude involving electrons and protons.
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Physics has a huge scope as it covers a tremendous range of magnitude of various physical quantities (length, mass, time, energy etc.). It deals with systems of very large magnitude as in astronomical phenomena as well as those with very small magnitude involving electrons and protons.
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Question 17 of 100
17. Question
What is the value of the astronomical scales to microscopic scales?
- a) 101s to 10-2s
- b) 1018s to 10-22s
- c) 108s to 10-10s
- d) 10-8s to 10-2s
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Range of time scales: astronomical scales to microscopic scales, 1018s to 10-22s.
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Range of time scales: astronomical scales to microscopic scales, 1018s to 10-22s.
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Question 18 of 100
18. Question
What is the range of mass of known observable universe?
- a) 1055 kg
- b) 108 kg
- c) 1030 kg
- d) 1010 kg
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Range of masses: from heavenly bodies to electron, 1055 kg (mass of known observable universe) to 10-31 kg (mass of an electron) [the actual mass of an electron is 9.11×10–31 kg].
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Range of masses: from heavenly bodies to electron, 1055 kg (mass of known observable universe) to 10-31 kg (mass of an electron) [the actual mass of an electron is 9.11×10–31 kg].
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Question 19 of 100
19. Question
- Assertion (A): Technology is the application of the principles of physics for practical purpose.
- Reasoning(R): Technology is used in various fields to invent and produce useful products by applying the knowledge.
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Technology is the application of the principles of physics for practical purposes. The application of knowledge for practical purposes in various fields to invent and produce useful products or to solve problems is known as technology. Thus physics and technology can both together impact our society directly or indirectly.
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Technology is the application of the principles of physics for practical purposes. The application of knowledge for practical purposes in various fields to invent and produce useful products or to solve problems is known as technology. Thus physics and technology can both together impact our society directly or indirectly.
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Question 20 of 100
20. Question
Based on which laws the wireless communication technology was discovered?
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Basic laws of electricity and magnetism led to the discovery of wireless communication technology which has shrunk the world with effective communication over large distances.
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Basic laws of electricity and magnetism led to the discovery of wireless communication technology which has shrunk the world with effective communication over large distances.
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Question 21 of 100
21. Question
Choose the correct statements.
i) The structure of atom, radioactivity, X-ray diffraction are studied in physics.
ii) The study of physics enabled in elements arrangement in the periodic table.
iii) The nature of valency, chemical bonding and the complex chemical structures are known by the atomic numbers of the elements.Correct
In physics we study the structure of atom, radioactivity, X-ray diffraction etc. Such studies have enabled researchers in chemistry to arrange elements in the periodic table on the basis of their atomic numbers. This has further helped to know the nature of valency, chemical bonding and to understand the complex chemical structures. Inter-disciplinary branches like Physical chemistry and Quantum chemistry play important roles here.
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In physics we study the structure of atom, radioactivity, X-ray diffraction etc. Such studies have enabled researchers in chemistry to arrange elements in the periodic table on the basis of their atomic numbers. This has further helped to know the nature of valency, chemical bonding and to understand the complex chemical structures. Inter-disciplinary branches like Physical chemistry and Quantum chemistry play important roles here.
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Question 22 of 100
22. Question
Which of these is used to understand the structure of nucleic acids?
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The invention of the electron microscope has made it possible to see even the structure of a cell. X-ray and neutron diffraction techniques have helped us to understand the structure of nucleic acids, which help to control vital life processes. X-rays are used for diagnostic purposes.
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The invention of the electron microscope has made it possible to see even the structure of a cell. X-ray and neutron diffraction techniques have helped us to understand the structure of nucleic acids, which help to control vital life processes. X-rays are used for diagnostic purposes.
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Question 23 of 100
23. Question
What is the usage of radio-isotopes?
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Radio-isotopes are used in radiotherapy for the cure of cancer and other diseases. In recent years, biological processes are being studied from the physics point of view.
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Radio-isotopes are used in radiotherapy for the cure of cancer and other diseases. In recent years, biological processes are being studied from the physics point of view.
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Question 24 of 100
24. Question
Which of this technique is used to study the crystal structure of rocks?
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Diffraction techniques help to study the crystal structure of various rocks. Radioactivity is used to estimate the age of rocks, fossils and the age of the Earth.
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Diffraction techniques help to study the crystal structure of various rocks. Radioactivity is used to estimate the age of rocks, fossils and the age of the Earth.
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Question 25 of 100
25. Question
Which of these are measured by the Oceanographers to understand the physical and chemical process of Oceans?
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Oceanographers seek to understand the physical and chemical processes of the oceans. They measure parameters such as temperature, salinity, current speed, gas fluxes, and chemical components.
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Oceanographers seek to understand the physical and chemical processes of the oceans. They measure parameters such as temperature, salinity, current speed, gas fluxes, and chemical components.
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Question 26 of 100
26. Question
Assertion (A): Physics is a quantitate science dealing with the measurement of physical quantities in numbers.
Reasoning(R): Measurement is the basis of all scientific studies and experimentation.Correct
The comparison of any physical quantity with its standard unit is known as measurement. Measurement is the basis of all scientific studies and experimentation. It plays an important role in our daily life. Physics is a quantitative science and physicists always deal with numbers which are the measurement of physical quantities.
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The comparison of any physical quantity with its standard unit is known as measurement. Measurement is the basis of all scientific studies and experimentation. It plays an important role in our daily life. Physics is a quantitative science and physicists always deal with numbers which are the measurement of physical quantities.
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Question 27 of 100
27. Question
Which of the following is not a physical quantity?
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Quantities that can be measured, and in terms of which, laws of physics are described are called physical quantities. Examples are length, mass, time, force, energy, etc.
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Quantities that can be measured, and in terms of which, laws of physics are described are called physical quantities. Examples are length, mass, time, force, energy, etc.
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Question 28 of 100
28. Question
Assertion (A): The physical quantities are classified into various types based on the field.
Reasoning(R): Fundamental and derived quantities are one of the classification of the physical quantity.Correct
Physical quantities are classified into two types. They are fundamental and derived quantities.
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Physical quantities are classified into two types. They are fundamental and derived quantities.
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Question 29 of 100
29. Question
Which of the following is not a fundamental or base quantity?
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Fundamental or base quantities are quantities which cannot be expressed in terms of any other physical quantities. These are length, mass, time, electric current, temperature, luminous intensity and amount of substance.
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Fundamental or base quantities are quantities which cannot be expressed in terms of any other physical quantities. These are length, mass, time, electric current, temperature, luminous intensity and amount of substance.
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Question 30 of 100
30. Question
Assertion (A): Derived quantities can be expressed in terms of fundamental quantities.
Reasoning(R): Area, Volume, Velocity, Acceleration and force are called as derived quantities.Correct
Quantities that can be expressed in terms of fundamental quantities are called derived quantities. For example, area, volume, velocity, acceleration, force, etc.
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Quantities that can be expressed in terms of fundamental quantities are called derived quantities. For example, area, volume, velocity, acceleration, force, etc.
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Question 31 of 100
31. Question
Choose the correct statements.
i) The process of measurement is basically a process of comparison with a reference standard.
ii) The standard measure is known as the unit of the quantity.Correct
The process of measurement is basically a process of comparison. To measure a quantity, we always compare it with some reference standard. For example, when we state that a rope is 10 meter long, it is to say that it is 10 times as long as an object whose length is defined as 1 meter. Such a standard is known as the unit of the quantity. Here 1 meter is the unit of the quantity ‘length’.
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The process of measurement is basically a process of comparison. To measure a quantity, we always compare it with some reference standard. For example, when we state that a rope is 10 meter long, it is to say that it is 10 times as long as an object whose length is defined as 1 meter. Such a standard is known as the unit of the quantity. Here 1 meter is the unit of the quantity ‘length’.
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Question 32 of 100
32. Question
Which of the following country uses the FPS system for measurement?
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The f.p.s. system is the British Engineering system of units, which uses foot, pound and second as the three basic units for measuring length, mass and time respectively.
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The f.p.s. system is the British Engineering system of units, which uses foot, pound and second as the three basic units for measuring length, mass and time respectively.
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Question 33 of 100
33. Question
Which of this system uses the c.g.s for measurement?
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The c.g.s system is the Gaussian system, which uses centimeter, gram and second as the three basic units for measuring length, mass and time respectively.
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The c.g.s system is the Gaussian system, which uses centimeter, gram and second as the three basic units for measuring length, mass and time respectively.
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Question 34 of 100
34. Question
Which of these denotes the time measurement in the m.k.s system?
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The m.k.s system is based on metre, kilogram and second as the three basic units for measuring length, mass and time respectively.
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The m.k.s system is based on metre, kilogram and second as the three basic units for measuring length, mass and time respectively.
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Question 35 of 100
35. Question
Which of the following is not a metric system?
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The c.g.s, m.k.s and SI are metric or decimal system of units. The fps system is not a metric system.
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The c.g.s, m.k.s and SI are metric or decimal system of units. The fps system is not a metric system.
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Question 36 of 100
36. Question
Which is the common system of units used by the scientists and engineers around the world?
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The system of units used by scientists and engineers around the world is commonly called the metric system but, since 1960, it has been known officially as the International System, or SI (the abbreviation for its French name, Système International).
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The system of units used by scientists and engineers around the world is commonly called the metric system but, since 1960, it has been known officially as the International System, or SI (the abbreviation for its French name, Système International).
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Question 37 of 100
37. Question
When the SI standard was recommended for international usages?
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The SI with a standard scheme of symbols, units and abbreviations, were developed and recommended by the General Conference on Weights and Measures in 1971 for international usage in scientific, technical, industrial and commercial work.
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The SI with a standard scheme of symbols, units and abbreviations, were developed and recommended by the General Conference on Weights and Measures in 1971 for international usage in scientific, technical, industrial and commercial work.
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Question 38 of 100
38. Question
Which of the following is not an advantage of using a SI system?
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The advantages of the SI system are, this system makes use of only one unit for one physical quantity, which means a rational system of units. In this system, all the derived units can be easily obtained from basic and supplementary units which means it is a coherent system of units. It is a metric system which means that multiples and submultiples can be expressed as powers of 10.
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The advantages of the SI system are, this system makes use of only one unit for one physical quantity, which means a rational system of units. In this system, all the derived units can be easily obtained from basic and supplementary units which means it is a coherent system of units. It is a metric system which means that multiples and submultiples can be expressed as powers of 10.
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Question 39 of 100
39. Question
Which of this metal is used in the prototype cylinder to define kilogram value?
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One kilogram is the mass of the prototype cylinder of platinum iridium alloy (whose height is equal to its diameter), preserved at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures at Serves, near Paris, France. (1901)
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One kilogram is the mass of the prototype cylinder of platinum iridium alloy (whose height is equal to its diameter), preserved at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures at Serves, near Paris, France. (1901)
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Question 40 of 100
40. Question
What is the fraction value of thermodynamic temperature of water that defines a kelvin?
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One kelvin is the fraction 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of the water. (1967)
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One kelvin is the fraction 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of the water. (1967)
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Question 41 of 100
41. Question
In which year the SI unit for the amount of substance was defined?
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One mole is the amount of substance which contains as many elementary entities as there are atoms in 0.012 kg of pure carbon-12. (1971)
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One mole is the amount of substance which contains as many elementary entities as there are atoms in 0.012 kg of pure carbon-12. (1971)
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Question 42 of 100
42. Question
What is the SI unit for defining the Luminous intensity?
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Luminous intensity, candela (cd) One candela is the luminous intensity in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 5.4 × 10 14 Hz and that has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt/steradian in that direction. (1979)
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Luminous intensity, candela (cd) One candela is the luminous intensity in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 5.4 × 10 14 Hz and that has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt/steradian in that direction. (1979)
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Question 43 of 100
43. Question
What is the triple point temperature of water?
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Triple point of water is the temperature at which saturated vapor, pure water and melting ice are all in equilibrium. The triple point temperature of water is 273.16K
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Triple point of water is the temperature at which saturated vapor, pure water and melting ice are all in equilibrium. The triple point temperature of water is 273.16K
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Question 44 of 100
44. Question
Which of this expression defines moment of force or torque?
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Question 45 of 100
45. Question
Which of this physical quantity is expressed in tesla?
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Question 46 of 100
46. Question
Identify the Incorrect match.
- Energy i) N m
- Impulse ii) N s
- Current density iii) A m-2
- Specific Heat iv) J K-1
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Question 47 of 100
47. Question
What is the value of one radian value in degrees?
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π radian = 180°
1 radian = ¬180°/ π = 57.27°Incorrect
π radian = 180°
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Question 48 of 100
48. Question
How many minutes of arc make one degree of arc?
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1° (degree of arc) = 60′ (minute of arc) and 1′ (minute of arc) = 60″ (seconds of arc)
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1° (degree of arc) = 60′ (minute of arc) and 1′ (minute of arc) = 60″ (seconds of arc)
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Question 49 of 100
49. Question
Which of these distances constitutes a macrocosm?
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The SI unit of length is metre. The objects of our interest vary widely in sizes. For example, large objects like the galaxy, stars, Sun, Earth, Moon etc., and their distances constitute a macrocosm.
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The SI unit of length is metre. The objects of our interest vary widely in sizes. For example, large objects like the galaxy, stars, Sun, Earth, Moon etc., and their distances constitute a macrocosm.
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Question 50 of 100
50. Question
Choose the correct statements.
- i) One radian is the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc of equal length of its circumference.
- ii) One steradian is the solid angle subtended at the center of the sphere which has equal in area to the square of radius of the sphere
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The Radian (rad): One radian is the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle.
The Steradian (sr): One steradian is the solid angle subtended at the center of a sphere, by that surface of the sphere, which is equal in area, to the square of radius of the sphere.
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The Radian (rad): One radian is the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle.
The Steradian (sr): One steradian is the solid angle subtended at the center of a sphere, by that surface of the sphere, which is equal in area, to the square of radius of the sphere.
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Question 51 of 100
51. Question
Which of the following distances does not fit into a microcosm?
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On the contrary, objects like molecules, atoms, proton, neutron, electron, bacteria etc., and their distances constitute microcosm, which means a small world in which both objects and distances are small-sized.
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On the contrary, objects like molecules, atoms, proton, neutron, electron, bacteria etc., and their distances constitute microcosm, which means a small world in which both objects and distances are small-sized.
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Question 52 of 100
52. Question
In which year the supplementary quantities of plane and solid angle were converted into derived quantities?
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The supplementary quantities of plane and solid angle were converted into Derived quantities in 1995 (GCWM).
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The supplementary quantities of plane and solid angle were converted into Derived quantities in 1995 (GCWM).
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Question 53 of 100
53. Question
What is the value one atto in the powers of 10?
- a) 106
- b) 10-18
- c) 1021
- d) 10-6
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Question 54 of 100
54. Question
What is the maximum measuring value of the screw gauge?
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The screw gauge is an instrument used for measuring accurately the dimensions of objects up to a maximum of about 50 mm.
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The screw gauge is an instrument used for measuring accurately the dimensions of objects up to a maximum of about 50 mm.
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Question 55 of 100
55. Question
Choose the correct statements about Screw gauge.
- i) The basic principle is magnification of linear motion using the circular motion of a screw.
- ii) The least count of the screw gauge is 0.01mm
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Screw gauge: The principle of the instrument is the magnification of linear motion using the circular motion of a screw. The least count of the screw gauge is 0.01 mm
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Screw gauge: The principle of the instrument is the magnification of linear motion using the circular motion of a screw. The least count of the screw gauge is 0.01 mm
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Question 56 of 100
56. Question
What is the least count of the Vernier caliper?
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Vernier caliper: A Vernier caliper is a versatile instrument for measuring the dimensions of an object namely diameter of a hole, or a depth of a hole. The least count of the Vernier caliper is 0.01 cm
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Vernier caliper: A Vernier caliper is a versatile instrument for measuring the dimensions of an object namely diameter of a hole, or a depth of a hole. The least count of the Vernier caliper is 0.01 cm
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Question 57 of 100
57. Question
Which of these methods are used to determine very large distances?
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For measuring larger distances such as the height of a tree, distance of the Moon or a planet from the Earth, some special methods are adopted. Triangulation method, parallax method and radar method are used to determine very large distances.
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For measuring larger distances such as the height of a tree, distance of the Moon or a planet from the Earth, some special methods are adopted. Triangulation method, parallax method and radar method are used to determine very large distances.
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Question 58 of 100
58. Question
Calculate the height of a building from a point on the ground top of the building is seen to have an elevation angle of 60° and the distance between the building and point is 100m?
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Solution: Angle θ = 60°, The distance between the tree and a point x = 100 m
Height of the tree (h), for triangulation method tan θ = h/ x
h = x tan θ = 100 × tan 60° = 100 × 1.732. The height of the tree is 173.2 m.
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Solution: Angle θ = 60°, The distance between the tree and a point x = 100 m
Height of the tree (h), for triangulation method tan θ = h/ x
h = x tan θ = 100 × tan 60° = 100 × 1.732. The height of the tree is 173.2 m.
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Question 59 of 100
59. Question
Which of this distance is measured by the parallax method?
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Very large distances, such as the distance of a planet or a star from the Earth can be measured by the parallax method. Parallax is the name given to the apparent change in the position of an object with respect to the background, when the object is seen from two different positions.
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Very large distances, such as the distance of a planet or a star from the Earth can be measured by the parallax method. Parallax is the name given to the apparent change in the position of an object with respect to the background, when the object is seen from two different positions.
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Question 60 of 100
60. Question
Choose the correct statements.
i) RADAR denotes the radio detection and ranging methodology to measure the distance of a nearby planet.
ii) Radio waves are sent from transmitters to the distant planet and the reflection is received by the receiver.
iii) The time interval between the sent and received radio waves is used to find the distance of the planet.Correct
The word RADAR stands for radio detection and ranging. A radar can be used to measure accurately the distance of a nearby planet such as Mars. In this method, radio waves are sent from transmitters which, after reflection from the planet, are detected by the receiver. By measuring, the time interval (t) between the instants the radio waves are sent and received, the distance of the planet can be determined.
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The word RADAR stands for radio detection and ranging. A radar can be used to measure accurately the distance of a nearby planet such as Mars. In this method, radio waves are sent from transmitters which, after reflection from the planet, are detected by the receiver. By measuring, the time interval (t) between the instants the radio waves are sent and received, the distance of the planet can be determined.
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Question 61 of 100
61. Question
Assertion (A): The distance of the Sun from the earth is 1011m.
Reasoning(R): The Moon is located at the distance of 108m from the Earth.Correct
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Question 62 of 100
62. Question
What is the diameter of a proton?
- a) 1021 m
- b) 10-2m
- c) 10-7m
- d) 10-15m
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Question 63 of 100
63. Question
What is the radius of the Earth?
- a) 1026 m
- b) 107m
- c) 1015m
- d) 1011m
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Range and Order of Lengths
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Range and Order of Lengths
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Question 64 of 100
64. Question
Identify the incorrect match.
- Fermi i) 10-12m
- Micro ii) 10-6m
- Angstrom iii) 10-10m
- Nanometer iv) 10-9m
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Some Common Practical Units
Fermi = 1 fm = 10-15m
1 angstrom = 1 Å = 10-10m
1 nanometer = 1 nm = 10-9 m
1 micron = 1μm = 10-6m
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Some Common Practical Units
Fermi = 1 fm = 10-15m
1 angstrom = 1 Å = 10-10m
1 nanometer = 1 nm = 10-9 m
1 micron = 1μm = 10-6m
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Question 65 of 100
65. Question
Choose the incorrect statements.
- i) One light year is defined as the distance travelled by light in vacuum in one year.
- ii) One parsec is the distance at which an arc of length 1AU subtends an angle of 1 second of arc.
- iii) One astronomical unit is the mean distance of the Moon from the Earth.
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1 Light year (Distance travelled by light in vacuum in one year) 1 Light Year = 9.467 × 1015 m
1 astronomical unit (the mean distance of the Earth from the Sun) 1 AU = 1.496 × 1011 m
1 parsec (Parallactic second) (Distance at which an arc of length 1 AU subtends an angle of 1 second of arc)
1 parsec = 3.08 × 1016 m =3.26 light year
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1 Light year (Distance travelled by light in vacuum in one year) 1 Light Year = 9.467 × 1015 m
1 astronomical unit (the mean distance of the Earth from the Sun) 1 AU = 1.496 × 1011 m
1 parsec (Parallactic second) (Distance at which an arc of length 1 AU subtends an angle of 1 second of arc)
1 parsec = 3.08 × 1016 m =3.26 light year
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Question 66 of 100
66. Question
Which is the largest practical unit?
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Chandrasekhar Limit (CSL) is the largest practical unit of mass.
1 CSL = 1.4 times the mass of the Sun
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Chandrasekhar Limit (CSL) is the largest practical unit of mass.
1 CSL = 1.4 times the mass of the Sun
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Question 67 of 100
67. Question
What is the value of the smallest practical unit?
- a) 10-2s
- b) 10-34g
- c) 10-8s
- d) 10-10m
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The smallest practical unit of time is Shake. One Shake = 10-8 s
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The smallest practical unit of time is Shake. One Shake = 10-8 s
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Question 68 of 100
68. Question
Which of the following statement is not true regarding the concept of Mass?
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Mass is a property of matter. It does not depend on temperature, pressure and location of the body in space. Mass of a body is defined as the quantity of matter contained in a body. The SI unit of mass is kilogram (kg). The masses of objects which we shall study in this course vary over a wide range.
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Mass is a property of matter. It does not depend on temperature, pressure and location of the body in space. Mass of a body is defined as the quantity of matter contained in a body. The SI unit of mass is kilogram (kg). The masses of objects which we shall study in this course vary over a wide range.
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Question 69 of 100
69. Question
What is the range of the mass of the observable universe?
- a) 1055kg
- b) 1020g
- c) 1035kg
- d) 1020kg
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Question 70 of 100
70. Question
Which of this object has the lowest order of mass in kilogram?
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Question 71 of 100
71. Question
Which of these is used to measure the small masses of atomic/ subatomic particles?
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For measurement of small masses of atomic/subatomic particles etc., we make use of a mass spectrograph. Some of the weighing balances commonly used are common balance, spring balance, electronic balance, etc.
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For measurement of small masses of atomic/subatomic particles etc., we make use of a mass spectrograph. Some of the weighing balances commonly used are common balance, spring balance, electronic balance, etc.
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Question 72 of 100
72. Question
Which of this atom is considered for the atomic standard of time?
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A clock is used to measure the time interval. An atomic standard of time is based on the periodic vibration produced in a Cesium atom. Some of the clocks developed later are electric oscillators, electronic oscillators, solar clock, quartz crystal clock, atomic clock, decay of elementary particles, radioactive dating etc.
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A clock is used to measure the time interval. An atomic standard of time is based on the periodic vibration produced in a Cesium atom. Some of the clocks developed later are electric oscillators, electronic oscillators, solar clock, quartz crystal clock, atomic clock, decay of elementary particles, radioactive dating etc.
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Question 73 of 100
73. Question
What is the time taken by light to cross the distance of nuclear size?
- a) 10-22s
- b) 105s
- c) 10-10s
- d) 10-50s
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Question 74 of 100
74. Question
Match
- Wink of eye i) 1017s
- Period of X-rays ii) 10-1s
- Age of Universe iii) 104s
- Time period of a satellite iv) 10-19s
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Question 75 of 100
75. Question
Which of these events have a value of 100?
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Order of Time Intervals
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Order of Time Intervals
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Question 76 of 100
76. Question
Which of this organization in India is responsible for maintenance and improvement of physical standards?
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In India, the National Physical Laboratory (New Delhi) has the responsibility of maintenance and improvement of physical standards of length, mass, time, etc.
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In India, the National Physical Laboratory (New Delhi) has the responsibility of maintenance and improvement of physical standards of length, mass, time, etc.
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Question 77 of 100
77. Question
Which of the following factor is not related to systematic error?
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Systematic errors: Systematic errors are reproducible inaccuracies that are consistently in the same direction. These occur often due to a problem that persists throughout the experiment.
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Systematic errors: Systematic errors are reproducible inaccuracies that are consistently in the same direction. These occur often due to a problem that persists throughout the experiment.
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Question 78 of 100
78. Question
Which of these are the systematic errors?
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Systematic errors can be classified as follows, Instrumental error, Imperfections in experimental technique or procedure, Personal errors, Errors due to external causes, Least count error.
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Systematic errors can be classified as follows, Instrumental error, Imperfections in experimental technique or procedure, Personal errors, Errors due to external causes, Least count error.
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Question 79 of 100
79. Question
Choose the correct statements.
- i) Instrumental errors arise when an instrument is not calibrated properly at the time of manufacture.
- ii) Instrumental errors cannot be corrected even when the instrument is replaced.
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Instrumental errors: When an instrument is not calibrated properly at the time of manufacture, instrumental errors may arise. If a measurement is made with a meter scale whose end is worn out the result obtained will have errors. These errors can be corrected by choosing the instrument carefully.
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Instrumental errors: When an instrument is not calibrated properly at the time of manufacture, instrumental errors may arise. If a measurement is made with a meter scale whose end is worn out the result obtained will have errors. These errors can be corrected by choosing the instrument carefully.
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Question 80 of 100
80. Question
Which of these variations will effect in random errors?
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Random errors may arise due to random and unpredictable variations in experimental conditions like pressure, temperature, voltage supply etc.
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Random errors may arise due to random and unpredictable variations in experimental conditions like pressure, temperature, voltage supply etc.
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Question 81 of 100
81. Question
What is the other name for the random errors?
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Errors may also be due to personal errors by the observer who performs the experiment. Random errors are sometimes called “chance error”.
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Errors may also be due to personal errors by the observer who performs the experiment. Random errors are sometimes called “chance error”.
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Question 82 of 100
82. Question
What are the sources of gross error?
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Gross Error: The error caused due to the shear carelessness of an observer is called gross error. For example, Reading an instrument without setting it properly. Taking observations in a wrong manner without bothering about the sources of errors and the precautions. Recording wrong observations. Using wrong values of the observations in calculations.
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Gross Error: The error caused due to the shear carelessness of an observer is called gross error. For example, Reading an instrument without setting it properly. Taking observations in a wrong manner without bothering about the sources of errors and the precautions. Recording wrong observations. Using wrong values of the observations in calculations.
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Question 83 of 100
83. Question
How can we reduce the random errors in an experiment?
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Minimizing Experimental Error
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Minimizing Experimental Error
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Question 84 of 100
84. Question
Choose the correct statements about the systematic error.
- i) Easily detected and analyzed by the statistical methods.
- ii) All the data is in the same direction either too high or too low.
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Systematic error: Systematic errors are difficult to detect and cannot be analyzed statistically, because all of the data is in the same direction. (Either too high or too low)
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Systematic error: Systematic errors are difficult to detect and cannot be analyzed statistically, because all of the data is in the same direction. (Either too high or too low)
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Question 85 of 100
85. Question
What is the true value of a quantity (am) if the measured values are a1, a2, a3,….an?
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Absolute Error: The magnitude of difference between the true value and the measured value of a quantity is called absolute error. If a1, a2, a3, ………. an are the measured values of any quantity ‘a’ in an experiment performed n times, then the arithmetic mean of these values is called the true value (am) of the quantity.
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Absolute Error: The magnitude of difference between the true value and the measured value of a quantity is called absolute error. If a1, a2, a3, ………. an are the measured values of any quantity ‘a’ in an experiment performed n times, then the arithmetic mean of these values is called the true value (am) of the quantity.
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Question 86 of 100
86. Question
Which is called as the arithmetic mean of absolute errors in all the measurements?
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Mean Absolute error: The arithmetic mean of absolute errors in all the measurements is called the mean absolute error.
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Mean Absolute error: The arithmetic mean of absolute errors in all the measurements is called the mean absolute error.
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Question 87 of 100
87. Question
What is the range of the quantity if the true value is am and the mean absolute error is Δam?
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If am is the true value and Δam is the mean absolute error then the magnitude of the quantity may lie between am + Δam and am – Δam
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If am is the true value and Δam is the mean absolute error then the magnitude of the quantity may lie between am + Δam and am – Δam
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Question 88 of 100
88. Question
What is the value of the relative error?
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Relative error: The ratio of the mean absolute error to the mean value is called relative error. This is also called as fractional error. Thus Relative error=Mean absolute error / Mean value
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Relative error: The ratio of the mean absolute error to the mean value is called relative error. This is also called as fractional error. Thus Relative error=Mean absolute error / Mean value
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Question 89 of 100
89. Question
Choose the Incorrect statements.
- i) Relative error expressed as a percentage is called as percentage error.
- ii) A percentage error close to infinity is good and acceptable.
- iii) The error may be due to impression of equipment or an experimentation mistake.
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Percentage error: The relative error expressed as a percentage is called percentage error. Percentage error = Δam/am×100% . A percentage error very close to zero means one is close to the targeted value, which is good and acceptable. It is always necessary to understand whether error is due to impression of equipment used or a mistake in the experimentation.
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Percentage error: The relative error expressed as a percentage is called percentage error. Percentage error = Δam/am×100% . A percentage error very close to zero means one is close to the targeted value, which is good and acceptable. It is always necessary to understand whether error is due to impression of equipment used or a mistake in the experimentation.
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Question 90 of 100
90. Question
Which of these factors are combined for accurate calculation of an experiment?
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A number of measured quantities may be involved in the final calculation of an experiment. Different types of instruments might have been used for taking readings. Then we may have to look at the errors in measuring various quantities, collectively. The error in the final result depends on the errors in the individual measurements and on the nature of mathematical operations performed to get the final result. So we should know the rules to combine the errors.
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A number of measured quantities may be involved in the final calculation of an experiment. Different types of instruments might have been used for taking readings. Then we may have to look at the errors in measuring various quantities, collectively. The error in the final result depends on the errors in the individual measurements and on the nature of mathematical operations performed to get the final result. So we should know the rules to combine the errors.
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Question 91 of 100
91. Question
Calculate the error percentage for the physical quantity x= a2 b5 /⎷cd, if the percentage error in measurement of a, b, c, d are 4%, 7%, 2% and 0.5%?
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Question 92 of 100
92. Question
Choose the correct statements regarding the rules for counting the significant figures.
i) All zeros to the right of a non-zero digit but to the left of a decimal point are significant.
ii) The number of significant figures depends on the system of units used.
iii) If the number is less than 1, the zero (s) on the right of the decimal point but to left of the first non-zero digit are not significant.
iv) All zeros to the left of a decimal point and to the right of zero digits are significant.
v) All zeros between two non-zero digits are significant.Correct
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Question 93 of 100
93. Question
State the number of significant figures for the value 6.73x 105
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The number of meaningful digits which contain numbers that are known reliably and first uncertain number.
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The number of meaningful digits which contain numbers that are known reliably and first uncertain number.
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Question 94 of 100
94. Question
Which of the following statement is not correct regarding rounding off rules?
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Question 95 of 100
95. Question
Which of the following is not an independent base physical quantity?
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In mechanics, we deal with the physical quantities like mass, time, length, velocity, acceleration, etc. which can be expressed in terms of three independent base quantities such as M, L and T. So, the dimension of a physical quantity can be defined as ‘any physical quantity which is expressed in terms of base quantities whose exponent (power) represents the dimension of the physical quantity’.
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In mechanics, we deal with the physical quantities like mass, time, length, velocity, acceleration, etc. which can be expressed in terms of three independent base quantities such as M, L and T. So, the dimension of a physical quantity can be defined as ‘any physical quantity which is expressed in terms of base quantities whose exponent (power) represents the dimension of the physical quantity’.
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Question 96 of 100
96. Question
Which of this quantity has the dimensional formula as LT-2?
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Question 97 of 100
97. Question
Which of this dimensional formula has the expression as work / time?
- a) LT-2
- b) ML-1T-2
- c) ML2T-3
- d) MT-2
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Question 98 of 100
98. Question
Match the following.
- Dimensional Constant i) Refractive index
- Dimensionless Variables ii) Acceleration
- Dimensionless Constant iii) Gravitational constant
- Dimensional Variables iv) Euler’s number
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On the basis of dimension, we can classify quantities into four categories.
Dimensional variables: Physical quantities, which possess dimensions and have variable values, are called dimensional variables. Examples are length, velocity, and acceleration.
Dimensionless variables: Physical quantities which have no dimensions, but have variable values are called dimensionless variables. Examples are specific gravity, strain, refractive index etc.
Dimensional Constant: Physical quantities which possess dimensions and have constant values are called dimensional constants. Examples are Gravitational constant, Planck’s constant etc.
Dimensionless Constant: Quantities which have constant values and also have no dimensions are called dimensionless constants. Examples are π, e (Euler’s number), numbers etc.
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On the basis of dimension, we can classify quantities into four categories.
Dimensional variables: Physical quantities, which possess dimensions and have variable values, are called dimensional variables. Examples are length, velocity, and acceleration.
Dimensionless variables: Physical quantities which have no dimensions, but have variable values are called dimensionless variables. Examples are specific gravity, strain, refractive index etc.
Dimensional Constant: Physical quantities which possess dimensions and have constant values are called dimensional constants. Examples are Gravitational constant, Planck’s constant etc.
Dimensionless Constant: Quantities which have constant values and also have no dimensions are called dimensionless constants. Examples are π, e (Euler’s number), numbers etc.
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Question 99 of 100
99. Question
Which of these is not an application of the method of dimensional analysis?
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Application of the Method of Dimensional Analysis method is used to convert a physical quantity from one system of units to another. Check the dimensional correctness of a given physical equation. Establish relations among various physical quantities.
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Application of the Method of Dimensional Analysis method is used to convert a physical quantity from one system of units to another. Check the dimensional correctness of a given physical equation. Establish relations among various physical quantities.
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Question 100 of 100
100. Question
Which of these is not a limitation of dimensional analysis?
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Limitations of Dimensional analysis: This method gives no information about the dimensionless constants in the formula like 1, 2, ……..π, e (Euler number), etc. This method cannot decide whether the given quantity is a vector or a scalar. This method is not suitable to derive relations involving trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. It cannot be applied to an equation involving more than three physical quantities. It can only check on whether a physical relation is dimensionally correct but not the correctness of the relation.
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Limitations of Dimensional analysis: This method gives no information about the dimensionless constants in the formula like 1, 2, ……..π, e (Euler number), etc. This method cannot decide whether the given quantity is a vector or a scalar. This method is not suitable to derive relations involving trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. It cannot be applied to an equation involving more than three physical quantities. It can only check on whether a physical relation is dimensionally correct but not the correctness of the relation.
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