1 What is meant by work done in physics? A Force applied without movement B Movement without force C Force causing displacement D Energy stored in an object
2 Which formula represents work done? A Work = Force / Distance B Work = Force × Distance C Work = Mass × Acceleration D Work = Power × Time
3 If force is applied but no displacement occurs, the work done is: A Maximum B Minimum C Zero D Negative
5 Energy is defined as: A Force applied on an object B Ability to do work C Speed of an object D Mass of an object
7 Energy possessed by a moving object is called: A Potential energy B Chemical energy C Kinetic energy D Heat energy
9 Which object has maximum kinetic energy? A A stationary car B A slowly moving bicycle C A fast-moving truck D A parked bus
10 Energy stored due to height is called: A Kinetic energy B Thermal energy C Gravitational potential energy D Electrical energy
13 When a body falls freely, its potential energy is converted into: A Chemical energy B Heat energy C Kinetic energy D Sound energy
14 Which law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed? A Newton’s first law B Law of inertia C Law of conservation of energy D Ohm’s law
15 According to conservation of energy, total energy remains: A Increasing B Decreasing C Constant D Zero
16 A machine that works without energy loss is called: A Simple machine B Ideal machine C Complex machine D Heat engine
17 Perpetual motion machines are impossible because they violate: A Law of motion B Law of inertia C Law of conservation of energy D Law of gravitation
18 Which of the following is a renewable energy source? A Coal B Petroleum C Solar energy D Natural gas
20 Energy obtained from flowing water is called: A Thermal energy B Hydel energy C Solar energy D Nuclear energy
26 Efficiency is the ratio of: A Output energy to input energy B Input energy to output energy C Force to distance D Mass to velocity
28 What is density? A Mass multiplied by volume B Volume divided by mass C Mass per unit volume D Weight per unit volume
29 Which formula represents density? A Density = Volume / Mass B Density = Mass × Volume C Density = Mass / Volume D Density = Weight / Volume
31 Which quantity is needed to calculate density? A Force B Pressure C Mass and volume D Temperature and mass
32 Which instrument is commonly used to measure mass? A Thermometer B Measuring cylinder C Balance D Stopwatch
33 How is the volume of an irregular solid measured? A Using ruler B Using measuring tape C By water displacement method D By thermometer
34 Which apparatus is used to measure volume of liquids? A Balance B Thermometer C Measuring cylinder D Spring balance
42 Particle model of matter explains: A Only solids B Only liquids C Structure and behavior of matter D Only gases
43 According to particle model, particles of matter are: A Stationary B Continuously moving C Invisible D Fixed in place
44 What happens to particle motion when temperature increases? A It stops B It decreases C It increases D It remains same
46 Which instrument is used to measure temperature? A Barometer B Thermometer C Hygrometer D Manometer
50 Calibration of thermometer means: A Cleaning the thermometer B Marking temperature scale C Filling liquid D Measuring pressure
52 Why is mercury suitable for thermometers? A It is colorful B It sticks to glass C It expands uniformly D It freezes easily
53 Sensitivity of thermometer depends on: A Length of stem B Thickness of bulb C Volume of bulb and capillary D Color of liquid
54 Range of thermometer means: A Accuracy B Maximum and minimum measurable temperature C Speed of response D Sensitivity
55 Linearity of thermometer means: A Equal divisions represent equal temperature change B Fast response C Wide range D High sensitivity
56 Which property of a magnet causes it to attract iron? A Electric charge B Magnetic field C Gravity D Friction
57 Which are the two ends of a magnet called? A Electric poles B Positive and negative ends C Magnetic poles D Charged ends
59 Unlike magnetic poles will: A Repel each other B Have no effect C Attract each other D Destroy each other
62 Magnetism produced in an unmagnetized material is called: A Permanent magnetism B Residual magnetism C Induced magnetism D Electric magnetism
63 Which magnet loses its magnetism easily? A Permanent magnet B Temporary magnet C Bar magnet D Earth magnet
64 Steel is commonly used to make permanent magnets because it: A Is cheap B Has high retentivity C Is soft D Conducts electricity
66 The region around a magnet where magnetic force is felt is called: A Electric field B Magnetic zone C Magnetic field D Force area
67 Magnetic field lines always emerge from: A South pole B Center of magnet C North pole D All sides equally
69 Magnetic field lines never: A Intersect each other B Form closed loops C Exist outside magnet D Exist inside magnet
70 The closeness of magnetic field lines indicates: A Direction of field B Strength of field C Type of magnet D Mass of magnet
71 Which device is used to detect the direction of magnetic field? A Ammeter B Voltmeter C Compass D Thermometer
72 Iron filings are used to: A Measure magnetic field B Plot magnetic field lines C Increase magnetism D Destroy magnet
73 The magnetic field inside a magnet is directed from: A North to South B South to North C East to West D West to East
74 Which of the following is a use of permanent magnets? A Electric bell B Transformer C Loudspeaker D Electromagnetic crane
75 An electromagnet works on the principle of: A Static electricity B Chemical reaction C Magnetic effect of current D Electrolysis
76 The strength of an electromagnet can be increased by: A Reducing current B Increasing number of turns C Using plastic core D Reducing turns
77 Which magnet can be switched ON and OFF? A Bar magnet B Permanent magnet C Electromagnet D Natural magnet
78 Domain theory explains magnetism due to: A Electric charges B Alignment of domains C Gravity D Heat energy
79 In an unmagnetized material, magnetic domains are: A Randomly oriented B Fully aligned C Absent D Very large
80 Ferromagnetic materials are: A Strongly attracted by magnets B Weakly attracted C Weakly repelled D Not affected
82 Paramagnetic materials are: A Strongly repelled B Strongly attracted C Weakly attracted D Not affected
83 Diamagnetic materials are: A Strongly attracted B Weakly attracted C Weakly repelled D Strongly magnetized
86 The direction of Earth’s magnetic field is from: A Geographic North to South B Geographic South to North C East to West D West to East
87 A compass needle aligns itself along: A Electric field B Earth’s magnetic field C Gravitational field D Solar radiation
88 Which application uses magnetism in data storage? A LCD screen B Hard disk C Calculator D Solar panel
89 Magnetic shielding is used to: A Increase magnetic field B Reduce unwanted magnetic fields C Create electricity D Store data
94 Which branch deals with motion and forces? A Optics B Thermodynamics C Mechanics D Nuclear physics
95 Which sub-field of physics studies heat? A Electronics B Thermodynamics C Astrophysics D Geophysics
98 Which sub-field deals with electric charges? A Mechanics B Electromagnetism C Thermodynamics D Optics
99 Physics is a part of which group of sciences? A Life sciences B Social sciences C Physical sciences D Computer sciences
102 What is one major role of physicists? A Writing novels B Discovering natural laws C Teaching languages D Selling products
103 Physicists mainly try to understand ____. A Human behavior B Natural phenomena C Economic systems D Political systems
105 In science, researchers usually share their results through ____. A Stories B Poems C Publications D Songs
106 What is a hypothesis? A A proven fact B A tentative explanation C A scientific law D A final conclusion
109 What is a scientific theory? A A guess B An explanation supported by evidence C A rule without proof D A belief
110 A scientific law describes ____. A Why something happens B How something happens C Who discovered it D Where it is used
111 Which statement best defines a scientific law? A It explains observations B It predicts behavior under certain conditions C It is a personal idea D It cannot be tested
113 Falsifiability means a scientific statement must be ____. A Popular B Testable C Complex D Permanent
114 Which statement is falsifiable? A All natural events follow laws B This claim can be tested by experiment C Science is interesting D Nature is beautiful
115 Why is falsifiability important in science? A It makes science complex B It allows testing of ideas C It proves beliefs D It avoids experiments
117 Technology mainly focuses on ____. A Discovering laws B Applying scientific knowledge C Forming hypotheses D Testing theories
118 Engineering is mainly concerned with ____. A Understanding nature B Applying science to solve problems C Making theories D Studying matter only
119 Which one converts scientific ideas into practical devices? A Science B Technology C Philosophy D Literature
121 Which of the following best represents collaboration in science? A Working alone B Sharing data with others C Keeping results secret D Avoiding discussion
122 Scientific knowledge grows mainly through ____. A Arguments B Experiments and discussion C Opinions D Traditions
124 Astrophysics mainly studies ____. A Plants B Stars and galaxies C Sound waves D Electric circuits
128 Physics laws are usually expressed in the form of ____. A Stories B Mathematical relations C Poems D Pictures
130 Which of the following best defines science? A Collection of beliefs B Systematic study of nature C Religious practice D Artistic expression
131 Which term describes repeated testing of ideas? A Observation B Experimentation C Imagination D Opinion
132 Which is NOT a characteristic of scientific method? A Testability B Repeatability C Blind belief D Observation
133 Scientific laws are valid as long as they are ____. A Popular B Not challenged C Supported by experiments D Old
135 Engineering differs from science because it focuses on ____. A Discovering facts B Applying knowledge C Forming laws D Making hypotheses
136 Which is an example of technology? A Newton’s laws B Mobile phone C Theory of motion D Scientific method
137 Which statement is true about science? A It never changes B It grows with new evidence C It is based on belief D It avoids testing
139 Physics helps us understand the universe by using ____. A Myths B Experiments and mathematics C Opinions D Traditions