Velocitation is the tendency to
A. Be traveling at a speed that is faster than perceived
B. Be traveling at a speed that is slower than perceived
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
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If the velocity-time graph of a particle is represented by y = mt + c, then the particle is moving with
A. Constant speed
B. Constant velocity
C. Constant acceleration
D. Varying acceleration
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Which one of the following is applicable to collision-coalescence process of precipitation?
A. Clouds which do not extend beyond the freezing level
B. Clouds which extend beyond the freezing level
C. All types of clouds
D. Cirrocumulus cloud
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The law of conservation of energy states that
A. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed
B. Energy can either be created nor destroyed
C. Energy can neither be created or destroyed
D. Energy can either be created or destroyed
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A hunter on the ground wishes to shoot a bird on a tree at a distance with his rifle. He has to point the rifle
A. At the lower elevation than the bird
B. At a higher elevation than the bird
C. In the same direction as the bird
D. Vertically upwards
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Force of impact is the force
A. By the objects weight
B. By the speed of the object
C. When the objects meet
D. None of the above
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A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 2 metres. To what height will it rise if there is no loss of energy/velocity after rebounding ?
A. 4 metres
B. 3 metres
C. 2 metres
D. 1 metre
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A piece of paper and a cricket ball are dropped from the same height. Under which of the following conditions do both reach the surface simultaneously ?
A. They must have the same volume
B. They must have the same density
C. They must have the same mass
D. They must be dropped in vacuum
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Angle of friction and angle of repose are
A. Equal to each other
B. Not equal to each other
C. Proportional to each other
D. None of the above
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The term ''Higgs Boson' is associated with
A. Nano Technology
B. Oncology
C. God Particle
D. Stem Cell Research
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A cyclist leans inwards when he is negotiating a curve so that
A. He may increase his speed
B. His weight may be reduced
C. Necessary centripetal force may be available from the horizontal component of the normal reaction due to the track to maintain the curved motion.
D. No frictional force may be produced between the wheels and the axle
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If an object is thrown upwards, what will be its velocity, when it reaches its maximum height?
A. 0 m/s
B. 4.9 m/s
C. 14.7 m/s
D. 20 m/s
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Knot is a measure of
A. The speed of ship
B. The curvature of spherical objects
C. Solar radiation
D. Intensity of earthquake shock
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A pilot has to release the bomb to hit a target
A. Right above the target
B. Beyond the target
C. Before the target
D. None of these
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What is the other name of Galileo's law of falling bodies?
A. Law of motion
B. Newton's first law
C. Newton's second law
D. Newton's third law
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Skids occur when the brakes are applied so hard that the front or rear wheels lose traction are called as
A. Cornering
B. Blowout
C. Power
D. Braking
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During the motion of a projectile fired from the earth surface, ________
A. Its kinetic energy remains constant
B. Its momentum remains constant
C. Vertical component of its velocity remains constant
D. Horizontal component of its velocity remains constant
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What property of matter is momentum related to?
A. Mass
B. Velocity
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
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The swing of a spinning cricket ball in air can be explained on the basis of
A. Sudden change in wind direction.
B. Buoyancy of air.
C. Turbulence caused by wind.
D. Bernoulli's theorem.
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What will happen if an object is dropped from a height and there is no air resistance?
A. It will fall with a constant speed and acceleration
B. Its acceleration will increase
C. Both speed and acceleration will increase
D. Its speed will increase
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