CSS Physics MCQs 2021
CSS Physics 2021 MCQs – Paper I
Q1: The gradient of a scalar point function is a:
A: Scalar quantity
B: Vector quantity
C: Zero
D: Constant
Q2: Torque is defined as the _____ product of position vector and force.
A: Cross (Vector)
B: Dot
C: Scalar
D: None of these
Q3: A body is in equilibrium if:
A: ΣF = 0
B: Στ = 0
C: Both ΣF = 0 and Στ = 0
D: It is moving with constant acceleration
Q4: The value of \'g\' (acceleration due to gravity) is maximum at:
A: Equator
B: Poles
C: Center of the Earth
D: Top of Mount Everest
Q5: Work done by a conservative force around a closed path is:
A: Positive
B: Negative
C: Zero
D: Infinite
Q6: The equation of continuity (A_1V_1 = A_2V_2) is based on the law of conservation of:
A: Mass
B: Energy
C: Momentum
D: Angular Momentum
Q7: Viscosity of gases _____ with rise in temperature.
A: Increases
B: Decreases
C: Remains constant
D: Becomes zero
Q8: In an isothermal process, the internal energy of an ideal gas:
A: Increases
B: Decreases
C: Remains Constant
D: Becomes zero
Q9: The change in entropy (ΔS) for a reversible adiabatic process is:
A: Positive
B: Negative
C: Zero
D: Infinite
Q10: The theoretical efficiency of a petrol engine is approximately:
A: 100%
B: 75%
C: 25% - 30%
D: 90%
Q11: Doppler effect is independent of:
A: Velocity of source
B: Velocity of observer
C: Distance between source and observer
D: Frequency of source
Q12: The bending of light around the corners of an obstacle is called:
A: Reflection
B: Refraction
C: Diffraction
D: Polarization
Q13: In a fiber optic cable, the signal travels due to:
A: Refraction
B: Total Internal Reflection
C: Diffraction
D: Dispersion
Q14: The fringe width in interference pattern is given by:
A: λD / d
B: d / λD
C: λd / D
D: λ / D
Q15: A Michelson Interferometer can be used to measure:
A: Mass of electron
B: Wavelength of light
C: Speed of sound
D: Viscosity
Q16: According to Einstein, the rest mass of a photon is:
A: 1.67 * 10^-27kg
B: Infinite
C: Zero
D: 9.1 *10^-31kg
Q17: Time dilation means that a moving clock runs:
A: Faster
B: Slower
C: At infinite speed
D: Backwards
Q18: The escape velocity from the Earth\'s surface is:
A: 9.8 km/s
B: 2.4 km/s
C: 11.2 km/s
D: 7.9 km/s
Q19: Unit of Magnetic Field Strength (H) is:
A: Tesla
B: Ampere/meter
C: Weber
D: Gauss
Q20: Which modulus of elasticity is associated with change in shape (shear)?
A: Young\'s Modulus
B: Bulk Modulus
C: Shear Modulus (Modulus of Rigidity)
D: None of these
CSS Physics 2021 MCQs – Paper II
Q1: Gauss\'s Law relates electric flux with:
A: Electric potential
B: Charge enclosed
C: Electric current
D: Capacitance
Q2: A dielectric is introduced between the plates of a capacitor to:
A: Increase capacitance
B: Decrease capacitance
C: Short circuit the plates
D: Increase voltage
Q3: The force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field is maximum when the angle between conductor and field is:
A: 0°
B: 45°
C: 90°
D: 180°
Q4: Lenz\'s Law is a consequence of the law of conservation of:
A: Charge
B: Momentum
C: Energy
D: Mass
Q5: The phase difference between voltage and current in a pure inductive circuit is:
A: 0°
B: 45°
C: 90° (Voltage leads)
D: 180°
Q6: The resonant frequency of an RLC series circuit is:
A: Zero
B: 1 / (2π√LC
C: 2 / (π√LC
D: Infinite
Q7: In a step-up transformer, the output current is:
A: Greater than input current
B: Less than input current
C: Equal to input current
D: Zero
Q8: The majority charge carriers in P-type material are:
A: Electrons
B: Holes
C: Protons
D: Neutrons
Q9: Which impurity is added to Germanium to form N-type semiconductor?
A: Trivalent (e.g., Indium)
B: Pentavalent (e.g., Arsenic/Phosphorus)
C: Tetravalent
D: None of these
Q10: A transistor works as an amplifier in:
A: Active Region
B: Cut-off Region
C: Saturation Region
D: Breakdown Region
Q11: The input impedance of an ideal Op-Amp is:
A: Zero
B: Low
C: Infinite
D: 100 Ohms
Q12: In Photoelectric effect, the number of emitted electrons depends on:
A: Frequency of light
B: Intensity of light
C: Work function
D: Wavelength
Q13: Compton shift (Δλ) is maximum when scattering angle is:
A: 0°
B: 90°
C: 180°
D: 45°
Q14: Pair Production occurs only when the photon interacts with:
A: An electron
B: A heavy nucleus
C: Another photon
D: Vacuum
Q15: The half-life of a radioactive substance is the time in which:
A: All atoms decay
B: Half of the atoms decay
C: 1/4th atoms decay
D: No atoms decay
Q16: Alpha particles are essentially:
A: Hydrogen nuclei
B: Helium nuclei (2 protons, 2 neutrons)
C: Electrons
D: Neutrons
Q17: Which series of Hydrogen spectrum is in the Infrared region?
A: Lyman
B: Balmer
C: Paschen (and Brackett/Pfund)
D: None of these
Q18: Nuclear fusion requires:
A: Low temperature
B: Extremely high temperature
C: Heavy nuclei
D: Room temperature
Q19: The logic gate that produces HIGH output only when both inputs are HIGH is:
A: AND
B: OR
C: NAND
D: XOR
Q20: 1 Atomic Mass Unit (amu) is equal to:
A: 1.66*10^-24 kg
B: 1.66*10^-27 kg
C: 9.1*10^-31 kg
D: 1.6*10^-19 kg
