Physics World: Study of Basic Laws of Nature

In this quiz, you will find questions related to the basic laws of physics and their usage in various phenomenons.

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Which of the following is a possible final step in applying the scientific method

Formulating a hypothesis Building a theory Analysis of test results Formulation of a question

Which of the following is a possible first step in applying the scientific method

Conducting tests Formulating a hypothesis Formulation of a question Building a theory

Physics is a

Applied Science Mathematical Science Engineering Science Natural Science

How many numbers of base SI units are there?

5 10 7 9

What is the percentage error in the measurement of the kinetic energy of a body, if there is a positive error of 50% in the speed of the body

125% 30% 50% 100%

Which the following is a dimensionless quantity

Refractive index Gravitational constant Velocity Planck’s constant

Calculate the value of the dot product of the two vectors whose magnitudes are 3 units and 4 units and their resultant is 1 unit.

+6 units 0 -12 units -1 unit

A scientific theory

Cannot be changed but can be reformulated

Is fixed once and for all because it is logical

Is changed to suit new fashion among scientists

Can be revised if required to fit new phenomenon or data

Heliocentric theory proposed by Nicolas Copernicus was

Replaced by circular orbits to fit the data better

Replaced by elliptical orbits to fit the data better

Replaced by elliptical orbits to fit the taste of new rulers of Italy

Replaced by parabolic orbits to fit the data better

Newtonian mechanics could not explain

Fall of bodies on earth

Some of the most basic features of atomic phenomena.

Movement of planets

Flight of rockets

Wave picture of light failed to explain.

The photoelectric effect

Polarization of light

Diffraction of light

Interference of light

Just as a new experiment may suggest an alternative theoretical model, a theoretical advance may suggest what to look for in some for in some experiments. Which of the following experiments can be considered to support this claim?

Davisson and Germer Experiment

Experimental discovery of positron

Scattering of alpha particle or the gold foil experiment

Michelson Morley experiment

The scientific method is

A prescribed method for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge…

A procedure for proposing new hypothesis

A body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge…

A method for proposing new theories.

‘Torr’ is the unit of

Pressure

Volume

Density

Flux

One yard in SI unit is equal to

0.9144 metre

1.0936 kilometre

1.9144 metre

0.09144 kilometre

One second is defined to be equal to

9192631770 periods of the cesium clock

1650763.73 periods of the cesium clock

652189.63 periods of the krypton clock

1650763.73 periods of the krypton clock

According to Einstein’s theory, mass and energy are related as

E = mc

E = mc^2

E = m/c

E = m/c^2

One pico farad is equal to

10^-12 farad

10^-24 farad

10^-18 farad

10^-6 farad

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Physics World: Study of Basic Laws of Nature
Questions: 18
Contributed by:
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