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  1. The dimensional formula for universal gravitational constant is

  2. A.

     M 1L3T2

    B.

     ML2T–2

    C.

     M–2

    D.

     M–1L3T–2

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  3. Which one of the following physical quantities has the same dimensions as that of Planck's constant?

  4. A.

     Linear momentum

    B.

     Angular momentum

    C.

     Force

    D.

     Potential energy

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  5. Period of oscillation of 3 cm microwaves in seconds is

  6. A.

     1 × 1010

    B.

     1 × 10–10

    C.

     0.01

    D.

     0.001

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  7. When a person sitting on a swing stands up on the swing, the frequency of oscillation

  8. A.

     Decreases

    B.

     Increases

    C.

     Becomes infinite

    D.

     Does not change

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  9. A system exhibiting S.H.M. must possess

  10. A.

     Elasticity as well as inertia

    B.

     Elasticity, inertia and an external force

    C.

     Elasticity only

    D.

     Inertia only

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  11. Which of the following is an example of simple harmonic motion?

  12. A.

     Earth spinning on its axis

    B.

     Simple pendulum motion

    C.

     Ball bouncing on floor

    D.

     Motion of a ceiling fan

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  13. Boyle's law is a relationship between

  14. A.

     Pressure and volume

    B.

     Volume and temperature

    C.

     Volume and density

    D.

     Pressure and temperature

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  15. Which of the metals has the maximum thermal conductivity?

  16. A.

     Iron

    B.

     Aluminium

    C.

     Silver

    D.

     Copper

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  17. Which law relates to the ideal gas law?

  18. A.

     P1T1 = P2T2

    B.

     P1/V1 = P2/V2

    C.

     P1V1 = P2V2

    D.

     T1/V1 = T2/V2

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  19. A solid ball of metal has a spherical cavity inside it. When the ball is heated the volume of the cavity will

  20. A.

     Increase

    B.

     Decrease

    C.

     Remain unaffected

    D.

     Have its shape changed

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