MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 1 Physical World with answer

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MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 1 Physical World

Q1. The word Science originates from the Latin verb Scientia meaning

(a) to know
(b) to see
(c) to experience
(d) to observe

(a) to know


Q2. Atomic and molecular phenomena are dealt with by

(a) Newtonian Mechanics
(b) fluid Mechanics
(c) applied Mechanics
(d) Quantum Mechanics

(d) Quantum Mechanics


Q3. Wave picture of light failed to explain.

(a) the photoelectric effect
(b) polarization of light
(c) diffraction of light
(d) interference of light

(a) the photoelectric effect


Q4. Heliocentric theory proposed by Nicolas Copernicus was

(a) replaced by circular orbits to fit the data better
(b) replaced by elliptical orbits to fit the data better
(c) replaced by elliptical orbits to fit the taste of new rulers of Italy
(d) replaced by parabolic orbits to fit the data better

(b) replaced by elliptical orbits to fit the data better


Q5. 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?

(a) Davisson and Germer Experiment
(b) experimental discovery of positron
(c) scattering of alpha particle or the gold foil experiment
(d) Michelson Morley experiment

(b) experimental discovery of positron


Q6. The scientific method is

(a) a prescribed method for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge…
(b) A procedure for proposing new hypothesis
(c) a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge…
(d) A method for proposing new theories.

(c) a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge…


Q7. What is central to the growth of physics?

(a) Qualitative descriptions
(b) Conjectural descriptions
(c) Speculative descriptions
(d) Quantitative measurement

(d) Quantitative measurement


Q8. According to Einstein’s theory, mass and energy are related as

(a) E = m/c
(b) E = mc2
(c) E = mc
(d) E = m/c2

(b) E = mc2


Q9. Which is the strongest fundamental force of nature?

(a) Gravitational force
(b) Weak nuclear force
(c) Strong nuclear force
(d) Electromagnetic force

(c) Strong nuclear force


Q10. A scientific theory is accepted if

(a) The theory is approved by a panel of people after studying the theory only
(b) The theory is derivable from other theories logically.
(c) The theory is very simple elegant or very complicated
(d) Predictions of the theory are confirmed by experiments

(d) Predictions of the theory are confirmed by experiments


Q11. The difference between nuclear forces and electromagnetic forces is that

(a) Nuclear forces have longer range compared to electromagnetic forces
(b) Nuclear forces are mediated by photons compared to gluons for electromagnetic forces
(c) Nuclear forces do not depend on charge
(d) Nuclear forces are weaker compared to electromagnetic forces

(c) Nuclear forces do not depend on charge


Q12. Which force operates among the heavier elementary particles?

(a) Strong nuclear force
(b) Electromagnetic force
(c) Gravitational force
(d) Weak nuclear force

(a) Strong nuclear force


Q13. No physicist has ever “seen” an electron. Yet, all physicists believe in the existence of electrons. An intelligent but superstitious man advances this analogy to argue that ‘ghosts’ exist even though no one has seen one. How will you refute his argument ?

(a) Science does not deal with ghosts because they don’t exist
(b) Electrons have been discovered by great scientists but no great scientist claimed to find ghosts
(c) There is no scientific study of ghosts so they cannot exist
(d) Existence of electrons can be demonstrated by experiments but existence of ghosts cannot be

(d) Existence of electrons can be demonstrated by experiments but existence of ghosts cannot be


Q14. Which of these were not major technological advances during industrial revolution in England and Europe?

(a) Power loom
(b) The cotton gin
(c) Satellite communication
(d) Steam engine

(c) Satellite communication


Q15. What is the correct sequence of events technology gives rise to new science or new science gives rise to technology?

(a) Science can give rise to technology only
(b) Technology and science are independent
(c) Both can happen. Science can give rise to technology and technology can give rise to new science
(d) Technology can give rise to new science only

(c) Both can happen. Science can give rise to technology and technology can give rise to new science


Q16. In every conservation principle

(a) A physical quantity like mass is converted into energy
(b) A physical quantity changes to a form of energy
(c) A physical quantity for example total momentum does not change in a phenomenon. The quantity has the same value before and after the phenomenon.
(d) A physical quantity like energy is converted into mass

(c) A physical quantity for example total momentum does not change in a phenomenon. The quantity has the same value before and after the phenomenon.


Q17. Which scientist does not belong to Germany?

(a) Heinrich Hertz
(b) Werner Heisenberg
(c) Wilhelm Roentgen
(d) Niels Bohr

(d) Niels Bohr


Q18. On which laws, is the principle of rocket propulsion based?

(a) Newton’s first law of motion
(b) Newton’s law of gravitation
(c) Laws of thermodynamics
(d) None of the Above

(d) None of the Above


Q19. The word Science originates from the Latin verb Scientia meaning

(a) To observe
(b) To know
(c) To experience
(d) To see

(b) To know


Q20. What is the relation between morality and science?

(a) Morality can be derived from scientific principles
(b) Morality is not the subject matter of science
(c) Science has proved that morality is impractical
(d) Science is immoral

(b) Morality is not the subject matter of science


Q21. The sun releases energy coming from

(a) Weak electrical forces
(b) Gravitational forces
(c) Electromagnetic waves
(d) Strong nuclear forces

(d) Strong nuclear forces


Q22. To get the law of free fall under gravity, it is better

(a) To create a real world experiment of feather and stone
(b) To create a situation where in the air resistance is not negligible
(c) To create a situation where in the air resistance is negligible
(d) None of the Above

(d) None of the Above

MCQ Questions for Class 11 Physics Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

CBSE RBSE Gujarat Board UP Board Bihar Board MP Board Hariyana Board Panjab Board NCERT Objective MCQ Questions of Class 11 Physics with Answers PDF.

  1. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 1 Physical World
  2. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 2 Units and Measurements
  3. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 3 Motion in a Straight Line
  4. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 4 Motion in a Plane
  5. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 5 Laws of Motion
  6. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 6 Work, Energy and Power
  7. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 7 System of Particles and Rotational Motion
  8. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 8 Gravitation
  9. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 9 Mechanical Properties of Solids
  10. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 10 Mechanical Properties of Fluids
  11. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 11 Thermal Properties of Matter
  12. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 12 Thermodynamics
  13. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 13 Kinetic Theory
  14. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 14 Oscillations
  15. MCQ for Class 11 Physics Chapter 15 Waves

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