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Physics MCQ Practice 15 — Science Foundation Course for Class 11 & 12

1. A body is moving with uniform velocity. The net force acting on it is:

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Correct Answer: (a) Zero

Explanation:
According to Newton's first law, net force is zero for uniform velocity
2. The time period of a satellite orbiting close to Earth's surface is:

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Correct Answer: (a) 84 minutes

Explanation:
T = 2π√(R³/GM) ≈ 84 minutes for low Earth orbit
3. The equivalent resistance when resistors of 2 Ω, 3 Ω and 6 Ω are connected in parallel is:

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Correct Answer: (b) 1 Ω

Explanation:
1/R = 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/6 = 1 → R = 1 Ω
4. The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe of length 85 cm (v=340 m/s) is:

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Correct Answer: (a) 100 Hz

Explanation:
f = v/(4L) = 340 / (4×0.85) = 100 Hz
5. The direction of induced emf is given by:

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Correct Answer: (b) Fleming’s right hand rule

Explanation:
Fleming’s right hand rule for induced current/emf
6. A convex lens of focal length 20 cm is placed 30 cm from an object. The image distance is:

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Correct Answer: (a) 60 cm

Explanation:
Using lens formula:
1/v = 1/f + 1/u = 1/20 + 1/(-30) = 1/60
v = +60 cm (real image)

7. The power factor in a purely resistive AC circuit is:

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Correct Answer: (c) 1

Explanation:
Phase difference zero → cosφ = 1
8. The control rod in a nuclear reactor is made of:

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Correct Answer: (b) Cadmium

Explanation:
Cadmium absorbs neutrons to control reaction
9. If the radius of a sphere is increased by 10%, the percentage increase in volume is:

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Correct Answer: (d) 33.1%

Explanation:
V ∝ r³ → (1.1)³ = 1.331 → increase of 33.1%
10. The SI unit of permittivity of free space (ε₀) is:

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Correct Answer: (a) C²/N m²

Explanation:
From Coulomb’s law: ε₀ = Q₁Q₂ / (4π F r²)