A rainbow is formed due to
- APolarisation
- BScattering only
- CDispersion and total internal reflection of light
- DOnly reflection
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Answer: (C) Dispersion and total internal reflection of light
MAT Physics Questions with Answers & Explanations
20 Physics questions from the Indian & Global Environment section of MAT, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Try each question first, then tap Show answer to check. When you're ready, take the timed chapter-wise test to see your all-India rank.
The speed of light in vacuum is about
- A3 × 10⁵ m/s
- B3 × 10⁶ m/s
- C340 m/s
- D3 × 10⁸ m/s
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Answer: (D) 3 × 10⁸ m/s
Which is a good conductor of electricity?
- AGlass
- BWood
- CCopper
- DRubber
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Answer: (C) Copper
Newton's first law of motion is also called the law of
- AMomentum
- BGravitation
- CInertia
- DAcceleration
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Answer: (C) Inertia
The unit of momentum is
- Akg·m/s²
- BN/m
- CJ/s
- Dkg·m/s
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Answer: (D) kg·m/s
The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is about
- A1.6 m/s²
- B8.9 m/s²
- C10.8 m/s²
- D9.8 m/s²
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Answer: (D) 9.8 m/s²
Which device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?
- AMotor
- BTransformer
- CGenerator
- DBattery
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Answer: (C) Generator
Absolute zero temperature is
- A−459 °C
- B−273.15 °C
- C0 °C
- D−100 °C
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Answer: (B) −273.15 °C
The SI unit of force is the
- APascal
- BNewton
- CWatt
- DJoule
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Answer: (B) Newton
The SI unit of pressure is the
- AJoule
- BNewton
- CPascal
- DBar
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Answer: (C) Pascal
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The speed of light in vacuum is about
- A3 × 10⁵ m/s
- B3 × 10⁶ m/s
- C3 × 10⁸ m/s
- D340 m/s
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Answer: (C) 3 × 10⁸ m/s
The SI unit of power is the
- AWatt
- BAmpere
- CVolt
- DJoule
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Answer: (A) Watt
The instrument used to measure electric current is the
- AOhmmeter
- BGalvanometer only
- CVoltmeter
- DAmmeter
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Answer: (D) Ammeter
Which lens is used to correct myopia (short-sightedness)?
- ACylindrical lens
- BConvex lens
- CConcave lens
- DBifocal lens
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Answer: (C) Concave lens
Which mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?
- APlane mirror
- BCylindrical mirror
- CConcave mirror
- DConvex mirror
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Answer: (D) Convex mirror
The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is the
- ABarometer
- BAmmeter
- CThermometer
- DHygrometer
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Answer: (A) Barometer
The SI unit of frequency is the
- ATesla
- BWatt
- CDecibel
- DHertz
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Answer: (D) Hertz
Which lens is used to correct myopia (short-sightedness)?
- AConcave lens
- BConvex lens
- CCylindrical lens
- DBifocal lens
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Answer: (A) Concave lens
An electric motor converts
- AHeat into electricity
- BElectrical energy into mechanical energy
- CLight into electricity
- DMechanical energy into electrical energy
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Answer: (B) Electrical energy into mechanical energy
The SI unit of frequency is the
- ADecibel
- BHertz
- CWatt
- DTesla
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Answer: (B) Hertz
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