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SSC GD Constable Physics Questions with Answers & Explanations

18 Physics questions from the General Knowledge & General Awareness section of SSC GD Constable, 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.

Question 1

A rainbow is formed due to

  1. AOnly reflection
  2. BDispersion and total internal reflection of light
  3. CPolarisation
  4. DScattering only
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Answer: (B) Dispersion and total internal reflection of light
Question 2

The unit of momentum is

  1. Akg·m/s
  2. BJ/s
  3. Ckg·m/s²
  4. DN/m
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Answer: (A) kg·m/s
Question 3

Which lens is used to correct myopia (short-sightedness)?

  1. AConvex lens
  2. BCylindrical lens
  3. CConcave lens
  4. DBifocal lens
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Answer: (C) Concave lens
Question 4

Which mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?

  1. APlane mirror
  2. BConvex mirror
  3. CCylindrical mirror
  4. DConcave mirror
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Answer: (B) Convex mirror
Question 5

Which colour of light has the longest wavelength?

  1. ABlue
  2. BRed
  3. CGreen
  4. DViolet
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Answer: (B) Red
Question 6

Newton's first law of motion is also called the law of

  1. AGravitation
  2. BAcceleration
  3. CMomentum
  4. DInertia
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Answer: (D) Inertia
Question 7

The SI unit of work and energy is the

  1. AJoule
  2. BPascal
  3. CWatt
  4. DNewton
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Answer: (A) Joule
Question 8

The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is about

  1. A8.9 m/s²
  2. B10.8 m/s²
  3. C1.6 m/s²
  4. D9.8 m/s²
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Answer: (D) 9.8 m/s²
Question 9

The sky appears blue because of

  1. AReflection of light
  2. BRefraction of light
  3. CScattering of light
  4. DDispersion of light
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Answer: (C) Scattering of light
Question 10

Which is a good conductor of electricity?

  1. ACopper
  2. BWood
  3. CRubber
  4. DGlass
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Answer: (A) Copper

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Question 11

The bending of light when it passes from one medium to another is called

  1. AReflection
  2. BDispersion
  3. CDiffraction
  4. DRefraction
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Answer: (D) Refraction
Question 12

Ultrasound has a frequency greater than

  1. A200 Hz
  2. B20 Hz
  3. C20,000 Hz
  4. D2,000 Hz
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Answer: (C) 20,000 Hz
Question 13

The SI unit of pressure is the

  1. APascal
  2. BBar
  3. CNewton
  4. DJoule
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Answer: (A) Pascal
Question 14

The instrument used to measure electric current is the

  1. AGalvanometer only
  2. BOhmmeter
  3. CAmmeter
  4. DVoltmeter
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Answer: (C) Ammeter
Question 15

Which device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?

  1. ATransformer
  2. BGenerator
  3. CMotor
  4. DBattery
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Answer: (B) Generator
Question 16

The bending of light when it passes from one medium to another is called

  1. ARefraction
  2. BDiffraction
  3. CDispersion
  4. DReflection
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Answer: (A) Refraction
Question 17

Absolute zero temperature is

  1. A−459 °C
  2. B0 °C
  3. C−273.15 °C
  4. D−100 °C
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Answer: (C) −273.15 °C
Question 18

An electric motor converts

  1. AHeat into electricity
  2. BMechanical energy into electrical energy
  3. CElectrical energy into mechanical energy
  4. DLight into electricity
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Answer: (C) Electrical energy into mechanical energy

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