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SSC Stenographer Physics Questions with Answers & Explanations

20 Physics questions from the General Awareness section of SSC Stenographer, 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

Which colour of light has the longest wavelength?

  1. AGreen
  2. BViolet
  3. CRed
  4. DBlue
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Answer: (C) Red
Question 2

Ultrasound has a frequency greater than

  1. A20,000 Hz
  2. B20 Hz
  3. C200 Hz
  4. D2,000 Hz
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Answer: (A) 20,000 Hz
Question 3

The SI unit of work and energy is the

  1. AWatt
  2. BPascal
  3. CJoule
  4. DNewton
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Answer: (C) Joule
Question 4

The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is the

  1. ABarometer
  2. BAmmeter
  3. CThermometer
  4. DHygrometer
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Answer: (A) Barometer
Question 5

The SI unit of frequency is the

  1. ADecibel
  2. BWatt
  3. CTesla
  4. DHertz
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Answer: (D) Hertz
Question 6

The instrument used to measure electric current is the

  1. AGalvanometer only
  2. BAmmeter
  3. COhmmeter
  4. DVoltmeter
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Answer: (B) Ammeter
Question 7

The sky appears blue because of

  1. ARefraction of light
  2. BDispersion of light
  3. CReflection of light
  4. DScattering of light
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Answer: (D) Scattering of light
Question 8

The SI unit of electrical resistance is the

  1. AOhm
  2. BVolt
  3. CFarad
  4. DAmpere
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Answer: (A) Ohm
Question 9

Sound cannot travel through

  1. AAir
  2. BSteel
  3. CVacuum
  4. DWater
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Answer: (C) Vacuum
Question 10

Which colour of light has the longest wavelength?

  1. ARed
  2. BGreen
  3. CBlue
  4. DViolet
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Answer: (A) Red

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Question 11

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

  1. ACylindrical mirror
  2. BConcave mirror
  3. CPlane mirror
  4. DConvex mirror
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Answer: (D) Convex mirror
Question 12

The SI unit of force is the

  1. AJoule
  2. BNewton
  3. CPascal
  4. DWatt
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Answer: (B) Newton
Question 13

Ultrasound has a frequency greater than

  1. A20 Hz
  2. B20,000 Hz
  3. C2,000 Hz
  4. D200 Hz
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Answer: (B) 20,000 Hz
Question 14

The SI unit of pressure is the

  1. ANewton
  2. BJoule
  3. CPascal
  4. DBar
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Answer: (C) Pascal
Question 15

A rainbow is formed due to

  1. APolarisation
  2. BScattering only
  3. COnly reflection
  4. DDispersion and total internal reflection of light
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Answer: (D) Dispersion and total internal reflection of light
Question 16

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 17

An electric motor converts

  1. AHeat into electricity
  2. BMechanical energy into electrical energy
  3. CLight into electricity
  4. DElectrical energy into mechanical energy
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Answer: (D) Electrical energy into mechanical energy
Question 18

The SI unit of work and energy is the

  1. AWatt
  2. BJoule
  3. CNewton
  4. DPascal
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Answer: (B) Joule
Question 19

The instrument used to measure electric current is the

  1. AAmmeter
  2. BGalvanometer only
  3. COhmmeter
  4. DVoltmeter
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Answer: (A) Ammeter
Question 20

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

  1. AMomentum
  2. BGravitation
  3. CAcceleration
  4. DInertia
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Answer: (D) Inertia

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