The first law of thermodynamics relates to which principle?
AConservation of energy
BConservation of momentum
CConservation of angular momentum
DConservation of charge
Correct Answer:
A. Conservation of energy
Explanation:
The first law of thermodynamics (ΔU = Q - W) states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred. It is based on conservation of energy.
A body moving in a circular path with constant speed possesses which type of acceleration?
AZero acceleration
BCentripetal acceleration directed toward the center
CTangential acceleration only
DUniform acceleration in the direction of motion
Correct Answer:
B. Centripetal acceleration directed toward the center
Explanation:
In uniform circular motion, speed is constant but direction changes continuously. This change in direction causes centripetal acceleration always directed toward the center of the circle.
Two bodies of masses 2 kg and 3 kg are dropped from the same height in vacuum. Which statement is correct?
A2 kg mass reaches ground first
B3 kg mass reaches ground first
CBoth reach ground simultaneously
D2 kg mass falls slower due to lesser inertia
Correct Answer:
C. Both reach ground simultaneously
Explanation:
In vacuum, acceleration due to gravity is independent of mass. Both bodies experience the same gravitational acceleration (g ≈ 9.8 m/s²) and fall from the same height, so they reach the ground simultaneously.
The SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa). How is it related to other SI units?
AN/m²
Bkg/(m·s²)
CJ/m³
DAll of the above
Correct Answer:
D. All of the above
Explanation:
Pascal = N/m² = kg/(m·s²) = J/m³. All these expressions are dimensionally equivalent representations of pressure, showing the fundamental relationship between force, area, and SI base units.
Which of the following exhibits wave-particle duality?
AOnly light
BOnly electrons
CBoth light and electrons
DOnly macro objects
Correct Answer:
C. Both light and electrons
Explanation:
De Broglie proposed that all matter exhibits wave-particle duality. Both light (photons) and electrons show properties of both waves and particles, confirmed by experiments like double-slit interference and photoelectric effect.