Physics for Science and Engineering

Physics

A foundational module overview covering physics principles, mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and their interdisciplinary applications.

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20 Questions Medium Ages 16+ Sep 29, 2026

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1 What is the SI unit of force?

A Joule
B Newton
C Pascal
D Watt

2 Which law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction?

A Newton's First Law
B Newton's Second Law
C Newton's Third Law
D Archimedes' Principle

3 What is the rate of flow of electric charge?

A Voltage
B Resistance
C Current
D Power

4 Which law explains that the pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally?

A Pascal's Principle
B Archimedes' Principle
C Bernoulli's Equation
D Ohm's Law

5 What is the term for the energy stored in a system due to its motion?

A Potential Energy
B Internal Energy
C Kinetic Energy
D Thermal Energy

6 Which device is used to amplify electrical signals?

A Diode
B Resistor
C Transistor
D Capacitor

7 What is the SI unit of pressure?

A Newton
B Joule
C Pascal
D Watt

8 Which law describes the relationship between the period of a planet and its distance from the sun?

A Kepler's First Law
B Kepler's Second Law
C Kepler's Third Law
D Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation

9 What term describes the spreading of waves around obstacles?

A Reflection
B Refraction
C Diffraction
D Interference

10 Which type of radiation has enough energy to remove electrons from atoms?

A Non-ionizing
B Ionizing
C Visible Light
D Infrared

11 What is the primary purpose of a rectifier in an electronic circuit?

A Convert DC to AC
B Convert AC to DC
C Amplify signals
D Store charge

12 Which law states that the change in internal energy is equal to heat added plus work done on the system?

A Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
B First Law of Thermodynamics
C Second Law of Thermodynamics
D Third Law of Thermodynamics

13 What is the name for the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave?

A Amplitude
B Frequency
C Wavelength
D Period

14 Which of these is a non-contact force?

A Frictional Force
B Tension Force
C Gravitational Force
D Normal Force

15 What is the property of a material that measures its ability to oppose the flow of electric current?

A Conductivity
B Resistance
C Capacitance
D Inductance

16 Which type of semiconductor is formed by adding pentavalent impurities?

A P-type
B N-type
C Intrinsic
D Insulator

17 What is the frequency range of ultrasound?

A Below 20 Hz
B 20 Hz - 20 kHz
C Above 20 kHz
D Above 200 kHz

18 Which law relates the voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit?

A Coulomb's Law
B Ohm's Law
C Faraday's Law
D Lenz's Law

19 What is the process of adding impurity to a pure semiconductor called?

A Rectification
B Amplification
C Doping
D Radiation

20 Which device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?

A Motor
B Generator
C Transformer
D Switch

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