Physics in Daily Life — Part 3: 28 MCQs with Explanations
28 exam-level physics in daily life MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 28
Short-sight defect could be corrected by a _____________ lens?
Correct Answer: Option C — concave lens
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Short-sight defect could be corrected by a concave lens lens.
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Q2 of 28
Sound cannot travel through __________
Correct Answer: Option C — Vaccum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sound cannot travel through Vaccum.
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Q3 of 28
The speed of sound in air at sea level is approximately____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 340 meters per second
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The speed of sound in air at sea level is approximately 340 meters per second .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 28
Moon light reaches to earth in___________seconds?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1.3 seconds
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Moon light reaches to earth in 1.3 seconds seconds.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q5 of 28
The speed of light is __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 300,000 km/s
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The speed of light is 300,000 km/s .
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Q6 of 28
The approximate intensity level of the sound which can cause damage to the ear drum is?
Correct Answer: Option B — 100 dB
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The approximate intensity level of the sound which can cause damage to the ear drum is 100 dB.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q7 of 28
UV light falls in the category of___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ionizing Radiations
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UV light falls in the category of Ionizing Radiations .
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Q8 of 28
The cracking sound heard when dry hair is combed with a hard rubber comb is due to_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Small electric sparks
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The cracking sound heard when dry hair is combed with a hard rubber comb is due to Small electric sparks .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q9 of 28
Which one of the following sets of color combinations is added in color vision in TV’?
Correct Answer: Option A — Red, green and blue
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Red, green and blue is the correct answer to “Which one of the following sets of color combinations is added in color vision in TV’”. Items of this type are drawn from the Physics in Daily Life — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q10 of 28
When a person enters a dark room from bright light he is not able to see clearly for a little while because the?
Correct Answer: Option D — Iris is unable to dilate the pupil immediately
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iris is unable to dilate the pupil immediately is the correct answer to “When a person enters a dark room from bright light he is not able to see clearly for a little while because the”. Items of this type are drawn from the Physics in Daily Life — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q11 of 28
The rear view mirror of a motor vehicle is ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Convex
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The rear view mirror of a motor vehicle is Convex .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q12 of 28
Myopia is a defect of Human eye. it can be corrected by using a lens called?
Correct Answer: Option B — Concave lens
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Concave lens is the correct answer to “Myopia is a defect of Human eye. it can be corrected by using a lens called”. Items of this type are drawn from the Physics in Daily Life — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q13 of 28
Lactometer is a type of Hydrometer which is used to measure the specific gravity of _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Milk
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lactometer is a type of Hydrometer which is used to measure the specific gravity of Milk .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q14 of 28
The principle used in radar is the same as that of Sonar. In radar we use radio waves; whereas in sonar we use?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ultrasonic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ultrasonic is the correct answer to “The principle used in radar is the same as that of Sonar. In radar we use radio waves; whereas in sonar we use”. Items of this type are drawn from the Physics in Daily Life — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q15 of 28
A six feet tall lady wants to see her full image in a plane mirror. The minimum length of the mirror will be?
Correct Answer: Option C — 3 feet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 feet is the correct answer to “A six feet tall lady wants to see her full image in a plane mirror. The minimum length of the mirror will be”. Items of this type are drawn from the Physics in Daily Life — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q16 of 28
When a ray of sunlight enters a dark room, its straight path become visible because of dust particles hanging in the air. It is because light is _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Visible
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When a ray of sunlight enters a dark room, its straight path become visible because of dust particles hanging in the air. It is because light is Visible .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q17 of 28
The echo (reflected sounD. will be distinctly heard only at ordinary temperatures if the distance of the reflecting surfaces from the source of sound is at least ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 56 ft
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The echo (reflected sounD. will be distinctly heard only at ordinary temperatures if the distance of the reflecting surfaces from the source of sound is at least 56 ft .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q18 of 28
Water is heated in a kettlE. The inside water is heated by convection. A person sitting near the fire receives heat by ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Radiation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Water is heated in a kettlE. The inside water is heated by convection. A person sitting near the fire receives heat by Radiation .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q19 of 28
Television signals are converted into light signals by___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Photo diode
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Television signals are converted into light signals by Photo diode .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q20 of 28
Which of the following layers make radio transmission possible?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ionosphere
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ionosphere is the correct answer to “Which of the following layers make radio transmission possible”. Items of this type are drawn from the Physics in Daily Life — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q21 of 28
Which of the following atmospheric layers help in radio communication?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ionosphere
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ionosphere is the correct answer to “Which of the following atmospheric layers help in radio communication”. Items of this type are drawn from the Physics in Daily Life — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q22 of 28
The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is due to radiations from____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ionosphere
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is due to radiations from Ionosphere .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q23 of 28
A light year is a unit of?
Correct Answer: Option A — Length
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Length is the correct answer to “A light year is a unit of”. Items of this type are drawn from the Physics in Daily Life — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 28
Clocks, which moves with the velocities comparable with the velocity of light, run?
Correct Answer: Option C — slow
Detailed Academic Explanation:
slow is the correct answer to “Clocks, which moves with the velocities comparable with the velocity of light, run”. Items of this type are drawn from the Physics in Daily Life — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q25 of 28
When white light is passed through a prism, it splits into __________ colours.
Correct Answer: Option B — 7
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When white light is passed through a prism, it splits into 7 colours.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q26 of 28
Which from the following is true for “Sound”?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sound cannot travel through a vacuum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sound cannot travel through a vacuum is the correct answer to “Which from the following is true for “Sound””. Items of this type are drawn from the Physics in Daily Life — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q27 of 28
Sound waves are _________ waves.
Correct Answer: Option A — Longitudinal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sound waves are Longitudinal waves.
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Q28 of 28
Long-sight defect could be corrected by using __________ lens?
Correct Answer: Option B — Convex
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Long-sight defect could be corrected by using Convex lens.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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