Practice high-yield Physics & Applied Physics MCQs on Law Of Motion — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for MDCAT, CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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Second law of motion is related to . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Momentum
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Momentum is the correct answer to “Second law of motion is related to . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 2 of 40
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Assertion (A) The speedometer of an automobile measure the average speed of the automobile. Reason (R) Average velocity is equal to total displacement per total time taken.
Correct Answer: Option D — A is false, but R is true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A is false, but R is true is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) The speedometer of an automobile measure the average speed of the automobile. Reason (R) Average velocity is equal to total displacement per total time taken.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 3 of 40
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Which of the following pairs always have the same direction?
Correct Answer: Option B — force, acceleration
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force, acceleration is the correct answer to “Which of the following pairs always have the same direction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 4 of 40
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If the position of object changes with respect to its surroundings in a given time. The object is said to be in
Correct Answer: Option A — motion
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motion is the correct answer to “If the position of object changes with respect to its surroundings in a given time. The object is said to be in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 5 of 40
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The rate of change of velocity is called?
Correct Answer: Option B — acceleration
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acceleration is the correct answer to “The rate of change of velocity is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 6 of 40
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A car undergoes a uniform circular motion. The acceleration of the car is
Correct Answer: Option B — a non-zero constant
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a non-zero constant is the correct answer to “A car undergoes a uniform circular motion. The acceleration of the car is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which of the following is an example of inertia of rest?
Correct Answer: Option A — When a hanging carpet is beaten with a stick, dust particles are cleared
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When a hanging carpet is beaten with a stick, dust particles are cleared is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an example of inertia of rest”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 8 of 40
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The impulse on a particle due to a force acting on it during a given time interval is equal to the change in its
Correct Answer: Option B — momentum
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momentum is the correct answer to “The impulse on a particle due to a force acting on it during a given time interval is equal to the change in its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 9 of 40
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A body of mass 8 kg is moving with a velocity of 4 m/s. Find its momentum.
Correct Answer: Option C — 32
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32 is the correct answer to “A body of mass 8 kg is moving with a velocity of 4 m/s. Find its momentum.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 10 of 40
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If an object moves at a non-zero constant acceleration for a certain interval of time, then the distance it covers in that time
Correct Answer: Option A — depends on its initial velocity
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depends on its initial velocity is the correct answer to “If an object moves at a non-zero constant acceleration for a certain interval of time, then the distance it covers in that time”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 11 of 40
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How many law of motion did Isaac Newton formulate?
Correct Answer: Option A — Three
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Three is the correct answer to “How many law of motion did Isaac Newton formulate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 12 of 40
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The dimension of acceleration is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — L1M0T-2
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L1M0T-2 is the correct answer to “The dimension of acceleration is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 13 of 40
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Maximum value of static friction is called
Correct Answer: Option A — limiting friction
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limiting friction is the correct answer to “Maximum value of static friction is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 14 of 40
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The rate of change of displacement with time is called as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — velocity
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velocity is the correct answer to “The rate of change of displacement with time is called as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 15 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Speed 1. The role change of displacement with time b. Velocity 2. The rate of distance covered with time c. Acceleration 3. The time rate of change of velocity
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-1, c-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-3 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Speed 1. The role change of displacement with time b. Velocity 2. The rate of distance covered with time c. Acceleration 3. The time rate of change of velocity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 16 of 40
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The apparent weight ofman in a lift is less the real weight when
Correct Answer: Option B — the lift is going down with uniform speed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the lift is going down with uniform speed is the correct answer to “The apparent weight ofman in a lift is less the real weight when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 17 of 40
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Why does a runner continues to run after crossing the finish line?
Correct Answer: Option B — Inertia of motion drives it forward
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inertia of motion drives it forward is the correct answer to “Why does a runner continues to run after crossing the finish line”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 18 of 40
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The velocity of a car increases uniformly from 18 kmh -1 to 36 kmh -1 in 5sec. Calculate the acceleration of the car.
Correct Answer: Option B — 1ms-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1ms-2 is the correct answer to “The velocity of a car increases uniformly from 18 kmh -1 to 36 kmh -1 in 5sec. Calculate the acceleration of the car.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 19 of 40
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A bullet of mass 10 g is fired with a velocity of 20 m/s from a gun of mass 2 kg. Find the recoil velocity (in m/s) of the gun.
Correct Answer: Option C — 0.1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.1 is the correct answer to “A bullet of mass 10 g is fired with a velocity of 20 m/s from a gun of mass 2 kg. Find the recoil velocity (in m/s) of the gun.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 20 of 40
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If 20 N force is applied on an object of mass 10 kg, what will be the acceleration?
Correct Answer: Option D — 2m/sec2
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2m/sec2 is the correct answer to “If 20 N force is applied on an object of mass 10 kg, what will be the acceleration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 21 of 40
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Kiran swims in a 90 m long pool. She covers 360 m in two turns by swimming from one end to the other and back along the same position of straight path. Find the average velocity of Kiran.
Correct Answer: Option A — 0 ms-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0 ms-1 is the correct answer to “Kiran swims in a 90 m long pool. She covers 360 m in two turns by swimming from one end to the other and back along the same position of straight path. Find the average velocity of Kiran.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 22 of 40
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The tendency of an object to resist change in static or dynamic condition is called-
Correct Answer: Option D — inertia
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inertia is the correct answer to “The tendency of an object to resist change in static or dynamic condition is called-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 23 of 40
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When net torque is zero, . . . . . . . . will be constant.
Correct Answer: Option B — angular momentum
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angular momentum is the correct answer to “When net torque is zero, . . . . . . . . will be constant.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 24 of 40
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The law of inertia was propounded by
Correct Answer: Option A — Isaac Newton
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Isaac Newton is the correct answer to “The law of inertia was propounded by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 25 of 40
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The acceleration of an object is the change in its . . . . . . . . per unit time.
Correct Answer: Option A — velocity
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velocity is the correct answer to “The acceleration of an object is the change in its . . . . . . . . per unit time.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 26 of 40
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The second equation of motion gives the relation between
Correct Answer: Option B — position and time
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position and time is the correct answer to “The second equation of motion gives the relation between”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 27 of 40
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Rocket works on the principle of
Correct Answer: Option C — Newton's Third Law
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Newton's Third Law is the correct answer to “Rocket works on the principle of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following quantity is a measure of inertia?
Correct Answer: Option C — Mass
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Mass is the correct answer to “Which of the following quantity is a measure of inertia”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 29 of 40
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In oscillatory motion
Correct Answer: Option C — particle moves to and fro about a point
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particle moves to and fro about a point is the correct answer to “In oscillatory motion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 30 of 40
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The lever work based on
Correct Answer: Option A — Principle of Torque
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Principle of Torque is the correct answer to “The lever work based on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 31 of 40
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Action and reaction . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — are equal in magnitude
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are equal in magnitude is the correct answer to “Action and reaction . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 32 of 40
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Find the acceleration (in m/s 2 ) of a body which accelerates from 10 m/s to 20 m/s in 4 seconds.
Correct Answer: Option D — 2.5
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2.5 is the correct answer to “Find the acceleration (in m/s 2 ) of a body which accelerates from 10 m/s to 20 m/s in 4 seconds.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 33 of 40
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The three laws of motion were proposed by:
Correct Answer: Option C — Newton
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Newton is the correct answer to “The three laws of motion were proposed by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 34 of 40
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A jet engine works on the principle of
Correct Answer: Option C — conservation of linear momentum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
conservation of linear momentum is the correct answer to “A jet engine works on the principle of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 35 of 40
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Positive acceleration means . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — The velocity of the object increases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The velocity of the object increases is the correct answer to “Positive acceleration means . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 36 of 40
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Why does a fielder turn his arms backwards while catching a fast approaching cricket ball?
Correct Answer: Option C — Because he experiences less force over a longer period of time
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Because he experiences less force over a longer period of time is the correct answer to “Why does a fielder turn his arms backwards while catching a fast approaching cricket ball”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 37 of 40
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What is the other name of Newton's first law of motion?
Correct Answer: Option C — Law of inertia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Law of inertia is the correct answer to “What is the other name of Newton's first law of motion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 38 of 40
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A solid disc and a solid sphere have the same mass and same radius. Which one has the higher moment of inertia about its centre of mass?
Correct Answer: Option A — The disc
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The disc is the correct answer to “A solid disc and a solid sphere have the same mass and same radius. Which one has the higher moment of inertia about its centre of mass”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 39 of 40
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Which of the following Newton's Law of Motion provides an explanation for why a ball thrown on the wall collides and returns?
Correct Answer: Option C — Third law of motion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Third law of motion is the correct answer to “Which of the following Newton's Law of Motion provides an explanation for why a ball thrown on the wall collides and returns”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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Question 40 of 40
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The speedometer of the car do not show its
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and C is the correct answer to “The speedometer of the car do not show its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Motion.
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