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Modern Physics — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Physics & Applied Physics MCQs on Modern Physics — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for MDCAT, CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.

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The Nuclear doctrine of India contains

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The Nuclear Fuel Complex is situated at . . . . . . . .

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In a nuclear reactor, . . . . . . . . is used to control the rate of fission reaction which itself absorbs neutrons without fission.

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Which of the following is used for regulated electric supply?

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Consider the following statements about visible light, UV light and X-ray. 1. The wavelength of visible light is more than that of X-ray. 2. The energy of X-ray photons is higher than that of UV light photons. 3. The energy of UV light photons is less than that of visible light photons. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Beta rays emitted by a radioactive material are

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During nuclear fusion,

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The device which transfer the signal from low resistance region to high resistance region is

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As of November 2020, how many nuclear power reactors are operating in India?

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What is the source of electrical energy in an artificial satellite?

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γ-rays are deflected by

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Consider the following statements. In a nuclear reactor, self-sustained chain reaction is possible because 1. More neutrons are released in each of the fission reactions. 2. The neutrons immediately take park in the fission process. 3. The fast neutrons are slowed down by graphite. 4. Every neutron released in the fission reaction initiates further fission. Which of these statements are correct?

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In photoelectic effect, the number of photo electrons emitted is proportional to

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Photoelectric effect can be explained by assuming that light

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In which state is Pokhran, the site of India's first nuclear explosion, located?

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Why was the Thomson's model of an atom failed?

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The Newton-Bhabha Fund Program was a joint initiative of

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In the modem day's nuclear medicine plays a vital role in Medical Science, it is exactly

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The official code name of Pokhran nuclear test 1974, was

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Photovoltaic cells are

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Where is the Nuclear Fuel Complex of India situated?

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X-rays, now used daily in medicine for diagnosis, were discovered by

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Which one of the following is a nuclear research reactor operated by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre?

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Atomic mass of an element is equal to the sum of number of

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Nuclear Fusion' is the process of combining of two or more light nuclei. What is the required temperature (approximately) for nuclear fusion?

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The Atomic Energy Institute in Mumbai was renamed in honor of which Indian nuclear physicist?

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Which one of the following is India's first nuclear plant?

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Remote-sensing device has an inbuilt source of

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X-rays are

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If a U 238 nucleus splits into two identical parts, the two nuclei so produced will be

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Which of the following particles are constituents of the nucleus?

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Among the following radiations, which has the highest energy?

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Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?

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Which of the following statements are true? 1. All radioactive elements decay exponentially with time. 2. Half-life time of radioactive elements is the time required for one-half of the radioactive atoms to disintegrate. 3. Age of the earth can be determined by radioactive dating. 4. Half-life time of a radioactive element is fifty percent of its average life period. Select the correct answer:

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The important nuclear fuel available in India in abundance is

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Positive rays are very identical to

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The minimum energy required for the emission of photoelectron from a metal is called

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Waves that are required for long distance wireless communication are

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The half-life of a radioactive substance is 10 days; it means there will be

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According to the Rutherford's Atomic Model, the electrons inside the atom are

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