Description : Surface tension of liquids is the result of which the following: w) interaction of a liquid with its container x) unbalanced forces on the liquid's surface molecules y) adhesive forces of the liquid z) interaction of the liquid's surface molecules and the applied pressure
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- UNBALANCED FORCES ON THE LIQUID'S SURFACE MOLECULES
Description : In geological studies, a fracture in the earth's surface along which movement has taken place is termed: w) tension fracture x) gash fracture y) fault z) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- FAULT
Description : The force responsible for drops of liquid assuming a spherical shape is known as: w) strong nuclear force x) Van der Waals attraction y) surface tension z) osmotic pressure
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- SURFACE TENSION
Description : Which of the following forces does not act on a fluid at rest? (A) Viscous force (B) Gravity force (C) Hydrostatic force (D) Surface tension force
Last Answer : (A) Viscous force
Description : Surface tension of a liquid (A) Is due to intermolecular forces of cohesion (B) Decreases with rise in temperature (C) Is responsible for the spherical shape of an isolated liquid drop (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Surface tension of a liquid is because of the difference in magnitude of adhesive & cohesive forces (B) A hydrometer used for the determination of ... Turbulent fluid flow is characterised by the rapid fluctuation of instantaneous pressure & velocity at a poin
Last Answer : (C) In case of unsteady fluid flow, the velocity at any given point does not change with time
Description : A body of weight W is resting at a plane inclined at 30? to the horizontal. It is attached to a string making an angle of 60? with horizontal. If the angle of friction be 30? the tension in the string would be a.Zero b.W c.W/2 d.2W e.None of the above
Last Answer : c. W/2
Description : Which of the following is the term used for the resistance of a liquid system to flow? w) surface tension x) diffusion y) viscosity
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- VISCOSITY
Description : You use a hydrometer to check the condition of the electrolyte in your car battery. It is actually measuring what property of the fluid? w) charge x) density y) temperature z) surface tension
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DENSITY
Description : The Grand Unified Theory of the forces of nature combines three of the four forces. Which force is NOT included? w) gravitational x) electromagnetic y) weak nuclear z) strong nuclear
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- GRAVITATIONAL
Description : Which of the following forces is nonconservative? w) gravitational force x) electrostatic force y) sliding frictional force z) restorative force of a spring
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- SLIDING FRICTIONAL FORCE
Description : A hiker stands at the bottom of steep hill. The hiker may follow a straight line path to the top of the hill, a distance of 300 feet, or she may follow a zig-zag path to the top of the hill and walk a ... times the work going along the straight path? Is it: w) equal x) twice y) 4 times z) 8 times?
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- EQUAL
Description : A car is moving along a straight horizontal road at a speed of 20 meters per second. The brakes are applied and a constant force of 5000 Newtons decelerates the car to a stop in 10 seconds. The mass of the car is: w) 1250 kilograms x) 2500 kilograms y) 5000 kilograms z) 10,000 kilograms
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- 2500 KILOGRAMS
Description : Ratio of inertial forces to surface tension forces is called the __________ number. (A) Euler (B) Froude (C) Mach (D) Weber
Last Answer : (D) Weber
Description : Existence of boundary layer in fluid flow is because of the (A) Surface tension (B) Fluid density (C) Fluid viscosity (D) Gravity forces
Last Answer : (C) Fluid viscosity
Description : The pressure co-efficient is the ratio of pressure forces to __________ forces. (A) Viscous (B) Inertial (C) Gravity (D) Surface tension
Last Answer : (A) Viscous
Description : Rain drops are spherical because of (A) Viscosity (B) Air resistance (C) Surface tension forces (D) Atmospheric pressure
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Which one of the following statements most accurately relates the properties of a liquid at room temperature with its vapour pressure? A A liquid with a low vapour pressure will probably have a ... with a high vapour pressure will probably have high intermolecular forces and a low boiling point.
Last Answer : A A liquid with a low vapour pressure will probably have a high surface tension and a high boiling point.
Description : Surface tension in a liquid is due to : (1) Adhesive force between molecules (2) Cohesive force between molecules (3) Gravitational force between molecules (4) Electrical force between molecules
Last Answer : (2) Cohesive force between molecules Explanation: Surface tension is a contractive tendency of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force. This property is caused by cohesion of similar molecules, and is responsible for many of the behaviors of liquids.
Description : A liquid disturbed by stirring comes to rest due to – (1) density (2) surface tension (3) viscosity (4) centripetal force
Last Answer : (3) viscosity Explanation: It happens because of viscosity. The viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its resistance to gradual deformation by shear stress or tensile stress. It is due to friction between neighboring parcels of the fluid that are moving at different velocities.
Description : Water drops cannot stick to the oily surface due to – (1) lack of adhesive force (2) surface tension (3) cannot mix each other (4) water is lighter than oil
Last Answer : (2) surface tension Explanation: The separation of oil and water is caused due to the difference in surface tension of the two liquids. The water molecules stick together tightly and does not mix ... to each other very strongly, forming an invisible "skin" of surface tension around each drop.
Description : A falling drop of rain water ac-quires the spherical shape due to – (1) Viscosity (2) Surface Tension (3) Atmospheric pressure (4) Gravitational force
Last Answer : (2) Surface Tension Explanation: Raindrops start out as round high in the atmosphere as water collects on dust and smoke particles in clouds. But as raindrops fall, they lose their rounded ... the molecules stick together. The cause is the weak hydrogen bonds that occur between water molecules.
Description : Rain drops falling through atmospheric air attain limited terminal velocity, because of (A) Upward thrust due to air (B) Viscous force exerted by air (C) Surface tension effects of water (D) Force of gravity
Last Answer : Option B
Description : Free surface of a liquid tends to contract to the smallest possible area due to force of (A) Surface tension (B) Viscosity (C) Friction (D) Cohesion
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : For similarity, in addition to models being geometrically similar to prototype, the following in both cases should also be equal (A) Ratio of inertial force to force due to viscosity (B) ... the four ratios of inertial force to force due to viscosity, gravitation, surface tension, and elasticity
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : A liquid disturbed by stirring comes to rest due to (1) density (2) surface tension (3) viscosity (4) centripetal force
Last Answer : viscosity
Description : Water drops cannot stick to the oily surface due to (1) lack of adhesive force (2) surface tension (3) cannot mix each other (4) water is lighter than oil
Last Answer : surface tension
Description : A falling drop of rain water acquires the spherical shape due to (1) Viscosity (2) Surface Tension (3) Atmospheric pressure (4) Gravitational force
Last Answer : Surface Tension
Description : Surface tension in a liquid is due to : (1) Adhesive force between molecules (2) Cohesive force between molecules (3) Gravitational force between molecules (4) Electrical force between molecules.
Last Answer : Cohesive force between molecules
Description : Imagine that a 20 mile diameter hole is bored along the diameter of the Earth extending from the North Pole to the South Pole, that all air and gases are pumped out of this hole, and that the temperature ... between the loci of the hole with the opposite surfaces of the Earth. z) none of the above.
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- FOREVER OSCILLATE IN SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION ALONG THE OLE
Description : A rift valley is formed mainly due to: [NDA 2003] (a) forces of tension in the earth's crust (b) the subsidence of the floor of a river valley (c) the valley formed after the formation of fold mountains (d) the deepening of a valley by ice action
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which of the following waves is not a transverse wave? w) a wave traveling on a string x) an electromagnetic wave y) a sound wave
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- A SOUND WAVE
Description : A standing wave is formed on a tightly stretched string. The distance between a node and an antinode is: w) 1/8 wavelength x) 1/4 wavelength y) 1/2 wavelength z) 1 wavelength
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- 1/4 WAVELENGTH
Description : A block of mass m is pulled along a surface as shown. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the surface is m and the tension in the rope is T. The acceleration of the block is (a) a = T cos q/mg (b) a = T cos q/mgm (c) a = T cos q/m + mmg (d) None of the above
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Nawaz Sharif proposed a new peace initiative with india starting with implementation of Four measures relating to cease-fire along the LOC, non-use of force or threat to use force, demilitarization ... Creek dispute B. Wuller Barrage C. Withdrawal of forces from Siachin D. Normalisation of trade
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : Steering of a car involves: A. A pair of forces acting along the same line and in opposite direction B. Two forces acting in the same direction C. Two forces acting along different lines and in opposite direction D. A single force
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Steering of a car involves? A. A single force B. Two forces acting in the same direction C. Two forces acting along different lines and in opposite direction. D. A pair of forces acting along the same line and in opposite direction (Answer)
Last Answer : D. A pair of forces acting along the same line and in opposite direction (Answer)
Description : two forces acting at a joint are not along the straight line, then for the equilibrium of the joint (A) One of the forces must be zero (B) Each force must be zero (C) Forces must be equal and of the same sign (D) Forces must be equal in magnitude but opposite in sign
Last Answer : (B) Each force must be zero
Description : The stress in the wall of a cylinder in a direction normal to its longitudinal axis, due to a force acting along the circumference, is known as (A) Yield stress (B) Longitudinal stress (C) Hoop stress (D) Circumferential stress
Last Answer : (C) Hoop stress
Description : A stone weighing 20 N is whirling in a vertical circle at the extremity of a string 100 cm long. The tension in the string will be zero a.at the highest position b.at the lowest position c.at the midway position d.at none of the above e.107 dynes
Last Answer : a. at the highest position
Description : A mass of 5 kg moves on a smooth horizontal plane with a speed of 8 m/s attached to a fixed point on the plane by a string of length 4m. Tension in the string is a.785 b.80N c.392.4N d.None of the above e.Tapered bearing
Last Answer : b. 80N
Description : An instrument has two strings. Both have the same length and are uniform. One of the strings is under twice as much tension as the other and also twice the mass of the other. Then which of ... d) Both strings vibrate with the same frequency and have the same wave-length and the same wave velocity.
Description : A veena player compares with a tuning fork the fundamental frequency generated by one of the strings of the veena and hears 4 beats per second. He then tightens the string a bit and hears only 3 ... d) The string has a higher frequency than the fork and has to be loosened for equality with fork
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : A round viewing window with a 20 centimeter diameter is installed in a tank at the Shedd Aquarium. It is 5 meters below the water surface. The force on the window is approximately: w) 1,500 Newtons x) 10,000 Newtons y) 25,000 Newtons z) 50,000 Newtons
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- 1,500 NEWTONS
Description : A 10 kilogram mass rests on a horizontal frictionless surface. A horizontal force of 5 Newtons is applied to the mass. After the force has been applied for 1 second, the velocity of the mass is: w) 0 meters per second x) 0.5 meters per second y) 5 meters per second z) 50 meters per second
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- 0.5 METERS PER SECOND
Description : A light ray traveling from glass into air strikes the glass-air surface at an angle 50 degrees to the normal. If the critical angle for the glass-air combination is 42 degrees, the percentage of light reflected from the surface is w) 6 x) 25 y) 38 z) 100
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- 100
Description : When light enters an optically denser medium, the light ray: w) bends away from a normal to surface x) passes through unbent y) bends towards a normal to surface z) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- BENDS TOWARDS A NORMAL TO SURFACE