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CONTENT
Section-1 : Physics
■ Physics .............................................................................................................................. 11-254
◘ Unit/ Measurement/Measuring Instrument .............................................................................................. 11
• Unit .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
• Measurement ........................................................................................................................................... 17
• Measuring Instrument .............................................................................................................................. 18
• Physical Quantities .................................................................................................................................. 22
◘ Mechanics .................................................................................................................................................... 23
• Work ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
• Power ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
• Energy ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
• Mass......................................................................................................................................................... 45
• Newton's Law of Motion ......................................................................................................................... 47
• Force ........................................................................................................................................................ 52
• Linear Momentum ................................................................................................................................... 56
• Principle of Conservation of Momentum ................................................................................................ 59
• Distance and Displacement...................................................................................................................... 61
• Speed/Velocity ........................................................................................................................................ 61
• Projectile Motion ..................................................................................................................................... 63
• Acceleration ............................................................................................................................................ 63
• Equation of Linear Motion ...................................................................................................................... 66
• Friction .................................................................................................................................................... 69
• Simple Harmonic Motion/ Rotational Motion ......................................................................................... 70
◘ Gravitation .................................................................................................................................................. 72
• Newton's Law of Gravitation ................................................................................................................... 72
• Gravity and Motion under Gravity .......................................................................................................... 77
• Satellite Motion /Escape Velocity ........................................................................................................... 87
◘ Properties of Matter .................................................................................................................................... 88
• Elasticity .................................................................................................................................................. 88
• Surface Tension/Capillarity ..................................................................................................................... 88
• Flow of Liquids ....................................................................................................................................... 88
• Buoyancy and Archimedes Principle ....................................................................................................... 89

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 • Pressure.................................................................................................................................................... 91
• Density..................................................................................................................................................... 92
• Kinetic Theory ......................................................................................................................................... 93
◘ Heat............................................................................................................................................................... 94
• Temperature & Measurement of Temperature ........................................................................................ 94
• Thermal Conduction ................................................................................................................................ 96
• Thermal Expansion .................................................................................................................................. 97
• Convection ............................................................................................................................................... 97
• Conductor/Non-conductor/Insulator ........................................................................................................ 97
• Kirchhoff's Law/Stefan's Law/Newton's Law of Cooling............................................................................ 98
• Phase Transition and Latent Heat ............................................................................................................ 99
• Relative Humidity/Vaporization .............................................................................................................. 99
• Thermodynamics ................................................................................................................................... 100
◘ Wave ........................................................................................................................................................... 102
◘ Sound .......................................................................................................................................................... 107
• Nature of Sound Waves ......................................................................................................................... 107
• Frequency Range of Sound Waves ........................................................................................................ 109
• Speed of Sound ...................................................................................................................................... 110
• Characteristics of Sound ........................................................................................................................ 115
• Echo ....................................................................................................................................................... 116
• Sonar/Radar ........................................................................................................................................... 117
◘ Light ........................................................................................................................................................... 118
• Nature of Light ...................................................................................................................................... 118
• Scattering of Light ................................................................................................................................. 120
• Reflection of Light................................................................................................................................. 125
♦ Rules of Reflection........................................................................................................................... 125
♦ Reflection from Plane Mirror ........................................................................................................... 139
♦ Reflection from Spherical Mirror .................................................................................................... 139
• Magnification ........................................................................................................................................ 144
• Refraction of Light ................................................................................................................................ 147
• Total Internal Reflection of Light .......................................................................................................... 155
• Lens (Convex/Concave) ........................................................................................................................ 155
• Human Eye ............................................................................................................................................ 162
• Optical Instruments................................................................................................................................ 164
• Dispersion of Light/Rainbow ................................................................................................................ 164
◘ Electricity ................................................................................................................................................... 167
• Electric Charge ...................................................................................................................................... 167
• Coulomb's Law ...................................................................................................................................... 171
• Electric Circuit ....................................................................................................................................... 172
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 • Electric Current ..................................................................................................................................... 177
• Electrical Conductivity/ Ohm's Law ...................................................................................................... 183
• Resistance .............................................................................................................................................. 189
• Electric Power/Energy ........................................................................................................................... 204
• Electrical Instruments ............................................................................................................................ 215
• Transformer ........................................................................................................................................... 221
• Electric Bulb .......................................................................................................................................... 221
• Electric Cell ........................................................................................................................................... 223
◘ Magnetism .................................................................................................................................................. 223
◘ Electronics .................................................................................................................................................. 238
◘ Modern Physics ......................................................................................................................................... 240
◘ Nuclear Physics .......................................................................................................................................... 241
◘ Invention .................................................................................................................................................... 246
◘ Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................................. 249

Section-2 : Chemistry
■ Chemistry ...................................................................................................................... 255-474
◘ Chemistry : An Introduction ................................................................................................................... 255
• Matters ................................................................................................................................................... 255
• Classification of Matters ........................................................................................................................ 256
• Physical and Chemical Changes ............................................................................................................ 257
• Law of Conservation of Mass ................................................................................................................ 259
• Law of Constant Proportions ................................................................................................................. 259
• Dalton's Atomic Theory......................................................................................................................... 260
• Molecule/Atomic Weight ...................................................................................................................... 261
• Mole Concept/Avogadro Number ......................................................................................................... 264
• Berzelius Hypothesis ............................................................................................................................. 269
• Metals, Non-metals & Metalloids.......................................................................................................... 269
• Important methods of Separation of Mixture......................................................................................... 273
• Change in State of Matter ...................................................................................................................... 275
• Solution.................................................................................................................................................. 275
• Allotropy................................................................................................................................................ 278
• Amu Unit ............................................................................................................................................... 280
◘ Atomic Structure ....................................................................................................................................... 281
• Atom and their Fundamental Components ............................................................................................ 281
• Atomic Models ...................................................................................................................................... 283
• Quantum Numbers ................................................................................................................................. 283
• Electronic Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 285
• Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle........................................................................................................ 289
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◘ Atomic Nucleus .......................................................................................................................................... 289
• Atomic Number and Mass Number ....................................................................................................... 289
• Isotopes .................................................................................................................................................. 292
• Isobars ................................................................................................................................................... 294
• Isoelectronics ......................................................................................................................................... 294
◘ Gaseous Law .............................................................................................................................................. 294
◘ Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy ........................................................................................................... 296
◘ Valency/Chemical Bonding ...................................................................................................................... 298
◘ Oxidation and Reduction .......................................................................................................................... 304
◘ Electrolysis & Electro Chemical Series ................................................................................................... 308
◘ Acid, Base and Salt .................................................................................................................................... 312
• Acid ....................................................................................................................................................... 312
• Base ....................................................................................................................................................... 315
• Salt ......................................................................................................................................................... 317
• pH Value ................................................................................................................................................ 318
• Acid-Base Indicator ............................................................................................................................... 321
• Amphoteric Oxide ................................................................................................................................. 323
◘ Periodic Classification of Elements .......................................................................................................... 324
• Newland's Law of Octaves .................................................................................................................... 324
• Dobereiner's Law of Triads ................................................................................................................... 329
• Mendeleev's Periodic Table ................................................................................................................... 332
• Moseley's Modern Periodic Table ......................................................................................................... 337
• Periodic Properties of Elements............................................................................................................. 355
◘ Non-metals & Non-metallic Compounds and their Applications .......................................................... 363
• Hydrogen ............................................................................................................................................... 363
• Oxygen .................................................................................................................................................. 364
• Nitrogen ................................................................................................................................................. 365
• Phosphorous .......................................................................................................................................... 366
• Halogen.................................................................................................................................................. 367
• Inert Gases ............................................................................................................................................. 370
• Sulphur .................................................................................................................................................. 373
• Carbon ................................................................................................................................................... 374
◘ Metals/ Metallic Compounds and their Applications ............................................................................. 378
• Sodium................................................................................................................................................... 378
• Calcium.................................................................................................................................................. 385
• Aluminium ............................................................................................................................................. 393
• Silver ..................................................................................................................................................... 394
• Gold ....................................................................................................................................................... 396
• Potassium ............................................................................................................................................... 396
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 • Iron ........................................................................................................................................................ 397
• Magnesium ............................................................................................................................................ 399
• Lead ....................................................................................................................................................... 400
• Mercury ................................................................................................................................................. 400
• Copper/ Zinc/Tin ................................................................................................................................... 401
• Other Metals .......................................................................................................................................... 403
◘ Fuel ............................................................................................................................................................. 404
◘ Alloy ............................................................................................................................................................ 408
◘ Ores and Metallurgy ................................................................................................................................. 410
◘ Polymers ..................................................................................................................................................... 412
◘ Soap/ Detergents ........................................................................................................................................ 414
◘ Glass ........................................................................................................................................................... 414
◘ Explosive Material..................................................................................................................................... 414
◘ Organic Chemistry .................................................................................................................................... 415
• Nomenclature of Organic Compounds ................................................................................................. 415
• Hydrocarbons ........................................................................................................................................ 420
• Alcohol .................................................................................................................................................. 427
• Carbonic Acid ........................................................................................................................................ 430
• Formaldehyde/Esters ............................................................................................................................. 432
• Other Organic Compounds .................................................................................................................... 433
◘ Chemical Reactions ................................................................................................................................... 434
◘ Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................................. 451
Section-3 : Biology
■ Biology ........................................................................................................................... 475-662
◘ Major Branches of Biology ....................................................................................................................... 475
◘ Cell (Theories/Structures/Functions)....................................................................................................... 478
• Animal Cell ........................................................................................................................................... 478
• Plant Cell ............................................................................................................................................... 483
◘ Tissues ........................................................................................................................................................ 485
• Animal Tissues ...................................................................................................................................... 485
• Plant Tissues .......................................................................................................................................... 489
◘ Bio Molecule (Lipids/ Proteins / Nucleic Acids) ...................................................................................... 496
◘ Genetics ...................................................................................................................................................... 498
◘ Organic-Evolution ..................................................................................................................................... 510
◘ Taxonomy ................................................................................................................................................... 515
◘ Animal Kingdom ....................................................................................................................................... 518
• Protista/Protozoa.................................................................................................................................... 518
• Porifera .................................................................................................................................................. 519
• Coelenterata ........................................................................................................................................... 520
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 • Platyhelminthes ..................................................................................................................................... 521
• Aschelminthes ....................................................................................................................................... 521
• Annelida ................................................................................................................................................ 521
• Arthropoda............................................................................................................................................. 522
• Mollusca ................................................................................................................................................ 523
• Echinodermata ....................................................................................................................................... 524
• Chordata ................................................................................................................................................ 525
♦ Amphibia....................................................................................................................................... 526
♦ Reptiles ......................................................................................................................................... 527
♦ Aves .............................................................................................................................................. 527
♦ Mammalia ..................................................................................................................................... 529
♦ Pisces ............................................................................................................................................ 531
◘ Human Body .............................................................................................................................................. 532
• Digestive System ................................................................................................................................... 532
• Blood Circulatory System...................................................................................................................... 542
• Respiratory System ................................................................................................................................ 554
• Excretory System ................................................................................................................................... 559
• Nervous System ..................................................................................................................................... 564
• Skeleton System .................................................................................................................................... 571
• Endocrine System .................................................................................................................................. 577
• Reproductive System ............................................................................................................................. 582
◘ Proteins, Vitamins and Minerals.............................................................................................................. 593
◘ Human Disease, Symptoms and Treatment ............................................................................................ 598
◘ Plant Kingdom ........................................................................................................................................... 613
• Bacteria .................................................................................................................................................. 613
• Fungi ...................................................................................................................................................... 614
• Algae ..................................................................................................................................................... 616
• Bryophyta .............................................................................................................................................. 618
• Pteridophyta ........................................................................................................................................... 619
• Gymnosperm ......................................................................................................................................... 620
• Angiosperm ........................................................................................................................................... 621
◘ Plant Morphology...................................................................................................................................... 623
• Root ....................................................................................................................................................... 623
• Stem ....................................................................................................................................................... 625
• Leaf ........................................................................................................................................................ 625
• Flower .................................................................................................................................................... 626
• Fruit ....................................................................................................................................................... 628

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 ◘ Plant Physiology ........................................................................................................................................ 629
• Transpiration.......................................................................................................................................... 629
• Photosynthesis ....................................................................................................................................... 630
• Respiration ............................................................................................................................................. 633
• Transport in Plants ................................................................................................................................. 635
• Plant Hormones ..................................................................................................................................... 637
• Plant Movements ................................................................................................................................... 639
◘ Reproduction in Plants ............................................................................................................................. 640
◘ Economical Importance of Animals and Plants ...................................................................................... 644
◘ Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.................................................................................................. 647
◘ Major Biologist/Inventions ....................................................................................................................... 649
◘ Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................................. 651

Section-4 : Computer
■ Computer ....................................................................................................................... 663-726
◘ Computer : Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 663
◘ Development of Computer .......................................................................................................................... 667
◘ Input/Output Devices .................................................................................................................................. 673
◘ Memory ....................................................................................................................................................... 678
◘ Design Tools and Programming Languages ................................................................................................ 685
◘ Data Representation and Numerical System ............................................................................................... 688
• Numerical System.................................................................................................................................. 688
• Boolean Algebra .................................................................................................................................... 689
• Logical Gate .......................................................................................................................................... 690
◘ Software ...................................................................................................................................................... 691
◘ Data Transmission ....................................................................................................................................... 699
◘ Internet ........................................................................................................................................................ 704
◘ M.S. Office .................................................................................................................................................. 711
◘ M.S. Windows ............................................................................................................................................. 717
◘ Abbreviation ................................................................................................................................................ 718
◘ Miscellaneous .............................................................................................................................................. 722

Section-5 : Environment And Ecology

■ Environment and Ecology ............................................................................................ 727-784
◘ Environment and Ecosystem ....................................................................................................................... 727
◘ Biodiversity ................................................................................................................................................. 731
◘ Environmental Conservation : Global Efforts ............................................................................................. 737
◘ National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries ..................................................................................................... 743
◘ Pollution ...................................................................................................................................................... 751
◘ Ozone Layer ................................................................................................................................................ 759
◘ Green House Effect/Climate Change .......................................................................................................... 767
◘ Wildlife Conservation and Management ..................................................................................................... 774
◘ Natural Energy ............................................................................................................................................ 778
◘ Miscellaneous .............................................................................................................................................. 781

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 Analysis Chart of Question Papers of Various
Previous Exams of RRB
S.N. Exam Exam Total General Science
year Question
Papers
1. RRB NTPC-2019 2022 15 20×15= 300
Stage-II
2. RRC Group-D 2019 2022 99 25×99= 2475

3. RRB NTPC-2019 2020-2021 133 30×133= 3990

Stage-I
4. RRB JE-2018 2019 9 15×9 = 135
Stage-II
5. RPF Constable 2018 2019 17 30×17 = 510
6. RPF SI 2018 2019 23 30×23 = 690
7. RRB JE-2018 2019 38 15×38 = 570
Stage-I
8. RRB ALP/Tech.-2018 2019 18 10×18 = 180
Stage-II
9. RRB ALP/Tech.-2018 2018 30 10 × 30 = 300
Stage-I
10. RRB Group D 2018 2018 135 20 × 135 = 2700
11. RRB NTPC-2015 2017 9 15 × 9 = 135
Stage-II
12. RRB NTPC-2015 2016 63 30 × 63 = 1890
Stage-I
13. RRB JE 2015 2015 26 15 × 26 = 390
14. RRB JE 2014 2014 10 15 × 10 = 150
Total 625 14415
Note– In this book, out of total 625 papers of JE, ALP, NTPC, RPF Constable, RPF SI, Group D and
Paramedical exams conducted by RRB, out of total 14415 questions asked from General
Mathematics. Same behavior have been removed and chapterwise compilation of questions of
different types has been presented. In this book, every effort has been made by the Examination
Special Committee to accommodate maximum variety of questions, so that the examinees can be
made aware of the variety of questions asked by RRB.

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Trend Analysis of Previous Year RRB JE, ALP, NTPC &
Group-D Papers Through Pie Chart and Bar Graph

Environment
& Ecology Physics, 2299
, 688
Computer
, 747

Biology , 1991
Chemistry
, 2189

2299
2189
1991

747 688

Physics Chemistry Biology Computer Environment

and Ecology

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 Part-1
PHYSICS
6. The S.I. unit of resistivity is:
1. Unit/Measurement/Measuring (a) ohm/m (b) ohm
(c) mho (d) ohm m
Instrument RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d) : The S.I. unit of resistivity is ohm meter.
Electrical resistivity is that property of material, that
(i) Unit measures how strongly it resists electric current.
1. The commercial unit of electrical energy is 7. Newton is the unit to measure ______.
......... (a) Power (b) Force
(a) Watt (b) Calorie (c) Pressure (d) Resistance
(c) Kilowatt hour (d) Joule RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-I) Ans : (b) :
Ans.(c) : The commercial unit of electrical energy is Quantity SI - Unit
kilowatt hour. Power Watt
One kilowatt hour
= 1000W × 1 hour Force Newton
= 1000 × 3600 Pressure Pascal
= 3.6 × 106Joule Resistance Ohm
2. The S.I. unit of resistance is equivalent to: 8. The SI unit of sound wave frequency was
(a) joule/coulomb (b) volt/ampere named in honour of which physicist?
(c) ampere/volt (d) coulomb/joule (a) Werner Karl Heisenberg
RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-III) (b) Heinrich Rudolf Hertz
Ans. (b) : According to ohms law (c) Albert Einstein
V = IR (d) J C Maxwell
R = V/I RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
SI unit of resistance = volt/ampere. Ans : (b) The term 'Hertz' was proposed in the early
3. The physical quantity having a unit of 1920s by German scientists to honour the 19th century
volt/ampere is ––––––– . German physicist Heinrich Hertz. Hertz is a part of
(a) work (b) Current International System of Units or SI System which is
(c) charge (d) resistance based on the Metric System.
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-III) 9. The work done by a force acting on an object is
Ans. (d) : The physical quantity having a unit of equal to the amount of force multiplied by the
volt/ampere is resistance. distance travelled in the direction of the force.
Whereas, Which of the following is NOT a unit of work ?
• Work = force x displacement (a) Kgm/sec2 (b) Kgm2/sec2
(c) Newton meter (d) Joule
Voltage (V) RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
• Current =
Resistance (R) Ans : (a) Work can be defined as 'workdone by a force
Current on an object is equal to the magnitude of the force
• Charge (Q) = multiplied by the distance travelled by the object the
Time object in the direction of force.
4. The unit of resistance is ……… .
(a) Ampere (b) Coulomb ⇒ W = FScos θ
(c) Ohm (d) Volt The SI unit of work is Newton-metre (N-m) or Joule (J)
RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-III) or Kg-m2/sec2 and its CGS unit is Erg. Newton (Kg-
Ans. (c) : Resistance is a measure of the opposition to m/sec2) is the unit of Force.
current flow in an electrical circuit. 10. The unit of Force is:
The unit of resistance is ohm. (a) gms–1 (b) Kgms–2
–2
5. The S.I. unit of induced potential difference is: (c) gms (d) Kgms–1
(a) mV (b) A RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) V (d) mA Ans : (b) The SI unit of Force is kg.ms-2. The quantity
RRB Group-D 22-08-2022 (Shift-III) of force is expressed by the vector product of mass (m)
Ans. (c) : Induced emf is potential difference only and acceleration (a).
hence its unit is volt only. ⇒ F = ma

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11. Which of the following is not a unit of 17. A light-year is a unit of ______
temperature? (a) Time (b) Intensity of light
(a) Fahrenheit (b) Pascal (c) Mass (d) Distance
(c) Celsius (d) Kelvin RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 31-10-2018 (Shift-II) Ans : (d) A light year is a measurement of distance. A
Ans : (b) Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin are the units light year is the distance that a beam of light travels in a
of temperature. Pascal is a unit of pressure. single Earth year or 6 trillion miles. One light year is
equal to 9.461×1012 kilometres.
12. The SI unit of electrical resistivity is …………. Another units of distance are:
(a) Ohm-meter (b) Ohm 1 Parsec = 3.26 light year
(d) Coulomb (d) Ampere 1 Astronomical Unit = 1.496 × 1011m.
RRB Group-D 04-12-2018 (Shift-III)
18. Light-year is the unit of –
RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-I) (a) Time (b) Distance
Ans : (a) The electrical resistivity of a substance (c) Speed of light (d) Intensity of light
indicates its ability to resist the flow of electric current RRB JE (14-12-2014, Green Paper)
by the substance. Low resistivity of materials allow Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question.
electric charge to flow smoothly. Its SI unit is Ohm
meter (Ωm). 19. What is the SI unit of power of a lens called?
(a) Hypermetropic (b) Dioptre
13. The commercial unit of electric energy is ....... (c) Myopic (d) Presbyopic
(a) watt (b) kW RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) kilowatt-hour (d) joule Ans : (b) Power of lens - The inverse of the focal
RRB Group-D 20-09-2018 (Shift-II) length of the lens is called the power of lens. If the focal
Ans : (c) The commercial unit of electric energy is the 1
kilowatt hour. A 1 kilowatt hour or a unit is the amount length of a lens is 'f' in meter, then its power 'P' = in
of electrical energy that will be spent in an hour in a f
circuit by an instrument of 1000 watt of power. diopters. Its SI unit is diopter which is represent by D.
1 kWh = 3.6 × 106 joule = 1 unit • Myopia (Near sightedness) → A person suffering
from this disease can see the near object, but is
14. The amount of radiation being emitted by a unable to see the distant object. A concave lens is
radioactive material is measured using the used to correct myopia.
conventional unit ––––––.
• Hypermetropia (Far sightedness) → A person
(a) Watt (b) Pascal suffering from this disease can see distant objects
(c) Ampere (d) Curie clearly but near objects are not clearly visible. A
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist convex lens is used to correct hypermetropia.
Ans : (d) The amount of radiation being emitted by a • Presbyopia → Due to old age, the coordination
radioactive material is measured in Curie. It is the ability of the eye decrease or ends, due to which a
traditional unit of radioactivity and shows the activity of person is neither able to see distant objects nor near
1g of pure radium and is equal to 3.7×1010 objects. This defect can be corrected by using bi-
disintegration/second. focal lens.
Becquerel is also the SI unit of radioactivity and is 20. The SI unit of 'Magnetic Flux' is:
defined as the amount of a radioactive substance (a) Farad (b) Henry
showing one disintegration/second. (c) Pascal (d) Weber
15. What is measured in 'joules'? RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Energy (b) Velocity RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Force (d) Power Ans : (d) The measurement of the total magnetic field
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist which passes through a given area is known as
Ans : (a) magnetic flux. It is useful in describing the effects of
Physical Quantity SI Unit the magnetic force acting on something occupying a
Energy and Work Joule given area. The SI unit of magnetic flux is Weber and
Velocity m/s. is represented by wb.
Force Newton 21. Which of the following quantities has the SI
Power Watt unit as Candela?
Pressure Pascal (a) Impulse (b) Velocity
Wavelength Angstrom (c) Force (d) Luminous intensity
RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening)
16. Henry per meter is the unit of______.
(a) Watt per steradian Ans : (d) The Candela (cd) is the SI unit of luminous
intensity, which is a measure of power emitted from a
(b) Electronegativity light source.
(c) Magnetic permeability
(d) electrical conductivity 22. The rate of doing work is called power. The
unit of power is
ALP Stage -II 23.01.2019 (shift - II) (a) Ampere (b) Volt
Ans : (c) "Henry per Metre" is the SI unit of magnetic (c) Kelvin (d) Watt
permeability. RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans : (d) In physics, power is the rate of doing work. It Ans : (b) Momentum (P) = mass (m) × velocity (v)
is the amount of energy consumed per unit of time. The = kg × m/s
unit of power is the joule per second (J/s), known as the Unit of momentum (P) = kgms–1
Watt (in honor of James Watt, the eighteenth century –1
developer of the steam engine). (1 HP =746 watt). Dimensional formula of momentum = MLT
23. Unit of power is known as – 30. Unit of power in industry is –
(a) Watt (b) Joule (a) Kilowatt (b) Watt
(c) Newton (d) Pascal (c) Joule (d) Horsepower
RRB JE (24-05-2019, Shift -I) RRB ALP & Tec.(13-08-2018, Shift-III)
RRB Group-D, 01-10-2018 (Shift –II) Ans : (d) The industrial unit of power is Horsepower.
RRB Group-D, 22-10-2018 (Shift –I) 1 Horsepower (HP) = 746 watt
RRB ALP & Tec.(21-08-2018, Shift-I) 31. S.I. unit of electric charge is –
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. (a) Volt (b) Coulomb
24. Which of the following units is used to measure (c) Kelvin (d) kg
the intensity of sound? RRB Group-D, 26-11-2018 (Shift –III)
(a) Pascal (b) Curie RRB Group-D, 04-10-2018 (Shift –II)
(c) Decibel (d) Joule RRB ALP & Tec.(31-08-2018, Shift-III)
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB ALP & Tec.(10-08-2018, Shift-III)
Ans : (c) The decibel is the unit used to measure the RRB NTPC Stage-Ist,28-03-2016, Shift -II
intensity of sound. It is also widely used in electronics, Ans : (b) The S.I. unit of electric charge is coulomb
signals and communication. and is represented by the symbol 'C'.
25. Unit used for measuring the sound is – A coulomb is defined as the amount of charge that
(a) Decibel (b) Hertz passes through an electrical conductor carrying one
(c) Ohm (d) Volt ampere of current in one second.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 22-04-2016, Shift -II Electric charge = Electric Current × Time
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 18-04-2016, Shift -II E ⇒ Q = I. t
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. =1I×1t
26. Which of the following units is used for = One Coulomb (c)
measuring the amount of a substance? 32. S.I. unit of resistance is –
(a) Lux (b) Mole (a) Coulomb (b) Ohm
(c) Tesla (d) Joule (c) Joule (d) Newton
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB Group-D, 23-11-2018 (Shift –I)
Ans : (b) The mole is used for measuring the amount of RRB Group-D, 31-10-2018 (Shift –II)
a substance. It is the SI unit of amount of substance. RRB ALP & Tec.(09-08-2018, Shift-I)
One mole contains 6.022 × 1023 molecule of the RRB NTPC Stage-Ist,26-04-2016, Shift -III
substance. RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Tesla → SI unit of Magnetic flux density. Ans : (b) The SI unit of electrical resistance is ohm
Joule → SI unit of Work and Energy. (Ω). Its denoted by 'R'. The resistance (R) of an object
Lux → SI unit of Illumination. is defined as the ratio of voltage (V) across to current
(I) through it.
27. What is the SI Unit of amount of substances?
V
(a) Radian (b) Mole Resistance (R) = ohm.
(c) Jule (d) Kelvin I
RPF Constable 05.02.2019 33. Ohm is unit of which physical quantity?
Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question. (a) Resistance (b) Charge
28. S.I. unit of weight is - (c) Voltage (d) Current
(a) Kilogram (b) Newton RRB JE (28-06-2019, Shift -IV)
(c) Gram (d) Dyne Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question.
RRB JE (24-05-2019, Shift-I) 34. S.I. unit of stress is –
RRB Group-D, 03-10-2018 (Shift –II) (a) kg/cm2 (b) N
RRB ALP & Tec.(17-08-2018, Shift-II) (c) N/m2 (d) Watt
Ans : (b) The SI unit of measurement of weight is RRB SSE (21-12-2014,Set-8, Green Paper)
Newton. Since weight is the force on an object due to Ans : (c) SI unit of stress is N/m2 or Pa(Pascal). It is
gravity. The dyne is a derived unit of force specified represented by (σ)
in the centimeter–gram–second (CGS) system
1N
of units.
–2
1Pa = 2
Dimensional formula of the weight is MLT m
29. Unit of momentum is – 35. S.I. unit of electric current is –
(a) kgms2 (b) kgms-1 (a) Ampere (b) Coulomb
(c) kgms (d) kgms-2 (c) Joule (d) Watt
RRB ALP & Tec.(14-08-2018, Shift-II) RRB Group-D, 04-12-2018 (Shift –II)
RRB Group-D, 23-10-2018 (Shift –I) RRB Group-D, 24-10-2018 (Shift –II)
RRB Group-D, 19-09-2018 (Shift –III) RRB ALP & Tec.(30-08-2018, Shift-II)
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 Ans : (a) The SI unit of electric current is ampere, (a) Pedometer (b) Parsec
which is the flow of electric charge across a wire at (c) Light year (d) Length of Hubble
the rate of one coulomb per second. Ampere is RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 04-04-2016, Shift -II
represented by symbol 'A'. Electric current is Ans : (c) A light year is a unit of length used to
measured by using a device called an ammeter. express astronomical distances. Its equivalent to about
Electrical charge (Q) = I.t 9.4607 × 1012 km.
Q 42. S.I. unit of pressure is –
I= amp. (a) Newton/cm2 (b) Newton-m2
t 2
36. Match the following – (c) Newton/m (d) Newton-cm2
(1) Magnetic flux density - (a) Tesla RRB Group-D, 04-10-2018 (Shift –I)
(2) Self inductance - (b) Weber RRB Group-D, 01-10-2018 (Shift –III)
(3) Magnetic flux - (c) Henry RRB Group-D, 25-09-2018 (Shift –II)
Match – RRB Group-D, 25-09-2018 (Shift –III)
(a) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a (b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 09-04-2016, (Shift -II)
(c) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c (d) 1-a, 2-c,3-b RRB JE, 25-05-2014, (Shift -III)
RRB SSE (21-12-2014, Set-8, Green Paper Ans : (c) The unit of pressure in the SI system is the
Ans : (d) SI unit of magnetic flux density (b) is Tesla Pascal (Pa), defined as a force of one Newton per
(T). square meter. Hence one pascal is equal to the one
CGS unit of magnetic flux density (b) is Gauss (G). newton per square metre.
SI unit of self inductance is Henry (H). (1 Pa = 1N/m2) or (1Pa = 1N.m-2)
S.I unit of magnetic flux is weber (Wb), magnetic flux The conversion between atm, Pa and torr is follows.
is commonly denoted by (φs). The CGS unit is 1 atm = 101325 Pa = 760 Torr.
Maxwell. 1 atm = 1.01325 Bar
37. Which unit is equal to unit of energy – 43. What is the SI unit of pressure?
(a) Power (b) Density (a) Pascal (b) Radian
(c) Work (d) Force (c) Ampere (d) Steradian
RRB ALP & Tec.(21-08-2018, Shift-II) RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans : (c) The SI unit of energy and work is same i.e. Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question.
Joule (J), named after English physicist James 44. Nm-2 is S.I. unit of –
Prescott Joule (1818 - 1889). Joule discovered the (a) Force (b) Repulsion
relationship between heat and mechanical work, (c) Momentum (d) Pressure
which led to the development of the laws of RRB Group-D, 05-11-2018 (Shift –I)
thermodynamics. Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question.
38. Which of the following has no unit – 45. The unit of approximate distance from the
(a) Density (b) Relative density
earth to the sun is –
(c) Displacement (d) Pressure (a) Light year (b) Astronomical Unit
RRB ALP & Tec.(29-08-2018, Shift-I) (c) Kelvin (d) Joule
RRB Group-D, 03-12-2018 (Shift –III) RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 16-04-2016, Shift -I
Ans : (b) Relative density of a substance is defined as Ans : (b) The unit of approximate distance from the
the ratio of density of the substance to the density of earth to the sun is Astronomical unit (symbol : au or
water at 4ºc. AU).
Density of the substance ⇒ 1AU =1.5 ×1011m
Thus, Relative Density=
Density of water 46. S.I. unit of force is -
It has no unit. (a) Kelvin (b) Newton
39. Ampere second is the unit of – (c) Pascal (d) Volt
(a) Charge (b) Power RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 16-04-2016, Shift -II
(c) Voltage (d) Energy Ans : (b) The SI unit of force is Newton or kg m/s2.
RRB JE (14-12-2014, Red Paper) 1 Newton = 105 dyne
Ans : (a) Ampere second is the unit of charge. Force is product of mass and acceleration
Electric Charge (Q) = Ampere (I) × Second (t) ∴ Force = mass × acceleration
40. Gallon is generally used for – 47. What is the SI unit of force?
(a) For velocity (a) Newton (b) Dyne
(b) For a container (c) Pascal (d) Kip
(c) For measuring the volume RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(d) None of these Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 31-03-2016, Shift -II 48. Which of the following is not correctly
Ans : (c) The gallon is a unit of measurement of matched-
volume. Gallon is represented by symbol (gal). (a) Frequency - Hertz
One gallon is equal to 3.7854 liters and 1 Imperial (b) Magnetic flux - Tesla
gallon is equal to 4.54609 liters . (c) Pressure - Pascal
41. Which unit is used for measuring (d) Electric conductance - Siemens
Astronomical distance? RRB NTPC Stage-Ist, 30-04-2016, Shift -II
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 Ans : (b) 54. Which of the following two physical quantities
Physical Quantities Unit have the same unit?
Frequency - Hertz (a) Pressure and Force
Pressure - Pascal (b) Force and Dyne
Electric Conductance - Siemens or ohm–1 (Ω-1) (c) Force and Speed
Magnetic flux - Weber (d) Force and Weight
Note : SI unit of Magnetic Flux Density (b) is Tesla (T). RRB Group-D, 09-10-2018 (Shift–II)
49. S.I. unit of displacement is – Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question.
(a) Meter (b) Kilometer 55. Newton is S.I. unit of …… ?
(c) Centimeter (d) Meter per second (a) Weight and Velocity
RRB Group-D, 02-11-2018 (Shift –II) (b) Weight and Force
Ans : (a) The shortest distance between the starting (c) Weight and Mass
and ending point is referred as displacement. (d) Weight and Acceleration
Displacement always takes place in a straight line
between the initial and ending or final position of the RRB Group-D, 01-10-2018 (Shift –I)
body. Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question.
Displacement is a vector quantity. 'Meter ' is the SI 56. Which of the following pairs does not have the
unit of displacement and in CGS system, unit of same S.I. units?
displacement is centimeter. (a) Speed and Velocity
50. The S.I. unit of ‘g’ is same as – (b) Work and Energy
(a) Pressure (b) Momentum (c) Force and Pressure
(c) Velocity (d) Acceleration (d) Displacement and distance
RRB Group-D, 13-12-2018 (Shift –II) RRB Group-D, 01-10-2018 (Shift –III)
Ans : (d) The S.I. unit of gravitational acceleration RRB Group-D, 05-10-2018 (Shift –II)
‘g’ is same as the S.I. unit of linear acceleration, Ans : (c) The Newton is the SI unit of force defined as
The SI unit of acceleration is meter per second the force is the external factor that produces an
square (m s−2). acceleration of one meter per second square in an
–2
Dimensional formula of acceleration is (LT ). object of one kilogram.
2
CGS unit of acceleration = cm/s . F = mass × acceleration
51. Which of the following has same unit ? F=m×a
(a) Work & Energy (b) Force & Pressure = 1 kg × 1 m/s2 = 1N
(c) Force & Momentum (d) Force & Work
Whereas the unit of Pressure in the SI system is
RRB Group-D, 12-12-2018 (Shift –III)
RRB Group-D, 03-10-2018 (Shift –II) the Pascal (Pa), defined as a force of one Newton per
square meter.
Ans : (a) Work and energy has the same unit. The SI
unit of work and energy is the Joule (J), which is 1 Pascal (Pa) = 1 N/m2
defined as the work done by a force of 57. In the following which pair has not same unit?
one Newton for the displacement of one meter. (a) Speed and Velocity
Energy/Workdone (W) = Force (F) × Displacement (d) (b) Work and Energy
W=1N×1m (c) Distance and Displacement
W = 1 N-m = 1 Joule (d) Force and Pressure
52. Nm2kg-2 is S.I. unit of – RRB Group-D, 05-10-2018 (Shift –II)
(a) Pressure Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question.
(b) Momentum 58. The international unit of Speed is-
(c) Acceleration (a) m/s (b) km/h
(d) Universal constant of gravitation. (c) m/minute (d) km/s
RRB Group-D, 01-10-2018 (Shift –I) RRB Group-D, 01-10-2018 (Shift –III)
Ans : (d) Nm2kg-2 is S.I. unit of Universal constant of Ans : (a) Speed is defined as the distance covered in
Gravitation (G).
Distance
The value of G = 6.67 × 10–11 Nm2kg-2 unit time ⇒ Speed=
53. Weight has equal S.I. unit of- Time
(a) Impulse (b) Acceleration Its SI unit is metre/sec.
(c) Force (d) Mass 59. ms-2 is S.I. unit of which of the following?
RRB Group-D, 12-11-2018 (Shift –II) (a) Velocity (b) Speed
RRB Group-D, 07-12-2018 (Shift –III) (c) Force (d) Acceleration
Ans : (c) The SI unit of measurement of weight is RRB Group-D, 15-10-2018 (Shift –III)
'Newton'. Since weight is the force on an object due to RRB Group-D, 24-09-2018 (Shift –I)
gravity. The dyne is a derived unit of force specified RRB Group-D, 11-10-2018 (Shift –II)
in the Centimeter–Gram–Second (CGS) system RRB Group-D, 19-09-2018 (Shift –III)
of units. Ans : (d) Acceleration is defined as the rate of change
Force or Weight (W) = m × g of velocity with respect to time.
where, W = weight or force
m= mass of the object in (kg) ∆v
i.e.Acceleration =
g = acceleration due to gravity in (m/s2). ∆t
–2
Dimensional formula of the weight is [MLT ] It is a vector quantity and its SI unit is m/s2.
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60. Which of the following has S.I. unit Joule / second? Electric Charge ( Q )
(a) Work (b) Force Electric current (I) =
(c) Thrust (d) Power Time ( t )
RRB Group-D, 02-11-2018 (Shift –II) Electric current is measured using a device called
Ans : (d) Power is defined as the rate of work done by a ammeter.
body. 67. What is the S.I. unit of retardation ?
Work (a) ms2 (b) ms
⇒ Power = (c) ms-1 (d) ms-2
Time RRB Group-D, 03-10-2018 (Shift –III)
It is a scalar quantity and its SI unit is Joule/sec or Ans : (d) The SI unit of retardation is m/s2 (meter per
watt (w). second square). Retardation is nothing but it is a
61. Volt is S.I. unit of……? negative acceleration that acts in the opposite
(a) Resistance (b) Electric charge direction to that of motion.
(c) Electric current (d) Electric potential 68. 1Pascal=?
RRB Group-D, 05-10-2018(shift -I) (a) 1Nm-2 (b) 100 atmosphere
Ans : (d) The SI unit for voltage is Volt and is (c) 1 dyne cm-2 (d) 1Nm2
represented by the letter 'V'. Volt is a derived SI unit RRB Group-D, 11-12-2018 (Shift –II)
of electric potential. Ans : (a) 1 Pascal = 1 N/m² = 1 (kg m/sec²)/m².
Voltage (V) = I × R 69. Match the following with the correct response-
where, V = Voltage in (volt) (1) Watt - (a) N-m/sec
I = Current in (ampere) (2) 1 Kilowatt - (b) 3.6 ×106J
R = Resistance in (ohm Ω) (3) 1 Kilowatt hour - (c) 1000W
62. What is the unit of electric potential? (4) 1 Horsepower - (d) 746W
(a) Volt (V) (b) Coulomb (c) (a) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
(c) Joule (J) (d) Ampere (a) (b) 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B
(c) 1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A
RRB JE CBT-II 31.08.2019 IInd Shift (d) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. RRB ALP & Tec.(31-08-2018, Shift-I)
63. S.I. unit of voltage is – Ans : (a) Watt - Nm/sec
(a) Coulomb (b) Joule 1kilowatt - 1000W
(c) Volt (d) Watt 1 kilowatt hour - 3.6 ×106J
RRB Group-D, 11-12-2018 (Shift –II) 1 Horsepower - 746W
RRB Group-D, 25-10-2018 (Shift –III) 70. What is the S.I. unit of wavelength?
Ans : (c) See the explanation of above question. (a) Hertz (b) Kilogram
64. Which of the following is unit of temperature - (c) Second (d) Meter
(a) Degree (b) Celsius RRB JE (26-06-2019,Shift-IV)
(c) Fahrenheit (d) Kelvin Ans : (d) Wavelength is the distance between two
RRB Group-D, 15-11-2018 (Shift –II) successive crests or troughs of a wave. It is always
Ans : (d) The SI unit of temperature according to the measured in the direction of the propagation of wave.
International System of unit is Kelvin, which is The SI unit of wavelength is meter (m).
represented by the symbol K. 71. Which one of these is a symbol of mole in S.I.
Celsius to Kelvin, unit ?
K = 0C + 273.15 (a) g (b) mol
65. Ohm-m is unit of…….? (c) kg (d) mg
(a) Resistivity (b) Electric current RRB JE (28-06-2019,Shift-IV)
(c) Charge (d) Resistance Ans : (b) 'Mol' is the symbol of mole in S.I. unit.
RRB Group-D, 05-10-2018 (shift–II) One mole is equal to 6.023×1023 atom.
Ans : (a) The S.I. unit of electrical resistivity is Ohm- Total mass
Number of moles (m) =
meter. Molecular mass
Resistivity is the resistance offered by an object per 72. What is the unit of electric power expenditure ?
unit length and per unit cross-sectional area at a (a) kWh (b) Joule
specified temperature. (c) Watt (d) Volt
The Ohm (symbol : Ω) is the S.I. unit of electrical RRB JE (02-06-2019,Shift-I)
resistance, named in honor of German physicist Georg Ans : (a) A unit (as mentioned on the electricity bills)
Simon Ohm. is represented in kWh or Kilowatt Hour. If you use
66. ...….. has S.I. unit ampere? 1000 Watts or 1 Kilowatt of power for 1 hour then
(a) Voltage (b) Electric charge you consume 1 unit or 1 Kilowatt-Hour (kWh) of
(c) Electric current (d) Resistance electricity.
RRB Group-D, 03-10-2018 (Shift –III) 73. What is another name for coulomb / second ?
Ans : (c) The SI unit of electric current is ampere, (a) Joule (b) Ampere
which is the flow of electric charge across a wire at (c) Volt (d) Second
the rate of one coulomb per second. RRB JE (28-05-2019, Shift-III)
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 Ans : (b) A coulomb per second is the definition of 79. What is 746 watt called?
one ampere. Ampere is the SI unit of electric current. (a) 1 horsepower (b) 1 kW
1 Q/s = 1 A. (c) 1 Pascal (d) 1 Joule
RRB Group D 05-11-2018(Shift-III)
Electric Charge ( Q )
Electric Current (I) = Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question.
Time ( t ) 80. 1 Diopter is equal to –
1Q (a) 1 mm-1 (b) 1 m-1
-1
= = 1 ampere (c) 1 dm (d) 1 cm-1
1s RRB JE (02-06-2019,Shift-III)
74. Lux is the SI unit of Ans : (b) • 1 diopter of power of a lens is described
(a) Intensity of illumination as the unit of measurement of the optical power of a
(b) Luminous efficiency lens which is equal to reciprocal of the focal length
(c) Luminous flux (f), measured in meter.
(d) Luminous intensity • The SI unit of power of lens is diopter whose focal
RRB JE (14-12-2019,Green Paper) length is one meter, which is denoted by the letter 'D'.
Ans : (a) The SI unit of intensity of illumination 1 1
(illuminance) is lux. An illuminance of 1.0 lux is 1 diopter (d) = =
produced by 1.0 lumen of light shining in an area of f ( meter ) ( meter )
1.0 m2. = 1m–1
75. What is the S.I. unit of wave speed ? where, (f) = focal length
(a) Meter (b) Meter/second 81. What does a meter equal ?
(c) Second (d) Hertz (a) 10-6 micron (b) 106 micron
-3
RRB JE (28-05-2019, Shift-III) (c) 10 micron (d) 103 micron
Ans : (b) Speed = Wavelength × Wave Frequency RRB JE (14-12-2019,Yellow Paper)
v=λ×n Ans : (b)
In this equation, wavelength is measured 1 micron = 1 × 10–6 meter
in meters and frequency is measured in hertz (Hz), or 1 meter = 106 micron
number of vibration per second. Therefore, wave Micrometer is represented by 'µm'
speed is given in metre per second, which is the SI 82. Sound pollution is measured in-
unit of wave speed. (a) Decibel (b) Joule
(c) Ampere (d) Ohm
RRB JE (22-05-2019, Shift-IV)
(ii) Measurement R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III)
Ans : (a) Sound pollution is measured in 'Decibel'.
76. A 'light year' is a unit that is use to measure:
(a) Time (b) Distance 83. Loudness of sound is measured in ?
(a) Resonance (b) Frequency
(c) Motion (d) Speed
(c) Decibel (d) Hertz
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D, 12-11-2018 (Shift –II)
Ans : (b) Light year is a unit that used to measure
Ans : (c) The loudness of sound is measured in units
distance. A light-year is the distance that light travels in called decibels (dB). A decibel unit expresses the
vacuum in one year (365.25 days). The distance that relative intensity of sounds on a scale from zero for
light travels in one year is about 9.4607 × 1012 the average least perceptible sound to about 100 dB,
kilometers. which is near the level most people find
77. 1 atmosphere = ? uncomfortably loud.
(a) 1.01×105Pa (b) 10.1× 105Pa 84. 1 kWh = ?
(c) 1.01 ×10 Pa
6
(d) 10.1 ×106Pa (a) 3.6 ×105J (b) 3.6× 10-6J
RRB Group-D, 28-11-2018 (Shift –I) (c) 3.6 ×10 J 6
(d) 3.6 ×10-5J
RRB Group-D, 24-11-2018 (Shift –III) RRB Group-D, 20-09-2018 (Shift –III)
Ans : (a) 1 Atmosphere = 101325 Pa RRB Group-D, 18-09-2018 (Shift –II)
= 1.01325 × 105 Pa RRB Group-D, 27-09-2018 (Shift –I)
∵ 1 Bar = 1 × 105 Pa RRB Group-D, 09-08-2018 (Shift –II)
1 Atmosphere = 1.01325 bar RRB ALP & Tec.(09-08-2018, Shift-I)
= 1 atmosphere = 101.325 kPa Ans : (c) 1 kWh = 3.6 ×106J
1 atmosphere = 760 Torr 85. 1 kilowatt is equal to?
1 Atmosphere = 760 mm Hg column. (a) 100 watt (b) 10000watt
78. 1 horse power is equal to - (c) 10watt (d) 1000watt
(a) 764 watt (b) 768 watt RRB Group-D, 26-05-2019 (Shift –III)
(c) 746 watt (d) 786 watt Ans : (d) A kilowatt, is a globally recognized standard
RRB ALP & Tec.(20-08-2018, Shift-II) for measuring electricity. One kilowatt is equal
Ans : (c) The electrical equivalent of one horsepower to 1,000 watt or 1 KW = 1000 Joule per second.
is 746 watts in the International System of Unit (SI) or Companies charge an electric bill by how much
one horse power is equal to the 746 Joule per sec. electricity we use per kilowatt hour (kWh).
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86. 1 KW= ? 95. 1 coulomb/1s = ?
(a) 1000Js-1 (b) 100Js-1 (a) 1 volt (b) 1 ampere
-1
(c) 10Js (d) 10000Js-1 (c) 1 ohm (d) 1 watt
RRB Group-D, 12-11-2018 (Shift –I) RRB Group-D, 12-10-2018 (Shift –III)
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. Ans : (b) In terms of SI unit, 1 Coulomb is equivalent
87. 5.5 kWh = ? to one Ampere/second.
(a) 14.4 × 108J (b) 14.4 × 105J 1 coulomb
(c) 14.0 × 106J (d) 19.80 × 106J 1 ampere =
1 sec
RRB Group-D, 04-12-2018 (Shift –II)
Ans : (d) We know that, 96. 1 Pico meter = ?
1kWh = 3.6 × 106J (a) 10-11m (b) 1012m
-12
5.5 kWh = 5.5×3.6×106J = 19.80 × 106J (c) 10 m (d) 1011m
88. 5.6 kWh = ? RRB Group-D, 20-09-2018 (Shift –III)
(a) 20.16 × 108J (b) 14.4× 106J Ans : (c) 1 Pico meter = 10-12m
(c) 14.4× 10 J 5
(d) 19.8 ×106J 97. 1 Joule = ?
RRB Group-D, 22-09-2018 (Shift –II) (a) 1N ×1m (b) 1W ×1h
Ans : (a) We know that, (c) 1N ×1cm (d) 1Pa ×1m
1kWh = 3.6 × 106J RRB Group-D, 15-10-2018 (Shift –II)
5.6 kWh = 5.6×3.6×106J = 20.16×106J Ans : (a) One joule is defined as the amount of energy
89. Atomic radius is measured in- exerted, when a force of one Newton is applied over
(a) Millimeter (b) Centimeter an object and the displacement of object is one meter .
(1 Joule = 1 N × 1 m). One joule (1 Joule = 1 watt × 1
(c) Kilogram (d) Nanometer
second) is the equivalent to one watt of power
RRB-JE 30.08.2019, Ist Shift radiated or dissipated for one second.
Ans : (d) Atomic Radius is measured in Nanometres 98. The strength of winds is measured with the
(10-19m). Atomic Radius is defined as the Shortest help of
distance Nucleus to its Outermost Orbit. (a) Tintometer (b) Wind indicator
90. 1 Newton = ? (c) Barometers (d) Beaufort scale
(a) 1 kg × 1 ms1 (b) 1 kg × 1 ms-2 RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (evening)
(c) 1 kg × 1 ms -1
(d) 1 kg × 1 ms2 Ans : (d) The strength of winds is measured with the
RRB Group-D, 10-12-2018 (Shift –III) help of Beaufort scale which starts with Zero (0) and
RRB Group-D, 22-10-2018 (Shift –II) goes to a force of 12. It was developed by British
Ans : (b) A Newton (N) is the international unit of Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort in 1805 to help sailors.
force. One Newton is equal to 1 kilogram meter per
second square. 99. Korotkoff sounds are observed during
measuring the-
1m
1 N = 1 kg × 2 = 1 kg × 1 ms–2 (a) Electrical insulation
sec (b) Almospheric pressure
91. 4.6 kWh = ? (c) Blood pressure
(a) 14.0 × 106J (b) 16.56 × 106J (d) Speed of wind flow
(c) 14.1 × 108J (d) 14.4 × 105J
RRB Group-D, 05-12-2018 (Shift –II) R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 01-09-2019 (Shift - III)
Ans : (b) 4.6kWh = 4.6×3.6×106J = 16.56×106J Ans : (c) Korotkoff sounds are usually observed when
92. 2 kWh = ? one measures blood pressure.
(a) 7.2× 108J (b) 7.2 ×106J 100. A particular household has consumed 100 unit
(c) 7.2 ×10 J5
(d) 72 ×105J of energy during 5 days. How much energy is
RRB Group-D, 03-12-2018 (Shift –II) this converted to Joule.
Ans : (b) We know that, (a) 360×108J (b) 360×10-8J
-8
1kWh = 3.6 × 106J (c) 3.6×10 J (d) 3.6×108J
2 kWh = 2×3.6×106J = 7.2 ×106J RRB Group-D, 03-10-2018 (Shift –III)
93. 4.2 kWh = ? Ans : (d) 1 unit = 1 kWh
(a) 14.4×105J (b) 15.12×106J 1 kWh = 3.6×10⁶J
(c) 14.0×10 J 6
(d) 14.4 × 106J Therefore, 100 units = 100×3.6×10⁶=3.6×108J
RRB Group-D, 05-12-2018 (Shift –I)
Ans : (b) We know that, (iii) Measuring Instrument
1kWh = 3.6 × 106J
4.2 kWh =4.2×3.6×106J
101. Which instrument aids in the detection of the
= 15.12×106J
heartbeat?
94. 1 Nano meter = ? (a) Stethoscope
(a) 1/10-8m (b) 1/10-9m (b) Thermometer
(c) 1/108m (d) 1/109m
(c) Spirometer
RRB Group-D, 16-11-2018 (Shift –I) (d) Sphygmomanometer
Ans : (d) 1 Nano meter = 1×10−9 m = 1/109m RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (a) : The doctor feels your heartbeats with the help Ans : (d)
of an instrument called a stethoscope. A doctor uses the (i) Polygraph:– used as lie detector
stethoscope as a device to amplify the sound of the apparatus/machine
Heart. It consist of a chest piece that carries a sensitive (ii) Seismograph – used to measure seismic waves.
diaphragm, two ear pieces and a tube joining the parts. (iii) Barograph – used to measure change in
102. Name the instrument used by the physicians to atmospheric pressure.
measure blood pressure. (iv) Polarimeter – used to measure the angle of
(a) Echocardiogram rotation caused by passing polarized light.
(b) Sphygmomanometer 107. Which of the following is a lie detector
(c) Stethoscope machine?
(d) Spirometer (a) Telescope (b) Photometer
RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-III) (c) Polygraph (d) Tachometer
Ans.(b) : Sphygmomanometer is used by the physician RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
to measure blood pressure. Stethoscope is used to Ans : (c) See the explanation of above question.
measure heart rate ....... of human body. Spiro meter is
108. Which instrument is used to show the direction
used to measure air inspired and expired. ECG or
of flow of current in a circuit?
Electrocardiogram is used to measure electrical signal (a) Galvanometer (b) Ammeter
from the heart. (c) Rheostat (d) Voltmeter
103. Which of the following does NOT match? RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Compass – used for navigation and indicates Ans : (a)
north-south directions Instruments Uses
(b) Cyclotron – measures small magnitude ♦ Galvanometer to measure small electrical
Cyclones current & direction.
(c) Actinometer – measures the intensity of ♦ Ammeter to meausre wide range of
radiation current value.
(d) Electroscope – detects the presence of electric ♦ Rheostat to adjust resistance.
charge ♦ Voltmeter to measure voltage.
RRB NTPC 23.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 109. Which of the following devices is used to
Ans : (b) A cyclotron is a type of compact particle measure relatively high temperature, such as
accelerator which produces radioactive isotopes that can are encountered in furnaces?
be used for imaging procedure. Rests are correctly (a) Bolometer (b) Pyrometer
matched. (c) Ammeter (d) Fluxmeter
104. Which instrument is used to detect the RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
presence of electric charge on an object? Ans : (b) Pyrometer is an instrument used to measure
(a) Multimeter (b) Electroscope high temperature, such as are encountered in furnances.
(c) Amperemeter (d) Ohmmeter When the temperature of an object is very high its
temperature cannot be measured with a normal
RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
thermometer.
Ans : (b) The electroscope is an early scientific 110. Which device is used in submarines to see
instrument used to detect the presence of electric charge things above the level of the sea ?
on a body. It detects charge by the movement of a test (a) Pyrometer (b) Epidiascope
object due to the Coulomb electrostatic force on it. An (c) Periscope (d) Odometer
electroscope can only give a rough indication of the RRB NTPC 10.04.2016 (SHIFT-III) Stage-I
quantity of charge. An instrument that measures electric Ans : (c) Submarines have a special device called
charge quantitatively is called an electrometer. a periscope that allows people inside the submarine to
105. What does a hygrometer measure? see what's going on above the level of sea. The main
(a) Heat (b) Humidity part of a periscope is a long tube that has a mirror at
(c) Force (d) Radiation each end. The mirrors are attached so that they are
RRB NTPC 27.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist parallel to each other at a 45-degree angle. Arranged
Ans : (b) A hygrometer is an instrument used to in this way, the mirrors bounce reflection of light
measure the amount of water vapour or humidity in between them.
atmosphere. 111. Which instrument is used to measure
Measuring Quantity Instruments atmospheric pressure?
(a) Lactometer (b) Barometer
Temperature Thermometer
(c) Thermometer (d) Multimeter
Force Force gauge RRB NTPC (12.04.2016) SHIFT) Stage- Ist
Amount of heat Calorimeter Ans : (b) Barometer is a device used to measure
106. A lie detector apparatus is also known as a : atmospheric pressure.
(a) Seismograph (b) Barograph • A barometer can also be used to measure altitude.
(c) Polarimeter (d) Polygraph There are two main types of barometers: mercury
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist and aneroid.

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 • A lactometer is used to find out the amount of 118. Odometer is an instrument which is used in
water in the milk. motor vehicle for measuring-
• A thermometer is an instrument that measures (a) Direction (b) Distance
temperature. (c) Smell (d) Speed
• Multimeter is a testing tool used to measure two or RRB Group –D, 10-10-2018 (Shift-III)
more electrical values. RRB ALP & TECH (14.08.2018) Shift – I
112. Which among the following devices is used to Ans : (b) An odometer is an instrument used for
measure the atmospheric pressure? measuring the distance travelled by a vehicle. The
(a) Tetrameter (b) Odometer device may be electronic, mechanical, or a
(c) Thermometer (d) Barometer combination of both.
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist It is sometimes called a milometer.
Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question. 119. Odometer in vehicle measures –
113. Which device is used to see the Sun? (a) Fuel (b) Distance
(a) Stroboscope (b) Telescope (c) Smell (d) Speed
(c) Helioscope (d) Sun meter RRB Group –D, 25-10-2018 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC 10.04.2016 (SHIFT-I) Stage-Ist
Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question.
Ans : (c) The helioscope is an instrument that is used
to see the Sun and Sun’s surface area etc. 120. Which instrument is used for measuring
114. Potentiometer basically – distance travelled by vehicle?
(a) Is a measuring instrument (a) Accelerometer (b) Odometer
(b) Is a connective device (c) Speedometer (d) Tachometer
(c) Is a calibration equipment RRB Group- D,05-11-2018(Shift-II)
(d) Is a notation tool Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question.
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014), Green paper 121. Which of the following speed of flow measuring
Ans : (a) Potentiometer is a measuring instrument used instrument is area meter?
for measuring an electromotive force by balancing it (a) Venturimeter (b) Rotameter
against the potential difference produced by passing a (c) Pitot tube (d) None of these
known current through a known variable resistance. RRB SSE 21.12.2014
Potentiometers are commonly used to control electrical Ans : (b) Rotameter measuring instrument is an area
devices such as volume controls on audio equipment. meter. A rotameter is a device that measure the
115. From which device is the electric current volumetric flow rate of liquids in a closed pipe or
measured? tube. It belongs to a class of meters called variable-
(a) Voltmeter (b) Ammeter area flow meters, which measure flow rate by
(c) Ohmmeter (d) Wavemeter allowing the cross sectional area the liquid travells
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014), Red paper through the pipe or tube.
Ans : (b) An ammeter is a measuring instrument used
122. Tachometer is used for-
to measure the current in a circuit. Electric currents are
measured in amperes (a), hence the named Instruments are (a) R.P.M.
used to measure smaller currents, in the milliampere or (b) Torque
microampere range, are designated as milliammeters or (c) Rotational kinetic energy
microammeters. (d) Distance
Hence- RRB J.E. 2014(14-12-2014 ,Green Paper)
(i) Ammeter is connected in series to the circuit. RRB NTPC Stage-Ist 31.03.2016 (SHIFT-II)
(ii) It must have the following legitimate resistance.
(iii) Ammeter Draws less power. RRB S.S.E. 2014(21-12-2014 ,Set-08,Green Paper)
116. Ammeter is – Ans : (a) Tachometer is an instrument used for
(a) Is connected in a series to the circuit measuring the rotation or revolution speed of objects,
(b) Must have the following legitimate resistance such as an engine or a shaft. The tachometer measures
(c) Draws less power rotations per minute (RPM) of engines shafts and is
(d) All of the above widely used in automobiles, airplanes, marine
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Set-2), Red paper engineering field and many others.
Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question. 123. Multimeter consist of-
117. What does stalagmometer used to measure? (a) Current and Ohm meter
(a) Dynamic viscosity (b) Surface tension (b) Voltmeter & Ohm meter
(c) Refractive index (d) Lighted activity (c) Voltmeter & Current
RRB SSE 21.12.2014
(d) Voltmeter, Currentmeter & Ohm meter
Ans : (b) A stalagmometer is a device used for
measuring surface tension using the stalagmometric RRB J.E. 2014(14-12-2014, Green Paper)
method. It is also called a stactometer or Ans : (d) A multimeter is the combination of a DC
stalagmometer. The device is a capillary glass tube voltmeter, AC voltmeter, Ammeter, and Ohmmeter.
whose middle section is widened. The volume of a drop An un-amplified analog multimeter combines a meter
can be predetermined by the design of movement, range resistors and switches; VTVMs are
the stalagmometer. amplified analog meters and contain active circuitry.
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124. What is false about richter scale? 130. Voltmeter is used for measuring-
(a) It was developed by Charles Richter and (a) Air resistance (b) Voltage
Gutenberg in 1935. (c) Magnetic flux (d) Electric current
(b) It is a logarithmic scale RRB J.E., 29-05-2019(Shift-III)
(c) It can be measured using seismometer RRB Group –D, 27-09-2018 (Shift-III)
(d) A magnitude of 8-9 on the Richter scale Ans : (b) A voltmeter is an instrument used for
means a light earthquake. measuring electrical potential difference between two
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist 03.04.2016 (SHIFT-I) points in an electric circuit. Analog voltmeters move a
Ans : (d) A magnitude of 8-9 on the Richter scale pointer across a scale in voltmeter for the voltage of
means a destructive earthquake. The Richter the circuit; digital voltmeters give a numerical display
magnitude scale is a scale of numbers used to tell the of voltage by the use of an analog-to-digital converter.
power (or magnitude) of earthquake. Charles Richter 131. Which instrument is used for measuring voltage?
And Gutenberg developed the Richter Scale in 1935. (a) Ammeter (b) Potentiometer
125. Instrument used for measuring density of (c) Galvanometer (d) Voltmeter
liquid is- RRB Group- D, 08.10.2018 (Shift-I)
(a) Hygrometer (b) Hydrometer RRB Group –D, 08-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) Hypsometer (d) Fathometer Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist 05.04.2016 (SHIFT-I) 132. Galvanometer is used for measuring-
Ans : (b) A hydrometer is an instrument used for (a) Direction of speed
measuring the relative density of liquids based on the (b) Direction of magnetic flux
concept of buoyancy. They are typically calibrated (c) Direction of sound
and graduated with one or more scales such as (d) Direction of current
specific gravity. RRB Group- D, 24-09-2018(Shift-I)
Fathometer is a depth finder that uses sound waves RRB Group –D, 22-09-2018 (Shift-I)
to determine the depth of water. A hygrometer is a Ans : (d) A galvanometer is an electromechanical
meteorological instrument that is used to measure the instrument used for detecting and indicating an
humidity of the air. The common way these devices electric current on a circuit. A galvanometer works as
work by using a material that attracts moisture. an actuator, by producing a rotary deflection, in
A hypsometer is an instrument for measuring height response to electric current flowing through a coil in a
or elevation. constant magnetic field.
126. Which instrument is used for discovering the
133. Which of the following is used to detect current
things in water?
(a) Laser (b) Radar in a circuit?
(c) Sonar (d) Scuba (a) Galvanometer (b) Anemometer
(c) Barometer (d) Lactometer
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist 28.03.2016 (SHIFT-II)
RRB NTPC Stage-Ist 26.04.2016 (SHIFT-II)
Ans : (c) SONAR (Sound Navigation and Ranging) is
a technique that uses sound propagation (usually Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question.
underwater, as in submarine navigation) to navigate, 134. Which is used for measuring speed of motor-
communicate with or detect objects under the surface (a) Speedometer (b) Voltmeter
of the water, such as other vessels. (c) Velometer (d) Lactometer
127. Echolocation in ships is used for measuring- RRB Group- D,05-11-2018(Shift-I)
(a) Depth of light Ans : (a) A speedometer is a device used to measure
(b) Density of fish the travelling speed of a vehicle, usually for the
purpose of maintaining a sensible speed.
(c) Depth of water
135. Ammeter : Electric current :: Ohmmeter : ?
(d) Density of oceanic vegetation (a) Voltage (b) Pressure
RRB Group- D, 12-11-2018(Shift-I) (c) Resistance (d) Speed
Ans : (c) Echolocation in ships is used for measuring RRB Group –D, 03-10-2018 (Shift-II)
depth of water. The principle of echolocation is same Ans : (c) Ohmmeter is related to measure resistance in
as SONAR system. Hence, SONAR is the type of a circuit. It measures the resistance in ohms.
Echolocation. 136. Which instrument is used for measuring power
128. ...............is type of Echolocation – and speed of wind?
(a) Vibration (b) Frequency (a) Lactometer (b) Speedometer
(c) Radar (d) Sonar (c) Thermometer (d) Anemometer
RRB Group –D, 01-11-2018 (Shift-II)
RRB Group –D, 12-10-2018 (Shift-I)
Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question.
129. Which instrument is used for measuring RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
density of milk? RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Hydrometer (b) Lactometer Ans : (d) An anemometer is an instrument that
(c) Barometer (d) Thermometer measures wind speed and wind pressure and power.
RRB Group- D,12-11-2018(Shift-III) Anemometers are important tools for meteorologists,
Ans : (b) A lactometer is an instrument that is used to who study weather patterns. The anemometer counts
check the purity of milk by measuring its density. The the number of rotations, or turns, which is used to
lactometer works on the principle of specific gravity calculate wind speed. It is also a common weather
of milk. station instruments.
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137. Which of the following can be measured Ans : (c) Momentum is a vector quantity, as it has both
temperature without touching to object? direction and magnitude. Mass, distance and speed are
(a) Infrared thermometer scalar quantities because they contain only magnitude.
(b) Filled system thermometer 144. In the given physical quantities which is not a
(c) Mercury glass thermometer relative quantity?
(d) Electric thermometer (a) Time (b) Acceleration
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper) (c) Velocity (d) Distance
RRB Group-D, 03-12-2018 (Shift –III)
Ans : (a) Infrared thermometer enables to measure Ans : (a) Time is not a relative quantity.
temperature quickly, at a distance and without Velocity is defined as the rate of displacement of an
touching the object. They are so useful, easy to use object
even fun to use that they have become as common in
kitchens as they have on factory floors. Infrared Displacement
Velocity (V) =
thermometer are often used to find over heated Time
equipment and electrical circuits temperature but they • Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of
have hundreds of other uses. velocity.
• Velocity and acceleration is a vector quantity.
Note : Negative acceleration is called as retardation.
(iv) Physical Quantities 145. Which of the following is vector quantity ?
(a) Volume (b) Mass
138. Which of the following is a scalar quantity? (c) Force (d) Length
(a) Pressure (b) Displacement RRB JE (14-12-2014, Red Paper)
(c) Force (d) Momentum Ans : (c) Vector quantities refers to that physical
RRB Group-D 26-10-2018 (Shift-II) quantities characterized by the presence of both
Ans : (a) Pressure is a scalar quantity, because it has magnitude as well as direction. For example,
magnitude but does not have direction, whereas force, displacement, force, torque, momentum, acceleration,
displacement and momentum all are vector quantities velocity, etc.
because they have both direction and magnitude. 146. Which of the given below is NOT a vector
139. Which of the following is not a vector quantity?
quantity- (a) Power (b) Torque
(a) Speed / Impulse (b) Force of gravity (c) Displacement (d) Acceleration
(c) Electric current (d) Displacement RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans : (a) The physical quantities which require
Ans : (c) Electric current is not a vector quantity magnitude as well as direction to be fully represented
because it does not follow the vector law of addition. are called vector quantities. Example- Momentum,
140. A vector quantity has both magnitude and impulse, acceleration, force, displacement, velocity,
direction, whereas a scalar quantity has only electric field, torque etc. Whereas energy, distance,
magnitude and no direction. Which of the time, power etc, are scalar quantities.
following is a vector quantity? 147. Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
(a) Work (b) Speed (a) Momentum (b) Force
(c) Displacement (d) Energy (c) Mass (d) Velocity
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans : (c) Vector Quantity– The physical quantities Ans : (c) A quantity that has magnitude but no
which need both magnitude and direction for their particular direction is described as scalar quantity. A
complete description are called 'vectors' or 'vector quantity that has magnitude and acts in a particular
quantities'. Displacement, velocity, force, etc. are all direction is described as vector quantity. Scalar
vector quantities. quantities include: mass, distance, speed, time, power,
141. What is an example of vector quantity? energy etc. Vector quantities include: displacement,
(a) Weight (b) Temperature velocity, acceleration, force, weight, momentum etc.
(c) Velocity (d) Length 148. Which of the following only gives magnitude
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-I) and not direction?
(a) Momentum (b) Displacement
Ans : (c) See the explanation of above question. (c) Work (d) Force
142. Which of the following is a vector quantity? RRB Group –D, 25-09-2018 (Shift-III)
(a) Time (b) Temperature Ans : (c) Work is a scalar quantity because it is the
(c) Distance (d) Velocity dot product of two vectors (Force and Displacement).
RRB NTPC 09.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Work (W) = F.d
Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question. Work = Force ⋅ Displacement
143. Which of the following has both direction and ↓ ↓ ↓
magnitude? Scalar quantity Vector Vector
(a) Mass (b) Distance Thus, dot product of two vectors becomes scalar
(c) Momentum (d) Speed quantity. So, work done has only magnitude but not
RRB Group-D 05-11-2018 (Shift-II) direction.
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149. In work – 154. If an aeroplane travelled 4000m distance and
(a) There is no direction , only have magnitude work done is 20000J. Then force applied on it is
(b) There are no direction & magnitude (a) 5 N (b) 50 N
(c) Both magnitude and direction is present (c) 0.20 N (d) 10 N
(d) Only direction, no magnitude RRB Group –D, 10-12-2018 (Shift-I)
RRB Group –D, 27-11-2018 (Shift-II) Ans : (a) Work = Force × Displacement
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. 20000 = Force × 4000
150. Which of the following has magnitude and no F = 20000/4000
direction? =5N
(a) Work (b) Impulse 155. The gravitational potential energy of an object
(c) Displacement (d) Force at a point above the ground. Is defined as the
RRB Group –D, 12-11-2018 (Shift-II) work done in. . . . . . . .
Ans : (a) Work is a scalar quantity which has only (a) Lifting it from the ground to the point
magnitude, no direction. opposite gravity
(b) Applying gravitational force on it
2. Mechanics (c) Keep it at the center
(d) Placing it on the ground of against gravity
(i) Work RRB Group –D, 22-10-2018 (Shift-II)
Ans : (a) The gravitational potential energy of an
151. Which of the following can do more work? object at a point above the ground is defined as the
(a) A raised hammer work done to lift it from the ground to the point
(b) A bullet fired by the gun opposite to gravity.
(c) A moving stone 156. The work done, to increase speed 5 m/s to 10
(d) A rotating wheel m/s by a car of 800kg is...........
RRB ALP & Tec.(31-08-2018)Shift-III (a) 30kJ (b) 40kJ
RRB Group –D, 12-10-2018 (Shift-II) (c) 20kJ (d) 10kJ
Ans : (b) A bullet fired by gun has the maximum RRB Group-D 22-09-2018(Shift-II)
work. Ans : (a) Work done = change in kinetic energy
152. A force of 20 N displaces an object through 2 m = 1/2m(v22-v12)
and does a work of 20 J. The angle between the = 1/2×800(102-52)
force and displacement is: = ½×800× 75
(a) 600 (b) 300 = 30000 J = 30kJ
0 0
(c) 90 (d) 0
157. An object of 1kg is dropped to the ground from
RRB ALP & Tec.(20-08-2018)Shift-II
a height of 30m. What is the work done by the
Ans : (a) Given that, force of gravity ? (g = 10 m/s2)
F = 20N (a) 10J (b) 300J
d = 2m
(c) 0.33J (d) 30J
W = 20J
⇒ Work (W) = F. d cosθ RRB Group-D 19-09-2018(Shift-I)
20 = 20 × 2 × cosθ Ans : (b) m = 1 kg
1 = 2 cosθ g = 10 m/s2
cosθ = 1/2 h = 30 m
cosθ = cos60 0 P.E. = mgh
Or work done by the force of gravity
θ = 60 0
= 1 × 10 × 30 = 300 Joule
153. A porter raise 12 kg object from surface of 158. A person picks up 20kg of goods at 2m above
earth and put object 1.5 meter above from
the ground and keeps it on his head, work done
surface on his head. Calculate the work done
–2
on object (g = 10 ms ). by the person is?
(a) 140 J (b) 150 J (a) 200J (b) 400J
(c) 180 J (d) 150 J (c) 40J (d) 20J
RRB Group-D, 04.10.2018 (shift-I) RRB Group-D 17-09-2018(Shift-II)
Ans : (c) m = 12kg Ans : (b) Given that, m = 20 kg
g = 10 m/s2 height (h) = 2 m
h = 1.5m g = 10 m/s2
So, if an object of mass (m) is raised through a height W = mgh = 20 × 10 × 2= 400 J
h, the work done on the object is equal to potential 159. An object of 1 kg, raised 10m above the surface
energy (mgh) of an object. of earth then work done by gravitational force
Therefore, will- (g = 9.8 m/s2)
W = mgh (a) 98J (b) -9.8J
= 12×10×1.5 (c) 9.8J (d) -98J
= 180J. RRB Group –D, 20-09-2018 (Shift-II)
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 Ans : (d) m = 1kg
m ( v 22 − v12 )
1
g = 9.8m/s2 (object raise from surface against =
2
gravitational force)
= × 4 (102 − 52 )
1
h = 10m
As work done by an object is equal to the potential 2
energy stored in an object. Work done = {4×(102-52)}/2=150 J
Therefore, 164. A ball weighing 0.1 kilogram is dropped from a
W = mgh stationary position when it falls from a distance
= 1×9.8×10 of 2 meters, then what will be the work done by
= 98J. the force of gravity.
When the displacement is opposite to the direction of (a) 1.96 J (b) - 1.96 J
force, work is automatically -98J (c) - 0.98 J (d) 0.98 J
160. A man raised 20kg object from the surface of RRB ALP & Tec.(10-08-2018)Shift-III
earth and put the object 2m above on his head. Ans : (a) Given, Mass of ball (m) = 0.1 kg
Calculate the work done by the man is- (g = 10 Total height (h) = 2m
m/s2) Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s2
(a) 350J (b) 200J Here, work done by the gravitational force = potential
(c) 400J (d) 150 energy of ball at 2 m height.
RRB Group –D, 24-09-2018 (Shift-II) W = 0.1×9.8×2=1.96 J
Ans : (c) m = 20kg 165. When the force exerted on an object, then the
g = 10m/s2 work done will be zero if it has displacement.
h = 2.0m (a) Negative (b) Positive
So, if an object of mass (m) is raised through a height (c) Neutral (d) Zero
h, the work done on the object is equal to potential RRB ALP & Tec.(21-08-2018)Shift-III
energy (mgh). Ans : (d) If displacement of the object is zero then
Therefore, work done also will be zero.
W = mgh ∵ W = F× d
= 20×10×2 Where, F = force
= 400J. d = displacement
161. When an object move 1m distance by 1N force W=F×0
on the direction of force then work done will- W=0
(a) 10J (b) 100J 166. A boy raises a box with a weight of 120 N
(c) 0.01J (d) 1J through a height of 2 m. The work done by the
RRB ALP & Tec.(20-08-2018)Shift-II boy is-
Ans : (d) Given, Force = 1 N, Distance = 1 m (a) 60 J (b) 120 J
Work done = F.d cosθ (c) 240 J (d) 180 J
=1×1×cos00 (because force and displacement are in same RRB ALP & Tec.(30-08-2018)Shift-I
direction) Ans : (c) Given, Weight = mg = 120N, Height (h)= 2
Hence work done = 1J m
162. Work done by a man standing on a platform Work done = mgh
holding 10kg suitcase is- = 120×2
(a) 100J (b) 0J = 240J.
(c) 98J (d) 980J 167. Capacity of doing work is known as-
RRB ALP & Tec.(21-08-2018)Shift-I (a) Power (b) Pressure
Ans : (b) W = F × d (c) Energy (d) Force
Here, F = force RRB ALP & Tec.(31-08-2018)Shift-III
d = displacement Ans : (c) Energy is defined as the capacity to do work.
But there is no displacement of the man, Work and energy has same S.I. unit i.e. 'Joule (J)'.
Hence, d = 0 Work and energy both are scalar quantity.
Work done = F×0 168. If the value of work is positive then the kinetic
W=0 energy of the body -
163. A 4.0 kg object is moving horizontally with a (a) Decrease his energy
speed of 5.0 m/s. To increase its speed to 10 (b) Its value will be zero
m/s, the amount of net work required to be
(c) It will stay
done on this object is:
(a) 150J (b) 100J (d) Increase his energy
(c) 75J (d) 50J RRB Group –D, 20-09-2018 (Shift-I)
RRB ALP & Tec.(09-08-2018)Shift-I Ans : (d) If work done by conservative forces is
Ans : (a) positive, then F.s > 0 . Thus, the one component of
Given that, m = 4kg, V1 = 5 m/s and V2 = 10 m/s force is along the direction of displacement. Thus,
For raising speed of the object, the work done is equal speed of the object tends to increase as the force
to kinetic energy, continues to be applied on the object. Since, the total
Work done (W) = K.E energy is increased.

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169. Which of the following position is no work Ans : (b) A donkey is carrying weight on its back, in
done? this case no work is being done because the
(a) Kapil stands with a weight of 10 kg on his displacement of the object is perpendicular to the
shoulder direction of the force applied.
(b) Sachin walks 4 km. W = f.d cosθ
(c) A porter carries weight from a bus to a car. = f.d cos900 =0
(d) Arun plays cricket on the field. W=0
174. Efficiency of work is known as-
RRB Group –D, 19-09-2018 (Shift-III) (a) Energy (b) Velocity
Ans : (a) Kapil is standing with a weight of 10 kg on (c) Force (d) Speed
his shoulder. It is clear that displacement is zero, so RRB Group –D, 16-11-2018 (Shift-II)
the work done by Kapil will be zero. Ans : (a) Energy is called the ability to do work.
170. The work done by the force is positive when- Efficiency can be determined quantitatively by the ratio
(a) Displacement occurs in the direction of force of energy transferred to useful form compared to the total
(b) Displacement is perpendicular to the force energy supplied initially is called the efficiency.
(c) There is no displacement due to the force 175. If the work done is zero, then the angle
(d) Displacement occurs in opposite direction of between force and displacement is –
force (a) 0º (b) 90º
RRB Group –D, 19-09-2018 (Shift-III) (c) 45º (d) 30º
Ans : (a) Positive Work–When force and RRB Group –D, 08-10-2018 (Shift-II)
displacement are in the same direction, the work RRB Group –D, 17-09-2018 (Shift-II)
performed on an object is said to be positive work. Ans : (b) We know that,
Negative Work–Negative work is performed if the W = F.d cosθ
displacement is opposite to the direction of the force when, W = 0
applied. 0 = F.d cos θ
Zero Work–When force and displacement are ∴ cosθ = 0 = cos 900
perpendicular to each other, or when force or 0 = 900
displacement is zero then there will be no work done. In the case of zero work the angle between the
171. Which of the following activities can be said to displacement and the applied force is 90 degree.
have work done ? 176. 20 N force is acting on a body. Body moves 4
(a) Harsh is reading the book meter in direction of applied force, then work
done is-
(b) Pinky is walking on a flat road with a book on (a) 80W (b) 80Pa
her head (c) 80N (d) 80J
(c) Shruti is sitting on the chair RRB Group –D, 05-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(d) Khusi is pushing the wall of the house, but Ans : (d) Given, Force (F)=20 N, Displacement (d) = 4 m
fails to do it. Work done (W) = F.dcosθ
RRB Group –D, 18-09-2018 (Shift-II) [θ = 0º Displacement occurs in the direction of the force]
Ans. (*) Pinky is walking on a flat road with a book Work = 20 N × 4 m × cos 0º
on her head, it can be said their will be no work done. Work = 20 N × 4 m × 1
Because here, the force due to the gravity is Work = 80 Nm = 80 J
perpendicular to the displacement of object. In other 177. A worker takes 15kg object and put the object
options their are no any displacement of object. 1 meter above on his head from the surface of
So here remaining option also work done will be zero. earth. Then work done by the worker is – (g =
172. A porter lifts 500 N up to a distance of 100 10 ms–2).
meters work done by the porter is- (a) 155J (b) 150J
(a) 50N (b) 0.20N (c) 140J (d) 100J
(c) 0N (d) 5N RRB Group –D, 05-10-2018 (Shift-II)
RRB Group –D, 06-12-2018 (Shift-I) Ans : (b) Given, m = 15kg
Ans : (c) A porter lifts 500N up to a distance of 100 g = 10m/s2
meters then the work done by porter is zero because h = 1.0m
the displacement of the object is perpendicular to the As work done by an object is equal to the potential
direction of the force applied. So, the angle between energy stored in an object.
the force and displacement is 90 degrees (θ = 90°). Therefore, W = mgh = 15×10×1 = 150J.
Work done = F.dcosθ 178. Work present if there is –
= F.dcos900 =0 (a) Force (b) Energy
173. In which of the following work is not done – (c) Friction (d) Power
(a) A wind mill raising the water from well RRB Group –D, 26-09-2018 (Shift-I)
(b) A donkey put a weight on his back Ans : (a) Work is said to be done when body or
object moves with the application of external
(c) Suman is swimming in a pool force. We can define work as an activity involving
(d) A engine is pulling a train a movement and force.
RRB Group –D, 02-11-2018 (Shift-II) Work = force × displacement
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179. If displacement is horizontal to the applied Ans : (c) Given, Work (W) = 56J, displacement (d) =?
force, then work done is – F = 7N
(a) Zero (b) Negative Work = Force × Displacement
(c) Positive (d) Neutral Displacement = W/F = 56/7 = 8m
RRB Group –D, 26-10-2018 (Shift-II) 185. 10 N force is working on an object. Object
Ans : (c) When a body moves on the horizontal displaced 5m in the direction of applied force,
surface, force and displacement act in the same then work done is -
direction. The work done in this case is known as (a) 50N (b) -50N
positive work. (c) 50J (d) -50J
180. Which of the following work done does not RRB Group –D, 04-10-2018 (Shift-I)
depend - RRB Group –D, 01-11-2018 (Shift-II)
(a) Applied force Ans : (c) Given, Force (F) = 10 N, Displacement (d) = 5
(b) Mass of object m
(c) Displacement Work = force × displacement in the direction of force
(d) The angle between force and displacement = 10×5= 50J
RRB Group –D, 09-10-2018 (Shift-II) 186. If force F=0, then work done W = ?
RRB Group –D, 03-10-2018 (Shift-III) (a) 20 (b) 0
RRB Group –D, 09-10-2018 (Shift-II) (c) 1 (d) 100
Ans : (b) Work done (W) = F.d cosθ RRB Group –D, 31-10-2018 (Shift-III)
where, F = External/applied force Ans : (b) Given, Force = 0, Work done = ?
d = Displacement of the body/object W = F.d
θ = Angle between force and displacement = 0.d
From the above equation, the work done depends upon =0
applied force, displacement and angle between the force 187. A porter picks up 12 kg of goods from the
and displacement but does not depend upon mass or ground and places it on his head 1.5 meters
initial velocity of object/body. above the ground then work on the goods to be
181. Which of the following the work done by a done by him is: (g = 10 ms–2)
body does not depend on ? (a) 140J (b) 150J
(a) Initial velocity of object (c) 180J (d) 155J
(b) Displacement RRB Group –D, 04-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) Angle between force and displacement Ans : (c) Given,
(d) Applied force m = 12 kg, g = 10 ms–2, h = 1.5m
RRB Group –D, 15-11-2018 (Shift-II) As work done by the porter is equal to the potential
RRB Group –D, 12-12-2018 (Shift-I) energy stored in an object.
RRB Group –D, 13-12-2018 (Shift-II) Therefore, W = mgh
RRB Group –D, 02-11-2018 (Shift-I) = 12×10×1.5 = 180J
RRB Group –D, 08-10-2018 (Shift-III) 188. The force of 25 N is working on an object, that
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. object is moved in the direction of force by 5 m,
182. A worker raise 10kg object from the ground the work done by the force is:
and put 1.2m above on his head then work (a) 125W (b) 125N
done is- (g = 10 ms–2) (c) 125J (d) 125Pa
(a) 120J (b) 155J RRB Group –D, 26-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) 150J (d) 140J Ans : (c) Force (F) = 25N
RRB Group –D, 08-10-2018 (Shift-II) Displacement (d) = 5m
Ans : (a) Given, m= 10kg Work = force × displacement
h = 1.2m W = F.d
acceleration due to gravity (g) = 10 ms–2 = 25×5 = 125J
As work done by an object is equal to the potential 189. When a man pushes a wall but fails to displace
energy stored in an object. Therefore, it, it does ?
Work done = m ×g× h =10×1.2× 10= 120J (a) Positive work (b) Negative work
183. Work known as- (c) Most positive work (d) No any work
(a) Force × displacement RRB Group –D, 12-12-2018 (Shift-II)
(b) Mass × acceleration Ans : (d) When a man pushes the wall but fails to
(c) Length × width displace it, he does absolutely zero work.
(d) Mass × volume Work done (W) = Force × displacement
RRB Group –D, 08-10-2018 (Shift-I) Here, displacement = 0
Ans : (a) Work = Force × displacement W=0
184. The work done by an object is 56 J and applied 190. When a person walks 4 meters with a constant
force on object is 7 N. Find the displacement. force of 12N, the work done by him is –
(a) 80ms-1 (b) 80m (a) 6J (b) 2J
(c) 8 m (d) 80ms1 (c) 48J (d) 3J
RRB Group –D, 08-10-2018 (Shift-III) RRB Group –D, 12-12-2018 (Shift-I)
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 Ans : (c) Given, Force (F) = 12N Ans : (d) If the angle between the applied force and
Displacement (d) = 4m the direction of displacement is 90 degrees (θ = 90º),
Work (W) = ? the work done will be zero.
Work (W) = F.d Work done = F.d cosθ
W = 12×4 = 48J = F.d cos900 =0
191. To say that the work has been done, two 197. The ability of an object to do the work energy
conditions must be completed, one of them is- contained in an object is depend on the-
(a) Force is not required (a) Mass and volume of object
(b) Object must be displaced (b) Motion of object in a certain direction
(c) There should be no absorption and emission (c) State and condition of object
of energy (d) The magnitude and the direction of the object
(d) There should be no change in the condition of RRB Group –D, 16-10-2018 (Shift-I)
the object
Ans : (c) The ability of an object to do the work or the
RRB Group –D, 24-10-2018 (Shift-III) energy contained in an object depends on the
Ans : (b) To say that the work has been done, there condition and state of the object.
are two conditions must be completed– 198. A worker takes 10 kg of goods from the ground
1- Force is required and puts it on 1.1m above the land on his head.
2- Object must be displaced What will be the work done by the worker.
192. The product of force and displacement is called- (a) 140J (b) 155J
(a) Momentum (b) Acceleration (c) 165J (d) 110J
(c) Work (d) Burden RRB Group –D, 05-10-2018 (Shift-III)
RRB Group –D, 19-09-2018 (Shift-I)
Ans : (d) Given that,
Ans : (c) Work done(W)=Force(F)×Displacement(d) m = 10 kg, g = 10 m/s2, h = 1.1 m
193. The work is product of – As workdone by an object is equal to the potential
(a) Energy and volume energy stored in an object.
(b) Power and displacement Therefore, W= mgh
(c) Force and Displacement of object towards the = 10× 10 ×1.1
direction of force = 10×10×11/10 = 110J
(d) Displacement of the object in the direction of 199. A moving car faces the wind in the opposite
the force direction. What will be the work done by the
RRB Group –D, 08-08-2018 (Shift-I) wind on the car?
Ans : (c) The work is the product of force and (a) Negative (b) Zero
displacement of object towards the direction of force. (c) Infinite (d) Positive
Work done (W)=Force (F)×Displacement (d) RRB Group –D, 01-10-2018 (Shift-III)
194. If a stationary force applied to an object, the object Ans : (a) When a car in motion faces the wind in the
moved in the direction of force, is expressed as a opposite direction, then the force exerted on the car by
result of force and displacement, it is called – the wind acts opposite to the displacement of the car.
(a) Retardment (b) Work done Therefore, the angle between the direction of the
(c) Impulse (d) Acceleration applied force and the displacement of the car is 180 °.
RRB Group –D, 27-09-2018 (Shift-III) Work done (W) = F.d cos 1800 [∵cos180º=–1]
Ans : (b) If a force applied to an object, the object
moved in the direction of force, is expressed as a W = -F.d
result of force and displacement, it is called work So, the work done by air on the car will be negative
done. Work is a dot product of force and 200. A girl whose weight is 200 N, climbs on a tree
displacement. The dot product of vector quantities which height is 2-meter. What was the work
(force and displacement) is always scalar which done by the girl after climbing the tree? (g = 10
means it has only magnitude not direction. m /sec2)
Work done (W) = Force (F). Displacement (d) (a) 800J (b) 400J
195. Work is done on a body only when – (c) 200J (d) 2000J
(a) It experiences energy gain through a RRB Group –D, 12-12-2018 (Shift-III)
mechanical effect Ans : (b) Given, Weight = mg = 200N
(b) Forces work on it h = 2m
(c) There is displacement Work done by the girl = Potential energy
(d) It moves through a certain distance = mgh = 200×2 = 400J
RRB Group –D, 11-12-2018 (Shift-III) 201. If someone travels 15 km distance with a fixed
Ans : (a) Work is done on a body only when it force of 500N, then calculate the work done.
experiences energy gain through a mechanical effect. (a) 750000J (b) 75000J
(c) 7500000J (d) 7500J
196. What is the work done if the angle between
applied force and the direction of the RRB Group –D, 13-12-2018 (Shift-II)
displacement is 900? Ans : (c) Force = 500N , Work = ?
(a) Disintegrated (b) Negative Displacement = 15km = 15000m
(c) Positive (d) Zero Work = force×displacement
RRB Group –D, 10-12-2018 (Shift-III) W = 500×15000
RRB Group –D, 05-11-2018 (Shift-III) = 7500000J
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202. A horizontal force of 10 N displaces an object of 5 207. The work done is zero with zero-
kg to a distance of 2 m in the direction of the force. (a) Velocity (b) Displacement
What will be the work done by the object? (c) Power (d) Momentum
(a) 20J (b) 5J RRB Group –D, 11-10-2018 (Shift-I)
(c) 50J (d) 10J Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question.
RRB Group –D, 20-09-2018 (Shift-III) 208. Which of the following is not a characteristic of
Ans : (a) Work = force ×displacement in the direction work?
of force (a) Work has a direction
W = F×d (b) For doing work it is necessary to apply a
[∴ Given, F = 10N, d = 2m] force on an object
W = 10×2 (c) Work has only magnitude
= 20J (d) For work done their should be a displacement
203. What is the amount of work done when an of an object
object moves under a force of 10 N at a RRB Group –D, 16-11-2018 (Shift-III)
distance of 10 m in the direction of force? Ans : (a) Work is a scalar quantity, because it has
(a) 1J (b) 10J only magnitude, not direction.
(c) 100J (d) 0.01J 209. A bus runs with a force of 4000 N. The work
RRB Group –D, 31-10-2018 (Shift-II) done by the bus is 2000 J. What is the distance
Ans : (c) Given, covered by the bus?
d = 10m (a) 1 meter (b) 2 meter
F = 10N (c) 1.5 meter (d) 0.5 meter
Work = F.d RRB Group –D, 06-12-2018 (Shift-III)
= 10×10 Ans : (d) Given,
= 100J Force (F) = 4000 N
204. A force of 50 N displaces an object 10 m. What Work done (W) = 2000 J
will be the work done by the force? Work = force × displacement
(a) 500J (b) 5J Displacement = Work/force
(c) 10J (d) 50J = 2000/4000
RRB Group –D, 03-12-2018 (Shift-III) = 0.5 meter
Ans : (a) Given, 210. If a man pulls a trolly by applying force of 50N
F = 50N, displacement = 10m, work =? and trolly is displaced 30m. What is work done?
Work = force × displacement (a) 1500J (b) 80J
W = 50×10 = 500J (c) 1500J (d) 20J
205. If an object not moving after applying a force, RRB Group –D, 15-11-2018 (Shift-II)
then we can say that – Ans : (a) Given, Force = 50N
(a) Maximum power has used Displacement = 30m
(b) Work has done Work = force × displacement
(c) Minimum power has used W = 50 × 30 = 1500J
(d) Any work has not done 211. A man puts 20kg object on his head by raising
RRB Group –D, 16-11-2018 (Shift-I) the object 2m above from the surface of earth.
Ans : (d) If an object is not moving after applying a Then work done will be –
force, then we can say that work done on an object (a) 400W (b) 400J
will be zero. (c) 200W (d) 200J
∴ Displacement (d) = 0 RRB Group –D, 30-10-2018 (Shift-II)
Work done (W) = Force × Displacement Ans : (b) Given,
= F.d m = 20 kg, g = 10 m/s2, h = 2 m
Work done (W) = F × 0 Work done = Potential energy of object
Work done(W) = 0 W = mgh
= 20× 10× 2 = 400J
206. If the displacement of an object is zero. Then
work done by the applied force is – 212. A man puts 13kg object on his head by raising
(a) Neutral (b) Negative the object 1.5m above from the surface of
(c) Positive (d) Zero earth. Then work done will be: (g=10ms-2)
RRB Group –D, 16-11-2018 (Shift-I) (a) 195J (b) 100N
(c) 150J (d) 140J
Ans : (d) If the displacement of an object is zero, then RRB Group –D, 05-10-2018 (Shift-I)
the work done will be zero. If a applied force on a
object is zero, then the work done on an object will be Ans : (a) The work done by the man is equal to the
zero, such as - if a person pushes a wall and that wall potential energy stored in an object.
remains stationary. Work done by the man = Potential energy of object
W = mgh
Work done (W) = Force × Displacement (d)
[Given, m = 13kg, g = 10ms–2, h = 1.5m]
=F×d (Where d = 0)
W = 13×10×1.5
Work done(W) = 0 = 195J
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213. A boy hold 4 kg school bag for 30 seconds, the Ans : (d) If the angle between the force and the
work done by him will be in joule. displacement is 90 degrees (θ = 90°), then the work
(a) 4 (b) 4 done
(c) Zero (d) 39.20 W = F.d.cosθ
RRB Group –D, 24-09-2018 (Shift-II) = F.d. cos 900
Ans : (c) If the boy holds a school bag of 4 kg for 30 =0J
seconds, the force exerted by bag will be mg = 4 ×10 If the angle between the force and displacement is
= 40 N. 180 degrees (θ = 180°) then the work done will be
The boy holds this force for 30 seconds, the work negative because the value cos 1800 = -1.
done is zero because displacement is zero W = F.d.cos1800
Work done = force × displacement = 40 × 0 = - F×d
Work done (W) = 0 218. A force of 125 N is acting on an object, that object
214. Work can only be done when ___is present. is moved up to 5 m in the direction of the force,
(a) Energy (b) Force what will be the work done by the force.
(c) Momentum (d) Power (a) 625W (b) 625Pa
RRB Group –D, 05-11-2018 (Shift-III) (c) 625N (d) 625J
Ans : (a) Work can only be done when energy is RRB Group –D, 09-10-2018 (Shift-I)
present. Energy is the ability to do work. Energy is a Ans : (d) Given,
conserved quantity and the law of conservation of Force (F) = 125N, displacement (d) = 5m
energy states that energy can neither be created nor be Work done (W) = Force × displacement
destroyed but can only be converted from one form to W = 125×5 = 625J
another. 219. If a person pulls the trolley up to the distance
Work and energy both has same S.I unit 'Joule (J)'. of 10 m with the force of 50 N, what will be the
Both are a scalar quantities. work done by him ?
215. Which of the following is not an example of (a) 5J (b) 500J
work done ? (c) 20J (d) 0.2J
(a) A man pushing against the wall RRB Group –D, 27-09-2018 (Shift-I)
(b) Trolley moves when the boy pushes the Ans : (b) Given,
trolley Force (F) = 50N, Displacement (d) = 10m
W = F.d
(c) Applied force on an object in that direction
the object is moving W = 50×10
= 500 N-m or 500J
(d) Raise the book to some height and walking
220. If an object is rotated in a circular path, what
RRB Group –D, 26-10-2018 (Shift-III) will be the work done on it in one rotation?
Ans : (a) Work is said to be done when the body (a) Is zero
displaces form its initial position when the force is (b) Cannot be determined
applied because.
(c) Is positive
Work done (W) = Force × Displacement
(d) Is negative
Here, in this case the wall does not displace from its
initial position even though the force is applied and since RRB ALP & Tec. (17-08-018, Shift-III)
here displacement is zero, so the work done is said to be Ans : (a) If an object is rotated in a circular path, the
zero. work done on it is zero because the displacement in
216. When the direction of the force applied and the the circular path is zero.
direction of movement of the object is 221. A person picks up 25 kg of weight from the
perpendicular to each other. ground and puts it 2.5 meters above from the
ground on his head if g = 10 m/s2 then work
(a) Power exercised
done by the person is-
(b) No work done (a) 225 Joule (b) 22.5 Joule
(c) Power not exercised (c) 625 Joule (d) 220 Joule
(d) Work done RRB ALP. & Tec. 20-08-2018(Shift-III)
RRB Group –D, 24-10-2018 (Shift-I) Ans : (c) Work done is given by the equation,
Ans : (b) If the direction of the force is perpendicular W = mgh
to the displacement in the direction of motion of the where m = mass = 25 kg
object then, g = acceleration due to gravity = 10 m/sec2
θ = 900 h = height = 2.5 m
Work done = F.d cos 900 Hence, work done = 25 × 10 × 2.5= 625 Joule
W=0 222. An object of 5.0 kg is raised to a height of 2 m,
217. If the work done is negative, then what will be in this process, how much work was done –
the angle between the force and displacement? (g=9.8m/s2)
(a) 450 (b) 00 (a) 49 joule (b) 10 joule
0
(c) 90 (d) 1800 (c) 19.6 joule (d) 98 joule
RRB Group –D, 09-10-2018 (Shift-I) RRB ALP. & Tec. 20-08-2018(Shift-III)
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 Ans : (d) Work done is given by the equation Ans. (a) : The kilowatt hour is a unit of energy
W = mgh equivalent to one kilowatt of power expended for 1 hour
where m = mass of time.
g = acceleration due to gravity The kilowatt hour is not a standard unit in any formal
h = height system, but is commonly used in electrical applications.
Hence work done = 5 × 9.8 × 2= 98 Joule While 'watt', Joule/second and 'horsepower' is a unit of
power
223. An object of 5 kg is raised to a height of 4 m.
228. How is power interpreted?
What will be the value of the work done due to
the force of gravity on that object? (a) Work done in energy transfer
(g = 10m/s2) (b) Force charged to increase load
(a) 200J (b) 20J (c) Working rate or energy transfer rate
(c) -20J (d) -200J (d) Work done in a minute
RRB ALP. & Tec. 21-08-2018(Shift-III) RRB Group-D 19-09-2018(Shift-I)
Ans : (d) Work done is given by the equation, Ans : (c) Power is defined as the rate of doing work or
W = – mgh the rate of transfer of energy.
where m = mass = 5 kg 229. What is working rate or energy transfer rate ?
g = acceleration due to gravity = 10 m/s2 (a) Power (b) Work done
h = height = 4 m (c) Impulse (d) Force
RRB Group-D 15-10-2018(Shift-II)
Hence, work done = –5 × 10 × 4= – 200 Joule
Ans : (a) Power is defined as rate of doing work in
224. An object of 20 kg is raised through a height of other words the work done per second or energy
2m, what will be the work done by the force of transfer rate is called as power. It turns out that:
gravity on the object? Power = Force × Velocity.The SI unit of power is
(a) 400J (b) 50J Joule per second or watt.
(c) 40J (d) 100J 230. Rate of doing work is called?
RRB ALP. & Tec. 14-08-2018(Shift-II) (a) Energy (b) Velocity
Ans : (a) Work done, W = mgh (c) Power (d) Force
Here, m is 20 kg, h is 2m and g=10 m/sec2 RRB Group-D 17-09-2018(Shift-III)
W = 20×10×2=400 J Ans : (c) See the explanation of above question.
225. When displacement occurs, the work done by 231. Rate of doing work is called?
the force is considered to be negative. (a) Energy (b) Power
(a) Is perpendicular to the direction of force (c) Pressure (d) Force
(b) Is in the direction of momentum RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-I)
(c) Is in the direction of force RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-III)
(d) Is in the opposite direction of the force Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question.
232. If a man do 'W' work in 't' time, then his
RRB Group –D, 03-12-2018 (Shift-II) power 'P' will be-
Ans : (d) • When the displacement of a body or object (a) t-W (b) t×W
is in the opposite direction of the force, the work done (c) W/t (d) t/W
by the force is considered to be 'negative'. RRB Group-D 01-10-2018(Shift-II)
• When the displacement of the object is in the same Ans : (c) The rate of doing work is called power.
direction of the force, the work done by the force is work
considered to be positive. Power =
• When the displacement of the object is in time
W
perpendicular to the force, the work done by the force P=
is considered to be zero. t
Work, power and energy all are scalar quantities.
SI unit of Power is Watt (W)
(ii) Power 1 Joule
1 watt =
226. 1 horsepower equals: 1 Second
(a) 746 J (b) 74.6 J/s 233. What is the formula for power–
(c) 746 W (d) 746 kW (a) Work/Time (b) Time/Area
RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-I) (c) Work × Time (d) Time/Work
Ans. (c) : S.I. unit of power is watt which is equivalent RPF SI 24.12.2018 (Shift - I)
to Joules/Second. In some cases (for motor vehicles Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question.
etc.) power is given in terms of Horsepower (hp) and 234. If an agent doing 'W' works in time 't', then
one Horsepower is equal to 746 watts (W). his power will be –
227. Which of the following is NOT a unit of power? (a) W×t (b) W+t
(a) Kilowatt hour (b) Watt (c) t/W (d) W/t
(c) Joule/second (d) Horsepower RRB Group-D 24-09-2018(Shift-I)
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-I) Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question.
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235. Formula of power is - (a) 333.33W (b) 333.34J
(a) Momentum/time (b) Work/time (c) 333.34ms (d) 387.5W
(c) Speed/time (d) Displacement/time RRB Group-D 23-10-2018(Shift-III)
RRB ALP & Tec(29-08-018, Shift-I) Ans : (a) Height of 40 stairs = 40 x15=600cm=6m
Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question. m = 50 kg, h = 6 m, g = 10 m/s2
236. Which of the following physical quantity Work done = mgh
measures the rate of work done? = 50 × 10 × 6 = 3000J
(a) Power (b) momentum Power = work done/time=3000/9=333.33Watt
(c) Force (d) Energy 242. Name the physical quantity that is equal to the
RRB ALP & Tec.(14-08-018, Shift-II) product of force and velocity.
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. (a) Work (b) Energy
237. Power= W/T, what is the meaning of W ? (c) Power (d) Acceleration
(a) Power (b) Weight RRB Group-D 10-12-2018 (Shift-I)
(c) Watt (d) Work done Ans : (c) Power = work done/time
RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-I) Work done = Force × displacement
Ans : (d) Here W indicate work done. Velocity = displacement/time
Power is defined as rate of doing work (measured in Power = Force × displacement/time
watts (W)), in other words the work done per second. Power = Force × velocity
i.e. P = W/T. Power = F ×V
238. Which of the following physical quantity 243. A 40 kg girl quickly climbs up the stairs to 5m
measure the rate of work ? height in 4 sec, what will be the power
(a) Force (b) Velocity developed by her?
(c) Energy (d) Power (a) 500W (b) 200W
RRB Group-D 01-10-2018(Shift-I) (c) 2000W (d) 100W
Ans : (d) Power is defined as the rate of doing work RRB Group-D 18-09-2018(Shift-I)
or the rate of transfer of energy. Ans : (a) W = mgh
1 H.P. = 746 Watt. (here m= 40kg, g =10m/sec2 and h=5m)
239. Mohan having a mass of 40 kg. He climbs 50 W = 40 × 10 × 5 = 400 × 5 = 2000
steps of a staircase in 10s. If the height of each W = 2000 Joule
step is 15cm then what is his power? t=4s
(g = 10 m/s2) W
P=
(a) 200W (b) 400W t
(c) 300W (d) 100W Hence, P = 2000 = 500 watt
RRB ALP & Tec. (14-08-2018, Shift-III) 4
Ans : (c) m = mass of Mohan = 40 kg 244. A boy of 50 kg mass climbs 45 stairs in 10
n = number of steps = 50 seconds. If the height of each stair is 16cm then
h = height of each step = 15 cm = 0.15 m find his power ?
H = Total height at which Mohan climbs (a) 337.5ms (b) 387.5W
H = 50 x 0.15 = 7.5 m (c) 360W (d) 360J
We know that, potential energy gained is given as RRB Group-D 23-10-2018(Shift-II)
PE = mgh Ans : (c) Given, mass of boy, m = 50 kg
hence W = work done = PE = mgh h = 45 x16 = 720 cm = 7.20 m
t = time taken to travel at that height = 10 sec t = 10 s, g = 10 m/s2
P = W/t PE = mgh = 50 x 10 x 7.20 = 3600 J
P = mgh/t Power = PE / time = 3600 / 10
40 × 10 × 15 × 50 = 360 J/s = 360W
[∵ g = 10m/s2]
10 × 100 245. The average power is equal to which of the
15 following?
= 300 watt [ 15cm m] (a) Total time taken/ total used energy
100
240. If a boy covers a distance of 20 meters with 600 (b) Total free energy/total used energy
Newton force in 4 minutes, then the amount of (c) Total time taken/distance travelled
power consumed by the boy is? (d) Total used energy/total time
(a) 50watt (b) 100watt RRB Group-D 25-10-2018(Shift-II)
(c) 80watt (d) 25watt Ans : (d) Average Power (Pavg) = Total used energy/
RRB ALP & Tec.(29-08-2018, Shift-III) total time
Ans : (a) Time taken by the boy = 4×60=240sec P = E/t
Here, F=600N, and d=20m 246. A boy of 50 kg mass climbs 40 stairs in 10
Now, work done = 600×20=12000J seconds. If the height of each stair is 15cm, then
Total power consumed by the boy =12000/240=50 watt calculate his power.(g= 10ms-2)
241. A boy of 50 kg mass climbs 40 stairs in 9 (a) 337.5W (b) 300J
seconds. If the height of each stair is 15cm, then (c) 300W (d) 300ms
find his power.(g= 10ms-2) RRB Group-D 23-10-2018(Shift-I)
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 Ans : (c) Given, mass of boy, m = 50 kg Ans : (b) A more powerful engine can do more work
h = 40 x15 = 600 cm = 6.0 m in less time like an aeroplane travel more distance as
t = 10 s, g = 10 m/s2 compare to a car in less time. So aeroplane is more
PE = mgh = 50 x 10 x 6 = 3000 J powerful than a car. It is the basic example of
Power = PE / time explaining power.
= 3000/ 10 = 300 W 252. What will be the average power required to lift
247. A boy of 50 kg mass climbs 45 stairs in 9 an object of 80 kg to a height of 40 m in 50s ?
seconds. If the height of each stair is 15cm, then (g=10m/s2)
calculate his power.(g= 10ms-2) (a) 3200J/s (b) 640J/s
(a) 325W (b) 275W (c) 800J/s (d) 600 J/s
(c) 475W (d) 375W RRB Group-D 18-09-2018(Shift-III)
RRB Group-D 22-09-2018(Shift-I) Ans : (b) Power required to lift this weight = mgh/t
p = (80 x 10 x 40) / 50
Ans : (d) Given, p = 640 J/s
mass of boy = 50 kg 253. A person does 1000J of work in 2s. What was
h = 45 x15 = 675 cm = 6.75 m the energy he spent ?
t = 9 s, g = 10 m/s2 (a) 50W (b) 1000W
PE = mgh = 50 x 10 x 6.75 = 3375 J (c) 500W (d) 25W
Power = PE / time = Energy / time RRB Group-D 17-09-2018(Shift-II)
3375 Ans : (c) The working rate is called power. The unit
= = 375 J/s=375 W
9 of power is watt (W).
248. If a girl with a weight of 40 N, climbs on the 1,000
rope for 20 seconds with the power of 160 Power (P) =Work/time = = 500W
2
watts, then at which height will she reach? 254. Which of the following is the electric power’s
(a) 80 meter (b) 4 meter formula?
(c) 8 meter (d) 0.8 meter (a) P=V2/R (b) P=V×I
RRB Group-D 18-09-2018(Shift-III) (c) P=I2×R (d) All of these
Ans : (a) Let assume that girl climbs to the h meter. RRB J.E. 27.06.2019(Shift-I)
Then, power = potential energy (work)/time Ans : (d) All are the formula for the electric power.
P = (mgh)/t Power = V2/R = V × I = I2 × R
Here,
weight (mg) = 40N,t = 20 sec., Power (P) = 160W (iii) Energy
160 = (40×h)/20
h = 80 meter 255. Which energy of the wind does a windmill use?
249. A boy of 50 kg mass climbs 44 stairs in 10 (a) Thermal energy (b) Kinetic energy
seconds. If the height of each stair is 15cm then (c) Heat energy (d) Hydro energy
find his power? RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) 337.5ms (b) 387.5W
(c) 330J (d) 330W Ans : (b) Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in
RRB Group-D 24-09-2018(Shift-I) the wind into mechanical power. Wind energy describes
the process by which wind is used to generate
Ans : (d) Given, mass of body, m = 50 kg electricity. In India 40,034 MW (10.2%) energy
h = 44 x15 = 660 cm = 6.60 m produced by wind turbines.
t = 10 s, g = 10 m/s2
PE = mgh = 50 x 10 x 6.60 = 3300 J 256. If the air resistance is negligible, then what will
be sum of the potential energy and kinetic
Power consumed by the boy=PE/time=3300/10=330 W energy of the freely falling object.
250. A boy of 50 kg mass climbs 43 stairs in 10 (a) Endless
seconds. If the height of each stair is 15cm then (b) Double the sum of the potential energy
find its power ? (c) Zero
(a) 337.5W (b) 325.5J
(c) 322.5W (d) 322.5ms (d) Constant
RRB Group-D 24-10-2018(Shift-III) RRB Group-D 28-11-2018(Shift-I)
Ans : (c) Given, mass of boy, m = 50 kg Ans : (d) An object can have both kinetic and
h = 43 x15 = 645 cm = 6.45 m potential energy at the same time. For example, an
t = 10 s, g = 10 m/s2 object which is falling freely, but it not yet reached
the ground has kinetic energy because it is moving
PE = mgh = 50 x 10 x 6.45 = 3225 J downwards, and potential energy because it is able to
Power of the boy = PE / time = 3225 / 10 = 322.5 W move downwards even further than it already has. The
251. A more powerful engine can do more work in sum of an object's potential and kinetic energy is
less time like an aeroplane travel more distance called the object's mechanical energy.
as compare to a car in less time. So aeroplane is As an object falls its potential energy decreases, while
more powerful than a car. It is an example of its kinetic energy increases. The decrease in potential
which of the following ? energy is exactly equal to the increase in kinetic
(a) Work performed (b) Power energy. So if the air resistance is negligible then the
(c) Energy (d) The wave sum of the potential energy and kinetic energy of an
RRB Group-D 29-10-2018(Shift-III) object will remain constant.
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257. A uniform chain of length 2m is kept on a table Ans : (b) Potential energy of an object increases when it
such that a length of 60cm hangs freely from raised through a height. This is because work is done on
the edge of the table. The total mass of the it against gravity while it is being raised. The energy
chain is 4kg .What is the work done in pulling present in such an object is the gravitational-potential
the entire chain on the table ?
(a) 12J (b) 7.2J energy. This gravitational-potential energy of an object at
(c) 3.6J (d) 1.2J a point above the ground is defined as the work done in
RRB Group-D 07-12-2018(Shift-I) raising it from the ground to that point against gravity.
Ans : (c) Definition of work done by variable force - An object of mass 'm', when raised through a height 'h'
from the ground, then work done on the object will be
W = ∫ F. ds
W = force x displacement = mg x h = mgh
F is variable force and ds is small displacement 263. Which of the following energy varies with the
Consider a small part dx at a depth x from table. height of an object ?
Work done in lifting this small portion is (a) Kinetic energy
dw = dm gx (b) Nuclear Energy
(c) Chemical energy
h m 
Total work done = ∫ dw = ∫  dx  gx (d) Potential energy
0
ℓ  RRB Group-D 11-10-2018(Shift-I)
4 × 10 ( )
2
mg h 0.6 Ans : (d) Potential energy varies with the height of an
ℓ ∫0
= xdx = × = 3.6J object.
2 2
258. …….. particles have a greater kinetic energy- 264. What is the energy exerted due to the position
(a) Liquid (b) Plasma and shape taken by an object ?
(c) Solid (d) Gas (a) latent energy
RRB Group-D 26-10-2018(Shift-III) (b) Potential energy
Ans : (d) Molecules in the solid phase have the least (c) Kinetic energy
amount of kinetic energy, while in the gaseous (d) Electrical energy
phase particles or molecules have the greatest amount
of kinetic energy. RRB Group-D 23-10-2018(Shift-I)
259. The kinetic energy of which particle is Ans : (b) Potential energy is the energy which
maximum – is stored in an object due to its position or shape
(a) Liquid and Solid (b) Solid position. An object possesses gravitational potential
(c) Liquid (d) Gases energy if it is positioned at a height above (or below)
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018(Shift-III) to the ground.
Ans : (d) Gas particles have the greatest or maximum 265. Which energy is in the water stored in the dam ?
amount of energy. (a) Potential energy
260. 900 ×106 J of energy is consumed in a month in (b) Electric energy
a house. How much this energy is in the unit? (c) Kinetic energy
(a) 25 (b) 2.5 (d) Gravitational energy
(c) 2500 (d) 250
RRB Group-D 26-11-2018(Shift-III) RRB Group-D 26-09-2018(Shift-I)
Ans : (d) 1 unit of energy is equal to 1 kilowatt hour Ans : (a) Water stored in a dam possesses potential
(kWh). energy and when the water is flowing or falling on
1 unit = 1 kWh turbine blade from the dam that energy is known as
1 kWh = 3.6 x106 J kinetic energy.
Then, 900 ×106 J energy in unit will be- 266. A moving object essentially receives -
900 ×106 J/3.6 x106 J = 250 unit (a) Kinetic energy
261. When a compressed spring is released, it (b) Potential energy
converts its potential energy into- (c) Mechanical energy
(a) Mechanical energy (d) Thermal energy
(b) Wind power RRB NTPC 29.03-2016(Shift-III) Stage- Ist
(c) Elastic potential energy Ans : (a) Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in
(d) Kinetic energy motion. If an object is moving faster then it has more
RRB Group-D 31-10-2018(Shift-III) kinetic energy. Any object (car) that is moving or
Ans : (d) When the compressed spring is released the running it has kinetic energy – the moving object has
stored potential energy is converted kinetic energy and kinetic energy because of its motion.
a transfer of momentum takes place between the
spring and the object. 267. A car running at high speed, which energy does
262. The potential energy of an object increases it contains ?
with its- (a) Gravitational force (b) Friction force
(a) Velocity (b) Height (c) Potential energy (d) Kinetic energy
(c) Displacement (d) Distance RRB Group-D 19-09-2018(Shift-II)
RRB Group-D 10-10-2018(Shift-I) Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question.
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268. Which of the following energy is always Ans : (d) It turns out that an object's kinetic energy
positive ? increases as the square of its speed. When something
(a) Static energy is in motion, then a type of energy stored in it. This
(b) Kinetic energy energy is known as kinetic energy.
(c) Potential energy 274. The kinetic energy of a moving object depends
(d) Gravitational energy on-
RRB Group-D 26-10-2018(Shift-III) (a) Weight and its location
Ans : (b) Kinetic energy is always positive. (b) Mass and its location
269. The commercial unit of energy is ? (c) Mass and momentum
(a) Kilowatt –hour (b) Kilowatt (d) Mass and velocity
(c) Joule (d) Watt –hour RRB ALP. & Tec. 14-08-2018(Shift-III)
RRB Group-D 18-09-2018(Shift-II) Ans : (d) Kinetic energy depends on the velocity of
Ans : (a) The commercial unit of energy is kWh the object. This means that when the velocity of an
(Kilowatt hour). One kilowatt hour is equal to object doubles, its kinetic energy becomes four times.
3.6×106J. The kinetic energy of the object also depends upon its
270. An 8 kg iron ball and an 3 kg aluminium ball mass.
are dropped from a height of 20 meters. Which 1
K = mv 2
of the following quantity amount will be same 2
in them above 10 m height from the ground? 275. In a hydro power, what is the energy that is
(a) Kinetic energy (b) Acceleration converted into electrical energy ?
(c) Potential energy (d) Momentum (a) Mechanical energy (b) Potential energy
RRB Group-D 31-10-2018(Shift-I) (c) Heat energy (d) Kinetic energy
Ans : (b) According to question, RRB ALP. & Tec. 29-08-2018(Shift-I)
∵ m1 = 8 kg > m2 = 3 kg Ans : (d) When the water flows down through the
So, → m1gh > m2gh dam its kinetic energy is used to turn a turbine. The
800 J > 300 J generator converts the turbine's mechanical energy
Velocity at 10m height, into electricity.
v2 = u2 + 2gh 276. Which of the following notable activities,
= 0 + 2 × 10 × 10 potential energy has been converted into
v2 = 200⇒ v = 10 2 kinetic energy.
(a) A firecracker explosion
Kinetic Energy-→ (b) Switch on a torch
1 1 (c) Switch of a torch
m1 v 2 > m 2 v 2 (∵ here,v1=v2)
2 2 (d) Swinging of a pendulum
So, momentum, → m1v > m2v RRB ALP. & Tec. 31-08-2018(Shift-III)
So at the 10 m height the acceleration of both balls Ans : (d) In swinging of a pendulum, potential energy
will be same. has been converted into kinetic energy.
271. When a compressed slinky (spring) is released, 277. If the momentum of an object is tripled, its
it changes the potential energy into? kinetic energy-
(a) Mechanical energy (b) Kinetic energy (a) Will be become tripled of original value
(c) Heat energy (d) Chemical energy (b) Will remain unchanged
RRB ALP. & Tec. 10-08-2018(Shift-I) (c) Will be nine times the original value
Ans : (b) A compressed slinky (spring) contains (d) Will be six times the original value
potential energy. RRB ALP. & Tec. 31-08-2018(Shift-II)
1 ( mv )
When it is released it expands. 2
1
As it expands it moves. Ans : (c) KE = mv 2 =
When the spring is in motion, there is a type of energy 2 2 m
is related to it. 1  p2 
KE =  
2  m 
This energy is known as kinetic energy.
Therefore:
Potential energy is converted in to Kinetic energy. (KE)1 ∝ p2
272. What is the energy in a compressed spring? Given
(a) Potential (b) Chemical ( KE )2 2
 p   3p 
2
(c) Kinetic (d) Electric = 2  = 
RRB Group-D 22-09-2018(Shift-II) ( KE )1  p1   p 
Ans : (a) The energy stored in a compressed spring is KE2 = 9 KE1
elastic potential energy. 278. What does the raised hammer have?
273. By which the kinetic energy of an object (a) Kinetic energy
increases – (b) Mechanical energy
(a) Friction (b) Time (c) Muscular energy
(c) Mass (d) Speed (d) Potential energy
RRB Group-D 13-08-2018(Shift-I) RRB ALP. & Tec. 09-08-2018(Shift-III)
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 Ans : (d) A raised hammer have potential energy. A 285. If the kinetic energy of an object becomes 256
raised hammer possesses gravitational potential times that of its initial value, then the new
energy by virtue of its height above ground level. linear momentum will be ?
279. If the velocity of an object becomes twice that (a) 8 times its initial value
of its initial velocity, then its kinetic energy (b) 16 times its initial value
become n times of its initial kinetic energy. (c) Same as its initial value
Then what would be the value of n? (d) 32 times its initial value
(a) 3 (b) 4 RRB ALP. & Tec. 14-08-2018(Shift-I)
(c) 1/2 (d) 6 Ans : (b) Relation between kinetic energy and linear
RRB ALP. & Tec. 13-08-2018(Shift-II) momentum is given by ,
Ans : (b) When velocity of an object becomes twice
that of its initial velocity. where K.E is kinetic energy , m is mass of body and P
1 is linear momentum.
n.( K.E ) = m.( 2v )
2

2 if m remains constant.
1 then,
n. ( K.E ) = 4 × mv 2
2
n. ( K.E ) = 4 × K.E.
According to question,
n= 4 Kinetic energy of body becomes 256 times of its
280. Which type of energy is there in a stretched initial value.
rubber band? Let initial kinetic energy is K
(a) Chemical energy (b) Potential energy then, final kinetic energy is 256K.
(c) Kinetic energy (d) Heat energy now,
RRB ALP. & Tec. 14-08-2018(Shift-III)
Ans : (b) A stretched rubber band has potential
energy stored in it, when it is releases the potential
energy gets converted into kinetic energy. Because it P2 = 16 P1
is an elastic material, the kind of its potential energy is Hence, final linear momentum will be 16 times of its
called as elastic potential energy. initial value
281. What type of energy does a stretched rubber 286. The energy received by an object by its position
band have? and configuration is called ?
(a) Potential energy (b) Heat energy (a) Kinetic energy (b) Nuclear energy
(c) Kinetic energy (d) Chemical energy (c) Potential energy (d) Electric energy
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018(Shift-III) RRB ALP. & Tec. 1-08-2018(Shift-I)
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. Ans : (c) The potential energy possessed by the object
282. When you stretched a rubber band, the energy is the energy present in it by virtue of its position
stored in it? or configuration that means potential energy is a stored
(a) Potential energy energy in the object when work is done on the
(b) Muscular energy object but there is no change in the velocity or speed of
(c) Mechanical energy the object.
(d) Kinetic energy 287. An object with mass 'M' moves with speed 'V'
RRB Group-D 10-10-2018(Shift-I) and has kinetic energy 'A'. If its velocity is
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. doubled, So what will be its kinetic energy –
283. Which of these can neither be created nor (a) K/2 (b) 2K
destroyed? (c) 4K (d) K/4
(a) Energy (b) Power RRB ALP. & Tec. 20-08-2018(Shift-I)
(c) Velocity (d) Speed Ans : (c) If velocity is doubled, kinetic energy
RRB ALP. & Tec. 14-08-2018(Shift-III) increases by 4 times. Kinetic energy of a body is
Ans : (a) The first law of thermodynamics, also the energy possessed by virtue of its motion if the
known as Law of Conservation of Energy states that body is moving with any velocity it will always
energy can neither be created nor destroyed, it have kinetic energy i.e. become 4K.
can only be transferred or changed from one form to 288. A compressed spring possesses more energy
another. For example, conversion of electrical energy than a spring of normal length because the
into heat energy and light energy. compressed spring has–
284. Which of the following can not be created nor (a) Chemical energy (b) Potential energy
be destroyed ? (c) Kinetic energy (d) Heat energy
(a) Power (b) Velocity RRB ALP. & Tec. 20-08-2018(Shift-I)
(c) Energy (d) Force Ans : (b) A compressed spring possesses more energy
RRB Group-D 16-10-2018(Shift-III) than a spring of normal length because the
Ans : (c) See the explanation of above question. compressed spring has potential energy.

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289. When a bullet is fired from a gun, its potential Ans : (b) The energy stored in a compressed spring is
energy is converted into? elastic potential energy. The flowing water is not an
(a) Kinetic energy example of potential energy because the flowing
(b) Mechanical energy water has kinetic energy.
(c) Heat energy 295. There is a body falling from a mountain has?
(d) Chemical energy (a) Both Kinetic energy and Potential energy
RRB ALP. & Tec. 29-08-2018(Shift-III) (b) Only Kinetic energy
Ans : (a) A bullet stores chemical potential energy in (c) Only Friction energy
its gunpowder. When the bullet is fired, this chemical (d) Only Potential energy
potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and RRB Group-D 17-09-2018(Shift-III)
heat.
290. Two steel balls of mass 5 kg and 10 kg have Ans : (a) Body falling from a mountain has both
same kinetic energy, which ball is moving fast. kinetic energy and potential energy.
(a) Kinetic energy does not depend on the speed 296. What will be the value of the kinetic energy of
of the system. an object moving along the mass of 'm' if its
(b) 5 kg ball is moving fast speed is changed from 'v' to 2v '?
(c) Both balls are moving at the same speed (a) Ek/2
(d) 10kg ball is moving fast (b) 4Ek
RRB ALP. & Tec. 30-08-2018(Shift-I) (c) there will be no change in Ek
Ans : (b) Let, velocity of 5kg ball =v1 (d) 2Ek
RRB ALP. & Tec. 09-08-2018(Shift-III)
 1 2
And, velocity of 10 kg ball =v2, ∵ K.E = mv  1
 2  Ans : (b) If, Ek = mv2
1 1 2
m1v12 = m 2 v 22 1 1
2 2 and KE = m (2v) 2 , KE = m 4v 2
1 1 2 2
× 5v12 = × 10v 22 1
2 2 KE = 4 × m v , Or KE = 4Ek
2

v12 = 2v 22 2
So kinetic energy become 4 times.
⇒ v1 > v 2 297. An object with the mass of 2 kg is thrown
∴ 5 kg ball is moving fast. upward with the initial velocity 20 m/s after 2
291. The energy contained in an object due to the seconds its kinetic energy will be -
change in position and shape is called. (a) 100J (b) 0J
(a) Kinetic energy (b) Chemical energy (c) 400J (d) 200J
(c) Nuclear energy (d) Potential energy RRB ALP. & Tec. 09-08-2018(Shift-II)
RRB ALP. & Tec. 29-08-2018(Shift-I)
Ans : (b) According to Newton’s first law
Ans : (d) Potential energy is the energy in a body due v = u – gt
to change in its position and shape. Given,
The formula for potential energy depends on the force
u = 20 m/s , t = 2 sec g = 10 m/s2
acting on that objects. For the gravitational force the
formula is P.E. = mgh, where m is the mass in kilograms, v = 20 – 10 × 2, v = 0
2
g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m / s at the So, after 2 second kinetic energy also be zero.
surface of the earth) and h is the height in meters. 298. What will be the kinetic energy of an object
292. The energy possessed by a body due to its weighing 22 kg moving at a speed of 5 m / s?
change in position or shape is called - (a) 275J (b) 110J
(a) Nuclear energy (b) Potential energy (c) 1100J (d) 2750J
(c) Kinetic energy (d) Chemical energy RRB ALP. & Tec. 09-08-2018 (Shift-II)
RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-I) Ans : (a)
Ans : (b) See the explanation of above question. 1
K.E. = mv 2 , m = 22 Kg, v = 5 m/s
293. At the time of releasing an arrow in a drawn 2
bow, the potential energy of the bow change 1 1
(a) Chemical energy (b) Kinetic energy E k = × 22 × 5 × 5 = × 550 = 275J
(c) Sound energy (d) Thermal energy 2 2
RRB ALP. & Tec. 30-08-2018(Shift-I) 299. Falling coconut has –
Ans : (b) At the time of releasing an arrow from a (a) Nuclear energy (b) Sound energy
drawn bow, the potential energy of the bow change in (c) Kinetic energy (d) Chemical energy
to the kinetic energy. RRB Group-D 24-09-2018(Shift-II)
294. Which of the following is not an example of Ans : (c) Falling coconut has kinetic energy.
potential energy? 300. When an object of 11 kg is at a height of 5 m
(a) A compressed spring from the ground, then find the energy
(b) Flowing water contained in it ?(g=9.8ms-2)
(c) A raised hammer (a) 539J (b) 528J
(d) Water stored in a dam (c) 588J (d) 520J
RRB ALP. & Tec. 30-08-2018(Shift-II) RRB Group-D 11-10-2018(Shift-III)
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 Ans : (a) Given, high and when it hits the target its velocity becomes
m = 11 kg, h = 5 m, g = 9.8 m/s2 zero in a very short time. Therefore, the rate of change
P.E. = mgh = 11 × 9.8 × 5= 55 × 9.8 = 539J in momentum of the bullet is very high, so the bullet
301. When an object of 14 kg is at a height of 5 m moves deep within the target.
from the ground, then find the energy 307. By the turbines flowing water and air are used
contained in it ? (g=9.8ms-2) for change in.....?
(a) 528J (b) 686m (a) Potential energy into electric energy
(c) 686J (d) 668J (b) Nuclear energy into electric energy
RRB Group-D 15-10-2018(Shift-II) (c) Kinetic energy into electric energy
Ans : (c) Given, (d) Chemical energy into electric energy
m = 14 kg, h = 5 m, g = 9.8 m/s2 RRB Group-D 16-11-2018(Shift-III)
P.E= mgh= 14 × 9.8 × 5 = 686 J Ans : (c) The water flowing through the turbine are
302. When an object of 15 kg is at a height of 10 m used to convert kinetic energy into electrical energy.
from the ground, then find the energy The turbine operates on the basis of Newton's third
contained in it ? (g=10ms-2) law (the law of action-reaction).
(a) 1500Pa (b) 1500N 308. What is the kinetic energy of a bullet when a
-2
(c) 1500ms (d) 1500J bullet is fired from a gun?
RRB Group-D 31-10-2018(Shift-III) (a) Less than gun (b) Infinite
Ans : (d) Given, (c) More than gun (d) equivalent to gun
2
m = 15 kg, h = 10 m, g = 10 m/s RRB Group-D 22-09-2018(Shift-I)
P = mgh = 15 × 10 × 10 =1500 J Ans : (c) Gun mass = m1, velocity = v1
303. The kinetic energy of an object is 120J and its Bullet mass = m2, velocity = v2
mass is 15 kg Find the velocity of the object- ∵ m1 > m2 .......(i)
(a) 4 ms (b) 4 ms-1 By the rule of principle of conservation of momentum-
(c) 4 ms-2 (d) 4 ms2 m1 v1 = m2 v2
RRB Group-D 09-10-2018(Shift-II) Multiplying by 1/2 and squaring on both sides -
Ans : (b)
⇒ ( m1 v1 ) = ( m 2 v 2 )
1 2 1 2

1 2 2 2
K.E. = mv
2 ⇒ E1. m1 = E2m2
1 120 × 2 E m
120 = × 15 × v 2 ⇒ v2 = ⇒ 2 = 1
2 15 E1 m 2
2 −1
⇒ v = 16 ⇒ v = 4 ms E
⇒ 2 >1 from (i) equation
304. What is the kinetic energy of an object of mass E1
-1
15 kg moving at the velocity of 8ms ? ⇒ E2 > E1
(a) 480J (b) 180.5J When a bullet is fired from a gun, the kinetic energy of
(c) 480ms (d) 187.5J the bullet is higher than that of the gun.
RRB Group-D 09-10-2018(Shift-II)
309. Mechanical energy – kinetic energy = ?
Ans : (a) (a) Chemical energy (b) Potential energy
1 (c) Electric energy (d) Nuclear energy
( K.E ) = m.v 2
RRB Group-D 19-09-2018(Shift-III)
2
m = 15 kg, V = 8 m/s RRB Group-D 12-10-2018(Shift-II)
1 RRB Group-D 16-11-2018(Shift-III)
∴ K.E. = × 15 × 8 × 8 = 480 J Ans : (b) Mechanical energy is due to the position or
2
305. When an object of 11 kg is at a height of 6 m movement of an object. The formula for mechanical
from the ground, then find the energy energy is,
contained in it? (g=9.8ms-2) Mechanical energy = kinetic energy + potential energy
(a) 539J (b) 646.8J Mechanical energy - kinetic energy = potential energy
(c) 528J (d) 520J 310. What does mechanical energy equal ?
RRB Group-D 15-10-2018(Shift-III) (a) Kinetic energy+ chemical energy
Ans : (b) Given, (b) Kinetic energy+ potential energy
m = 11 kg, h = 6 m, g = 9.8 m/s 2 (c) Kinetic energy+ heat energy
P.E. = mgh (d) Kinetic energy + electric energy
= 11 × 9.8 × 6 = 646.8 J RRB ALP. & Tec. 30-08-2018(Shift-I)
306. The bullet fired from the gun goes deep inside Ans : (b) See the explanation of the above question.
the target because it has – 311. Mechanical energy is a combination of kinetic
(a) Heat energy (b) Potential energy energy and –
(c) Chemical energy (d) Kinetic energy (a) Heat energy (b) Chemical energy
RRB Group-D 10-10-2018(Shift-III) (c) Potential energy (d) Nuclear energy
Ans : (d) The bullet fired from the gun goes deep RRB ALP. & Tec. 10-08-2018(Shift-II)
inside the target because it contains kinetic energy. RRB ALP. & Tec. 13-08-2018(Shift-III)
The velocity of the bullet fired from the gun is very Ans : (c) See the explanation of the above question.
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312. What is the sum of the kinetic energy and Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 10 m/s2
potential energy of an object is called ? Potential energy (P.E) = mgh
(a) Gravitational energy 600 = 12 × 10 × h
(b) Mechanical energy 600
(c) Electric energy ∴h= =5m
(d) Kinetic energy 120
RRB Group-D 16-11-2018(Shift-I) 319. In which of the following energy is kinetic
energy ?
Ans : (b) See the explanation of the above question. (A) A bullet fired by a gun
313. What is the sum of the kinetic energy and (B) A fast moving railway engine
potential energy of an object is called ?
(a) Mechanical energy (C) Speed of a simple pendulum
(b) Latent energy (a) A and C (b) B and C
(c) A and B (d) A , B and C
(c) Chemical energy
RRB Group-D 25-10-2018(Shift-II)
(d) Muscular energy
Ans : (d) Examples of kinetic energy–
RRB Group-D 15-10-2018(Shift-I) • A bullet fired by a gun
Ans : (a) See the explanation of the above question. • A fast moving railway engine
314. Mechanical energy is ? • Speed of a simple pendulum
(a) Energy released by a moving object 320. The kinetic energy of an object of mass 10kg
(b) Energy emitted during mechanical work moving at a speed of 6ms-1 is –
(c) The sum of the kinetic energy and potential (a) 18J (b) 180J
energy of an object (c) 1.80J (d) 360J
(d) Equal to the rate of work done. RRB Group-D 28-09-2018(Shift-III)
RRB Group-D 19-09-2018(Shift-I) Ans : (b) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to
Ans : (c) See the explanation of the above question. the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity.
315. . . . . . . . has two types of energy ? 1
(a) Mechanical (b) Electric K.E. = mv 2
(c) Chemical (d) Sound 2
Here, m = 10 kg and v = 6ms-1
RRB Group-D 01-10-2018(Shift-I) Then, K.E. = 10×6×6/2 = 180 J
Ans : (a) See the explanation of the above question. 321. Which of the following statement regarding
316. Potential energy and kinetic energy are the energy is not true ?
type of... ? (a) Energy is not a physical substance
(a) Mechanical energy (b) Nuclear energy (b) Energy is the measure of the ability to
(c) Electric energy (d) Chemical energy perform a task
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018(Shift-II) (c) Energy can be stored and measured in many
Ans : (a) See the explanation of the above question. ways
317. An object of mass 15 kg is moving with (d) The energy released during conversion goes
uniform velocity that of 7 ms-1. What is the into vacuum
kinetic energy of that object ? RRB Group-D 23-10-2018(Shift-II)
(a) 367.5ms (b) 17.5J Ans : (d) The energy released during conversion goes
(c) 367.5J (d) 180.5J into vacuum. It is not true about energy.
RRB Group-D 08-10-2018(Shift-III) 322. An object of 20kg mass is moving at speed of
Ans : (c) According to question, 10m/s. What is the kinetic energy obtained by
Mass (m) = 15 kg the object?
Velocity (v) = 7 ms-1 (a) 1000Pa (b) 1000J
Thus, the kinetic energy of the object (c) 1000Nm-2 (d) 1000N
1 RRB Group-D 05-10-2018(Shift-III)
K. E. = mv 2 Ans : (b) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to
2 the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity.
1 1
= × 15 × 7 × 7 K.E. = mv 2
2 2
1
= × 735 = 367.5 J Here, m = 20 kg and v = 10ms-1
2 K.E. = 20×10×10/2 = 1000J
318. An object of 12 kg is placed at a certain height 323. Calculate the potential energy obtained by a
from the ground. If the potential energy of the 20kg hammer, when it is raised to a height of
object is 600 J, find the height of the object 10m?
with respect to ground. (g = 10 ms-2) (a) 3000Pa (b) 2000J
(a) 5 ms2 (b) -5 m (c) 3000W (d) 3000N
(c) 5 ms-2 (d) 5 m RRB Group-D 05-10-2018(Shift-III)
RRB Group-D 04-10-2018(Shift-I) Ans : (b) Potential energy = m×g×h
Ans : (d) Given, Here, P.E. =?, m =20 kg, h = 10 m and g = 10 m/s2
Mass (m) = 12 kg P.E. = 20 ×10 × 10
Potential Energy (P.E.) = 600 J = 2000J

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324. An object of 13kg mass is moving with constant 329. The kinetic energy of an object of mass m moving
speed of 5m/s ,what will be kinetic energy at a speed of 5 ms–1 is 25J. What will be its kinetic
contained in the object ? energy when its speed will be double?
(a) 187.5J (b) 17.5J (a) 100J (b) 50J
(c) 162.5J (d) 162.5ms (c) 100N (d) 50N
RRB Group-D 11-10-2018(Shift-I) RRB Group-D 01-10-2018(Shift-II)
Ans : (c) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to Ans : (a) Mass of object = m kg
the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity: Velocity of object = 5 m/s
1 Kinetic energy = 25 J
K.E. = mv 2
2 1
Here, m = 13 kg and v = 5ms-1 ∴ Kinetic energy = × m.v 2
2
Then, K.E. = 13×5×5/2 = 162.5 J 1
325. What will be the kinetic energy of an object of 25 = × m × 5 2

mass 20kg moving at a speed of 5ms-1? 2

(a) 250kg (b) 250J ∴ m = 2 kg
(c) 250N (d) 250Pa New velocity = 2 × Initial velocity =2 × 5 = 10 m/s
RRB Group-D 11-12-2018(Shift-II) 1
∴ New kinetic energy = × 2 × 10 × 10 = 100 J
Ans : (b) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to 2
the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity: 330. When an object of 12kg is at a height of 5m
1 from the ground, then the energy contained in
KE = mv 2
2 it will be ? (g=9.8ms-2)
Here, m = 20 kg and v = 5ms-1 (a) 539J (b) 520J
Then, K.E. = 20×5×5/2 = 250 J (c) 528J (d) 588J
326. Formula for gravitational potential energy is - RRB Group-D 12-10-2018(Shift-I)
(a) U=mgh1h2 (b) U=mgh Ans : (d) According to question,
(c) U=mhG (d) U=1/2 mv2 mass (m) = 12 kg
RRB Group-D 23-10-2018(Shift-III) height (h) = 5 m
Ans : (b) The equation for gravitational potential acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s2
energy is U = mgh, where m is the mass in kilograms, Energy stored in the object is potential energy = mgh
g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s2 on Earth), = 12×5×9.8 = 588 J
and h is the height above the ground in meters 331. What is the change in the total energy of a
327. What is wrong statement about kinetic energy? body falling freely towards the earth ?
(a) During static state the energy contained in the (a) Does not change
object is called kinetic energy (b) Initially there will be decrease and after there
(b) The energy received by an object based on its will be increase
speed is known as kinetic energy (c) It will increase
(c) K.E.=1/2(mv2 ) (d) It will decrease
(d) Moving objects have kinetic energy RRB Group-D 13-12-2018(Shift-II)
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018(Shift-II) Ans : (a) There is no change in the total energy of the
Ans : (a) The energy contained in the static state is body that is falling freely towards the Earth.
called potential energy. So, option (a) is incorrect. The 332. An object of 10kg is moving at a speed of 5m/s.
kinetic energy is the additional energy of a body due what will be the kinetic energy of object?
to its linear velocity or angular velocity, or both. The (a) 125J (b) 2J
kinetic energy is a scalar quantity, it has no direction. (c) 25J (d) 50J
The kinetic energy of the body is expressed by K.E. RRB Group-D 10-10-2018(Shift-I)
1 RRB Group-D 19-09-2018(Shift-I)
KE = mv 2
2 Ans : (a) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the
328. An object moving with the uniform velocity of mass of the object and to the square of its velocity.
4m/s has a kinetic energy of 120J. Find the 1
mass of the object? K.E. = mv 2
2
(a) 15N (b) 15kg
here, m = 10 kg, v = 5 m/s
(c) 19Pa (d) 15W
1
RRB Group-D 01-10-2018(Shift-I) Kinetic energy = × 10 × (5) 2 = 5 × 25 = 125 Joule
RRB Group-D 01-10-2018(Shift-III) 2
Ans : (b) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to 333. Just before hitting the earth, the kinetic energy
the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity: of an object of mass 2 kg is 400 J. At which
K.E. = 1/2 m v2 height it was dropped?
Here, m = ? and v = 4 ms-1 and K.E. = 120J (a) 10m (b) 25m
Then, 120 = m×4×4/2 (c) 20m (d) 15m
m = 15 kg RRB Group-D 04-12-2018(Shift-II)
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 Ans : (c) From conservation of energy, 339. Which of these objects does not have kinetic
Kinetic energy of body before striking (hitting) the energy?
ground = potential energy of body at height h from the (a) Flowing wind (b) Raised hammer
ground, P.E. = mgh (c) Falling stone (d) Moving bullet
here, m = 2 kg, P.E = 400 J & g = 10 m/s2 RRB Group-D 05-10-2018(Shift-II)
400 = mgh Ans : (b) See the explanation of the above question.
400 = 2 × 10 × h 340. The energy of 9800J was used to lift the 70kg
weight at which height the weight was lifted ?
⇒ h = 20 m. (a) 14m (b) 140m
334. Which of the following contains potential (c) -140m (d) -14m
energy? RRB Group-D 17-09-2018(Shift-III)
(a) Dam water (b) Flying Aeroplane Ans : (a) PE = mgh
(c) A falling Aeroplane(d) Running runner here, PE = 9800 J, m = 70 kg & g = 10 m/s2)
RRB Group-D 30-10-2018(Shift-II) 9800 = 70 × 10 × h
Ans : (a) Potential energy is the energy in a body due 9800 = 700 × h
to its position or shape. 9800
Dam water has potential energy. h= = 14m
700
335. Which of the following objects will have 341. What is the potential energy of an object of
potential energy? mass 40 kg when it is lifted at a height of 5m
(a) Moving bullet (b) Flowing air above the ground?
(c) A rolling stone (d) Raised hammer (a) 200W (b) 2000J
RRB Group-D 03-10-2018(Shift-II) (c) 2000W (d) 200J
Ans : (d) The raised hammer has potential energy. RRB Group-D 15-11-2018(Shift-I)
336. What is the kinetic energy of the bicycle having Ans : (b) (U) = mgh
10kg weight moving at a speed of 20m/s ? here, m = 40 kg, h = 5 m & g = 10 m/s2
(a) 4000J (b) 400J Potential energy , (U) = 40 × 10 × 5 = 2000 J
(c) 200J (d) 2000J 342. During the free falling of an object –
(a) The kinetic energy increase
RRB Group-D 28-09-2018(Shift-II) (b) The potential energy increase
Ans : (d) (c) The kinetic energy decrease
1 (d) There is no change in kinetic energy
KE = mv 2 RRB Group-D 15-11-2018(Shift-I)
2
(here, m = 10kg, v = 20m / s ) Ans : (a) When an object is in a static state, it has
potential energy but when it is dropped down freely,
1 1 4000 the energy generated due to its motion is called kinetic
= × 10 × (20) 2 = × 10 × 400 = = 2000 J energy. But as the body moves downwards, the force
2 2 2
337. An object of mass 14kg is moving at the of gravity acts on it, which increases the kinetic
velocity of 5m/s. Find the kinetic energy energy as its speed increases.
contained in an object? 343. If the velocity of an object moving at a certain
height is increase 4 times, then what will be the
(a) 180.5J (b) 17.5J change in the potential energy of the object?
(c) 175m (d) 175J (a) Potential energy will be constant
RRB Group-D 11-10-2018(Shift-II) (b) Potential energy will be half of its original value
Ans : (d) (c) Potential energy will be doubled
1 (d) Potential energy will be 4 times of its original
KE = m × v 2 value
2
RRB Group-D 15-11-2018(Shift-II)
1
= × 14 × 52 Ans : (a) The energy that exists in each object due to its
2 position or shape is called potential energy. According to
1 the question, increasing the velocity of an object moving
= × 14 × 25 at a certain height four times will change its kinetic
2
= 175 J energy and not the potential energy. Therefore, potential
338. Which of the following does not have kinetic energy of that object will remain constant.
energy? 344. How would energy be converted while cycling ?
(a) Potential energy is converted into muscular
(a) A rolling stone (b) Falling coconut energy
(c) Raised hammer (d) Moving car (b) The chemical energy is converted into
RRB Group-D 08-10-2018(Shift-II) muscular energy then kinetic energy
Ans : (c) Kinetic energy is the energy that is caused (c) Chemical energy is converted into
by the motion of an object, such as the energy of a mechanical energy
rolling stone, the energy of a falling coconut and, the (d) Mechanical energy is converted into kinetic
energy of a moving body, etc. The raised hammer has energy
potential energy. Potential energy is due to the RRB Group-D 05-11-2018(Shift-II)
specific position or the shape of an object. Ans : (b) While cycling, chemical energy is converted
Mechanical energy = Kinetic energy + Potential energy into muscular energy and then kinetic energy.
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345. A compressed spring has ................ energy Ans : (b) Here, m = 10 kg, h = 7 m & g = 9.8 m/s2
compared to a normal spring. PE = mgh
(a) Less (b) Zero E = 10 × 9.8 × 7 = 686 J
(c) Equal (d) Greater 352. What type of energy changes during the rain ?
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018(Shift-III) (a) Mechanical energy is converted into kinetic
Ans : (d) A compressed spring has more energy than energy
a normal spring. A spring is made up of an elastic (b) Muscular energy is converted into
materials and in which (mechanical) energy is stored. mechanical energy
Compressed springs have more energy than normal (c) Chemical energy is converted into kinetic
springs due to the greater mechanical energy energy
accumulated. (d) Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy
346. An object is dropped from a certain height to RRB Group-D 24-10-2018(Shift-II)
the ground. When it touches the ground it will Ans : (d) During the rain potential energy is converted
contain- into kinetic energy.
(a) Thermal energy (b) Chemical energy 353. Which of the following increase or decrease
(c) Kinetic energy (d) Potential energy with height ?
RRB Group-D 18-09-2018(Shift-II) (a) Nuclear energy (b) Chemical energy
Ans : (c) The energy that is generated due to the (c) Potential energy (d) Mechanical energy
motion of an object is called kinetic energy. If an RRB Group-D 03-10-2018(Shift-III)
object of mass m is moving at a velocity v, then the Ans : (c) Potential energy (P.E) = mgh
kinetic energy of that object will be K.E. = 1/2 m v2 Potential energy ∝ h
such as - when an object is dropped to the ground Therefore, it is clear from the above equation that the
from a certain height, it has kinetic energy when it potential energy will increase as the height increases
touches the ground. and the energy will decrease as the height decreases.
347. ........is known as the strength of an object. 354. The energy contained in an object is 1500J and
(a) Energy (b) Pressure its mass is 15kg. Find the height of the object
(c) Inertia (d) Force above the ground.
RRB Group-D 27-09-2018(Shift-I) (a) 10m (b) 10N
Ans : (a) Energy is known as the strength of an (c) 10Pa (d) 10 cm
object. The ability of an object to do the work is called RRB Group-D 02-11-2018(Shift-I)
energy. The unit of energy is 'joule'. Ans : (a) here, PE = 1500 J, m = 15 kg
348. What would be the energy contained at a (PE) = mgh
height of 6m by a body of mass 50kg? 15 × 10 × h = 1500
(a) 3000J (b) 30J h = 10 m
(c) 300J (d) 3×104J 355. Potential energy is equal to-
RRB Group-D 22-09-2018(Shift-III) (a) m(-g)h (b) mgh
Ans : (a) Here, m = 50 kg, h = 6 m (c) Fs (d) 1/2mv2
(P.E.) = mgh RRB Group-D 18-09-2018(Shift-III)
= 50 × 10 × 6 = 3000 J Ans : (b) The energy that is accumulated due to the
349. Find the potential energy of an object mass m position or distorted state in an object is called
potential energy. If a mass of m kg is raised to h
raised from the ground level at a height of 4h- height above the earth, the gravitational potential
(a) 4 mgh (b) 8 mgh
(c) 0.4 mgh (d) ¼ mgh energy contained in the object is- U = mgh
RRB Group-D 16-10-2018(Shift-II) 356. Potential energy=?
Ans : (a) From, (P.E.) = mgh' (a) Fs (b) mgh
= mg(4h) (∵ h' = 4h) (c) mv2/2 (d) mu2/2
= 4 mgh RRB Group-D 20-09-2018(Shift-I)
350. When an object of 11kg is placed at a height of Ans : (b) - See the explanation of above question.
7m from the ground, how much energy it will 357. If an object of 10kg mass is moving at a speed
contained? of 2m/s, then kinetic energy of the object is-
(a) 528J (b) 520J (a) 5J (b) 40J
(c) 588J (d) 754.6J (c) 10J (d) 20J
RRB Group-D 22-10-2018(Shift-II) RRB Group-D 27-09-2018(Shift-I)
Ans : (d) Here, m = 11 kg, h = 7 m & g = 9.8 m/s2 Ans : (d) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to
P.E = m × g × h the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity:
= 11 × 7 × 9.8 K.E. = 1/2 m v2
= 77 × 9.8 = 754.6 J 1
= × 10 × 2 × 2 = 20 Joule
351. When an object of 10kg is placed at a height of 2
7m from the ground, how much energy it will 358. What is the formula for finding the kinetic
contained - energy of an object ?
(a) 528J (b) 686J (a) ma (b) 1/2mv2
(c) 520J (d) 588J (c) mgh (d) 1/2mv-2
RRB Group-D 22-10-2018(Shift-I) RRB Group-D 10-10-2018(Shift-II)
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 Ans : (b) Kinetic energy of an object is directly Ans : (d) The energy that is genrated due to a
proportional to the mass of the object and to the particular state or position of an object is called
square of its velocity: potential energy. Examples of potential energy are, a
K.E. = 1/2 m v2 brick placed on the roof of the house, a clock spring
Where m is mass and v is velocity. when it rotates, compressed spring or spring energy
and the energy stored in the elevated reservoir under
359. What does the kinetic energy equal ? the water supply system.
(a) 1/2mv2 (b) mgh 364. An object capable of performing a work has.....
(c) mv (d) Ma (a) Force (b) Energy
RRB ALP. & Tec. 17-08-2018(Shift-II) (c) Momentum (d) Power
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. RRB Group-D 15-11-2018(Shift-III)
360. An object of mass 11kg is moving at a velocity Ans : (b) An object capable of performing a work has
of 5m/s. How much the energy is contained in energy. The ability of any worker to do the work is
that object ? called energy. There are different forms of energy. It
(a) 137.5 ms (b) 137.5J can be converted from one form to another.
(c) 180.5J (d) 17.5J 365. The water flowing in a hydroelectric power station
RRB Group-D 10-10-2018(Shift-II) can run the turbine because it containes.
(a) Electric energy (b) Chemical energy
Ans : (b) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to (c) Kinetic energy (d) Potential energy
the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity: RRB Group-D 02-11-2018(Shift-II)
1 Ans : (c) The water flowing in a hydroelectric power
K.E = mv 2
2 station can run the turbine because it containes
1 1 1 kinetic energy. The kinetic energy is the excess
= × 11 × 52 = × 11 × 25 = × 275 = 137.5 J energy of a body due to its linear velocity or angular
2 2 2 velocity, or both. Its value is equal to the work done in
361. An object of mass 15kg is moving at the accelerating that body from rest to motion.
uniform velocity as 5m/s. Find the kinetic
1
energy contained in an object ? K.E = mv 2
(a) 187.5J (b) 17.5J 2
(c) 180.5J (d) 187.5ms 366. Which of the following statements is false?
RRB Group-D 08-10-2018(Shift-II) (a) Compressed spring has potential energy
Ans : (a) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to (b) The raising hammer has potential energy
the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity: (c) Dam water has kinetic energy
K.E. = 1/2 m v2 (d) A moving car has kinetic energy
here, m = 15 kg, v = 5 m/s RRB Group-D 01-12-2018(Shift-II)
1 Ans : (c) Dam water has potential energy.
KE = × 15 × 52 367. An object of mass 20kg is moving at a velocity of
2 6m/s. What is the kinetic energy of the object?
375 (a) 3600J (b) 360J
= = 187.53
2 (c) 36J (d) 3.6J
362. An object of mass 12kg is placed at a certain RRB Group-D 05-12-2018(Shift-III)
height from the ground. If the potential energy Ans : (b) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to
of the object is 480J, find the height from the the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity:
ground of an object ? K.E. = 1/2 m v2
(a) 6m (b) 5m here, m = 20 kg, v = 6 m/s
(c) 4m (d) 8m 1
K.E = × 20 × (6) 2
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Ans : (c) Here, m = 12 kg, PE = 480 J, g = 10 m/s2 1
P = mgh = × 20 × 36 = 10 × 36 = 360 J
2
480 = mgh 368. What can be predicted with respect to the
480 = 12 × 10 × h energy in the given figure?
h=4m
363. Which of the following is an example of
potential energy?
A. Bricks placed on the roof of the house
B. Spring of a clock when it rotates
(a) Both vehicles have gravitational potential energy
C. Compressed spring
(b) Both vehicles are moving in forward direction
D. Stored water in an elevated reservoir under using maximum energy.
the water supply system (c) Both vehicles are converting mechanical
(a) A, D (b) C, D energy into musculer energy
(c) A, B and C (d) A, B, C, D (d) Both vehicles have kinetic energy
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 Ans : (d) According to the given figure, both vehicles Ans : (b) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to
are in the state of motion, so both vehicles will have the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity.
kinetic energy. Thus, the ability to do the work due to here, m = 30 kg, v = 5 m/s
the motion of the object is called kinetic energy. K.E. = 1/2 m v2
369. The water raised at a certain height has...... energy. 1
(a) Kinetic (b) Potential K.E. = × 30 × 5 × 5
2
(c) Electric (d) Chemical K.E. = 15 × 5 × 5=375 Joule
RRB Group-D 15-11-2018(Shift-II) 374. An object has a potential energy of 400J with a
Ans : (b) The water raised at a certain height has mass of 20kg and a gravity of 10 m/s2, what is
potential energy. In potential energy, if an object is the height of that object?
placed at a height above the earth surface the (a) 0.5m (b) 4m
gravitational force of the Earth is applied in raising it, (c) 1m (d) 2m
that is, it has to work against the gravitational force of RRB Group-D 28-09-2018(Shift-I)
the Earth in raising an object from the Earth. Ans : (d) Here, PE = 400 J, m = 20 kg, g = 10 m/s2
370. If a boy leaves a gas-filled balloon that goes PE = mgh
upward direction, its potential energy will be? 400 = 20 × 10 × h
(a) Decrease (b) Remains constant 400 = 200 × h
(c) It is infinite (d) Increase
RRB Group-D 07-12-2018(Shift-I) 400
h= =2m
Ans : (d) The potential energy in an object increases 200
with increasing height. When a boy leaves a balloon 375. When the hammer of 15kg is raised to a height
filled with gas that goes upward direction the value of of 10m, find the potential energy obtained by
'h' increases, thereby increasing the potential energy. it?
Potential energy = mass × gravitational acceleration × (a) 1500J (b) -150J
height (c) -1500J (d) 150J
Potential energy ∝ h. RRB Group-D 05-10-2018(Shift-I)
Therefore, it is clear from the above equation that the Ans : (a) Potential energy = m×g×h
potential energy will increases as the height increases Here, m =15 kg, h = 10m and g = 10 m/s2
and the potential energy will decrease as the height = 15×10×10 = 1500J
decreases. 376. What is the kinetic energy of a ball of mass 2kg
371. If the speed of the cycle is doubled then the moving at a speed of 30ms-1?
kinetic energy will be? (a) 900N (b) 900J
(a) 16 time (b) 8 time (c) 900W (d) 900Pa
(c) 4 time (d) 2 time RRB Group-D 04-10-2018(Shift-II)
RRB Group-D 22-09-2018(Shift-III) Ans : (b) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to
1 the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity.
Ans : (c) (Ek) = mv 2 K.E. = 1/2 m v2
2 here, m = 2 kg, v = 30 m/s
Ek ∝ V2 = 2 ×30 ×30/2 = 900 J
E k2 V2 2 (2V1 )2 377. If the velocity of an object is twice that of its
= = =4 initial velocity, how many times will its kinetic
E k1 V12 V12 energy increase?
E k2 (a) 4 (b) 5
=4 (c) 3 (d) 2
E k1 RRB Group-D 24-09-2018(Shift-II)
Ek = 4 Ek Ans : (a) The energy possessed by a body because of
2 1
its motion, equal to one half the mass of the body and
372. An object of mass 30 kg is being transferred by the product of square of its speed is called its kinetic
10 m/s uniform velocity. What is the kinetic energy. Hence, when velocity is doubled, kinetic
energy of an object? energy becomes 4 times.
(a) -150J (b) 1500J
(c) -1500J (d) 150J 1
If Ek = mv2
RRB Group-D 26-09-2018(Shift-III) 2
Ans : (b) Kinetic energy is directly proportional to 1 1
Then, E = m ( 2v ) ⇒ E = m4v 2
2
the mass of the object and to the square of its velocity: 2 2
K.E. = 1/2 m v2
1 2
here, m = 30 kg, v = 10 m/s E = 4 mv ⇒ E = 4E K
1 2
= × 30 × 10 × 10 = 1500 J So, kinetic energy becomes 4 times.
2 378. An object of mass 12kg is placed at a certain
373. An object of mass 30 kg is moving at a uniform height from the ground. If the potential energy
velocity of 5 m/s. What is the kinetic energy of of the object is 600J, find the height from the
the object? ground of the object?
(a) 375 N (b) 375 Joule (a) -5m (b) 5ms-2
(c) 375 kg m/s (d) 375 Pascal (c) 5m (d) 5ms2
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 Ans : (c) Potential energy = m×g×h Ans : (d) Potential energy = m×g×h
Here, P =600 J, m =12kg, h = ? and g = 10 m/s2 Here, m =11kg, h = 8m and g = 9.8m/s2
600 = 12 ×10 × h = 11×9.8×8 = 862.4 J
h = 600/120 = 5 m 385. When an object of 15kg is at a height of 5m
379. Which of the following energy increases with from the ground, then how much energy it will
speed ? contains?
(a) Chemical energy (b) Potential energy (a) 520 J (b) 528 J
(c) Kinetic energy (d) Electrical energy (c) 725 J (d) 735 J
RRB Group-D 24-10-2018(Shift-I) RRB Group-D 15-10-2018(Shift-I)
Ans : (c) Kinetic energy is related to an object's Ans : (d) Potential energy = m×g×h
momentum. For a rigid body travelling in a linear Here, m =15kg, h = 5m and g = 9.8m/s2
path, kinetic energy increases with the square of = 15×9.8×5
velocity. So, if the velocity becomes doubles, =735 J
the kinetic energy becomes 4 times of the object that 386. An object of mass 10kg is placed at the height
of its initial velocity. of 6 meter from the ground. Calculate the
380. Following given example represent- potential energy stored in it. (g=9.8 m/sec2)
1. A high speed pebble can hurt a person or break (a) 578 J (b) 588 J
a window glass. (c) 578 W (d) 588W
2. Energy of a moving vehicle RRB Group-D 31-10-2018(Shift-II)
3. Fast moving air can damage many homes Ans : (b) Potential energy = m×g×h
4. Wind can drive the wind mill here, m = 10 kg, h = 6 m, g = 9.8 m/s2
(a) Kinetic energy = 10×9.8×6
(b) Very fast speed =98×6 = 588J
(c) Gravitational stretch 387. An object was thrown vertically upwards and
(d) Frictional force it reached a maximum height 'h' from the
RRB Group-D 24-10-2018(Shift-I) ground. While going over it, the object at 1/4 of
Ans : (a) All the given example represents kinetic energy. height 'h' will have ………
381. Find the potential energy of an object 3m mass (a) Less potential energy and more kinetic energy
raised from the ground at a height of h- (b) Only potential energy
(a) 6 mgh (b) 9 mgh (c) Equal potential and kinetic energy
(c) 3 mgh (d) 1/3 mgh (d) More potential energy and less kinetic
RRB Group-D 27-11-2018(Shift-I) energy
Ans : (c) Potential energy = m×g×h RRB Group-D 28-11-2018 (Shift-I)
Here, mass = 3m Ans : (a) An object was thrown vertically upwards and
Then, P = 3m×h×g = 3 mgh it reached a maximum height 'h' from the ground. While
382. If a bullet is fired from the gun, comes going over it, the object at 1/4 of the height 'h' will have
backwards, what will be the kinetic energy of less potential energy and more kinetic energy.
the gun?
388. Fill in the blank with the correct option.
(a) Equivalent to bullet An object is thrown vertically upward during
(b) Zero their rise up potential energy and kinetic
(c) More than the bullet energy is –
(d) Less than the bullet (a) Increases ,decreases
RRB Group-D 16-10-2018(Shift-I) (b) Decreases , increases
Ans : (d) When a bullet is fired from a shotgun and (c) Increases, increases
the gun strikes backwards, the gun's kinetic energy is (d) Remains the same, remains the same
less than the bullet.
RRB Group-D 20-09-2018(Shift-II)
383. A mobile was dropped from a balcony if the
mass of the mobile phone is 0.5kg and the Ans : (a) The ability of an object to work due to its
mobile phone was dropped from a height of motion is called kinetic energy while potential energy
100m, g=10m/s2. So what is the potential is the ability to the work due to a particular state or
energy of mobile phone? condition of an object.
(a) 5000J (b) 5 J When an object is thrown vertically upward, then its
(c) 50 J (d) 500 J potential energy increases gradually and the kinetic
RRB Group-D 24-09-2018(Shift-II) energy decreases and at time when the object reaches
Ans : (d) Potential energy = m×g×h the last point, then its kinetic energy becomes zero,
Here, m = 0.5kg, h = 100m and g = 10 m/s2 i.e. decreases.
= 0.5 × 100 × 10 = 500 J 389. During the free fall of an object, which of following
384. When an object of 11kg is placed at a height of energy increases at one point in its path?
8m from the ground, then how much energy it (a) Mechanical energy
will contains? (b) Kinetic energy
(a) 520 J (b) 539 J (c) Potential energy
(c) 588 J (d) 862.4 J (d) Chemical energy
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 Ans : (b) Kinetic energy increases at any point in its 394. Which one of the following is not related to this
path during the free fall of an object. group?
390. What is the kinetic energy of a bullet when a (a) Speed (b) Time
bullet is fired from a gun ? (c) Mass (d) Acceleration
(a) Less than that of a gun RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Infinite Ans : (c) Time, acceleration, and speed are variables of
(c) More than that of a gun linear motion while mass is not included in this group.
(d) Equivalent to a gun 395. Which of the following quantity measures the
RRB Group-D 22-09-2018(Shift-I) inertia of a body?
Ans : (c) Law of conservation of momentum, states that (a) Mass
a free recoiling gun and bullet will have equal (b) Density
momentum in opposite direction. Since the gun is always (c) Temperature
heavier, it will have lower velocity. but the bullet has (d) Volume
higher velocity because the mass of bullet is less than as RRB Group-D 26-10-2018 (Shift-III)
compare to the gun. When calculating kinetic energy, the Ans : (a) Inertia is that quality of things, due to which
kinetic energy of the bullet will be always higher. objects try to maintain their state of rest or state of
391. A block of 2 kg slides on a parallel surface at a motion. Due to inertia, the object opposes its state of
speed of 4 m/s. It falls on an uncompress spring change. Mass quantity of measures the inertia of an
and presses it until the block becomes object.
completely motionless. The value of kinetic 396. Inertia of an object is measured in which of the
friction is 15N and the spring constant is following?
10000N/m. spring presses – (a) Velocity (b) Colour
(a) 8.5m (b) 8.5cm
(c) Weight (d) Mass
(c) 5.5m (d) 5.5cm
RRB Group-D 10-12-2018(Shift-I) RRB Group-D 31-10-2018 (Shift-III)
Ans : (d) Let, spring's x part is pressed Ans : (d) See the explanation of above question.
m = 2 kg, k = 10000 N/m and v= 4m/sec. 397. Measurement of mass of an object is called
According to question, measurement of
Mv2/2=kx2/2 (a) Acceleration (b) Inertia
0.5×2×42 = 10000×x2×0.5 (c) Momentum (d) Speed
x2=32/10000, x = 0.056 m RRB Group-D 11-10-2018 (Shift-II)
x = 5.5 cm (approx) Ans : (b) Expressing the magnitude of a physical
392. What is the form of energy that is not amount in quantity is called 'measurement'. The
generated when riding a bicycle? property that opposes any change in the state of motion
(a) Chemical energy (b) Heat energy of an object is called inertia. Inertia is the property that
(c) Mechanical energy (d) Kinetic energy causes an object to move at the same velocity in a
RRB ALP & Tec. (10-08-18, Shift-I) straight line without changing direction. Measurement
Ans : (a) Chemical energy is the energy stored in the of mass of an object called measurement of inertia.
chemical compounds. This energy is released when a 398. What is the definition of mass?
chemical reaction takes place. Usually, once chemical (a) The mass of an object is directionless.
energy has been released from a substance, that Therefore it is a scalar quantity.
substance is transformed into a completely new (d) Mass can be determined based on chemical
substance, so it is not generated by riding a bicycle. equilibrium.
(c) The mass of an object remains constant at any
place and is not affected by the change in
(iv) Mass height.
(d) The amount of matter contain in an object is
393. Which of the following quantity does not called the mass of that object.
change even after changing place? RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-III)
(a) Mass Ans : (d) Mass is defined as the amount of the matter
(b) Force due to friction inside a body. All the objects have a matter inside them
(c) Weight and the measurement of the matter is the mass.
(d) Gravity 399. Mass / Volume =?
RRB ALP & Tec. (30-08-18 Shift-I) (a) Density (b) Momentum
Ans : (a) Mass is the amount of matter in the body (c) Inertia (d) Force
which does not depend on the value of g. Weight of a RRB Group-D 01-10-2018 (Shift-II)
body is the gravitational force on it. Thus, weight is Ans : (a) The density of a substance is the measure of
dependent on gravitational acceleration (g). how much matter that an object has in a unit volume.
Hence, weight of a body will change from one place to The symbol ρ represents it or it can also be represented
another place because the value of g is different in by letter D.
different places. As mass is independent of g, so it will Mathematically, the density of an object is expressed as
not change from place to place. follows
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 Mass ( m ) Ans : (a) The value of acceleration due to gravity 'g' is
Density = affected by
Volume ( V ) (i) Altitude above the earth's surface.
* S.I. unit of density is kg/m3 (ii) Depth below the earth's surface.
400. The mass density of an object is defined as its (iii) The shape of the earth.
______. (iv) Rotational motion of the earth.
(a) Mass per unit length If a body is located on the surface of earth then
(b) Mass per cubic area acceleration due to gravity is given by –
GM
(c) Mass per unit volume g= 2
(d) Mass per unit ampere. R
ALP Stage -II 22.01.2019 (shift - I) Where,
G = Universal gravitational constant
Ans : (c) The mass density or density of a substance is M = Mass of earth
defined as, its mass per unit volume. R = Radius of earth
401. What is the mass per unit volume of a The above equation gives acceleration due to gravity at
substance called? the surface of earth. Clearly 'g' is independent of mass
(a) Energy (b) Mass 'm' of the body.
(c) Density (d) Matter 406. Density of pure water is __ that of saline water.
RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-I) (a) Less than
Ans : (c) Mass per unit volume of substance is called (b) Equal to
density. Density is denoted by ρ or d. Its unit is kg per (c) More than
cubic meter. (d) Negligible compared to
mass ALP Stage -II 22.01.2019 (shift - I)
Density =
volume Ans : (a) Density of pure water is less than that of
m saline water.
ρ= 407. What will be the mass of the girl weighing 450
v
N?
402. What is the mass of a unit volume of substance (a) 450 kg (b) 45 kg
called? (c) 459 kg (d) 45.9 kg
(a) Density (b) Pressure RRB Group-D 20-09-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) Buoyancy (d) Force Ans : (d) Girl’s weight (W) = 450 N
RRB-JE 30.08.2019, Ist Shift ∵ W= m × g
Ans : (a) See the explanation of above question. {m = mass, W = weight, g = acceleration due to
gravity}
403. If the weight of an object is 200 N, find its 450 = m × 9.8 (g = 9.8 m/s2)
mass. (g = 10 ms-2)
450
(a) 20 N (b) 20W m= = 45.9 kg
(c) 20 Pa (d) 20 kg 9.8
RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-III) 408. The weight of an object is 980 N. If the
Ans : (d) According to the question - gravitational acceleration is 9.8 ms– 2, find the
W = 200 N mass of the object -
(a) 100 kg (b) 8.8 kg
g = 10 ms-2 (c) 10 kg (d) 1 kg
m=? RRB Group-D 28-11-2018 (Shift-I)
According to formula -
W = m.g Ans : (a) Weight of object (W) = 980 N
200 = m ×10 Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 ms-2
Mass of object (m) = ?
200 from , W = mg
m= = 20kg
10 980
404. Force/acceleration ? m= = 100 kg
9.8
(a) Momentum (b) Speed
(c) Mass (d) Pressure 409. The ........ of an object is fixed and does not
change when it is moved -
Ans : (c) From Newton's Second Law, (a) Velocity (b) Mass
F = ma
(c) Speed (d) Weight
F RRB Group-D 20-09-2018 (Shift-III)
⇒m =
a Ans : (b) The amount of matter in a body or object is
Mass = force/acceleration called the mass of the object whereas the force with
405. Which of the following does not affect the value which the earth pulls the object towards itself is called
of acceleration due to gravity? the weight of that object. The mass is always fixed and
(a) Mass (b) Vertically unchanging while the weight is variable depending on
(c) Size of earth (d) Depth the gravitational acceleration. The mass remains
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410. The momentum of a body is 50 Kg.ms –1 and the 414. Which of the following examples illustrates
velocity is 5ms–1. What is the mass of that body? Newton's first law of motion?
(a) 250 N (b) 250 Kg (a) When we stop pedaling, the cycle starts to
(c) 10 N (d) 10 Kg slow down.
RRB Group-D 29-10-2018 (Shift-III) (b) While catching a fast approaching cricket
Ans : (d) Momentum (p) = 50 kg m/s ball, the fielder slowly moves his hand
Velocity (v) = 5 m/s backwards with the moving ball.
We know that, (c) When a bus starts abruptly, the passengers are
Momentum (p) = mv jerked backwards.
p 50 (d) Rocket launching
m= = = 10 Kg. RRB Group-D 05-11-2018 (Shift-III)
v 5
411. If force (F) and acceleration (a) are given, then Ans : (c) Newton's First Law of Motion - If an object
the formula for finding the mass (m) of an is in rest position, it will remain in the rest position until
an external force is applied on it.
object is …………….
When the bus is not moving the passengers are in the
(a) F – a (b) F/a
state of rest and they have inertia of rest. When the bus
(c) F×a (d) a/F starts moving suddenly, the lower part of the body of
RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-III) passengers, which is in contact with the bus, come in
Ans : (b) The force (F) exerted on an object is equal to motion, but upper part of their body tends to be in the
the product of mass (m) of the object and the state of rest and the passengers fall backward or jerked
acceleration (a) produced in the direction of the force on backwards.
it. i.e, F = m.a 415. How many law of motion did Isaac Newton
Similarly, if the force (F) and acceleration (a) are given, formulate?
then the formula shown in the mass (m) of the object is- (a) Three (b) Four
From, F = m.a.
(c) Two (d) Five
F RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
m=
a Ans : (a) Sir Issac Newton formulated his three laws of
motion in his book "Mathematical Principles of Natural
Philosophy" first published in 1687. The laws form the
(v) Newton's Laws of Motion basis for classical mechanics. He also proposed the law
of Gravity and formulated the theory of Universal
412. The rate of change of momentum of an object Gravitation as well.
is proportional to the applied unbalanced force 416. The three laws of motion were proposed by:
in the direction of the force. This rule is known (a) Aristotle (b) Galileo
as : (c) Newton (d) Edison
(a) Newton's First Law of Motion
(b) Newton's Fourth Law of Motion RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Newton's Second Law of Motion Ans : (c) Sir Isaac Newton proposed the three Laws of
(d) Newton's Third Law of Motion Motion, which is first Law, Second Law and Third Law
RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist explain the relationship between motion of an object
Ans : (c) Newton’s second law is a quantitative and forces acting on object.
description of the changes that a force can produce on Newton's three laws of motion are:–
the motion of a body. It states that the rate of change of 1. Every object in a state of uniform motion will
the momentum of a body is equal to both magnitude and remain in that state of motion unless an external
direction of the force imposed on it. The momentum of force acts on it.
a body is equal to the product of its mass and its 2. Rate of change of momentum is proportional to the
velocity. Momentum, like velocity, is a vector quantity, applied force.
having both magnitude and direction. Example: Pulling 3. For every action there is an equal and opposite
the hands gradually in the direction of the ball while reaction.
catching helps in reducing the impact of force applied The first law is also called as the law of inertia.
by the ball on the hands of the cricketer as the relative 417. What is the equation for Newton's second law
velocity of the ball with respect to hands of the player is of motion?
decreased and hence reduces the momentum of the ball (a) F = mc2 (b) F = ma
gradually. 1
413. If we move the tree branch fast then some of (c) F = AP (d) F = mv 2
2
the leaves get detached from the tree due to – RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Acceleration (b) Velocity
Ans : (b) Second law of motion expressed by Newton
(c) Inertia (d) Impulse as follows:
RRB Group-D 04-12-2018 (Shift-II) The rate of change of momentum of a body is directly
Ans : (c) When the tree's branch is moved fast the proportional to the applied force on the body and in the
branch attain motion but the leaves stay at rest. direction in which the force acts. This statement is
Due to inertia of rest, the leaves tend to remain in its expressed in equation form as,
position and hence detaches from the tree to fall down. F = ma
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 where, 422. Which of the following Newton's Law of
F = force Motion provides an explanation for why a ball
m = mass of object thrown on the wall collides and returns?
a = acceleration (a) First law of motion (b) Second law of motion
The unit of force is kg.m.s-2 or Newton, which is (c) Third law of motion (d) None of the rules
represented by symbol N. The second law of motion RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-II)
gives us a method to measure the force acting on an Ans. : (c) The ball thrown on the wall bounces back
object as a product of its mass and acceleration. which explains the third law of motion. When in the
interaction of two objects, the force of one object exerts
418. What is the other name of Newton's first law
the same force on the other object, the second object
of motion?
also exerts the same force on the first object in the
(a) Law of momentum opposite direction, one of these forces is called action
(b) Law of movement and the other force is called reaction. The rule is also
(c) Law of inertia called Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
(d) Law of displacement 423. Which of the following statements is true for
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Newton's Third Law of Motion.
Ans : (c) The first law of Newton is also termed as Law (a) The force is applied to the same body.
of Inertia. It states that a body in rest or motion (b) The force is applied on the same body in the
continues to be in such state, untill and unless an opposite direction.
external force is applied on it. (c) The force is applied on different body in
The second law of Newton says that force applied on a opposite direction.
body is equal to product of its mass and acceleration. (d) Force is dependent on distance.
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The third law of Newton mentions about action-reaction Ans : (c) Newton's Third Law of Motion : According
process. to this law, to every action, there is an equal and
419. Second law of motion is related to. . . . . . opposite reaction.
(a) Pressure (b) Inertia When one objects exert a force (action) on another
(c) Thrust (push) (d) Momentum object, then the second object also exert a force
RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-I) (reaction) on the first object. These two forces are
always equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.
Ans : (d) The second law of motion is related to
momentum. According to the second law of motion, 424. The famous law of motion is given by-
"the change in momentum of an object is proportional (a) Dalton (b) Newton
to the force exerted on that object and occurs in the (c) Galileo (d) Thomson
same direction." Group-D 26-10-2018 (Shift-II)
From Newton's second law of motion, Ans : (b) Newton gave three laws of motion, which are
dp as follows :
F= (i) Law of Inertia
dt (ii) Law of Force, Mass and Acceleration
Here, F is the force, p is momentum and t is time. (iii) Law of Action-Reaction
420. Newton's second law of motion: 425. The rate of change in momentum of a body is
(a) Explains the relationship between forces on proportional to ––––––.
two mutually effective objects. (a) Applied displacement
(b) Also known by the law of inertia. (b) Applied force
(c) It is helpful to understand the effects of force. (c) Applied potential energy
(d) Also known by the law of conservation of energy. (d) Applied pressure
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Ans : (c) The rate of change of momentum of an object Ans : (b) The rate of change in momentum of an object
is proportional to the force exerted on that object. The is proportional to the force applied on it and in the
momentum changes in the direction of the force. direction of force. It is also called Newton's second law
In the second law, the force on an object is equal to of motion.
product of its mass and its acceleration. 426. The second law of motion shows-
∴ F = ma (a) Every object will remain in a state of constant
where, m = mass and a = acceleration. or uniform motion, unless it is forced to
Hence Newton's second law of motion is helpful to change its state by the action of pure force.
under stand the effects of force. (b) When pure force is applied, each object will
421. The equation F = ma, is given by Newton's move in the same speed.
…….. law of motion: (c) The rate of change in the speed of the object
(a) II (b) III will change with the applied net force.
(c) I (d) IV (d) The rate of change of momentum of an object
RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-I) is proportional to the net force applied to the
Ans : (a) The equation F = ma, is given by Newton's II object in the direction of net force.
law of motion. RRB Group-D 22-09-2018 (Shift-II)
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Ans : (d) Second Law of Motion - The rate of change Ans : (c) The fielder turns his arm backwards while
of momentum is directly proportional to the applied catching a fast approaching cricket ball. It follows
force. The larger the force acting on a body, greater is Newton's second law of motion. i.e. the rate of
the change in its momentum. Since change in momentum changes in the ball decreases due to which it
momentum is equal to the product of mass and the experiences less force over a longer time. Therefore, the
acceleration and the mass of the body remains constant,
so the rate of change of momentum is directly impact of the ball is less on the arm.
proportional to the rate of change of velocity i.e., 431. Shot from a rifle. What will be the kinetic
acceleration. Hence force (F) is directly proportional to energy of the rifle if the rifle comes backwards
mass (m) and acceleration (a) without stopping?
F ∝ ma (a) More than the kinetic energy of the bullet
Rate of change of momentum = (b) Less than the kinetic energy of the bullet
(c) Equal to the kinetic energy of the bullet
Change of momentum m ( v − u )
= = ma (d) Zero
Time taken t RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-I)
 v − u  Ans : (b) According to Newton's third law, when we
∵ t = a  apply force on a body, it exerts the same force back, it is
 
where, a is the acceleration of the body. also called action-reaction force. This is why if the gun
pushes the gunner backwards, then the kinetic energy of
427. Which of the following statements is false the gun will be less than the kinetic energy of the bullet.
(a) When a bus stops suddenly, a passenger
sitting in the bus is jerked backwards. 432. The product of mass and acceleration is called.
(b) When a person jumps from a moving bus, he (a) Pressure (b) Impulse
falls. (c) Thrust (d) Force
(c) When a rotating fan stops, it rotates for some RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-I)
time. Ans : (d) The rate of change of momentum is directly
(d) When a bus stops suddenly, a passenger proportional to the applied force. The larger the force
sitting in the bus gets a shock in the front acting on a body, greater is the change in its
RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-I) momentum. Since change in momentum is equal to the
Ans : (a) 1. When a moving bus stops, the lower part of product of mass and the rate of change in velocity and
our body in contact with the bus comes to rest while the the mass of the body remains constant, so the rate of
upper part of our body tends to keep moving due to change of momentum is directly proportional to the rate
inertia of motion. Hence, we fall (or forwards) of change of velocity i.e., acceleration. Hence force (F)
2. When the bus accelerates from rest, the lower part of is directly proportional to mass (m) and acceleration (a)
our body comes into motion along with the bus while
the upper part of body tends to remain at rest due to F = ma
inertia of rest. Hence we fall backwards. 433. Which of the following examples explains
428. 1 Kg × 1 ms-2 , It is said.......... Newton's third law of motion?
(a) 1 newton (b) 1 coulomb (a) Rocket launching
(c) 1 pascal (d) 1 joule (b) On the sudden move of the bus, the
RRB Group-D 15-11-2018 (Shift-II)
passengers get jerked backwards.
Ans : (a) From Newton's Second Law - (c) When we stop pedaling, the cycle starts to
Force = mass × acceleration slow down.
· 1 Kg × 1 m/s2 = 1 Newton (d) While catching a fast approaching cricket
The unit of force is Newton. ball, the fielder slowly moves his hand
429. What was the year of publication of Newton's backwards with the moving ball.
laws of motion? RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-III)
(a) 1678 (b) 1778
(c) 1787 (d) 1687 Ans. : (a) According to the Newton's third law of
RRB Group-D 27-11-2018 (Shift-III) motion, if an object exerts a force on another object, the
Ans : (d) Newton published the laws of motion in his second object exerts the same force on the first object in
book Principia in 1687 AD. Newton gave three physical the opposite direction. It is also called the law of action
laws of motion. These laws indicate the relationship reaction. For example –
between the force exerted on an object and the motion • Pushing the gun backwards when firing from the gun.
of that object generated from it. • Rocket launching etc.
430. Why does a fielder turn his arms backwards 434. When a sailor jumps in the forward direction,
while catching a fast approaching cricket ball? the boat drifts backwards. Which law of
(a) Because he is nervous. Newton represent the example -
(b) Because it helps to aim the ball. (a) Second law of motion
(c) Because he experiences less force over a (b) First and second law of motion
longer period of time. (c) Third law of motion
(d) Because it gives him vigilance. (d) First law of motion
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