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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Everyday Science MCQs: Relating Science to Daily Life


When we apply pressure on toothpaste tube, the toothpaste comes out due to the principle of:

Gravity

Inertia

Buoyancy

Pascal's law

Answer: d) Pascal's law

 

Which type of mirror is used in rear-view mirrors of vehicles?

Concave mirror

Convex mirror

Plane mirror

Spherical mirror

Answer: b) Convex mirror

 

The process of converting sunlight into electrical energy using photovoltaic cells is known as:

Solar heating

Solar radiation

Solar power

Solar photovoltaics

Answer: d) Solar photovoltaics

 

When a glass rod is rubbed with a piece of silk cloth, it acquires an electric charge. This phenomenon is known as:

Conduction

Induction

Electromagnetism

Static electricity

Answer: d) Static electricity

 

Which type of energy is possessed by an object when it is at rest?

Potential energy

Kinetic energy

Thermal energy

Chemical energy

Answer: a) Potential energy

 

Which substance is commonly used to put out small fires?

Water

Sand

Carbon dioxide

Fire extinguisher

Answer: a) Water