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BUMHS MDCAT 2022
BUMHS MDCAT 2022 Physics Portion
Each section/part of the Booklines MCQs for a chapter covers different topics, so please make sure to attempt all sections/parts.
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1. During a projectile path, air friction affects: (BUMHS 2022)
Air friction (drag) acts against the motion of a projectile in both horizontal and vertical directions, reducing its horizontal range and altering its vertical trajectory.
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2. The units of the equation of Compton scattering Δλ = h/mc(1-cos θ) are of: (BUMHS 2022)
The Compton scattering equation refers to a change in wavelength, which is a unit of length.
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3. Which one of the following is Ohmic device? (BUMHS 2022)
Ohmic devices follow Ohm’s Law, where the current is directly proportional to the applied voltage, and the resistance remains constant over a range of voltages. Copper wire is an example of such a device.
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4. Positron and electron annihilate into: (BUMHS 2022)
When a positron and electron annihilate, they produce two gamma-ray photons.
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5. For better results, actual spectrometer makes use of (BUMHS 2022)
A diffraction grating is used in a spectrometer to separate light into its component wavelengths with higher precision.
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6. A magnetic field is produced by: (BUMHS 2022)
Moving charges generate magnetic fields.
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7. Stationary waves can’t transport: (BUMHS 2022)
Stationary waves form a standing pattern and do not transport energy or mass, unlike traveling waves.
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8. The third law of motion explains: (BUMHS 2022)
Newton’s third law of motion explains the existence of a pair of forces in nature.
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9. Which of the following experiments prove the particle nature of light? (BUMHS 2022)
The photoelectric effect demonstrates the particle nature of light. When light shines on a metal surface, it ejects electrons, which can only be explained if light consists of photons.
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10. Which of the following pairs has the same direction always? (BUMHS 2022)
Force and acceleration always have the same direction, following Newton’s second law.
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Using conservation of energy, the maximum velocity of the swing is calculated based on the change in potential energy between the highest and lowest points.
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12. Thermal equilibrium in the environment occurs due to: (BUMHS 2022)
Thermal equilibrium is achieved through heat flow between objects until they reach the same temperature.
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13. The distance traveled by a wave in one period is called its: (BUMHS 2022)
Wavelength is the distance a wave travels during one complete cycle.
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14. The internal resistance of a battery is due to which of the following reasons? (BUMHS 2022)
The internal resistance of a battery arises due to the electrolyte resisting ion flow.
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15. The best example of uniform circular motion is? (BUMHS 2022)
The minute hand of a clock is a good example of uniform circular motion, as it moves at a constant speed in a circle.
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16. When the distance between two charged particles is halved the Coulomb force between them becomes: (BUMHS 2022)
According to Coulomb’s law, the force between charges increases by a factor of four when the distance is halved.
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17. If two equal masses are in motion with same individual speeds, we can conclude that: (BUMHS 2022)
If two masses have the same speed, their momenta can differ if they move in different directions.
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18. The parallel metal plates of the capacitor are separated by: (BUMHS 2022)
The plates of a capacitor are separated by an insulating material (dielectric), preventing direct electrical contact while allowing charge storage.
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19. The maximum value of induced emf in a rotating coil in a magnetic field does not depend upon? (BUMHS 2022)
The maximum emf induced in a rotating coil in a magnetic field is given by the equation: emf_max = NBAω. The resistance of the coil does not affect the maximum induced emf, as emf depends on the rate of change of the magnetic flux.
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20. If a bulb has a 20W power, and is working at 50% efficiency. What is its output power? (BUMHS 2022)
Efficiency = Output Power / Input Power. If the bulb is 50% efficient and its input power is 20W, then Output Power = 0.5 × 20W = 10W.
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21. In the SI system of units, the centripetal force is measured in? (BUMHS 2022)
Centripetal force is a type of force and is measured in Newtons in the SI system.
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22. In transformer, two coils are ________ linked with each other? (BUMHS 2022)
In a transformer, the coils are magnetically linked through mutual magnetic induction, where a changing current in one coil induces a voltage in the other.
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23. Which one of these statements is true? A magnet attracts (BUMHS 2022)
Magnets primarily attract ferromagnetic materials like iron and steel.
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24. Which of the following quantity is measured in kilowatt hours? (BUMHS 2022)
Kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energy, representing the energy used when 1 kilowatt of power is consumed over 1 hour.
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25. Fillings in teeth should be made from a material which: (BUMHS 2022)
Fillings in teeth should expand at the same rate as the tooth to avoid cracking.
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26. A stone is dropped from a building’s top 80 m high from the ground. In how much time will it touch the ground? (BUMHS 2022)
Using the free fall equation, the time for a stone to fall from 80 m is approximately 4 seconds.
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27. The ratio of angular speed of a minute’s hand to hours hand of the watch is? (BUMHS 2022)
The angular speed of the minute hand is 12 times greater than the hour hand’s.
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28. Magnetic flux is zero when angle between magnetic field and vector area is: (BUMHS 2022)
Magnetic flux is zero when the magnetic field is perpendicular to the surface, i.e., at 90 degrees.
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29. The electric field intensity at a point situated 4 meters from a point charge is 200 N/C. If the distance is reduced to 2 meters, what will be the field intensity? (BUMHS 2022)
The electric field intensity increases by a factor of four when the distance is halved.
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30. An electric motor is used to operate an elevator. The motor does 140,000 J of work in 70 s. What is the output power of the motor? (BUMHS 2022)
Power is calculated as work done divided by time: 140,000 J/70 s = 2 kilowatts.
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31. A second pendulum starts its oscillation from the extreme position. What is the ratio of its amplitude to the displacement after 7 seconds? (BUMHS 2022)
After 7 seconds, the ratio of amplitude to displacement for a second pendulum is 1:2.
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32. Radio isotopes can be formed by bombardment with particles: (BUMHS 2022)
Radioisotopes can be formed by neutron bombardment, as the neutron can be absorbed by the nucleus, making it unstable and radioactive.
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33. When a body moves in a straight line then its displacement coincides with: (BUMHS 2022)
When a body moves in a straight line, its displacement is equal to the distance traveled.
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34. A wave is characterized by three physical parameters: (BUMHS 2022)
The main characteristics of a wave are its wavelength, frequency, and speed.
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35. A man pushes a wall and fails to displace it. He does: (BUMHS 2022)
Since the wall does not move, no work is done as there is no displacement.
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36. The emf produced by an A. C. generator is maximum when the plane of the coil and the magnetic field are: (BUMHS 2022)
The emf produced by a generator is maximized when the plane of the coil is perpendicular to the magnetic field, as this leads to the greatest rate of change of magnetic flux.
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37. When a charged body is brought near an uncharged conductor on the insulating stand: (BUMHS 2022)
When a charged object is brought near an uncharged conductor, the nearer end acquires an opposite charge due to electrostatic induction.
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38. Speed of sound is fast in moist air because: (BUMHS 2022)
The speed of sound is faster in moist air because moist air has a lower density than dry air, allowing sound to travel faster.
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39. In an electronic transition, what can the atom not emit? (BUMHS 2022)
Gamma rays are emitted during nuclear transitions, not electronic transitions, which emit infrared, ultraviolet, or visible light.
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40. The Gaussian surface for a line charge will be: (BUMHS 2022)
A cylindrical Gaussian surface is used to calculate the electric field of a line charge, as it matches the symmetry of the field.
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41. In an experiment count rate of a sample of a radioactive element tale from 400 counts per second to 50 counts per second in 150 minutes. What is the half-life of radioactive element? (BUMHS 2022)
From 400 to 50 counts, the reduction occurs through three half-lives. Therefore, 150 minutes / 3 half-lives = 50 minutes per half-life.
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42. When a radioactive nucleus emits a gamma radiation then the mass number of atom is: (BUMHS 2022)
Gamma radiation emission does not change the mass number or atomic number.
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43. The electric potential at the center of uniformly charged conducting sphere is (BUMHS 2022)
In a uniformly charged conducting sphere, the electric potential is constant throughout the conductor and equal to the potential at the surface.
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44. According to the right-hand rule, the direction of angular displacement is along the? (BUMHS 2022)
In the right-hand rule for rotational motion, the curl of the fingers of the right hand represents the direction of the angular displacement.
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45. A circuit that converts pulsating voltage of the rectifier to smooth voltage is known as: (BUMHS 2022)
A filter is used in power supply circuits to smooth the pulsating output from a rectifier. It typically consists of capacitors and inductors that reduce the ripple voltage and provide a more stable DC output.
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46. A charged particle moves in a uniform electric field between two oppositely charged parallel metal plates to calculate the force acting on the particle due to the electric field, which quantity is not required? (BUMHS 2022)
The force acting on a charged particle in an electric field depends on the charge and electric field, not on the particle’s speed.
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47. Which of the following fractional change in resistance per kelvin? (BUMHS 2022)
The temperature coefficient of resistance measures how much a material’s resistance changes per degree Kelvin.
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48. The kinetic energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is double of its potential energy at a point where instantaneous displacement is equal to: (BUMHS 2022)
The kinetic energy becomes twice the potential energy when the displacement is 1/√3 of the maximum amplitude.
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49. An induced emf is produced in a circuit when? (BUMHS 2022)
According to Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction, an emf is induced in a circuit when the magnetic flux through the circuit changes.
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50. The longitudinal waves travel faster through: (BUMHS 2022)
Longitudinal waves, such as sound waves, travel faster in solids because particles in solids are more tightly packed.
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51. Which type of energy does the capacitor store? (BUMHS 2022)
Capacitors store potential energy in their electric fields.
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52. A body of mass 5 kg is moving with a momentum of 10 kg m/s. A force of 0.2 N acts on it in the direction of motion of the body for 10 s. The increase in its kinetic energy is: (BUMHS 2022)
The increase in kinetic energy is calculated using momentum and kinetic energy formulas.
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53. Air is pumped into a bicycle tire at constant temperature: (BUMHS 2022)
Pumping more air molecules into the tire increases the number of collisions per second with the walls, raising pressure.
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54. A bar magnet is falling inside a long copper tube. The acceleration of the magnet inside the copper tube is? (BUMHS 2022)
As the magnet falls through the copper tube, eddy currents are induced in the copper, which generate magnetic fields that oppose the motion of the magnet, thus reducing its acceleration to less than the acceleration due to gravity.
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