Question Bank Of Physics

For First Term Session ( 2016 2017 )

Chapter # 1
Introduction to Physics
Short Question/Answers :
Q1: Define Physics and its branches.
Q2: Explain the contribution of Muslim scientists in the field of Physics.
MCQs from book
Chapter # 2
Measurement
Short Question/Answers :
Q1: Define error and its types.
Q2: Define fundamental and derived units. Also give its examples.
Q3: What do you mean by physical quantities & explain its types.
MCQs from book and numerical including book exercises.
Chapter # 3
Kinematics of Linear Motion
Short Question/Answers :
Q1: Define Motion and Rest with the help of examples.
Q2: Explain types of motion.
Q3: Differentiate between :
a) Distance and displacement.
b) Speed and velocity.
c) Uniform and variable velocity.
Q4 : Define the following terms :
(a) Acceleration. (b) Types of acceleration.
(c) Kinematics.
Q5: First equation of motion.
Long Question / Answers :
Q1: Derive second and third equation of motion.
MCQs from book and numerical including book exercises.
Chapter # 4
Motion and Force
Short Question/Answers :
Q1: State three laws of motion along with the examples.
Q2: Define momentum and write down its formula along with the S.I unit.
Q3: Differentiate between mass and weight
Q4: Define friction and types of friction.
Q5: Define advantages and disadvantages of friction.
Q6: Explain methods of reducing friction.
Q7: State and explain law of conservation of momentum.
Q8: Drive expression of conservation of momentum.
Long Question / Answers :

Q1: Define tension in a string & drive its two cases.

MCQs from book and numerical including book exercises.
Chapter # 5
Vectors
Short Question/Answers :
Q1: Differentiate between scalar and vector quantities.
Q2: Define the following : (a) Negative of a vector (b) Subtraction of a vector
(c) Resultant of a vector
(d) Horizontal & vertical components of a vector.
Q3: Explain addition of vector by head to tail rule.
Q4 : Explain addition of rectangular components of a vector by Pythagoras theorem.
Long Question / Answers :
Q1: Explain resolution of a vector along with its derivation.
MCQs from book and numerical including book exercises.
Chapter # 6
Equilibrium
Short Question/Answers :
Q1: Define equilibrium and its types.
Q2: Define torque and drive its formula and unit. Also define on what factors does it depends ?
Q3: Explain types of torque on the basis of direction of rotation.
Q4 : State two conditions of equilibrium.
Q5: Explain states of equilibrium along with examples.
Q6: Define : (a) Centre of gravity
(b) Couple
(c) Force arm
MCQs from book and numerical including book exercises.
Chapter # 7
Circular Motion & Gravitation
Short Question/Answers :
Q1: Define the following terms : (a) Uniform circular motion (b) Centripetal acceleration
(c) Centripetal and Centrifugal force
(d) Artificial satellite
(e) Orbital velocity
Q2: Explain centrifuge and write down its practical applications.
Q3: How Cavendish calculated the value of G , explain.
Long Question / Answers :
Q1: State and explain Law of Universal Gravitation.
Q2: Derive the expression for the calculation of mass of earth.
Q3: Derive the formula to calculate the value of g with altitude.
MCQs from book and numerical including book exercises.
Chapter # 8
Work , Power & Energy
Short Question/Answers :
Q1: What do you mean by work done ? Write its formula and S.I unit.
Q2: Define power and write its formula & S.I unit.
Q3: Prove that power is the product of force & velocity.

Q4: Define energy and forms of energy.

Q5: Derive the expression : K.E = mv2.
Q6: Define gravitational potential energy and derive its formula.
Q7: Define elastic potential energy & derive its formula.
Q8: Describe the inter-conversion of energy.
Q9: State the Law of conservation of energy with examples.
MCQs from book and numerical including book exercises.