Physics MCQs

Physics

Vectors and Equilibrium


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#81

The vector product of $\vec{A} = 2\hat{i}$ and $\vec{B} = 3\hat{j}$ is:

A) $6\hat{k}$

B) $-6\hat{k}$

C) 6

D) 0

Answer:   A
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#82

What is the angle between force and position vector for zero torque?

A) $0^\circ$

B) $90^\circ$

C) $180^\circ$

D) Both A and C

Answer:   D
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#83

The direction of a vector product $\vec{A} \times \vec{B}$ is perpendicular to:

A) Vector $\vec{A}$ only

B) Vector $\vec{B}$ only

C) Both vectors $\vec{A}$ and $\vec{B}$

D) The plane containing $\vec{A}$ and $\vec{B}$

Answer:   D
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#84

A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction is called a:

A) Scalar

B) Vector

C) Unit

D) Constant

Answer:   B
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#85

The magnitude of the cross product of two vectors is given by:

A) $AB\cos\theta$

B) $AB\sin\theta$

C) $A+B$

D) $AB$

Answer:   B
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#86

The magnitude of the dot product of two vectors is given by:

A) $AB\sin\theta$

B) $AB\cos\theta$

C) $A-B$

D) $AB$

Answer:   B
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#87

Which of the following statements is true for a scalar product?

A) It is a vector

B) It is a scalar

C) Its value depends on the origin

D) It is non-commutative

Answer:   B
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#88

Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?

A) Displacement

B) Momentum

C) Electric potential

D) Force

Answer:   C
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