A ship entering a river from sea will MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A ship entering a river from sea will
A. Rise a little
B. Sink a little
C. Sink completely
D. Remain same
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Seawater density > river water. To displace same weight, ship sinks deeper in less dense river water.

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According to the Universal Law of Gravitation, the force of attraction between two bodies is inversely proportional to:
A. The sum of their masses.
B. The product of their masses.
C. The distance between them.
D. The square of the distance between their centers.

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation states that the gravitational force (F) between two point masses is directly proportional to the product of their masses (m1 × m2) and inversely proportional to the square of the distance (r²) between their centers. The mathematical formula is F = G(m1m2)/r².

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A screw gauge has a pitch of 1 mm and 100 divisions on its circular scale. The least count of this instrument is:
A. 0.1 mm
B. 0.001 mm
C. 0.01 mm
D. 0.0001 mm

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Least count of screw gauge = Pitch / Number of circular scale divisions. Given pitch = 1 mm, divisions = 100, so LC = 1 mm / 100 = 0.01 mm. This represents the smallest measurement the instrument can accurately detect. Screw gauges measure small dimensions like wire diameter with high precision. Memory tip: Least count formula is universal for vernier and screw instruments: value per division on main scale divided by total circular divisions. This concept is frequently tested in practical physics sections of competitive exams.

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The nucleus of an atom consists of
A. Only protons
B. Electrons and neutrons
C. Protons and neutrons
D. Electrons and protons

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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