Chapter 4: Matter Properties Physics Mcqs for High School - Grade 9 - Set 1

1)   The formula we use to find stress is





a. area/force
b. force/area
c. force + area
d. force×area
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: force/area

Explanation:
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2)   The mass of 150 cm³ of stone is 400 g. Its density is






a. 3.2 g cm-3
b. 2.6 g cm-3
c. 4 g cm-3
d. 3.5 g cm-3
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2.6 g cm-3

Explanation:
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3)   Plasma consists of






a. atoms
b. ions
c. molecules
d. nuclei
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: ions

Explanation:
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4)   A machine which works on Pascal's law is known as





a. Vernier caliper
b. Hydraulic press
c. barometer
d. screw gauge
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Hydraulic press

Explanation:
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5)   The matter is made up of






a. atoms
b. molecules
c. ions
d. cations
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: molecules

Explanation:
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6)   The distance between the molecules of the liquid are





a. more than solids
b. less than solids
c. equal to solids
d. more than gases
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: more than solids

Explanation:
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7)   Increasing atmospheric pressure with a decline, later on, predicts an






a. long spell of pleasant weather
b. intense weather condition
c. no change in weather
d. small spell of pleasant weather
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: intense weather condition

Explanation:
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8)   At sea level, the vertical height of the water column would be






a. 13.45 m
b. 10.34 m
c. 11.25 m
d. 12.36 m
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 11.25 m

Explanation:
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9)   As the depth of the sensor varies the liquid pressure






a. does not change
b. varies accordingly
c. increases
d. decreases
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: varies accordingly

Explanation:
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10)   The force acting normally per unit area on the surface of the body is known as






a. pressure
b. power
c. stress
d. strain
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: pressure

Explanation:
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