Class 9 Physics · Chapter 2 · Test 6
Board Test — Mechanics
25 MCQs • Final chapter assessment covering scalars and vectors, types of motion, distance and displacement, speed and velocity, acceleration, motion graphs, equations of motion, free fall, and textbook exercise numericals.
25 questions · 20 min · 25 marks
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Sample questions
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Question 1
Which statement correctly describes a scalar quantity?
- AIt has magnitude only
- BIt has direction only
- CIt has magnitude and direction
- DIt has neither magnitude nor direction
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Answer: A
A scalar quantity has magnitude only.
Question 2
Which of the following is a vector quantity?
- ADistance
- BSpeed
- CTime
- DDisplacement
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Answer: D
Displacement has magnitude and direction.
Question 3
A body does not change its position relative to a fixed point. What is its state?
- ARest
- BMotion
- CUniform acceleration
- DVariable motion
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Answer: A
A body is at rest when its position does not change relative to the reference point.
Question 4
What is the numerical relationship between the magnitude of displacement and distance travelled?
- ADisplacement is always greater than distance
- BDisplacement is always equal to distance
- CDisplacement is equal to or less than distance
- DDisplacement is always zero
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Answer: C
The magnitude of displacement cannot exceed the distance travelled.
Question 5
Which type of motion involves movement to and fro about a mean position?
- ATranslatory motion
- BVibratory motion
- CUniform motion
- DRandom motion
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Answer: B
Vibratory motion involves repeated to-and-fro movement about a mean position.
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