Archimedes' principle is used in MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Archimedes' principle is used in
A. Thermometer
B. Barometer
C. Hydrometer
D. Seismograph
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Hydrometer floats based on density, uses buoyancy principle.

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Question #1
The weight of a body on a planet is 100 N. If planet's radius is half and density same as Earth, weight becomes
A. 200 N
B. 25 N
C. 50 N
D. 100 N

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
g = GM/R² = G (ρ 4/3 π R³)/R² ∝ ρ R. If radius half, density same, g becomes half. Weight half = 50 N.

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Question #2
The time period of a simple pendulum on Earth is T. If taken to a planet where g is 4 times, new period is
A. 2T
B. T
C. T/4
D. T/2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
T ∝ 1/√g, g'=4g => T' = T/√4 = T/2.

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Question #3
The speed of sound in air at 0°C is approximately 332 m/s. At 27°C, it will be approximately:
A. 340 m/s
B. 332 m/s
C. 350 m/s
D. 360 m/s

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Speed of sound in air v ∝ √T, where T is absolute temperature in Kelvin. T₀ = 0°C = 273 K, v₀ = 332 m/s. T = 27°C = 300 K. Thus v = v₀√(T/T₀) = 332 × √(300/273) ≈ 332 × √1.099 ≈ 332 × 1.048 ≈ 348 m/s ≈ 350 m/s. Approximate rule: speed increases by 0.6 m/s per °C rise, so 27×0.6≈16.2, 332+16.2≈348.2 m/s. Memory aid: 'v ∝ √T in Kelvin'. Such temperature-dependence problems test application of sound wave properties, common in competitive exams with emphasis on absolute temperature usage.

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