GAT Subject Physics MCQs

Vector addition replaces multiple vectors with an equivalent single vector.
Its direction and magnitude depend on the original vectors.

Perpendicular vector components form a right triangle.
The resultant magnitude is found from the sum of squared components.

One kilometre equals 1,000 metres.
Therefore 3.5 km = 3.5×1,000 = 3,500 m.

Both sides of a valid physical equation must have the same dimensions.
Dimensional analysis can reveal inconsistent formulas.

The metre is the SI base unit of length.
Other metric length units are derived from it using prefixes.

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass.
The gram is one-thousandth of a kilogram.

The second is the SI base unit of time.
Minutes and hours are accepted non-SI units derived from it.

A scalar has magnitude only.
Speed has no associated direction.

A vector has both magnitude and direction.
Acceleration describes the rate and direction of velocity change.