How Things Work Quiz

What is the function of the flywheel in an engine?

To decrease fuel consumption

To store rotational energy and smooth out the power delivery

To reduce the engine’s weight

To increase the engine’s torque

None

Which type of nuclear reaction occurs in the sun to produce energy?

Beta decay

Nuclear fusion

Nuclear fission

Radioactive decay

None

Which part of the human eye functions similarly to the aperture of a camera?

Pupil

Lens

Retina

Cornea

None

In what form of energy does a capacitor store energy?

Thermal energy

Electric potential energy

Mechanical energy

Kinetic energy

None

Which phenomenon allows fiber optics to transmit light over long distances?

Polarization

Diffraction

Total internal reflection

Refraction

None

What mechanism does a thermos bottle use to maintain the temperature of its contents?

Conductive materials

Convection currents

Reflective surfaces

Vacuum insulation

None

What is the role of a moderator in a nuclear reactor?

To cool the reactor

To absorb excess neutrons

To initiate the fission reaction

To slow down neutrons to sustain the chain reaction

None

How does a lithium-ion battery generate electricity?

By the reaction of lead with acid

By the flow of hydrogen gas

By the heating of a thermoelectric material

By the movement of lithium ions between electrodes

None

What is the role of the control rods in a nuclear reactor?

To absorb neutrons and regulate the fission reaction

To cool the reactor core

To convert heat to electricity

To fuel the reactor

None

10.

What is the working principle of a gyroscope?

Conservation of energy

Conservation of mass

Conservation of linear momentum

Conservation of angular momentum

None

11.

Which type of wave is used in ultrasound imaging?

Sound waves

Radio waves

Gamma waves

Light waves

None

12.

What principle does a jet engine operate on?

Bernoulli’s Principle

Archimedes’ Principle

Pascal’s Law

Newton’s Third Law

None

13.

What principle does a laser operate on?

Stimulated emission of radiation

Absorption of radiation

Diffusion of light

Spontaneous emission of radiation

None

14.

What is the principle behind a jet engine's thrust?

Conservation of charge

Conservation of mass

Conservation of momentum

Conservation of energy

None

15.

What is the main purpose of a transformer in an electrical circuit?

To measure electrical resistance

To convert AC to direct current (DC)

To change the voltage of alternating current (AC)

To store electrical energy

None

16.

What type of motor is commonly used in electric vehicles?

Stepper motor

Induction motor

Synchronous motor

Brushless DC motor

None

17.

What is the primary function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

To lower the activation energy

To provide heat

To change the product

To increase the reactants

None

18.

Which component in a refrigerator is responsible for compressing the refrigerant?

Expansion valve

Compressor

Condenser

Evaporator

None

19.

What is the function of the condenser in an air conditioning system?

To release heat from the refrigerant to the outside

To evaporate the refrigerant

To circulate air inside the room

To compress the refrigerant

None

20.

How does a microwave oven heat food?

By direct conduction from heating elements

By heating the air inside the oven

By causing water molecules to vibrate

By using infrared radiation

None

21.

How does a Geiger-Muller counter detect radiation?

By measuring thermal radiation

By scintillation of a phosphor material

By detecting changes in magnetic fields

By ionizing gas inside a tube and creating a measurable electric pulse

None

22.

What is the main advantage of LED lights over incandescent bulbs?

Simpler design

Lower initial cost

Higher energy efficiency

Better color rendering

None

23.

What is the principle of operation of a quantum computer?

Superposition and entanglement of quantum states

Classical mechanics

Binary logic and Boolean algebra

Thermionic emission

None

24.

Which law explains the operation of a hydraulic lift?

Hooke’s Law

Charles’s Law

Boyle’s Law

Pascal’s Law

None

25.

Which material is commonly used in photovoltaic cells for solar panels?

Silicon

Aluminium

Gallium

Copper

None

26.

In which part of the internal combustion engine does fuel combustion occur?

Cylinder

Exhaust

Radiator

Carburetor

None

27.

How does a piezoelectric crystal generate electricity?

By cooling the crystal

By exposure to light

By generating a voltage when mechanical stress is applied

By heating the crystal

None

28.

How does an induction cooktop generate heat?

By generating an electromagnetic field that induces currents in the cookware

By using infrared radiation

By using a gas flame

By heating coils under the cooktop surface

None

29.

What type of lens is used in a magnifying glass?

Convex lens

Concave lens

Cylindrical lens

Plano-concave lens

None

30.

Which principle is used in the working of an MRI machine?

X-ray diffraction

Ultrasound reflection

Nuclear magnetic resonance

Gamma-ray spectroscopy

None

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