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MHT CET Physics Questions
Practise physics (science) for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Physics practice
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Q1.Which colour of visible light has the longest wavelength?
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Answer: D — Red
Red light has the longest wavelength (~700 nm).
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Q2.Find the power dissipated when 1 A flows through a 8 Ω resistor.
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Answer: B — 8 W
P = I²R = 1² × 8 = 8 W.
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Q3.Acceleration due to gravity on Earth’s surface is about:
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Answer: B — 9.8 m/s²
g ≈ 9.8 m/s².
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Q4.What force is needed to accelerate a 37 kg mass at 2 m/s²?
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Answer: A — 74 N
F = ma = 37 × 2 = 74 N.
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Q5.Which quantity is a vector?
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Answer: A — Velocity
Velocity has magnitude and direction.
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Q6.Find the power dissipated when 2.5 A flows through a 4 Ω resistor.
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Answer: C — 25 W
P = I²R = 2.5² × 4 = 25 W.
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Q7.Which particle has no electric charge?
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Answer: C — Neutron
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
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Q8.Find the kinetic energy of a 17 kg body moving at 20 m/s.
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Answer: B — 3,400 J
KE = ½mv² = ½ × 17 × 20² = 3,400 J.
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Q9.Which mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?
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Answer: B — Convex
Convex mirrors give an erect, diminished image and a wide field of view.
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Q10.Find the power dissipated when 3 A flows through a 25 Ω resistor.
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Answer: D — 225 W
P = I²R = 3² × 25 = 225 W.
How to approach physics questions
Write the formula before substituting and keep SI units throughout. Most numerical questions use one of: v = u + at, s = ut + ½at², F = ma, KE = ½mv², V = IR, P = I²R.
About MHT CET
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test — conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. State entrance for engineering, pharmacy and agriculture courses in Maharashtra.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
MHT CET practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra | Mathematics | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Probability & Combinatorics | Mathematics | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Physics | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Chemistry | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Biology | Science | Question bank |