Here is a set of 20 Physics Quiz Questions for Class VI to VIII students. The questions are in MCQ format with 4 options, correct answers, and brief explanations – ideal for classroom practice, online quizzes, or educational blogs.
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⚡ Physics Quiz – Class VI to VIII
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🧠 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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1. Which of the following is a source of light? A) Mirror B) Moon C) Candle D) Wall ✅ Answer: C) Candle 📝 Explanation: A candle produces its own light, so it’s a source of light.
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2. Which device is used to measure temperature? A) Barometer B) Thermometer C) Hygrometer D) Speedometer ✅ Answer: B) Thermometer 📝 Explanation: A thermometer measures temperature.
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3. Which of these is a magnetic material? A) Wood B) Copper C) Iron D) Plastic ✅ Answer: C) Iron 📝 Explanation: Iron is a magnetic material that is attracted to magnets.
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4. What is the unit of force? A) Watt B) Joule C) Newton D) Meter ✅ Answer: C) Newton 📝 Explanation: Force is measured in Newtons (N).
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5. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity? A) Rubber B) Glass C) Copper D) Wood ✅ Answer: C) Copper 📝 Explanation: Copper allows electricity to pass through it easily.
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6. Which form of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band? A) Kinetic energy B) Heat energy C) Potential energy D) Light energy ✅ Answer: C) Potential energy 📝 Explanation: A stretched rubber band stores potential energy.
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7. Sound cannot travel through— A) Solids B) Liquids C) Gases D) Vacuum ✅ Answer: D) Vacuum 📝 Explanation: Sound needs a medium to travel and cannot travel through a vacuum.
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8. Which of the following is a source of sound? A) A falling leaf B) A glowing bulb C) A ringing bell D) A mirror ✅ Answer: C) A ringing bell 📝 Explanation: A ringing bell vibrates and produces sound.
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9. What is the speed of light in vacuum? A) 300 m/s B) 3000 m/s C) 3 × 10⁸ m/s D) 30,000 m/s ✅ Answer: C) 3 × 10⁸ m/s 📝 Explanation: Light travels at about 300,000,000 meters per second in a vacuum.
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10. The reflection of light helps us to see— A) Air B) Darkness C) Objects D) Electricity ✅ Answer: C) Objects 📝 Explanation: We see objects when light reflects from them into our eyes.
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11. What does a convex lens do to light rays? A) Diverges them B) Reflects them C) Absorbs them D) Converges them ✅ Answer: D) Converges them 📝 Explanation: A convex lens brings light rays together (converges them).
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12. Which of the following is a non-luminous object? A) Sun B) Torch C) Mirror D) Bulb ✅ Answer: C) Mirror 📝 Explanation: A mirror does not emit its own light; it reflects light.
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13. Friction is a— A) Force that helps movement B) Magnetic force C) Contact force that opposes motion D) Gravitational force ✅ Answer: C) Contact force that opposes motion 📝 Explanation: Friction resists the motion of objects sliding against each other.
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14. Which energy is used by solar panels? A) Wind energy B) Nuclear energy C) Solar energy D) Heat energy ✅ Answer: C) Solar energy 📝 Explanation: Solar panels convert sunlight (solar energy) into electricity.
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15. Which gas is needed for burning? A) Nitrogen B) Carbon dioxide C) Hydrogen D) Oxygen ✅ Answer: D) Oxygen 📝 Explanation: Oxygen supports combustion.
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16. What is the unit of electric current? A) Volt B) Ohm C) Watt D) Ampere ✅ Answer: D) Ampere 📝 Explanation: Electric current is measured in Amperes (A).
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17. Which one is a non-renewable source of energy? A) Wind B) Solar C) Coal D) Water ✅ Answer: C) Coal 📝 Explanation: Coal is a fossil fuel and cannot be replenished quickly.
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18. What happens when light passes from air to water? A) Speed increases B) Speed decreases C) Speed remains the same D) Light disappears ✅ Answer: B) Speed decreases 📝 Explanation: Light slows down when it enters a denser medium like water.
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19. What type of energy does a moving object have? A) Heat energy B) Kinetic energy C) Potential energy D) Sound energy ✅ Answer: B) Kinetic energy 📝 Explanation: Moving objects possess kinetic energy.
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20. Which of the following materials is transparent? A) Wood B) Paper C) Glass D) Stone ✅ Answer: C) Glass 📝 Explanation: Glass allows light to pass through; hence it’s transparent.
