Physics for Veterinary Science – MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: March 7, 2025

1. What is the unit of force in the SI system?

A) Watt
B) Pascal
C) Newton
D) Joule

Answer: C) Newton

2. Which type of radiation is commonly used in veterinary radiology?

A) Alpha radiation
B) Beta radiation
C) X-rays
D) Infrared radiation

Answer: C) X-rays

3. In ultrasound imaging, what property of sound waves is used to create images?

A) Reflection
B) Refraction
C) Absorption
D) Diffraction

Answer: A) Reflection

4. What is the principle behind MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?

A) X-ray penetration
B) Nuclear magnetic resonance
C) Infrared radiation absorption
D) Radioactive decay

Answer: B) Nuclear magnetic resonance

5. Which physical law explains how a stethoscope amplifies sound?

A) Newton’s Second Law
B) Bernoulli’s Principle
C) Doppler Effect
D) Boyle’s Law

Answer: B) Bernoulli’s Principle

6. What is the role of collimators in veterinary X-ray machines?

A) To increase radiation dose
B) To focus the X-ray beam
C) To measure temperature
D) To improve color contrast

Answer: B) To focus the X-ray beam

7. Which of the following is a property of an ultrasound wave used in veterinary diagnostics?

A) It is a type of electromagnetic wave
B) It travels at the speed of light
C) It requires a medium to travel
D) It is ionizing radiation

Answer: C) It requires a medium to travel

8. What does the Doppler Effect help in detecting during veterinary ultrasound?

A) Organ density
B) Blood flow and movement
C) Bone fractures
D) Tumor size

Answer: B) Blood flow and movement

9. Which law of physics explains the movement of gases during respiration in animals?

A) Pascal’s Law
B) Boyle’s Law
C) Ohm’s Law
D) Hooke’s Law

Answer: B) Boyle’s Law

10. In veterinary medicine, why is lead shielding used when taking X-rays?

A) To improve image clarity
B) To prevent radiation exposure
C) To increase penetration power
D) To cool down the X-ray machine

Answer: B) To prevent radiation exposure