Sir Isaac Newton - Prose
Class 9 / English
Sir Isaac Newton - Prose
Topic (12 Qs)Practice textbook-based MCQs for this specific topic.
Q1.Book Back
When was Sir Isaac Newton born?
A
December 25, 1642
B
January 1, 1650
C
November 10, 1640
D
December 25, 1700
Q2.Book Back
Who wrote the biographical account of Sir Isaac Newton?
A
Nathaniel Hawthorne
B
Mark Twain
C
Ruskin Bond
D
Leo Tolstoy
Q3.Book Back
What unique clock did young Isaac construct that amazed his neighborhood?
A
A pendulum clock
B
A water-clock driven by the dropping of water
C
A sand clock
D
A wooden gear clock
Q4.Book Back
How did young Isaac calculate the strength of the wind as a boy?
A
Using a weather vane
B
By jumping against the wind and measuring the length of his jump
C
By observing trees
D
Using a kite
Q5.Book Back
What working model did Newton construct after closely studying a new windmill near his home?
A
A water mill
B
A complete working model of the windmill with linen sails and a hopper
C
A steam engine
D
A horse carriage
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