PHYSICS
(Two Hours)
Instructions:
* Answers to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
* You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes given for
reading this question paper.
* The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing
the answers.
* Attempt all questions from Section I and any four questions from
Section II.
* The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in
brackets [ ].
Section I (40 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this section)
Question 1
Choose the correct answer to the following questions. (Do not copy the
questions, write the correct answer only.) [10]
(i) The S.I. unit of power of a lens is:
(a) metre (b) dioptre (c) watt (d) joule
(ii) In a simple electric circuit containing a cell and a resistance wire, if the
length of the resistance wire is doubled, the current in the circuit will:
(a) Become half (b) become double (c) remain the same (d) become
four times
(iii) The phenomenon of splitting of white light into its constituent colours
is called:
(a) Reflection (b) refraction (c) dispersion (d) diffraction
(iv) Which of the following radiations has the highest penetrating power?
(a) Alpha rays (b) Beta rays (c) Gamma rays (d) Ultraviolet rays
(v) The force responsible for holding the nucleus together is the:
(a) gravitational force (b) electromagnetic force (c) strong nuclear force
(d) weak nuclear force
(vi) The turning effect of a force about a fixed point is called:
(a) Work (b) energy (c) moment of force (d) power
(vii) Sound waves are:
(a) Transverse waves (b) longitudinal waves (c) electromagnetic waves
(d) stationary waves
(viii) The colour of a prism that deviates the least in the dispersion of
white light is:
(a) Violet (b) indigo (c) red (d) blue
(ix) The device used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
is:
(a) a generator (b) a motor (c) a transformer (d) a rectifier
(x) The property of a conductor due to which it opposes the flow of
current through it is called:
(a) conductance (b) resistance (c) resistivity (d) conductivity
Question 2
(a) Fill in the blanks: [5]
(i) The rate of doing work is called __________.
(ii) The image formed by a convex lens can be real or __________.
(iii) The frequency of infrasonic sound is __________ Hz.
(iv) In a fuse, the wire used has a __________ melting point.
(v) The energy released during nuclear fission is mainly in the form of
__________ energy.
(b) Match the following: [5]
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) Loudness of sound | (a) Electromagnetic induction |
| (ii) Speed of light in vacuum | (b) Hertz |
| (iii) Frequency | (c) Decibel |
| (iv) Electric generator | (d) 3 x 10⁸ m/s |
| (v) Radioactivity | (e) Becquerel |
(c) State whether the following statements are true or false: [5]
(i) The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of refraction.
(ii) A concave mirror always forms a real image.
(iii) The direction of the force on a current-carrying conductor in a
magnetic field is given by Fleming’s Left-hand Rule.
(iv) The specific heat capacity of water is very low.
(v) Nuclear fusion is the process of splitting a heavy nucleus into lighter
nuclei.
(d) Define the following terms: [5]
(i) Refractive index
(ii) Work done
(iii) Echo
(iv) Electric power
(v) Thermionic emission
Question 3
(a) Answer the following questions briefly: [5]
(i) What is the principle of a lever?
(ii) State two factors on which the magnitude of induced e.m.f. in a coil
depends.
(iii) Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a
current-carrying wire?
(iv) What is meant by the term ‘critical angle’?
(v) Give one use of ultraviolet radiations.
(b) Choose the odd one out and give a reason for your choice: [5]
(i) Ammeter, Voltmeter, Galvanometer, Rheostat
(ii) Convex lens, Concave lens, Convex mirror, Concave mirror
(iii) Alpha particle, Beta particle, Gamma ray, X-ray
(iv) Heat, Light, Sound, Magnetic field
(v) Kilowatt-hour, Joule, Calorie, Newton
Section II (40 Marks)
(Attempt any four questions from this section)
Question 4
(a) (i) A body of mass 5 kg is raised vertically to a height of 10 m.
Calculate the potential energy gained by the body. (g = 10 m/s²) [2]
(ii) If the body is now allowed to fall freely, what will be its kinetic energy
just before it hits the ground? [2]
(iii) State the law of conservation of energy. [2]
(b)(i) Define the term ‘efficiency’ of a machine. [1]
(ii) A pulley system has a velocity ratio of 4. It is used to lift a load of 150
N by applying an effort of 50 N. Calculate the mechanical advantage and
efficiency of the pulley system. [3]
Question 5
(a) (i) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of a real and inverted
image by a convex lens when the object is placed beyond 2F₁. [3]
(ii) State two differences between a real image and a virtual image. [2]
(b)(i) A ray of light travels from air to glass. The angle of incidence is
60° and the angle of refraction is 35°. Calculate the refractive index
of glass with respect to air. [2]
(ii) What is total internal reflection? State two conditions necessary for
total internal reflection to occur. [3]
Question 6
(a) (i) Define the terms ‘amplitude’ and ‘frequency’ as related to sound
waves. [2]
(ii) What is the audible range of frequencies for the human ear? [1]
(iii) Explain why we can hear sound around corners but cannot see around
corners. [2]
(b)(i) Describe a simple experiment to demonstrate the phenomenon of
resonance. [3]
(ii) What are ultrasonic vibrations? Give one practical application of
ultrasonic vibrations. [2]
Question 7
(a) (i) State Ohm’s law. [2]
(ii) A wire of resistance 5 Ω has a potential difference of 10 V applied
across its ends. Calculate the current flowing through the wire. [2]
(iii) Define the term ‘resistivity’ of a material. [1]
(b)(i) Draw a labelled circuit diagram to show how three resistors R₁,
R₂, and R₃ are connected in parallel. [2]
(ii) Derive an expression for the equivalent resistance of three resistors
connected in parallel. [3]
Question 8
(a) (i) What is an electromagnet? [1]
(ii) Describe how an electromagnet is made. [2]
(iii) State two factors on which the strength of an electromagnet depends.
[2]
(b)(i) Explain the working principle of a simple electric bell with the
help of a labelled diagram. [3]
(ii) What is the function of the commutator in a DC motor? [2]
Question 9
(a) (i) What is meant by radioactivity? [1]
(ii) Name the three types of radioactive radiations and state one property
of each. [3]
(iii) What is nuclear fission? Give one example of a nuclear fission
reaction. [2]
(b)(i) Draw a labelled diagram of a simple nuclear reactor. [3]
(ii) State two uses of radioactive isotopes. [2]
