THE SECOND COMPARATIVE EXAMINATION 2024-25

Class X (ICSE)
Science Paper-I
PHYSICS

Time: Two hours Maximum marks: 80

Instructions:
* Answers to this paper must be written on the answer script provided separately.
* You will NOT be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in
reading the question paper.
* The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
* All subsections of each question must be answered in the correct order.
* Please do not write anything on the question paper except your name and roll number.
* The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
* Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.

SECTION A
Attempt all questions from this Section.
Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(i) If m represents mass and K represents the kinetic energy, then the unit of the
quantity √2mK in the S.I. system is -
(a) J (b) Nm
(c) kgms–1 (d) kgms–2

(ii) In the diagram given, the rod AC pivoted at B is in equilibrium.

Choose appropriate relation

(a) AB = BC (b) AB = BC

(c) AB = BC (d) AB = BC

(iii) Which simple machine among the following does not belong to the category
of class 2 levers-
(a) Forceps (b) Nutcracker
(c) Staplers (d) Bottle opener

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(iv) Light of wavelength  enters from air into glass of refractive index . Inside
glass the wavelength of light is -
(a)  (b) 
(c) / (d) /

(v) The formation of rainbow is caused due to the phenomenon of -

(a) Dispersion of light
(b) Dispersion and total internal reflection both
(c) Total internal reflection
(d) Scattering of light

(vi) Intensity of two sound waves is in the ratio 25:49. Ratio of their amplitude is -
(a) 49 : 25 (b) 7:5
(c) 5:7 (d) 1:1

(vii) A suitable material to make standard resistance is -

(a) copper (b) silver
(c) manganin (d) tungsten

(viii) Which one of the following statement is correct?

(a) Live wire has light blue colour insulations cover.
(b) Fuse is connected in the neutral wire.
(c) Potential of earth and neutral wire is the same.
(d) Neutral wire is connected to the metal case of the appliance.

(ix) An electro-magnetic wave of wavelength 50Åis -

(a) Gamma ray (b) X - ray
(c) U V Ray (d) Infra-Red

(x) The direction of the induced current in a conductor which is moving in an external
magnetic field can be found out using -
(a) Lenz’s law (b) Fleming’s left hand rule
(c) Fleming’s right hand rule (d) Right hand thumb rule

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(xi) What among the following cannot be the value of linear magnification for an
image produced by a convex lens alone –
(a) 1 (b) –1
(c) 2 (d) –2

(xii) Assertion : Red light travels long distances through fog and mist.
Reason : Red light among the visible light undergoes minimal scattering.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true.
(b) Both assertion and reason are false.
(c) Assertion is false but reason is true.
(d) Assertion is true but reason is false.

(xiii) Lenz’s law is based on the general law of –

(a) conservation of mass (b) conservation of charge
(c) conservation of energy (d) none of the above

(xiv) Sound’s characteristic of loudness is affected by -

(a) amplitude (b) surface area of vibrating body

(c) density of the medium (d) all of the above

(xv) When current drawn from a cell is increased, terminal voltage of the cell -
(a) remains the same (b) increases
(c) decreases (d) first decreases then increases

Question 2
(i) (a) Write the value of V.R. of single movable pulley. [1]
(b) Find the distance travelled by the load if the effort point has moved 60 cm,
in the above case. [1]
(c) State the number of pulleys in the movable block of a block and tackle
system of VR = 5. [1]
(ii) (a) The fulcrum of a given crowbar divides its length in the ratio 1 : 5, when
situated at a distance from the load. Calculate the M.A. of the crowbar. [1]
(b) How are M.A. and V.R. related to each other, for a practical machine? [1]

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(iii) A car of mass 120 kg is moving at a speed of 5 ms–1. It accelerates and
attains a speed of 20 ms–1. Calculate the work done by the engine assuming
there is no loss of energy. [2]

(iv) Name the following – [2]

(a) waves used in SONAR

(b) waves sourced from Mercury Vapour Lamp.

(v) A fuse is rated 8 A. Can it be used with an electrical appliance rated 5kW, 200V ?
Give a reason. [2]

(vi) (a) How is the work done by the force of gravity calculated for a body of mass
m thrown upwards to height h? [1]

(b) State the energy change that occur during photosynthesis in green leaves. [1]

(vii) Show in a circuit diagram how will you connect three resistances of values 2,
3 and 5 between points A and B so that equivalent resistance A and B so that
equivalent resistance between the points be 2.5 . [2]

Question 3

(i) Refractive index of glass is 1.5. Light wave of wavelength 750nm enters into
glass from air. Find its wavelength in glass. [2]

(ii) A copper wire of resistance 64  is doubled onto itself. Find the resistance of
the modified wire. [2]

(iii) In a three pin plug, why is the earth pin made -

(a) longer (b) thicker [2]

(iv) List two ways to increase the speed of rotation in a DC motor. [2]

(v) How does the (i) position of image (ii) brightness of image, change when the
upper half of a lens is painted black. [2]

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 SECTION B
Attempt any four questions.
Question 4
(i) (a) Draw a well labelled diagram of a three pulley block and tackle system. [3]

(b) If the load moves up a distance x, by what distance will the free end of the
string be moved?

(ii) A body of mass 500 g is kept at a height of 4 m. It is allowed to fall freely and
reach the ground.

(a) What is the total mechanical energy possessed by the body at a height of 1 m
above the ground. [3]

(b) What is the kinetic energy possessed by the body just before hitting the
ground (Take g = 10ms–2)

(iii) (a) Differentiate between centripetal and centrifugal force in terms of their
direction. Compare their magnitudes as well.

(b) Arrange the following radiations in the increasing order of their wavelength -
microwaves, X- rays, infrared, ultraviolet.

(c) What happens when there is an accidental contact between the live and
neutral wires? [4]

Question 5
(i) By means of a ray diagram, show the use of total reflecting prism as an erecting
prism. Name a device in which this action is used. [3]

(ii) A virtual and diminished image is formed when an object is placed in front of a lens
at its focus. [3]
(a) Name the lens
(b) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image.
(iii) An object is placed at distance of 24 cm in front of a convex lens of focal
length 8 cm. Calculate - [4]
(a) distance of image from the lens.
(b) linear magnification of the image.

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Question 6
(i) A man standing in front of a wall produces a sound and hears an echo after
3 second. He then walks x m away from the wall and produces the sound
again. Now he hears echo after 5.25 second. Find x (speed of sound in air is
340 ms-1). [3]

(ii) Name three factors on which frequency of vibrations of a stretched string

depends. Also, write how does the named factor affects the frequency. [3]

(iii)

(a) Which diagram represent fundamental note?

(b) Which is the shrillest sound among the three?
(c) Find P : Q : R [4]

Question 7
(i) Name two devices used to limit the current in a circuit. Why should the named
devices always connected to the live wire? [3]

(ii) An air conditioner is rated 2500W - 250 V. Find [3]

(a) Safe limit of current for it.
(b) Cost of using it daily for 10 hours in a month of 30 days if rate of
electricity is Rs 8 per unit.

(iii) In reference to the circuit diagram, find the reading of the ammeter when- [4]

(a) Key K is open.

(b) Key K is closed.

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Question 8
(i)

[3]
(a) Name the device shown in the figure.
(b) Write the main function for which the device is used.
(c) Suggest any one way to minimize the heat loss in the device.

(ii) (a) Name a device in which electro-magnet is used.

(b) Suggest two ways to increase the strength of an electro-magnet. [3]

(iii) (a) Appliances are connected in parallel in household circuits. Give two
reasons in support of this.
(b) Suggest two main ways for prevention of electrical shocks? [4]

Question 9

(i) A coin kept under water appears to be raised by 2 cm when seen from a
position vertically above it. (Refractive index of water is 4/3).
(a) Name the phenomenon responsible for this apparent rise.
(b) Find the real depth of the coin in water. [3]

(ii) Give an example of damped vibrations. Draw a labelled displacement-time graph

representing this type of vibrations. [3]

(iii) (a) Differentiate between emf and terminal voltage of cell. (Two points) [4]
(b) Name a factor that can affect emf of a cell.
(c) What is the emf of a dry cell (carbon - zinc cell)?

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