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This document is a specimen paper for ICSE Class 10 Physics focusing on the chapter of Force, consisting of multiple choice, short answer, and structured questions. It covers various concepts related to force, torque, equilibrium, and practical applications, with a total duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes and a maximum score of 40 marks. The paper includes clear instructions for answering questions and emphasizes the importance of diagrams and showing work for numerical problems.

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ICSE Physics Specimen Paper Full

This document is a specimen paper for ICSE Class 10 Physics focusing on the chapter of Force, consisting of multiple choice, short answer, and structured questions. It covers various concepts related to force, torque, equilibrium, and practical applications, with a total duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes and a maximum score of 40 marks. The paper includes clear instructions for answering questions and emphasizes the importance of diagrams and showing work for numerical problems.

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ICSE Class 10 Physics Specimen Paper

Chapter 1: Force
Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes | Maximum Marks: 40

General Instructions:

1. All questions are compulsory.


2. The intended marks for each question are given in brackets [ ].
3. Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
4. Show all working for numerical questions clearly.

Section A (Multiple Choice Questions) [1 × 10 = 10]

1. The SI unit of torque (moment of force) is:


a) Newton (N) b) Newton-meter (N m) c) Joule (J) d) Pascal (Pa)
2. A couple produces:
a) Linear motion b) Rotational motion c) Translational motion d) No motion
3. The center of gravity of a uniform circular disc is located at:
a) At the center b) At the edge c) At any point on the circumference d) Depends on the material
4. A door is easier to open when force is applied:
a) Close to the hinges b) At the midpoint c) At the farthest edge from the hinges d) At any random point
5. The moment of force is maximum when the angle between force and displacement is:
a) 0° b) 45° c) 90° d) 180°
6. A seesaw is an example of which type of lever?
a) First class b) Second class c) Third class d) None of these
7. The turning effect of force is called:
a) Work b) Energy c) Momentum d) Torque
8. A body is in equilibrium when:
a) Net force is zero b) Net torque is zero c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of these
9. A force of 10 N is applied at 2 m from a pivot. The torque produced is:
a) 20 N m b) 5 N m c) 10 N m d) 40 N m
10. The SI unit of force is:
a) Joule b) Newton c) Pascal d) Watt

Section B (Short Answer Questions) [2 × 5 = 10]

11. Define moment of force and state its SI unit.


12. Explain the difference between stable, unstable, and neutral equilibrium with one example each.
13. A uniform beam of length 5 m is balanced at its midpoint. A 10 N force is applied at one end. Find the to
14. A uniform meter scale of weight 1 N is pivoted at its center. A weight of 2 N is suspended at the 20 cm
15. Explain why a door handle is placed at the farthest edge from the hinges.
Section C (Structured Questions) [4 × 5 = 20]

16. (Principle of Moments & Equilibrium)


(a) State the principle of moments. [1]
(b) A uniform rod of weight 50 N is 4 m long and pivoted at one end.
A force of 20 N is applied perpendicular to the rod at the other end. Find the moment of force about the
17. (Numerical on Beam & Load Balancing)
A uniform plank of length 3 m and weight 90 N is supported at its two ends.
A 60 N weight is placed at 1 m from one end. Find the reactions at the two supports. [4]
18. (Torque & Rotational Motion)
(a) Define torque and give its SI unit. [1]
(b) A force of 10 N is applied at the end of a 0.5 m long lever. Calculate the torque produced. [2]
(c) How does increasing the length of a lever affect the moment of force? [1]
19. (Practical Applications of Moments)
(a) Explain why spanners used to loosen nuts have long handles. [2]
(b) Why is it easier to balance a loaded wheelbarrow when the load is near the wheel? [2]
20. (Graphical & Diagram-Based Questions)
(a) Draw a neat labeled diagram showing a uniform rod in equilibrium under two forces. [2]
(b) Mark the fulcrum, load, and effort in a first-class lever. [2]

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