ICSE PHYSICS QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

Answer Key Total Score 80

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specific marks for sub sections are given in “()“ and general marks are given in “[]”)

SECTION A
MCQ Questions
( answer all questions. Section A Q1 carries 15 marks and each question carries 1 mark. )

Question 1 [15]
Choose the correct answers to the questions from given options:
(ⅰ) c - Translation motion
(ⅱ) d - Center of gravity
(ⅲ) b - Away from the center
(ⅳ) a - Shape
(ⅴ) c - To have high heat capacity
(ⅵ) b - Decreases
(ⅶ) a - High specific latent heat of fusion of ice
(ⅷ) c - 148
(ⅸ) a - Neutron
(ⅹ) d - Nuclear fusion
(ⅺ) b - Gamma
(ⅻ) c - Interchanged neutrons and protons
(ⅹⅲ) a - J/K
(ⅹⅳ) d - Positive
(ⅹⅴ) b - Gravitational unit
Question 2
(ⅰ) (a) Alpha< Beta < Gamma (1) [3]
(b) Gamma radiation (1/2)
(c) Alpha. any scientific use (radioactivity. page 292) (1)
Used as projectile for nuclear reaction/estimating the
size of nucleus/understanding the nature of nuclear forces
(d) Beta (1/2)
(ⅱ) (a) Yes. Because centre of gravity depends on shape / (1) [2]
for wire, position of centre of gravity is in its midpoint
(inside body) and for ring, centre of gravity is in its
centre.(outside body)
(b) Centripetal force. It is a real force (1)
(ⅲ) Copper is a good conductor of heat and has small [2]
specific heat capacity .The thin sheet ensures small heat capacity.
Thus calorimeter could only absorb negligible heat from the contents of
calorimeter
14
(ⅳ) 6𝐶  104𝑋 + 42𝐻𝑒 ( X can also be written as 10
4𝐵𝑒 ) [2]
(ⅴ) P = 100W [2]
m= 100g , c= 4.2 J/g°C
∆𝑇= 30 – 0 = 30°C
Q=W
mc∆𝑇 = Pt
100×4.2×30 = 100t
t = 12600/100
t = 126 sec (or 126/60 min, 2.1 min or 2 min 6 sec)
(ⅵ) (a) 226
88 𝑋 →
222
86𝑌 + 4
2 𝐻𝑒 (1) [2]
14 14 0
(b) 6 𝐴 → 7𝐵 + −1 𝑒 (1)
(ⅶ) Spanner A is more convenient than B. Because A needs a [2]
small force only to loosen a nut than B which needs more force.
Because moment of force is the product of force and distance.
Longer the handle(distance), lower is the force .

Question 3
(ⅰ) Plants and animals have nearly 80 – 90% of water in their bodies. [2]
Due to high specific heat capacity ,water helps to maintain nearly
the same temperature of their body in all seasons. In humans ,
is done by the process of thermoregulation, shivering;- heat generated
inside the body and sweating :- heat released from the body.
(ⅱ) According to principle of moments, [2]
F1×d1 = F2× d2 ; F1=100N , d1=40cm
F2 = 50N, d2= ?
100×40=50×d2
d2= 4000/50
d2=80cm
(ⅲ) In both cases, the answer is based on the fact that adding [2]
salt(impurity) to an ice water mixture in equilibrium lowers the
freezing point( or melting point) of the equilibrium
(The salt and water mixture creates a cold chamber lower than
0°C , which allows the ice cream to drop lower than 0°C which
allows it to be in a colder state. In clearing the roads with salt ,
it will not start to form ice until the water reaches a lower
temperature which depends on how much salt added.)
(ⅳ) (a) 1:3 . 35
17𝐶𝑙 is more abundant (1) [2]
(b) The abundance of 35
17𝐶𝑙. =3/(1+3)×X (1)
=3/4×X
 =3X/4
The abundance of 37
17𝐶𝑙. =1/(1+3)×X

=1/4×X
=X/4
(ⅴ) (a)Principle of calorimetry/principle of method of mixtures) (1) [2]
if system is perfectly insulated, heat energy lost by a
hot body is equal to heat energy gained by a cold body
(b) No. There must be no heat loss to surroundings. If there (1)
is no insulation, heat will flow to surroundings

SECTION B
(Attempt any four questions If appearing more than 4, give marks for all questions and take
best mark scored question for final adding )

Question 4
(ⅰ) (a) Turning effect of force is due to moment of force . When (1) [2]
a force is applied on a rigid body which is pivoted at
a point rotates about an axis passing through the pivoted point.
( The product of magnitude of applied force and perpendicular
distance between line of action and axis of rotation results in
turning of a body which is the moment of force or torque
moment of force (𝜏)= F× d )
(b) It can be maximum when (1) force is maximum or (1)
(2) perpendicular distance is maximum. But making force
maximum is a difficult task. So it is easier to increase
the perpendicular distance to maximize torque

(c) Moment of force becomes zero when (1) no force is given, (1)
(2) no perpendicular distance or (3) when force passes through
axis of rotation or pivoted point
(ⅱ) Maximum heat released by water = mc∆𝑇 [3]
= 10× 4.2× 10 = 420 J
Heat required by ice to reach 0°C = mc∆𝑇
= 10× 2.1× 10 = 210 J
Heat remaining = 420 – 210 = 210J
If all ice melts, heat required = m L
= 10× 336 =3360 J
That means 3360J heat is needed for complete ice melting which is not
possible since remaining heat is only 210J. hence all ice will not melt
Q = m L or m = Q/L
= 210/336
= 0.625g
hence only 0.625g ice melts by 210J of heat
(ⅲ) (a) Any six differences (2) [4]

(b) Carbon 14 (146𝐶 ) .Beta emission. (1/2) (2)

three differences ( Radioactivity page 303 ) (1 ½ )
Question 5
(ⅰ) (a) When a square lamina hanged freely from any one (1 ½) [3]
of its vertex, the moment of force produced by its own
weight in its rest position is zero.

moment of force= force × perpendicular distance

=F×0
=0

Because for the given force ( force by own weight by

hanging from any one vertex ) ,There is no distance. Since
applied force passes through pivoted point( the point
where lamina is hanged). Hence moment of force (torque)
becomes zero. That is the lamina is in rotational equilibrium.
(b) centre of gravity of hollow cone = h/3 (1 ½)
h= centre of gravity × 3
= 10 × 3
=30cm
distance x = 2h/3 ; ( h – h/3 = 2h/3)
 = 2 (h/3)
= 2× 10 (since h/3 is 10)
= 20cm

(ⅱ)
(a)The force which produce maximum moment about A (1) [4]
(pivoted point or axis of rotation) is F1 . It is the
tangential( making 90° angle) force. ( For making torque
maximum, force or distance must be maximum. Here forces
are equal so distance must be maximum. The
perpendicular distance between line of action of force
and pivoted point which is equal to the diameter of wheel.
Hence perpendicular distance from line of action of F2
and F3 is less than F1.)
(b) There will be no moment of force since all (1)
forces passes through the pivot point
(c) The body undergoes anticlockwise moment with its (1)
direction along axis of rotation outwards
(d) The body undergoes clockwise moment with its direction (1)
along axis of rotation inwards
(ⅲ) (a) AB represents the process of melting at 0°C (1) [3]
and CD represents vaporisation at 100°C
 (b) From the graph, DE shows changing temperature (1)
from 100° to 110°C in gaseous state
(c) BC shows changing temperature from (1)
0°C to 100°C in liquid state

Question 6
(ⅰ) (a) (2) [3]

anticlockwise moment of force = F× d

= 20kgf × (50-10)
= 20kgf× 40cm
= + 800kgf cm
( + is written since anticlockwise . when mass in
kg, force is written in kgf)
 (-)clockwise moment of force = F×d
= 30kgf× (70-50)
= − 600kgf cm
net moment of force= + 800kgf cm + (− 600kgf cm)
= + 200kgf cm , anticlockwise moment
(that is scale will be tilt to left side.)
235 238
(b) 92𝑈 is more easily fissionable than 92𝑈 because fission of (1)
238
92𝑈 nucleus is possible only by fast neutrons which needs
235
a large amount of energy while the fission of 92𝑈 nucleus
can occur even by slow neutrons..
(ⅱ) (a) any six comparisons (Radioactivity page 305) (2) [3]
 (b) any three safety measures (Radioactivity page 294) (1)

(ⅲ) Let a substance A of mass 𝑚1 and specific heat capacity [4]

𝑐1 at temperature 𝑇1 mixed with another substance B of
mass 𝑚2, specific heat capacity 𝑐2 at temperature 𝑇2.
Let A is hot and B is cold.
That is 𝑇1 > 𝑇2. Heat flows from hot body to cold body till
both attains same temperature. Let that temperature be
T (final temperature ,mixing temperature or temperature at
thermal equilibrium).
Fall in temperature of substance A = 𝑇1 − 𝑇 ( 𝑇1 > 𝑇 )
Rise in temperature of substance B = 𝑇 − 𝑇2 ( 𝑇 > 𝑇2 )
Let heat lost by A = 𝑄1
 But Q = mc∆𝑇
So 𝑄1 = 𝑚1𝑐1(𝑇1 − 𝑇 )
Similarly heat gained by B = 𝑄2
So 𝑄2 = 𝑚2𝑐2(𝑇 − 𝑇2 )
According to the principle of calorimetry, heat lost by hot
body is equal to heat gained by cold body. that is
Heat lost by A= heat gained by B
𝑄1 = 𝑄2
𝑚1 𝑐1(𝑇1 − 𝑇 ) = 𝑚2𝑐2(𝑇 − 𝑇2 )
If cold substance is taken in vessel, rise in temperature
of cold body and rise in temperature of vessel are same
Let 𝑄𝑣 be the heat lost or gained by vessel. also let m and
c be the mass and specific heat capacity of vessel.
According to principle of calorimetry
heat lost by hot body = heat gained by vessel + heat gained by cold body
that is, 𝑄1 = 𝑄𝑣 + 𝑄2
𝑚1𝑐1(𝑇1 − 𝑇) = mc (𝑇 − 𝑇2 ) + 𝑚2𝑐2 (𝑇 − 𝑇2 )
𝑚1𝑐1(𝑇1 − 𝑇)= (𝑇 − 𝑇2 ) (mc + 𝑚2𝑐2)

Question 7
23 24 13 14
(ⅰ) Isotopes :- 12𝑀𝑔 : 12𝑀𝑔 , 6𝐶 : 6𝐶 [3]
Isobars :- 23 23
12𝑀𝑔 : 11𝑁𝑎 ,
14 14
7𝑁 : 6𝐶

Isotones :- 23 24
11𝑁𝑎: 12𝑀𝑔 ,
14 13
7𝑁 : 6𝐶
(ⅱ) six comparisons (Calorimetry page 263) [3]

(ⅲ) (a) (2) [4]

Mass always act on mid point(50 cm) denoted by m.

Since balanced ,anticlockwise moment is equal to clockwise moment
F1×d1 = F2 × d2
10 ×( 30-0) = m × (50 – 30)
300= 20m
m= 300/20
m=15kg
(b) (2)

Total heat needed = 𝑄1 + 𝑄2 +𝑄3

= 𝑚𝑐∆𝑇𝑖𝑐𝑒 + mL + 𝑚𝑐∆𝑇𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟
= 10× 2.1× 5 + 10×336 + 10×4.2× 20 = 4305 J

Question 8
(ⅰ) (a) (1) [3]

OR
212 208
84𝐴  82𝐵 + 42𝐻𝑒 ; 208 208
82𝐵  82𝐶 + γ

(b) Mass number :- 212 (1)

Atomic number :- 84
(c) Any two properties of γ radiation (radioactivity page 289) (1)
(ⅱ) (a) EFFECT OF PRESSURE ON MELTING POINT (1) [4]
●The melting point of contracting substances on
melting(like ice)decreases by increase in pressure
●The melting point of expanding substances on
melting(like wax) increases by increase in pressure
EFFECT OF IMPURITIES ON MELTING POINT
● The melting point ( or freezing point) of substances
decreases by the presence of impurities
(b) EFFECT OF PRESSURE ON BOILING POINT (1)
●The boiling point of a liquid increases by
increase in pressure
EFFECT OF IMPURITIES ON BOILING POINT
● The boiling point ( or condensation point)
of substances increases by the addition of impurities
(c) The boiling point of water at 1 atm pressure is 100°C. (2)
In a pressure cooker, steam is not allowed to escape out.
Hence the vapour pressure on water inside the pressure cooker
becomes nearly 1.75 times the atmospheric pressure.
This increases the boiling point of water. Hence
water boils at a temperature about 120°C to 125°C inside
the cooker so it provides the required heat energy for
cooking before it starts boiling. . Thus cooking can be
easily done in a short time.
At high altitude hills and mountains,
the atmospheric pressure is low ( below 1 atm pressure).
Hence water boils at a temperature below 100°C .
So it does not provide the required heat energy for cooking
 before it starts boiling. Thus cooking at high altitudes
becomes difficult and takes a much longer time.
(ⅲ) (a) The object will balance and stable when centre of (1) [3]
gravity is supported. If an object is not supported directly
below centre of gravity then object will be unstable .
any object is most stable when the centre of gravity
is near the centre of base of support
(b) (1)

(c) (1)

Here centre of gravity is just below the nail. Because

the centre of gravity of a freely suspended body always lies
vertically below the point of suspension
Question 9
(ⅰ) [4]

Hot body Cold body

Water Ice water

𝑚1 = 200g =0.2kg 𝑚2 = 40g=0.04 kg 𝑚3 = 0.04kg

𝑐1 = 4200J/kg K 𝑐2 𝑐3 = 4200J/kg K
𝑇1 = 50°C 𝑇2 = 0°C 𝑇3 = 0°C
L=336×103 𝐽/𝑘𝑔
Final temperature T =

According to the principle of calorimetry,

heat lost by hot body = heat gained by cold body
𝑚1𝑐1(𝑇1 - T ) = 𝑚2 L + 𝑚3 𝑐3(𝑇 − 𝑇3 )
0.2×4200×( 50 – T) = 0.04 ×336000 + (0.04×4200×( T – 0)
840( 50 – T) = 13440 +168( T – 0)
42000 – 840T = 13440 + 168T
28560 = 1008T
or T = 28560/1008
T = 28.34 °C
(ⅱ) (a) Radioactivity is the process of spontaneous emission (1 ½) [3]
of alpha or beta and gamma radiations from nucleus
during their decay. It is impossible to know or predict
when or which nucleus decay at any moment.
Hence radioactivity is a random nuclear phenomenon
(b) Beta particles are fast moving electrons with a very (1 ½)
low mass and they have a high charge to mass density .
They get deflected in electric or magnetic field much
more than heavier alpha particles due to this
charge to mass density
(ⅲ) (a) We can consider the weight of a body as a weight (1 ½) [3]
of a point particle according to centre of gravity concept.
Because centre of gravity is the point in which entire
weight of the body can be considered to act howsoever
body is placed. It is the point where body weight can
be assumed to be concentrated and equally distributed
(b) The centre of gravity is an imaginary point at which the (1 ½)
entire weight of a body may be considered as concentrated.
It may not necessarily lie within the object. For example,
in the case of a boomerang or a ring the center of gravity
lies outside the body.