PHYSICS

(SCIENCE PAPER 1)

Maximum Marks: 80

Time allowed: Two hours

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write duringfirst 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.

Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.

The intended marks for questions or parts ofquestions are given in brackets [].

SECTION A (40 Marks)

(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(Do not copy the questions, write th~ correct answers only.)
(i) When a bell fixed on a cycle rings, then the energy conversion that takes place is:

(a) gravitational potential energy to sound energy

(b) kinetic energy to sound energy

(c) sound energy to electrical energy

(d) sound energy to mechanical energy

(ii) A door lock is opened by turning the lever (handle) of length 0.2 m. If the moment of
force produced is 1 Nm, then the minimum force required is:

(a) 5N
(b) 10 N

(c) 20 N

(d) 0.2 N

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(iii) A force 'F' moves a load from A to C as shown in the figure below. For the calculation
of the work done, which of these lengths would you use as the displacement?

(a) 3m

(b) 4m

(c) Sm

(d) 7m

(iv) A radioactive nucleus containing 128 nucleons emits a p- particle. After p- emission
the number of nucleons present in the nucleus will be:

(a) 128

(b) 129

(c) 124

(d) 127

(v) Assertion (A): Ultraviolet radiations are scattered more as compared to the microwave
radiations.

Reason (R): Wavelength of ultraviolet radiation is more than the wavelength of

microwave radiation.

(a) Both A and Rare true.

(b) A is true but R is false.

(c) A is false but R is true.

(d) Both A and Rare false.

(vi) When the stem of vibrating tuning fork is pressed on a table, the tabletop starts
vibrating. These vibrations are definitely an example of:

(a) resonance

(b) natural vibrations

(c) forced vibrations

(d) damped vibrations

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 (vii) Which of the following is a class III lever?

(a) Pair of scissors

(b) Wheelbarrow

· (c) Crowbar

(d) Human forearm

(viii) The specific resistance of a conductor depends on its:

(a) length

(b) material

(c) area of cross section

(d) radius

(ix) Identify the option that displays the correct wiring with correct colour code:

(a) (b)

APPLIANCE APPLIANCE

------t M11lns to---- -----1 ~1ains 1 - - - - - - "

Brown wire .___,.. Blue wire Brown wire - - - Yellow wire

(c) (d)

APPLIANCE
APPLIANCE

.. I

·- - - ~1alns 1 - - - ~ - - - - - i Mains .,..__ ____.

Brown wire - - - Blue wire Brown wire _ __, Yellow wire

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 (x) The potential difference between terminals of a cell in a closed electric circuit is:

(a) terminal voltage

(b) electro motive force

(c) voltage drop

(d) none of these

(xi) . During melting of ice at 0°C the:

(a) energy is released and temperature remains constant.

(b) energy is absorbed and temperature remains constant.

(c} energy is released and temperature decreases.

(d) energy is absorbed and temperature increases.

(xii) Linear magnification(m) produced by a concave lens is:

(a) m<1

(b) m> 1

(c) m =1
(d) m =2

(xiii) A radioactive element is placed in an evacuated chamber. Then the rate of radioactive
decay will:

(a) Decrease

(b) Increase

(c) Remain unchanged

(d) Depend on the surrounding temperature

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 (xiv) The graph given below shows heat energy supplied against change in temperature when
no energy is lost to the surrounding. The slope of this graph will give:

(a) Specific heat capacity heat energy

(b) Latent heat of fusion

(c) Latent heat of vaporization

(d) Heat capacity

(0, 0)
change in temperature

(xv) A block of glass is pushed into the path of the light as shown below. Then the
converging point X will:

(a) Move away from the slab

(b) Move towards the slab

(c) Not shift

(d) Move towards the left side of the lens

Question 2
(i) (a) In the following atoms, which one is a radioisotope? Give one use of this isotope. [3)
016, c14, Nl4, He4

(b) Name the class of the lever shown in the picture below:

t'- l ~.
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I Bottle \
(ii) Fill in the blanks: [2)

(a) When a stone tied to a string is rotated in a horizontal plane, the tension in the
string provides _ _ _ _ _ force necessary for circular motion.

(b) Work done by this force at any instant is _ _ __

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 diagram below. [2]
(iii) A non uniform beam of weight 120 N pivoted at one end is shown in the
Calculate the value of F to keep the beam in equilibrium.
I 0.20 m •

- ----
Pivot
~ '

• C.G., .
- - ... __..
·-·1
Weight
0.80m 1F
120 N
a single movable [2]
(iv) Meera chose to use a block and tackle system of '9' pulleys instead of
pulley to lift a heavy load.
movab le
(a) What is the advantage of using a block and tackle system over a single
pulley?

(b) Why should she connect more number of pulleys in the upper fixed block?
min. Calcu late [2]
(v) Sumit does 600 J of work in 10 min and Amit does 300 J of work in 20
the ratio of the powers delivered by them.
is removed and [2]
(vi) 5 bulbs are connected in series in a room. One bulb is fused. It
What will be the
remaining 4 bulbs are again connected in series to the same circuit.
in Same)
effect on the following physical quantities? (Increases, Decreases, Rema

(a) Resistance

(b) Intensity of light

that a minim um [2]
(vii) Rohan conducted experiments on echo in different media. He observed
and 'y' meter s in
distance of 'x' meters is required for the echo to be heard in oxygen
benzene. Compare 'x' and 'y'. Justify your answer.
1
Speed of sound in oxygen: 340 ms·
1
Speed of sound in benzene: 200 ms·

Question 3
conve x lens
(i) (a) In a reading glass what is the position of the object with respect to the [2]

used?

(b) Why can we not use concave lens for the same purpose?

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(ii) A fuse is rated 5 A. Can it be used with a geyser rated 1540 W, 220 V. Write Yes or [2]
No. Give supporting calculations to justify your answer.

(iii) State two factors affecting the speed of rotation of the coil in a D.C. motor. [2]

(iv) How much heat is required to convert 500 g of ice at 0°C to water at 0°C? The. latent [2]
heat of fusion of ice is 330 Jg· 1•

(v) Copy and complete the nuclear reaction by filling in the blanks. [2]

nU235 + onl 56Ba··- + ... Kr92 + 3 on 1

SECTION B (40 Marks) .

(Attempt any four questions .from this Section.)
Question 4
(i) The image of a candle flame placed at a distance of 36 cm from a spherical lens, is [3]
formed on a screen placed at a distance of 72 cm from the lens. Calculate the focal
length of the lens and its power.
(ii) Below is an incomplete table showing the arrangement of electromagnetic spectrum [3]
in the increasing order of their wavelength. Complete the table.

Gamma UV Visible Radio

X-ray Infrared A
ray rays rays waves
(a) Identify the radiation A.

(b) Name the radiation used to detect fracture in bones.

(c) Name one property common to both A and Radio waves.

(iii) (a) Why do we use red colour as a danger signal on the top of a skyscraper? [4]
(b) The diagram below shows the path of a blue ray through the prism:
I. Calculate the critical angle of the A
material of the prism for blue Blue
ray
colour. --r----,.--:,.----. ::-.......

2. What is the measure of the angle

of this prism (A)?

3. Which colour should replace the blue ray, for the ray to undergo Total
Internal Reflection?

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Question 5
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(i) 9
(a) Refractive index of glass with respect to water is -.
8
.
Find the refractive index of water with respect to glass.

(b) Name the principle used to find the value in part (a).
9 . h
( c) If we change the tempera ture of water, then will the ratio remain t e
8
same?W rite Yes or No.
[3]
(ii) Light travels a distance of ']Ox' units in time 'ti' in vacuum and it travels a distance of
'x' units in time 'ti' in a denser medium. Using this information answer the question
that follows:

(a) 'Light covers a distance of '20x' units in time 't1 ' in diamond. ' State true or false.

(b) Calculate the refractive index of the medium in terms of 't1 ' and 't2 '.

[4]
(iii ) A monochromatic ray of light is incident on an equilateral prism placed at minimum
deviation position with an angle of incidence 45° as shown in the di~gram.

(a) Copy the diagram and complete the

path of the ray PQ.

(b) State two factors on which the angle

of deviation depends.

Question 6

(a) Define Centre of Gravity. [3}

(i)

(b) A hollow ice cream cone has height 6 cm.

1. Where is the position of its centre of gravity from the broad base?

2. Will its position change when it is filled completely with honey? Write Yes
or No.

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·- ,I ! "' .,,.
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10m · 10m · ! . -
Two identical marbles A and Bare rolled down ~long Path I and Path 2 respectively.
Path 1 is frictionless and Path 2 is rough.

(a) Which marble will surely reach the next peak?

(b) Along which path/s the mechanical energy will be conserved?

(c) Along which path/sis the law of conservation of energy obeyed?

(iii) Given are two pulleys.

[4]
(a) Copy and complete the labelled diagram connecting the · two
pulleys with a tackle to obtain Velocity Ratio = 2.

(b) If Load = 48 kgf and efficiency is 80% then calculate:

1. Mechanical Advantage .

2. Effort needed to lift the load.

Question 7
(i) (a) Name the waves used in SONAR. [3]
(b)

170 m

160 m

In the above diagram Lata stands between two cliffs and claps her hands.
Determine the time taken by her to hear the first echo.
Speed of sound in air 320 ms· 1•

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[3]
tion:
(ii) (a) Complete the following radioactive reac

=x ➔ Y +1He ➔
2
~tz + -~e
ope s
35 and U-238. Wh ich of the two isot
(b) Uranium is available in two forms U-2
of Uranium is more fissionable? [4]
filled
fork is kept near the mou th of a bur ette
( iii) In the given diagram, a vibrating tuning
ette .
wat er. The leng th of the air colu mn is adjusted by opening the tap of the bur
with
a loud sound is heard.
At a length of 5 cm of the air column,

~ ng
5 cm fork

Water

above experiment.
(a) Name the phe nom eno n illustrated by the
ar length?
(b) Why is a loud sou nd heard at this particul
a tuning fork of hig her freq uen cy, sho uld
(c) If the present tuning fork is replaced with
e
decrease to produce a loud sou nd? Giv
the length of the air colu mn increase or
a reason.

Question 8
en belo w:
ain material are shown in the tabl e giv [3]
(i) The voltage - curr ent readings of a cert
10 V 20V 30V
Voltage (V)
2A 3A 4A
Current (I)

Study the table.

ic or non -oh mic .
(a) State whe ther the con duc tor used is ohm

(b) Justify you r ans wer .

(c) State Ohm 's law.

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 (ii) Below is the diagram of a transformer: [3]

iron core

primary coil secondary coil

(a) Identify the type of transformer.

(b) In this type of transformer which of the wire is thicker, the primary or the
secondary? Give a reason.

(iii) Study the diagram:

[4]
10n 6.n

12 P. 4 P.

4V

(a) Calculate the total resistance of the circuit.

(b) Calculate the current drawn from the cell.

(c) State whether the current through 10 Q resistor is greater than, less than or equal

to the current through the 12 Q resistor.

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Question 9 [3]
mas s of
by adding certain mass of ice. Find the
(i) 85 g of water at 30°C is cooled to 5°C
ice required.
[Specific heat capacity of water= 4.2 Jg-
10 c- 1, Specific latent heat of fus ion = 336 Jg-']
[3]
n the lakes start freezing?
(ii) (a) Why does it become pleasantly warm whe
would you expect in the average kin etic
(b) Water freezes to form ice. What change
energy of the molecules?
g of ice at 0°C or 1 g wat er at 0°C?
(c) Which will contain more heat energy I
[4]
de of induced current in an AC gen erat or.
(iii) (a) State one factor that affects the magnitu
is
netic effect of electric current. AB CD
(b) Given belo w is a circuit to study the mag
is
·conductor XY. A mag neti c com pas s
a cardboard kept perpendicular to the
P1 and P2 are the pos itio ns of the mag
neti c
plac ed at the poin t P of the card boa rd.
ent through XY respectively.
compass, before and after passing a curr

N X R

t
the direction of def lect ion of the
I. Nam e the rule that is used to predict
magnetic compass.
duc tor (X to Y or Y to X) whe n the
2. State the direction of current in the con
circuit is complete.
t will be the effe ct on the mag net ic
3. If resistance R is increased, then wha
lines of force around the conductor?

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