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SUNITIDEVI SINGHANIA
SCHOOL, THANE(W)
STD DATE TERM SUBJECT Duration Marks SIDES
10 16.11.24 Physics 2 hour 80 6

INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the questions properly and write the answers only in the answer sheet.
Number the answers correctly
Omission of essentialworking willresult in loss of marks.
Attempt all the questions from Section Aand any four questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ 1. T H A N E

SECTION A (40 Marks)

(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

Question 1 S C H Þ O L

[15]
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given:
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)
Position of centre of gravity of a solid cone of height
(a)3 cm from the vertex.
(b)4 cm from the base.
63cm from the base.
(d) 4 cm from the vertex.
units, pivoted at
The diagram below shows uniform metal l e of lengthnet12torque
with a20 gf suspended aon end. If the acting on the rule
9 units mark
is in the clockwise direction, then

A
20 gf
(a) Weight of the sc¡le ess than 20 gf
oWeight of the scaiJs equal to 20 gf
(c) Weight of thesale is greater than 20 gf
(d) Insufficiep dala todraw any conclusions.
For afreyjaling body, the potential energy at the top is
(a) zgo
(b)girtmum
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aual to maximum kinetic energy.
equal to gravitational potential energy.
Velocity ratio of the block and tacke system when effort is applied in convenient
direction is always equal to
(a) number of pulleys in the lower block.X0
-(b) total number of puleys in the system.
(c) Number of segments of tackle attached to the upper block. o
(d) Mechanical advantage of the system.
The safe limit of current for a device having power rating 200 V, 500 Wis
(a) 11A (b) 0.4 A (c) 2.5 A (d) 96.8 A
vlv) If absolute refractive index of a medium is 1.8, then its critical
angle of the medium wi:
respect to air is:
(a) greater than 42° (b) equal to 42° (c) less than 42 (d) equal to 49°
(vil) The temperature ofabody increases by1C. Which other
(a) heat capacity (b) internal energy quantity also increases?
(c)specific heat capacity (d) specific latent heat
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Light travels throughaglass block as shown. Which angle is the critical angle $
light in the glass?
(d)
(c)
air
b)

glass HA(N
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The optical phenomena, twinkling of stars, is due to

(a) Atmospheric reflection
(b) Total reflection
(c) Atmospheric refraction
(d) Total refraction

Red light of frequency 430x 1012 Hz has a

possible for blue light? wavelength of 700 x
(a) afrequency of 190 x 1012 Hz and a wavelength of 450 x
(b) a frequency of 190 x 1012 Hz and a wavelength of 950 10 m
m
(c) afrequency of 670 x 1012 Hz and a wavelength of 450 k
(d) a frequency of 670 x 1012 Hz and a m
wavelength of 50 10- m
Two devices are connected between two points gay
quantity that will remain the same between thedoints and B in parallel. The physical
is:
(a) current (b) voltage (c) resistance (d) None of these
In refraction of white light through a prie he light ray:
(a)Suffers refraction only at one facE pne prism
(b) Emerges out from the prism inhrection parallel to the incident ray
(c) Bends at both the surfacesosm towards its base
(d) Dispersion takes place a h the refracting faces of the prism
The diagram representewave. Which row in the table gives the wavelength and
SUtheN
amplitude
SR of the
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VWaveiength Amplitude
(a)

2
(d)
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Diections: in the following questions, theAssertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put
SMSorward.
Read both the statements carefully and choose the corect alternative from the following:
(a) Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct, and the Reason is the corect
explanation of the Assertion.
(b)The Assertion and the Reason are correct, but the Reason is not the corect
explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Our Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) The statement of the Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.
(Xiv) Assertion: lce at 0°C is preferred over water at 0°C in order to cool juices.
Reason: lce has a great amount of kinetic energy as compared to water.

(ov) Assertion: Main switch at the distribution board is a double pole switch.
Reason: Dualcontrol switches are operated independently from two locations.
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Question2
() Whado you understand from the following statements? [3]
NMechanical advantage of amachine is greater than 2
b)Fuse wire is rated 5 A
(c) The specific laternt heat of fusion of ice is 336 J.g-1
() Abox of mass 2 kg is carried to the top of the stairs. Calculate the work done by
the force of gravity on the box. [2]
N(E W)

box
0.9 m

1.2m
bodies. JNTIDEV
(i) State any two factors that affect the kinetic energy of moving
below. [2] EKEGRAM,POKH
(iv) Name and list the function of pulleys named Aand Bin the diagram giygbe
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equilateral prism
(v) The diagram shows the i-d curve whtghtpasses through an
of a certain glass material.
(a) What is the angle of incidencefWhich the refracted ray travels parallel
to the base of the prism?
(b) Calculate the value 21-A=Smn
SmintA= i t 2
S M T . ` U Ñ N ÊS I D E V I

angle of
deviation (6)
S+0=l+e
St6r= 2 t 66
41°
angle of
(0,0) 42° 66° incidence (i)
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i (vi) diagram to represent the second focus and focal length of a convex lens. [2)
graph of a material at two different temperatures TËand Ta are shown in the giver
diagram. Is TË >T2? Justify [2]
i) 1(0)

ii)

iv) ( Question 3
(0) (a) Name the waves used for echo depth soundinga.
(b) List one characteristic of the
wave that makes it useful for this
purpose
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Adouble convex lens, made of a material of refractive index u, is placed inside tm

ba

liquids of refractive indices u2 and u3 as shown. Awide, parallel beam of light is inci
on the lens from theleft. Given that 2 PiU3, complete the path of parallel incider,
rays.

(ii) The graph represents a cooling curve for a substance being cooled from higherT H ¦ N E 4

temperature to a lower temperature.

(a) What is the boiling point of the
(b) If the heat is extracted from thesubstance? )
latent heat of vaporisation of the body at the rate of 200 W, calculate
substance.
260

P 200

100

60

10 16 20 26 30 35
Tme ln ee0
(iv) Two bodies having GHANIA
masses in the ratio
vertical height. Find the ratio of their dropped from the same
(a) velocities
(b) linear momenta. (2]

(v) The rear view mirror of a

speed of the motor bike Ive bike starts vibrating violently at some particular
scientific reason.
[2]
SECTION B40 MARKS
any four questions from this
section)
Auestion4
(i)
(aefine moment of force.
AOAmetal rod AB of length 100cm is [2]
Suspended from both ends as balanced
at its centre C (50 cm
at 60 cm from end Awith 25
shown in the figure gf
mark), compare the weight of rod ACbelow.
to
If the rod is cut
50
that of rod BC.
60
100
C
25 gf
25 gf
(i) With the help of a neat, labelled diagram, show
the
monochromatic beam of light is incident normally ondeviation produced when a
any one of the face of an
equilateral prism. [3]
(üi) Find the position of the virtual image formed when an object 2 cm tall is
from placed 20cm
[4)
(a) a converging lens of focal length 40 cm.
(b) a diverging lens of focal length 40 cm.

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Auestion5
TWO resistors with resistance R =5 0 and R=70are connected in series acrosS a
Datery of emf 18 V. Draw a circuit diagram and find the electricalenergy consumed
by the circuit in 30 s. (3]
(i) (a) Define the term 'dispersion of light'!. [1]
(b)White light incident on a glass slab does not give rise to the spectrum. Give
scientific reason. [21

(i) (a) Draw the schematic diagram indicating the position of the Load, Effort and
Fulcrum of the machines indicated in the diagram given belowand classify them as
forcel speed multipliers. N E

Bottle opener Tweezers

() and (Il) if 120 kg loa atached to
(b) Calculate the tension T in each of the cases
the lower block of the system. Assume the machines to
(DO NOT copy the diagrams)
have
C H O O L ,
100çongy [2]

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Th
boc Auestion §
[2]
All s () (a) Define heat capacityoedbstance. Mention its S.l unit.
(b) Mention a factor tha toes not affect the heat capacity of the substance.
est o at a rate of 600 kg.min from a height of 150 m.
(iüi In adam, water
(a) CalculateAe hitial PE of water [1
(b)Assurgiat 10% of energy of falling water is converted to heat and sound
energyrlgilate the useful power generated. 2
(ii) Ti isplacement-distance graphs for waves Aand Bare depicted as they pass
on 1 Yough air.

DISTANCE
Giy
We.
iro
et
Compare their
l
(a) frequencies.
(b) Loudness.
yI [2]
Why does the sun appear red during
sunrise/sunset? Give scientific reason.
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(i) (a) Define lateral displacement. [1]
(b) Mention any two ways to decrease the lateral displacement produced by
monochromatic light. (21)
(ü) An electric immersion rod is switched on for 5 min.
The heat supplied by it raises the temperature of 1 kg of water from 30°C to 90°C.
(a) Calculate the power of the heater. [21
(b) State the assumption used in order to calculate your answer in part (a).

(ii) Afish is looking at a 20 cm high plant at the edge of the pond.

(a) Willthe plant appear shorter or taller than its actual height, to the fish? Dray¡ ra
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diagram to support your answer.

(b) Calculate the apparent shift in position if the refractive index of water js (2)

Question 8

() Observe the circuit diagram and answer the questions that folw [3]
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6v K,
(a) What is the reading of the ammetewhen key KË is closed.
(b) What happens to the reading o he ammeter in part (a) when both K, and K2are
closed? (Increasesldecreas s/remain the same)
(c) What is the magnitude,d coent through the 3 Qresistor?
(ii) Two tubelights 40 W eaçk, ofans of 150 Weach and four bulbs of 50 Weach operate c
an average of 10 h a dapthe cost of electrical energy is 4.50 per kWh, calculate the
monthly bill. o-3)
(ii) (a) Name therion whose wavelength is 200 nm [1]
(b) Mention any ohe application of the radiation identified in part (a). [1]
(c) List ay oadvantages of MCB over fuse. (2;

Question 9,
() a ray diagram to show the application of convex lens in a slide projector. (3 rays) (3]

Inthe given three-pin socket, [3)

(a) ldentify and write Live (L), Neutral (N)and Earth (E) against the
correct number.
connected?
(b) To which part of the applianice is terminal 1
connected?
(c) To which wire joined to 1, 2 or 3 is the fuse
(a)Define an echo. (1]
(ii) distance of 5500 m froma vertical cliff.
(b) An observer Xis on an island shore at a island. A blast from the ship is heard
A ship Y is anchored between the cliff and the
twice by X, the interval being 5 s between the first and the second sound. If the
distance between the
velocity of sound in air is 330 m.s-1, calculate the [3]
ship and the cliff.

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