S.R.S CLASSES 14.

The magnetism of the Earth is similar to that of: a) A bar

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SUBJECT – PHY magnet b) An electromagnet c) A solenoid d) None of the above
TIME : 3H MM : 100 15. The total energy in a system is conserved in which type of
process? a) Non-conservative b) Conservative c) Thermal d)
Both a and b
1. What is the unit of heat? a) Joule b) Watt c) Kelvin d) Calorie 16. What is the primary source of heat in a solar water heater? a)
2. What is the angle of incidence equal to? a) Angle of refraction b) Chemical energy b) Solar energy c) Electrical energy d) Kinetic
Angle of reflection c) Angle of reflection plus angle of incidence energy
d) Angle of refraction minus angle of reflection 17. The frequency of sound waves is measured in: a) Meter b) Hertz
3. The speed of sound in air is approximately: a) 343 m/s b) 340 m/s c) Joule d) Watt
c) 1000 m/s d) 300 m/s 18. Which of the following does not behave like a magnetic
4. Which of the following is a vector quantity? a) Speed b) Distance material? a) Nickel b) Steel c) Copper d) Cobalt
c) Acceleration d) Energy 19. The rate of energy transfer in an electric circuit is known as: a)
5. What is the SI unit of current? a) Volt b) Ampere c) Ohm d) Power b) Voltage c) Current d) Resistance
Joule 20. The unit of electric resistance is: a) Watt b) Ampere c) Volt
6. Which of the following is a magnetic material? a) Copper b) d) Ohm
Wood c) Iron d) Glass
7. The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal
to: a) Angle of reflection b) Angle of refraction c) Angle of Section B (One-word answers)
incidence plus refraction d) None of the above 10 marks
8. Which of the following is true about sound waves? a) They can Answer all 10 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
travel through a vacuum b) They require a medium for 1. What is the SI unit of heat?
propagation c) They are electromagnetic waves d) None of the 2. What is the focal length of a plane mirror?
above 3. Name the device used to measure electric current.
9. The energy stored in a stretched spring is called: a) Kinetic 4. What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
energy b) Elastic potential energy c) Chemical energy d) Heat 5. What is the unit of magnetic field strength?
energy 6. In which direction do sound waves propagate?
10. The reflection of light on a plane mirror is: a) Diffused b) 7. Which metal is commonly used to make electric wires?
Regular c) Irregular d) All of the above 8. What is the SI unit of power?
11. In a concave mirror, parallel rays of light converge at: a) The 9. What is the term for the bending of light when it passes through
focal point b) The center of curvature c) The mirror surface d) a different medium?
Infinity 10. What is the term for the resistance of a material to the flow of
12. Which of the following is an example of mechanical wave? a) current?
Light wave b) Radio wave c) Sound wave d) X-rays
13. What is the relationship between current and resistance in
Ohm’s law? a) I = V/R b) I = V*R c) I = V + R d) I = V - R
Section C (Short Answer Questions) 5. Explain the concept of magnetic induction and the working of an
40 marks electromagnet.
Answer any 10 questions. Each question carries 2 marks. 6. Derive the relation between work, energy, and power, and
1. Define heat and energy. How are they related? explain the law of conservation of energy.
2. Explain the laws of reflection.
3. Describe the formation of a virtual image by a plane mirror. Section E (Case-based Question)
4. What is the speed of sound in water and air? Compare. 10 marks
5. State and explain Ohm’s Law. Read the case below and answer the following questions:
6. What is a magnetic field? How is it produced? A group of students conducted an experiment to investigate the effect of
7. Differentiate between longitudinal and transverse waves. varying the resistance in a circuit on the electric current. They
8. What is the role of a fuse in an electric circuit? connected a battery, a variable resistor, an ammeter, and a fixed
9. What is the difference between a concave and a convex mirror? resistor in series. The current was measured for different values of
10. Explain the working principle of a simple electric motor. resistance.
11. Describe the effect of temperature on the resistance of a Sub-parts:
conductor. 1. State the relationship between current and resistance. (2 marks)
12. Explain why sound cannot travel in a vacuum. 2. If the resistance is increased, how does the current change? (2
13. What do you mean by the refraction of light? marks)
14. Write the formula for the heat energy produced by a current. 3. What is the purpose of the ammeter in this experiment? (2
15. Define specific heat capacity. marks)
16. What is the effect of distance on the strength of a magnetic field? 4. Explain how Ohm’s Law is verified in this experiment. (4 marks)
17. Explain the difference between direct current (DC) and
alternating current (AC).
18. What are the applications of concave mirrors?
19. Explain the principle of a bimetallic strip in a thermostat.
20. State and explain the laws of thermodynamics.

Section D (Very Long Answer Questions)

20 marks
Answer any 4 questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Explain the process of heat transfer by conduction, convection,
and radiation. Give examples.
2. Derive the mirror formula for spherical mirrors and explain its
use.
3. Explain how sound waves are produced and propagated. Discuss
their properties.
4. State and explain Kirchhoff's laws in electric circuits.