PHYSICAL SCIENCES 2020-2021 CLASS-10

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT-1
CHAPTERS-1,2,3,4,5 : Heat, Acids bases and salts, Refraction at plane surfaces, Refraction at curved surfaces, Human eye and colourful world

Name:…………………………….……….. Section:………… Roll No:……….... Max.Marks:20

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I. Answer the following questions. Each carries four marks. 2x4 = 8M
1. Observe the following table
Substance Refractive index Substance Refractive index
Ice 1.31 Benzene 1.5
Kerosene oil 1.44 Water 1.33
(i) Which is denser medium among the given substances?
(ii) In which, the speed of light is less?
(iii) What is ‘n’ in the formula n = ?
(iv) Find the speed of light in Benzene?
2. Draw a neat ray diagram for the formation of image when an object is kept at Center of
curvature on the principal axis of a thin symmetric convex lens.
II. Answer the following questions briefly. Each carries two marks. 3x2 = 6M
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3. What would be the final temperature of a mixture of 50g of water at 40 C temperature
and 50g of water at 60oC temperature?
4. What is a neutralization reaction? Give one example.
5. What is Myopia? Which lens should be used to correct it?
III. Answer the following in one or two sentences. Each carries one mark. 3x1 = 3M
6. Write any one difference between heat and temperature.
7. What is the precaution to be taken while diluting an acid?
8. Write any one difference between convex lens and concave lens.
IV. Answer the following in one phrase or sentence. Each carries half mark. 6x½ = 3M
9. Identify the unit of Specific heat [ ]
A. Cal/g B. Cal-g/oC
C. Cal/g-oC D. Cal-g-oC
10. Which gas is liberated when Zinc granules are added to Dil. Hydrochloric acid?
11. Snell’s law [ ]
A. n1. Sin i = n2. Sin r B. n1. Sin r = n2. Sin i
C. n1 . n2 = Sin i . Sin r D. n1/n2 = Sin i / Sin r
12. What do we call the phenomenon that the speed of light changes when medium changes?
13. Write Lens formula.
14. Concepts : (i) Dioptre is the unit for Lens power.
(ii) Normal least distance of distinct vision is 2cm
(iii) Normal angle of vision is 60o
Choose the correct answer : [ ]
A. (i) and (ii) are false B. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i), (iii) and (iii) are false D. only (i) and (ii) are correct