ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL SHANKAR VIHAR

CLASS VIII SCIENCE UNIT TEST - 2 M.M.- 25 TIME DURATION - 50 Mins

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are mentioned against every question.
3. Read questions carefully and answer.
4. Upload PDF after the completion of the test.

Q.1 Give reasons for the following: 1x3=3

(a) Tools meant for piercing always have sharp edges. Why?
(b) Why do we generally sprinkle a little talcum powder on a carom
board?
(c) A sealed packet of chips gets inflated, when carried to high
altitudes.

Q.2 Differentiate between: 1x3=3

(a) Sound and Noise
(b) Static and Rolling friction
(c) Loudness and Pitch

Q.3 Define the following: 1x3=3

(a) Frequency
(b) Pressure
(c) Time Period
Q.4 Answer in short: 1x3=3
(a) What is the role of ear drum in hearing?
(b) Circle the odd one out and justify your answer: -
Violin, bursting cracker, electric drill, honking vehicle
(c) How is the voice of a 5-year-old child different from the voice of
a 25-year-old man?

Answer the following questions in detail:

Q.5 What is sliding friction? State two ways each by which friction can 1+2
be increased and decreased respectively

Q.6 What is vibration? A pendulum oscillates 120 times in 8 seconds. 1+1+1

Find its time period and frequency.

Q.7 Draw a labelled diagram of Larynx and explain its functioning. 1+2

OR

(a) Explain why objects moving in fluids must have special shapes.
(b) People often rub their hands in winter. Why? 1+1+1
 (c) Why does the jar of a mixer become hot when it is run for few
minutes?

Q.8 Liquids exerts equal pressure at equal depths”. Explain it with the 4
help of an activity. (With diagram).
OR
(i) What is atmospheric pressure? Write one application.
(ii) A force of 40N is applied on both the blocks kept on the table. 2+2
Calculate values of pressure in both the cases if they are kept
according to the dimensions given.