DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWTOWN

KOLKATA
SESSION 2012-2013
FINAL EXAMINATION

CLASS : IX FULL MARKS :80

SUBJECT : PHYSICS SET A TIME : 1H 30 MIN
Answers to this Question Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 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 of questions are given in brackets [ ].
This question paper consists of three printed pages.

SECTION – A (40 Marks)

Attempt all questions from this section
Q1.

(a) What do mean by quantum nature of charge?

(b) State the characteristics of image formed in a convex mirror when the object is
close to its pole.
(c) A body of mass 5 kg has a momentum of 60kgm/s. What is the velocity of body in
S.I system?
(d) State two characteristics of wave motion.
(a) A ray of light is incident on a reflecting surface as shown in figure. What will be the
value of angle θ? [2+2+2+2+2=10]

30°

Q2.
(a) Draw a simple electric circuit showing a cell, key, ammeter, rheostat, load and a
voltmeter.
(b) What is the fastest mode of transfer of heat? What is the speed of it?
(c) The temperature of two bodies differ by 1℃. How much they differ on Fahrenheit
scale and kelvin scale?
(d) Distinguish between conduction and radiation.

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 (e)The coefficient of cubical expansion of copper is 5.1x10-5/℃. Calculate its coefficient
of linear expansion. [2+2+2+2+2=10]

Q3.
(a) Mention two evidences of existence of earth’s magnetic field.
(b) The mass of a body is 50kg. What is its weight on the surface of moon? The
acceleration due to gravity on moon is 1.6m/s2
(c) Define ultrasonic and supersonic.
(d) Two simple pendulums P1 and P2 have equal lengths, but the bobs weigh 50gf and
100gf respectively. What is the ratio of their time periods? State a reason for your
answer.
(e) State the laws of reflection of light. [2+2+2+2+2=10]

Q4.
(a) State Newton’s second law of motion.
(b) i. What is the relation between focal length and radius of curvature for a concave
mirror?
ii. Where is an object to be situated when a concave mirror forms a virtual image?
(c) State two uses of an electroscope.
(d) 12.5J work is done in transferring 2.5C charge through a metallic wire. Calculate
the potential difference.
(e) Write the principle of a hydrometer. [2+2+2+2+2=10]

SECTION - B (40 Marks)

Attempt any 4 questions from this section

Q5.
(a) The figure below shows velocity-time graph of a 40

car moving along a straight line from 0 to 25s. 30

Calculate the i. acceleration of the car ii. v(m/s)
maximum velocity of the car iii. distance covered 20
by the car in first 10seconds.
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(b) State the features of gravitational force.
(c) i. Derive the relationship between newton and
dyne. 5 10 15 20 25
ii. Explain the motion of a rocket with the help of t(s)
Newton third law.
[4+2+4=10]
Q6.
(a) State 3 characteristics of the medium required for the propagation of sound.
(b) State the defects of a simple barometer
(c) Distinguish between renewable and non renewable resources.(two points)
(d) Mention any two sources of renewable energy.
[3+3+2+2=10]

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Q7
(a) Distinguish between heat and temperature. ( 4 points)
(b) State three factors which affect the increase in length of a rod on heating. Explain
how the factors affect the same.
(c) A rod has one half portion made up of wood while
the other half is made up of iron. A paper is wrapped
over it as shown in the figure. The paper is heated
from below. It is observed that one half portion of
paper is burnt.
i. Which half of the paper is burnt?
ii. Why is only this half burnt? [4+3+3=10]

[4+3+3=10]
Q8
(a) Draw a ray diagram to show that a convex mirror has a wider field of view than a
same size of a plane mirror.
(b) Distinguish between real and virtual image.
(c) In the following diagram O is an object in front of a concave mirror. Complete the
ray diagram to show the formation of image.
M

O C F

M’
[4+3+3=10]
Q9.
(a) A person fires a gun and a boy at a distance hears the sound of the fire 2.5s after
seeing the flash. If the speed of sound in air is 330m/s. find the distance between the
boys.
(b) A charged rod is touched with a the brass disc of a positively charged G.L.E. How
will you identify the charge on the rod? Give reasons for your answer.
(c) Draw a labelled diagram of a gold leaf electroscope. [2+4+4=10]

Q10.
(a) Write the properties of magnetic lines of force. (4 points)
(b) Mention and explain the factors affecting the resistance of a conductor.
(c) A current of 2.5A flows through a wire for 1.5s. What amount of charge passes
through the wire? [4+4+2=10]