Dr Vince Grade 10 Physics Detailed Revisions 1

C04-Q03-A: Fill in the blanks.

1. If the hydrometer floats higher, it indicates that the liquid has a __________ density.
2. The hydrometer sinks in the liquid until the weight of the liquid displaced is equal to the _______ of
the hydrometer.
3. The hydrometer is calibrated to measure the density of the liquid in ____________.
4. Special hydrometers are used to test the ___________ of solutions in storage batteries in order to
determine the condition of the battery.
5. The relative density of the acid in a fully charged car battery is ___________.
6. Milk and wine can be tested with a _________ to make sure they have not been diluted with water.
7. The hydrometer is a test tube-like cylinder with overall density less than _________.

C04-Q03-B: Say True (or) False.

1. When an object is placed in a liquid of a greater density, the object sinks.
2. When an object is placed in a liquid of a lower density, the object floats.
3. Ice floats in turpentine.
4. Ice floats in water.
5. Ice floats in mercury.
6. The amount of submerged portion for a floating body is inversely proportional to the specific gravity
of the liquid.
7. The more the submerged, the less the specific gravity.
8. The hydrometer needs to float vertically in the liquid.

C04-Q03-C: Short Questions.

1. What do you understand by hydrometer?
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2. Explain the construction and principle of hydrometer.

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C04-Q03-D: Calculations.
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