PHYSICS

(SCIENCE PAPER – 1)
Time allowed: Two hours
Summative Assessment-2, 2022-23
(Marking Scheme)
GRADE: VI Maximum
Marks: 80

Foreword:
● 1 mark has to be deducted for every 5 spelling errors.

● If there is an error in the key word of objective type answers, deduct only ½ marks.
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SECTION A (40 Marks)

(Attempt all questions from this Section.)
Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(i) The mechanical advantage of a lever is equal to:
(a) Load arm / Effort arm
(b) Effort arm / Load arm
(c) Load arm + Effort arm
(d) Load arm- effort arm
(ii) Which of these is an example of a wedge
(a) Skateboard
(b) broom
(c) stairs
(d) butterknife
(iii) Stars are

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 (a) luminous
(b) non-luminous
(c) both of these
(d) none of these
(iv) Shadow gives information about
(a) shape of the light source
(b) size of object
(c) surface
(d) shape of object
(v) Which one of the following is the natural source of light?
(a) Electric bulb
(b) Sun
(c) Tube light
(d) Moon
(vi) The word magnet is derived from the old French word
(a) magnesia
(b) maguos
(c) magnete
(d) magnetum
(vii) Which is an example of someone using a simple machine to do work?
(a) a boy runs across a football field
(b) a banker counts money
(c) a mother pushes a stroller up a ramp into a building
(d) a girl eats a sandwich
(viii) Who was the discoverer of magnet?
(a) Newton
(b) Einstein
(c) Aryabhatta

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 (d) Magnes
(ix) The ore of magnet is called
(a) magnetite
(b) magnesia
(c) bauxite
(d) hematite
(x) What two parts might make a pulley?
(a) wheel and axle
(b) wheel and wire
(c) wheel and screw
(d) wheel and fulcrum
(xi) Which of the following is a natural magnet?
(a) Lodestone
(b) Bar magnet
(c) Ball-ended magnet
(d) Horse-shoe magnet
(xii) The objects which allow light to pass through them are called
(a) transparent
(b) opaque
(c) translucent
(d) none of these
(xiii) Which of the following is an artificial magnet?
(a) Bar magnet
(b) Horse-shoe magnet
(c) Disc shaped magnet
(d) All of these
(xiv) Which of the following are transparent or allows light to pass through it?
(a) Rubber

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 (b) Glass
(c) Copper
(d) Wood
(xv) Glass sheet is a/an
(a) transparent object
(b) opaque object
(c) translucent object
(d) none of these
Question 2 (15)
(i) (1)
Define ideal machine. Identify and write the use of the tools shown below.
A machine with 100% efficiency is called an ideal machine.
(a)

A wrench ½
To open or tighten a nut, using a wrench is better than using your hands.
½
(b)

A bottle opener ½
We use a bottle opener to open a cold drink bottle. ½
(ii) Identify and write the phenomena represented by the given pictures [2]

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 (a)

Formation of image in the mirror 1

(b)

Light travelling in straight line 1

(iii) Define rectilinear propagation of light. List any two phenomenon which occur due [2]
to rectilinear propagation of light

The property of light travelling in a straight line is called rectilinear

propagation of light 1
i) Formation of shadows ii) Formation of eclipses 1

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(iv) [2]
Differentiate between solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.

Solar eclipse Lunar eclipse

It is formed when the moon

It is formed when the earth comes in
comes in between the sun and the
between the sun and the moon.
earth.

It can only happen on a new moon day. It occurs only during a full moon.

(v)
How is an artificial magnet prepared from a natural magnet?

When a piece of iron is rubbed with lodestone, it acquires magnetic property. 1

The piece of iron so magnetised is called artificial magnets. 1

(vI) State whether true or false. [2]

a. A magnet has no effect when it is heated to a very high temperature
b. Artificial magnets are stronger than natural magnets

a. False 1
b. True 1

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(vii) [2]

a. Name the property of magnet shown in the above picture

Attractive property 1

b. Where on the bar magnet will there be maximum attraction of iron

filings and why?

Iron filings are attracted more at the ends of the magnet than its middle
part because attraction is strongest at the poles. 1

Question 3 (10)
(i) [2]
On which type of simple machine would you find a fulcrum? Explain
what a fulcrum is.

A lever consists of a fulcrum. 1

The axis, about which the lever turns, passes through a point of the
lever which is called the fulcrum. 1

(ii) Fill in the blanks. [2]

a)________is the source of all the energy on Earth.
Sunlight 1
b) ________is the absence of light.
Darkness 1

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(iii) [2]
What are permanent magnets and where are they used?

Permanent magnets are prepared from hardened steel and certain alloys of 1

nickel and cobalt.

Permanent magnets are used in electrical instruments, earphones,

loudspeakers, telephone receivers, etc. 1

(iv) [2]
What is a beam of light?

Four students A, B, C and D looked through pipes of different shapes to see a candle
flame. Which student will be able to see the candle flame clearly? Why?

Collection of rays of light is called beam of light 1

Student D will be able to see the flame clearly because the pipe is not bent and
light travels in a straight line. (Rectilinear propagation of light) 1

(v) Give one word for. [2]

a) A naturally occurring substance that has magnetic properties
Magnetite 1
b) A device consisting of a core of magnetic material surrounded by a
coil through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the
core.

Electromagnet 1

SECTION B (40 Marks)

(Attempt any four questions from this Section.)
Question 4

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(i) [3]
What are different types of pulley?

There are three types of pulleys. Each pulley system depends on how the wheel
and string (or rope) is put together.
• Fixed pulley 1

• Movable pulley 1

• Combination of pulleys 1

(ii) [3]
Define the following.

a)Translucent objects.

Translucent objects are those which allow a part of the light energy to pass 1

through them while the rest is scattered (or spread out).

b) Solar eclipse

Solar eclipse is formed when the Moon comes in between the Sun and the 1

Earth.
c) Shadow

A shadow is the dark region formed when an opaque object comes in the 1

path of light.

(iii) [4]
What are the properties of magnetic field lines?

The magnetic field lines have the following properties:

• They are closed and continuous curves. 1

• They are directed from the North Pole towards the South Pole of the 1

magnet.

• They never intersect with each other. 1

• They are concentrated near the poles of the magnet where the magnetic 1

field is strong and are separated near the middle of the magnet and far from the
magnet where the magnetic field is weak.

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Question 5
(i) [3]
Define magnetic and non-magnetic materials. Give an example of each.

Materials which are attracted by a magnet are called ferromagnetic or magnetic

materials. 1

Example: Iron, steel, cobalt, nickel, etc. 1/2

Materials which are not attracted by a magnet are called non-magnetic

materials. 1

Example: Glass, plastic, rubber, wood, etc. 1/2

(ii) [3]
Explain light ray and light beam with the help of diagrams.

The path in which light travels in a particular direction is called ray of light 1

A collection of rays of light is called a beam of light. 1

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(iii) [4]
Name the type of lever you find in the action of nodding of the head
and label the image given below from A to C.

Class I lever in the action of nodding of the head. ½

A - Load ½
B - Fulcrum ½
C - Effort ½
Question 6
(i) [3]
What do you understand by a machine?

A machine can be defined as a device which enables us to,

• exert a force (called the load) greater than the force (called the effort) 1

applied to it

• to apply a force at a convenient point 1

• to apply a force in a desired direction 1

• to move the load longer than the effort 1

(Any three can be considered)

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(ii) Observe the image carefully and answer the questions that follow. [3]

a. Name the phenomenon shown in the image.

Lunar eclipse 1
b. Describe the phenomenon represented by the image.
When the Earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon a lunar
eclipse is seen. In this event, the Earth casts its shadow on the moon 1
c. When does this occur?

It occurs only during a full Moon. 1

(iii) [4]
Chris found a metal bar in his closet. His father told him that it could be
a magnet. List four properties of magnets which will prove that the bar
is a magnet.

A magnet is found to possess the following four properties

• Attractive property 1

• Directive property 1

• Like poles repel and unlike poles attract 1

• Poles always exists in pairs 1

Question 7

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(i) [3]
Karen was wondering how to store magnets. Suggest ways in which
she can store them.

Magnets should be stored using magnetic keepers. 1

A pair of magnets is placed with the opposite poles close to each

other. 1

A magnetic keeper which is a soft iron bar is placed at each end of

the pair of magnets. 1

(ii) Two students were investigating the magnetic field around a bar magnet. They used [3]
two bar magnets, iron filings, and a piece of cardboard.

a. a) Will the two magnets attract or repel each other?

The two magnets will repel each other. 1

c) Draw the magnetic lines of force around the two magnets

(Allot 1 mark for drawing the lines of force and 1 mark

for showing the correct direction.)

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(iii) Mention the necessary conditions for the formation of a shadow [4]
Shadow of an object is formed only where there is,
• a source of light 1
• an opaque object 1
• a screen 1
• the opaque object is placed between the source of light and the screen 1

Question 8
(i) What is the principle on which a machine works? State two functions of a machine. [3]
Principle of Machine: - The work output of a machine is equal to the work
input. 1
Two functions of machine:
Changing the direction of applied force e.g.: When a flag is hoisted with the
help of a pulley 1
Changing the speed of an object e.g.: While riding a bicycle, force is applied on
pedals which multiplies the speed. 1

(ii) Classify the given materials into magnetic and non-magnetic materials. [3]
Plastic, iron, wood, wool, nickel, cobalt

Magnetic material Non-magnetic materials

Iron Plastic
Nickel Wood
Cobalt wool

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(iii) Draw a diagram to show the formation of umbra and penumbra in a solar eclipse. [4]
Label the parts umbra and penumbra in your diagram. What should glass be
blackened with, to see a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse must be seen through a glass piece which is blackened with soot.

[1M for neat diagram

1M each for labelling Umbra and Penumbra]

Question 9
(i) Observe the given picture carefully and answer the following questions based on it [3]

a. Identify the tool shown in the picture.

Magnetic compass 1
b. What is this tool used for?
A magnetic compass is a simple navigational device that is used to
find the direction of a place. 1
c. The tool shown in the picture is based on which property of magnet?

A freely suspended magnet always aligns itself in the North-South

direction. 1

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(ii) a. Identity the natural phenomenon shown below. Does it occur on a full [3]
moon or new moon day?

Lunar eclipse. It occurs only during a full moon. 2

b. When does a penumbral lunar eclipse occur?

Penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the moon enters the earth’s
penumbra 1

(iii) [4]

a. Name the property of the magnet which is demonstrated by the above

experiment

Directive property 1

b. What is the direction in which the magnet always sets itself when it is
thus suspended?

North-south direction 1

c. State two other properties of a magnet, in addition to the above.

Attractive property, every magnet has 2 poles, like poles repel and
unlike poles attract. 1

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