ABU DHABI INDIAN SCHOOL – BRANCH 1, AL WATHBA

REVISION TEST-1
GRADE: 8 SUBJECT: PHYSICS
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2. The loudness of a sound depends on:

(a) its amplitude.
(b) its frequency.
(c) its time period.
(d) its speed.
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4. The loudness of sound is measured in units of

(a) Decibel (dB)
(b) Hertz (Hz)
(c) Metre (m)
(d) Metre/Second (m/s)

5. Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?

a. A Copper Rod
b. A Plastic Scale
c. A Woollen Cloth
d. An Inflated Balloon
6. which of the following occurs during lightning?
a. acid rain
b. nitrogen fixation
c. green house effect
 d. earthing
7. The charge acquired by a glass rod when it is rubbed with silk is
a. Negative
b. Positive
c. Both
d. None

8. Where is the lightning rod attached to protect the building from

lightning?
a. On the top of the building
b. On the bottom of the building
c. In the middle of the building
d. All of these.

9. 1 hertz is equal to
(a) 1 vibration per minute
(b) 10 vibrations per minute
(c) 60 vibrations per minute
(d) 600 vibrations per minute
10.The earth’s plate responsible for causing earthquakes is
(a) the crust of the earth
(b) the mantle of the earth
(c) the inner core of the earth
(d) the outer core of the earth

Assertion and Reasoning

a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
11. ASSERTION: The loudness of sound depends on its amplitude.
REASON: When the amplitude of vibration is large, the sound produced is loud.
When the amplitude is small, the sound produced is feeble.
12.Assertion : The sound of the human voice is produced due to
vibrations in the vocal cords.
Reason : Vibration means a kind of rapid to and fro motion of an
object.

13.Suggest three measures to limit noise pollution in your locality.

We can Reduce Noise pollution by turning off appliances when not in use, use of
earplugs, lowering the volume, planting more trees, regular maintenance of
vehicles and machines etc. By controlling noise we can control negative health
effects that noise pollution has on everyone.
14.Mention three precautions that you will take to protect yourself if an
earthquake strikes when you are inside the house.
If you are able, seek shelter under a sturdy table or desk. Stay away from
outer walls, windows, fireplaces, and hanging objects. If you are
unable to move from a bed or chair, protect yourself from falling objects by
covering up with blankets and pillows.
15.Explain the process of occurrence of lightning.
During thunderstorm, when a charged cloud passes over an uncharged
cloud, uncharged cloud acquires opposite charge by induction and the two
clouds attract. When they combine with each other, they produce a large
amount of heat, light and sound also known as lightning.

16.The strips of an electroscope diverge when a charged body is brought

in contact with the metal clip. Now the clip is touched gently by our
hand. What will happen to the strips? Explain.
The charge that was in the electroscope strips will get discharged through our
hand. The strips will come back to the original state.