Final Examination Science (Physics Section 2022-23)

1. Choose the correct answer.

2. The movement of the earth’s plates causes [1]
(a) cyclones
(b) lightning
(c) earthquakes
(d) thunderstorms
3. Electric current is to be passed from one body to another. For this purpose, the two bodies
must be joined by [1]
(a) cotton thread
(b) plastic string
(c) copper wire
(d) rubber band
4. Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction? [1]
(a) A plastic scale
(b) A copper rod
(c) An inflated balloon
(d) A woolen cloth.
5. Which of the following is NOT a planet of the sun? [1]
(a) Sirius
(b) Mercury
(c) Saturn
(d) Earth
6. The passage of an electric current through a solution causes ______________ effects [1]

7. The unit of frequency is __________ [1]

8. Unwanted sound is called __________. [1]
9. The lower the frequency of vibration, the higher the pitch. (T/F) [1]
10. Unwanted or unpleasant sound is termed as music. (T/F) [1]
11. For human ears, the audible range is 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.(T/F) [1]

12. A pendulum oscillates 40 times in 4 seconds. Find its time period and frequency. [2]

13. Does pure water conduct electricity? If not, what can we do to make it conduct? [2]

14. In case of a fire, before the firemen use the water hoses, they shut off the main electrical
supply for the area. Explain why they do this. [2]
15. What is the difference between noise and music? Can music become noise sometimes?
[2]

16. Explain why a charged body loses its charge if we touch it with our hand. [2]

17. List three states in India where earthquakes are more likely to strike. [2]

18 State the laws of reflection. [2]

19. Differentiate between regular and diffused reflection. Does diffused reflection mean the
failure of the laws of reflection? [3]