Physics Test

Full Marks – 80 Time – 2 hrs

A. Multiple choice questions (1x5)
1. The angle between the incident and reflected ray is 70o. The angle of incidence will be
a. 70o
b. 90o
c. 35o
d. 45o
2. The density of brass is 2.7 g/cm3 and that of iron is 8.4gm/cm3. For the same mass,the
volume of
a. Both will be same
b. Brass will be higher
c. Iron will be higher
d. Nothing can be said
3. A man standing in front of a plane mirror finds his image to be at a distance of 6m from
himself. The distance of the man from the mirror is
a. 6m
b. 3 m
c. 12 m
d. 2 m
4. When we rub our hands , the energy conversion that takes place is :-
a. KE into PE
b. ME into heat energy
c. PE into KE.
d. Heat energy into ME
5. A measuring beaker of capacity 400 ml ccn measure only the volume of
a. 400 cm3 of a liquid.
b. 400 m3 of a liquid
c. 400 cm2 of a liquid
d. 0.4 litres of a liquid

B. Fill in the blanks (1x5)

1. The volume of an irregular solid is determined by the method of __.
2. 36 kmph = __ m/s
3. The image formed by a plane mirror is at a distance behind the mirror as __.
4. We are able to see the object around us due to __ reflection.
5. Magenta, cyan and yellow are __ colours.

C. State if the below statements are true or false (1x10)

1. A measuring beaker of capacity 200 ml can measure only the volume of 200 ml of a
liquid.
2. The image formed by a plane mirror can be obtained on a screen.
3. For a circuit to be completed every part of it must be made up of conductors.
4. Cm2 is a smaller unit than m2.
5. A current carrying coil when suspended freely can rest in any direction.
6. An electric bell uses a temporary magnet
7. Wool is a conductor of electricity
8. Angle of incidence and angle of reflection are always equal.
9. The overall energy of a body is always constant.
10.PE changes into KE when it is put to use.

D. Answer the following :

a. Define density. State its SI unit. 2
b. A cyclist doubles his pace. What is the change in his potential energy. 2
c. “Poles exists in pairs”. Justify 2
d. Define magnetic field 2
e. Define a. current b. conductor c. SI unit of volume d. density.
f. Virtual image 5
g. State the energy change that occurs in the following 2
i. Burning coal when operating a steam engine
ii. Unwinding of watch spring
iii. Lighting of a torch bulb
iv. Electrical generator

E. Solve the following :- (1x5)

a. The mass of an iron ball is 312gm. The density of iron is 7.8 gm/cm3. Find the
volume.
b. A cubical tank of side 1m is filled with 800kg of a liquid. Find volume of tank.
c. The ratio of masses of two bodies kept at the same height is 3:4. What is the ratio of
their potential energy.
d. Two cars are moving with their velocities at ratio of 3:5. Find ratio of their KE.
e. A body of mass 30 kg has total energy of 410 J. How high can a body go using its own
energy.
Section B
1. Answer the following:
a. State two units of volume. How are they connected to the SI unit. 3
b. Draw a circuit diagram for a bulb connected to a cell with a switch. Mark arrow in the
diagram to indicate the direction of flow of current. 3
 c. Differentiate between real and virtual images. 2
d. Draw ray diagram for image formed by a plane mirror for a point object. 2
2. Answer the following:
a. State the function of each of the following in an electric circuit and draw its symbolic
representation. A. switch B. Cell 3
b. How can you determine the volume of an irregular solid. Describe the steps with neat
diagrams. 3
c. State laws of reflection 2
d. State four characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror. 2
3. Answer the following:
a. The length,breadth and height of a watertank are 5m,2m and1.25m respectively.
Calculate the capacity of the tank in a. m3 b. litre 3
b. You are given a U shaped soft iron piece, insulated copper wire and a battery. Draw a
circuit diagram to make a horse shoe electromagnet. 2
c. Name two kinds of mechanical energy. State their formulas. 2
d. What is meant by lateral inversion? Explain with a diagram 3
4. Answer the following:
a. State two common uses of electromagnets. 2
b. Draw a labelled diagram showing the reflection of a light ray from a plane mirror. 3
c. Two two cars A and B of masses 200 gm and500 gm are moving with the same speed.
Which of the two has the greater kinetic energy ?Justify 3
d. Give one example of a body that has potential energy due to its 2
a. State b. position at height.