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Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

A 10 cm long pencil is placed 5 cm in front of a concave mirror having a radius of curvature


of 40 cm.
(i) Determine the position of the image formed by this mirror.
(ii) What is the size of the image?
(iii) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image as mentioned in the part (i).
CBSE 2023 -24
SQP
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Vinita and Ahmed demonstrated a circuit that operates the two headlights and the two
sidelights of a car, in their school exhibition. Based on their demonstrated circuit, answer
the following questions.
(i) State what happens when switch A is connected to
a) Position 2 b) Position 3
(ii) Find the potential difference across each lamp when lit.
(iii) Calculate the current a) in each 12 ohms lamp when lit. b) In each 4 ohms lamp
when lit.
CBSE 2023 -24
SQP
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Show, with calculations, which type of lamp, 4.0 Ω or 12 Ω, has the higher
power.
CBSE 2023 -24
SQP
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Two LED bulbs of 12 W and 6 W are connected in series. If the current


flowing through 6 W bulbs is 0.005 A, the current that flows through 12 W
bulb is :
CBSE 2023
compartment

A 0.005 A

B 0.01 A

C 0.0025 A

0.02 A
D
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Two LED bulbs of 12 W and 6 W are connected in series. If the current


flowing through 6 W bulbs is 0.005 A, the current that flows through 12 W
bulb is :
CBSE 2023
compartment

A 0.005 A

B 0.01 A

C 0.0025 A

0.02 A
D
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
A candle flame is placed at a distance of 18 cm from the optical centre of a convex
lens. If its image is formed on a screen placed at a distance of 36 cm from the lens,
answer the following questions :
(a) What is the magnification of the image formed ?
(b) What is the focal length of the lens ? Use the "Lens Formula" to determine it.
CBSE 2023
compartment
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

An object is placed at a distance of 60 cm from the pole of a concave mirror.


If its real and inverted image is formed on a screen placed at a distance of
60 cm in front of the mirror, what is the focal length of the mirror ? Give
justification for your answer.
CBSE 2023
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
Define the term 'absolute refractive' index of a medium.

Refractive indices of glass, water and carbon disulphide are 1.50, 1.33 and 1.62
respectively. In which one of these media is the speed of light (i) highest, and
(ii) lowest ?
CBSE 2023
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

The absolute refractive indices of glass and water are 3/2 and 4/3
respectively. If the speed of light in water is 2.25x108 m/s, find the speed of
light in (I) vacuum, and (II) glass.
CBSE 2023
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

The absolute refractive indices of glass and water are 3/2 and 4/3 respectively.
Find the refractive index of water with respect to glass.
CBSE 2023
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

If four identical resistors, of resistance 8 ohm, are first connected in series so as to


give an effective resistance Rs, and then connected in parallel so as to give an
effective resistance Rp, then the ratio Rs / Rpis
CBSE 2023

A 32

B 2

C 0.5

D 16
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

If four identical resistors, of resistance 8 ohm, are first connected in series so as to


give an effective resistance Rs, and then connected in parallel so as to give an
effective resistance Rp, then the ratio Rs / Rpis
CBSE 2023

A 32

B 2

C 0.5

D 16
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Rohit wants to have an erect image of an object using a converging mirror of focal length 40
cm.
(a) Specify the range of distance where the object can be placed in front of the mirror.
Justify.
(b) Draw a ray diagram to show image formation in this case.
(c) State one use of the mirror based on the above kind of image formation.
CBSE 2022 -23
SQP
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

A lens of focal length 5 cm is being used by Debashree in the laboratory as a magnifying


glass. Her least distance of distinct vision is 25 cm.
(i) What is the magnification obtained by using the glass?
(ii) She keeps a book at a distance 10 cm from her eyes and tries to read. She is unable to
read. What is the reason for this?
CBSE 2022 -23
SQP
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Ravi kept a book at a distance of 10 cm from the eyes of his friend Hari.
Hari is not able to read anything written in the book. Give reasons for this?
CBSE 2022 -23
SQP
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Rays from Sun converge at a point 15 cm in front of a concave mirror. Where


should an object be placed so that size of its image is equal to the size of the
object?

CBSE
2021-22 SQP

A 30 cm in front of the mirror

B 15 cm in front of the mirror

Between 15 cm and 30 cm in
C front of the mirror

More than 30 cm in front of the


D mirror
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Rays from Sun converge at a point 15 cm in front of a concave mirror. Where


should an object be placed so that size of its image is equal to the size of the
object?
CBSE
2021-22 SQP

A 30 cm in front of the mirror

B 15 cm in front of the mirror

Between 15 cm and 30 cm in
C front of the mirror

More than 30 cm in front of the


D mirror
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

If the power of a lens is - 4.0 D, then it means that the lens is a


CBSE
2021-22 SQP

A concave lens of focal length -50 m

B convex lens of focal length +50 cm

C concave lens of focal length -25 cm

convex lens of focal length -25 m


D
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

If the power of a lens is - 4.0 D, then it means that the lens is a


CBSE
2021-22 SQP

A concave lens of focal length -50 m

B convex lens of focal length +50 cm

C concave lens of focal length -25 cm

convex lens of focal length -25 m


D
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

The refractive index of flint glass is 1.65 and that for alcohol is 1.36 with
respect to air. What is the refractive index of the flint glass with respect to
alcohol ?
CBSE
2021-22 SQP

A 0.82

B 1.21

C 1.11

D 1.01
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

The refractive index of flint glass is 1.65 and that for alcohol is 1.36 with
respect to air. What is the refractive index of the flint glass with respect to
alcohol ?
CBSE
2021-22 SQP

A 0.82

B 1.21

C 1.11

D 1.01
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
She measured the angles of incidence for both the rays on the left side of
the box to be 48.6°. She knew the refractive index of the material 'X' inside
the box was 1.5. What will be the approximate value of angle of refraction?
(use the value: sin 48.6° ≅ 0.75) CBSE
2021-22 SQP

A 45°

B 40°

C 30°

60°
D
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
She measured the angles of incidence for both the rays on the left side of
the box to be 48.6°. She knew the refractive index of the material 'X' inside
the box was 1.5. What will be the approximate value of angle of refraction?
(use the value: sin 48.6° ≅ 0.75) CBSE
2021-22 SQP

A 45°

B 40°

C 30°

60°
D
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

A convex lens has a focal length of 10 cm. The object of height 2 mm is


placed at a distance of 5 cm from the pole. Find the height of the image.
CBSE
2021-22 SQP

A 4 cm

B 6.67 mm

C 4 mm

D 3.33 mm
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

A convex lens has a focal length of 10 cm. The object of height 2 mm is


placed at a distance of 5 cm from the pole. Find the height of the image.
CBSE
2021-22 SQP

A 4 cm

B 6.67 mm

C 4 mm

D 3.33 mm
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Define the term electric power. An electric device of resistance R when connected
across an electric source of voltage V draws a current I. Derive an expression for
the power in terms of resistance R and voltage V. What is the power of a device of
resistance 400 Ω operating at 200 V ?
CBSE 2022
compartment
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Find the equivalent resistance of the following combinations of resistors:

CBSE 2022
compartment
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Calculate the equivalent resistance of the following network :

CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
(i) Define Electric Power and write its SI unit.

(ii)Two bulbs rated 100 W; 220 V and 60 W; 220 V are connected in parallel
to an electric mains of 220 V. Find the current drawn by the bulbs from the
mains.
CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
State Joule's law of heating. Express it mathematically when an appliance of
resistance R is connected to a source of voltage V and the current I flows through
the appliance for a time t.

A 5 Ω resistor is connected across a battery of 6 volts. Calculate the energy that


dissipates as heat in 10 s.
CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
Calculate the resistance of a metal wire of length 2m and area of cross-section
1.55 × 10-6 m2 (Resistivity of the metal is 2.8 x 10-8 Ω m)

Why are alloys preferred over pure metals to make the heating
elements of electrical heating devices?
CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
(a)What is the meaning of electric power of an electrical device ? Write
its SI unit.
(b) An electric kettle of 2kW is used for 2h. Calculate the energy consumed in
(i) kilowatt hour and
(ii) joules. CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

In the given circuit determine the value of :


(i) total resistance of the circuit
CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

In the given circuit determine the value of :


(ii) current flowing through the ammeter.
CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Find the resistivity of the material of a metallic conductor of length 2m and


area of cross-section 1.4 × 10-6m2. The resistance of the conductor is 0.04 ohm.
CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
An electric motor rated 1100 W is connected to 220 V mains. Find :
(i) The current drawn from the mains,
(ii) Electric energy consumed if the motor is used for 5 hours daily for 6 days.
(iii) Total cost of energy consumed if the rate of one unit is Rs. 5.
CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
Study the following circuit and find:
(i) Effective resistance of the circuit
(ii) Current drawn from the battery
(iii) Potential difference across the 5 Ω resistor
CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

Calculate the equivalent resistance of the following electric circuit :

CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
Study the following electric circuit in which the resistors are arranged in three
arms A, B and C :
(a) Find the equivalent resistance of arm C.
(b) Calculate the equivalent resistance of the parallel combination of the
arms B and C. CBSE 2022
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

The absolute refractive index of Ruby is 1.7 . Find the speed of light in Ruby. The
speed of light in vacuum is 3 x 108 m/s.
CBSE 2019
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

An object is placed at a distance of 30 cm from a concave lens of focal


length 15 cm. List four characteristics (nature, position, etc.) of the image
formed by the lens.
CBSE 2017
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
(a) Water has refractive index 1.33 and alcohol has refractive index 1.36 . Which
of the two medium is optically denser? Give reason for your answer.
(b) Draw a ray diagram to show the path of a ray of light passing obliquely
from water to alcohol.
CBSE 2020
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

A security mirror used in a big showroom has radius of curvature 5 m. If a customer


is standing at a distance of 20 m from the cash counter, find the position, nature and
size of the image formed in the security mirror.
CBSE 2020
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
Rishi went to a palmist to show his palm. The palmist used a special lens for this
purpose.
(i) State the nature of the lens and reason for its use.
(ii) Where should the palmist place/ hold the lens so as to have a real and
magnified image of an object ?
(iii) If the focal length of this lens is 10 cm and the lens is held at a distance of 5
cm from the palm, use lens formula to find the position and size of the image.
CBSE 2020
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
A 6 cm tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a concave
mirror of focal length 30 cm. The distance of the object from the mirror is 45
cm. Use mirror formula to determine the position, nature and size of the image
formed. Also draw labelled ray diagram to show the image formation in this
case. CBSE 2019
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs

An object is placed at a distance of 60 cm from a concave lens of focal length


30 cm.
(i) Use lens formula to find the distance of the image from the lens.
(ii) List four characteristics of the image (nature, position, size, erect/inverted)
formed by the lens in this case.
(iii) Draw ray diagram to justify your answer of part (ii).
CBSE 2019
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