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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
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Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
Show, with calculations, which type of lamp, 4.0 Ω or 12 Ω, has the higher
power.
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Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
A 0.005 A
B 0.01 A
C 0.0025 A
0.02 A
D
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
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
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Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
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
A 32
B 2
C 0.5
D 16
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
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
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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?
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Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
CBSE
2021-22 SQP
Between 15 cm and 30 cm in
C front of the mirror
Between 15 cm and 30 cm in
C front of the mirror
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 4 cm
B 6.67 mm
C 4 mm
D 3.33 mm
Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
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
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Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
CBSE 2022
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Physics | CBSE - Class 10 | Important PYQs
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.
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
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