Class 8 Science Test Paper: Chapter - Light

Name:_________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Instructions:

This test paper contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short answer questions,
and one long answer question.
Attempt all questions.
Write your answers in the space provided.
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Which of the following is NOT a form of electromagnetic radiation?

a) Light
b) Sound
c) X-rays
d) Radio waves

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately:

a) 300,000 km/s
b) 100 m/s
c) 3,000,000 m/s
d) 30,000 m/s

When light travels from air into water, it:

a) Speeds up
b) Slows down
c) Remains the same
d) Disappears

Which of the following colors has the longest wavelength?

a) Red
b) Green
c) Blue
d) Violet

The bending of light when it passes from one medium to another of different optical
density is called:
a) Reflection
b) Refraction
c) Diffraction
d) Dispersion

Section B: Short Answer Questions

Define the term 'reflection' of light. Provide an example.

Explain why the sky appears blue during the day and red during sunrise or sunset.

What is the difference between concave and convex lenses? Give one use for each.

Section C: Long Answer Question

Describe the structure and function of the human eye in relation to the formation
of images.
Section D: Practical Based Question

Perform an experiment to demonstrate the refraction of light. Write down the

materials required and the steps involved in the experiment.
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Aga Khan Board Science Test Paper: Chapter - Light

Name:_________________ Class: _______________ Date: _______________

Instructions:

This test paper contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short answer questions,
and one long answer question.
Attempt all questions.
Write your answers clearly and legibly.
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

What is the phenomenon by which light bends as it passes from one medium to
another?
a) Reflection
b) Refraction
c) Diffraction
d) Dispersion

Which of the following colors of light has the shortest wavelength?

a) Red
b) Green
c) Blue
d) Violet

When light passes through a prism, what causes it to split into its component
colors?
a) Reflection
b) Refraction
c) Diffraction
d) Dispersion

What type of mirror is used in solar furnaces to concentrate sunlight?

a) Plane mirror
b) Concave mirror
c) Convex mirror
d) Spherical mirror

The ability of a lens to converge or diverge light rays is known as its:

a) Magnification
b) Dispersion
c) Refraction
d) Power

Section B: Short Answer Questions

Explain why a pencil partially immersed in water appears bent at the water's
surface.
Define the term 'critical angle' in the context of refraction. Provide an example
of its application.

Describe how a convex lens forms an image of an object placed beyond its focal
point. Include a labeled ray diagram in your explanation.

Section C: Long Answer Question

Discuss the applications of total internal reflection in optical fibers. How does
it enable the transmission of information through fiber optics?
Section D: Practical Based Question

Design an experiment to investigate the relationship between the angle of incidence

and the angle of refraction when light passes from air into glass. List the
materials required and describe the procedure step by step.

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