PHYSICS FOR CLASS X

Chapter 1: Introduction:
Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. The study of the properties of isolated nuclei of the atoms is known as .
a) Optics b) Electricity c) Molecular Physics d) Nuclear Physics
2. Matter assumes the state of gas, comprising of ions and electron at a very high temperature. This state of
matter is called .
a) Solid b) Liquid c) Gas d) Plasma
3. The study of specific properties of matter in solid form is called physics.
a) Nuclear b) Plasma c) Atomic d) Solid State
4. The study of heavenly bodies and interaction of matter and energy in space is called .
a) Biophysics b) Astrophysics c) Geophysics d) Seismography
5. The branch of physics, which deals with the physical aspect of audible sound energy, is known as .
a) Heat b) Optics c) Sound d) Electricity
6. The study of electromagnetic phenomena and mutual relationship between them is known as .
a) Electricity b) Magnetism c) Electromagnetism d) Optics
7. Mechanics is the branch of physics which deals with the study of
a) Energy possessed by the bodies b) Motion of the bodies
c) Properties of matter solid form d) Properties of isolated nuclei
8. The branch of physics which deals with the measurement of temperature is called:
a) Thermodynamics b) thermometry c) thermal physics d) thermoregulation

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Name and define branches of physics
2. Write the importance of Physics in daily life.
3. What is Physics?

Chapter 2: Measurement
Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. The S.I. Unit of energy is:
a) Newton b) Joule c) Kilogram d) Coulomb
2. The fundamental unit of length in S.I. system is .
a) metre b) kilogram c) centimetre d) None of these
3. In S.I system the unit of work is .
a) joule b) newton c) Pascal d) None of these
4. The least count of screw gauge is:
a) 0.001 cm b) 0.1 cm c) 0.01 cm d) 0.0001 cm
5. One Nano metre is equal to:
a) 10-3m b) 10-6m c) 10-9m d) 10-12m
6. Unit of light intensity is:
a) N/m2 b) Volt c) Candela d) Joule
7. One micro metre is equivalent to:
a) 10-3 m b) 10-6 m c) 10-9 m d) 10-12 m
8. In S.I system the unit of mass is:
a) Gram b) Pound c) Slug d) Kg
9. Zero error is a kind of error.
a) Systematic b) Personal c) Random d) None
10. 1 Mega metre = metres.
a) 1012 b) 109 c) 106 d) 1015
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11. One gram is equal to:
a) 10–3kg b) 10–6kg c) 10–9kg d) 10–12kg
12. The S.I unit of force is:
a) Meter b) ms–1 c) Kg d) newton
13. One mega Ω (ohm) resistance is equal to:
a) 1012 b) 109 c) 106 d) 1015
14. The mass of our galaxy is:
a) 2x1043kg b) 2x1050kg c) 6x1024kg d) 7x1022kg
15. Pico seconds is equal to sec:
a) 10-12 b) 10-9 c) 10-6 d) 10-15
16. The mass of our earth is:
a) 6 x 1024 slugs b) 6 x 1024 g c) 6 x 1024 N d) 6 x 1024 kg
17. One metre is equal to .
a) 104 millimetre b) 103 millimetre c) 105 millimetre d) 106 millimetre
18. 10-9 second is called .
a) decisecond b) millisecond c) Microsecond d) nanosecond
19. 1 tone is equivalent to
a) 100 kg b) 1000 kg c) 10000 kg d) 500 kg
20. A solar day contains:
a) 86400s b) 86500s c) 86600s d) 86550s

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Write the approximate value of mass of our galaxy, earth and moon.
2. Write down S.I Unit For the following:
 Viscosity
 Stress
 Torque
 Temperature
 Momentum
 Input
 Force
 Length
 Electric current
 Pressure
 Work
 Volume
3. Explain vernier caliper?
4. Explain micrometer screw gauge?

Chapter 3: Kinematics of Linear Motion

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. A vector quantity is:
a) Density b) Velocity c) Temperature d) Distance
2. The rate of change of velocity is known as:
a) Displacement b) Acceleration c) Uniform motion d) Speed
3. The speed of body in a given direction is called .
a) Velocity b) speed c) acceleration d) None of these
4. The free falling bodies have a value of “g” is:
a) 4.9m/s2 b) 9.8m/s c) 19.6 m/s2 d) 9.8m/s2
5. It is not a vector quantity:
a) Momentum b) Weight c) Pressure d) Torque
6. It is a scalar quantity.
a) Torque b) frequency c) Electric intensity d) momentum

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7. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
a) Speed b) Displacement c) Time d) Length
8. By dividing the displacement of a moving body by the time taken we obtain
a) Average speed b) Average velocity c) Uniform velocity d) Acceleration
9. Such a type of motion in which every particle of a body has exactly the same motion is called .
a) Random motion b) Linear motion c) To and fro motion d) Translatory motion
10. A body moving along a straight line is said to be in state of motion.
a) Random b) Oscillatory c) Linear d) To and fro
11. The motion of pendulum is an example of:
a) Translational motion b) rotational motion c) vibratory motion d) spin motion
12. A car starts from rest and is uniformly accelerate to a speed of 30 m/s in 6s. What is the distance
travelled by the car?
a) 5m b) 30m c) 90m d) 180m
13. If V = 10 m/s, t = 5 sec, S will be:
a) 15m b) 5m c) 2m d) 50m

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. A car is moving with uniform acceleration and attains the velocity of 108 kmh-1 in 5 minutes. Find acceleration
of the car.
2. The velocity of a car increases by an acceleration of2 m/s2 and becomes 20 m/s in 5 seconds. Find the initial
velocity of the car.
3. A car is moving on straight road at a speed of 5m/s. It is accelerated at 3m/s2. Calculate its velocity after 4
seconds.
4. A car is starting from the rest attains a velocity of 20ms-1 in 5 sec. Find the distance.
5. A ball is dropped from a tower. If it reaches the ground in 10 sec. Calculate the height of tower (take g =
10m/sec2)
6. Define the following:
a) Speed b) Velocity c) Acceleration
7. A motorcycle is moving with a velocity of 72km/hr on a straight road. When the brakes are applied the
motorcycle comes to rest after covering a distance of 10 meters. Calculate its acceleration.
8. A car is moving with a velocity of 36km/hr is brought to rest in 5 seconds. Find its deceleration.
9. A person hears the echo of his own sound from a distance hill after 2 seconds. How far away is the person from
the hill, if the speed of sound is 330 ms-1
10. A car moving with a velocity of 36 kmh-1 is brought to rest in 5 seconds; calculate its deceleration.
11. A boy starting from rest acquires a velocity of 10 ms-1 in 5 seconds. Calculate (a) the acceleration (b) the
distance covered by the body in 5 seconds.
12. A Stone is dropped from the top of a tower takes 5 second to reach the ground calculate the height of the
tower (take g = 10ms-2)
13. A stone is dropped from a Height of 40 m.
(a) How much time will it take to reach the ground?
(b) With what velocity will it strike the ground?
14. Define rest and motion. Define types of motion.

15. Write two points of difference between the following:

i) Distance and Displacement ii) Velocity and Acceleration iii) Speed and Velocity

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. With the help of vf2, vi2 and S derive the equation of motion.
2. Derive: S = vit + ½ at2 and vf = vi + at
3. Derive equation 2aS = vf2-vi2

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 Chapter 4: Motion and Force
Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. The S.I. unit of force is:
a) Metre b) m5 c) kg d) Newton
2. If mass of a body is 10 kg, its weight will be:
a) 9.8gm b) 98N c) 0.98N d) 0.98kg
3. Which of the following is same as Kg. m/s2:
a) Joule b) Newton c) Pascal d) Watt
4. Rate of velocity in specific direction is called:
a) Speed b) Velocity c) Acceleration d) Power
5. Acceleration of 1 kg ball for downward motion is:
a) 9.8m/s2 b) -9.8m/s2 c) 1m/s2 d) 98m/s2
6. The distance covered per second by a moving body in particular direction is called:
a) Acceleration b) retardation c) velocity d) displacement
7. The product of mass and acceleration is called:
a) Torque b) work c) force d) momentum
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A bullet of mass 0.1kg is fired with a speed of 100ms the mass of gun is 50kg. The velocity of recoil is:
a) 0.2 m/s b) 0.1 m/s c) 0.5 m/s d) 0.05 m/s
9. The agency which changes or tends to change the state of rest or of uniform motionof body.
a) Energy b) Momentum c) Force d) Inertia
10. The momentum of a body at rest is:
a) Positive b) negative c) zero d) positive & maximum
11. Newton’ First Law of motion gives the concept of:
a) Energy b) Inertia c) Momentum d) Force
12. If the force acting on a body is doubled, then the acceleration produced is .
a) ½ b) ¼ c) Double d) Quadrupled
13. A force of 5 Newton acts on a body of weight 9.8 Newton what is the accelerationproduced in m/s2?
a) 51 m/s2 b) 1.46 m/s2 c) 49 m/s2 d) 5 m/s2

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Define: (I) Newton
2. Write three points of comparison between weight and mass.
3. Define the following Laws:
i) Law of conversation of Momentum
ii) Newton’s 3rd law of motion
iii) Inertia
iv) Newton’s 1st & 2nd Law of Motion
4. Define momentum & write down formula and unit?
5. Define force and write down its formula and unit?
6. A bullet of mass 0.1 kg is fired with a velocity of 60m/s: Calculate the momentum of the bullet.
7. Determine the acceleration of a car of mass 900 kg, when a net force of 2700 N acts upon it.
8. A car of mass 1000 kg travelling at 72 kmh-1 is uniformly brought to rest over a distance of 40m. Find (a) the
average acceleration (b) the average breaking force.
9. A bullet of mass 50g travelling with a speed of 15 ms-1 penetrates into a bag of sand and is uniformly brought
to rest in 0.05s.
10. A force of 120N acts on stationary body for 4 seconds and the body acquire a velocity of 36 ms-1 calculate the
mass of the body
11. A gun of mass 20 kg fires a bullet of mass 50 g with a velocity of 200 ms-1. Calculate the velocity of the recoil
of the gun.
12. A body of 20kg is moving with a speed of 15m/s. Find it momentum.
13. A bullet of mass 0.1 kg is fixed with a velocity of 60m/s. Calculate the momentum of the bullet.

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 Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)
1. State Newton’s Second Law and third Law of motion and derive: F =ma.
2. Write two points of difference between the following:
i) Mass and Weight
3. State the following Laws/Principles:
i) Law of Conservation of Momentum
4. Explain the law of conservation of momentum.

Chapter 5: Vectors
Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. Negative of a vector is that vector which is equal in magnitude, but:
a) Same in direction b) Opposite in direction c) Perpendicular d) None of them
2. A 25N force acts along the X-axis, its Y component is:
a) 0 N b) 25N c) -25N d) None of above
3. In a right angle triangle base/ hypotenuse =
a) Tan θ b) Cos θ c) Sin θ d) Cot θ
4. In a right angle triangle perpendicular/ hypotenuse =
a) Tan θ b) Cos θ c) Sin θ d) Cot θ
5. In a right angle triangle perpendicular/ base =
a) Tan θ b) Cos θ c) Sin θ d) Cot θ
6. The angle between x-component and y-component of a vector is:
a) 90O b) 30O c) 45O d) 60O

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Find two rectangular component of a force of 100N which is acting of an angle of 60o with x-axis (Sin 600 =
0.866, Cos 60o = 0.5)
2. Define scalar and vector with examples?
3. Define vectors representation?

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. Define Resolution of vector and resolved a vector into its components.

Chapter 6: Equilibrium
Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. The turning effect of a force about an axis is:
a) Force b) Rotation c) Torque d) Momentum
2. If the centre of gravity of a body is lower than its point of support, then its equilibriumwill be:
a) Static b) Unstable c) Neutral d) Stable
3. A body will be in a state of stable equilibrium if its centre of gravity lies:
a) at the point of suspension b) below the point of suspension
c) Above the point of suspension d) none of the above three
4. The point at which the whole weight of a body appears to act is called centre ofgravity.
a) Point of intersection b) centre of gravity c) point of suspension d) none of them
5. A cone standing on its base is an example of this type of equilibrium .
a) Stable b) Unstable c) Neutral d) Kinetic
6. If a body is moving with a uniform velocity it is said to be in equilibrium:
a) Static b) Unstable c) Neutral d) dynamic
7. The velocity and acceleration of a body moving with a uniform speed in a circle are .
a) Parallel b) Opposite
c) Mutually perpendicular d) None of these
8. The unit of torque in international system of units is .
a) Newton b) Kilogram c) Newton metre d) Metre
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9. A body is said to be in equilibrium if it’s moving with .
a) Uniform velocity b) Uniform acceleration c) Variable velocity d) Average velocity
10. Torque about an axis is defined as the product of
a) Mass and force b) Force and moment arm
c) Mass and acceleration d) Force and distance
11. In the first condition of equilibrium the following condition is satisfied:
a) Στ = 0 b) ΣF = 0 c) Σa = 0 d) none of them
12. Clockwise torque is considered as:
a) Positive torque b) Negative torque c) Unit torque d) Zero torque
13. Torque is a .
a) Scalar quantity b) Vector quantity c) Negative quantity d) None of these
14. The centre of gravity of a uniform rod is:
a) End of rod b) Centre of rod c) Both A & B d) None of these
15. A body at rest or moves with uniform velocity is said to be:
a) Motion b) Equilibrium c) Static Equilibrium d) Dynamic Equilibrium
16. Anti-clock wise torque is taken as:
a) Zero b) Positive c) Negative d) none of these
17. The centre of gravity of a square plate lies at the point of intersection of its:
a) Axis b) Diameter c) Diagonal d) Medians
18. When a body is in equilibrium the net force acting on its:
a) Zero b) Minimum c) Maximum d) None of the above
19. In an object torque produces:
a) Translational motion b) rotational motion c) vibratory motion d) no motion

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Define Equilibrium. Write the names of three states of equilibrium. Given one example of each.
2. A force of 50N acts on a body. If the moment arm is 0.5m, find the value of the Torque.
3. Define centre of gravity.
4. A force of 25N acts on a body. IF moment arm is 2m, find the value of torque.
5. A force is applied perpendicularly on a door, 4 meters wide which requires a torque of 120 Nm to open it.
What will be minimum force required?
6. A force of 100 N rotates a body about its axis-if the arm of force is 2.5 cm. Find the magnitude of torque.

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. Define Equilibrium and describe three states of equilibrium with the help of a diagram.
2. How many types of condition of equilibrium briefly describe.
3. How many states of equilibrium briefly describe with the help of diagram.

Chapter 7: Circular Motion and Gravitation

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. In S.I. Unit value of G is:
a) 6.67x1011 Nm2/Kg2 b) 6.67x10-11Nm2/Kg2
c) 6.70x1011Nm2/Kg2 d) 6.76x10-11Nm2/Kg2
2. The mass of the earth is:
a) 6x1024 slugs b) 6x1024 grams c) 6x1024 N d) 6x1024 Kg
3. The gravitational force between two bodies depends upon the product of their masses and .
a) Distance between them b) Shape of bodies
c) Medium between d) Sum of masses
4. If a stone is tied to the end of a string and whirled in a circle, the tension in the string provides .
a) Centripetal force b) Centrifugal force c) Pressure d) Reaction
5. If the velocity of a body moving in a circle is doubled centripetal force becomes .
a) Twice b) Thrice c) Four times d) Eight times

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6. If the distance from the centre of the earth increases from the average radius of the earth the value of
‘g’ will .
a) Increase b) Decrease c) Remains constant d) None of the above
7. A 500g ball moves in a horizontal circle 40cm in radius at 4m/s. its centripetal acceleration is:
a) 10 m/sec2 b) 20 m/sec2 c) 40 m/sec2 d) 80 m/sec2
8. A body of mass 4kg is whirled in circle of radius 4m with a speed of 8m/s, the centripetal force is
a) 64N b) 16N c) 4N d) 8N
9. The force of attraction between the earth and a body is called:
a) weight of the body b) weight of the earth c) electrostatic force d) mutual attraction

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

𝑚1𝑚2
1. State Newton’s Law of Gravitation & derive F = G 𝑟2
2. Define uniform circular motion & centripetal acceleration; write down its formula & unit?
3. Define centripetal force. Derive Fc = mv2/r.
4. A mass of 10Kg at the end of a string is being whirled in a circle of radius 5m with a speed of 4m/s. What will
be the centripetal force?
5. What is the mass of an object whose weight is 294 N at the surface of the earth?
6. String 2m long is used to whirl a 200gm stone in horizontal circle is at a speed of 2m/s. Find the Tension in a
String.
7. Compute gravitational force between two boys of masses 50kg and 40kg respectively a part from each other
by 2m. (G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2/Kg2)
8. A car is moving in a circular track of radius 30m at a constant Speed of 20 m/s. Find the Centripetal
acceleration of the car.

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. Define Centripetal Force. What are the factors on which it depends? Write down the formulae of
centripetal force.
2. Define Newton’s law of Gravitation and find the equation for the mass of earth with the help of the
𝑚1𝑚2
formula. F = G 2 .
𝑟
3. Describe variation of g due to altitude.

Chapter 8: Work, Energy and Power

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. 1 hp = .
a) 467 watts b) 647 watts c) 746 watts d) 764 watts
2. The S.I. unit of work is:
a) Watt b) Newton c) N-m or joule d) Dyne
3. In British Engineering System 1 horse power (hp) = .
a) 560 ft.lb/s b) 505 ft.lb/s c) 550 ft.lb/s d) 546 ft.lb/s
4. Energy possessed by virtue of its motion is called energy.
a) Potential b) Electrical c) Chemical d) Kinetic
5. Work is done when a body is moved through a distance by a .
a) Fulcrum b) Inclined plane
c) Mechanical Advantage d) Force
6. If the speed of the body is doubled, its kinetic energy becomes .
a) Half b) Twice c) Thrice d) Four times
7. The product of force and displacement is called:
a) Power b) Work c) Torque d) Energy
8. The potential energy at ground level is taken to be .
a) Maximum b) Zero c) mgh d) None of these
9. The ability of a body to do work is called:
a) Power b) Energy c) Kinetic Energy d) Potential Energy

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10. If the mass of a body is doubled, its kinetic energy becomes .
a) Half b) Twice c) Three times d) Four times
11. The work will be positive and maximum, if the angle between the force and displacement is;
a) 180o b) 90o c) 45o d) 0o
12. The work will be negative, if the angle between the force and displacement is;
a) 180o b) 90o c) 45o d) 0o
13. If 300 J work in 30 seconds, then the average power is:
a) 1000 watts b) 100 watts c) 10 watts d) 1 watt

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Define work and Energy. State the law of Conservation of Energy.
2. A force of 588N acts on a box to move it at a distance of 4m in 40 Seconds. Calculate the Power.
3. Define Work and write down its two formulae.
4. What is the kinetic energy of 2000kg car travelling at speed of 90 km/h?
5. A 100kg car is accelerated from at rest 4 m/s2 for 10 second, calculate the work done.
6. What is Kinetic Energy of a 200Kg car which is travelling with a velocity of 36Km/hr?
9. What is the Kinetic Energy if 2000kg car travelling at the speed of 90km/h?
10. A force of 588 N acts on a box to move it at a distance of 4m in 40 sec. Calculate the power.

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. Define kinetic Energy & derive the equation K.E =1⁄2 mv2
2. Define potential energy & derive the equation P.E=mgh
3. Define power & derive P=FV.

Chapter 10: Properties of Matter

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. Elasticity of a substance depends on its:
a) Temperature b) Size c) Mass d) Nature
2. Archimedes’ Principle is applied to determine:
a) Specific heat b) Specific gravity c) Specific resistance d) Latent heat
3. The pressure of a liquid depends:
a) Only upon its density
b) Only upon its height above the point inside the liquid
c) Upon its density as well as height above the point inside the liquid
d) Neither upon its density nor height
4. The S.I unit of pressure is .
a) Pascal b) Newton c) Kilogram/m3 d) Nm
5. The only quantity which has no unit is:
a) stress b) strain c) young’s modulus d) pressure
6. Pressure is the effect of force which depends on:
a) Mass of the body b) volume of the body c) density of the body d) area of the body
7. Liquids do not have fixed?
a) Mass b) Weight c) Volume d) Shape
8. Gases have;
a) Fixed volume and shape b) Fixed volume but do not have fixed shape
c) Fixed shape but do not have fixed volume d) Neither fixed volume nor fixed shape

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Explain Hooke’s law applied to helical spring.
2. State the following laws / Principles: Archimedes’ Principle, Hook’s law, Pascal’s law.
3. State Pascal’s principle and write its three uses in daily life.
4. State (i) Hook’s Law
5. Write down the postulates of kinetic molecular theory.

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6. Define pressure & write down its formula & unit.
7. Define the following terms:
a. Elasticity
8. Why does a nail sink in water whereas a ship having a much bigger mass floats on the surface of water?

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. State & derive Archimedes’ principle.
2. State Pascal’s principle and explain construction and working of hydraulic lift.
3. Explain Buoyancy and law of floatation.

Chapter 11: Heat

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. The temperature of a substance changes from -20OC to 20OC. then the temperature change in Kelvin’s
scale?
a) 0 K b) 20K c) 40K d) 293K
2. Water has maximum density at:
a) 0°C b) -4°C c) 4°C d) 100°C
3. The conversion of liquids into vapours at all temperatures is called:
a) Boiling b) Melting c) Evaporation d) Sublimation
4. Specific Heat of ice is .
a) 4200J/kg-K b) 2100J/Kg c) 4300J/Kg-K d) 4100 J/Kg-K
5. Boiling Point of Pure Water .
a) 0 K b) 273K c) 373K d) 227K
6. When water is change into ice, it .
a) Expand b) contracts c) becomes lighter d) becomes heavier
7. The increase in the volume is called .
a) Linear expansion b) Superficial expansion c) volumetric expansion d) None of these
8. The molecules of a solid .
a) Move irregularly b) Remain stationary c) Vibrate d) None of these
9. The energy in transit from a hot to a cold body is called:
a) Potential energy b) Kinetic energy c) Temperature d) Heat
10. S.I unit for heat is .
a) Joule b) Watt c) Newton d) Dyne
11. The average kinetic energy of the molecule of a substance is a measure of its .
a) Heat b) Temperature c) Molecular energy d) Potential energy
12. 0
The normal body temperature is 98.6 F this temperature on centigrade C is:0

a) 00C b) 370C c) 430C d) 1000C

13. The co-efficient of volumetric expansion with respect to coefficient of linearexpansion is:
a) ½ b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
14. Density of water is maximum at:
a) 00C b) 50C c) 40C d) 1000C
15. The volume of a given mass of a gas is directly proportional to absolute temperatureprovided pressure
remains this statement is known as:
a) Pressure law b) Charles law c) Boyles law d) Daltons law
16. The temperature of boiling point of water.
a) 00C b) 750C c) 1000C d) 2500C
17. The energy that transfers from one to another due to temperature difference is called:
a) Heat energy b) kinetic energy c) potential energy d) light energy
18. Mercury in glass thermometer is based on which of the following thermometric property?
a) Volume variation on constant pressure c) volume variations
b) pressure variation at constant volume d) electrical resistance variation

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 Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)
1. A steel rod has a length 10 m if it is heated to 35OC. Calculate increase in length of rod.
(for steel 𝛼 = 1.1 x 10-5 K-1)
2. How much amount of heat is required to raise the temperature of 800g iron through 50OC. (Specific heat of
iron = 499.8 j/kg°C )
3. How much amount of heat is required to raise the temperature of 100 gm. of water from 20OC to 80OC.
(Specific heat of water is 4200 Joule/kgOC)
4. 117.6 J heat is required to rise the temperature of 10gm of silver by 50OC; find the specific heat of silver.
5. Write two points of difference between Heat and Temperature.
6. State (i) Charles law
7. State: Boyle’s Law.
8. Define anomalous expansion of water and give its two effects.
9. Define linear and volumetric thermal expansion & derive the formula of linear thermal expansion of solid?

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

4. State Boyle’s Law & Charles’ Law. Also derive PV= nRT.
5. Define Evaporation. Write down any four factors on which the rate of Evaporation depends.
6. State the following Laws/Principles: i) Law of Heat Exchange
7. State Boyle’s Law, Charles, Law and write the formulae of the General Gas equation.
8. Define:
a. Co-efficient of Linear Expansion
b. Specific Heat
c. Heat capacity
d. Specific heat capacity
9. Why is a gap left between two pieces of a railway track?(Give scientific reasons)
10. Steam produces more severe burn on the body than the hot water.(Give scientific reason).
11. Write the effect of pressure on the boiling point of a liquid and the melting point of a solid.
12. Why should liquid used in a thermometer be a good conductor of heat?
13. Derive β = 3 α
14. Define temperature? Describe general features of a thermometer? OR Describe mercury in glass
thermometer?

Chapter 12: Waves and Sound

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. The waves produced by a vibratory body in air are:
a) Longitudinal b) Transverse c) Electromagnetic d) Magnetic
2. If frequency of a pendulum is 10 Hz, then time period will be:
a) 1 Sec. b) 10 Sec. c) 0.1 Sec. d) 0.01 Sec.
3. Sound Waves are:
a) Transverse waves b) Radio waves c) Longitudinal waves d) Electromagnetic wave
4. The speed of sound of N.T.P. (Normal temperature and pressure) is:
a) 336m/s b) 340m/s c) 342m/s d) 350m/s
5. The time period of Second’s Pendulum is:
a) 1 Second b) 2 Second c) 3 Second d) 4 Second
6. Sound waves cannot travel through:
a) Water b) a solid c) Vacuum d) Gases
7. A form of disturbance which travel through a medium due to periodic motion of particle medium about
their mean position is called:
a) Time periods b) resonance c) frequency d) wave motion
8. If the length of the pendulum becomes four times, it’s time period will become times
a) Twice b) three times c) Eight times d) Four times
9. In transverse waves the distance between two consecutive crests or between two consecutive through
is called .
a) Displacement b) Wave length c) Velocity d) eight times

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10. Sound waves in the form of successive:
a) Crests and troughs b) Compressions and rarefactions
c) Nodes and antinodes d) Amplitudes
11. Velocity of sound in solids is:
a) Greater than in liquids b) Lesser then in liquids
c) Equal to that in liquids d) Always Zero

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Find the time period of a simple pendulum whose length is 100 cm.
2. Write down three differences between transverse and longitudinal waves.
3. 20 waves per second pass through a point on the surface of the pond. Calculate the wave-length if the
velocity of wave is the 3.5 ms-1.
4. A Sitar string vibrates at 400Hz. What is the time period of this vibration?
5. Define the following:
i) Interference ii) Stationary Waves
6. Define wave motion & characteristics of waves?
7. How sound is produced?
8. Define velocity of sound?
9. The frequency of vibration of a wire is 200 hertz; find its time period.
10. The sound of thunder in the sky is heard later than the strike of light although they are produced at the same
time.(Give scientific reason)
11. When a sound waves of frequency 200Hz and wavelength 3 m passes through a medium, calculate the
velocity of the wave in that medium.
12. The sound of explosion on the sun is not heard on the earth. (Give scientific reason)
13. Calculate the length of a seconds Pendulum (g=10 m/s) (Second’s pendulum has a time period of 2 sec)
14. Find the time period of simple pendulum whose length is 288 cm.

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. Define simple harmonic motion and prove that motion of simple pendulum execute simple harmonic
motion.
2. Define the following:
i) Frequency ii) Time Period iii) Amplitude
3. Write down two characteristic properties of Simple Harmonic Motion.
4. Define Wavelength, Frequency and Velocity of a wave and derive the equation V = fλ.
5. Explain example of S.H.M. (Simple pendulum)

Chapter 13: Propagation and Reflection of Light

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. The radius of the curvature of a concave mirror is 20 cm its focal length will be:
a) 40cm b) -40cm c) 10cm d) -10cm
2. If q = 6cm and p=3m then the magnification of the mirror is:
a) 4 b) 2 c) 12 d) 3
3. If the inner surface of a spherical mirror is reflecting it is called:
a) Plane mirror b) Convex mirror c) Concave mirror d) Ordinary mirror
4. If P = 15 cm, q = 30 cm, the magnification is .
a) 2 b) 1 c) 45 d) 15
5. Which of the following never gives a real image:
a) Plane mirror b) Concave mirror c) Human eye d) None of these
6. A virtual erect and diminished image is always obtained from a:
a) Plane mirror b) Concave mirror c) Convex mirror d) Parabolic mirror
7. The image Formed by a mirror is always virtual erect and smaller than the object itself.
a) convex b) concave c) plane d) None of these
8. The image formed by plane mirror will be:
a) real b) inverted c) virtual and erect d) real and inverted
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9. If the outer surface of a spherical mirror is reflecting it is called mirror.
a) Plane mirror b) Convex mirror c) Concave mirror d) Ordinary mirror
10. All the rays parallel to the principle axis falling on a concave mirror pass after reflection through its
.
a) Pole b) Principal focus c) Centre of curvature d) None of these
11. laws of reflection are =:
a) Two b) Three c) Four d) Five
12. According to the first law of reflection, the relation of angle of incidence <i to angle of reflection <r is:
a) <i=2<r b) 2<i=2<r c) <i><r d) <i = <r
13. According to the second law of reflection angle of incidence, angle of reflection normal lies on:
a) Same Plane b) Two Different Planes c) Same Axes d) None of them
14. The centre or a spherical glass sheet whose portion is made convex or concave mirror is called:
a) Central axis b) Centre of curvature
c) Radius of curvature aperture d) None of these
15. The radius of spherical glass sheet whose portion is made concave mirror is called:
a) Aperture b) Principal focus c) To principal axis d) Radius of Curvature
16. The ray of light, after passing through a mirror appears to converge or appears to diverge at a single
point is called:
a) Pole b) Aperture c) Principal focus d) Principal axis
17. Principal focus for a concave mirror is:
a) Real b) Virtual c) Big d) Small
18. Geometrical relation between the radius of curvature 'R' and focal length 'f of any spherical mirror is
written as:
a) R = f/ 2 b) f = R/2 c) f = 2R d) None of them
19. Minimum number of a ray for image formation through a spherical mirror are .
a) Two b) Four c) Three d) Countless no of rays
20. A ray of light incident on the Spherical mirror through 'C' is:
a) Reflection back through C b) Absorbed by the mirror
c) Reflection through focus f d) Reflection parallel to principal axis
21. A ray of light, which is incident on the spherical mirror through f will reflect:
a) Parallel to f b) Parallel to principal axis
c) Back through f d) Through c of the spherical mirror
22. Mirror equation may be written as:
1 1 1 1 1 1
a) = 1 − 1 b) = - c) = 1 + 1 d) = 1 + 1
𝑓 𝑞 𝑝 𝑓 𝑝 𝑞 𝑓 𝑞 𝑝 𝑝 𝑓 𝑞

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Define ‘Reflection of light’. State the two laws of reflection of light.
2. Define the following:
i) Irregular Reflection
ii) Regular Reflection
3. The radius of curvature of a concave mirror is 20cm or 10cm where should an object be placed so as to
get is real image magnified twice?
4. The focal length of a convex lens is 20cm. If image is formed by it is twice in size, find the position of
object.

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

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1. Derive the mirror formula, = 1 + 1
𝑓 𝑝 𝑞

Chapter 14: Refraction of Light and Optical Instrument

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. When a ray of light enters obliquely from a rarer into a denser medium the angle of refraction becomes
angle of incidence:
a) Greater than b) Smaller than c) Equal to d) Unrelated to

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2. Which one of the following has maximum value of refractive index?
a) Ruby b) crown glass c) Quartz d) Diamond
3. Magnification = .
a) q/p b) p/q c) p-q d) none of these
4. If q=6cm and p=2cm, magnifying power of lens will increase:
a) 2 times b) 3 times c) 4 times d) 5 times
5. The least distance of vision for a normal Eye is:
a) 20 cm b) 25 cm c) 30 cm d) 35 cm
6. The speed of Light in water is:
a) 2.25x108m/s b) 2.26x108m/s c) 2x108m/s d) 3x108m/s
7. Human eye is similar to:
a) Microscope b) Telescope c) Camera d) Periscope
8. The speed of light in vacuum is:
a) 3x105Km/hr b) 3x108m/min c) 3x108Km/s d) 3x108m/s
9. A convex lens is .
a) Thinner at the centre b) Thicker at the centre c) A diverging lens d) plane throughout
10. The S.l unit of linear magnification is:
a) N b) M c) cm d) None of the above

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Show the image formation and characteristic by convex lens with the help of ray diagram.
2. Find the focal length of a convex lens if p = 5cm, q = 10cm and the image formed is virtual.
3. The focal length of concave mirror is 10cm where should an object be placed to get its real image magnified
four times.
4. Define magnification, refraction of light & refraction through prism?
5. An object is placed 10cm from a concave lens of focal length 15cm. Find the position and magnification of
the image.
6. A convex lens forms a virtual image of an object placed 5cm away from the optical centre at a distance of
10cm. Determine the focal length of the convex lens.

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. Define lens & also define types of lenses?
2. Derive thin lens formula?
3. Explain optical instruments (Human Eye)

Chapter 15: Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Spectrum

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. To disperse white light into different colours we use:
a) Convex lens b) Prism c) Concave mirror d) convex mirror
2. Rainbow appears due to:
a) Absorption of light b) Dispersion of light c) Refraction of light d) Reflection of light
3. The wavelength of red light is than the wavelength of violet light.
a) Greater b) Smaller c) Lowest d) None of these
4. According to quantum theory of light photons are .
a) Waves b) Electromagnetic waves
c) Energy packets d) Particles
5. We use a to disperse white light into different colours.
a) Convex mirror b) Prism c) Convex lense d) Concave mirror
Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)
1. Describe Quantum theory of light & dual nature of light?

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. With the help of prism, draw solar spectrum of dispersion of light.
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 Chapter 16: Electricity
Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. One mega ohm resistance is equal to:
a) 108 ohm b) 106 ohm c) 10-6 ohm d) 10-9 ohm
2. Joule per Coulomb is called:
a) Ampere b) ohm c) Volt d) Watt
3. The unit of charge is .
a) Coulomb b) ohm c) volt d) None of these
4. The device which collects the charge is called .
a) Capacitor b) inductor c) Resistor d) None of these
5. The substance used as a medium between the two plates of a capacitor is called _ .
a) Dielectric b) capacitance c) solid d) None of these
6. The charge on an electron is coulombs.
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a) 1.6x10 b) 1.6x10 c) 1.6x10-20 d) 1.6x10-17
7. The rate of the flow of charge in a conductor is called:
a) Current b) Volt c) Farad d) Coulomb
8. If I=1.5 amps, R = 10 ohms, then V is:
a) 15 Volts b) 1.5 Volts c) 150 Volts d) 10 Volts
9. Coulombs per volt is called .
a) Ampere b) ohm c) Farad d) watt
10. 1 micro coulombs = coulombs.
a) 10-6 b) 10-3 c) 10-9 d) 10-12
11. Similar charges each other.
a) Attract b) Repel c) Create no effect d) Can do any thing
12. Opposite charges each other.
a) Attract b) Repel c) Create no effect d) Can do any thing
13. Types of charges are:
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) Infinite
14. The electric charge on proton is
a) Neutral b) Positive c) Negative d) Zero
15. The electric charge on electron is
a) Zero b) Positive c) Negative d) Neutral
16. The unit of capacitance is:
a) Ohm b) Volt c) Farad d) Ampere
17. The commercial unit of electrical energy is .
a) KWH b) KUH c) KPH d) None of these

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Define the following:
i) Ampere ii) Insulator iii) Conductor
2. Find the resistance of a bulb, if 0.6A current is passing through the bulb and the potential difference across
the bulb is 90 volts.
3. Find the potential difference between two ends of a conductor its resistance is 5 ohms and a current of 500
milliamp ere is passing through it.
4. Write down the three characteristics of the resistance. Joined in series and draw the diagrams of series
resistances.
5. Find the current passing through the heater which has the resistance of 20 ohms and a potential difference
of 220 V is supplied to it.
6. State the following laws:
7. i) Ohm’s Law ii) Coulomb’s Law
8. Find the potential difference between two ends of a conductor its resistance is 5 ohms and a current of 500
milliamps are in passing through it.

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 Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)
1. Define the capacity of a capacitor. Write down three factors upon which capacity of a capacitor depends.
q1 q2
2. Define Coulomb’s Law. Derive the equation F = K r2
3. State Ohm’s law and derive its equation.

Chapter 17: Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. Right hand rule is introduced by:
a) Maxwell b) Faraday c) Oersted d) Ampere
2. The relation between magnetic field and electric current was discovered by:
a) Newton b) Oersted c) Faraday d) Fleming

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Define magnetic force & magnetic field?

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. Explain force on current carrying conductor in a magnetic field?

Chapter 18: Electronics

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. Amplification can be obtained by:
a) Radar b) Transistor c) P.N. Junction d) Capacitor

Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)

1. Define the following:
 Doping
 Rectification

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. Write two difference of the following:
a. P-type substance and n-type substance
2. Describe PN junction diode?
3. Define P-type and N-type substances.

Chapter 19: Nuclear Physics

Section “A” (Multiple-Choice Questions)
1. The half-life of Radon 86Rn222 is:
a) 3.83 days b) 38.3 days c) 3.38 days d) 8.33 days
2. The elements having atomic Number greater than 82 are called:
a) Semiconductor b) Conductor c) Insulator d) Radio-active elements
3. The Lightest particle in an atom is:
a) Neutron b) Proton c) Electron d) Alpha Particle
4. In reaction two lighter nuclei are combined to form a heavy nucleus:
a) Fission b) nuclear c) Fusion d) None of these
5. Which of the following is more penetrating?
a) α-rays b) β-rays c) γ-rays d) X-rays
6. Laser is the field of:
a) solid state physics b) nuclear physics c) plasma physics d) atomic physics

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 Section “B” (Short-Answers Questions)
1. Define the following:
i) Nuclear fusion ii) Nuclear Fission
2. Write down 3 precautions to minimize radiation hazards.
3. Write down characteristics of 𝛼, 𝛽 & 𝛾 rays.

Section “C” (Detailed-Answers Questions)

1. What is Natural Radio activity? Name three elements which emit powerful radiations and write the range of
velocity of particles of negative rays emitted during radioactivity.
2. Define nuclear fission Reaction. Write down its equation and explain chain fission reaction with diagram.
3. Define Fission reaction. Write down its equation and draw the diagram for chain reaction.
4. What is natural radioactivity? Write down four properties of Alpha rays.
5. Write two pints of difference between the following:
a. Alpha Rays and Beta Rays
b. Fission Reaction and Fusion Reaction

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