SAGAR PUBLIC SCHOOL, BHOPAL
FINAL EXAMINATION, 2023-24
CLASS: IX SET-A (ANSWER KEY)
TIME: 3 Hours SCIENCE (PHYSICS) M.M.80
SECTION-A
Choose the correct option:
Q.13. The weight of an object at the centre of the earth of radius R is 1
a. Zero
b. Infinite
c. R times the weight at the surface of the earth
d. 1/R2 times the weight at surface of the earth
ANS (a) Zero
Q.14. When the vibrating object moves backwards, it creates a region of low pressure called 1
a. Refraction b. Reflection
c. Rarefaction d. Retardation
ANS (c) Rarefaction
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
Q.19. Assertion: The ceilings of concert halls and conference halls are made curved. 1
Reason: So that sound reaches all parts of the hall after reflection from curved ceilings.
ANS (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of
A.
Q.24. (a) An object has moved through a distance. Can it have zero displacement? If so 2
support your answer with example? [1]
(b) Distinguish between speed and velocity.( Any one point difference) [1]
ANS (a) Yes, displacement can be zero even if the distance is not zero.
Example: A child going to school in the morning and returning home
after school covers distance but displacement is zero.
(b) PROPERTY SPEED VELOCITY
DEFINITION Speed is distance Velocity is
per unit time. displacement per
unit time.
QUANTITY It is a scalar It is a vector
quantity. quantity.
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Q.25. (a) Can any object have mechanical energy even if its momentum is zero? Explain. [1] 2
(b) What kind of energy transformation takes place when a body is dropped from a certain
height? [1]
ANS (a) Yes, mechanical energy comprises of both potential energy and kinetic
energy. Zero momentum means that velocity is zero. Hence, there is no
kinetic energy but the object may possess potential energy.
(b) When a body falls, its potential energy gradually gets converted into
kinetic energy. On reaching the ground, the whole of the potential
energy of the body gets converted into kinetic energy.
OR
Observe the diagrams I and II carefully. An object of mass m is lifted from A to B to
height h along path 1 and path 2. What would be the work done on the object in both the
cases? Give reasons for your answer. [0.5+0.5+1]
ANS Work done in diagram I = mgh. Work done in diagram II = mgh. Work done by
gravity depends on the differences in vertical heights of the initial and final
positions of the object and not on the path along which the object is moved.
Section-C
Q.31. The velocity-time graph shows the motion of a cyclist. Find: [1+1+1] 3
(i) its acceleration
(ii) its velocity and
(iii) the distance covered by the cyclist in 15 seconds.
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ANS (i) a={v-u}/t
Since, u=v=20 m/s and t=25sec
Therefore, a=0 ms-2
(ii) u=v=20 m/s (Constant)
(iii) Area under velocity-time graph represents displacement
Therefore, displacement =velocity X time
d = 20 X 15
d = 300m
Q.32. (a) Out of a light and a heavy body having equal kinetic energy, which one will be move 3
fast? [1]
(b) A man of mass 60 kg runs up a flight of 30 steps in 15 seconds. If each step is 20 cm
high, calculate the power developed by the man. (Take g = 10 m/s2). [0.5+0.5+1]
ANS (a) The lighter body because v = √2KE/m
(b) Mass of a man = 60 kg
Height of each step = 20 cm =0.20 cm
Height of 30 steps, H = 30 × 0.20 m
Time, t = 15 seconds
Force exerted by man against gravity
∴ Work done by man = Force × Height = mg × H
F = Weight of man = mg
Power, P = Work/Time = mgH/t
P= 60×10×6.015 = 240 joule.
Q.33. (a) Why do you prefer a broad and thick handle for your suitcase? [1] 3
(b) The volume of 50 g of a substance is 20 cm 3. If the density of water is 1 g
[0.5+0.5+0.5+0.5]
cm–3, will the substance float or sink?
ANS (a) Due to large surface area of broad and thick handle, the pressure
exerted on the hand of person, carrying the suitcase, due to weight of
suitcase will be less. Hence, it will be convenient to carry it.
(b) If the density of an object is more than the density of
a liquid, then it sinks in the liquid. On the other hand,
if the density of an object is less than the density of a
liquid, then it floats on the surface of the liquid.
Here, Mass of the substance 50g
density of the substance = Mass/ Volume
density of the substance = 2.5 g cm-3
Volume of the substance= 20 cm3
The density of the substance is more than the density
of water (1 g cm−3). Hence, the
substance will sink in water.
Section-D
Q.36. 5
(a) What will you observe in the below case? Why? Name and state the law involved in
this case. [0.5+0.5+0.5+0.5]
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(b) State Newton’s Second law of motion. Using the second law of motion, derive the
relation between force and acceleration. [1+2]
ANS (a) When the card is flicked with the finger the coin
placed over it falls in the tumbler. This is because the
inertia of the coin (inertia of rest) tries to maintain its
state of rest even when the card flows off.
The law involved is Newton’s First law of motion. It
states that an object continues to be in a state of rest
or of uniform motion along a straight line unless acted
upon by an unbalanced force.
(b) Newton's second law of motion states that “Force is equal to the rate of
change of momentum. For a constant mass, force equals mass times
acceleration.
Let us assume an object of mass, m is moving along a
straight line with initial velocity, u. It is uniformly
accelerated to velocity, v in time, t by the application
of a constant force, F throughout the time, t.
Initial momentum (p1) = mu
Final momentum (p2) = mv
Change of momentum = mv – mu = m(v-u)
Rate of change of momentum = m(v-u)/t
According to the Second law of motion,
Applied force ∝ rate of change of momentum
F ∝ m(v-u)/t
F ∝ ma
F = kma, if k = 1
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F = ma.
OR
(a) Describe our walking in terms of Newton’s Third law of motion. [1]
(b) Why all cars are provided with seat belts? [1]
(c) Heavier bodies require greater force to put them in motion as compared to lighter
bodies. Why? [0.5+0.5]
(d) Define momentum. Is momentum a scalar or a vector quantity? Write its SI unit.
[1+0.5+0.5]
ANS (a) When we walk on the ground, our feet push the
ground in the backward direction (action) and then
the ground pushes our foot in the forward direction
(reaction).
(b) With the application of brakes, the car slows down but
our body tends to continue in the same state of
motion because of its inertia. A sudden application of
brakes may thus cause injury to us by impact or
collision with the panels in front. Safety belts are
worn to prevent such accidents. Safety belts exert a
force on our body to make the forward motion slower.
(c) According to Newton’s Second law of motion, F = ma
The more the mass, the more will be inertia hence
greater force will be required to move the object.
(d) The momentum, p of an object is defined as the
product of its mass, m, and velocity, v. Momentum has
both direction and magnitude, so it is a vector
quantity.
The SI unit of momentum is kg ms-1.
SECTION - E
Q.39. 4
Read the following and answer the questions given:
Sound bounces off a solid or a liquid like a rubber ball bounce off a wall. Like the light,
sound gets reflected at the surface of a solid or liquid and follows the same laws of
reflection. The directions in which the sound is incident and is reflected make equal
angles with the normal to the reflecting surface at the point of incidence, and the three are
in the same plane. If we clap near a suitable reflecting object such as a tall
building or a mountain, we will hear the same sound again a little later. This sound that
we hear is called an echo. The sensation of sound persists in our brain for about 0.1 s. To
hear a distinct echo the time interval
between the original sound and the reflected one must be at least 0.1s. Hence, for hearing
distinct echoes, the minimum distance of the obstacle from the source of sound must be
17.2 m. This distance will change with the temperature of air. Another phenomenon of
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reflection of sound is reverberation. A sound created in a big hall will persist by repeated
reflection from the walls until it is reduced to a value where it is no longer audible. The
repeated reflection that results in this persistence of sound is called reverberation.
Excessive reverberation is highly undesirable.
a) 1
Waves of frequency 100 Hz are produced in a string as shown in figure. Find its:
[0.5+0.5]
(i) amplitude
(ii) wavelength
ANS (i)
Amplitude=10cm
(ii)
Wavelength=30cm
b) Which wave property determines: [0.5+0.5] 1
(i)Loudness and
(ii) Pitch of a sound wave.
ANS (i) Amplitude
(ii) Frequency
c) When a sound is reflected from a distant object, an echo is produced. Let the distance 2
between the reflecting surface and the source of sound production remains the same. Do
you hear echo sound on a hotter day? Justify your answer. [1+1]
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ANS On a hotter day (when the temperature is high), the
speed of sound increases, and the echo must be
detected from a greater distance from the reflecting
surface. On a hotter day, no echo can be detected
since the distance between the reflecting surface and
the source of sound remains constant.
Echo will be heard sooner on a hot day.
OR
c) Give two practical applications of reflection of sound waves. [1+1]
ANS (I) Reflection of sound is used to measure the
speed and distance of underwater objects. This
method is called SONAR.
(II) Working of a stethoscope – the sound of
patient's heartbeat reaches the doctor's ear
through multiple reflections of sound.
(End of the question paper)
