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Unified Term I Examination 2019 (STB)

Physics - X

General Instructions:
Section A: It consists of 19 multiple choice questions (MCQs) and all of them are to be answered.
Section B: It comprises of 16 short answer questions of which 10 questions are to be answered. 5
questions from Part “A” and 5 questions from Part “B” to be answered.
Section C: It comprises of 3 descriptive answer questions of which 2 questions are to be answered.
SECTION-A (COMPULSORY) MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQS) (19 marks)

Note:
i. Attempt all the questions.
ii. Do not copy down the questions. Write only the answer against the proper number of questions and its
part according to the
question paper.
iii. Write the code of your question paper in bold letters in the beginning of the answer script.
Q1. Choose the correct answer for each from the given options:
1. This branch is concerned with the structure, properties and reactions of nuclei of atom.
a) Atomic physics c) electricity
b) Nuclear physics d) solid state physics
2. If the speed of a body moving in a circle is doubled, its centripetal acceleration becomes:
a) Twice b) Four times c) Eight times d) three times
3. The least count of the Vernier calipers is:
a) 0.1m b) 0.1cm c) 0.1mm d) 0.1dm
4. Which of the following is vector quantity?
a) Speed b) Distance c) Displacement d) None of these
5. When a body covers equal distance in equal intervals of time, the speed of the body is said to be:
a) constant b) uniform c) average d) none of these
6. The property of matter by virtue of which an object resists a change in its state of rest or motion is
called:
a) momentum b) inertia c) force d) resistance
7. The S.I. unit of tension is:
a) newton b) Kgms-1 c) ms-2 d) kg
8. Which one has maximum index of refraction ?
a) water b) Glass c) Diamond d) Air
9. Rectangular components of a vector are ____________________________ to each other.
a) perpendicular b) parallel c) anti parallel d) none of these
10. A pair of equal, parallel and unlike forces having different lines of action is called a:
a) couple b) tension c) centre of gravity d) torque
11. The centre of gravity of a sphere lies at (its):
a) side b) corner c) outside the material d) center
12. The mass of earth is:
a) 6×1020 g b) 6×1024 g c) 6×1024 kg d) 6×1020 kg
13. Which one has maximum elastic limit?
a) Crown glass b) Steel c) Iron d) Brass
14. 1 joule is equal to:
a) 1 N-s b) 1 N-m c) 1 N/m d) 1 N m2
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Unified Term I Examination 2019 (STB)
Physics - X

15. The energy stored in a stretched or compressed elastic material is:

a) Gravitational energy c) Elastic potential energy
b) Kinetic energy d) Stretched energy

16. If P type substance the charge carrier are:

a) Electron b) Proton c) Holes d) Neutron

17. The ratio between useful work done by the machine to the work done on the machine is called:
a) mechanical advantage b) efficiency
c) effort d) lever
18. The distance covered by an object in one second is its:
a. Speed b) velocity c) acceleration d) displacement
19. A liquid which is used for lubrication should be more:
a. transparent b) resistive c) viscous d) none of these
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Unified Term I Examination 2019 (STB)
Physics - X

Time: 2 Hrs.30mins.
This paper consists of Short-Answer Questions (Section ‘B’) and Descriptive-Answer Questions (Section ‘C’). Its
total duration is 2 ½ hours. Draw the diagram where necessary.
Section “B ” (SHORT QUESTION ANSWER) Marks: 40

(PART: A)

NOTE: Answer any 5 questions from this section.

Q.2 Define following:
(i) Mechanics (ii) Surface tension (iii) Electromagnetism (iv) Torque
Q.3 State newton second law of motion and derive F=ma. Q.4 Derive
equation S= Vit + ½ at2
Q.5 Write three state of equilibrium with examples.
Q.6 state the following laws/ principles: (i)Hooke’s Law (ii)Pascal’ Law (iii) Archimedes’ Princpal.
Q.7 Define Coefficient of linear equation and derive the gas equation. L 2 = L1 [ 1 + αΔT].
Q.8 Define loudness. Write factors at which loudness depends.
Q.9 Draw ray diagram for formation of image in plane mirror. With the help of diagram show long-sightedness and
short sightedness and its correction...

(PART: B)

NOTE: Answer any 5 questions from this section.

Q.10 A ball is dropped from tower, it reaches the ground in 10 seconds Calculate the height of the tower.( g = 10m/s2
Q.11 A gun of 10 kg fires a bullet of mass 0.05kg with the speed of 20m/s. Calculate the velocity of recoil of the
gun.
Q.12 A force of 588N acts on a box to move it at a distance of 4m in 40 seconds. Calculate the Power.
Q.13 A steel rod has a length a length of 10m at a temperature of 25 0C calculate the increase in length if it is
heated to 350C.
Q.14 Calculate the distance of object from a convex lens having a focal length 15cm. if the magnification is 3 and
image is real.
Q.15 Find the resistance of an electric bulb if 0.6A current is passing through it and the potential difference across
the bulb is 90V.
Q.16 20 waves per second pass through a point on the surface of the pound . calculate the wave length if the
velocity of the wave is 3.5m/s.
Q.17 What is the pressure of 300 moles of a gas in a 50m3 cylinder at 250C
 Section “ C” DE S CRIPT IVE - ANSWER QUESTIONs Marks: 26
NOTE: Answer any 02 questions from this section.
Q.18 a) What is inclined plane? Calculate its mechanical advantage. /07
b) What is meant by resolution of vectors? How can a vector F be resolved into its rectangular components. /06

Q.19 a) States boyl’,s law and Charle’s law. Also derive PV = nR /07
b) With the help of ray diagram derive mirror equation
1 1 1
= +
𝑓 𝑃 𝑞
Write 3 uses of spherical mirror. /06

Q.20 a) Draw ray diagram of astronomical Telescope. Describe its working /07
b) Define capacity of capacitor. Write factors upon which capacity of capacitor depends. /06