CLASS VIII Sub: PHYSICS

TIME: 2 Hr MARKS 80

SECTION A [40 Marks]

I Fill in the Blanks: [1×10=10]
1. Solid carbon dioxide is also called __________________
2. Liquids exert pressure in __________________ the directions.
3. Eureka Can is used to measure the __________________of a liquid.
4. The density of an object that sinks in water is __________________than water.
5. SI unit of density is __________________
6. The rate of evaporation decreases with __________________ in humidity
7. Nose bleeding often occurs at __________________altitudes.
8. The process opposite to the process of sublimation is called __________________.
9. The handle in a door is provided at the __________________distance from the hinges.
10. Whales can sink or rise in water because of a special organ called __________________.

II Answer in One Word: [1×10=10]

1. A force that has a tendency to move the body upwards when put in a liquid.
2. Matter is made up of tiny particles called.
3. The process in which the vapour state changes into the liquid state on cooling.
4. The force acting normally on a surface is called.
5. The state of matter, which has the maximum density in relation to the other two.
6. Name any one polyatomic molecule.
7. The thrust exerted by the air on unit area of Earth’s surface is called.
8. The process in which the liquid state changes to solid state at a fixed temperature.
9. The fixed temperature at which the solid-state changes into the liquid state.
10. The product of the force applied and the perpendicular distance of the force from the pivoted
point.

III. Match the following: [1×10=10]

Column A Column B
1.Matter (a) 100°C
2.Water Boils (b) Evaporation
3.1000kg/m3 (c) Camphor
4.Slow Process (d) Molecules
5.Sublimation (e) 1g/cm3
6.Helium (f)Kilo Pascal
7.Push or pull. (g)Camels
8.1000Pa (h)25ml or 50 ml
9.Density bottle (i)Force
10.Broad Feet (j)Balloons
IV. True or False: Rewrite the false statements correctly. [1×10=10]
1. The solids have the maximum inter-molecular force of attraction.
2. The unit of relative density is g/cm3.
3. The force of attraction between the molecules of the same substance is called cohesion.
4. Bottom part of the foundations of the buildings are kept narrow.
5. The density of glycerine is more than that of water.
6. Pressure of the liquid decreases with the increase in density of the liquid.
7. Evaporation of a liquid causes cooling
8. A man exerts more pressure on the ground while standing than while lying down.
9. Lycopodium powder shows zigzag motion when put in water.
10. Diatomic molecule is made up of one atom

SECTION B [40 Marks]

Q1. Write the two factors on which the pressure depends. [2]
Q2 Draw the following diagrams: [2.5×2=5]
(a) Measuring cylinder (b) Density bottle
Q3. Describe the three conditions, along with the diagrams of floatation based on the relationship [6]
between the weight of the body and the upthrust.
Q4. State any the differences each between the following: [3+4=7]
a) Thrust and pressure (3 differences)
b) Boiling and evaporation (4 differences)
Q5. Give reasons: [2×5=10]
a) It is easier to lift a stone under water.
b) A hydrogen or helium filled balloon rises in air.
c) Water in a dish evaporates faster than in a bottle.
d) Thickness of walls in a dam increases towards the bottom.
e) It is easier to open the door by pushing it at its free end.

Q6. Describe in detail the two phenomena / activity shown in the diagrams. [2×5=10]
(a)

(b)