Time : 1.

5 hours
Section A
Multiple Choice Questions (Choose the most appropriate answer. Each question
carries 1 mark.) (10 marks)
1. What is the unit of pressure?
o a) pascal (Pa)
o b) newton (N)
o c) metre (m)
o d) kilogram (kg)
2. Atmospheric pressure acts in all directions. (True/False)
3. Archimedes' principle states that the upthrust acting on an object immersed in a
fluid is equal to:
o a) its weight
o b) the weight of the displaced fluid
o c) its volume
o d) the density of the fluid
4. When light reflects from a smooth surface, the angle of incidence is equal to:
o a) the angle of reflection
o b) 90 degrees
o c) the wavelength of light
o d) the frequency of light
5. Sound waves are:
o a) longitudinal waves
o b) transverse waves
o c) electromagnetic waves
o d) none of the above
6. The direction of magnetic field lines around a current-carrying wire is given by:
o a) right-hand rule
o b) left-hand rule
o c) Fleming's left-hand rule
o d) Fleming's right-hand rule
7. Which of the following is NOT a conductor of electricity?
o a) copper
o b) rubber
 o c) silver
o d) iron
Short Answer Questions (Answer in brief. Each question carries 2 marks.) (10
marks)
8. Define pressure in fluids. How is pressure transmitted in a fluid?
9. State Archimedes' principle. Explain how it helps a submarine to operate.
10. What is the difference between regular and irregular reflection of light? Give an
example of each.
11. Describe the process of sound propagation. What factors affect the speed of sound
in a medium?
12. Explain the working principle of an electromagnet. What are its applications?
Section B
Long Answer Questions (Answer in detail. Show all calculations and working
clearly. Each question carries 10 marks.) (40 marks)
13. A rectangular block of wood measures 10 cm x 5 cm x 2 cm and has a density of
800 kg/m³. It is placed in a tank of water.
o a) Calculate the weight of the wooden block.
o b) Calculate the volume of water displaced by the block.
o c) Will the block float or sink? Explain your answer using Archimedes'
principle.
14. A ray of light strikes a plane mirror at an angle of 30 degrees. Draw a diagram to
illustrate the reflection of light. Calculate the angle of reflection.
15. Explain the factors affecting the resistance of a conductor. Derive the formula for
the resistance of a wire. A wire of length 20 m and radius 0.5 mm has a resistivity of
5 x 10^-7 Ωm. Calculate the resistance of the wire. (π = 3.14)
16. Explain the working principle of an electric motor. Describe two applications of
electric motors in our daily lives.
Bonus Question (5 marks)
17. Imagine you are a scientist and have discovered a new material that floats in water
but sinks in oil. Explain how this is possible using the concepts of density and
upthrust.