Grade – 7 (Science) M.M.

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Name: Paper - 3 (2nd Semester Examination 2023-24)

1. A student measured the temperature change when 0.5 g of magnesium powder was added

to 50 cm3 of copper(II) sulfate solution.

She repeated the experiment using 1.0 g, 1.5 g and 2.0 g of magnesium powder.

The diagrams of the thermometers show the highest temperature, in °C, reached in each of

the experiments.

Use the thermometer readings to complete the table of results. [2]

2. Rusting occurs when iron is exposed to air and water. During rusting, iron reacts with oxygen

from the air to form an oxide.

Some student set up this apparatus to measure the volume of oxygen in a sample of air.

Each student used an excess of wet iron filings.

At the start of the experiment the reading on the syringe was recorded again.

(a) The syringes used in one student's experiment are shown below.

(b) The results of the other students are shown in the table.

(i) Use the results in the table to plot a graph of volume of oxygen used up against volume

of air at start. Draw a straight line of best fit. [2]

(ii) One of the results is anomalous. Identify this result by circling it on the graph. [1]
3. A student was asked to carry out an experiment to compare the insulating properties of
cotton wool, cardboard and polystyrene. The apparatus provided was hot water, a
thermometer, a stop clock and copper can with a lid, as shown in Fig. 3.1

Fig. 3.1

The student wrapped one of the insulators around the can, poured hot water into the can,

and then took temperature and time readings as the water cooled. This was then repeated

for each insulator. The graph is Fig. 3.2 shows how the student displayed his readings.

Fig. 3.2

(i) Using the information on the graph, which material appears to be the best

insulator?

(ii) Justify your answer by referring to the information on the graph. [2]
4. A student is determining a quantity called the refractive index of the material of a transparent block.
Fig 4.1 shows the ray-tracing sheet that the student is producing. ABCD is the outline of the
transparent block, drawn on the ray-tracing sheet.

Fig. 4.1

(a) (i) Draw the normal NM' to side AB, extended to cross side DC, so that the normal
is 2.0 cm from A. Label the point F when NM' crosses AB. Label the point G
where NN' crosses DC.
(ii) Draw the line EF at an angle of 30° to the normal and to the left of the normal
NN'. E is a point outside the block and above AB on the ray-tracing sheet. [2]
(b) Read the following passage, taken from the student's notebook and then answer the

questions that follow. [3]

• Draw a line joining the positions of P3 and P4. Continue the line until it meets

CD Label this point H.

• Measure and record the length a of the line GH.

a=
 • Draw the line HF.

• Measure and record the length b of the line HF.

b=
(c) Extend the straight line EF through the outline of the block to a point J. The point J

must be at least 5 cm from the block. The line EJ crosses the line CD. Label this point

K. [3]

• Measure and record the length c of the line GK.

a=

• Measure and record the length d of the line FK.

a=

• Calculate the refractive index n of the material of the block using the equation
𝑐𝑏
𝑛=
𝑎𝑑

n=

5. Conduct research to explore and understand the practical applications of magnetic fields in
various aspects of our daily lives. You can pick any one of the following research areas. [5]
Research Areas:
Technology

● Investigate how magnetic fields are employed in electronic devices, such as

smartphones, computers, and magnetic storage media.
● Evaluate the role of magnets in the functioning of speakers, headphones, and other

audio devices.

Healthcare

● Explore the use of magnetic fields in medical imaging technologies like MRI (Magnetic
Resonance Imaging).
● Research the applications of magnets in therapeutic devices and their impact on

healthcare.

Transportation

● Examine the role of magnets in transportation systems, including maglev trains and
electric vehicles.
● Evaluate the significance of magnetic fields in navigation systems and sensors in
modern vehicles.
Everyday Tools and Appliances

● Investigate how magnetic fields are utilized in common household appliances like
refrigerators, washing machines, and microwave ovens.
● Explore the applications of magnets in tools and gadgets used in daily life.

Present your research as a 300 word essay (with images if required) applying scientific
language effectively. Document the work of others and sources of information used.
 Rubric:

Criteria Excellent Proficient Basic Limited Insufficient

Exceptional
Clear
understanding Adequate Limited
understanding Insufficient
of the understanding, exploration of
Research of applications, information,
applications, but examples applications,
Depth supported by lacking clear
with detailed may lack depth with minimal
relevant examples.
examples and or clarity. examples.
examples.
explanations.

Limited
Well-organized Adequate Disorganized,
Clear organization,
presentation organization, making it
Organization organization making it
with clear but some difficult to
& Clarity with a logical challenging to
structure and sections may understand the
sequence. follow the
logical flow. lack clarity. findings.
research.

Insightful Basic analysis,

Sound analysis Limited
analysis of the with some key
of the role of analysis, with Little to no
Critical impact of points missing
magnetic fields minimal depth analysis
Analysis magnetic fields or
in everyday of provided.
on various underdevelope
contexts. understanding.
applications. d.

Engaging and Presentation Poorly

Clear and Adequate
well-presented lacks presented with
concise, with presentation,
Presentation with engagement, no effective use
visuals but visuals may
Style appropriate and visuals are of visuals or
enhancing be limited or
visuals and minimal or supporting
understanding. less effective.
citations. irrelevant. materials.