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Past Papers (2013-1993)
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Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
1.
The word science means to know
2.
The first ever scientist was considered to be Thalus or Thales
3.
Famous book Al-Qanoon and Al-Shifa was written by Bu Ali Sina
4.
Muslim mathematician Muhammad Musa Khwarizmi introduced the

trigonometric ratios
5.
The Muslim scientists who introduced Algebraic Arabic Numerals was AlKhawarizmi
6.
The Muslim scientists who introduced Logarithm was Al-Khawarizmi
7.
Binomial theorem was discovered by Umer Khayam
8.
Famous book Al-Jabro Wal Muqabla was written by Al-Khawarizmi
9.
A hypothesis is tested by experiments
10.
Longitude and latitude of earth was determined by Al-Beruni
11.
The mixture of highly ionized ions is called Plasma
12.
Physics is the Branch of science which studies the properties of matter and
energy and interaction between them
13.
The first step in scientific method is to make observations of a natural

phenomena
14.
The book Kitabul Manazir is written by Ibn-ul-Haitham
2013
15.
Define physics and write name of four branches
2013
16.
Write three contributions of Al-Beruni in field of science/Physics
2012
17.
Kitabul-Manazir was written by Ibn-ul-Haitham
2011
18.
Define physics and write name of four branches
2011
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The law of reflection was first given by Ibn-ul-Haitham
2010
20.
Define any three branches of physics
2010
21.
The name of famous book of Al-Beruni is Qanoon Al-Masudi
2009
22.
Write down two contributions of Al-Beruni and Ibn-ul-Haitham
2009
23.
Write down two contributions of Al-Beruni and Yaqoob Al-Kindi
2008
Define the following : Plasma Physics

24.
2007
(this question contains other definitions also from other chapters)
25.
Write down two contributions of Al-Beruni and Ibn-ul-Haitham
2007
26.
The pin hole camera was invented by Ibn-ul-Haitham
2006
27.
Write three contributions of Muhammad Bin Musa Khawarizmi
2006
28.
2005
29.
Define physics and name any two of its branches
2005
30.
Write three contributions of AL-BERUNI
2004
31.
Write down three contributions of Yaqoob-Al-Kindi in the field of

science/Physics
2003
32.
Define Physics and name its six branches
2002
33.
The book Al-Manazir/Kitabul-Manazir was written by Ibn-ul-Haitham
2001
34.
Write down three contributions of Ibn-ul-Haitham in the field of science

/physics
2001
35.
2000
36.
Define Physics and name its any four branches
2000
37.
The behavior of atoms in the isolated state is studied under the branch of
physics is called atomic physics
1999
38.
Write down three contributions of Ibn-ul-Haitham in the field of science

/physics
1999
39.
Dr. Abdus Salam was awarded Noble Prize for his work on Grand Unification
Theory (G.U.T)
1998
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Kitab Qanoon-Al-Masoodi was written by Al-Beruni
1997
41.
The writer of the famous book Al-Manazir is Ibn-ul-Haitham
1994
42.
The Muslim writer of the famous book Kitabul Manazir is Ibn-ul-Haitham
1993
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Chapter 2 : MEASUREMENTS
Question
S.No.
Year/Book
With what instrument you can find:

1.
i) Mass of a body, ii) length of a rod, iii) time of an experiment / time of an

event.
Give definition of following standards :
2.
i)
Standard of Length Meter
ii)
Standard of Mass Kilogram
iii)
Standard of Time Second
iv)
Standard of Electric Current Ampere
v)
Standard of Luminous Intensity Candela
vi)
Standard of Thermodynamic Temperature Kelvin
vii)
Standard of Amount of substance Mole
viii)
Standard of Force Pound Force
3.
A mean to establish a relationship between two physical quantities is called a

graph
4.
SI unit system is closely related to MKS system of units
5.
In British Engineering system unit of mass is Pound
6.
Mass per unit volume is called Density
7.
Systematic error occur due to error in measuring Instrument
8.
Error occur due to improper use of instrument is called Personal error
9.
A measuring cylinder is used to measure Volume

-6
10. 10 is called Micro

11. Light year is the unit of distance
12. The SI unit of Volume is metre-cube or m
13. The SI unit of Area is metre-square or m
th
14. The least count of a vernier calipers is 1/100
th
or 1/200 of a cm (centimeter)
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15. The least count of a vernier calipers is 0.01 or 0.005 of a cm (centimeter)

th
16. The least count of a vernier calipers is 1/10
th
or 1/20 of a mm (millimeter)
17. The least count of a vernier calipers is 0.1 or 0.05 of a mm (millimeter)

th
18. The least count of a Micrometer screw gauge is 1/1000
of a cm (centimeter)
19. The least count of a Micrometer screw gauge is 0.001 of a cm (centimeter)

th
20. The least count of a Micrometer screw gauge is 1/100
of a mm (millimeter)
21. The least count of a Micrometer screw gauge is 0.01 of a mm (millimeter)

22. 1 inch = 2.54 cm
23. 1 meter = 39.37 inches
24. 1 hour = 60 minutes = 3600 seconds
3
25. One kilo metre have 10 or 1000 metres

26.
The radius of a wire is 0.022 cm. The number of significant figures in this
measurement is 2 or two
27. Length, mass and time are fundamental quantities

-12
28. 1 Pico second = 10
second
2013
Write the SI unit of following Physical quantities :
29.
i)
ii)
Length. Meter or m
Electric Current. Ampere or A or Amp
iii)
iv)
Pressure. Newton per metre square or N/m or Nm

Work. Joule or J
v)
vi)
Volume. Metre cube or m

Force. Newton or N
vii)
intensity of sound Watt/metre square or W/m
-2
2013
30. One nano metre is equal to 10 or 1/1000000000 or 0.00000001 metre
-9
2012
31. Unit of light intensity is candela
2011
-6
32.
One micro-metre is equivalent to 10 metre or 1/1000000 metre or 0.000001

metre
2011
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33. The S.I unit of mass is Kilogram or kg
2010
-3
34. One Milli ampere = 10 or 1/1000 or 0.001 ampere
2008
35. The fundamental unit of length in S.I unit system is metre
2008
Write the S.I unit of following :
36.
i)
Volume. Metre cube or m ,
ii)
Pressure Newton per metre square or N/m or Nm ,
iii)
Stress Newton per metre square or N/m or Nm
iv)
Work Joule or J ,
v)
Momentum Kilogram metre per second or kg-m/s or kg-ms ,
vi)
Latent heat Joule per kilogram or J/kg or J-kg
-2
-2
2007
,
-1
-1
37. Zero error is a kind of Systematic error
2007
Define the following : Random error

38.
2006
Write the following as the power of 10 (or in exponential form) :
39.
2006
i) Deca , ii) Mega, iii) Giga, iv) Deci, v) Pico, vi) Micro
40. Write three fundamental and three derived units with their symbols
2005
41. Physical balances is used for measurement of mass
2004
-6
42. \One micro-farad = 10
or 1/1000000 or 0.000001 farad
2004
Identify the following as fundamental and derived units and name their physical
quantities
43.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Metre (m), Fundamental , Length

Kilogram (kg), Fundamental , Mass
Newton (N), Derived , Force
Ampere (A), Fundamental , Current / electric current
v)
Pascal (N/m ),
vi)
Kelvin (K),
vii)
Metre per second square (m/s ),
viii)
Coulomb (C),
2004
Derived , Pressure
Fundamental , Temperature
2
Derived , Acceleration
Derived , Electric charge / charge
Define the following : Random error

44.
2003
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45. One nano second is equal to 10 or 1/1000000000 or 0.00000001 second

46.
2003
What is the importance of standard units on physics (or science)? Write down
three fundamental and three derived units with their symbols.
2002
-3
2002
Write the S.I unit of following :
48.
i)
Volume. Metre cube or m ,
ii)
Pressure Newton per metre square or N/m or N-m- ,
iii)
iv)
Stress Newton per metre square or N/m or N-m- ,

Work Joule or J ,
v)
Momentum Kilogram metre per second or kg-m/s or kg-ms
2001
-1
-1
vi)
Velocity. Metre per second or m/s or ms
vii)
Latent heat Joule per kilogram or J/kg or J kg
-1
49. One litre is equal to 1000 or 10 milliliters
2001
2
50. The volume of a cylinder of radius r and height h is given by V = r h
2001
Define the following : Systematic error

51.
2000
52. The units derived from fundamental units are called derived units
2000
-9
53. One Nano second is equal to 10 or 1/1000000000 or 0.00000001 second
2000
Write the S.I unit of following:
54.
-1
i)
ii)
Momentum. Kilogram metre per second or kg-m/s or kg-ms

Temperature. Kelvin or K
iii)
Specific Heat Joule per kilogram per Kelvin or J/kg/K or J-kg -K
-1
-1
-2
2000
iv)
Stress Newton per metre square or N/m or Nm ,
v)
Gravitational constant. Newton metre square per kilogram square

2
or N-m /kg or N-m -kg

vi)
-2
Energy. Joule or J
-6
55. One micro-second = 10
or 1/1000000 or 0.000001 second
56. Write the SI unit of following:
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ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Absolute Temperature. Kelvin or K

Amount of substance. Mole or mol
Force. Newton or N
Torque. Newton metre or N-m
Energy. Joule or J
vi)
Pressure. Newton per metre square or N/m or N-m
-2
57. Write any three fundamental units and any three derived units
-6

59.
1998
or 1/1000000 or 0.000001 second
1997
The spindle of screw gauge moves through 0.05 cm for each complete
revolution
1996
Write down the units of following:
60.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
Charge : Coulomb (C)

Potential difference : Volt (V)
Work : Joule (J)
Capacitance : Farad (F)
Power of a lens : Dioptre
Force : Newton (N)
Electric power : Watt (W)
Commercial unit of electrical energy : Kilo-Watt-Hour (kWh)
-6
61. One micro-coulomb = 10
1996
or 1/1000000 or 0.000001 coulomb
1995
Write the SI unit of following:
62.
-3
i)
ii)
Density. Kilogram per metre cube or kg/m or kg-m

Power. Watt or W
iii)
Velocity. Metre per second or m/s or ms
iv)
Momentum. Kilogram metre per second or kg-m/s or kg-ms
v)
Heat / Heat energy. Joule or J
vi)
Area. Metre square or m ,
vii)
Pressure. Newton per metre square or N/m or N-m- ,
viii)
Acceleration. Metre per second square or m/s or ms
-1
-1
1995
-6
-6
64. One micro-ampere = 10
-2
or 1/1000000 or 0.000001 second
1994
or 1/1000000 or 0.000001 ampere
1993
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Chapter 3 : KINEMATICS OF LINEAR MOTION
S
1.
2.
3.
Question
Year/Book
Shortest distance between two points is called displacement

A body is thrown vertically upward, the magnitude of its acceleration will be
-2
9.8 ms
A truck covers a distance of 360 km in 5 hours, its speed is 72 km/h or 20 m/s

-1
-1
The velocity of a motorcycle changes from 10ms to 20ms in 10s. if the

4.
motorcycle does not change its direction then calculate its average acceleration
2
(Answer : 1 m/s )
5.
The velocity of a car becomes 10m/sec to 60 m/sec in 20sec. calculate its

average acceleration
2
(Answer : 2.5 m/sec )

-1
If a ball is thrown vertically upward with a velocity of 20 ms . Then determine

6.
i)
ii)
Maximum height which the ball attain

Time to reach the maximum height
(Answer : i) 20 m
7.
ii) 2 sec )
A dolphin jumps from the surface of water and returns to the surface of water
after reaching the height of 1.8 m. Determine the velocity of dolphin to its way
back to the surface of water / Determine the velocity of dolphin to its way down
surface of water / Determine the initial speed of dolphin
(Answer : 5.93 ms
-1
-1
or 6 ms )
A shell is fired vertically upward with a velocity of 98 m/s. Find ,
8.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Time taken it to reach the highest point.

How long it will stay in air ( or total time of flight)
The maximum height reached
The velocity with which it will hit the ground
(Answer : i) 10 s , ii) 20 s, iii) 490 m , iv) 98 m/s)

9.
The thunder of a cloud is heard in 1 sec after seeing the flash. Find the distance
of thunder cloud if velocity of sound is 341 m/s
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(Answer : 341 m)
A ball is dropped from a tower. It reaches the ground in 10 seconds. Calculate
the height of tower and the velocity with which it hits the ground.
10.
(Answer : 500 m
and
-100 ms-1
negative sign indicates that Vf is in
downward direction)
11.
A motorcyclist covers 150m in 10seconds. Find the speed / velocity of motor

cycle
-1
(Answer : 15 ms )
A train starting from station acquires a speed of 90 km/h in 25 minutes. It then
continues to move with uniform speed for two hours. Then brakes are applied
12. and it comes to rest in 25 minutes. Find the total distance covered
(Answer : 217500 m or 217.5 m )
13. The rate of change of velocity is called acceleration
2013
2
The velocity of a car increases by an acceleration of 2 m/s and becomes 20 m/s

14. in 5 seconds. Find the initial velocity of car.
2013
(Answer : 10 m/s)
2
15. Derive the equation S= Vi t + at
2013
2
A car is moving on a straight road at a speed of 5m/s. it is accelerated at 3m/s .

16. Calculate its velocity after 4 seconds.
2012
(Answer : 17 m/s)
2
17. Derive the equation 2aS = Vf -Vi
2012
18. If V = 10m/s and t = 5sec , then S will be 50 m
2011
19. Rate of motion in specific direction is called Velocity
2011
2
20. Acceleration of 1kg ball for downward / upward motion is 9.8m/s
2011
A stone is dropped from a tower. It reaches the ground in 5 seconds. Calculate

21. height of tower.
2011
(Answer : 122.5 m)
2
2011
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The acceleration of a ball thrown vertically upward will, in SI system will be 2
9.8m/s
A car starts from rest and attains a speed of 36 km/hr in 2 minutes. Find
24. acceleration of car.
2010
2010
(Answer : 0.08 m/s2)

25. Derive the equation 2aS = Vf2-Vi2
2010
2
2009
A motorcycle is moving with velocity 72km/hr on a straight road. When breaks

are applied the motorcycle comes to rest after covering a distance of 10 meter.
27. Calculate its acceleration / deceleration.
2009
(Answer : -20 m/s2)

28. The speed of a body in given direction is called Velocity
2
30.
2009
2008
A car is moving with velocity of 36km/hr is brought to rest in 5 seconds, find its
acceleration / deceleration.
2008
(Answer : -2 m/s2)
Write to points of differences between : Distance and displacement
31.
2008
(this question contains other terms also from other chapters)
2
2007
Define the following : Retardation

33.
2007
34.
The distance covered per second by a moving body in a particular direction is

called Velocity
2
2007
2006
Define the following : speed

36.
2006
37. A ball is dropped from a height of 176.4 m. how much time it will take to reach
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the ground.
(Answer : 6 sec)
38. The speed in a given direction is called Velocity
2006
2005
A shell is fired vertically upward with a velocity of 98 m/s , find the maximum
40. height reached by shell.
2005
(Answer : 490 m)
Define the following : acceleration
41.
2005
42. The speed in a given direction is called Velocity

2
43. Derive the equation Vf = 2aS + Vi
2005
2004
Write down two point of differences between following with respect to their
definition and formula :
44.
2004
Speed and Velocity

Define the following :
45.
i)
ii)
Kinematics
displacement
2004

2
2003
2

2003
(Answer : 17 m/s)
2
2002
Define the following : Variable velocity

49.
2002
50. A body is projected upward with a velocity of 30 m/s. how high would it rise.
2002
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(Answer : 45.9 m)
2
2001
Write down two point of differences between following : Speed and Velocity
52.
2001
A shell is fired vertically upward with a velocity of 98 m/sec. Find the time taken
53. to reach highest point.
2001
(Answer : 10 sec)
2
2000
Define the following : Displacement

55.
2000
2

2000
(Answer : 17 m/s)
2
1999

58. the height of the tower and velocity with which it hit the ground.
(Answer: 122.5 m and 49 m/s)
1999
1998

60. the velocity with which it hit the ground.
1998
(Answer: 49 m/s)
61.
1998
Define the following : acceleration
62.
1997
2
1997
2
1996
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A train is moving with velocity 72km/hr on a straight road. When breaks are
2
66. applied a retardation of 0.5m/s is produced. Find the time it will take to stop.
1995
(Answer : 40 sec)
67.
1994
2
1993
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Chapter 4 : FORCE AND MOTION
S.No
Question
Year/Book
Explain the force of action and reaction in the following :

1.
i)
ii)
iii)
Bullet is fired from a gun

A person sitting on a chair
Motion of moon around the earth
2.
An agent which produces motion of a body is called Force
3.
In M.K.S system unit of force is Newton (N)
4.
In C.G.S system unit of force is dyne
5.
Unit of force , Dyne = g.cm /s
6.
1 dyne = 10 Newton
7.
Force can move objects as well as can deform or distort or change the shape of
the objects
8.
Newton gave laws of motion in his book Principia
9.
The SI unit of momentum is kg.m/s or N.s
-5
10. Action and reaction forces are same in magnitude but opposite in direction
11. Greater the mass of a body greater would be its inertia
12. Law of conservation of momentum is applicable in isolated system
A block of mass 200 g and 300 g are tied to the ends of a string and the string
passes over a friction less pulley. 300 g mass body moves along the horizontal
surface of the table. While the 200 g mass moves vertically downward. If the
13. friction of surface and friction of pulley is zero / there is no friction. Find the
acceleration of the system and tension in the string
(Answer : 4 m/s
and 1.2 N )
-1
A truck of mass 2000 kg is moving with a velocity is 45kmh collides with a

stationary car and both moves together in forward direction. If the mass of car
14. is 500 kg, find out the velocity with which both will move after collision.
(Answer : 10 ms
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A rocket is moving vertically upward. 5kg of fuel gas is released out of it in the
-1
15.
downward direction with a velocity of 500 ms . If the mass of the rocket

1000kg, what will be its velocity?
(Answer :
- 25 ms-1
negative sign indicates that rocket velocity is opposite as
that of gas )
16. Newtons 1st law gives the concept of inertia
2013
17. Write three points of difference between mass and weight
2013
18. State Newtons 2nd law and 3rd law of motion also derive the formula F = ma
2013
19. Write down two advantages and two disadvantages of friction
2013
20. If mass of body is 10 kg, its weight on earth will be 98 N
2012
Define the following Laws :

21.
i)
ii)
Law of conservation of momentum

Newtons 3rd law of motion
2012

2
22. The unit kg.m/s is same as Newton (N)
2011
23. Equivalent weight of 10 Kg mass is 98 N
2011
A Body weighting 25N is placed on a wooden plank. How much force is required
24. to set it in motion if the co-efficient of friction between body and plank is 0.4
2011
(Answer :
10 N

25.
i)
ii)
Limiting friction
Inertia
2011

A body of 20 kg is moving with speed of 15 m/s. find its momentum.
26.
2011
(Answer :
300 kg-m/s or 300 N-s
Define the following laws :

27. Newtons 2nd law of motion
2011
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28. Write three differences between mass and weight
2011
29. Write down three methods of reducing friction.
2010
30. Define Linear momentum / momentum. Write down its formula and S.I unit.
2010
31. Write two points of difference between mass and weight
2009

32.
i)
ii)

Law of inertia / 1st law of motion
2009

Define the following laws : Law of conservation of momentum
33.
2008
Define the following terms :
34.
i)
ii)
Newton (unit)
Force
2008

35. Write down three methods of reducing friction.
2008
36. Define friction. Write down its two advantages and two disadvantages.
2007
2007

38. Law of conservation of momentum
2007

39. Why is it difficult to drive a motorcycle / vehicle on an oily road (Reason)
2007
A bullet of mass 0.1 kg is fired with velocity of 60 m/s. calculate the momentum
40. of the bullet.
2006
(Answer :
41.
6 kg-m/s or 6 N-s )
State Newtons laws of motion and give one example of each of the 1 st and 3rd
law.
42. What is mass of an object whose weight on earth is 294 N
2006
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(Answer :
30 kg
2005
Define the following : coefficient of friction

44.
2005
45.
i)
ii)

2nd law of motion
2005

A Body weighting 25N is placed on a wooden plank. How much force is required
46. to set it in motion if the co-efficient of friction between body and plank is 0.4
(Answer :
10 N
2005
)
2
An object of mass 20 kg is moving with acceleration of 3 m/s . Find the force

47. acting on it.
(Answer :
48.
2004
60 N )
Define Momentum and write down its SI unit. State and explain the law of
conservation of Momentum.
2004
Define the following : coefficient of friction

49.
2003
50.
i)
ii)

2nd law of motion
2003

51. Write down two advantages and two disadvantages of friction
2003
52. A body thrown upward always falls to ground. Why? (Reason)
2003
Write down two points of difference between each of the following with
53. respect to their definition and SI unit :
2002
Mass and Weight

54. Define the following :
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55.
i)
ii)

3rd law of motion
2002

A force of 10 N is required to move one part of machine over another. If the
weight of the upper part is 50 N. find the co-efficient of friction between two
56. parts.
(Answer :
2002
0.2 )
57. A body thrown upward always falls to ground. Why? (Reason)
2002
Define the following : Limiting friction

58.
2001
59.
i)
ii)

Newtons 1st law of motion
2001

60. With the help of Newtons 2nd law derive the formula F = ma
2001
2000
62.
The passengers fall in forward direction when a moving bus suddenly stops.
Why ? (Reason)
2000

63. Newtons 3rd law of motion
2000

64. Define force of friction and write down four methods of reducing the friction.
2000
65. Explain why it is dangerous to jump from a fast moving vehicle. (Reason)
1999
66. If mass of a body is 3 kg , its weight will be 29.4 N
1999
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example.
1999

68. Newtons 1st law of motion
1999

1998
70. If weight of a body is 98 N its mass will be 10 kg
1998
71. Rolling friction is less than sliding friction. Why? (Reason)
1998

72.
i)
ii)

Newtons 2nd law of motion
1998

73. Mass of an object (m) = its weight (W) / acceleration due to gravity (g)
1997
Define the following : Momentum

74.
1997
75. Newtons 3rd law of motion
1997

76. Law of conservation of momentum
1996

77. In MKS / SI system the unit of force is Newton (N)
1995
78. If the mass of a body is 5 kg its weight will be 49 N
1995
79. Differentiate between mass and weight
1995
80.
What is meant by friction? What are its two main kinds? Write any two
methods of reducing friction.
81. If the weight of a body is 49.0 N then its mass is 5 kg
1995
1994
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On braking a car of mass 1000 kg travelling at 36 km/hr, it comes to rest after

covering a distance of 20 m.
Find the average braking force on it.
82. Or find force applied by brakes.
1994
Or find force required by the brakes to stop this car.

(Answer :
-2500 N
negative sign indicates that Force is opposing )

83.
i)
ii)

1994

84. Force
1994

1993
A box weighting 200 N is pushed on a horizontal floor. What acceleration will

result if horizontal force of 100 N is applied to the box. Coefficient of sliding
86. friction is 0.4
1993
(Answer : 0.98 m/s

87.
iii)
iv)

Newtons 2nd law of motion
1993

88. Force of friction
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Chapter 5 : VECTORS
S.No
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Year/Book
Sort out the following or identify the following physical quantities as scalar and
vectors :
1.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)
xiii)
xiv)
xv)
xvi)
xvii)
xviii)
xix)
xx)
xxi)
xxii)
xxiii)
xxiv)
xxv)
xxvi)
Density. Scalar
Power.
Energy. Scalar
Work. Scalar
Weight. Vector
Temperature. Scalar
Electric potential or potential difference. Scalar
Electric charge or charge. Scalar
Heat. Scalar
Acceleration. Vector
Area. Scalar
Velocity or velocity of a car. Vector
Torque. Vector
Sound or sound energy. Vector
Pressure. Scalar
Pages of a book. Scalar
Electric current. Scalar
Light or light energy. Vector
Length. Scalar
Displacement. Vector
Speed. Scalar
Mass. Scalar
Force. Vector
Time. Scalar
Volume. Scalar
Momentum. Vector
0
A submarine dives 50 m at an angle of 30 with the horizontal surface of the

2.
sea. How deep / far is the submarine from the surface of sea.
(Answer : 25 m )
3.
In a right angle triangle tan = perpendicular / base
4.
Physical quantities are basically divide into 2 categories that is scalars and
vectors
5.
Vectors does require direction along with magnitude and unit
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The quantities which do not require direction are scalar quantities
7.
Fx = F cos represents X or Horizontal component of vector F
8.
Fx = F sin represents Y or Vertical component of vector F
9.
Thu sum of two vectors cannot be greeter than resultant vector
10. If AB is a vector then its negative vector would be written as -AB

11. To add two or more vectors we use Head-to-tail / Graphical method
12. When a vector is multiplied by a positive number only its magnitude is changed
13.
When a vector is multiplied by a negative number its magnitude and direction is

also changed
14. In a right angle triangle sin = perpendicular / hypotenuse

15. In a right angle triangle cos = Base / hypotenuse
16.
Muslim mathematician Muhammad Musa Khwarizmi introduced the

trigonometric ratios
17.
Negative of a vector is that vector which is equal in magnitude but opposite in

direction
2013
Find the two rectangular components of a force of 100 N which is acting at an

0
18. angle of 60 with X-axis. Sin 60 = 0.866 , Cos 60 = 0.5
2013
(Answer : 50 N , 8606 N )
19. When two forces Fx = 6N and Fy = 6N the angle between them is 450
2012
20. Define scalar and vector quantities with two examples of each.
2012
Define resolution of vector. With the help of trigonometric ratios find the
magnitude of horizontal and vertical components of a vector.
21.
2012
Or
Define resolution of vector. How a vector is resolved into its components.
0
A force of 100N acts at an angle of 60 with the horizontal. Find its horizontal
0
22. and vertical components. Cos 60 = 0.5 and Sin 60 = 0.866.
2012
(Answer : Fx = 50 N and Fy = 86.6 N)
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Define resolution of vector. Write down two formulae for rectangular

components.
2011
24. A force of 25 N acts along X-axis, its Y-component will be 0 N
2010
Two forces of 3N and 4N are acting on a body. If the angle between them is 90
25. then find the magnitude of resultant vector.
2010
(Answer : 5 N )
26.
If Fx and Fy are the horizontal and vertical components of a vector F. write down
the formulae for magnitude and direction of F. Show Fx , Fy and F by diagram.
2010

Or
27. magnitude of horizontal and vertical components of a vector.
2009
Or
What is meant by resolution of a vector? Find the magnitude of its rectangular
components.
28. Write two points of difference between scalar and vector.
2008
0
A roller tied to a string is dragged on the floor making an angle of 60 with the
floor. If the tension in the string is 20N, find the force by which roller is dragged.
29. Cos 600 = 0.5 and Sin 600 = 0.866
2007
( Answer : 10 N )
30. Addition of vectors
2007

Define resultant of vector and describe the addition of a vector by head-to-tail
rule.
31. Or
2006
Define resultant of vector and describe the addition of a vector by graphical

method.
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34. Negative of a vector
2004

0
35. The angle between rectangular components of a vector is 90
2004
A force of 100N acts at an angle of 30 with the horizontal. Find its horizontal
0
36. and vertical components. Sin 30 = 0.5 and Cos 30 = 0.866.
2004
(Answer : Fx = 86.6 N and Fy = 50 N)

0
An aero-plane flying at a velocity of 600 km/hr dives making an angle of 30

with the vertical direction. Find the velocity of its shadow on the ground if sun is
37. vertically above the plane. Sin 300 = 0.5
2003
(Answer : 300 km/hr)

38.
Define scalar and vector quantities. Explain the rule/method of the addition of
two or more vectors.
2002
39.
With the help of trigonometric ratios find the magnitude of horizontal and
vertical components of a vector.
2001
2000

41. Resultant of a vector
2000

42.
Define the resultant of two vectors. Explain the rule/method of the addition of
two or more vectors.
1999
43. Write two points of difference between scalar and vector.
1999

44. components.
1998
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magnitude of horizontal and vertical components of a vector.
Or
45. Distinguish between scalar and vectors
1997
Find the magnitudes of horizontal and vertical components while resolving a

vector.
46.
1997
Or
Derive the formulae for horizontal and vertical components of a vector.
47. Explain the graphical method of addition of vectors.
1996
A force of 60N acts at an angle of 60 with the horizontal. Find its horizontal and
0
48. vertical components. Cos 60 = 0.5 and Sin 60 = 0.866.
1995
(Answer : Fx = 30 N and Fy = 51.96 N)

49. Differentiate between scalar and vectors
1994
50. Displacement is an example of vector quantity
1994
Define the resolution of a vector and describe the method of resolving a

vector into its rectangular components.
51. Or
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Chapter 6 : EQUILIBRIUM
S.No
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Year/Book
1.
A paratrooper falling shows an example of dynamic equilibrium
2.
Axis of rotation is fixed point / line about which a body rotates
3.
Force applied to the cars steering by the both hands is an example of couple or
couple of forces
4.
To move objects we apply force
5.
To rotate objects we apply torque
6.
The turning effect of force is called torque
7.
The unit of torque is Newton . metre or N.m
8.
In equilibrium the sum of all forces and all torques on a body is zero
9.
The centre of gravity of a uniform circular plate is at its centre or geometrical

centre.
10. The centre of gravity of a regular shape is at its geometrical centre

11. Earth is in dynamic equilibrium
12.
Two equal but opposite forces acting on same body at different points is called
couple
13. A couple (or couple of forces) can only rotate a body

14. The turning effect of force is called torque or moment of force
15.
If two or more equal and parallel forces acts on a body having same direction
then they are like parallel forces
16.
If two or more equal and parallel forces acts on a body having opposite
direction then they are unlike parallel forces
17. The rotational effect of force is measured by a physical quantity called torque
18. To move an object you apply force but to rotate an object torque is applied
19.
If the centre of gravity of a body is lower than its point of support, then its
equilibrium will be stable
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A body will be in stable equilibrium if its centre of gravity lies below the point
of suspension or point of support.
21.
If the centre of gravity of a body is raised up than its point of support, then its
equilibrium will be unstable
22.
A body will be in unstable equilibrium if its centre of gravity lies above the point
of suspension or point of support.
23.
If the centre of gravity of a body is neither raised nor lowered from point of
support, then its equilibrium will be neutral
24.
A body will be in neutral equilibrium if its centre of gravity lies at the point of
suspension or point of support.
25. What is couple? Calculate the moment of couple.

26.
Sum of all counter-clockwise moments (or counter-clockwise torques) = Sum of

all clockwise moments (or clockwise torques) , is called principle of moments.
27.
If 1st condition of equilibrium is satisfied then the body will be in translational

equilibrium.
28.
If 1st condition of equilibrium is satisfied then the body will have no linear
acceleration or zero linear acceleration.
29.
If 2nd condition of equilibrium is satisfied then the body will be in rotational

equilibrium.
30.
If 2nd condition of equilibrium is satisfied then the body will have no rotational
acceleration or no rotational acceleration.
31. The point at which whole weight of a body acts is called centre of gravity
32. The point at which whole mass of a body acts is called centre of mass
33.
For body to be in complete equilibrium both conditions or two conditions of

equilibrium must be satisfied.
34. The first condition of equilibrium is mathematically expressed as F = 0

35. The second condition of equilibrium is mathematically expressed as = 0
36.
The torque produced is positive when rotation of body is anti-clockwise or

counter-clockwise
37. The torque produced is negative when rotation of body is clockwise
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39.
40.
41.
Torque produced will be maximum if angle between force (F) and moment arm
0
(d) is 90
Torque produced will be maximum if force (F) and moment arm (d) is are
perpendicular to each other
Torque produced will be minimum if angle between force (F) and moment arm
0
(d) is 0
42.
Torque produced will be minimum if force (F) and moment arm (d) is are
parallel to each other
43.
If the centre of gravity of a body is lower than its point of support, then its
equilibrium will be stable
44. Define Torque. Write down its unit and formula.
2013
2013

45. Couple or Couple of forces
2013

46.
Define equilibrium. Write three states of equilibrium and give one example of
each.
2012
47.
A body will be in state stable equilibrium if its centre of gravity lies below the
point of suspension.
2010
48.
Define equilibrium. Write down the conditions of equilibrium and their related
formulae.
2010
A force of 50N acts on a body. If the moment arm is 0.5m, find the value of
49. torque.
2010
( Answer : 25 N-m )
50.
i)
ii)
Torque or moment of force

Centre of gravity
2009

51. Write three states of equilibrium and explain with the help of diagram.
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The point at which whole Weight of a body appears to act is called centre of
gravity.
53. Why a person has to bend down while carrying a load on his back.
(Reason)
A force of 100N rotates a body about its axis. If the arm of the force (or moment
54. arm) is 2.5 cm. Find the magnitude of the torque.
2008
2007
2007
( Answer : 25 N-m )
55. Define equilibrium. Describe three states of equilibrium
2006

iii)
iv)
56.
Torque or moment of force

Centre of gravity
2005

57. The second condition of equilibrium is mathematically expressed as = 0
2005
58. Why does an acrobat hold a rod while walking on a rope.
2005
(Reason)
59. Define equilibrium. Describe two conditions of equilibrium
2004
60. Torque is a vector quantity
2003
A force of 20N is applied at the edge of a wheel of radius 40cm. find the torque
61. acting on the wheel.
2003
( Answer : 8 N-m )
A force of 20N is applied at the edge of a wheel of radius 40cm. find the torque
62. acting on the wheel.
2002
( Answer : 8 N-m )
63. How is a heavy boy balanced by a lighter boy on see-saw? (Reason)
64.
2002
Define equilibrium. Describe three states of equilibrium with one example of

each.
2001
Define Torque. Write down the factors on which it depends and how it is
measured.
65. Or
2000
Define Torque. Write down the factors on which it depends and write its
formula.
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1999

1998

68. State two conditions of equilibrium
1998
69. Torque = Force x Force arm or moment arm
1997

1997

71. The point at which whole weight of a body acts is called centre of gravity.
1996
State the conditions of equilibrium

72. Or
1996
State two conditions of equilibrium

73. State two conditions of equilibrium
1995

74. Torque
1995

75.
i)
ii)
Equilibrium
Torque
1994

76.
i)
ii)
Torque
Centre of gravity
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Chapter 7 : CIRCULAR MOTION & GRAVITATION
S.No
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Year/Book
1.
F = - G m1m2 /r , here ve sign shows attraction
2.
Gravitational force is always attractive
3.
If mass of Earth is doubled the value of g will be doubled
4.
If mass of Earth is doubled the value of G will be remain same
5.
The value gravitational constant G can be affected by none.
6.
The value of gravitational constant G was first experimentally determined by

Henry Cavendish
7.
The value of gravitational constant G was first experimentally determined by an

instrument called Cavendish Balance
8.
9.
The orbital velocity of a satellite under the action of gravitational force is near
-1
Earth is 7.9 kms or 7920 m/s

Average density of planet Earth is 5500 kg/m
A satellite is revolving around the Earth at a height of 22000 km. what will be
10.
the value of g on the satellite. Take g at earth = 10 ms
-2
-2
(Answer : 0.5 ms )
11. Geo stationary satellite are used for transmissions of channels
12. Geo stationary satellite have zero velocity relative to earth
13.
Typically Geo stationary satellite are at a height of 36000 km above the earth
surface
14. The mass of earth can be determined by universal law of gravitation

15. The centripetal force is always directed towards centre of a circle.
16. The centrifugal force is always directed away from centre of a circle.
17. The centripetal acceleration is always directed towards centre of a circle.
18. The velocity of a body moving in a circular path is along the tangent
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The velocity of a body moving in a circular path is tangent to the circle
19.
The centripetal acceleration and tangential velocity are perpendicular to each

other
0
20.
The centripetal acceleration and tangential velocity have angle of 90 between

them
0
21. The angle between centrifugal force and centripetal force is 180
22. The centrifugal force and centripetal force are opposite to each other
23.
The angle between velocity and acceleration when a body moves in a circular
0
path is 90
24. Unit of centripetal force is Newton (N)

25.
If velocity of a body is increased 2 times moving in a circular path, its centripetal

force is increased by 4 times
26.
If mass of a body is increased 2 times moving in a circular path, its centripetal

force is increased by 2 times
27.
If radius of circular path in which body is rotating is increased 2 times then, its
centripetal force is decreased by 2 times
24
28. The mass of earth is approximately equal to 6 x 10 kg
2013
29. State Newtons Law of gravitation and derive the formula F = G m1 m2 / r
2013

30. Orbital Velocity
2013

-11
31. The S.I value (or unit) of G is 6.67x10
Nm / kg
2011
24
32. The mass of Earth is approximately 6x10 kg
2010
A stone of mass 200g is tied to one end of a string of length of 50cm is whirled
from one end in a circle with the constant speed of 2m/s. find the tension in the
33. string.
2010
( Answer : 1.6 N)
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34. State Newtons law of gravitation and derive the relation F = G m1 m2 / r

-11
35. The value of G is 6.67x10

36.
Nm / kg
2009
2009
Define centripetal force. What are the factors on which it depends? Write down
the formulae of centripetal force.
A mass of 10kg at the end of a string is being whirled in a circle of radius 5m

37. with a speed of 4m/s. what will be the centripetal force on it.
2009
2008
( Answer : 32 N)
38. Write two points of difference between g and G.
2008
Define Newtons law of gravitation and find the equation for the mass of Earth
with the help of formula F = G m1 m2 / r
39.
2008
Or
Define Newtons law of gravitation and find the equation for the mass of Earth
-11
40. The value of G is 6.67x10
Nm / kg
2007

Law of gravitation
41. Or
2007
Newtons universal law of gravitation

42. Define centripetal force, centripetal acceleration. Write their formula and units.
2007
What is mass of an object whose weight on earth is 294 N

43.
2006
(Answer :
30 kg
44. State the Newtons law of universal gravitation and Prove that Me = g R2 /G
Calculate the tension in a string 50m long when it is tied at its end to mass of
46. 0.2kg and whirled in a circle with speed of 100m/s
2006
2005
2005
(Answer : 40 N )
47. Define the following terms :
2004
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Centripetal force
2
48. The magnitude of centripetal acceleration is ac = mv /r
2004
Derive the equation Me = g R /G to determine the mass of earth, by applying

the law of gravitation.
Or
49. By applying law of gravitation find the mass of earth.
2004
Or
2
By applying law of gravitation find the relation Me = g R /G and determine the

mass of earth.
The weight of a body less at the Equator then at the poles. Why?
50.
(Reason)
Or
2004
The weight of a body at the poles of the Earth is greater than that at the
Equator. Why?
(Reason)
51. Centripetal force
2003

Law of universal gravitation
52. Or
2003
Newtons universal law of gravitation

A motorcyclist is travelling along a circular path of radius 30m at a speed of
-1
5ms . If the total mass of rider and motorcycle is 360kg, find the magnitude of
53. centripetal force acting on him.
2002
(Answer : 300 N )
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The weight of a body at the poles of the Earth is greater than that at the
Equator. Why?
(Reason)
55.
2001
Or
The weight of a body less at the Equator then at the poles. Why? (Reason)
24
56. The mass of Earth is nearly 6x10
2001
kg
Derive an equation for the mass of Earth with the help of Newtons law of
gravitation.
57.
2000
Or
Determine the mass of Earth with the help of Newtons law of gravitation.
58. Write two points of difference between g and G.
1999
State and explain Newtons law of gravitation and derive the relation
59.
F = G m1 m2 / r
1999
Calculate the tension in string 50cm long, tied to a mass of 200gm and whirled
60. in a circle with speed of 10m/s.
1999
(Answer : 40 N )
Find the mass of Earth with the help of Newtons law of gravitation.
61.
Or
1998
Derive an equation for the mass of Earth with the help of Newtons law of
gravitation and find the mass of earth.
1998

63. A body becomes weightless in space.
(Reason)
1998
2
64. The magnitude of centripetal force is equal to F = mv /r
1997
State Newtons law of gravitation and derive the relation

65.
F = G m1 m2 / r
1997
66. Calculate the tension in string 50cm long, tied to a mass of 400gm and whirled
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(Answer : 80 N )
2
67. The formula for centripetal force is equal to F = mv /r
1996
Using Newtons gravitational law of force, determine the mass of earth

68. Or
1996
Find the mass of Earth with the help of Newtons law of gravitation.
Calculate the tension in string 50cm long, tied to a mass of 200gm and whirled
-1
69. in a circle with speed of 10ms .
1996
(Answer : 40 N )
State Newtons law of gravitation and derive the relation
70.
F = G m1 m2 / r
1995

1995

2
72. The equation Me = g Re /G is used to determine mass of Earth.
1994

73. Centrifugal force
1994

2
74. Centripetal force is equal to F = mv /r

75.
1993
State the law of gravitation and describe an experiment to find the value of
gravitational constant G.
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S.No
Question
Year/Book
1.
Work done is closely related to energy
2.
The unit of work and energy is same, which is joule (J)
3.
Work is done when force acts on a body and body is displaced in the direction
of force
4.
Another famous unit of energy other than Joule (J) is calorie (cal)
5.
According to law of conservation of energy, total energy of a system remains

conserved / constant
6.
One calorie (cal) = 4.2 Joules or 4.2 J
7.
The energy stored in a body due to displacing it is called Potential Energy (P.E)
8.
Total Energy of a body always remains conserved / constant
9.
The energy stored in a body due to displacing it under gravitational field is

called Gravitational Potential Energy
10. The energy produced in a body due to its motion is called Kinetic energy (K.E)
11. Ability of a body to do work due to its position is called Potential Energy
-2
12. The unit kg-ms is equal to Joule (J)

An electric motor lifts a weight of 2N up to a height of 5m in 4s. Find the power
13. of the motor in watt and horse power.
(Answer : 2.5 W and 0.00335 hp )
14.
15.
16.
17.
Work done will be maximum if angle between force (F) and displacement (d) is
0
Work done will be maximum if force (F) and displacement (d) are mutually
parallel to each other
Work done will be minimum / zero if angle between force (F) and displacement
0
(d) is 90
Work done will be minimum / zero if force (F) and displacement (d) are
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18. Work done is positive if force (F) and displacement (d) has same direction
19. Work done is negative if force (F) and displacement (d) has opposite direction
20. Work done or work is a scalar quantity
21. Energy is a scalar quantity
22. Power is a scalar quantity
23. The S.I unit of power is watt (W)
24. Watt (W) = Joule / Sec or J/s
3
25. 1 kW = 10 Watt or 10 W
26. A famous unit of power other than S.I unit is horse power (hp)
27. 1 horse power (hp) = 746 watt
28. Dose a hydrogen filled balloon posses any potential energy.
2 -2
29. The unit kg.m .s is equal to Joule (J)

Another formula fro calculating power (P) is F.v
30. Or
Power (P) is the product of Force and Velocity
31.
32.
There are 2 types of Potential energy, which are Gravitational Potential energy
and Elastic potential energy
A force of 100N acting on an object and displaces the body. Find the work done
if the body covers a distance of 50 m.
(Answer : 5000 J
33.
or
5x10 J
or 5 kJ)
The energy stored in an elastic material such as spring when it is stretched or

compressed is called elastic potential energy
34. A body possess Kinetic Energy (K.E) due to its motion or velocity
35.
Energy possessed by a body due to velocity or motion or movement is called

kinetic energy (K.E)
36. A body possess Potential Energy (P.E) due to its Position
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Energy possessed by a body due to its position or is called potential energy

(P.E)
38. The SI unit of energy is Joule or J
2013
39. Define Work and Energy. State the law of conservation of energy
2013
40. Write two differences between Kinetic energy and Potential energy
2013
A force of 588N acts on a box to move it to a distance of 4m in 40seconds.

41. Calculate the power.
2012
(Answer : 58.8 W)
2
42. Define potential energy and kinetic energy and derive the relation K.E = mV
2012
43. Define work and write down its two formulae.
2011

44. Power
2011

45. The SI unit of work is N-m or Joule (J)
46.
2010
Define potential energy and kinetic energy and write two points of differences
between them
47. Define kinetic energy and derive the relation K.E = mV
2010
2009
Find the work done when a force of 400N acts at an angle of 60 with the
0
ground moves an object to a distance of 10 meter along the ground. Cos 60 =

48. 0.5
(Answer : 2000 J
2009
3
or 2x10 J
or 2 kJ )
2
A 100kg car is accelerated at 4m/s from rest for 10 seconds. Calculate the work
49. done.
2008
4
(Answer : 80000 J or 8x10 J )

50. Law of conservation of energy
2008
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51. Write two points of differences between potential energy and kinetic energy
2008
What is kinetic energy of 200kg car which is travelling with velocity of 36 km/hr.
52.
2008
(Answer : 10000 J or 1x10 J or 10x10 J or 10 kJ )

2
2007
54. In SI system of unit the unit of work N-m or Joule (J)
2006
55. Define the Energy, Kinetic energy and derive the relation K.E = mV
2006
56. Define work and write down its two formulae and SI units.
2005
Write down two point of differences between following with respect to their
definition and formula :
57.
2004
Kinetic energy and potential energy

Calculate the kinetic energy of an object moving withy velocity of 10m/s and
58. mass of 4kg.
2004
(Answer : 200 J )
2003
If the speed of a body is doubled its kinetic energy becomes four times.
60. Or
2003
If the velocity of a body is doubled its kinetic energy becomes four times.
61.
State the law of conservation of energy and prove it with the help of an
example
2003

62. Power
2002

63. Derive the relation K.E = mV2
2002
2001
65. Find the work done when a force of 400N acts at an angle of 60 with the
0
ground moves an object to a distance of 10 meter along the ground. Cos 60 =
2001
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3
(Answer : 2000 J or 2x10 J or 2 kJ )

A force of 588N acts on a box to move it to a distance of 4m in 40seconds.
66. Calculate the power.
2000
(Answer : 58.8 W)
Define work. Find out a relation to calculate the work done when a force is
applied in a direction making an angle with horizontal.
67.
1999
Or
Define work. Derive its formula
2
1998
A force of 100N acting on an object at an angle of 60 with horizontal. Find the

69. work done if the body covers a distance of 2m.
1997
(Answer : 100 J)
70. Work is the product of force (F) and displacement (d)
1995
If the velocity of a body is doubled its kinetic energy becomes four times.
71. Or
1995
If the Speed of a body is doubled its kinetic energy becomes four times.
Differentiate between
72. 1
Kinetic energy and potential energy
1995
73. One calorie = 4.2 Joules
1994
74. Define potential energy and kinetic energy and derive the relation K.E = mV2
1994
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Chapter 9 : SIMPLE MACHINES
S.No
Question
Year/Book
1.
The first ever simple machine made by men is Wheel
2.
In what ways are levers, an inclined plane and a pulley are alike.
3.
Slope and slides are examples of inclined plane
4.
Name the six simple machine
5.
A person works 800 J in lifting, through a distance of 10 m vertically upward, a

bucket full of water weighting 70 N from the well. Calculate the percentage
efficiency of the men
P.T.B
(Answer : 87.5 %)
6.
The mechanical advantage of a lever is 2/3. How much effort on the load is
required to balance a body having mass of 15 kg.
P.T.B
(Answer : 225 %)
7.
A body is being lifted with the help of a crow-bar (or a lever) . Find the
mechanical advantage of the crow bar. When distance between fulcrum and
point of effort applied is 75 cm and distance between load lifted and fulcrum
is 15 cm.
(Answer : 5 )
A 4 m long plank is used for lifting a sack of flour having mass 100 kg on a truck.
If the body of truck is 1.5 m above the surface of road , then
i)
8.
ii)
iii)
How much effort is applied for loading the sack on the truck /
calculate the effort to lift the sack
Calculate the mechanical advantage of inclined plane
What is the angle formed by plank with road / what is the angle of
-1
inclined plane with road. Take sin (0.375) = 22

(Answer : i) 375 N
9.
ii) 2.67
iii) 22 )
The length of the Tommy bar of a screw jack is 50 cm and pitch of bolt is 2.5
mm. how much load can be lifted by applying effort of 50 N on the Tommy bar.
Also calculate the mechanical advantage of screw jack
(Answer : 62800 N
and
1256 )
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A fish of mass 3 kg is hanging from one end of a fishing rod of length 2 m. how
much effort is applied to other end of the rod when fulcrum is 0.5 m away from
10. this end. Also calculate the mechanical advantage
(Answer : 88.2 N
and
0.33 )
A lever overcomes a resistance of 3300N when an effort of 165N is applied on

it. Calculate the mechanical advantage and efficiency of the lever, if the effect
11. arm is 25 times as long as load arm
(Answer : 20 and 80 %)
Sort the following as different kinds of lever
Common balance : First kind of lever
See-Saw : First kind of lever
Handle of pump : First kind of lever
A pair of scissors : First kind of lever
Hand cart : Second kind of lever
Door : Second kind of lever
Cork squeezer : Second kind of lever
12.
Punching machine : Second kind of lever
A hand cart-car : Second kind of lever
Wheelbarrow : Second kind of lever
Nut cracker : Second kind of lever
Oar of boat : Second kind of lever
Human arm : Third kind of lever
Forceps : Third kind of lever
Upper and lower jaws of mouth : Third kind of lever
13. A wedge is made by combining two inclined planes
14. For an ideal machine the ratio of output to input is always equal to 1
15. For an ideal machine the efficiency is always equal to 100 %
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16. A real machine / non-ideal machine has efficiency always less than 100 %
17. A real machine / non-ideal machine has output always less than input
18. When efficiency of a machine is 100 % then its input is equal to output.
19. Mechanical advantage has no unit because it is a ratio
20. A pulley consists of a wheel mounted on an axle
21. A wedge is made of two inclined planes
22. Door is a Second kind of lever
2013
Define the following

i)
ii)
iii)
23.
Lever
Inclined Plane
Pulley
2013
24. Bicycle is not a simple machine
2012
25. Define machine. Write down name of four simple machines.
2011
26. For an ideal machine the output is always equal to the input.
2010
The length of the handle of a screw jack is 42cm and its pitch is 0.001m. Find its
27. mechanical advantage.
2010
(Answer : 2460 )
28.
Define machine and its mechanical advantage. Find the mechanical advantage
of an inclined plane.
2009
29. Mechanical advantage of a screw jack is 2 r /h or 2 d /h
2008
What is machine? Define its mechanical advantage. Draw the diagram of an

30. inclined plane and wheel and axle and write the formula for their mechanical
advantage.
2007
Define wheel and axle. And determine its mechanical advantage.

31. Or
2006
Define wheel and axle. And derive the formula for its mechanical advantage.
32. Define lever and describe its principle and kinds.
2005
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Define a machine and name six simple machines. Prove that the mechanical
33.
advantage of an inclined plane is h / l = sin
2004

34. Pulley
2003

35. Define a lever. Write down its kinds and give one example of each.
2003
An object of mass 100kg is raised 2m above the ground using an inclined plane
36. of length 10m. Calculate the effort applied parallel to the inclined plane.
2003
(Answer : 196 N )
37. See-Saw is an example of First kind of lever
2002

i)
ii)
38.
Pulley
Inclined plane
2002

39. Mechanical advantage of a screw jack is 2 r /h or 2 d /h
2002
Define wheel and axle. And derive the formula for its mechanical advantage.
40. Or
2001
Define wheel and axle. And determine its mechanical advantage.

41. Define an inclined plane. Derive the formula for its mechanical advantage.
2000
42. Define lever and determine its mechanical advantage.
1999

43. Pulley
1999

44.
Define mechanical advantage. Determine the mechanical advantage of wheel

and axle
1998
Define an inclined plane. Find its mechanical advantage.

45.
1997
Or
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Define an inclined plane. Derive the formula for its mechanical advantage
46. Find out the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane.
1996
47. Mechanical advantage of an inclined plane is h / l = sin
1995
48. The oar of a boat is an example of second kind of lever.
1995
Define an inclined plane. Find out its mechanical advantage.

49. Or
1994
Define an inclined plane. Derive the formula for its mechanical advantage
Write three kinds of lever with two examples of each.
50. Or
1994
Define the three kinds of lever giving two examples of each

51. Lever
1993

Write four purposes for which machines / simple machines are used.
52. Or
1993
Write about the importance of machine / simple machines
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Chapter 10 : PROPERTIES OF MATTER
S.No
Question
Year/Book
1.
Define surface tension. Explain it on the basis of Kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT)
2.
Explain the three states of matter on the basis of kinetic Molecular Theory
(KMT)
3.
Define viscosity and coefficient of viscosity. How does it depend upon

temperature?
4.
What is atmospheric pressure how you will measure it.
5.
At high altitudes like mountains the atmospheric pressure is less
6.
The property of fluid (gas or liquid) to offer resistance is called viscosity
7.
Viscosity increases with decrease in temperature.
8.
Basically there are three states of matter naming : Solid , liquid and gas
9.
The SI unit of stress is Pascal (Pa)
10. Strain has no unit

11.
Within elastic limit , the strain produced is directly proportional to applied

stress
12. The ratio of stress to strain is called Youngs Modulus (Y)

-2
13. Pascal (Pa) = N.m
14. The SI unit of stress and pressure is Pascal

A force of 4900 N is applied on a 3 m long wire that elongates it by 0.5 mm. the
2
-4
area of cross-section of the wire is 0.2x10 m . Find the value of Youngs

15. Modulus
12
(Answer : 1.47x10
-2
N.m
or
12
1.47x10
Pa)
16. The formula for liquid and gas pressure is P = gh

17. Pascal law is about pressure of a liquid
18.
Find the water pressure on a deep sea diver at a depth of 15 m, where the
-3
density of sea water is 1030 kgm . Take value of g = 9.8 ms
-2
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(Answer : 151410 Nm
-2
or 1.51x10 Nm
or
151.41 kPa)
An iron bar has cross section area 1000 mm is 4 m long. A force of 5000 N
19. increases its length by 0.25 mm. Find Youngs Modulus for this material.
10
(Answer : 8.0x10
-2
Nm )
-7
A steel wire 4 m long and has an area of cross-section equal to 2.4x10 m . It is

stretched by a force of 36 N. given Y = 1.8x10
20.
i)
ii)
iii)
11
N/m calculate
Stress
Strain
Increase in length / change in length
-2
(Answer : i) 1.5x108 Nm
-4
ii) 8.33x10
-4
iii) 3.3 mm or 33.32x10 m )
21. The kinetic energy of a molecule is increased with increase in temperature

22. Archimedess Principle is applied to determine Specific Gravity
2013
State the following laws / principles

23.
i)
ii)
iii)
Hookes law
Pascals law
Archimedes principle
2013
24. Write two differences between Stress and Strain
2013

25.
i)
ii)
Surface tension
Viscosity
2013

26. State Pascals law. And write its three uses in daily life.
2012

27.
i)
ii)
Hookes law
Pascals principle
2011

28.
The pressure of a liquid depends upon its density and height above the point
inside the liquid
2010
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2010

30. Archimedes principle
2009

31.
Define stress, strain and state Hookes law. Write the formulae for Youngs
Modulus of Elasticity
32. Why does a nail sink but a ship having huge mass floats on water?
33.
(Reason)
State Pascals law. And explain working of hydraulic brakes system with the help
of diagram
2009
2009
2008

34. Hookes law
2008

35. Define the following terms :
Elasticity
2008

36. Pascals law
2007

37.
State Hookes law and find the formulae for Youngs modulus with the help of
this law
2007
38.
State Pascals law. And explain construction and working of hydraulic press
system with the help of diagram
2006

39.
i)
ii)
Hookes law
2005

41. State Pascals law. And write its three applications.
(Reason)
2005
2004
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2003

43. Hookes law
2003

Write down two points of difference between each of the following with
44. respect to their definition and SI unit :
2002
Stress and strain

45.
i)
ii)
Hookes law
2002

46. Elasticity
2001

47. State Pascals principle. And write its three uses in daily life.
2001

48. Archimedes principle
2000

49.
Draw a figure of hydraulic press and write down its working and with its one
use.
50. The ratio of stress and longitudinal strain is called = Youngs Modulus
51.
2000
2000
State the principle on which hydraulic lift works. Write down the construction
of a hydraulic lift
1999

52. Hookes law
1999

53. Write two differences between Stress and Strain
1998
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54. State Pascals law. And write its uses in daily life.
1998

55. Youngs modulus
1998

56. Hydraulic press is the practical application of the Pascals law
1997
57. Distinguish between stress and strain
1997

58. Pascals law
1997

59. ---------------------- None --------------------
1996

60.
i)
ii)
Hookes law
Pascals law
1995

61. Youngs modulus
1994

62. State Archimedes Principle. Describe the experimental verification of the law
1994

63. Elasticity
1993

64.
The irregular motion of small suspended particles in air and water is called
Brownian Motion
1993
Note : Brownian motion and barometers are not included in current book
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Chapter 11 : HEAT
S.No
Question
Year/Book
Why it is more dangerous to burn from steam than from boiling water although
both are at same temperature.
(Reason)
1.
or
Steam produces more severe burn on the body than the hot water. Why
(Reason)
0
On Television it was announced that 30 C temperature of Lahore. How much

2.
this temperature will be in Fahrenheit and Kelvin scales

0
( Answer : 86 F and 303 K )

At what temperature Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures would be equal.
3.
( Answer : -40 )
4.
Transfer of heat takes place from Hot to cold body due to difference in their
temperatures
5.
Expansion of liquids is greater than solids
6.
Alcohol colored as red is used in thermometer
7.
Why mercury is used in thermometers?
8.
The anomalous expansion / contraction of water is at 0 C to 4 C temperature
9.
The marine life exists in very cold regions due to anomalous expansion of water
(Reason)
0
10. Pressure is inversely proportional to volume of a gas is Boyles law

11. Volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature is Charles Law
0
A steel bridge is has 1000m length at 350C. If the temperature is -15 C , what
-6 -1
12. will be its length . The coefficient of linear expansion is 13x10 K .

( Answer : 999.35 m )
13. Expansion of liquids is greater than solids.
o
14. The absolute zero temperature is 0 Kelvin or -273 C or -460 F

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15. The ever lowest possible temperature that can be attained is absolute zero
16. Why desert nights are colder whereas days are very hot. (Reason)
17.
A copper rod will need less amount of heat to rise its temperature as compared
to iron rod. Why? (reason)
18. Climate of the regions near Sea Shore (e.g.; Karachi) is moderate. Why? (reason)
19. The instrument used to measure temperature is called Thermometer
20.
The instrument used to measure degree of hotness or coldness of a body is

called Thermometer
21. The art ( or science ) of measuring temperature is called thermometry

22.
Two bodies which can exchange their thermal energy are said to be in thermal
contact
23.
Two bodies which are in thermal contact will have same temperature after a
certain time, this state is called thermal equilibrium
24.
The law used for determination of specific heat of solids and liquids is Law of
Heat exchange
The art ( or science ) of measuring heat is called calorimetry
25.
Or
The art ( or science ) of measuring specific heat of a substance is called
calorimetry
26.
The instrument used for determination of specific heat of solids and liquids is
called calorimeter
According to law of heat exchange ,
27.
Heat released / loss by Hot Body = heat gained / absorbed by cold body
0
A 50 gm metal piece at 95 C is put in 250 gm of water at 17 C. Final

0
temperature of water is changed to 19.4 C. Find the specific heat of metal

28. piece.
-1 -1
( Answer : 666.7 J.kg .K )

0
29.
One kg of ice is dropped in 9 kg of water at 50 C. What will be the final

-1
temperature? Latent specific heat of fusion of ice is 336000 J kg .
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In Coastal areas sea breeze blows in day time and land breeze on night. Why?
(reason)
31. The element gallium ( Ga ) has melting point of 300C.

32. The element gallium melts even at hand palm. Why ? (reason)
33. Usually copper Calorimeters are used for measurement of heat
34. Latent Heat is used to overcome Intermolecular forces
35. Latent Heat does not change Temperature of a substance
36.
Latent heat is used to change state of a substance keeping temperature

constant
37. Define Modes of transmission of Heat. Explain Each Mode. ??

38. Transmission / transfer of heat takes place due to three Modes
39. Three modes of heat transfer are convection, conduction and radiation
40. The mode of heat transfer which requires no medium is called radiation.
41. Ability of a material to conduct heat is called Thermal conductivity
42. Formula for thermal conductivity is
43. Formula for co-efficient of thermal conductivity is
44. Unit of co-efficient of thermal conductivity ( K ) is J / m. K. Sec
When a meter cube of a substance is maintained at temperature difference of 1
45. Kelvin, then Quantity of heat that reaches from one end to other end is called
co-efficient of thermal conductivity of that substance.
46.
Substance having greater value of co-efficient of thermal conductivity ( K ) are

conductors.
47.
Substance having lesser value of co-efficient of thermal conductivity ( K ) are

insulators.
48. In Soldering iron copper tip is attached to iron rod. Why (Reason)
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Cooking utensils are made up of metals (such as iron , steel) while non-metals
(such as wood, plastic) are used in handles or other holders. Why (Reason)
50. Fur and wool are used to make clothes for winter. Why (reason)
51. water is used in car radiator. Why (reason)
52. Speeding up the natural convection process is called Forced Convection
53. Speeding up the natural convection process is done by Fans and Pumps
54. Geysers works on the principle of convection
55. Ventilation is a good example of heat transfer by convection
56. Radiation is used in thermography
57.
Thermograph is scan or photograph of body according to radiation intensities

of different parts.
58. When water changes into ice it expands

59. Cause of land and sea breeze is greater specific heat of water
60. Tea in a cup becomes cold earlier as compared to teapot. Why? (Reason)
61. When a body absorbs heat its Internal Energy increases.
62.
Internal energy is sum of all Kinetic energy and potential energy of all
molecules of a body
63.
Any physical property of a substance which changes uniformly with

temperature may be used to measure temperature.
64. Average kinetic energy of molecules is Temperature

65. Temperature is related to internal energy of a body
o
66.
The lower fixed point of Fahrenheit scale of temperature is 32 F , and upper fix
o
point is 212 F
o
The melting point of ice is 32 F and boiling point of water is 212 F on

67.
Fahrenheit scale.
68. The divisions between upper and lower fix points of Fahrenheit scale are 180
69. The lower fixed point of Celsius scale of temperature is 0 oC , and upper fix
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o
70.
The melting point of ice is 0 C and boiling point of water is 100 C on

Fahrenheit scale.
71. The divisions between upper and lower fix points of Celsius scale are 100
72.
The lower fixed point of Kelvin scale of temperature is 273 K , and upper fix
point is 373 K
73.
The melting point of ice is 273 K and boiling point of water is 373 K on kelvin
scale.
74. The divisions between upper and lower fix points of Kelvin scale are 100
75.
The conversion of liquids into vapors / gases at all temperatures is called

Evaporation
2013
How much amount of heat is required to raise he temperature of 800 g of iron

0
76. through 50 C. Specific Heat of iron is 499.8 J / kg C
2013
( Answer: 19992 Joules )

State Boyles Law and Charles Law. Also derive P V = n R T
77. Or
2013
State Boyles Law and Charles Law. Also derive general gas equation
78.
Evaporation takes place at all temperatures
2012
How much amount of heat is required to raise the temperature of 100gm of

0
79. water from 20 C to 80 C? Specific heat of water is 4200 J/kg C
2012
(Answer : 25200 J )
80. Boyles Law
2012

81.
82.
Define co-efficient of linear expansion and Co-efficient of volumetric expansion.

Write the relation between them.
How much amount of heat is required to raise the temperature of 100kg of iron
0
through 10 C? Specific heat of water is 499.8 J/kg C
2012
2011
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83. State Boyles Law, Charles Law and Pressure law. Also derive P V = n R T
0
84. The maximum density of pure water is at temperature of 4 C
2011
2010
117.6J heat is required to raise the temperature of 10gm of silver by 50 C. Find

85. the specific heat of silver.
2010
(Answer : 235.2 J/kg-K )

86.
Define evaporation. Write down any four factors on which evaporation

depends.
2010
87. Write two differences between Heat and temperature
2009

88. Law of heat exchange
2009

89.
State Boyles Law and Charles Law and write the formula of general gas
equation
2009
Define the following terms

i)
ii)
iii)
90.
Co-efficient of linear expansion

Specific Heat
Regelation
2009

91. Why gaps are left between two pieces of a railway track.
(Reason)
2009
Steam produces more severe burn on the body than the hot water. Why
(Reason)
92. Or
2008
Why it is more dangerous to burn from steam than from boiling water although
both are at same temperature.
(Reason)
93.
Draw a labeled diagram of a refrigerator and describe the working of its main
parts.
2008
94.
Define evaporation. Write down any four factors on which rate of evaporation
depend.
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2007

97. Specific Heat
2007

0
98. water from 10 C to 60 C? Specific heat of water is 4200 J/kg C
2007
(Answer : 21000 J )
99.
Write the effect of pressure on the boiling point and melting point of a solid.
Explain one of these with the help of an example.
2007

100. Specific Heat
2006

101.
Why should liquid used in thermometer be a good conductor of heat?

(Reason)
2006
102. Explain the working of main parts of a refrigerator with the help of a diagram.
2006
103. The heat energy involved in the change of state is called Latent heat.
2006
2005

0
105. iron through 10 C? Specific heat of water is 499.8 J/kg C
2005
(Answer : 499.8 J )
106. State Boyles Law and Charles Law. Also derive general gas equation
2005
How do fish and other aquatic animals survive in extremely cold water in rivers,
(Reason)
107. lakes and seas?
2004
Or
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Marine life survives in frozen area. Why?
(Reason)
108. Define evaporation and describe the factors on which evaporation depends.
2004
117.6J heat is required to raise the temperature of 10gm of silver by 50 C. Find

109. the specific heat of silver.
2004

2003

111. Regelation
2003

Define the following laws
112. Pressure Law
2003

113.
Show with the help of a neat diagram the important parts of a refrigerator and
write down the working of any one of them.
The co-efficient of linear thermal expansion of aluminum is 26x10
0
2003
-6 0 -1
C .
114. Aluminum rod is 2m long at 25 C. What will be its length at 75 C?
2003
(Answer : 2.0026 m )
115. State Boyles Law and Charles Law. Also derive general gas equation PV= nRT
2003
116. Small gaps are left between two adjacent pieces of rails. Why?
2002
(Reason)
An iron rod is 510cm long at 16 C. How long it is at 99 C If co-efficient of linear

117. thermal expansion of iron is 12x10
-6 0 -1
C What will be its length at 75 C?
2002
(Answer : 510.508 cm or 5.105 m )

118. Boyles Law
2002

119.
Define Anomalous expansion of water and describe its three examples from
practical life.
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120. Specific Heat
2001

121.
Write down the uses of bimetallic strip and with the help of a diagram explain
its use in fire alarm.
2001

122. Charles Law
2001

0
If 117.60J heat is required to raise the temperature of 10gm of silver by 50 C.

123. Find the specific heat of silver.
2001

2000

2000

How much amount of heat is required to raise the temperature of 0.1kg of iron
0
126. through 10 C? Specific heat of water is 499.8 J/kg C
2000
(Answer : 499.8 J )
i)
ii)
127.
Regelation
Thermal conductivity
1999

Show with the help of a diagram the essential parts of a refrigerator and write
down briefly its working.
128. Or
1999
With the help of a diagram write down the constructional and working of a
refrigerator.
129. Define the following laws :
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Charles Law
0
An iron rod is 51 cm long at 16 C. How long it is at 99 C If co-efficient of linear

130. thermal expansion of iron is 12x10
-6 0 -1
(Answer : 51.051 cm or 0.51051 m

131.
C What will be its length at 75 C?
1999
51.036 cm )
Define co-efficient of linear expansion and Co-efficient of volumetric expansion.

Write their formulae.
1998
How much heat is required to raise the temperature of iron of 200gm from
0
132. 20 C to 80 C? The specific heat of iron is 500 J/kg- C.
1998
(Answer : 6000 J )
133.
i)
ii)
Boyles Law
Law of heat exchange
1998

134. Write any two effects of anomalous expansion of water
1998

135. co-efficient of linear expansion
1997

136. Describe a method to determine the specific heat of lead shots.
1997
Calculate the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 500gm of

0
137. water from 20 C to 80 C
1997
(Answer : 126000 J )
138.
Write the effects of pressure on boiling point of a liquid. Describe an

experiment to prove one of the effects.
1997

1996

140. Write down the eight factors on which rate of evaporation depend.
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Write down eight factors on which evaporation depends.
0
How much wills a brass rod of 20m expands when it is heated from 10 C to
0
-6 -1
141. 30 C. The coefficient of linear expansion of brass is 19x10 K .
1996
(Answer : 20.0076 m)
142. Evaporation takes place at all temperatures
1995

i)
ii)
143.
Regelation
Latent heat of vaporization
1995

0
A 600gm of iron piece at 100 C is drooped into 200gm of water at 20 C. The

0
144. temperature of the mixture is 41 C. find the specific heat of iron.
1995
(Answer : 498.305 J / kg- C)

Define the co-efficient of linear expansion and derive the relation.
145.
1995

1995

147. One calorie = 4.2 Joules
1994
0
A brass rod of length 3.0m at 0 C is heated to 100 C. What would be its length if
-6
-1
148. the coefficient of linear expansion of brass is 19x10 K .
1994
(Answer : 3.0057 m)
149.
i)
ii)
Evaporation
Diffusion
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With the help of a diagram write down the constructional and working of a
refrigerator.
150. or
1994
Show with the help of a diagram the essential parts of a refrigerator and write
down briefly its working.
151. Differentiate between specific heat and latent heat
1994
What is meant by anomalous expansion of water? Write an experiment which

0
shows that density of water is maximum at 4 C.

152.
Or
1994
What is meant by anomalous expansion of water? Write an experiment which

0
shows that density of water is maximum at 4 C according to survival of marine

life in winter season.
Latent heat of fusion of ice
153. Or
1994
Latent heat of fusion

5
154. 3.36x10 Joule of heat is required to melt one kilogram of ice at 0 C.
1993
Define the co-efficient of linear expansion and derive the relation.

155.
1993
x
where letters have their usual meaning

156. Latent heat of vaporization
1993

1993

158. Define the following terms
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Specific Heat
0
500gm of lead shot at 100 C are mixed with 200gm of water at 20 C. Find the
0
temperature of the mixture. The specific heat of lead is 128 J/kg- C and specific
159. heat of water is 4200 J/kg-0C
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Chapter 12 : WAVES & SOUND
S.No
Question
Year/Book
1.
Define simple harmonic motion and verify it with the help of a simple
pendulum.
2.
State three characteristics of a musical sound and describe any one of them
3.
The sound of thunder in the sky is heard later than the streak of light although
they are produced at the same time.
(Reason)
4.
Define wavelength, frequency and velocity of a wave. Derive the equation V=f
5.
Sound waves are longitudinal waves

Calculate the length of a seconds pendulum. Take g = 10 m/s
2013
2
6.
2013
( Answer: 0.994 m )
7.
The speed of sound at NTP (Normal Temperature and Pressure) is 336 m/s
2012
8.
The wave produced by vibrating a body is called longitudinal wave
2012
9.
The time period of seconds pendulum is 2 seconds
2012

10. Echo
2012

11.
Define loudness of sound. Write three factors on which loudness of sound

depends.
2012

12.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Pitch
Frequency
Time period
Simple harmonic motion
2012
Maximum beat frequency that human ear can detect is 7 or seven beat per
second
2011
14. Loudness of sound depends upon Area of vibration , amplitude and frequency
2011
15. Prove that V = f
2011
13.
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A sitar string vibrates at 400 Hz. What is the time period of this vibration?
16.
2011
-3
(Answer : 0.0025 sec or 2.5x10 sec )

17. Sound waves cannot travel in vacuum
2010

i)
ii)
iii)
18.
Echo
Ultrasonic wave
Beats
2010
Write down two characteristics properties of simple harmonic motion

19.
Or
2010
Write down the two characteristics of simple harmonic motion with the help of
its equation
The frequency of vibration of a wire is 200 Hz or 200 hertz. Find its time period.
20.
2010
-3
(Answer : 0.005 sec or 5x10 sec)

21. Define wavelength, frequency and velocity of a wave. Derive the equation V=f
2009
pendulum.
2009
23. State three characteristics of a musical sound and describe any one of them
2009
22.
(Reason)
24.
2009
Or
Why is lighting seen earlier than the sound of thunder?
25.
26.
(Reason)

depends.
When a sound wave of frequency 200Hz and wavelength 3m passes through a
medium, calculate the velocity of sound wave in this medium.
2008
2008
-1
(Answer : 600 ms )
27.
i)
ii)
Time Period
Amplitude
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28. The sound of explosion on the sun is not heard on the earth.
29.
(Reason)
Define wavelength and frequency. Derive the relation f = V / , where V is the

wave velocity.
2008
2007

30.
i)
ii)
2007
Pitch
Periodic motion
Find the length of a seconds pendulum whose time period is 2 sec.

31.
2007
(Answer : 0.994 m)
32.
The sound of thunder in the sky is heard later than the lighting although they
are produced at the same time.
(Reason)
33. Write the characteristics of Longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
2007
2006
Write two points of difference between

34.
2006
Musical sound and noise
40 waves pass through a point on the surface of a pond in 2 seconds. Calculate

the wavelength if the velocity of the wave is 3.5 m/s. Find the wavelength of
35. wave.
2006
(Answer : 0.175 m)
36. Define wavelength and frequency. Derive the relation V = f
2005

37. Loudness of sound
2005

38.
Maximum beat frequency that human ear can detect is 7 or seven beat per
second
2005
A sitar string vibrates at 400 Hz. What is the time period of this vibration?
39.
2005
-3
(Answer : 0.0025 sec or 2.5x10 sec )

40. Define simple harmonic motion and explain it with an example
41.
2004
A human ear cannot hear a sound of frequency more than 20,000 or 20 Kilo or
3
20x10 Hertz
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42. Loudness of sound
2004

Find the length of a seconds pendulum.
43.
2004
(Answer : 0.994 m)
44.
i)
ii)
Why is lighting seen earlier than the sound of thunder?

45.
2003
Frequency
Amplitude
(Reason)
Or
2003
(Reason)
Write the two differences between
46.
2003
Longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
47.
i)
ii)
2003
Construction interference of transverse waves

Resonance
48. Define wavelength and frequency. Derive the relation V = f
2002

49.
2002
50.
When a sound wave of frequency 400Hz and wavelength 3m passes through a

medium, calculate the velocity of sound wave in this medium.
2002
-1
(Answer : 1200 ms )
51.

depends.
52. Write down two uses of ultrasonic waves

53.

i)
2001
2001
2001
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ii)
Frequency

i)
ii)
54.
Wavelength
Time period
2000

55.
2000
i)
ii)
56.
Longitudinal waves
Periodic motion
2000

57. When a gun is fired its sound is heard a little after seeing the flash.
(Reason)
2000

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
58.
Frequency
Musical Sound
Echo
Resonance
1999
59. The pitch of sound depends upon frequency
1999

60.
i)
ii)
1999
Constructive interference
Transverse waves
Why we do not hear the explosive sounds produced on sun.
(Reason)
61. or
The sound of explosion on the sun is not heard on the earth.
1999
(Reason)

62. Echo
1998

63. Write the two differences between
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Longitudinal waves and transverse waves.

1998
1997

i)
ii)
66.
Resonance
wavelength
1997

Calculate the length of a seconds pendulum. Take g = 9.8 m/s2
67.
1997
( Answer: 0.994 m )
68.

depends.
1997
69. The unit used to measure noise is decibel or dB
1996
2
In MKS system, the unit of intensity of sound is Watt/metre square or W/m

70. Or
1996
2
In SI system, the unit of intensity of sound is Watt/metre square or W/m

71. Define resonance and give its two examples from dally life.
1996
72. Write down the characteristics of sound
1996
300 waves pass through a point in 3 seconds. Calculate the wavelength if the
73. velocity of the wave is 330 m/s. find the wavelength of wave
1996
(Answer : 3.3 m)
74.
i)
ii)
Amplitude
Pitch or Pitch of sound
1995

75. Distinguish between Longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
1995
76. What is meant by frequency, wavelength and time period? Prove that V = f
1995
77. Mention any four harmful effects of noise
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Define simple harmonic motion and explain it with the help of a simple
pendulum.
78. Or
1994
pendulum.
79. The time period of a seconds pendulum is 2 seconds
1994
80. Define resonance and give its two examples from dally life.
1994
81. Define frequency and wavelength. Prove that V = f
1994

82.
i)
ii)
Amplitude
Longitudinal waves
1994

83.
i)
ii)
Simple harmonic motion

Wavelength
1993

84. Explain the propagation of transverse waves with the help of a ripple tank
1993

85.
i)
ii)
Resonance
Intensity of sound
1993

Find the length of a seconds pendulum. Take g = 9.8 m/s2
86.
1993
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Chapter 13 : PROPAGATION & REFLECTION OF LIGHT
S.No
Question
Year/Book
1.
Write three characteristics of image formed by plane mirror.
2013
2.
Define reflection of light. State two laws of reflection.
2013
3.
Write three uses of concave mirror
2012
4.
The radius of curvature of a concave mirror is 20cm. where should an object be

placed so as to get its real image magnified twice.
2012
(Answer : 15cm )
5.
Write down three characteristics of the image formed by plane mirror.
2012
6.
Convex mirror never gives a real image
2011

7.
i)
ii)
focal length of a concave mirror

magnification
2011

8.
Draw the ray diagram for the formation of image by plane mirror.
2011
9.
Draw ray diagram for image formed by concave mirror and write its
characteristics.
2011
10. Convex mirror always forms a virtual , erect and diminished image
2010
11.
i)
ii)
iii)
focal length of a concave mirror

Irregular reflection
Radius of curvature
2010

Draw ray diagrams only to show the nature, position and size of the images by a
concave mirror when object is placed at:
12.
2010
i)
ii)
Centre of curvature of mirror

Between the centre of curvature and principle focus
13. Draw the ray diagram for the formation of image by plane mirror and write its
2009
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three characteristics.
14. Regular reflection
2009

An object is placed at a distance of 15cm from a concave mirror of focal length
10cm. find the position and nature of the image formed by it.
15.
2009
(Answer : 30cm image will be real and inverted as image distance i.e q is
positive )
16. Write down four uses of spherical mirrors
2009
Magnification = image distance / object distance or q / p

17. Or
2009
Magnification = height of image / height of object or hi / ho

A body is kept at a distance of 10cm from a concave mirror. The radius of
curvature of the mirror is 10cm. find the position and nature of image.
18.
2008
positive )
19. Focal length
2008

20.
2008
Real image and virtual image
Draw ray diagrams only to show the nature, position and size of the images by a
concave mirror when:
21.
2008
i)
ii)
Object is placed beyond C

object is placed between C and F

22. Focal length
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An object is placed at a distance of 15cm from a concave mirror of focal length

10cm. find the position and nature of the image formed by it.
23.
2007
positive )
24.
2007
25.
Draw the ray diagram for the formation of image by plane mirror and write its
characteristics.
2006
26.
The image formed by a convex mirror is always virtual, erect and smaller than
the object itself.
2006

27. placed so as to get its real image magnified twice.
2006
(Answer : 15cm )
28.
Draw the image formed by convex mirror and describe its characteristics (the
object may be placed at any point)
2005

29.
2005
Regular and irregular reflection
30. Why are concave mirrors used in head lights of an automobile?
(Reason)
2005

31.
i)
ii)
Pole
Magnification
2005

32.
Define regular and irregular reflection of light and write down two advantages
of irregular reflection of light in practical life.
2004
33. Write down four uses of spherical mirrors
2004
The focal length of a concave mirror is 20cm. where should an object be placed
34. so as to get its real image magnified four times.
2004
(Answer : 25cm )
35. Write the two differences between
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Show the position, nature and size of the image with the help of ray diagrams
when an object is placed in front of a concave mirror
36.
2003
i)
ii)
At centre of curvature
Between the centre of curvature and principle focus.
37. Writer down four characteristics of image formed by plane mirror
2003

38. placed so as to get its real image magnified four times.
2002
(Answer : 25cm )
39.
2002
40.
i)
ii)
2002
Regular reflection of light

Principle Focus
41.
The ratio of the size of the image to size of the object is called magnification or
linear magnification
2002
42.
two characteristics.
2001

43.
2001
44. Focal length of a spherical mirror
2001

45. Radius of curvature of spherical mirror
2000

46.
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47. Write three uses of concave mirror

48. Derive the equation
2000
using the ray diagram of a concave mirror
1999

49. Linear magnification or magnification
1999

50. write two characteristics of image formed by plane mirror
1999

51.
1999
Concave mirror and convex mirror
An object is placed in front of a concave mirror at a distance of 30cm. if the
radius of curvature of the mirror is 20cm; find position and nature of image.
52.
1999
positive )
53. so as to get its real image magnified three times.
1998
(Answer : 13.33cm )
54.
1998
55. Principle focus of a concave mirror
1998

56. Centre of curvature of a spherical mirror
1997

57. in front of mirror as to get its real image magnified twice.
1997
(Answer : 15cm )
58. Define the following
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Linear magnification or magnification

59.
Define regular and irregular reflection of light and write down two advantages
of irregular reflection of light.
1997
60.
61.
When a ray strikes a plane mirror at an angle of 30 with normal at point of

0
incidence, the angle of reflection will be 30
When the object is at infinite distance from a convex mirror, the image is
formed at principal focus or focus
1997
1996

62.
1996
Concave mirror and convex mirror
63.
1996
An object is placed at a distance of 8cm from the pole of a concave mirror of
focal length 12cm. find the position and nature of image.
64.
1996
(Answer : -24 cm image will be virtual and erect as image distance i.e q is
negative )
Explain with a ray diagram the position, nature and size of the image when an
object is placed in front of a concave mirror
65.
1995
i)
ii)
66.
Within its focal length

Beyond its centre of curvature
image characteristics.
1994

67. Linear magnification or magnification
1994

68. Write four uses of concave mirror.
1994
Show the position, nature and size of the image with the help of ray diagrams
when an object is placed in front of a concave mirror
69.
1993
i)
ii)
Object at C
Object between F and Pole
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Write the two differences between Real image and virtual image and draw the
diagram
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Chapter 14 : REFRACTION OF LIGHT & OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
S.No
1.
2.
Question
Year/Book
For the total internal reflection the angle of incidence must be greater than the
critical angle
Find the focal length of a convex lens if p = 5 cm , q = 10 cm and the image
formed is virtual.
2013
2013
( Answer: 10 cm or 0.1 m )
3.
Draw a ray diagram of Compound microscope and describe its working
2013
If q = 6cm and p = 2cm, the magnifying power of lens will increase 3 times
4.
Or
2012
If q = 6cm and p = 2cm, the magnifying power of lens will be 3 times

5.
The refractive index of ruby is 1.54
2012
6.
The focal length of +2 dioptre convex lens is 50cm
2012
7.
The least distance of vision for a normal human eye is 25cm
2012
8.
The speed of light in water is 2.25x10 m/s
Draw a neat and labeled ray diagram of simple microscope. Write down the
characteristics of the image formed by it and the formula of its magnifying
power.
9.
Or
2012
Draw a neat and labeled ray diagram of Magnifying glass. Write down the
characteristics of the image formed by it and the formula of its magnifying
power.
10. The refractive index of ruby is 1.54
2011
11. Human eye is similar to camera
2011
Find the focal length of a concave lens if p = 5cm , q = 10cm and the image
12. formed is virtual.
2011
13. Draw the ray diagram of a compound microscope and write its working.
2011
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Snells Law
or
14. SnellDescartes law
2011
or
Law of refraction
8
15. The speed of light in vacuum is 3x10 m/s
2010
A convex lens forms a virtual image of an object placed 5cm away from the
optical centre at a distance of 10cm. determine the focal length of the convex
16. lens.
2010
17. Total Internal reflection
2010

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
18.
Refractive index
Critical angle
Magnifying glass or Simple Microscope
Power of lens
2010

19. Refractive index
2009

20.
Define total internal reflection with the help of a ray diagram. Write down the
conditions necessary for it.
2009
Magnification = image distance / object distance or q / p

21.
2009
Or
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22. Draw a ray diagram of Compound microscope and explain its working
2008

i)
ii)
23.
Critical angle
Focal length
2008

24.
Define critical angle and total internal reflection. Write down the conditions
necessary for total internal reflection.
2007

25. Focal length
2007

26.
Name two main defects of human eye. Show the defects and their corrective
devices with the help of ray diagrams.
2007
27.
With the help of a ray diagram show the working of a simple microscope
(Magnifying glass) and write the formula for its magnification.
2007

i)
ii)
28.
Critical angle
Short-sightedness
2006

Describe the construction of a compound microscope with the help of a ray
diagram.
29. Or
2006
Describe the construction and working of a compound microscope with the

help of a ray diagram.
State the following Laws :
30. Snells law
2006

31.
The index of refraction of Ruby is less than the index of refraction of diamond.
Why?
(Reason)
2006
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32. 2m before it. Determine the position, magnification and nature of the image.
2005
( Answer: q = 2m , M = 1 , as q is positive Image is real and inverted )

33.
Define total internal reflection of light with the help of a ray diagram. Write
down the conditions necessary for it.
2005
2004
Why concave lens of suitable focal length is used for removal of short-slightness
of the eye.
(Reason)
35.
2004
Or
Why concave lens is used for removal of short-slightness of the eye.
(Reason)
Describe Short-sightedness and long-sightedness. How are these defects

removed, show by the help of ray diagrams.
36.
2003
Or
What are the main defects of Human eye? How are they removed?
37. Critical angle
2003

8
38. The speed of light in air is 3x10 m/s
2003
2003
40.
Draw a ray diagram of Compound microscope and explain its construction and
working
2002
State the following Laws :

41. Snells law
2002

42.
The ratio of the size of the image to size of the object is called magnification or
linear magnification
2002
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2001
The focal length of a convex lens is 50cm; an object is placed at a distance of

44. 25cm from the lens. Determine the position and nature of the image.
2001
( Answer: -50 cm or -0.5 m, as q is negative so the image is virtual and erect )

45. Refractive Index
2001

46. Angle of minimum deviation
2000

2000
2000

49. Critical Angle
1999

Define the following and write their SI unit
50. Power of a lens
1999

51. Snells Law
1999

1998
What are the main defects of Human eye? How are they removed?
53. Or
1998
Describe Short-sightedness and long-sightedness. How are these defects
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54. Angle of minimum deviation
1998

8
1998

56. Power of a lens
1998

1997

58. Principle focus of a convex lens
1997

59. Power of a lens
1997

60. Write the two differences between short-slightness and long-sightedness
1997
61. Draw a ray diagram of Astronomical Telescope and describe its working
1996
The focal length of a convex lens is 20cm. where should an object be placed so
62. as to get its real image magnified four times.
1995
63. Power of a lens
1995

64. Draw diagrams to show the two defects of the eye and their correction
1995
65. Draw a labeled diagram of Compound microscope
1995
66. The unit of power of a lens is dioptre
1994
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68.
1994
Write the construction of an Astronomical Telescope. Give its working with the
help of a ray diagram.
1994

69. Refractive index
1994

70.
Total internal reflection takes place when angle of incidence is greater than
critical angle
71. The focal length of a converging lens whose power is 5 dioptres is 20 cm
1993
1993

72.
i)
ii)
Refractive index
Persistence of vision
1993

The distance between an object and a screen is 60cm. A convex lens is placed
between them to obtain a real image magnified four times. Find the focal
73. length of the lens
1993
74. Laws of refraction of light
1993

75. Principle focus of a convex lens
1993

76.
Write the two differences between Short-sightedness and Long-sightedness and

draw the diagram
1993
77.
Write the construction of a compound microscope and show its working by a

ray diagram
1993
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Chapter 15 : NATURE OF LIGHT & ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
S.No
Question
Year/Book

1.
i)
ii)
iii)
Dispersion of light
Photon
Rainbow
2013
2.
A ray of light thrown on glass-prism cannot be Focused
2013
3.
What is Newtons Corpuscular theory of light? Write down any two phenomena
which supports this theory
2012

4.
Photon
2012

5.
Dispersion of light
2011

6.
Describe quantum theory of light
2011

7.
i)
ii)
2010
Dispersion of light
Photon
8.
What is Wave theory of light? Write down the phenomena which supports this
theory
2010
9.
Describe Newtons Corpuscular theory of light
2009
10. Define photon and write down its two characteristics
2008

11. Spectrum
2007

12. The wavelength of red light is greater than the wavelength of violet light.
2007
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consists.
14. Describe quantum theory of light
2006
2005

15. Rainbow
2005

16. Describe wave theory of light
2004
8
2003
18. Write down the quantum theory of light and dual nature of light
2002

19. Rainbow
2002

20. Write down the Newtons Corpuscular theory of light
2001
21. Write down the wave theory of light
2000

22. Polarization
1999

23. Write down the quantum theory of light
1999

24. Dispersion of light
1998

25. ---------------------------------NONE-----------------------------------------------------
1997
26. When heated a luminous gas or vapors produces a band spectrum
1996
27. ---------------------------------NONE-----------------------------------------------------
1995
28. ---------------------------------NONE-----------------------------------------------------
1994
29. Prove with the help of an experiment that light waves are transverse waves.
1993
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30. Dispersion of light
1993
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Chapter 16 : ELECTRICITY
S.No
1.
Question
Year/Book
Three resistances of 3 are connected in parallel their total resistance will be

1
2013
State the following laws :

i)
ii)
iii)
2.
Coulombs law
Ohms law
Joules law
2013
Three resistances 4 , 6 and 12 are connected in parallel with a source of

3.
6 Volts. Find the current flowing through the circuit.
2013
( Answer: 3 Amp or 3 A )
4.
Joule/Coulomb is called Volt
2012
5.
The rate of flow of charge in a conductor is called current
2012
6.
Write down any three characteristics of resistance connected in parallel
2012
7.
Find the resistance of a bulb, if 0.6A current is passing through the bulb and the
potential difference across the bulb is 90Volt.
2012
( Answer: 150 or 150 ohm )

i)
ii)
iii)
8.
9.
Alternating Current (A.C)

Electric Field
Electrostatic induction
2012
Define capacity of a capacitor. Write down three factors on which capacity of a

capacitor depends.
10. Define Coulombs Law. Derive the equation F = K q1 q2 / r
2012
2012
The substance placed between the conductor plates of a capacitor is called

Dielectric
11. Or
2011
The substance used as a medium between the two plates of a capacitor is called
dielectric
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12. 1800C of charge to heat in 3min.
2011
( Answer: 10 Amp or 10 A )
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
13.
Ampere
Volt
Farad
Ohm
or
or
or
or
Unit of Electric Current

Unit of Potential difference
Unit of Capacitance of a capacitor
Unit of Electrical Resistance
2011
14. If I = 1.5 amps, and R = 10 ohms then V = 15 volts

15.
2010
What is an electric capacitor? Write down three factors upon which its capacity
depends.
2010
A 100 Watt bulb operates in a 220 V circuit. Find the current through the bulb
16.
2010
( Answer: 0.45 Amp or 0.45 A or 0.45 Ampere )
17. Direct Current (D.C)
2009

The unit of charge is coulomb
18. Or
2009
The unit of electric charge is coulomb

19. State and explain Coulombs law. Derive the equation F = K q1 q2 / r
2009
The unit of current is Ampere

20. Or
2009
The unit of electric current is Ampere

21.
Write down any three characteristics of resistance connected in Series. Also

draw the diagram for series resistances.
Find the potential difference between two ends of a conductor if its resistance
22. is 5 ohms and current of 500 milliampere is passing through it.
2009
2009
( Answer: 2.5 Volts or 2.5 V )
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23. Farad
or
2008

24. The device which collects the charge is called capacitor
2008
Write two points of differences between

25.
2008
Direct Current (D.C) and Alternating Current (A.C)
26. Define Coulombs law and derive its formula.
2008
The substance used as a medium between the two plates of a capacitor is called
dielectric
27. Or
2008
The substance placed between the conductor plates of a capacitor is called

Dielectric
Find the current passing through the heater which has resistance of 20 ohms,
28. and a potential difference of 220 V is supplied to it.
2008
( Answer: 11 Ampere or 11 Amp or 11 A )

29.
i)
ii)
Ampere
Fuse
or
2007

30. Joule / Coulomb or J / C is the Unit of Voltage or V
2007

31.
2007
Find the potential difference between two ends of a conductor if its resistance
32. is 5 ohms and current of 500 milliampere is passing through it.
2007
( Answer: 2.5 Volts or 2.5 V )

33. Farad
or
2006
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34. potential difference across it is 120 V?
2006
( Answer: 6.315 Ampere or 6.315 A or 6.315 Amp )

35. The commercial unit of electrical energy is Kilowatt-Hour
2006

36.
i)
ii)
iii)
Coulombs law
Ohms law
Joules law
2006

37.
2005
Insulator and Conductor
38.
Draw a diagram of series and parallel combination of resistances. Write down

the two characteristics of resistances connected in parallel.
Find the resistance of an electric bulb if 0.6 A of current is passing through with
39. potential different of 90 V.
( Answer: 150 or 150 ohm )
2005
2005

40.
i)
ii)
Coulomb (unit of quantity of charge)

Electric field
2004

41. What is capacitor? Write the factors on which its capacity depends.
-6
42. 1 microfarad = 10
2004
or 1/1000000 or 0.000001 farad
2004
A 100 watt bulb operates in a 220 volt circuit. Find the current passing through
43. the circuit.
2004
( Answer: 0.454 Amp or 0.454 A or 0.454 Amperes )

44.
2003
Find the potential difference between two ends of a conductor if it offers a

45. resistance of 5 ohms when a current of 5 amperes passes through it
2003
( Answer: 25 Volts or 25 V )
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46.
i)
ii)
Ampere
Farad
or
or
Unit of electric current

2003

47.
The charge flowing through a conductor in unit time is called current or electric
current
48. State Ohms law
2003
2002

49.
2002
An electric bulb with a current of 0.06A is left lighted for 15 minutes. How much
50. electric charge passes through the filament of the bulb?
2002
( Answer: 54 Coulombs or 54 C )
51. Write down any two characteristics of the resistances connected in series.
-3
2002
2002

53.
i)
ii)
Unit of Electric potential

Resistance
or Volt
2001

Two resistances of 8 ohms and 12 ohms are connected in parallel with a battery
54. of 6 volts; calculate the current through each resistance
2001
( Answer: 0.75 A , 0.5 A or 0.75 A , 0.5 A )

55.
With the help of a diagram wire down the construction and working of a
parallel plate capacitor.
2001
56. State Coulombs law and Joules Law
2001
57. State Ohms law
2000
58.
Find the resistance of a conductor if a current of 25 milli ampere is drawn from

120 Volt supply.
2000
( Answer: 4800 ohm or 4800 )
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2000
60. Unit of charge
or
unit of quantity of charge
or
Coulomb
2000

61. Intensity of electric field
1999

62.
Define an Electric circuit. Write down any three characteristic of resistances

connected in parallel.
An electric heater has a resistance of 20 ohms and it works when a potential of

220 volt is applied across its terminals. Find the current passing through the
63. heater and its power rating.
1999
1999
( Answer: 11 Amp or 11 A , 2420 Watt or 2420 W )

Define the following and write their SI units:
64.
i)
ii)
Capacitance
Electric current or Current
1999

65.
Farad
Ampere
1999
66. State Coulombs Law
1999
i)
ii)

67. Polarization or polarization in electric circuits / fuse
1999

68.
1998
69. State the following laws
1998
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ii)
Coulombs law
Ohms Law

70.
71.
i)
ii)
Capacitor
Unit of current or
1998
Ampere
A 100 watt bulb operates in a 220 volt circuit. Find the current passing through
the bulb and find the resistance.
1998
( Answer: 0.454 Amp or 0.454 A or 0.454 Amperes , 484.5 ohm or 484.5 )

72. Unit of potential difference
or
Volt
1998

Draw the diagrams showing three resistances R1, R2 and R3 connected in series
and parallel. Also write the characteristics of any one of them.
73. Or
1998
Draw the diagrams showing three resistances connected in series and parallel.
Also write the characteristics of any one of them.
74. By increasing the length of a conductor its resistance increases
1997

75.
i)
ii)
1997
Capacity of a capacitor or capacitance

Ampere or
Unit of current
An electric lamp is marked 12V and 24W. How many joules does it consume in
one hour? And what is the current passing through the lamp.
Or
76.
1997
An electric lamp is marked 12V and 24W. How much energy does it consume in
one hour? And what is the current passing through the lamp.
( Answer: 2 Amp or 2 A or 2 Amperes , 86400 Joules or 86400 J )
Prove that
77.
1997
if resistance are connected in parallel
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State the following laws

78.
i)
ii)
1997
Coulombs law
Ohms Law

79.
i)
ii)
1997
Electric Field
Electric Power

80.
1997
A building has 5 electric bulbs each of 100 watts, 10 fans each of 60 watts, 10
tube-light each of 40 watts and 1 electric iron of 1000 watts. Find the number of
units used in 30 days, if each of the bulbs, fans, tube-lights and electric iron are
81. used 4 hours a day. Find also the expenditure if electric rate is per unit is 90
paisa. (Or Also find the cost of energy per month at the rate of 90 paisa per
unit)
1997
( Answer: 300 units or 300 kWh , 27000 paisa or 270 Rps )

82. Write down advantages of fuse
1996

83.
1996
Resistance and Conductance
Two resistances of 8 ohms and 12 ohms are connected in parallel with a battery
84. of 6 volts; calculate the current through each resistance
1996
( Answer: 0.75 A , 0.5 A or 0.75 A , 0.5 A )

85. State Coulombs law
86.
87.
1996
Define capacitor and with the help of a diagram write down the construction
and working of a parallel plate capacitor.
A current of 0.3 ampere flows through a wire made of nichrome. When a p.d of
0.6 volts is applied across its ends, the resistance of the wire is 2 ohms or 2
1996
1996
88. The current obtained from a battery is always D.C or Direct Current
1996
89. The commercial unit of electrical energy is kilo-watt-hour or kWh
1995
90.
Show by diagram how three resistances are connected in parallel. And write
down three characteristics of this combination
1995
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i)
ii)
iii)
91.
Current
Capacitance
Resistance
1995
A 12 microfarad (or F) parallel plate capacitor is charged till the potential

difference between its plates is 250 volts. Find the energy stored in it.
Or
92.
A 12 microfarad (or F) parallel plate capacitor is charged till the potential
1995
difference between its plates is 250 volts. Find the energy stored in its electric
field.
( Answer: 0.375 J
Or
0.375 Joules )

i)
ii)
iii)
93.
Coulombs law
Ohms law
Joules law
1995
94. Define electric Power. Write its formula and unit
1995
A house is fitted with ten 40 watts tube-lights, five 60 watt fans and five 100
watts bulbs. Calculate the units of electrical energy consumed in the month of
April 1995 if all the appliances were used for 6 hours daily. Also find the cost of
energy per month at the rate of 50 paisa per unit.
Or
95.
1995
A house is fitted with ten 40 watts tube-lights, five 60 watt fans and five 100
watts bulbs. Calculate the units of electrical energy consumed in a month of 30
days if all the appliances were used for 6 hours daily. Also find the expenditure
if electric rate is 50 paisa per unit.
96. The commercial unit of electrical energy is kilo-watt-hour or kWh
1994
97.
State Ohms law. Write down any three factors on which resistance of a
conductor depends
1994
98.
Define capacitance of a capacitor and write down the factors on which it

depends.
1994
1994
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Farad
or

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
100.
Ampere
or
Volt
or
Unit of Potential difference
Coulomb
or
Unit of Electric Charge
Ohm
or
1994
101.
State Joules law and derive the equation W = I Rt where the letters have
their usual meaning.
1994
Two points charges of +2 micro-coulomb (or C) and -5 micro-coulomb (or C)

are placed at a distance of 50cm form each other. Find the force of attraction
102. between them. K = 9x109 N.m2/C2
1994
( Answer: -0.35 Newton or -0.35 N )

A house has six 100 watts bulbs, which are in use for five hours daily. Compute
the electrical energy consumed in 30 days. Also find cost of energy per month if
103. rate is 50 paisa per unit.
1994

The unit of conductance is
-1
Siemens or S or ohm-inverse or
or Mho or
104.
1993
Or
The SI unit of Conductance is Siemens or S
105.
Three resistors of 3 ohms each connected in parallel have a combined

resistance of 3 ohms or 3
1993

106.
i)
ii)
Ampere
or
Ohm
or
1993

107.
i)
ii)
Coulombs law
Ohms law
1993
1993
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ii)
Capacitor
Volt
or
Unit of potential difference
Define series and parallel combination of resistances and derive

109.
where R is combined resistance and R1,
1993
R2, R3 are the resistance joined in series

If 0.05 milli-ampere (of mA) of current is passing through a conductor and the
potential difference across it is 25Volt. Find the value of its resistance
110.
1993
( Answer: 500000 or 500x10 or 500 k or 500000 ohms or 500x10

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Chapter 17 : MAGNETISM & ELECTROMAGNETISM
S.No
Question
Year/Book
1.
To measure potential difference (or p.d ) the voltmeter is always connected in

parallel with circuit
2013
2.
What is an Ammeter? How a Galvanometer is changed into an Ammeter? Also

state how an ammeter is connected in an electrical circuit.
2013
3.
With the help of a labeled diagram, explain the construction and working of an
Electric Bell.
2013
4.
The relation between Magnetic Filed and Electric current was discovered by
Christian Oersted
2012
5.
Draw a labeled Diagram of Electric bell
2011
Define the following:

6.
Magnetic Field
2011

Shunt converts a galvanometer into an ammeter
7.
Or
2010
Shunt Resistance converts a galvanometer into an ammeter

What is an electromagnet? Illustrate it with the help of a labeled diagram and
write down its two uses.
8.
2010
Or
What is an electromagnet? Draw labeled diagram and write down its two uses.
Write down four similarities between electrostatics and magnetism
9.
Or
2010
Write down four similarities between static electricity and magnetism

10. Electromagnet
2009

11. With the help of a labeled diagram, explain the working of an electric bell
2008
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If a low resistance is connected parallel to galvanometer, it is converted into

ammeter
12. Or
2008
If a Shunt resistance is connected parallel to galvanometer, it is converted into

ammeter
13. Write down four similarities between static electricity and magnetism
2007
14.
What is an Electric Motor? Write factors on which the speed of an electric

motor depends.
2007
15.
The direction of magnetic lines of force change if an iron piece is placed in its
field. Why?
(Reason)
2007

16. Magnetic Field
2006

17. What is a Galvanometer? How is it converted to an Ammeter and Voltmeter
2006
18. Draw neat and labeled diagram, explain the working of an Electric Bell.
2006
19.
The relation between electric current and magnetic field was discovered by
Christian Oersted
2005

20. Magnetic Field
2005

21. Write down four similarities between static electricity and magnetism
2005
22. An ammeter is always connected is Series to measure the current in a circuit
2005

23.
i)
ii)
Electric Motor
Solenoid
2004

24. Like poles of a magnet repel each other
2004
25. How can a galvanometer be converted into an ammeter and voltmeter? Give
2004
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26. Repulsion is a surer test of magnetism
2003
27. What is a Galvanometer? How is it converted to an Ammeter and Voltmeter
2003
28.
Draw neat and labeled diagram, of an Electric Bell. And show the path of
current through it.
29. State Maxwells Right hand rule

30.
2003
2002
With the help of a labeled diagram, explain the construction and working of an
Electric Bell.
31. Write down any two methods of demagnetization
2002
2002
32.
It is not possible to measure the alternating current with the help of a moving
coil galvanometer. Why?
(Reason)
2002
33.
Write down the factors on which the magnetic force between two poles of a
magnet depends.
2001
34.
Describe an experiment to show that a magnetic field is formed around a

current carrying wire.
2001

35. Magnetic Field
2000

36. The instrument used to measure potential difference is called Voltmeter
2000
37. Describe any one method of making a magnet
2000
38. State Maxwells Right hand rule
2000
Write down four similarities between static electricity and magnetism

39. or
2000
Write down four similarities between electrostatics and magnetism

40. Draw neat and labeled diagram, explain the working of an Electric Bell.
1999
Write two differences between

41.
1999
Ammeter and Voltmeter
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1998

The effective region around a magnet is called Magnetic field
Or
The region in which magnetic effect of a magnet can be experienced is called
43. Magnetic field
1997
Or
The region in which magnetic force of a magnet can be experienced is called
Magnetic field
44. How a Galvanometer be converted to an Ammeter and Voltmeter
45.
1997
current through it.
46. State Flemings Left hand rule
1997
1996
Write two differences between

47.
1996
Ammeter and Voltmeter
48.
current through it.
49. Write down four properties of magnetic lines of force
1995
1995

50. Magnetic Field
1994

51. How a Galvanometer be converted to an Ammeter and Voltmeter
1994
52. Write down the properties of magnetic lines of force
1994
Draw a labeled circuit diagram of an Electric Bell and write its working.
53. or
1993
Draw neat and labeled diagram, explain the working of an Electric Bell.
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Chapter 18 : ELECTRONICS
S.No
Question
Year/Book

1.
i)
ii)
iii)
Electronics
Doping
Rectification
2013
2.
Write two differences between p-type substances and n-type substances
2013
3.
What is transistor? Describe two types of transistors with the help of diagram.
2012

4.
Doping
2012

5.
Amplification can be obtained by Transistor
2011
6.
What is transistor? Write its two advantages.
2011

7.
Doping
2011

8.
What is Radar? Write its three uses.
2011
9.
The rectification is obtained by semi-conductor diode or diode
2010
10.
Define rectification. Describe the working of a semiconductor diode as a

rectifier.
2010

11.
i)
ii)
Radar
Transistor
2009

12.
2009
P-type substance and N-type substance
13. Write three advantages of transistor
2008
2008
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15. Rectification
2007

16.
2007
17.
2006
18. What is Radar? Write its three uses.
2006
19. What is transistor? Describe two types of transistors with the help of diagram.
2005
20. Holes are the charge carriers on P type material
2005

21. Radar
2005

22.
2004
Forward Bias and Reverse Bias
23. What is Radar? Write its two uses.
2004
24.
The semi-conductor doped with penta-valent element is called N-Type

substance
2004
25.
Write down the construction of a transistor and describe its function as an

amplifier.
2003

26. Amplification
2003

27. Write any three uses of Radar.
2003
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ii)
iii)
28.
Doping
N-type substances
P-type Substances
2003

29.
2002
i)
ii)
30.
Doping
Rectifier
2002

31. Write two uses of Satellite
2002
Explain the working of a P-N junction diode as a rectifier.

32. Or
2001
Explain working of a diode as a rectifier

33. Define transistor and state its two types
2001

34. P-N junction diode
2000

35.
2000
Forward Biased and Reverse Biased
Write down three merits of a transistor
36. Or
2000
Write down three advantages of a transistor

37.
1999
38. Define Radar? Write its uses in daily.
1999
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39.
i)
ii)
Doping
Rectification
1999

40.
i)
ii)
Doping
Radar
1998

41. Define a transistor explain its working
1998

42.
1998
43. P-N Junction behaves as a two electrodes
1998
44. --------------------------------------None---------------------------------------
1997
45. --------------------------------------None---------------------------------------
1996
46. --------------------------------------None---------------------------------------
1995
47. --------------------------------------None---------------------------------------
1994
48. --------------------------------------None---------------------------------------
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Chapter 19 : NUCLEAR PHYSICS
S.No
1.
2.
Question
Year/Book
The elements having atomic number greater than 82 are called radioactive
elements
The half life of radium is 1600 years. Find the amount of radium left after 4800
years. If its mass is 60 g (or gm) .
2013
2013
(Answer : 7.5 gm or 7.5 g or 0.0075 kg)

3.
Write two differences between fission reaction and fusion reaction
2013
4.
The lightest particle in an atom is electron
2012
5.
Write three differences between -particles and -particles
2012

6.
i)
ii)
Proton
Nuclear Reactor
2012
(This question contains other terms from other chapters)

Define Radio isotopes. Write the uses of following radio isotopes in medicine.
7.
8.
i)
ii)
iii)
Co-60
I-131
P-32
2012
elements
2011

9.
Half life of radioactive element
2011

10
In a nuclear reaction 9x10 J of energy is released due to conversion of mass

into energy. How much mass is converted into energy. The value of speed of
10. light is 3x108 m/s
2011
-6
( Answer: 1x10 kg or 0.000001 kg )

11.
Define radio isotopes and state its one use in agriculture and two uses in
medicine.
2011
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Define fission reaction. Write down its equation and draw the diagram for chain
reaction.
13. Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation
2011
2010
Write down 3 precautions to minimize radiation hazards

14. Or
2010
Write down 3 precautions to minimize the danger of radiation

15. What is natural radioactivity? Write down four properties of Alpha particles
2010
16. Write down four properties of Alpha particles
2009

17. Half life of an element or
2009

18.
elements
2009

19. Fission reaction and fusion reaction
2009

20.
i)
Fission reaction and fusion reaction
ii)
-particles and - particles
2008
21. The number of protons in a nucleus is called atomic number
2008
22. Define radio isotopes and state its three uses in industry.
2008

Half life of an element or
2007

-19
24. The charge on an electron is 1.6x10
coulomb
25. Name four radio isotopes and write their uses in the field of medicine.
2007
2007
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Write down three characteristics of Alpha particles

26. Or
2007
Write down three properties of Alpha particles

2007

How much energy is released due to conversion of 15gm of mass into energy
8
28.
when the speed of light is 3x10 m/s?

(Answer : 0.135x10
16
2006
15
J or 1.35x10 J)
Why is a radioactive substance placed in a lead box with lid made of lead?
29.
2006
(Reason)
30. In fusion reaction two lighter nuclei are combined to form a heavy nucleus.
2006
31. Write down four properties of Alpha particles
2006
32. Write down three properties of Gamma () rays
2005

33.
i)
ii)
Nuclear fusion
Half life of an element
2005

Define radio isotopes and state its one use in following fields
34.
i)
ii)
iii)
Agriculture.
Medicine.
Industry
2005

35.
2004
- particles and -particles

36. Define nuclear fission and describe the chain reaction.
2004

37.
i)
ii)
Half life of an element

Nuclear reactor
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38. fusion reaction
2003

39.
2003
- particles and -particles

40. Write down any two uses of radioisotopes in the field of agriculture
2003
41. Gamma rays are not deflected by an electric field or magnetic field.
2002

i)
ii)
Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear Reactor
2002

43. Write down two uses of radioisotopes
44.
2002
Einstein proposed the theory of interconvertibilty of mass and energy according

2
to the equation E = mc
Half life of radon is 382 days. How much of 100 gram of sample of radon is left
45. after 764 days.
2002
2001
(Answer : 25 gram or 25 gm)

46. Write down three properties of Gamma () rays
2001

47.
i)
ii)
2001
Atomic Mass number

Radio isotopes
Write down 3 precautions to minimize the danger of radiation

48. or
2001
Write down 3 precautions to minimize radiation hazards

49. The mass of a proton is nearly equal to mass of neutron
2001
50. The emission of invisible radiations from uranium is called Radioactivity
2001
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The emission of invisible radiations from a nucleus of an element is called
Radioactivity
51. Radioactivity
2000

Explain the chain reaction in 92U
235
52. Or
2000
Explain the chain reaction with the help of an example of 92U

-19
53. The quantity of charge on a proton is 1.6x10
Coulomb
235
2000

i)
ii)
54.
Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear Reactor
2000

55. Write down three properties of Alpha particles
2000

1999

57. Write down four characteristics of Beta () particles
1999
Or
Write down four properties of Beta particles
58. Write down any two uses of radio isotopes in industry
59. What is fission reaction? Explain the chain reaction in 92U
1999
235
1998

60. Radio isotopes
1998
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61. Write down four characteristics of gamma () rays

62.
1998
The time within which the half of the atoms of element decay is called half life
of the element.
1998

i)
ii)
63.
Radio isotopes
Radioactivity
1997

Define fission reaction? Explain the chain reaction in 92U
and diagram
64.
235
with the equation
Or
1997
Define fission. Describe briefly the method discovered by Hanh and Strassman
to produce the chain reaction in 92U
235
. Write its equations and draw the
figures
Write four safety measures against the hazards of radioactive radiations.
65. Or
1997
Write down four precautions to minimize the danger of radiation

32
66. P
or P-32 or Phosphorus-32 is used in the detection of Brain tumor
1997
-24
1996
67. The mass of the nucleus is about 10
gm
68. What is fission? describe the chain reaction
1996
69. Write down four properties of alpha () particles and beta () particles
1996
70. Write the four uses radio isotopes in the field of medicine.
1996
71. Write down five properties of alpha () particles and beta () particles
1995

72.
i)
ii)
Isotopes
Critical Mass
1995

73. Write down the name of four types of reactor
1995
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74. Radio active Iodine-131 or I-131 or I
is used to treat cancer of thyroid glands.
75. Differentiate between fission and fusion reaction.
1995
1994

i)
ii)
76.
Radio Isotopes
Critical Mass
1994

77. Write down four characteristics of alpha () particles and beta () particles
1994
78. Alpha or Particles are strong ionizing agents
1993
Define fission. Describe briefly the method discovered by Hanh and Strassman
to produce the chain reaction in 92U
figures
79.
235
. Write its equations and draw the

1993
Or
Define fission reaction? Explain the chain reaction in 92U
and diagram
235
with the equation

80.
i)
ii)
Fusion reaction
Radioactivity
1993

81.
What is nuclear reactor? Name four types of reactor. Draw also the labeled
diagram of boiling-water reactor.
1993

82.
i)
ii)
Radio Isotopes
Critical Mass
1993
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