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Force, Work, Power and Energy

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Force, Work, Power and Energy under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    The force which keeps a body moving in a circular path is called:

    A.

    Centrifugal force

    B.

    Centripetal force

    C.

    Frictional force

    D.

    Gravitational force

  2. 2.

    The center of gravity of a triangular lamina (triangle) is at the point of intersection of its:

    A.

    Altitudes

    B.

    Medians

    C.

    Perpendicular bisectors

    D.

    Angle bisectors

  3. 3.

    A force FF acts on a body and displaces it by a distance ss at an angle ΞΈ\theta to the force. The work done WW is:

    A.

    FsFs

    B.

    Fscos⁑θFs \cos \theta

    C.

    Fssin⁑θFs \sin \theta

    D.

    F/sF / s

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Refraction of Light through Plane Surfaces

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Refraction of Light through Plane Surfaces under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    The angle of refraction for a ray passing from air to glass is 30∘30^\circ. If the refractive index of glass is 1.51.5, what is sin⁑i\sin i?

    A.

    0.50.5

    B.

    0.750.75

    C.

    1.01.0

    D.

    1.51.5

  2. 2.

    If the refractive index of a medium is 1.01.0, it means light travels:

    A.

    At the speed of light in vacuum

    B.

    Slower than in vacuum

    C.

    Faster than in vacuum

    D.

    Does not travel at all

  3. 3.

    Which of the following materials has the highest refractive index?

    A.

    Water

    B.

    Glass

    C.

    Diamond

    D.

    Ruby

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Refraction through Lenses and Optical Instruments

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Refraction through Lenses and Optical Instruments under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    In a convex lens, when the object is placed between FF and 2F2F, the image is formed:

    A.

    At FF

    B.

    At 2F2F

    C.

    Beyond 2F2F

    D.

    Between OO and FF

  2. 2.

    If two lenses of power P1P_1 and P2P_2 are placed in contact, the total power PP of the combination is:

    A.

    P=P1Γ—P2P = P_1 \times P_2

    B.

    P=P1+P2P = P_1 + P_2

    C.

    P=P1βˆ’P2P = P_1 - P_2

    D.

    P=(P1+P2)/2P = (P_1 + P_2)/2

  3. 3.

    A lens has two spherical surfaces. The line joining the centers of curvature of these surfaces is called the:

    A.

    Aperture

    B.

    Principal axis

    C.

    Optical path

    D.

    Focal plane

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Spectrum

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Spectrum under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    Which scientist discovered infrared radiation by using a thermometer?

    A.

    Newton

    B.

    Ritter

    C.

    Herschel

    D.

    Maxwell

  2. 2.

    Electromagnetic waves are ________ in nature.

    A.

    Longitudinal

    B.

    Transverse

    C.

    Mechanical

    D.

    Stationary

  3. 3.

    Which radiation is used for taking photographs in the dark or in smoky conditions?

    A.

    Ultraviolet

    B.

    X-rays

    C.

    Infrared

    D.

    Gamma rays

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Sound (Echoes, Vibrations, Resonance)

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Sound (Echoes, Vibrations, Resonance) under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    Sound waves cannot be polarized because they are:

    A.

    Transverse waves

    B.

    Longitudinal waves

    C.

    High frequency waves

    D.

    Electromagnetic waves

  2. 2.

    The maximum displacement of a vibrating particle from its mean position is:

    A.

    Wavelength

    B.

    Frequency

    C.

    Amplitude

    D.

    Time Period

  3. 3.

    The ratio of the speed of sound in air to the speed of sound in water is:

    A.

    Greater than 1

    B.

    Equal to 1

    C.

    Less than 1

    D.

    Infinite

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Current Electricity

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Current Electricity under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    One Ampere of current is defined as the flow of:

    A.

    1Β CoulombΒ perΒ second1 \text{ Coulomb per second}

    B.

    1Β JouleΒ perΒ second1 \text{ Joule per second}

    C.

    1Β VoltΒ perΒ second1 \text{ Volt per second}

    D.

    1Β OhmΒ perΒ second1 \text{ Ohm per second}

  2. 2.

    The potential difference across the neutral wire in a standard Indian household supply is ideally:

    A.

    220Β V220 \text{ V}

    B.

    110Β V110 \text{ V}

    C.

    0Β V0 \text{ V}

    D.

    440Β V440 \text{ V}

  3. 3.

    Which component is used to prevent an electric shock if the metallic body of an appliance becomes live?

    A.

    Fuse

    B.

    Earthing

    C.

    Switch

    D.

    Ammeter

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Household Circuits

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Household Circuits under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    Low power appliances like bulbs and fans are usually connected to which circuit rating?

    A.

    15 A

    B.

    5 A

    C.

    30 A

    D.

    50 A

  2. 2.

    Which pin of a 3-pin plug makes contact with the socket first during insertion?

    A.

    Live pin

    B.

    Neutral pin

    C.

    Earth pin

    D.

    All at the same time

  3. 3.

    Under normal operating conditions, the current flowing through the Live wire and the Neutral wire of an appliance is:

    A.

    Zero

    B.

    The same

    C.

    Different

    D.

    Dependent on the earth wire

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Electromagnetism

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Electromagnetism under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    Which of the following is an application of an electromagnet?

    A.

    Electric bell

    B.

    Permanent magnet compass

    C.

    Glass rod charging

    D.

    Simple pendulum

  2. 2.

    In the Right-Hand Thumb Rule, the curled fingers indicate the direction of:

    A.

    Current

    B.

    Magnetic field

    C.

    Motion

    D.

    Force

  3. 3.

    Magnetic field lines inside a bar magnet travel from:

    A.

    North to South

    B.

    South to North

    C.

    East to West

    D.

    West to East

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Calorimetry

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Calorimetry under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    The process of a solid directly changing into gas without passing through the liquid state is:

    A.

    Evaporation

    B.

    Sublimation

    C.

    Condensation

    D.

    Vaporization

  2. 2.

    A substance AA has a specific heat capacity of 400Β JΒ kgβˆ’1Β Kβˆ’1400 \text{ J kg}^{-1} \text{ K}^{-1} and substance BB has 900Β JΒ kgβˆ’1Β Kβˆ’1900 \text{ J kg}^{-1} \text{ K}^{-1}. For the same mass and same heat input:

    A.

    AA will show a higher temperature rise

    B.

    BB will show a higher temperature rise

    C.

    Both will show the same temperature rise

    D.

    Temperature will not change for either

  3. 3.

    Ice at 0∘C0^{\circ}\text{C} is more effective in cooling a drink than water at 0∘C0^{\circ}\text{C} because:

    A.

    Ice has less energy than water

    B.

    Ice has more energy than water

    C.

    Ice is at a lower temperature

    D.

    Water is a better conductor

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Radioactivity

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Radioactivity under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    In the context of radioactivity, background radiation is present:

    A.

    Only in nuclear labs

    B.

    Only near uranium mines

    C.

    Everywhere in our surroundings

    D.

    Only during the day

  2. 2.

    Where should radioactive waste ideally be disposed of?

    A.

    In local landfills

    B.

    In the ocean

    C.

    Deep underground in lead-lined casks

    D.

    In open fields

  3. 3.

    A substance that spontaneously emits radiations is said to be:

    A.

    Magnetic

    B.

    Radioactive

    C.

    Conductive

    D.

    Insulating

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