Physics
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Force, Work, Power and Energy
SubtopicForce, Work, Power and Energy under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 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.
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.
A force acts on a body and displaces it by a distance at an angle to the force. The work done is:
A.B.C.D.
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Refraction of Light through Plane Surfaces
SubtopicRefraction of Light through Plane Surfaces under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The angle of refraction for a ray passing from air to glass is . If the refractive index of glass is , what is ?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
If the refractive index of a medium is , 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.
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
SubtopicRefraction through Lenses and Optical Instruments under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In a convex lens, when the object is placed between and , the image is formed:
A.At
B.At
C.Beyond
D.Between and
- 2.
If two lenses of power and are placed in contact, the total power of the combination is:
A.B.C.D. - 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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Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which scientist discovered infrared radiation by using a thermometer?
A.Newton
B.Ritter
C.Herschel
D.Maxwell
- 2.
Electromagnetic waves are ________ in nature.
A.Longitudinal
B.Transverse
C.Mechanical
D.Stationary
- 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)
SubtopicSound (Echoes, Vibrations, Resonance) under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Sound waves cannot be polarized because they are:
A.Transverse waves
B.Longitudinal waves
C.High frequency waves
D.Electromagnetic waves
- 2.
The maximum displacement of a vibrating particle from its mean position is:
A.Wavelength
B.Frequency
C.Amplitude
D.Time Period
- 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
SubtopicCurrent Electricity under Physics for Grade 10 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
One Ampere of current is defined as the flow of:
A.B.C.D. - 2.
The potential difference across the neutral wire in a standard Indian household supply is ideally:
A.B.C.D. - 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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Preview questions (no answers)
- 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.
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.
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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Preview questions (no answers)
- 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.
In the Right-Hand Thumb Rule, the curled fingers indicate the direction of:
A.Current
B.Magnetic field
C.Motion
D.Force
- 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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Preview questions (no answers)
- 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.
A substance has a specific heat capacity of and substance has . For the same mass and same heat input:
A.will show a higher temperature rise
B.will show a higher temperature rise
C.Both will show the same temperature rise
D.Temperature will not change for either
- 3.
Ice at is more effective in cooling a drink than water at 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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Preview questions (no answers)
- 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.
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.
A substance that spontaneously emits radiations is said to be:
A.Magnetic
B.Radioactive
C.Conductive
D.Insulating
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