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CAMPUS: _______________
1st Half book Test
Session 2024-2025
Name: ______________________ Class: X
Subject: Physics Test Date: _______________
Total Time Allowed: 2 hours Max. Marks: 60
Syllabus: Ch # 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Objective Type
Marks: 12 Time Allowed: 15 minutes
Note: Four possible answer A, B, C, D to each question are given. The choice which you think is correct fill that circle in front
of that question with marker or ink pen. Cutting or filling two or more circle will result in zero mark to that question.
Q1 The loudness of a sound is most closely related to :
i. a) Frequency
b) Period
c) Wavelength
d) Amplitude
ii. Frequency is equal to :
1
(a) f =𝑇
1
(b) f =𝑔
𝑙
(c) f = 2𝜋√𝑔
(d) f = kx
iii. The distance between two consecutive crests or trough is known as:
a) Amplitude
b) Frequency
c) Maximum displacement
d) Wavelength
iv. Acoustic protection measures include:
a) Regularly cleaning the ears with cotton swabs
b) Avoiding quiet and peaceful environments
c) Limiting exposure to loud noises
d) Ignoring any signs of hearing loss
v. The speed of sound at 21° C and at 1 atm is:
(a) 334 m𝑠 −1
(b) 331 m𝑠 −1
(c) 321 m𝑠 −1
(d) 343 m𝑠 −1
vi. If the image is virtual then its distance from lens is taken:
a) Positive
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b) Negative
c) Double
d) Half
vii. A prism is a transparent object that can:
a) Reflect light
b) Absorb light
c) Refract light
d) Scatter light
viii. The angle between the incident ray and the emergent ray from a prism is known as the:
a) Angle of incidence
b) Angle of refraction
c) Angle of dispersion
d) Angle of deviation
ix. SI unit of charge is:
a) Ampere
b) Coulomb
c) Farad
d) Volt
x. What material is commonly used as a dielectric in paper capacitors?
a) Aluminum
b) Plastic sheet
c) Mica
d) Oiled or greased paper
xi. What type of current is derived from a cell or battery?
a) Direct current (d.c.)
b) Alternating current (a.c.)
c) Static current
d) Variable current
xii. The resistance of a filament lamp ______ as it gets hotter.
a) Remains constant
b) Decreases
c) Increases
d) Is unaffected
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Essay Type
Time Allowed: 1 hour and 45 minutes (Part I) Maximum Marks: 48
Q2) Write short answers to any FIVE (5) questions. (2 × 5 =10)
i. If the length of the simple pendulum is doubled what will be change in time period.
ii. Define electromagnetic waves. Give examples..
iii. What are crest and trough?
iv. Plane waves in the ripple tank undergo refraction when they move from deep to shallow water.
What change occurs in the speed of the waves?
v. What is meant by SONAR?
vi. Differentiate between quality and pitch.
vii. Can bats and dolphins travel without vision? Explain how.
viii. Sound is a form of wave. List at least two reasons to support the idea that sound is a wave.
Q 3) Write short answers to any FIVE (5) questions. (2 × 5 =10)
i. What is the difference between regular and irregular reflection?
ii. Why concave mirrors are known as converging mirrors?
iii. State the conditions for total internal reflection.
iv. A man rises his left hand in a plane mirror, the image facing him is raising his right hand. Explain
why.
v. Draw ray diagram for image formation in convex lens when object is beyond 2F.
vi. Is electric field lines a physical quantity?
vii. If a high voltage power line fell across your car while you were in the car, why should you not come
out of the car?
Q 4) Write short answers to any FIVE (5) questions. (2 × 5 =10)
i. Define potential difference.
ii. Define Variable Capacitors.
iii. How much negative charge has been removed from a positively charged electroscope, if it has a
charge of 7.5 × 10-11 C?
iv. Differentiate between ammeter and voltmeter. .
v. Differentiate between conductors and insulators.
vi. State Joule’s law. Also write its mathematical form.
vii. Why in conductors charge is transferred by free electrons rather than by positive charges?
viii. How many watt-hours are there is 1000 joules?
(Part II)
Note: Attempt any TWO questions. (2 × 9 =18)
Q.5 (a) Prove that motion of a mass attached to a spring is simple harmonic motion. (4)
(b) If at Anarkali bazar Lahore, the sound level is 80dB, what will be the intensity of sound there? (5
Q.6 (a) Define loudness. Describe the factors on which loudness depends. (4)
(b) The power of convex lens is 5D. At what distance the object should be placed from the lens so that
its real and 2 times large image is formed. (5)
Q.7 (a) What is critical angle? Derive a relationship between the critical angle and the refractive index of a
substance. (5)
(b) Two capacitors of capacicitance 6𝜇F and 12𝜇F are connected in series with 12 V battery.Find
the equivalent capacictance of the combination. Find the charge and the potential difference
across each capacitors. (4)
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