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1.

A ray of light falls normally on a glass slab. What is the angle of emergence ? A) 0° B) 90° C) 45° D) 180°

Answer»

Correct option is  A) 0°

2.

A potential difference of V = 100 ± 2 volt, when applied across a resistance R gives a current of 10 ± 0.5 ampere. Calculate percentage error in R given by R = V/I.

Answer»

Here. V = 100 ± 2 volt and I = 10 ± 0.5 ampere

Expressing limits of error as percentage error,

We have,

V = 100 volt ± \(\frac{2}{100}\) × 100% = 10 volt ± 2% and I = 10 ampere ± \(\frac{0.5}{10}\) × 100%

= 10 ampere ± 5%

∴ R = \(\frac{V}{I}\)

∴ %error in R = %error in V + %error in I

= 2% + 5% = 7%

3.

What happens to a light ray when it falls perpendicular to one side of the slab surface?

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It comes out without any duration.

4.

What is mirage?

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The virtual images of distant high objects cause the optical illusion called mirage.

5.

Fill in the following blank with a suitable word :When a ray of light goes from air into a clear material, you see the ray bend. How much the ray bends is determined by the………………………. of the material.

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Refractive index.

6.

Which of the following waves can produce photoelectric effect? (a) ultrasound (b) infrared (c) radiowaves (d) X-rays

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(d) X-rays 

Electromagnetic radiation, being of high frequency such as X-rays can produce photoelectric effect.

7.

Which light when falls on a metal will emit photoelectrons? (a) uv radiation (b) infrared radiation (c) radio waves (d) microwaves

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(a) uv radiation

Ultraviolet radiation, being of high frequency, can emit photoelectrons from metals.

8.

Define terminal velocity

Answer»

The maximum constant velocity acquired by a body while falling freely through a viscous medium is called the terminal velocity VT .

9.

Write the theorem of parallel axis of moment of inertia.

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According to this theorem, “the moment of inertia of a body about a rotational axis is equal to the moment of inertia relative to parallel axis passing through the center of mass plus the product of mass and square of the perpendicular distance between the parallel axis.” i.e,
I = ICM + Mh2
where : ICM = moment of inertia about an axis passing through center of mass

M = mass of the body

h = distance between the parallel axis.

10.

Establish a relation between torque and moment of inertia for a body.

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Relation between Torque, Moment of Inertia and Angular Acceleration

Let us consider a body on which torque x is applied, is rotating about an axis passing through a constant point and the body also has a constant angular acceleration α. All the particles of the body will have same angular acceleration a but the linear accelerations will be different. Suppose, one particle of the body has mass m1 and the distance of it from the rotational axis is r1. Then the linear acceleration of this particle is;
α1 = r1α
If \(\vec{F}\) is the force acting on the particle then;
F1 = mass × acceleration
\(m_{1} \vec{a}\) = m1r1α
The torque of this force along the rotational axis passing through O from the fig. is;
τ1 = Force (F1) × distance (r1)
= m1r1α × r = m1r12α
Similarly, if m2, m3,… be the masses of other particles and r2, r3, … the distances from the rotational axis, then the torque acting on them will be; c2 = m2r2a
τ2 = m2r22α
τ3 = m3 r32α
Since, the directions of all the torque is along the same rotational axis. Hence the resultant force (torque) on the body will be the vector sum of all the torques.
τ = τ1 + τ2 + τ1 + …
= m1r12α + m2r22α + m3r32α+ ……..
= (m1r12 + m2r22 + m3r32) α
τ = (Σ mr2) α
But Σ mr2 is the moment of inertia I about the rotational axis. Therefore,
τ = Iα ………….. (1)
Torque = Moment of inertia × Angular Acceleration
Keeping α = 1 rad/s2 in the above equation,
τ = I
Hence, the moment of inertia of a body about the rotational axis is equal to the applied torque required to generate unit angular acceleration in the body.

11.

Write the relation between linear velocity and angular velocity.

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Relation between linear velocity (v) and angular velocity (ω) is,
v = rω
where, r is the radius of the circular path.

12.

Can the center of mass of a body be outside?

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Yes; for example the center of mass of a ring is at its center. Which is outside.

13.

Write the value of total kinetic energy if an object is rotating along its axis and also moving in a straight line.

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Et = \(\frac{1}{2} M v^{2}\left(1+\frac{K^{2}}{R^{2}}\right)\)
and this relation is obtained from the relation
Et = \(\frac{1}{2}\) Mv2 + \(\frac{1}{2}\) Iω2

14.

A wheel which is at rest, rotates with 3.0 rad/s2 angular acceleration for 2.0 s. What will be the angular velocity gained and how much would be the displacement in this time interval?

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Given; ω0 = 0; α = 3.0 rad/s2; t = 2.0 s;
ω = ?; θ = ?
From first equation of motion,
ω = ω0 + αt = 0 + 3.0 × 2
or ω = 6.0 rad/s
Now applying second equation,
θ = ω0t + \(\frac{1}{2}\) αt2 = 0 + \(\frac{1}{2}\) × 3 × 2 × 2
or θ = 6.0 rad

15.

To generate angular acceleration of 4 rad/s2 in a rotating body a torque of 2.0 × 10-4 Nm is applied. What is the moment of inertia of the body?

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Given; α = 4 rad/s2; T = 2.0 × 10-4 Nm; I = 1, The relation between τ, I and α is,
τ = Iα
∴ \(I=\frac{\tau}{\alpha}=\frac{2.0 \times 10^{-4}}{4}\)
\(=\frac{1}{4} \times 10^{-4}=0.5 \times 10^{-4}\)

or I = 5.0 × 10-5 kgm2

16.

M and N two wheels are on the same axis. The moment of inertia of M is 6 kg m2 and is rotating with 600 cycles/min and N is at rest. Joining both of them together by a clutch they do motion by 400 cycles/min. Calculate the moment of inertia of N.

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Moment of inertia of wheel M,
I1 = 6kg m2
Frequency of rotation,
n1 = 600 cycles/min.
\(\frac{600}{60}\) c.s-1 = 10 c.s-1
∴ Initial angular velocity,
ω1 = 2πn1 = 2π × 10 = 20n rad/s
Angular velocity of joint wheels,
ω2 = 2πn2
where, n2 = 400 c/min = \(\frac{400}{60}\) c/s = \(\frac{20}{3}\) c/ s
∴ ω2 = 2π × \(\frac{20}{3}\) = \(\frac{40}{3}\)π rad/s 

If the joint moment of inertia be I2, then by the law of conservation of angular momentum,
I2ω2 = I1ω1
or I2 × \(\frac{40}{3} \pi\) = 6020π
or I2 = 9 kg m2
but I2 = IM + IN
∴ 9 = 6 + IN
or IN = 9 – 6 = 3kg m2.

17.

A light mass and a heavy mass have equal momentum. Which will have more kinetic energy?(Hint : Kinetic energy K = P2/2m where P is the momentum)

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Kinetic energy, k = p2/2m where p is the momentum.

Both the masses have same momentum p. The kinetic energy, K is inversely proportional to mass of the body.

Hence light mass body has more kinetic energy because smaller the mass, larger is the kinetic energy.

18.

Can kinetic energy of a system be changed without changing its momentum?

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Yes, for example, when a bomb explodes, linear momentum conserved, but K.E. changes.

19.

In which motion momentum changes but K.E. does not?

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In uniform circular motion. 

20.

Explain why the stability of oxoacids of chlorine increases in the order given below: HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4

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Oxygen is more electronegative than chlorine, therefore dispersal of negative charge present on chlorine increases from ClO to ClO4 ion because number of oxygen atoms attached to chlorine is increasing. Therefore, stability of ions will increase in the order given below :

ClO < ClO2 < ClO3 < ClO4–  

Thus due to increase in stability of conjugate base, acidic strength of corresponding acid increases in the following order

HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4

The oxiding power of HClO4, HClO3, HCLO2, HClO are in the order

 HClO >HCLO2 >HClO3>HClO4 because the oxidising states of chlorine in HClO4, HClO3, HCLO2, HClO are 7,5,3,1 respectively so HClO with lowest oxidation state of chlorine have greatest tendency to get oxidised and increase its oxidation state.

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21.

Read the following statements and choose the correct alternative.(i) A is a north of E and west of C.(ii) B is north of A and west of P.(iii) D is south and east of A.(iv) E is north of F and east of D.(v) F is north D and west of A.(vi) C is south of F and west of D.Which of the following statements, if true, would make the information in the numbered statements more specific? (A) C is north of D (B) E is north of D (C) A is east of B (D) C is east of F

Answer» (A) C is north of D
22.

Read the following statements and choose the correct alternative.(i) A is a north of E and west of C.(ii) B is north of A and west of P.(iii) D is south and east of A.(iv) E is north of F and east of D.(v) F is north D and west of A.(vi) C is south of F and west of D.Which of the following towns must be situated both south and west of at least one other town? (A) A and E (B) A and F (C) B and F (D) C, D and E

Answer» The correct answer is (B) A and F
23.

Read the following statements and choose the correct alternative. (i) A is a north of E and west of C. (ii) B is north of A and west of P. (iii) D is south and east of A. (iv) E is north of F and east of D. (v) F is north D and west of A. (vi) C is south of F and west of D.Which of the towns is furthest to the north-west?(A) A (B) B (C) C (D) E

Answer» The correct answer is (B) B.
24.

State a reason for the inactivity of iron and aluminium on reaction with fuming HNO3 .

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Pure or fuming nitric acid renders metals like iron (Fe) and Al- passive i. e., inactive. This is due to the formation of a thin oxide coating on the surface of the metal which prevents further action.

25.

Explain Dalton’s atomic theory.

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John Dalton published “A New System of chemical philosophy” in the year of 1808. He proposed the following features, which later became famous as Dalton’s atomic theory.

  • Matter consists of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms.
  • All the atoms of a given elements have identical properties including mass. Atoms of different elements differ in mass.
  • Compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in a fixed ratio.
  • Chemical reactions involve only the reorganization of atoms. Atoms are neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

Dalton’s atomic theory could explain all the laws of chemical combination.

26.

Give reason : Dalton’s atomic theory explains the law of multiple proportion.

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  • The law of multiple proportion states that, “When two elements A and B form more than one compounds, the masses of element B that combine with a given mass of A are always in the ratio of small whole numbers.
  • According to Dalton’s atomic theory, compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in fixed ratio.

Hence, 

Dalton’s atomic theory explains the law of multiple proportion.

27.

Give reason : Dalton’s atomic theory explains the law of conservation of mass.

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  • The law of conservation of mass states that, “Mass can neither be created nor destroyed” during chemical combination of matter.
  • According to Dalton’s atomic theory, chemical reactions involve only the reorganization of atoms. Therefore, the total number of atoms in the reactants and products should be same and mass is conserved during a reaction.

Hence, 

Dalton’s atomic theory explains the law of conservation of mass.

28.

Define law of conservation of mass.

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It states that matter can neither be, created nor be destroyed.

29.

State and explain the law of definite proportions.

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Law of definite proportions : 

i. The law states that “A given compound always contains exactly the same proportion of elements by weight”. 

ii. French chemist, Joseph Proust worked with two samples of cupric carbonate; one of which was naturally occurring cupric carbonate and other was synthetic sample. 

He found the composition of elements present in both the samples was same as shown below :

Cupric carbonate% of copper% of carbon% of oxygen
Natural sample51.359.7438.91
Synthetic sample51.359.7438.91

iii. Thus, irrespective of the source, a given compound always contains same elements in the same proportion.

30.

State the law of definite proportion.

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The law states that “a chemical compound, however prepared, contains the same elements combined together in the same fixed proportion by mass”.

31.

How do organisms cope with stressful external environmental conditions which are localised or of short duration?

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The following methods are employed by organisms to cope with stressful conditions:

i. Migrate temporarily from the stressful habitat to a hospitable area, 

ii. suspend activities, 3 

iii. form thick walled spores, 

iv. form dormant seeds, 

v. hibernate during winter, 

vi. aestivate during summer, 

vii. planktons undergo diapause.

32.

Write the functional activity of the following structures:EndolymphEustachian tubeVisual purpleConjunctivaVitreous humour

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NameFunction
EndolymphIt transmits vibrations to the hair cells of the inner ear to produce acoustic perception.
Eustachian tubeIt equalizes air pressure on the ear drum from inside.
Visual purpleIt has vitamin A derivative that helps the eyes to see in dim light.
ConjunctivaIt binds the eye ball to the bony orbit of the skull and supplies nourishment.
Vitreous humourIt maintains the shape of eyeball.

33.

Choose the wrong statement among the following ……………. (a) In earthworm, a pair of male genital pore is present. (b) Setae help in locomotion of earthworms. (c) Muscular layer in the body wall of earthworm is made up of circular muscles and longitudinal muscles. (d) Typhlosole is part of the intestine of earthworm.

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(a) In earthworm, a pair of male genital pore is present.

34.

In the mechanism of action of a protein hormone, one of the second messengers is ……………….(a) Cyclic AMP (b) Insulin (c) T3(d) Gastrin

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Correct answer is (a) Cyclic AMP

35.

Write the functional activity of the following structures:IrisAqueous humourChoroid coat in the eyeEar drumEar ossicles

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NameFunction
IrisIt is a muscular screen made up of radial and circular muscles that control the diameter of the central opening—the pupil, according to the intensity of illumination.
Aqueous humourIt allows light rays to pass into the eye and prevents their refraction and dispersion.
Choroid coat in the eyeChoroid layer with many capillaries forms the nutritive layer of the eye. The extended choroid layer forms the pigmented muscular curtain called the iris. The aperture in the centre through which light enters the aperture is called the pupil.
Ear drumIt vibrates according to the sound waves and transmits them across the middle ear.
Ear ossiclesThe vibrations of the ear drum are amplified and transmitted to the delicate membrane sketched along the oval window.

36.

In earthworm, self fertilization does not take place though it has both male and female reproductive system. Why?

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The male and female sex organs mature at different times Sperms develops earlier than the production of ova (protandrous). Hence, self fertilization does not take place in earthworm.

37.

Explain the female reproductive system of earthworm.

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The female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries lying in the 3’ segment. Each ovary has finger like projections which contain ova in linear series. Ovarian funnels are present beneath the ovaries which continue into the oviducts.

They join together and open on the ventral side as a single median female genital pore in the 14th segment. Spermathecae or seminal receptacles are three pairs lying in segments 7th , 8th and 9th opening to the exterior on the ventral side between 6th & 7th 7th & 8th and 8th & 9th segments. They receive spermatozoa from the partner and store during copulation.

38.

The region in the eye where the rods and cones are located.

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The region in the eye where the rods and cones are located in Retina.

39.

What are the scientific names for the following receptors in animals ?(a) receptors for light(b) receptors for heat(c) receptors for sound(e) receptors for smell(e) receptors for taste

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(a) Photoreceptors.

(b) Thermoreceptors.

(c) Phonoreceptors.

(d) Olfactory receptors.

(e) Gustatory receptors

40.

The collaterial glands present behind the ovaries of female reproductive system cockroach produce …………

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The collaterial glands present behind the ovaries of female reproductive system cockroach produce ootheca.

41.

Which hormones are secreted by ovaries? Describe any two of them

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Ovaries:

  • They are female gonads but also act as an endocrine gland. 
  • They secrete three types of hormones. 
  • Its follicular cells & corpus luteum perform an endocrine function. 
  • In woman, the ovaries activate as an age of 12 years. It is called as beginning of puberty.
  • The follicular cells under the control of FSH secrete estrogen hormone which is also called as estradiol or feminizing hormone. 
  • It is a steroid hormone and performs the following functions: 
  • It controls oogenesis 
  • It provides secondary sexual characters 
  • It controls menstrual and oestrous cycles. 
  • It stimulates the development of mammary glands. 
  • It controls female sexual accessory organs. 
  • It controls sexual behaviour 
  • The corpus luteum of the ovaries secrete progesterone under the control of LH. 
  • The progesterone is a steroid hormone which is also called a pregnancy hormone. It performs the following functions: 
  • It prepares the uterus for embryonic development. The uterine wall becomes more muscular, glandular & vascular. 
  • It helps in implantation of the embryo. 
  • It inhibits oxytocin & ovulation during pregnancy. 
  • In woman, the corpus luteum also secretes relaxin hormone at the time of completion of embryonic development. 
  • This hormone helps in parturition by relaxing pubic symphysis.
42.

Where are the following located? Briefly mention the function of each:(a) oval window (b) Cochlea(c) Semicircular canals (d) Utriculus

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(a) Oval window is located in the middle ear. It helps in setting the fluid in the cochlear canals into vibration.

(b) Cochlea is located in the inner ear. It helps in transmitting impulses to the brain via the auditory nerve.

(c) Semicircular canals are located in the inner ear. These help in maintaining the dynamic equilibrium of the body.

(d) Utriculus is located in the inner ear. It joins the semi-circular canals to cochlea. It also helps in maintaining static balance of the body.

43.

Name the hormones secreted by (a) testes, and (b) ovaries

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(a) Testosterone.

(b) Progesterone and oestrogen.

44.

What are the environmental consequences of using fossil fuels? Suggest the steps to minimize the pollution caused by various sources of energy including non-conventional sources of energy

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Following are the consequences of using fossil fuels. 

  • Global warming will result due to increase in the level of Carbon dioxide, 
  • Sulphur oxides causes acid rain.
  • Burning of fossil fuels will result in accumulation of smog in big cities which will result in decreased visibility.
  • Air pollution leads to health hazrds to humans and animals. 

Steps to minimise the pollution caused by various sources of energy including non conventional sources of energy. 

  • Use of public transport.
  • Use of vehicles like electric bikes and bi-cycle that can reduce air pollution.
  • Adopting 3R’s policy- reduce, reuse and recycyle. 
  • Afforestation
45.

Hard calcium carbonate structures are used as a skeleton by: A. Echinodermata B. Protochordata C. Arthropoda D. Nematoda

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They have hard calcium carbonate structure which they use as skeleton. They have a spiny body

46.

In which group of animals, coelom is filled with blood? A. Arthropoda B. Annelida C. Nematoda D. Echinodermata

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Coelom is filled with blood in case of animal groups having an open circulatory system. The open circulatory system is a type of circulatory system in which blood is pumped by the heart directly into the body cavities, where tissues are surrounded by the blood and not into blood vessels.

47.

The phylum in which organisms contain pseudocoelom is: A. Platyhelminthes B. Annelida C. Arthropoda D. Nematoda

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Pseudocoelom is the type of coelom present in the members of phylum Nemathelminthes/ Aschelminthes. In these organisms the coelom is present in the form of packets or pouches

48.

Semolina (Shevaya) do not get spoiled for a very long time. But kheer made from them spoils easily. Why is this so?

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Semolina (Shevaya) are made by drying them in the sun. Since they are dried in sun, the water content in them is completely lost, hence they can be stored for longer time. On the other hand, kheer is made by using milk and milk is a highly perishable’’ product, hence kheer gets spoilt quickly.

49.

What is the advantage of placing the foodstuffs in the airtight cans?

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When the foodstuffs are preserved in airtight containers, the microorganisms are first destroyed and it is ensured that water or air does not enter the food stuff.

50.

When do we say that foodstuff is spoiled? What changes are seen in it?

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The foodstuff smells foul and have unpleasant appearance. There is even growth of fungus on foodstuffs.

Changes that occur in spoilt food: (a) Taste changes (b) Colour of the food change (c) Presence of black, white patch (fungus) on food (d) Unpleasant smell (e) Nutritive value reduces.