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1.

With regard to the principle of working of an ecg, does the electrocardiograph measure change in potential or change in electric current?

Answer» With regard to the principle of working of an ecg, does the electrocardiograph measure change in potential or change in electric current?
2.

An eye specialist prescribes spectacles having a combination of a convex lens of focal length 40 cm in contact with a concave lens of focal length 25 cm. The power of this lens combination in Dioptre is:

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An eye specialist prescribes spectacles having a combination of a convex lens of focal length 40 cm in contact with a concave lens of focal length 25 cm. The power of this lens combination in Dioptre is:




3.

Give three characteristics of a series circuit. [3 MARKS]

Answer» Give three characteristics of a series circuit.
[3 MARKS]
4.

Question 6Which one of the following forms of energy leads to least environmental pollution in the process of its harnessing and utilization?(a) Nuclear energy(b) Thermal energy(c) Solar energy(d) Geothermal energy

Answer» Question 6

Which one of the following forms of energy leads to least environmental pollution in the process of its harnessing and utilization?



(a) Nuclear energy

(b) Thermal energy

(c) Solar energy

(d) Geothermal energy
5.

Two conductors A and B of have their lengths in ratio 4:3, area of cross-section in ratio 1:2 and their resistivities in ratio 2:3 . What will be ratio of their resistances ?

Answer» Two conductors A and B of have their lengths in ratio 4:3, area of cross-section in ratio 1:2 and their resistivities in ratio 2:3 . What will be ratio of their resistances ?
6.

What is the reason for the apparent flattening of the sun’s disc at sunset and sunrise?

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What is the reason for the apparent flattening of the sun’s disc at sunset and sunrise?



7.

A fan of power 550 W works for 3 hours. Calculate the energy consumed.

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A fan of power 550 W works for 3 hours. Calculate the energy consumed.



8.

11.calculate terminal velocity of an oil drop falling freely in air.the radius of drop is 0.01mm and density of oil is 1.1×10 raise to power 3kg/m cube. eta is given:1.8×10raise to -5

Answer» 11.calculate terminal velocity of an oil drop falling freely in air.the radius of drop is 0.01mm and density of oil is 1.1×10 raise to power 3kg/m cube. eta is given:1.8×10raise to -5
9.

What are the functions of haversian canal and volkmann canal and why these are not present in spongy bone?

Answer» What are the functions of haversian canal and volkmann canal and why these are not present in spongy bone?
10.

can the resistance of wire change if we add more cells in the wire

Answer» can the resistance of wire change if we add more cells in the wire
11.

If 100 J of work has to be done in moving an electric charge of 4 C from a place where potential is -5 V to another place, where potential is V volt. The value of V is

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If 100 J of work has to be done in moving an electric charge of 4 C from a place where potential is -5 V to another place, where potential is V volt. The value of V is


12.

lonisation potential of hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV. Hydrogen atom in the ground state are excited by monochromatic light of energy 12.1 eV. The number of spectral lines emitted by hydrogen according to Bohr's theory will be(1)TWO(2)FOUR(3)ONE(4)THREE

Answer» lonisation potential of hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV. Hydrogen atom in the ground state are excited by monochromatic light of energy 12.1 eV. The number of spectral lines emitted by hydrogen according to Bohr's theory will be
(1)TWO
(2)FOUR
(3)ONE
(4)THREE
13.

The minimum power of eye lens is 40D .if the far point of normal eye is infinity ,find the size of the eyeball

Answer» The minimum power of eye lens is 40D .if the far point of normal eye is infinity ,find the size of the eyeball
14.

What is resistance? What are different types of combination of resistors ? Why is the current flowing across all the resistors connected in series is same ?

Answer» What is resistance? What are different types of combination of resistors ? Why is the current flowing across all the resistors connected in series is same ?
15.

200 g of ice at 0∘C converts into the water at 0∘C in 1 minute when heat is supplied to it at a constant rate. In how much time 200 g of water at 0∘C will change to 20∘C? Specific latent heat of ice = 336 Jg−1​.

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200 g of ice at 0C converts into the water at 0C in 1 minute when heat is supplied to it at a constant rate. In how much time 200 g of water at 0C will change to 20C? Specific latent heat of ice = 336 Jg1​.


16.

Select the correct relations between the velocity (v) of sound in a medium with the density (ρ) and the temperature of the gaseous medium.

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Select the correct relations between the velocity (v) of sound in a medium with the density (ρ) and the temperature of the gaseous medium.

17.

Show how you would connect three bulbs, each of resistance 6 Ω, so that the combination has a resistance of(i) 9 Ω(ii) 4 Ω

Answer» Show how you would connect three bulbs, each of resistance 6 Ω, so that the combination has a resistance of



(i) 9 Ω



(ii) 4 Ω
18.

If a coil of 50 turns area 5.0 cm2 is suddenly removed from magnetic field. It is observed that charge of 5 × 10–4 C flows into the coil. If the resistance of the coil is 100 the magnetic flux density in Wb/m2 is(A) 1 (B) 3( C) 2( D) 4

Answer» If a coil of 50 turns area 5.0 cm2 is suddenly removed from magnetic field. It is observed that charge of 5 × 10–4 C flows into the coil. If the resistance of the coil is 100 the magnetic flux density in Wb/m2 is

(A) 1 (B) 3( C) 2( D) 4
19.

Fill in the blanks and Explain the completed sentences.a . Refractive index depends on the ............. of light.b. The change in ................ of light rays while going from one medium to another is called refraction.

Answer» Fill in the blanks and Explain the completed sentences.

a . Refractive index depends on the ............. of light.

b. The change in ................ of light rays while going from one medium to another is called refraction.
20.

As light from a far off star comes down towards the earth : (a) it bends away from the normal (b) it bends towards the normal (c) it does not bend at all (d) it is reflected back

Answer» As light from a far off star comes down towards the earth :
(a) it bends away from the normal
(b) it bends towards the normal
(c) it does not bend at all
(d) it is reflected back
21.

He________ in the middle of the stage and he __________out at the audience.

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He________ in the middle of the stage and he __________out at the audience.


22.

One of the radioactive radiations is similar to X-rays in nature. Name it and give its properties. [5 MARKS]

Answer» One of the radioactive radiations is similar to X-rays in nature. Name it and give its properties. [5 MARKS]
23.

What is the electron distribution in [Co(ox)2(OH)2]-

Answer» What is the electron distribution in
[Co(ox)2(OH)2]-
24.

There are two identical shacing machines S1 and S2. In machine S1, the width of the workpiece is increased 10% and the feed is decreased by 10%, with respect to that of S1. If all other conditions remain the same then the ratio of total time per pass in S1 and S2 will be(round off to one decimal place).

Answer» There are two identical shacing machines S1 and S2. In machine S1, the width of the workpiece is increased 10% and the feed is decreased by 10%, with respect to that of S1. If all other conditions remain the same then the ratio of total time per pass in S1 and S2 will be

(round off to one decimal place).
25.

Why did Ajamil refuse to meet the sheepdog's eyes?

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Why did Ajamil refuse to meet the sheepdog's eyes?

26.

State whether the following statement is true or false : A diverging mirror is used as a rear-view mirror.

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State whether the following statement is true or false : A diverging mirror is used as a rear-view mirror.

27.

106.If light is travelling along +y direction and corresponding electric field E is along +x direction ,then the direction of magnetic field B is along?

Answer» 106.If light is travelling along +y direction and corresponding electric field E is along +x direction ,then the direction of magnetic field B is along?
28.

Q12. Consider the following statements: 1. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. 2. Schedule I and part II of Schedule II provide absolute protection – offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties. Which of the above statements are correct?

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Q12. Consider the following statements:

1. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species.

2. Schedule I and part II of Schedule II provide absolute protection – offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties.

Which of the above statements are correct?


29.

A solenoid has self inductance of 5 mH and the current through it is given by i=5t2 where t is time in second. The induced emf at t=1 s is -

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A solenoid has self inductance of 5 mH and the current through it is given by i=5t2 where t is time in second. The induced emf at t=1 s is -

30.

Where is the earths magmatic field (1) strongest (2) weakest

Answer» Where is the earths magmatic field
(1) strongest
(2) weakest
31.

Question 16 Observe which of these two circuits A or B shows the correct observation?

Answer» Question 16

Observe which of these two circuits A or B shows the correct observation?
32.

(a) Draw a diagram to show the formation of image of a distant object by a myopic eye. How can such an eye defect by remedied?(b) State two reasons due to which this eye defect may be caused.​(c) A person with a myopic eye cannot see objects beyond a distance of 1.5 m. What would be the power of the corrective lens used to restore proper vision?

Answer» (a) Draw a diagram to show the formation of image of a distant object by a myopic eye. How can such an eye defect by remedied?

(b) State two reasons due to which this eye defect may be caused.

​(c) A person with a myopic eye cannot see objects beyond a distance of 1.5 m. What would be the power of the corrective lens used to restore proper vision?
33.

What is the role of an inductor in a circuit?

Answer»

What is the role of an inductor in a circuit?


34.

A concave lens of glass refractive index 1.5 has both surfaces of same radius of curvature R. On immersion in a medium of refractive index 1.75, it will behave as a: (A) Convergent lens of focal length 3.5R (B) Convergent lens of focal length 3R (C) Divergent lens of focal length 3.5R (D) Divergent lens of focal length 3R

Answer» A concave lens of glass refractive index 1.5 has both surfaces of same radius of curvature R. On immersion in a medium of refractive index 1.75, it will behave as a: (A) Convergent lens of focal length 3.5R (B) Convergent lens of focal length 3R (C) Divergent lens of focal length 3.5R (D) Divergent lens of focal length 3R
35.

Phasor representation of Resistance, Reactance of Pure Inductance & Capacitor. Explain it with which one is leading or lagging and why.

Answer» Phasor representation of Resistance, Reactance of Pure Inductance & Capacitor. Explain it with which one is leading or lagging and why.
36.

State three factors on which the heat produced by an electric current depends. How does it depend on these factors?

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State three factors on which the heat produced by an electric current depends. How does it depend on these factors?

37.

(A) Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the following.(1) The device used for producing current is called a _______.(a) Voltmeter(b) Ammeter(c) Galvanometer(d) Generator(2) At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit _______.(a) increases(b) decreases(c) remains same(d) increases in steps(3) The direction of the magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current is given by _______.(a) Right hand rule(b) Fleming’s left hand rule(c) Fleming’s right hand rule(d) none of these(B) Say true or false. If false, write the correct sentence(1) Magnetic poles exist in pairs.(2) Magnetic field increases as we go away from a magnet.(3) Magnetic lines of force always cross each other.(4) Electric generator is used to generate current.(C) Find the odd one out(1) Loudspeaker, microphone, electric motor, bar magnet.(2) Armature coil, brushes, commutator, direct current.(3) Fuse, insulating material, rubber shoes, generator.(4) Voltmeter, ammeter, galvanometer, thermometer.

Answer»

(A) Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the following.



(1) The device used for producing current is called a _______.



(a) Voltmeter



(b) Ammeter



(c) Galvanometer



(d) Generator



(2) At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit _______.



(a) increases



(b) decreases



(c) remains same



(d) increases in steps



(3) The direction of the magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current is given by _______.



(a) Right hand rule



(b) Fleming’s left hand rule



(c) Fleming’s right hand rule



(d) none of these



(B) Say true or false. If false, write the correct sentence



(1) Magnetic poles exist in pairs.



(2) Magnetic field increases as we go away from a magnet.



(3) Magnetic lines of force always cross each other.



(4) Electric generator is used to generate current.



(C) Find the odd one out



(1) Loudspeaker, microphone, electric motor, bar magnet.



(2) Armature coil, brushes, commutator, direct current.



(3) Fuse, insulating material, rubber shoes, generator.



(4) Voltmeter, ammeter, galvanometer, thermometer.

38.

A 3 - phase, 3000 kVA, 0.95 lagging pf load is supplied by a Vee connection at 400V. The kVA output and operating power factor angle of both transformers respectively are

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A 3 - phase, 3000 kVA, 0.95 lagging pf load is supplied by a Vee connection at 400V. The kVA output and operating power factor angle of both transformers respectively are

39.

Calculate the power dissipated in 3W for the following circuit:

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Calculate the power dissipated in 3W for the following circuit:


40.

A particle of mass 2 kg travels along a straight line with velocity v=a\sqrt x where a is a constant. Thework done by net force during the displacement ofparticle from x = 0 to x = 4 m is

Answer» A particle of mass 2 kg travels along a straight line with velocity v=a\sqrt x where a is a constant. Thework done by net force during the displacement ofparticle from x = 0 to x = 4 m is
41.

68. White light is used in YDSE with D=1m and d=0.9mm. Light teaching this screen at Y= 1mm is passed through a prism and it's spectrum is obtained . FIND the missing lines in visible REGIONS

Answer» 68. White light is used in YDSE with D=1m and d=0.9mm. Light teaching this screen at Y= 1mm is passed through a prism and it's spectrum is obtained . FIND the missing lines in visible REGIONS
42.

An incident ray which passes through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror is normal to the mirror surface, and after reflection......................

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An incident ray which passes through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror is normal to the mirror surface, and after reflection......................

43.

Why do we bend a bicycle on curved circular path

Answer»

Why do we bend a bicycle on curved circular path

44.

The law which gives a relation between electric potential difference and electric current is called ___.

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The law which gives a relation between electric potential difference and electric current is called ___.


45.

A simply supported beam of span 6m is subjected to several loadings as shown in figure given below.The slope of bending moment diagram just right to point ′D′ is ______ (In kN, measured in clockwise direction).10

Answer» A simply supported beam of span 6m is subjected to several loadings as shown in figure given below.







The slope of bending moment diagram just right to point D is ______ (In kN, measured in clockwise direction).
  1. 10
46.

For the shown graph between the magnetic field inside a toroid of 5000 turns and the current passing through it, the mean radius of the toroid is k√3×10−4 m. The value of k is

Answer» For the shown graph between the magnetic field inside a toroid of 5000 turns and the current passing through it, the mean radius of the toroid is k3×104 m. The value of k is




47.

A denser medium of refractive index 1.5 has a concave surface of radius of curvature 12 cm. An object is situated in the denser medium at a distance of 9 cm from the pole .locate the image due to refraction in air.

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A denser medium of refractive index 1.5 has a concave surface of radius of curvature 12 cm. An object is situated in the denser medium at a distance of 9 cm from the pole .locate the image due to refraction in air.

48.

A person can see an object beyond 1m but not closer than it. The defect of the person is?

Answer»

A person can see an object beyond 1m but not closer than it. The defect of the person is?


49.

when a Ray of light is incident at an angle 60 degree to a medium of refractive index n,it is observed that the angle of refraction is half the angle of incidence the value of n is

Answer» when a Ray of light is incident at an angle 60 degree to a medium of refractive index n,it is observed that the angle of refraction is half the angle of incidence the value of n is
50.

If a current I is given by I=I0sin(ωt−π2) flows in an a.c. circuit across which an a.c. potential of E=E0sinωt has been applied, then the power consumption P in the circuit will be-

Answer»

If a current I is given by I=I0sin(ωtπ2) flows in an a.c. circuit across which an a.c. potential of E=E0sinωt has been applied, then the power consumption P in the circuit will be-