DR.

TOBGYEL SCHOOL
BABESA, THIMPHU
TRIAL- EXAMINATION: 2017

Subject: Physics Writing time: 2 Hours

Class: X Total Marks: 100
READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY
1. Do not write during the first fifteen minutes. This time is to be spent on
reading the questions. After having read the questions, you will be given two
hours to answer all questions.
2. In this paper, there are two sections: A and B. Section A is compulsory. You
are expected to attempt any five questions from section B.
3. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions, are given in bracket
[].
4. Read the directions to each question carefully and write all your answers in
the answer sheet provided separately.

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 Section A [50 Marks]
Compulsory: Attempt all questions.
Question 1
a. Each question in this section is provided with four possible options. Choose
the most appropriate option and circle. (1 X 25=25)
1. A force that opposes the relative motion of a body.
A. couple
B. frictional force
C. normal force
D. resultant force

2. Apparent weight of a body decreases with increase in…………….

A. mass
B. upthrust
C. pressure
D. weight

3. The constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the

atmosphere under the attraction of gravity is known as its
A. Uniform velocity.
B. non-uniform velocity
C. drag force
D. terminal velocity

4. Sonam weighs 100N and is carrying a bag that weighs 10N. How much
work has to be done to climb 5m tall ladder?
A. 110J
B. 500J
C. 5000J
D. 550J

5. Jigme worked in hot summer days in a paddy field. Few later days later
he noticed his skin turned dark and scaly. Which one of the following
radiation affected his skin?
A. Gamma radiation
B. Ultraviolet radiation
C. Infrared radiation
D. None of the above

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 6. The turning effect of a force is known as the …………………..
A. couple
B. torque
C. force
D. moment

7. Pressure is ………………. Proportional to the contact area

A. directly
B. inversely
C. equally
D. greatly

8. The magnitude of buoyant force is equal to the …………. of the fluid

displaced by the body.
A. Mass
B. Weight
C. Density
D. force

9. Liquids are used in hydraulic machines.

I. Liquids are nearly incompressible
II. Liquids are compressible
III. Liquid exert pressure uniformly
IV. Can flow easily
Which one are the correct reasons?
A. I & III
B. II & IV
C. III & IV
D. I & IV

10.………………gas is one of the primary greenhouse gases which lead to

global warming.
A. Oxygen
B. Helium
C. Carbon-dioxide
D. Bio gas

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 11.The principle on which a.c generators works is
A. induction
B. Fleming’s right hand rule
C. electromagnetic induction
D. heating effect

12.The electrical power is transmitted over a long distance at a …………….

A. low voltage
B. variable voltage
C. moderate voltage
D. high voltage

13.Sonam pushes a box of mass 50 Kg with a force of 70 N through the

distance of 5 m. Which one of the following is the moment of force
produced?
A. 250Nm
B. 350Nm
C. 3500Nm
D. None of the above

14.Energy is measured in …………….

A. Newton.
B. Joules.
C. Kilogram.
D. Gram.
15.……………… uses analogue signals for broadcasting programs.
A. Computers
B. Radio
C. Remotes
D. Mobiles

16.The opposition offered to the flow of electric current by the electrolyte of

the cell is called……………….
A. emf
B. terminal voltage
C. internal resistance
D. external resistance

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 17.Pema performs 3000J of work in 5 minutes .The power developed by
Pema is……………..
A. 30 watt
B. 600 watt
C. 30J
D. 600J
18.Yeshey uses a 240V geyser having a resistance of 2000Ω. How much
current does his geyser draw?
A. 8.3A
B. 0.12A
C. 240A
D. 2000A

19.The device used to obstruct or regulate the passage of current.

A. Conductor
B. Resistor
C. Voltmeter
D. Ammeter

20.In case of pistons of hydraulic machines. Which one of the following

statement is TRUE
A. Pressure transmitted increases
B. Pressure transmitted is equal
C. Force transmitted is equal
D. Area of the pistons are equal

21.Sonam takes out 10 Kg of water from the well of 10m depth in 10

seconds using a pulley. What is the power of the pulley?
A. 980 watt
B. 98 watt
C. 98 joules
D. 980 joules

22.Which one of the following is the S.I unit of density?

A. Kg/m3
B. g/cm3
C. Kg/cm3
D. None of the above

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 23.A force of 10N applied by Sonam brings about 50Nm moment of force.
At what distance from the pivot is Sonam applying the effort?
A. 25.0 m
B. 0.20 m
C. 5.0 m
D. 75 m

24.When the length of a conductor is halved by keeping thickness same, its

resistance changes to
A. One-fourth of its initial value
B. Half of its initial value
C. Two times its initial value
D. Four times its initial value

25.Which one of the following waves requires material medium for their
transmission?
A. Seismic waves
B. UV rays
C. X-rays
D. Light rays

b. Match each item under column A with the most appropriate item in column
B. Rewrite the correct matching pair in the answer sheet provided. (5)
Column A Column B
1. Radio waves i. Microwaves
2. Pascal’s law ii. Hydropower
3. Mechanical energy iii. Sensitive resistor
4. Photoresistor iv. Hydraulic machines
5. RADAR v. Visible light
vi. Line of centre of gravity
vii. Variable resistance
viii. It’s position or state
ix. Magnetic resonance imaging
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 c. Fill in the blanks by writing suitable word(s). [5]
i. Electromagnetic waves can travel through ………………………….
ii. SI unit of electrical power is…………………………………………
iii. LED bulbs are energy-efficient compared to……………………….
iv. Photovoltaic cells convert………………….energy to electrical energy.
v. All free-falling objects accelerate down ward at a rate of ……………….

d. State whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’ and correct
the false statements. (5)
i. The centre of gravity of object will be always on the body itself.
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ii. When a body is submerged in a liquid, its weight reduces to zero
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iii. Faster the armature coil rotates, lesser is the generation of electricity.
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iv. Light rays travel with the velocity of 3 x 106m/s.
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v. Mechanical energy of a body increases with the increase in velocity.
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e. Answer the following questions

i. Define unstable equilibrium and give one example (2)

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 ii. Define upthrust and give its S.I unit. (2)
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iii. A mobile draws a current of 0.5A from a source of 5V. What is the
resistance of the mobile? (2)

iv. State Pascal’s law (2)

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v. Write the difference s between digital and analogue signal. (2)

SECTION B (50 Marks)

Attempt only five questions
Question 2
a) Define moment of force. Write its S.I unit (1)
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b) State Ohm’s law (1)
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 c) Explain any two factors affecting the resistance of a wire. (2)
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d) Penjor takes out 20 Kg of water from a well of 50m depth. How much work
has been done by Penjor? (Take g = 10m/s2) (2)

e) Why is it easier to cut fruits and vegetables with a sharp knife than the blunt
one? (2)
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f) An electrical appliance is rated 100W-10V.What amount of current is
required for the appliance to operate? (2)

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 Question 3
a) Derive the relation P =VI (2)

b) Why are microwaves used to send signal to the satellites instead of radio
waves? (2)
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c) A 40 Kg girl wearing high heel shoes balances on a single heel. The heel
is circular with a diameter of 4cm.Find the pressure exerted by the heel
on the horizontal floor? (3)

d) Compare work and power. (2)

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 e) What do you understand by refraction? (1)
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Question 4

a) A weightlifter lifts a rock of mass 80Kg to a height of 2 m in 2

seconds.(Take g =9.8m/s2) (3)
i) What is the weight of the rock?

ii) What is the work done by the weightlifter?

iii) Calculate the power developed by the weightlifter.

b) Write two uses of X-rays (1)

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 c) Study the given below figure and answer the following questions.
(3)

400N 250N

4m x

i) Name the principle used in above figure (1)

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ii) Calculate the unknown value of X. (2)

d) Draw the labeled diagram of a.c generator. (2)

e) Define echo. (1)

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Question 5
a) Define (3)
i) Noise.
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ii) Heating effect of current.
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iii) Resistivity.
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b) Look at the figure given below and calculate the following (3)
F1=50N
F2

A1=4m2
A2=12m2
P1 P2

i) Pressure p1

ii) Pressure p2

iii) Force F2

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 c) A fire brigade pumps 100Kg of water to a height of 10m in 5 second in order
to put off the fire. What is the power of the pump of the fire brigade?
(take g =9.8m/s2) (2)

d) What do you understand by the term ‘Ohmic conductors’? (1)

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e) Why would you advice a person to sit rather than stand in moving bus?(1)
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Question 6
a) What the use of a transformer? (1)
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b) Explain law of conservation of energy with an example. (2)

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 c) State and explain the factor affecting the stability of a body. (2)
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d) Kelzang uses an 1100W microwave oven to heat her food at 230V.Calculate

the current flowing through his oven. (2)

e) State any two factors that affect the buoyant force. (2)
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f) Write two uses of UV rays. (1)
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Question 7
a) The pressure exerted by 20cm of a liquid is 2000Pa.The acceleration due to
gravity is 10m/s2. Calculate the density of liquid and name it. (2)

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 b) Write two differences between step -up and step- down transformer (2)

step –up transformer step- down transformer

c) Define amplitude modulation. (1)

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d) Locate the centre of gravity for the following lamina. (2)

i) ii)

e) Mention two renewable sources of energy. (1)

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f) A tank is filled with water to a height of 2 m. Calculate the pressure exerted
at the bottom of the tank by the water.(density of water =
1000Kg/m3,acceleration due to gravity = 9.8m/s2) (2)

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