FIRST TERMINAL EXAM M.M.

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STANDARD – X
SUBJECT – PHYSICS

Section –A (Compulsory)

(15 x 1 = 15)

Q1 .

I. The correct (η), mechanical advantage (M.A.) and velocity ratio (V.R.) of an relationship
between the efficiency actual machine is :
(a) η = M.A × V.R
(b) η = M.A. ÷ V.R.
(c) η × V.R. = M.A.
(d) both (b) and (c)
II. A single movable pulley has :
(a) velocity ratio 2, and actual mechanical advantage 2
(b) velocity ratio 2, and actual mechanical advantage less than 2
(c) velocity ratio 2, and actual mechanical advantage more than 2
(d) none of the above

III. The external force act required to maintain the circular motion of body toward the centre of circular
path is
a) centripetal force b) centrifugal force c) uniform motion d) non-uniformmotion

IV. Torque is the force applied to

a) Parallel distance b) Perpendicular distance c) Laminar sheet d) None of the above

V. Planet moving around sun, the centripetal force is

a) gravitational pull of earth b) gravitational pull of sun
c) gravitational pull of moon d) None of this.

VI Loudspeaker converts
a) electrical energy to sound energy. b) chemical energy to heat energy
c) Light energy to electrical energy d) heat energy to mechanical energy

VII. As body falls its potential energy & kinetic energy

a) decrease, increase b) increase, increase c) increase, decrease d) decrease, decrease

VIII. A force of 20 N displace a body by distance of 3 m at angle of 60° to its own direction . find
amount of work done
a) 30J b) 75 J c) 35 J d)20J
IX. An actual pulley system always has mechanical advantage less than velocity ratio. It is because :
(a) a part of effort is wasted in overcoming friction.
(b) a part of effort is wasted in overcoming load of movable block
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

X. Class II levers are designed to have:

(a) M.A. = V.R. (b) M.A. > V.R. (c) M.A. > 1 (d) M.A. < 1

XI. State the incorrect statement:

(a) A machine always has the efficiency less than 100%.

(b) The mechanical advantage of a machine can be less than 1.

(c) A machine can be used as speed multiplier.

(d) A machine can have the mechanical advantage greater than the velocity ratio.

XII. 2Nm is equal to

a) 2x 108 dyne cm b) 2×107 dyne cm c) 2×10 dyne cm d) None of the above

XIII. A wheel of diameter 2 m is shown in Fig. 1.28 with axle at O. A force F = 2 N is applied at B in the
direction shown in figure. Calculate the moment of force about (i) the centre O, and (ii) the point A.

(a) 2 Nm (clockwise), 4 Nm (anticlockwise)

(b) 2 Nm (anticlockwise), 4 Nm (clockwise)

(c) 2 Nm (anticlockwise), 4 Nm (anticlockwise)

(d) 2 Nm (clockwise), 4 Nm (clockwise)

XIV. The centre of gravity of a cricket ball is at:

(a) its geometric centre
(b) at its bottom touching the ground
(c) its top most point
(d) at any point on its surface
XV. A uniform metre scale balances horizontally on a knife edge placed at 55 cm mark, when a mass
of 25 g is supported from one end. Draw the diagram of the arrangement. correct sequence to
Calculate mass of the scale.

(a)W × (55 ) = 25 × (100 – 55)

(b)W × (55 – 50) = 25 × (55)
(c)W × (55 – 50) = 25 × (100 – 55)
(d) W × (50) = 25 × (100 )

Q2. i) How does uniform circular motion differ from uniform linear motion ? (3)

ii) Define moment of force and write the relationship of SI and CGS unit of force? (3)

iii) Mention the two conditions for a body acted upon by several forces to be in equilibrium.

(3)

iv) A uniform meter scale is in equilibrium as shown in the diagram

(i) Calculate the weight of the metre scale

(ii) Which of the following option is correct to keep the ruler in equilibrium when 40 gf weight is
shifted to 0 cm mark ?
F is shifted towards O cm
OR
F is shifted towards 100 cm (4)

v. State principal of moments?

Q3. i ) A crane 'A' lift a heavy load in 5 seconds whereas another crane 'B' does the same work in 2
seconds compare the power of crane 'A' to that of crane 'B'. (3)

ii ) Define a kilowatt hour. How is it related to Joule ? (2)

 iii) Give one example of each when : (2)
(i) Chemical energy changes into electrical energy
(ii) Electrical energy changes into sound energy.

iv) (i) State and defined SI unit of power

(ii) How is the unit horsepower related to the SI unit of power (3)

Section – B

(Attempt any four questions)

Q4. i ) Derive the relationship between mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of
machine. (4)

ii ) With the help of diagram explain single movable pulley and also derive its expression for M.A,
V.R. AND efficiency ? (4)

iii ) What is the principle of an ideal machine. (2)

Q5. i ) A force of 5kgf is required to cut a metal sheet. A pair of shears used for cutting the metal
sheet has its blades 5 cm long, while its handles are 10 cm long. What effort is needed to cut the
sheet? (4)

ii ) Explain why mechanical mechanical advantage of class III lever is always less than 1.
. (3)

iii ) When does a machine act as (3)

(a) a force multiplier

(b) a speed multiplier?

Can a machine act as a force multiplier and speed multiplier simultaneously?

Q6. i) A spring is kept compressed by a small trolley of mass 0.5 kg lying on a smooth horizontal
surface as shown. When the trolley is released, it is found to move at a speed of v = 2 ms -1 . What
potential energy did the spring possess when compressed? (4)
ii) How much work is needed to be done on a ball of mass 50g to give it a momentum of 5 kg m s -
1
? (3)

iii) A light mass and a heavy mass have equal momentum. Which will have more kinetic energy?
(3)

Q7. i) Derive p2 = 2m E (3)

ii) State and proof work energy theorem? (4)

iii) Write the conditions of positive, negative and zero work done. (3)

Q8. i) A uniform half meter rule balances horizontally on a knife edge at 29 cm mark when a weight
of 20 gf is suspended from one end.
(i) Draw a diagram of the arrangement.
(ii) What is the weight of the half metre rule ? (4)

ii) The adjacent diagram shows a heavy roller, with its axle at O, which is to be raised on a
pavement XY. If there is friction between the roller and pavement, show by an arrow on the
diagram the point of application and the direction of force to be applied. If pivoted at 0, now will it
go up? (3)

iii) State the condition when a body is in (3)

(i) static equilibrium.

(ii) dynamic equilibrium.

Give one example each of static and dynamic equilibrium.

Q9. i) Calculate the resultant torque from the following diagram (4)

ii ) A block and tackle system of pulleys has velocity ratio 4.

(a) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the system indicating clearly the points of application and
direction of load and effort.
(b) What will be its V.R. if the weight of the movable block is doubled? (3)

iii) The diagram below shows a claw hammer used to remove a nail: (3)

(a) To which class of lever does it belong?

(b) Give one more example of the same class of lever mentioned by you in (i) for which the
mechanical advantage is greater than one.