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This document is a Class 9 SSC Science examination paper covering the topics of reflection of light and sound. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple choice questions, and short answer questions with a total of 40 marks. Key concepts discussed include the properties of light and sound, types of mirrors and lenses, and the characteristics of sound.

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Class 9 SSC Chapter Reflection of Light and Study ... - 1

This document is a Class 9 SSC Science examination paper covering the topics of reflection of light and sound. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple choice questions, and short answer questions with a total of 40 marks. Key concepts discussed include the properties of light and sound, types of mirrors and lenses, and the characteristics of sound.

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Class 9 SSC Subject: Science Chapter: Reflection of Light & Study of

Sound Full Marks: 40


Instructions:
●​ Answer all questions.
●​ Marks are indicated against each question.

Section A: Fill in the Blanks (5 marks)


1.​ The image formed by a plane mirror is virtual and laterally inverted.
2.​ The unit of frequency is Hertz (Hz).
3.​ The phenomenon of bending of light as it passes from one medium to another is called
refraction.
4.​ Sound waves are longitudinal waves.
5.​ The human ear can detect sounds in the frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

Section B: Multiple Choice Questions (5 marks)


1.​ Which of the following is a non-luminous object? (c) Moon
2.​ The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. (a) Always
3.​ Which of the following is used to correct nearsightedness? (b) Concave lens
4.​ Sound travels fastest in: (d) Steel
5.​ The loudness of sound depends on: (b) Amplitude

Section C: Short Answer Questions (30 marks)


1.​ Define reflection of light. State the laws of reflection. (2 marks)

Answer: The bouncing back of light from a smooth surface is called reflection.
The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
The incident ray, the reflected ray, and the normal
to the surface at the point of incidence all lie in the same plane.

2.​ What is a concave mirror? Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of an image
by a concave mirror when the object is placed between its focus and the pole.
(3 marks)
Answer: A spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved inwards is called a concave
mirror.

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3.​ What is the difference between music and noise? (2 marks)
Answer: Music:​
Pleasant to the ear.
Has a regular and predictable pattern of vibrations.
Produces a pleasing sensation.
Noise:​
Unpleasant to the ear.
Has irregular and unpredictable vibrations.
Can be harsh and jarring.

4.​ What is reverberation? How can it be reduced? (2 marks)

Reverberation: The persistence or prolongation of sound after the original sound has
stopped due to multiple reflections from the walls, floor, and ceiling of a closed space.

Reducing Reverberation:
●​ Using sound-absorbing materials like curtains, carpets, and acoustic panels on walls
and ceilings.
●​ Designing auditoriums with irregular surfaces to scatter sound waves.

5.​ Explain the phenomenon of refraction of light with an example. (2 marks)


Answer: Refraction of Light is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to
another (e.g., from air to water or glass) due to a change in its speed.​

Example:​

●​ When you place a straw in a glass of water, it appears bent at the water surface. This
happens because light rays from the straw bend as they pass from the water (denser
medium) to the air (less dense medium).

6.​ What is a lens? State the types of lenses. (2 marks)


Answer: A lens is a transparent material (usually glass or plastic) with one or
both surfaces curved, used to refract light and form images.​

Types of Lenses:​

●​ Convex Lens: Thicker in the middle than at the edges (converging lens).
●​ Concave Lens: Thinner in the middle than at the edges (diverging lens).
7. What is the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?
(2 marks)
Answer:
●​ Longitudinal Wave: The particles of the medium vibrate back and forth in the same
direction as the wave travels (e.g., sound waves).
●​ Transverse Wave: The particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of
wave travel (e.g., light waves, water waves).

8. What are the characteristics of sound? (3 marks)

Answer:
●​ Loudness: Determined by the amplitude of the sound wave.
●​ Pitch: Determined by the frequency of the sound wave.
●​ Timbre: The quality or color of the sound, which helps us distinguish between different
sources of sound.

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