VELANKANNI GROUP OF SCHOOLS

ASHOK NAGAR / K.K.NAGAR / KODUNGAIYUR / KUNDRATHUR

II TERMINAL EXAMINATION 2016

STD :-VI PHYSICAL SCIENCE MARKS:-90

I. Choose the correct answer:- ( 15 x 1 = 15 )

1. Which of the following substances is magnetic ?

a) Glass b) Iron c) Sodium d) Rubber
2. Choose the insulation from the following ?
a) Wood b) Copper c) Gold d) Steel
3. Silver and Gold are used in jewellery industry because of their _____ property.
a) lustrous b) solubility c) conductivity d) Transparency
4. The substance that can dissolve completely in water is __________
a) sand b) clay c) sugar d) chalk
5. ____________ gas is soluble in water.
a) oxygen b) hydrogen c) nitrogen d) helium
6. Iron filings spread on paper will be attracted most towards the poles of a magnet
because at the poles magnetism is _____________
a) Weak b) Strongest c) concentrated d) all of these
7. Copper , Zinc , Lead , Magnesium are examples of ___________
a) Magnetic material b) Non magnetic material
c) both (a) and (b) d) None of these
8. From the following set of materials choose the one which is non magnetic
material ?
a) Iron b) Cobalt c) Nickel d) Aluminium
9. The shape of magnets can be ____________
a) Bar b) Round c) Horse shoe shaped d) all of these
10. Magnet is a piece of iron that attracts substances made of ___________
a) Iron b) Nickel c) Cobalt d) all of these
11. Which of the following is a primary cell ?
a) cells of TV remote b) Laptop battery
c) mobile phone batteryd) None of these
12. Which one of the following converts chemical energy into electrical energy?
a) Cell b) LED c) electric bulb d) Wind mill
13. In an electric circuit , its opening and closing is controlled by a device called ____
a) electric switch b) cell c) electric bulb d) none of these
14. Primary cells cannot be charged since the chemical reactions are ___________
a) reversible b) irreversible c) equilibrium d) none of these
15. Secondary cells are used in _____________
a) car batteries b) emergency lights c) lap tops d) all of these
II. Fill in the blanks :- ( 15 x 1= 15 )

16. Roughness of a substance can be felt by ___________ of a substance.

17. A fresh egg _________ on water , while a rotten egg sinks.
18. The most commonly used solvent is ____________
19. Grouping things on the basis of some common properties is called __________
20. Things that are attracted towards a magnet are called ________ substances.
21. __________ is a natural giant magnet.
22. A magnet , no matter how big or small , will always have ___________
23. A freely suspended magnet aligns itself along the _______ direction of the Earth.
24. Like poles ________ whereas unlike poles _________ each other.
25. Do not expose magnets to _________ temperature.
26. In a dry cell, chemical energy is changed into _________ energy.
27. Current can flow only in _________ circuits.
28. Button cells are small __________ shaped cells.
29. Electricity flows from the __________ terminal to _____________ terminal of the cell.
30. Secondary cells are also known as ____________
III. Answer any TWENTY of the following questions in one of two sentences:-
( 20 x 2 = 40 )
31. Define the term lustre.
32. What is solubility ?
33. Give two examples for immiscible liquids.
34. What are insulations ?
35. Why is it recommended to use rubber gloves for electrical work ?
36. What are called translucent materials?
37. Define transparency .
38. Explain why cooking vessels and utensils usually have wooden handles.
39. Write any two substances that sink to the bottom of water.
40. Differentiate between temporary and permanent magnets.
41. What is a magnetic compass ?
42. Give two uses of magnets.
43. How many poles does a magnet have ? Name them. Why are they called so ?
44. Mention the different shapes of magnet ?
45. Name some devices in which magnets are used.
46. What is magnetism?
47. What are the conditions that lead to the damage of a magnet and results in the loss
of its magnetic properties ?
48. What is a closed circuit ?
49. What is called as a source of electricity ?
50. Does water conduct electricity ? Explain .
51. Write any two safety measures that has to be followed while working with electrical
devices.
52. What are solar cells?
53. Give two example for insulators.
54. What is electricity ?
55. Write the purpose of using electric switch in an electric circuit.
IV. Answer any FOUR of the following in detail:- ( 4 x5 = 20 )

56. What are the three different states of matter ?

57. Explain how materials are classified on the basis of electrical conductivity.
Give the uses of these materials in our day to day life.
58. Describe with the help of an experiment , how can we detect the poles of a bar magnet ?
59. How can an object made of iron or steel be converted into a magnet?
Explain with a suitable experiment.
60. Describe the different components involved in the formation of an electric circuit.
Also give a symbol for each and explain the role it plays in the circuit.
61. Distinguish between primary and secondary cells and give one example foreach.