1st Term Test

Class X

1. What is physics ? Write a note on importance of physics in daily life.

2. What are different theories of light?
3. Write the contribution of Dr Abdus Salam in the field of physics.
4. Write a note on system of units.
5. Write a note on error also mention its type.
6. Describe different types of motion
7. What do you know about scalar and vector quantities also give examples.
8. What is difference between distance and displacement ?
9. State and explain Newtons 2nd law of motion Drive F=ma.
10. What is inertia ? why is Newton's first law of motion also called law of inertia?
11. Differentiate between mass and weight.
12. What is Tension in string ? derive the expression for acceleration as well as tension in the string
when two unequal masses m1 and m2 (m1>m2) are connected by a string which passes over a
frictionless pulley and are moving vertically.
13. Define friction , limiting friction static friction and kinetic friction.
14. Why is rolling friction less than sliding friction?
15. Explain Head to Tail rule of vector addition OR Graphical method of vector addition.
16. Write a note on resolution of vectors.
17. Define parallel forces also like and unlike ?
18. Define centre of gravity. How can we find the center of gravity of an irregular shaped body.
19. What is couple calculate the moment of couple.
20. Define equilibrium ? what are the kinds of equilibrium?
21. Write a note on three states of equilibrium.
22. Define torque with examples.

Long Questions
State and explain Newtons 3rd law of motion with examples
State & explain momentum. is momentum independent of mass ?
Define physics and its five branches
What is scientific method what steps are taken by scientists ,elaborate your answers.
Write down the contributions of Dr: Abdus Salam in the field of physics.
What do you meant by Physical Quantities write down the base quantities of S.I system.

PROBLEMS

1. A car moving with velocity of 36km/h is brought to rest in 5 sec calculate its deceleration.
2. A car start from rest attains a velocity of 20m/s in 5 sec,find the distance covered by the car?
3. A stone is thrown vertically upward with a velocity of 20m/s find the maximum height reached
by the stone and the total time of the flight.
4. Determine the acceleration of a car of mass 900 kg, when a net force of 2700N acts on it
5. A force of 120 N acts on a stationary body for 4 sec and the body acquires a velocity of 36m/s.
calculate the mass of the body.
6. A gun of mass 20kg fires a bullet of mass 50g with a velocity of 200m/s calculate the velocity of
the recoil of the gun .
7. A rectangular metal block of mass 4 kg rests on the top of a metal surface the coefficient of
friction between the box and the metal surface is 0.2 what force parallel to the surface is
needed to move the block.
8. Three forces of magnitude 3N, 4N and 4N are acting at an angle 0, 30 150(degree) with the
x-axis respectively . find the resultant force.
9. A force of 25N acts on a body , if the moment arm is 2m. find the value of torque.
10. A force is applied perpendicularly on a door , 4 meter wide which acquires a torque of 120Nm to
open it what will be minimum force acquired?