SALWAN PUBLIC SCHOOL
Sector 15 (II), Gurugram, Haryana
Session – 2026 -27
SCIENCE ASSIGNMENT
NAME - CLASS- X
PHYSICS
Q1. A security guard observes that the mirror installed at the entrance always forms an erect and diminished
image of people, irrespective of their distance from the mirror. Based on this observation, answer the following:
(a) Identify the type of mirror used.
(b) Explain the nature and position of the image formed for different object positions.
(c) Draw a ray diagram to support your answer.
(d) State one practical application of this mirror and justify why it is suitable for that use.
Q2. A student is investigating image formation by spherical mirrors in a laboratory. During the experiment, the
student records different values of magnification for images formed by unknown mirrors. Based on the
observations, answer the following:
For each case, identify
(a) the type of mirror used, and
(b) the nature and position of the image formed.
(i) Magnification = +3 (ii) Magnification = –2 (iii) Magnification = +1/3
(iv) Magnification = +1 (v) Magnification = –1
Justify your answer in each case using the concept of magnification in mirrors.
Q3. A man holds a spherical shaving mirror of radius of curvature 60cm and focal length 30cm, at a distance
of 15cm from his nose. Find the position of image, and calculate the magnification.
Q4. The diagram shows a dish antenna which is used to receive
television signals from a satellite. The antenna (Signal detector) is
fixed in front of the curved dish.
(a) What is the purpose of the dish?
(b) Should it be concave or convex?
(c) Where should the antenna be positioned to receive the
strongest possible signals?
Q5. A student want to project the image of a candle flame on a screen 80 cm in front of a mirror
by keeping the candle flame at a distance of 20 cm from its pole.
(i) Which type of mirror should the student use?
(ii) Find the magnification of the image produced.
(iii) Find the distance between the object and its image.
(iv) Draw a ray diagram to show the image formation in this case and mark the distance between the
object and its image.
Q6. Case – Based Question
We know that the characteristics of image formed by a concave mirror depend on the position of the object
with respect to the mirror. When an object is placed between F and infinity, the image formed is real and
inverted. But when the object is placed between F and mirror it cannot be obtained on the screen. The
image formed in this case is virtual , erect and magnified. Such image may be seen by looking in the mirror
directly. When the object is moved from focus towards infinity, the image moves from infinity towards
focus and its size decreases. When object is placed at 2F image of the same size is formed at 2F, itself.
(i) If an object is placed 10 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm. What is the nature of image.
(ii) What is the minimum distance between the object and its real image for concave mirror.
(iii) A candle flame 3cm high is placed at a distance of 3m from a wall. How far from the wall must a
concave mirror be placed in order that it may form an image of the flame 9 cm high on the wall?
(iv) An object is placed near a concave mirror at a distance of one- fourth the radius of curvature of the
concave mirror. Draw the ray diagram to show the position and nature of image formed?
CHEMISTRY
Q1. A molecule of ammonia (NH3) has-
a) only single bonds
b) only double bonds
c) only triple bonds
d) two double bonds and one single bond
Q2. Oils on treating with hydrogen in the presence of palladium or nickel catalyst form fats. This is an example
of-
a) Addition reaction
b) Substitution reaction
c) Displacement reaction
d) Oxidation reaction
Q3. Carbon, Group (14) element in the Periodic Table, is known to form compounds with many elements. Write
an example of a compound formed with-
a) chlorine (Group 17 of Periodic Table)
b) oxygen (Group 16 of Periodic Table)
Q4. Write the formula and draw electron dot structure of carbon tetrachloride.
Q5. Compounds with identical molecular formula but different structures are called structural isomers.
a) In the case of saturated hydrocarbons, what is the minimum number of carbon atoms needed in a molecule
for it to have a structural isomer?
b) Draw all possible isomers of Hexane.
Q6. A hydrocarbon with the formula CxHy undergoes complete combustion as shown in the following equation:
2CxHy + 9O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O.
a) What are the values of ‘x’ and ‘y’?
b) Give the chemical (IUPAC) name of the hydrocarbon.
c) Draw its electron dot structure.
d) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of CxHy with hydrogen gas in presence of Nickel.
BIOLOGY
Q1. A student observes that leaves kept in the dark for 48 hours do not show starch presence.
Explain why this happens and relate it to the process of photosynthesis.
Q2. Riya eats a balanced diet but still feels weak and tired frequently.
Suggest possible reasons related to nutrition and explain how digestion and absorption might be affected.
Q3. During an experiment, a leaf is partially covered and exposed to sunlight.
Predict the result after iodine testing and explain what it proves about photosynthesis.
Q4. After running a race, Aman breathes faster and feels muscle pain.
Explain the type of respiration occurring in muscles and the reason for the pain.
Q5. A person moves from a low-altitude area to a high-altitude region and experiences difficulty in breathing.
Explain this situation in terms of oxygen availability and respiration.
Q6. Two organisms, yeast and humans perform respiration differently under oxygen-deficient conditions.
Compare their processes and explain the end products formed.