Class 9 Science and Physics Questions
1. A stone of 1 kg is thrown with a velocity of 20 m/s across the frozen surface of a lake and comes
to rest after travelling a distance of 50 m. What is the force of friction between the stone and the ice?
2. Helium atom has an atomic mass of 4u and has two protons in its nucleus. How many neutrons
does it have?
3. Draw a curve showing density or pressure variations with respect to distance for a disturbance
produced by sound. Mark the position of compression and rarefaction on this curve. Also, define
wavelength and time period using this curve.
4. Composition of the nuclei of two atomic species X and Y is given as follows:
| Protons | Neutrons |
|---------|---------|
| X: 6 |6 |
| Y: 6 |8 |
(a) Give the mass numbers of X and Y. What is the relation between the two species?
5. Draw the graph for uniform retardation:
(a) Position-Time graph
(b) Velocity-Time graph
(c) Acceleration-Time graph
6. A particle moves in a circle with O as the centre and AO = OB = 5 cm. It starts from A. Calculate:
(a) The distance covered.
(b) The displacement when it reaches B.
7. In each of the following, a force F is acting on an object of mass m. The direction of displacement
is from West to East, as shown by the longer arrow. Observe the figure carefully and state whether
the work done by the force is negative, positive, or zero.
8. What is a suspension? Explain the Tyndall effect and differentiate between colloids and
suspensions.
9. Define dispersed phase and dispersion medium.
10. Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
11. What is an emulsion? OR Give an example of solid sol.
12. Give reasons for the following:
(a) Road accidents occurring due to high speeds are much worse than accidents at low speeds.
Class 9 Science and Physics Questions
(b) When a car makes a sharp turn at high speed, passengers tend to get thrown to one side.
(c) Differentiate between active and passive transport.
13. How can you calculate the magnification of a microscope? OR Draw a labeled diagram of
various types of muscles found in the human body.
14. At a certain moment, two giant planets, Jupiter and Saturn, are in a straight line from Earth. Find
the total gravitational force exerted by them on a 50 kg person on Earth. Could this force be
significant?
15. A bag of sugar weighs 'w' on the equator. If taken to Antarctica, will its weight be more or less?
Give a reason for your answer.
16. A person weighs 110.84 N on the moon, where g is 1/6th of Earth's gravity. Given g on Earth =
9.8 m/s², calculate:
(a) g on the moon
(b) Mass of the person
(c) Weight of the person on Earth.
17. What are cell organelles? Write the names of different cell organelles.
18. Describe the role played by lysosomes. Why are they called suicidal bags? How do they
function?
19. What happens to dry raisins when placed in plain water? What would happen if they were then
placed in concentrated salt solution?
20. Distinguish among true solution, suspension, and colloid based on:
(a) Stability
(b) Filtration
(c) Type of mixture
21. How do you prepare a 10% glucose solution by mass in water?
22. What is apiculture? What are the different honeybee varieties used in beekeeping?
23. Why should beekeeping be done in good pasturage?
24. How do bees help in pollination? What type of flowers attract honeybees?
25. Mention the products obtained from honeybees. OR What is the best season to start a beehive?