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Understanding Friction and Electrolysis Concepts

The document contains a series of questions related to physics and chemistry concepts, including the nature of friction, electrolysis, the behavior of electric current in solutions, and the properties of light reflection. It also addresses practical applications such as the use of umbrellas during thunderstorms and the function of various parts of the eye. Additionally, it discusses electroplating and the operation of an electroscope.

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Understanding Friction and Electrolysis Concepts

The document contains a series of questions related to physics and chemistry concepts, including the nature of friction, electrolysis, the behavior of electric current in solutions, and the properties of light reflection. It also addresses practical applications such as the use of umbrellas during thunderstorms and the function of various parts of the eye. Additionally, it discusses electroplating and the operation of an electroscope.

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1.

Whenever the surfaces in contact tend to move or move with respect to each other, the force of
friction comes into play
(a) Only if the objects are solid.
(b) Only if one of the two objects is liquid.
(c) Only if one of the two objects is gaseous.
(d) Irrespective of whether the objects are solid, liquid or gaseous.

2. Whenever the surfaces in contact tend to move or move with respect to each other, the force of
friction comes into play
(a) only if the objects are solid.
(b) Only if one of the two objects is liquid.
(c) Only if one of the two objects is gaseous.
(d) Irrespective of whether the objects are solid, liquid or gaseous.

3. What happens when an electric current is passed through copper sulfate solution?
a) Copper is deposited on the negative electrode
b) Copper is deposited on the positive electrode
c) The solution turns into water
d) No reaction occurs

13. The weather department has predicted that a thunderstorm is likely to occur on a certain

day. Suppose you have to go out on that day. Would you carry an umbrella? Explain

14. Define electrolysis. Name one substance that can be electrolyzed.

17. a) Why is distilled water a poor conductor of electricity, while tap water conducts electricity?

b List three applications of the chemical effect of electric current.

18. Differentiate between regular and diffused reflection. Does diffuse reflection mean the
failure of the laws of reflection?

19. a) Explain with the help of a diagram how an electroscope works to detect charge.
OR
a) Explain why a charged body loses its charge if we touch it with our hand.
b) How does a lightning conductor protect buildings from lightning strikes?

28. a) Give the function of the following:

(i) Cornea. (ii) Iris. (iii) Retina

(iv Rods (v) Cones


Or

b) What is electroplating? Explain the process of electroplating an iron object with copper.

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