Class 10 Physics Sample Paper
Q1 When light rays enter the eye, most of the refraction occurs at the 1 Mark
(A) crystalline lens
(B) outer surface of the cornea
(C) iris
(D) pupil
Q2 Aditi was reviewing her notes on electric circuits and found the following statements:
[1 Mark]
I. In a series circuit, the total resistance is the sum of individual resistances, and the current
remains the same through all components.
II. In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each component is the same as the source voltage,
and the total current is the sum of individual currents through each branch.
III. According to Ohm's Law, the resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to the
current flowing through it, provided temperature and other physical conditions. remain
constant.
Choose from the following the correct option that lists the correct statements about electric
circuits.
(A) I and II
(B) I, II and III
(C) II and III
(D) I and III
Q3. Assertion: An electric fuse is always connected in the live wire of a household circuit.
Reason: The fuse wire has a very high melting point and low resistance. 1 Mark
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
Q4 If the focal length of the convex lens is 15 cm and the object is placed at 20 cm from the
optical centre, calculate the image distance (v). 2 marks
OR
Give reasons for the following:
(a) Red traffic signals can be seen from a very long distance.
(b) Stars appear to be slightly higher than their actual position
Q5 The given figure shows three wires made of the same material. Which wire will have the
maximum resistance? Explain based on two factors shown in the diagram. 2marks
Q6 (a) Draw the pattern of the magnetic field lines around a current-carrying solenoid.
(b) State Fleming’s right-hand rule.
(c) Mention two precautions that should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic
electric circuits. 3marks
Q7 Study the diagram and answer the questions the follows: 3 Marks
(a) Identify the defect of vision that represents this diagram.
(b) List the two possible causes of this defect.
(c) With the help of a ray diagram explain how this defect can be corrected.
Q8 (a) Vijaya connects three bulbs P. Q and R is series with a battery in two different ways
using identical conducting wires as shown below. She notices that in case I all three bulbs
glow but in case II only the bulbs P and R continue to glow. What could be the reason for the
bulb Q to not glow in case II?
(b) Two resistances when connected in parallel give a combined resistance of 10/3 ohms.
When the same two resistors are connected in series, the combined resistance becomes 15
ohms. Calculate the individual resistance of each resistor. 3 marks
Q9 An object 4.0 cm in size, is placed 25.0 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length
15.0 cm.
i. At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed in order to obtain a sharp
image?
ii. Find the size of the image.
iii. Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in this case.
OR
i. One half of a convex lens of focal length 10 cm is covered with a black paper. Can such a
lens produce an image of a complete object placed at a distance of 30 cm from the lens?
Draw a ray diagram to justify your answer.
ii. A 4 cm tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex lens of focal
length 20 cm. The distance of the object from the lens is 15 cm. Find the nature, position and
the size of the image. 5 marks
Q10
The above image is that of a Digital Single Lens Reflector (DSLR) Camera which is used to
take high resolution photographs by professional photographers. The second image of the
above two is a schematic diagram of how an image is formed on the sensor of the camera.
Based on your understanding of the lenses, answer the following questions.
A. What type of lens is used in the DSLR camera shown in the image? 1mark
B. What type of image is formed on the sensor? 1mark
Attempt either subpart C or D.
C. A photographer is using a DSLR camera with a lens of focal length f=50 mm to take a
close-up photograph of a small object. The lens projects an image onto the camera sensor
that is located 60 mm behind the lens. Calculate the object distance (i.e., the distance
between the object and the lens).
OR
D. A photographer is using a DSLR camera to take a picture of a flower. The flower is
positioned 150 mm away from the camera lens. The actual height of the flower is 80 mm,
and the image height formed on the camera's sensor is measured to be 20 mm. Calculate
the focal length of the camera lens. 2marks