Chinmaya Vidyalaya Science Talent Search Examination Sample Question Paper : cvtarapur.in

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Chinmaya Vidyalaya Talent Search Exam Question Paper

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Physics Question

1) The distance between the crest and the next trough in a periodic wave is
a] y
b] y / 2
c] y / 4
d] 2 y

2) A longitudinal wave travels from east to west in air. In which direction do the particles of air move?
a] east to west
b] west to east
c] north to south
d] south to north

3) The velocity of sound in vacuum is
a] 332ms -1
b] 330 ms -1
c] 288 ms -1
d] 0 ms -1

4) Resonance is a special case of
a] forced vibrations
b] natural vibrations
c] damped vibrations
d] none of these

5) Waves used in sonography are
a] infrared waves
b] microwaves
c] sound waves
d] ultrasonic waves

6) Flash and thunder are produced simultaneously. But the thunder is heard a few seconds after the flash is seen. This is because
a] speed of sound is greater than speed of light
b] speed of sound is equal to the speed of light
c] speed of light is very much greater than the speed of sound.
d] None of these

7) A simple pendulum is transferred from the earth to the moon. Will it go faster or slower?
a] slow down
b] becomes faster
c] remains same
d] none of these

8) When ice melts, its temperature
a] remains constant
b] decreases
c] increases
d] changes

9) The maximum temperature recorded in Delhi on hot summer day is 480C. Find its value in Fahrenheit?
a] 153 0 F
b] 102 0 F
c] 1000F
d] 113 0 F

10) Mercury is used as a thermometric substance because
a] it has uniform expansiveness
b] it has high boiling point
c] it has a fairly low freezing point
d] all of the above

11) Expansion of a rod depends on
a] the original length of the rod
b] the rise of temperature
c] the material of the temperature
d] all of the above

12) A metal disc has a hole in it at its centre. If the disc is heated, the hole will
a] increase in size
b] decrease in size
c] neither increase nor decrease
d] none

13) For accurate scientific work, temperatures are often measured by
a] alcohol thermometers
b] mercury thermometers
c] platinum resistance thermometers
d] thermoelectric thermometers

14) What are the three modes of transmission of heat?
a] conduction, convection and radiation
b] conduction, sublimation and radiation
c] sublimation, convection and radiation
d]conduction, convection and sublimation

15) In winter, a metal chair feels cooler to touch than a wooden chair. Why?
a] metal is a good conductor
b] metal is a bad conductor
c] wood is a good conductor
d] none of the above

16) In hot climatic conditions, buildings are painted white because
a] white paint is cheaper
b] it does not fade of
c] it does not crack with the change of temperature
d] white coating is bad conductor of heat and reflects heat rays falling on it, thus keeping the house cool.

17) When we are sweating, we feel comfortable under a fan because
a] the air circulated by the fan is cool
b] the air takes away the heat from the body
c] the air circulated by the fan quickens the evaporation of sweat
d] all of the above

18) The door of a fridge, which is working is left open
a] the temperature of the room will fall
b] the temperature of the room will rise
c] the room temperature will have been maintained within the fridge
d] none of these

19) A 1 kilowatt motor pumps out water from a well 10 meters deep. Calculate the quantity of water pumped out per second.
a] 10.204g
b] 15.302g
c] 11.201g
d] 16.204g

20) When a stone tied to a string is whirled in a circle the work done on it by the string is
a] positive
b] negative
c] zero
d] undefined