Model Test Paper 2

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Time Allowed : 2 hours Max. Marks : 80

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Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during first 15 minutes.

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This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

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SECTION - A (40 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this Section)

Question 1 : Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options: [15]

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(i) When an electric bulb is switched ON the electric energy
(a) directly changes to light energy
(b) first changes to light energy and then changes to heat energy
(c) first changes to heat energy and then to light energy
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(d) none of the above. A
(ii) A copper conductor pivoted at A is placed between pole pieces of a strong magnet as shown
in diagram, and the direction of current in it is shown by arrow head. The direction in which
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conductor moves is:
(a) out of plane of paper (b) into the plane of paper Copper conductor

(c) conductor does not move (d) none of these.

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(iii) A radioactive nuclei ejects a charged particle and changes into another radioactive nuclei as shown by nuclear equation.

– charged
particle
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The charged particle given by z x is:
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(a) a proton (b) an electron (c) helium nuclei (d) a positron

(iv) The equivalent resistance of the resistor connected in the form of rectangle is: 2
(a) 1.5 Ω (b) 3 Ω A D
(c) 4 Ω (d) 2.5 Ω
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(v) Assertion: Having same length and same radius, copper wire will have more 2 2
resistance than iron wire.
Reason: Specific resistance of iron is more than that of copper.
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(a) Both assertion and reason are true. B C

(b) Both assertion and reason are false. 2
(c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but reason is true.
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(vi) The C.G. of a triangular lamina is:

(a) at the intersection of its medians
(b) at the intersection of its right bisectors

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(d) none of these.
(vii) When the ray of light travelling in a denser medium to a rarer medium is reflected back into the denser medium at the
surface of separation the phenomenon which takes place is called:
(a) refraction (b) dispersion (c) total internal refection (d) reflection.

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(viii) The unit of work in terms of mass, length and time is:
(a) kg ms–1 (b) kgm2s–2 (c) kgm2s–3 (d) kgm–2s2
(ix) The mathematical relation between momentum (p) and kinetic energy (K.E) is:
m K.E
(a) p = mK.E (b) p = 2mK.E (c) p = K.E (d) p =

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(x) One kilowatt hour of electric energy is equal to:
(a) 6.3 kJ (b) 6.3 MJ (c) 3.6 kJ (d) 3.6 MJ

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(xi) An optical material which always forms a virtual, erect image, such that it is always of the same size as the size of object
is:
(a) convex lens (b) concave lens (c) convex mirror (d) plane mirror

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(xii) Sound vibrations which can be used for welding metals having high melting point are:
(a) Infrasonic vibrations (b) sonic vibrations (c) ultrasonic vibrations (d) ultraviolet vibrations
(xiii) Materials A (sp. heat capacity 0.21Jg–1C–1) and a material B (sp. heat capacity 2.7 Jg–1 ºC–1) and at same temperature and

of same mass are placed in bright sunlight for one hour. The material which show higher rise in temperature is:

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(a) A (b) B (c) both are at same temp. (d) none of these
(xiv) A force of 50 N causes a displacement of 20 m of a body. The energy spent is equal to:
(a) 1100 J (b) 1000 J (c) 900 J (d) 500 J
(xv) A pulley system has 5 pulleys in all. The actual mechanical advantage of this system is:
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(a) 5 (b) more than 5 (c) less than 5 (d) none of these

ANSWERS
(i) (c) (ii) (a) (iii) (c) (iv) (a) (v) (d) (vi) (a) (vii) (c) (viii) (b) (ix) (b) (x) (d)
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(xi) (d) (xii) (c) (xiii) (a) (xiv) (b) (xv) (c)

Question 2
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(i) (a) Give two properties common to all electromagnetic waves. [3]
(b) Give one use of infrared radiation.
(ii) Draw a labelled circuit diagram for the verification of Ohm's law. [2]
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(iii) A metal ball of mass 60 g falls on a concrete floor from a vertical height of 2.8 m and rebounds to a height of 1.5 m.
Find the change in kinetic energy in SI units. [g = 10 ms–2] [2]
(iv) Explain, why is single fixed pulley used despite no gain in mechanical advantage. [2]
(v) (a) How is the e.m.f. across primary and secondary coils of a transformer related with the number of turns of coil in
them? [2]
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(b) On which type of current do transformers work?

(vi) (a) Name a nuclear radiation which on accepting two electrons change to helium gas. [2]
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(b) State one property of the above radiation.

(vii) Two bulbs P ond Q are rated 40 W - 220 V and 60 W - 220 V are connected in parallel combination to a 220 V supply.
Calculate the current drawn by the bulbs from supply line. [2]

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(i) (a) 1. Electromagnetic waves remain unaffected by strong electric or magnetic fields.
2. All electromagnetic waves travel in vacuum or air with a speed of 3 × 108 ms– 1.
(b) Infrared rays causing heat effect and hence used by doctors to relieve the joint pain of the patients.

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Circuit diagram
for the verification

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of Ohm's law

(iii) Change in K.E = change in P.E = mg (2·8 – 1·5)

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= kg × 10 ms– 2 × 1·3 m = 0·780 J
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(iv)
1. It is always easier to apply effort in downward direction rather than upward direction. Single fixed pulley helps in
changing the direction of effort.
2. One can use his body weight while working on this pulley.
The e.m.f. across the primary coil The number of turns in the primary coil
(v) (a) = .

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The e.m.f. across the secondary coil The number of turns in the secondary coil
(b) Transformer works on an alternating current.
(ii) (a) Alpha radiation on accepting 2 electrons change into helium gas.
(b) Alpha radiation deflected towards the negatively charged plate.

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P 40 2
(iii) Current in P, (I1) == = A
V 220 11
P 60 3
Current in Q, (I2) == = A
V 220 11
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∴ Total current drawn by P and Q =  +  A = A = 0·454 A
 11 11  11

Question 3
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(i) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket: [6]
(a) The penetrating power of _________________ [a / b / g] radiations is least.
(b) In SI system, unit of specific heat capacity is _________________ [Jkg K-1 / JK kg-1 / Jkg-1 K-1].
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(c) For a pure substance, melting point and freezing point are ________________ [different / identical / cannot be said].
(d) Step down transformers are used in _________________ [television / mobile phones / X-ray machines].
(e) In series combination of resistance, _________________ [Current / p.d.] is same in each resistance, while in parallel
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combination of resistance, _________________ [current / p.d.] is same across each resistance.

(ii) A ray of light strikes the surface of a rectangular glass block such that the angle of incidence is (a) zero degree (b) 42
degree. Sketch a diagram to show approximate path taken by the ray in each case as it passes through glass block and
emerges from it. [2]
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(iii) (a) What name is given to atoms of a substance which have same atomic number, but different mass number? [2]
(b) What is the difference in atomic structure of these atoms?
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Solution :
(i) (a) a
(b) Jkg–1 K–1
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(c) identical  
(d) mobile phones   
(e) current, p.d.

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(iii) (a) Atoms of a same substance are called isotopes.
(b) Isotopes have same number of protons and electrons, but different number of neutrons.

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SECTION - B (40 Marks)
(Attempt any four questions from this Section)

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Question 4
(i) 6.4 kJ of energy causes a displacement of 64 m in a body in the direction of force in 2.5 s. Calculate: [3]
(a) force applied on the body.

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(b) power acting on body in horse power [Take 1 HP = 746 W]
(ii) A pulley system consists of two pulleys, one fixed and the other movable. [3]
(a) Draw the labelled diagram of the arrangement and show clearly all the forces acting on it.
(b) What change can be made in the movable pulley of this system to increase the mechanical
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advantage of system?
(iii)
An object of mass 'm' is allowed to fall freely from point A as shown in the figure A
alongside. Calculate the total energy possessed by the object at: [4]
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(a) Point A. x

(b) Point B
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(c) Point C
(d) Which physical law is verified by your calculations in parts (a), (b) and (c)?
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Solution :
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6400 J
(i) (a) Force = Energy ÷ displacement = = 100 N.
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64 m
(b) Power = Energy ÷ Time = 6400 J ÷ 2·5 s = 2560 W
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∴ Power in (H.P) = = 3·4 HP.
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(ii) (a) Diagram drawn alongside.
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(b) By making the movable block of some lighter alloy or high quality plastic, the weight
of movable block is reduced. This in turn increases the mechanical advantage. Fixed

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(iii) (a) Total energy at A = P.E + K.E = mgh + mv 2 = mgh + m(0)2 = mgh.
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(b) At B applying, v2 – u2 = 2as ⇒ v2 – (0)2 = 2gx or v2 = 2gx
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∴ Total energy at B = P.E + K.E = mg (h – x) + mv2 o
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= mgh – mgx + m (2gx) = mgh – mgx + mgx = mgh.
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⇒ v2 – (0)2 = 2g × h
or v2 = 2gh
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∴ Total energy at C = P.E + K.E = mg × 0 + m (2gh) = mgh.
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(d) Law of conservation of energy is varified in above calculations.

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Question 5
(i) State in brief, the meaning of each of the following: [3]
(a) Heat capacity of a body is 50 J ºC–1.
(b) The specific latent of fusion of ice is 336000 Jkg–1.

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(c) The specific heat capacity of copper is 0.4 Jg–1 ºC–1.
(ii) (a) What is the principle of method of mixtures? [3]

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(b) Name and state the law on which this principle is based.
(iii) A graph between time and temperature during heating as well as cooling for a solid substance is shown in the figure.[4]

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Complete the table, using the labels from the figure. The first label is done for you.
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S.No. Description Label

a. The part of the graph which represents the rise in temperature of the AB
solid with the gain of heat energy.
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b. The part of the graph which represents the rise in temperature of the
liquid with the gain of heat energy.
c. The part of graph which represents the change in state of the solid to
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liquid without any rise in temperature.

d. The part of the graph which represents the fall in temperature of the
gas with the loss of heat energy.
e. The part of the graph which represents the fall in temperature of the
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liquid with the loss of heat energy.

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(i) (a) From it implies, that a given mass of a substance will need 50 J of heat energy, when its temperature rises by 1°C.
(b) From it implies that 1 kg of ice at 0°C on complete melting, will need 336000 J of energy so as to form water at
0°C.
(c) From it implies if 1g of copper is heated through 1°C, in order to do so it will absorb 0·4 J of heat energy.
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(ii) (a) According to this principle,

Heat energy absorbed a cold body = Heat energy given out by hot body.
(b) It is based on law of conservation of energy, which states that, in a system the energy can neither be created, nor
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(c) BC
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Question 6
(i) The ore of Uranium found in nature contains 92U238 and 92U235. Although both the isotopes are fissionable, it is found

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out experimentally that one of the two isotopes is more easily fissionable. [3]

(a) Name the isotope of Uranium which is easily fissionable.

(b) Give a reason for your answer.
(c) Write a nuclear reaction when Uranium 238 emits an alpha particle to form a Thorium (Th) nucleus.

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(ii) (a) Name the characteristic of sound which enables a person to differentiate between two sounds with equal loudness,
but having different frequencies. [3]

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(b) Define the characteristic named by you in (ii) (a).
(c) Name the characteristic of sound which enables a person to differentiate between two sounds of same loudness and
same frequency, but produced by different musical instruments.

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(iii) (a) A person is tuning his radio set at a particular station. What is person trying to do to tune it? [4]
(b) Name the phenomenon involved in tuning radio-set.
(c) Define the phenomenon named by you in part (iii) (b).
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(i) (a) 235
92U is easily fissionable.
(b) 92U235
fissions with low-energy thermal neutrons because the binding energy resulting from the absorption of a neutron
is greater than the critical energy required for fission.
(c) 92U238 → 90Th234 + Alpha particle (2He4).
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(ii) (a) The characteristics of sound is called pitch of sound.
(b) The sensation produced in the listener by two different notes of same loudness but different frequencies is called
pitch.
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(c) The characteristics is called timbre or quality of sound. It depends on waveform of sound.
(iii) (a) While tuning a radio set, the person tries to match the frequency of his radio set, with that of broadcasting radio-
station so that resonance takes place and he can hear the sound clearly.
(b) The phenomenon taking place is called electromagnetic resonance.
(c) When the frequency of a given radio set corresponds to the frequency impressed by broadcasting radio-station,
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electromagnetic resonance takes place with the result, the signal gets amplified.
Question 7
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(i) How does the value of angle of deviation produced by a prism change with an increase in the value of (a) angle incidence
(b) wavelength of light? [3]
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Lens

(a) Copy and complete the diagram.

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(b) What is name given to the lens?

(iii) (a) State two conditions for total internal reflection.
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(b) Fill in the blank space:
The perpendicular shift in the path of incident ray while emerging out from a denser medium is called _________.
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Solution :
(i) (a) Assume initial angle of incidence is 30°. As the angle incidence is increased the angle of deviation decreases, till a stage
is reached when its value is minimum. On further increasing the angle of incidence, the angle of deviation increases.
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(ii) (a)

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(b) Lens is a concave.
(iii) (a) 1. The ray of light must travel from denser medium to rarer medium.

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2. The angle of incidence in denser medium should be greater than critical angle.
(b) Lateral displacement.

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Question 8
(i) (a) Define volt. [4]

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(b) State two factors which determine the resistance of a conductor.
(c) How does the resistance of ionic compounds change with the rise in temperature?
(ii) Two cells of e.m.f. 1.5 V and internal resistance of 1.5 Ω each are connected in parallel. The arrangment is connected to
2.5 Ω resistor. [3]

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(a) Draw circuit diagram of arrangement.
(b) Calculate current flowing through 2.5 Ω resistor.
(iii) (a) What do you understand by the term electric power?
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(b) A current of 5 A is flowing through the filament of a bulb of resistance 4 Ω. Calculate electric power of the bulb.
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(c) If the current flows for 1 minute in (iii (b)), calculate the electric energy expended by the bulb.

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(i) (a) When one coulomb of electric charge (6·25 × 1018 electrons) is brought from infinity to a given point in an electric
field, such that one joule of work is done, then the electric potential at that point is one volt.
(b) 1. Resistance of conductor is directly proportional to the length of conductor.
2. Resistance of conductor is inversely proportional to the area of cross-section of conductor.
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(c) The resistance of ionic compounds decrease with the rise in temperature.
(ii) (a) Circuit diagram shown.
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(b) Total resistance of cells in parallel, = + =
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∴ rp = = 0·75 Ω
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∴ Current in 2·5 Ω resistor = = 0·46 A

R + rp 2·5 + 0·75 3·25

(iii) (a) Rate of doing electric work is called electric power.

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(b) Electric power (P) = I2.R = (5)2 × 4 = 100 W.

(c) Electric energy expended = P × t = 100 W × 60s = 6000 J.

Question 9
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(i) (a) Draw a neat labelled diagram of a d.c. motor. [3]

(b) Write any one use of a d.c. motor.
(ii) (a) What do you understand by the term radioactivity?
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(b) Fill in the blank spaces:
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 When a radioactive nucleus ejects an ..........(1).......... particle, its mass number decreases by ..........(2).......... a.m.u.
and atomic number by 2 amu.
(iii) A radioactive nucleus can emit three types of radiation.
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(a) Name all the three types of radiation.
(b) Name the radiation which is most penetrating.

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(c) Name the radiation which is electromagnetic in nature.
(d) Name the radiation which has largest mass.
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(b) In electric appliances, like fan, juicer, mixer, grinder, washing machine, etc., an electric motor is used to produce
rotational motion by the use of electricity.
(ii) (a) The phenomenon due to which nucleus of certain element spontaneously decays into the nucleus of another element
with the ejection of alpha, beta or gamma particles is called radioactivity.
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(b) 1. Alpha 2. Four
(iii) (a) 1. Alpha particles 2. Beta particles 3. Gamma radiation.
(b) Gamma radiations are most penetrating.
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(c) Gamma radiation is electromagnetic in nature.

(d) Alpha particles have largest mass.

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