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    SECOND TERM EXAMINATION – MARCH 2021

    PHYSICS

    Grade VII Marks: 60


    Time: 2 Hours

    Name: ____________________

    Date: ____________________

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
    Read the questions carefully before starting the test.
    Answer all questions in answer sheets.
    Write in your best handwriting.
    The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
    ALL THE BEST!
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Attempt all questions
    Question 1
    Choose the correct option:
    (i) The characteristic of sound that depends on its frequency is
    (a) loudness (b) pitch
    (c) quality (d) none of these
    (ii) The time taken by a wave to complete one oscillation is known as
    (a) frequency (b) period (c) time period
    (iii) As the distance between the listener and the source decreases, loudness of
    sound
    (a) remains same (b) decreases (c) increases
    (iv) The charge of a proton is
    (a) positive (b) negative (c) neutral
    (v) The device used to convert solar energy into electrical energy
    (a) electric bulb (b) generator (c) solar cell
    (vi) The electrical component used to oppose the flow of current
    (a) switch (b) resistor (c) plug key
    (vii) The surest test of magnetism is
    (a) repulsion (b) attraction (c) none of the above
    (viii) Electric wires are always covered with insulators to make them
    (a) colourful (b) thick (c) safe

    This paper consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page. Turn over
    (ix) Which of these is a good reflector of sound?
    (a) An aluminium door (b) Curtain (c) Thermocol
    (x) Convection occurs in
    (a) fluids (b) solids only
    (c) liquids only (d) Gases only
    Question 2
    (a) Fill in the blanks: [5]
    (i) The centre of an atom is known as __________.
    (ii) The energy produced from tides is called __________.
    (iii) To hear an echo in air, the distance of the rigid surface from the source of
    sound must be at least __________ metre.
    (iv) The speed of light in air is __________ m/s.
    (v) The direction of the conventional current is __________ the direction of
    flow of electrons.
    (b) Name the following: [5]
    (i) The energy stored in fuels
    (ii) The SI unit of energy
    (iii) The device that helps in making and breaking of the electric circuits
    (iv) A combination of two or more cells
    (v) The ultimate source of energy on the Earth
    Question 3
    (a) State the law of conservation of energy. [2]
    (b) Write any two ways by which we can conserve energy. [2]
    (c) What are renewable sources of energy? Give an example. [2]
    (d) State the energy transformation taking place in an electric bulb, when the
    following works: [4]
    (i) Electric iron
    (ii) Microphone
    Question 4
    (a) Explain the formation of sea breeze with the help of a diagram. [3]
    (b) State any three properties of a magnet. [3]
    (c) (i) Write two differences between convection and radiation.
    (ii) Why are the ventilators situated near the ceiling of room? [4]
    Question 5
    (a) What is frequency? Give the mathematical relation between frequency and
    time period. [2]

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    (b) The diagram below shows the image of two sounds, A and B. Identify the
    sound which is louder. How could you identify the louder sound from the
    diagrams? [2]

    (c) What are ultrasonic sounds? State one use of such sound. [2]
    (d) A boy beats two drum A and B with the same force. The membrane of drum A
    has an area of 100 cm2 and drum B has 500 cm2. Which drum will produce
    louder sound? Why? [2]
    (e) Name any two types of musical instruments. Give an example for each. [2]
    Question 6
    (a) Write two differences between a primary and a secondary cell. [2]
    (b) State any two precautions to be taken while using electricity. [2]
    (c) Does pure water act as an insulator or a conductor? Give a reason. [2]
    (d) Classify the following materials as conductors and insulators: [2]
    Cotton, copper, rubber, iron
    (e) Draw the symbol of the following electrical components: [2]
    (i) Electric bulb
    (ii) Resistor

    3 Turn over

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