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1.

What is the purpose of human eye ?

Answer» It enables us to see and perceive the object in our vicinity.
2.

What is the role of iris in a human eye ?

Answer»

Controls the size of the pupil.

3.

State one function of iris in human eye. 

Answer»

 Iris controls the size of pupil.

4.

What is the function of pupil in human eye ?

Answer» The pupil helps to control the amount of entering the eye.
5.

Which part of the human eye helps in changing the thickness of lens?

Answer»

Ciliary muscles.

6.

Subtract the second expression from the first.i. (6x² + 7xy + 16y²); (16x² – 17xy) ii. (4x + 16z); (19y – 14z + 16x)

Answer»

iv. (6x² + 7xy + 16y²) – (16x² – 17xy) 

= 6x² + 7xy + 16y² – 16x² + 17xy 

= (6x² – 16x²) + (7xy + 17xy) + 16y² 

= -10x² + 24xy + 16y2

v. (4x + 16z) – (19y - 14z + 16x) 

= 4x + 16z – 19y + 14z – 16x 

= (4x – 16x) – 19y + (16z + 14z) 

= -12x – 19y + 30z

7.

Solve the following equations:i. 6x – 1 = 3x + 8 ii. 2(x – 4) = 4x + 2 iii. 5(x + 1) = 74

Answer»

i. 6x – 1 = 3x + 8

∴ 6x - 3x = 8 + 1

∴ 3x = 9

∴ x = 9/3

∴ x = 3

ii. 2(x - 4) = 4x + 2

∴ 2x - 8 = 4x + 2

∴ (-8 - 2) = 4x - 2x 

∴ (-10) = 2x 

∴ x = (-10/2)

∴ x = -5

iii. 5(x + 1) = 74

∴ 5x + 5 = 74

∴ 5x = 74 - 5

∴ 5x = 69

∴ x = 69/5

8.

The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8. If the numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator is decreased by 1, the number obtained is 3/2. Find the rational number.

Answer»

Let the numerator of the rational number be x. Therefore, its denominator will be x + 8.

The rational number will be x/x + 8.

According to the question,

x + 17/x + 8 - 1 = 3/2

⇒ x + 17/x + 7 = 3/2

⇒ 2(x + 17) = 3(x + 7)

⇒ 2x + 34 = 3x + 21

⇒ 34 − 21 = 3x − 2x

⇒13 = x

Numerator of the rational number = x = 13

Denominator of the rational number = x + 8 = 13 + 8 = 21

Rational number = 13/21

9.

Bullets of mass 40 g each, are fired from a machine gun at a rate of 5 per second towards a firmly fixed hard surface of area 10 cm2. Each bullet hits normal to the surface at 400 m/s and rebounds in such a way that the coefficient of restitution for the collision between bullet and the surface is 0.75. Calculate average force and average pressure experienced by the surface due to this firing.

Answer»

For the collision,

u1 = 400 m s-1, e = 0.75

For the firmly fixed hard surface, u2 = v2 = 0

e = 0.75 = \(\frac{v_1-v_2}{u_2-u_1}=\frac{v_1-0}{0-400}\)

∴ v1 = -300 m/s.

Negative sign indicates that the bullet rebounds in exactly opposite direction. Change in momentum of each bullet = m(v1 – u1)

The same momentum is transferred to the surface per collision in opposite direction.

∴ Momentum transferred to the surface, per collision,

p = m (u1 – v1) = 0.04(400 – [-300]) = 28 Ns

The rate of collision is same as rate of firing.

∴ Momentum received by the surface per second, \(\frac{dp}{dt}\) = average force experienced by the surface = 28 × 5 = 140 N

This is the average force experienced by the surface of area A = 10 cm2 = 10-3 m2

∴ Average pressure experienced,

P = \(\frac{F}{A}=\frac{140}{10^{-3}}\) = 1.4 × 105 N m-2

∴ P ≈ 1.4 times the atmospheric pressure.

The average force and average pressure experienced by the surface due to the firing is 140 N and 1.4 × 105 N m-2 respectively.

10.

What is the effect on the acceleration of a particle if the net force on the particle is tripled?

Answer»

a = F/m. On tripling the force, the acceleration will also be tripled.

11.

Why is it difficult to derive a nail into a wooden block without supporting?

Answer»

If the wooden block is not properly supported, then it will be unable to offer suitable reaction.

12.

Write the degrees of each of the following polynomials: (i) 7x3 + 4x2 -3x +12 (ii) 12 - x + 2x3(iii) 5y - √2(iv) 7 = 7 x xo (v) 0

Answer»

Degree of polynomial

(i) 7x3 + 4x2 -3x +12 is 3 

(ii) 12 - x + 2xis 3

(iii) 5y - √2 is 1

(iv) 7 = 7 x xo is 0

(v) 0 is un defined.

13.

Why does a heavy gun not kick so strong as light gun using the same cartridges?

Answer»

The recoil speed of the gun is inversely proportional to its mass. Therefore, the recoil speed of heavy gun is less than that of light gun.

14.

You can move a brick easily by pushing it with your foot on a smooth floor, but if you kick it then your foot is hurt. Why?

Answer»

As Ft remains constant, so if t is reduced, then F will be increased and hence hurt our foot.

15.

A body is said to be in motion if it changes its …………….. with respect to its surroundings. (a) position (b) direction (c) speed (d) force

Answer»

Correct option is: (a) position 

16.

…………….. is a relative concept. (a) Motion (b) Direction (c) Power(d) Acceleration

Answer»

Correct option is: (a) Motion

17.

An object continues to remain at rest or in a state of uniform motion along a straight line unless an …………….. acts on it.(a) internal imbalanced force(b) external unbalanced force (c) internal balanced force (d) external balanced force

Answer»

Correct option is: (b) external unbalanced force

18.

Is an example of positive acceleration. (a) A stone is thrown vertically upwards (b) A stone falls freely towards the earth (c) Brakes are applied by the truck driver (d) The train arriving at the station

Answer»

Correct option is: (b) a stone falls freely towards the earth

19.

The ……. is proportional to the applied force and it occurs in the direction of the force. (a) change of momentum (b) rate of change of velocity (c) change of velocity (d) rate of change of momentum

Answer»

Correct option is: (d) rate of change of momentum

20.

Hangover is due to accumulation ofA. Ethanol in liverB. Ethanol in lungsC. Acetaldehyde in bodyD. Formation of formaldehyde from acetaldehyde

Answer» Correct Answer - C
21.

Classify the following polynomials as linear, quadratic, cubic and biquadratic polynomials: (i) x + x2 + 4(ii) 3x – 2 (iii) 2x + x2 (iv) 3y (v) t2 + 1 (v) 7t4 + 4t3 + 3t – 2

Answer»

(i) x + x2 + 4: It is a quadratic polynomial as its degree is 2. 

(ii) 3x – 2 : It is a linear polynomial as its degree is 1. 

(iii) 2x + x2: It is a quadratic polynomial as its degree is 2. 

(iv) 3y: It is a linear polynomial as its degree is 1. 

(v) t2+ 1: It is a quadratic polynomial as its degree is 2. 

(vi) 7t4 + 4t3 + 3t – 2: It is a biquadratic polynomial as its degree is 4.

22.

Write the degrees of each of the following polynomials: (i) 7x3 + 4x2 – 3x + 12 (ii) 12 – x + 2x3 (iii) 5y – √2 (iv) 7 (v) 0

Answer»

As we know, degree is the highest power in the polynomial 

(i) Degree of the polynomial 7x3 + 4x2 – 3x + 12 is 3 

(ii) Degree of the polynomial 12 – x + 2x3 is 3 

(iii) Degree of the polynomial 5y – is 1 

(iv) Degree of the polynomial 7 is 0 

(v) Degree of the polynomial 0 is undefined.

23.

Identify polynomials in the following:(i) f(x) = 4x3 - x2 - 3x + 7 (ii) g(x) = 2x3 - 3x2 +\(\sqrt{x}\) -1 (iii) p(x) = \(\frac{2}{3}\)x2 -  \(\frac{7}{4}\)x + 9 (iv) q(x) = 2x2 - 3x + \(\frac{4}{x}\) + 2 (v) h(x) = x4 -  x\(\frac{3}{2}\)- + x - 1(vi) f(x) = 2 + \(\frac{3}{x}\) + 4x

Answer»

(i) f(x) = 4x3 - x2 - 3x + 7 is a polynomial.

(ii) g(x) = 2x3 - 3x2+\(\sqrt{x}\)-1is not a polynomial as exponent of x in \(\sqrt{x}\) is not a positive integer.

(iii) ) p(x) = \(\frac{2}{3}\)x2 - \(\frac{7}{4}\) x + 9 is a polynomial as all the exponents are positive integer.

(iv) q(x) = 2x2 - 3x + \(\frac{4}{x}\) + 2 is not a polynomial as the exponent of x in \(\frac{4}{x}\) is not a positive integer.

(v) h(x) = x4 - x\(\frac{3}{2}\)+ x - 1 is not a polynomial as the exponent of x in \(-x^{3/2}\) is not a positive integer.

(vi) f(x) = 2+ \(\frac{3}{x}\) + 4x is not a polynomial as the exponent of x in \(\frac{3}{x}\) is not a positive integer.

24.

Enzyme required to oxidised acetaldehyde isA. Ethanol oxidaseB. Acetaldehyde dehydrogenaseC. Alcohol hydrogenaseD. Glyceraldehyde dehydrogenase

Answer» Correct Answer - B
25.

Hangover isA. Increased desire to take alcoholB. Feeling of giddiness and nausea in the morning after having taken alcoholC. Development of gastritis and peptic ulcersD. Feeling of flushing after taking alcohol

Answer» Correct Answer - B
26.

For each of the following numbers, find the smallest whole number by which it should be divided so as to get a perfect square number. Also find the square root of the square number so obtained.(i) 396   (ii) 2645

Answer»

(i) 396 can be factorised as follows.

2396
2198
399
333
1111
1

396 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 11

Here, prime factor 11 does not have its pair. If we divide this number by 11, then the number will become a perfect square. Therefore, 396 has to be divided by 11 to obtain a perfect square.

396 ÷11 = 36 is a perfect square.

36 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

∴ √36 = 2 x  3 = 6

(ii) 2645 can be factorised as follows.

52645
23529
2323
1

2645 = 5 x 23 x 23

Here, prime factor 5 does not have its pair. If we divide this number by 5, then the number will become a perfect square. Therefore, 2645 has to be divided by 5 to obtain a perfect square.

2645 ÷5 = 529 is a perfect square

529 = 23 x 23

∴ √529 = 23

27.

Enzyme present in limited quantity in Asians for metabolism of alcohol isA. Alcohol dehydrogenaseB. Succinate thiokinaseC. Acetaldehyde dehydrogenaseD. Both A and B

Answer» Correct Answer - C
28.

Write the coefficient of x2 in each of the following:(i) 17 – 2x + 7x2(ii) 9 - 12x + x3(iii) \(\cfrac{\pi}{6}\) x2 – 3x + 4(iv) \(\sqrt{3}\) x - 7

Answer»

Coefficient of x2 in:

(i) 17 – 2x + 7x2 is 7

(ii) 9 - 12x + x3 is 0

(iii) \(\frac{\pi}{6}\) x2 – 3x + 4 is \(\frac{\pi}{6}\)

(iv) \(\sqrt{3}\) x - 7 is

29.

For each of the following numbers, find the smallest whole number by which it should be divided so as to get a perfect square number. Also find the square root of the square number so obtained.(i) 2800  (ii) 1620

Answer»

(i) 2800 can be factorised as follows.

22800
21400
2700
2350
5175
535
77
1

2800 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 7

Here, prime factor 7 does not have its pair. If we divide this number by 7, then the number will become a perfect square. Therefore, 2800 has to be divided by 7 to obtain a perfect square.

2800 ÷7 = 400 is a perfect square

400 = 2 x 2 x 2 x2 x 5 x 5

∴ √ 400 = 2 x 2 x 5 = 20

(ii) 1620 can be factorised as follows.

21620
2810
3405
3135
345
315
55
1

1620 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5

Here, prime factor 5 does not have its pair. If we divide this number by 5, then the number will become a perfect square. Therefore, 1620 has to be divided by 5 to obtain a perfect square.

1620 ÷5 = 324 is a perfect square.

324 =  2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 

∴ √324 = 2 x 3 x 3 = 18

30.

For each of the following numbers, find the smallest whole number by which it should be divided so as to get a perfect square number. Also find the square root of the square number so obtained.(i) 252                (ii) 2925

Answer»

(i) 252 can be factorised as follows.

2252
2126
363
321
77
1

252 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7

Here, prime factor 7 does not have its pair, If we divide this number by 7, then the number will become a perfect square. Therefore, 252 has to be divided by 7 to obtain a perfect square.

252 ÷7 = 36 is a perfect square.

36 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

∴ √36 = 2 x 3 = 6

(ii) 2925 can be factorised as follows.

32925
3975
5325
565
1313
1

2925 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 13

Here, prime factor 13 does not have its pair. If we divide this number by 13, then the number will become a perfect square. Therefore, 2925 has to be divided by 13 to obtain a perfect square.

2925 ÷13 = 225 is a perfect square.

225 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5

∴ √225 = 3 x 5 = 15

31.

Who was the publisher of ‘Rajasthan Kesari’ newspaper ?

Answer»

‘Rajasthan Kesari’ newspaper’s publisher was Viiav Singh Pathik.

32.

Identify polynomials in the following:(i) f(x) = 4x3 -x2 -3x +7(ii) g(x) = 2x3 -3x2 + √x -1(iii) p(x) = 2/3 x2 - 7/4x + 9(iv) q(x) = 2x2 -3x + 4/x +2(v) h(x) = x4 - x3/2 +x -1(vi) f(x) = 2+3/x +4x

Answer»

(i) f(x) = 4x3 -x-3x +7 is a polynomial.

(ii) g(x) = 2x3 -3x2 + √x -1 is not a polynomial as exponent of x in √x is not a positive integer.

(iii) p(x) = 2/3 x2 - 7/4x + 9 is a polynomial as all the exponents are positive integers.

(iv) q(x) = 2x2 -3x + 4/x +2 is not a polynomial as exponent of x in 4/x is not a positive integer.

(v) h(x) = x4 - x3/2 +x -1 is not a polynomial as exponent of x in -x3/2 is not a positive integer.

(vi) f(x) = 2+3/x +4x is not a polynomial as exponent of x in 3/x is not a positive integer.

33.

The diameter of a metallic sphere is equal to 9 cm. It is melted and drawn into a long wire of diameter 2 mm having uniform cross-section. Find the length of the wire.

Answer»

Given,

Radius of the sphere = 9/2 cm

So, its volume = 4/3 πr3 = 4/3 π(9/2)3

And, the radius of the wire = 2 mm = 0.2 cm

Let the length of the wire = h cm

So, the volume of wire = πr2h = π(0.2)2h

Then, according to the question we have

Volume of wire = Volume of sphere

π(0.2)2h = 4/3 π(9/2)3

h = 4 x 729/ (3 x 8 x 0.01) = 12150 cm

Therefore, the length of the wire = 12150 cm

34.

A tent is in the shape of a right circular cylinder up to a height of 3 m and conical above it. The total height of the tent is 13.5 m and the radius of its base is 14 m. Find the cost of cloth required to make the tent at the rate of Rs.80 per square metre. [take π = 22/7]

Answer»

The tent is made as a combination of right circular cylinder and right circular cone on top.

Height of cylindrical part of the tent = h = 3 m

Radius of its base = r = 14 m

Total height of the tent = 13.5 m

Curved surface area of cylindrical part of tent = 2πrh

= 2 × 22/7 × 14 × 3

= 264 m2

Height of conical part of the tent = total height of tent – height of cylindrical part

Height of conical part of the tent = 13.5 – 3 m =10.5 m

Let the slant height of the conical part be l.

l2 = h2 + r2 (used cone height)

= 110.25 + 196

= 306.25

or l = 17.5 m

Curved surface area of conical part of tent = πrl

= 22/7 × 14 × 17.5

= 770

Total surface area of tent = Curved surface area of cylindrical part of tent + Curved surface area of conical part of tent.

Total Surface area of tent = 264 + 770

= 1034 m2

Cloth required = Total Surface area of tent = 1034 m2

Cost of cloth = Rs 80/m2 (given)

Total cost of cloth required = Total surface area of tent × Cost of cloth

= 1034 × Rs. 80

= Rs. 82720

Cost of cloth required to make the tent is Rs. 82720

35.

Why did the narrator leave j Sweety in the friend’s house?

Answer»

Her uncle Roshan wanted to like the rabbit to Mangaluru and eat meat.

36.

How does a single called fertilized egg grows into an adult in human beings?

Answer»

Fertilised egg i.e., zygote divides and redivides and forms a ball of cells. This is a kind of embryo and it reaches the uterus and gets attached to the wall of the uterus. This fixing of embryo to the uterus is called implantation. Now the embryo undergoes a process “specialisation of cells’’. It leads to the formation of different parts of the body. This process is called differentiation. It leads to the formation of various tissues and other organs and thus organ systems are formed. Organ system lead to the formation of an individual. Thus the zygote forms an embryo, it forms a baby and it forms an adult.

37.

what happened on the Silver Jubilee of electric light ?

Answer»

At the Silver Jubilee of electric light the President of U.S.A. honoured Edison, and when Edison stood to thank the President he suddenly fell ill.

38.

State whether the statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’:The President of the USA received Edison and honoured him in a big function.

Answer»

The President of the USA received Edison and honoured him in a big function: True.

39.

State whether the statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’:As a child, Edison was fond of asking questions.

Answer»

As a child, Edison was fond of asking questions: True.

40.

How did the great and eventful life of Edison end ?

Answer»

In the Silver Jubilee function when Edison got up to thank the President, he suddenly fell ill and died on the morning of 18th October, 1931. Thus the great and eventful life of Socrates ended.

41.

State whether the statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’:Edison was a great American sailor.

Answer»

Edison was a great American sailor: False.

42.

State whether the statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’:Edison was fond of books and read a lot of them.

Answer»

Edison was fond of books and read a lot of them: True.

43.

When Edison went on asking questions in the class, the teacher thought that ………….. (a) he was trying to befool her. (b) he was stupid and naughty. (c) he was very intelligent. (d) arrogant

Answer»

(b) he was stupid and naughty.

44.

State whether the statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’:Edison was never satisfied till he got the right answer.

Answer»

Edison was never satisfied till he got the right answer: True.

45.

Edison gave his teacher ………. (a) a silly answer. (b) an intelligent answer. (c) a doubtful answer.

Answer»

(b) an intelligent answer.

46.

Edison told his teacher, “But the kites have no wings and still we can fly them in the sky. It was ……….. (a) a silly statement. (b) an intelligent statement. (c) a doubtful statement. (d) a wrong statement.

Answer»

(b) an intelligent statement.

47.

State whether the statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’:Edison said, “I shall never invent anything which will destroy life. I want to make people happy.”

Answer»

Edison said, “I shall never invent anything which will destroy life. I want to make people happy.”: True.

48.

who invented electric light ?

Answer»

Edison invented electric light.

49.

why has the life of Edison been called great and eventful ?

Answer»

The life of Edison has been called great and eventful because he gave the world more laughter and more light by inventing gramophone and electric bulb.

50.

Describe the important invention made by Edison.

Answer»

Edison was brilliant scientist of his age. He is known for many useful inventions. But he is famous for the invention of electric bulb. Invention of electric bulb is boon for humankind. If he did not invent the electric bulb, then we live in darkness today.