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What is the least distance for clear vision? |
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Answer» The minimum distance between the objects and the eye so that a clear image is formed on the retina is called the least distance for clear vision or near the point of the eye. This distance is 25 cm for the human eye. |
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What is the range of vision of human beings? |
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Answer» The range of vision of human beings is 25 cm to infinity. |
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What is distance of clear vision? |
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Answer» The minimum distance at which objects can be seen most distinctly without strain is called the least distance of distinct vision (or) distance of clear vision. |
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Does eye lens form a real image or virtual image? |
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Answer» The eye lens forms a real and inverted image of an object on the retina. |
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Where is image formed in human eyes? |
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Answer» The image formed on the retina in human eyes. |
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What human eye uses to see the object? |
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Answer» The human eye uses light and enables us to see the object. It has a lens in its structure. |
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Write suitable integers for given cases : (i) 25 m below sea level. (ii) 7 m above Earth (iii) On heating milk at 20°C temperature (iv) On freezing ice-cream at 5°C temperature |
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Answer» Following are integers for given cases (i) 25 m below sea level = – 25 m (ii) 7 m above Earth = + 7 m (iii) On heating milk at 20°C temperature = + 20°C (iv) On freezing ice-cream at 5°C temperature = – 5°C |
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Write the following integers in ascending and descending order. (i) 7, 2, – 9, 0, – 4 (ii) 5, – 5, 6, 1, 3, – 3 |
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Answer» Writing the integers in ascending and descending order – (i) Ascending order = – 9, – 4, 0, 2, 7 Descending order = 7, 2, 0, – 4, – 9 (ii) Ascending order = – 5, – 3, 1, 3, 5, 6 Descending order = 6, 5, 3, 1, – 3, – 5 |
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Write predecessor and successor of the following table.NumberSuccessorPredecessor-56025-10 |
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Answer» Writing predecessor and successor, in the table –
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Write using appropriate symbols 1. Any 2 numbers smaller than 0. 2. 50 meters below sea level. 3. 10° C temperature below 0°C. 4. 15°C temperature above 0°C. |
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Answer» Using appropriate symbols : 1. Any number, smaller than 0 = – 1, – 2 2. 50 meters below sea level = – 50 meter 3. 10°C temperature below 0°C = – 10°C 4. 15°C temperature above 0°C = + 15°C |
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Write the following integers in ascending and descending order. (i) – 7, 5, – 3, 3 (ii) – 1, 3, 0, – 2 (iii) 1, 3, – 6 (iv) – 5, 4, – 1, 2 |
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Answer» Writing the integers in ascending and descending order- (i) Ascending order = – 7, – 3, 3, 5 Descending order = 5, 3, – 3, – 7 (ii) Ascending order = – 2, – 1, 0, 3 Descending order = 3, 0, – 1, – 2 (iii) Ascending order = – 6, 1, 3 Descending order = 3, 1, – 6 (iv) Ascending order = – 5, – 1, 2, 4 Descending order = 4, 2, – 1, – 5 |
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What will be the sum of two positive integers? |
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Answer» Always positive. |
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Write the integers in ascending order between the pair of numbers given below : (i) 0 , -4(ii) – 3 , – 5 (iii) – 2 , 2 (iv) -10 , -6 |
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Answer» Writing integers in ascending order between the pair of numbers given below – (i) 0 and – 4 or – 4 and 0 ⇒ – 4, – 3, – 2, – 1, 0 (ii) – 3 and – 5 or – 5 and – 3 ⇒ – 5, – 4, – 3 (iii) – 2 and 2 ⇒ – 2, – 1, 0, 1, 2 (iv) – 10 and – 6 ⇒ – 10, – 9, – 8, – 7, – 6 |
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Solve the following (i) (- 7) + (+ 8) (ii) (- 3) + (5) (iii) (- 3) + (- 2) (iv) (+ 7) + (- 2) |
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Answer» (i) (- 7) + (+ 8) = – 7 + 8 = 8 – 7 = 1 (ii) (-3) + 5 = -3 + 5 = 5- 3 = 2 (iii) (- 3) + (- 2) = – 3 – 2 = – 5 (iv) (+ 7) + (- 2) = 7 – 2 = 5 |
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Write true or false for the following statements. (i) – 4 is located to the right side of – 3 on the number line. (ii) Zero is a negative number. (iii) The smallest negative integer is – 1. (iv) 0 is located between – 1 and 1 on number line. |
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Answer» (i) F (ii) F (iii) F (iv) T |
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Largest negative number is : (i) – 1 (ii) – 2 (iii) – 3 (iv) – 4 |
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Answer» (i) Largest negative number is -1 |
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What is the result of addition for more than two negative integers? Positive/ Negative/Zero. |
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Answer» Always negative. |
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Fill in the blanks with the sign > , < or = (i) (-2) + (-9) …………….. (-2) + (-4) (ii) (-21) + (-10) …………….. (-10) + (-21) (iii) 45 – (-12) …………….. (-12) + 45 (iv) (- 14) + (14) …………….. (-7) + (1) |
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Answer» Filling the blanks with sign (i) ( -2) + (-9) = -2 -9 = – 11 and (-2) + (-4) = -2 -4 = – 6 ∴(-2) + (-9) < (-2) + (-4) (ii) (- 21) + (- 10) ……….. (- 10) + (- 21) (-21) + (-10) = – 21 – 10 = – 31 and (-10) + (-21) = -10 -21 = -31 ∴ (-21) + (-10) = (-10) + (-21) (iii) 45- (-12) (- 12) + 45 45 – (-12) = 45 + 12 = 57 and (-12) + 45 = -12 + 45 = 33 ∴ 45- (-12) > (-12) + 45 (iv) (-14) + (14) ……………….. (-7) + (1) (-14) + (14) = -14 + 14 = 0 and (-7) + (1) = 7 + 1 = -6 ∴ (-14) + (14) > (-7) + (1) |
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Find the value of the following. (i) (-7) + (-4) + 11 (ii) (-12) + (-3) – (-4) (iii) 14 – 8 – (-2) (iv) (- 24) + (-12) – (-8) |
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Answer» (i) (-7) + (-4) + 11 = -7 -4 +11 = -11 + 11 = 0 (ii) (-12) + (-3) – (-4) = -12 -3 + 4 = -15 + 4 = -11 (iii) 14 – 8 – (-2) = 14 – 8 + 2 = 14 + 2- 8= 16 – 8 = 8 (iv) (-24) + (-12) – (-8) = -24 -12 + 8 = -36 + 8 = -28 |
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Fill in the blanks. (i) – 5 + ………………… = 0 (ii) 7 + ………………… = 0 (iii) 11 + (-11) = ………………… (iv) (- 3) + ………………… = – 7 (v) 14 – ………………… = 16 (vi) (- 4) + ………………… = – 8 |
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Answer» (i) -5 + 5 = 0 (ii) 7 + (-7) = 0 (iii) 11 + (-11) = 0 (iv) (-3) + (-4) = – 7 (v) 14 – (- 2) = 16 (vi) (-4) +(-4) = – 8 |
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Find the value of the following. (i) 137 + (- 354) +125 (ii) (- 312) + 39 + 192 (iii) 37 +(-3)+ 24 +(-8) (iv) 102 + (- 24) + (24) + (- 11) |
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Answer» (i) 137 + (- 354) + 125 = 137 – 354 + 125 = 137 + 125 – 354 = 262 – 354 = – 92 (ii) (- 312) + 39 + 192 = – 312 + 39 + 192 = – 312 + 231 = – 81 (iii) 37 + (- 3) + 24 + (- 8) = 37 – 3 + 24 – 8 = 37+ 24 – 3 – 8 = 61 – 11 = 50 (iv) 102 + (- 24) + (24) + (- 11) = 102 – 24 + 24 – 11 = 102 + 24 – 24 – 11 = 102 – 11 = 91 |
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Using the formula (a + b)2 = (a2 + 2ab + b2), evaluate (508)2. |
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Answer» Given (508)2 We have (a + b)2 = (a2 + 2ab + b2)(508)2 can be written as 500+8 So here a=500 and b=8 Using the formula, (500 + 8)2 = (5002 + 2 X 500 X 8 + 82) On simplifying we get (500 + 8)2 = (250000 + 8000 +64) (508) 2 = 258064 |
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Using the formula (a - b)2 = (a2 - 2ab + b2), evaluate:(i) (196)2 (ii) (689)2 (iii) (891)2 |
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Answer» (i) We know that, (a – b)2 = (a2 – 2ab + b2) We have (196)2 = (200 - 4)2 = 2002 – 2 (200 × 4) + 42 = 40000 – 1600 + 16 = 3814 (ii) We know that, (a – b)2 = (a2 – 2ab + b2) We have (689)2 = (700 - 11)2 = 7002 – 2 (700 × 11) + 112 = 490000 – 15400 + 121 = 474721 (iii) We know that, (a – b)2 = (a2 – 2ab + b2) We have (891)2 = (900 - 9)2 = 9002 – 2 (900 × 9) + 92 = 810000 – 16200 + 81 = 793881 |
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Using the formula (a – b)2=(a2 – 2ab + b2), evaluate (196)2. |
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Answer» Given (196)2 We have (a – b)2 = (a2 – 2ab + b2)(196)2 can be written as 200-4 So here a=200 and b=4 Using the formula, (200 – 4)2 = (2002 – 2 X 200 X 4 + 42) On simplifying we get (200 – 4)2 = (40000 – 1600 +16) (196)2 = 38416 |
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Using the formula (a + b)2 = (a2 + 2ab + b2), evaluate (630)2. |
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Answer» Given (630)2 We have (a + b)2 = (a2 + 2ab + b2)(630)2 can be written as 600+30 So here a=300 and b=10 Using the formula, (600 + 30)2 = (6002 + 2 X 600 X 30 + 302) On simplifying we get, (600 + 30)2 = (360000 + 3600 +900) (630)2 = 396900 |
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Using the formula (a + b)2 = (a2 + 2ab + b2), evaluate: (i) (310)2 (ii) (508)2 (iii) (630)2 |
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Answer» (i) We know that, (a + b)2 = (a2 + 2ab + b2) We have, 3102 = (300 + 10)2 = [3002 + 2 (300 × 10) + 102] = 90000 + 6000 + 100 = 96100 (ii) We know that, (a + b)2 = (a2 + 2ab + b2) We have, 5082 = (500 + 8)2 = [5002 + 2 (500 × 8) + 82] = 250000 + 8000 + 64 = 258064 (iii) We know that, (a + b)2 = (a2 + 2ab + b2) We have, 6302 = (600 + 30)2 = [6002 + 2 (600 × 30) + 302] = 360000 + 36000 + 900 = 396900 |
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Using the formula (a – b)2=(a2 – 2ab + b2), evaluate (689)2. |
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Answer» Given (689)2 We have (a – b)2 = (a2 – 2ab + b2)(689)2 can be written as 700-11 So here a=700 and b=11 Using the formula, (700 – 11)2 = (7002 – 2 X 700 X 11 + 112) On simplifying we get (700 – 11)2 = (490000 – 15400 +121) (689)2 = 474721 |
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Using the formula (a – b)2=(a2 – 2ab + b2), evaluate (891)2. |
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Answer» Given (891)2 We have (a – b)2 = (a2 – 2ab + b2)(891)2 can be written as 900-9 So here a=900 and b=9 Using the formula, (900 – 9)2 = (9002 – 2 X 900 X 9 + 92) On simplifying we get (900 – 9)2 = (810000 – 16200 +81) (891)2 = 793881 |
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Evaluate:69 X 71 |
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Answer» Given 69 X 71 We can write 69 as 70-1 and also 71 as 70+1 We know that (a + b) X (a – b) = a2– b2 Here a= 70 and b = 1 Applying the above formula we get (70 + 1) X (70 – 1) = (70)2 – (1)2 = 4900 – 1 = 4899 |
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Evaluate:94 X 106 |
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Answer» Given 94 X 106 We can write 94 as 100-6 and also 106 as 100+6 We know that (a + b) X (a – b) = a2– b2 Here a= 100 and b = 6 Applying the above formula we get (100 + 6) X (100 – 6) = (100)2 – (6)2 = 10000 – 36 = 9964 |
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Verify Euler’s formula for these solids. |
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Answer» (i) Here, figure (i) contains 7 faces, 10 vertices and 15 edges. (ii) Here, figure (ii) contains 9 faces, 9 vertices and 16 edges. F + V – E = 2 |
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Using Euler’s formula, find the unknown.Faces?520Vertices6?12Edges129? |
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Answer» By Euler’s formula, we have F + V − E = 2 (i) F + 6 − 12 = 2 F − 6 = 2 F = 8 (ii) 5 + V − 9 = 2 V − 4 = 2 V = 6 (iii) 20 + 12 − E = 2 32 − E = 2 E = 30 Thus, the table can be completed as
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Is a square prism same as a cube? Explain. |
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Answer» No, it can be a cuboid also. |
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Verify Euler’s formula for these solids. |
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Answer» (i) Number of faces = F = 7 Number of vertices = V = 10 Number of edges = E = 15 We have, F + V − E = 7 + 10 − 15 = 17 − 15 = 2 Hence, Euler’s formula is verified. (ii) Number of faces = F = 9 Number of vertices = V = 9 Number of edges = E = 16 F + V − E = 9 + 9 − 16 = 18 − 16 = 2 Hence, Euler’s formula is verified. |
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Divide:24a3b3 by -8ab |
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Answer» We have, 24a3b3 / -8ab By using the formula an / am = an-m 24/-8 a3-1 b3-1 -3a2b2 |
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Is a square prism same as a cube? Explain. |
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Answer» A square prism has a square as its base. However, its height is not necessarily same as the side of the square. Thus, a square prism can also be a cuboid. |
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(i) How are prisms and cylinders alike?(ii) How are pyramids and cones alike? |
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Answer» (i) A cylinder can be thought of as a circular prism i.e., a prism that has a circle as its base. (ii) A cone can be thought of as a circular pyramid i.e., a pyramid that has a circle as its base. |
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Is it possible to have a polyhedron with any given number of faces? (Hint: Think of a pyramid). |
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Which are prisms among the following? |
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Answer» (i) It is not a polyhedron as it has a curved surface. Therefore, it will not be a prism also. (ii) It is a prism. (iii) It is not a prism. It is a pyramid. (iv) It is a prism. |
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In the below fig, ∠1 = 60° and ∠2 = ( 2/3 )rd of a right angle. Prove that l || m. |
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Answer» Given: ∠1 = 60° and ∠2 = ( 2/3 )rd of a right angle. To prove: parallel to m Proof ∠1 = 60° ∠1 = 2/3 x 90o = 60o ∠1 = ∠2 = 60o Parallel to m as pair of corresponding angles are equal. |
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In the figure, ∠1 = 60° and ∠6 = 120°. Show that the lines m and n are parallel. |
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Answer» According to the question, We have from the figure ∠1 = 60° and ∠6 = 120° Since, ∠1 = 60° and ∠6 = 120° Here, ∠1 = ∠3 [since they are vertically opposite angles] ∠3 = ∠1 = 60° Now, ∠3 + ∠6 = 60° + 120° ⇒ ∠3 + ∠6 = 180° We know that, If the sum of two interior angles on same side of l is 180°, then the lines are parallel. Therefore, m || n |
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In Fig., PQ || RS. If ∠1=(2a+b)° and ∠6=(3a–b)°, then the measure of ∠2 in terms of b is (a) (2+b)° (b) (3–b)° (c) (108–b)° (d) (180–b)° |
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Answer» (c) (108–b)o From the question it is given that, ∠1 = (2a + b)o and ∠6 = (3a – b)o Since ∠5 and ∠6 these two forms a linear pair Then, ∠5 = (180-3a + b)o … [equation 1] ∠5 = ∠1 = (180-3a + b)o [Because Corresponding angles] …equation (2) On equating equation (1) and equation (2) we get, 2a + b = 180-3a + b 5a = 180 a = 360 Since ∠1 and ∠2 forms a linear pair so ∠2 = 1800– 2a-b |
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In Fig, if l || m, n || p and ∠1 = 85°, find ∠2. |
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Answer» Corresponding angles are equal so, ∠1 = ∠3 = 85° By using co - interior angle property, ∠2 + ∠3 = 180° ∠2 + 85° = 180° ∠2 = 95° |
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In the figure ∠2 = ∠5 then the lines areA) parallelB) IntersectingC) perpendicularD) can’t be determined |
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Answer» Correct option is B) Intersecting |
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In Fig, ∠1 = 60° and ∠2 = \((\frac{2}{3})\)° if a right angle. Prove that l || m. |
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Answer» Given, ∠1 = 60° ∠2 = \(\frac{2}{3}\) of right angle To prove: l ‖ m Proof: ∠1 = 60° ∠2 = \(\frac{2}{3}\) x 90° = 60° Since, ∠1 = ∠2 = 60° Therefore l ‖ m as pair of corresponding angles are equal. |
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If each of the two lines is perpendicular to the same line, what kind of lines are they to each other? |
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Answer» Let AB and CD be perpendicular to MN ∠ABD = 90°(AB perpendicular to MN) (i) ∠CON = 90°(CD perpendicular to MN) (ii) Now, ∠ABD = ∠CON = 90° Since, AB ‖ CP Therefore, corresponding angles are equal. |
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Give two examples of extinction caused by indiscriminate hunting. |
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Answer» Dodo and cheetah. |
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Give the reason for Down’s syndrome. |
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Answer» Trisomy of 21st chromosome. |
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Two unequal angles of a parallelogram are in the ratio 2 : 3. Find all its angles in degrees. |
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Answer» Let, ∠A = 2x and ∠B = 3x Now, ∠AHB = 180°(Co. interior angles are supplementary) 2x + 3x = 180° 5x = 180° x = 36° ∠A = 2x = 72° ∠B = 3x = 108° Now, ∠A = ∠C = 72°(Opposite sides angles of a parallelogram are equal) ∠B = ∠D = 108°(Opposite sides angles of a parallelogram are equal) |
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In Fig., if l || m, then x =A. 105°B. 65°C. 40°D. 25° |
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Answer» Given that, l ‖ m and n cuts them Let, ∠1 = 65° ∠2 = x ∠3 = 40° ∠1 = ∠4 = 65°(Alternate angle) (i) ∠3 + ∠4 + ∠5 = 180°(Angle sum property) 40° + 65° + ∠5 = 180° ∠5 = 75° Now, ∠2 + ∠5 = 180°(Linear pair) x + 75° = 180° x = 105° |
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