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Physics 10 past paper 2026

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Question index

2(i)
What is meant by specific heat capacity of a substance? Write its formula and SI unit.
Part B3 marksmodelHeat Capacity and Modes of Heat Transfer
2(i)
What is meant by specific heat capacity of a substance? Write its formula and SI unit.
Part B3 marksspecimenHeat Capacity and Modes of Heat Transfer
2(vi)
How do land and sea breezes form, and what role does temperature difference between land and sea water play in these breezes?
Part B3 marksmodelHeat Capacity and Modes of Heat Transfer
2(vi)

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How do land and sea breezes form, and what role do temperature difference between land and sea water play in these breezes?

Part B3 marksspecimenHeat Capacity and Modes of Heat Transfer

4

A girl warms her hands by holding them near a fire. Using heat transfer principles, tell how the heat reaches her hands.

MCQspecimenHeat Capacity and Modes of Heat Transfer

4

A girl warms her hands by holding them near a fire. Using heat transfer principles, tell how the heat reaches her hands.

MCQmodelHeat Capacity and Modes of Heat Transfer

Q.3

What is conduction? Explain it on the basis of kinetic theory of solids. What makes metals better conductors than other substances?

Part C5 marksmodelHeat Capacity and Modes of Heat Transfer

Q.3

What is conduction? Explain it on the basis of kinetic theory of solids. What makes metals better conductors than other substances?

Part C5 marksspecimenHeat Capacity and Modes of Heat Transfer

2(xi)

Differentiate between evaporation and boiling of liquids.

Part B3 marksmodelThermal Expansion and Change of State

2(xi)

Differentiate between evaporation and boiling of liquids.

Part B3 marksspecimenThermal Expansion and Change of State

7

Relation between coefficient of linear and volume expansion is:

MCQspecimenThermal Expansion and Change of State

7

Relation between coefficient of linear and volume expansion is:

MCQmodelThermal Expansion and Change of State

Q.5

A solid cube of side length 5 cm at 15°C is heated. Calculate its (a) initial volume (b) increase in its volume (c) final volume at 100°C. (Coefficient of volume expansion of this…

Part C5 marksmodelThermal Expansion and Change of State

Q.5

A solid cube of side length 5cm at 15°C is heated. Calculate its (a) initial volume (b) increase in its volume (c) final volume at 100°C. (Coefficient of volume expansion of this s…

Part C5 marksspecimenThermal Expansion and Change of State

2(iii)

How do longitudinal waves differ from transverse waves? Give some real-life examples of longitudinal and transverse waves.

Part B3 marksmodelWaves

2(iii)

How do longitudinal waves differ from transverse waves? Give some real-life examples of longitudinal and transverse waves.

Part B3 marksspecimenWaves

2(x)

How does the wavelength of a wave change if its frequency is doubled in a medium while its speed remains constant?

Part B3 marksmodelWaves

2(x)

How does the wavelength of a wave change if its frequency is doubled in a medium while its speed remains constant?

Part B3 marksspecimenWaves

9

Which of the following characteristics of a wave is independent of others?

MCQspecimenWaves

9

Which characteristic of a wave is independent of others?

MCQmodelWaves

2(vii)

What is an echo? Calculate the minimum distance between source and obstacle to hear echo in air. (Speed of sound in air = 340 m/s.)

Part B3 marksmodelSound

2(vii)

What is an echo? Calculate the minimum distance between source and obstacle to hear echo in air? (speed of sound in air = 340 m/s)

Part B3 marksspecimenSound

11

Sound travels faster in:

MCQspecimenSound

11

Sound travels faster in:

MCQmodelSound

Q.4

Draw a comparative sketch illustrating the loudness and pitch of sound waves. Also give their brief description.

Part C5 marksmodelSound

Q.4

Draw a comparative sketch illustrating the loudness and pitch of sound waves. Also give their brief description.

Part C5 marksspecimenSound

1

When light waves pass from air to glass and undergo refraction, which property does remain constant?

MCQspecimenOptics

1

When light waves pass from air to glass and undergo refraction, which property remains constant?

MCQmodelOptics

2(iv)

Calculate the speed of light in a medium of refractive index 1.5.

Part B3 marksmodelOptics

2(iv)

Calculate the speed of light in a medium of refractive index 1.5.

Part B3 marksspecimenOptics

2(ix)

A convex lens with a focal length of 10 cm produces a linear magnification of 3. A 5 cm tall object is placed 30 cm in front of it. Calculate the image distance and the height of t…

Part B3 marksmodelOptics

2(ix)

A convex lens with a focal length of 10 cm produces a linear magnification of 3. A 5 cm tall object is placed 30 cm in front of it. Calculate the image distance and the height of t…

Part B3 marksspecimenOptics

2(x)

When will a converging lens act as a magnifying glass? Show it by a ray diagram.

Part B3 marksmodelOptics

2(x)

When will a converging lens act as a magnifying glass? Show it by a ray diagram.

Part B3 marksspecimenOptics

Q.4

Explain the phenomenon of total internal reflection. What are necessary conditions of total internal reflection? Derive formula for refractive index of a medium in term of critical…

Part C5 marksmodelOptics

Q.4

Explain the phenomenon of total internal reflection. What are necessary conditions of total internal reflection? Derive formula for refractive index of a medium in term of critical…

Part C5 marksspecimenOptics

2

A student rubs a plastic rod with a cloth. The rod becomes positively charged. What has happened to the rod?

MCQspecimenElectrostatics

2

A student rubs a plastic rod with a cloth. The rod becomes positively charged. What has happened to the rod?

MCQmodelElectrostatics

2(ii)

Define electric field. How is it expressed mathematically? Is it a vector quantity?

Part B3 marksmodelElectrostatics

2(ii)

Define electric field. How is it expressed mathematically? Is it a vector quantity?

Part B3 marksspecimenElectrostatics

2(vii)

What are the common methods used to discharge an insulator? Briefly elaborate any one method.

Part B3 marksmodelElectrostatics

2(vii)

What are the common methods used to discharge an insulator? Briefly elaborate any one method.

Part B3 marksspecimenElectrostatics

2(iv)

What is the cost of running four light bulbs of 100 watts each for 6 hours in a school for a month? Cost of electricity unit is Rs. 12 per kWh.

Part B3 marksmodelCurrent Electricity

2(iv)

What is the cost of running four light bulbs of 100 watts each for 6 hours in a school for a month? Cost of electricity unit is Rs. 12 per kWh.

Part B3 marksspecimenCurrent Electricity

2(v)

How are electrical energy and electrical power related? How can you calculate each one in a simple electric circuit?

Part B3 marksmodelCurrent Electricity

2(v)

How are electrical energy and electrical power related? How can you calculate each one in a simple electric circuit?

Part B3 marksspecimenCurrent Electricity

2(vi)

Elaborate the differences between alternating current and direct current by using current-time graphs.

Part B3 marksmodelCurrent Electricity

2(vi)

Elaborate the differences between alternating current and direct current by using current-time graphs.

Part B3 marksspecimenCurrent Electricity

2(viii)

Define Ohm’s law. What are its limitations?

Part B3 marksmodelCurrent Electricity

2(viii)

Define ohm's law. What are its limitations?

Part B3 marksspecimenCurrent Electricity

6

A current of 1 ampere is drawn by a filament of bulb. Number of electrons passing through a cross-section of the filament in 16 seconds would be:

MCQspecimenCurrent Electricity

6

A current of 1 ampere is drawn by a filament of bulb. Number of electrons passing through a cross-section of the filament in 16 seconds would be:

MCQmodelCurrent Electricity

Q.5

Three resistors 5 Ω, 10 Ω and 15 Ω are connected in parallel combination across 30 V battery. Calculate the equivalent resistance, total current and current across each resistor.

Part C5 marksmodelCurrent Electricity

Q.5

Three resistors 5Ω, 10Ω and 15Ω are connected in parallel combination across 30V battery. Calculate the equivalent resistance, total current and current across each resistor?

Part C5 marksspecimenCurrent Electricity

2(iii)

Two identical batteries, each with an emf of 1.5 V, are connected (a) in series and (b) in parallel. Calculate the total emf in each case.

Part B3 marksmodelElectric Circuits

2(iii)

Two identical batteries, each with an emf of 1.5V, are connected (a) in series and (b) in parallel. Calculate the total emf in each case.

Part B3 marksspecimenElectric Circuits

2(ii)

What is meant by biasing of a diode? What are types of biasing?

Part B3 marksmodelElectronics

2(ii)

What is meant by biasing of a diode? What are types of biasing?

Part B3 marksspecimenElectronics

3

Which group of two logic gates has HIGH output when both of their inputs are HIGH?

MCQspecimenElectronics

3

Which group of two logic gates has HIGH output when both of their inputs are HIGH?

MCQmodelElectronics

12

What happens to an ordinary silicon diode when it is forward biased?

MCQspecimenElectronics

12

What happens to an ordinary silicon diode when it is forward biased?

MCQmodelElectronics

Q.6

Differentiate between digital and analogue electronics. What makes digital system better than an analogue system?

Part C5 marksmodelElectronics

Q.6

Differentiate between digital and analogue electronics. What makes digital system better than an analogue system?

Part C5 marksspecimenElectronics

2(v)

With the help of an example, show that Lenz’s law follows conservation of energy.

Part B3 marksmodelElectromagnetism

2(v)

With the help of an example, show that Lenz's law follows conservation of energy.

Part B3 marksspecimenElectromagnetism

5

Force on a current carrying conductor will be maximum if angle between rod and magnetic field is:

MCQspecimenElectromagnetism

5

Force on a current carrying conductor will be maximum if angle between rod and magnetic field is:

MCQmodelElectromagnetism

10

In a DC motor, commutators are in motion. Which of the following remains unaffected by their movement?

MCQspecimenElectromagnetism

10

In a DC motor, commutators are in motion. Which remains unaffected by their movement?

MCQmodelElectromagnetism

Q.6

What is meant by transformer? Explain the working of a simple iron-cored transformer. Give transformer equation.

Part C5 marksmodelElectromagnetism

Q.6

What is meant by transformer? Explain the working of a simple iron-cored transformer. Give transformer equation.

Part C5 marksspecimenElectromagnetism

2(viii)

What is the electromagnetic spectrum? Give its order based on frequency of radiation.

Part B3 marksmodelElectromagnetic Waves

2(viii)

What is the electromagnetic spectrum? Give its order based on frequency of radiation.

Part B3 marksspecimenElectromagnetic Waves

2(xi)

Why does the sky appear blue during the day?

Part B3 marksmodelElectromagnetic Waves

2(xi)

Why does the sky appear blue during the day?

Part B3 marksspecimenElectromagnetic Waves

2(i)

What is meant by isotope of an element? Give examples of three isotopes of any element.

Part B3 marksmodelNuclear Physics

2(i)

What is meant by isotope of an element? Give examples of three isotopes of any element.

Part B3 marksspecimenNuclear Physics

2(ix)

A radioactive substance has a half-life of 6 hours. Its initial amount is 300 grams. Calculate the amount left after 18 hours.

Part B3 marksmodelNuclear Physics

2(ix)

A radioactive substance has a half-life of 6 hours. Its initial amount is 300 grams. Calculate the amount left after 18 hours.

Part B3 marksspecimenNuclear Physics

8

Which of the following has more ionization power?

MCQspecimenNuclear Physics

8

Which of the following has more ionization power?

MCQmodelNuclear Physics

Q.3

What is nuclear fusion reaction? Write down steps involved in proton-proton cycle. What is cause of energy in nuclear fusion?

Part C5 marksmodelNuclear Physics

Q.3

What is nuclear fusion reaction? Write down steps involved in proton-proton cycle. What is cause of energy in nuclear fusion?

Part C5 marksspecimenNuclear Physics