Grade 11 FIRST TERM EXAMINATION -2023 Max Marks: 70

Date: 01-06-2023 PHYSICS Time: 3 Hrs

[The time stated above is the time allowed for writing the examination. In addition, the
first 15 minutes will be the time given for reading the question paper.]

All the questions are compulsory.

This question paper is divided into 4 sections A, B C& D as follows:

Section A : [14 Marks ]

Consists of one question having sub-parts of one mark each.

Section B: [14 Marks ]

Question numbers 2 to 8 carry 2 marks each with TWO Questions having internal
choice.

Section C: [27 Marks]

Question number 9 to 17 carry 3 marks each with TWO questions having internal
choice.

Section D: [15 Marks]

Question numbers 18 to 20 are long answer type questions and carry 5 marks each.
Each question has an internal choice.

Instructions:
✓ The intended marks for all questions are given in brackets [ ]
✓ All work, including rough work, should be done on the same sheet as and
adjacent to the rest of the answer.

✓ Answers to sub parts of the same question must be given in one place only.
✓ A simple scientific calculator without a programmable memory may be used for
calculations.

✓ This question paper has 6 printed pages.

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 SECTION -A [14 Marks]
Answer all the questions.

Question 1
(A) Choose the correct option (a),(b),(c) or (d) for each of the questions given below.

i) Identify the number that has 5 significant figures [1]

a) 0.02470 cm2 b) 0.0004125 pa c) 6.032 N d) 1.3600x10-5 g

ii) Number of significant figures in 0.0006021 is [1]

a) 4 b) 3 c) 2 d)7

iii) The dimensional formula for the gravitational constant is [1]

a) [M1 L3 T-2] b) [M-1 L-3 T-2] c) [M1 L-3 T-2] d) [M-1 L3 T-2]

iv) Select the scalar quantity from below: [1]

a) Force b) work c) relative velocity d) momentum.

v) The position of a particle depends on the time given by the equation.

S= (9t2-18t+7) m, velocity of the particle is [1]
a) (18t-18) ms -1 b) (18t-18) ms -2 c) (18t-18) d) none

vi) At what angle of projectile (θ) is the horizontal range being minimum? [1]
a) 00 b)900 c) 450 d) 600

vii) An object is thrown along a direction inclined at an angle 450 with the
horizontal. The horizontal range is [1]
a) twice the vertical height.
b) thrice the vertical height.
c) vertical height.
d) four times the vertical height.

(B) Answer the following questions briefly.

i) Write the formula for the scalar product of two vectors ⃗𝑷

⃗ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ⃗𝑸
⃗ which are
inclined at angle ’θ’ . [1]

ii) Why does the direction of motion of a projectile become horizontal at the
highest point of its trajectory? [1]

iii) Add the two given numbers: 101.2 + 18.702 with respect to correct significant
figures. [1]
iv) Write the dimension of Pressure. [1]

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 v) A jogger runs 500 m east, then 200 m south. What is his magnitude of
displacement? [1]

vi) A particle is projected with a velocity of 18 ms-1 at an angle of 300 with the
horizontal. What is the speed of the particle at its highest point of projectile
path. [1]

vii) State the principle of homogeneity of dimensions. [1]

SECTION B- [14-Marks]
Answer all questions.
Question 2 [2]

In a series of successive measurements in an experiment, the readings of the period of

oscillation of a simple pendulum were found to be 2.603 s, 2.56 s, 2.58 s, 2.71 s
and 2.86 s. Calculate the mean value of the period of oscillation with respect to suitable
significant figures.

Question 3 [2]

What are dimensionless quantities. Give an example.

Question 4 [2]
The velocity v of a particle depends upon the time ‘t’ according to the equation:
V =(√a)b + bt, what physical quantities do ‘a’ and ‘b’ represent.

Question 5 [2]
⃗ ) 𝑎𝑛𝑑
⃗⃗ = (𝟑𝒊 − 𝟒𝒋 + 𝟓𝒌
a) Find the scalar product of two vectors 𝑿
⃗ ).
⃗𝒀 = (−𝟐𝒊 + 𝟑𝒋 + 𝟑𝒌
OR
b) State any TWO uses of dimensional analysis.

Question 6 [2]
When is the sum of the two vectors maximum and when is it minimum?

Question 7 [2]
Determine the velocity and acceleration of a particle with a displacement described by
the equation S= 12 t3 – 8 t2 + 5 t +10. All the physical quantities are in S I units.

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Question 8 [2]

a) Below is the diagram showing a force of 100 N acting in a X-Y plane. Calculate
its horizontal and vertical components.

OR

b) What are the two independent velocities in projectile motion. Explain why these
are not dependent on each other?

SECTION C – [27 Marks]

Answer all questions.
Question 9 [3]
List any THREE limitations of dimensional analysis.

Question 10 [3]
a) Determine the torque produced by a force ⃗𝑭 = (−𝟏𝟐𝒊 − ⃗⃗⃗⃗ ⃗ )𝐍 acting at a
𝟐𝒋 − 𝟒𝒌
⃗ = (𝟕𝐢 − 𝟐𝐣 + 𝟑𝐤)m.
point 𝒓
OR

b) A force is inclined at an angle 600 to the horizontal. If the horizontal component of

the force is 40 N, calculate the force and its vertical component.

Question 11 [3]
⃗ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑩
⃗ = 𝟑𝒊 + 𝟐𝒋 − 𝟕𝒌
Find the value of ‘m’ so that the 𝑨 ⃗ are
⃗⃗ = 𝟓𝒊 − 𝒎𝒋 − 𝟑𝒌
perpendicular to each other.

Question 12 [3]
A body has uniform speed of 45 kmph. Find its value in ms-1 using the method of
dimensions.

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Question 13 [3]
a) Find the dimensions of ‘a’ , ‘b’ and ‘a/b’ in the equation F= a√ x +bt , where F
2

is force , ‘x’ is the distance and ‘t’ is time.

OR

b) List any THREE rules to follow when finding the significant figures.

Question 14 [3]
Using the vectors given below, show that the scalar product of two vectors is
commutative. ⃗𝑨 ⃗ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ⃗𝑩
⃗ = 𝟑𝒊 − 𝟐𝒋 + 𝟕𝒌 ⃗ = 𝟓𝒊 + 𝟐𝒋 + 𝟑𝒌⃗

Question 15 [3]
Prove dimensionally the given equation F. v = mgh/t correct? where F is force, v is
velocity, m is mass , g is acceleration due to gravity and h is the height.

Question 16 [3]
Horizontal range of a projectile is 4√3 times its maximum height. Find the angle of
projection.

Question 17 [3]
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Two equal forces P and Q are acting at a point with an angle of 60 between them. If the
resultant force is equal to 40√3 N, calculate the magnitude of each force.

SECTION D
Answer all questions.

Question 18
a) Define the term: i) horizontal range ii) time of flight [2]

b) Messi hits a football with a speed 18 ms-1 at an angle of 36° with respect to
horizontal direction. The goal post is at a distance of 30 m from him. Calculate the
following: [3]

i) maximum height attained by the ball.

ii) range of football.
iii) will the ball reach the goal post?

OR

c) An object is thrown with an initial velocity ‘u’ making an angle ‘θ’ with the
horizontal in the X-Y plane. With a neat, labelled diagram, obtain an expression for

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 i) maximum height attained. [2]
ii) time taken to attain maximum height. [2]
iii) horizontal range of a projectile . [1]

Question 19
a) With neat, labelled diagram, obtain an expression for the magnitude and direction of
the resultant of the two vectors P and Q inclined at an angle ‘θ’. [5]

OR

b) Using calculus method, derive the following equation of motion for the uniformly
accelerated bodies. [2+3]

i) v= u + at
ii) v2= u2 + 2as, where symbols have their usual notations

Question 20 [5]

a) using the method of dimensional analysis, convert value of G from cgs system
into S I system. [ G = 6.67x10-8 dyne cm2g-2]

OR

b) The force ‘F’ acting on a body moving in a circular path depends on mass ’m’ of
the body, velocity ’v’ and radius ‘r’ of the circular path. Obtain an expression for
the force using the method dimensions. [k=1]

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Useful constants and relations:

Acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m s-2

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