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10th Class Physics Chapter 1 Test10. Heat capacity and modes of heat transfer

30 marks · 40 minutes · 21 questions. Covers: 10. Heat capacity and modes of heat transfer.

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10th Class Physics Chapter 1 Test

10th Class · Physics · Federal (FBISE)

Name: ____________Roll No: ________Class/Section: ________Date: ________Total marks: 30Time: 40 minutes

Q1. Multiple choice questions (Attempt all · 10 × 1 = 10)

  1. If the same amount of heat energy is supplied to equal masses of water and copper, why does the temperature of copper increase faster?
    1. Copper has a lower specific heat capacity
    2. Water is a poor conductor of heat
    3. Convection in water dissipates heat energy quickly
    4. Radiation from water is stronger
  2. The method used to determine specific heat capacity of solids is:
    1. Expansion method
    2. Method of mixtures
    3. Distillation method
    4. Sublimation method
  3. The SI unit of specific heat capacity is:
    1. J/kg K
    2. J/mol K
    3. cal/g °C
    4. erg/g K
  4. The main principle used in gas heaters for heating rooms is:
    1. Conduction
    2. Convection
    3. Radiation
    4. Reflection
  5. In method of mixtures, principle involved is:
    1. Principle of expansion
    2. Principle of buoyancy
    3. Conservation of energy
    4. Thermal conduction
  6. The handles of cooking pans are made of plastic or wood because:
    1. They are cheaper
    2. They are poor conductors of heat
    3. They are shiny
    4. They are lighter
  7. What is symbol and what is unit for the heat capacity of an object?
    1. J°C⁻¹
    2. J·kg⁻¹K⁻¹
    3. J·kgK⁻¹
    4. J·kg⁻¹K
  8. The surface that is the best absorber of heat radiation:
    1. Black and dull
    2. White and shiny
    3. Smooth silver
    4. Transparent glass
  9. The molten portion of the Earth’s core is called:
    1. Mantle
    2. Inner core
    3. Outer core
    4. Crust
  10. Carbon footprint is measure of:
    1. Water pollution
    2. Solid waste generation
    3. Greenhouse gas emissions
    4. Deforestation rate

Q2. Short questions (Attempt any 6 of 8 · 6 × 2 = 12)

  1. Define greenhouse effect.
  2. Define convection current.
  3. What causes sea breeze?
  4. What is the role of free electrons in heat conduction?
  5. Calculate the amount of heat given to 25 kg of water to increase its temperature by 50 °C.
  6. Write two effects of global warming on human life.
  7. How are hurricanes and cyclones formed?
  8. How does the crust act as an insulator?

Q3. Long questions (Attempt any 2 of 3 · 2 × 4 = 8)

  1. How does thermal insulation in buildings help in reducing energy costs? Give examples.
  2. In a container, 100 g of water at 80 °C is mixed with 200 g of water at 20 °C. What will be the final temperature of the mixture, assuming no heat loss to the surroundings (and container)?(Specific heat of water = 4200 J·kg⁻¹·K⁻¹ or 4.2 J·g⁻¹·°C⁻¹)
  3. A half kilogram sample of aluminum (specific heat capacity = 900 J/kg·K) is heated from room temperature of 25 °C to 100 °C. How much heat is absorbed by the aluminum to raise its temperature?