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9th Class Physics Chapter 9 TestNature of Science

30 marks · 40 minutes · 21 questions. Covers: CHAP 9: Nature of Science.

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9th Class Physics Chapter 9 Test

9th Class · Physics · Punjab (PTB)

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

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

  1. Which brach of science plays vital role in technology and engineering?

    1. Biology

    2. Chemistry

    3. Geology

    4. Physics

  2. A statement that can be tested and potentially disproven in scientific method is called:

    1. Theory

    2. Law

    3. Experiment

    4. Prediction

  3. Laser is widely used in:

    1. Diagnosis of diseases

    2. Metallurgy

    3. Industry

    4. All of the above

  4. The integration field that combines physics, biology, and chemistry is called:

    1. Biophysics

    2. Cosmology

    3. Medical Physics

    4. Astrophysical Physics

  5. Data obtained during experiments is called:

    1. Variable

    2. Results

    3. Observations

    4. Assumption

  6. Which statement below correctly identifies the difference between laws and theories?

    1. Laws describe phenomena, while theories explain why phenomena exist

    2. Laws are a statement of fact, while theories are statement of opinion

    3. Laws explain why phenomena exist while theories explain how

    4. None of these

  7. What is the ultimate truth of a scientific method?

    1. Hypothesis

    2. Experimentation

    3. Theory

    4. Law

  8. ....... is the study of some specific properties of matter in solid form:

    1. Particle Physics

    2. Solid State Physics

    3. Astronomy

    4. Quantum Mechanics

  9. Laser technology is based on the principles of:

    1. Thermodynamics

    2. Electromagnetism

    3. Atomic Physics

    4. Particle Physics

  10. The results are derived from .......:

    1. Experience

    2. Assumption

    3. Theory

    4. Law

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

  1. Do you think that the existing laws of nature may need a change in future? Describe briefly.

  2. List the main steps of scientific method.

  3. Describe when the theory is rejected or need its modification.

  4. Distinguish between a theory and a law of physics.

  5. Write the scope of physics.

  6. Is the theory of science an ultimate truth? Describe briefly.

  7. What has been the general reaction to new ideas about established truths?

  8. What is physics all about? Name some of its branches.

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

  1. What is scientific method? Describe its main steps with examples.

  2. Discuss the concept of space and time.

  3. What is meant by interdisciplinary fields of physics? Give three examples.