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Value Based Questions in Science for Class 10 Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations

These Solutions are part of Value Based Questions in Science for Class 10. Here we have given Value Based Questions in Science for Class 10 Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations

Question 1.
A lady wanted to give a coating of white wash to her room. She purchased quick lime from the market and dissolved it in water and immediately applied the same on the wall. In this process, she spoiled her hands and even suffered minor burns. Her friend advised her not be in haste and keep the container overnight before applying a coating on the wall. She followed her advice and there was now no problem.

1. What mistake was committed by the lady ?
2. Why did she suffer from burns ?
3. Why was so much heat evolved ?
4. What values are exhibited by her friend in this episode ?

Answer:

1. The lady should have waited for a few hours because when quick lime is dissolved in water, slaked lime is formed and this process is highly exothermic.
2. The solution might have become very hot and that is why the lady suffered from burns.
3. Quick lime is CaO and it reacts with water to form Ca(OH)₂ which is known as slaked lime. The dissolution process is highly exothermic. That is why so much heat was evolved. By keeping container overnight, the chemical reaction subsided and now there was no problem to apply the coating of white wash on the wall. In this way, she rendered service to the lady.
4. Her friend had the knowledge of chemistry.

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Question 2.
Mohan was working in a factory. He purchased a new cycle but kept it in the open. After two months he found that the cycle chain and even the handles got rusted. His friend advised him to apply a coating of rust proof paint to the cycle and not to keep it in the open in future.

1. Why was the cycle rusted ?
2. What is the role of rust proof paint ?
3. What values are associated with this gesture ?

Answer:

1. Air contains both oxygen and moisture. In their presence iron slowly got rusted
   
2. The coating of rust proof paint checked further corrosion. Similarly, by keeping the cycle under a covered shed, rusting can be avoided.
3. He played the role of a sincere friend and gave a very sincere advice to Mohan.

Question 3.
A student working in the laboratory prepared an aqueous solution of silver nitrate and kept it in a glass beaker overnight. Next morning, he found that the beaker has developed black turbidity.

1. Why did the solution develop black turbidity ?
2. In your opinion, what precaution he should have taken ?

Answer:

1. The silver salts are sensitive to light. When kept exposed to light for a few hours silver nitrate decomposes and a black turbidity appears.
2. The student should have covered the beaker from outside with the help of a brown paper to avoid direct action of sun light.

Question 4.
Sonia purchased a packet of potato chips from the shop. She opened the packet and ate some of the chips and left the packet as such in one comer of her study room. After a gap of about two weeks, she saw the packet and wanted to do so munching again. At that time, her elder sister Pallavi, a science student of class eleven was present in her room. She found that a foul smell was coming out from the packet. She immediately threw it in the dustbin and did not allow her sister to eat the chips.

1. Why did potato chips develop foul smell ?
2. What was the cause of the spoilage of the chips ?
3. What is the nature of the chemical reaction involved in it ?
4. Why do not sealed packets develop foul smell even if kept for months ?
5. What values are displaced by Pallavi ?

Answer:

1. Potato chips developed foul smell due to rancidity.
2. Potato chips contain some oil as well as fat. These were slowly oxidised since they were exposed to air and therefore, developed foul smell.
3. It is an oxidation reaction
4. The bags or packets containing chips or other such etables are filled with nitrogen and then sealed. This checks rancidity.
5. The knowledge of science came to the help of Pallavi. She was aware of the consequences if one eats rancid food material. She therefore, did not allow her sister to eat the chips and thus, saved her from getting sick.

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HOTS Questions for Class 10 Science Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations

These Solutions are part of HOTS Questions for Class 10 Science. Here we have given HOTS Questions for Class 10 Science Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations

Question 1.
Study the given diagram and answer the following questions :
(a) Write the chemical reaction involved in the process.
(b) Mention the colour of :

1. copper powder and
2. the substance formed after heating it.

(c) How can we reverse the above reaction ? Write the equation for the reverse reaction and state the substance that undergoes oxidation and the substance that undergoes reduction.
(CBSE 2015)

Answer:
(a) Copper powder upon heating reacts with oxygen (present in air) to form cupric oxide or copper (II) oxide.

(b)

1. Copper powder is brownish in colour.
2. The substance formed after heating is cupric oxide. It has black colour.

(c) The reaction can be reversed by heating cupric oxide in a current of hydrogen.
CuO(s) + H₂(g) ———–> Cu (s) + H₂O(g)
In this reaction, H₂ undergoes oxidation to H₂O and CuO is reduced to Cu.

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Question 2.
The gases hydrogen and chlorine do not react with each other even if kept together for a long time. However, in the presence of sun light, they readily combine. What does actually happen ?
Answer:
We know that in chemical reactions, energy is needed to break the bonds present in the reacting molecules so that they may combine to form the products. In the present case, sun light is the source of energy in the form of photons. The energy made available helps in breaking the bonds present in the reactant molecules and the chemical reaction leading to hydrogen chloride gas takes place.

Question 3.
A water insoluble substance ‘X’ on reacting with dilute H₂SO₄ released a colourless and odourless gas accompanied by brisk effervescence. When the gas was passed through water, the solution obtained turned blue litmus red. On bubbling the gas through lime water, it initially became milky and the milkiness disappeared when the gas was passed in excess. Identify the substance ‘X’ and write the chemical equations of the reactions involved.
Answer:
The water in soluble substance ‘X’ is most probably some metal carbonate (CaCO₃). The chemical equations that are involved are given.

Question 4.
(a) Based on the reactions given below, arrange the metals involved in these reactions in decreasing order of reactivity. Give suitable explanation.

1. Zn + CuSO₄ ———> ZnSO₄ + Cu
2. Cu + 2AgNO₃ ———> Cu(NO₃)₂ + 2Ag
3. Zn + FeSO₄ ———-> ZnSO₄ + Fe
4. Fe + CuSO₄ ———-> FeSO₄ + Cu

(b) What is the nature of the reactions ?
Answer:
(a)

1. Since Zn displaces Cu from CuSO₄ solution, it is more reactive than Cu.
2. Since Cu displaces Ag from AgNO₃ solution, it is more reactive than Ag.
3. Since Zn displaces Fe from FeSO₄ solution, it is more reactive than Fe.
4. Since Fe displaces Cu from CuSO₄ solution, it is more reactive than Cu.
   The decreasing order of reactivity of the metals is :
   Zn > Fe> Cu> Ag

(b) All these reactions are the examples of displacement reactions.

Question 5.
A, B and C are three elements which undergo chemical reactions according to following equations.
A₂O₃ + 2B ———-> B₂O₃ + 2A
3CSO₄ + 2B ———-> B₂(SO₄)₃ + 3C
3CO + 2A ———> A₂O₃ + 3C
Answer the following questions :
(a) Which element is the most reactive ?
(b) Which element is the least reactive ?
Answer:
(a) The most reactive element is ‘B’ as it has displaced both A’ and ‘C’ from their compounds.
(b) The least reactive element is ‘C’ as it has been replaced by both A’ and ‘B’.

Question 6.
You are given the following materials

1. Marble chips
2. Dilute hydrochloric acid
3. Zinc granules

Identify the type of reaction when marble chips and zinc granules are added separately to acid taken in two tubes. Write chemical equations in each case.
Answer:

1. Marble chips react with dilute hydrochloric acid to form calcium chloride and carbonic acid. The acid changes to CO₂ and H₂O. It is a double displacement reaction.
   CaCO₃(s) + 2HCl (aq) ———–> CaCl₂(aq) + H₂CO₃(aq) (CO₂+H₂O)
2. Zinc granules react with hydrochloric acid to form zinc chloride accompanied by hydrogen gas. It is a displacement reaction.
   Zn(r) + 2HCl(aq) ———–> ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)

Question 7.
A strip of a metal X is immersed in the aqueous solution of salt YSO₄ blue in colour. After sometime, a layer the metal Y from the salt solution is deposited on the strip of the metal X. Whereas the metal X is used for galvanisation, the metal Y is employed in making electric cables.

1. Predict the metal X.
2. What could be the metal Y ?
3. Can yon name the salt YSO₄ ?
4. What is the nature of the chemical reaction taking place ?

Answer:

1. Since the metal X is used for galvanisation, it is most probably Zn.
2. Since the metal Y is used in electric cable, it is likely to be Cu.
3. The salt is CuSO₄.
4. It is an example of metal displacement reaction. Zn lies above Cu in the activity series and has therefore, displaced Cu from the blue CuSO₄ solution.
   

 

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NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 14 Sources of Energy

These Solutions are part of NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 10 Science. Here we have given NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 14 Sources of Energy

Question 1.
Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy ?
(a) Wood
(b) Sun
(c) Fossile fuels
(d) Wind
Answer:
(c).

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Question 2.
Acid rain happen because
(a) Sun leades to heating of upper layer of atmospher
(b) burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere
(c) electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds
(d) earth atmosphere contains acids.
Answer:
(c).
Explanation : When oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur react with water vapours in the atmosphere, they form carbonic acid, nitric acid and sulphuric acid respectively. These acids come down to the earth with rain.

Question 3.
The rain containing these acids is called acid rain.
Fuel used in thermal power plants is
(a) water
(b) uranium
(c) biomass
(d) fossil fuels
Answer:
(c).

Question 4.
In a hydro power plant
(a) Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity
(b) Kinetic energy possessed by stored water is converted into potential energy
(c) Electricity is extracted from water
(d) Water is converted into steam to produce electricity
Answer:
(a).
Explanation : Sequence of energy transformation in hydro power plant :

Question 5.
Potential energy of water stored in a dam Kinetic energy of falling water -» K.E. of rotation of turbine -> electrical energy. Which is the ultimate souce of energy ?
(a) Water
(b) Sun
(c) Uranium
(d) Fossil fuels
Answer:
(b).
Explanation : All forms of energy are derived from the sun.

Question 6.
Which one of the following of energy leads to least environmental pollution in the process of its harnessing and ultisation ?
(a) Nuclear energy
(b) Thermal energy
(c) Solar energy
(d) Geothermal energy
Answer:
(c).

Question 7.
Ocean thermal energy is due to
(a) energy stored by waves in the ocean
(b) temperature difference levels in the occean
(c) pressure difference at different levels in the ocean
(d) tides arising out in the ocean
Answer:
(b).

Question 8.
The major problem in harnessing nuclear energy is how to
(a) split nuclei ?
(b) sustain the reaction ?
(c) dispose off spent fuel safely ?
(d) convert nuclear energy into electrical energy ?
Answer:
(c).
Explanation : This is because even spent fuel (nuclear waste) continues to emit harmful radiation.

Question 9.
Which part of the solar cooker is responsible for green house effect ?
(a) Coating with black colour inside the box
(b) Mirror
(c) Glass sheet
(d) Outer cover of the solar cooker
Answer:
(c).
Explanation : Green house effect in a region occurs when heat radiation (infra-red radiation) are trapped in that region. When sunlight enters the solar cooker through a glass sheet, then the objects inside the solar cooker emit heat radiation (or infra-red radiation) due to their increased temperature. These radiations have long wavelengths and hence less energy. Therefore, they cannot pass through the glass sheet. Hence, interior of the solar cooker becomes warm due to the trapping of these radiation.

Question 10.
The main constituent of biogas is
(a) methane
(b) carbon dioxide
(c) hydrogen
(d) hydrogen sulphide
Answer:
(a).

Question 11.
The power generated in a windmill
(a) is more in rainy season since damp air would mean more air mass hitting the blades
(b) depends on the height of the tower
(c) depends on wind velocity
(d) can be increased by planting tall trees close to the tower
Answer:
(c).

Question 12.
Choose the correct statement
(a) Sun can be taken as an inexhaustible source of energy
(b) There is infinite storage of fossil fuel inside the earth
(c) Hydro and wind energy plants are non polluting sources of energy
(d) Waste from a nuclear power plant can be easily disposed off
Answer:
(a).

Question 13.
In a hydroelectric power plant more electrical power can be generated if water falls from a greater height because
(a) its temperature increases
(b) larger amount of potential energy is converted into kinetic energy
(c) the electricity” content of water increases with height
(d) more water molecules dissociate into ions
Answer:
(b).

Question 14.
Choose the incorrect statement regarding wind power
(a) It is expected to harness wind power to minimum in open space
(b) The potential energy content of wind blowing at high altitudes is the source of wind power
(c) Wind hitting at the blades of a windmill causes them to rotate. The rotation thus achieved can be ultilised further
(d) One possible method of ultilising the energy of rotational motion of the blades of a windmill is to run the turbine of an electric generator
Answer:
(b).

Question 15.
Choose the incorrect statement
(a) We are encouraged to plant more trees so as to ensure clean environment and also provide bio-mass fuel i
(b) Gobar-gas is produced when crops, vegetable wastes etc., decompose in the absence of oxygen
(c) The main ingredient of bio-gas is ethane and it gives a lot of smoke and also produces a log of residual ash
(d) Bio-mass is a renewable source of energy
Answer:
(c).

Question 16.
Why is there a need to harness non-convential sources of energy ? Give two main reasons.
Answer:

1. Non-conventional sources of energy are pollution free, whereas fossil fuels cause lot of pollution.
2. Non-conventional sources of energy are in exhaustible, whereas fossil fuels are limited.
3. Our demand of energy is increasing day by day.

Question 17.
Write two different ways of harnessing energy from occean.
Answer:

1. Tidal energy.
2. Ocean Thermal energy (OTEC).

Question 18.
What steps would you suggest to minimise environmental pollution caused by burning of fossile fuel ?
Answer:
We can minimize environmental pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuel by

1. growing more and more trees,
2. Using smokeless chulahs and
3. smokeless chimneys in thermal power plants.

Question 19.
What is the role of a plane mirror and a glass sheet in a solar cooker ?
Answer:
A solar cooker covered by a plane glass slab will be more efficient.
This is because glass slab does not allow the heat radiation to escape from the solar cooker and hence the temperature of the solar cooker covered with glass slab increases more than the temperature of the solar cooker which is left open.

Question 20.
Mention three advantages of a solar cell ?
Answer:
Advantages of Solar Cells

1. They directly convert solar energy into electrical energy.
2. They are environment-friendly i.e. they do not cause pollution.
3. They are used to operate electric bulbs and tubes in remote areas where hydro—electricity is not available.

Question 21.
What is biomass ? What can be done to obtain bio-energy using biomass ?
Answer:
A material which contains carbon and other combustible materials is called biomass. The waste of plants and animals is the example of bio mass. (CBSE Papers)

Question 22.
What are the limitation in obtaining energy from wind ?
Answer:

1. We cannot depend upon wind energy as it is available only when air is in motion. The appliances or machines operating with wind energy stop working as soon as wind stops. The minimum speed of wind to operate generator to produce electricity is about 15 km/h. As soon as the speed of the wind becomes less than 15 km/h, the generator stops working.
2. There are certain regions where wind is not available, so the use of wind energy is limited to certain places where wind is in plenty and blows most of the time.
3. Wind energy is not sufficient to operate very heavy machines.
4. Wind energy cannot be used to operate all types of machines.
5. Wind mills are usually broken during storms and hence lot of money is spent for the maintenance of a wind energy form.

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HOTS Questions for Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts

These Solutions are part of HOTS Questions for Class 10 Science. Here we have given HOTS Questions for Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts

Question 1.
A student working in the laboratory added some water to a syrupy liquid taken in a tube. The tube immediately cracked and the liquid which escaped out of it, produced blisters on the skin of the student. What actually happened ?
Answer:
The syrupy liquid in the tube was concentrated sulphuric acid. Since it has great affinity for water, the energy released was in the form of heat. That is why the tube cracked and the vapours of the escaping acid produced blisters on the skin.

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Question 2.
A baker found that the cake prepared by him is hard and small in size. Which ingredient has he forgotten to add that would have made the cake fluffy ? Give reason.
Answer:
The baker has forgotten to add baking powder while making the dough for the cake. Actually, sodium hydrogen carbonate present in baking powder releases carbon dioxide on baking. The bubbles of the gas evolved leave behind pores which make the cake soft and fluffy.

Question 3.
A substance X is used as a building material and is insoluble in water. When reacted with dilute HCl, it produces a gas which turns lime water milky. Predict the substance. Write the chemical equations involved.
Answer:
The substance is probably calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). also called lime stone or marble. It is used as a building material. On reacting with dilute HCl, it evolves CO₂ gas which turns lime water milky.

Question 4.
Dry pellets of base ‘X’ when kept in open absorb moisture and turn sticky. The compound is also formed by chlor-alkali process. Write chemical name and formula of X. Describe chlor-alkali process with balanced chemical equation. Name the type of reaction that occurs when X is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid. Write the chemical equation. While diluting an acid, why is it recommended that the acid should be added to water and not water to the acid ?
Answer:
The base ‘X’ is NaOH. It is of deliquescent nature and absorbs moisture from air and becomes wet. It is manufactured by chlor-alkali process.  The reaction of NaOH with dilute HCl is known as neutralisation reaction.

Pure HCl is highly concentrated. In case, it is to be diluted, the acid should be added drop-by-drop to water taken in a glass beaker with constant stirring. Actually, the acid has a strong affinity for water and the process of dissolution is highly exothermic. If water is added to acid so much heat is evolved that the glass beaker is likely to crack and the acid will spill.

Question 5.
What will you observe when :

1. Red litmus paper is introduced into a solution of sodium carbonate.
2. A methyl orange drop is added to dilute hydrochloric acid.
3. A drop of phenolphthalein is added to the solution of lime water.
4. Blue litmus is introduced into a solution of ferric chloride.

Answer:

1. The colour of the litmus paper will change to blue. Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) dissolves in water to form sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid (H₂O and CO₂). The solution is of basic nature since sodium hydroxide is a strong bases and carbonic acid is a weak acid.
   
2. In the acidic solution, the colour of methyl orange will change to reddish.
3. Lime water contains traces of calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)₂. It is therefore, basic in nature. The colour of phenolphthalein will become pink.
4. Ferric chloride (FeCl₃) solution on reacting with water will form ferric hydroxide and hydrochloric acid. Since the acid is strong, the solution will be acidic. Therefore, the colour of blue litmus will change to red.
   

 

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Value Based Questions in Science for Class 10 Chapter 14 Sources of Energy

These Solutions are part of Value Based Questions in Science for Class 10. Here we have given Value Based Questions in Science for Class 10 Chapter 14 Sources of Energy

Question 1.
Students of a school X’ visited nearby villages to educate people regarding the use of clean fuel for cooking and heating water. They told people not to use wood as fuel as it pollutes environment and the health of the people is at risk. They urged people to use LPG and solar cookers for cooking their food. They also requested villagers to grow more trees around their villages.

1. What is the main disadvantage of using wood as a fuel ?
2. What values are shown by students ?

Answer:

1. Burning of wood causes air pollution, which leads to many diseases in human beings.
2. Students show their concern for air pollution which is harmful for living beings. They want to preserve eco-system by growing more trees and making environment free from air pollution.

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Question 2.
Students of a school organised a debate. The topic of the debate was “should we go for macro hydro electric power plants or micro hydro electric power plants”. Some participants spoke in favour of macro hydro electric power plants and some in favour of micro hydro electric power plants. The students who spoke in favour of micro hydroelectric power plants argued that large area of fertile land can be saved. The problem of rehabilitating the population can be solved and a variety of flora and fauna can be saved.

1. What are the disadvantages of constructing big dams for macro hydro electric power plants ?
2. What values are shown by students in favour of micro hydro electric power plants ?

Answer:

1. 1. Large area of fertile land is submerged in water,
   2. People residing near the site of big dams are dislocated and find it difficult to settle elsewhere,
   3. Variety of flora and fauna is destroyed.
2. Students in favour of micro hydro electric power plants are concerned about
   1. the loss of fertile land.
   2. the problem faced by people who loses their land and homes i.e., the problem of rehabilitation and
   3. the loss of flora and fauna, essential for preserving eco-system.

Question 3.
Most of people in a village were suffering from breathing problem and other diseases. Students of that village were quite worried about the health problem of their parents and neighbours. They realised that these problems were due to environmental pollution caused by burning of wood and cow dung cakes in the village. They requested their elders to use smokeless chulahs and construct bio gas plants. Villagers asked students from where money will come to purchase smokeless chulahs and to construct bio gas plant. Students told them that Govt, provides financial help for all these things. The villagers are now using bio gas for cooking food as they have constructed a common bio gas plant. The village is now neat and clean, as all the garbage in the village is used in bio gas plant. The patients are now recovering fast from their ailments.
Now answer the following questions based on the above paragraph.

1. What are the disadvantages of burning wood and cow dung cakes ?
2. What values are shown by students of the village ?

Answer:

1. Environmental pollution is caused by burning wood and cow dung cakes. This pollution is the major cause of many diseases.
2. Students are well informed about the different schemes launched by Govt, for the welfare of public. They feel concern about the welfare of their parents and neighbors. They know the importance of the cleanliness for a good health.

Question 4.
What steps would you suggest to the public to reduce energy consumption to meet the increasing demand of energy ?
Answer:

1. Electric bulbs, tubes, fans and other appliances should be switched off as soon as you leave your room.
2. The engines of the vehicles should be switched off when they are stopped for more than a minute.
3. There should be minimum use of halogen lamps and decorative lights in shops and show rooms.
4. Very old machinery should not be used in factories.

Question 5.
What steps would you suggest to control environmental pollution at local level ?
Answer:

1. Use of smokeless chulahs,
2. Use of bio-gas,
3. Cleanliness drive in the community,
4. No use of plastic bags,
5. Plantation camps.

Question 6.
Aditya suggests his family to install a solar water heater at their residence. But some of the family members were in a favour of installing an electric geyser.
(a) Who according to you is taking a correct decision ? Mention the value exhibited by Aditya.
(b) Also give reasons (at least 2) for your answer. (CBSE 2013)
Answer:
(a) Aditya: Aditya was in favour of using renewable sources of energy.
(b)

1. The use of renewable sources of energy will save the non-renewable sources of energy for future.
2. The use of renewable sources of energy is eco-friendly.

Question 7.
Recently when Government decided to set up a nuclear power plant in an area, NGOs and local people raised their voice against it. They demanded that the Government should assure safety measures before setting up such a plant and Government assured them of it.
(a) Explain the value exhibited by people of the area.
(b) List any two concerns of the people for which they were demanding safety measures.(CBSE 2013)
Answer:
(a) People are concerned about their health.
(b) In a nuclear power plant, nuclear radiation are emitted. These radiation are very harmful to the living organism. They cause diseases like cancer, lukemia and blindness.

Question 8.
There was a poster making competition in a school on a topic ‘SAVE ENERGY’. The students were also asked to give write ups on this topic.
A student of the school is unable to make the write up on ‘SAVE ENERGY’.
(a) Suggest him two steps of ‘SAVE ENERGY’ ?
(b) Mention the value which the school is trying to give its students by holding such a competition. (CBSE 2013)
Answer:
(a)

1. Electric bulbs, tubes, fans, heaters etc. must be switched off when you leave the room or office.
2. There should be minimum use of halogen lamps and decorative lights in shops and showrooms as these devices consume large amount of electricity.
3. The use of renewable sources of energy must be encouraged.

(b) School is trying to bring the awareness among students about the importance of energy for the development of the nation.

Question 9.
Ravi was using calculator to do some calculations. While doing so his calculator stopped working. He kept the calculator near the window for some time, exposed to sunlight. After some time he could use the calculator again. His friend Mohit who was using a battery operated calculator, watched him and told him that his calculator was better in the sense that he could immediately recharge the calculator by charging battery but Ravi was not convinced. He explained to Mohit the advantages of solar calculator and convinced him to adopt it.
(a) State the values exhibited by Ravi.
(b) List the advantages of using a calculator driven by solar energy which convinced Mohit too to adopt it. (CBSE 2013)
Answer:
(a) Ravi has high degree of general awareness. He has leadership like qualities to convince others.
(b)

1. A calculator driven by solar energy is cheap as it can be recharged just by exposing to sunlight for sometime.
2. Solar cells used in calculators do not cause pollution.

Question 10.
Ravi convinced his entrepreneur friend to set up solar panels instead of setting a thermal power plant. His friend agreed to his proposal and with the help of the cooperative bank he succeeded in doing so in the village nearby.
(a) What values would you appreciate in Ravi as well in his friend ?
(b) Why do you think Ravi thought harnessing solar energy is a better option ? (CBSE 2013)
Answer:
(a) Ravi has high degree of general awareness. He is concerned with the welfare of his friend. The friend
of Ravi has the quality to listen to others and he believes in logic.
(b)

1. Solar energy causes no air pollution while thermal power plant leads to air pollution.
2. Setting up a thermal power plant may be opposed by local people as it affects their health due to
   air pollution.
3. Thermal power plant requires coal and oil i.e., non-renewable sources of energy. These sources of energy are costly and may be exhausted one day. On the other hand, solar panels require renewable source of energy i.e., the sunlight. It is free of cost and will not be exhausted in near future.

Question 11.
Mr. Chopra forms an NGO and he approaches municipal corporation of a city. He puts a proposal to the corporation that his NGO would collect the waste material and garbage of the city at a particular area and promises them to supply electricity for street lights. In return the corporation has to pay them a nominal amount. The corporation accepted his proposal.
(a) Explain the value exhibited by Mr. Chopra,
(b) Explain two advantages that accrued to the city by accepting the proposal of Mr. Chopra. (CBSE 2014)
Answer:
(a) Mr. Chopra is innovative and he is concerned to the cleanliness of the city.
(b)

1. City would become clean and there will be no fear of spreading diseases in the city.
2. The corporation will save money as it has to pay nominal amount for getting electricity from Mr. Chopra’s NGO. The conventional electricity which corporation receives from Electricity Board is costly.

Question 12.
Harsh, Nikhil and Neha come to school by their respective cars though they lived within a distance of 2 km from the school. On the other hand Raghu, their friend, came by bicycle from the same distance. He persuaded his friends to stop coming by car and use cycle instead. His friends were convinced and they also started coming by bicycle.
(a) List the values exhibited by Raghu.
(b) Explain how he must have convinced his friends to adopt same values that they accepted his proposal. (CBSE 2014)
Answer:
(a) Raghu has leadership like qualities to convince others and take others into his confidence.
(b) He must have convinced his friends by telling them about the harmful effect caused by pollution due to the burning of fuel used in cars. Moreover, he must have told his friends about the importance of saving energy for future.

Question 13.
Traffic jams, outside the school gate was a common sight since most of the students came on their own cars. This became a topic for discussion on every RT.A. meeting. On one such RT.A. meeting, the principal pointed out the examples of four of their teachers who were car pooling for the past several years. She asked the parents also to adopt this method to sort out the problem.
(a) List two values shown by the teachers mentioned by the Principal.
(b) Explain two advantages that will occur if more parent emulated the example of these teachers. (CBSE 2015)
Answer:
(a)

1. Teachers have leadership like qualities to take initiative to solve problems like traffic jams on roads and to save fuel as well as money for future.
2. They wanted to decrease the pollution caused by burning of fuel used in cars.

(b)

1. The problem of traffic jams outside the school gate as well as on the roads will be solved,
2. A large amount of money as well as fuel will be saved for future.
3. The economic condition of most of the parents will be improved,
4. Pollution caused by burning of fuel used in cars will also decreases.

Question 14.
Arun lives in an eco-friendly house. All rooms in his house are cross ventilated and well lit with sun’s light. He has installed solar panels on roof top and also uses solar devices like solar cooker, solar water heater etc. Although he has spent some more money initially on these installations, yet he is happy now.

1. State the reason behind Aran’s happiness,
2. Which element is used in fabricating solar cells ?
3. What inspirations should we take from Arun ? (C.B.S.E. 2015)

Answer:

1. Except initial cost of installations of solar panels, Arun was getting energy to operate solar devices free of cost.
2. Silicon element is used in fabricating solar cells.
3. We should go for non-conventional sources of energy like solar energy and wind energy. These sources of energy are eco-friendly as they do not cause any pollution.

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HOTS Questions for Class 10 Science Chapter 14 Sources of Energy

These Solutions are part of HOTS Questions for Class 10 Science. Here we have given HOTS Questions for Class 10 Science Chapter 14 Sources of Energy

Question 1.
Following model demonstrates the process of thermo-electric production.

1. Identify and label the device marked as 1.
2. Why is tennis ball fitted with metal sheets rotated ?
3. Name the device, which depends on the principle demonstrated by this model.
4. Which form of energy is converted into electrical energy ?

Answer:

1. Device 1 is a dynamo.
2. Tennis ball fitted with metal sheets rotates due to the force exerted on it by the steam.
3. Thermal power plant works on the principle demonstrated by the given model.
4. Mechanical energy of tennis ball fitted with metal sheets is converted into electrical energy.

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Question 2.
A diagram shown below is a biogas plant.

1. Identify the parts indicated by question marks and labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the diagram.
2. Name the micro organisms responsible for the fermentation of the slurry in the digester.
3. Name two chemical elements present in the manure or spent slurry.

Answer:

1. 1. Slurry of cattle dung and water
   2. Gas tank containing bio-gas.
   3. Digester.
   4. Spent slurry or manure
2. Anaerobic micro organisms,
3. Nitrogen and phosphorous are present in the manure.

Question 3.
A student constructed a box type solar cooker. He found that it did not work efficiently. What could this be due to ? Give any four possible mistakes in the solar construction and operation of the cooker. What maximum temperature can ordinarily be reached inside a solar cooker ? (CBSE 2010)
Answer:
He might be committing the following mistakes :

1. He might have not blackened the interior of the solar cooker,
2. He might be using a plastic cover instead of a glass cover,
3. He might have not made it insulated,
4. He might have not used black containers. Maximum temperature attained in a solar cooker is about 140° C.

Question 4.
A student has set up a solar cooker in a box by using a black painted aluminium sheet, a black cooking vessel, some glass wool, a glass sheet and a mirror plate. What is the role of each item used in the solar cooker ?
Answer:
Black painted aluminium sheet absorbs heat radiation.
Black cooking vessel also absorbs heat radiation to cook food.
Glass wool prevents the loss of heat.
Glass sheet prevents the escape of heat radiation from the box.
Mirror plate reflects the sunlight to fall on the glass sheet.

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NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 12 Electricity

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Question 1.
A cell, a resistor, a key and ammeter are arranged as shown in the circuit diagrams of the figure given below. The current recorded in the ammeter will be

(a) maximum in (i)
(b) maximum in (ii)
(c) maximum in (iii)
(d) the same in all the cases.
Answer:
(d).
Explanation : Same current flows through every part of the circuit having resistance connected in series to a cell or battery.

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Question 2.
In the following circuits shown in figure, power produced in the resistor or combination of resistors connected to a 12V battery will be

(a) same in all cases
(b) minimum in case (i)
(c) maximum in case (ii)
(d) maximum in case (iii)
Answer:
(d).

Question 3.
Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon
(a) its length
(b) its thickness
(c) its shape
(d) nature of material.
Answer:
(d).
Explanation : Resistivity of a given metallic wire does not depend on its dimensions and shape but depends on the nature of the material of the wire.

Question 4.
A current of 1A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb. Number of electrons passing through a cross-section of the filament in 16 seconds would be roughly
(a) 10²⁰
(b) 10¹⁶
(c) 10¹⁸
(d) 10²³
Answer:
(a).

Question 5.
Identify the circuit (Figure) in which electrical components have been properly connected.

(a) (i)
(b) (ii)
(c) (iii)
(d) (iv)
(CBSE 2010)
Answer:
(b).
Explanation : Voltmeter is always connected in parallel and ammeter is connected in series in an electric circuit. Moreover, positive terminals of voltmeter and ammeter are connected with the +ve terminal of a cell or battery and negative terminals of voltmeter and ammeter are connected with -ve terminal of a cell or battery.

Question 6.
What is the maximum resistance which can be made using five resistors each 1/5 Ω ?
(a) 10 Ω
(b) 10 Ω
(c) 5 Ω
(d) I Ω (CBSE 2010)
Answer:
(d).

Question 7.
What is the minimum resistance which can be made using 1 five resistors each of 1/5 Ω ?

Answer:
(d).

Question 8.
The proper representation of series combination of cells obtaining maximum potential is

(a) (i)
(b) (ii)
(c) (iii)
(d) (iv)
(CBSE 2011,2012)
Answer:
(d).
Explanation : Cells are connected in series if -ve terminal of one cell is connected to the +ve terminal of other cell.

Question 9.
Which of the following represents voltage ?

Answer:
(a).

Question 10.
A cylindrical conductor of length l and uniform area of cross-section A has resistance R. Another conductor of length 2l and resistance R of the same material has area of cross-section.
(a) A/2
(b) 3A/2
(c) 2A
(d) 3A
Answer:
(c).

Question 11.
A student carries out an experiment and plots the V—I graph of three samples of nichrome wire with resistances R₁, R₂ and R₃ respectively as shown in figure. Which of the following is true ?
(a) R₁ = R₂ = R₃
(b) R₁ > R₂ > R₃
(c) R₃ > R₂ > R₁
(d) R₂ > R₃ > R₁

Answer:
(c).

Question 12.
If the current I through a resistor is increased by 100% (assume that temperature remains unchanged), the increase in power dissipated will be
(a) 100 %
(b) 200%
(c) 300%
(d) 400%
Answer:
(c).

Question 13.
The resistivity does not change if
(a) the material is changed
(b) the temperature is changed
(c) the shape of the resistor is changed
(d) both material and temperature are changed.
Answer:
(c).
Explanation : Resistivity of material does not depend on its di¬mensions and shape. However, resistivity depends upon the tem¬perature and the nature of material.

Question 14.
In an electrical circuit, three incandescent bulbs A, B and C of rating 40 W, 60 W and 100 W respectively are connected in parallel to an electric source. Which of the following is likely to happen regarding their brightness ?
(a) Brightness of bulb A will be maximum
(b) Brightness of bulb B will be more than that of A
(c) Brightness of bulb C will be less than that of B
(d) Brightness of all the bulbs will be same
Answer:
(b).
Explanation : Brightness of bulb depends upon the heat produced per second. Since resistance of bulb is inversely proportional to the power, so resistance of bulb A is more than that of B and resistance of bulb B is more than that of C. Heat produced per second = V²/R
where V is same for all bubls.
Therefore, brightness of bulb B is more than that of A.

Question 15.
In an electrical circuit two resistors of 2Ω and 4Ω respectively are connected in series to a 6V battery. The heat dissipated by 4Ω resistor in 5 s will be
(a) 5 J
(b) 10 J
(c) 20 J
(d) 30 J
Answer:
(c).

Question 16.
An electric kettle consumes 1 kW of electric power when operated at 220 V. A fuse wire of what rating must be used for it ?
(a) 1 A
(b) 2 A
(c) 4 A
(d) 5 A
Answer:
(d).

Question 17.
Two resistors of resistance 2Ω and 4Ω when connected to a battery will have
(a) same current flowing through them when connected in parallel
(b) same current flowing through them when connected in series.
(c) same potential difference across them when connected in series
(d) different potential difference across them when connected in parallel
Answer:
(b)
Explanation : Resistors are said to be connected in series if same current flows through them as series combination has a single path for the flow of current. Resistors are said to be connected in parallel if potential difference across them is

Question 18.
Unit of electric power may also be expressed as
(a) Volt ampere
(b) kilowatt hour
(c) watt second
(d) joule second
Answer:
(a).
Explanation : P = VI.

Question 19.
A child has drawn the electric circuit to study Ohm’s law as shown in figure. His teacher told that the circuit diagram needs correction. Study the circuit and redraw it after making all corrections.

Answer:
Ammeter is connected in series in an electric circuit and volt¬meter is connected in parallel to the resistor R. Positive terminals of ammeter and voltmeter are connected with the positive terminal of battery and negative terminals of ammeter and voltmeter are connected with the negative terminal of the battery. The correct circuit is shown below.

Question 20.
Three 20 resistors, A, B and C are connected as shown in figure. Each of them dissipates energy that can withstand a maximum power of 18W without melting. Find the maximum current that can flow through three resistors.
(CBSE, 2010)

Answer:

Since resistors B and C are connected in parallel, so potential difference across B and C is same. Let I₁, be the current flowing through resistor.B and I₂ be the current flowing through resistor C

Question 21.
Should the resistance of an ammeter be low or high ? Give reason.
Answer:
Ammeter is connected in series in an electric circuit to measure electric current. If its resistance is high, then the net resistance of the electric circuit will increase and hence current in the electric circuit will decrease. Hence, ammeter will not read the actual value of the current in the circuit. If resistance of the ammeter is low, then the net resistance of the circuit will not be effected much. Hence, the current in the circuit is not affected. Ideal ammeter has zero resistance.

Question 22.
Draw a circuit diagram of an electric circuit containing a cell, a key, an ammeter, a reistor of 2Ω in series with a combination of two resistors (4Ω each) in parallel and a voltmeter across the energy. 1 kWh = 1000 Watt x 3600 s parallel combination. Will the potentional difference across the 2Ω resistor be the same as that across the parallel combination of 4Ω resistors ? Give reason.
Answer:

Therefore, potential difference across 2Ω resistor will be same ; as that of across the parallel combination of 4Ω resistors. V = IR.
As R and I in both the cases is same so V = same.

Question 23.
How does use of a fuse wire protect electrical appliances ?
(CBSE 2012)
Answer:
When large current flows in an electric circuit, fuse wire melts due to the large heat produced in it. Therefore, current stops flowing in the circuit and electrical appliances connected in the circuit are protected from burning due to large current in j the circuit.

Question 24.
In a series electrical circuit comprising a resistor made up of a metallic wire, the ammeter reads 5A. The reading of ammeter decreases to half when the length of the wire is doubled. Why ?
Answer:

Question 25.
What is the commercial unit of electrical energy ? Represent it in terms of joule.
Answer:
kilowatt hour (kWh) is the commercial unit of electrical energy.

Question 26.
A current of 1 ampere flows in a series circuit containing an electric lamp and a conductor of 5Ω when connected to a 10V battery. Calculate the resistance of the electric lamp.
Now if a resistance of 10Ω is connected in parallel with this series combination, what change (if any) in current flowing through 5Ω condcutor and potentional difference across the lamp will take place ? Give reason. Draw circuit diagram.
(CBSE 2010)
Answer:

Net resistance of lamp and conductor connected in series = 5 + 5 = 10Ω
Net resistance of the combination oflamp and conductor and resistance 10Ω connected in parallel,

It means 1A current will flow through 10Ω resistance and 1A current will flow through the lamp and conductor of 5Ω resistance. Hence, there is no change in the current through 5Ω conductor.
Now potential difference across the lamp in case (i)
V = IR = 1 x 5 = 5V
Potential difference across the lamp in case (ii)
V = IR = 1 x 5 = 5V
Hence, there is no change in the potential difference across the lamp.

Question 27.
Why is parallel arrangement used in domestic wiring ?
(CBSE 2012)
Answer:

1. If any one of the electric devices in parallel fuses, then the working of other devices will not be affected.
2. When different devices are connected in parallel, they draw the current as per their requirement and hence they work properly.

Question 28.
B₁, B₂ and B₃ are three identical bulbs connected as shown in figure. When all the three bulbs glow, a current of 3A is recorded by the ammeter A.

1. What happenes to the glow of other bulbs when the bulb B₁ gets fused ?
2. What happens to the reading of A₁, A₂, A₃ and A when the bulb B₂ gets fused ?
3. How much power is dissipated in the circuit when all the three bulbs glow together ?
   

Answer:

1. The glow of bulb depends upon the energy disspated per second i.e. P =V²/R.
   Since V and R of both the bulbs B₂ and B₃ remain the same even if bulb B, gets fused so glow of B₂ and B₃ remain the same.
2. Since bulbs are identical, so their resistance is equal (i.e. resistance of each bulb = R ohm).
   When all bulbs glow, net resistnace of the circuit is given by
   
   When B₂ gets fused, only two bulbs B₁ and B₂ in parallel are in the circuit.
   .’. Net resistance of the circuit is given by
   
   Thus, reading of ammeter A = 2A
   Since B₁ and B₃ are in parallel and have same resistance, so 2A current will be equally distributed between B₁ and B₃. Therefore, reading of ammeter A₁ = 1A Reading of ammeter A₃ = 1A Circuit containing B₂ is broken, so no current flows through this circuit. Hence reading of ammeter A₂ = zero.
3. Power dissipated in the circuit,
   P =V x I
   = 4.5 x 3 = 13.5 W

Question 29.
Three incandescent bulbs of 100W each are connected in series in an electric circuit. In another circuit, another set of three bulbs of the same voltage are connected in parallel to the same source.
(a) Will the bulb in the two circuits glow with the same brightness ? Justify your answer.
(b) Now let one bulb in both the circuits get fused. Will the rest of the bulbs continue to glow in each circuit ? Give reason.
(CBSE 2012)
Answer:
(a) Power dissipated in a circuit = V²/R. Since resistance of the circuit containing bulbs connected in series is more than the resistnace of the circuit containing bulbs in parallel, therefore, power dissipated in parallel combination is more than that in series combination. Hence, bulbs connected in parallel will glow more brightly.
(b) In series combination, there is only one path for the flow of current. So when one bulb gets fused, circuit is broken and hence the bulbs stop glowing.
In parallel combination, each bulb has its own path for the flow of current. So when one bulb gets fused, other bulbs will continue to glow as the current is flowing in the circuits of these bulbs.

Question 30.
State Ohms law. How can it be verified experimentally ? Does it hold good under all conditions ? Comment.
(CBSE 2010)
Answer:
For Ohm’s law: Ohm’s law states that the electric current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference across the ends of the conductor, provided the temperature and . other physical conditions of the conductor remain the same.
For experimental verification: Verify Ohm’s law
Apparatus : A conductor of resistance R, an ammeter, a voltmeter, a battery, a variable resistance (or rheostat used to change the current in the circuit), connecting wires, a key and sand paper.
Procedure:

1. 1. Connect the various components as shown in figure 12.
      
   2. Close the key, so that current begins to flow in the circuit.
   3. Note down the potential difference (V) across the conductor PQ of resistance R shown by the voltmeter and the corresponding current (I) shown by the ammeter.
   4. Now move the knob of rheostat so that the current in the circuit increases.
   5. Again note down the potential difference (V) across the conductor PQ of resistance R in the voltmeter and current in the circuit shown by ammeter.
   6. Repeat the experiment at least five times by increasing the current in the circuit by moving the knob of the rheostat in steps.

Observations:

S.No	Potential Difference  (V)	Current (I)	V/I
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Plot a graph between V and I by taking V along X-axis and I along Y-axis. We get a straight line passing through origin as shown in figure 11.

Conclusion: From the graph between V and I, we conclude that I x V, which is Ohm’s law. Hence Ohm’s law is verified experimentally.
Precautions: While verifying Ohm’s law experimentally, the following precautions should be taken :

1. Current should not be allowed to pass through the circuit continuously for a long time, which may cause the increase in temperature of the conductor. Therefore, the plug of the key must be taken out every time after noting the readings of ammeter and voltmeter.
2. Connections should be tight.
3. The conductor used in the experiment should be such that its resistance is not changed with increase in temperature of the conductor.

Ohm’s law holds good if the temperature of the conductor remains the same.

Question 31.
What is electrical resistivity of a material ? What is its unit ?
Describe an experiment to study the factors on which the resistance of conducting wire depends. (CBSE 2012)
Answer:
For Electrical resistivity: Electrical resistivity of a material is defined as the resistance of an object (made of the material) of unit length and unit area of cross-section.
Unit of electrical resistivity is ohm-metre.
For experiment:
Connect the various electrical components as shown in figure 15.

1. Dependence of length of a conductor: 
   Take a copper wire of length l and connect it between the terminals A and B. Note the reading of ammeter. Now take another copper wire of same area of cross-section but of length 2l. Connect it between the terminals A and B by disconnecting the previous wire. Again, note the reading of ammeter. It will be found that the reading of ammeter (i.e., electric current) in the second case is half of the reading of ammeter in the first case. Since R = V/I, so resistance of second wire is double than the resistance of the first wire. Thus, resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to the length of the conductor,
   i.e      resistance ∝ length of the conductor
   Thus, more is the length of a conductor, more is its resistance.
   Thus, the resistance of’a conductor is ‘inversely proportional to the area of cross -section of the conductor.
2. Dependence on area of cross-section of a conductor:
   Now take two copper wires of same length but of different area of cross-sections. Let area of cross-section of first wire is more than the area of cross-section of the second wire. Connect first wire between the terminals A and B in the circuit shown in figure 15. Note the reading of ammeter. Now disconnect the first wire and connect the second wire between the terminals A and B. Again note the reading of the ammeter. It will be found that the reading of ammeter (i.e. electric current) is more when first wire (i.e. thick wire) is connected between A and B than the reading of the ammeter when second wire (i.e. thin wire) is connected between the terminals A and B.
   
   Thus, the resistance of a thin wire is more than the resistance of a thick wire.
3. Effect of the Nature of material:
   Take two identical wires, one of copper and other of aluminium. Connect the copper wire between the terminals A and B. Note the reading of ammeter. Now, connect the aluminium wire between the terminals A and B. Again note the reading of ammeter. It is found that the reading of ammeter when copper wire is connected in the circuit is more than the reading of the ammeter when aluminium wire is connected in the circuit.
   Therefore, resistance of copper wire is less than the resistance of aluminium wire. Hence, resistance of a wire or a conductor depends upon the nature of the material of the conductor.
4. Effect of temperature of conductor:
   If the temperature of a metallic conductor connected in the circuit increases, its resistance increases.
   Thus, factors on which resistance of a conductor depends are :
   1. its length,
   2. its area of cross-section,
   3. the nature of its material and
   4. its temperature.

The various factors affecting resistance of a conductor are given in table 1.
Table 1. Factors affecting resistance of a conductor:

Question 32.
How will you infer with the help of an experiment that the same current flows through every part of the circuit containing three resistances in series connected to a battery ?
Answer:
Perform an activity to show that in series combination of resistors, same current flows through each resistor.

1. Connect three resistors of resistances R₁ = 1Ω, R₂ = 2Ω and R₃ = 3Ω in series. (C.B.S.E. 2014)
2. Connect the series combination of resistors with a battery of 6 V, a plug key K and an ammeter A as shown in figure 17.
3. Note the reading of ammeter after plugging the key. Let it be I.
   
4. Now disconnect ammeter and connect it in between the resistors R₁ and R₂ as shown in figure 18.
5. Again plug the key and note the reading of ammeter. It is found that again it is I.
6. Now disconnect the ammeter and connect it in between the resistors R₂ and R₃.
7. Plug the key and note the reading of ammeter. Again it is found to be I.

Conclusion : Same amount of current flows through each resistor or element connected in series combination.

Question 33.
How will you conclude that the same potential difference (Voltage) exists across three resistors connected in parallel arrangement to a battery ?
Answer:
Perform an activity to investigate the relation between potential difference across parallel combination of resistors and the potential difference across each individual resistors,

1. Connect three resistors of resistances R₁, R₂ and R₃ in parallel. One end of each resistor is joined at a common point ‘a’ and the other end of each resistor is connected at another common point ‘b’.
2. Connect the parallel combination of resistors with a battery, a plug key K and an ammeter A as shown in figure 22(A).
   
3. Now connect a voltmeter across the parallel combination of resistors between a and b points.
4. Note the reading of voltmeter. Let it be V. This is the potential difference across the parallel combination of resistors.
5. Now, disconnect the voltmeter and connect it across R₁ as shown in figure 22(B).
   
6. Note the reading of voltmeter. It is found to be V.
7. Disconnect the voltmeter and connect it across R₂. Note the reading of voltmeter. It is found to be V.
8. Again disconnect the voltmeter and connect it across R₃. Note the reading of voltmeter. It is found to be V.

Conclusion : When resistors are connected in parallel to each other, potential difference across each resistor is equal to the potential difference across the parallel combination of resistors.

Question 34.
What is Joule’s heating effect ? How can it be demonstrated experimentally ? List its four applications in daily life.
(CBSE 2012)
Answer:
Joule’s law can be stated as : The amount of heat produced in a conductor is
(i) directly proportional to the square of the electric current flowing through it.
This is                  H ∝ I²                                                           –
(ii) directly proportional to the resistance of the conductor or resistor.
That is,                H ∝ R                                          ‘
(iii) directly proportional to the time for which the electric current flows through the conductor or resistor.
That is,               H ∝ t
Combining (i), (ii) and (iii), we get H ∝ I² Rt.
or         H = KI²Rt, where K is constant of proportionality
If          K = 1, then H = I²Rt joule
This is known as Joule’s law of heating.
Four Applications:

1. When electric appliances like electric heater, electric iron and water heater etc. are connected to the main supply of electricity, these appliances become hot but the connecting wires remain cold.
   We know, heat produced is directly proportional to the resistance of the material through which current flows. The element of electric heater is made of nichrome. Since, resistance of nichrome is high, so a large amount of heat is produced in the element of the electric heater. Thus, filament of electric heater becomes red hot. However, heat produced in connecting wires made of copper or aluminium is very small and hence they are not heated up.
   
2. Filament of an electric bulb is made of a thin wire of tungsten. The melting point of filament is high i.e., about 3380 °C. The filament of the bulb is enclosed in a glass envelope fixed over an insulated support as shown in figure 28. The glass envelope of electric bulb is filled with inactive gases like nitrogen and argon to increase the life of the tungsten filament.
   Since resistance of thin filament is very high, so a large heat is produced as the electric current flows through the filament. Due to this large amount of heat produced, filament of the bulb becomes white hot. Hence, the filament of the bulb emits light and heat.
   
3. Electric fuse is a safety device connected in series with the electric circuit. Electric fuse is a wire made of a material whose melting point is very low. Examples of the materials of making fuse wire are copper or tin-lead alloy. When large current flows through a circuit and hence through a fuse wire, a large amount of heat is produced. Due to this large amount of heat, the fuse wire melts and the circuit is broken so that current stops flowing in the circuit. This saves the electric circuit from burning due to the passage of large current through it.
   

Question 35.
Find out the following in the circuit given in the figure.

(a) Effective resistance of two 8Ω resistors in the combination.
(b) Current flowing through 40 resistor
(c) Potentional difference across 40 resistor
(d) Power dissipated in 4Ω resistor
(e) Difference in ammeter readings, if any.
(CBSE 2010,2012)
Answer:
(a) Two 80 resistors are in parallel, so their effective resistance is given by

(e) Since same current flows through every part in a series circuit and both the ammeters are connected in series, so there will be no difference in ammeter readings.

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NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 13 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

These Solutions are part of NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 10 Science. Here we have given NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 13 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Question 1.
Choose the incorrect statement from the following regarding magnetic lines of field.
(a) The direction of magnetic field at a point is taken to be the direction in which the north pole of a magnetic compass needle points.
(b) Magnetic field lines are closed curves.
(c) If magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant, they rep-resent zero field strength.
(d) Relative strength of magnetic field is shown by the degree of closeness of the field lines.
Answer:
(c).
Explanation : Magnetic field lines which are parallel and equidistant represent uniform magnetic field.

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Question 2.
If the key in the arrangement shown in figure is taken out (the circuit is made open) and magnetic field lines are drawn over the horizontal plane ABCD, the lines are
(a) concentric circles
(b) elliptical in shape
(c) straight lines parallel to each other
(d) concentric circles near the point O but of elliptical shapes as we go away from it
Answer:
(c).

Explanation : When no current flows through the wire, mag¬netic field lines over the plane ABCD will represent magnetic field of the earth. These field lines are straight lines parallel to each other.

Question 3.
A circular loop placed in a plane perpendicular to the plane of paper carries a current when the key is ON. The current is seen from points A and B (in the plane of the paper and on the axis of the coil) is anticlockwise and clockwise respectively. The magnetic field lines point from B to A. The N-pole of the resultant magnet is on the face close to
(a) A
(b) B
(c) A if current is small, and B if current is large.
(d) B if the current is small, and A if current is large.

Answer:
(a).
Explanation : If current seems to flow in anticlockwise direction in a coil, then that face of the coil acts as N-pole.

Question 4.
In a long straight solenoid, N-and S-poles are created at the two ends of the solenoid. Which of the following statements is incor¬rect ?
(a) The field lines inside the solenoid are in the form of straight lines indicating that magnetic field is same at ail points inside the solenoid.
(b) The pattern of the magnetic field associated with the solenoid is different from the pattern of the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
(c) N-and S-poles exchange positions when the direction of the current through the solenoid is reversed.
(d) Magnetic field produced inside the solenoid can be used to magnetise a bar of magnetic material like soft iron, when placed inside the solenoid.
Answer:
(b).
Explanation : The pattern of magnetic field produced by a cur¬rent carrying solenoid resembles with the pattern of magnetic field of a bar magnet.

Question 5.
A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper pointing from left to right as shown in figure. In the field, an electron and a proton move as shown. The electron and proton experience

(a) forces, both pointing into the plane of paper
(b) forces, both pointing out of the plane of paper
(c) forces, pointing into the plane of paper and out of the plane of paper respectively.
(d) forces, pointing opposite and along the direction of the uniform magnetic field respectively.
Answer:
(a).
Explanation : Apply Fleming’s left hand rule and considering the flow of current in the direction of the movement of proton and in the direction opposite to the movement of electron.

Question 6.
Commercial electric motors do not use
(a) an electromagnet to rotate the armature
(b) effectively large number of turns of conducting wire in the current carrying coil
(c) a permanet magnet to rotate the armature id a soft iron on which the coil is wound.
Answer:
(c).
Explanation : In commercial motor, armature rotates in the mag-netic field produced by an electromagnet. The strength of such magnetic field can be increased to the desired value. However, a permanent magnet provides a fixed and weak magnetic field.

Question 7.
Figure shows the arrangment of two coils wound on a non-conducting cylindrical rod. The plugh of the key is then in¬serted and later removed.

(a) Deflection in the galvanometer remains zero throughout
(b) There is momentary deflection in the galvanometer that dies out shortly and deflections in both the cases are in the same direction
(c) There is momentary deflection in the galvanometer that dies out shortly and there is no effect when the key is re¬moved
(d) There are momentary deflections in both the cases that die out shortly but the deflections are in apposite directions.
Answer:
(a).
Explanation : Due to electromagnetic induction, induced cur¬rent flows in the coil with which galvanometer is connected, when the key is inserted (i.e. current grows in the primary coil) and when the key is removed (i.e. current decays in the primary coil).

Question 8.
Choose the incorrect statement
(a) Fleming’s right hand rule is a simple rule to know the direction of induced current.
(b) The right-hand thumb rule is used to find the direction of magnetic fields due to current carrying conductors.
(c) The difference between the direct and alternating currents is that the direct current always flows in one direction, whereas the alternating current reverses its direction periodically.
(d) In India, the AC changes direction after every 1/60 seconds
Answer:
(d).
Explanation : Frequency of AC in India = 50 Hz
∴ AC completes 1 cycle in 1/50 seconds.
In one cycle, AC changes direction two times. Hence, time after which AC changes direction

Question 9.
A constant current flows in a horizontal wire in the plane of the paper from east to west as shown in figure. The direction of magnetic field at a point will be north to south.

(a) directly below the wire
(b) directly above the wire
(c) at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the north side of the wire
(d) at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the south side of the wire.
Answer:
(d).
Explanation : Applying right hand thumb rule to know the direction of the magnetic field.

Question 10.
The strength of magnetic field inside a long current carrying straight solenoid is
(a) more at the ends than at the centre
(b) minimum in the middle
(c) same at all points
(d) found to increase from one end to the other.
Answer:
(c).
Explanation : Magnetic field inside a long current carrying straight solenoid is uniform.

Question 11.
To convert AC generator to DC generator
(a) slip rings and brushes must be used ‘
(b) split ring type commutator must be used
(c) rectangular wire loop is to be used
(d) stronger magnetic field is to be used.
Answer:
(b).

Question 12.
The most important safety device method used for protecting electrical appliances from short circuiting or overloading is
(a) earthing
(b) use of stabilizers
(c) use of electric meter
(d) use of fuse.
Answer:
(d).
Explanation : Fuse melts and the circuit breaks as soon as the current in the circuit exceeds safe limit.

Question 13.
A magnetic compass needle is placed in a plane of paper near point A as shown in figure.
In which plane should a straight current carrying conductor be placed so that it passes through A and there is no change in the deflection of the compass ? Under what condition is the deflection maximum and why?

Answer:
The straight current carrying conductor should be placed in the plane of the paper. The deflection of the compass is maxi¬mum when the conductor passes through A and perpendicular to the plane of the paper. The magnetic field due to current carrying conductor is maximum in the plane of the paper.

Question 14.
Under what conditions permanent electromagnet is obtained if a current carrying solenoid is used ? Support your answer with the help of a labelled circuit diagram.
Answer:
Permanent electromagnet is obtained if

1. direct current flows through the solenoid and
2. steel rod (a magnetic substance) is placed inside the solenoid.

In other words, a steel rod can be made a permanent electro-magnet if it is placed inside a solenoid carrying direct current as shown in figure.

Question 15.
AB is a current carrying conductor in the plane of the paper as shown in figure. What are the directions of magnetic fields produced by it at points P and Q ? Given, r₁ > r₂, where will the strength of the magnetic field be larger ?
(CBSE 2010, 2012)

Answer:
According to Right hand thumb rule, the direction of the mag¬netic field is into the plane of the paper at P and the direction of the magnetic field is out of the plane of the paper at Q.
The strength of the magnetic field due to a current carrying conductor decreases with increase in distance (i.e. B ∝ 1/r ).
Therefore, strength of the magnetic field will be larger at point Q than at point P.

Question 16.
A magnetic compass shows a deflection when placed near a current carrying wire. How will the deflection of the compass get affected if the current in the wire is increased ? Support your answer with a reason. (CBSE 2012)
Answer:
A magnetic compass is a tiny magnet. It gets deflected when placed in a magnetic field. When the current in the wire increases, then the magnetic field produced by the wire also increases (∴ B ∝ I). Hence, deflection of the compass increases.

Question 17.
It is established that an electric current through a metallic conductor produces a magnetic field around it. Is there a similar magnetic field produced around a thin beam of moving

1. alpha particles,
2. neutrons ? Justify your answer.
   (CBSE 2012)

Answer:

1. A thin beam of moving alpha particles constitute an electric current. Thus, beam of moving alpha particles behaves as a current carrying conductor. Hence, magnetic field is produced around the thin beam of moving alpha particles.
2. Neutrons are neutral particles i.e. they do not have any charge. Therefore, moving neutrons do not constitute an electric cur-rent. Hence, no magnetic field is produced around the thin beam of moving neutrons.

Question 18.
What does the direction of thumb indicate in the right-hand thumb rule. In what way this rule is different from Fleming’s left-hand rule ? (CBSE 2010,2012)
Answer:
In the right hand rule, the direction of thumb indicates the direction of flow of current in the straight conductor.
Right-hand thumb rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current carrying straight conductor. However, Flemings left hand rule is used to determine the direction of the force experienced by a current carrying conductor placed in a uniform magnetic field.

Question 19.
Meena draws magnetic field lines of field close to the axis of a current carrying circular loop. As she moves away from the centre of the circular loop, she observes that the lines keep on diverging. How will you explain her observation ? (CBSE 2010)
Answer:
Magnetic field due to current carrying circular loop decreases as we move away from the centre of the loop. Diverging field lines represent weak magnetic field.

Question 20.
What does the divergence of magnetic field lines near the ends of a current carrying straight solenoid indicate ?
Answer:
Divergence of magnetic field lines means the magnetic field lines are far apart. Such field lines indicate weak magnetic field. There¬fore, divergence of magnetic field lines near the ends of the current carrying solenoid indicates that the magnetic field near the ends of the current carrying solenoid is weak and non-uniform.

Question 21.
Name four appliances wherein an electric motor, a rotating device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy is used as an important component. In what respect motors are different from generators ?
Answer:
Appliances wherein an electric motor is used are

1. electric fan,
2. electric mixer,
3. washing machine and
4. a toy car.

Motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. How-ever, generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Question 22.
What is the role of two conducting stationary brushes in a simple electric motor ?
Answer:
These brushes act as the contacts between the commutator and the terminals of the battery.

Question 23.
What is the difference between direct current and an alternating current ? How many times does AC used in India change direction in one second ?
Answer:
Difference between Direct current and an Alternating current:

Direct current	Alternating current
1. The magnitude of direct current is constant and flows in one direction only. 2. Direct current cannot be used for large scale supply of electricity for household purpose. 3. The frequency of direct current is zero.	1. The magnitude of AC changes with time and direction of alternating current reverses periodically. 2. Alternating current is used to run electrical appliances like electric bulb, electric heater, electric iron, refrigerator etc. 3. Frequency of alternating current in India is 50 Hz.

Since frequency is 50 Hz, so a.c. completes 50 cycles in 1 second. Therefore, it reverses its direction 100 times in one second.

Question 24.
What is the role of fuse, used in series with any electrical appli-ances ? Why should a fuse with defined rating not be replaced by one with a larger rating ?
Answer:
Electric fuse is a safety device. It protects the electrical appliance due to short circuiting and overloading in the electric circuit.
Fuse with defined rating means the maximum current that can flow’ through the fuse wire without melting it. As and when current exceeds this maximum value, the fuse melts and the circuit is switched off. If fuse with defined rating is replaced by one with a larger rating, then large current will flow through the circuit without melting the fuse. This large current may burn the electrical appliance connected in the circuit and the fuse will not act as a safety device.

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Value Based Questions in Science for Class 10 Chapter 13 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

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Question 1.
A fuse wire is a safety device to protect the electric circuit. Ashok used a fuse rated as 5 A in a circuit in which an electric heater of 2 kW was connected with the main supply of 220 V. The heater was not operating as the fuse wire melted on switching. Ashok was puzzled and he discussed the problem with his friend Ram. Ram suggeted him to use a fuse rated 10 A in the circuit. The problem of Ashok was solved as the heater was now working.
(i) What values are shown by Ram ?
(ii) How much current was flowing in the circuit with the fuse rated 10 A ?
Answer:
(i) Helpful, high degree of awareness.

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Question 2.
Overloading in an electric circuit causes fire. Common people are unware of this fact. Akshil, an intelligent student told people of his locality about overloading. He told them to take various precautions to avoid overloading. What values are shown by Akshil ?
He is helpful and has high degree of awareness. Interested in educating people.

Question 3.
Students of a school ‘X’ went to a forest for a picnic. They went deep into the forest and started playing on a flat field in the forest. A stranger came there and asked for help. He had forgotten the direction of his village situated in south direction outside the forest. All the students except Sobit said that they had no idea about south direction. They asked stranger to find the south direction himself. However, Sobit asked him to wait for a moment. Sobit had a magnetic compass. He placed the magnetic compass on the ground and told the stranger about south direction.

1. How the magnetic compass determines the direction from the given place ?
2. What values are shown by Sobit ?
3. Is the behaviour of other students desirable ?

Answer:

1. When a magnetic compass is placed at a place, it always points towards north-south direction.
2. Sobit is helpful, caring and has a high degree of awareness.
3. The behaviour of other students is undesirable. They did not bother about the problem of the stranger.

Question 4.
Aayan was going to his home from his school. On his way, he heard that people in a house were crying and weeping. He went to the house to know the reason. He found that a boy is lying on a floor and people around him were crying and weeping. He came to know that boy suffered a severe shock, when he was working with electric iron. He asked people to stop crying and help him to take the boy to the nearby dispensary for Medical aid. The boy was rushed to the dispensary. Medical aid was given to him and his life was saved.
Answer the following questions based on above information.

1. Why the boy suffered severe shock ?
2. Comment on the values shown by Aayan.

Answer:

1. The boy might have touched the metallic casing of electric iron through which current was passing. Hence boy suffered a severe shock.
2. Aayan is helpful. He feels concerned about the welfare of others. He is quick in his actions and has high degree of general awareness.

Question 5.
What would you suggest to the people of your area regarding the safety measures in using electricity ?
Answer:

1. Use of electric fuses of proper rating,
2. Electricity wires should not be touched bare footed.
3. Electricity should be switched off during lightning and thunder,
4. Electric circuits should be properly earthed,
5. Avoid overloading i.e. electric appliances of high power rating should not be connected in a single socket or circuit.

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HOTS Questions for Class 10 Science Chapter 13 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

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Question 1.
One end of a bar magnet is brought near the south pole of a magnetic compass needle. It was noticed that the needle of the magnetic compass deflected away from the end of the bar magnet. Name the pole of the bar magnet at its end pointing towards the south pole of the magnetic compass. Justify your answer.
Answer:
The pole of the bar magnet at the end pointing towards the south pole of the magnetic compass is south pole. This is because, like magnetic poles repel each other.

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Question 2.
Magnetic field lines around a bar magnet are shown in figure. A student makes a statement that magnetic field at point A is stronger than at point B. State, whether the statement is correct or incorrect. Explain.
(CBSE 2012)

Answer:
Statement is correct. This is because field lines are crowded in a region of strong magnetic field and field lines diverge in a region of weak magnetic field.

Question 3.
Magnetic lines of force of two pairs of magnets are shown in figure A and B. Out of these two figures, which one represents the correct pattern of field lines. Name the poles of magnets facing each other. (CBSE 2012)

Answer:
Figure B represents the correct pattern of magnetic field lines of a pair of magnets. Figure A does not represent the correct pattern of field lines because magnetic field lines never cross each other.

Poles of magnets facing each other are north poles as the magnetic field lines emerge from a magnet at N-pole.

Question 4.
A student performs an experiment to study the magnetic effect of current around a current carrying straight conductor. He reports that

1. the direction of deflection of the north pole of a compass needle kept at a given point near the conductor remains unaffected even when the terminals of the battery sending current in the wire are interchanged.
2. for a given battery, the degree of deflection of a N-pole decreases when the compass is kept at a point farther away from the conductor. Which of the above observations of the student is incorrect and why ?
   (CBSE Sample Paper Question)

Answer:

1. The first statement is incorrect because the direction of the magnetic field around the conductor is reversed when the direction of the current flowing in the conductor changes. Hence, the direction of deflection of N-pole of the compass needle cannot remain unaffected when the terminals of the battery sending current in the wire or conductor are interchanged.
2. The second statement is correct because the magnetic field decreases with the increase in the distance from the conductor.

Question 5.
A current carrying conductor is placed perpendicular to the magnetic field of horse-shoe magnet. The
conductor is displaced upward. What will happen to the displacement of the conductor if

1. current in the conductor is increased,
2. a horse-shoe magnet is replaced by another stronger horse-shoe magnet and
3. the length of the conductor is increased. (Similar Text Book Question)

Answer:

1. The force acting on a current carrying conductor placed perpendicular to a magnetic field increases with the increase in the current flowing through a conductor. Thus, the displacement of the conductor will increase if the current in the conductor is increased.
2. When a horse-shoe magnet is replaced by a stronger magnet, then magnetic field increases. Since, force acting a conductor increases with the increase in the magnetic field, therefore, the displacement of the conductor will increase.
3. Since, the force acting on the conductor increases with the increases in the length of the conductor, therefore, the displacement of the conductor will increase.

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NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 16 Management of Natural Resources

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NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 16 Short Answer Questions

Question 1.
Prepare a list of items that you use daily in the school. Identify from the list five such items that can be recycled.
Answer:
Items. Rexin bag, steel lunch box, steel spoon, steel compass, steel dividers, paper, plastic box, pen, pencil, blade, eraser, handkerchief.
Recycleable Items. Steel lunch box, steel spoon, steel compass, steel dividers, blade, paper, plastic box.

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Question 2.
List the advantages associated with water harvesting at the community level. (CCE 2012)
Answer:
Water harvesting at the community level is capturing, collection and storage of rain water and surface run off for filling either small water bodies or recharging ground water. This is carried out through water shed management, check dams, earthen dams, roof top harvesting and filter wells in flood drains.
Benefits:

1. It ensures water availability in non-rainy season,
2. It reduces the chances of flooding during rainy season,
3. Ground water level does not fall as it is regularly recharged,
4. Ground water recharge is the best form of water harvesting as the water is filtered and free from contaminations. It also does not evaporate,
5. Water becomes available for drinking as well as irrigation.

Question 3.
In a village in Karnataka people started cultivating crops all around a lake which was always filled with water. They added fertilizers to their field in order to enhance the yield. Soon they discovered that the water body was completely covered with green floating plants and fishes started dying in large numbers.
Analyse the situation and give reasons for excessive growth of plants and death of the fish in the lake.
Answer:
Fertilizer rich run off from fields must have passed into the lake. It caused nutrient enrichment of lake water. The result is excessive growth of algae and other aquatic plants which float on the water surface and produce water bloom. Old dead plants produce a lot of organic matter. The submerged plants are also killed due to shading. BOD of water increases. As more and more oxygen is consumed by decomposers little is left for respiration of aquatic animals. Therefore, fish begin to die. The phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of water body that causes formation of water bloom and subsequent killing of aquatic life is called eutrophication.

Question 4.
What measures would you take to conserve electricity in your house ? (CCE 2012)
Answer:

1. Judicious use of electricity by switching off lights and electrical appliances not required,
2. Replacement of incandescent bulbs with fluorescent, compact fluorescent ones and LED bulbs.
3. Replacement of electricity or gas operated geysers with solar water heaters,
4. Replacement of electricity generating sets with solar light,
5. Having more natural light and ventilation with design supporting warming during winters and cooling during summer.

Question 5.
Although coal and petroleum are produced by degradation of biomass, yet we need to conserve them. Why ? (CCE 2012)
Answer:
Coal and petroleum have been produced from large amounts of biomass entrapped inside the earth under high temperature, pressure and anaerobic conditions. Such a situation develops only rarely like big upheavals on earth. At present no more coal or petroleum is being formed. All that is available has been formed millions of years ago. Being rich source of energy, coal and petroleum are being consumed in ever increasing amount in industry, transport, kitchens, etc. If the trend continues, soon they will be exhausted. Therefore, they must be conserved by developing more efficient machines, hybrid engines and using hydrogen as a fuel.

Question 6.
Suggest a few measures for controlling carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
Answer:

1. Increasing Vegetation Cover. It will increase utilisation of atmospheric CO₂ in photosynthesis.
2. Seeding of Oceans With Phytoplankton. Increased photosynthetic activity of oceans will result in decreasing CO₂ concentration.
3. Carbonation. CO₂ released during combustion should not be allowed to pass into atmosphere. Instead, it can be changed into carbonates.
4. Alternate Sources of Energy. Instead of fossil fuels, hydrogen fuel and solar energy should be used.
5. Burning of Litter. Litter and crop residue should not be burnt but instead converted into manure.

Question 7.
(a) Locate and name the water reservoirs in figures (i) and (ii).
(b) Which has advantage over the other and why ?

Answer:
(a) Water reservoir in figure (i) is pond while it is underground water body (ground water) in figure (ii).
(b) Ground water is more advantageous than pond water.
For Benefits: 

1. Prevents flooding,
2. Checks soil erosion.
3. Retains water underground and prevents drought,
4. Increases life of downstream reservoirs and dams,
5. Higher biomass production and income of water shed community,
6. Maintenance of ecological balance.

NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 16 Long Answer Questions

Question 8.
In the context of conservation of natural resources, explain the terms reduce, recycle and reuse. From among the materials that we use in daily life, identify two materials for each category.
Answer:
Three Rs — reduce, recycle and reuse.

1. Reduce: It is to reduce consumption by preventing wastage.
   1. Switching off unnecessary lights, fans and other electrical appliances,
   2. Repair of leaky taps.
   3. Reducing food wastage,
   4. Walking down to nearby market instead of using vehicle.
2. Recycle: Separation of recyclable wastes from non-recyclable wastes. The former are taken by rag pickers for sending them to industries involved in recycling, e.g., paper, plastic, metal, glass.
3. Reuse: Carry bags, packing material, plastic containers and other reusable articles should not be thrown away if the same are uncontaminated. For example, plastic bottles and jars containing various food items brought from market can be washed and used for storing things in the kitchen.

Question 9.
Prepare a list of five activities that you perform daily in which natural resources can be conserved or energy utilisation can be minimised.
Answer:

1. Judicious use of electricity by switching off lights and electrical appliances not required,
2. Replacement of incandescent bulbs with fluorescent, compact fluorescent ones and LED bulbs.
3. Replacement of electricity or gas operated geysers with solar water heaters,
4. Replacement of electricity generating sets with solar light,
5. Having more natural light and ventilation with design supporting warming during winters and cooling during summer,
6. Reducing wastage of water, food and other articles.
7. Separation of recyclable waste from non-cyclable waste prior to disposal.
8. Increasing reuse of containers,
9. Using cloth bags instead of polythene, plastic or paper bags.

Question 10.
Is water conservation necessary ? Give reasons.
Answer:

1. Distribution of fresh water is highly uneven. Large tracts are deficient in rain as well as ground water,
2. At most places more water is withdrawn from reservoir and underground source than their recharging
3. Requirement in urban and industrial areas is nearly always higher than the availability,
4. Further demand for water is rising by 4 – 8% annually in all fields, whether agriculture, industry or domestic use.

Therefore, water conservation is necessary. Wastage of the resource should be prevented. Waste water should be recycled. Water harvesting involving recharging of ground water should be practised.

Question 11.
Suggest a few useful ways of utilising waste water.
Answer:
Waste or used water can also become a resource.

1. Treated municipal water can be poured in irrigation channels for supply to crop fields,
2. Treated waste water can be used in urban areas for watering gardens, lawns and washing vehicles,
3. Industries can treat their waste water and recycle the same,
4. Waste water passed into ponds recharges the ground water,
5. Sewage sludge, separated from waste water is a source of manure, compost and biogas.

Question 12.
What is the importance of forests as a resource ?
Answer:
Economic Reasons:

1. Food: Tribals obtain most of their food requirements from the forests, e.g., fruits, tubers, fleshy roots, leaves.
2. Nuts: Pine Nut (Chilgoza), Almond, Walnut and Cashewnut are obtained from forests trees.
3. Spices: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cloves are spices obtained from forest plants.
4. Commercial Products: A number of forest products are of commercial importance, g., rubber, resin, tannins, tendu, lac, cork, camphor, essential oils, soap pod and drugs.
5. Fuel Wood: Nearly two billion persons depend upon forests for fuel wood.
6. Timber: Wood for the manufacture of furniture, household fitments and several other articles mostly comes from forests. Bamboo is called poorman’s timber as it is used in thatching huts, preparing baskets and a number of other articles including furniture.
7. Paper: It is prepared from cellulose rich plants like bamboos, Boswellia, Eucalyptus, grasses and several

Protective Functions:                                                                                  _i

1. Forests provide shelter to wild animals. Over 40 million tribals and villagers live in forests.
2. Plant roots hold the soil firmly. Vegetation protects the soil from action of wind and water. Forests, therefore, protect the soil from erosion and landslides.
3. Pollution. Forests reduce atmospheric pollution by absorbing gases, collecting suspended particles and reducing noise.

Regulative Functions:

1. Absorption and Retention of Water. Forests reduce run off, hold water like a sponge and allow slow percolation to form perennial springs and rivulets.
2. Forests increase atmospheric humidity, increase frequency of rainfall and moderate temperature.
3. Atmospheric Gases. Forests absorb large quantity^ of C0₂ from the atmosphere, reducing the threat of global warming. They also release a lot of oxygen.

Question 13.
Why are Arabari forests of Bengal known to be good example of conserved forests.
Answer:
Regeneration of Sal Forests — An Example of People’s Participation in the Management of Forests Despite best efforts, the West Bengal Forest Department could not revive the degraded Sal forests of Southwestern districts of the state. Excessive surveillance and policing of the degraded forests not only alienated the people but also resulted in frequent clashes between villagers and forest officials. This also fueled the militant peasant movement led by Naxalites. Realising the failure, the forest department revised its strategy in 1972. It allowed forest officer A.K. Banerjee of Arabari forest range of Midnapore to involve villagers in regeneration of 1272 hectares of badly degraded Sal forest. Banerjee provided employment to villagers in silviculture (cultivation of trees) and harvesting, 25% of final harvest and allowed collection of fuel wood as well as fodder at nominal fee. By 1983, the Arabari forest had been revived and was then valued at 12-5 crores.

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