Introduction to Physics

ASSIGNMENT
1. What is a phenomenon?
2. Name four common phenomena taking place around you daily.
3. What is Physics?
4. Why do we study Physics as a separate branch of science?
5. Name three qualities of a good scientist.
6. What is hypothesis?

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7. When does a hypothesis become theory/law?

8. Give one example to show that our sense of sight is not always very reliable.
9. Why does a scientist use tools for taking accurate measurements?

10. Give one example to prove that we cannot depend upon our senses alone.
11. Write true or false against each of the following statements :
(i) Physics is the study of all phenomena taking place around us.

(ii) One can become a good physicist by studying the works of other physicists.
(iii) Sense of sight is not always reliable.

(iv) Physicists use tools to make more accurate observations.

(v) We can develop our five senses by training and practice.

(vi) A person good in memorising can be a good physicist.

(vii) Nuclear radiations are highly dangerous to living beings.

(viii) A hypothesis is worked out by studying the reference material.

(ix) Zoology is systematic study of matter and energy.

(x) Physics is a branch of science, which deals with living matter.

(xi) A good scientist makes careful observations.

12. Fill in the blank spaces by choosing the correct words from the list given below :
List : alternative, wireless, tools, phenomenon, event, telephone, television, touch,
comfortable, physics, microscope, hypothesis, telescope, botany, experiments.
(i) Physics has solved the problems of communication by inventing instruments
like ............................. and ............................. .
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(ii) The ............................. has changed the world into a global village.
(iii) The problem of finding ............................. sources of energy is yet to be solved
by physicists.
(iv) For having more accuracy, scientists use ............................. .
(v) A good scientist observes a ............................. very carefully.
(vi) An ............................. which happens around us, is called phenomenon.
(vii) Skin gives us the sense of ............................. .

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(viii) Applications of laws of physics have made our lives very ............................. .
(ix) A device used for seeing very small objects, is called ............................. .

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(x) The word ............................. is taken from the Greek word physikos.
(xi) Science which deals with the study of plants, is called ............................. .
(xii) A good scientist sets up a number of ...................... to check his ....................... .
(xiii) The device used for seeing far off objects, is called ............................. .
13. Statements given below are incorrect. Write correct statements.
(i) Radar is based on the principle of optics.

(ii) An intelligent guess made from a phenomenon, is called theory.

(iii) The study of matter and energy is called biology.
(iv) Zoology is the study of plants.

(v) Sailing ships are based on the principles of optics.

(vi) Nuclear energy is safer than any other energy.

(vii) We can see small objects with the help of telescope.

(viii) A theory proved correct by experiments, is called hypothesis.

(ix) We can see far-off objects clearly by a microscope.
14. Tick ( ) the most appropriate answer.
(i) The science which deals with the study of matter and energy, is called :
(a) chemistry
(b) physics
(c) botany
(d) zoology
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(ii) An instrument used for seeing aeroplane beyond the sight of vision, is called :
(a) telescope
(b) television
(c) radar
(d) periscope
(iii) Discoveries in the composition of matter are made by
(a) physicists
(b) botanists
(c) chemists
(d) zoologists
(iv) A device which keeps you connected to the world anywhere, is :
(a) television
(b) telephone
(c) cellphone
(d) radio
(v) The first step in scientific method is :
(a) making theory
(b) making hypothesis
(c) experimentation
(d) identifying the problem

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(vi) A microscope is based on the principle of :

(a) mechanics
(b) optics
(c) magnetism
(d) electromagnetic waves
(vii) The fastest mode of travel is :
(a) cruise ship
(b) bullet train
(c) aeroplane
(d) car
15. Find
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(ii)
(iii)

odd one out. Give a reason for your choice.

history, civics, philosophy, chemistry.
microscope, telescope, cine projector, thermometer.
television, washing machine, radio, mobile, telephone.

16. Differentiate between the following :

(i) Natural science and physical science.
(ii) Chemistry and physics.
(iii) Botany and zoology.