What is the angle of incidence of a ray if the reflected ray is at an angle of 90° to the incident ray?
∠i + ∠r = 90◦
But, by the first law of reflection;
∠i = ∠r
∠i + ∠r = 90◦
∠i + ∠i = 90◦
2∠i = 90◦
∠i = 90◦ = 45◦ 2
Describe with the help of a diagram an instrument which can be used to detect a charged body.
Sketch larynx and explain its function in your own words.
Arrange the following boxes in proper order to make a flow chart of sugarcane crop production.
Make a labelled diagram of a candle flame.
What is metamorphosis? Give examples.
The following Table shows the total power shortage in India from 1991– 1997. Show the data in the form of a graph. Plot shortage percentage for the years on the Y-axis and the year on the X-axis.
Make sketches of animal and plant cells. State three differences between them.
What is a constellation? Name any two constellations.
Describe the construction of a kaleidoscope.
Complete the crossword with the help of clues given below:
Across
1. This is necessary for photosynthesis.
3. Term for component present in the cytoplasm.
6. The living substance in the cell.
8. Units of inheritance present on the chromosomes.
Down
1. Green plastids.
2. Formed by collection of tissues.
4. It separates the contents of the cell from the surrounding medium.
5. Empty structure in the cytoplasm.
7. A group of cells.
Explain the process of formation of petroleum.
How many images of a candle will be formed if it is placed between two parallel plane mirrors separated by 40 cm?
Sometime, a crackling sound is heard while taking off sweater during winters. Explain.
How is an embryo developed?
Discuss the effects of deforestation on the following:
(a) Wild animals
(b) Environment
(c) Villages (Rural areas)
(d) Cities (Urban areas)
(e) Earth
(f) The next generation
Name three liquids, which when tested in the manner shown in Fig.14.9, may cause the magnetic needle to deflect.
Name the largest planet of the solar system.
Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
(a) Time taken by an object to complete one oscillation is called ................... .
(b) Loudness is determined by the .........................of vibration.
(c) The unit of frequency is..........................
(d) Unwanted sound is called ......................... .
(e) Shrillness of a sound is determined by the ................. of vibration.
Which of the following is NOT a member of the solar system?
(a) An asteroid
(b) A satellite
(c) A constellation
(d) A comet
Explain why some fibres are called synthetic.