Physics Practical List Class 10 FBISE

A model question paper for the practical exam of Physics class 10 based on the syllabus provided

Model Question Paper:

Section A: Physics Practicals

1. Measure the area of cross-section by measuring the diameter of a solid cylinder with vernier calipers.
   • (a) Record the diameter readings.
   • (b) Calculate the area of cross-section.
2. Measure the volume of a solid cylinder by measuring the length and diameter with vernier calipers.
   • (a) Record the length and diameter readings.
   • (b) Calculate the volume of the cylinder.
3. Measure the thickness of a metal strip or a wire using a screw gauge.
   • (a) Record the screw gauge readings.
   • (b) Calculate the thickness of the strip or wire.
4. Find the acceleration of a ball rolling down an angle iron by drawing a graph between 2S and ${𝑇}^2$.
• (a) Record the time and distance readings.
• (b) Plot the graph and find the slope.
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6. Find the value of “g” by the free fall method.
   • (a) Record the time taken for free fall.
   • (b) Calculate the acceleration due to gravity.
7. Measure the force of limiting friction by rolling a roller on a horizontal plane.
   • (a) Record the force readings.
   • (b) Determine the limiting friction force.
8. Verify the principle of moments by using a meter rod balanced on a wedge.
   • (a) Record the distances and masses.
   • (b) Check if the system is balanced.
9. Find the weight of an unknown object using the principle of moments.
• (a) Record the distances and masses.
• (b) Calculate the weight of the object.

1. Study the relationship between load and extension (Helical spring) by drawing a graph.
   • (a) Record the load and extension readings.
   • (b) Plot the graph and analyze the relationship.
2. Draw a graph between temperature and time during the phase change of ice into water and then into steam by slow heating.
   • (a) Record the temperature readings at regular intervals.
   • (b) Plot the graph and identify the phase changes.

Section B: Electronics and Magnetism Practicals

11. Verify Ohm’s law using a wire as a conductor.
    • (a) Record voltage and current readings.
    • (b) Calculate resistance and verify Ohm's law.
12. Study resistors in series circuit.
    • (a) Assemble a series circuit with resistors.
    • (b) Measure the total resistance.
13. Study resistors in a parallel circuit.
    • (a) Assemble a parallel circuit with resistors.
    • (b) Measure the total resistance.
14. Find the resistance of a galvanometer by the half deflection method.
    • (a) Record the current and voltage readings.
    • (b) Calculate the resistance of the galvanometer.
15. Trace the magnetic field using a bar magnet.
    • (a) Place the magnet on a surface and sprinkle iron filings.
    • (b) Observe and draw the pattern of the magnetic field lines.
16. Trace the magnetic field due to a current-carrying circular coil.
    • (a) Pass current through the coil and place a compass needle around it.
    • (b) Observe and draw the direction of the magnetic field.
17. Verify the truth table of OR, AND, NOT, NOR, and NAND gates.
    • (a) Set up circuits for each gate and input combinations.
    • (b) Record the output and compare with the truth table.
18. Make a burglar alarm/fire alarm using an appropriate gate.
• (a) Design and assemble the circuit for the alarm system.
• (b) Test the system and demonstrate its functionality.

Note: Each practical should be performed carefully, and relevant observations, calculations, and conclusions should be recorded. Ensure safety measures are followed during experiments.

Describe how to set up each experiment along with a simple diagram for better understanding.

1. Measure the area of cross-section by measuring the diameter of a solid cylinder with vernier calipers.

   • Place the cylinder on a flat surface.
   • Use vernier calipers to measure the diameter of the cylinder.
   • Record the measurement.

2. Measure the volume of a solid cylinder by measuring the length and diameter with vernier calipers.

• Use vernier calipers to measure the length and diameter of the cylinder.
• Record the measurements.
• Calculate the volume using the formula: $𝑉=𝜋{𝑟}^2ℎ$.

1. Measure the thickness of a metal strip or a wire using a screw gauge.

   • Place the metal strip or wire between the screw and the anvil of the screw gauge.
   • Rotate the screw until it gently touches the object.
   • Read the screw gauge measurement.
   • Calculate the thickness.

2. Find the acceleration of a ball rolling down an angle iron by drawing a graph between $2𝑆$ and ${𝑇}^2$.

   • Roll the ball down the inclined plane and measure the time taken at different distances.
   • Calculate $2𝑆$ and ${𝑇}^2$ for each distance.
   • Plot $2𝑆$ on the x-axis and ${𝑇}^2$ on the y-axis.
   • Draw the best fit line and find its slope.

3. Find the value of "g" by the free fall method.

   • Drop the object from a known height and measure the time taken for free fall.
   • Calculate the acceleration due to gravity using the formula: $𝑔=\frac{2ℎ}{{𝑡}^2}$.

4. Measure the force of limiting friction by rolling a roller on a horizontal plane.

   • Place the roller on a horizontal surface and gradually increase the force until the roller starts to move.
   • Record the force at which the roller starts to move.
   • This force is the limiting friction force.

7. Verify the principle of moments by using a meter rod balanced on a wedge.

   • Place the meter rod on a wedge with a known mass on one side.
   • Adjust the position of the mass until the system is balanced.
   • Measure the distances and masses, then verify if the principle of moments holds true.

8. Find the weight of an unknown object using the principle of moments.

   • Place the unknown object on one side of a balanced meter rod.
   • Adjust the position of known masses on the other side until the system is balanced.
   • Measure the distances and masses to calculate the weight of the unknown object.

9. Study the relationship between load and extension (Helical spring) by drawing a graph.

   • Hang different loads from the spring and measure the extension.
   • Plot a graph with load on the x-axis and extension on the y-axis.
   • Draw the best-fit line to analyze the relationship.

10. Draw a graph between temperature and time during the phase change of ice into water and then into steam by slow heating.

    • Heat the ice slowly and record the temperature at regular intervals.
    • Plot a graph with time on the x-axis and temperature on the y-axis.
    • Identify the phase changes from the graph.

Section B: Electronics and Magnetism Practicals:

11. Verify Ohm’s law using a wire as a conductor.

    • Connect the wire in a circuit with a variable power supply and an ammeter.
    • Measure the current for different voltage values and plot a graph.

12. Study resistors in a series circuit.

    • Connect resistors in series and measure the total resistance.

13. Study resistors in a parallel circuit.

    • Connect resistors in parallel and measure the total resistance.

14. Find the resistance of a galvanometer by the half deflection method.

    • Pass a known current through the galvanometer and measure the voltage required for half deflection.
    • Calculate the resistance of the galvanometer.

15. Trace the magnetic field using a bar magnet.

    • Place the bar magnet on a surface and sprinkle iron filings.
    • Observe and draw the pattern of the magnetic field lines.

16. Trace the magnetic field due to a current-carrying circular coil.

    • Pass current through the coil and place a compass needle around it.
    • Observe and draw the direction of the magnetic field.

17. Verify the truth table of logic gates.

    • Set up circuits for each gate and input combinations.
    • Record the output and compare with the truth table.

18. Make a burglar alarm/fire alarm using an appropriate gate.

• Design and assemble the circuit for the alarm system.
• Test the system and demonstrate its functionality

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