MAPLE LEAF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

FINAL EXAMINATION 2016-17 (JULY SESSION)

PHYSICS
CLASS VI

DURATION OF THE EXAMINATION: 2 hours

THE STUDENT MUST COMPLETE THIS BOX: THE INVIGILATOR MUST COMPLETE THIS BOX :

NAME: ………………………………………… INVIGILATOR’S SIGNATURE :

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STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING RULES, GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS: QUESTION MARK

 If a student is found copying or using any unfair means, then the student’s 1
examination paper or script (s) will be cancelled.
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 If a student is found whispering, talking or looking at any other student’s
answer script or is caught showing his /her answers to other students then 3
the invigilator or any other official on duty is authorized to deduct a
minimum of 10 (ten) marks. Students will be penalized for any repetition 4
of such act(s) or for any other misdemeanor during examinations.
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 Students are not allowed to borrow any stationery material during
examinations. 6
 The hand-writing of the students must be legible. Use of chemical or fluid
to whiten/erase answers is not allowed. 7
 Students are advised to raise a hand for clarification of a question. If any,
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on exam subject.
 Students are not allowed to bring any notes, school bags, text books, 9
blank or written pieces of paper. Students may bring transparent pencil
boxes only. 10

Any student found violating the above rules, guidelines and instructions or
apprehended for any misconduct during examinations will be punished as per
school rules.

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1. Fill in the blanks.

i. A magnet has ________ poles. (1)

ii. A freely suspended bar magnet comes to rest in the ____________________ direction. (1)

iii. Unlike poles of a magnet _______________ . (1)

iv. If a magnet is hammered repeatedly, it tends to lose its ______________ . (1)

v. The magnetism of a magnet is ________________ at its poles. (1)

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(Total for question 1 = 5 marks)

2. State which of the following is True (T) or False (F).

i. Magnets should be handled carefully otherwise they get demagnetized. ( ) (1)

ii. Plastic is a magnetic material. ( ) (1)

iii. Steel retains magnetism only for a short time. ( ) (1)

iv. Magnets are used in doorbells and computers. ( ) (1)

v. Magnetism is a force that acts at a distance. ( ) (1)

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(Total for question 2 = 5 marks)

3. Circle the correct answer choice.

i. Like poles of a magnet. (1)

a) Attract each other.

b) Repel each other.
c) Either attract nor repel.
d) None of the above.

ii. A magnet which is used for finding geometric direction is____________ . (1)

a) Bar Magnet.
b) Electromagnet.
c) Horseshoe Magnet.
d) Magnetic compass.
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(Total for question 3 = 2 marks)

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4. Define

i. Magnetic substances. Give example. (3)

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ii. Electromagnet. (3)

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iii. Temporary magnets. Give an example of temporary magnets. (3)

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iv. Permanent magnets. Give an example of permanent magnets. (3)

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(Total for question 4 = 12 marks)

5. State three common properties of any magnet. (3)

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(Total for question 5 = 3 marks)

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6. This question is about uniform magnetic fields.

i. Draw uniform magnetic field on the figure above. (3)

ii. How can you tell it is a uniform magnetic field.

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(Total for question 6 = 5 marks)

7. This question is about making a magnet.

i. Explain the electrical method of making a magnet. You should include a labeled diagram. (6)

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 ii. Explain the double touch method of making a magnet. You should include a labeled diagram. (6)

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(Total for question 7 = 12 marks)

8. This question is about storing magnets.

i. Name two ways in which a magnet loses its magnetism. (1)

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ii. Draw a labeled diagram of keepers, which is a piece of iron used to bridge the poles of a magnet when it
is not in use. (2)

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9. This question is about the use of magnets.

i. Magnets are used for various purposes. State any three uses of magnet in our daily lives. (3)

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(Total marks for question 9 = 3 marks)

10. Design a detailed activity to find the poles of a magnet. Your activity should include a properly
labeled diagram, materials required, procedure and the observations of the activity. (10)

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(Total marks for question 10 = 10 marks)
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(Total for the paper = 60 marks)