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Question 1:
Choose an appropriate word and fill in the blanks.
(a) A ........... is a natural source of light.
(b) A ......... is an artificial source of light.
(c) When light passes through a prism, it gets separated into ....... colours.
(d) The image obtained in the pinhole camera is ......... .
(e) A shadow is formed when an ........... object comes in the way of light.
(f) When a ........... object comes in the way of light, light passes ......... it.
(options : seven, star, through, transparent, opaque, colors, shape, erect, inverted, luminous, candle)
Answer:
(a) A star is a natural source of light.
(b) A candle is an artificial source of light.
(c) When light passes through a prism, it gets separated into seven colours.
(d) The image obtained in the pinhole camera is inverted.
(e) A shadow is formed when an opaque object comes in the way of light.
(f) When a transparent object comes in the way of light, light passes through it.
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Question 2:
Write whether of the following objects are luminous or non-luminous.
| Object |
Luminous/Non-luminous
|
| A book | |
| A burning candle | |
| A wax cloth | |
| A pencil | |
| A pen | |
| A light bulb | |
| A tyre | |
| A torch |
Answer:
| Object |
Luminous/Non-luminous
|
| A book | Non-luminous |
| A burning candle | Luminous |
| A wax cloth | Non-luminous |
| A pencil | Non-luminous |
| A pen | Non-luminous |
| A light bulb | Luminous |
| A tyre | Non-luminous |
| A torch | Luminous |
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Question 3:
Match the following.
| Group A | Group B |
| (a) Mirror | (1) Non-luminous |
| (b) Firefly | (2) Inverted image |
| (c) Pinhole camera | (3) Reflection |
| (d) Moon | (4) Luminous |
Answer:
| Group A | Group B |
| (a) Mirror | (3) Reflection |
| (b) Firefly | (4) Luminous |
| (c) Pinhole camera | (2) Inverted image |
| (d) Moon | (1) Non-luminous |
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Question 4:
Write the answers to the following.
(a) What things are necessary for the formation of a shadow ?
(b) When can an object be seen?
(c) What is a shadow?
Answer:
(a) The things necessary for the formation of a shadow are:
- A source of light
- An opaque object whose shadow has to be formed
- A screen on which shadow is to be formed
(c) Shadow is a dark patch obtained on a screen where the light from a light source is blocked by an opaque object.
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