ICSE ICSE Class 6 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Physics

Define mass.

Name the instrument which is commonly used to measure the mass of a body. State how is it used?

Define one kilogram, the S.I. unit of mass.

Name and define the S.I. unit of time. How is it related to (i) minute (ii) hour, (iii) day, and (iv) year?

Tick the most appropriate answer.

The SI unit of mass is

Answer the following in short.

What do you understand by the term ‘mass’? Name any one instrument used for weighing.

Answer the following in short.

Explain the working of a beam balance.

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Which of the following devices is used to measure mass?

Fill in the blank. 

The amount of matter contained in a body is known as its ...........

Solve the following numerical problem.

The masses of five marbles are 50 g, 55 g, 60 g, 65 g, and 70 g. Find their average mass.

State whether the following statement is True or False.

A pulley changes the direction of force.

Fill in the blank:

A pulley is used to change ........................

Select the correct alternative:

A pulley is used because of it

State two functions of a machine.

What is a pulley?

What is the mechanical advantage of an ideal pulley?

The mechanical advantage of an actual pulley is less than one. Give a reason. What is the justification for using the pulley then?

What is the justification for using the pulley then ?

Draw a neat labelled diagram showing a pulley being used to lift a load. How are load and effort related in an ideal situation?

State two ways of increasing the strength of an electromagnet