ICSE Class 10 Machines — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for Machines (ICSE Class 10 Physics) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.
What to expect: This mock test covers key concepts from the Machines chapter — including application-based and competency-focused questions aligned with how ICSE actually sets the paper.
Tip: Attempt without notes first to identify gaps, then review explanations for any wrong answers. Retake after a few days for best retention.
Sample questions
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1.Mechanical advantage (M.A.), load $(L)$ and effort $(E)$ are related as
- A.M.A. = $L \times E$
- B.M.A. × $E = L$
- C.$E = \mathrm{M.A.} \times L$
- D.none of these
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2.A pulley system has three pulleys. A load of $120\,\mathrm{N}$ is overcome by applying an effort of $50\,\mathrm{N}$. Calculate the Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency of this system.
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3.For an ideal block and tackle system with 4 pulleys (2 fixed and 2 movable), what is the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, and effort required to lift a 200 N load?
- A.MA = 2; VR = 2; Effort = 100 N
- B.MA = 4; VR = 4; Effort = 50 N
- C.MA = 6; VR = 6; Effort = 33.3 N
- D.MA = 8; VR = 8; Effort = 25 N
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4.Which of the following correctly expresses the mechanical advantage of a lever?
- A.Mechanical advantage = Load arm / Effort arm
- B.Mechanical advantage = Effort arm / Load arm
- C.Mechanical advantage = Effort × Load arm
- D.Mechanical advantage = Effort arm + Load arm
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5.Why is the efficiency of a block and tackle system 100% in an ideal situation but less than 100% in practice?
- A.In an ideal situation, M.A. equals V.R. and the number of pulleys, but friction and the weight of components reduce efficiency in practice.
- B.The efficiency is always 100% because the system is designed to eliminate all energy losses.
- C.In practice, efficiency increases due to the added weight of the pulleys, making the system more effective.
- D.The efficiency drops in an ideal situation because friction is absent, but it rises in practice due to real-world conditions.
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