ICSE Class 10 Papers Physics 2: PDF Downloads

Download icse class 10 papers physics 2 from the table below. This page hosts 8 Physics Science Paper 1 PDFs, covering exam years from 2020 to 2026. Each paper is a direct download for Class 10 ICSE students preparing for the board exam.

Download ICSE Class 10 Physics Question Papers PDF

These are the 8 question papers PDFs hosted on icseboard.org for ICSE Class 10 Physics, organised by subject. Each section below explains what those papers cover before the download table.

This group contains 8 Physics Science Paper 1 PDFs for ICSE Class 10, covering exam years from 2020 to 2026. Each paper is an 80-mark, two-hour exam with a compulsory Section A or I worth 40 marks, and a Section B or II where students attempt any four questions. The papers test core topics like moment of force, work and energy, machines, and refraction of light.

What These Physics Papers Cover Inside

Each paper in the table is an 80-mark exam with a total writing time of two hours. The papers span 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. The 2020 paper uses the older format with Section I and Section II. The 2023 to 2026 papers use Section A and Section B.

Every paper follows the same core structure:

• Section A (40 marks): Compulsory for all students. The 2020 paper starts with short-answer questions worth 2 marks each. The 2023 to 2026 papers start with a 15-mark multiple-choice question.
• Section B (40 marks): Students attempt any four questions out of the provided options.
• 15-minute reading time: You cannot write during the first 15 minutes. This time is for reading the paper only.

The papers test the Class 10 Physics syllabus. Key topics include moment of force, work, energy, and power, machines, and refraction of light. The 2020 paper asks you to define moment of force and relate its SI and CGS units. The 2024 paper asks about energy conversion in a cycle bell. The 2025 paper covers centre of gravity and total internal reflection.

Topic Frequency Across the 2020 to 2026 Papers

Certain topics appear repeatedly across the years. Knowing these patterns helps you prioritize your revision.

Worked Example: Calculating Force from Moment of Force

The 2024 paper asks a question about a door lock lever. You are given the length of the lever and the moment of force, and you must find the minimum force required. Here is a worked example using original numbers.

Question: A door handle is 0.25 m long. The moment of force produced is 2 Nm. Calculate the minimum force applied.

Solution:

1. Write the formula: Moment of force = Force × Perpendicular distance.
2. Rearrange to find force: Force = Moment / Distance.
3. Substitute the values: Force = 2 Nm / 0.25 m.
4. Calculate: Force = 8 N.

The minimum force required is 8 N. The SI unit is the newton-meter (Nm), and the CGS unit is the dyne-centimeter (dyne cm). One Nm equals 10⁷ dyne cm.

How to Use These Papers for Exam Preparation

Use these papers to build speed and accuracy. The papers are free, direct downloads with no signup required. You can find more study material on our Class 10 ICSE hub and our Class 10 books page. For official board information, visit CISCE.org.

• First pass: Attempt the 2025 paper under timed conditions. Give yourself exactly two hours.
• Second pass: Attempt the 2020 paper. Notice the older format uses short-answer questions instead of multiple-choice in Question 1.
• Third pass: Attempt the 2026 paper to test the most recent syllabus alignment.
• Review: Check your answers against the marking scheme. Pay attention to the marks in brackets for each question.

Common Mistakes Students Make While Studying Physics

• Ignoring the 15-minute reading time: Use this time to read the entire paper and plan which Section B questions you will attempt.
• Skipping unit conversions: Questions on moment of force often ask for the relationship between SI and CGS units. Memorize that 1 Nm = 10⁷ dyne cm.
• Confusing work and energy: Work is done when a force moves an object. Energy is the capacity to do work. A satellite in a circular orbit does zero work because the force is perpendicular to the displacement.
• Mixing up Section A and Section I: The 2020 paper uses Section I and II. The 2023 to 2026 papers use Section A and B. The structure is the same, but the names differ.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many papers are available for download?

There are 8 Physics Science Paper 1 PDFs available. They cover the years 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, including selection tests and comparative exams.

What is the format of the ICSE Class 10 Physics paper?

Each paper is an 80-mark exam with a two-hour writing time. Section A is compulsory and worth 40 marks. Section B requires you to attempt any four questions for the remaining 40 marks. The 2020 paper uses the names Section I and Section II, but the structure is identical.

What is the 15-minute reading time for?

You are not allowed to write during the first 15 minutes of the exam. You must use this time to read the question paper and plan your answers.

Are these papers free to download?

Yes, the downloads are free and direct. There is no signup required. You can access the PDFs directly from the table above.

Do these papers include solutions?

No, this page hosts the question papers and exam guidance, not solution sets. Use your CISCE-aligned textbook and class notes to check your answers.

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