Code No: 51004

R18

VIGNAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, HYDERABAD

B.Tech I Year II SEM Examinations, NOV - 2020
APPLIED PHYSICS
(Common to CSE, IT, EEE)
Time: 2 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks

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1 a) Evaluate working of a solar cell in terms of characteristics. [10+5]
b) Discuss about working IV characteristics of Zener diode.
2a) Write a note on Black body radiation. [5+10]
b) Estimate concentration of electrons in n-type semiconductor.
3a) Derive an expression of Schrodinger’s time independent wave equation. [7+8]
b) Explain recombination mechanisms in semiconductors.
4a) Explain Compton effect and derive expression for Compton shift. [10+5]
b) Explain construction and working of LED.
5a) What are photo diodes? Explain working principle and structure of Avalanche
photodiode. [6+9]
b) Prove de Broglie hypothesis using Davisson and Germer’s experiment.
6a) What is Planck’s law? Derive the expression for Planck’s Formula. [10+5]
b) Explain the working of NPN transistor.
7a) Obtain Eigen value and Eigen function of a particle in a one dimensional box. [9+6]
b) Explain Hall effect and write its applications.
8. Write any Three Short answers [5+5+5]
a) PIN diode b) Significance of wave function
c) Einstein’s equation d) Heisenberg’s Uncertainty principle
e) PN junction diode f) Direct and indirect band gap semiconductors.

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