HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION 7/9/2022

PHYSICS (042)
SET – I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(1) All questions are compulsory. There are 39 questions in all.
(2) This question paper has five sections : Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and
Section E.
(3) Section A contains six MCQs, four assertion reasoning questions and fourteen very
short answer questions of 1 mark each, Section B contains one case–based question
of four marks, Section C contains six short answer questions of 2 marks each, Section
D contains five short answer questions of 3 marks each, Section E contains three long
answer questions of 5 marks each.
(4) There is no overall choice. However internal choice is provided. You have to attempt
only one of the choices in such questions.
SECTION–A
Q1. Three charges +3q, +q and Q are placed on a straight line with equal separation. In
order to make the net force on q to be zero, the value of Q will be: (1)
(a) +3q (b) +2q
(c) –3q (d) –4q
Q2. A parrot comes and sits on a bare high-power line. It will: (1)
(a) experience a mild shock (b) experience a strong shock
(c) get killed instantaneously (d) not be affected practically
Q3. Which of the following is Lorentz-Force: (1)

(a) q( E  V  B) (b) q(E  B  V)

(c) q( E  V  B) (d) (q E  V  B)
Q4. One Tesla is equal to (1)
–4 4
(a) 10 Gauss (b) 10 Gauss
(c) 10–6 Gauss (d) 106 Gauss
Q5. The magnetic lines of force inside a bar magnet (1)
(a) are from north pole to south pole of the magnet
(b) do not exist
(c) depend upon the area of cross-section of the bar magnet
(d) are from south pole to north pole of the magnet

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Q6. For a diamagnetic material, which of the following statement is correct: (1)
(a) Magnetic susceptibility < 0 (b) Magnetic susceptibility > 0
(c) Magnetic susceptibility = 0 (d) Magnetic susceptibility = 1
Directions (From Q7 to Q10):
These questions consist of two statements, each printed as Assertion and Reason. While
answering these questions, you are required to choose any one of the following four
responses.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation
of the Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation
of the Assertion.
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
Q7. Assertion : In a simple battery circuit, the point of the lowest potential is positive
terminal of the battery.
Reason : The current flows towards the point of the higher potential, as it does in
such a circuit from the negative to the positive terminal. (1)
Q8. Assertion : Electric current is a scalar quantity.
Reason : Electric current does not obey law of vector addition. (1)
Q9. Assertion : The cause of induced emf is magnetic flux.
Reason : SI unit of self induction is Henry. (1)
Q10. Assertion : Lenz’s law is in accordance with the principle of conservation of energy.
Reason : Induced emf always opposes the change in magnetic flux responsible for its
production. (1)
Q11. Consider three charged bodies P, Q and R. If P and Q repel each other and P attracts R,
what is the nature of force between Q and R? (1)
Q12. Force of attraction between two point charges placed at a distance d is F. What distance
apart should they be kept in the same medium so that force between them is F/3? (1)
Q13. In which orientation, a dipole placed in a uniform field is in (i) stable (ii) unstable
equilibrium? (1)
Q14. A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 cm is charged such that the potential on its surface
is 10 V. What is the potential at the centre of the sphere? (1)

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Q15. A charge ‘q’ is moved from a point A above a dipole of dipole moment ‘p’ to a point B
below the dipole in equatorial plane without acceleration. Find the work done in the
process. (1)

Q16. Draw 3 equipotential surfaces corresponding to a field that uniformly increases in

magnitude along Z-direction. (1)
Q17. Which physical quantity does the voltage versus current graph for a metallic conductor
depict? Give its SI unit. (1)
Q18. How is the drift velocity in a conductor affected by the rise in temperature? (1)
Q19. A wire of resistivity is stretched to double its length. What will be its new resistivity?
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Q20. Write the underlying principle of a moving coil galvanometer. (1)
Q21. Relative permeability of a material r = 4000 Identify the nature of the magnetic
material. (1)
Q22. The induced emf is also called back emf. Why? (1)
Q23. Write the expression for the mutual inductance of two coaxial solenoids. (1)
Q24. The closed loop PQRS of wire is moved into a uniform magnetic field at right angles
to the plane of the paper as shown in the figure. Predict the direction of the induced
current in the loop. (1)

SECTION–B
Q25. CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS
A pure semiconductor Germanium or Silicon, free of every impurity is called intrinsic
semiconductor. At room temperature, a pure semiconductor has very small number of

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 current carriers (electrons and holes) hence its conductivity is low. When the impurity
atoms of valance five or three are doped in a pure semiconductor, we get respectively
n- type or p- type extrinsic semiconductor. In case of doped semiconductor n e nh = ni2.
Where ne and nh are the number density of electron and hole charge carriers in a pure
semiconductor. The conductivity of extrinsic semiconductor is much higher than that
of intrinsic semiconductor.
Answer the following questions :
(i) Which of the following statements is not true? (1)
a. The resistance of intrinsic semiconductor decreases with increase of
temperature.
b. Doping pure Si with trivalent impurities gives p- type semiconductors.
c. The majority charges in n-type semiconductors are holes.
d. A p-n junction can act as semiconductor diode.
(ii) The impurity atoms with which pure Si should be doped to make a p- type
semiconductor is (1)
a. Carbon b. Aluminium
c. Germanium d. Uranium
(iii) Holes are majority charge carriers in (1)
a. Intrinsic semiconductors. b. Ionic Solids
c. p- type semiconductors d. Metals
(iv) At absolute zero, Si acts as (1)
a. Non-metal b. Metal
c. Insulator d. None of these
SECTION–C
Q26. A toy car with charge q moves on a frictionless horizontal plane surface under the
influence of a uniform electric field E . Due to the force qE , its velocity increases
from 0 to 6 m s–1 in one second duration. At that instant the direction of the field is
reversed. The car continues to move for two more seconds under the influence of this
field. Find the average velocity and the average speed of the toy car between 0 to 3
seconds. (2)
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 An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30° with an electric field intensity
2 × 105 N C–1. It experiences a torque equal to 4 N m. Find the charge on the dipole, if
the dipole length is 2 cm.
Q27. The current flowing through a conductor is 2mA at 50V and 3mA at 60V. Is it an
ohmic or non-ohmic conductor? (2)
Q28. Derive an expression for the magnetic field due to a current carrying circular loop. (2)
Q29. If the self-inductance of an air core inductor increases from 0.01mH to 10mH on
introducing an iron core into it, what is the relative permeability of the core used? (2)
Q30. A network of four capacitors of capacity equal to C 1 = C, C2 = 2C, C3 = 3C and
C4 = 4C are connected to a battery as shown in the figure. Find the ratio of the charges
on C2 and C4. (2)

Q31. Draw energy band diagram for p–type and n–type semiconductor. (2)
SECTION–D
Q32. Derive the expression of electric field intensity due to uniformly charged spherical
shell. (3)
Q33. Differentiate between diamagnetic and ferromagnetic substances. (3)
Q34. The current i in a coil varies with time as shown in the figure. Draw the variation of
induced emf with time. (3)

OR
The magnetic flux through a coil perpendicular to the plane is varying according to
the relation: = (5t3 + 4t2 + 2t – 5) Wb. Calculate the induced current through the coil
at t = 2s, if the resistance of the coil is 5 ohm.

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Q35. Explain the working of a half wave rectifier (3)
OR
Explain the IV characteristic curve of pn junction in forward and reverse bias
Q36. In the following circuits which diode is forward biased and which is reverse biased
and why? (3)

(a) (b)

(c)

SECTION–E
Q37. (a) Derive an expression for the potential due to a dipole.
(b) Three concentric spherical shells have radii a, b and c (a < b < c) and have
surface charge densities , – and respectively. Find the potentials of the
three shells. (5)
OR
(a) Plot a graph showing the variation of potential ‘V’ and electric field ‘E’ due to a
point charge as a function of distance ‘R’ from the point charge.
(b) Find the ratio of the potential differences that must be applied across the parallel
and the series combination of two capacitors ‘C1’ and ‘C2’ with their capacitances
in the ratio 1:2 so that the energy stored in the two cases becomes the same.
Q38. (a) State Kirchhoff’s rules.
(b) Derive condition for balanced wheatstone bridge. (5)
OR
Derive an expression for the equivalent emf of the two cells in series combination.
The adjoining graph shows the variation of terminal potential difference V, across a
combination of three cells in series to a resistor versus the current I.
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 (i) Calculate the emf of each cell.
(ii) For what current I, will the power dissipation of the circuit be maximum?
Q39. With the help of a labelled diagram explain the working of a moving coil galvanometer.
Current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer is 5 div/mA and its voltage sensitivity
(angular deflection per unit voltage applied) is 20 div/V. Find the resistance of the
galvanometer. (5)
OR
Find an expression for the force between two parallel current carrying conductors. A
square loop ABCD carrying a current i, is placed near and coplanar with a long straight
conductor XY carrying a current I, find the net force on the loop.

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 HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION 7/9/2022
PHYSICS (042)
SET – II
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(1) All questions are compulsory. There are 39 questions in all.
(2) This question paper has five sections : Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and
Section E.
(3) Section A contains six MCQs, four assertion reasoning questions and fourteen very
short answer questions of 1 mark each, Section B contains one case–based question
of four marks, Section C contains six short answer questions of 2 marks each, Section
D contains five short answer questions of 3 marks each, Section E contains three long
answer questions of 5 marks each.
(4) There is no overall choice. However internal choice is provided. You have to attempt
only one of the choices in such questions.
SECTION–A
Q1. An electron is sent in an electric field of magnitude 9.1 × 10 6 NC–1. The acceleration
produced in it is (1)
(a) 1.6 ms–2 (b) 1.6 × 1018 ms–2
(c) 3.2 × 1018 ms–2 (d) 0.8 × 1018 ms–2
Q2. Quantisation of charge implies: (1)
(a) Charge does not exist
(b) Charge exists on particles
(c) There is a minimum permissible magnitude of charge
(d) Charge can’t be created
Q3. If a charged particle is moving parallel to magnetic field than magnetic force on charged
particle will be (1)
(a) Maximum (b) Minimum
(c) Zero (d) Constant
Q4. One positive and one negative charges are moving in magnetic field, magnetic force
on these two charges have angle between them (1)
(a) 0° (b) 180°
(c) 90° (d) None of the above

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Q5. For a paramagnetic substance (1)
(a) r> 1 (b) r< 1
(c) r =0 (d) 0< r< 1
Q6. The susceptibility is independent of temperature in which material (1)
(a) Paramagnetic (b) Ferromagnetic
(c) Diamagnetic (d) Both paramagnetic & diamagnetic
Directions (From Q7 to Q10):
These questions consist of two statements, each printed as Assertion and Reason. While
answering these questions, you are required to choose any one of the following four
responses.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation
of the Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation
of the Assertion.
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
Q7. Assertion : Voltmeter always measures E.M.F. of a cell.
Reason : Terminal potential of a cell is always greater than its E.M.F. (1)
Q8. Assertion : S.I. unit of conductivity is Ohm.
Reason : Resistivity of material depends upon length of conductor. (1)
Q9. Assertion : The cause of induced emf is change in magnetic flux.
Reason : SI unit of mutual induction is Henry. (1)
Q10. Assertion : Acceleration of a magnet falling through a long solenoid decrease.
Reason : The induced current produced in a circuit always flow in such direction that
it opposes the change to the cause that produced it. (1)
Q11. A charge ‘q’ is placed at the centre of a cube of side ‘l’. What is the electric flux
passing through each face of the cube? (1)
Q12. What is the direction of the electric field at the surface of a charged conductor having
charge density < 0? (1)
Q13. Why do the electric field lines never cross each other? (1)
Q14. What is the ratio of electric field intensities at any two points between the plates of a
capacitor? (1)
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Q15. Sketch a graph to show how a charge ‘Q’, acquired by a capacitor of capacitance ‘C’
varies with the increase in the potential difference between the plates. (1)
Q16. Write the dimensional formula of electric potential. (1)
Q17. What is the effect of temperature on the relaxation time of electrons in a metal? (1)
Q18. Graph showing the variation of current versus voltage for a material GaAs is shown in
the figure. Identify the region of negative resistance. (1)

Q19. Two bulbs are marked 60 W, 220 V and 100 W, 220 V. These are connected in parallel
to 220 V mains. Which one out of the two will glow brighter? (1)
Q20. What is the purpose of radial magnetic field in a moving coil galvanometer? (1)
Q21. Relative permeability of a material, r = 0.5. Identify the nature of the magnetic material.
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Q22. Predict the direction of induced current in metal rings 1 and 2 when current I in the
wire is steadily decreasing? (1)

Q23. State Lenz’s law. (1)

Q24. How induced emf varies with increase in number of turn of coil? (1)
SECTION–B
Q25. CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS
p-n junction diode: p-n junction is a semiconductor diode. It is obtained by bringing
p- type semiconductor in close contact with n- type semiconductor. A thin layer is
developed at the p-n junction which is devoid of any charge carrier but has immobile
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 ions. It is called depletion layer. At the junction a potential barrier appears, which
does not allow the movement of majority charge carriers across the junction in the
absence of any biasing of the junction. p-n junction offers low resistance when forward
biased and high resistance when reverse biased.
(i) Potential barrier stops the motion of (1)
a. ions b. minority carriers
c. majority carriers d. impurity atoms
(ii) The energy band gap is maximum in (1)
a. Metals b. Superconductors
c. Insulators d. Semiconductors
(iii) In n type semiconductor majority carriers are (1)
a. doping impurities b. electrons
c. holes d. ions
(iv) Hole is (1)
a. Antiparticle of electron
b. A vacancy created when an electron leaves covalent bond
c. Absence of free electrons
d. An artificially created particle.
SECTION–C
Q26. Derive an expression for the magnetic field due to a straight conductor. (2)
Q27. A network of four capacitors of capacity equal to C 1 = C, C2 = C, C3 = C and C4 = 4C
are connected to a battery as shown in the figure. Find the ratio of the charges on C 2
and C4. (2)

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Q28. Write an expression for the torque experienced by a dipole placed in a uniform electric
field. Identify two pairs of perpendicular vectors in the expression. (2)
OR
An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30° with an electric field intensity
3 × 105 N C–1. It experiences a torque equal to 3 N m. Find the charge on the dipole, if
the dipole length is 2 cm.
Q29. A current of 5 A flows through each of two parallel long wires. The wires are 2.5 cm
apart. Calculate the force acting per unit length of each wire. What will be the nature
of the force if both currents flow in the same direction? (2)
Q30. How many electrons flow through the filament of a 120 V and 60 W electric lamp per
second? (2)
Q31. Draw energy band diagram for intrinsic semiconductor and n–type semiconductor.
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SECTION–D
Q32. Derive the expression of electric field intensity due to uniformly charged infinite sheet.
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Q33. Differentiate between diamagnetic and paramagnetic substances. (3)
Q34. Explain the working of a full wave rectifier (3)
OR
Explain the IV characteristic curve of pn junction in forward and reverse bias
Q35. State Faraday’s Laws of electromagnetic induction. Write the rule used to find the
direction of induced current. (3)
OR
A coil of mean area 500 cm2 and having 1000 turns is held perpendicular to a uniform
field of 0.4 gauss. The coil is turned through 1800 in 1/10 second. Calculate the average
induced emf.
Q36. (a) Why germanium is preferred over silicon for making semiconductor devices?
(b) What is doping in semiconductor? Why is it done? (3)
SECTION–E
Q37. State Kirchhoff’s rules. A battery of 10 V and negligible internal resistance is connected
across the diagonally opposite corners of a cubical network consisting of 12 resistors

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 each of resistance 1 ohm. Determine the equivalent resistance of the network and the
current along each edge of the cube. (5)
OR
Derive an expression for the equivalent emf of the two cells in series combination. A
battery gives a current of 0.5 A with an external resistor of 12 ohm and a current of
0.25 A with an external resistor of 25 ohm. Calculate (i) internal resistance of the cell
and (ii) emf of the cell.
Q38. With the help of a labelled diagram explain the working of a moving coil galvanometer.
A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter of certain range by connecting a
resistance of 980 ohm in series with it. When the resistance of 470 ohm connected in
series the range is halved. Find the resistance of the galvanometer. (5)
OR
Find an expression for the torque experienced by a current loop in a uniform magnetic
field. The maximum torque acting on a coil of effective area 0.04 m 2 is 4 × 10–8 Nm
when the current in it is 100 µA. Find the magnetic induction in which it is kept.
Q39. (a) Derive an expression for the potential due to a dipole.
(b) Twenty–seven drops of same size are charged at 220 V each. They coalesce to
form a bigger drop. Calculate the potential of the bigger drop. (5)
OR
(a) Plot a graph showing the variation of potential V and electric field E due to a
point charge as a function of distance R from the point charge.
(b) Two parallel plate capacitors X and Y have the same area of plates and same
separation between them. X has air between the plates while Y contains a
dielectric medium with K = 4.
(i) Calculate capacitance of each capacitor if equivalent capacitance of the
series combination is 4 F
(ii) Calculate the potential difference between the plates of X and Y.

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