KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA CHENNAI REGION

SESSION : 2022-2023

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 02

Class: XII SUBJECT: PHYSICS (THEORY)

Maximum Marks: 70 Marks Time Allowed: 3 hours

General Instructions:

(1) There are 35 questions in all. All questions are compulsory

(2) This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and
Section E. All the sections are compulsory.

(3) Section A contains eighteen MCQ of 1 mark each, Section B contains seven questions of
two marks each, Section C contains five questions of three marks each, section D contains
three long questions of five marks each and Section E contains two case study based
questions of 4 marks each.

(4) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in section B,
C, D and E. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.

(5) Use of calculators is not allowed.

Q QUESTIONS MARKS
NO.
SECTION A
1
The electric flux emerging out from 1 C charge is
A 1
𝜀0
1
B 4π
C 4𝜋
𝜀0
D 𝜀0
2 Equipotientials at a large distance from a collection of charges whose total sum
is not zero is
A Spheres 1
B Planes
C Ellipsoids
 D Paraboloids
3 The electrical resistance of a conductor
A Varies directly proportional to its area of cross section
B Decreases with increase in its temperature 1
C Decreases with increase in its conductivity
D Is independent of its shape but depends only on its volume
4 Two identical coils P and Q each of radius R are lying in perpendicular planes
such that they have a common centre. Find the direction of the magnetic field at
the common centre where they carry currents equal to I and √3I respectively
A 90° 1
B 45°
C 60°
D 30°
5 The magnetic moment of a loop carrying current 12 A and area 1.6 m2 is
A 19.2 Am2
B 12.9 Am2 1
C 21.9 Am2
D 91.2 Am2
6 The magnetic susceptibility 𝜒 of a given material is - 0.5. The nature of magnet
will be
A Paramagnetic
Ferromagnetic 1
B
C Diamagnetic
D None of the above
7 There are two co axial coils A and B in the same plane as shown. Current flows
in B as shown. When A moves towards B, The current in A is

1
A There is a current in coil A , which is opposite to B
B There will be no current in A
C There is a current in coil A , which is same as B
D None of these
8 Identify the e.m waves whose wavelength vary as 10 -12 m < λ < 10-8 m and
write its use
A IR rays
B UV rays 1
C X-rays
D 𝛾- rays
9 There are 2 long coaxial solenoids of same length L. The inner and outer coils
have radii r1 and r2 and number of turns per unit length n1 and n2. The ratio of
mutual inductance to self inductance of inner coil is 1
A 𝑛2 𝑟1
𝑛1 𝑟2
 B 𝑛2 𝑟22
𝑛1 𝑟12
C 𝑛2
𝑛1
D 𝑛1
𝑛2
10 In young’s double slit experiment (YDSE), how the fringe width is affected, if
the separation between the slits is halved and the distance between screen and
slits is doubled,
A Become double 1
B become 3 times
C No change
D become 4 times
11 The de-Broglie Wavelength of an electron beam accelerated through a p.d of
60 V is
A 2A
B 1.58 A 1
C 3.2 A
D 158 A
12 In the Bohr model, an electron jumps from the n =1 orbit to the n = 4 orbit.
What is its energy in terms of E1? Where E1 is the energy of the electron in the
first orbit.
A 𝐸1
9 1
𝐸1
B
16
C 4𝐸1
D 16𝐸1
𝑚𝐴 3𝑚
13 Nuclear density = 4 = where m is the average mass of a
𝜋𝑅03 𝐴 4𝜋𝑅03
3
nucleon and the nuclear radius is 3 x 10 -15 m. The density of the nuclear
matter is
A 2.9x1034 kg/m3 1
B 1.2 x1017 kg/m3
C 16 x1027 kg/m3
D 2.4x1017 kg/m3
14 The rms current in a circuit connected to a 50 Hz ac source is 15 A. The
1
value of the current in the circuit (600) second , after the instant the
current is zero is
A 15
A
√2 1
B 15√2A
C √2
𝐴
15
D 8A
15 Four charges are placed at the corners of squares as shown. Find the
1
relation between Q and q for which potential at the centre is zero.
 A Q=-q
B −1
𝑄=
𝑞
C Q=q
D 1
𝑄=
𝑞
16 Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled
Reason (R).
Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and
(d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false 1

ASSERTION (A): If there is some gap between the conduction band and the
valence band the electrons in the valence band remain bound and no free
electrons are available in the conduction band. Then the material is an insulator.

REASON: (R) : Resistance of insulators is very low.

17 Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled
Reason (R).
Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and
(d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false 1

ASSERTION(A): Wave fronts obtained from light emitted by a point source

in an isotropic medium are always spherical.

REASON: (R) : Speed of light in isotropic medium is not constant.

18 Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled
Reason (R).
Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and
(d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false 1

ASSERTION(A): The kinetic energy of photo electrons emitted from metal

surface does not depend on the intensity of incident photon.

REASON: (R) : The ejection of electrons from metallic surface is not possible
with frequency of incident photons below the threshold frequency.

SECTION B
19 Arrange the following electromagnetic radiations in ascending order to their
frequencies 2
(i) Microwaves (ii) Radio waves (iii) X-rays (iv) Gamma ray
20 What is the unit of magnetic permeability? Give an example for paramagnetic
& ferromagnetic materials.
2
21 A hydrogen atom is in its third excited state. A) How many spectral lines can be
emitted by it before coming to the ground state? Show these transitions in the
energy level diagram. B) In which of the above transitions will the spectral line
of shortest wavelength be emitted? 2
OR
What is the wavelength of first spectral line of Lyman series?
22 A concave lens of refractive index 1.5 is immersed in a medium of refractive
index 1.65. What will be the nature of the lens? Justify your answer.
2
23 Draw the energy band diagram when intrinsic semiconductor (Ge) is doped
with atoms of Antimony, name the extrinsic semiconductor so obtained and
majority charge carriers in it .
OR
Figure shows two p-n junction diodes along with a resistance and a battery.
Which of the two diodes will conduct. Give reason.
2

24 Two wavelengths of sodium light 590 nm and 596 nm are used in turn to study
the diffraction at a single slit of size 4 mm. The distance between the slit and
the screen is 2 m. Calculate the separation between the positions of the first
2
maximum of the diffraction pattern obtained in the 2 cases.
25 Two point charges 4µc and 1µc are separated by a distance of 2m in air. Find
the point on the line joining charges at which the net electric field of the system 2
is zero.
SECTION C
26 Derive the expression for the magnetic field due to a current carrying coil of
3
radius r at a distance x from the centre along the axis of the coil.
27 A horizontal straight wire 10 m long moves with a speed of 5 m s-1 at right
angles to the magnetic field of 0.30x10-4 Wb/m2.
A) What is the instantaneous value of the emf induced in the wire?
B) What is the emf induced if the conductor moves parallel to the magnetic 3
field?

28 A device X is connected across an ac source of voltage V=V 0 Sin ωt. The

𝜋
Current through X is 𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin (𝜔𝑡 + )
2
a) Identify the device and write the expression for the reactance.
b) Draw graphs showing variation of voltage and current with time over
one cycle of ac for X.
c) Show graphically the variation of reactance with frequency of a.c
OR 3

A 15Ω resistor, am 80mH inductor and a capacitor of capacitance C are

connected in series with a 50 Hz ac source. If the source voltage and current in
the circuit are in phase
a) What is the capacitance value?
b) What is the impedance of the circuit at resonance?
29 Draw a graph showing the variation of the de-Broglie wavelength of a particle
of charge q and mass m with the accelerating potential. Proton and Deutron
have the same de-Broglie wavelengths. Explain which has more kinetic energy.
OR 3
An X-ray tube produces a continuous spectrum of radiation with its short
wavelength end at 0.45 A. What is the maximum energy of a photon in the
radiation?
30 The graph between the stopping potential (V0) and (1/ λ) is as below

a) Find the ratio of ϕ1 : 𝜙2 : 𝜙3

b) Show graphically the variation of momentum of particle relates with its
associated de-Broglie wavelength?

SECTION D
31 (i) Show diagrammatically the orientation of the electric dipole in the field for
which the torque is
a) the maximum b) half the maximum value
5
(ii)Three capacitors of capacitance 2pF, 3pF and 4pF are connected in parallel.
What is the total capacitance of the combination? Determine the charge on each
capacitor if the combination is connected to a 100V supply.
 OR

a) Two charges 2µc and -2 µc are placed at points A and B which are 6cm
apart. Identify the equi-potential surface of the system.
b) Derive an expression for the electric field due to an infinitely long
straight uniformly charged wire using Gauss law.
32 a) A storage battery is of emf 8V and internal resistance 0.5 Ω is being charged
by d.c supply of 120V using a resistor of 15.5 Ω. Draw the circuit diagram.
b) Two conducting wires X and Y of same diameter connected across a battery.
If the number density of electrons in X is twice as that in Y, find the ratio of
drift velocity of electrons in two wires. 5
OR
Define drift velocity .On the basis of electron drift, derive an expression for
resistivity of a conductor in terms of no density of free electrons and relaxation
time. On what factors does resistivity of a conductor depend?
33 a) Using Huygen’s principle, verify Snell’s laws of refraction.
b) A ray of light falling at an angle of 50 is refracted by the prism. If A = 60
what is the angle of minimum deviation.
OR
a) Define wave front. Draw the diagram to show the shape of plane wave 5
front as they pass through a thin convex lens.
b) An equilateral glass prism has a refractive index 1.6 in air. Calculate the
angle of minimum deviation of the prism when kept in a medium of refractive
4√2
index
5
SECTION E
34 CASE STUDY:

Read the following paragraph and answer the questions.

“Tele” means distant “scope” means an instrument. So telescope is an optical

instrument used to see distant objects. This is an optical instrument using
lenses, curved mirror or combination of both to observe distant objects. We are
able to see objects bigger using a telescope because the image of the object
formed by the telescope subtends a larger visual angle at our eye.
i) Why reflecting type telescope is preferred over refracting type 4
telescope?
ii) An astronomical telescope has magnifying power 5 in normal
adjustment. It consists of 2 lenses 24 cm apart. What is the focal
length of the eye lens?
iii) Which type of mirror is used in objective of reflecting type of
telescope?
OR
iv) The radius of curvature of a reflecting telescope is 100 cm and
focal length of its eye piece is 1 cm. What is its magnifying power?
35 CASE STUDY:
4
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions:
PN Junction Diode

A PN-junction diode is formed when a p-type semiconductor is fused to

an n-type semiconductor creating a potential barrier voltage across the
diode junction

A PN Junction Diode allows current in one direction only. However,

unlike a resistor, a diode does not behave linearly with respect to the
applied voltage. Instead it has an exponential current-voltage
relationship and therefore we can not describe its operation by simply
using an equation such as Ohm’s law.
If a suitable positive voltage (forward bias) is applied between the two
ends of the PN junction, it can supply free electrons and holes with the
extra energy they require to cross the junction as the width of the
depletion layer around the PN junction is decreased.
By applying a negative voltage (reverse bias) results in the free charges
being pulled away from the junction resulting in the depletion layer
width being increased..
Then the depletion layer widens with an increase in the application of a
reverse voltage and narrows with an increase in the application of a
forward voltage.

I. Does a p-n junction diose obey ohm’s law? Give reason.

II. What happens to the depletion layer when the diode is

forward biased and reverse biased.

III. What is meant by potential barrier?

OR
IV. Which property of the diode is useful in rectification?