KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN SILCHAR REGION

SESSION : 2022– 23

Code No. 043

ROLL NUMBER

Candidates must write the ROLL No. on

the title page of the question paper

INSTRUCTIONS :

● Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages.

● Please check that this question paper contains 35 questions.
● Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
● 15 minutes of time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed
at 08:45 a.m. From 08:45 a.m. to. 09:00 a.m., the student will read the question paper only and will not
write any answer ·on the answer script during this period:

PRE BOARD EXAMINATION

PHYSICS ( THEORY)

TIME ALLOWED : 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS : 70

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 MCQs 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.

SECTION A

Q1. An electric dipole placed in a uniform electric filed can experience 1

(i) a force but not a torque (ii) a torque but not a force
(iii) always a force but not a torque (iv) neither force nor torque

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 Q2. A charge Q is placed at the centre of the line joining two point charges +q and +q as shown in the
figure. The ratio of charges Q and q is 1

(i) 4 (ii) 1/4

(iii) -4 (iv) -1/4

Q3. Which of the following is correct for a V-I graph of a good conductor? 1

Q4. Two sources of equal emf are connected to an external resistance R. The internal resistance of the
two sources are R1 andR2 (R1>R2). If the potential difference across the source having internal
resistance R2 is zero, then: 1

Q5. If the magnetizing field on a ferromagnetic material is increased, its permeability 1

(i) decreases (ii) increases

(iii) remains unchanged (iv) first decreases and then increases

Q6. Choose the wave relevant to telecommunication : 1

(i) ultraviolet (ii) infrared

(iii) microwave (iv) visible light

Q7. Displacement current is due to: 1

(i) the flow of electrons (ii) the Varying electric field

(iii) the ionization of atmosphere (iv) the flow of protons

Q8. Choose the wrong statement? 1

(i) Electromagnetic waves are transverse

(ii) Electromagnetic waves travel with the speed of light in free space
(iii) Electromagnetic waves are produced by accelerating charges
(iv) Electromagnetic waves travel with the same speed in all media

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 Q9. EMW are produced by: 1

(i) charge in uniform motion only (ii) charge at rest only

(iii) accelerated or decelerated charge only (iv) all of the above

Q10. There are certain material developed in laboratories which have a negative refractive index A ray
incident from air (medium 1) into such a medium (medium 2) shall follow a path given by 1

Choose the correct option

(i) Both (c)and (d) (ii) Only (a)

(iii) All (a) , (b) , (c) & (d) (iv) Only (d)

Q11. The direction of the ray of light incident on a concave mirror is shown by PQ while directions in
which the ray would travel after reflection is shown by four rays marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 Which of the
four rays correctly shows the direction of the reflected ray? 1

(i) 1 (ii) 2
(iii) 3 (iv) 4

Q12. An object approaches a convergent lens from the left of the lens with a uniform speed 5 m/s and
stops at the focus. The image 1

(i) moves away from the lens with an uniform speed of 5 m/s.
(ii) moves away from the lens with an uniform acceleration.
(iii) moves away from the lens with a non-uniform acceleration.
(iv) moves towards the lens with a non-uniform acceleration

Q13. In a Young’s double slit experiment, the path difference at a certain point on the screen between two
interfering waves is 1/8 th of the wavelength. The ratio of intensity at this point to that at the centre
of a bright fringe is close to 1

(i) 0.80 (ii) 0.74

(iii) 0.94 (iv) 0.85

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 Q14. Which of the following statements is not correct according to Rutherford ? 1

(i) Most of the space inside an atom is empty.

(ii) The electrons revolve around the nucleus under the influence of Coulomb force acting on them.
(iii) Most part of the mass of the atom and its positive charge are concentrated at its centre.
(iv) The stability of the atom was established by the model.

Q15. In the nuclear reaction

What does X stand for? 1

(i) Electron (ii) Proton

(iii) Neutron (iv) Neutrino

Q16. A statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice from the
options given below: 1

Assertion: Electric field is always normal to equipotential surfaces and along the direction of
decreasing order of potential
Reason: Negative gradient of electric potential is electric field.

(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but the reason is true.

Q17. A statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice from the
options given below: 1

Assertion : Figure shows a metallic conductor moving in a magnetic field. The induced emf across
its ends is zero.

Reason : The induced emf across the ends of a conductor is given by e = Bvℓ sinθ.

(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but the reason is true.

Q18. A statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice from the
options given below: 1

Assertion : It is necessary to have two waves of equal intensity to study interference patterns.
Reason : There will be an effect on clarity if the waves are of unequal intensity.

(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but the reason is true.
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 SECTION B

Q19. Derive the expression for the torque acting on an electric dipole , when it is held in a uniform
electric field. Identify the orientation of the dipole in the electric field, in which it attains a stable
equilibrium. 2

Q20. A slab of material of dielectric constant K has the same area as that of the plates of a parallel plate
capacitor but has the thickness d/2, where d is the separation between the plates. Find out the
expression for its capacitance when the slab is inserted between the plates of the capacitor. 2

Q21. Define the term ‘mobility’ of the charge carrier in a current carrying conductor. Obtain the relation
for mobility in terms of relaxation time.
OR
Using the concept of drift velocity of the charge carrier in a conductor , deduce the relationship
between current density and resistivity of the conductor. 2

Q22.

Use Kirchhoff's rules to determine the potential difference between the points A and D when no
current flows in the arm BE of the electric network shown in the figure above. 2

Q23. Explain the term ‘depletion layer’ and ‘potential barrier’ in a p – n junction diodes. How are the
width of the depletion layer , and value of potential barrier affected when the p – n junction is
forward biased?
OR
Draw V – I characteristics of a p – n junction diode. Explain , Why the current under reverse bias is
almost independent of the applied voltage up to the critical voltage. 2

Q24. Figure given below shows the energy level diagram of hydrogen atom

(a) Which transition corresponds to the maximum emission of radiation of maximum λ? Why
(b) Find the transition which results in the emission of photons of wavelength 496 nm . 2

Q25.

The graph of potential barrier versus width of depletion region for an unbiased diode is shown in
graph A. In comparison to A ,graphs B and C are obtained after biasing the diode in different ways
.Identify the type of biasing in B and C and justify your answer. 2
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 SECTION C

Q26. (a) Find equivalent capacitance between A and B in the combination given below. Each
capacitor is of 2 μF capacitance.

(b) If a dc source of 7 V is connected across AB, how much charge is drawn from the source and
what is the energy stored in the network? 3

Q27. The magnetic field through a circular loop of wire, 12cm in radius and 8.5Ω resistance, changes
with time as shown in the figure.

The magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of the loop. Calculate the current induced in the
loop and plot a graph showing induced current as a function of time. 3

Q28. Show diagrammatically the behaviour of magnetic field lines in the presence of paramagnetic and
diamagnetic substances. How does one explain this distinguishing feature?
OR
(a) Define the term magnetic susceptibility and Obtain its relation in terms of relative magnetic
permeability.
(b) The permeability of a magnetic material is 0.9983. Name the type of magnetic material. 3

Q29. (a) Differentiate between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

(b) In the fusion reaction

The masses of deuteron, helium and neutron expressed in amu are 2.015, 3.017 and 1.009
respectively. If 1 kg of deuterium undergoes complete fusion, find the amount of total energy
released.
OR
Draw a graph showing the variation of binding energy per nucleon with mass number of different
nuclei. Write any two salient features of the curve. How does this curve explain the release of energy
both in the processes of nuclear fission and fusion. 3

Q30. (a) The V-I characteristic of a silicon diode is shown in the figure.

Calculate the resistance of the diode at I = 15 mA and v = - 10V

(b) Draw the energy band diagram for a conductor and a semiconductor. 3

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Q31. (a) Two long straight parallel conductors carrying currents I1 and I2 are separated by a distance
d. If the currents are flowing in the same direction, show how the magnetic field produced by
one exerts an attractive force on the other. Obtain the expression for this force and hence
define 1 ampere.

(b) A square loop of side 20 cm carrying current of 1A is kept near an infinite long straight wire
carrying a current of 2A in the same plane as shown in the figure. Calculate the magnitude
and direction of the net force exerted on the loop due to the current carrying conductor.

OR
(a) Draw a labelled diagram of a moving coil galvanometer. Describe briefly its principle and
working.
(b) Give reasons :
I. It is necessary to introduce a cylindrical soft iron core inside the coil of a galvanometer.
II. Increasing the current sensitivity of a galvanometer may not necessarily increase its voltage
sensitivity. 5

Q32. (a) Write two points of difference between an interference pattern and a diffraction pattern.

(b) A narrow slit is illuminated by a parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength λ

equal to 6000 Å and the angular width of the central maximum in the resulting diffraction
pattern is measured. When the slit is next illuminated by light of wavelength λ’, the angular
width decreases by 30%. Calculate the value of the wavelength λ’.

(c) Draw the graph showing intensity distribution of fringes with phase angle due to diffraction
through a single slit. What is the width of the central maximum in comparison to that of a
secondary maximum?
OR
(a) Use Huygen’s geometrical construction to show how a plane wave front at t = 0 propagates
and produces a wave-front at a later time.

(b) Verify using Huygen’s principle , Snell’s law of refraction of a plane wave propagating from
denser to rarer medium.

(c) When monochromatic light is incident on a surface separating two media , the reflected and
refracted light both have the same frequency. Why? 5

Q33. (a) State two observations of photoelectric effect which could only be explained by Einstein’s
photoelectric equation.

(b) The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted is doubled when the wavelength
of light incident on the photosensitive surface changes from λAto λB .Deduce expressions
for the threshold wavelength and work function for the metal surface in terms of λA and λB.
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The graph shows the variation of photocurrent for a photosensitive metal

(a) Identify the variable X on the horizontal axis.

(b) What does A represent on the horizontal axis ?
(c) Draw this graph for three different values of frequencies of incident radiation ʋ1, ʋ 2 and ʋ 3
(ʋ 3>ʋ 2>ʋ1) for the same intensity.
(d) Draw this graph for three different values of intensities of incident radiation I1, I2 and I3
(I3> I2>I1) having the same frequency. 5

SECTION E

Q34. CASE STUDY 01 : TRANSFORMERS

READ THE GIVEN INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS–

The large-scale transmission and distribution of electrical energy over long distances is done with
the use of transformers. The voltage output of the generator is stepped-up. It is then transmitted over
long distances to an area sub-station near the consumers. There the voltage is stepped down. It is
further stepped down at distributing sub-stations and utility poles before a power supply of 240 V
reaches our homes.

(i) State the working principle of the transformer.

(ii)Why is the core of a transformer laminated?

(iii)A power transmission line feeds input power at 2300 V to a step down transformer with its
primary windings having 4000 turns. Find the number of turns in the secondary in order to get
output power at 230 V.
OR
(iii)Explain briefly any two reasons due to which energy losses may occur in the actual transformer.
1+1+2=4

Q35. CASE STUDY 02 : OPTICAL FIBRES

READ THE GIVEN INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS–

Optical Fibres used in Defense Purpose Fibre optics are used for data transmission in high-level data
security fields of military and aerospace applications. These are used in wirings in aircraft,
hydrophones for SONARs and Seismics applications. Optical Fibres are used in Industries. Metal
wires are preferred for transmission in optical fiber communication as signals travel with fewer
damages. Optical fibers are also unaffected by electromagnetic interference.

(i) What is the relation between critical angle and refractive index of a material?
(ii) Does critical angle depend on the colour of light?Give Reason
(iii) Give any one condition for the working of optical fibre
OR
(iii)State the principle behind the working of optical fibre.
1+1+2=4

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