Chapter 1

Electric charges and fields

1.What do you mean by quantisation of charge
Charge of a body is always an integral multiple of one electronic charge
Q=±ne where n=1,2,3…….
2.State coulomb’s law.
The force of attraction or repulsion between two stationery electric charges is directly
proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of
the distance between them
1 q1 q2
F= 2
4πε0 r
3.Define electric field.
Electric field is the region around a charge where its effect can be felt.
𝐹
E=
𝑞
4. Write the unit of electrc field.
𝑁 𝑉
or
𝐶 𝑚
5.Write any four properties of electric field lines
An electric field line is a curve drawn in such a way that the tangent to it at each point
is in the direction of the net field at that point.
▪ Electric Field lines start from positive charge, end at negative charge.
▪ Electric field lines of a positive charge are radially outwards and
that of a negative charge is radially inwards
▪ Electric field lines Do not form closed loops.
▪ Two field lines never intersect.( two directions for electric field is
not possible at a point)
6.Draw the electric field lines of a positive charge

7.Draw the electric field lines of a negative charge

8.Draw the electric field lines of a dipole

9.Define electric dipole

An electric dipole is a pair of equal and opposite charges separated by a distance
10.Define electric dipole moment. Write its unit
Electric dipole moment is the product of magnitude of one of the charges and the
distance between charges
p=q x 2a
Unit -Cm (coulomb metre)
11.Derive the equation for electric field due to a dipole along the axial line

1 q
E+q = (r−a)2
-------------(1)
4πε0
1 q
E−q = (r+a)2
------------(2)
4πε0
E =E+q − E−q
1 ⃗
2p
⃗ =
E [ 3 ] -----------( 3)
4πε0 r
12.Obtain the equation for electric field due to a dipole along equatorial line

1 q
E+q = ----------------(1)
4πε0 r2 + a2
1 q
E−q = ------------------(2)
4πε0 r2 + a2

E =2𝐸+𝑞 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 --------------(3)

𝑎
Cos𝜃= 2 2 1⁄
(𝑟 +𝑎 ) 2
1 𝑞 𝑎
E =2 𝑥 𝑥 1
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑟 2 + 𝑎2 (𝑟 2 +𝑎2 ) ⁄2
𝟏 ⃗
𝒑
⃗𝑬
⃗ = [ ] ----------------(4)
𝟒𝝅𝜺𝟎 𝒓𝟑

13.Derive the expression for torque acting on a dipole placed in a uniform external
field, at an angle θ with it.
Torque, τ = one of the forces x perpendicular distance between them.
τ = qE x 2a sinθ
τ =pE sinθ
14 State Gauss’s theorem.
Gauss’s theorem states that the total electric flux through a closed
1
surface is equal to times the total charge enclosed by the surface.
𝜀0
q
ϕ = ∮ E ⋅ dS =
ε0

15.Derive the equation for electirc field due to a uniformly charged infinitely long wire

16.Derive the equation for electric field due to a uniformly charged infinite plane sheet

17.Derive the equation for electric field due to a uniformly charged spherical shell
 Chapter 2
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

18.Express electric potential as the negative gradient of electric field

P
V = − ∫∞ E . dr
19. Define Equipotential Surfaces
An equipotential surface is a surface with a constant value of potential at all points on
the surface.
20.Write the properties of an equipotential surface
• Constant value of potential at all points on the surface.
• No work is required to move a test charge on the surface.
• Equipotential surface through a point is normal to the electric field at that point
21.Draw the equipotential surfaces for a single point charge

22.Draw the equipotential surfaces for a uniform electric field.

23.Explain electrostatic shielding

The electric field inside a cavity of any conductor is zero. This is known as electrostatic
shielding. All charges reside only on the outer surface of a conductor with cavity.
24.Define capacitance. Write its unit.
Capacitance is the ratio of charge to potential
Q
C=
V
The SI unit of capacitance is farad (F).
25. Obtain the equation for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor
26. Obtain the equation for effective capacitance when capacitors are connected in
series.

V = V1 + V2
Q Q Q
= +
C C1 C2
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
= +
𝐂 𝐂𝟏 𝐂𝟐

27. Obtain the equation for effective capacitance when capacitors are connected in
parallel.

Q = Q1 + Q 2
CV = C1 V + C2 V
C = 𝐂𝟏 + 𝐂𝟐

Chapter 3
Current Electricity
28.State Ohm’s law
At constant temperature ,the current flowing through a conductor is directly
proportional to the potential difference between the ends of the conductor
V
=R
I
Unit of resistance is Ω(ohm)
29.What are the factors on which the resistance of a conductor depends?
i)The material of the conductor
ii)Length of the conductor , R ∝ 𝑙
1
iii) The area of cross section of the conductor, R ∝
A
30.What do you mean by resistivity of a conductor. Write its unit.
The resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to length 𝑙 of the conductor and
inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area, A.
RA
ρ=
𝑙

Unit of resistivity is Ωm.

31.Define drift velocity
The average velocity attained by electrons in a conductor due to an electric field is
called Drift velocity.
ⅇ𝐄
𝐯𝐝 = − 𝛕
𝐦

32.Obtain the relation connecting drift velocity and current

The number of electrons in the conductor= n A vd Δt

Total charge of electrons in the conductor , q= n e A vd Δt
q
Current I =
Δt
n e A vd Δt
I=
Δt
I= n e A 𝐯𝐝

33.Differentiate Ohmic and non ohmic Conductors

Ohmic Conductors
Conductors which obey Ohm’s law are called Ohmic
conductors.The Voltage – Current graph of such conductors will be
linear .
Eg:- metals ,Nichrome
Non - Ohmic Conductors
The materials and devices which do not obey Ohm’s law are called Non – Ohmic
conductors. So V-I grapis not linear.
Eg:- Semi conductors, Diodes , Transistors.

34. State Kirchhoff’s junction rule or current law.

At any junction, the sum of the currents entering the junction is equal to the sum of
currents leaving the junction . ∑ I = 0

35. State Kirchhoff’s loop rule or voltage law.

The algebraic sum of changes in potential around any closed loop is zero. ∑ ΔV = 0
36.Obtain Wheatstone bridge principle.

For a balanced Wheatstone’s bridge, current through the galvanometer

Ig = 0.
At junctions B, I2 = I4 -------------(1)
At junctions D , I1 = I3 -------------(2)
For loop ABDA , I1 R1 = I2 R 2 ----------------(3)
For loop CBDC , I3 R 3 = I4 R 4 ---------------(4)
ⅇq (3) I1 R1 I2 R2
----- =
ⅇq (4) I3 R3 I4 R4
R1 R2
Using eq(1) and(2) =
R3 R4
𝐑𝟐 𝐑𝟒
=
𝐑𝟏 𝐑𝟑

Chapter 4
Moving Charges and Magnetism

37.Write Lorentz force equation.

F = q[E + (v x B)]
38.Write the equation for magnetic Lorentz force.
F=q(vxB)
39.A charged particle entering perpendicular to a magnetic field moves in
a ………………. path. Circular.

40. State Biot-Savart Law

The magnetic field at a point due to a small

element of a current carrying conductor is directly
proportional to the current (I) ,
the length of the element 𝑑𝑙 , sine of the angle
between r and 𝑑𝑙 and inversely proportional to the
square of the distance r.
𝝁𝟎 𝑰 ⅆ𝒍 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝜽
ⅆ𝑩 =
𝟒𝝅 𝒓𝟐
41. Using Biot-Savart Law , obtain the expression for Magnetic Field on the Axis of a
Circular Current Loop. Also obtain the magnetic field at the centre of this loop.

𝜇0 𝐼𝑑𝑙 sin 90
𝑑𝐵 =
4𝜋 𝑟2
𝜇0 𝐼𝑑𝑙
𝑑𝐵 =
4𝜋 𝑟2
𝑟 2 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑅2
𝑅 𝑅
cos 𝜃 = = (𝑥 2
𝑟 +𝑅 2 )1/2
Total field B =∫ 𝑑𝐵 cos 𝜃
𝜇 𝐼𝑑𝑙 𝑅
B =∫ 0 2
4𝜋 𝑥 +𝑅 2 (𝑥 2 +𝑅 2 )1/2
𝜇0 𝐼𝑅 2
B=
2(𝑥 2 +𝑅 2 )3/2

c) At the centre x=0

𝜇0 𝐼𝑅 2
B=
2𝑅 3
𝝁𝟎 𝑰
B=
𝟐𝑹
42. State Ampere's Circuital theorem.
The line integral of magnetic field over a closed loop is equal to 𝜇0
times the total current passing through the surface.
𝑩. ⃗⃗⃗⃗
∮ ⃗⃗⃗ ⅆ𝒍 = 𝝁𝟎 𝑰
43. Using Ampere's Circuital theorem ,obtain the expression for the magnetic field due
to a straight infinite current-carrying wire .

a)

By Ampere's Circuital Law

⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑𝑙 = μ0 I
∮ B.
∮ Bd𝑙 cos 0 = μ0 I
B∮ d𝑙 = μ0 I
B x 2πr = μ0 I
𝛍𝟎 𝐈
𝐁=
𝟐𝛑𝐫
44.Using Ampere’s circuital theorem obtain the expression for mangnetic field due to
a solenoid.

∮ ⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑𝑙 =∮ B.
B. ⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑𝑙+∮ B.
⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑𝑙+∮ B.
⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑𝑙+∮ B.
⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑𝑙 ------------ (1)
abcd ab bc cd da
∮ ⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑𝑙 = B𝑙 + 0 + 0 + 0
B.
abcd
∮ B. ⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑𝑙 = B𝑙 -------------(2)
abcd
By Ampere's Circuital Law for N turns of solenoid
∮ B. 𝑑𝑙 = μ0 NI ---------------(3)
From eqns (2) and (3)
B𝑙 =μ0 NI
μ NI
B= 0
𝑙
𝐍
𝐁 =𝛍𝟎 𝐧𝐈 where n=
𝑙

45.A rectangular current loop carrying current is placed in a uniform magnetic field.
Obtain the expression for the torque acting on the loop.

Torque , τ =Force x perpendicular distance

τ = IbB x asin θ
τ = IAB sinθ
We define the magnetic moment of the current loop as, m = I A
𝜏 = mB sinθ
𝝉⃗ =𝒎⃗⃗⃗ × ⃗𝑩
⃗

46.Write the principle of a moving coil galvanometer.

A current carrying coil placed in a magnetic field experiences a torque and it deflects.
The deflection produced in the coil is directly proportional to the current through the
coil.
𝛟 ∝I
47.How will you convert a galvanometer to ammeter?
To convert a Galvanometer to an Ammeter ,a small resistance , called shunt resistance
S ,is connected in parallel with the galvanometer coil.

Ig G = (I − Ig )S

𝐈𝐠 𝐆
S=
𝐈−𝐈𝐠
48.How will you convert a galvanometer to voltmeter?
To convert a Galvanometer to a volteter a high resistance , R is connected in series
with the galvanometer coil.

V = Ig (R + G)
V
R+G=
Ig
𝐕
R = –G
𝐈𝐠

Chapter 5
Magnetism and Matter

49. State Gauss’s Law in magnetism.

Gauss’s law for magnetism states that the net magnetic flux through any closed surface
is zero.
𝝓 = ∮ ⃗𝑩
⃗ ⋅ ⅆ𝒔
⃗ =𝟎
50. Define Magnetic Susceptibility
𝑀
𝜒=
𝐻

51.Define magnetic permeability

B
μ=
H
52.Write any four differences between dia, para and ferro magnetic materials.

53.The behaviour of magnetic field lines inside two magnetic materials are given in
figure. Identify the materials as diamgetic and paramagnetic .

Diamagnetic Paramagnetic

Chapter 6
Electromagnetic Induction

54.State Faraday’s Law of Induction

Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic induction states that the magnitude of the induced
emf in a circuit is equal to the time rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit.
− 𝐝𝛟
𝛆=
𝐝𝐭
55.State Lenz’s law
The polarity of induced emf is such that it tends to produce a current which opposes
the change in magnetic flux that produced it.
𝐝𝛟
𝛆=−
𝐝𝐭
56.Lenz’s Law is in accordance with the law of Conservation of ………….
Energy.
57.Derive the expression for Motional Electromotive Force

The magnetic flux , ϕ= 𝐵𝑙𝑥

dϕ d
𝜀=− B= (𝐵𝑙𝑥)
dt dt
𝑑𝑥
𝜀 = −𝐵𝑙
𝑑𝑡
− dx
v= is the speed of the conductor
dt
𝜺 = 𝑩𝒍𝒗
58.Write the unit of inductance.
Henry(H)
59.Obtain the expression for self inductance of a long solenoid
The total flux linked with the solenoid ,
𝜙 = 𝑁𝐵 𝐴
𝜙 = 𝑛𝑙 (𝜇0 n I ) 𝐴
𝜙 = 𝜇0 n2 A𝑙I ------------(1)
But, 𝜙 = LI -----------------(2)
From eq (1) and (2)
LI = 𝜇0 n2 A𝑙I
L= 𝝁𝟎 𝐧𝟐 𝐀𝒍 -----------(3)
60.Obtain the energy stored in an inductor
dW =LI dI
I
W =∫0 LI dI
1
W = LI 2
2
This work is stored in the magnetic field as energy in an inductor
𝟏
U = 𝐋𝐈 𝟐
𝟐
61.Obtain the expression for ac voltage produced in an ac generator.

The magnetic flux at any time t is

ϕ = BA cos θ = BA cos ωt
From Faraday’s law, the induced emf for the rotating coil of N turns is
𝑑𝜙
𝜀 = −𝑁
𝑑𝑡
𝑑
𝜀 = −𝑁 BA cos ωt
𝑑𝑡
𝑑
𝜀 = −𝑁𝐵𝐴 cos ωt
𝑑𝑡
ε = NBAω sinω t
ε = ε0 sinω t
where ε0 =NBAω is the maximum value of the emf.

Chapter 7
Alternating Current
62.What are phasors?
A phasor is a vector which rotates about the origin in anticlockwise direction with
angular speed ω.
63. Draw the phasor representation for voltage and current when an AC voltage is
applied to a resistor.

64. Draw phasor representation for voltage and current when an ac

voltage applied to an inductor
65. Draw the phasor representation for voltage and current when an ac
voltage applied to an capacitor

66.Write the expression for rms current

𝐢𝐦
𝐈= = 0.707 𝐢𝐦
√𝟐
67.Write the expression for rms voltage
𝑣
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠 = 𝑚 = 0.707 𝑣𝑚
√2

68.Obtain the expression for current when an ac voltage applied to a series LCR circuit
using phasor diagram

Phasor-diagram solution

From phasor diagram, current leads the voltage by an angle ϕ

𝐢 = 𝐢𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝛚𝐭 + 𝛟)
To find the value of im
vm2 = vR 2 + (vC − vL )2
vm2 = (im R)2 + (im XC − im XL )2
vm2 = im2 [(R)2 + (XC − XL )2 ]
vm2
im2 = (R)2 +(XC −XL )2
vm
im =
√(R)2 +(XC −XL )2
 𝐯𝐦
𝐢𝐦 =
𝐙
where Z=√(𝐑)𝟐 + (𝐗 𝐂 − 𝐗 𝐋 )𝟐 is called impedance
69.Write the expression for Impedance of a series LCR circuit
Z = √(R)2 + (XC − XL )2
or
𝟏 2
Z = √(R)2 + ( − ω𝐿)
𝛚𝐂

70.What is the principle behind tuning of radio or TV Resonance or

At what condition a series LCR circuit is used for tuning.
Resonance
71.What is the condition for resonance in a series LCR circuit
𝐗𝐂 = 𝐗𝐋
1
=ω0 L
ω0 C
72.Obtain the expression for resonant frequency
At resonance ,XC = XL
1
=ω0 L
ω0 C
1
ω20 =
LC
1
ω0 =
√LC
ω0 is called Resonant frequency
73.Draw the Impedance diagram(impedance triangle) and write the expression for
power factor from it.

R
cos ϕ =
Z

27.What is the principle of transformer

Mutual Induction
74.What is a step-up transformer

▪ For a step up transformer the number of turns in the secondary will be greater
than that in the primary( Ns > NP )
▪ Vs > VP )
▪ Is < IP )
74.What is a step-down transformer

▪ For a step down transformer the number of turns in the secondary will be less
than that in the primary( Ns ˂ NP )
▪ Vs < VP )
▪ Is > IP )
76.Explain briefly the energy losses in a transformer and the method to minimise
these losses.
(i)Flux Leakage:
(ii)Resistance of the windings :
(iii)Eddy currents loss:
(iv)Hysteresis loss:

Chapter 8
Electromagnetic Waves
77.What is Displacement Current?
The current due to changing electric field or electric flux is called called displacement
current.
𝐝𝛟
𝐢 𝐝 = 𝛆𝟎 𝐄
𝐝𝐭
78.…………………………. is the source of electromagnetic waves.
An oscillating charge (accelerating charge)
79. List the properties of electromagnetic waves (any four)
▪ In an e.m waves are transverse waves in which the electric and magnetic
fields are perpendicular to each other, and also to
the direction of propagation.
▪ The speed of e.m.wave in vacuum is,
1
c=
√ μ 0 ε0
The speed of of electromagnetic waves in a material medium is
1 1 c
v= or v = or v =
√με √ μ 0 μ r ε0 εr √ μr ε r
▪ The electric and the magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave
E0
are related as =c
B0
▪ No material medium is required for the propagation of e.m.wave.
80.Write the uses of radio waves.
▪ They are used in radio and television communication systems.
▪ Cellular phones use radio waves.
81.Write the uses of microwaves.
▪ Used for radar systems used in aircraft navigation .
▪ Used in speed guns used to time fast balls, tennis serves, and automobiles.
▪ Microwaves are used in microwave ovens , for cooking.
82.Write the uses of infrared waves.
▪ Infrared lamps are used in physical therapy.
▪ Infrared radiation plays an important role in maintaining the earth’s warmth or
average temperature through the greenhouse effect.
▪ Infrared detectors are used in Earth satellites, both for military purposes and
to observe growth of crops.
▪ LEDs emit infrared waves, which are used in the remote switches of TV sets,
video recorders and hi-fi systems.
83.Write the uses of UV rays.
▪ UV radiations are used in LASIK (Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye
surgery.
▪ UV lamps are used to kill germs in water purifiers.
84.Write the uses of x- rays.
▪ X-rays are used as a diagnostic tool in medicine and as a treatment for certain
forms of cancer.
85.Write the uses of gamma rays.
▪ They are used in medicine to destroy cancer cells.
Chapter 9
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
86.Write the laws of reflection
1)The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection(i=r).
2)The incident ray, reflected ray and the normal to the reflecting
surface at the point of incidence lie in the same plane.
87.Obtain the relation between Focal Length and Radius of Curvature

MD
θ= ------(1)
R
MD
2θ = -----(2)
f
MD MD
2 =
R f
2 1
=
R f
𝐑
𝐟=
𝟐
88.What are the conditions for total internal reflection?
▪ The ray of light should enter from a denser medium to a rarer medium.
▪ The angle of incidence should be greater than the critical angle (ic ) for the
given pair of media .
89.Write the relation connecting critical angle and refractive index
𝟏
n=
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐜

90.Write the laws of Refraction

i)The incident ray, the refracted ray and the normal to the interface at the point of
incidence, all lie in the same plane.
ii)The ratio of the sine of the angle of incidence to the sine of angle of refraction is
constant
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐢
= 𝐧𝟐𝟏
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐫

𝒏𝟐 𝒏𝟏 𝒏𝟐 −𝒏𝟏
91.Derive the relation − = when refraction occurs through a spherical
𝒗 𝒖 𝑹
surface.

𝑀𝑁
𝛼=
𝑂𝑀
𝑀𝑁
𝛽=
𝑀𝐶
𝑀𝑁
𝛾=
𝑀𝐼
i = 𝛼 + 𝛽--------------(1)
𝑟 = 𝛽 – 𝛾---------------(2)
From Snell’s law
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑖 𝑛2
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑟 𝑛1

𝑛1 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑖 = 𝑛2 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑟
𝑛1 𝑖 = 𝑛2 𝑟
Substituting fron eqn (1) and (2)
𝑛1 (𝛼 + 𝛽) = 𝑛2 (𝛽 – 𝛾)
𝑀𝑁 𝑀𝑁 𝑀𝑁 𝑀𝑁
𝑛1 ( + ) = 𝑛2 ( – )
𝑂𝑀 𝑀𝐶 𝑀𝐶 𝑀𝐼
 𝑛1 𝑛2 𝑛2 −𝑛1
+ =
−𝑢 𝑣 𝑅
𝒏𝟐 𝒏𝟏 𝒏𝟐 −𝒏𝟏
− =
𝒗 𝒖 𝑹

92.Derive Lens maker’s formula

For the first surface

n2 n n2 −n1
′
− 1 = ----------(1)
v u R1
For the second surface
n1 n n1 −n2
− 2′ = -------------(2)
v v R2
Eqns (1) + (2)
n1 n1 1 1
− = (n2 − n1 )( - )
v u R1 R2
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
= (𝐧 − 𝟏)( - )-----------(4)
𝐟 𝐑𝟏 𝐑𝟐

93.. Define Power of a lens. Write its unit.

Power of a lens is the reciprocal of focal length expressed in metre
𝟏
𝒑=
𝒇
The SI unit for power of a lens is diopter (D).

94.Obtain the expression for effective focal length when two thin lenses are kept in
contact

1 1 1
− = -----------(1)
v1 u f1
1 1 1
− = -----------(2)
v v1 f2
Eqn (1) +(2)
1 1 1 1
− = + -----------(3)
v u f1 f2
If the two lens-system is replaced by a single lens of focal length f,
1 1 1
− = ---------------(4)
v u f
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
From eqn (3) and (4) = +
𝐟 𝐟𝟏 𝐟𝟐
95.Draw the path of the ray which is refracted through a prism and obtain the
equation for refractive index of material of prism. Draw the i-d curve

∠A + ∠QNR = 180º
r1 + r2 + ∠QNR = 180º
r1 + r2 = A ------------------(1)
The total deviation ,
d = (i – r1 ) + (e – r2 )
d = i + e –( r1 + r2 )
d = i + e – A -----------------(2)
At the minimum deviation
d=D , i=e, r1 = r2 =r
From eqn (1)
2r =A
𝑨
R= ----------------(3)
𝟐
From eqn (2)
d = 2i – A
𝐀+𝐃
i= -------------(4)
𝟐
By Snell’s law the refractive index of prism
sin 𝑖
𝑛 =
sin 𝑟
𝐀+𝐃
𝐬𝐢𝐧
𝟐
𝒏 = 𝑨
𝐬𝐢𝐧
𝟐
i-d curve
96.Draw a ray diagram showing the image formation at near point for a simple
microscope. Write the expression for magnifying power(linear magnification)

D
m=1 + (when image is at near point D)
f
D
m= (when image is at infinity)
f
97.Draw the ray diagram showing the image formationby a compound microscope.
Write the expression for the magnification

𝐋 𝐃
m= x
𝐟𝟎 𝐟ⅇ

Chapter 10
Wave Optics
98.Define wavefront
Wavefront is the locus of points, which oscillate in phase or a wavefront is defined as
a surface of constant phase.
99.Draw the wavefronts very near to a point source.
The wavefronts will be spherical .
100.Draw wavefronts at large distance from a source.
These are plane Wavefronts

101Explain Huygens Principle

* each point of the wavefront acts as a source secondary wavelets.
* The common tangent to all these secondary wavelets, gives the new
wavefront at a later time.

102.Using Huygen’s theory obtain the law of refraction of a Plane Wave.

or Using Huygen’s theory derive Snell’s law of refraction.

𝐵𝐶 𝑣1 𝜏
sin i = = ----------(1)
𝐴𝐶 𝐴𝐶
𝐴𝐸 𝑣2 𝜏
sin r = = ----------(2)
𝐴𝐶 𝐴𝐶
(1) sin 𝑖 𝑣1
eqn = --------------(3)
(2) sin 𝑟 𝑣2

𝑛2 𝑣1
=
𝑛1 𝑣2
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒊 𝒏𝟐
= -----------(4)
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒓 𝒏𝟏
This is the Snell’s law of refraction.

103.Using Huygen’s theory obtain the law of reflection of a plane wave.

Or Using Huygen’s theory prove that angle of incidence is equal to angle of reflection.
 AE = BC = v𝜏
AC = AC (common side)
So the triangles EAC and BAC are congruent .
Therefore . i =r
Angle of incidence=Angle of reflection
This is the law of reflection.
104. State Malus’ Law
When an unpolarised light is passed through two polaroids P1 and P2 and if the angle
between the polaroids is varied from 0º to 90º, the intensity of the7 transmitted light
will vary as:
I = 𝐈𝟎 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝟐 𝛉
Where I0 is the intensity of the polarized from P1 .

Chapter 11
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
105.What is photoelectric Effect
The phenomenon of emission of electrons when photosensitive substances are
illuminated by light of suitable frequency is called photoelectric effect.
i.e., the photocurrent increases linearly with intensity of incident light.
106. Define work function
The minimum energy required by an electron to escape from a metal surface is called
work function
𝜙0 = h𝑣0
107.Define threshold frequency
The minimum frequency of incident radiation below which photo electric emission is
not possible is called threshold frequency(𝑣0 ).
𝝓
𝒗𝟎 = 𝟎
𝒉
Greater the work function ,greater the threshold frequency.
108.Obtain Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation
Energy of photon =work function + KE of electrons
ℎ𝑣 = 𝜙0 + Kmax
109.Write de Broglie Relation -Wavelength of matter wave
𝒉 𝒉
λ= = -------------(1)
𝒑 𝒎𝒗

Chapter 12
Atoms
110.Write the limitations of Rutherford Model
a) Rutherford model could not explain stability of matter.
(b) It cannot explain the characteristic line spectra of atoms of
different elements.

111. Write the expression for radius of Hydrogen atom.

rn =0.53 n2 Å
112.Write the limitations of Bohr Atom Model
(i) The Bohr model is applicable to hydrogenic atoms. It cannot be extended
two or more electron atoms.
(ii) The Bohr model is unable to explain the intensity variations of the
frequencies in hydrogen spectrum

Chapter 13
Nuclei
113.Define atomic mass unit (u)
Atomic mass unit (u) is defined as 1/12th of the mass of the carbon (12C) atom.
mass of thⅇ onⅇ C−12 atom
1u =
12
=1.660539 10-27 kg
114.What are Isotopes?
Isotpes are different types of atoms of the same element, with same atomic number
,but different mass number .
Hydrogen has three isotopes , proton( 11H), deuterium( 21H) and tritium( 31H).
115.What are isobars?
All nuclides with same mass number A , but with different atomic number are called
isobars.
For example, the nuclides ( 31H) and ( 32He)are isobars.
116.What are isotones?
Nuclides with same neutron number N but different atomic number Z are called
isotones.
For example 198 197
80Hg 79Au are isotones.

117.Write Einstein’s mass-energy equivalence relation

E = mc 2
118.What is mass defect ?
The difference in mass of a nucleus and its constituents is called the mass defect.
ΔM = [𝐙 𝐦𝐩 + (𝐀 − 𝐙)𝐦𝐧 ] − 𝐌

119.What is binding energy?

The energy equivalent of mass defect is called binding energy.
Eb = Δ Mc2
Eb = ([𝐙 𝐦𝐩 + (𝐀 − 𝐙)𝐦𝐧 ] − 𝐌)c2
120.Radioactivity was discovered by……………………….
Henry Becquerel
121. Write three types of radioactive decay occur in nature.
1.Alpha decay
2.Beta decay
3.Gamma decay
122.What is nuclear fission?
Nuclear fission is the process in which a heavier nucleus splits into lighter nuclei with
the release of large amount of energy.
Example: 10n + 235 236 144 89
92U → 92U → 56Ba + 36Kr + 3 0n
1

123.What is nuclear fusion ?

Nuclear fusion is the process in which two light nuclei combine to form a single larger
nucleus, with the release of a large amount of energy. Examples are
1 1 2 +
1H + 1H → 1H + e + ν + 0.42 MeV

Chapter 14
Semiconductor Electronics: Materials ,Devices and Simple Circuits

124.Classification of Metals, Conductors and Semiconductors on the basis of energy

bands

125.Draw the symbol of a p-n junction Diode

126.What is forward biasing of a p-n junction diode ?

If p-side of the diode is connected to the positive terminal and n-side to the negative
terminal of the battery, it is said to be forward biased.

127.What is reverse biasing of a p-n junction diode ?

If n-side of the diode is connected to the positive terminal and p-side to the negative
terminal of the battery, it is said to be reverse biased.
128.Explain a half wave rectifier Draw the input and output voltage waveforms.

In the positive half-cycle the diode is forward biased and conducts.During negative
half cycle the diode is reverse biased and does not conduct.

129. Explain a full wave rectifier . Draw the input and output voltage waveforms.

During this positive half cycle, diode 𝐷1 gets forward biased and conducts .
During negative half cycle, diode 𝐷2 conducts.
Thus, we get output voltage during both the positive as well as the negative half of the
cycle.

Seema Elizabeth ,
MARM Govt HSS Santhipuram
Thrissur