KARMALING HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

SAMDRUP CHOLING
TRIAL EXAMINATION 2021
Subject: Physics Full Marks: 100
Class: XII Writing Hours: 3 Hours

Name …………………………………………………. Roll no…………………..

Read the following directions carefully:

• The first 15 minutes of the examination are for reading the paper only. Students must NOT
start writing during this time.
• This paper has two sections A and B.
• Section A contains objective questions and all questions are compulsory.
• Section B contains extended response questions, wherein you have to answer Any Six out of
eight questions.
• The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [].
• Answer question 1; a,b,c in the question paper itself. Attach the first two pages with your
answer sheet.
Section A (40 marks)
Compulsory: attempt all questions
Question 1:
a) Each question in this part is followed by four possible choices of answers. Choose the correct
answer and CIRCLE it. Do not circle more than ONE alternative. If there is more than one choice
circled, NO marks will be awarded. [1x25 = 25 marks]
i. For a constructive interference at a point, phase difference between the two waves is
A. ∅ = 2𝑛𝜋 C. ∅ = 2𝜋(𝑛 + 1)
B. ∅ = 2𝑛𝜋 + 1 D. ∅ = 2𝜋(𝑛 − 1)
ii. The area of a parallel plate capacitor of capacitances 1 F are at a distance of 3 cm from each
other. The area of each plate is
A. 3.39 km2 C. 3.39 cm2
B. 3.39 m2 D. 3.39 mm2
iii. A positron, electrons, neutrino and antineutrino are examples of
A. Meson C. Lepton
B. Baryon D. Hadron
iv. Function of moderator is to
A. Extract heat from reactor. C. Absorb the slow neutrons.
B. Slow down the neutrons. D. Reflect the neutrons
v. A generator produces a voltage that is given by 𝑉 = 240 𝑠𝑖𝑛120𝑡 V, where time t is in
seconds. The frequency and rms voltage are
A. 19 Hz and 120V C. 60 Hz and 240 V
B. 19 Hz and 170 V D. 754Hz and 170V
vi. The image formed by a concave mirror is
A. Always real C. Certainly real if object is virtual
B. Always virtual D. Certainly virtual if object is real

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vii. Quantisation of charge implies
A. Charge cannot be destroyed. C. Charge cannot be created.
B. Charge exists on particles. D. Charge cannot be in fraction.
viii. According to Lenz’s law of electromagnetic induction,
A. The induced emf is not in the direction opposing the change in magnetic flux.
B. The relative motion between the coil and magnet produces change in magnetic flux.
C. Only the magnet should be moved toward coil.
D. Only the coil should be moved toward magnet.
ix. According to kinetic theory, at absolute zero temperature
A. Water freezes C. Liquid helium freezes
B. Liquid hydrogen freezes D. Molecular motion stops.
x. A particle of mass 0.2kg executes SHM from the mean position. How far will it travel in 0.5s,
if the period and amplitude are 6 s and 8 cm respectively?
A. 3cm C. 5cm
B. 4cm D. 6cm
xi. A water entering a hose has a diameter of 2cm and the speed of water is 0.1m/s. eventually, the
pipe tapers to a diameter of 1cm. what is the speed of water in the tapered portion?
A. 0.4m/s C. 0.37m/s
B. 0.5m/s D. 0.2m/s
xii. The current in a self inductance L=40mH is to be increased uniformly from 1A to 11A in 4
milli second. The emf induced in inductor during the process is
A. 100 V C. 40 V
B. 440 V D. 0.4 V
xiii. A LCR series AC circuit is tuned to resonance. The impedance of the circuit is
A. Resistance C. Inductive reactance
B. Capacitive reactance D. Resistance and reactance.
xiv. Pema and Dema are planning to develop and launch a satellite for the country and need a series
of consultations for approval. Therefore, which of the following are steps suitable for the
development of satellites?
A. Mission definition review, preliminary design review, critical design review and safety
review.
B. Mission definition review, critical design review, preliminary design review and safety
review.
C. Mission definition review, preliminary deign review, safety review and critical design
review.
D. Mission definition review, safety design review, preliminary design review and critical
design review.
xv. Photoelectric effect supports quantum nature of light because
A. There is a minimum frequency of light below which no photoelectrons are emitted.
B. The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons depends only on the frequency of
light and not on its intensity.
C. Even when the metal surface is faintly illuminated, the photoelectrons leave the
surface immediately.
D. All of above.
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 xvi. In which of the following types of flows is the Bernoulli’s theorem strictly applicable?
A. Streamlined and rotational C. Turbulent and rotational.
B. Streamlined and irrotational. D. Turbulent and irrotational.
xvii. If the magnification is calculated to be 0.5 in a particular situation, what does that ell you
about the image?
A. It is 0.5 meters tall.
B. It is bigger by 0.5.
C. It is half the size of the object.
D. It is twice the size of the object.
xviii. Two charges +3 C and +8 C repel each other with a force of 40N. if a charge of -5C is
added to each of them, then the force between them will become
A. +10 N C. -20 N
B. +20 N D. -10 N
xix. A capacitor is charged through a potential difference of 200V, when 0.1 C of charge is stored
in it. How much energy will it release when it is discharged?
A. 1.0J C. 100 J
B. 10 J D. 10 KJ
xx. Wavelength of red light is greater than blue light. What happens if blue light is used in place
of red light to produce diffraction pattern?
A. Bands become broader and farther apart.
B. Bands become narrower and crowded.
C. No change in the pattern.
D. Bands disappear.
xxi. When neutron inside a nucleus is converted into proton,
A. Electron and neutrino are produced.
B. Positron and antineutrino are produced.
C. Electron and antineutrino are produced.
D. Positron and neutrino are produced.
xxii. What is the momentum of a photon having frequency 1.5 x 1013 Hz?
A. 3.3 × 10−29 kgm/s. C. 6.6 × 10−34 kgm/s
B. 3.3 × 10−34 kgm/s D. 6.6 × 10−30 kgm/s
xxiii. High temperature is required for fusion reaction because
A. At high temperature, energy is sufficient to overcome repulsive force.
B. Atoms are ionized at high temperature.
C. Molecules break up at high temperature.
D. Nuclei break up at high temperature. .
xxiv. The rockets can be launched based on the concept of Newton’s third law of motion.
However. We cannot successfully launch the rocker without the principle of conservation of
A. Mass C. Momentum
B. Energy D. Internal energy

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xxv. When displacement of particle undergoing SHM is half of an amplitude, the fraction of
potential energy is
1 1
A. of total energy. C. of total energy.
4 3
3 2
B. of total energy. D. of 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎l energy.
4 3

b) Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words. [0.5 x 10= 5 marks]

i. With increase in temperature, the width of the forbidden gap will………………………

ii. A motion which repeats after a definite interval of time is known
as…………………………...motion.
iii. Transformer works on the principle of ………………………
iv. ……………………………….is a platform from which a rocket is launched, and they are
found at facilities called a launch complexes or spaceports.
v. The distance between two adjacent maxima is called…………………….
vi. ………………………….…is used to study and determine the structure of crystalline solids
and size of nucleus.
vii. The critical velocity of a non-viscous liquid is ……………………………..
viii. When an electron and positron collide each other, they undergo………………………..
ix. Ratio of intensities of two waves is given by 4:1. Then, the ratio of the amplitudes of the two
waves is…………………..
x. The most promising reactions for controlled fusion are………………..reaction.

c) Read the statement below carefully and write TRUE or FALSE. [5 marks]

i. The mechanical energy of particle executing SHM depends on amplitude of the particle.

ii. Kepler’s 2nd law states that each planet’s orbit about the sun is ellipse.

iii. Working of Hot air balloon is based on Boyle’s Law.

iv. Water has greater coefficient of viscosity than milk.

v. In a potential divider, if R1 and R2 are equal in magnitude, output voltage will become twice.

vi. Nuclear fission is the most prominent energy source of the intergalactic and celestial bodies.

vii. The direction of the induced emf can be determined by using Fleming’s Right Rule.

viii. Auto-collimation occurs when an object is placed at pole and focus.

ix. When two waves reinforce out of phase, constructive interference occurs.

x. The ejected electrons from metal plate move toward a positive electrode called the collector.

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d) Match the items of Column A with the most appropriate items of Column B. Rewrite the
correct matching pairs in the answer sheet. [ 0.5 x 10 =5 marks]

Column A Column B
i. Series combination of inductors a) Convex mirror
ii. Emission of neutrinos and antineutrinos b) CDHS
iii. Laminated cores of transformers c) ∅ = ΛNI
iv. Street light reflector d) 1/𝐿 = 1/𝐿1 + 1/𝐿2 + 1/𝐿3
v. Greatest amplitude e) PV =nRT
vi. Spherical wavefront f) Resonance
vii. Ohm’s law of magnetism g) Iron loss
viii. Time to complete one cycle h) Time period
ix. Manages all forms of data on spacecraft. i) Point source
x. Ideal gas j) Conservation of lepton number
k) 𝐿 = 𝐿1 + 𝐿2 + 𝐿3
l) Hysteresis loss
m) Cylindrical source

Section B (60 marks)

Answer any SIX questions
Question 2: [10 marks]
a) At what temperature the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a gas will be twice the
average kinetic energy at 200C? [2]
b) Water rises in a capillary tube to a height of 2cm. In another capillary tube, whose radius is
one-third of it, how much water will rise? [2]
c) A concave shaving mirror has a radius of curvature of 35.0cm. It is positioned so that the
upright image of a man’s face is 2.50 times the size of the face. How far is the mirror from
the face? [2]
d) During earthquake, only certain type of buildings is affected. What is your scientific
justification behind this? Sketch a graph to represent that particular phenomenon. [2]
e) The work functions for metals A,B and C respectively are 1.92eV, 2.0eV and 5.0eV. Carry
out the solving to find out the metal that will emit photoelectrons for a radiation of
wavelength 4100 x 10—10 m. [2]

Question 3: [10 marks]

a) A slit is illuminated by a light of wavelength 8000Å. Find out the width of the slit so that the
first diffraction minima fall at an angle of 300. [2]
b) Prove that [2]
i. Proton is +1e, positively charged.
ii. Neutron is neutral.

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 c) Determine the value of currents in the given circuit. [2]

d) Answer the following questions.

i. How can a space-traveler detect the presence of magnetic field on an unknown planet
with the help of a sensitive galvanometer and a coil of wire. [2]
ii. A copper ring is suspended by a thread. One end of a magnet is brought horizontally
towards the ring. How will it affect the position of the ring? [1]
e) Starting in the 1980s with NASA’s space shuttle, engineers designed rocket parts that could be
recovered and reused. What is one benefit of reusing the rocket parts? [1]

Question 4: [10 marks]

a) Given that the mass of 𝐻1 atom is 1.007825 u and the mass of 𝐻𝑒 4 atom is 4.002603 u,
calculate the energy released in the fusion reaction when four protons combine to give a
helium nuclide. 1 u of mass is equivalent to about 931 MeV of energy. [2]
b) In series LCR circuit set, 𝐿 = 0H, R = 200Ω, C = 15μF, f = 60Hz, and Vm = 36.0V. what
are [2]
i. Impedance
ii. Phase constant
c) You are provided with two convex lenses A and B of focal lengths 10 cm and 60 cm
respectively, and a concave lens C of focal length 50cm. If you are asked to design a pair of
spectacles of power +8D, which pair of lenses will you choose? [2]
d) Electric and gravitational field are compared and few points are as given in the table below.
Complete the given table by mentioning the corresponding points. [2]
Electric field Gravitational field

Coulomb force is non-contact force. Gravitational force is………(1)………

It is ……(2)…………..dependent It is mass dependent

Coulomb’s law …(3)………… Newton’s law of gravitational force obeys

inverse square law

Electric force is close to zero over large Gravitational force is…(4)………

distances.

e) Prove the laws of reflection of plane waves using Huygens’ principle. [2]

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Question 5: [10 marks]

a) Mention one difference between free and forced oscillation with an example each. [2]
b) A parallel -plate air-filled capacitor has a capacitance of 50pF. [2]
2
i. If each of its plates has an area of 0.35m , what is the separation?
ii. If the region between the plates is now filled with material having K=5.6, what
is the capacitance?
c) Why is it necessary to dispose satellites after completing mission? What is the common
practice of satellite disposal? [2]
d) Derive the induced emf in the coil of an AC Generator. [2]
e) The speeds of 10 molecules are 2,3,4………….,11 km/s. What are their (a) average speed and
(b) rms speed? [2]

Question 6: [10 marks]

a) Radiation of a certain wavelength causes electrons with a maximum kinetic energy of 0.68eV
to be ejected from a metal work function is 2.75eV. What will be the maximum kinetic
energy (in eV) with which this same radiation ejects electrons from another metal whose
work function is 2.17eV? [3]
b) What is the magnitude of a point charge whose electric field 50 cm away has the magnitude
of 2N/C [2]
c) The amplitude of a particle executing SHM is 3cm and it oscillates with frequency of 25Hz.
What is the maximum velocity of the particle? [1]
d) Prove that the RMS value of AC is, I=0.707Im. [2]
e) Spectrograph is a device used to study the spectra of stars and the galaxies. The light from the
stars that enters a spectrograph through telescope can be dispersed into spectrum by using prism
or a diffraction grating. Which one would be your choice (prism or diffraction grating) and
why? Mention two reasons. [2]

Question 7: [10 marks]

a) Derive an expression of energy in SHM. [2]

b) Why is diffraction more frequently experienced with sound waves than with light waves [2]
c) Tashi combined a convex lens of focal length 20cm with a concave lens of focal length 15cm.
Then he tried to focus the image of a distant tree on a white screen through the combined
lenses. Will he be able to observe the image on the screen? give a reason. [3]
d) Design a temperature sensor which would detect the cold temperature in the room. Explain its
working. [3]
Question 8: [10 marks]

a) Nuclear reactor is a device where controlled fission reaction produces steady amount of
energy. What are the things you need to take into account for a successful operation of
nuclear reactor? [2]
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b) The radius of the earth’s orbit around sun is 1.5 × 10 𝑘𝑚 and that of mars 2.5 × 10 m. In
how many years does Mars complete one revolution? [2]

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 c) Prove that energy is conserved in a liquid flow as stated by Bernoulli’s Principle. [2]
d) Is production of Nanoscale materials boon or bane to the people? Justify your answer. [2]
e) Three capacitances of 4F are available. What is the (a) maximum and (b) minimum
capacitance that can be obtained? [2]

Question 9: [10 marks]

a) Does the voltage lead the current in a circuit of LCR load? Justify your answer. [2]
b) If in Young’s experiment, the distance ‘d’ between the slits is kept smaller than the
wavelength of the light, the interference pattern will not be seen. Why? [2]
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c) A particle has a de Broglie wavelength of 2.7 x 10 m. When its kinetic energy doubles,
what is its new de Broglie wavelength? [2]
d) A person standing in a stationary lift measures the time period of a simple pendulum inside
the lift to be equal to T.
i. Now, if the lift moves vertically upward direction with an acceleration of g/3, then
what would be the new periodic time of the lift now? [2]
ii. What is the relation between time period and the acceleration due to gravity? [1]
e) Write one property of electric field lines. [1]

PHYSICAL CONSTANTS

Planck’s constant h =6.63 x 10-34J.s

Electron charge e=1.6 x 10-19C

Mass of electron Me=9.1 x 10-31kg

Mass of proton Me=1.007276 u

Mass of neutron Me=1.008665 u

1 electron-volt 1eV =1.6 x 10-19J

Atomic unit mass 1u =931MeV

Permittivity ε0 = 8.85 x 10-12C2N-1m-2

Permeability μ0 =4π x 10-7TmA-1

Gas constant R =8.31 J/mol K

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