PHYSICS (XII) PREPARATION PAPER

CHAPTER#11
HEAT:
SEC B
 Define “α” and “β” prove that β=3α
 Define linear expansion. How does the concept of linear expansion help the fabrication bimetallic strips? Explain the
working of bimetallic strips in a thermostat.
 State second Law of thermodynamics and explain it.
 State and explain first law of thermodynamics. On the basis of this law, explain different process.

Problems: Chp#11 Pb.3,4,9,11. Exp 2,3,4,5

SEC C
 Define heat engine. Write & explain four different operations of Carnot Engine. Draw its graph and derive formula for
its efficiency.
 Derive P=1/3pv2 OR P=1/3mnvv2 and K.E =3/2KT
 Cp-Cv= R
CHAPTER#12
ELECTROSTATICS
SEC B
 Explain electric flux. Under what conditions will the flux through the surface be? i) zero ii) maximum
 Derive the relation between electric potential and electric intensity.
 State and explain Coulombs law.
Problems: 2,3,6,9,11,16,17,19 E xp 2.14
SEC C
 Define capacitors. Derive the formula for capacitance of parallel plates capacitor for:
 Derive the expression for the compound capacitor.
 Derive an expression for absolute electric potential.
 State Gausses’ Law. And its Applications
CHAPTER#13
CURRENT ELECTRICITY:
SEC B
 Define potential difference and electromotive force. Both are measured in volts. What is the difference between
these concepts? Also derive the relevant expression.
 State Ohms Law.Explain the effect of length,crossectional area and temperature on resistance of a conductor.
 Series and Parallel combination of resistance.
Problems: 2,12,16,17,18,19. Exp.4,9

CHAPTER#14
MAGNETISM AND ELECTROMAGNETISM:
SEC B
 Explain induced torque in a rectangular coil. Description required.
 Define motional emf and derive the relevant formula.
 Force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
Problems: 2,6,7,10,11,12,14,15 Exp.6, 8
SEC C
 State and prove Ampere’s law by using this law, derive formula for magnetic field of solenoid or Toroid.
 What is transformer? On what principle does it work? What is the difference between a step-up, step-down and
unity transformer? Establish a mathematical relation among different characteristics of a transformer.
 Draw a labeled diagram of an AC generator and derive expression for the alternating voltage produced.
 State faradays law and Lenz’s law. By using this law explain self or mutual induction.
 J J Thomson experiment to find the e/m ratio of electron.
CHAPTER#15
ELECTRICAL MEASURING INSTRUMENTS:
SEC B
 With the help of diagram describe, how a galvanometer is converted into an Ammeter and derive an expression for
shunt resistance Rs.
  With the help of diagram describe, how a galvanometer is converted into a voltmeter and also derive an expression
for high resistance(R).
Problems: 1,2,3,4,5.7
SEC C
 Define moving coil galvanometer. Write down its construction and working. Also prove that Iαθ. Discuss its sensitivity.
 Give the construction and working of WSB.
CHAPTER#16
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND ELECTRONICS:
SEC B
 What is semi-conductor? Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.
 How are p-type and n-type semiconductor made? Explain with the help of a diagram the forward and reverse biasing
of P-N junction.
 Explain full wave rectifier.
 Explain the construction and working of NPN and PNP transistor.

CHAPTER#17
ADVENT OF MODERN PHYSICS:
SEC B
 What are Black Body and Black Body radiation? State the laws governing the black body radiation.
 Discuss Galalian Transformation.
 Define uncertainity principle.
Problems: 3,4,6,10,12,13,15.
SEC C
 Define photoelectric effect. Write down its experimental observations. Explain Einstein’s equation for photoelectric
effect.
 Give the postulates of special theory of relativity. Also discuss its consequences.
 Explain Comptons’ Effect.
CHAPTER#18
THE ATOMIC SPECTRA
SEC B
Problems: Chp#18 Pb.1,3,4,5. Exp.3,4.
SEC C
 Write down the postulates of Bohr’s atomic theory. Derive formula for:
Radius of nth orbit
Energy of nth orbit
Wave length of different transition
 Define laser. Write down its principle. Explain its operation. Also discuss Ruby Laser.
CHAPTER#19
THE ATOMIC NUCLEUS
SEC B
 Define radioactivity. Explain the law of radioactive decay. Write the equations showing the change in the parent
nuclei by α, β and γ decay.
 Define nuclear fission and Fusion reaction. Explain nuclear fission chain reaction.
 State and explain law of radioactive decay.
Problems: Pb.3,4,5,6,7 Exp.4
CHAPTER#20
NUCLEAR RADIATION:
SEC B
 Describe the construction and working of Wilson cloud chamber& Geiger counter.