Time :1:30 hr Bimonthly Exam M:M 20.

PHYSICS
Class -12

Objective type questions (Q1 to Q5)

1)The formation of Mirage is due to the phenomenon of
A)Refraction B) diffraction C) interference D) Total internal reflection
2) The shape of wavefront diverging from a point of source is
A)Cylindrical B) spherical C) planes D) none of these
3) The magnitude of saturation photoelectric current depends upon
A)Frequency of incident light B) intensity of incident light C) both A) and B) D) Stopping potential

4) The power of a plane mirror is infinite.(T/F)

5) Which of the following radioactive radiation has low ionizing power?
A)alpha rays B) beta rays C) gamma rays D) all of these (1×5=5)

2marks
6) Which Photon is more energetic :violet and red? explain.
Or
Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of an electron emitted from a photosensitive surface of work
function 3.2 eV for the incident radiation of wavelength 300 nm.
7) What are nuclear forces ?write its four properties.(2×2=4)

3marks

8) state Huygens’ principle .Prove law of refraction on the basis of wave theory.
Or
An object of size 3.0 cm is placed 14 cm in front of a diverging lens of focal length 21 cm find the
location and magnifying power of a lens.
9) State Bohr's second postulate of quantization and derive its expression using de broglie
relation.(3×2=6)

5marks
10)Define the magnifying power of an astronomical telescope. Derive its expression giving a ray
diagram when the final image is formed at a near point.
Or
Explain young double slit experiment for the interference of light and obtain an expression for the
Fringe width. (1×5=5)