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PHYSICS
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 70

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during this period.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following instructions carefully and strictly follow them:
(1) There are 33 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.
(3) All the sections are compulsory.
(4) Section A contains sixteen questions, twelve MCQ and four Assertion Reasoning based of 1 mark each, Section B contains
five questions of two marks each, Section C contains seven questions of three marks each, Section D contains two case study
based questions of four marks each and Section E contains three long answer questions of five marks each.
(5) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question in Section B, one question in
Section C, one question in each CBQ in Section D and all three questions in Section E. You have to attempt only one of the
choices in such questions.
(6) Use of calculators is not allowed.
(7) You may use the following values of physical constants where ever necessary
i. c = 3 × 108 m/s
ii. me = 9.1 ×10–31 kg
iii. e = 1.6 × 10–19 C
iv. µ0 = 4π × 10–7 TmA–1
v. h = 6.63 × 10–34 Js
vi. ε0 = 8.854 × 10–12 C2–1 m–2
vii. Avogadro’s number = 6.023 × 1023 per gram mole

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 SECTION A
The following questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. Each question carries 1 mark.
There is no internal choice in this section.
1. A capacitor of 8µF is charged to a potential of 1000V. The energy stored in the capacitor is 1
(a) 10 J (b) 12 J (c) 2 J (d) 4 J
2. Working of potentiometer is based on  1
(a) Current gradient (b) Potential gradient (c) Temperature gradient (d) None of these
3. Force between two unit pole strength placed at a distance of one metre is 1
10−7
(a) 1 N (b) N (c) 10–7 N (d) 4p × 10–7 N
4π
4. A metal ring is held horizontally and a bar magnet is dropped through the ring with its length along the axis of the ring.

The acceleration of the falling magnet is 1
(a) More than g (b) Equal to g (c) Less than g (d) None of the above

5. Which radiations has the least wavelength? 1
(a) g-rays (b) X-rays (c) a-rays (d) b-rays
6. The phenomena involved in reflection of radio waves by ionosphere is similar to 1
(a) Reflection of light by a plane mirror
(b) Total internal reflection of light in air during a mirage
(c) Dispersion of light by water molecules during the formation of a rainbow
(d) Scattering of light by the particles of air
7. The path difference between two waves  1
y1= A1 sin wt and y2= A2 cos (wt + f) will be
(a) (l/2p) f (b) (l/2p) (f + p/2) (c) (2p/l) (f – p/2) (d) (2p/l) f
8. If we consider electrons and photons of same wavelength, then they will have same 1
(a) Momentum (b) Angular momentum (c) Energy (d) Velocity

9. Which one among the following represent particle nature of light 1
(a) Photoelectric effect (b) Interference (c) Refraction (d) Polarization
10. According to the Bohr’s atomic model, the relation between principal quantum number (n) and radius of orbit (r) is 1
1 1
(a) r ∝ n2 (b) r ∝ (c) r ∝ (d) r ∝ n
n2 n
11. Find the ratio of the nuclear radii of the gold isotope 197
79 Au and silver isotope
107
47 Ag  1
(a) 1.23 (b) 0.217 (c) 4 (d) 0.615
1 4++ +
12. The equation 41H → 2He + Ze +26 MeV represents 1
(a) γ - decay (b) β - decay (c) Fission (d) Fusion
Assertion - Reason based questions
Directions: These questions consist of two statements each, printed as Assertion and Reason. While answering these questions,
you are required to choose any one of the following four responses.
13. Assertion (A): A voltmeter is an inherently inaccurate instrument. 1
Reason (R): A voltmeter is always connected in parallel in a circuit.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are True and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Assertion is False but Reason is True.

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 14. Assertion (A): Well-cut diamond shines brilliantly. 1
Reason: It happens due to total internal reflection.

(a) If both Assertion and Reason are True and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Assertion is False but Reason is True.
15. Assertion (A): Visible light cannot eject photoelectrons from copper surface, whose work function is 4.4 eV.
hc 12400 
Reason (A): The threshold wavelength for copper surface is given by  0    2818 A. This is less than the
0 4.4
wavelength of visible light (3800 Å to 7800 Å). 1
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are True and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Assertion is False but Reason is True.
16. Assertion (A): For the scattering of α-particles at a large angle only the nucleus of the atom is responsible.
Reason (R): Nucleus is very heavy as compared to electrons.
1
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are True and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Assertion is False but Reason is True.

SECTION B
This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are very short answer type
and carry 2 marks each.
17. A charge q moving along the X-axis with a velocity v is subjected to a uniform magnetic field acting along the Z-axis as
it crosses the origin O.

(i) Trace trajectory.

(ii) Does the charged particle gain kinetic energy as it enters the magnetic field? Justify your answer. 2

OR
A short bar magnet has a magnetic moment of 0.48 JT–1. Give the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field produced

by the magnet at a distance of 10 cm from the centre of magnet on (a) the axis, (b) equatorial lines (normal bisector) of the
magnet. 2
18. A radio can tune to any station in the 7.5 MHz to 12 MHz band. What is the corresponding wavelength band?  2
19. The given graph shows the variation of photo-electric current (I) with the applied voltage (V) for two different materials
and for two different intensities of the incident radiations. Identify and explain using Einstein’s photo electric equation
for the pair of curves that correspond to (i) different materials but same intensity of incident radiation, (ii) different
intensities but same materials. 2

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20. What is the difference between forward bias and reverse bias in a p-n diode? 2
21. When a voltage drop across a p-n junction diode is increased from 0.70 V to 0.71 V, the change in the diode current is
10 mA. What is the dynamic resistance of diode? 2

SECTION C
This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are short answer type and
carry 3 marks each.
22. Two charges of value 2 MICRO COLOMB and -50 MICRO COLOMB are placed 80 cm apart. Calculate the distance
of point from the smaller charge where the intensity is zero. 3
23. An electrical technician requires a capacitance of 2µF in a circuit across a potential difference of 1 kV. A large number of
1µF capacitors are available to him, each of which can withstand a potential difference of not more than 400 V. Suggest
a possible arrangement that requires a minimum number of capacitors. 3
24. Go through the circuit given below and calculate the following:
4W 6W

10 W

2W 3W

20 V
(a) Current through the 10W resistance ⊥
(b) Current through the 3W resistance ⊥
(c) Current through the 6W resistance ⊥ 1+1+1=3
25. (i) How does the mutual inductance of a pair of coils change when
(a) The distance between the coils is increased
(b) Numbers of turns in the coil is increased
(c) Separation between the coils is increased
(d) The number of turns in each coil is increased
(e) A thin iron sheet is placed between the coils, other factors remaining the same. 2
(ii) A plot of magnetic flux versus current is shown in figure for two inductors A and B. which of these two values has
larger value of self inductance? 1

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26. (a) In the following nuclear reaction n + 92 U → 144 A
Z Ba + 36 X + 3n, assign the values Z and A.

(b) If both the number of protons and the number of neutrons is conserved in each nuclear reaction, in what way is the
mass converted into energy? Explain. 3
27. Define the term ‘linear magnification’ and draw a graph showing the variation of linear magnification with image
distance for a thin convex lens. How can this graph be used for finding the focal length of the lens? 3
28. Describe the differences between diffusion current and drift current in the formation of a p-n junction. 3

OR

What is the barrier potential in a p-n junction, and how does it relate to the relative charge of the n-material and
p-material? 3

SECTION D
The following questions are case-based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries 4 marks each. Read the
passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
29. When a current I flow through a coil, flux linked with it is d = LI , where L is a constant known as self inductance of the
coil.

Any change in current sets up an induced emf in the coil. Thus, self inductance of a coil is the induced emf set up in it
when the current passing through it changes at the unit rate. It is a measure of the opposition to the growth or the decay
of current flowing through the coil. Also, value of self inductance depends on the number of turns in the solenoid, its
area of cross-section and the permeability of its core material.

(i) The inductance in a coil plays the same role as
(a) inertia in mechanics (b) energy in mechanics
(c) momentum in mechanics (d) force in mechanics

(ii) A current of 2.5 A flows through a coil of inductance 5H. The magnetic flux linked with the coil is
(a) 0.5 Wb (b) 12.5 Wb (c) zero (d) 2 Wb

(iii) The inductance L of a solenoid depends upon its radius R as
(a) L ∝ R (b) L ∝ 1/R (c) L ∝ R2 (d) L ∝ R3 4

OR
The unit of self-inductance is
(a) Weber ampere (b) Weber ampere–1 (c) Ohm second (d) Farad 4
(iv) The induced emf in a coil of 10 henry inductance in which current varies from 9A to 4A in 0.2 second is
(a) 200 V (b) 250 V (c) 300 V (d) 350 V
30. Optical Fibre
An optical fibre is a thin tube of transparent material that allows light to pass through, without being refracted into the
air or another external medium. It makes use of total internal reflection.

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These fibres are fabricated in such a way that, light reflected at one side of the inner surface strikes the other at an angle
larger than critical angle. Even, if fibre is bent, light can easily travel along the length.

(a) Explain how optical fibers utilize total internal reflection to guide light within them?

(b) What is the significance of ensuring that light reflects off one side of the inner surface of an optical fiber at an angle
greater than the critical angle?

(c) Provide an example of a real-world application where the property of optical fibers being able to transmit light even
when bent is crucial.

(d) The value of critical angle is 30 degrees for total internal reflection to occur from the given optical fiber. Find out
the speed of light in that fiber. 1+1+1+1=4
OR

(d) If an optical fibre didn’t utilize total internal reflection, what potential challenges might arise in transmitting light
across long distances, especially when the fibre has bends or curves? 4

SECTION E
The following questions are long answer type and carry 5 marks each. All questions have an internal choice.
31. (a) An electric dipole of dipole moment p consists of point charges +q and –q separated by a distance 2a apart. Deduce
the expression for the electric field E due to the dipole at a distance x from the centre of the dipole on its axial line

in terms of the dipole moment p . Hence show that in the limit
 
2p
x >> a, E → .

(
4πε0 x3 )

(b) Given the electric field in the region E = 2 xi , find the net electric flux through the cube and the charge enclosed by it.

 2+3=5
OR
 

(a) Define torque acting on a dipole of dipole moment p placed in a uniform electric field E . Express it in the vector
form and point out the direction along which it acts.

(b) What happens if the field is non-uniform?
  

(c) What would happen if the external field E is increasing (i) parallel to p and (ii) anti-parallel to p ? 2+3=5
32. Distinguish between diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic substances in terms of (i) susceptibility, (ii) magnetic
permeability. Give an example of each of these materials. Draw magnetic field lines for these three materials.

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(a) Magnetic field lines show the directions (at every point) which a small magnetised needle takes up (at that point).
Do the magnetic field lines also represent the lines of force of a moving charged particle at every point?
(b) Magnetic field lines can be entirely confined within the core of a toroid, but not within a straight solenoid. Why?
(c) If magnetic monopoles existed, how would Gauss’s law of magnetism be modified?
(d) Does a bar magnet exert a torque on itself due to its own field? Does one element of a current carrying wire exert a
force on another element of the same wire?
(e) Magnetic force is always normal to the velocity of a charge and therefore does no work. An iron nail held near a
magnet, when released, increases its kinetic energy as it moves to cling to the magnet. What agency is responsible
for this increase in kinetic energy if not the magnetic field? 5
33. Consider two coherent sources S1 and S2 producing monochromatic waves to produce interference pattern.
Let the displacement of the wave produced by S1 be given by y1 = a cos wt and the displacement by S2 be y2 = a cos (wt + f).
Find out the expression for the amplitude of the resultant displacement at a point and show that the intensity at that point
φ
will be I = 4a 2 cos 2 . Hence, establish the conditions for constructive and destructive interference. 5
2
OR

(a) Define diffraction and explain how it is exhibited by all types of waves.

(b) Describe what happens when a monochromatic source illuminates a single narrow slit in terms of the pattern observed.
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(Explanations)

SECTION A 12. (d) Hydrogen is combined to form helium nucleus.

(1 M)
1. (d) U = 1/2 CV2 (1 M)
13. (?) Missing Solution  (1 M)
2. (b) The working of potentiometer is based on fall of
potential or potential gradient across the portion 14. (?) Missing Solution  (1 M)
of wire which is directly proportional to the 15. (?) Missing Solution  (1 M)
length of portion of wire keeping area of cross- 16. (?) Missing Solution  (1 M)
section uniform and constant flow of current k ∝ l.
(1 M) SECTION B
2 −7 2
m 10 (1) 17. (i) As the charge q is moving perpendicular to
3. (c) F = 10−7 × = = 10–7 N (1 M)
r2 (1) 2 the magnetic field therefore it will move on a
4. (c) When the magnet is dropped through the ring circular motion. Since the direction of magnetic
an induced current is developed in the ring in field is in z direction. (1 M)
such a direction that if opposes the motion of
the magnet (Lenz’s law). Therefore this induced
current decreases the acceleration of the bar
magnet. (1 M)
5. (a) Energy of g-ray is maximum therefore
wavelength is minimum. (1 M)
6. (b) The phenomenon involved in the reflection of
radio waves by ionosphere is similar to total
internal reflection of light in air during a mirage
i.e., angle of incidence is greater than critical (ii) No, the charged particle does not gain kinetic
angle. (1 M) energy as it enters the magnetic field. It is because
π Lorentz force that is acting on the charge does not
7. (b) ∆φ = +φ
2 perform any work as force due to magnetic field
λ is perpendicular to velocity. (1 M)
⇒ x= × Df
2π
λ
π 
OR
⇒ x=  + φ  (1 M)
2π
 2  Given, m = 0.48 JT–1, r = 10 cm = 0.10 m

h h µ 0 2m
8. (a) Wavelength= = . Therefore for same
mv p (a) B1 =

4π r 3
wavelength of electrons and photons, the
Magnetic field at axis,
momentum should be same. (1 M) 2 × 0.48
9. (a) Photoelectric effect shows particle nature of
−7
= 10 × ( )
(0.10)3
= 0.96 × 10–4 T
light (1 M)
th 2 = 0.96 G along S-N direction (1 M)
10. (a) Radius of n orbit ⇒ rn ∝ n (1 M)

(b) Magnetic field at equatorial line
11. (a) Required ratio =
µ0 m
B2 = = 0.48 × 10–4 T
1 1
R1  A1  3
 197  3
4π r 3
     1.225  1.23  (1 M)
R2  A2   107  = 0.48G along N-S direction (1 M)

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 18. Here v1 (1 M) (iv) • The diode exhibits • When a voltage is
v1 = 7.5 MHz = 7.5 × 106 Hz, low resistance in applied in reverse
v1 = 12 MHz = 12 × 106 Hz, the forward-biased bias, it increases
direction, and it the width of the
c 3 × 108

\ l1 = = = 40 m (1 M) allows current to depletion region,
v1 7.5 × 106 flow freely. making it more
c 3 × 108 difficult for charge
λ2 = = = 25 m
v2 12 × 106 carriers to cross
Thus, the wavelength band is 40m – 25m. the junction. This
= 15m (1 M) results in very
19. Curves 1 and 2 illustrate similar materials, while little or negligible
curves 3 and 4 depict dissimilar materials. This current flow.
distinction arises because the stopping potential values
for 1, 2, and 3, 4 are identical. When considering the SECTION C
incident radiation’s frequency, it’s important to note 21. DV = 0.71 V – 0.70 = 0.01 V
that the stopping potential remains unaffected by its
intensity. Consequently, the pairs of curves (1 and 3) DV = 10 mA = 10 × 10–3 = 10–2 A (1 M)
and (2 and 4) represent different materials but share Dynamic resistance of a diode is:
the same incident radiation intensity. (2 M) change in diode voltage

rd =
20. change in diode current
S.no. Forward bias Reverse bias 0.01
= −2 = 1 ohm (1 M)
(i) A diode is connected A diode is connected 10
in such a way that in the opposite 22. The electric field intensity at a point due to a point
the positive terminal direction, with the Kq
of the voltage source positive terminal of charge q is given by 2 
r
is connected to the the voltage source
P-type material of connected to the
the diode, and the N-type material and
negative terminal the negative terminal (1 M)
is connected to the connected to the
N-type material. P-type material. Let P be a point at distance x from smaller charge
(ii) This configuration This configuration 2µC where electric field intensity is zero.
allows current to creates a barrier or So, net electric field due to both the charges should
flow through the depletion region to zero.
diode easily, and it within the diode, Let q1 = 2µC and q2 = –50 µC
is in the “on” state. preventing the flow
of current. Thus,
(iii) • When the voltage • 
The diode is in 9 × 109 × 2 × 10−6 9 × 109 × (–50) × 10−6
2
+ 0
=
applied in the the “off” state x ( x + 0.8) 2
forward bias in reverse bias, (1 M)
exceeds the diode’s and it acts as an
forward voltage insulator or open After solving we get x = 0.2 m = 20 cm, neglecting
drop (typically circuit. the negative value. (1 M)
around 0.6 to 0.7
23. The only way to raise the potential difference is
volts for silicon
by linking capacitors in parallel. To achieve this
diodes), the diode
becomes highly configuration, let’s consider having rows connected
conductive, and in parallel, with each row having n capacitors
current flows connected in series. In this setup, the total number of
from the P-type capacitors N = m × n
region to the V 1kV 1000 V
N-type region.
V = nV0, i.e, n=
= = = 2.5
V0 400 V 400 V
(1 M)

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As n cannot be a fraction, we must take n = 3. If C0 (e) Since M is directly proportional to the
is capacitance of each capacitor, the capacitance of a permeability of the space, therefore when the
C iron sheet is inserted the permeability increases
row 0
n and hence the mutual inductance between the

As m rows are connected in parallel, net capacitance coil increases. (0.4 M)
φ
mC0 (ii) f = LI ⇒ =L

C= I
n φ

Given, C = 2 µF and C0 = 1 µF, = n = 3 The slope of of straight line is equal to
I
m × (1µF ) self-inductance L. It is larger for inductor A;
\ 2 µF =
therefore inductor A has larger value of self
3
inductance ‘L’  (0.4 M)
2×3

or m = =6 235 144 A
26. (a) n + 92 U → Z Ba + 36 X + 3n ,
1
Minimum number of capacitors, N = mn = 3 × 6 = 18 From law of conservation of atomic number
 (1 M) ⇒ 0 + 92 = Z + 36
24. (a) The circuit is balanced. Therefore the current ⇒ Z = 92 – 36 = 56
through the 10W resistance is zero. The modified From law of conservation of mass number;
circuit can be drawn as below: (1 M) 1 + 235 = 144 + A + 3 × 1
4W 6W A = 256 – 147 = 89 (1½ M)
I2
10 W
235
(
144
(b) (i) BE of 92 U < BE of 56 Ba + 36 X and89
)
due to difference in BE of the nuclides. A large
amount of the energy will be released in the
I1 2 W 3W 235
fission of 92 U.
Mass number of the reactant and product
nuclides are same but there is an actual mass
20 V defect. This difference in the total mass of the
nuclei on both sides, gets converted into energy,
20 i.e., DE = Dmc2. (1½ M)

(a) Current through the 3W resistance,=
I1 = 4A
2f3 27. The linear magnification produced by a lens is
20 defined as the ratio of the size of the image (h2)

(b) Current through the 3W resistance,=
I2 = 2 A formed by the lens to the size of the object (h1).
4f6
h v
µ0 µ r N1 N 2 A m= 2 =  (1 M)
25. (i) Mutual Inductance (M) = h1 u
L The graph drawn between linear magnification m

(a) Since M is inversely proportional to L, therefore and of the image distance v is a straight line as shown
when the distance between the coils increases, in of figure given below By reading the values of m
the mutual inductance decreases. (0.4 M) and v from this of graph, we can find the focal length
f of the lens from the following relation:

(b) Since M is directly proportional to N, therefore
f −v
when the number of coils increases, the mutual m= (1 M)
f
inductance also increases. (0.4 M) 

(c) When the distance between the coil is increased,
the leakage of flux also increases and hence the
magnetic coupling of the coil is reduced and
thus the mutual inductance decreases.
(0.4 M)

(d) When the number of turns in each coil is
increased, the mutual inductance also increases.
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 28. The passage mentions two key processes during efficient propagation along the fiber’s length
the formation of a p-n junction: diffusion and drift. without escaping.  (1 M)
Diffusion current arises due to the movement of
(b) Requiring light to exceed the critical angle is
charge carriers (holes and electrons) from regions of vital for total internal reflection, which keeps
high concentration to regions of low concentration. light confined to the fiber core. This prevents
In contrast, drift current arises due to the electric signal loss and enables efficient long-distance
field established by the ionized donor and acceptor data transmission. (1 M)
atoms, pushing carriers in the opposite direction of

(c) In medical endoscopy, optical fibers in
the diffusion current. The question aims to test the
endoscopes transmit light into body cavities
reader’s grasp of these two fundamental processes
and organs. Their flexibility and capacity to
and how they interact during the p-n junction’s
transmit light even when bent enable minimally
formation. (1 M)
invasive procedures, facilitating the navigation
OR of endoscopes through the body’s curved
pathways. (1 M)
v1

As the p-n junction forms, there’s a net movement
(d) From Snell’s law, sin= C 1 n=2
of electrons from the n-side to the p-side, making v2
the n-material positive relative to the p-material. where, critical angle = 30°
This difference in potential opposes further electron and v1 and v2 are speed of light in medium and
movement from n to p. This potential difference vacuum, respectively.
is called the barrier potential, acting as a “barrier” We know that, v2 = 3 × 108 m/s
to further diffusion. The question seeks to test the
v1
understanding of this inherent voltage in a p-n \ sin 30° =
junction and its implications regarding the relative 3 × 108
charges of the n and p materials. (2 M) 1
⇒ v1 = 3 × 108 ×
2
SECTION D ⇒ v1 = 1.5 × 108 m/s (1 M)
29. (i) (a) T he inductance in a coil plays the same role
OR
as inertia in mechanics
(ii) (b) Here, I = 2.5 A, L = 5H
(d) T
 his is a hypothetical question that pushes the
Magnetic flux linked with the coil is student to think about the implications and
importance of total internal reflection in optical
fB = LI = (5H)(2.5 A) = 12.5 Wb
fibres. Without this phenomenon, light could
µ0 N 2 A escape the fibre, especially at bends or curves.
(c) L
(iii) =
∝ R2
l The student would need to discuss potential
N φ Weber signal loss, reduced transmission efficiency, and
L =
(iv) (b)=
 (2 M) the challenges of maintaining data integrity over
I Ampere
long distances. (1 M)

OR SECTION E
di

(iv) (b) Q Induced emf, e = − –q –q
dt 31. (i)
2a p
Given, L = 10 H, Di = 9 – 4 = 5 A, dt = 0.2s
5 Electric field intensity at point P due to charge –q,
emf = 10 × = 250v (2 M)
0.2  1 −q
30. (a) Optical fibers employ total internal reflection, E− q
= ⋅ ( xˆ )
achieved through a core with higher refractive 4πε0 ( x + a ) 2

index and a cladding layer of lower index.
Due to charge +q,
When light enters the core at an angle exceeding
the critical angle, it undergoes total internal  1 q
E+ q
= ⋅ ( xˆ )  (1 M)
reflection, confining it within the core for 4πε0 ( x − a ) 2

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 Net electric field at point, (1 M) (c) (i) When the external field is increasing parallel to
   p then this will result in zero torque. The dipole
E= E− q + E+ q
will have the linear motion along the dipole
 1
q 1  moment because the net force on the dipole will
× E = 2
−  ( xˆ )
2  be in the direction of increasing field. (1 M)
4πε0
 ( x − a) ( x + a) 
(ii) When the external field is increasing
 q ( q × 2a ) 2 x ˆ antiparallel to p then q = 180° the torque will
E
= × ( x)  (1 M)
( ) still remain zero and the dipole will have the
2
4πε0 x2 − a2
linear motion along the reverse direction to
 the dipole moment because the net force on
q 2 px  the dipole will be opposite to the direction of
= ×  ( xˆ )
( )
2
4πε0 x2 − a2  increasing magnetic field. (1 M)
 32. (i) Susceptibility:
For x >> a,(x2 – a2)2 = x4 • Diamagnetic substances have negative magnetic
 
q 2p  ˆ  1 2p susceptibility, which means they tend to create
E= ×  x =
4πε0 x3   4πε0 x3 a weak magnetic field in the opposite direction

of an applied external magnetic field. They are

(ii) From the given diagram, weakly repelled by magnets.
Only the face perpendicular to the direction • Paramagnetic substances have positive magnetic
of x-axis, contribute to the electric flux. susceptibility, which means they tend to create
The remaining faces of the cube give zero a weak magnetic field in the same direction as
contribution. (1 M) an applied external magnetic field. They are
Total flux, f = fI + fII weakly attracted to magnets.
  • Ferromagnetic substances have a very high

= φ I E ⋅ ds + φ II E ⋅ ds
positive magnetic susceptibility. They strongly

= 0 + 2(a).a2 attract and align their magnetic domains with an

= 2a3 applied magnetic field. (1 M)
Charge enclosed, q = e0f = 2a3e0 (ii) Magnetic Permeability:
• Diamagnetic substances have a magnetic
OR permeability slightly less than that of free space
(a) Torque acting on an electric dipole is a measure (µr < 1). They exhibit a weak response to an
applied magnetic field.
of the rotational force or moment that tends to
rotate the dipole in an electric field. It is a vector • Paramagnetic substances have a magnetic
quantity and is defined as the cross product of permeability slightly greater than that of free
space (µr > 1). They exhibit a weakly enhanced
the electric dipole moment vector (p) and the
response to an applied magnetic field.
electric field vector (E). (1 M)
• Ferromagnetic substances have a much higher
Mathematically, it can be expressed as: magnetic permeability than free space (µr >> 1).
 
τ= p × E  (1 M) They exhibit a significantly enhanced response
to an applied magnetic field. (1 M)
Where, t represents the torque vector.
Examples:
p is the electric dipole moment vector, which
points from the negative charge to the positive • Diamagnetic: Water (H2O)
charge in the dipole and has a magnitude equal • Paramagnetic: Oxygen (O2)
to the product of the charge q and the separation • Ferromagnetic: Iron (Fe)
distance between the charges p = q⋅d. (1 M)

(b) When the field is non-uniform, there will be a
net force on the dipole in addition to the torque
acting. Hence the resulting motion will be a
combination of both rotational and translatory
motion. (1 M)

 (2 M)

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y = y1 + y2 = a cos wt + a cos (wt + f)

y = a cos wt + a cos wt cos f – a sin wt sin f

(a) We know, force on a charge q moving with a

...(1M)
velucity, v in a uniform magnetic field of

y = a (1 + cos f) cos wt + (– a sin f) sin wt
   
strength B is =
F q v×B ( )
Let us suppose a (1 + cos f) = A cos f ....(i)

and a sin f = A sin q ....(ii)
∴ Magnetic force is always normal to B

Magnetic field lines of B cannot represent the \ y = A cos q cos wt – A sin q sin wt...(1M)
lines of force of moving charged particle ⇒ y = A cos (wt – q)

 (1 M)
Squaring and adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get

(b) Magnetic field lines can be entirely confined to (A cos q)2 + (A sin q)2 = a2 (1 + cos f)2 + (a sin f)2

the core of a toroid because toroid has no ends. ⇒ A2 (cos2 q + sin2 q)

It can confine the field within its core. A straight = a2 (1 + cos2 f + 2 cos f) + a2 sin2 f

solenoid has two ends. If the entire magnetic flux
were confined between these ends, the magnetic ⇒ A2 × 1 = a2 + a2 + 2a2 cos f = 2a2 (1 + cos f)
field lines will no longer be continuous. (1 M)  φ φ
⇒ A2 = 2a 2  2cos 2  = 4a 2 cos 2    (1 M)


(c) According to Gauss’s law in magnetism,  2 2
magnetic flux over any surface (closed or open) φ
  If I is the resultant intensity, then I = 4a 2 cos 2

is always zero, i.e., ∮ B ⋅ ds =0 2
If monopoles existed, the magnetic flux would φ
From constructive interference, cos = ±1 

no longer be zero, but equal to µ0 times the 2
φ
pole strength enclosed by the surface, i.e.
⇒ = np ⇒ f = 2np (1 M)
  2
∮ B ⋅ ds = µ0 m  (1 M)
For destructive interference,

(d) No, there is no force or torque on an element due φ
cos =0
to the field produced by that element itself. But 2
there is a force (or torque) on an element of the φ π
same wire. However, for the special case of a
⇒ = ( 2n + 1) 
2 2
straight wire, this force is zero. (1 M)
f = (2n + 1) p (1 M)

(e) An iron nail is made up of a large number of
atoms, in which so many electronic charges OR
are in motion. All these charges in motion
experience a magnetic force when held near
(a) The question expects the student to provide
a magnet. The magnetic forces do not change a clear definition of the phenomenon of
speed of the charges, but they do change their diffraction, and then highlight its general
velocity. The velocity of centre of mass may characteristics across different waveforms such
increase at the expense of nail’s internal energy. as sound waves, light waves, water waves, etc.
Thus, internal energy of the nail is responsible This tests the student’s comprehension of the
for increase in kinetic energy of the nail, as a basic concept of diffraction
whole. (1 M)
(b) The passage mentions a scenario where a single
narrow slit produces a broad pattern with a
central bright region when illuminated by a
33. Given, the displacements of two coherent sources
monochromatic source. This question assesses
y1 = a cos wt and y2 = a cos (wt + f)
the student’s understanding of the diffraction
By principle of superposition, effects that result from a single slit setup.

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