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Subject Code: 042 PHYSICS Time : 3 Hours ‘Max. Marks :70 General Instructions : (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 MCQs and four Assertion Reasoning based of ¥ 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. (3) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question in Section B, two ‘questions in Section C, one question in each CBQ im Seetion D and alll three questions in Section E. You have 40 attempt only one of the choices in such questions. (6) Use of calculators isnot allowed. (2) You may use the following vatues of physical constants where ever necessary i c=3x10 ms i teg= 91 x 10 kg fi, = 16x 10°C iM t= 42x 107 Tra! we h= 663% 10 Js vi.) =8.854x 10° CN vii. Avogadro's number = 6,023 x 10” per gram mole SECTION A 1. Appoint charge + q. is placed at a distance d from an isolated conducting plane. The feld at a point P on the other side of the plane is (a). directed perpendicular to the plane and away from the plane. (b) directed perpendicular to the plane but towards the plane. (©). directed radially away from the point charge (2) directed radially towards the point charge. 2. Figure shows the field lines of a positive point charge. The work done by the field in iB moving a small positive charge from Qto Pis \f d (a) zero SAI (b) positive aes (1 negative TA (4) data insufficient. f {X 3, Inawheatstone bridge if the battery and galvanometer are interchanged then the deflection in galvanometer willl be (a) change in previous direction (6) not change (©) change in opposite direction (a) none of these. 4. A solenoid of length 50 cm, having 100 turns carries a current of 2.5 A. The magnetic field at one end of the solenoid is (@) 14x 104T —(b) 628x104 T (6) 157 <10°T (@) 943x104 T Physics 5, Ampere’ circuital lav is given by () fA =pyhe ©) PBdi=iyh (© fi -dl=hg) @) fAd=g 6. Ifa magnetic material is having magnetic susceptibility (x) = 1, then the relative magnetic permeability (u,) and type of magnetic material is (a) O,diamagnetic —(b) 2, ferromagnetic (c)_ 1, paramagnetic (d)_~1, diamagnetic. 7. Atresonant frequency the current amplitude in series LCR circuit is (a) maximum (6) minimum (©) ter0 (4) infinity. 8. ‘The source of electromagnetic waves can be charge, when (a). moving with a constant velocity (b) moving in a circular orbit (©) falling in an electric field (a) both (b) and (©), 9, ‘The direction of induced current in the right loop a (Tapping hey justclosed) a) along the common axis (b) along.xzy (©) along xyz (4) none of these. the situation shawn by the given figure is 10. Consider the following statements in case of Young's double slit experiment, (1) Aslit Sisnecessary if we use an ordinary extended source of light. (2) Aslit Sisnot needed if we use an ordinary but well collimated beam of light. (3) A slit isnot needed if we use a spatially coherent source of light Which ofthe above statements are correct? (a) (),(2)and (3) (b) (1) and (2) only (e) (2)and (3) only (d) (1) and (3) only 11. “The wavelength of light in the visible region is about 390 nm for violet colour and about 760 nm for red colour. The energy of photon in eV at violet end is fa) 2.32 () 319 () Laz (4) 443 12, Energy is absorbed in the hydrogen atom giving absorption spectra when transition takes place from (@) n= 1 yn’ where n’> 1 b) n=21 © Won @) non! For Questions 13 to 16, two statements are given -onc labelled Assertion (A) and other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the options as given below. (a) Ifboth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion. (b)_Efboth Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion. (e) If Assertion is true but Reason is false. (4) Ifboth Assertion and Reason are false. 13. Assertion (A) : The mass of a nucleus is always less than the sum of the masses of nucleons present in it, ‘Reason (R) : The whole mass of the atom is concentrated in the nucleus, 14, Assertion (A) : At resonance, £CR series circuit have a maximum current. Reason (R) At resonance, in LCR series circuit, the current and emn.fa phase with each other, s Class 12 15. Assertion (A) : Diffraction is common in sound but net common in light waves. Reason (R); Wavelength of light is more than the wavelength of sound. 16, Assertion (A) The light ofa single frequency (monochromatic) is incident on a metal, the energies of emitted photoelectrons are different. Reason (R): The energy of electrons emitted from inside the metal surface is lost in collision with the other atoms in the metal, 17. Even though an electric field E exerts a force qé ona charged particle yet the electric field of an EM wave does not contrituite to the radiation pressure (but transfers energy). Explain 18, Distinguish between diamagnetic and ferromagnetic materials in terms of (i) suscepti behaviour in a non-uniform magnetic field. lity and (ji) theie 19, Calculate binding energy per nucleon of Fe" Given : (Fe) = 55.934932 amu 1m (neutron) = 1.008665 arnu ‘m (proton) = 1.007825 amu. OR ‘The total energy of an electron in the first excited state of the H-atom is - 3.4 eV. What are the values of potential and kinetic energies ofthe electron in this state? Which of the answers would change if the choice of zero of potemtial energy is changed? Justify your answer. 20, Draw the image, when an object is placed between the focus and pole of a convex lens, ‘21, Define the term wavefront. State Huygen’s principle. Consider a plane wavefront incident on a thin convex lens. Draw a proper diagram to show how the incident wavefront traverses through the lens and after refraction focusses on the focal point of the lens, giving the shape of the emergent wavefront. SECTION C 22. Using Biot Savarts law, find an expression for the magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil of Nturns and radius R, carrying current I. Sketch the magnetic field for a circular loop, clearly indicating the direction of the field. 23, ‘Two parallel vertical metallic rails ABand CDare separated by 1m. They are connected at the two ends by resistances R, and X, as shown in figure. A horizontal metallic rod of mass 0.2 kg slides without friction, vertically down the rails under the action of gravity. There is a uniform horizontal magnetic field of 06 T perpendicular to the plane of the rails. When the terminal velocity is attained, the power dissipated in R, and R, are 0.76 W and 1.2 W respectively. Find the terminal velocity of the rod and the resistance R, and R,, 24. A lamp is connected in series with a capacitor. Predict your observations when the system is connected first across a de and then an ac source. What happens in each case if the capacitance of the capacitor is reduced? ‘OR (Gi) When an AC source is connected to an ideal inductor show that the average power supplied by the source vera complete cycle is 2e70. (ii) A lamp is connected in series with an inductor and an AC source. What happens to the brightness of the lanap when the key is plugged in and an iron rod is inserted inside the inductor? Explain. Physics RE 25. A beam of monochromatic radiation is incident on a photosensitive surface, Answer the following questions giving reasons. (a) Do the emitted photoelectrons have the same kinetic energy? () Does the kinetic energy ofthe emitted electrons depend on the intensity of incident radiation? (©) Onwhat factors does the number of emitted photoelectrons depend? oR Define the term “cutoff frequency” in photoelectric emission. The threshold frequency of a metal is f; When nt on the metal plate, the maximum velocity of photoelectron is v,. When the is increased to 5f, the maximum velocity of photoelectrons is vp Find the 26. (i) In hydrogen atom, an electron undergoes transition from 2™ excited state to the first excited state and then to the ground state Identify the spectra series to which these transitions belong. (Gi) Find out the ratio of the wavelengths of the emitted radiations in the two cases. 27. ‘The V-I characteristic of a silicon diode is as shown in the figure. Calculate the resistance of the diode at (i) T= 15 mAand (ii) V=-10V 28. A change q is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges Q. Show that the system of three charges will be in equilibrium if q= ~Q/4. SECTION D Case Study Based Questions 29, Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow. [An astronomical telescope is an optical instrument which is used for observing distinct images of heavenly bodies libe stars, planets ete. It consists of two lenses. In normal adjustment of telescope, the final image is formed at infinity, Magnifying power of an astronomical teleseope in normal adjustment is defined as the ratio ‘of the angle subtended atthe eye by the angle subtended at the eye by the final image to the angle subtended at the eye, by the object directly, when the final image and the object both lie at infinite distance from the eye. It BE givenby, m=" Tolncease magnifing power ofan astonomical telescope in normal adjustment focal length of objective lens should be large and focal length of eye lens should be small. (i) Anastronomical telescope of magnifying power 7 consists ofthe two thin lenses 40cm apart, in normal adjustment. The focal lengths of the lenses are (a) Sem,35em —(b) Zem,35em —{e)_ 17cm, 35cm () Sem, 30cm (ii) An astronomical telescope has a magnifying power of 10. [n normal adjustment, distance between the objective and eye piece is 22 cm. The focal length of objective lens is (a) 25cm (b) 10cm (© 15cm (@ 20cm Ee Class 12 (iti) In astronomical telescope compare to eye piece, objective lens has (a) negative focal length (b)_ zero focal length (©) small focal length (@)_ large focal length. OR To sce stars, use (a) simple microscope (b) compound microscope (c) endoscope (d) astronomical telescope. (iv) For large magnifying power of astronomical telescope (a) f<3eV (d)_ None of the above (ii) In a semiconductor, separation between conduction and valence band is of the order of (a) OeV (b) 1eV (© ev @ 50ev (iti) Based on the band theory of conductors, insulators and semiconductors, the forbidden gap is smallest in (a) conductors (b) insulators (@) semiconductors (4) All of these (iv) Carbon, silicon and germanium have four valence electrons each. At room temperature which one of the following statements is most appropriate ? (a) The number of free electrons for conduction is significant only in Siand Ge but small in C. (b) The number of free conduction electrons is significant in C but small in Si and Ge. (€) The number of free conduction electrons is negligibly small in all the three. (@)_ The number of free electrons for conduction is significant in all the three. OR Solids having highest energy level partially filled with electrons are (a) semiconductor (b) conductor (©) insulator (d)_ none of these. SECTION E 31. Three hollow concentric spheres A, B and C, having radil a, b and e(a m). Use this diagram to deduce the relation % — i. = a. where wand v represent respectively. the distance of the abject and the image formed. (b) A convex lens of focal length f, is kept in contact with a concave lens of focal length f,. Find the focal length of the combination. meee oa

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