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FULL LENGTH PHYSICS TEST 1

Class 12 - Physics
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

1. There are 35 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. All the sections

are compulsory.

3. Section A contains eighteen MCQ of 1 mark each, Section B contains seven questions of two marks each, Section

C contains five questions of three marks each, section D contains three long questions of five marks each and

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Section E contains two case study based questions of 4 marks each.

4. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in section B, C, D and E. You have to
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attempt only one of the choices in such questions.

5. Use of calculators is not allowed.

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Section A
1. C and Si both have the same lattice structure, having 4 bonding electrons in each. However, C is an insulator [1]
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whereas Si is an intrinsic semiconductor. This is because

A. In case of C the valence band is not completely filled at absolute zero temperature.
B. In case of C the conduction band is partly filled even at absolute zero temperature.
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C. The four bonding electrons in the case of C lie in the second orbit, whereas in the case of Si they lie in the
third.
D. The four bonding electrons in the case of C lie in the third orbit, whereas for Si they lie in the fourth orbit.

a) Option B b) Option A

c) Option D d) Option C
2. A capacitor of capacitance 5 μ F is connected as shown in the following figure. The internal resistance of the cell [1]
is 0.5 Ω . The amount of charge on the capacitor plates is:

a) 20 μ C b) 80 μ C

c) 10 μ C d) 40 μ C
3. Even in absolutely clear water, a diver cannot see very clearly: [1]

a) because rays of light get diffused b) because a ray of light passing through the

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c) because velocity of light is reduced in water d) because the focal length of the eye lens in
water gets changed and the image is no
longer focussed sharply on the retina.
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You are asked to design a shaving mirror assuming that a person keeps it 10 cm from his face and views the
magnified image of the face at the closest comfortable distance of 25 cm. The radius of curvature of the mirror would
then be:

a) -60 cm b) 24 cm

c) 60 cm d) -24 cm
4. In the given figure potential difference between A and B is: [1]

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a) 15 volt b) 0
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c) 5 volt d) 10 volt
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A solar cell is a p-n junction operating in:
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a) in both forward and reverse bias condition b) forward bias condition

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c) reverse bias condition d) unbiased condition

5. The potential at a point P due to an electric dipole is 1.8 × 105 V. If P is at a distance of 50 cm apart from the [1]
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centre O of the dipole and if CP makes an angle 60° with the positive side of the axial line of the dipole, what is
the moment of the dipole?

a) 10-5 C-m b) 10 C-m

c) 10-3 C-m d) 10-4 C-m

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An electric dipole consisting of charges + q and - q separated by a distance L is in stable equilibrium in a uniform
electric field E⃗. The electrostatic potential energy of the dipole is

a) zero b) - qLE

c) - 2 qEL d) qLE
6. The ratio of voltage sensitivity (Vs) and current sensitivity (ls) of a moving coil galvanometer is: [1]

a) I/G2 b) I/G

c) G d) G2

7. An electromagnet has stored 648J of magnetic energy when a current of 9A exists in its coils. What average emf [1]
is induced if the current is reduced to zero in 0.45 seconds?

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 a) 620 V b) 260 V

c) 320 V d) 230 V
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Suppose the number of turns in a coil be tripled, the value of magnetic flux linked with it

a) none of these b) becomes 1

c) remains unchanged d) is tripled

8. The energy of an electron in an excited hydrogen atom is -3.4 eV. Then, according to Bohr’s theory the angular [1]
momentum of the electron in J-s is:

a) 0.5 × 10-34 b) 2 × 10-34

c) 2.11 × 10-34 d) 3 × 10-34

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If λ and λ denote the wavelengths of de Broglie waves for electrons in Bohr’s first and second orbits in the
1 2

λ1
hydrogen atom, then λ2
will be:

a) 1
b) 4

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2

c) 1

4
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9. Light of wavelength 5.0 × 10-7 m falls on a pair of narrow slits separated by a distance 2d. The interference [1]
pattern on a screen placed 2.0 m away shows that there is darkness at the positions exactly opposite to each slit.
The separation between the slits is:
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a) 5 × 10-7 mm b) 2.0 mm
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c) 0.5 mm d) 1.0 mm
10. A particle of mass m and charge q is released from rest in a uniform electric field E. The kinetic energy attained [1]
by the particle after moving a distance x is
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a) q 2
Ex b) qEx
2

c) qEx d) qE x
2

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A square surface of side L metres is in the plane of the paper. A uniform electric field E⃗ (volt/m), also in the plane of
the paper, is limited only to lower half of the square surface. The electric flux in SI units associated with the surface
is:

a) EL
b) EL2
2

c) zero d) EL

2ε0

11. Three semiconductors are arranged in the increasing order of their energy gap as follows. The correct [1]
arrangement is:

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 a) tellurium, germanium, silicon b) tellurium, silicon, germanium

c) silicon, tellurium, germanium d) silicon, germanium, tellurium

12. A convex lens made of glass has focal length 0.15 m in air. If the refractive index of glass is 3/2 and that of [1]
water is 4/3, the focal length of lens when immersed in water is:

a) 0.45 m b) 0.15 m

c) 0.30 m d) 0.6 m
13. If E1, E2, E3 are the respective kinetic energies of an electron, an alpha particle and a proton, each having the [1]

same de Broglie wavelength, then:

a) E1 > E2 > E3 b) E1 > E3 > E2

c) E1 ≥ E3 = E2 d) E2 > E3 > E1

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If the kinetic energy of free electron doubles, its de Broglie wavelength changes by the factor:

a) b)
1 1

2 √2

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c) 2 d) √2

14. If the force between the electron in the first Bohr orbit and the nucleus (proton) in the hydrogen atom is F, then [1]
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the force between them when the electron is in the second orbit is:

a) b)
F F

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c) d) 4F
F
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15. In a double-slit experiment, the two slits are 1 mm apart and the screen is placed 1 m away. Monochromatic light [1]
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of wavelength 500 nm is used. What will be the width of each slit for obtaining ten maxima of double-slit within
the central maxima of single-slit pattern?

a) 0.1 mm b) 0.5 mm
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c) 0.02 mm d) 0.2 mm
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The velocity of light in air is 3 × 108 m/s and the refractive index of water is 1.33. The time taken by light to travel a
distance of 500 m in water is:

a) 12.5 μ s b) 22.6 μ s

c) 1.25 μ s d) 2.22 μ s
16. Assertion (A): Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactor. [1]
Reason (R): Water cools down the fast neutron

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

17. Assertion (A): Electromagnetic waves interact with matter and set up oscillations. [1]
Reason (R): Interaction is independent of the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the

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 explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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Assertion (A): If the current in a solenoid is reversed in direction while keeping the same magnitude, the magnetic
field energy stored in the solenoid decreases.
Reason (R): Magnetic field energy density is proportional to square of magnetic field.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true.

18. Assertion (A): If a galvanometer is converted into an ammeter and a milliammeter then the shunt resistance of [1]
ammeter is lower than that of milliammeter.
Reason (R): The shunt resistance must allow more current to pass through in case of ammeter than that of
milliammeter.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

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c) A is true but R is false. TO d) A is false but R is true.
Section B
19. Write two characteristics features to distinguish between n-type and p-type semiconductors. [2]
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The figure shows the characteristic curve of a junction diode. Determine the d.c. and a.c. resistance of the diode,
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when it operates at 0.3 V.

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20. A beam of a-particles of velocity 2.1 × 107 ms-1 is scattered by a gold foil (Z =79). Find the distance of closest [2]

approach o f the a-particle to the gold nucleus. The value o f charge/mass for a-particle is 4.8 × 107 C kg-1
21. The magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave oscillates parallel to y-axis and is given by By = B0y sin(kz - ωt). [2]

a. In what direction does the wave travel?

b. Parallel to which axis does the associated electric field oscillate?
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Show that the average energy density of the electric field E equals the average energy density of the magnetic field
→
B , in electromagnetic waves.
22. Name the type of bias that results in very high resistance of a p-n junction diode. In the given circuit, a voltmeter [2]
V is connected across bulb B. What changes would occur in bulb B and voltmeter V, if the resistor R is
increased in value? Give reason for your answer.
23. A point charge q moves from a point P to a point S along the path PQRS in a uniform electric field E⃗ acting [2]
along the positive direction of the X-axis. The coordinates of the points P, Q, R and S are (a, b, 0), (2a, 0, 0), (a, -

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 b, 0) and (0, 0, 0) respectively. Find the work done by the field in the process.
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Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor.
24. Obtain an expression for the threshold frequency for photoelectric emission in terms of the work function of the [2]
metal.

25. From the relation R = R0A1/3 where R0 is a constant and A is the mass number of a nucleus, show that the [2]

nuclear matter density is nearly constant (i.e. independent of A).

Section C
26. i. State Bohr's postulate to define stable orbits in hydrogen atom. How does de-Broglie's hypothesis explain [3]
stability of these orbits?
ii. A hydrogen atom initially in the ground state absorbs a photon which excites it to the n = 4 level. Estimate
the frequency of the photon.
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i. State Bohr's quantization condition for defining stationary orbits. How does de-Broglie hypothesis explain the
stationary orbits?
ii. Find the relation between the three wavelengths λ , λ2 and λ from the energy level diagram shown below:

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27. Define the term wavefront. State Huygen's principle. Consider a plane wavefront incident on a thin convex lens. [3]
Draw a proper diagram to show how the incident wavefront traverses through the lens and after refraction
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focusses on the focal point of the lens, giving the shape of the emergent wavefront.
28. Two concentric circular coils, one of small radius r1 and the other of large radius r2, such that r1 << r2, are [3]
placed co-axially with centres coinciding. Obtain the mutual inductance of the arrangement.
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State Lenz's law. Give one example to illustrate this law. "The Lenz's law is a consequence of the principle of
conservation of energy." Justify this statement.
29. Name the laws associated with the following equations : [3]
−
→
q
i. ∮ E⃗ ⋅ dS =
ε0

→ −→
ii. ∮ E⃗ ⋅ dl = −
d

dt
⃗
∮ B ⋅ dS

−→ −→
iii. ⃗
∮ B ⋅ dS = μ0 ε0
d

dt
⃗
∮ E ⋅ dS

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Calculate the electric and magnetic fields produced by the radiation coming from a 100 W bulb at a distance of 3 m.
Assume that the efficiency of the bulb is 2.5% and it is a point source.
30. What are magnetic lines of force? Give their important properties. [3]
Section D
31. i. Define electric dipole moment. Is it a scalar or a vector quantity? Derive the expression for the electric field [5]
of a dipole at a point on the equatorial plane of the dipole.

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 ii. Draw the equipotential surfaces due to an electric dipole. Locate the points where the potential due to the
dipole is zero.
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a. State the principle of superposition and use it to obtain the expression for the total electric force exerted at a point
charge due to an assembly of n discrete point charges.
b. Three charges 10 μ C, 5 μ C and -5μ C are placed in air at the three corners A, B and C of an equilateral triangle of
side 0.1m. Find the resultant force experienced by charge placed at corner A.

32. i. An object is placed in front of a concave mirror. It is observed that a virtual image is formed. Draw the ray [5]
diagram to show the image formation and hence derive the mirror equation 1
=
1

u
+
1

v
.
f

ii. An object is placed 30 cm in front of a plano-convex lens with its spherical surface of radius of curvature 20
cm. If the refractive index of the material of the lens is 1.5, find the position and nature of the image formed.
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a. Define magnifying power of a reflecting type telescope. Write its expression.
b. A small telescope has an objective lens of focal length 150 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 5 cm. If this
telescope is used to view a 100 m high tower 3 km away, find the height of the final image when it is formed 25
cm away from the eyepiece.

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33. Two cells of voltage 10V and 2V and internal resistances 10Ω and 5Ω respectively, are connected in parallel
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with the positive end of 10V battery connected to negative pole of 2V battery (Fig). Find the effective voltage
and effective resistance of the combination.
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Section E
34. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The path of a charged particle in magnetic field depends upon angle between velocity and magnetic field. If
velocity v ⃗ is at angle θ to B⃗ , component of velocity parallel to magnetic field (v cos θ ) remains constant and
component of velocity perpendicular to magnetic field (v sin θ ) is responsible for circular motion, thus the
charge particle moves in a helical path.

The plane of the circle is perpendicular to the magnetic field and the axis of the helix is parallel to the magnetic
field. The charged particle moves along helical path touching the line parallel to the magnetic field passing
through the starting point after each rotation.

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 Radius of circular path is r =
mv sin θ

qB

Hence the resultant path of the charged particle will be a helix, with its axis along the direction of B⃗ as shown in
figure.
(i) What will be the trajectory of a positively charged particle if it enters into a uniform magnetic field with
uniform velocity at right angle to the magnetic field?
(ii) Two charged particles A and B having the same charge, mass and speed enter into a magnetic field in such
a way that the initial path of A makes an angle of 30o and that of B makes an angle of 90o with the field.
Find the ratio of radii of circular path covered by particles A and B?
(iii) An electron having momentum 2.4 × 10-23 kg m/s enters a region of uniform magnetic field of 0.15 T.

The field vector makes an angle of 30o with the initial velocity vector of the electron. What will be the
radius of the helical path of the electron in the field ?

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The magnetic field in a certain region of space is giver by B = 8.35 × 10-2 ^i T. A proton is shot into the
field with velocity v ⃗ = (2 × 10
5^
i + 4 × 10
5^
j) m/s. The proton follows a helical path in the field. What

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will be the distance moved by proton in the x-direction during the period of one revolution in the yz-
plane? (Mass of proton = 1.67 × 10-27 kg)
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35. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
When a pure resistance R, pure inductor L and an ideal capacitor of capacitance C is connected in series to a
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source of alternating e.m.f., then current at any instant through the three elements has the same amplitude and is
represented as I = I0 sin ωt. However, voltage across each element has a different phase relationship with the
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current as shown in the graph.

The effective resistance of RLC circuit is called the impedance (Z) of the circuit and the voltage leads the
current by a phase angle ϕ .
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A resistor of 12 Ω , a capacitor of reactance 14 Ω and a pure inductor of inductance 0.1 H are joined in series and
placed across 200 V, 50 Hz a.c. supply.
(i) What will be the value of inductive reactance?
(ii) What will be the value of impedance?
(iii) What is the value of current in the circuit?
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What is the value of the phase angle between current and voltage?

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