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Theory Paper - 2 Time:

MARKS: Electrostatic + Current electricity
DATE:

General Instructions:
The question paper is divided into four sections:
(1) Section A: Q No. 1 contains Ten multiple choice type of questions carrying One mark
each.
Q No. 2 contains Eight very short answer type of questions carrying One mark
each
(2) Section B: Q. No. 3 to Q. No. 14 contains Twelve short answer type of questions carrying
Two marks each (Attempt any Eight)
(3) Section C: Q. No. 15 to Q. No. 26 contain Twelve short answer type of questions carrying
Three marks each (Attempt any Eight)
(4) Section D: Q. No. 27 to Q. No. 31 contains Five long answer type of questions carrying
Four marks each. (Attempt any Three)
(5) Use of the log table is allowed. Use of calculator is not allowed
(6) Figures to be right indicate full marks
(7) For each multiple choice type of questions, it is mandatory to write the correct answer along with
its alphabet e.g. (a) …../ (b) ….. / (c) ….. / (d) …..
No marks(s) shall be given if ONLY the correct answer or the alphabet of the correct answer is
written.
Only the first attempt will be considered for evaluation
(8) Physical Constants:
(i) Mass of electron, m = 9.1  10−31 kg (ii) 0 = 8.85  10−12 C2/Nm2
(iii) g = 9.8 m/s2 (iv) Charge on electron, e = 1.6  10−19 C
(v)  = 5.7  10−8 J/m2 sK4 (vi) π = 3.142
(vii) 0 = 4π  10 Wb/Am
− 7
(viii) c = 3  108 m/s
(ix) h = 6.63  10−34 J.s.

SEC – A

1. Select and write the correct answer: [10]

(i). The energy density in the region between the plates of a charged parallel-plate air capacitor is given by
the expression
1 1 E2 2
(a) 0 E 2 (b) 0 E (c) (d)
2 2 20 0

(ii). A 5 F capacitor is charged to a p.d. of 10 V. If it is further charged, so that its p.d. increases to 20 V,
the electric energy stored in it increases by
(a) 450 J (b) 500 J (c) 750 J (d) 900 J
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(iii). The resultant capacitance between the points A and B in the figure below is

(a) 1 F (b) 1.5 F (c) 2 F (d) 3 F

(iv). Two parallel plates, separated by a distance d, are kept at potential difference V volt. A charge q of
mass m enters between the parallel plates with some velocity. The acceleration of the charged particle
will be
qV dm qm dV
(a) (b) (c) (d)
dm qV dV qm

(v). A parallel-plate capacitor, of plate area A and plate separation d, is filled with dielectrics of dielectric
constants k1, k2 and k3, as shown

0 A 0 A  k 2 + k3 
(a) (k1 + k 2 + k 3 ) (b)  k1 + 
d d  k 2k3 
 0 A  k1 k 2k3  0 A  k 2k3 
(c)  +  (d)  k1 + 
d  2 k 2 + k3  d  k 2 + k3 

(vi). To find the resistance of a gold bangle, two diametrically opposite points of the bangle are connected
to the two terminals of the left gap of a metre bridge. A resistance of 4  is introduced in the right gap.
What is the resistance of the bangle if the null point is at 20 cm from the left end ?
(a) 2  (b) 4  (c) 8  (d) 16 

(vii). For a Wheatstone network shown in the following figure, Ig = 0 when

(a) E=0 (b) VB = VD (c) VB > VD (d) VB < VD

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(viii).In the circuit given below the current through the 6  resistor will be

3 2 2 1
(a) A (b) A (c) A (d) A
2 3 9 2

(ix). The accuracy of a potentiometer wire can be increased by

(a) increasing its length (b) decreasing its length
(c) using a cell of higher emf (d) using a cell of lower emf.

(x). In using a Wheatstone's bridge to accurately measure an unknown resistance, a calibrated known
variable resistor is varied until
(a) the change in the galvanometer reading is zero
(b) a change in the value of the variable resistor produces no change in the galvanometer reading
(c) the potential difference across the unknown resistance is zero
(d) the potential difference across the galvanometer is zero.

2. Answer the following questions: [08]

(i). Define electric potential gradient.

(ii). What can you say about the direction of the electric field on the surface (just outside) of a charged
conductor in an electrostatic situation?

(iii). In a circuit, current flowing is 5A, voltage is 20 V find the resistance

(iv). Four resistances 5, 10, 15 and X (unknown) are connected in the cyclic order so as to form a
Wheatstone network. Determine X if the network is balanced

(v). The capacitance of a parallel plate air capacitor is 12 pF. If the separation between its plates is
doubled, what will be the new capacitance?

(vi). What is the SI unit of potential gradient ?

(vii). State the factors on which the resistance of a material depends.

(viii).What is the internal resistance of the cell?

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SEC – B

Attempt any Eight questions of the following: [16]

3. State and explain the principle of a capacitor.

4. Two capacitors of capacities C1 and C2 are joined in series and this combination is joined in parallel
C (C + C3 ) + C2C3
with a capacitor of capacity C3. Show that the capacity of the system is C = 1 2
C1 + C2

5. Which combination of four identical capacitors has the maximum capacitance? Which combination of
these capacitors will store minimum energy when a constant p.d. is applied across it ?

6. The energy stored in a charged capacitor of capacity 25 pF is 4J. Find the charge on its plate.

7. A voltmeter has a resistance 30 . What will be its reading when it is connected across a cell of emf
2V having internal resistance of 10 ?

8. Obtain an expression for the electric field intensity at a point outside a uniformly charged thin infinite
plane sheet.

9. In a potentiometer circuit. E = 2 V, r = 2 , Rwire = 10 , Rext = 1988  and L = 4m (in the usual

notation). What is the potential gradient along the wire ?

10. Two cells of emf’s E1 and E2 (E1 > E2) are connected in a potentiometer circuit so as to assist each
other. The null point is obtained at 8.125 m from the high potential end of the potentiometer wire.
When the cell with emf E2 is connected so as to oppose the emf E1, the null point is obtained at 1.25 m
from the same end. Compare the emf’s of the two cells.

11. What is a galvanometer?

12. State the function of the shunt in modifying a galvanometer to an ammeter.

13. How do you calculate the shunt required to increase the range p times ?

14. Distinguish between an ammeter and a voltmeter

SEC – C

Attempt any Eight questions of the following: [24]

15. What do you mean by an equipotential surface? What is the shape of equipotential surfaces for the
special case of (i) a uniform field (ii) a single point charge?

16. Derive an expression for the effective or equivalent capacitance (capacity) of a combination of a
number of capacitors connected in series.
OR
Derive an expression for the effective capacitance of three capacitors connected in series.
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17. Explain the effect of a dielectric on the capacitance of a isolated charged parallel-plate capacitor.

Hence, show that if a dielectric of relative permittivity (dielectric constant) k completely fills the space
between the plates, the capacitance increases by a factor k.

18. A 100 V battery is connected across the combination of capacitors of capacities 4 F and 8 F in
parallel and then in series. Calculate the charge on each capacitor in parallel and in series combination

19. A parallel plate air capacitor has circular plates, each of diameter 20 cm, separated by a distance of 2
mm. The potential difference between the plates is maintained at 360 volts. Calculate its capacitance
and charge. What is the intensity of the electric field between the plates of the capacitor? [k = 1]

20. A network of four capacitors, 5 F each, are connected to a 240 V supply. Determine the equivalent
capacitance of the network and the charge on each capacitor.

21. Describe Kelvin's method to determine the resistance of a galvanometer by using a metre bridge.

22. A parallel plate capacitor consists of two identical metal plates. Two dielectric slabs having dielectric
constants (relative permittivities) k1 and k2 are introduced in the space between the plates as shown in
A (k + k 2 )
figure. Show that the capacity (capacitance) of the capacitor in figure is given by C = 0 1
2d
2A0 k1k 2
and that in figure is given by C = 
d k1 + k 2

23. Describe with the help of a neat circuit diagram how you will determine the internal resistance of a cell
by using a potentiometer. Derive the necessary formula.

24. Determine the current flowing through the galvanometer shown in the figure below
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25. Explain how a moving-coil galvanometer is converted into a voltmeter. Derive the necessary formula.

26. State KVL & KCL law and give its sign conventions

SEC – D

Attempt any Three questions of the following: [12]

27. Explain and define the electronvolt.

What is electronvolt?

A hollow metal ball 10 cm in diameter is given a charge of 1  10−2 C. What is the magnitude of the
electric field intensity at a point 20 cm from the centre of the ball ?

28. Distinguish between electric field intensity and electric potential.

The electric field and electric potential at a certain point due to a point charge in vacuum are 9000 V/m
and 18000 V, respectively. Find the distance of the point from the charge and the magnitude of the
charge.

29. Define or describe a potentiometer.

Four resistances 80 , 40 , 10  and 15  are connected to form Wheatstone's network ABCD as

shown in the following figure.

What resistance must be connected in the branch containing 10  to balance the network?

30. In a metre bridge experiment, with a resistance R1 in the left gap and a resistance X in the right gap,
the null point is obtained at 40 cm from the left end of the wire. With a resistance R2 in the left gap and
the same resistance X in the right gap, the null point is obtained at 50 cm from the left end of the wire.
Where will be the null point if R1 and R2 are connected first in series and then in parallel in the left
gap, the right gap still containing X?

31. The given figure shows two identical parallel plate capacitors connected to a battery with the switch S
closed. The switch is now opened and the free space between the plates of the capacitors is filled with
a dielectric of dielectric constant 3. What is the ratio of the total electrostatic energy stored in both the
capacitors before and after the introduction of the dielectric?