1. Properties of e.m.

waves
2. Diagram of e m waves.
3. Uses of different parts of e.m waves.
4. Name the following constituent radiations of e.m spectrum which
i) Is used in satellite communication
ii) Is used for studying crystal structure
iii) is similar to the radiations emitted during the decay of
radioactive nuclei.
iv) Has its wave length range between 390nm & 700nm.
v) Is absorbed from sun light by ozone layer.
vi) Produces intense heating effect.
vii) Is used in radar.
viii) Is used for taking photographs of the sky during night and
foggy conditions
ix) Is used in LASIK eye surgery.
2. Define refractive index & Laws of refraction.
3. Define TIR & Write the condition for TIR to taken place.
4. Explain the formation of mirage.
5. Derive lens makers formula.
6. Derive thin lens formula.
7. Define power of a lens & Power of a combination of lenses.
8. Derive prism formula.
9. State Huygens principle.
10. Prove laws of reflection and refraction using Huygens principle.
11. What is wave front? A plane wave front is incident on the prism. What is
the nature of wave front emerging out of i) prism ii) convex lens.
12. What do you meant by interference of light? Derive an expression for fringe
width in youngs double slit experiment.
13. State the condition for obtaining the sustained interference.
14. Derive an expression for the width of the central maxima for diffraction of
light at a single slit.
15. Write the difference between interference and diffraction.
18. With the help of a diagram, explain the working of a compound microscope
and find the expression for its magnifying power.
19. Explain the construction and working of an astronomical telescope. Derive
the expression for its magnifying power in normal adjustment.
20. Define the term resolving power of a microscope. How does resolving
power of a compound microscope change on i) decreasing the diameter of its
objective lens? ii) increasing the focal length of its objective lens?
21. Draw the diagram of reflecting type telescope what are the advantages of
reflecting type telescope over a refracting type telescope.
1. What is photo electric effect? State the laws of photo electric emission.
2. Define work function and stopping potential.
3. Write Einstein’s photo electric equation. Is photo electric emission possible at
all frequencies? Give reason for your answer.
4. Obtain the expression for wavelength of de-broglie wave associated with an
electron accelerated from rest through a potential difference V.
5. Derive an expression for a de-broglie wave length of a photon.
7. Define threshold frequency. How is the photo electric current affected on
increasing the
i) frequency
ii) intensity of incident radiations and why?
8.Sketch the graph between frequency of incident radiations and stopping
potential for a photo sensitive material. What information can be obtained from
the value of the intercept on the potential axis?
1. Explain the observation and significance of Rutherford’s alpha particle
scattering experiment. What were the drawbacks of Rutherford atom
model.
2. On the basis of Bohr’s atomic model, derive relations of radii of Bohr’s orbit
and explain hydrogen spectrum.
3. Derive an expression for energy of electron in nth orbit of hydrogen atom.
4. Draw spectral lines of hydrogen atom.
5. Distinguish between nuclear fission and fusion.
6. Establish the relation E = mc2.
1. Explain the formation of potential barrier and depletion region in a
p-n junction.
2. How does the width of depletion region range when the function is
(i) forward biased and (ii) reverse biased.
3. Distinguish between conductors, semiconductors and insulators on the basis
of energy band diagram.
4. Draw a circuit diagram for p-n junction diode in forward and reverse bias.
Sketch the V-I graph for the same.
5. What do you meant by rectification? Discuss the working of a function
diode as a full wave rectifier. Draw the input and output wave form.