Solution

XI FULL SYLLABUS SAMPLE PAPER 01

Class 11 - Physics
Section A
1. (a) 3
Explanation: There are three rules on determining how many significant figures are in a number, these are given below :
Non-zero digits are always significant.
Any zeros between two significant digits are significant.
A final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion ONLY are significant.
So keeping these rules in mind, we get 3 significant digits.
2.
(c) 2π

Explanation: After 2 seconds, the two pulses will nullify each other. As the string now becomes straight, there will be no
deformation in the string. In such a situation, the string will not have any potential energy.
3.
(d) help in overcoming the dead point
Explanation: Due to its large inertia of rotation, a flywheel helps the engine to overcome the dead points.
4.
(c) Pascal
Explanation: Pressure is defined as force per unit area. The SI unit for pressure is the pascal (Pa), equal to one newton per
square meter (N/m2, or kg m-1 s−2). This name for the unit was added in 1971; before that, pressure in SI was expressed simply
in newtons per square meter.
5.
−−
(d) 10√10
Explanation: Distance of two planets from sun (r1) = 1013m and (r2) = 1012m
3

Relation between time period (T) and distance of the planet from the sun is T 2 3
∝ r or T ∝ r 2 .
3 3
3
T1 r1 13 −−
Therefore T2
= (
r2
)
2
= (
10

12
)
2
= 10 2 = 10√10
10

6. (a) 18 cm
Explanation: 18 cm
7.
(d) 63.0
Explanation: Initial velocity u = 63 m/s
At it stops final velocity v = 0 m/s
Time taken t = 2 s
v = u+ at
0 = 63 + 2a
a = -31.5 m/s2
We know,
1 2
s = ut + at
2

s = 63 × 2 + 1/2 × (-31.5)× 22
s = 63 m
8.
(c) 0.1 unit
Explanation: y = 0.0015 sin (62.8x + 314t)
Comparting it with the equation
y = a sin (ωt + kx)

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 ω= 314, k = 62.8
k= = 62.8 ⇒ λ =
2π

λ 62.8
2π
= 0.1 unit
1

9. (a) N 3

Explanation: When a droplet of radius R is broken into N small droplets total volume will remain constant. Let the radius of
small droplets be r. Then
4 3 4 3
πR = N πr
3 3
R
r =
1

N 3

work done will be equal to the change in surface energy, thus

W = S − S = N 4πr T − 4πR T
f i
2 2

W = N 4π( R

1
) T − 4πR T
2

N 3

W = 4πR 2
T (N 3 − 1)

if N 3 is very large thus it becomes

1

W = 4π R2TN 3

thus
1

W ∝ N 3

10. (a) move with a velocity v tangentially to the original orbit

Explanation: In the absence of the gravitational force, the satellite will move with velocity v tangentially to the original orbit.
40
11. (a) 9
MR
2

2 2

Explanation: M.I. of the remaining disc I = I1 - I2 = 9MR

2
−
MR

18
=
40

9
2
MR

12.
dQ KA( T1 − T2 )
(d) dt
=
L

dQ KA( T1 − T2 )
Explanation: dt
=
L

13.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. The rate of
change of momentum is greater in the first case.
14.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
15.
(c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
Explanation: Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
16.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: According to statement of reason, A⃗ × B⃗ = AB sin θ.
As B⃗ = A⃗ , angle between A⃗ × A⃗ , θ = 0. Therefore,
⃗
A × A
⃗
= A sin 0o = 0⃗ i.e. the cross product of a vector with itself is zero.
Section B
17. a. Given:
Mass of the wire, m = 3.5 × 10 −2
kg
Linear mass density
m −2 −1
μ= = 4.0 × 10 kgm
l

b. Frequency of vibration, f = 45 Hz
−2
3.5×10
∴ Length of the wire, l = m

μ
=
−2
= 0.875m
4.0×10

⇒ The wavelength of the stationary wave (λ) is related to the length of the wire by the relation:

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 2l
⇒ λ =
n

Where, n = Number of nodes in the wire

For fundamental node, n = 1:
⇒ λ = 2l

⇒ λ = 2 × 0.875 = 1.75m

The speed of the transverse wave in the string is given as:

⇒ v = vλ ⋅ 45 × 1.75 = 78.75mls

The tension produced in the string is given by the relation:

⇒ T = v2 μ

2 −2
= (78.75) × 4.0 × 10 = 248.06N

18. i. 1 hour = 3600 sec so that 1 sec = 1/3600 hour

1 km = 1000 m so that 1 m = 1/1000 km
3.0 m s–2 = 3.0 (1/1000 km)( 1/3600 hour )-2
= 3.9 × 104 km/hr2
ii. 6.67 10-11Nm2/kg2 = g-1cm3s-2
−11 −1 3 −2
= 6.67 × 10 kg m s

−11 3 2 3
= 6.67 × 10 × 10 × (10 )

−8 −1 3 −2
= 6.67 × 10 g cm s

19. [a√−
x ] = [F]

= ML1/2 T-2
[F] −2

∴ [a] = [ √x]
=
MLT

1/2
L

[bt2] = [F]
= MLT-4
[F] −2
MLT
∴ [b] = 2
=
2
[t ] T

= L-1/2T2
1/2 −2
a ML T
[ ]=
b −4
MLT

20. We first draw the free body diagram to see what forces are acting on the system. Here, we can see that the weight of the body is
acting downwards and given by "mg". The corresponding tension on the string AB is given by "T". In addition to these forces, we
apply a third force via string CD in the downward direction given by "F". So,
T = F + mg
As the tension is the greatest force, given by the sum of the weight and the additional force applied, string AB will break.
21. W = 0 - [ −GMm

R
] = GMm

2 m
= gR × = mgR
R

3
= 1000 × 10 × 6400 × 10

= 64 × 109 J
= 6.4× 1010 J
OR
Here,
GM G
g= 2
=
2
⋅
4

3
πR ρ =
3 4

3
πGRρ
R R

or g ∝ Rρ
g1 Rρ
∴
g2
= ρ
= 1:1
2R⋅
2

Section C
22. Energy due to surface Tension E = σΔA
By law of conservation of mass, volume of drop V 1 + V2 = V

−2 −3
r1 = 0.1cm = 0.1 × 10 m = 10 m

−3
r2 = 0.2cm = 2 × 10 m

2 2 2 2 2 2
ΔA = 4πr + 4πr − 4πR = 4π [ r + r − R ]
1 2 1 2

R is the radius of new drop formed by the combination of two smaller drops.
4 3 4 3 4 3
πR = πr + πr
3 3 1 3 2

4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3
πR = π [r + r ] ⇒ R = r + r
3 3 1 2 1 2

3 3
3 −3 −3 −9 −9 −9
R = [ (1 × 10 ) + (2 × 10 ) ] = [ 10 + 8 × 10 ] =9 × 10

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 −3
R = 2.1 × 10 m

2 2
−3 −3
E = ΔAσ = 4 × 3.14 [ (10 ) + (2.0 × 10 )

2
−3 −3
− (2.1 × 10 ) ] × 435.5 × 10
2
−3 −3 2
E = 4 × 3.14 × 435.5 × 10 × (10 ) [1 + 4 − (2.1) ]

= 4 × 3.14 × 435.5 × 10
−9
[5 − 41] ;
−9 −9
E = 1742.0 × 3.14 × 10 [0.59] = 5469.88 × 0.59 × 10

−9 −7
E = 3227.23 × 10 = 32.2723 × 10 J

−7
E = 32.27 × 10 J

Energy is released due to formation of bigger drop from smaller drops because final area will be smaller than former case.
23. Given: Mass of metal, m1 = 0.2 kg = 200 g

The temperature of the metal block (T1) = 150oC

The temperature of the calorimeter (T2) = 27oC

The final temperature of the mixture (T) = 40oC

The volume of water in the calorimeter = 150 cm3
Specific heat of water, Sw = 4.186 J/g/oK
Mass of water in calorimeter, m2 = volume × density
= 150 × 1 = 150 g
Water equivalent of calorimeter, w = 0.025 kg = 25 g
Let S is the specific heat of the metal block.
Heat loss by metal, ∆Q1 = m1S(T1 - T)
= 200 × S × (150 - 40)
Now,
Heat gained by calorimeter and water,
∆Q2 = (m2 + w)Sw(T - T2)
= (150 + 25) × 4.186 × (40 - 27) = 175 × 4.186 × 13
According to Calorimeter principle,
∆Q1 = ∆Q2
200 × S × (150 - 40) = 175 × 4.186 × 13
Thus, S = 0.43 J/g/oK
If some heat is lost to the surroundings, then the value of C will be smaller than the actual value.
24. Initially, the food packet shares the upward velocity of the balloon, so,
u = 9.8 ms-1, g = - 9.8 ms-2, s = -39.2 m
Here s is taken negatively because it is in the opposite direction of the initial velocity.
Using, s = ut + 1

2
gt2, we get
-39.2 = 9.8 t - 1

2
× 9.8 t2
or 4.9 t2 - 9.8 t - 39.2 = 0 or t2 - 2t - 8 = 0
or (t - 4) (t + 2) = 0 or t = 4 s or - 2 s
As time is never negative, so t = 4 s
The velocity with which the food packet reaches the ground is
v = u + gt = 9.8 - 9.8 × 4 = -29.4 ms-1
A negative sign shows that the velocity is directed vertically downwards.
–
25. Tan θ = 200√3
Tan θ = 20 × 10 = 200
Tan θ = 200
=
1

200√3 √3

The angle the rope makes with the horizontal in equilibrium

θ = 30o

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26. Sp. heat of air at constant pressure, cV = 0.23 cal g-1 K-1

Density of air at S.T.P. = 1.293 g litre-1

∴ Volume of 1 g of air at S.T.P., V =
1000 3
cm
1.293

Normal pressure, P = 76 × 13.6 × 980 dyne cm-2

Normal temperature, T = 273 K,
J = 4.2 × 107 erg cal-1
∴ Gas constant for 1 g of air,

r= PV

T
=
76 × 13.6 × 980 × 1000

1.293 × 273

= 2.87 × 106 erg g-1 K-1

Also for 1 g of a gas, cp - cV = r

6
r 2.87 × 10
∴ cV = cp - J
= 0.23 −
7
4.2 × 10

= 0.23 - 0.068 = 0.162 cal g-1 K-1

27. i. m = mass of the body hanged from spring balance = 15 kg
W = actual weight of the body hanged in downward direction = mg = 15 x 9.8 = 147 N
a = acceleration of the lift in upward direction = 2 m/s²
F = reading of the spring balance
force equation for the motion of the body hanged in the lift is given as
F - W = ma
F - 147 = 15 (2)
F = 177 N
ii. a = acceleration of the lift in downward direction = 2 m/s²
force equation for the motion of the body hanged in the lift is given as
W - F = ma
147 - F = 15 x 2
F = 117 N
iii. Since the lift is going at constant velocity
a = acceleration of the lift = 0 m/s²
W-F=0
F=W
28. Aerofoil: Lift of an aircraft wing. Aerofoil is the name given to a solid object shaped to provide an upward vertical force as it
moves horizontally through air. This upward force (dynamic lift) makes aeroplanes fly.
As shown in Fig., the cross-section of the wing of an aeroplane looks like an aerofoil. The wing is so designed that its upper
surface is more curved (and hence longer) than the lower surface and the front edge is broader than the rear edge. As the aircraft
moves, the air moves faster over the upper surface of the wing than on the bottom. According to Bernoulli's principle, the air
pressure above the upper surface decreases below the atmospheric pressure and that on the lower surface increases above the
atmospheric pressure. The difference in pressure provides an upward lift, called dynamic lift, to the aircraft.

OR

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 The given system of water, mercury, and methylated spirit is shown as follows:

Height of the spirit column, h1 = 12.5 cm = 0.125 m

Height of the water column, h2 = 10 cm = 0.1 m
P0 = Atmospheric pressure
ρ1 = Density of spirit
ρ2 = Density of water
Pressure at point B = P 0 + h1 ρ1 g

Pressure at point D = P 0 + h2 ρ2 g

Pressure at points B and D is the same.

P0 + h1 ρ1 g = h2 ρ2 g
ρ h2
1
=
ρ2 h1

10
= = 0.8
12.5

Therefore, the specific gravity of spirit is 0.8.(specific gravity of any liquid is the ratio of liquid's density to water)
Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Elastic potential energy is Potential energy stored as a result of the deformation of an elastic object, such as the stretching of a
spring. It is equal to the work done to stretch the spring, which depends upon the spring constant k as well as the distance
stretched

(i) (c) 2:1

Explanation: 2:1
(ii) (d) heavy body
Explanation: heavy body
(iii) (a) becomes double
Explanation: becomes double
OR
(d) increase
Explanation: increase
(iv) (a) potential energy
Explanation: potential energy
30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
In a gas the particles are always in a state of random motion, all the particles move at different speed constantly colliding and
changing their speed and direction, as speed increases it will result in an increase in its kinetic energy.

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 (i) (b) becomes double
Explanation: becomes double
(ii) (d) Zero
Explanation: Zero
(iii) (d) remains same
Explanation: remains same
(iv) (a) 1:1
Explanation: 1:1
OR
(c) 4.08 v
Explanation: 4.08 v
Section E
31. Oscillations of a ball in the neck of an air chamber. The figure shows an air chamber of volume V, having a neck of area of cross-
section A and a ball of mass m fitting smoothly in the neck. If the ball be pressed down a little and released, it starts oscillating up
and down about the equilibrium position.

If the ball be depressed by distance y, then the decrease in volume of air in the chamber is ΔV = Ay.
Ay
∴ Volume strain = ΔV

V
=
V

If pressure P is applied to the ball, then hydrostatic stress = P

∴Bulk modulus of elasticity of air,
E=− = −
P
or P = − P EA

V
y
ΔV /V Ay/V

EAy 2

Restoring force, F = PA = − V
A= −
EA

V
y

Thus F is proportional to y and acts in its opposite direction. Hence the ball executes SHM with force constant,
2

k= EA

The period of oscillation of the ball is

−− −−−−− −
− −
−
T = 2π√ m

k
= 2π
√
m

2
= 2π√
mV

2
EA /V EA

i. If the P-V variations are isothermal, then E = P,

−
−−−
∴ T = 2π√ mV

2
PA

ii. If the P-V variations are isothermal, then E = γ P,

−−−−

∴ T = 2π√ mV

2
γP A

OR

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 –
a. sin ωt + cos ωt = √2 sin(ωt + π

4
) ,T= 2π

b. Each term represents S.H.M.

Period of sinπ t, T = = 2s
2π

Period of 2 cos 2π t = 2π

2π
= 1s = T

2
2π
Period of 2 cos 3π t = 2π
= 2

3
s= T

The sum is not simple harmonic but periodic with

T = 2s.
c. cos(2ωt + ) represents S.H.M. with
π

T= 2π

2ω
=
π

d. sin 2
ωt =
1

2
− (
1

2
) cos 2ωt

2π π
The function does not represent S.H.M. but is periodic with T = 2ω
= ω
.
e. cos ωt + 2 sin 2
ωt = cos ωt + 1 − cos 2ωt
= 1 + cosω t − cos2ω t
cos ωt represents S.H.M. with T = 2π

cos 2ω t represents S.H.M. with period

= = =
2π

2ω
π

ω
T

2
2π
The combined function does not represent S.H.M. but is periodic with T = ω
.

32. From the given figure, YO = 490 m. A body projected horizontally from O with velocity u = 98 ms-1 hits the ground at position A
following a parabolic path as shown in the figure.

i. Let T be the time of flight of the projectile.

Taking vertical downward motion of projectile from O to A, we have
y0 = 0, y = 490 m, uy = 0, ay = 9.8 m/s2, t = T

From equation of kinematics, y = y0 + uyt + 1

2
ayt2
1 2 2
⇒490 = 0 + 0 × T + × 9.8 × T = 4.9T
2
−−
−
490
or T = √
4.9
= 10s

ii. Taking horizontal motion(i.e, motion along OX axis) of projectile from O to A,we have
x0 = 0, x = R (say), ux = 98 m/s, t = T =10 s , ax = 0 (as there is no acceleration along horizontal)
As, x = x 0 + ux t +
1

2
ax t
2

∴ R = 0 + 98 × 10 +
1

2
× 0 × 10
2
= 980 m
iii. Let vx, vy be the horizontal and vertical component velocity of the projectile at point A.
Using the relation, vx = ux + axt = 98 + 0× 10 = 98 m/s, which is represented by AB.
Similarly, vy = uy + ayt = 0 + 9.8 × 10 = 98 m/s as represented by AC
∴ The magnitude of the resultant velocity is given by
−− −−−− −−− −−−−− –
2 2 2 2
v = √vx + vy = √98 + 98 = 98√2 m/s
And the direction of the resultant velocity is given by
vy
tan β =
vx
=
98

98
= 1 or β = 45 with the horizontal.
∘

OR
Consider new Cartesian coordinates in which X-axis is along inclined plane OP and OY-axis perpendicular to it as shown in the
figure.

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 Consider the motion of the projectile from OAP.
ay = −g cos α

ax = g sin α

AT O and P, y = 0
u = v sin(β) , t = T where T is time of flight
y o

We calculate the time Of flight part (b) before part (a):

The motion of projectile along new OY axis.
Using the equation: s = ut + g t 1

2
2

s = 0, u = uy = v0 sin β , g = gy = −g cos α , t = T ​
0 = v0 sin β(T ) +
1

2
(−g cos α)T
2
​
g
0 = v0 sin β(T ) −
2
cos α(T )
2
​
g
T [ v0 sin β − T
2
cos α] = 0 ​
gt
Either T = 0 or v0 sin β −
2
cos α = 0 ​
gT

2
cos α = vo sin β ​
2v0 sin β
∴ Time of flight from O to P is, T =
g cos α

2v0 sin β
At T = 0, projectile is at O and at T = g cos α
, it is at P.
a. Consider motion along OX axis x = L, u x = v0 cos(β), ax = −g sin(α) ​
2v0 sin β
t = T =
g cos α

s = ux t +
1

2
ax t
2
​
L = v0 cos β(T ) +
1

2
(−g sin α)T
2
= T [ v0 cos β −
1

2
g sin α. T ] ​
2v0 sin β 2v0 sin β
L=
g cos α
[ vo cos β −
1

2
g sin α ⋅
g cos α
] ​
2
2v sin β

L=
0

2
[cos β ⋅ cos α − sin β sin α] ​
g cos α
2
2v sin β

[Range On the Plane Surface]

0
⇒ L= cos(α + β)
2
g cos α

b. Time of flight done above.

c. L will be maximum or maximum range along new OX axis.
From above relation of L, it will be maximum when sin(β) cos(α + β) is maximum as ′ ′
α is a constant angle of inclination
of the plane.
so, cos 2
(α) is constant.​​
Z = sin(β) cos(α + β) ​
Z = sin β[cos α cos β − sin α sin β] ​
Z =
1

2
[cos α2 sin β cos β − sin α2 sin
2
β] ​
Z =
1

2
[cos α sin 2β − sin α(1 − cos 2β)] ​
Z =
1

2
[cos α sin 2β − sin a + sin α cos 2β] ​
Z =
1

2
[cos α sin 2β + sin α cos 2β − sin α] ​
1
Z = [sin(2β + α) − sin α]
2

For Z to be maximum​​
sin(2β + α) = 1 ​

sin(2β + α) = sin 90
∘
​
2β + α = 90
∘
​
∘
2β = 90 − α
∘

⇒ β =
90

2
−
α

2
= 45
∘
−
α

2
​
∴ β = (
π

4
−
α

2
) ​radian

33. i. M.I. of the disc about any diameter,

= 12500 g cm2
1 2 1 2
Id = MR = × 500 × (10)
4 4

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 ii. By theorem of parallel axes, M.I. of the disc about a tangent parallel to the diameter of the disc,
I = Id + MR2 = I = I d + MR
2
=
5

4
2
MR =
5

4
2
× 500 × (10)

= 62500 g cm2
iii. M.I. of the disc about an axis through its centre and perpendicular to its plane,
1 2 1 2
I = MR = × 500 × (10)
2 2

= 25000 g cm2
OR

The figure shows the rod AB, the positions of the knife edges K1 and K2, the centre of gravity of the rod at G, and the suspended
load at P.
Note the weight of the rod W acts at its centre of gravity G. The rod is uniform in cross-section and homogeneous; hence G is at
the centre of the rod; AB = 70 cm. AG = 35 cm, AP = 30 cm, PG = 5 cm, AK1 = BK2 = 10 cm and K1G = K2G = 25 cm. Also,
W = weight of the rod = 4.00 kg and W1= suspended load = 6.00 kg;
R1 and R2 are the normal reactions of the support at the knife edges.
For translational equilibrium of the rod,
R1 + R2 - W1 - W = 0 ..... (i)
Note W1 and W act vertically down and R1 and R2 act vertically up.
For considering rotational equilibrium, we take moments of the forces. A convenient point to take moments about is G. The
moments of R2 and W1 are anticlockwise (+ve), whereas the moment of R1 is clockwise (-ve).
For rotational equilibrium,
-R1(K1G) + W1(PG) + R2(K2G) = 0 .... (ii)
It is given that W = 4.00g N and W1 = 6.00g

N, where g = acceleration due to gravity. We take g = 9.8 m/s2.

With numerical values inserted, from (i)
R1 + R2 - 4.00g – 6.00g = 0
or R1 + R2 = 10.00g N ....(iii)
= 98.00 N
From (ii), -0.25 R1 + 0.05 W1 + 0.25 R2 = 0
or R1 - R2 = 1.2g N = 11.76 N ....(iv)
From (iii) and (iv), R1 = 54.88 N,
R2 = 43.12 N
Thus the reactions of the support are about 55 N at K1 and 43 N at K2.

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