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PHYSICS SAMPLE PAPER 1

Class 12 - Physics
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum 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.

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4. Section A contains sixteen questions, twelve MCQ and four Assertion Reasoning based of 1 mark each, Section B

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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.

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5. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question in Section B, one
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question in Section C, one question in each CBQ in Section D and all three questions in Section E. You have to

attempt only one of the choices in such questions.

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6. Use of calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. Energy required to break one bond in DNA is approximately [1]
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a) ≈ 2.1eV b) ≈ 1eV

c) ≈ 0.1eV d) ≈ 0.01eV
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2. The internal resistance of the primary cell is 4 Ω . It generates a current of 0.2 A in an external resistance of 21 [1]
Ω . The rate at which chemical energy is consumed which is providing the current is:

a) 5 J/s b) 0.42 J/s

c) 0.24 J/s d) 1 J/s

3. In the figure given below there are two convex lenses L1 and L2 having focal lengths F1 and F2 respectively. The [1]
distance between L1 and L2 will be:

a) F1 b) F1 + F2

c) F1 - F2 d) F2

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 4. A magnet of magnetic moment M is suspended in a uniform magnetic field B. The maximum value of torque [1]
acting on the magnet is

a) zero b) MB

c) 2MB d) 1

2
MB

5. The effective capacitance of two capacitors of capacitances C1 and C2 (with C2 > C1) connected in parallel is [1]
25

C2
times the effective capacitance when they are connected in series. The ratio C1
is

a) b)
25 5

6 3

c) d)
4 3

3 2

6. The scale of a galvanometer of resistance 100Ω contains 25 divisions. It gives a deflection of one division on [1]
passing a current of 4 × 10 −4
A . The resistance in ohms to be added to it so that it may become a voltmeter of
range 2.5 volt is

a) 100 b) 250

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c) 300 d) 150

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7. A horizontal ring of radius r spins about it's axis with an angular velocity ω in a uniform magnetic field of [1]
magnitude B. Emf induced in the ring is

a) r 2
ωB
d b) πr ωB
2
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c) πr 3
ωB d) Zero
8. According to Gauss’s law for magnetism, [1]
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→ →
a) ∮ B⃗ . ds = 0
b) ⃗
∫ B. ds = 0

→ →
c) ∮ B⃗ . ds = μ0
d) ⃗
∫ B. ds = μ0

9. In Young's double-slit experiment the intensity at the centre of the screen is I. If one of the slits is closed, the [1]
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intensity at centre now will be

a) I b) I

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c) I

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d) I

10. A Gaussian sphere encloses an electric dipole within it. Total flux across the sphere is [1]

a) double that due to single charge b) half that due to a single charge

c) zero d) dependent on position of the charge

11. The output current I versus time (t) curve of a full wave rectifier is shown in the figure. The average value of the [1]
output current in this case is

2Im
a) I m b) π

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c) π
d) Zero
12. A lens of power +2.0 D is placed in contact with another lens of power -1.0 D. The combination will behave like [1]

a) a converging lens of focal length 100 cm b) a diverging lens of focal length 50 cm

c) a converging lens of focal length 50 cm d) a diverging lens of focal length 100 cm

13. Assertion (A): The threshold frequency of the photoelectric effect supports the particle nature of light. [1]
Reason (R): If the frequency of incident light is less than the threshold frequency, electrons are not emitted from
the metal surface.

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.

14. Assertion: No work is done in taking a positive charge from one point to other inside a positively charged [1]
metallic sphere while outside the sphere work is done in taking the charge towards the sphere.

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Reason: Inside the sphere electric potential is same at each point, but outside it is different for different points.

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a) Assertion and reason both are correct b) Assertion and reason both are correct
statements and reason is correct explanation statements but reason is not correct
for assertion. explanation for assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is d d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is
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wrong statement. correct statement.
15. Assertion (A): For best contrast between maxima and minima in the interference pattern of Young's double-slit [1]
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experiment, the intensity of light emerging out of the two slits should be equal.
Reason (R): The intensity of the interference pattern is proportional to the square of the amplitude.

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. d) A is false but R is true.

16. Assertion: For an electric lamp connected in series with a variable capacitor and ac source, its brightness [1]
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increases with increase in capacitance.

Reason: Capacitive reactance decreases with increase in capacitance of capacitor.

a) Assertion and reason both are correct b) Assertion and reason both are correct
statements and reason is correct explanation statements but reason is not correct
for assertion. explanation for assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is
wrong statement. correct statement.
Section B
17. Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the minimum wavelength, and minimum frequency Write [2]
one use of each of these two waves.
Infrared waves, Microwaves, γ -rays and X-rays
18. A uniform magnetic field gets modified as shown below, when two specimens X and Y are placed in it. [2]

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 i. Identify the two specimens X and Y.
ii. State the reason for the behaviour of the field lines in X and Y.
19. The energy of a hole is higher, the farther below it is from the top of the valence band. Give reason. [2]
20. Using the Rydberg formula, calculate the wavelengths of the first four spectral lines in the Lyman series of the [2]
hydrogen spectrum.
21. Two coaxial circular loops L1 and L2 of radii 3 cm and 4 cm are placed as shown. What should be the magnitude [2]

and direction of the current in the loop L2 so that the net magnetic field at the point O be zero?

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A long wire is bent as shown in the given figure. Find the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field at the centre
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O of the circular part, if a current I is passed through the wire.
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Section C
22. Two ribbons are given with the following particulars: [3]

Ribbon A B
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Alloy Constantan Nichrome

Length (m) 8.456 4.235

Width (mm) 1.0 2.0

Thickness (mm) 0.03 0.06

Temp, coefficient of resistivity (°C-

Negligible Negligible
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Resistivity (Ω m) 4.9 × 10-7 1.1 × 10-6

For a fixed voltage supply, which of the two ribbons corresponds to a greater rate of heat production?
23. Explain the formation of depletion layer and barrier potential in a p-n junction diode. [3]
24. Write Einstein's photoelectric equation and point out any two characteristic properties of photons on which this [3]
equation is based. Briefly explain three observed features which can be explained by this equation.
25. Write symbolically the nuclear β +
decay process of 11
6
C . Is the decayed product X an isotope or isobar of 11
6
C ? [3]

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 Given the mass values m ( 11
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C) = 11.011434 u and m(X) = 11.009305 u. Estimate the Q-value in this process.
26. State Bohr's postulate to explain stable orbits in a hydrogen atom. Prove that the speed with which the electron [3]
revolves in nth orbit is proportional to (1/n)
27. Explain how Newton's Corpuscular theory predicts the speed of light in a medium, say water, to be greater than [3]
the speed of light in vacuum. Is the prediction confirmed by the experimental determination of speed of light in
water? If not, which alternative picture of light is consistent with experiment?
28. i. A rod of length l is moved horizontally with a uniform velocity v in a direction perpendicular to its length [3]
through a region in which a uniform magnetic field is acting vertically downward. Derive the expression for
the emf induced across the ends of the rod.

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ii. How does one understand this motional emf by invoking the Lorentz force acting on the free charge carriers
of the conductor? Explain.
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A circular coil of radius 8.0 cm and 20 turns rotates about its vertical diameter with an angular speed of 50 rads −1

in a uniform horizontal magnetic field of magnitude 3 × 10 −2

T . Obtain the maximum and average emf induced in
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the coil. If the coil forms a closed loop of resistance 10 Ω , calculate the maximum value of current in the coil.
Calculate the average power loss due to Joule heating. Where does this power come from?
Section D
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29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Electrons oscillating in a circuit give rise to radiowaves. A transmitting antenna radiates most effectively the
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radiowaves of wavelength equal to the size of the antenna. The infrared waves incident on a substance set into
oscillation all its electrons, atoms and molecules. This increases the internal energy and hence the temperature of
the substance.
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(a) If vg, vX and vm are the speeds of gamma rays, X-rays and microwaves respectively in vacuum, then

a) vg > vX > vm b) vg < vX < vm

c) vg > vX > vm d) vg = vX = vm

(b) Which of the following will deflect in electric field?

a) ultraviolet rays b) γ -rays

c) X-rays d) cathode rays

(c) γ -rays are detected by

a) point contact diodes b) ionization chamber

c) thermopiles d) photocells
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We consider the radiation emitted by the human body. Which one of the following statements is true?

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 i. The radiation emitted is in the infrared region.
ii. The radiation is emitted only during the day.
iii. The radiation is emitted during the summers and absorbed during the winters.
iv. The radiation emitted lies in the ultraviolet region and hence it is not visible.

a) Option (iv) b) Option (ii)

c) Option (iii) d) Option (i)

(d) The frequency of electromagnetic wave, which best suited to observe a particle of radius 3 × 10-4 cm is
the order of

a) 1014 Hz b) 1012 Hz

c) 1013 Hz d) 1015 Hz

30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Coulomb's law states that the electrostatic force of attraction or repulsion acting between two stationary point

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charges is given by

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q q
F= 1

4πε0
1

2
2

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where F denotes the force between two charges q1 and q2 separated by a distance r in free space, ε is a constant
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known as the permittivity of free space. Free space is a vacuum and may be taken to be air practically. If free
space is replaced by a medium, then ε is replaced by (ε or (ε where k is known as dielectric constant or
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0 0 k) 0 εr )

relative permittivity.
q q
(a) In coulomb's law, F = k 1

r
2
2
, then on which of the following factors does the proportionality constant k
depends?
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a) Nature of the medium between the two b) Distance between the two charges
charges

c) Electrostatic force acting between the d) Magnitude of the two charges

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two charges
(b) Dimensional formula for the permittivity constant ε of free space is 0

a) [M-1 L3 T2 A2] b) [ML-3T4A2]

c) [M-1 L-3 T4 A2] d) [M L-3 T4 A-2]

(c) The force of repulsion between two charges of 1 C each, kept 1m apart in vaccum is

a) N b) N
1 1

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9×10 9×10

c) 9 × 107 N d) 9 × 109 N

(d) Two identical charges repel each other with a force equal to 10 mgwt when they are 0.6 m apart in air. (g =

10 m s-2). The value of each charge is

a) 2 mC b) 2 × 10-7 mC

c) 2 μ C d) 2 nC

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Coulomb's law for the force between electric charges most closely resembles with

a) law of conservation of energy b) Newton's 2nd law of motion

c) law of conservation of charge d) Newton's law of gravitation

Section E
31. A thin equiconvex lens (radius of curvature of either face being 33 cm) is placed on a horizontal plane mirror [5]
and a pin held 20 cm vertically above the lens coincides in position with its own image. The space between the
lower surface of the lens and the mirror is filled with a liquid and then, to coincide with the image as before, the
pin has to be raised to a distance of 25 cm from the lens. Find the refractive index of the liquid.
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A ray of light incident normally on one of the faces of a right angled isosceles prism is found to be totally reflected as
shown.

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i. What is the minimum value of the refractive index of the material of the prism?
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ii. When the prism is immersed in water, trace the path of the emergent ray for the same incident ray indicating the
values of all the angles. (μ of water = ).
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32. i. Obtain the expression for the potential due to an electric dipole of dipole moment P at a point r on the axial line. [5]

ii. Two identical capacitors of plate dimensions l x b and plate separation d have dielectric slabs filled in between
the space of the plates as shown in the figure. Find out the relation between K, K​1​and K​2.
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a. In a quark model of elementary particles, a neutron is made of one up quarks [charge ( ) e] and two down quarks
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[charges –( ) e]. Assume that they have a triangle configuration with side length of the order of 10–15 m.
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Calculate the electrostatic potential energy of neutron and compare it with its mass 939 MeV.
b. Repeat above exercise for a proton which is made of two up and one down quark.

33. i. Draw a labelled diagram of a step-up transformer. Obtain the ratio of secondary to primary voltage in terms [5]
of the number of turns and currents in the two coils.
ii. A power transmission line feeds input power at 2200 V to a step-down transformer with its primary windings
having 3000 turns. Find the number of turns in the secondary to get the power output at 220 V.
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An AC source of voltage V = V0 sin ωt is connected to a series combination of L, C and R. Use the phasor diagram
to obtain expressions for the impedance of the circuit and phase angle between voltage and current. Find the

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condition when current will be in phase with the voltage. What is the circuit in the condition called?

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