ADITYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING &

TECHNOLOGY

Applied Physics (I - II) revision

QUESTIONS FOR SEM –
EXAMS (R-19)

DR. N. RAJESWARA RAO

ASSOC. PROF. OF PHYSICS,
ACET

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SEM EXAM PASS MARK - 27

UNIT – I UNIT – II

1. Interference 1. Quantum Mechanics 15m

Or
2. Diffraction 15 m
UNIT – IV
1. Semi-conductor Physics
15m
UNIT – III
1. Free electron theory of
solids UNIT – V
&
15 m 1. Magnetism 15 m
2. Band Theory of Solids &
2. Dielectric Properties
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UNIT – I, Chapter -1

1. With ray diagram discuss the theory of the thin films and derive
the condition for constructive and destructive interference in the
related system. (Numerical Problem) (10 m)
2. Describe the experimental arrangement and formation of
Newton’s rings. Show that the radius of nth dark ring is proportional
to square root of natural numbers. Write the applications of
Newton’s Rings. (Numerical Problem) (15 m)
3. Write the necessary conditions for sustained Interference. (5)
4. Why soap bubble displays brilliant colors.
5.Define constructive & destructive interference. Write the
conditions for them. (5m)
6. Explain the principle of superposition of waves.
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 UNIT -I, Chapter - II
ACET

• Discuss Fraunhofer single slit diffraction. Draw intensity

distribution curves and give conditions for maxima, minima,
secondary maxima in single slit diffraction pattern. (15m)
• Discuss in detail Fraunhofer diffraction due to N - slit. (15m)
• Types of diffraction and difference between them. (5m)
• Derive is the resolving power of a grating? (10m)
• What is Rayleigh’s criterion for resolving power? (5m)

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 UNIT - II ACET

1. Derive an expression for wavelength of De’broglie matter.

Mention the characteristics of matter waves. (10 m)
2. With a neat diagram explain the arrangement and working of
Davisson & Germer Experiment. (15 m)
3. Derive Schrodinger’s time independent & time dependent
wave equations. (10 m or 15 m)
4. Derive an expression for energy of a particle in a 1D potential
well. Draw the wave functions & probability densities of
electron for ground, first and second excited states. (15m)
5. Write the significance of wave function. (5m)
6. Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

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1. What are the salient features of QFET? Discuss QFET
drawbacks. (4m)
2. Discuss about Fermi-Dirac Distribution. Explain the
temperature dependence of Fermi Dirac function. (8m)
3. Derive an expression for electric conductivity using Quantum
free electron theory. (8 m)

4. Explain the concept of effective mass of an electron. (7m)

5. Explain the classification of crystalline solids based on band
theory. (7 m)
6. Discuss in brief about the behavior of a particle in periodically
varying potentials. (Kronig –Penny Model) [10 m]

7. Derive an expression for density of states of an electron.

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 UNIT - IV ACET
1. Derive an expression for carrier concentration of an intrinsic
semiconductor. (15 m)
2. Define Hall effect. Obtain an expression for the Hall
coefficient. Mention the application of Hall effect. (15 m)
3. Define Drift and Diffusion currents and obtain the relation
between mobility and Diffusion coefficient. (Einstein’s
Equation) (10 m)
4. What are p-type semiconductors. Derive an expression for
density of charge carriers in an extrinsic p-type semiconductor.
5. Derive an expression for density of charge carriers in an
extrinsic n-type semiconductor. Explain the variation of fermi-
level with temperature.
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 UNIT – V, Chap-1 ACET

1. What are the different types of Magnetic materials? Mention

their properties (8 m)
2. Explain the source of a magnetic moment in magnetic
materials. (10 m)
3. What are ferromagnetic materials? Define hysteresis and
explain it on the basis of domain theory. (10 m)
4. Differentiate soft and hard magnets. (5m)
5. Define the terms magnetic susceptibility and relative
permeability and further obtain a relation between them. (5m)

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1. Describe electronic polarization and show that electronic
polarizabilty depends on the volume of the atom. (10 m)
2. What is meant by dielectric polarization? Discuss the different
types of polarizations in dielectric materials (10M)
3. Derive the Clausius-Mossoti relation for a dielectric and mention
its significance. (5M)
4. Explain what is meant by local field in a dielectric and derive an
expression for it for a cubic structure? (15 m)
5. Define dielectric polarization. With the help of a graph discuss in
detail the frequency dependence of different polarizations in
dielectrics. (8m)

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