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UG PROGRAM (4 Years Honors)

CBCS - 2020-21

B.Sc
PHYSICS

Members of BOS(Contact details)

Dr K. Srinivasa Rao Convener/ Chairman 9959858999
VSM College (A), [email protected]
Ramachandrapuram
Dr. A Veerabhadra 9490832541
Rao Member,
CR Reedy(A) College,
Eluru

Sri N Gopala Member, 9290081536

Krishna SMBTAT & AV Degree
college, Veeravasaram

Member, 9000376664
Sri Ch Phani Aditya Degree Colleg for [email protected]
Kumar Women, Rjy

Syllabus
Dr S Rajyalakshmi and Model Question
Coordinator,
Asst Professor, Dept of
Papers
9290402635
[email protected]
Physics ANUR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. Particulars Page No.

No
1 Resolutions of the BOS 3
2 Details of Course titles & Credits 4
a. Proposed combination subjects: 4
b. Student eligibility for joining in the course: 4
c. Faculty eligibility for teaching the course 4
d. List of Proposed Skill enhancement courses with 4
syllabus, if any
e. Any newly proposed Skill development/Life skill courses 4
with draft syllabus and required resources
f. Required instruments/software/ computers for the course 5
g. List of Suitable levels of positions eligible in the Govt/Pvt 6
organizations
h. List of Govt. organizations / Pvt companies for 6
employment opportunities or internships or projects
i. Any specific instructions to the teacher /Course 6
setters/Exam-Chief Superintendent
3 Program objectives, outcomes, co-curricular and assessment 7
methods
4 Details of course-wise syllabus for Theory and Lab 10
5 Model Question Courses for Theory and Lab 29
6 Details of Syllabus on Skill Enhancement courses and Model --
Question Courses for Theory and Lab

Note: BOS is to providefinal soft copy in PDF and word formats and four copies of
hard copies in bounded form to the office of Dean Academic affairs.

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1. Resolutions of the Board of Studies

Meeting held on: Dt.22.01.2021………….Time:10.00AM

At: ANUR, Convention Hall, Rjy

Agenda:
1. Adoption of vised-common program structure and revising/updating course-wise syllabi as
per guidelines issued by APSHE.
2. Adoption of regulations on scheme of examination and marks/grading system of university
UG programme.
3.Preparationof Model Courses in prescribed format.
4. List ofequipment/software requirement for each lab/ practical.
5. Eligiblity of student joining in the course.
6. Eligiblity of faculty for teaching the course.
7. Specific instructions to the teachers/ Course-setters / CS/ Course Evaluator.
8. List of Course-setters/ Course evaluators.

Members present:

1. Dr. K. Srinivas Rao Chairman, VSM College (A), Ramachandrapuram.Ao

2. Dr. S Rajya Laskhmi, Coordinator, ANUR, Rajahmundry.
3. Sri Ch Phani Kumar, Member, Aditya Degree College for Women, Rajamundry.

Resolutions:
1. Resolved to adopt the revised common program structure and verifying course wise syllabus as
per guidelines issued by APSHE.
2. Resolved to continue the scheme of examination, pattern of examination external 75Marks and
internal assessment 25Marks. However for all Practical LSC and SDC no internal
assesment. All practical courses will be conducted for 50Marks and 3 Hrs duration. For
evaluation of practical present system is followed.
3. Model Question Courses are prepared as per guidelines given by APSHE.
4. Also resolved to conduct piratical 2hrs per week and 4hrs theory per week. List of practical is
revised.
5. Opinion of members taken into consideration for eligibility into course.
6. Resolved teaching staff eligibility as per guidelines.
7. By taking the recommendations of member guidelines are fomulated for question Courses setters
and others.
8. List of Course setters is approved by BOS.
9. Panel of examiners is also approved by BOS.

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2. DETAILS OF COURSE TITLES & CREDITS

Sem Course Course Name Course Hrs./Week Credits Max. Marks Max.
no. type ( Science: (Science: Cont/ Marks
(T/L/P) 4+2) 4+1) Internal/Mid Sem-end
Assessment Exam
Mechanics, Waves T 4 4 25M 75M
1
I & Oscillations
2 Practila course -1 L 2 1 0 50M
3 Wave Optics T 4 4 25M 75M
II
4 Practial Course - 2 L 2 1 0 50M
Heat & T 4 4 25M 50M
5
III Thermodynamic
6 Practial Course - 3 L 2 1 0 50M
Electricity, T 4 4 25M 50M
7 Magnetism &
Electronics
IV Practical Course - L 2 1 0 50M
IV 8
4
9 Modern Physics T 4 4 25M 50M
Practical Course - L 2 1 0 25M
10
5
Note: *Course type code: T: Theory, L: Lab, P: Problem solving

a. Proposed combination subjects:

Physics is one of the subject at Graduation in B.Sc (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry,B Sc
(Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science), B. Sc. (Mathematics, Physics and Electronics,
B. Sc. (Mathematics, Physics and
Geology), B. Sc. (Geology, Physics and Chemistry).
b. Student eligibility for joining in the course:

PHYSICS is the one of the subject in Intermediate Physics.

c. Faculty eligibility for teaching the course

PG in Physics as per UGC norms.

d. List of Proposed Skill enhancement courses with syllabus, if any --- NO ----

e. Any newly proposed Skill development/Life skill courses with draft syllabus and required
resources
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f. Required instruments/software/ computers for the course (Lab/Practical course-wise required

i.e., for a batch of 15 students)

Sem. Lab/Practical Names of Brand Name Qty

No. Name Instruments/Software/ Required
computers required with
specifications
1 Travelling MicroScope, Fly Micron1, PISCO Each 5
Wheel, Aspirator bottle,
Compound pendulum, Stop
P. Course 1:
Watches, Sono meter,
Melde's apparatus, Screw
gauge, Tuning forks set
2 Spectrometer, Transmission Micron, PISCO Each 5
Grating, Prisim,
Polarimeter, Telescope,
P. Course - 2
plane glass plates, sodium
vapor lamp, Mercury lamp,
Convex lenses and Mercury
3. Joules calorimeter, Lees Micron, PISCO Each 5
apparatus, Electrical Kettle,
P.Course - 3 Thermocouple, Stefans
constant appratus,
CarryFosters bridge
4. LCR kit, Power supply, Micron, PISCO Each 5
Ammeter, Voltmeter,
Digital Multi Meter, Stewart
P. Course - 4 & Gee's apparatus,
Transister charactersitics
kit, Half adder & Full adder
kit and barmagnets
5. e/m kit, photo cell kit, Micron, PISCO
energy band gap kit,
P. Course - 5
thermister kit, GM Counter
with source

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g. List of Suitable levels of positions eligible in the Govt/Pvt organizations

Suitable levels of positions for these graduates either in industry/govt organization like.,
technical assistants/ scientists/ school teachers., clearly define them, with reliable justification

S.No Position Company/ Govt Remarks Additional skills

organization required, if any
1. Clerk IBPS Skill in functional
English, and aptitude.
2. SSC Central Govt. Skill in functional
English, and aptitude
with GK.
3. Assit MNC (Soft ware Skill in functional
Programmer Companies) English, and aptitude
and expected domain
skills
4. Technical Pharma copanies, Chemistry Along with aptitude
assistant background and
student English, domain
skills.

h. List of Govt. organizations / Pvt companies for employment opportunities or internships or

projects

S.No Company/ Position Level of

Govt type Position
organization
1 AVVV Managing Solar 944o573389
Prasad Director Systems
Kakinada

i. Any specific instructions to the teacher /Course setters/Exam-Chief Superintendent

1. Follow the syllabus prescribed by BoS and see that no deviation.
2. Questions in Course should clear and there should no ambiguity.
3. In Translation into telugu care should be taken, some case question is entirely different in
telugu and english.
4. Minimum importance should be given to numerical problemls,
5. Log tables and Calculators may be allowed

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3. Program objectives, outcomes, co-curricular and assessment methods

B Sc PHYSICS

1. Aim and objectives of UG program in Subject:

To align with emerging and employment areas.
2. Learning outcomes of Subject
Semester - 1: Mechanics, Waves & Oscillations:
On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Understand Newton’s laws of motion and motion of variable mass system and its
application to rocket motion and the concepts of impact parameter, scattering cross
section.
 Apply the rotational kinematic relations, the principle and working of gyroscope and
itapplications and the processional motion of a freely rotating symmetric top.
 Comprehend the general characteristics of central forces and the application of Kepler’s
laws to describe the motion of planets and satellite in circular orbit through the study of
law of Gravitation.
 Understand postulates of Special theory of relativity and its consequences such as length
contraction, time dilation, relativistic mass and mass-energy equivalence.
 Examine phenomena of simple harmonic motionand the distinction between undamped,
damped and forced oscillations and the concepts of resonance and quality factor with
reference to damped harmonic oscillator.
 Appreciate the formulation of the problem of coupled oscillations and solve them to
obtain normal modes of oscillation and their frequencies in simple mechanical systems.
 Figure outthe formation of harmonics and overtones in a stretched string and acquire the
knowledge on Ultrasonic waves, their production and detection and their applications in
different fields.
Semester - 2: Wave Optics:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
 Understand the phenomenon of interference of light and its formation in (i) Lloyd’s
single mirror due to division of wave front and (ii) Thin films, Newton’s rings and
Michelson interferometer due to division of amplitude.
 Distinguish between Fresnel’s diffraction and Fraunhoffer diffraction and observe the
diffraction patterns in the case of single slit and the diffraction grating.
 Describe the construction and working of zone plate and make the comparison of zone
plate with convex lens.
 Explain the various methods of production of plane, circularly and polarized light and
their detection and the concept of optical activity..
 Comprehend the basic principle of laser, the working of He-Ne laser and Ruby lasers and
their applications in different fields.3
 Explain about the different aberrations in lenses and discuss the methods of minimizing
them.
 Understand the basic principles of fibreoptic communication andexplore the field of
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Holography and Nonlinear optics and their applications.

Semester - 3 : Heat and Thermodynamics:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
 Understand the basic aspects of kinetic theory of gases, Maxwell-Boltzman distribution
law, equipartition of energies, mean free path of molecular collisions and the transport
phenomenon in ideal gases
 Gain knowledge on the basic concepts of thermodynamics, the first and the second law of
thermodynamics, the basic principles of refrigeration,the concept of entropy,the
thermodynamic potentials and their physical interpretations.
 Understand the working of Carnot’s ideal heat engine, Carnot cycle and its efficiency
 Develop critical understanding of concept of Thermodynamic
potentials, the formulation of Maxwell’s equations and its applications.
 Differentiate between principles and methods to produce low temperature and liquefyair
and also understand the practical applications of substances at low temperatures.
 Examine the nature of black body radiations and the basic theories.
Semester - 4 : Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics:
On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Understand the Gauss law and its application to obtain electric field in different cases and
formulate the relationship between electric displacement vector, electric polarization,
Susceptibility, Permittivity and Dielectric constant.
 Distinguish between the magnetic effect of electric current and electromagnetic induction
and apply the related laws in appropriate circumstances.
 Understand Biot and Savart’s law and Ampere’s circuital law to describe and explain the
generation of magnetic fields by electrical currents.
 Develop an understanding on the unification of electric and magnetic fields and
Maxwell’s equations governing electromagnetic waves.
 Phenomenon of resonance in LCR AC-circuits, sharpness of resonance,Q- factor,Power
factor and the comparative study of series and parallel resonant circuits.
 Describe the operation of p-n junction diodes, zener diodes, light emitting diodes and
transistors
 Understand the operation of basic logic gates and universal gates and their truth tables.
Semester - 4: Modern Physics :
On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Develop an understanding on the concepts of Atomic and Modern Physics, basic
elementary quantum mechanics and nuclear physics.
 Develop critical understanding of concept of Matter waves and Uncertainty principle.
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 Get familiarized with the principles of quantum mechanics and the formulation of
Schrodinger wave equation and its applications.
 Examine the basic properties of nuclei, characteristics of Nuclear forces, salient
features of Nuclear models and different nuclear radiation detectors.
 Classify Elementary particles based on their mass, charge, spin, half life andinteraction.
 Get familiarized with the nano materials, their unique properties and applications.
 Increase the awareness and appreciation of superconductors and their practical
applications.

3. Recommended Skill enhancement courses: (Titles of the courses given below and details of the
syllabus for 4 credits (i.e., 2 units for theory and Lab/Practical) for 5 hrs class-cum-lab work

-------------------- NO -----------------------------

4. Recommended Co-curricular activities:(Co-curricular Activities should not promote copying

from text book or from others’ work and shall encourage self/independent and group learning)

A. Measurable:
1. Assignments on:

2. Student seminars (Individual presentation of Courses) on topics relating to:

Quiz Programmes on: RIndividual Field Studies/projects: Motion of Rocket,SHM
applications
3. Group discussion on:
4. Group/Team Projects on:

B General
1. Collection of news reports and maintaining a record of Course-cuttings relating to
topics covered in syllabus
2. Group Discussions on:
3. Watching TV discussions and preparing summary points recording personal
observations etc., under guidance from the Lecturers
4. Any similar activities with imaginative thinking.

5. Recommended Continuous Assessment methods:

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Details of course-wise Syllabus

BSc Semester: I Credits: 4

Course: 1 Mechanics, Waves and Oscillations Hrs/Wk: 4
Learning outcomes:
 To understand basic theories related with properties of matter and its applications to determine
values of various physical quantities associated with matter.
 Be able to apply knowledge of the properties of matter to explain natural physical processes and
related technological advances.
 To learn about fundamentals of verbal and mathematical concepts of waves and oscillations
 We should make the students to know their skills required to get the information from the syllabus
and use them in a proper way

UNIT I:
Mechanics of Particles: Review of Newton’s Laws of Motion, Motion of variable mass system,
Motion of a rocket, Multistage rocket, Concept of impact parameter, scattering cross-section,
Rutherford scattering-Derivation.
Mechanics of Rigid bodies: Rigid body, rotational kinematic relations, Equation of motion for a
rotating body, Angular momentum and Moment of inertia tensor, Euler equations, Precession of a
spinning top, Gyroscope, Precession of the equinoxes

UNIT II:
Motion in a Central Force Field: Central forces, definition and examples, characteristics of
central forces, conservative nature of central forces, Equation of motion under a central force,
Kepler’s laws of planetary motion- Proofs, Motion of satellites, Basic idea of Global Positioning
System (GPS), weightlessness, Physiological effects of astronauts

UNIT III:
Relativistic Mechanics: Introduction to relativity, Frames of reference, Galilean transformations,
absolute frames, Michelson-Morley experiment, negative result, Postulates of Special theory of
relativity, Lorentz transformation, time dilation, length contraction, variation of mass with velocity,
Einstein’s mass-energy relation.

UNIT IV:
Undamped, Damped and Forced oscillations: Simple harmonic oscillator and solution of the
differential equation, Damped harmonic oscillator, Forced harmonic oscillator – Their differential
equations and solutions, Resonance, Logarithmic decrement, Relaxation time and Quality factor.
Coupled oscillations: Coupled oscillators - introduction , Two coupled oscillators, Normal
coordinates and Normal Modes.
UNIT V:
Vibrating Strings: Transverse wave propagation along a stretched string, General solution of wave
equation and its significance, Modes of vibration of stretched string clamped at ends, Overtones
andHarmonics.
Ultrasonic's: Ultrasonics, General Properties of ultrasonic waves, Production of ultrasonics by
piezoelectric and magnetostriction methods, Detection of ultrasonics, Applications of ultrasonic
waves, SONAR

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Sc. Physics, Vol.1, Telugu Academy, Hyderabad
2. Fundamentals of Physics Vol. I - Resnick, Halliday, Krane ,Wiley India 2007
3. College Physics-I. T. Bhimasankaram and G. Prasad. Himalaya Publishing House.
4. University Physics-FW Sears, MW Zemansky& HD Young,Narosa Publications,Delhi
5. Mechanics, S.G.Venkatachalapathy, Margham Publication, 2003.
6. Waves and Oscillations. N. Subramanyam and Brijlal, VikasPulications.
7. Unified Physics - Waves and Oscillations, Jai PrakashNath&Co.Ltd.
8. Waves & Oscillations. S.Badami, V. Balasubramanian and K.R. Reddy, Orient Longman.
9. The Physics of Waves and Oscillations, N.K.Bajaj, Tata McGraw Hill
10. Science and Technology of Ultrasonics- Baldevraj, Narosa, New Delhi,2004

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BSc Semester: I Credits: 1

Course: 1 Mechanics, Waves and Oscillations Lab Hrs/Wk: 2

Details of Lab/Practical/Experiments/Tutorials syllabus:

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded:

1. Young’s modulus of the material of a bar (scale) by uniform bending

2. Young’s modulus of the material a bar (scale) by non- uniform bending

3. Surface tension of a liquid by capillary rise method

4. Viscosity of liquid by the flow method (Poiseuille’s method)

5. Bifilar suspension –Moment of inertia of a regular rectangular body.

6. Fly-wheel -Determination of moment of inertia

7. Rigidity modulus of material of a wire-Dynamic method (Torsional pendulum)

8. Volume resonator experiment

9. Determination of ‘g’ by compound/bar pendulum

10. Simple pendulum- normal distribution of errors-estimation of time period and the error

of the mean by statistical analysis

11. Determination of the force constant of a spring by static and dynamic method.

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11. Recommended Co-curricular activities:(Co-curricular Activities should not promote

copying from text book or from others’ work and shall encourage self/independent and
group learning)

A. Measurable:
1. Assignments on: Motion of a rocket, Multistage rocket, Rutherford scattering-
Derivation. Precession of a spinning top, Gyroscope, Precession of the equinoxes,
Kepler’s laws of planetary motion- Proofs, Motion of satellites, Michelson-Morley
experiment, negative result, Postulates of Special theory of relativity, Lorentz
transformation, Simple harmonic oscillator and solution of the differential
equation, Damped harmonic oscillator, Forced harmonic oscillator – Their
differential equations and solutions, Transverse wave propagation along a
stretched string, Production of ultrasonics by piezoelectric and magnetostriction
methods, Detection of ultrasonics, Coupled Oscillators
2. Student seminars (Individual presentation of Courses) on topics relating to:
Motion of variable mass system, Motion of a rocket, Multistage rocket, Rutherford
scattering-Derivation. Rigid body, rotational kinematic relations, Equation of motion for a
rotating body. Central Forces- Kepler’s laws, Special theory of relativity, Michelson Morley
experiment, Lorentz transformation, Simple Harmonic Motion, Coupled Oscillators,
Ultrasonics,
Quiz Programmes on: Rutherford Scattering, Mechanics of rigid bodies,Keplers laws,
Special theory of relativity,SHM,Ultrasonics
3. Individual Field Studies/projects:
4. Group discussion on: Newtons Laws of Motion, Motion of satellites, Basic idea of
Global Positioning System (GPS),Special theory of relativity, SHM
5. Group/Team Projects on: Motion of a rocket, Multistage rocket, Concept of impact
parameter, Central forces, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion-Proofs, Motion of satellites,
Basic idea of Global Positioning System (GPS), weightlessness. Ultrasonics, General
Properties of ultrasonic waves, Production of ultrasonics by piezoelectricand
magnetostriction methods, Detection of ultrasonics
B. General
1. Collection of news reports and maintaining a record of Course-cuttings relating to
topics covered in syllabus
2. Group Discussions on:
3. Watching TV discussions and preparing summary points recording personal
observations etc., under guidance from the Lecturers
4. Any similar activities with imaginative thinking.

12. Recommended Continuous Assessment methods:

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B Sc Semester: 2 Credits: 4
Course: 2 Wave Optics Hrs/Wk: 4
Student able to Learning:
 Understand the nature of light and principles of Laser and holography.
 Analyse the intensity variation of light due to interference, diffraction and polarization.
 Solve problems in Optics by selecting the appropriate equations and performing numerical or
analytical calculations.
 Student can able to operation of optical devices including polarizers, interferometers,and Lasers.

UNIT I: Interference of light: (12hrs)

Introduction, Conditions for interference of light, Interference of light by division of wave front and
amplitude,Phase change on reflection- Stokes’ treatment, Lloyd’s single mirror, Interference in thin
films: Plane parallel and wedge- shaped films, colours in thin films, Newton’s rings in reflected
light-Theory and experiment, Determination of wavelength of monochromatic light, Michelson
interferometer anddetermination of wavelength.

UNIT II: Diffraction of light:(12hrs)

Introduction, Types of diffraction: Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffractions, Distinction between
Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffraction,Fraunhoffer diffraction at a single slit, Plane diffraction
grating,Determination of wavelength of light using diffraction grating, Resolving power of grating,
Fresnel’s half period zones, Explanation of rectilinear propagation of light, Zone plate, comparison
of zone plate with convex lens.

UNIT III: Polarisation of light:(12hrs)

Polarized light: Methods of production of plane polarized light, Double refraction, Brewster’s law,
Malus law, Nicol prism, Nicol prism as polarizer and analyzer, Quarter wave plate, Half wave plate,
Plane, Circularly and Elliptically polarized light-Production and detection, Optical activity,
Laurent’s half shade polarimeter: determination of specific rotation.

UNIT IV: Aberrations and Fibre Optics: (12hrs)

Monochromatic aberrations, Spherical aberration, Methods of minimizing spherical aberration,
Coma, Astigmatism and Curvature of field, Distortion; Chromatic aberration-the achromatic
doublet; Achromatism for two lenses (i) in contact and (ii) separated by a distance. Fibre optics:
Introduction to Fibers, different types of fibers, rays and modes in an optical fiber, Principles of
fiber communication (qualitative treatment only), Advantages of fiber optic communication.

UNIT V: Lasers and Holography:(12hrs)

Lasers: Introduction, Spontaneous emission, stimulated emission, Population Inversion, Laser
principle, Einstein coefficients, Types of lasers-He-Ne laser, Ruby laser, Applications of lasers;
Holography: Basic principle of holography, Applications of holography

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. BSc Physics, Vol.2, Telugu Akademy, Hyderabad
2. A Text Book of Optics-N Subramanyam, L Brijlal, S.Chand& Co.
3. Optics-Murugeshan, S.Chand& Co.
4. Unified Physics Vol.IIOptics, Jai PrakashNath&Co.Ltd., Meerut
5. Optics,F.A. Jenkins and H.G.White, McGraw-Hill
6. Optics, AjoyGhatak,TataMcGraw-Hill.
7. Introduction of Lasers – Avadhanulu, S.Chand& Co.
8. Principles of Optics- BK Mathur, Gopala Printing Press, 1995

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B Sc Semester: 2 Credits: 1
Course: 2 Wave Optics Lab Hrs/Wk: 2

Details of Lab/Practical/Experiments/Tutorials syllabus:

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Determination of radius of curvature of a given convex lens-Newton’s rings.

2. Resolving power of grating.

3. Study of optical rotation –polarimeter.

4. Dispersive power of a prism.

5. Determination of wavelength of light using diffraction grating-minimum

deviationmethod.

6. Determination of wavelength of light using diffraction grating-normal

incidencemethod.

7. Resolving power of a telescope.

8. Refractive index of a liquid-hallow prism

9. Determination of thickness of a thin wire by wedge method

10. Determination of refractive index of liquid-Boy’s method.

11. Determination of cauchy’s constants (Using prisim A and B).

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Recommended Co-curricular activities:(Co-curricular Activities should not promote copying from

text book or from others’ work and shall encourage self/independent and group learning)

C. Measurable:
5. Assignments on: Lloyd’s single mirror, Interference in thin films: Plane parallel and wedge-
shaped films, colours in thin films, Newton’s rings in reflected light-Theory and experiment,
Determination of wavelength of monochromatic light, Michelson interferometer and
determination of wavelength. Distinction between Fresnel and Fraunhoffer
diffraction,Fraunhoffer diffraction at a single slit, Plane diffraction grating,Determination of
wavelength of light using diffraction grating, Zone plate, comparison of zone plate with convex
lens. Brewster’s law, Malus law, Nicol prism, Nicol prism as polarizer and analyzer, Quarter
wave plate, Half wave plate, spherical aberration, Coma, Astigmatism and Curvature of field,
Distortion; Chromatic aberration-the achromatic doublet; Achromatism for two lenses (i) in
contact and (ii) separated by a distance. Laser principle, Einstein coefficients, Types of lasers-He-
Ne laser, Ruby laser, Applications of lasers; Holography:

6. Student seminars (Individual presentation of Courses) on topics relating to:Intereference,

Abberations, Opticalfiber communicaton, Holography, Diffraction,Polarization, Lasers.
7. Quiz Programmes on: Interference, Diffraction,Polarization, Optical fibers, Lasers,
Abberations
8. Individual Field Studies/projects:
9. Group discussion on:Interefernce, Diffraction, Polarization
10. Group/Team Projects on: Lasers, Optical fibers
D. General
1. Collection of news reports and maintaining a record of Course-cuttings relating to topics
covered in syllabus
2. Group Discussions on:
3. Watching TV discussions and preparing summary points recording personal observations
etc., under guidance from the Lecturers
4. Any similar activities with imaginative thinking.

Recommended Continuous Assessment methods:

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B Sc Semester: 3 Credits: 4
Course: 3 Heat and thermodynamics Hrs/Wk: 4
Student able to Learning:
 Students will be able to Perform experiments and interpret the results of observation, including
making an assessment of experimental uncertainties.
 They develop the ability to apply the knowledge acquired in the classroom and laboratories to
specific problems in theoretical and experimental Physics.
 To apply the theories learnt and the skills acquired to solve real time problems
 To understand the concepts and significance of the various physical phenomena

UNIT I: Kinetic Theory of gases: (12 hrs)

Kinetic Theory of gases-Introduction, Maxwell's law of distribution of molecular velocities
(qualitative treatment only) and its experimental verification,Mean free path, Degrees of freedom,
Principle of equipartition of energy (Qualitative ideas only), Transport phenomenon in ideal gases:
viscosity, Thermal conductivity and diffusion of gases.

UNIT II: Thermodynamics: (12hrs)

Introduction- Isothermal and Adiabatic processes, Reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot’s
engine and its efficiency, Carnot’s theorem, Thermodynamic scale of temperature
and its identity with perfect gas scale, Second law of thermodynamics: Kelvin’s and Clausius
statements, Principle of refrigeration, Entropy, Physical significance, Change in entropy in
reversible and irreversible processes; Entropy and disorder-Entropy of Universe; Temperature-
Entropy (T-S) diagram and its uses ; change of entropy when ice changes into steam.

UNIT III: Thermodynamic Potentials and Maxwell’s equations: (12hrs)

Thermodynamic potentials-Internal Energy, Enthalpy, Helmholtz Free Energy, Gibb’s Free
Energy and their significance, Derivation of Maxwell’s thermodynamic relations from
thermodynamic potentials, Applications to (i) Clausius-Clayperon’s equation (ii) Value of CP- CV
(iii) Value of CP/CV (iv) Joule-Kelvin coefficient for ideal gases.
UNIT IV: Low temperature Physics:(12hrs) Methods for producing very low temperatures,
Joule Kelvin effect, Porous plug experiment , Joule expansion, Distinction between adiabatic and
Joule Thomson expansion, Expression for Joule Thomson cooling, Liquefaction of air by
Linde’s method, Production of low temperatures by adiabatic demagnetization (qualitative),
Practical applications of substancesat low temperatures.

UNIT V: Quantum theory of radiation: (12 hrs) Blackbody and its spectral energy distribution
of black body radiation, Kirchoff’s law, Wein’s displacement law, Stefan-Boltzmann’s law and
Rayleigh-Jean’s law (Noderivations), Planck’s law of black body radiation-Derivation,
Deduction of Wein’s law and Rayleigh- Jean’s law from Planck’s law, Solar constant and its
determination using Angstrompyroheliometer, Estimation of surface temperature of Sun.

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Reference books:
1. BSc Physics, Vol.2, Telugu Akademy, Hyderabad
2. Thermodynamics, R.C.Srivastava, S.K.Saha&AbhayK.Jain, Eastern Economy Edition.
3. Unified Physics Vol.2, Optics & Thermodynamics, Jai PrakashNath&Co.Ltd., Meerut
4. Fundamentals of Physics. Halliday/Resnick/Walker.C. Wiley India Edition 2007
5. Heat and Thermodynamics -N BrijLal, P Subrahmanyam, S.Chand& Co.,2012
6. Heat and Thermodynamics- MS Yadav, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2000
7. University Physics, HD Young, MW Zemansky,FW Sears, Narosa Publishers, New
Delhi

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B Sc Semester: 3 Credits: 1
Course: 3 Heat and thermodynamics Lab Hrs/Wk: 2

Details of Lab/Practical/Experiments/Tutorials syllabus:

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Specific heat of a liquid –Joule’s calorimeter –Barton’s radiation correction

2. Thermal conductivity of bad conductor-Lee’s method

3. Thermal conductivity of rubber.

4. Measurement of Stefan’s constant.

5. Specific heat of a liquid by applying Newton’s law of cooling correction.

6. Heating efficiency of electrical kettle with varying voltages.

7. Thermoemf- thermo couple - Potentiometer

8. Thermal behavior of an electric bulb (filament/torch light bulb)

9. Measurement of Stefan’s constant- emissive method

10. Study of variation of resistance with temperature - Thermistor.

11. Calculation of temperature coefficient of given material using Carry Fosters bridge.

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9. Recommended Co-curricular activities:(Co-curricular Activities should not promote

copying from text book or from others’ work and shall encourage self/independent and
group learning)

E. Measurable:
Assignments on: Maxwell's law of distribution of molecular velocities, Transport
phenomenon in ideal gases: viscosity, Thermal conductivity and diffusion of gases.
Introduction- Isothermal and Adiabatic processes, Reversible and irreversible processes,
Carnot’s engine and its efficiency, Carnot’s theorem, Thermodynamic scale of
temperature, Thermodynamic potentials-Internal Energy, Enthalpy, Helmholtz Free Energy,
Gibb’s Free Energy and their significance, Derivation of Maxwell’s thermodynamic
relations from thermodynamic potentials, Joule Kelvin effect, Porous plug experiment , Joule
expansion, Distinction between adiabatic and Joule Thomson expansion, Expression for Joule
Thomson cooling, Liquefaction of air by Linde’s method, Production of lowtemperatures
by adiabatic demagnetization
10. Student seminars (Individual presentation of Courses) on topics relating to: Kinetic Theory
of Gases, Carnots Engine and its efficiency, Carnot Theorem, Entropy, Maxwell
Thermodynamic Equations, Joule Kelvin effect, Production of low temperatures, Plank
Radiation law, Weins law,Pyrometers,
11. Quiz Programmes on: Kinetic theory of gases, Heat and Temperature entropy, Isothermal
and Adiabatic process,Thermodynamic Potentials, Low temperature Physics , Thermal
Radiation.
12. Individual Field Studies/projects: Carnots Engine, Pyrometers, Adaibatic demagnetization,
Porus plug experiment. Liquification of gases.
13. Group discussion on:Kinetic theory of gases, Quantum theory of Radiation, Low
temperature physics and thermodynamic potentials,
14. Group/Team Projects on: Carnots Engine, Pyrometers, Adaibatic demagnetization, Porus
plug experiment. Liquification of gases.

F. General
5. Collection of news reports and maintaining a record of Course-cuttings relating to
topics covered in syllabus
6. Group Discussions on:
7. Watching TV discussions and preparing summary points recording personal
observations etc., under guidance from the Lecturers
8. Any similar activities with imaginative thinking.

Recommended Continuous Assessment methods:

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B Sc Semester: 4 Credits: 4
Course: 4 Electricity, Magnetism & Electronics Hrs/Wk: 4
Student Able learn:
 To learn about Gauss law and solve the electric field and magnetic field for various
geometric objects and to learn basic electronic concepts in analog and digital theory.
 To be Explain all the topics of Experiments, Concepts and Derivations to the student
 Apply the principles of electronics in day to day life.
 Encourage all the students to study higher educational courses in reputed institutes and to
enrich the students with creative, logical and analytical skills and to motivate the students
towards research side
UNIT I:
Electrostatics: (6hrs) :Gauss’s law-Statement and its proof, Electric field intensity due to (i)
uniformly charged solid sphere and (ii) an infinite conducting sheet of charge, Deduction of
Coulomb’s law from Gauss law, Electrical potential–Equipotential surfaces, Potential due to a
uniformly charged sphere.
Dielectrics: (6 hrs): Dielectrics-Polar and Non-polar dielectrics- Effect of electric field on
dielectrics,Dielectric strength, Capacitance of a parallel plate condenser with dielectric slab between
the plates, Electric displacement D, electric polarization P,Relation between D, E and P, Dielectric
constant and electric susceptibility.
UNIT II:
Magnetostatics: (6 hrs): Biot-Savart’s law and its applications: (i) circular loop and (ii) solenoid,
Ampere’s Circuital Law and its application to Solenoid, Hall effect, determination of Hall
coefficient and applications.
Electromagnetic Induction: (6 hrs): Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction, Lenz’s law,
Self induction and Mutual induction, Self inductance of a long solenoid, Mutual inductance of two
coils, Energy stored in magnetic field, Eddy currents.

UNIT III:
Alternating currents: (6 hrs): Alternating current - Relation between current and voltage in L,C,
R, LR and CR circuits, Phasor and Vector diagrams, LCR series and parallel resonant circuit, Q –
factor, Power factor.
Electromagnetic waves-Maxwell’s equations:(6 hrs) : Idea of displacement current,Maxwell’s
equations-Derivation, Maxwell’s wave equation (with derivation), Transverse nature of
electromagnetic waves, Poynting theorem (Statement and proof). Velocity of wave equation using
maxwells relations in vaccume.

UNIT IV:
Basic Electronic devices: (12 hrs): PN junction diode, Zenerdiode andLight Emitting Diode
(LED) and their I-V characteristics, Zener diode as a regulator- Transistors and its operation, CB,
CE and CC configurations, Input and output characteristicsofa transistor in CE mode, Relation
between alpha, beta and gamma; Transistor as an amplifier.

UNIT-V:
Digital Electronics: (12 hrs): Number systems, Conversion of binary to decimal system and vice
versa, Binary addition & Binary subtraction (1’s and 2’s complement methods), Laws of Boolean
algebra, DeMorgan’s laws-Statements and Proofs, Basic logic gates, NAND and NOR as universal
gates, Exclusive-OR gate, Half adder and Full adder circuits.
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REFERENCE BOOKS
1. BSc Physics, Vol.3, Telugu Akademy, Hyderabad.
2. Electricity and Magnetism, D.N. Vasudeva. S. Chand & Co.
3. Electricity and Magnetism, B.D.Duggal and C.L.Chhabra. Shobanlal& Co.
4. Electricity, Magnetism with Electronics, K.K.Tewari, R.Chand& Co.,
5. Electricity and Magnetism, R.Murugeshan, S. Chand & Co.
6. Principles of Electronics, V.K. Mehta, S.Chand& Co.,
7. Digital Principles and Applications, A.P. Malvino and D.P.Leach, McGrawHill
Edition.

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B Sc Semester: 4 Credits: 1
Course: 4 Electricity, Magnetism & Electronics Lab Hrs/Wk: 2

Details of Lab/Practical/Experiments/Tutorials syllabus:

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Figure of merit of a moving coil galvanometer.

2. LCR circuit series/parallel resonance, Q factor.

3. Determination of ac-frequency –Sonometer.

4. Verification of Kirchoff’s laws and Maximum Power Transfer theorem.

5. Field along the axis of a circular coil carrying current-Stewart & Gee’s apparatus.

6. PN Junction Diode Characteristics

7. Zener Diode –V-I Characteristics

8. Zener Diode as a voltage regulator

9. Transistor CE Characteristics- Determination of hybrid parameters

10. Logic Gates- OR,AND,NOT and NAND gates. Verification of Truth Tables.

11. Verification of De Morgan’s Theorems.

12. Construction of Half adder and Full adders-Verification of truth tables

13. Universal gates construction and verification of truth tables.

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Recommended Reference books:

14. Recommended Co-curricular activities:(Co-curricular Activities should not promote copying

from text book or from others’ work and shall encourage self/independent and group
learning)

G. Measurable:
1. Assignments on: Gauss’s law-Statement and its proof, Electric field intensity due to
uniformly charged solidsphere and Potential due to a uniformly charged sphere.
2. Student seminars (Individual presentation of Courses) on topics relating to:
3. Biot-Savart’s law and its applications: (i) circular loop and (ii) solenoid, Ampere’s
Circuital Law and its application to Solenoid, Hall effect, determination of Hall
coefficient and applications
4. Quiz Programmes on: PN junction diode, Zenerdiode andLight Emitting Diode (LED)
and their I-V characteristics, Zener diode as a regulator- Transistors and its operation,
CB, CE and CC configurations
5. Individual Field Studies/projects: Maxwell’s equations-Derivation, Maxwell’s wave
equation (with derivation), Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves, Poynting
theorem (Statement andproof)
6. Group discussion on: Number systems, Conversion of binary to decimal system and
vice versa, Binary addition & Binary subtraction (1’s and 2’s complement methods),
Laws of Boolean algebra
7. Group/Team Projects on: Alternating current - Relation between current and voltage
in L,C, R, LR and CR circuits, Phasor and Vector diagrams, LCR series and parallel
resonant circuit, Q –factor, Power factor.
H. General
8. Collection of news reports and maintaining a record of Course-cuttings relating to
topics covered in syllabus
9. Group Discussions on:
10. Watching TV discussions and preparing summary points recording personal
observations etc., under guidance from the Lecturers
11. Any similar activities with imaginative thinking.

Recommended Continuous Assessment methods:

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B Sc Semester: 4 Credits: 4
Course: 5 Modern Physics Hrs/Wk: 4
Student able learn:
 To Create awareness on the topics of Atomic & Molecular Physics, Quantum mechanics, Nuclear
Physics, and Solid state physics.
 To be Explain all the topics of Experiments, Concepts and Derivations to the student.
 Explain the basic principles of quantum mechanics and apply to Atomic, Molecular structure of
energy levels etc..
 Motivate all the students to pursue PG courses in reputed institutes and to endow the students with
creative and analytical skills; this will equip them to become entrepreneurs.
UNIT I :
Atomic and Molecular Physics:(12 hrs): Vector atom model and Stern-Gerlach experiment,
Quantum numbers associated with it, Angular momentum of the atom, Coupling schemes, Spectral
terms and spectral notations, Selection rules, Intensity rules, Fine structure of Sodium D-lines,
Zeeman effect, Experimental arrangement to study Zeeman effect; Raman effect, Characteristics
of Raman effect. Experimental arrangement to study Raman effect, Quantum theory of Raman
effect, Applications of Raman effect.
UNIT II:
Matter waves &Uncertainty Principle:(12 hrs): Matter waves, de Broglie’s hypothesis, Wave
length of matter waves, Properties of matter waves, Davisson and Germer’s experiment, Phase and
group velocities, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle for position and momentum& energy and time,
Illustration of uncertainty principle using diffraction of beam of electrons and photons (Gamma ray
microscope),Bohr’s principle of complementarity.
UNIT III:
Quantum (Wave) Mechanics:(12 hrs): Basic postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrodinger time
independent and time dependent wave equations-Derivations, Physical interpretation of wave
function, Eigen functions, Eigen values, Application of Schrodinger wave equation to (i) one
dimensional potential box of infinite height(InfinitePotential Well) and (ii) three dimensional box -
tunneling effect.
UNIT IV:
Nuclear Physics:(12 hrs): Nuclear Structure: General Properties of Nuclei, Mass defect, Binding
energy; Nuclear forces: Characteristics of nuclear forces- Yukawa’s meson theory; Nuclear Models:
Liquid drop model, The Shell model, Magic numbers; Nuclear Radiation detectors: G.M. Counter,
Cloud chamber, Solid State detector; Elementary Particles: Elementary Particles and their
classification.
UNIT-V:
Nano materials:(7hrs): Nanomaterials – Introduction, Electron confinement, Size effect, Surface to
volume ratio, Classification of nano materials– (0D, 1D, 2D); Quantum dots, Nano wires, Fullerene,
CNT, Graphene(Mention of structures and properties),Distinct properties of nano materials
(Mention-mechanical,optical, electrical, and magnetic properties); Mention of applications of nano
materials: (Fuel cells,Phosphors for HD TV).
Superconductivity: (5 hrs): Introduction to Superconductivity, Experimental results-critical
temperature, critical magnetic field, Meissner effect , Isotope effect,Type I and Type II
superconductors, BCS theory (elementary ideas only),Applications of superconductors

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REFERENCE BOOKS
1. BSc Physics, Vol.4, Telugu Akademy, Hyderabad
2. Atomic Physics by J.B. Rajam; S.Chand& Co.,
3. Modern Physics by R. Murugeshan and Kiruthiga Siva Prasath. S. Chand & Co.
4. Concepts of Modern Physics by Arthur Beiser. Tata McGraw-Hill Edition.
5. Nuclear Physics, D.C.Tayal, Himalaya Publishing House.
6. S.K. Kulkarni, Nanotechnology: Principles & Practices (Capital Publ.Co.)
7. K.K.Chattopadhyay&A.N.Banerjee, Introd.to Nanoscience and Technology(PHI
LearningPriv.Limited).
8. Nano materials, A K Bandopadhyay. New Age International Pvt Ltd (2007)
9. Textbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, BS Murthy, P Shankar, Baldev Raj,BB Rath
and J Murday-Universities Press-IIM

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B Sc Semester: 4 Credits: 4
Course: 5 Modern Physics Lab Hrs/Wk: 4

Details of Lab/Practical/Experiments/Tutorials syllabus:

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded
1. e/m of an electron by Thomson method.
2. Determination of Planck’s Constant (photocell).
3. Verification of inverse square law of light using photovoltaic cell.
4. Determination of the Planck’s constant using LEDs of at least 4 different colours.
5. Determination of work function of material of filament of directly heated
vacuumdiode.
6. Study of absorption of α-rays.
7. Study of absorption of β-rays.
8. Determination of Range of β-particles.
9. Determination of M & H.
10. Analysis of powder X-ray diffraction pattern to determine properties of crystals.
11. Energy gap of a semiconductor using junction diode.
12. Energy gap of a semiconductor using thermistor
13. GM counter characteristics
14. Study of photo cell characteristics.

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Recommended Reference books:

9. Recommended Co-curricular activities:(Co-curricular Activities should not promote copying
from text book or from others’ work and shall encourage self/independent and group learning)
I. Measurable:
Assignments on: Stern-Gerlach experiment, Quantum numbers associated with it, Angular
momentum of the atom, Coupling schemes, Experimental arrangement to study Zeeman
effect; Raman effect, Characteristics of Raman effect. Experimental arrangement to study
Raman effect, Applications of Raman effect, Wave length of matter waves,; Nuclear
Radiation detectors: G.M. Counter, Cloud chamber, Solid State detector, Classification of
nano materials– (0D, 1D, 2D); Quantum dots, Nano wires, Fullerene, CNT,
Graphene(Mention of structures and properties),
Student seminars (Individual presentation of Courses) on topics relating to: Stern-
Gerlach experiment, Zeeman effect, Raman effect. Davisson and Germer’s experiment, ,
Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle Schrodinger time independent and time dependent wave
equations-Derivations, , The Shell model, Magic numbers;,
8. Quiz Programmes on: Zeeman effect, Matter waves, de Broglie’s hypothesis, Heisenberg’s
uncertainty principle for position and momentum& energy and time, Schrodinger time independent
and time dependent wave equations-Derivations.
9. Individual Field Studies/projects: Nuclear Radiation detectors: G.M. Counter, Cloud
chamber, Solid State detector, Liquid drop model, Distinct properties of nano materials
10. .Group discussion on:
Properties of matter waves, Davisson and Germer’s experiment, Eigen functions, Eigen values,
Application of Schrodinger wave equation to (i) one dimensional potential box of infinite
height(InfinitePotential Well), Liquid drop model, The Shell model, Magic numbers

11. Group/Team Projects on: Basic postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrodinger time independent
and time dependent wave equations-Derivations, Physical interpretation of wave function
J. General
12. Collection of news reports and maintaining a record of Course-cuttings relating to topics
covered in syllabus
13. Group Discussions on:
14. Watching TV discussions and preparing summary points recording personal observations
etc., under guidance from the Lecturers
15. Any similar activities with imaginative thinking.
Recommended Continuous Assessment methods:

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(MODEL-PAPER-SEMESTER END EXAMINATION)

UG: DEGREE EXAMINATIONS

SEMESTER-(I)

COURSE-(1)-MECHANICS,WAVES AND OSCILLATIONS

3 Hours Max Marks : 75

SECTION-A

ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS 5 X 5 -25M

I.Explain the terms
1) impact parameters
 
2)Write a short note on Gyroscope
 
Show the conservative nature of central forces

Give brief idea about GPS
 
If a Rod travels with a speed with V=0.6c along its length , calculate the percentage of contraction


What is the fundamental frequency of piezo-electric crystal if y  8 *108 pa, p  2.5 *103 kg / m 3 and
vibrating length is 3 X 10 3

 
Find the fundamental frequency of longitudinal wave in rod of 1m length fixed at the mid point with both the
ends being free .given the velocity of the sound in the bar V=3000m/s and the density of the material of the
bar p=8600kg/ m3

  V=3000m/s  

p=8600kg/ m3

8) Write five applications of Ultrasonic



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Section – B
Answer all questions. 5 x 10 = 50M
9. a)Explain the principle of motion of a rocket and derive for its velocity at any instant when it is
moving under constant gravitational field
 
OR
b)Derive Euler equations.

10) a)Define Central forces and show that they are conservative in nature.

OR
b)State and prove Kepler’s laws of planetary motion.
 
11). a)Describe Michelsons- morleys experiment. Explain negative result.

OR
b)Explain Einsteins mass energy relation.

12). a)Solve the differential equation of damped Harmonic Oscillator and discuss the critical damping.

OR
b)Discuss about two coupled oscillator and derive expression for normal modes.

13 a)Derive an equation for the propagation of transvers waves along string. Discuss the case of string
clamped at both ends.
 
OR
b)Explain the production of Ultrsonics using Piezo electric method.
                         

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Answer any FIVEquestions. 5 x 5M = 25M

1. Explain the defects coma and astigmatism in a lens. How are they minimized?


2. Distinguish between Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffractions.


3. What are quarter and half wave plates?


4 What is holography? Mention its uses.


5. A double convex lens has radii of 40 cm and 10 cm. If the refractive indices for violet and red
colours are 1.52 and 1.51 respectively, what is the longitudinal chromatic aberration for an object at
infinity?




6. A lens of thickness of 2cm and refractive index 1.5 placed in air has radii of curvature 8 cm and 8
cm. Find the system matrix and focal length.

2

7 A 15 cm tube containing cane sugar solution shows optical rotation 70. Calculate the strength of the
solution.

2 70 

.8. In Newton’s rings arrangement the radius of curvature of the curved surfaces is 50 cm. The radii of
the 9th and 16th dark rings are 0.18 cm and 0.2235 cm. Calculate the wave length of the source of light.

cm and 0.2235 cm. 50 cm

 
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SECTION-B 5 x 10 M= 50M
9. a.What is chromatic aberration? Obtain an expression for the chromatic aberration of a lens.



OR

b.Explain spherical aberration. Describe minimization techniques.


10. a.How are Newton’s rings formed? Describe Newton’s rings experiment to determine the wave
length of a monochromatic light with necessary theory.



OR

b.Explain how to determine thickness of given thin wire by forming wedge shaped film.


11. a.What is a zone plate? Describe its action. Explain how a zone plate acts like a convergent lens
having multiple foci.

         

b.Explain diffraction of light due to single slit.


12. a.Describe the construction and working of a Nicol prism. Give any method of producing plane
polarized light.



OR

b.Define optical activity. Describe how the specific rotation of given optically active substance using
laurant’s half schade polarimeter.



13. a.Explain construction and working of He-Ne laser.


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Section – A

Answer any fivequestions. 5 x 5M = 25M

1. Derive an expression for the coefficient of viscosity of a gas on the basis of kinetic theory of gases.

2. What are pyrometers? Describe disappearing filament optical pyrometer.

3. State and prove carnot’s theorem

4. Obtain clausius- clapeyron equation from Maxwell’s equations

5. Discuss the effects of Chloro and fluoro carbons on ozone layer

6. What is Entropy. And explain how it changes in a reversible process .


7. The efficiency of a Cornot’s engine is 60%. Calculate the increase in temperature of the source so
that the efficiency becomes 70%.
%.70%.

8.Calculate the surface temperature of the Sun, given the radius of the Sun = 7.04 x 105 Km, distance of
the Sun from the earth = 14.72 x 107 Km, solar constant = 1400 W/m2 and Stefan’s constant = 5.7 x
10-8 Wm-2K-4.
7.04 x 105 Km14.72 x 107 Km
1400 W/m2 5.7 x 10-8 Wm-2K-4

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Section - B

Answer all questions. 5x 10M = 50M

9. a.Derive Maxwell’s distribution law of velocities.

OR
b. Define coefficient of viscosity and thermal conductivity and derive the relation between them using Kinetic
theory of gasses.

10. a.Derive Plank’s law of radiation. Derive an expression for energy distribution?

OR
b. Explain the construction and working of PyroHelio meter.

11. a.Describe the working of Cornot’s engine and derive the expression for its efficiency.

OR
b. Explain T-S diagram and derive expression for effiency.
T-S
12. a.What are thermodynamic potentials? Derive Maxwell’s thermodynamic
relations.

OR
b. Define Joule Thomson effect and derive and expression for cooling.

13. a.Describe how low temperatures are produced by adiabatic demagnetization. Give the
theory of the experiment.

OR
b. Explain the liquification of air by Linde’s methode.
 

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Section – A

Answer any FIVEQuestions 5X5 =25M

1. Derive expression for the potential due to a point charge.



2. What is Hall Effect? Write the applications of Hall Effect.



3. Write the integral and differential forms of Maxwell’s equations.



4. Derive the relation among D, E and P.



5. Calculate the resonance frequency of a LCR series circuit with a resistance 10&!, inductance 20mH
and a capacitance of 0.02µF.

! 20mH c= 0.02µF.

6. For a transistor α =0.95 and its emitter current is 1mA. Find its base and collector currents.

 α =0.95 1mA 

7. Convert the following binary numbers into equivalent decimal number

i. 101010101 ii. 1111001



i. 101010101 ii. 1111001

8. Perform the following subtraction using 2’s compliment method

i. 101101 – 011110 ii. 11110111 – 00001100

2’ 

i. 101101 – 011110 ii. 11110111 – 00001100

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SECTION-B

Answer all questions 5 X 10-50 M

9. (a) State and prove Gauss’s law.


(or)
 (b) Derive expression for the capacitance of parallel plate capacitor with dielectric slab
 
 (a) State and explain Biot - Savart’s law. Derive an expression for the magic induction at a point on
the axis of a current carrying solenoid.


(or)
(b) Explain Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction. Derive expression for coefficient of coupling.
 
 (a) Describe the behavior of series LCR circuit when an alternating voltage is applied to it. Explain the
condition for resonance.

 

(or)

(b) Derive the equation of electromagnetic wave and hence determine the velocity of propagation
of electromagnetic wave in free space.
    
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 (a) What is transistor? Explain the working of PNP and NPN Transistor.
 

(or)

(b) Deduce relation between alpha, beta and gamma.

 
 (a) Explain the functioning of a Half Adder and a Full Adder along with respective truth tables.
  

(or)

(b) State and prove Demorgan’s laws. Realize AND, OR and NOT gates from NAND logic.

  

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(MODEL-PAPER-SEMESTER END EXAMINATION)

UG: DEGREE EXAMINATIONS

SEMESTER-(IV)

COURSE-(5)MODERN PHYSICS

TIME:3Hrs Max Marks :75

Section – A

Answer any FIVE Questions 5X5 =25M

1. Explain L-S and J-J coupling schemes.

L-S J-J
 
2.State and explain Zeeman effect.

 
3 How inter nuclear distance in a molecule can be determined

  

4. Define Binding energy of nucleus. Calculate binding energy of nucleus.

   

5. What are properties of nuclear forces.

 
6. Write about Geiger-Nuttal law

  
7. Briefly explain the principle of solid state detector.

    

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8. The mass of 17Cl35 is 34.98 a.m.u. Find the binding energy per nucleon. Mass of neutron is 1.008665

a.m.u and mass of proton is 1.007665 a.m.u.

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Cl35   34.98 a.m.u.
 1.008665 a.m.u  
1.007665 a.m.u.   

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Section – B

Answer all questions. 5 x 10 = 50 m.

9. a. Describe the Stern Gerlach experiment and indicate the importance of the results obtained.


OR

b. Explain Raman effect. Describe experimental arrangement to observe Raman effect.

 
10. a. Describe Davision and Germer Experiment.

 
OR

b. Describe Heisenbergs Uncertanity relation. Derive Energy – time uncertainty.

 
11 a.Derive an expression for energy levels of particle in box which is 3-D motion.


 3-D   
OR

b. Derive Schodinger time dependent wave equation.


12. a. Explain Liquid drop model of nuclus.

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
OR

b. Explain the construction and working of GM counter.

GM

13. a. Explain about type -1 and type -2 superconductors and write brief about BCS theory.

 BCS 

OR

b. Explain the distinct properties of nano materials.

 

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