Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Raipur Region

Class: XII
Pre Board-1 (2022-2023)
SUBJECT: PHYSICS (042)
Maximum Marks: 70 Marks Time Allowed: 3 hours.

General Instructions:

(1) There are 35 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. All the
sections are compulsory.
(3) Section A contains eighteen MCQ of 1 mark each, Section B contains seven questions of two marks
each, Section C contains five questions of three marks each, section D contains three long questions of five
marks each and Section E contains two case study based questions of 4 marks each.
(4) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in section B, C, D and E. You
have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
(5) Use of calculators is not allowed.

Section A

Q. Marks
No.
1 How is the drift velocity in a conductor affected with the rise in temperature? 1
(a) decreases (b) increases (c) no change (d) first increases then decreases
2 A slab of material of dielectric constant K has the same area as the plates of a parallel plate capacitor but 1
has a thickness (3/4)d, where d is the separation of the plates. What is capacitance changed when the slab
is inserted between the plates?
(a) 4KC0/K+3 (b) KC0/K+3 (c) 3K/4C0 (d) 3KC0/K+4
3 The electrostatic potential energy of a system consisting of two charges 7µC and -2µC(and with no 1
external field) placed at (-9cm,0,0) and (9cm,0,0) respectively is
(a) Zero (b) +0.7J (c) -0.5J (d) -0.7J
4 For a cell, the terminal potential difference is 2.2 V when the circuit is open and reduces to1.8V, when 1
the cell is connected across a resistance, R=5Ω. The internal resistance of the cell is
(a) 10/9Ω (b) 9/10Ω (c) 11/9Ω (d) 5/9Ω
5 A copper wire of length 1m and radius 1mm is joined in series with an iron wire of length 2m and radius 1
3mm and a current is passed through the wire. The ratio of current densities in the copper and iron wire is
(a) 18:1 (b) 9:1 (c) 6:1 (d) 2:3
6 A proton and an alpha particle enter a uniform magnetic field perpendicularly with the same speed. If 1
proton takes 25µs to make 5revolutions, then the periodic time for the alpha particle would be
(a) 50µs (b) 25µs (c) 10µs (d) 5µs
7 Hysteresis loops for two magnetic materials A and B are given below: 1

These materials are used to make magnets for electric generators, transformer core and electromagnet
core. Then it is proper to use:
(a) A for electric generators and transformers.
(b) A for electromagnets and B for electric generators
(c) A for transformers and B for electric generators
(d) B for electromagnets and transformers
8 A rectangular piece of soft iron is placed in a uniform magnetic field. Which of the following correctly 1
represents the lines of force in the region of space?
9 A metallic square loop ABCD is moving in its own plane with velocity v in a uniform magnetic field 1
perpendicular to its plane as shown in the figure. An electric field is induced

(a) In AD, but not in BC

(b) In BC, but not in AD
(c) Neither in AD nor in BC
(d) In both AD and BC

10 The current and voltage in an AC circuit are respectively given by 𝑖 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛314𝑡 and 𝐸 = 1
200 sin 314𝑡 + . If the resistance is 100Ω, then the reactance of the circuit is
(a) 100/√3Ω (b) 100√3Ω (c) 200Ω (d) 200√3Ω
11 The current I in an inductor coil is varying with time according to the plot shown in figure. 1

Which one of the following is the correct variation of voltage with time in the coil?

12 For a paramagnetic substance 1

(a) µr=1 (b) µr=0 (c) µr >1 (d) µr = infinity
13 A double convex lens made of a material of refractive index 1.5 and having a focal length of 10cm is 1
immersed in liquid of refractive index 3.0 then the lens will behave as
(a) Diverging lens of focal length 10cm
(b) Diverging lens of focal length 10/3cm
(c) Converging lens of focal length 10/3 cm
(d) Converging lens of focal length 30cm
14 A graph of stopping potential for most energetic emitted photoelectrons (Vs) with frequency of incident 1
radiation on metal is given below. Value of AB/BC in the graph is
(h= Planck’s constant, e= electronic charge)

(a) h (b) e (c) h/e (d) e/h

15 In Bohr’s model of hydrogen atom, the ratio of periods of revolution of an electron in n=2 and n=1 orbits 1
is
(a) 2:1 (b) 4:1 (c) 8:1 (d) 16:1
16 Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false
ASSERTION (A): Energy is released when heavy nuclei undergo fission or light nuclei undergo fusion.
REASON (R) : for heavy nuclei, binding energy per nucleon increases with increasing Z, while for light
nuclei it decreases with increasing Z.
17 Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false
ASSERTION (A): A p-type semiconductor is a positive type crystal.
Reason (R): The majority carriers in a p-type semiconductor are electrons.
18 Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false
ASSERTION (A): Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature.
Reason (R): The magnetic field, the electric field and the direction of propagation of an electromagnetic
wave are mutually perpendicular.

Section B
19 How would the angular width of central maximum of diffraction pattern be affected when 2
(i) Width of the slit is decreased, and
(ii) Monochromatic light is replaced by polychromatic light? Justify your answers.
20 Photoelectric emission occurs when a surface is irradiated with the radiation of frequencies (i) ν1 and (ii) 2
ν2. The maximum kinetic energy of the electrons emitted in the two cases is K and 2K respectively.
Obtain the expression for the threshold frequency of the surface.
21 What is the nuclear radius of 125Fe, if that of 27Al is 3.6 fermi? 2
OR
The short wavelength limit for the Lyman series of the hydrogen spectrum is 913.4 A0. Calculate the short
wavelength limit for the Balmer series of the hydrogen spectrum.
22 (a) Why do we use a shunt to convert a galvanometer into an ammeter? A galvanometer of resistance 2
15Ω shows a full scale deflection by a current of 6mA. Calculate the value of the shunt resistance
required to convert the galvanometer into an ammeter of range 0-6 A.
23 Draw the circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier. Also draw the graph of the input and output waveform of 2
a full wave rectifier.
24 A light bulb is in turn connected in a series (a) across an LR circuit, (b) across an RC circuit, with an AC 2
source. Explain giving necessary mathematical formula, the effect on the brightness of the bulb in case (a)
and (b), when the frequency of the AC source is increased.
25 Name the electromagnetic waves with their frequency range produced in 2
(a) Some radioactive decay
(b) Sparks during electric welding
(c) TV remote

Section C
26 The network PQRS, shown in the circuit diagram, has the batteries of 4V and 5V and negligible internal 3
resistance. A milliammeter of 20Ω resistance is connected between P and R. Calculate the reading in the
milliammeter.

27 (i) Three point charges q, -4q and 2q are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle ABC of side ‘l’ as 3
shown in the figure. Find out the amount of work done to separate the charges at infinite distance.
 (ii) A point charge ‘q’ is placed at O as shown in figure. Is VA-VB positive, negative or zero, if ‘q’
is a (i) positive, (ii) negative charge?

28 (i) A circular current carrying coil produces a magnetic field B0 at its centre. The coil is rewound 3
so as to have three turns and the same current is passed through it. What is the new magnetic
field at the centre?
(ii) A long solenoid carrying current produces a magnetic field B along its axis. If the number of
turns in the solenoid is halved and current in it is doubled, calculate the new magnetic field.
OR
Using Biot-Savart’s law, derive the expression for the magnetic field at a point on the axis of a current
carrying circular loop of radius R, distant x from the centre. Hence write the magnetic field at the centre
of a loop. Draw the magnetic field lines due to circular wire carrying current.
29 A device X is connected across an AC source of voltage 𝑉 = 𝑉 𝑠𝑖𝑛⍵𝑡. The current through X is given as 3
𝑖 = 𝑖 sin (⍵𝑡 + ).
(a) Identify the device X and write the expression for its reactance.
(b) Draw graphs showing variation of voltage and current with time over one cycle of AC, for X.
(c) How does the reactance of the device X vary with frequency of the AC? Show this variation
graphically.
(d) Draw the phasor diagram for the device X.
OR
(a) State the principle of working of a transformer.
(b) State any two factors that reduce the efficiency of a transformer.
(c) Calculate the current drawn by the primary of a 90% efficient transformer which steps down
220V to 22V if the output resistance is 440Ω.
30 A ray of light passes through a prism of refractive index √2 as shown in the fig. 3
Find:

(a) The angle of incidence (r2) at face AC.

(b) The angle of minimum deviation for this prism.

Section D
31 (i) A particle of mass m and charge q is accelerated from rest through a potential difference of V. 5
Obtain the expression for the de Broglie wavelength associated with it.
(ii) Find the ratio of the de Broglie wavelengths associated with an alpha particle and a proton, if
both
(a) Have the same speeds,
(b) Have the same kinetic energy,
(c) Are accelerated through the same potential difference.
OR
(a) State Bohr’s quantization condition for defining stationary orbits. How does de Broglie’s
hypothesis explain the stability of these orbits?
(b) A hydrogen atom initially in the ground state absorbs a photon which excites it to the n=4
level. Estimate the frequency of the photon.
(c) The figure shows energy level diagram of hydrogen atom, which transition corresponds to the
emission of radiation of maximum wavelength? Justify your answer.

32 (a) Draw a ray diagram of an astronomical refracting telescope in normal adjustment. Obtain an 5
expression for its magnifying power. How can we increase the magnifying power of the telescope?
(b) A simple telescope consisting of an objective of focal length 60cm and a single eye lens of focal
length 5cm is focused on a distant object in such a way that parallel rays emerge from the eye lens.
If the object subtends an angle of 20 at the objective, calculate the angular width of the image.
 OR
(a) Draw a labeled ray diagram of compound microscope, when final image forms at the least distance
of distinct vision.
(b) Why is its objective of short focal length and of short aperture compared to its eyepiece? Explain.
(c) The focal length of the objective is 4cm while that of eyepiece is 10cm. the object is placed at a
distance of 6cm from the objective lens.
(i) Calculate the magnifying power of the compound microscope, if its final image is formed
at the near point.
(ii) Also calculate length of the tube of compound microscope.
33 (i) An air capacitor is given a charge of 2µC raising its potential to 200V. If on inserting a 5
dielectric medium, its potential falls to 50V, what is the dielectric constant of the medium?
(ii) The graph in fig. shows the variation of total energy U stored in the capacitor against the value
of capacitance C itself.

Which of the two- the charge on capacitor or potential used to charge is kept constant for this
graph? Support your answer with necessary expressions.
(iii) If battery is removed after charging the capacitor and then a dielectric slab is introduced in
between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor what will be the effect on its (a) charge, (b)
capacity, (c) energy stored? Justify your answer.
OR
(i) Obtain the expression for the electric field intensity due to a uniformly charged spherical
shell of radius R at a point distant r from the centre of the shell outside it.
(ii) Draw a graph showing the variation of electric field intensity E with r, for r > R and r < R.
(iii) A charge particle having a charge of -2x10-6 C is placed close to a non-conducting plate
having a surface charge density of 4x10-6 Cm-2. Find the force of attraction between the
particle and the plate.

Section E
34 Case Study : p-n junction diode 4

p-n junction is a semiconductor diode. It is obtained by bringing p-type semiconductor in close contact with
n-type semiconductor. A thin layer is developed at the p-n junction which is devoid of any charge carrier
but has immobile ions. It is called depletion layer. At the junction a potential barrier appears which does not
allow the movement of majority charge carriers across the junction in the absence of any biasing of the
junction.
If p-side of p-n junction is connected to positive terminals of external battery and n-side is connected to
negative terminal of external battery, then the p-n junction is said to be forward biased. If n-side of p-n
junction is connected to positive terminals of external battery and p-side is connected to negative terminal
of external battery, then the p-n junction is said to be reverse biased. The p-n junction offers low resistance
when forward biased and high resistance when reverse biased.
(i) How does the width of the depletion layer of a p-n junction diode change with decrease in
reverse bias?
(ii) In the following diagrams, indicate which of the diodes are forward biased and which are
reverse biased.
 (iii) The given circuit has two ideal diodes connected as shown in the figure below. Calculate the
current flowing through the resistance R1.

OR
The following table provides the set of values V and I obtained for a given diode, calculate the
forward and reverse bias resistance of the given diode.
V I
Forward biasing 2.04 volt 60 mA
2.4 volt 80 mA
Reverse biasing 0 volt 0 µA
-2 volt -0.25 µA
35 Case study: Young’s double slit experiment. 4
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions
The British physicist Thomas Young explained the interference of light using the principle of superposition
of waves. In YDSE two slits S1 and S2 were illuminated by light from a slit S. The interference pattern
consists of dark and bright bands of light. Such bands are called fringes. The distance between two
consecutive bright and dark fringes is called fringe width.
Position of Bright Fringe is given by x = nλD/d and
Position of dark Fringe is given by x = (2n +1) λD/2d where n= 0,1,2,3….
Fringe Width is given by β = λD/d
(i) How will the interference pattern in YDSE get affected when the entire set-up is immersed in
water?
(ii) What is the effect on interference fringes if white light is used instead of monochromatic light
in YDSE.
(iii) In a young’s double slit experiment, two slits are separated by 3mm distance and illuminated
by light of wavelength 480nm. The screen is at 2m from the plane of slits. Calculate the
separation between the 8th bright fringe and 3rd dark fringe observed with respect to the central
bright fringe.
OR
LASER light of wavelength 640 nm incident on a pair of slits produces an interference pattern
in which the bright fringes are separated by 7.2mm. Calculate the wavelength of another source
of LASER light which produces interference fringes separated by 8.1mm using same pair of
slits.