PREPARATION PAPER 2023-24

XI - Physics Prepared by: Imran Zubair

Chapter NO. 1:(Measurements)
Short Questions:
1. Describe the scope of physics in “Science, ‘Technology” and “Society”
2. Find the dimensions of all physical quantities given in syllabus.
3. Prove that the following equations are dimensionally correct.
V f  Vi
2 2
1 2
i. 𝑠 = 𝑣𝑡 ii. 𝑣𝑓 = 𝑣𝑖 + 𝑎𝑡 iii. 𝑠 = 𝑣𝑖 𝑡+ a𝑡 iv. S=
2 2a
𝑙 𝑚 1 1 1
v. 𝑣 = 𝜆𝑓 vi. 𝑇 = 2𝜋√𝑔 vii. 𝑇 = 2𝜋√ 𝑘 viii.  
f p q
𝑇𝑙 1 𝐹𝑙
xi. 𝑣 = √𝑚 x. 𝑓= √
2𝑙 𝑚
4. Differentiate between:
(i) Error and Uncertainty ii. Accuracy and Precision iii. Systematic and Random Error
5. Find the number of significant figures in the following.
i. 10.02 ii. 30.000 iii. 2.5 x 10-11 iv. 2004 v. 2000
6. All Numericals of book.
Chapter NO. 2 : (Kinematics)
Short Questions:
1. What are the properties of vector addition? Prove these properties by head to tail rule.
2. Define following.
i. Unit vector ii. Free vector iii. Position vector iv. Resultant vector
3. ⃗⃗⃗ 𝐵
Define scalar product and vector product also show that 𝐴. ⃗ = 𝐵.
⃗⃗⃗ 𝐴
4. Derive the equations of motion by graphical method.
i. V f  Vi  at ii. S= Vi t  1 / 2 at 2 2as = V f  Vi
2 2
iii.
5. Show that the maximum range of projectile is four times of its maximum height.
6. All Numericals of book.
Long Questions:
1. Describe the addition of vectors by rectangular components method.
2. What is projectile motion? A projectile is fired with an initial velocity “Vo” and making an angle “𝜃” with
horizontal, derive the expressions for;
i. Time to reach max height ii. Total time of flight iii. Max. Height
iv. Range v. Max. Range
Chapter NO. 3 : (Dynamics)
Short Questions:
1. State and prove the law of conservation of linear momentum.
2. State types and laws of friction.
3. Define angle of friction and angle of repose also derive the relation between these angles.
4. All Numericals of book.
Long Questions:
1. Differentiate between elastic and inelastic collision. Two sphere having different masses and moving
with different velocities, collide elastically. Derive the expressions for their velocities after the collision.
Chapter NO. 4 : (Rotational and circular motion)
Short Questions:
1. Define angular velocity and angular acceleration, also derive the following relations;
i. v = r  ii. 𝑎 = 𝑟𝛼
2. What is banked curve? Derive the expression of angle ( ) for ideally banked curve.
 3. Define orbital velocity and orbital time period also derive their expressions.
4. Explain moment of inertia and write the formulae of moment of inertia of sphere and cylinder.
5. Explain torque and show that  =  
6. All Numericals of book.
Long Questions:
1. Define centripetal force and centripetal acceleration also derive the expression for centripetal acceleration
and centripetal force.
2. Explain angular momentum. State and prove the law of conservation of angular momentum.
Chapter NO. 5 : (Work, Energy and Power)
Short Questions:
1. Explain work and its types.
2. How is work done calculated by constant Force- Displacement graph, explain by drawing graph between
force and displacement.
3. Define kinetic and potential energy also derive the formula for kinetic energy.
4. What is escape velocity? Derive the expression for escape velocity of earth.
5. Define Power, write its formula, unit and dimensions show that the power is the dot product of force and
velocity.
6. State and prove work energy theorem.
7. All Numericals of book.
Long Questions:
1. What is conservative force/ field? Show that the gravitational force is conservative.
2. What is absolute gravitational potential energy? Derive its expression.
3. State and prove the law of conservation of energy.
CHAPTER NO.6 (Fluid Statics)
Short Questions:
1. State and explain Pascal’s law. What are its applications?
2. Explain with the help of figure the working of hydraulic brake system.
3. Describe the construction and working of hydraulic lift.
4. State Archimedes’ principle. What is up thrust? Derive the expression for up thrust force in liquids.
5. Explain buoyancy and state the law of floatation.
6. Explain surface tension with the help of examples.
7. All Numericals of books.
Chapter NO.7 (Fluid Dynamics)
Short Questions:
1. What are viscous fluids? Define viscosity of fluid and how is the viscosity of fluid effected by temperature?
2. Explain viscous force in liquid and derive its formula.
3. Define coefficient of viscosity and velocity gradient.
4. State stockes’ law and define viscous drag.
5. What is terminal velocity? Derive its mathematical expression.
6. Describe the factors for prevalence of turbulent flow.
7. Give the practical examples of turbulent flow.
8. What is equation of continuity? Derive it.
9. All Numericals of book.
Long Questions:
1. Explain the all types of fluid flow.
2. State Bernoulli’s principle. What is Bernoulli’s equation? Derive it.
3. Explain all applications of Bernoulli’s principle.
Chapter NO. 8:(Electric Fields)
Short Questions:
1. State Coulomb’s law, derive the expression for electrostatic force between two charges if, (i) vacuum
(ii) dielectric is presented between the charges.
2. Explain electric field, Derive the expression for electric field of point charge.
3. Explain electric flux, under what condition the flux through a plane surface is maximum and minimum.
4. If a point charge is placed at the centre of a sphere, derive the expression for flux passing through
the surface of sphere.
5. What is electric potential? Derive the relation between electric potential and electric field intensity.
6. All Numericals of book.
Long Questions:
1. What is electric dipole and dipole moment? Derive the expression for electric field intensity at a point due
to electric dipole.
Chapter NO. 9( Capacitors)
Short Questions:
1. Define the types of capacitor.
2. Derive the formula for equivalent capacitance if three capacitors are combined in series (or) parallel.
3. Explain the charging and discharging of capacitor through a resistor also write the equations of charging
and discharging.
4. How energy is stored in capacitor? Derive relevant formulae.
5. All Numericals of book.
Long Questions:
1. What is capacitor? Define capacitance and its unit. Derive the expression for capacitance of a
Parallel plates capacitor if (i) air (ii) dielectric is presented between the plates.
CHAPTER NO. 10( DC- Circuits)
Short Questions:
1. What is resistance of a conductor? How does it depend on the dimensions of the conductor? Derive
relevant expression.
2. How does the resistance of conductor depend on the temperature of the conductor? Derive relevant
expression.
3. Define electromotive force (E) and terminal potential difference (V) derive the relation between them.
4. What are the source of emf, explain briefly.
5. What is the cause of power dissipation in resistor? Derive the formula for power dissipation.
6. Define thermoelectricity. What is thermocouple? Explain its function.
7. State and explain Kirchhoff’s laws.
8. Derive the expressions for equivalent resistance, when two resistors are connected in “series” or “Parallel”
9. What is Wheatstone bridge? Derive its mathematical relation.
10. All Numericals of book.
CHAPTER NO. 11( Oscillations)
Short Questions:
1. What is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)? What are the conditions for SHM?
2. Show that a body of mass “m” attached with the end of horizontal spring executes SHM also derive
the expression of its time period.
3. A particle is moving on the circumference of a circle. Derive the expression for the velocity of projection of
the particle moving on a diameter of the circle.
4. Show that a body of mass “m” attached with the end of a vertical spring executes SHM.
5. Show that the total energy of mass-spring system remains same everywhere.
6. All Numericals of books.
Long Questions:
1. A particle is moving on the circumference of a circle, prove that its projection executes SHM on its
diameter.
2. Show that for a small amplitude, the motion of simple pendulum is SHM also derive the expression for its
time period.
Chapter NO. 12( Acoustics)
Short Questions:
1. Describe the factors affecting the speed of sound in air.
2. Describe the principle of superposition of waves.
3. Describe the applications of Doppler’s effect.
4. All Numericals of book.
Long Questions:
1. Explain the formula for speed of sound. What is the defect in Newton’s formula for speed of sound in air
also give the Laplace correction in it.
2. What are beats? Explain the phenomenon of formation of beats, also derive the expression for beats
frequency.
3. What are stationary (Standing) Waves? Derive its equation also find the positions of “Nodes” and “Anti
Nodes”.
4. Derive the expressions for frequency of standing waves in a stretched string, when string vibrates in
(i) One (ii) Two (iii) Three and (iv) ‘n’ loops.
5. What is Doppler’s effect? Derive the expressions for apparent frequency of sound. (All cases)
Chapter NO. 13( Physical Optics)
Short Questions:
1. What are electromagnetic waves? Explain their production also write the formula for speed of
electromagnetic waves in vacuum.
2. Define interference of light. Explain the conditions for interference of light.
3. What is thin film? Explain interference of light in thin film.
4. What is diffraction of light? Differentiate between “Interference” and “Diffraction” of light.
5. Explain diffraction of light by single slit, also derive its equation.
6. What is diffraction grating? Derive its equation.
7. Explain the diffraction of X-rays (Bragg’s law)
8. All Numericals of book.
Long Questions:
1. Describe all the waves (Components) of electromagnetic spectrum.
2. Explain Young’s double slits experiment. Derive the expressions for positions of dark and bright fringes,
also derive the formula for fringe spacing.
3. What are Newton’s rings? Describe the experimental arrangement. Derive the expressions for radius of
nth (i) Bright ring (ii) Dark ring.
4. What is Michelson Interferometer? Explain its construction and working with the help of ray diagram. How
is it used to find the wavelength of monochromatic light. Derive relevant expression.
Chapter NO. 14(Communication)
Short Questions:
1. What is communication channel? Write the name of different communication channels.
2. Write the advantages (merits) of the following channels of communication.
i. Twisted – Pair Cable ii. Optical Fiber iii. Microwave Radio system
iv. Satellite Communication.
3. Explain modulation. What are the types of modulation?
4. Explain amplitude modulation (AM) and derive its expression.
5. Explain frequency modulation (FM) and derive its expression.
6. Write the advantages of AM and FM.
7. What is Bandwidth? Differentiate between AM and FM.
8. Explain D/A Conversion.
Long Questions:
1. What is digital communication system? Explain by the help of block diagram. Explain the advantages of the
transmission of data in digital form over in analog form.
2. What is A/D conversion? Explain the steps involving in A/D conversion.