MARCH-2014

II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)

Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry any marks.

PART – A

I. Answer all the following 10 × 1 = 10

1. Write the SI unit of charge.
2. Define mobility of electron.
3. What is the nature of force between two parallel conductors carrying currents in the
same direction?
4. Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines for a bar magnet.
5. Give the expression for energy stored in the inductance coil carrying current.
6. How is r.m.s value of voltage of a.c is related to peak value of a.c voltage?
7. What is wave front of light waves?
8. State the radioactive decay law.
9. Write the truth table of logic OR gate.
10. Give the bandwidth of TV signals for transmission.

PART – B

II. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5×2=10

11. State and explain Coulomb’s law in electrostatics.
12. Draw Wheatstone’s bridge circuit and write the condition for its balance.
13. What is magnetic susceptibility? For which material it is low and positive?
14. Mention any two advantages of eddy currents in the practical applications.
15. Who predicted the existence of electromagnetic waves? Give the wavelength range of
electromagnetic spectrum.
16. Explain Malus law for polaroids.
17. Write any two types of electron emission.
18. Why there is need for modulation?

PART – C

III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5×3=15

19. Derive an expression for potential energy of a system of two point charges in the
absence of the external electric field.
20. Write three uses of cyclotron.
21. What are (i) magnetic declination. (ii) magnetic dip and (iii) horizontal component of
earth’s magnetic field at a place ?
22. State and explain Lenz’s law for induced emf.
23. Explain the construction of the transformer. Mention its principle.
24. Mention three applications of total internal reflection of light.
25. Give three characteristics of photon.
26. How is Zener diode used as voltage regulator.

PART – D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions. 2×5=10

27. State Gauss law in electrostatics. Using the law, derive an expression for electric field
due to a uniformly charged thin spherical shell at point outside the shell.
28. With the help of circuit diagram, obtain the expression for equivalent resistance of two
resistors connected in parallel.
29. Derive the expression for magnetic field at a point on the axis of a circular current
loop.

V. Answer any TWO of the following questions. 2×5=10

30. Obtain the expression for fringe width in the case of interference of light waves.
31. Write three postulates of Bohr. Mention two limitations of Bohr model.
32. Explain the formation of energy bands in solids. On the basis of energy bands
distinguish between a metal, a semiconductor and an insulator.

VI. Answer any THREE of the following questions. 3×5=15

33. In a parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates, each plate has an area of 610-3
m2 and the distance between the plates is 3mm. Calculate the capacitance of the
capacitor. If the capacitor is connected to a 10V supply, what is the charge on each
plate of the capacitor? (Absolute permittivity of free space = 8.8510-12 Fm-1)

34. A battery of internal resistance 3 is connected to 20resistor and potential difference

across the resistor is 100V. If another resistor of 30 is connected in series with the
first resistor and the battery again connected to the combination. Calculate the e.m.f
and the terminal potential difference across the combination.

35. Calculate resonant frequency and Q–factor of a series LCR circuit containing a pure
inductor of inductance 3H, capacitor of capacitance 27F and resistor of resistance
7.4.

36. Two lenses of focal length 0.20m and 0.30m are kept in contact . Find the focal length
of the combination. Calculate powers of two lenses and combination .

37. Calculate the binding energy and binding energy per nucleon (in MeV) of a nitrogen
nucleus (7N14) from the following data :
Mass of proton = 1.00783 u,
Mass of neutron = 1.00867 u,
Mass of nitrogen nucleus = 14.00307 u

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 JULY-2014
II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry any marks.

PART – A
I Answer all the following 10 × 1 = 10
1. What is a capacitor?
2. Define drift velocity of electrons.
3. What is the nature of force between two parallel conductors carrying current in
the same direction?
4. State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.
5. Which type of lens is used to correct myopia (short sightedness)?
6. What are Isotopes?
7. Mention any one application of Light Emitting Diode.
8. Write the circuit symbol of AND gate.
9. Give an expression for range of an antenna in terms of its height from ground.
10. What is amplification?

PART – B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5×2 = 10
11. Establish the relation between electric field and electric potential.
12. Give any two limitations of Ohm’s law.
13. Write any two uses of Cyclotron.
14. State Ampere’s circuital law and represent it mathematically.
15. Write any two properties of magnetic field lines.
16. What are eddy currents? Give one use of it.
17. Give any two uses of microwaves.
18. State the laws of refraction.
PART – C

III Answer any FIVE of the following Questions: 5×3 = 15

19. Mention any three properties of electric charges.
20. Give an expression for force acting on a charge moving in magnetic field and explain the
symbols. When does the force become maximum?
21. Derive an expression for electromotive force (motional EMF) induced in a rod moving
perpendicular to the uniform magnetic field.
22. Derive an expression for resonant frequency of series circuit containing inductor,
capacitor and resistor.
23. Write the expression for limit of resolution of (a) Microscope and (b) Telescope. Write one
method of increasing the resolving power of microscope.
24. State any three features of nuclear force.
25. Define half-life period of a radioactive sample. Arrive at the relation between half-life and
decay constant.
26. Give any three differences between n-type and p-type semiconductors.

PART – D

IV Answer any TWO of the following Questions: 2×5 = 10

27. Derive an expression for electric field at a point outside the uniformly charged
spherical shell placed in vacuum using Gauss law.
28. Derive the condition for balance of Wheatstone’s bridge using Kirchhoff’s laws
29. Write any four properties of ferromagnetic materials and give an example for it.
V Answer any TWO of the following Questions: 2×5 = 10

30. Derive an expression for total energy of an electron in stationary orbit of hydrogen atom.
31. Derive an expression for fringe width in case of Young’s double slit experiment.
32. Explain the working of p-n junction diode as a full wave rectifier with circuit diagram.
Give input and output wave forms.

VI Answer any THREE of the following Questions: 3×5 = 15

33. Two charges 3×10-8 C and -2×10-8 C are located 15 cm apart. At what point on the line
joining the two charges is the electric potential zero? Take the potential at infinity to be
zero.
34. A network of resistors is connected to 12V battery as shown in the figure. Calculate the
equivalent resistance of the circuit. Obtain current in 12 and 6 resistors.
12

6

12V
35. Apure inductor of 25mH is connected to a source of 220V and 50Hz. Find the inductive
reactance, rms value of current and peak value of current in the circuit.

36. A prism of angle 600 produces angle of minimum deviation 40 0. What is its refractive
index? Calculate the angle of incidence.

37. The work function of cesium metal is 2.14eV. When light of frequency 6×1014Hz is
incident on the metal surface photoemission of electrons occurs. Find:
(a) Energy of incident photons.
(b) Maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons.
Given Planks constant h = 6.63×10-34 Js. 1eV =1.6×10-19J

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 MARCH-2015
II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry any marks.

PART – A

I Answer all the following 10 × 1 = 10

1. Define S.I. unit of charge.
2. A resistor is marked with colours red, red, orange and gold. Write the value of its
resistance.
3. State Ampere’s circuital law.
4. What is magnetic declination?
5. Mention the significance of Lenz’s law.
6. How does the power of a lens vary with its focal length?
7. What is the conclusion of Davisson and Germer experiment on the nature of electron?
8. Name the spectral series of hydrogen which lies in the ultraviolet region of
electromagnetic spectrum.
9. Define specific binding energy.
10. What is attenuation in communication system?

PART – B

II. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5×2 = 10

11. Write Coulomb’s law in vector form. Explain the terms.
12. Mention two limitations of Ohm’s law.
13. Write two properties of magnetic lines of force.
14. Current in a coil falls from 2.5 A to 0.0 A in 0.1 second inducing an emf of 200V.
Calculate the value of self inductance.
15. Mention two applications of infrared radiation.
16. Draw the ray diagram of image formation in case of compound microscope.
17. What is photo diode? Mention its one use.
18. Draw the block diagram of generalized communication system.

PART – C

III Answer any FIVE of the following Questions: 5×3 = 15

19. Derive the expression for capacitance of parallel plate capacitor.
20. Explain with circuit diagram how to convert galvanometer in to an ammeter.
21. Write three differences between diamagnetic and paramagnetic substances.
22. Derive the expression for motional EMF induced in a conductor moving in a uniform
magnetic field.

23. Show that voltage leads current by , when A.C. voltage applied to pure inductance.
2
24. What is interference? Write the conditions for path difference in case of constructive and
destructive interference
25. By assuming Bohr’s postulates derive an expression for radius of nth orbit of electron,
revolving round the nucleus of hydrogen atom.
26. Distinguish between conductor and semiconductor on the basis of band theory of solids.

PART – D

IV Answer any TWO of the following Questions: 2×5 = 10

27. Derive an expression for electric field due electric dipole at a point on an equatorial line.
28. What is equivalent resistance? Derive the expression for effective resistance of two
resistors connected in parallel.
29. Derive an expression for magnetic field strength at any point on the axis of a circular
current loop using Biot-Savart’s law.

V Answer any TWO of the following Questions: 2×5 = 10

30. Derive the expression for the refractive index of the material of a prism in terms of the
angle of the prism and angle of minimum deviation.
31. Write Einstein’s equation of photoelectric effect. Give Einstein’s explanation of
photoelectric effect.
32. With a neat circuit diagram, explain the working of npn transistor in CE mode as
amplifier with input and output wave form.

VI Answer any THREE of the following Questions: 3×5 = 15

33. Two point charges +1 nC and -4 nC are 1 m apart in air. Find the positions along the
line joining the two charges at which resultant potential is zero.

34. Two cells of emf 2V and 4V and internal resistance 1 and 2 respectively are connected
in parallel so as to send the current in the same direction through an external resistance
of 10. Find the potential difference across 10 resistor.

35. A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 283V and frequency 50Hz is applied to a series LCR
circuit in which R = 3, L = 25.48mH and C = 786µF. Find
(a) Impedance of the circuit.
(b) The phase difference between the voltage across the source and the current and (c)
The power factor.

36. In a Young’s double slit experiment distance between the slits is 1mm. The fringe width
is found to be 0.6mm. When the screen is moved through a distance of 0.25m away from
the plane of the slits, the fringe width becomes 0.75mm. Find the wavelength of the light
used.

37. Determine the mass of Na22 which has an activity of 5mCi. Half life of Na 22 is 2.6 years.
Avogadro number = 6.023×1023 atoms.

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 JULY-2015
II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry any marks.

PART – A

I. Answer all the following 10 × 1 = 10

1. State Coulomb’s law.
2. What is the condition for the balanced state of Wheatstone’s network?
3. A charged particle enters an electric field in the direction of electric field. What is the
nature of the path traced by it?
4. State Curie’s law.
5. What is self induction?
6. What is the nature of the lens used to rectify Myopia?
7. Name the spectral series of hydrogen atom in the visible region of electromagnetic
spectrum.
8. Write the S.I. unit of radioactivity.
9. Inputs of NAND gates are A = 1, B = 0. What is the output?
10. What is modulation?
PART – B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5×2 = 10
11. Write two properties of electric field lines.
12. Mention two limitations of Ohm’s law.
13. Distinguish between diamagnetism and ferromagnetism on the basis of relative
permeability and susceptibility.
14. What are eddy currents? Give one use of eddy currents.
15. What is displacement current? Write the expression for displacement current.
16. Write the two conditions for total internal reflection to takes place.
17. What are intrinsic semiconductors? Name the element used as a dopant to obtain P-type
semiconductor.
18. Draw the block diagram of AM receiver.

PART – C
III Answer any FIVE of the following Questions: 5×3 = 15
19. Derive the relation between electric field and electric potential due to a point charge.
20. State Ampere’s circuital law. Using it, derive the expression for magnetic field at a point
due to a long current carrying conductor.
21. Define: a) Magnetic declination b) Magnetic dip. Mention the S.I. unit of magnetisation.
22. Derive the expression for energy stored in a current carrying coil.
23. What is the principle behind the working of a transformer? Mention any two sources of
energy loss in transformer.
24. Explain Young’s double slit experiment.
25. State Bohr’s postulates.
26. Define input resistance, output resistance and current amplification factor of a
transistor.

PART – D

IV Answer any TWO of the following Questions: 2×5 = 10

27. State Gauss’s law in electrostatics. Derive the expression for electric field ata point due
to an infinitely long charged straight conductor using Gauss’s law.
28. Assuming the expression for drift velocity, derive the expression for conductivity of a
n e 2
material,   where symbols have usual meaning. Define the term mobility.
m
29. Derive the expression for the force between two parallel conductors carrying current and
hence define ‘ampere’.

V Answer any TWO of the following Questions: 2×5 = 10

30. Derive Lens Maker’s formula.
31. Explain Hallwach’s and Lenard’s observations on photoelectric effect.
Define: a) Work function
b) Threshold frequency
c) Stopping potential.
32. What is rectification? With relevant circuit diagram and wave forms, explain the working
of p-n junction diode as a full wave rectifier.

VI Answer any THREE of the following Questions: 3×5 = 15

33. ABCD is a square of side 2m, Charges of 5nC, +10nC and –5nC are placed at corners A,
B and C respectively. What is the workdone in transferring a charge of 5µC from D to the
point of intersection of the diagonals?

34. Two identical cells either in series or in parallel combination, gives the same current of
0.5A through external resistance of 4Ω. Find emf and internal resistance ofeach cell.

35. A resistor of 100Ω, a pure inductance coil of L = 0.5 H and capacitor are in series in a
circuit containing an a.c. source of 200V, 50 Hz. In the circuit, current is ahead of the
voltage by 300. Find the value of the capacitance.

36. A beam of light consisting of two wavelengths 4200A0 and 5600A0 is used to obtain
interference fringes in Young’s double slit experiment. The distance between the slits is
0.3 mm and the distance between the slits and the screen is 1.5 m. Compute the least
distanceof the point from the central maximum, where the bright fringes due to both the
wavelengths coincide.

37. Calculate the half life and mean life of Radium – 226 of activity 1Ci: Given the mass of
Radium – 226 is 1 gram and 226 gram of radium consists of 6.023 ×1023 atoms.

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 MARCH-2016
II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)

Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70

General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary
will not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will
not carry any marks.

PART – A
I Answer all the following 10 x 1 = 10
1. State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.
2. Write an expression for the displacement current.
3. What is an electric dipole?
4. Draw the circuit symbol of p-n-p transistor.
5. How can the resolving power of a telescope be increased?
6. In the following nuclear reaction, identify the particle X. n  p  e   X
7. Define magnetization of a sample.
8. How does the power of a lens vary with its focal length?
9. What is a cyclotron?
10. Give the wavelength range of X-rays.

PART – B
II.Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5 × 2 = 10
11. The current in a coil of self inductance 5mH changes from 2.5 A to 2.0 A in 0.01 second.
Calculate the value of self induced emf.
12. What is a toroid? Mention an expression for magnetic field at a point inside a toroid.
13. What are isotopes and isobars?
14. Draw the variation of magnetic field (B) with magnetic intensity (H) when a ferromagnetic
material is subjected to a cycle of magnetisation.
15. Mention two applications of polaroids.
16. Write the logic symbol and truth table of NAND gate.
17. Write two properties of electric field lines.
18. What is myopia? How to correct it?

PART – C
III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5 × 3 = 15
19. What is a transformer? Mention two sources of energy loss in a transformer.
20. Write three characteristics of nuclear forces.
21. Derive the expression for energy stored in a charged capacitor.
22. What is an amplifier? Draw the simple circuit of transistor amplifier in CE mode.
23. Mention the types of transmission media.
24. Derive an expression for drift velocity of free electrons in a conductor.
25. Explain briefly the coil and magnet experiment to demonstrate electromagnetic induction.
26. Write three properties of ferromagnetic materials.
 PART – D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions: 2 × 5 = 10
27. Deduce the condition for balance of a Wheatstone’s bridge suing Kirchhoff’s rules.
28. Derive an expression for the force between two parallel conductors carrying currents. Hence
define ‘ampere’.
29. Derive an expression for electric field due to an electric dipole at a point on the axial line.

V. Answer any TWO of the following Questions: 2 × 5 = 10

30. Write the experimental observations of Photoelectric effect.
31. What is rectification? With relevant circuit diagram and waveforms explain the working of P-N
junction diode as a full-wave rectifier.
32. Derive an expression for equivalent focal length of two thin lenses kept in contact.

VI Answer any THREE of the following Questions: 3 × 5 = 15

33. In Young’s double slit experiment, fringes of certain width are produced on the screen kept at a
certain distance from the slits. When the screen is moved away from the slits by 0.1 m, fringe width
increases by 6×10-5 m. the separation between the slits is 1mm. Calculate the wavelength of the
light used.

34. When two capacitors are connected in series and connected across 4 kV line, the energy stored
in the system is 8 J. The same capacitors, if connected in parallel across the same line, the energy
stored is 36 J. Find the individual capacitances.

35. Calculate the shortest and longest wavelengths Balmer series of hydrogen atom.
Given R = 1.097×107 m-1.

36. Calculate the resonant frequency and Q-factor (quality factor) of a series L-C-R circuit
containing a pure inductor of inductance 4 H, capacitor of capacitance 27 F and resistor of
resistance 8.4 Ω.

37. (a). Three resistors of resistances 2Ω, 3Ω and 4Ω are combined in series. What is the total
resistance of the combination?

(b). If this combination is connected to a battery of emf 10V and negligible internal resistance.
Obtain the potential drop across each resistor.
 JULY-2016
II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will
not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not
carry any marks.

PART – A
I. Answer all the following 10 x 1 = 10
1. Write the SI unit of Electric field.
2. When will the magnetic force on a moving charge be maximum in a magnetic field?
3. Where on the Earth's surface is the magnetic dip zero ?
4. State Curie's law in magnetism.
5. What is the significance of Lenz's law ?
6. Write the formula for Malus law.
7. What is the ratio of the nuclear densities of two nuclei having mass numbers in the ratio 1:3?
8. Define current amplification factor in a common-emitter mode of transistor.
9. Write the truth table of NAND gate.
10. Why sky wave propagation is not possible for waves having frequency more than 30 MHz?

PART – B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5 × 2 = 10
11. Sketch the electric field lines due to a point charge q. lf i) q < 0andii) q > 0
12. A galvanometer having a coil of resistance 12 gives full scale deflection for a current of 4 mA.
How can it be converted into a voltmeter of range 0 to24V?
13. Distinguish between paramagnetic and ferromagnetic substances.
14. What is meant by self inductance and mutual inductance?
15. What are electromagnetic waves? Write the expression for the velocity of electromagnetic
waves in terms of permittivity and permeability of free space.
16. Write the relation between the path difference and wavelength of light wave used for
constructive and destructive interference of light.
17. Define: i) Photoelectric work function ii) Electron volt (ev)
18. Draw the block diagram of a AM receiver.

PART – C
III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5 × 3 = 15
19. Derive an expression for potential energy of a system of two charges in the absence of external
electric field.
20. Arrive at an expression for drift velocity.
21. State and explain Gauss law in magnetism.
22. Derive an expression for motional emf induced in a conductor moving in a uniform magnetic
field.
23. With a diagram, explain the working of a transformer.
24. What is total internal reflection? Mention two applications of optical fibers.
25. What are matter waves? Write the expression for de-Broglie wavelength of a particle and
explain the terms.
26. Write three differences between n-type and p-type semiconductors.
 PART – D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions: 2 × 5 = 10
27. Derive an expression for the electric field at a point due to an infinitely long thin charged
straight wire using Gauss law.
28. Obtain the bridge balanced condition of Wheatstones bridge network by applying Kirchhoff's
rules.
29. Two straight parallel conductors are placed at certain distance in free space. The direction of
current in both the conductors is same. Find the magnitude and direction of the force between them.
Hence define ampere.

V. Answer any TWO of the following Questions: 2 × 5 = 10

30. Derive Lens Maker's formula for a convex lens.
31. Assuming the expression for radius of the orbit, derive an expression for total energy of an
electron in hydrogen atom.
32. With the help of circuit diagram, explain the working of npn transistor as a common emitter
amplifier.

VI Answer any THREE of the following Questions: 3 × 5 = 15

33. Charges 2C, 4C and 6C are placed at the three corners A, B and C respectively of a square
ABCD of side x metre. Find what charge must be placed at the fourth corner so that the total
potential at the centre of the square is zero.

34. A wire having length 2.0 m, diameter 1.0 mm and resistivity 1.963x10 -8m is connected in
series with a battery of emf 3V and internal resistance 1. Calculate the resistance of the wire and
current in the circuit.

35. An inductor and a bulb are connected in series to an AC source of 220V, 50 Hz.A current of
11A flows in the circuit and phase angle between voltage and current is π/4 radians. Calculate the
impedance and inductance of the circuit.

36. In Young's double slit experiment while using a source of light of wavelength45OOA o, the
fringe width is 5 mm. lf the distance between the screen and the plane of the slits is reduced to half,
what should be the wavelength of light to get fringe width 4 mm?

37. The activity of a radioactive substance is 4700per minute. Five minute later the activity is 2700
per minute. Find decay constant and half-life of the radioactive substance.

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 MARCH-2017
II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will
not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not
carry any marks.

PART – A
I. answer all the following 10 x 1 = 10
1. State Coulomb’s law.
2. Define mobility of electron.
3. What is the significance of Lenz’s law?
4. Define displacement current.
5. Write on application of microwave.
6. How the power of a lens is related to its focal length?
7. Write the expression for de-Broglie wavelength of a particle.
8. What is the conclusion of Devisson-Germer experiment on the nature of
electron?
9. Write the SI unit of activity.
10. What is transducer in communication system?

PART – B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5 × 2 = 10
11. Write any two properties of electric field lines.
12. On what factors does the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor depend?
13. State and explain Ohm’s law.
14. Define the terms (i)declination ii) inclination of dip.
15. State and explain Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.
16. Name the type of lens which is used to correct i)myopia ii)Hypermetropia.
17. What is NAND gate? Give its logic symbol.
18. Draw the block diagram of a AM receiver.

PART – C
III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5 × 3 = 15
19. Derive the relation between electric field and electric potential due to a
point charge.
20. Derive the expression for energy stored in a charged capacitor.
21. Explain with circuit diagram how to convert a galvanometer into a
voltmeter.
22. Derive the expression for motional emf induced in a conductor moving in a
uniform magnetic field.
23. What is transformer? Mention two sources of energy loss in a transformer.
24. Mention any three applications of polaroids.
25. Write any three experimental observations of photoelectric effect.
26. Give any three differences between n-type and p-type semiconductors.
 PART – D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions: 2 × 5 = 10
27. Deduce the condition for balance of a Wheatstones bridge using Kirchhoff’s
rules.
28. Derive an expression for magnetic field at point on the axis of a circular
current loop.
29. Write any five properties of ferromagnetic materials.

V. Answer any TWO of the following Questions: 2 × 5 = 10

30. Derive Lens Maker's formula for a convex lens.
31. State radioactive decay law. Derive N  No e- t for a radioactive element.
32. What is rectification? With relevant circuit diagram and waveforms explain
the working of p-n junction diode as a full wave rectifier.

VI Answer any THREE of the following Questions: 3 × 5 = 15

33. Two point charges QA = 3C and QB = -3C are located 20cm apart in
vacuum.
a) What is the electric field at the midpoint O of the line AB joining the two
charges.
b) If a negative test charge of magnitude 1.510-9C is placed at this point,
what is the force experienced by the test charge?
34. When two resistors are connected in series with a cell of emf 2V and
negligible internal resistance, a current of 2/5A flows in the circuit. When
the resistors are connected in parallel the main current is 5/3A. Calculate
the resistances.
35. A source of alternating emf of 220V-50Hz is connected in series with a
resistance of 200, an inductance 100mH and a capacitance of 30F. Does
the current lead or lag the voltage and by what angle?
36. Light of wavelength 6000Ao is used to obtain interference fringes of width
6mm in a Young’s double slit experiment. Calculate the wavelength of light
required to obtain fringe of width 4mm when the distance between the
screen and the slits is reduced to half of its initial value.
37. The first member of the Balmer series of hydrogen atom has wavelength of
6563Ao. Calculate the wavelength and frequency of the second member of
the same series. Given c = 3  108m/s.

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Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will
not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not
carry any marks.
PART – A
I. answer all the following 10 x 1 = 10
1. How does the electros static force between two point charges change,
when a dielectric medium is introduced between them?
2. State Kirchhoff’s junction rule.
3. What is Lorentz force?
4. Write the relation connecting rms value and peak value of alternating
current.
5. What is motional electromotive force?
6. Mention the value of power factor of a pure capacitor.
7. Define half-life of a radioactive sample.
8. Give the circuit symbol of AND gate.
9. Write any one advantage of light emitting diode.
10. What is attenuation in communication system?

PART – B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5 × 2 = 10
11. State and explain Gauss’s law in electrostatics.
12. Define mobility. Mention its SI unit.
13. What is ohmic device? Give one example.
14. Write any two differences between diamagnetic and paramagnetic
substances.
15. The magnetic flux linked with a coil varies as  = 3t2 + 4t + 9. Find the
magnitude of the emf induced at t = 2s.
16. Write Maxwell’s equation for the speed of electromagnetic waves and
explain the terms.
17. What are De-Broglie waves? How does the De-b=Broglie wavelength vary
with momentum of moving particle?
18. Draw a block diagram of generalized communication system.

PART – C
III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5 × 3 = 15
19. Obtain the relation between electric field and electric potential due to a
point charge.  
20. Derive the relation J   E with terms having usual meaning.
21. How can a moving coil galvanometer be converted into voltmeter? Explain
with a diagram.
22. Mention any three applications of eddy currents.
23. Define critical angle. Write two conditions for total internal reflection.
24. Write any three differences between interference and diffraction.
 25. Define the terms i)threshold frequency ii)work function iii)stopping
potential.
26. Explain the use of Zener diode as a voltage regulator.

PART – D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions: 2 × 5 = 10
27. Derive an expression for the electric field due to an electric dipole at a
point on the axial line.
28. Obtain an expression for the force between two straight parallel
conductors carrying current. Hence define ampere.
29. Show that a current carrying solenoid is equivalent to a bar magnmet.

V. Answer any TWO of the following Questions: 2 × 5 = 10

30. Derive the Lens Maker's formula.
31. Derive an expression for the total energy of an electron in stationary state
of hydrogen atom. Assume the expression for radius.
32. What is amplification? With a circuit diagram, explain the working of n-p-
n transistor as an amplifier in CE configuration.

VI Answer any THREE of the following Questions: 3 × 5 = 15

33. In a parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates, each plate has an
area 810-3m2 and distance between the plates is 2mm. Calculate the
capacitance of the capacitor. If this capacitor is connected to a 50V
supply, what is the charge on each plate of the capacitor? Absolute
permittivity of free space = 8.8510-12Fm-1)
34. a)Three resistors 4, 6 and 8 are connected in parallel. What is the
total resistance of the combination?
b) If the combination is connected to a battery of emf 25V and negligible
internal resistance. Determine the current through each resistor and total
current drawn from the battery.
35. A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 285V is applied to a series LCR circuit
in which resistor of resistance 5, pure inductor of inductance 28.5mH
and capacitor of capacitance 800F are connected.
a) Find the resonant frequency.
b) Calculate the impedance, current and power dissipated at the
resonance.
36. In Young’s double slit experiment distance between the slits is 0.5mm.
When the screen is kept at a distance of 100cm from the slits, the
distance of ninth bright fringe from the centre of the fringe system is
8.835mm. Find the wavelength of light used.
37. Calculate the binding energy and binding energy per nucleon of an
oxygen nucleus(8O16) using the following data(MeV). Mass of proton =
1.007825u, Mass of neutron = 1.008665u,Mass of oxygen nucleus =
15.995u,

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Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry any marks.

PART – A

I. Answer all the following 10 × 1 = 1

1. What is an equipotential surface?
2. Define drift velocity of free electrons.
3. Give an application of cyclotron.
4. State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.
5. If the peak of AC current is 4.24A, what is its root mean square value?
6. Mention one power loss in transformer.
7. Two lenses of power +1.5D and -0.5D are kept in contact on their principal axis. What
is the effective power of the combination?
8. The decay of proton to neutron is possible only inside the nucleus. Why?
9. What is depletion region in a semi conductor diode?
10. What is the output of this combination?

PART – B

II Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5×2=10

11. Mention any factors on which the capacitors of a parallel plate capacitor depends.
12. State Kirchhoff’s laws of electrical network.
13. Define magnetic declination and dip at a place.
14. Write the expression for magnetic potential energy of a dipole kept in a uniform magnetic
field and explain the terms.
15. Give any two applications of X-rays.
16. What is myopia? How to rectify it.
17. Draw the diagram representing the schematic arrangement of Geiger-Marsden
experimental set up for the alpha particle scattering.
18. Write Any two characteristics of nuclear force.

PART – C

III Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5×3=15

19. Give three properties of electric charge.
20. State Ampere’s circuital law and arrive at the expression for the magnetic field near a
straight infinite current carrying wire.
 21. What is hysteresis? Define the terms coercivity and retentivity of a ferro magnetic
material.
22. Arrive at snell’s law of refraction, using Huygen’s principle for refraction of a plane
wave.
23. Write Bhor’s postulates for the hydrogen atom model.
24. Derive the expression for te half life of a radioactive nuclide.
25. Write any three differences between p-type and n-type semi conductor.
26. Draw the block diagram of generalized communication system.

PART – D
IV. Answer any TWO of the following questions. 2×5=10

27. Define electric potential due to point charge and arrive at the expression for the electric
potential at a point charge.
28. Obtain the expression for the effective emf and the effective internal resistance of two
cells connected in parallel such that the currents are flowing in the same direction.
29. Derive the expression for the magnetic field on the axis of a circular current loop, using
Biot-Savart’s law.

V. Answer any TWO of the following questions. 2×5=10

30. Arrive at the expression for the impedence of a series LCR circuit using phasor diagram
method and hence write the expression for the current through the circuit.
31. Deduce the relation between n, u, v, R for refraction at a spherical surface, where the
symbols have their usual meaning.
32. What is rectifier? With suitable circuit describe the action of full wave rectifier by
drawing input and out put wave forms.

VI. Answer any THREE of the following questions. 3×5=15

33. Three charges each equal to +4nC are placed at the three corners of a square of side
2cm. find the electrical field at the fourth corner.

34. 100mg mass of nichrome metal is drawn into a wire of area of croass section 0.05𝑚𝑚2 .
calculate the resistance of this wire. Given density of nichrome 8.4 × 103 𝑘𝑔𝑚 −3 and
resistivity of the material as 1.2 × 10−6 Ω𝑚.

35. A circular coil of radius 10cm and 25 turns is rotated about its vertical diameter with
an angular speed of 40rad/s, in a uniform horizontal magnetic field of magnitude 5 ×
10−2 T. calculate the emf induced in the coil is 15Ω.

36. In young’s double slit experiment the slits are separated by 0.28mm and the screen is
placed at a distance of 1.4m away from the slits. The distance between the central
bright fringe and the fifth dark fringe is measured to be 1.35cm. calculate the
wavelength of the light used. Also find width if the screen is moved 0.4m towards the
slits, for the same experimental set up.

37. Light of frequency 8.41 × 1014 Hz is incident on metal surface. Electrons with their
maximum speed of 7.5 × 105 m/s are ejected from the surface. Calculate the threshold
frequency for photo emission of electrons. Also find the work function of the metal in
eV. Given plank’s constant h= 6.625 × 10−34 Js and mass of the electron 9.1 × 10−31 Kg.

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Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry any marks.

PART – A
I Answer all the following questions: 𝟏𝟎 × 𝟏 = 𝟏𝟎
1. State Ohm's law
2. Define current sensitivity of a galvanometer
3. Write the expression for force experienced by the conductor is carrying a steady current I
moving in uniform external magnetic held.
4. What is retentivity in magnetism?
5. Where on the earth's surface is the magnetic dip is zero.
6. State Lenz' law in electromagnetic induction.
7. Write the condition for resonance of series LCR circuit.
8. What is watt less current?
9. A blue ray of light enters an optical denser medium from air. What happens to frequency in
denser medium?
238
10. U92 undergoes a decay giving rise to thorium. What is the mass number of the daughter
nuclide?

PART – B
II Answer any five of the following questions: 𝟐 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟎
11. Represent graphically the variation of resistivity with absolute temperature for copper and
nichrome metals
12. Write the expression for cyclotron frequency and explain the terms.
13. State and explain Curie's law in magnetism.
14. Mention any two factors on which the self induction of a coil depends.
15. What is polarization of light? Name any method of producing plane polarized light
16. Give any two applications of Ultraviolet radiations
17. Calculate de Broglie wavelength associated with an electron moving with a speed of 2 ×
105 𝑚/𝑠 . Given h 6.625 × 10−34 𝐽𝑠, me = 9.11 × 10−31 kg
18. Write any two advantages of Light Emitting Diode (LED) over conventional incandescent
low power lamps.
PART – C
III Answer any five of the following questions: 𝟑 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟓
19. Give any three properties of electric field lines
20. Obtain the expression for effective capacitance of two capacitors connected in series.
21. Write any three differences between diamagnetic and paramagnetic materials
22. Describe the coil and bar magnet experiment to demonstrate the phenomenon of
electromagnetic induction.
23. Derive the expression for effective focal length of two thin lenses keep in contact
24. Write any three experimental observations of photoelectric effect.
25. How zener diode is used as a voltage regulator. Explain.
26. What is the function of receiver in communication system. Draw the block diagram of AM
receiver
 PART – D
IV Answer any two of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟐 = 𝟏𝟎

27. Using Gauss's law in electrostatics, obtain the expression for electric field due to a uniformly
charges thin spherical shell at a point.
i) Outside the shell
ii) Inside the shell
ne2 τ
28. Derive σ = where the symbols have their usual meaning.
m
29. Obtain the expression for the force between two infinitely long straight parallel conductors
carrying current. Hence define ‘ampere’ the SI unit of electric current.

V Answer any two of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟐 = 𝟏𝟎

30. Derive the expression for fringe width of interference pattern in Young's double-slit
experiment
31. Describe with suitable block diagrams, action of pn-junction diode under forward and
reverse bias conditions. Also draw I-V characteristics
32. Assuming the expression for the radius of electron orbit, obtain the expression for the total
energy of the electron in the stationary orbit of hydrogen atom.

IVI Answer any three of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟑 = 𝟏𝟓

2
33. The plates of a parallel plate capacitor have an area of 100cm each and are separated by
3mm. The capacitor is charged by connecting it to a 400V supply
a. Calculate the electrostatic energy stored in the capacitor.
b. If a dielectric of dielectric constant 2.5 is introduced between the plates of the
capacitor, then find the electrostatic energy work and also change in energy stored.
34. In the given circuit diagram. calculate (i) the main current in the circuit and (ii) also through
9 Ω resistor.

35. A 200 Ω resistor, 1.5H inductor and 35𝜇F capacitor are connected in series with a 220V
50HZ ac supply. Calculate the impedance of the circuit and also find the current through the
circuit .
36. The radii of curvature of two surfaces of a convex lens is 0.2m and 0.22m. Find the focal
length of the lens if the refractive index of the material of lens is 1.5. Also find the change in focal
length, if it is immersed in water of refractive index 1.33.

37. The half life of a radioactive sample is 38Sr 90 is 28 years. Calculate the rate of disintegration
of 15 mg of this isotope. Given Avogadro number = 6.023× 1023
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Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry any marks.

PART – A
I Answer all the following questions: 𝟏𝟎 × 𝟏 = 𝟏𝟎
1. How does the Resistance of a conductor vary with its length?
2. State Ampere's Circuital Law.
3. When does the force acting on a charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic field is
Maximum?
4. Define declination?
5. What is Retentivity?
6. Write any one advantage of Eddy current?
7. What is the rest mass of photon?
8. Name the Spectral Series of Hydrogen atom which lies in the Visible region spectrum.
9. What are isotopes?
10. Mention one need for modulation?

PART – B
II Answer any five of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟐 = 𝟏𝟎
11. Write any two Limitations of ohm's Law.
12. Draw a neat labelled diagram of Cyclotron.
13. Mention an expression for the magnetic field produced at the centre on the axis of a current
carrying Solenoid and Explain the terms.
14. State and Explain Gauss's Law in magnetism.
15. What is a Transformer? Mention any one Sources of energy loss.
16. Write any two uses of ultra violet rays.
17. Give the two difference between collector region and Emitter region of a transistor.
18. Draw a Block diagram showing the important components in a Generalized Communication
System.
PART – C
III Answer any five of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟑 = 𝟏𝟓
19. Mention any three properties of Electric Field Lines.
20. Obtain an expression for effective capacitance of two capacitors connected in series.
21. Explain with a circuit diagram how a galvanometer can be converted into an ammeter.
22. Write any three distinguishing properties between diamagnetic and ferromagnetic materials.
23. Derive the relation between focal length and radius of curvature of a concave mirror.
24. Using Huygens principle, show that the angle of incidence is equal angle of reflection during
a plane wave front reflected by a plane surface.
25. Name the three types of electron Emission.
26. What is NAND gate? Write its logic symbol and Truth Table.

PART – D
IV Answer any two of the following questions: 𝟐 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟎
27. Obtain an expression for the Electric Field on the equatorial line of an Electric dipole.
28. Derive an expression for the Balancing condition of wheat stone Bridge.
29. Derive an expression for instantaneous induced emf in an A.C generator.

V Answer any two of the following questions: 𝟐 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟎

30. Derive an expression for the fringe width of interference fringes in a double slit experiment.
31. Derive an expression for the Energy of an electron in nth Stationary orbit of hydrogen atom by
assuming the expression for radius.
32. What is Rectification? Describe with circuit diagram the working of a p-n junction diode as half
wave rectifier with input and output waveforms.

VI Answer any three of the following questions: 𝟑 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟓

33. ABCD is a square of side 1m. Charges of +3nc, 5nc and +3nc and placed at the corners A, B and
C respectively. Calculate the work done in transferring a charge 12𝜇𝐶from D to the point of
intersection of the diagonals?

34. A network Resistors is connected to a 16V battery with internal resistance 10 as shown in figure
below
a) Compute the equivalent resistance of the network.
b) Calculate the total current in the circuit

35. A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 283 V and frequency 50 Hz is applied to a series LCR circuit
in which R = 32 Ω, 1 = 25.48mH and C = 796µF. Find
a) Impedance of the circuit
b) The phase differences between the Voltage across the source and the current

36. An object of 3cm is placed 14cm in front of a concave lens of focal length 21cm. Find the
position, Nature and Size of the image formed.

37. Calculate the binding Energy of an alpha (𝛼) particle in Mev from the following data Mass of
Helium Nucleus = 4.00260 u
Mass of neutron = 1.008662 u
Mass of proton = 1.007825 u
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Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
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a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry any marks.

PART – A
I Answer all the following questions: 𝟏𝟎 × 𝟏 = 𝟏𝟎
1. State Coulomb's Law
2. Define electrical resistivity of material of a conductor?
3. Write the expression for force acting on a moving charge in a magnetic field.
4. What is magnetic susceptibility?
5. How the self inductance of a coil depends on number of turns in the coil?
6. For which position of the object magnification of convex lens is −1(minus one)?
7. For which angle of incidence reflected ray is completely polarised?
8. Mention any one type electron emission?
9. Write the expression for energy of an electron in electron orbit of hydrogen atom.
10. Write the relation between Half-life and Mean-Life if radio active element?

PART – B
II Answer any five of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟐 = 𝟏𝟎
11. Write any two basic properties of charge.
12. Write the expression for drift velocity in terms of current, explain the terms used.
13. Define magnetic 'dip' and 'declination' at a place?
14. Write the expression for speed of light in terms of "μ0 " and "ε0 " explain the terms used.
15. Write the ray diagram for formation of image in the simple microscope.
16. What is diffraction of light?
17. Write the expression for de-Broglie wave length of electrons in terms of electric potential and
explain the terms used.
18. Distinguish between n-type and p-type semiconductors.

PART – C
III Answer any five of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟑 = 𝟏𝟓
19. Derive an expression for potential energy of electric dipole placed in an uniform electric field.
20. Write the expression for force per unit length between two straight parallel current carrying
conductors of infinite length. Hence define SI unit of current 'ampere'.
21. Distinguish between 'dia' and 'ferro' magnetic materials.
22. Mention the three types energy loss in a transformer.
23. Write three experimental observation of photoelectric effect.
24. Write the three postulates of Bohr's atomic model.
25. Explain 'Conduction band' Valence band' and 'Energy gap', in semiconductors.
26. What is modulation? Write the block diagram of the receiver.

PART – D
IV Answer any two of the following questions: 𝟐 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟎
27. State Gauss's law. Derive an expression for electric intensity at a point outside the uniformly
charged shell.
28. Two cells of emf ϵ1 and ϵ2 , and internal resistance r1 and r2 are connected in parallel such that
they send current in same direction. Derive an expression for equivalent resistance and equivalent
emf of the combination.
29. Derive an expression for the intensity of magnetic field at any point on the axis of a circular
current loop.

V Answer any two of the following questions: 𝟐 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟎

30. Derive an expression for the impedance of a series LCR circuit. when an AC voltage is applied
to it.
31. Derive "Lens maker's" formula
32. Explain the working of a n-p-n transistor in CE mode as an amplifier.

VI Answer any three of the following questions: 𝟑 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟓

33. In a circular parallel plate capacitor radius of each plate is 5 cm and they are separated by a
distance of 2 mm. Calculate the capacitance and the energy stored, when it is charged by connecting
the battery of 200 V (given ϵ0 = 8.854× 10−12F/m)

34. Two resistors are connected in series with 5V battery of negligible internal resistance. A current
of 2A flows through each resistor, if they are connected in parallel with the same battery a current of
25
A flows through combination. Calculate the value of each resistance.
3

35. A conductor of length 3m moving in a uniform magnetic field of strength 100 T. It covers a
distance of 70 m in 5 sec. Its plane of motion makes an angle of 300 with direction of magnetic
field. Calculate the emf induced in it.

36. In a Young's double slit experiment wave length of light used is 5000A0 and distance between
the slits is 2 mm, distance of screen from the sits is 1m. Find the fringe width and also calculate the
distance of 7𝑡ℎ dark fringe fourth central bright fringe.

37. Half life of U-238 undergoing 𝛼 − decay is 4.5× 109 years. What is the activity of one gram of
U-238 sample?
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Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
General instructions:
a) All parts are compulsory.
b) Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
c) Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry any marks.

PART – A
I Answer all the following questions: 𝟏𝟎 × 𝟏 = 𝟏𝟎
1. Write the SI unit of electric flux.
2. Graphically represent the variation of resistivity of a semiconductor with absolute
temperature.
3. Give any one use of electromagnet.
4. What is the significance of Lenz's law?
5. How does capacitive reactance vary with frequency?
6. Arrange the following electromagnetic waves in ascending order of their wavelength:
Radio waves, Gamma rays, Infrared waves, X-rays.
7. Why does sky appear blue?
8. Mention a method to increase the resolving power of a microscope.
9. Write the nuclear reaction equation for alpha decay of U.
10. Draw the logic symbol of NOR gate.

PART – B
II Answer any five of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟐 = 𝟏𝟎
11. State and explain Coulomb's law in electrostatics.
12. A parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates has a capacitance C. What will be the
capacitance if a) the distance between the plates is doubled? b) the space between the plates
is filled with a substance of dielectric constant 5?
13. Write two limitations of Ohm's law.
14. In a region, an electric field ⃗E = 5× 103 𝑗̂ NC−1 and a magnetic field of ⃗B = 0.1 k̂ T are
applied. A beam of charged particles are projected along X-direction. Find the velocity of
charged particles which move un deflected in this crossed fields.
15. Define "retentivity" and "coercivity".
16. Mention two sources of energy loss in transformer.
17. What is displacement current? Give the expression for it.
18. An alpha particle, a proton and an electron are moving with equal kinetic energy. Which one
of these particles has the longest de Broglie wavelength? Give reason.

PART – C
III Answer any three of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟑 = 𝟏𝟓
19. Establish the relation between electric field and electric potential.
20. Derive the expression for the energy stored in a charged capacitor.
21. Give the principle of cyclotron and draw the neat labeled schematic diagram of cyclotron.
22. Mention three properties of diamagnetic materials.
23. Arrive at the relation between focal length and radius of curvature of a spherical concave
mirror.
24. Using Huygens principle, show that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection
when a plane wave front is reflected by a plane surface.
25. Define work function. Write Einstein's photoelectric equation and explain the terms.
 26. Give three differences between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.

PART – D
IV Answer any two of the following questions: 𝟐 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟎
ne2 τ
27. Derive the expression for conductivity of a material;σ = terms have their usual meaning.
m
28. Obtain the expression for the force between two straight long parallel conductors carrying
current. Hence define "ampere".
29. With the help of a labeled diagram, derive the expression for instantaneous emf induced in an
AC generator.

V Answer any two of the following questions: 𝟐 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟎

30. Obtain the expression for the fringe width of interference fringes in Young's Double slit
experiment.
31. Using Bohr's postulates, derive the expression for the radius of nth stationary orbit of
electron in hydrogen atom. Hence write the expression for Bohr radius.
32. What is rectification? Explain the working of a p-n junction diode as a half wave rectifier.
Draw the input and output waveforms.

VI Answer any three of the following questions: 𝟑 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟓

33. Two point charges q A = 5µC and q A = −5µC are located at A and B separated by 0.2 m in
vacuum.
a) What is the electric field at the midpoint O of the line joining the charges?
b) If a negative test charge of magnitude 2nC is placed at O, what is the force experienced by the
test charge?

34. a) Three resistors 3 Ω, 4 Ω and 12 Ω are connected in parallel. What is the effective
resistance of the combination?
b) If the combination is connected to a battery of emf 6 V and internal resistance 0.5 Ω, find the
current drawn from the battery and terminal potential difference across the battery.

35. A series LCR circuit contains a pure inductor of inductance 5.0 H, capacitor of capacitance
20𝜇F and a resistor of resistance 40 Ω.
a) Find the resonant frequency of the circuit.
b) Calculate the Quality factor (Q-factor) of the circuit.
c) What is the impedance at resonance condition?

36. At what angle should a ray of light be incident on the face of an equilateral prism, so that it
just suffers total internal reflection at the other face? The refractive index of the material of
the prism is 1.5.

37. A copper coin has a mass of 63.0 g. Calculate the nuclear energy that would be required to
separate all the neutrons and protons from each other. The coin is entirely made of 63
29Cu
atoms.
Mass of 6329Cu atom 62.92960 u
Mass of proton = 1.00727 u
Mass of neutron = 1.00866 u
Avogadro's number 6.022× 1023
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General instructions:
38. All parts are compulsory.
39. Answers without relevant diagram / figure / circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
40. Direct answers to the Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry any marks.

PART – A
I Answer all the following questions: 𝟏𝟎 × 𝟏 = 𝟏𝟎
1. What is the electric field inside a thin charged spherical shell?
2. Define dielectric constant in terms of capacity of a parallel plate capacitor.
3. Draw the curve to show the variation of resistivity as a function of temperature for copper.
4. State Ampere's Circuital Law.
5. Mention any one use of eddy current.
6. Give the wavelength range of electromagnetic spectrum.
7. How does the power of a lens related to its focal length?
8. What is diffraction of light?
9. Name the S.I. unit of activity.
10. Which logic gate is used as inverter?

PART – B
II Answer any five of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟐 = 𝟏𝟎
11. Write any two properties of electric field lines.
12. Define the terms ‘Drift Velocity’ and ‘mobility’ of free electrons.
13. When does the force experienced by a straight current carrying conductor placed in a uniform
magnetic field become (a) maximum and (b) minimum?
14. What is hysteresis? Mention the significance of hysteresis curve.
15. The current through a coil of 2mH changes from zero ampere to 5 mA in 0.1 second What is
the emf induced in the coil?
16. What is resonant frequency? Write the expression for resonant frequency
17. Mention any two uses of infrared rays.
18. Write the limitations of Bohr's atomic model.

PART – C
III Answer any five of the following questions: 𝟓 × 𝟑 = 𝟏𝟓
19. Derive the relation between electric field and electric potential.
20. What is a cyclotron? Draw its neat diagram and label the parts .
21. How would you convert a galvanometer into an ammeter? Explain.
22. Describe Faraday and Henry coil and magnet experiment to demonstrate the electro-magnetic
induction.
23. What is total internal reflection? Mention the conditions for total internal reflection.
24. What is polarization of light? Mention two methods of producing plane polarized light.
25. Derive an expression for radius of electron in the nth Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom.
26. What are optoelectronic devices? Name any two optoelectronic devices.

PART – D
IV Answer any two of the following questions: 𝟐 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟎
27. Derive an expression for the electric field at a point on the equatorial line of a electric dipole.
 28. Derive an expression for equivalent emf and equivalent resistance of two cells connected in
series.
29. Obtain an expression for period of a magnetic kept in a uniform magnetic field and hence
obtain an expression for magnetic field.

V Answer any two of the following questions: 𝟐 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟎

30. Derive an expression for the fringe width in case of Young's double slit experiment
31. Write the experimental observations of photoelectric effect.
32. What is a Zener diode? Explain the action of Zener diode as a voltage regulator with
relevant circuit diagram.

V Answer any three of the following questions: 𝟑 × 𝟓 = 𝟏𝟓

33. In a parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates, each plate has an area of 6× 10−3 m2
m and the distance between the plates is 3 mm. Calculate the capacitance of the capacitor. If
this capacitor is connected to a 100V supply, what is the charge on each plate of the capacitor
(𝜀0 = 8.854× 10−12 Fm−1)?
34. In the given circuit, calculate the current through the galvanometer.

35. An AC source of 200 volt, 50 Hz is applied to a series LCR circuit in which R = 32Ω,
L=25mH and C = 790𝜇F. Find (a) the impedance of the circuit and (b) current in the circuit.
36. The refractive index of an equilateral prism is 1.532. Calculate the angle of minimum
deviation when it is immersed in water of refractive index 1.33.
37. Calculate the binding energy and binding energy per nucleon of an Alpha (𝛼) particle in
MeV from the following data:
Mass of 𝛼 particle nucleus = 4.00260 u.
Mass of neutron = 1.008662 u
Mass of proton = 1.007825 u
 MAY-2022
II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
Instructions:
1. All Parts are compulsory.
2. Answers without relevant diagram/figure/circuit wherever necessary will not carry any marks.
3. Direct answers to the numerical problems without writing the relevant formula and detailed
solutions will not carry any marks.

PART-A

I. Answer any ten of the following questions: (10 × 1 = 10)

1) Name the apparatus used to detect electric charge on a body.
2) Define 'electric dipole moment'.
3) State ohm's law.
4) The resistance of a carbon resistor with four coloured rings (500±50)Ω. Identify the colour of fourth ring.
5) What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on a charged particle moving anti-parallel to a uniform
magnetic field?
6) Define the magnetic declination at a place on the Earth.
7) Mention the significance of Lenz's law.
8) Write the expression for the natural frequency of oscillations in an LC circuit.
9) Write the relation between the magnitude of the electric and the magnetic fields in an electromagnetic
wave.
10) Name the type of electromagnetic rays lying between ultraviolet and gamma rays.
11) What are coherent sources of light?
12) How does the resolving power of a telescope change on increasing the diameter of the objective lens?
13) What is meant by the ionisation energy of an atom?
14) Give an example for elemental semiconductor.
15) Draw the logic symbol of NOT-gate.

PART-B

II. Answer any five of the following questions: (5 × 2 = 10)

16) What are polar and non-polar molecules?
17) Show with schematic graphs, variation of resistivity with absolute temperature for
a) Nichrome and
b) Silicon
18) The current in a coil falls from 25 mA to 0 mA in 1 ms and induces an emf of 10 V in it. Find the self-
inductance of the coil.
19) Give the working principle of AC generator. Why the current generated by it is called alternating
current?
20) What is displacement current? Write its expression.
21) Give the reasons for the following statements:
a) The sun is visible a little before the actual sunrise and until a little after the actual sunset.
b) The sky appears blue.
22) Write any two uses of polaroids.
23) What are de Broglie waves? Name an experiment which verified the wave nature of electrons.
24) Draw the labeled diagram representing the schematic arrangement of Geiger-Marsden experiment for
alpha-particle scattering.
25) Give any two advantages of LEDs over conventional incandescent low power lamps.
 PART - C

III. Answer any five of the following questions: (5 × 3 = 15)

26) Mention the three factors on which the capacitance of a dielectric parallel plate capacitor depends.
27) Derive the expression for the drift velocity of electrons in a conductor in terms of their relaxation time.
28) Write the two reasons to show that, 'the galvanometer as such can not be used as an ammeter. Give the
method of converting the galvanometer into an ammeter.
29) List any three properties of ferromagnetic substances.
30) Write any three applications in which advantage of eddy currents are used.
31) Mention any three sources of energy loss in an actual transformer.
32) Using Huygen's principle, show that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection, when a
plane wavefront is reflected by a plane surface.
33) Write the three postulates of Bohr model of the hydrogen atom.
34) Define 'mass defect' and 'binding energy' of a nucleus. Write the relation between them.
35) Give any three differences between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.

PART - D

IV. Answer any two of the following questions: (2 × 5 = 10)

36) What is an electric field line? Write the four general properties of electric field lines.
37) Using Kirchhoff's rules, obtain the expression for the balancing condition of Wheatstone bridge.
38) With the help of a diagram, derive the expression for the torque on a rectangular loop placed in a
uniform magnetic field.
39) Derive the expression for the magnitude of the magnetic field at a point on the axis of a current carrying
solenoid. Hence show that it is equivalent to a bar magnet.

V. Answer any two of the following questions: (2 × 5 = 10)

π
40) Show that the current lags the voltage by 2 in an AC circuit containing a pure inductor. Draw the phasor
diagram for it.
41) Derive lens maker's formula for a convex lens.
42) Define photoelectric work function. Write the four experimental observations of photoelectric effect.

43) What is rectifier? With the suitable circuit diagram, explain the working of p-n junction diode as a full-
wave rectifier. Draw the input and the output waveforms.

VI. Answer any three of the following questions: (3 × 5 = 15)

−7 −7
44) Two small charged spheres having charges of 2 × 10 C and 3 × 10 C are placed 3 cm apart in
vacuum. Find the electrostatic force between them. Find the new force, when the distance between them is
doubled.

45) A charge of 8 mC is located at the origin. Calculate the work done in taking a small charge of
−2 × 10−8 C from a point A(3cm, 0, 0) to a point B(0, 4 cm, 0) via a point C(3 cm, 4 cm, 0).

46) In the following circuit, find the current I.

47) A circular copper coil of mean radius 6.284 cm has 20 turns. If a current of 2A is passed through this
coil, find the magnitude of the magnetic field at its centre. Also find the magnetic dipole moment of this
current coil. Given: 𝜇0 = 4𝜋 × 10−7 Hm−1

48) A ray of light passes through an equilateral glass prism such that the refracted ray inside the prism is
parallel to its base. Calculate the
a) angle of deviation of the ray and
b) speed of light ray inside the prism.

3
Given the refractive index of glass = 2 and the speed of light in vacuum = 3× 108 m/s.
49) Two slits separated by 1 mm in Young's double slit experiment are illuminated by the violet light of the
wavelength 400 nm. The interference fringes are obtained on the screen placed at 1 m from the slits. Find
the fringe width. If the violet light is replaced by the red light of the wavelength 700 nm, find the percentage
change in fringe width.

50) The normal activity of living carbon (C-14) containing matter is found to be about 15 decays per minute
per gram of carbon. A specimen found in an archaeological excavation has an activity of 1.5 decays per
minute per gram of carbon matter. Estimate the age of the specimen.

Given: the half-life of carbon (C-14) is 5730 years.

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II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
Time : 3 hrs 15 min. Max Marks : 70
Instructions:
1. All Parts are compulsory.
2. Answer without relevant diagram/ figure Circuit wherever necessary will not carry marks.
3. Numerical problems solved without writing the relevant formulae carry no marks.

Part -A
I. Answer any ten of the following questions: (10 × 1 = 10)
1) Mention one method of charging a body.
2) How does the electrostatic force between two Point charges change, when a dielectric is introduced in
between them?
3) Write the colour code for a resistor of resistance 45±10%Ω.
4) Define electron mobility.
5) A charged particle enters a magnetic field in the direction of it. What is the nature of the path traced by it?
6) State Curie law.
7) Mention any one use of an electromagnet.
8) What is motional emf?
9) Who predicted the existence of electromagnetic waves?
10) Give the relation between focal length and radius of curvature of a spherical concave mirror.
11) Why sky appears blue?
12) For which angle of incidence reflected ray is completely polarised?
13) Write the formula for Malus law.
14) Define impact parameter.
15) Mention the SI unit of activity of radioactivity.

Part - B
II. Answer any five of the following questions: (5 × 2 = 10)
16) Draw equipotential surface for
a) a positive point charge.
b) a uniform electric field.
17) State and explain Ohm's law.
18) Mention any two factors on which self inductance of a coil depends.
19) If the peak value of alternating current is 4.24A, what is the root mean square value?
20) What is transformer? On which principle it works?
21) Define power of a lens. How does the power of a lens vary with its focal length?
22) Mention the expression for limit of resolution of a telescope and explain the terms.
23) Write the expression for de-Broglie wavelength of a charged particle and explain the terms.
24) What are isobars? Give example.
25) Write the logic symbol of AND gate and write its truth table.

Part - C

III. Answer any five of the following questions: (5 × 3 = 15)

26) Obtain the relation between electric field and electric potential.
27) Derive the expression for current in terms of drift velocity.
28) Explain with a circuit diagram how a galvanometer can be converted into voltmeter.
29) Define the terms a) declination b) Inclination or dip and c) horizontal component of earth's magnetic
field at the given place.
30) What is hysteresis? Draw hysteresis curve for a ferromagnetic material.
31) What is displacement current? Write the expression for displacement current and explain the terms.
32) Mention any three uses of optical fibres.
33) Using Huygens principle, show that angle of incidence is equal to angle of reflection. 34) Give any three
differences between p-type and n-type semiconductors.
35) Explain the working of p-n junction diode in forward bias.

Part - D

IV. Answer any two of the following questions: (2 × 5 = 10)

36) State Gauss' law in electrostatics. Derive the expression for electric field at a point due to an infinitely
long straight uniformly charged wire using Gauss' law.
37) Using Kirchhoff's laws, arrive the balancing condition of the Wheatstone's network.
38) Derive an expression for the force between two straight parallel conductors carrying currents. Hence
define ampere.
39) Derive an expression for the alternating emf when a coil is rotating in a uniform magnetic field.

V. Answer any two of the following questions: (2 × 5 = 10)

40) Show that the voltage leads current by 𝜋/2 an AC circuit containing pure inductor.
41) Derive an expression for equivalent focal length of two thin lenses in contact.
42) Using radioactive decay law, derive N =N0 e−λt for a radioactive element where the symbols have their
usual meaning.
43) What is rectification? With relevant circuit diagram and waveforms, explain the working of p-n junction
diode as a half wave rectifier?

VI. Answer any three of the following questions: (3 × 5 = 15)

44) Two point charges qA = 3μC and qB = −3μC are located 20 cm apart in vacuum.
a) What is the electric field at the midpoint 'O' of the line AB joining the two charges?
b) If a negative test charge of magnitude 1.5 nc is placed at the point, what is the force experienced
by the test charge?

45) In a parallel plate capacitor, the area of each plate is 6 × 10−3 m2 and the distance between the plates is
3mm. Calculate the capacitance of the capacitor. If this capacitor is connected to 100 V supply, what is the
charge on each plate of the capacitor?
Given: ε0 = 8.854× 10−12 F/m.

46) Two cells of emf 2V and 4V and internal resistance 1 Ω and 2 Ω respectively are connected in parallel so
as to send the current in the same direction through an external resistance of 10 Ω. Find the potential
difference across 10 Ω resistor.

47) A 100 turn closely wound circular coil of radius 10 cm carries a current of 3.2A.
a) What is the magnetic field at the centre of the coil?
b) What is the magnetic moment of this coll?

48) In Young's double slit experiment, fringes of certain width are produced on the screen kept at a certain
distance from the slits. When the screen is moved away from the slits by 0.1m, fringe width increases by 6 ×
10−5 m. The separation between the slits is 1mm, calculate the wavelength of light used.

49) Light of frequency 7.21 × 1014 Hz is incident on a metal surface. Electrons with a maximum speed of
6 × 105 m/s are ejected from the surface. What is the threshold frequency for photo emission of electrons?
Also find the work function of the metal in electron volt (eV).
Given: Planck's constant h = 6.625 × 10−34 Js
Mass of electron me = 9.1 × 10−31 kg.

50) The first member of the Balmer series of hydrogen atom has wavelength of 6563𝐴0 . Calculate the
wavelength and frequency of the second member of the same series. Given: C = 3 × 108 m/s.