AR20

CODE: 20BST105 SET-1

ADITYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, TEKKALI
(AUTONOMOUS)
I B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, October-2021
APPLIED PHYSICS
(Common to CSE & IT)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 60
Answer ONE Question from each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
All parts of the Question must be answered at one place
UNIT-I
1. a) State and explain the superposition principle 3
b) Explain the interference in thin films and derive the expression for dark band in reflection 7
of light rays
(OR)
2. a) Differentiate diffraction and interference 3
b) Describe the theory of Fraunhofer diffraction due to single slit and give the detailed 7
analysis of intensity distribution

UNIT-II
3. a) What are the characteristics of lasers 4
b) Explain the term population inversion and explain the role of optical resonator in LASER 6
(OR)
4. a) Describe construction and working of He-Ne laser with neat energy level diagram 7
b) List out any three applications of lasers in industry. 3

UNIT-III
5. a) Explain the construction of an optical fiber and derive the expression for numerical 7
aperture
b) A beam of laser light entered from air to optical fiber of core refractive index 1.55 and 3
cladding refractive index 1.52. Compute the numerical aperture of an optical fiber
(OR)
6. a) Sketch and explain the refractive index profiles of single and multi-mode step index and 7
graded index fibers .
b) Define intermodal dispersion in multimode step index optical fiber 3

UNIT-IV
7. a) Derive the expression for de-Broglie's wavelength 6
b) Explain the physical significance of wave function 4
(OR)
8. a) Derive the expression for Schrödinger time independent wave equation 7
b) What is meant by normalized condition 3

UNIT-V
9. a) State and explain Gauss’s law in electrostatics 3
b) Explain the any one application of Biot-Savart law 7
(OR)
10. a) Explain the ampere’s law 3
b) List out the differential and integral form of Maxwell’s equations and write a short note 7
of significance of maxwell equations

UNIT-VI
11. a) State Hall Effect 2
b) Derive the expression for Hall Coefficient and write its significance 8
(OR)
12. a) Describe the extrinsic semiconductors and write the significance of doping of impurities 7
in semiconductors
b) List any three differences between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors 3
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 AR20
CODE: 20BST106 SET-1
ADITYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, TEKKALI
(AUTONOMOUS)
I B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, October-2021
ENGINEERING PHYSICS
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 60
Answer ONE Question from each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
All parts of the Question must be answered at one place
UNIT-I

1. a) Write the differential equation of a damped harmonic oscillator whose 8M

damping force is proportional to its velocity and obtain the solution of the
same.
b) A mass of 0.5kg hangs from a spring. If the mass is pulled downward and let 2M
go to execute S.H.M. Calculate the time period if the same spring is stretched
16 cm by 0.4 kg mass.
(OR)
2. a) Show that the energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is proportional to square 8M
of its amplitude. What is the effect of damping on total energy of the
oscillator?
b) What do you understand by quality factor? On what factors does it depend? 2M

UNIT-II

3. a) Prove that the diameter of the nth dark ring in a Newton’s ring set up is 6M
directly proportional to the square root of the ring number.
b) In a Newton’s rings experiment the diameter of 15th ring was found to be 4M
0.59 cm and that of 5th ring is 0.336 cm. If the radius of curvature of lens is
100 cm find the wavelength of the light.
(OR)
4. a) Distinguish between interference and diffraction. 4M
b) Explain with necessary theory the Fraunhofer diffraction due to single slit. 6M
UNIT-III

5. a) With a neat sketch, describe the construction and working of a Ruby laser. 6M
b) Write any four applications of LASERs. 4M
(OR)
6. a) Define Spontaneous emission, Stimulated emission and Population 6M
inversion.
b) What are the characteristics of a LASER? Explain. 4M

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 UNIT-IV

7. a) Define Numerical aperture of an optical fibre and derive the expression for 6M
it.
b) What is an optical fibre? Define the principle involved in it. 4M
(OR)
8. a) Distinguish between single mode and multi mode fibres. 8M
b) Calculate NA of an optical fibre whose core and cladding are made up of 2M
material of refractive index 1.6 and 1.5 respectively.

UNIT-V

9. a) Illustrate the SC, BCC and FCC crystal structures. 6M

b) With the help of an example distinguish between crystal lattice and crystal 4M
structure.
(OR)
10. a) Describe the seven crystal systems with diagrams. 8M
b) What is meant by primitive and non-primitive cell? 2M

UNIT-VI

11. a) Distinguish between dia, para and ferro magnetic materials. 6M

b) What are coercivity and retentivity? 4M
(OR)
12. a) State and explain Meissner effect. 6M
b) What are superconductors? Write its properties. 4M
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 AR20
CODE: 20BST107 SET-2
ADITYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, TEKKALI
(AUTONOMOUS)
I B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, October-2021
CHEMISTRY
(Common to CE, EEE & ECE)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 60
Answer ONE Question from each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
All parts of the Question must be answered at one place
UNIT-I
1. a) Explain with a neat sketch zeolite process for softening of hard water 6M
b) What are the types of Hardness? Differentiate them. 4M
(OR)
2. a) Explain ion-exchange process for softening of hard water. 6M
b) Describe the terms i) Disinfection of water ii) Coagulation 4M
UNIT-II
3. a) Discuss about various types of electronic transitions involved in the UV - visible region. 6M
b) Explain the terms Finger print region and coupling constant 4M
(OR)
4. a) Discuss about the principle and different types of stretching and bending vibrations in IR 6M
spectroscopy.
b) Explain the terms i) Chromophore ii) Auxochrome 4M
UNIT-III
5. a) Differentiate between Thermosetting and Thermoplastics. 6M
b) Discuss the preparation, properties and uses of Bakelite polymer. 4M
(OR)
6. a) Describe compounding of plastics? Discuss different constituents of compounding and 6M
their uses.
b) With a neat Sketch explain Injection moulding technique for fabrication of plastic 4M
UNIT-IV
7. a) 1 2 6M
Describe Mechanism of SN and SN reactions with examples.
b) Explain the reaction and mechanism of Claisen rearrangement 4M
(OR)
8. a) Write a note on Uni molecular and Bi molecular Elimination reactions with mechanisms 6M
b) Explain the reaction and mechanism of Pinacol-Pinacolone rearrangement 4M
UNIT-V
9. a) Discuss the Electrochemical theory of corrosion. 6M
b) Explain Tinning method for the protection of iron from corrosion 4M
(OR)
10. a) What is corrosion? Discuss the factors that affect the rate of corrosion. 6M
b) Write about sacrificial anodic protection method for controlling corrosion 4M

UNIT-VI
11. a) What is a solar cell? Explain the working principle of PV cell. 6M
b) Compare batteries and super capacitors 4M
(OR)
12. a) Explain the construction and working of Lead acid battery 6M
b) Differentiate between Renewable and Non-renewable Energy sources 4M

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