Government Polytechnic Saharsa, Bihar

Department of Sciences and Humanities

Model Question Bank for Applied Physics-II
Faculty: Mr. Kul Shekhar Mehta, JRF(IIT Kanpur), M.Sc.(Delhi University), CSIR-NET, GATE, JEST, BARC

Subjective type
Wave and SHM
Question 1. Explain S.H.M with example. is it possible to have S.H.M motion without oscillatory motion?
Define (a) Amplitude (b) Frequency and Angular Frequency (c) Time Period

Question 2. Explain Wave and wave motion. Discuss the different types of waves with suitable
example (Classification on the basis of (a)medium of wave proration, (b)vibration of
particle in the medium and (c) transfer of energy).

Question 3. For wave define following (a) Amplitude (b) frequency (c) Time period (d) wavelength(λ) (e)
Phase angle (f) phase constant

Question 4. Show that Total energy for S.H.M is constant. Write down relation among
displacement, time, velocity, acceleration for S.H.M.

Question 5. Explain free oscillations, damped oscillations, forced oscillations and resonant
oscillations with suitable examples

Question 6. Define (a) loudness (b) pitch (c) timber. Distinguish between musical sound and Noise.

Question 7. Write down properties of (a) electromagnetic wave (b) Sound wave
Question 8. What do you mean by reverberation, reverberation time and echo.
Question 9. Write the superposition principle of two waves, find the resultant value of amplitude.
Question 10. Write the frequency of sound wave what type of wave travel in air medium for sound for sound
we hear.

Electrostatics
1. Explain (1) Charge (2) Quantization of charge and conservation of charge.
2. Explain Coulomb’s Law of Electrostatics. Write Coulomb’s law in vector form.
3. Discuss about Electric Fields and Electric Field Intensity.
4. Explain Electric lines of forces and list all properties of Electric lines of forces.
5. Write S.I. unit and Dimensions of
1. Charge(q)
2. Permittivity of free space (𝜖 )
3. Electric Field Intensity(E)
4. Electric Force(F)
6. Explain gauss Law of Electrostatics.
7. Using Gauss law of electrostatics, Find Electric Field due to infinite charged wire of linear charge density 𝜆
at point P which is 𝑥 cm distance from wire.
8. Write Kirchhoff's law and explain it for mesh of circuit. -1
9. If there are four resistance r1 r2 r3 and r4 what will be the value of equivalent resistance in series and
parallel combination.
10. What is concept of terminal potential difference and What do you mean by EMF. - 3
11. What is wheat-stone bridge? write its applications? - 3
12

Ray Optics
Q1. A ray is incident at an angle of 20o to a plane mirror as shown in figure. If mirror is rotated by 10o in
anticlockwise direction and incident ray is rotated by 10o in clockwise direction then by what angle the
reflected ray will be rotated?

Q2. Draw the ray diagram in each case to show the position and nature of the image formed when the object is
placed:
a) at the center of curvature of a concave mirror
b) between the pole P and focus F of a concave mirror
c) in front of a convex mirror
d) at 2F of a convex lens
e) in front of a concave lens

Q3. Consider a convex mirror of radius 50 cm. An object is at the distance 50 cm from the pole of the mirror.
Find the position of the image formed at its axis.

Q4. The diagram below shows a ray of light traveling through air towards a thin layer of linseed oil (n=1.50)
resting on top of water (n=1.33). The light ray approaches the linseed oil at an angle of incidence of 48.2°.
 a) Determine the angle of refraction at the air-linseed oil boundary.
b) Determine the angle of refraction at the linseed oil-water boundary.

Q5. There are many manifestations of refraction and total internal reflection in real life situations. Observe
your surroundings and write any two.

Q6. A light ray is passing through water (n=1.33) towards the boundary with a transparent solid at an angle of
56.4°. The light refracts into the solid at an angle of refraction of 42.1°. Determine the index of refraction of
the unknown solid.

Q7. An optical fiber made up the glass with refractive index n1 = 1.5 (core) which is surrounded by another
glass of refractive index n2(cladding). Find the refractive index n2 of the cladding such that the critical angle
between the two cladding is 80°.

Q8. Explain why substances with high refractive index like diamond, sparkle?

Q9. Lenses and mirrors are widely used in our daily life. It has been observed that lenses and mirrors do not
produce a perfect image. Explain the defects in the image formation and factors responsible for the defects in
the image formation.

Q10. A concave lens has focal length of 20 cm. At what distance from the lens; a 5 cm tall object is placed so
that it forms an image at 15 cm from the lens? Also calculate the size of the image formed.

Q11. What do you mean by total internal reflection? What are their conditions and how does it use in optical
fiber? -- 1

Q12. How does image is formed in plane mirror, sketch free hand diagram.

Optical Instruments
Q1. Why the objective of microscope has a small focal length?

Q2. Explain why the telescopes enable us to view the distant stars which are not visible through the naked eye?

Q3. Explain why the object appears smaller when the positions of an objective and eye-piece in a telescope are
inverted?

Q4. How the magnification of a very small object can be achieved at 3.5?
Q5. What are the benefits of seeing from two eyes instead of one eye?

Q6. Differentiate between refractive and reflective telescope.

Q7. Explain why the size of the sun appears to be very small from the earth, even though the radius of the sun
is much larger than that of the earth?

Q8. The height of tower A is 20m, and tower B is 25 m, while the distance of tower A and B from the observer
is 10m and 20m, respectively. Explain which tower will appear taller and why?

Q9. Calculate the distance between an eyepiece and objective in a compound microscope when the focal
length of the objective and eyepiece is 20mm and 15mm, respectively, and the distance between object and
objective is 1.5 cm, and the image is formed at infinity.

Q10. What is the focal length of a telescope when the separation between an objective and eye peace is 60 cm,
and the magnifying power of the telescope is 20?
Q11. What is Astronomical telescope? write few characteristics.
Q 12. Explain the various defects in Lens and mirror.

Magnetic Effect of Current

6. Explain Magnetic force on moving charge and discuss special cases for magnetic force. Define 1 Tesla.
7. Define Lorentz Force with mathematical equation.
8. Find out magnetic force on a current carrying conductor with special cases.
9. Define and write properties of Diamagnetic Material, Paramagnetic Material, and 5
Ferromagnetic Materials based on Domain theory.
10. Explain the Principle, construction, working and advantage of moving coil galvanometer.
11. Explain Law’s of Electromagnetic Induction and Lenz’s law.
12. What is Lorentz's force. Write the expression for force acting between two parallel conductors. -1
13. What do you know about magnetic induction, write?
14. What do you know about magnetic flux, is it scalar or vector quantity?
15. Write the law of electromagnetic induction, according to Faraday Write the expression for electromotive
force. -2

Laser

16. Write full form of LASER and define LASER.

17. Explain stimulated absorption and spontaneous emission.
18. Discuss about stimulated emission.
19. Describe population inversion.
20. Write and explain different types of pumping methods in LASERs.
21. Write short notes on.
1. Optical feedback
2. Cavity in LASER
22. Write the properties of LASERs and Explain it.
23. Write various application of LASERs in field of engineering, medical, military, and applied science
research.
24. Discuss about various types of LASERS. (He-Ne LASER, Ruby LASER, semiconductor LASER
25. What are characteristics of LASER beam. Write its engineering and medical applications - 1
26. Write the pumping method in the LASER.

Semiconductor
I. Explain energy band and discuss its type.
II. Differentiate among Insulator, Semiconductor, and Conductor on the basis of band theory
III. Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor.
IV. Define p-n junction and explain diffusion current and drift current.
V. Explain the following
A. Space charge
B. Depletion region
C. Potential barrier
D. Majority carrier &minority carrier
E. Acceptor atom and acceptor ion
F. Donner atom and Donner ion
G.
1. Draw V-I characteristics of P-N junction diode
2. Explain p-n junction diode as Photodiode, Solar cells, LED
3. Explain the working of Zener diode as voltage regulator.
4. Apply diode as full wave rectifier.
5. What do you mean by energy level in solids. Write about Fermi levels.
6. What is transistor? Write.

Mock Question
7. Define Total Internal Reflection. Explain principle and working of Optical fiber. 5
or
Explain Principle and working of compound Microscope.

8. Explain (1) Charge (2) Quantization of charge and conservation of charge. Explain Coulomb’s Law of
Electrostatics. Write Coulomb’s law in vector form. 5
or
State and Explain gauss Law of Electrostatics. Write S.I. unit and Dimensions of
1. Charge(q)
2. Permittivity of free space (𝜖0 )
3. Electric Field Intensity(E)
4. Electric Force(F)
5. Magnetic Field(B)
6. Susceptibility
7. Permeability of free space (𝜇 )
9. Define and write properties of Diamagnetic Material, Paramagnetic Material, and 5
Ferromagnetic Materials based on Domain theory.
or
Explain the Principle, construction, working and advantage of moving coil galvanometer.

10. State and explain Kirchhoff's rules. And using this rule, obtain the balance condition in terms of the
resistance of four arms of Wheatstone Bridge. 5
or
Explain the following
A. Space charge
B. Depletion region
C. Potential barrier
D. Majority carrier &minority carrier
E. Acceptor atom and acceptor ion
F. Donner atom and donner ion

11. Explain the emf of a cell? state the factor on which its value depends. Derive a relation between e.m.f. E,
terminal potential difference V, internal Resistance r of a cell and external resistance R. Prove that e.m.f. is
more than potential difference. 5
or
Discuss about various types of LASERS. (He-Ne LASER, Ruby LASER, semiconductor LASER)

12. Explain Law’s of Electromagnetic Induction and Lenz’s law. 5

or
Write short notes on (a) Magnetization (b) Intensity of Magnetizing Field (c) Magnetic Susceptibility.

Mock Question
13. Define Total Internal Reflection. Explain principle and working of Optical fiber. 5
or
Explain Principle and working of compound Microscope.

14. Explain Electric lines of forces and list all properties of Electric lines of forces. 5
or
Using Gauss law of electrostatics, Find Electric Field due to infinite charged wire of linear charge
density 𝜆 at point P which is cm distance from wire.

15. Define and write properties of Diamagnetic Material, Paramagnetic Material, and 5
Ferromagnetic Materials based on Domain theory.
or
Explain the Principle, construction, working and advantage of moving coil galvanometer.

16. List of all properties of magnetic field lines and Electric fields lines. 5
 or
Define p-n junction and explain diffusion current and drift current.

17. Explain working of Zener diode as voltage regulator. 5

or
Explain stimulated absorption, spontaneous emission, stimulated emission and population inversion.

18. Explain the application of nanotechnology in area of Electronics, space and Defense, Cosmetics, Textiles,
Medicine, environment and Automobiles. 5
or
Explain effect of the speed of sound wave due to
A. Frequency of Sound
B. Temperature
C. Humidity
D. Pressure
E. Liquid
F. Solid

Question Oct-Nov2022

1. Differentiate between sound wave and light wave.

2. Equation of particle executing SHM is
Find the a) amplitude b) frequency c) initial phase d) time period
3. Define power of lens. Two lenses of 6 and -2 dioptre are placed in contact. Calculate the focal length
of combination.
4. Why a pencil standing in glass of water seem bent, not straight. Explain it with the help of diagram.
5. What are electric lines of forces? Write their properties.
6. State and explain coulombs law in electrostatics.
7. Define 1 kilowatt hour. A potential difference of 12V is applied across 3-ohm resistance. Calculate the
energy transferred into heat in 10 second.
8. State and explain Kirchhoff’s law in current electricity.
9. Write the properties of the rays from LASER beam.
10. What is transistor? Describe three terminals of transistor with figure.
11. Explain the vibration of cantilever and determine its time period.
12. Explain the factors affecting acoustics of building and their remedy.
13. State and prove Gauss’s theorem in electrostatics.
14. Derive the expression of equivalent capacitance for series combination of three capacitors.
Objective Type
SHM
1.Increasing the amplitude of a simple pendulum makes its period
A) longer
B) shorter
C) unchanged

2. Increasing the mass of a simple pendulum makes its period

A) longer
B) shorter
C) unchanged

3. Increasing the length of a simple pendulum makes its period

A) longer
B) shorter
C) unchanged

4. Increasing the amplitude of a mass-and-spring simple harmonic oscillator makes its period
A) longer
B) shorter
C) unchanged

5. Increasing the mass of a mass-and-spring simple harmonic oscillator makes its period
A) longer
B) shorter
C) unchanged

6. A mass-and-spring simple harmonic oscillator has maximum kinetic energy

A) at its equilibrium position
B) when its displacement equals its amplitude
C) half way between equilibrium and amplitude
D) two-thirds of the way between equilibrium and amplitude

7. A mass-and spring simple harmonic oscillator has maximum potential energy at

A) at its equilibrium position
B) when its displacement equals its amplitude
C) half way between equilibrium and amplitude
D) two-thirds of the way between equilibrium and amplitude

8. The amplitude of a simple harmonic oscillator is

A) the time required for one oscillation
B) the number of oscillators per second
C) the energy stored in the oscillations
D) the maximum distance moved from equilibrium
9. The period of a simple pendulum depends upon its
A) mass
B) amplitude
C) length
D) all of the above

10. The period of a certain simple harmonic oscillator is 0.1 s; its frequency is
A) 0.1 Hz
B) 1.0 Hz
C) 10.0 Hz
D) 100 Hz

11. Ordinary household electricity is alternating current with a frequency of 60 Hz. Its period is
A) 60 cycles per second
B) 120 cycles per second
C) 0.0167 s
D) 0.0333 s

12. If you apply a force to an oscillator at its natural frequency, you will produce motion
A) at exactly twice that frequency
B) at exactly one-half that frequency
C) with large amplitude
D) with an amplitude that dies out or gets smaller.

13. There are "signals" of many different frequencies coming into the antenna of your radio. Only the one with
a particular frequency is amplified and produces the sound you listen to. This is an example of
A) damping
B) amplitude degeneration
C) timbre or quality
D) resonance

14. If a carefully calibrated pendulum were over a very large oil deposit, where the acceleration due to gravity
is slightly decreased, what would happen to the pendulum's period?
A) increase
B) stay the same
C) decrease

15. Where is the speed of a simple harmonic oscillator zero?

A) at its equilibrium position
B) when its displacement equals its amplitude
C) half way between equilibrium and amplitude
D) two-thirds of the way between equilibrium and amplitude

Wave
19. Like a transverse wave, a longitudinal wave has a/an
A) amplitude
B) frequency
C) wavelength
D) all of the above

2. Which of the following is a longitudinal wave?

A) light
B) wave on a string
C) sound
D) all of the above

3. The individual vibrations or disturbances of a transverse wave move

A) in the same direction as the wave itself
B) perpendicular to the wave itself

4. A wave has a frequency of 100 Hz and travels 25 m in one second. It has

A) a wave speed of 25 m/s and a wavelength of 4 m.
B) a wave speed of 25 m/s and a wavelength of 0.25 m.
C) a wave speed of 100 m/s and a wavelength of 25 m
D) a wave speed of 100 m and a wavelength of 4 m

5. For standing waves, nodes are

A) always a wavelength apart
B) regions of greatest amplitude
C) regions of greatest frequency
D) always two wavelengths apart

6. For standing waves, antinodes

A) are half a wavelength apart
B) have the greatest amplitude
C) alternate with nodes
D) all of the above

7. For standing waves on a string,

A) a node is located at each end
B) a whole number times half the wavelength equals the length of the string
C) the whole "pattern" of standing waves occurs only for certain frequencies
D) all of the above

8. For standing waves on a string,

A) an antinode is located at each end
B) the length of the string equals the wavelength divided by a whole number
C) the amplitude is proportional to the frequency
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

9. Standing waves can occur when

A) the frequency equals the wavelength
B) the amplitude exceeds the wavelength
C) a wave is reflected back on itself
D) a wave's period equals its wavelength
11. A node is
A) always in the middle of a standing wave
B) a position of maximum amplitude
C) a position of minimum amplitude
D) equal to the fundamental frequency

12. A bobber on a fishing line oscillates up and down three times per second as waves pass by. The waves have
a frequency of
A) (1/3) Hz
B) 3 Hz
C) (1/3) sec
D) 3 sec

13. A bobber on a fishing line oscillates up and down two times per second as waves pass by. The waves have
a wavelength of 10 cm. The waves are traveling at
A) 5 cm/s
B) 10 cm/s
C) 20 cm/s
D) 980 cm/s

14. If you put your fingertip in a pool of water and repeatedly move it up and down, you will create circular
water waves that move out from that point. What will happen to the wavelength of these waves if you move
your finger up and down more slowly (or less frequently)?
A) increase
B) remain the same
C) decrease