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 Series ARSP/01 Set ~ 1
Roll No. Q.P Code 15/1/1
Candidates must write the Q.P Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

 Please check that this question paper contains 06 printed pages.

 Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written
on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
 Please check that this question paper contains 33 questions.
 Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book
before attempting it.
 15 Minute times has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10:15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m to 10.30 a.m, the students
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer –
book during this period.

PHYSICS

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

1. There are 33 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2. This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E. All the sections
are compulsory.

3. Section A contains sixteen questions, twelve MCQ and four Assertion Reasoning based of 1 mark each, Section B

contains five questions of two marks each, Section C contains seven questions of three marks each, Section D

contains two case study-based questions of four marks each and Section E contains three long answer questions of

five marks each.

4. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in section B, C, D and E. You have to

attempt only one of the choices in such questions.

5. Use of calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. In the formula x = 3yz2, x and z have dimensions of capacitance and magnetic induction, respectively. The [1]
dimensions of y in MKS system are

a) [M-2 L-2 T4 A4] b) [M-3 L-3 T4 A5]

c) [M-3 L-2 T8 A4] d) [M-1 L-4 T2 A4]

2. If the amplitude of sound is doubled and the frequency reduced to one-fourth, the intensity of sound at the same [1]
point will be:

a) unchanged b) decreased by a factor of 2

c) increased by a factor of 2 d) decreased by a factor of 4

3. The separation between C and O atoms in CO is 1.2 A. The distance of carbon atom from the centre of mass is [1]
∘ ∘
a) 0.7 A b) 0.5 A
∘ ∘
c) 0.3 A d) 0.9 A

4. The height of the mercury column in a simple barometer is h. As the tube is inclined to the vertical at an angle α [1]
the length of the mercury column along the length of the tube is l, then:

a) 1 = b) l = h sinα
h

cos α

c) l = h cosα d) l = h
5. Both earth and moon are subject to the gravitational force of the sun. As observed from the sun, the orbit of the [1]
 moon

a) will be elliptical b) is not elliptical but will necessarily be a

closed curve

c) deviates considerably from being elliptical d) will not be strictly elliptical because the
due to influence of planets other than earth total gravitational force on it is not central

6. If the equation of transverse wave is y = where distance is in cm and time in sec, then the [1]
t x
5 sin 2π ( − )
0.04 40

wavelength of the wave will be

a) 50 cm b) 20 cm

c) 40 cm d) 60 cm
7. What will be the ratio of the distances moved by a freely falling body from rest in 4th and 5th seconds of [1]
journey?

a) 1 : 1 b) 16 : 25

c) 7 : 9 d) 4 : 5
8. When the length of the vibrating segment of a sonometer wire is increased by 1%, the percentage change in its [1]
frequency is

a) 1 b) 2

c) d)
100 99

101 100

9. A capillary tube of radius r is immersed in water and water rises in it to a height h. The mass of water in the [1]
capillary tube is 5 g. Another capillary tube of radius 2 r is immersed in water. The mass of water that will rise in
this tube is

a) 5.0 g b) 10 g

c) 20 g d) 2.5 g

10. The earth (mass = 6 × 1024 kg) revolves around the sun with an angular velocity of 2 × 10-7 rad/s in a circular [1]

orbit of radius 1.5 × 108 km. The force exerted by the sun on the earth, in newton, is:

a) 18 × 1025 b) Zero

c) 36 × 1021 d) 27 × 1039

11. What is the distance of the centre of mass of a half ring from its centre if its radius is 0.5 m? [1]

a) b)
1 1
m m
3π π

c) d)
2 1
m m
3π 2π

12. Molar Specific Heat capacity has units of: [1]

a) W/m.K b) J/mol.K

c) J.ohm/sec. K2 d) J/kg.K

13. Assertion (A): If momentum of a body increases by 50%, its kinetic energy will increase by 125%. [1]
Reason (R): Kinetic energy is proportional to square of velocity.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
 c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
14. Assertion: When a glass of hot milk is placed in a room and allowed to cool, its entropy decreases. [1]
Reason: Allowing hot object to cool does not violate the second law of thermodynamics.

a) Assertion and reason both are correct b) Assertion and reason both are correct
statements and reason is correct explanation statements but reason is not correct
for assertion. explanation for assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is
wrong statement. correct statement.
15. Assertion (A): Different planets have different escape velocities. [1]
Reason (R): Escape velocity depends on the distance of the planet from the sun.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

→ → →
16. Assertion (A): if A, B and B are three coplanar vectors representing same physical quantities such that [1]
→ → →
with each pair of vectors having angle of radian between them, then their resultant is
2π
|A| = | B | = | C |
3

zero.
Reason (R): The resultant of three coplanar vectors is zero if they can be represented by three sides of a triangle
taken in order.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
17. Equation of a plane progressive wave is given by y =0.6sin2π (t − x

2
) . On reflection from a denser medium, its [2]
amplitude becomes 2/3 of the amplitude of incident wave. What will be the equation of reflected wave?

18. In the case of Venus, the angle of maximum elongation is found to be approximately 47o. Determine the distance [2]
between Venus and the Sun rvs and the distance between Venus and the Earth.
19. Consider a simple pendulum. The period of oscillation of the simple pendulum depends on its length l and [2]
acceleration due to gravity g. Derive the expression for its period of oscillation by the method of dimensions.
20. Force of 16N and 12N are acting on a mass of 200 kg in mutually perpendicular directions. Find the magnitude [2]
of the acceleration produced?
21. A spaceship is launched into a circular orbit close the Earth's surface. What additional velocity has now to be [2]
imparted to the spaceship in the orbit to overcome the gravitational pull of Earth. Take radius of Earth as 6400

km and g = 9.8 m s-2

OR
Find the percentage decrease in the weight of a body when taken to a height of 32 km above the surface of the earth.
Radius of the earth is 6400 km.
Section C
22. A ball floats on the surface of water in a container exposed to the atmosphere. Will the ball remain immersed at [3]
its initial depth or will it sink or rise somewhat if the container is shifted to the moon?
23. A thermometer has the wrong calibration. It reads the melting point of ice -10 °C. It reads 60° C in place of 50°. [3]
Calculate the temperature of the boiling point of water on this scale.
24. A stone is dropped from the top of a cliff and is found to ravel 44.1m diving the last second before it reaches the [3]
ground. What is the height of the cliff? g = 9.8m/s2.
25. The driver of a three-wheeler moving with a speed of 36 km/h sees a child standing in the middle of the road and [3]
brings his vehicle to rest in 4.0 s just in time to save the child. What is the average retarding force on the
vehicle? The mass of the three-wheeler is 400 kg and the mass of the driver is 65 kg.
26. How much energy in watt-hour may be required to convert 2 kg of water into ice at 0 ∘
, assuming that the
C [3]
refrigerator is ideal? Given the temperature of the freezer is -13 ∘
, the room temperature is 25
C
∘
C and the initial
temperature of water is 25 ∘
.
C

27. A hockey puck with a mass of 0.3 kg slides on the horizontal frictionless surface of an ice rink. Two forces act [3]
on the puck as shown figure. The force F1 has a magnitude of 5 N and F2 has a magnitude of 8 N. Determine the
acceleration of the puck.

28. Two soap bubbles have radii in the ratio 2 : 3. Compare the excess of pressure inside these bubbles. Also [3]
compare the works done in blowing these bubbles.
OR
Water rises in a capillary tube to a height of 2.0 cm. In another capillary whose radius is one-third of it, how much the

water will rise? If the first capillary is inclined at an angle of 60o with the vertical, then what will be the position of
water in the tube?
Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
An elastic collision is a collision in which there is no net loss in kinetic energy in the system as a result of the
collision. Both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved quantities in elastic collisions.

(a) In which motion, momentum changes but K.E does not?

a) linear motion b) straight-line motion

c) circular motion d) parabolic motion

(b) The coefficient of restitution for elastic collision is:

a) 1 b) -1
 c) infinite d) 0
(c) Two balls at the same temperature collide. What is conserved?

a) Force b) kinetic energy

c) velocity d) momentum
OR
In elastic collision, the relative speed of approach and separation is:

a) unequal b) zero

c) equal d) infinite
(d) The momentum of two objects moving with the same speed but in opposite directions upon collision is

a) Fall b) increased

c) decreased d) zero
30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Root mean square velocity (RMS value)is the square root of the mean of squares of the velocity of individual
gas molecules and the Average velocity is the arithmetic mean of the velocities of different molecules of a gas at
a given temperature.

(a) Moon has no atmosphere because:

a) the escape velocity of the moon’s b) it is far away from the surface of the
surface is more than the r.m.s velocity earth
of all molecules

c) the r.m.s. velocity of all the gas d) its surface temperature is 10oC
molecules is more than the escape
velocity of the moon’s surface
CP
(b) For an ideal gas, CV
is

a) ≤ 1 b) none of these

c) > 1 d) < 1
–
(c) The root means square velocity of hydrogen is √5 times that of nitrogen. If T is the temperature of the gas
then:

a) T(H2) = T(N2) b) T(H2) < T(N2)

c) T(H2) ≠ T(N2) d) T(H2) > T(N2)

(d) Suppose the temperature of the gas is tripled and N2 molecules dissociate into an atom. Then what will be
 the rms speed of atom:
– –
a) v 0 √2 b) v0 √6

–
c) v 0 √3 d) v0

OR
The velocities of the molecules are v, 2v, 3v, 4v & 5v. The RMS speed will be:

a) 11 v b) v(12)11

c) v d) v(11)12

Section E
31. Explain the total energy in simple harmonic motion and show the graphical representation of energy in SHM. [5]
OR
With suitable examples, explain the meaning of a periodic function. Construct two infinite sets of periodic functions
with period T. Hence state the Fourier theorem.
32. A projectile is projected horizontally with a velocity u. Show that its trajectory is parabolic. And obtain [5]
expressions for:
i. Time of flight
ii. Horizontal range
iii. Velocity at any instant t.
OR
A fighter plane is flying horizontally at an altitude of 1.5 km with a speed of 720 km/h. At what angle of sight (w.r.t
horizontal) when the target is seen, should the pilot drop the bomb in order to attack the target?
Main concept used: u = 720 km/h = 720 × m/s = 200m/s
5

18

33. A disc of radius R is removed from a disc of radius 2R as shown. [5]

Find centre of mass of above disc with hole.

OR
From a uniform disk of radius R, a circular hole of radius R

2
is cut out. The centre of the hole is at R

2
from the centre
of the original disc. Locate the centre of gravity of the resulting flat body.