PHYSICS

PROBLEM SOLVING SHEET

EMISSION LINES IN MODERN PHYSICS
1. Let 1 be the frequency of the series limited of the Lyman series, 2 be the frequency of the first line of the
Lyman series, and 3 be the frequency of the series limited of the Balmer series. [Ans.1]
1
(1) 1 – 2 = 3 (2) 2 – 1 = 3 (3) 3 =
( + 3) (4) 1 + 2 = 3
2 1
2. If the binding energy of the electron in a hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV, the energy required to remove the electron
from the first excited state of Li2+ is : [Ans.1]
(1) 30.6 eV (2) 13.6 eV (3) 13.6 eV (4) 122.4 eV

3. The transition from state n = 4 to b = 3 in a hydrogen like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared
radiation may be obtained in the transition
(1) 2  1 (2) 3  2 (3) 4  2 (4) 5  4
[Ans.4]

POWER IN AC CIRCUITS
1. Power dissipated in an LCR series circuit connected to an a.c.source of emf  is :

2   1  
2
2  2 1   2
R /  R 2
  L    
(1)  R / R   L   (2) C  
 C    

  1  
2
  1  
2
 2 R 2   L    
2 2
(3)  /  R   L     R (4)   C  
  C    [Ans. 2]
 R

2. The instantaneous values of alternating current and voltages in a circuit are given as

1
i sin(100 t ) amper
2

1
e sin(100 t   / 3) Volt
2
The average power in Watts consumed in the circuit is : [Ans. 4]
1 3 1 1
(1) (2) (3) (4)
4 4 2 8

3. STATEMENT-1 : When ac circuit contain reisstor only ,its power is minimum. [Ans. 4]
STATEMENT-2 : Power of a circuit is independent of phase angle
(1) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
(2) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
(3) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
(4) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is False.
 ENERGY STORED IN A CAPACITOR

1. A part of circuit in a steady state along with the current flowing in the branches, the values of resistance etc.,
is shown in the figure. Calculate the energy stored in the capacitor C (4mF)
1
Ans. (4 × 10–6) (12)2 J = 0.288 mJ
2

2. Consider the situation shown in the figure. The switch S is open for a long time and then closed and again
steady state reached then
Ans. (a) Ce/2, (b) –Ce, (c) Ce2/2

(d) Ce2/4 (e) Ce2/4

(a) Find the charge flown through the battery after the switch S is closed.
(b) Find the charge flown through the switch S from B to A.
(c) Find the work done by the battery after the switch S is closed.
(d) Find the change in energy stored in the system of capacitors.
(e) Find the heat developed in the system after the switch S is closed.

3. At t = 0 charge on capacitor is q0. Now switch S is closed. Heat loss in 3R is x × 10–6 J. Then find the value
of x. [Given q0= 15mC, C = 6/55 mF] Ans. 225

q0 + - q0

R S t=0

2R

3R
 EMI
1. A constant force F is being applied on a rod of length '  ' kept at rest on two parallel conducting rails
connected at ends by resistance R in uniform magnetic field B as shown. Ans. (4)

(1) the power delivered by force will be constant with time

(2) the power delivered by force will be increasing first and then will decrease
(3) the rate of power delivered by the external force will be increasing continuously
(4) the rate of power delivered by external force will be decreasing continuously.
2. In the given circuit find the ratio of i1 to i2. Where i1 is the initial (at t = 0) current, and i2 is steady state
(at t = ) current through the battery :
Ans. (2)
6 2mH

4 4

10 V

(1) 1.0 (2) 0.8 (3) 1.2 (4) 1.5

3. In the circuit shown in figure, switch S is closed at t = 0. Then: Ans. (4)

(1) after a long time interval potential difference across capacitor and inductor will be equal.
(2) after a long time interval charge on capacitor will be E C.
(3) after a long time interval current in the inductor will be E /R.
(4) after a long time interval current through battery will be same as the current through it initially.