Engineering Physics (23ABS9903)

ANNAMACHARYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCES :: TIRUPATI

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B.Tech I Year II Semester (AK23 Regulation)
Engineering Physics (23ABS9903)
(CSE, CSIT, CSD, CIC, EEE)

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Question Bank

Bloom’s
Marks CO PO Level
UNIT-1 (Wave Optics)
1.a) Explain principle of superposition of light. 3 CO1 PO1 L2
b) Obtain the conditions for constructive and destructive
interference in thin films by reflection of light. 7 CO1 PO1 L4

2. a) What are the applications of Newton’s rings 3 CO1 PO1 L3

experiment?
b) Illustrate the theory of Newton’s rings and determine 7 CO1 PO1 L4
the diameter of the bright and dark rings.
3. Discuss the applications of interference. 3 CO1 PO1 L3
b) Determine the wavelength of sodium light and
refractive index of a given liquid using Newton’s rings 7 CO1 PO1 L3
experiment.

4. a) Distinguish Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction of 5 CO1 PO1 L4

light.
b) Write a short note on diffraction grating. 5 CO1 PO1 L2
5. Deduce an expression for Fraunhoffer diffraction of 10 CO1 PO1 L4
light at single slit and draw intensity distribution curves.
6. Deduce an expression for Fraunhoffer diffraction of 10 CO1 PO1 L4
light at double slit and draw intensity distribution curves.
7. a) Explain the classification of polarization of light. 3 CO1 PO1 L2
b) With neat diagram explain construction and working
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of Nicol’s prism.
8.a) Mention the applications of polarization of light. 4 CO1 PO1 L3
b) Describe Half wave and Quarter wave plates in L4
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Polarization of light.
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UNIT-2 ( Crystallography and X-ray

diffraction)
1. a) Explain the terms space lattice and basis. 4 CO2 PO1 L2

b) Illustrate Bravais Lattices in a crystal. 6 CO2 PO1 L2

2. Sketch the seven crystal systems with possible Bravais 10 CO2 PO1 L2
lattices.
3. Show that FCC is the most closely packed of three 10 CO2 PO1 L4
cubic structures.
4. Calculate the atomic radius of SCC, BCC and FCC. 10 CO2 PO1 L4

5.(a) Distinguish crystalline and amorphous solids. 4 CO2 PO1 L4

b). What are Miller indices? Explain the procedure to
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find Miller indices for a crystal plane.
6. a) Derive an expression for Bragg’s condition in X-ray 6 CO2 PO1 L2
diffraction.
b) Mention any four applications of XRD. 4 CO2 PO1 L3
7. a) Explain about X-ray diffraction. 3 CO2 PO1 L2
b) With neat diagram, describe Laue method in X-ray
diffraction. 7 CO2 PO1 L2
8. With neat diagram, describe powder method in X-ray 10 CO2 PO1 L2
diffraction.
UNIT-3 (Dielectric and Magnetic Materials)

1. a) Illustrate the types of polarization in dielectrics. 7 CO3 PO1, 4 L4

b) Write about dielectric polarizability and susceptibility 3 CO3 PO1, 4 L2
in dielectrics.
2. a) Explain polarization and dielectric constant in 4 CO3 PO1,4 L2
dielectrics.
b) Derive an expression for internal field in dielectrics. 6 CO3 PO1,4 L4
3. a) Derive the relation between electric susceptibility 3 CO3 PO1,4 L4
and relative permittivity in dielectrics.
b) Derive Claussius-Mosotti relation in dielectrics. 7 CO3 PO1,4 L4
4. a) Describe the frequency dependence of polarization 4 CO3 PO1,4 L2
in dielectrics.
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b) Discuss the applications of dielectric materials. 6 CO3 PO1,4 L3

5. Distinguish dia, para, ferro, antiferro, and ferri 10 CO3 PO1,4 L4
magnetic materials.
6.a) Illustrate the concept of Hysteresis in magnetic 5 CO3 PO1,4 L2
materials.
b) Distinguish soft and hard magnetic materials. 5 CO3 PO1,4 L4
7. a) What is magnetic susceptibility and permeability? 3 CO3 PO1,4 L2
b) Illustrate the origin of magnetism in a material. 7 CO3 PO1,4 L2
8. a) Explain the concept of domain theory in 5 CO3 PO1,4 L2
ferromagnetism.
b) Discuss the applications of magnetic materials. 5 CO3 PO1,4 L3
UNIT-4 ( Quantum Mechanics and

Nanomaterials)

1. a) Mention any four properties of matter waves. 4 CO4 PO1 L2

b) Derive an expression for de-Broglie wavelength of
matter waves. 6 CO4 PO1 L4
2. a) Calculate de-Broglie wavelength of an electron. 4 CO4 PO1 L4

b) State and explain Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle. CO4 PO1 L2

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3. Deduce Schrodinger time independent wave equations 10 CO4 PO1 L4

for a particle in motion.
4. (a) Deduce Schrodinger time dependent wave 6 CO4 PO1 L4
equations for a particle in motion.
(b) Explain the physical significance of wave function. 4 CO4 PO1 L2
5. Show that the energy of a particle confined in a one- 10 CO4 PO1 L4
dimensional potential well of infinite height is quantized.
6. With neat diagram, discuss the Ball milling method for 10 CO4 PO1 L2
the fabrication of nanomaterials.
7. a) Explain the significance of nanoscale. 5 CO4 PO1 L2
b) Mention the applications of nanomaterials. 5 CO4 PO1 L3
8. a) Discuss the properties of nanomaterials. 6 CO4 PO1 L2
b) Describe the classification of nanomaterials. 4 CO4 PO1 L4
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UNIT-5 (Semiconductors)

1. a) Illustrate the formation of energy bands in solids. 4 CO5 PO1,4 L2

b) Distinguish conductors, semiconductors and 6 CO5 PO1,4 L4
insulators.
2. (a) Distinguish intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. 5 CO5 PO1,4 L4
b) Describe Fermi energy level in a semiconductor. 5 CO5 PO1,4 L2
3. a) Deduce an expression for electrical conductivity in a 4 CO5 PO1,4 L4
semiconductor.
b) Explain the dependence of Fermi energy level on
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temperature in an intrinsic semiconductor.
4. Deduce the expression for intrinsic carrier density in a 10 CO5 PO1,4 L4
semiconductor.
5. Explain Hall effect. Derive an expression for Hall 10 CO5 PO1,4 L4
voltage in terms of Hall coefficient.
6. a) Mention the applications of Hall effect. 5 CO5 PO1,4 L3
(b) Distinguish direct band gap and indirect band gap 5 CO5 PO1,4 L4
semiconductors.
7. a) Explain drift and diffusion in a semiconductor. 7 CO5 PO1,4 L2
b) Derive Einstein’s relation in a semiconductor. 3 CO5 PO1,4 L4
8. a) Write a brief note on extrinsic semiconductors. 5 CO5 PO1,4 L2
b) Mention the applications of semiconductors. 5 CO5 PO1,4 L3

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Understand the intensity variation of light due to interference, diffraction, and
polarization.
CO2: Analyze the fundamentals of crystallography and X-ray diffraction.
CO3: Apply the basic concepts of dielectric and magnetic materials for engineering applications.
CO4: Analyze the fundamentals of Quantum mechanics and interpret the nanomaterials for
engineering problems.
CO5: Analyze the charge carrier dynamics in semiconductors by implementing the equations of state.

PO: Program Outcomes

Bloom’s Level:

L1: Remember, L2: Understand, L3:Apply, L4:Analyze, L5:Evaluate, L6: Create