Time: 90 Minutes Max.

Marks 35

General Instructions:

1. The Question Paper contains three sections.

2. Section A has 25 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
4. Section C has 6 questions. Attempt any 5 questions.
5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking.

SECTION A
This section consists of 25 multiple choice questions with overall choice to attempt any
20 questions. In case more than desirable numbers of questions are attempted, ONLY
first 20 will be considered for evaluation.

Q1. The value of electric field at the centre of the electric dipole will be -
(a) Zero
(b) Equal to the electric field due to one charge at centre
(c) Twice the electric field due to one charge at centre
(d) half the value of electric field due to one charge at centre

Q2. A point charge (Q) is located at the centre of a cube of length a, the final electric flux over
one face of the cube

(a). Q/ε0 (b). Q/6ε0 (c). 6Q/ε0 (d). none of the above

Q3. When 1014 electrons are removed from a neutral metal sphere, the charge on the sphere
becomes-

(a) 32µc (b) 16µc (c) 10µc (d) 16µc /4π ε0

Q4. Electric field lines provide information about

(a) field strength (b) direction of field (c) nature of charge (d) all of
these

Q5.A capacitor plates are charged by a battery with ‘V’ volts. After charging battery is
disconnected and a dielectric slab with dielectric constant ‘5’ is inserted between its plates,
the potential across the plates of a capacitor will become

(a) Zero (b) V/10 (c) V/5 (d) 5V

Q6. If a unit positive charge is taken from one point to another over an equipotential surface,
then
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(a) work is done on the charge.
(b) work is done by the charge.
(c) work done is constant.
(d) No work is done.

Q7. Two wires A and B of equal masses and of the same metal are taken. The diameter of the
wire A is half of the diameter of the wire B. If the resistance of A is 24 Ω then the resistance of
wire B is

(a) 0.5 Ω (b) 1 Ω (c) 1.5 Ω (d) 3 Ω

Q8. Drift velocity Vd varies with the intensity of electric field as per the relation

(a) Vd∝ E

(b) Vd∝ 1/E

(c) Vd = constant

(d) Vd∝ E2

Q9. If the ammeter in the given circuit reads 2A, then resistance R is

(a) 1Ω (b) 2Ω (c) 3Ω (d) 4Ω

Q10. AB is a potentiometer wire, resistance R is increased, then the balance point J will be

shifted -

(a) towards B (b) towards A(c) remains constant(d) first towards B then back towards A.

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Q11.Correct graphical representation for ohmic devices is: -

Q12.Kirchhoff’s second law is based on conservation law of

(a) charge
(b) mass
(c) energy
(d) momentum

Q13. Two conducting wires X and Y of same diameter across a battery. If the number density
of electro in X is twice that in Y, the ratio of drift velocities of electrons in the two wires

(a) 1:2
(b) 2:1
(c) 1:4
(d) 1:8

Q14. Calculate the current drawn from the battery in the given network.

(a) 4A
(b) 3A
(c) 1A
(d) 2A

Q15.A straight long wire and A rectangular loop are kept near as shown. If the loop and the
wire are coplanar then torque on loop is

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(a) 20 N-m
(b) 2 x 10-2 N-m
(c) 4 x10-2 N-m
(d) zero

Q16. The magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil of radius r is proportional to
(a) r²
(b) r
(c) 1/r
(d) 1/r²

Q17. Ampere’s circuital law is given by

Q18. At a place the horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field is equal to the vertical
component, the angle of dip at that place is
(a) 0°
(b) 30°
(c) 45°
(d) 90°

Q19. The magnetic field strength due to a short bar magnet directed along its equatorial line at
a distance r is B. The magnetic field strength at the same distance along the axial line will be
(a) B
(b) 2B
(c) B/2
(d) B/4

Q20. The force between two parallel wire 2 × 10-7 Nm-1, placed 1 m apart to each other in
vacuum. The electric current flowing through each wire is:
(a) 1 A

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(b) zero
(c) 5 × 106 A
(d) 2 × 10-7 A

Q21. The role of inductance is equivalent to:

(a) inertia
(b) force
(c) energy
(d) momentum

Q22. The energy stored in a 50 mH inductor carrying a current of 2A is

(a) 0.1 J
(b) 0.4 J
(c) 0.04 J
(d) 0.01 J

Q23. The core of any transformer is laminated so as to

(a) reduce the energy loss due to eddy currents.
(b) make it light weight.
(c) make it robust and strong.
(d) increase the secondary voltage.

Q24. The reactance of a capacitive ac circuit is X. If the frequency doubled and capacitance
halved, then new reactance will be

(a) X(b) 2X(c) 4X(d) X/4

Q25.An alternating voltage given by V = 280 sin 50πt is connected across a pure resistor of 40 Ω. The
rms current through the resistor is

(a) 7A(b) 4A (c) 5.6A(d) 2A

SECTION B
This section consists of 24 multiple choice questions with overall choice to attempt any
20 questions. In case more than desirable number of questions are attempted, ONLY
first 20 will be considered for evaluation.

Q26. A cylinder of radius r and length l is placed in an uniform electric field parallel to the axis
of the cylinder. The total flux for the surface of the cylinder is -

(a) Zero (b) π r2 (c) E π r2 (d) 2 Eπ r2

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Q27. The equivalent capacitance of the combination between A and B in the given figure is 4
μF. The capacitance of the capacitor C is

(a) 5 μF (b) 20 μF (c) 4 μF (d) 10 μF

Q28. SI unit of relative permittivity of a medium is
(a) Farad(b) unit less (c) C2N-1 m-2(d) C2N-1 m-2

Q29. A charge Q is placed at the centre of the line joining two point charges +q and +q as
shown in the figure. The ratio of charges Q and q is

(a) 4 (b) 1/4 (c) -4 (d) -1/4

Q30. An electron having charge e and mass m is moving in a uniform electric field E. The
acceleration will be

(a) e2/m (b) e2E/m (c) eE/m (d) mE/e

Q31. Three charges Q, +q and +q are placed as shown in the figure. If the net electrostatic
energy of the system is zero, then Q is equal to

(a) -q
(b) +q
(c) zero
(d) –q/2

Q32. Two spherical conductors each of capacity C are charged to potential V and -V. These are
then connected by means of a fine wire. The loss of energy is

(a) Zero (b) CV2 /2 (c) CV2 (d) C/V2

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Q33. A cell having an emf E and internal resistance r is connected across a variable external
resistance R. As the resistance R is increased, the plot of potential difference V across R is
given by

Q34. In a Wheatstone bridge if the battery and galvanometer are interchanged then the
deflection in galvanometer will be
(a) increase
(b) not change
(c) decrease
(d) either increase or decrease.

Q35. The maximum current that can be measured by a galvanometer of resistance 40 Ω is 10

mA. It is converted into voltmeter that can read upto 50 V. The resistance to be connected in
the series with the galvanometer is

(a) 2010 Ω(b) 4050 Ω(c) 5040 Ω(d) 4960 Ω

Q36. A circular current loop of magnetic moment M is in an arbitrary orientation in an

external magnetic field B. The work done to rotate the loop by 30° about an axis perpendicular
to its plane is

(a) MB
(b) √3MB2
(c) MB2
(d) zero

Q37. The force between two parallel current carrying conductors is F. If the current in each
conductor is doubled, then the force between them becomes :
(a) 4F
(b) 2F
(c) F
(d) F4

Q38. SI unit of magnetic flux is

(a) Tesla (b) Tesla- meter (c) Tesla – meter2 (d) Tesla/ meter
Q39. According to Gauss’s theorem in magnetism, surface integral of magnetic field intensity
over a closed surface is always:
(a) -1
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(b) 1
(c) 0
(d) infinity

Q40. The correct statement is-

(a) Motional emf is inversely proportional to speed of electric conductor
(b) Motional emf is inversely proportion to the length of the conductor
(c) Motional emf is directly proportional to the magnetic field
(d) Motional emf is inversely proportional to the magnetic field

Q41. The phase relationship between current and voltage in a pure capacitive circuit is best
represented by

Q42. In which of the following circuits the maximum power dissipation is observed?
(a) Pure capacitive circuit
(b) Pure inductive circuit
(c) Pure resistive circuit
(d) None of these

Q43. Which of the following combinations should be selected for better tuning of an LCR
circuit used for communication?
(a) R = 20 Ω, L= 1.5 H, C = 35 μF.
(b) R = 25 Ω , L = 2.5 H, C = 45 μF.
(c) R = 15 Ω , L = 3.5 H, C = 30 μF.
(d) R = 25 Ω , L = 1.5 H, C = 45 μF.

Q44. Average value of ac over a complete cycle is

(a) Zero (b) infinity (c) unity (d) equals to peak value

These questions consist of two statements, each printed as Assertion and Reason. While
answering these questions, you are required to choose any one of the following four
responses.
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(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Q45. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Range of Coulomb force is infinite.
Reason (R): Coulomb force acts between two charged particles.
(a) both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(b) both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(c) the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Q46. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): A dielectric is inserted between the plates of a battery connected
capacitor. The energy of the capacitor increases.
Reason (R): Energy of the capacitor, U=CV2/2
(a) both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(b) both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(c) the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
Q47. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): A larger dry cell has higher emf.
Reason(R): The emf of a dry cell is proportional to its size.
(a) both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(b) both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(c) the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
Q48. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): If the current in a solenoid is reversed in direction while keeping the same
magnitude, the magnetic field energy stored in the solenoid remains unchanged.
Reason(R): Magnetic field energy density is proportional to the magnetic field.
(a) both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(b) both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
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(c) the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Q49. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A):The poles of magnet cannot be separated by breaking into two pieces.
Reason(R): The magnetic moment will be reduced to half when a magnet is broken into two
equal pieces along it’s length.
(a) both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(b) both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(c) the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

SECTION C
This section consists of 6 multiple choice questions with an overall choice
to attempt any 5. In case more than desirable number of questions are
attempted, ONLY first 5 will be considered for evaluation.

Q50. The figure below shows currents in an electric circuit. The current i is-

(a) 1.7A
(b) 1.3A
(c) 2A
(d) 2.3A
Q51. Figure shows the electric lines of force emerging from a charged body. If the electric field
at A and B are EA and EB respectively and if the displacement between A and B is r then

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(a) EA > EB
(b) EA < EB
(c) EA = EB/r
(d) EA = EB /r²

Case study:

Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of
same:
The emf induced across the ends of a conductor due to its motion in a magnetic field is called
motional emf. It is produced due to the magnetic Lorentz force acting on the free electrons of
the conductor. For a circuit shown in figure, if a conductor of length I moves with velocity v in
a magnetic field B perpendicular to both its length and the direction of the magnetic field, then
all the induced parameters are possible in the circuit.

Q52. Direction of current induced in a wire moving in a magnetic field is found using
(a) Fleming's left hand rule (b) Fleming's right hand rule
(c) Ampere's rule (d) Right hand clasp rule

Q53. A conducting rod of length I is moving in a transverse magnetic field of strength B with
velocity v. The resistance of the rod is R. The current in the rod is
(a) Blv/R (b) Blv (c) zero (d) B2v2l/2R

Q54. A 0.1 m long conductor carrying a current of 50 A is held perpendicular to a magnetic

field of 1.25 mT. The mechanical power required to move the conductor with a speed of 1 m s-
1 is

(a) 62.5 mW (b) 625 mW (c) 6.25 mW (d) 12.5 mW

Q55. A bicycle generator creates 1.5 V at 15 km/hr. The EMF generated at 10 km/hr is
(a) 1.5 volts (b) 2 volts (c) 0.5 volts (d) 1 volt

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Q. No. Answer
1. (c) Twice the electric field due to one charge at centre
2. (b) Q/6ε0
3. (b)16µc
4. (d) all of these
5. (c) V/5
6. (d) No work is done
7. (c) 1.5 Ω
8. (a) Vd∝ E
9. (a)1Ω
10. (a) towards B
11.
(a)
12. (c) energy
13. (a) 1:2
14. (d) 2A
15. (d) zero
16. (c) 1/r
17.
(b)
18. (c) 45°
19. (b) 2B
20. (a) 1 A
21. (a) inertia
22. (a) 0.1 J
23. (a) reduce the energy loss due to eddy currents.
24. (a) X
25. (d) 2A
26. (a) zero
27. (a)5 μF

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28. (b) unitless
29. (d) -1/4
30. (c) eE/m
31. (d) –q/2
32. (c) CV2
33.
(b)
34. (b) not change
35. (d) 4960 Ω, R= (V/I) –G
36. (d) zero
37. (a) 4F
38. (c) Tesla – meter2
39. (c) zero
40. (c) Motional emf is directly proportional to the magnetic field
41.
(c)
42. (c) Pure resistive circuit
43. (c) R = 15 Ω , L = 3.5 H, C = 30 μF.
44. (a) Zero
45. (b) both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a
correct explanation of the Assertion.
46. (a) both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a
correct explanation of the Assertion.
47. (d) both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
48. (c) the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
49. (c) the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
50. (a) 1.7A
51. (a) EA > EB
52. (b) Fleming's right hand rule

53. (a) Blv/R

54. (c) 6.25 mW

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55. (d) 1 volt

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