CLASS XII : SESSION : 2022-2023

ANSWER KEY
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (THEORY) – 1
SUBJECT: PHYSICS
SECTION A Marks
1 (c) When the proton moves at 45° with vertical, 1
qE=mg

q.(X/d) = mg

1.6 × 10-9 × (X/0.01) = 1.6 X 10-27 X 10

X = 1× 10-9 V
2 (a) ΦE =qnet/ε0 1

= [ (-14+78.85-56) × 10-9] / [8.85x10-12]

= [ 8.85x10-9] / [8.85x10-12]

= 1000 Nm²C-1.

3 (a) For the two capacitors connected in parallel, 1

V₁ = V2

C1/q1 = C2/q2

or q1/q2 = C1/C2

4 (d) When the length is increased by 100%, it becomes 2l and area of cross-section 1
decreases to A/2. New resistance,

R'= ⍴(l’/A’) = ⍴( 2l / [A/2] ) = 4⍴(l/A) = 4R

Change in resistance,
[(R'-R)/ R] x100 = [(4R-R)/ R] × 100 = 300%.
5 (b) R1/R2 = (l1/ l2 ). (A2/A1) = ( l1/l2) .(πr22/ πr12) = (l1/l2) . (r2/r1)=(4/3).(3/2)2 = 3 1
For wires connected in parallel, V1 = V2 OR I1R1 = I2R2

I1/I1 = R1/R2 = ⅓

6 (b)For a straight current carrying wire, 1

B∝ 1/r
B’/B = r/2r = ½
OR
B’ = (1/2)B = (1/2) x 0.4 = 0.2 T

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7 (c) Let the radii of the two coils be 2a and a, then their resistances will be 2 R and R 1
respectively.
Given
B₁ = B₂
(μ0I1)/(2x2a)= (μ0I2)/2a
OR
(μ0/4a).(V1/2R) = (μ0/2a).(V2/R)
OR
V1/V2=4
8 (b) Susceptibility of a ferromagnetic material decreases with the increase in 1
temperature and above the Curie temperature TC, it becomes paramagnetic
9 (b) The emf induced in the coil, 1
੬= Total resistance,
R’=R+4R=5RΩ
Induced current, I = ੬/R’ = -n( ɸ1-ɸ2)/5Rt

-n(dɸ/dt) = -n( ɸ1-ɸ2)/t

10 (c) Resonance frequency, 1

fr=1 / [2π√(LC)]
when C is changed to 2C, L should be changed to L/2 so that f, remains unchanged
11 (d) The frequency of the e.m. wave remains same when it passes from one medium 1
to another.
Refractive index of the medium, n = √(ε/ε0)=√(4/1)= 2

Wavelength of the electromagnetic wave in the medium.

λmed =λ/n = λ/2.
12 (a) μ = λa/λg 1
λg = λa/ μ= (2400 x 10-10m )/15 = 1600 Å

13 (a) Wo= hc/ λ0 = (6.63×10-34×3×108 ) / (5000 × 10-10 )J 1

= 4 × 10-19 J.
14 (a) P.E. of an electron = -kZe2/r 1

K.E. of an electron= (1/2) kZe2/r

Total energy of an electron =-(1/2) kZe2/r

When an electron makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state, the
value of r decreases.
K.E. increases
P.E. decreases as it becomes more negative.
Total energy decreases as it becomes more negative.

15 (b) Energy released, 1

=2B.E(2He4)-B.E(1H1+ 3Li7 )

=2x4x7.06-[0+7x 5.60]

=56.48-39.20=17.28 MeV.
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16 (a) Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of 1
the assertion. The waves produced by the two violins are not coherent
17 d) Both the assertion and reason are false. 1
Resistivity of a semiconductor decreases with temperature. Larger amplitudes of
atoms at higher temperatures increase conductivity of a semiconductor.
18 (c) For an incident photon of given energy, velocity of photoelectron ejected from 1
near the surface is larger than that coming from the interior of the metal because
less energy is required to eject an electron from the surface than from the interior.
The velocity of ejected electron may not be zero.
SECTION B
19 a. X rays - Used as a diagnostic tool in medicine 2
b. Micro wave - Used in micro wave oven
Any one other application of each

20 2
a. Paramagnetic

b. Diamagnetic

21 Balmer, ni = α and nf = 2 2
Paschen, ni = α and nf = 3
1/ λ = R ( 1/nf 2 - 1/ni 2 )
ΛB / λP = 4/9
OR
For first excited state, n = 2
r2 = n2 a0 = 22 x 5.3 x 10-11 = 21.2 x 10-11 m
Total energy = - 13.6/ n2 eV = -13.6/ 4 = -3.4Ev

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22 From mirror formula,1/v = 1/f – 1/u , Now for a concave mirror, f < 0 and for an object
at u < 0, 2f<u<f or 1/2f> 1/u >1/f
1/2f < 1/v < 0
This implies that v < 0 so that image is formed on left.
Also the above inequality implies 2f>v OR I2 f l <l v l [2 f and v are negative] i.e.,
the real image is formed beyond 2f.

23 Drift speed in B is higher. Since the two bars are connected in series, the current 2
through both same.
I = neAvd , vd α 1/n. Since n is much lower in semiconductors, drift velocity will be
more.
OR

The energy gap does not change with temperature

24 λ = 5890 x 10-10m, a= 0.25 x 10-3m 2

Angular separation Ɵ= 3λ/ 2a = 3.534 x 10-3 radian
25 Energy stored in the capacitor = ½ CV2 2
When it is connected to another uncharged capacitor, common potential
V’ = V/2
Energy stored in the combined system = ½ ( C+ C ) x ( V/2)2
= 1/4 c v2
Required ratio = 1/2

SECTION C

26 Statement of Ampere’s law 3

Expression for magnetic field

Magnetic field at the centre B = μ I/2a
0
If I = 2I and a= a/2, B’ = 4B
27 a. As n decreases, L= μ0 n2 Al decreases, XL = Lω decreases, brightness increases 3
b. When an iron rod is inserted, L increases, XL = Lω increases, brightness decreases
c. When a capacitor is introduced, since XL = Xc , impedance = R, minimum, hence
brightness increases.

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 OR

R = 100Ω, L= 4/π2 H, Vrms = 200V, v = 50Hz

At resonance, Impedance Z = R = 100Ω

Lω = 1/ Cω, C = 1/ ω2 L

ω = 2πv = 2π x 50 = 100π

C= 1/400 farad

28 Statement of Faraday’s law 3

Emf induced = ½ BR2ω

B = 1T, R = L = 1m, ω = 2πv = 2π x 50 = 100π

Emf = ½ x 1x 12x 2π x 50 = 50π = 157V

29 3

K
max = hv – Ф0

Slope of the graph gives the value of Planck’s constant

Intercept on the negative Y axis gives the value of work function

OR

Ф0 = 2.14eV, v = 6 x 1014Hz

1.K
max = hv – Ф0 = 0.34eV

2.K
max = eV0

V
0 = 0.34V

3.Kmax = ½ m v2max

v2max = 345.8 x 10
3
m/s

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30 3

K = 7.7MeV = 7.7 x 106x 1.6 x 10-19

K = Ze x 2e / 4πϵ0 r0

Substituting, r0 = 30fm

SECTION D

31 a.Derivation of expression for electric field 5

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 F= q1 q2 / 4πϵ0r2

F1 = 57.6N along AD produced F2 = 28.8N along BD produced

F3 = 57.6N along CD produced

Resultant of F1 and F3 is 81.5N

Total force on q4 = 28.8 + 81.5 =110.3 N along BD produced

OR

a.Expression for electric field

b.ФE = Net charge enclosed / ϵ0 = -2Q/ ϵ0

32 5
a.Ray diagram b.Expression for powe c. m = f0/ fe , P = 1/f

To increase magnification, focal length of objective maximum and focal length of

eye piece minimum. To increase the light gathering power, aperture of objective
must be maximum. Hence objective is L1 and eyepiece is L3

OR

a. Defenition of wavefront

b.Geometrical construction

c.Derivation of Snell’s rule

d.Fringe width = λD/d

As d decreases, fringe width increases

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33 Defenition of relaxation time 5
Drift velocity vd = eEԎ/m
Derivation of the expression Resistivity = m/ne2 Ԏ
In metals, as temperature increases, relaxation time decrases
OR

a.Statement of Kirchhoff’s rules

b.Obtaining the balancing condition in a Wheatstone bridge
c.Applying Kirchhoff’s rules, I1 + I2 = I3
For the loop ABEFA, 2I3 + 5I1 = 12
For the loop BCDEB, -2I3 – 3I2 = -6
Solving the above equations, I1 = 48/31 A, I2 = 18/ 31 A, I3 = 66/31 A

34 a.Conditions for sustained interference 4

b.I = I0 Cos2Ф/2

Cos2Ф/2 = ½

Cos Ф/2 = 1/√2

Ф/2 = π/4

Ф = π/2 (2n+1)

∆x = λ/2π (Ф) = = λ/2π x π/2( 2n+1)

35 = λ/4 (2n+1) 4

a.Ratio = 1:1

β = λ D/ d

Taking the ratio new fringe width is half the first one = 0.2cm

a. This is because the energy gap for Ge (E=0.7 eV) is smaller than the energy gap
for Si (E=1.1 eV).

b. Reverse Bias, figure

c. if the reverse bias decreases the width of the depletion region decreases

OR

c.Drift and Diffusion.

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 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SAGATHAN
ERNAKULAM REGION
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2 -ANSWER KEY
CLASS XII – PHYSICS (THEORY)
Maximum Marks: 70 Marks Time Allowed: 3 hours.

Section A

Q.No Marks
1 ii) (n1- n2)e, additivity of charges 1
2 ii) Decreases 1
3 ii) Temperature T1 is greater than T2 1

Slope of the graph is inverse proportional resistance and resistance increases with the
temperature.
4 i) Upwards , Flemings left hand rule 1
5 i)
𝜇0 𝑖 1
√2𝑅
The magnetic field mutually perpendicular to each other.
6 iii)Attract N1 strongly, N2 weakly and repel N3 weakly 1
7 ii) decrease 1
When it is inserted there will be induction current effect and bulb glows with less
intensity.
8 iii) Microwaves 1
9 iii) A clockwise current will be induced in the coil. 1
10 i) 3:2 1

11 ii) 4.86eV 1

12 ii)0.85eV 1
13 iv) They obey inverse square law 1
14 ii) 40V 1
15 i) 4:3 1
16 c) A is true but R is false 1
17 a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 1
18 b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A 1

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Section B

19 (i) microwaves 1+1

(ii) Ultra violet rays
20 (a) Diamagnetic materials 1+1
(b) any two properties of diamagnetic materials
21 2

OR

22 2

23 N-type 1+1
1. It is formed by doping pentavalent impurities.
2. The electrons are the majority carriers and holes are minority carriers.
P -type
1. It is formed by doping trivalent impurities.
2. The electrons are the minority carriers and holes are majority carriers.
OR

24 Fringe width equation. 1+1

𝟑
fringe width decreases to times.
𝟒
25 2

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Section C

26 Derivation 1+1+1

Perpendicular to the plane of loop directed outwards for anticlockwise current in loop
and is directed inwards for clockwise current in loop.

Relation between the magnetic moment of an electron moving in a circle and its
related angular momentum.

27 1+1+1

28 3

OR

29 (a) 3

(b)

(c) DeBroglie wavelength is inversely proportional to mass for a given value of

kinetic. As an electron has a smaller mass than a proton, an electron has
larger de Broglie wavelength than a proton for the same kinetic energy.
OR

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 (a)

(b)

30 3

Section D

31 (a) 5

(b)
(i) In the outer region of plate I, there is no charge enclosed by
plate I.Thus, the intensity of electric field is zero in the outer region of plate I.
(ii) In the outer region of plate II, there is no charge enclosed by plate II.
Thus, the intensity of electric field is zero in the outer region of plate II.
(iiii)

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 OR
(a)

(b) Derivation.
(c) Zero since angle is 900.
32 (a) 5

(b) Derivation.
(c)

OR
(a)

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 (b) Diagram, Derivation.
33 (a) 5

(b)
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

OR
(a)

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 (b) Diagram, Derivation.

Section E

34 1+1+2
(i) It is the angle of incidence for which the angle of refraction is 900.
(ii)

(iii) * Light ray should move from denser medium to rarer medium
* The angle of incidence should be greater than critical angle
OR
(iii) *When light is reflected from total reflecting prism , whole of the light is
totally internally reflected Intensity of reflected light is more in prism than
that of the light reflected from plane mirror .
*No multiple reflections take place in total reflecting prism as compared
with that of plane mirror .
35 1+1+2
(i) It is because the mobility of electrons is greater than that of hole.
(ii) Used as rectifiers (or any other application)
(iii) The accumulation of negative charges in the p region and positive charges in then
region sets up a potential difference across the junction.
OR
(iii) Forward biasing and reverse biasing, Diagrams

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 CLASS: XII
SESSION: 2022-2023
MARKING SCHEME
CBSE SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 3 (THEORY)
SUBJECT: PHYSICS

Q. No: SECTION A MARKS

1. c). The dipole will experience a force towards left 1
2. c). On q.x 1
3. a). Small and Positive 1
4. 𝜇˳𝐼 1 1
d). (1- )
2𝑟 𝜋
5. −2𝐹 1
d).
3
6. c). real, inverted and magnified 1
7. b). increase 1
8. b). 6 V/m 1

9. a). 1.0 mA 1

10 𝐸ₒ𝑙ₒ 1
𝑐). cos ɸ
2

11. c). C/2 1

12. d). Infrared photons have more energy than photons of visible light 1
13. 36 1
b).
5𝑅

14. c). M (N, Z) = NMn + ZMp – B/c2 1

15. d). Plane 1

16. d). A is false and R is also false 1

17. d). A is false and R is also false 1

18. a). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

SECTION B

19. a. Microwaves ½
b. X-rays ½
c. gamma rays ½
d. Visible light ½
20. Diamagnetic - diagram 1
Paramagnetic – diagram 1
OR
Diamagnetic 1
Two properties ½ +½
21. For a concave mirror, f is independent of the wavelength of light. ½
Hence focal length remains the same. ½
For a convex lens, f α 1/n-1
NR < nv,, fR > fV ½

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 So focal length increases ½

22. KE = -E = 13.6 eV 1
P.E = 2TE = x 2 x -13.6 =-27.2eV 1
23. a. Forward biased ½
b. Reverse biased ½
c. Forward biased ½
d. Reverse biased ½
OR

E = hc/λ ½
E = 0.207 eV 1
E < Eg, cannot detect the wavelength 6000 nm ½
24. n = λ /λ’ ½
In air ꞵ = Dλ /d ½
In liquid ꞵ’ = Dλ’ /d = 1.5 mm 1
25. (i) Q = ϭ. 4ΠR2 ½
Q = 1.96mC ½

(ii) φ = Q /Ɛ
0 = 2.21 x 108 Nm2/C 1

SECTION C
26. Labelled diagram 1
Theory and working 1
When the magnetic field is radial, torque will be maximum and hence the sensitivity 1
of galvanometer increases

27 E=Blv=0.15v 1
I=E/R=0.05A 1
F=Bil=3.75 × 10−3 N 1

28 Derivation of power dissipated in LCR circuit 1½

(1) No power dissipated when R=0 or Ф=90° ½
(2) Maximum power dissipated at resonance when 𝑋𝐿=XC,Ф=0 1
𝑉0𝐼0
Then Pmax =
2
OR
1½
Expression for impedance
1½
Expression for resonant frequency

29 (i) Work function for the material M1,ω1=h υ01 1½

And for material M2, ,ω2=h υ02

difference in stopping potentials V1−V2 1½

(ii) The slope of the graphs,= =
difference in threshold freqencies υ01−υ02
OR
√MPQp VP 2
λP
(a) = =2
λᵪ
√Mᵪ Qᵪ Vᵪ

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 (b) Zero 1

30 (a)For λ=275nm, E = hc/λ=4.5eV.The photon of energy 4.5eV will be emitted 2

,corresponding to the transition B.
(b) The transition A corresponds to emission of radiation of minimum energy and 1
hence maximum wavelength.

SECTION D
31 (a) W=q×dV=2× 𝑒 × 1 1
=3.2× 10−19 J
(b) Zero .Work done in moving a charge in a closed path is zero. 1
(c) (i) Since the battery remains connected, the potential difference remains 1
constant, hence E also remain unchanged
(ii)Capacitance becomes K times 1
(iii).Charge becomes K times since capacitance becomes K times. 1

OR

𝑄 3𝑄 Ф1 1 1
(a) (i) Ф1 = and Ф2 = so =
𝜀0 𝜀0 Ф2 3
𝑄
(ii) Ф1 = ∫ 𝐸. 𝑑𝑆 =
𝜀0
.On introducing medium of dielectric constant L inside the sphere S1,the 2
eelectic field becomes K times
𝑄 𝑄
Now the new flux Ф1′ = On solving K=5 .So new flux Ф1′ =
𝐾𝜀0 5𝜀0
(b) Derivation of electric field intensity 2
32 (a) Definition of drift speed 1
(b) All the electrons in the conductor drift simultaneously under the action of an 1
electric field
(c) Net emf =2V
𝑟
Total internal resistance =
4
Net resistance of the two external resistors= 7.5 ohm
𝐸
The internal resistance of the parallel combination of cells =( − 1)R. On
𝑉 3
solving r=7.5 ohm
OR
(a) Circuit diagram and derivation of balancing condition of Wheatstone’s
bridge
(b) (i)In steady state capacitor behaves as an open path. Now 𝑉𝐴 =6V and
𝑉𝑐 = 0
Since battery is connected across the series combination of P and Q ½ + 1½
,𝑉𝐵 =3V
Since the battery is connected across the series combination of R and S ,
𝑉𝐷 =4.2 V
Now 𝑉𝐷−𝑉𝐵 =1.2V
Charge on the capacitor=C(𝑉𝐷−𝑉𝐵 )=3.6μC.

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 1 2
So energy stored in the capacitor= C(𝑉𝐷−𝑉𝐵 )2
2
=2.16× 10−6 J
(ii) When 𝑉𝐵= 𝑉𝐷 means bridge is balanced, no charge will be stored in the
2 3
capacitor. The value of Q for balanced bridge is given by = 1
𝑄 7
14
So Q= ohm .
3
33 (a) (i) When the screen is moved away from the plane of the slits, D increases 1
and hence fringe width will increase
(ii)the decrease in λ will decrease fringe width
1 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑖 1 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑖30 1
(b) = or =
𝜇 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑟 √2 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑟

1
3
Sin r = r=45° δ=I - r=15°
√2
OR

1. (a) the width of the central maximum is

2𝐷λ
𝛽= . From the eqation, when the slit width is decreased, the width of the
𝑎
1
central maximum will increase.
(c) As the distance between slit and the screen is increased, the width of the
central maximum will also increase.
1
2. Let C1 and C2 be the values of critical angle at the points Q and R
respectively. Then

𝜇1 1
SinC1= = C1=45°
𝜇2 √2
𝜇3 √3
SinC2 = = C2=60°
𝜇42 2
3

SECTION E
34 (i) Light should travel from a denser medium to rare medium. Angle of 1
incidence should be greater than critical angle
(ii) 90° 1
 10t 
(iii) sin −1  1 
 t2  2
OR
(III) 12 3 / 7 2

35 (i) The reverse current is due to the presence of minority charge carriers 1
(ii) Diffusion and drift 1
(iii) Due to infinite reverse resistance,D2 will not conduct
Total resistance= 300ohm
6
So current I=V/R= =0.02A.
300
2
OR
(iv) When an intrinsic semiconductor is placed at absolute zero, the electrons
in the conduction band come to the valence band. hence no free electrons

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 BLUE PRINT OF CLASS XII PHYSICS SAMPLE PAPER-4 2022-2023

Sl. MCQ (1 VSA (2 SA ( 3 LA (5 Case

Name of the Chapter
No. Mark) Marks) Marks) Marks) study(4Marks) Total
Electric Charges and Field
1 1 1 6
Electrostatic Potential and
Capacitance
2 2 1 5
Current Electricity
3 1 5
Moving Charges and
Magnetism
4 3 1 5
Magnetism and Matter
5 1 4
Electromagnetic Induction
6 1 1 4
Alternating Current
7 2 1 4
Electromagnetic Waves
8 1 1 3
Ray Optics and Optical
Instruments
9 2 1 1 10
Wave Optics
10 1 1 5
Dual Nature of Radiation and
Matter
11 1 1 5
Atoms
12 2 1 4
Nuclei
13 1 1 3
Semiconductor Electronics:
Materials, Devices and Simple
Circuits
14 3 1 7

18 7 5 3 2 70
will be available for conduction. Hence an intrinsic semiconductor at
absoluter zero behaves like an insulator. 2

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 ANSWER KEY SAMPLE PAPER-4 2022-23
SOLUTION MARKS
1. (iv). Both the electric potential and electric field achieve a maximum 1
magnitude at B
2 . (4) 42 rad/s and 58 rad/s 1

3. (b)I =neAVd as per question I=neπr 2V than for 2I= neπ(2r) 2 V2 by 1

solving V2=V/2
4 (c) Wavelength is halved and the frequency remains unchanged 1

5 (C) 1
6 a) 1 1
7 (a) only on impact parameter 1

8 (a) There the mobile charges exist 1

9 B) 9/5 1
10 Correct option is D) 1

In circuit, A is at −10V and B is at 0V. So, B is positive than A. So, D2 is in

forward bias and D1 is in reverse bias so no current flows from A to B or B to A

11 Correct option is B) 1
½ mv2=qV
⇒r = √2mqV r α √V Since r is doubled; V becomes 4 times
qB
12 d) kinetic energy is high enough to overcome repulsion 1
between nuclei
13 (C . In (i) V remain same but Q changes 1
14 (c) Move towards the wire or towards Left. 1

1
15. (b) , The angle between the area vector and the field lines is 90o.
Thus, ϕE=EAcosθ=0

16 (B). Both are correct but reason is not correct explanation of 1

assertion
17 (A )Both are correct and reason is correct explanation of 1
assertion
18 ( A )Both are correct and reason is correct explanation of 1
assertion

19. Here I1=2A ; I2=1A d1 =10 cm ; d2=30 cm μo=4π × 10-7 Tm A-1 ½

We have
𝜇0 𝐼2 𝐼1 𝑙
F= ½
2𝜋𝑑
𝜇0 2∗ 1∗20∗ 10−2 1 1
Net force on ab and cd = [ - ] = 5.33 × 10-7 N 1
2𝜋 10∗ 10−2 30∗ 10−2
This net force is directed towards the infinitely long straight wire. ½

20. When a dc source is connected to a capacitor, the capacitor gets charged and after charging no
current flows in the circuit and the lamp will not glow. ½
There will be no change even if C is reduced. ½

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 With ac source, the capacitor offers capacitative reactance (1/wC) and the current flows in the circuit.
Consequently, the lamp will shine. Reducing C will increase reactance and the lamp will shine less
brightly than before 1
𝑑𝜑
21. Id = ∈ 0 𝐸 1
𝑑𝑡
Charging current = displacement current = 0.25 mA 1

22. The locus of all point which has same phase of vibration is called a wave front. 1
Plane wave front. 1
OR
2
𝐼 = 4𝐼0 cos (∅/2)
(i) Path difference 𝜆/4⟹ phase difference 𝜋/2 ½
𝐼1 = 4𝐼0 𝑋1/2 = 2𝐼0 ½
i. Path difference 𝜆/4⟹ phase difference 2𝜋/3 ½
𝐼1 = 4𝐼0 𝑋1/4 = 𝐼0 ½

23. (a) (i) There in minimum frequency required for the incident light to produce photoelectric effect.
1
(ii) Stopping potential does not changes with intensity of light. 1

24. number of spectral lines =6 1

energy level diagram

25. It is the distance of charged particle from the centre of the nucleus, at which the whole of the initial
kinetic energy of the (far off) charged particle gets converted into the electric potential energy of the
system. ½
1 ×2𝑍𝑒 2
Distance of closest approach (r) is given by, r = ½
4𝜋∈0 𝐾
Therefore when K is doubled r becomes r/2 1

OR

1. According to Rutherford model, electron orbiting around the nucleus, continuously radiates energy
due to the acceleration; hence the atom will not remain stable. 1
2. As electron spirals inwards; its angular velocity and frequency change continuously; therefore it
will emit a continuous spectrum. 1
26. i) Let Cx = C, Cy= 4C
For series combination C = CxCy / (Cx+Cy)
4 µF = 4C/5
C = 5 µF
Cx = 5 µF , Cy = 20 µF 1
ii) Total charge Q = CV = 4 µF *15V = 60 µC
Vx = Q/ Cx = 60/5 = 12 V
Vy = Q/ Cy =60/20 = 3 V 1
2 2
iii) Ex/ Ey = (½ QX /CX) / (½ QY /CY) = 20/5 = 4:1 1

27. Derivation of the equation E = ½ LI2 and hence arrive the equation energy
Energy = ½ ɛ0 E2 3

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 OR
(i) Direction of induced current is abcda ( Clockwise ) 1
(ii) Direction of induced current is acba ( Clockwise ) 1
(iii) Direction of induced current is abcda (Clockwise ) 1
28. For an incident ray, travelling from an optically denser medium to optically rarer medium, the angle
of incidence, for which the angle of refraction is 90o, is called the critical angle. 1

2
29. Derivation of the expression β = Dʎ/d 3

30.

1
ℎ ℎ
ʎ= = , now md > mp 1
√2𝑚𝑞𝑉 √2𝑚𝐾
For the same ʎ we must have Kp > Kd
i.e Proton has more kinetic energy. 1
OR

(a) For the cutoff or threshold frequency, the energy h𝜗0 of the incident radiation must be equal
to work function 𝜑0 so that
𝜑0
𝜗0 = = 5.16 ×1014 Hz 1
ℎ

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 (b) Photocurrent reduces to zero, when maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons
equals the potential energy e V0 by the retarding potential V0. Einstein’s Photoelectric equation is
1
eV0 = h𝜗 – 𝜑0= hc/ ʎ - 𝜑0
ʎ = hc / (eV0+ 𝜑0) = 454 nm 1

31 (a) diagram 1
derivation 2
(b)

OR
i) Plot showing the variation of the angle of deviation as a function of angle of incidence (1)

ii)

Derivation of expression of refractive index 2

i= (A+D)/ 2
𝜇 = sin i/ sin r = sin [(A+D)/2] / sin(A/2)

ii) Calculation of minimum value of refractive index 2

For total internal reflection I = c
45 ≥ c
Sin (45) ≥ sin c

1/ √2 ≥ 1/ n
i.e. n ≥ √2
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32. i) Average velocity acquired by the electrons in the conductor in the presence of external electric
field. (1)
We know that vd = - eE𝜏/m
Where E = V/l
vd = - eV𝜏/ml
Current I = nAe vd = nAe2V𝜏 / ml
I/V = nAe2𝜏 / ml
1/R = nAe2𝜏 / ml
RA/l = m/ ne2𝜏
𝜌 = m/ ne2𝜏 (2)
(ii) Resistivity of the material of a conductor depends on the relaxation time, i.e.,
temperature and the number density of electrons. (1)
iii) Because constantan and manganin show very weak dependence of
resistivity on temperature (2)
OR
Kirchhoff’s loop rule statement (2)

(3)

33. (a) Definition , Vector form and direction of torque (½+ ½ )

a. Torque , 𝜏 = pE sin 𝜃

𝜏⃗ = 𝑝⃗ × 𝐸⃗⃗
b. If the field is non uniform the net force on the dipole will not be zero. There will be translatory
motion of the dipole. (1)
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 (ii)Net force will be in the direction opposite to the increasing field.
or in the direction of decreasing field
d) The torque on a dipole in electric field is given by:
τ = PE sin θ
q = τ ⁄ l E sin θ = 5 ⁄ (0.05 × 3 × 104 × sin30°) C
= 6.7 mC
Hence, charge on the dipole is 6.7 mC.
OR
a) Diagram (1)
Derivation (2)
b) If we place another similar cone on this, net flux = Q/ ∈ 0
Flux with the upper cone = Q/ ∈ 0 – 3Q /5 ∈ 0 = 8Q / 20∈ 0
This must also be the flux associated with the lower when charge is raised through a height
2H because of symmetry. ( 2)
34.
(i) No! Any slab, howsoever flat, will have roughness much larger than the inter-atomic crystal
spacing (~2 to 3 Å) and hence continuous contact at the atomic level will not be possible.
(ii) No. P semiconductor material didn’t lost or gains electrons. Hence it is neutral material.
(iii)

OR

35.
(i) Diamagnetic material
(ii) Material A is ferromagnetic because here its slope is more. Hence material A is suitable for
making permanent magnet.
(iii) The core of electromagnet should have high permeability, low retentively and low coercivity.
Hence soft iron used.
OR
Keep the device in an iron cavity and move. Iron has high permeability hence it converges all
the magnetic filed through it and the device will be safe.

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 Class XII
Session: 2022-23
MARKING SCHEME
CBSE SAMPLE PAPER 5 (Theory)
SUBJECT: PHYSICS
QNo Marks
SECTION A
1 (iv) 1
2 (iii) 1
3 (i) 1
4 (iii) 1
5 (iii) 1
6 (ii) 1
7 (iv) 1
8 (iii) 1
9 (iv) 1
10 (iii) 1
11 (i) 1
12 (iii) 1
13 (iv) 1
14 (i) 1
15 (iv) 1
16 A is true but R is false 1
17 Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 1
18 Both A and R are false 1
19 a) Radio waves, micro waves, uv rays, x-ray, gamma ray. 1
b) micro wave 1
20 a) Paramagnetic 1
b) any two properties 1
21 rnαn2 . r2/r1=4 1
r2=2.12x10-10m 1
(or)
K=_ve of total energy. K= 13.6eV 1
Potential energy= -13.6-13.6=-27.2eV 1
22 1 1
=(n21-1) (1/R1-1/R2)
𝑓
1
Substitution, calculation and result
R=22cm
23 For diffraction minimum,sin ϴ= nλ/d 1
For diffraction maximum,sin ϴ=(2n+1)λ/2d 1
Λ= 2/3x660=440 nm

24 Surface charge densityon the inner surface=-q/4πr12 1

Surface charge density on outer surface=Q+q/4πr22 1
25 Gauss’s law 1
E=σ/ϵ0 1
26 Diagram 1
derivation 2
27 Definition 1
derivation 2
28 L=XL/2πf = 1/2π X slope of the graph = 3.18x10-3 Hz 2
Z=(R2+XL2)1/2 =10ohm 1
29 a)Intensity, frquency 1
b) λ0=hc/Ф0 = 6.18x10-7m 2
(OR)

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 1) graph 1
2) V0=h/e (ѵ-ѵ0) V0 is more for B 1
3) Slope = h/e so it does not depend on the material 1
30 En=-13.6/n2
E4-E1= 12.75Ev
λ = hc/E4-E1= 0.97x10-7m 2
ѵ = c/ λ = 3.07x1015Hz 1

31 1) making a region free from electric field. It is based on the fact that electric 1
field vanishes inside the cavity of a hollow conductor.
2) Two applications
b) (i) V0=E0Xd=1500V 1
(ii) V=E0(d-t)=1200V 1
(iii) E0(d-t)+(E0/k) t=1350V
(OR) 1
20𝑋10−6 4𝑋10−6
a) V= 𝑘[ - ] =0
𝑋 50−𝑥
x= 41cm 1
1 𝑞1𝑞2
u= = -1.44J
4𝜋€𝑜 𝑟
derivation of electric field 1
3
32 i)Definition 1
Two factors 1
ii) Diagram
𝐸 1
I=
𝑅+𝑟
2
b) cells in series, diagram, derivation
(OR)
1
Definition
1
Relation, vd=Ee/m𝜏
3
derivation

33 Huygens principle 1
Definition 1
Ray diagram 1.5
derivation 1.5

33 OR
Two points 2
Ray diagram 1.5
derivation 1.5
34 CASE STUDY
(i)since its critical angle with reference to air is very small. 1
(ii)2.42 1
(iii)angle of incidence must be greater than critical angle.ray should travel from
denser to rarer medium
Or 2
Optical fibre,any one use
35 (i)nearly 0.75 eV 1
(ii) E B diagram 1
Iii Energy gap will be least for Ge,followed by Si and highest for C.Hence number
of free electrons is negligible in C. 2
Or
As,Sb,P (any one)/Ga ,In,Al (any one)

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