Class: XI

SESSION: 2022-2023
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (THEORY)
SUBJECT: PHYSICS
Maximum Marks: 70 Marks Time Allowed: 3 hours.

General Instructions:

(1) There are 35 questions in all. All questions are compulsory

(2) This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D andSection E. All the
sections are compulsory.
(3) Section A contains eighteen MCQ of 1 mark each, Section B contains seven questions of two marks
each, Section C contains five questions of three marks each, section D contains three long questions of
five marks each and Section E contains two case study-based questions of 4 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

Q. MARKS

N
O.
1 If force (F), length (L) and time (T) are assumed to be fundamental units, then the 1
dimensional formula of the mass will be
(a) 𝐹𝐿−1𝑇2 (b) 𝐹𝐿−1𝑇−2
(c) 𝐹𝐿−1𝑇−1 (d) 𝐹𝐿2𝑇2

2 Two balls are dropped from heights ℎ and 3ℎ respectively from the earth surface. The 1
ratio of time of these balls to reach the earth is
(a) 1: √3 (b) √3 : 1
(c) 3 : 1 (d) 1 : 3

3 The angle between vectors 𝐴⃗ = 10𝑖̂ + 10𝑗̂ − 5𝑘̂ and 𝐵⃗⃗ = 10𝑖̂ − 5𝑗̂ + 10𝑘̂
is: (a) 30° (b) 45°
(c) 60° (d) 90°
4 The momentum of a system is conserved 1
(a) Always
(b) Never
(c) In the absence of an external force on the system
(d) None of the above

5 If a long spring is stretched by 0.02 m, its potential energy is U. If the spring is 1

stretched by 0.1 m, then its potential energy will be
(a) 𝑈 (b) 𝑈
5
(c) 5U (d) 25U

6 If radius of earth is R then the height ‘h’ at which value of ‘g’ becomes one-fourth is 1

(a) 𝑅
(b) 3𝑅
4 4
(c) R (d) 𝑅
8

7. Two wires of copper having the length in the ratio 4 : 1 and their radii ratio as 1 : 4 1
are stretched by the same force. The ratio of longitudinal strain in the two will be
(a) 1 : 16 (b) 16 : 1
(c) 1 : 64 (d) 64 : 1

8. The surface tension of a liquid at its boiling point 1

(a) Becomes zero
(b) Becomes infinity
(c) is equal to the value at room temperature
(d) is half to the value at the room temperature

9. Water has maximum density at 1

(a)0°C (b) 32°F
(c)– 4°C (d) 4°C

10. The coefficient of superficial expansion of a solid is 2  10 /°C. It's coefficient of 1

–5

linear expansion is
(a)4  10–5/°C (b) 3  10–5/°C
(c)2  10–5/°C (d) 1  10–5/°C
11. A cycle tyre bursts suddenly. This represents an 1
(a)Isothermal process (b) Isobaric process
(c)Isochoric process (d) Adiabatic
process
12. Which is incorrect 1
(a) In an isobaric process, 𝛥𝑝 = 0
(b) In an isochoric process, 𝛥𝑊 = 0
(c) In an isothermal process, 𝛥𝑇 = 0
(d) In an isothermal process, 𝛥𝑄 = 0

13. The temperature at which the root mean square velocity of a molecule will be 1
doubled than at 100°C
(a) 1219°C (b) 1492°k
(c) 400°C (d) 400 K

14. The amplitude of a particle executing S.H.M. with frequency of 60 Hz is 0.01 m. The 1
maximum value of the acceleration of the particle is
(a) 144𝜋2𝑚/𝑠𝑒𝑐2 (b) 144𝑚/𝑠𝑒𝑐2
144
(c) 𝑚/𝑠𝑒𝑐2 (d) 288𝜋2𝑚/𝑠𝑒𝑐2
𝜋2

15. The equation of a sound wave is 1

𝑦 = 0.0015 𝑠𝑖𝑛( 62.8𝑥 + 316𝑡)
The wavelength of this wave is
(a) 0.2 unit (b) 0.1 unit
(c) 0.3 unit (d) Cannot be calculated

16. Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled 1
Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a),
(b), (c) and (d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false
ASSERTION:
A player lowers his hands while catching a cricket ball and suffers less reaction
force
REASON:
For the given momentum of the ball the reaction force inversely proportional to
duration of catching time.
17. Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled 1
Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a),
(b), (c) and (d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false
ASSERTION:
The torque of a given force is maximum when the angle between force and
position vector of the point where force is acting is 900.
REASON:
Torque and force both are the vector quantity.
18. Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled 1
Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a),
(b), (c) and (d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false
ASSERTION:
A beaker is completely filled with water at 4°C. It will overflow, both when heated
or cooled.
REASON:
There is expansion of water below and above 4°C.

SECTION B

19. The position of a particle is given by 𝑠⃗t  5t i  6t2 j 10k.Where t is in seconds. 2
Find the velocity 𝑣⃗(𝑡)and acceleration 𝑎⃗(𝑡) of the particle at (i) t = 1s. (ii)t=3s.

20. The sum and difference of two vectors are equal in magnitude. Show that they 2
are mutually perpendicular to each other.
Or
Find the angle of projection in projectile motion for which horizontal range and
maximum height are equal.

21. State the number of significant figures of following- 2

(i) 0.07m (ii) 2.604km (iii) 3.9040N (iv) 2.06 X10-9s

22. A particle performs uniform circular motion with an angular momentum L. If 2

the frequency of particle’s motion is doubled and its K.E is halved, what
happens to the angular momentum?
23. Find expression of work done in an isothermal process in terms of initial and 2
final volume.

24. Draw a typical stress strain curve for a ductile metal and mark the points which 2
refer to proportional limit, Elastic limit and fracture point.

25. Write Newton’s formula for the speed of sound in air. Explain how is it 2
corrected by Laplace.

SECTION C
26. State the principle of superposition of waves. Show that only odd 3
harmonics can be produced in air column with one end closed and other
open.
27. Find the expression of the time period T of a pendulum for small amplitude 3
of effective length ‘l’ and mass of the bob ‘m’, acceleration due to gravity ‘g’.

28. Define Degree of freedom. If degree of freedom ‘f’, γ is the ratio of Cp, Cv. 3
Show that
2
γ =1+
𝑓
OR
Show that the average kinetic energy per molecule is directly proportional
to the absolute temperature of the gas.
29. Define Torque and Angular momentum. Obtain relation between them. 3

30. If the frequency of a stretched string depends upon length of string (l), 3
tension in the string (T) and mass per unit length (μ) of the string. Find
expression for frequency of vibration of string using method of dimensions.
SECTION D
31. (i) Draw velocity – time graph for uniformly accelerated motion. Obtain 5
the three equations of motion graphically.
(ii) A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 20 m/s from the top
of a building. The height of the point form where the ball is thrown is 25 m
from the ground.
(a) How high will the ball rise? and
(b) how long time will it takes before the ball hits the ground? (g= 10 m/s2)
OR
(i) Define limiting friction and angle of friction.
(ii) A body of mass 5 kg is sliding on a surface inclined at an angle 60 o with the
horizontal. Calculate the acceleration of the body and angle of friction. The
coefficient of kinetic friction between the body and the surface is 0.5 and g =
10 ms-2

32. What is perfectly elastic collision? Obtain an expression for the final velocities 5
for the bodies undergoing elastic collision in one dimension. Also prove that if
the masses are equal after collision the velocities get interchanged.
OR
(i) State and prove Work-Energy Theorem?
 (ii) If the momentum of a body increases by 10%, find how much percent its
kinetic energy will increase?

33. (i) State Stoke’s law for the viscous drag experienced by the spherical body 5
falling through a viscous liquid.
(ii) Why does a spherical body achieve terminal speed?
(iii) On what factors does the terminal speed of a spherical body falling in a
viscous medium depend?
(iv)Give one example each of motion around us with (a) Positive (b) Negative
terminal velocity.
OR
(A) State and prove Bernoulli’s theorem with the help of a neat and labeled
diagram.
(B) It is advised not to stand near the edge of platform when the fast-moving
train is approaching. Give reason
SECTION E
34. Case Study: 4
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions.
In the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”, a rotating spacecraft provides artificial
gravity. The people would be walking inside the circle; their feet toward the
exterior and their head toward the centre; the floor and ceiling would curve
upwards. The radius of the outer rim of the space ‘wheel’ is 1.0 km.

(i) What is the value of artificial acceleration at the center of the aircraft ?
(ii) Calculate the angular velocity for the spacecraft to generate an artificial
acceleration due to gravity equals to 10 m/s2.
(iii) What is its equivalent no. of revolutions per
min? OR
(iii) calculate the tangential speed of the wheel of this space craft?
35. Case Study: 4
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions.
Projectile Motion, by definition, is the motion of an object thrown or projected
into the air, only subject to acceleration due to gravity. The motion has a
constant horizontal velocity combined with a constant vertical acceleration
caused by gravity. This is usually thought of as the motion of a ball thrown
while playing catch, the arc of a basketb

all shot, or a kicked football trajectory.

(i) At what point the velocity of projectile will be minimum during its projectile
motion?
(ii) What is the trajectory of projectile in angular projection?
(iii) Show that the horizontal range will be same for angle of projection θ and
(900-θ)
OR
(iii) Show that the horizontal range will be same for pair of angles of projection
(450+θ) and (450-θ)
Class: XISESSION:2022-2023
MARKINGSCHEME
SAMPLEQUESTIONPAPER(THEORY)
SUBJECT:PHYSICS

Q.no Marks
SECTIONA
1 (a) 𝐹𝐿−1𝑇2 1
2 (a) 1: √3 1
3 (d) 90° 1
4 (c) In the absence of an external force on the system 1
5 (d) 25U 1
6 (c) R 1
7 (b) 16 : 1 1
8 (a) Becomes zero 1

9 (d) 4°C 1
10 (d) 1  10–5/°C 1
11 (d) Adiabatic process 1
12 (d)In an isothermal process, 𝛥𝑄 = 0 1

13 (b) 1492°k 1
14 (a) 144𝜋2𝑚/𝑠𝑒𝑐2 1
15 (b) 0.1 unit 1
16 (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 1

17 (b)Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A 1

18 (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 1

SECTIONB
19 (i) 𝑣t  5 i 12tj ½
𝑎t  12j ½
velocity at t=1s, 𝑣 5 i 12j
Acceleration at t=1s,𝑎t  12j
(ii) 𝑣t  5 i 12tj
𝑎t  12j
velocity at t=3s, 𝑣 5 i 36j ½
Acceleration at t=3s,𝑎3 12j ½

20 ½
∣ 𝐴→ + 𝐵̅→ ∣=∣ 𝐴→ − 𝐵̅→∣ ½
And hence prove ½
𝐴→. 𝐵̅→ = 0 ½
Both are perpendicular
Or ½
𝑢 sin 2𝜃
2
𝑢 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃
2 2
= ½
𝑔 2𝑔
And hence prove 1
tanθ=4
21 (i) 1 (ii) 4 (iii) 5 (iv) 3 ½
X4=2
22. 1 2 ½
𝐾𝐸 = 𝐼𝜔
2
And hence
1 ½
𝐾𝐸 = 𝐿𝜔
2
Using the formula and calculate ½
1
The angular momentum becomes times
4
½

23. Diagram ½
Proper calculation 𝑣2 ½
Work done 𝑊 = 𝑛𝑅𝑇 log 1
𝑒𝑣
1

24. Diagram ½
Proper labelling of proportional limit, Elastic limit andfracture ½+½
point. +½

25. Newton’s formula for the speed of sound ½

Laplace correction 1
Laplace formula ½

26. Principle of superposition of waves ½

Diagrams to show nodes and antinodes ½+½
Ratio of frequency 1:3:5.. 1+½
27. Diagram 1
Derivation of formula 2
𝑙
𝑇 = 2𝜋√
𝑔

28. Definition of Degree of freedom 1

1
Average KE of one molecule in thermal equilibrium = 𝑘𝑇 ½
2
1 1
Average KE of one mole in thermal equilibrium = 𝑁𝑘𝑇 = 𝑅𝑇
2 2
If f is degree of freedom then 𝑓
Average KE of one mole in thermal equilibrium = 𝑅𝑇
2 𝑓
½
Molar specific heat capacity at constant volume Cv 𝑅
=
2 ½
Molar specific heat capacity at constant pressure Cp= Cv+R
𝑓 𝑓+2
= 𝑅+R=( ) 𝑅
2 2

𝐶𝑝 ( 𝑓+2 )𝑅 2
By definition of adiabatic exponent ϒ =2 = (1 + ) ½
= 𝐶𝑣 𝑓
𝑅 𝑓
2
OR
Diagram ½
 Rms speed and pressure relation 3 1½
Average KE of one molecule in thermal equilibrium = 𝑘𝑇 1
2

29. definition 1
Defination 1
Proof 1

30. Proper equation of ½

𝑓 = 𝑘𝑇𝑎 𝑙𝑏 µ𝑐
calculation of a,b,c
a = 1/2 ½
b =-1 ½
c =-1/2
½
𝑘 𝑇
𝑓= √
𝑙 µ 1

SECTIOND

31. (i)Graph ½
First equation ½
second equation 1
Third equation 1
(ii)(a) with proper calculation 20m+25m=45m 1
(b) with proper calculation duration of time t=5s
OR 1
Definition limiting friction and
1

angle of friction
1

𝑓 = µ𝑁
Downward force =mgsin600-f 1
Downward force =mgsin600-µ𝑁
N=mgcos600 ½
Downward force =mgsin600-µmgcos600
ma=mgsin600-µmgcos600 ½
a=gsin600-µgcos600
a=6.16 m/s2
32. Definition of elastic collision 1
Diagram of collisions ½
Equation of conservation of linear momentum ½
Equation of conservation of linear momentum ½
Compute 𝑢1 − 𝑢2 = 𝑣2 − 𝑣1 ½
Expression for final velocities ½+½
Interchanges of velocities
1
OR
(i) statement of work energy theorem
1
Proof
2
(ii)
2
𝐾= 𝑃 ½
2𝑚
𝑃2
𝐾1 = ½
2𝑚 2
(1.10𝑃)
𝐾2 =
2𝑚 2
1.21𝑃 ½
𝐾2 =
% increase in KE =𝐾2−𝐾1 𝑋100=21% 2𝑚 ½
𝐾1
33. (i) Stoke’s law statement and formula 1
(ii) Correct explanation a spherical body achieve terminal 1
speed

(iii) Density of solid sphere, density of viscous medium 4x½

and viscous medium, radius, viscosity of medium
(iv) (a) falling of rain drops (b) Air bubbles rising up in ½+½
aquarium.
OR
1
(A) Statement of Bernoulli’s theorem
Diagram ½
proof 2
(B) Explanation 1½
SECTIONE
34. (i) Artificial acceleration at the center of the aircraft is zero 1
(ii) acceleration 𝑎 = 𝜔2𝑟
𝑎 10 1
𝜔 = =√ =0.1rad/s2
√
𝑟 1000
2𝜋𝑛
(iii)𝜔 =
60
n=0.955
or 2
(iii)v=ωr=0.1x1000=100m/s 2
35. (i) The velocity of projectilewill be minimum at topmost point 1
(ii)Parabola 1
(iii) Proof 2
OR
(iii) Proof 2
 BLUE PRINT OF MODEL SAMPLE PAPER FOR SSSION ENDING EXAM 2022-23
CLASS-XI
SUBJECT-PHYSICS

CASE STUDY
2- 3- 5-
S.NO. NAME OF CHAPTER MCQ A.R. QUESTION (4- TOTAL
MARKS MARKS MARKS
MARKS)

1 Chapter–2: Units and Measurements 1(1) 3(1) 4(2)

2 Chapter–3: Motion in a Straight Line 1(1) 2(1) 3(2)

3 Chapter–4: Motion in a Plane 2(2) 2(1) 5(1) 9(4)

4 Chapter–5: Laws of Motion 1(1) 1(1) 2(1) 3(1) 7(4)

5 Chapter–6: Work, Energy and Power 3(1) 5(1) 8(2)

Chapter–7: System of Particles and
6 1(1) 1(1) 4(1) 6(3)
Rotational Motion
7 Chapter–8: Gravitation 1(1) 2(1) 3(2)
Chapter–9: Mechanical Properties of
8 1(1) 3(1) 4(2)
Solids
Chapter–10: Mechanical Properties of
9 1(1) 1(1) 2(1) 5(1) 9(4)
Fluids
Chapter–11: Thermal Properties of
10 1(1) 1(1)
Matter

11 Chapter–12: Thermodynamics 1(1) 4(1) 5(2)

12 Chapter–13: Kinetic Theory 1(1) 1(1)

13 Chapter–14: Oscillations 1(1) 4(2) 5(3)

14 Chapter–15: Waves 2(2) 3(1) 5(3)

TOTAL 15(15) 3(3) 14(7) 15(5) 15(3) 8(2) 70(35)

 MODEL SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS-XI
SUBJECT-PHYSICS
SESSION (2022-23)
Maximum Marks: 70 Marks Time Allowed: 3 hours.

General Instructions:

(1) There are 35 questions in all. All questions are compulsory

(2) This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D andSection E. All
the sections are compulsory.
(3)Section A contains eighteen MCQ of 1 mark each, Section B contains seven questionsof two
marks each, Section C contains five questions of three marks each, section D contains three long
questions of five marks each and Section E contains two case study-based questions of 4 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
S.NO. QUESTIONS MARKS

1. Which of the following pairs of physical quantities does not have same 1
dimensional formula?
(a) Work and torque
(b) Angular momentum and Planck's constant
(c) Tension and surface tension
(d) Impulse and linear momentum

2. An object is projected upwards with a velocity of 100 m / S e c . It will strike the 1

ground after(approximately)
(a) 10 sec (b) 20 sec (c) 15 sec (d) 5 sec

3. Three vectors P, Q and R satisfy the relation P.Q = 0 and P.R = 0. The vector P is 1
parallel to
(a) Q (b) R (c) Q × R (d) Q.R

4. A particle has initial velocity (3i + 4j) and has acceleration (0.4i + 0.3j). Its speed after 1
10s is
(a) 7unit
(b) 7 √2 unit
(c) 7 / √2 unit
(d) √2 unit
 5. A bullet of mass 0.1 kg is fired with a speed of 100 m/sec, the mass of gun is 50 kg. 1
The velocity of recoil is
(A) 0.2 m/sec
(B) 0.1 m/sec
(C) 0.5 m/sec
(D) 0.05 m/sec

6. Two identical particles move towards each other with velocity 2v and v respectively. 1
The velocity of their Centre of mass is
(A) 0
(B) V
(C) v/2
(D) v/3

7. A planet has radius and mass, both half of those of the earth, then the value of ‘g’ on 1
that planet will be:
(A) 4.9 m/s2
(B) 9.8 m/s2
(C) 19.6 m/s2
(D) 13.8 m/s2

8. Two wires A and B are of the same length. The diameters are in the ratio 1 : 2 and the 1
Youngs modulus are in ratio 2 : 1. if they are pulled by the same force, then their
elongations will be in ratio
(a) 4 : 1
(b) 1 : 4
(c) 1 : 2
(d) 2 : 1

9. The height of a liquid in a fine capillary tube 1

(a) Increases with an increase in the density of a liquid
(b) Decreases with a decrease in the diameter of the tube
(c) Decreases with an increase in the surface tension
(d) Increases as the effective value of acceleration due to gravity is decreased

10. A person with dark skin as compared to a person with white skin will experience 1
(a) Less heat and less cold
(b) More heat and more cold
(c) More heat and less cold
(d) Less heat and more cold.

11. Which of the following parameters dose not characterize the thermodynamic state of 1
matter?
(a) work
(b) volume
(c) pressure
(d) Temperature
12. At a certain temperature, hydrogen molecules have r.m.s. velocity of 3 km/s. what is 1
the r.m.s velocity of the oxygen molecules at the same temperature?
(a) 0.25 km/s
(b) 0.5 km/s
(c) 0.75 km/s
(d) 6 km/s

13. The motion of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by X = 0.01 sin 1
100π (t + 0.05), where X is in metres and t in second. The time period in second is
(a) 0.001
(b) 0.02
(c) 0.1
(d) 0.2

14. Four wires of identical lengths, diameters and material and stretched on a 1
sonometer box. The ratio of their tension is 1 : 4 : 9 : 16. the ratio of their
fundamental frequencies is
(a) 1 : 6 : 9 : 16
(b) 4 : 3 : 2 : 1
(c) 1 : 2 : 3 : 4
(d) 1 : 4 : 9 : 16

15. To demonstrate the phenomenon of beats we need 1

(a) Two sources which emit radiation of nearly the same frequency
(b) Two sources which emit radiation of exactly the same frequency
(c) Two sources which emit radiation of exactly the same frequency and have a
definite phase relationship
(d) Two sources which emit radiation of exactly the same wavelength
Each of these questions ( 16 to 18) contain two statements, Assertion and
Reason. Each of these questions also has four alternative choices, only one of
which is the correct answer. You have to select one of the codes (a), (b), (c)
and (d) given below.
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct explanation
for assertion.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a correct
explanation for assertion
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
(d) Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct
16. Assertion : Impulse of force and momentum are same physical quantities. 1
Reason : Both quantities have same unit.

17. Assertion : The centre of mass of a body may lie where there is no mass. 1
Reason : Centre of mass of body is a point, where the whole mass of the body is
supposed to be concentrated.

18. Assertion : It is easier to spray water in which some soap is dissolved. 1

Reason : Soap is easier to spread.
 SECTION-B

19. A body covers 12 m in 2nd second and 20 m in 4th second. How much distance will it 2
cover in 4 seconds after the 5th second?
20. The position of a particle is given by r = 3ti + 2t 2j + 5k here t is in seconds and the 2
coefficients have the proper units for r to be in meters. (a) Find v (t) and a (t) of
the particle. (b) Find the magnitude and direction of v (t) at t=3.0 s.

21. A body of mass 1 kg initially at rest explodes and breaks into three fragments of 2
masses in the ratio 1:1:3. The two pieces of equal mass fly off perpendicular to each
other with a speed of 30 ms-1 each. What is the velocity of the heavier fragment?
OR
A woman weighing 50 kgf stands on a weighing machine placed in a lift. What will be
the reading of the machine, when the lift is (i) moving upwards with a uniform
velocity of 5 ms-1 and (ii) moving downwards with a uniform acceleration of 1ms-2 ?

22. Discuss the variation in g with height. 2

23. Eight rains drops of 1mm radius each falling down with terminal velocity of 5cm/sec 2
coalesce to form bigger drop. Find the terminal velocity of the bigger drop.
OR
The cross-sectional area of water pipe entering the basement is 4x10 -4 m2. The
pressure of the point is 3x105 Nm-2 and the speed of water is 2 ms-1. The pipe tapers
to cross sectional area of 2x10-4 m2 when it reaches the second floor 8 m above.
Calculate the speed and pressure at the second floor.

24. The equation of a simple harmonic motion is given by y= 6 Sin10πt + 8 Cos10πt,where 2

y is in cm and t in sec. Determine the amplitude, period and initial phase.

25. Show that for small oscillations the motion of a simple pendulum 2
simple harmonic. Derive an expression for its time period. Does it depend on
the mass of the bob.

SECTION-C

26. Derive by the method of dimensions, an expression for the volume of a liquid flowing 3
out per second through a narrow pipe. Assume that the rate of flow of liquid
depends on
(i) the coefficient of viscosity ‘ή’ of the liquid
(ii) the radius ‘r’ of the pipe and
(iii) the pressure gradient (p/l) along the pipe.
Take K = π / 8

27. What do you mean by banking of curved road? Determine the maximum safe speed 3
car on banked curved road when friction is considered.
28. Write the statement of Work-Energy Theorem and proof it for variable force. 3
OR
Define elastic potential energy and proof that elastic force is a conservative force.

29. Two soap bubbles have radii in the ratio 2:3. Compare the excess 3
pressure inside these bubbles. Also compare the works done in blowing these bubbles.
OR
What do you mean by angle of contact and derive the Ascent formula

30. Discuss the modes vibrations of a stretched string fixed at both the ends. 3

SECTION-D

31. (a) What do you mean by projectile motion. Obtain following expression for its- (i) 3+2=5
equation of trajectory (ii) maximum height (iii) time of flight (iv) horizontal range.
(b) A projectile has a range of 50m and reaches a maximum height of 10m. Calculate
the angle at which the projectile is fired.
OR
(a) Define centripetal acceleration. Derive an expression for the centripetal
acceleration of a particle moving with uniform speed v along the circular path of
radius r. Discuss the direction of this acceleration.
(b) The greatest and the least resultant of two forces acting at a point are 29 N and 5
N respectively. If each force is increased by 3 N, find the resultant of two new
forces acting at right angle to each other.

32. A body tied to one end of string is made to revolve in a vertical circle. Derive the 5
expression for the velocity of the body and tension in the string at any point. Hence
find (i) tension at the bottom and at the top of the circle (ii) minimum velocity at the
lowest point so that it is just able to loop the loop and (iii) the minimum velocity at
the top.
OR
Discuss Head-on Elastic collision, under following condition- (i) 𝑚1 > 𝑚2
(ii) 𝑚1 < 𝑚2 (iii) 𝑚1 = 𝑚2

33. (a) Explain how does a body attain terminal velocity when it is dropped from rest in a 3+2=5
viscous medium. Derive an expression for the terminal velocity of a small
spherical body falling through a viscous medium. Also discuss the result.
(b) The excess pressure inside a soap bubble of radius 6 mm is balanced by 2 mm
column of oil of specific gravity .8. Find the surface tension of soap solution.

OR
(a) Write the statement of Bernoulli’s theorem and proof it.
(b) The neck and bottom of a bottle are 2 cm & 10 cm in diameter respectively. If the
cork is pressed with a force of 1.2 kgf in the neck of the bottle, calculate the force
exerted on the bottom of the bottle.
 SECTION-E (Case Study )

34. The mass of a body resists a change in its state of linear motion, it is a measure of 4
inertia in linear motion. Similarly, the moment of inertia of a body about an axis
of rotation resists a change in its rotational motion. The greater the moment of
inertia of a body, the greater is the torque required to change its state of
rotation. It is a measure of rotational inertia of a body. The moment of inertia of
rigid body about a fixed axis is defined as the sum of the productsof the masses
of the particles constituting the body and the squares of their respective
distances from the axis of rotation.
Thus, the moment of inertia of a rigid body depends on the mass of the body,its
shape and size, distribution of mass about the axis of rotation, and the
position and orientation of the axis of rotation.
(i) If a person sitting on a rotating stool with his hands outstretched,suddenly
lowers his hands, then his moment of inertia:
(A). Increase (B). Decrease (C). become zero (D). remain constant
(ii) The moment of inertia of a body does not depend upon

(A). Angular Velocity

(B). Axis of rotation
(C). The mass of a body
(D). The distribution of mass

(iii) Four balls each of radius 10 cm and mass 1 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg and 4 kg are attached
to the periphery of massless plate of radius 1m. What is moment ofinertia of the
system about the Centre of plate?

(A). 12.04 kgm2

(B). 10.04 kgm2

(C). 11.50 kgm2

(D). 13.05 kgm2

OR

(iii) Three-point masses each of mass m are placed at the corners of an

equilateral triangle of side a. The moment of inertia of the system about an axis
 COD

(A). 2ma2

(B). (2/3)ma2

(C). (5/4)ma2

(D). (7/4)ma2

35. As per first law of thermodynamics, The change in internal energy of a system is 4
equal to the heat absorbed by the system minus the work done by the system.
If the initial and final states of pressure, volume and temperature differ by finite
amount then, ∆U = ∆Q – ∆W.
By applying First law of thermodynamics one can derive equation of state for
Isothermal and adiabatic process as well as the work done during an isothermaland
Adiabatic Process.

(i). First law of thermodynamics is most general form of

(A) law of conservation of energy.
(B) law of conservation of charge.
(C) law of conservation of linear
momentum. (D)none of the above

(ii). Work done by a gas in non-cyclic process is given as the area enclosed bythe
P → V curve and the
(A) Pressure axis
(B) Volume axis
(C) Temperature axis
(D)None of the
above

(iii). A process in which no heat is transferred to or from the system

thoughother variables (P, V, T) may change, is called
 (A) An isothermal process (B) An adiabatic process
(C) An isobaric process (D) An isochoric process
OR
(iii) Which of the following statement is correct?
(A) In isothermal process, the total heat absorbed is equal to the work done
by the system.
(B) In adiabatic process, the total heat absorbed is equal to the work done
by the system.
(C) In isobaric process, the total heat absorbed is equal to the work done
by the system.
(D) In cyclic process, the total heat absorbed is equal to the work done by
the system.
 MARKING SCHEME
SAMPLE PAPER (2022-23)
SUBJECT-PHYSICS
CLASS-XI
Q.NO ANSWER MARKS
1 C 1
2 B 1
3 C 1
4 B 1
5 A 1
6 C 1
7 C 1
8 D 1
9 D 1
10 B 1
11 A 1
12 C 1
13 B 1
14 C 1
15 A 1
16 D 1
17 A 1
18 C 1
19 formula of Snth = u + a/2(2n - 1) 0.5
value of u = 6 m/s 0.5
value of a = 4 m/s2 0.5
value of desire distance= 136m 0.5
20 v (t) = 3i-4tj 0.5
a (t) = -4j 0.5
magnitude of v (t)= 8.54 m/s 0.5
direction of v (t)= -69.44 degree with x-axis 0.5
21 apply concept of law of conservation of momemtum 0.5
velocity of the heavier fragment = 14.14 1.5
OR (i) moving upwards with a uniform velocity of 5 ms-1 = 500N 1
(ii) moving downwards with a uniform acceleration of 1ms-2 =
450N 1
22 Value of gravity at height h 0.5
deduction of final expression ofgh 1.5
23 formula of terminal velocity 0.5
value of terminal velocity of bigger drop 1.5
OR equation of continuity 0.5
speed at the second floor= 4m/s 0.5
bernouilli's formula 0.5
pressure at the second floor 2.156 x 105 Pa 0.5
24 convert the equation in general form of SHM 0.5
time period T = .2 sec 0.5
amplitude A = 10 cm 0.5
initial phase = (approx) 53 degree 0.5
25 diagram 0.5
obtain expression of time period 1.5
26 value of a= -1 1
value of b=4 1
value of c=1 1
27 proper diagram of banked road 0.5
meaning of banked road 0.5
quation of balaned forces and necessary centripital force 1
final obtain en expression for maximum safe speed 1
28 statement of Work-Energy Theorem 1
proof of Work-Energy Theorem 2
OR defination of elastic potential energy 1
proof of elastic force is a conservative force. 2
29 formula of excess pressure inside the soap bubble 0.5
ratio of excess pressure inside the soap bubble = 3/2 1
formula of work done 0.5
ratio of work done = 4/9 1
OR defination of angle of contact 0.5
diagram for ascent formula 0.5
obtain the expression of ascent formula 2
30 proper diagram of different modes in stretched string 1
calculation of frequency in different modes 2
31 (a).defination of projectile motion 0.5
equation of trajectory 1
maximum height 1
time of flight 0.5
horizontal range. 1
(b). Relation between R and H 0.5
value of angle of projection = tan-1(4/5) 0.5
OR (a).defination of centripital acceleration 1
proper diagram to calculate centripital acceleration 0.5
obtain an expression centripital acceleration 1
discussion of direction centripital acceleration 0.5
(b). F1 = 29 0.5
F2 = 12 0.5
magnitude of new resultant = 25N 1
32 expression for the velocity of the body 1
expression for tension in the string 1
tension at the bottom and at the top of the circle 1
minimum velocity at the lowest point so that it is just able to loop 1
the loop
 the minimum velocity at the top 1
OR expression for V1 1
expression for V2 1
discussion in each case 1x3=3
33 (a). Proper diagram 1
deduction of each force acting on body 1
obtain final expression for terminal velocity 1
(b). Formula (4T/R = hdg) 1
surface tension of soap solution T = 23.52 X 10-6 1
OR (a). statement of Bernoulli’s theorem 1
proper diagram 0.5
calculation of change in KE, change in PE and net work done 1
obtain an final expression of Bernoulli’s theorem 0.5
(b). Formula of pascal law 1
force exerted on the bottom of the bottle = 30 kgf 1
34 (i) D
(ii) D
(iii) A
(iii) C
35 (i) A
(ii) B
(iii) B
(iii) D
 Class: XI
SESSION : 2022-2023
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (THEORY)
SUBJECT: PHYSICS

Maximum Marks: 70 Marks Time Allowed: 3 hours.

General Instructions:

(1) There are 35 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 eighteen MCQ of 1 mark each, Section B contains seven questions
of two marks each, Section C contains five questions of three marks each, section D
contains three long questions of five marks each and Section E contains two case
study-based questions of 4 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

Q. Question Marks
No

1 Which physical quantities have the same dimension? 1

a. force and power
b. torque and energy
c. torque and power
d. force and torque

2 The velocity of a particle moving along a straight line is described by the 1

equation v = 12 - 3t2 where x is in meter and t in sec. The retardation of
the particle when its velocity becomes zero is
a. 24 m/s2
b.0
c. 6 m/s2
d. 12 m/s2

3 The angle between 𝐴⃗= 𝑖̂ + 𝑗̂ and 𝐵⃗⃗ = 𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ is 1

a. 45o
b. 90o
c. -45o
d. 180o

4 Conservation of momentum in a collision between particles can be 1

understood from
a. conservation of energy

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 b. Newton's first law only
c. Newton's second law only
d. both Newton's second & third law

5 In equilibrium of particle when net external force of a particle is zero 1

then the particle is
a. at rest
b. moving with uniform velocity
c. moving with uniform acceleration
d. both (a) and (b)
6 The escape velocity of a body from earth is v e. If the radius of earth 1
contracts to one fourth of its value keeping the mass of the earth
constant, escape velocity will be-
a. doubled
b. halved
c. tripled
d. unaltered
7 The property of a body by virtue of which it tends to regain its original 1
size and shape of a body when applied force is removed is known as
a. fluidity
b. elasticity
c. plasticity
d. rigidity

8 A wire is stretched to double its length. The strain is 1

a. 2
b. 1
c. 0
d. 0.5

9 Surface tension is due to 1

a. frictional forces between molecules
b. Cohesive forces between molecules
c. Adhesive forces between molecules
d. both (b) & (c)

10 The density of water at 4o C is 1

a. 1 x 103 kg/m3
b. 4 x 102 kg/m3
c. 6 x 103 kg/m3
d. 3.2 x 103 kg/m3
11 When temperature of water is raised from 0 to 4o C, it 1
a. expands
b. contract
c. expands upto 2oC & then contracts upto 4oC
d. contracts upto 2oC & then expands upto 4oC

12 Choose the correct option 1

a. zeroth law gives the concept of temperature
b. temperature measures the hotness of the body

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 c. heat flows from higher temperature to lower temperature until
thermal equilibrium is attained
d. all of the above

13 The collisions of the molecules of ideal gas are 1

a. elastic
b. inelastic
c. completely inelastic
d. partially elastic

14 The total energy for one mole of solid is 1

a. 2 RT
b. 3 RT
c. 4 RT
d. (3/2)RT

15 For simple harmonic motion of an object of mass m, 1

a. F = -mω2x
b. F = -mωx
c. Force always acts in the opposite direction of displacement
d. Both (a) & (c)

16 Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other
to labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from
18 the codes (a), (b), (c) & (d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false

16 ASSERTION: A cricketer moves his hands forward to catch a ball so as to 1

catch a ball so as to catch it easily without hurting.
REASON: He tries to decrease the distance travelled by the ball so that it
hurts less.

17 ASSERTION: A spring has potential energy, both when it is compressed 1

or stretched.
REASON: In compressing or stretching, work is done on the spring
against the restoring force.

18 ASSERTION: Smaller the orbit of the planet around the sun, shorter is the 1
time it takes to complete one revolution.
REASON: According to Kepler’s third law of planetary motion, square of
time period is proportional to cube of mean distance from sun.

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SECTION B

Q. Question Marks
No

19 In the gas equation (P+a/V2)(V-b) = RT where T is the absolute 2

temperature, P is the pressure and V is the volume, what are the
dimensions of constants a and b?

20 The distance travelled by a body varies directly proportional to the 2

square of time. What type of motion does this body have?

21 State laws of limiting friction. 2

OR
‘Friction is necessary evil’ - Justify.

22 Define moment of inertia. 2

Write its SI unit and dimensional formula.

23 Derive how the value of ‘g’ varies with height from the surface of the 2
earth.

24 Define Young's modulus of elasticity. Write an expression for it. 2

25 State and explain Zeroth law of thermodynamics. 2

SECTION C

Q. Question Marks
No

26 The frequency of vibration (v) of a string mass depends upon length (l) 3
of the string, tension (T) in the string and mass per unit length (m) of
the string. Use method of dimensions for establishing the formula for
the frequency.

27 Obtain an expression for the maximum speed with which a vehicle can 3
safely negotiate a curved road banked at an angle θ.

28 Show that the mechanical energy of a freely falling body is conserved. 3

29 What is is the value of g at the bottom of sea 7 km deep? 3

Radius of earth = 6400 Km, g = 9.8 m/s2
OR
Assuming the earth to be a sphere of uniform density, how much could a
body weigh half way down the centre of the earth if it weighted 250 N
on the surface?

30 What do you understand by mean free path? Derive an expression for 3

the mean free path of a gas molecule.

SECTION D

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Q. Question Marks
No

31 What do you mean by projectile? 5

A projectile is fired with velocity u making an angle θ with horizontal.
Show that its path is parabolic.
Also find expression for (i) maximum height attained (ii) time of flight.
OR
What do you understand by rectangular components of a vector? A
vector
𝐴⃗ make an angle θ with the x-axis. Resolve vector 𝐴⃗ into its rectangular
components. Write the magnitude of vector 𝐴⃗ in terms of the
magnitude of its rectangular components.
32 State and prove Bernoulli’s theorem of a liquid having streamline flow. 5
Give its one application.
OR
What is the phenomenon of capillarity? Derive an expression for the rise
of liquid in a capillary tube of uniform diameter.

33 Discuss the formation of stationary waves in a string fixed at both ends 5

of different modes of vibration.
OR
What are beats? Prove that the number of beats per second is equal to
the difference between the frequencies of the two superimposing waves.

SECTION E

Q. Question Marks
No

34 Case Study: 4
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions:
The centre of mass (C.O.M.) of a body is a point at which the entire mass
of the body is supposed to be concentrated. The position vector 𝑟⃗ of
C.O.M. of the system of two particles of masses m1 and m2 with position
vectors
𝑟⃗ 1⃗ and ⃗𝑟1⃗ is given by
𝑚1𝑟1 + 𝑚2𝑟2
𝑟⃗ =
𝑚1 + 𝑚2
For isolated system, where no external force is acting, V cm = constant.
Under no circumstances, the velocity of the C.O.M. of an isolated system
can undergo a change. With the help of above comprehension, answer
the following questions:
(i) Two bodies of masses 1 kg and 2 kg are located at (1,2) and (-
1,3) respectively. Find the coordinates of C.O.M.

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 (ii) A bomb dropped from an aeroplane in level flight explodes in
the middle. The centre of mass of the fragments are
a. is at rest
b. Moves vertically downwards
c. Moves vertically upwards
d. continues to follow the same parabolic path which it
would have followed if there was no explosion.

(iii) Two blocks of masses 5kg and 2kg are placed on a frictionless
surface and connected by a spring. An external kick gives a
velocity of 14m/s to heavier block in the direction of lighter
one. What is the velocity gained by the C.O.M?

35 Case Study: 4
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions:

A particle executing SHM possesses both kinetic energy and potential

energy. when a body is displaced from its equilibrium position by doing
work upon it, it. when the body is released it begins to move back with
the velocity does acquiring kinetic energy. both Kinetic and potential
energy of a particle in SHM very between zero and their maximum
values.

(i) Define SHM.

(ii) The expression for displacement of an object in SHM is x =
Acos(ωt). The potential energy at t = T/4 is
(iii) For a SHM, if the maximum potential energy becomes double,
what will be the effect on total energy?

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 Class: XI
SESSION : 2022-2023
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (THEORY) MARKING SCHEME
SUBJECT: PHYSICS

SECTION A

Q. Answer Marks
No

1 (b) 1

2 a=dv/dt 1
v = 12 - 3t2
at t = 2s, a = -6 x 2
a = 12 m/s2 (d)

3 (b) 1

4 (d)In case of Collision between particles equal and opposite 1

forces will act on individual (by Newton's third law)
From second law of motion if external force is zero then
Momentum is conserved

5 (d) 1

In equilibrium net force is zero therefore acceleration is zero

and particle is either at rest or in motion with uniform velocity.

6 (a) 1

7 (b) 1

8 (b) 1
Strain = change in length /original length
= (2l-l)/l = 1

9 (d) 1

10 (a) 1

11 (b) 1

12 (d) 1

13 (a) 1

14 (b) 1

15 (d) 1

16 (d) 1

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17 (a) 1

18 (a) 1

SECTION B

Q. No Answer Marks

19 a = [M1 L5 T-2] 2
b = [L3]

20 Uniform accelerated motion. 2

21 Four Laws, each of ½ marks 2

22 Definition – 1 mark 2
SI Unit: kgm2 – ½ mark
Dimension: [M1 L2 T0] – ½ mark

23 Correct Derivation 2

24 Definition – 1 mark 2
Expression – 1 mark

25 Statement – 1 mark 2
Explanation – 1 mark

SECTION C

Q. No Answer Marks

26 a = -b + c = -1/2 -1/2 = -1 : 1 mark 3

b = ½, c = -1/2 : 1 mark

𝑇
ν=𝐾√ : 1 mark
𝑙 𝑚

27 Diagram: 1 mark 3
Correct Equation: 1 mark
Final Expression: 1 mark

28 Correct Proof: 3 marks 3

29 gd = g (1 - 𝑑) : 1 marks 3
𝑅

gd = 9.79 m/s2 : 2 marks

30 Definition: 1 mark 3
Diagram: 1/2 mark
Final Expression: 1.5 marks

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SECTION D

Q. No Answer Marks

31 Definition: 1 mark 5
Proof: 1 mark
Correct Expression for max height: 1.5 marks
Correct Expression for time of flight: 1.5 mark

32 Statement: 1 mark 5
Proof: 2 marks
Diagram: 1 mark
Application: 1 mark

33 Condition for max. & min. amplitude: 1 mark 5

Each of four mode of vibration: 1 marks each

SECTION E

Q. Answer Marks
No
8
34 (i) [ −1 , ] ∶ 1 mark 4
3 3

(ii) d : 1 mark
(iii) Expression: 1
marks VCM = 10 m/s :
1 marks
35 (i) Definition of SHM: 1 mark 4
(ii) PE = 0 : 2 marks
(iii) Total energy will remain same: 1 marks

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