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1) The document contains a physics exam for class 12 with multiple choice and long answer questions covering topics like mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. 2) The multiple choice section contains 10 questions testing concepts like projectile motion, surface tension, kinetic theory of gases, energy transfers, circular motion, resonance, photoelectric effect and Wheatstone bridge. 3) The long answer sections contain questions ranging from 2-4 marks testing derivations, explanations of concepts, differences, diagrams and numerical problems related to rotational dynamics, fluid mechanics, blackbody radiation, entropy, simple harmonic motion, rectifiers, logic gates, transistors, radioactivity, photoelectric effect, interference and diffraction.

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12th 2nd Prlim Physics Test Paper

1) The document contains a physics exam for class 12 with multiple choice and long answer questions covering topics like mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. 2) The multiple choice section contains 10 questions testing concepts like projectile motion, surface tension, kinetic theory of gases, energy transfers, circular motion, resonance, photoelectric effect and Wheatstone bridge. 3) The long answer sections contain questions ranging from 2-4 marks testing derivations, explanations of concepts, differences, diagrams and numerical problems related to rotational dynamics, fluid mechanics, blackbody radiation, entropy, simple harmonic motion, rectifiers, logic gates, transistors, radioactivity, photoelectric effect, interference and diffraction.

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Smt.

Sindhutai Shikshan Prasark Sanstha, Malkapur’s Date: 13/4/2021


BRILLIANT ACADEMY JUNIOR COLLEGE of SCIENCE KARAD
Class: XII Marks: 70
Sub: Physics 2nd Prelim Exam Time: 3 h
Section A
Q.1 Select and write the correct answer. [1 Mark each]
1) A diver in a swimming pool bends his head before diving. It
a) Increases his linear velocity b) Decreases his angular velocity
c) Increases his moment of inertia d) Decreases his moment of inertia

2) The water droplets are spherical in free fall due to


a) gravity b) intermolecular attraction
c) Surface tension d) Viscosity

3) The average energy per molecule is proportional to


(a) the pressure of the gas (b) the volume of the gas
(c) the absolute temperature of the gas (d) the mass of the gas

4) Which of the following is correct, when the energy is transferred to a system from its
environment?
(a) System gains energy (b) System loses energy
(c) System releases energy (d) system does not exchange energy

5) A particle is moving in a circle with uniform speed. Its motion is


a) Periodic and simple harmonic b) Non periodic
c) Periodic but not simple harmonic d) Non periodic but simple harmonic

6) In law of tension, the fundamental frequency of vibrating string is,


a. inversely proportional to square root of tension
b. directly proportional to the square of tension
c. directly proportional to the square root of tension
d. inversely proportional to density

7) Young’s double slit experiment is carried out using green, red and blue light, one
colour at a time. The fringe widths recorded are WG, WR, and WB respectively then…
a) WG > WB > WR b) WB > WG > WR
c) WR > WB > WG d) WR> WG > WB
8) You are given a number of capacitors labelled as 8μF - 250V. Find the number of
capacitors needed to get an arrangement equivalent of 16μF - 1000V.
a) 4 b) 16 c) 32 d) 64
9) Four resistances 4 Ω,8Ω, XΩ and 12Ω are connected in a series to form Wheatstone’s
network. If the network is balanced, the value of X is
a) 24 b) 18
c) 12 d) 8
10) An electric current in an LC – circuit at resonance is called -
a) The wattless current b) The displacement current
c) The idle current d) The apparent current
Q.2 Answer the following. [1 Mark each]
1) Find the radius of gyration of a uniform disc about an axis perpendicular to its plane
and passing through its center.
2) State any two special purpose diodes
3) What is the angular momentum of an electron in first exited state for hydrogen atom?
4) Define photoelectric effect .
5) In LCR series circuit, what is the condition for current resonance?
6) State Lenz's Law.
7) Give gyro magnetic ratio.
8) What is Lorentz force?

Section B [Attempt any 8] [2 Marks each]


Q.3 A flywheel is revolving with a constant angular velocity. A chip of its rim breaks and
flies away. What will be the effect on its angular velocity?
Q.4 A square metal plate of area 100 cm2 moves parallel to another plate with a velocity
of 10 cm/s, both plates immersed in water. If the viscous force is 200 dyne and
viscosity of water is 0.01 poise, what is the distance between them?
Q.5 Show the graphical representation of radiant power of a black body per unit range of
wavelength as a function of wavelength.
Q.6 Differentiate between reversible and irreversible process.
Q.7 Derive differential equation of linear S.H.M.
Q.8 Distinguish between overtone and harmonic.
Q.9 What are Secondary sources? State Huygens’ Principle.
Q.10 Explain the principle of a capacitor.
Q.11 Distinguish between a potentiometer and a voltmeter.
Q.12 A solenoid of length π m and 5 cm in diameter has winding of 1000 turns and carries a
current of 5 A. Calculate the magnetic field at its center along the radius.
Q.13 Define magnetic intensity. Explain magnetization of a material.
Q.14 State Bohr second postulate for atomic model. Express it in its mathematical form.

Section C [Attempt any 8] [3 Marks each]


Q.15 Derive an expression for kinetic energy of a rotating body with uniform angular
Velocity.
Q.16 Draw the circuit diagram of a half wave rectifier. Hence explain its working.
Q.17 What is a logic gate? Draw the symbol and give the truth table for NOT gate. Why
NOT gate is called inverter?
Q.18 Draw the circuit symbol for NPN and PNP transistor. What is the difference in
Emitter, Base and Collector regions of a transistor?
Q.19 Obtain an expression for half life time of radioactive material. Hence state the relation
between average life and half life time of radioactive material.
Q.20 What is photoelectric effect? Define stopping potential and photoelectric work
function.
Q.21 Calculate De Broglie wavelength of bullet moving with speed 90m/sec and having a
mass 5 gm.
Q.22 State the rms value of an alternating current? Write the relation between the rms value
and peak value of an alternating current that varies with time.
Q.23 Explain the term inductive reactance. State its unit and dimensions.
Q.24 Derive an expression for the difference in tensions at highest and lowest point for a
particle performing vertical circular motion.
Q.25 Twenty seven droplets of water, each of radius 0.1 mm coalesce into a single drop.
Find the change in surface energy. Surface tension of water is 0.072 N/m.
Q.26 Explain the construction and working of Ferry’s black body.

Section D [Attempt any 3] [4 Marks each]


Q.27 Derive expression for average pressure of an ideal gas.
Q.28 Using differential equation of linear S.H.M., obtain an expression for acceleration,
velocity and displacement of simple harmonic motion.
Q.29 Describe geometry of the Young’s double slit experiment with the help of ray
diagram. What is fringe width? Obtain an expression of it. Write the conditions for
constructive as well as destructive interference.
Q.30 Describe with the help of a neat circuit diagram how you will determine the internal
resistance of a cell by using a potentiometer. Derive the necessary formula.
Q.31Using Ampere's law, obtain an expression for the magnetic induction near a current
carrying straight infinitely long wire.

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