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BPHY2

The document outlines the structure and contents of an examination for a second year undergraduate physics degree. It is divided into three parts (A, B, C) testing different skills and contains questions on topics like heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and general chemistry.

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UG–A-1181 BPHY–21X

U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION —


JULY 2022.

Physics

(From CY – 2020 onwards)

Second Year
HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 70

PART A — (3 × 3 = 9 marks)

Answer any THREE questions out of five questions in


100 words.

All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain why a gas possesses two specific heat


capacities.

2. Define conduction and diffusion based on the


transport phenomenon.

3. State Carnot’s theorem.


4. Define coefficient of thermal conductivity. Mention
its unit.

5. What is meant by statistical equilibrium?

PART B — (3 × 7 = 21 marks)

Answer any THREE questions out of five questions in


200 words.

All questions carry equal marks.

6. State and explain Dulong and Petit’s law.

7. Explain the law of equipartition of energy.

8. Prove that the change in entropy in a reversible

process is zero.

9. Deduce Newton’s law of cooling from Stefan’s law.

10. Discuss the postulates of quantum statistics.

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PART C — (4 × 10 = 40 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions out of Seven questions in


500 words.

All questions carry equal marks.


11. Describe Regnault’s experiment to determine the
specific heat capacity of a gas at constant
pressure.
12. Write an essay on the application of equipartition
energy by explaining the specific heat capacity of
gases of monoatomic, diatomic and triatomic
molecules.
13. Explain the concept of entropy of a perfect gas.
Describe Temperature-Entropy diagram too.
14. Describe the experimental method of determining
Stefan’s constant with the necessary theory.
15. Distinguish between Maxwell-Boltzman statistics,
Fermi-Dirac statistics and Bose-Einstein
statistics.
16. Explain in detail the Debye theory of specific heat
capacity of solids.
17. Describe the method of determining the thermal
conductivity using the principle of radial flow of
heat.

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UG–A-1182 BPHY–22X

U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION —


JULY 2022.

Physics

(From CY – 2020 onwards)

Second Year
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 70

PART A — (3  3 = 9 marks)

Answer any THREE questions out of five questions in


100 words.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. What are the limitations of Coulomb’s law?

2. Define seebeck effect.

3. What is electromagnetic induction? Give an


example too.

4. What is meant by skin effect?

5. Define permeability and susceptibility.


PART B — (3  7 = 21 marks)

Answer any THREE questions out of five questions in


200 words.

All questions carry equal marks.

6. Deduce Coulomb’s law from Gauss law in


electrostatics.

7. What is thermos electric power diagram? Mention


two applications of it.

8. List out Faradays law of electromagnetic


induction.

9. Differentiate between series and parallel


resonance circuit.

10. What is hysteresis curve? What are the


importance of hysteresis curves.

PART C — (4  10 = 40 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions out of Seven questions in


500 words.

All questions carry equal marks.

11. Calculate the electric potential due to a uniformly


charged conducting spheres.

12. Experimentally verify seebeck effect using Carey


Foster’s bridge.
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13. Give the experimental determination of mutual
inductance.

14. Bring out the characteristics of series resonant


circuit.

15. Explain, in your words, the dia, para and ferro


magnetic materials with examples.

16. Derive the relation between peltier and Thomson


Coefficient by applying thermodynamics of a
Thermocouple.

17. Describe the energy loss due to hysteresis and


discuss the importance of hysteresis curves.

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UG-A-1183 BPHYA-02X/
BZOOI-1AX

U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION –


JULY 2022.
Physics
(From CY – 2020 Onwards)

Second Year

GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 70

SECTION A — (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
Answer any THREE questions out of five question
in 100 words.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write the difference between molality and
molarity?
2. What is a polymerization reaction? Give an
example.
3. What is vulcanization?
4. Write about the use of penicillin in the health
sector.
5. What is the greenhouse effect? Write the impact of
the greenhouse effect on global warming.
SECTION B — (3 × 7 = 21 marks)

Answer any THREE questions out of five question


in 200 words.

All questions carry equal marks.

6. How metallic and hydrogen bonds are formed.


Explain with suitable examples.

7. What is reduced pressure distillation? Explain


with a suitable diagram.

8. Explain addition and condensation polymerization


reactions with examples.

9. What are reproductive hormones? Give examples


and their role in the biological system

10. What are the general precautions that shall be


taken to avoid lab accidents?

SECTION C — (4 × 10 = 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions out of Seven question
in 500 words.
All questions carry equal marks.

11. Explain the following with a suitable example.

(a) Covalent boning

(b) Co-ordinate bond

(c) Metallic bond


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12. Write the basic principle and application of paper
chromatography.

13. Write the preparation applications of the


following:

(a) Polythene

(b) Polystyrene

(c) Teflon

14. What is enzyme catalysis? Write Michaelis


Menton-lock and key theory.

15. Write the anyone synthesis of D-Glucose.

16. Explain the following:

(a) acid rain

(b) inorganic pollutants

(c) organic pollutants

(d) radioactive pollution

17. Write possible good practices to keep a laboratory


safety and hygienic.

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