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PHYSICS TEST (full syllabus)

CLASS-XII
MM: 70 Time:3:00hr
(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.
Que1. The electric potential on the axis of an electric dipole at a distance r from it’s centre is V. Then the potential at a
point at the same distance on its equatorial line will be
(i) 2V (ii) –V (iii) V/2 (iv) Zero
Que2. If the magnetizing field on a ferromagnetic material is increased, its permeability
(i) decreases (ii) increases (iii) remains unchanged (iv) first decreases and then increases
Que3. An iron cored coil is connected in series with an electric bulb with an AC source as shown in figure. When iron
piece is taken out of the coil, the brightness of the bulb will
(i) decrease (ii) increase (iii) remain unaffected (iv) fluctuate

Que4. The work function for a metal surface is 4.14 e V. The threshold wavelength for this metal surface is:
(i) 4125 Å (ii) 2062.5 Å (iii) 3000 Å (iv) 6000 Å
Que5. The radius of the innermost electron orbit of a hydrogen atom is 5.3×10 -11 m. The radius of the n =3 orbit is
(i) 1.01 x 10 -10m (ii) 1.59 X 10 -10m (iii) 2.12 x 10 -10m (iv) 4.77 X 10 -10 m
Que6. Two concentric and coplanar circular loops P and Q have their radii in the ratio 2:3. Loop Q carries a current 9 A
in the anticlockwise direction. For the magnetic field to be zero at the common centre, loop P must carry
(i)3A in clockwise direction (ii) 9A in clockwise direction
(iii) 6 A in anti-clockwise direction (iv) 6 A in the clockwise direction
Que7. The magnetic flux linked with a coil of N turns of area of cross section A held with its plane parallel to the field
B is

Que8. In parallel combination of n cells, we obtain

(a) more voltage (b) more current (c) less voltage (d) less current
Que9. Two lenses of focal lengths 20 cm and – 40 cm are held in contact. The image of an object at infinity will be
formed by the combination at
(a) 10 cm (b) 20 cm (c) 40 cm (d) infinity
Que10. The phenomena which is not explained by Huygen’s construction of wavefront
(a) reflection (b) diffraction (c) refraction (d) origin of spectra
Que11. Two slits in Young’s double slit experiment have widths in the ratio 81 :1. The ratio of the amplitudes of light
waves is
(a) 3 :1 (b) 3 : 2 (c) 9 :1 (d) 6:1
Que12. In a region of constant potential
(a) the electric field is uniform. (b) the electric field is zero. (c) there can be no charge inside the region.
(d) both (b) and (c) are correct.
Que13. A capacitor has some dielectric between its plates, and the capacitor is connected to a dc source. The battery is
now disconnected and then the dielectric is removed, then
(a) capacitance will increase. (b) energy stored will decrease. (c) electric field will increase. (d) voltage will decrease.

Que14. In which case is the junction diode forward biased.

Que15. Heavy water is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor. The function of the moderator is to
(a) absorb neutrons and stop chain reaction (b) To cool the reactor
(c) To slow down the neutrons to thermal energies .(d) To control the energy released.

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Que16. ASSERTION (A) : The electrical conductivity of a semiconductor increases on doping.
REASON : Doping always increases the number of electrons in the semiconductor.

Que17. ASSERTION: In an interference pattern observed in Young's double slit experiment, if the separation (d)
between coherent sources as well as the distance(D) of the screen from the coherent sources both are reduced to 1/3rd
,then new fringe width remains the same.
REASON :Fringe width is proportional to (d/D).

Que18. Assertion(A) :The photoelectrons produced by a monochromatic light beam incident on a metal surface have a
spread in their kinetic energies.
Reason(R) :The energy of electrons emitted from inside the metal surface, is lost in collision with the other atoms in the
metal.
Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled 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
section :B
Que19. Electromagnetic waves with wavelength
(i) λ1 is suitable for radar systems used in aircraft navigation.
(ii) λ2 is used to kill germs in water purifiers.
(iii) λ3 is used to improve visibility in runways during fog and mist conditions.
Identify and name the part of the electromagnetic spectrum to which these radiations belongs .Also arrange these
wavelengths in ascending order of their magnitude.
Que20. A biconvex lens made of a transparent material of refractive index 1.25 is immersed in water of refractive index
1.33. Will the lens behave as a converging or a diverging lens? Justify your answer.
Que21. Two large, thin metal plates are parallel and close to each other. On their inner faces, the plates have surface
charge densities of opposite signs and of magnitude 17.7 × 10 -22 C/m2 . What is electric field intensity E:
(a) in the outer region of the first plate, and (b) between the plates?
Que22. A metal plate of thickness t is introduced between the plates of a charged parallel plate capacitor. What is its
effect on the capacitance of the capacitor?
Que23.(a) Why should the spring/suspension wire in a moving coil galvanometer have low torsional constant?
(b) Write two factors by which voltage sensitivity of a galvanometer can be increased.
Que24. When an ideal capacitor is charged by a DC battery, no current flows. However, when an AC source is used,
the current flows continuously. How does one explain this, based on the concept of displacement current?
Que25. The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is – 13.6 eV. What are the kinetic and potential energies of electron
in this state?
SECTION :C
Que26. Two long straight parallel conductors carrying currents I1 and I2 are separated by a distance d. If the currents
are flowing in the same direction, show how the magnetic field produced by one exerts an attractive force on the other.
Obtain the expression for this force and hence define 1 ampere.
Que27. An a.c. source generating a voltage ε = ε0 sin ωt is connected to a capacitor of capacitance C. Find the
expression for the current I flowing through it. Plot a graph of ε and I versus ωt show that current is ahead of the voltage
by π/2. OR
Prove that power in ideal capacitor is Zero in AC circuit also draw graph for instantaneous power for capacitor VS
time.
Que28.Drive the expression for angular magnification for compound microscope in case of near point by drawing the
labeled ray diagram.
Que29. The graph shows the variation of photocurrent for a photosensitive metal
(a)What does X and A on the horizontal axis represent?
(b)Draw this graph for three different values of frequencies of incident radiation ʋ1, ʋ 2 and ʋ 3 (ʋ 3>ʋ 2>ʋ1) for the
same intensity. (c) Draw this graph for three different values of intensities of incident radiation I1, I2 and I3
(I3> I2>I1) having the same frequency.

Que30. (i)Two concentric circular coils C1 and C2, radius r1 and r2 (r1<<r2) respectively are kept coaxially. If current
is passed through C2, then find an expression for mutual inductance between the two coils.
(ii)Write down the principle of A.C generator.
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SECTION:D
Que31. (a)Three charges –q, Q and –q are placed at equal distances on a straight line. If the potential energy of the
system of these charges is zero, then what is the ratio Q:q?
(b)(i) Obtain the expression for the electric field intensity due to a uniformly charged spherical shell of radius R at a
point distant r from the centre of the shell outside it.
(ii) Draw a graph showing the variation of electric field intensity E with r, for r > R and r < R.
OR
(a)Draw equipotential surfaces for (i)an electric dipole and (ii) two identical positive charges placed near each other.
(b) In a parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates, each plate has an area of 6 x 10-3m2
and the separation between the plates is 3 mm.
(i) Calculate the capacitance of the capacitor.
(ii) If the capacitor is connected to 100V supply, what would be the the charge on each plate?
(iii) How would charge on the plate be affected if a 3 mm thick mica sheet of k=6 is inserted between the plates while
the voltage supply remains connected ?.
Que32.(i) A small bulb is placed at the bottom of a tank containing water to a depth of 80cm. What is the area of the
surface of water through which light from the bulb can emerge out? Refractive index of water is 1.33. (Consider the
bulb to be a point source.)
(ii) (a) A giant refracting telescope at an observatory has an objective lens of focal length 15m. If an eyepiece of focal
length 1.0cm is used, what is the angular magnification of the telescope?
(b) If this telescope is used to view the moon, what is the diameter of the image of the moon formed by the objective
lens? The diameter of the moon is 3.48 × 106m, and the radius of lunar orbit is 3.8 × 108 m.
OR
(i) Use the mirror equation to deduce that:
An object placed between f and 2f of a concave mirror produces a real image beyond 2f.
(ii) A screen is placed 90cm from an object. The image of the object on the screen is formed by a convex lens at two
different locations separated by 20cm. Determine the focal length of the lens.
(iii) Draw graph for prism formulae in case of minimum deviation VS incident angle.
Que33.(a)Explain the principle and working of M.C.G with diagram and also explain current and voltage sensitivity.
(b) Find out the Magnetic moment of an electron by the help of Bohr’s magneton.
OR
(a) Derive the equation of the balanced state in a Wheatstone bridge using Kirchhoff’s laws.
(b) Draw the graph showing intensity distribution of fringes with phase angle due to diffraction through a single slit.
What is the width of the central maximum in comparison to that of a secondary maximum?
(c)Explain the working of full wave rectifier.
SECTION:E
Que34. Case Study :
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions.
A number of optical devices and instruments have been designed and developed such as periscope, binoculars,
microscopes and telescopes utilising the reflecting and refracting properties of mirrors, lenses and prisms. Most of them
are in common use. Our knowledge about the formation of images by the mirrors and lenses is the basic requirement for
understanding the working of these devices.
(i) Why the image formed at infinity is often considered most suitable for viewing. Explain
(ii) In modern microscopes multi component lenses are used for both the objective and the eyepiece. Why?
(iii) Write two points of difference between a compound microscope and an astronomical telescope
(iv) Write two distinct advantages of a reflecting type telescope over a refracting type telescope.
Que35.When the diode is forward biased, it is found that beyond forward voltage V = Vk, called knee voltage, the
conductivity is very high. At this value of battery biasing for p-n junction,the potential barrier is overcome and the
current increases rapidly with increase in forward voltage. When the diode is reverse biased, the reverse bias voltage
produces a very small current about a few microamperes which almost remains constant with bias. This small current is
reverse saturation current.

(i) In which of the following figures, the p-n diode is forward biased.

(ii) Based on the V-I characteristics of the diode, we can classify diode as
(a) bi-directional device (b) ohmic device (c) non-ohmic device (d) passive element

by Pankaj Shrivastava Sir