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Theory Question Bank For End-Sem Exam

[Unit 3,4,5,6]
Engineering Physics (107002)

Unit 03: Quantum Mechanics [CO3]

Questions: Wave Particle Duality


1 State de Broglie hypothesis. Derive equation of de Broglie wavelength by analogy 6m
with radiation.

2 State de Broglie hypothesis. Derive an equation of de Broglie wavelength of a 5/6m


particle in terms of its Kinetic Energy.

State de Broglie hypothesis. Derive an equation of de Broglie wavelength of 6m


3 an electron when it is accelerated by a potential difference V.
OR
State de Broglie hypothesis. Show that de Broglie wavelength of charged particle
is inversely proportional to square root of potential.

4 Define phase velocity and group velocity. Explain why the concept of phase
velocity is meaningless and that of group velocity is significant. 6m

5 Explain properties of matter waves.


4m
6 State Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle and prove it using narrow and wider wave
packet. OR Explain Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle. 4m

7 State and explain Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. Derive the expression in 5m


terms of energy and time.

Questions: Wave Equations


1 Describe wave function Ψ. Explain physical significance of |Ψ|2
5m

2 State and explain mathematical conditions that wave function need to obey. What is 4m
well behaved wave function?

3 State condition of normalization of wave function? Explain why a wave function 5m


should be normalized.

4 Derive Schrodinger’s time independent wave equation. 6m

Explain significance of Schrodinger’s equation? Derive Schrodinger’s time


5 6m
dependent wave equation.

Derive equation for energy of a particle enclosed in one dimensional rigid box
6 6m
(infinite potential well). Draw necessary waveform.

Explain tunneling effect. Explain this principle is applied in scanning tunneling


7 4m
microscope.
Unit 04: Semiconductor Physics [CO4]
1 With the help of band theory of solids explain classification of solids into conductor,
6m
semiconductor and insulator.
Derive expression for conductivity of intrinsic and extrinsicsemiconductors.

2 Explain Hall effect with figure. Derive the equation of Hall voltage and Hall
coefficient.
3 Using Fermi-Dirac probability distribution function, derive an expression for the 6m
position of Fermi energy level in extrinsic and intrinsic semiconductor.
OR
Prove that in intrinsic semiconductor Fermi level lies exactly at the center of valance
band and conduction band.
Explain the working of P-N junction diode in a) zero bias, b) forward bias, c) reverse 6m
4
bias on the basis of energy level diagram.

5 6m
Define Fermi level in semiconductor. Draw a neat labelled diagram showing Fermi
energy level in caseof N-type / P-type semiconductor at T= 0K and T>0K. (or at low
and at high temperature.)
6 Define photovoltaic effect? Explain construction and working of solar cell.

7 Define photovoltaic effect? Draw I-V characteristics of solar cell.


and define fill factor. List any four applications of solar cell.

8 Define Fermi Level? Explain Fermi-Dirac probability distributionfunction specifying


the meaning of each symbol. 4m

9 Write the formula for Fermi-Dirac probability distribution function. Draw in the same 5m
figure, the Fermi-Dirac probability versus electron energy at T=0K, T1 and T2 (where
T2 > T1 >0K).
Explain the significance of the figure.

10 Explain any four measures to improve the efficiency of solar cell. 4m

11 State the advantages, disadvantages and applications of solar cell. 5m


UNIT 5: Magnetism and Superconductivity [CO5]

Questions: Magnetism
1 Explain the terms in brief Or Define Following terms (with unit wherever 1m
required) each
1. Magnetic dipole moment
2. Magnetic field strength (H)
3. Magnetization (M)
4. Permeability
5. Magnetic Susceptibility
6. Magnetic Induction (B)
7. Absolute permeability
8. Relative Permeability
9. Bohr magneton
2 Explain origin of magnetism 4m

3 Differentiate between/Compare Paramagnetism, Diamagnetism and 6m


Ferromagnetism on the basisof permeability.

4 Explain how the information is recorded and retrieved in magneto-optical 4/6m


recording devices
5 Explain the process of recording and retrieving the information in magnetic 4/6m
storage devices.

Questions: Superconductivity
1 Define superconductivity. Explain following terms in superconductivity. Draw the 4/6m
diagram and write equationwherever necessary:
(i) Zero electrical resistance (ii) Critical Temperature (iii) Critical magnetic
field (iv) Critical Current (v) Persistent current (vi) Meissner effect

2 Explain Meissner effect and its cause. Show that superconductors exhibit perfect 6m
diamagnetism.
3 What is Critical Magnetic field? Differentiate between type I and type II 6m
superconductors.

4 What is Josephson Effect? Explain DC and AC Josephson effect with diagram 6m

5 Explain applications of superconductors in the field of 4/6m


i) Transmission lines (ii) Superconducting magnets (iv) Electronics
(v) Medical field (vi) Maglev trains.
UNIT 6: Non-Destructive Testing and Nanotechnology [CO6]
Questions: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

1. Define NDT. Differentiate between destructive testing and NDT. 6m

2. Define is NDT. State advantages as compared with destructive testing. 4m

3. What is echo sounding technique? Using this technique explain non- 4m


destructive testing for measurement of thickness of a metal sheet or block using
ultrasonic waves.
4 Define non-destructive testing. State types of non-destructive testing. Explain 6m
ultrasonic testing technique for flaw detection

5. Explain in brief how Acoustic Emission Technique is used in non-destructive testing. 4m

6. Discuss in brief Radiography Testing and its applications. 4m

Questions: Nanotechnology

1 Define nanotechnology. Explain quantum confinement and surface to volume 6m


ratio in case of nanoparticles. How this affects the properties of nanoparticles?

2 Explain electrical / mechanical / Optical properties of nanoparticles. 4m


each
3 What are applications of nanotechnology? Explain any two applications of 6m
nanoparticles.
4 Define nanotechnology. Explain applications of nanotechnology in electronics 4m
/automobile /space and defense field.

5 Explain how nanotechnology is employed in targeted drug delivery. 3/4m

Note: Prepare Numericals From,


1. Wave Particle Duality
2. Wave Equations
3. Semiconductor Physics
4. Superconductivity
5. Non-Destructive Testing.

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