Class - XII

Model Test Paper - 04

Subject: Physics

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:
(a) There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.
(b) SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(c) SECTION B consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
(d) SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
(e) SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
(f) SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
(g) All questions are compulsory.
(h) Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.
(i) You may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary
(a). c = 3 × 108 m/s
(b). me = 9.1 × 10−31 kg
(c). 𝑒𝑒 = 1.6 × 10−19 C
(d). 𝜇𝜇0 = 4𝜋𝜋 × 10−7 Tm−1
(e). h = 6.63 × 10−34 Js
(f). 𝜀𝜀0 = 8.854 × 10−12 𝐶𝐶 2 𝑁𝑁 −1 𝑚𝑚−2
(g). Avogadro's number = 6.023 × 1023 per gram mole

Section-A

The following questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. Each question carries 1
mark. There is no internal choice in this section.
1. An object has charge of 1 C and gains 5.0 × 1018 electrons. The net charge on the object becomes
(A) –0.80C (B) +0.80C
(C) +1.80C (D) +0.20C

2. When one electron is taken towards the other electron, then the electric potential energy of system :
(A) decreases (B) increases
(C) remains unchanged (D) becomes zero

3. A wire of length 𝐿𝐿 metre carrying a current of 𝐼𝐼 ampere is bent in the form of a circle. Its magnitude of
magnetic moment will be
𝐼𝐼𝐼𝐼 𝐼𝐼𝐿𝐿2
(A) (B)
4𝜋𝜋 4𝜋𝜋
𝐼𝐼2 𝐿𝐿2 𝐼𝐼2 𝐿𝐿
(C) 4𝜋𝜋
(D)
4𝜋𝜋

4. How is the magnetic susceptibility of any paramagnetic material related to absolute temperature 𝑇𝑇 ?
(A) It is directly proportional to 𝑇𝑇. (B) It remains constant.
(C) It is inversely proportional to 𝑇𝑇. (D) It exponentially decays with 𝑇𝑇.

5. The magnetic flux linked with a coil at any instant t is 𝜙𝜙 = (6𝑡𝑡 2 − 8𝑡𝑡 + 5) the e.m.f. induced in the coil at t
= 2second is
(A) −16 𝑉𝑉 (B) −24 𝑉𝑉
(C) +24 𝑉𝑉 (D) +16 𝑉𝑉
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6. A stepdown transformer reduces the voltage of a transmission line from 2200 V to 220 V. The power
delivered by it is 880W and its efficiency is 88 % The input current is
(A) 4.65 mA (B) 0.465 A
(C) 0.4545 A (D) 4.65 A

7. Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves?
(A) Both electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maxima and minima at the same place and same time.
(B) The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic vectors
(C) Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of
propagation of wave
(D) These waves do not require any material medium for propagation.

8. In a Young's double slit experiment, a small detector measures an intensity of illumination of I units at the
centre of the fringe pattern. If one of the two (identical) slits is now covered, the measured intensity will be
(A) 2I (B) I
𝐼𝐼 𝐼𝐼
(C) (D)
4 2

9. A metal surface ejects electrons when hit by green light but none when hit by yellow light. The electrons will
be ejected when the surface is hit by
(A) Blue light (B) Heat rays
(C) Infrared light (D) Red light

10. Consider 3𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟 orbit of 𝐻𝐻𝐻𝐻 +(Helium) using non relativistic approach the speed of electron in this orbit nearly
is:
(A) 1.46 × 106 𝑚𝑚/𝑠𝑠 (B) 0.73 × 106 𝑚𝑚/𝑠𝑠
(C) 3.0 × 108 𝑚𝑚/𝑠𝑠 (D) 2.92 × 106 𝑚𝑚/𝑠𝑠

11. The binding energies per nucleon for a deuteron and an 𝛼𝛼 particle are 𝑥𝑥1 and 𝑥𝑥2 respectively. What will be
the energy 𝑄𝑄 released in the reaction?1 𝐻𝐻 2 + 1 𝐻𝐻2 → 2 𝐻𝐻𝑒𝑒 4 + 𝑄𝑄
(A) 4(𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑥𝑥2 ) (B) 4(𝑥𝑥2 − 𝑥𝑥1 )
(C) 2(𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑥𝑥2 ) (D) 2(𝑥𝑥2 − 𝑥𝑥1 )

12. Find potential difference 𝑉𝑉𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 in the circuit shown in figure.

(A) 10 𝑉𝑉 (B) 20 𝑉𝑉
(C) 15 𝑉𝑉 (D) 30 𝑉𝑉

13. Directions : Each of these questions 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.
Assertion. Two equipotential surfaces can be orthogonal.
Reason: Electric field lines are normal to the equipotential surface.
(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.

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14. Directions : Given question contains two statements, Assertion and Reason. Given question 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.
Assertion : Only a change in magnetic flux will maintain an induced current in the coil.
Reason: The presence of large magnetic flux through a coil maintain a current in the coil of the circuit is
continuous.
(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.

15. Assertion :- An inductance and resistance are connected in series with an ac source. In this circuit the
𝜋𝜋
potential difference across the resistance lag behind potential difference across the inductance by an angle
2
Reason :- An LR ac circuit voltage leads with current by phase angle which depends on the value of 𝐿𝐿 and 𝑅𝑅
both.
(A) Both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(C) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(D) Both Assertion & Reason are False.

16. Assertion : A rod of flint glass, when immersed in carbon disulphide, contained in a beaker appears to
disappear.
Reason : The refractive indices of flint glass and carbon disulphide are equal.
(A) Both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(C) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(D) Both Assertion & Reason are False.

Section-B

This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are very short
answer type and carry 2 marks each.

17. The focal length of a thin bi-convex lens is 20 cm. When an object is moved from a distance of 25 cm infront
of it to 50 cm, the magnification of its image changes from 𝑚𝑚25 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑚𝑚50. Find the ratio of 𝑚𝑚25 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑚𝑚50.

18. What do you mean by delpletion region and potential barrier in a junction diode?

19. In the figure shown below, charge +Q is located at one of the edge of the cube. Then, what is electric flux
through cube due to +Q charge?

OR
A parallel plate capacitor A of capacitance C is charged by a battery to voltage V. The battery is
disconnected and an uncharged capacitor B of capacitance 2C is connected across . Find the ratio of
(a) final charges on A and B.
(b) total electrostatic energy stored in A and B finally and that stored in A initially.
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20. Two conducting wires X and Y are shown below:

The number density of electrons in Y is three times that in X. These are joined in series across a battery. Find
the ratio of drift speed of electron in two wires.

21. A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 25 MHz travels in free space along the X-direction. At a
⇀
particular point in space and time, 𝐸𝐸 = 6.3 𝑉𝑉/𝑚𝑚 𝚥𝚥̂. What is magnetic filed at that point and what is
the wavelength of wave?

Section-C

This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question. The following questions are short
answer type and carry 3 marks each.

22. Using Bohr's postulates, obtain the expressions for (i) kinetic energy and (ii) potential energy of the electron
in stationary state of hydrogen atom.
Draw the energy level diagram showing how the transitions between energy levels result in the appearance
of Lyman series.

23. (a) Explain, giving necessary reactions, how energy is released during (i) fission and (ii) fusion.
(b) You are given two nuclei 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 , which one of the two is likely to be more stable? Give reason.

24. (a) Draw a labelled ray diagram of a refraction type telescope in normal adjustment.
(b) Give its two shortcomings over reflection type telescope.
(c) Why is the eyepiece of a telescope of short focal length, while objective is of large focal length?
Explain.

25. Light of wavelength falls on a metal surface of work function 3.5 eV . What is the kinetic energy (in eV ) of
(i) the fastest and (ii) the slowest electrons emitted from the surface?
If the same light falls on another surface of work function 5.5. eV, what will be the energy of emitted
electrons?
OR
A proton and an alpha particle are accelerated through the same potential. Which one of the two has (i)
greater value of de Broglie wavelength associated with it and (ii) less kinetic energy. Give reasons to justify
your answer.

26. Answer the following :

(a) Name the em waves which are suitable for radar systems used in aircraft navigation. Write the range of
frequency of these waves.
(b) If the. earth did not have atmosphere, would its average surface temperature be higher or lower than
what it is now? Explain.
(c) An em wave exerts pressure on the surface on which it is incident. Justify.

27. An air-cored solenoid with length 30 cm, area of cross-section 25 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐2 and number of turns 500, carries a
current of 2.5 A. The current is suddenly switched off in a brief time of 10−3 𝑠𝑠. How much is the average
back emf induced across the ends of the open switch in the circuit? Ignore the variation in magnetic field
near the ends of the solenoid.
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28. State Biot- Savart's law. Derive an expression for magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil of n-turns
carrying current (I) and radius (r)?

Section-D

The following questions are case-based questions. Each question carries 4 marks each. Read the following
passage and answer the given questions.

29. Read the following passage and answer the given questions.
When electric dipole is placed in uniform electric field, its two charges experience equal and opposite forces,
which cancel each other and hence net force on electric dipole in uniform electric field is zero. However
these forces are not collinear, so they give rise to some torque on the dipole. Since net force on electric
dipole in uniform electric field is zero, so no work is done in moving the electric dipole in uniform electric
field. However some work is done in rotating the dipole against the torque acting on it.

(i). When an electric dipole is held at an angle in a uniform electric field, the net force F and torque τ on the
dipole are
(A) 𝐹𝐹 = 0, 𝜏𝜏 = 0 (B) 𝐹𝐹 ≠ 0, 𝜏𝜏 ≠ 0
(C) 𝐹𝐹 = 0, 𝜏𝜏 ≠ 0 (D) 𝐹𝐹 ≠ 0, 𝜏𝜏 = 0

(ii). An electric dipole of moment p is placed in an electric field of intensity E. The dipole acquires a position
such that the axis of the dipole makes an angle with the direction of the field. Assuming that potential energy
of the dipole to be zero when 𝜃𝜃 = 90°, the torque and the potential energy of the dipole will respectively be
(A) pEsinθ, -pEcosθ (B) pEsinθ, -2pEcosθ
(C) pEsinθ, 2pEcosθ (D) pEcosθ, – pEsinθ

(iii). An electric dipole consists of two opposite charges, each of magnitude 1.0 μC separated by a distance of 2.0
cm. The dipole is placed in an external field of 105 NC-1. Find the value of maximum torque on the dipole.
OR
What is the angle betwene the electric field vector and the dipole moment vector for the stable and unstable
equilibrium.

30. Read the following passage and answer the given questions.
When p side of p-n junction is connected to positive terminal of battery and n side of p-n junction is
connected to negative terminal of battery then the p-n junction is said to be in forward bias mode or forward
biased. And When p side of p-n junction is connected to negative terminal of battery and n side of p-n
junction is connected to positive terminal of battery then the p-n junction is said to be in reverse bias mode or
reverse biased. The diode used to rectify an AC voltage is called as rectifier. Zener diode is also a p-n
junction diode which works in reverse bias condition and used as voltage regulator. Also, p-n junction diodes
are used in solar cells which is used to convert light energy into electrical energy. Light emitting diodes are
also p-n junction diodes which are used to produce light.
(i). Zener diode and photodiode works in the ____ .
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 (A) forward bias mode (B) reverse bias mode
(C) both (a) and (b) (D) none

(ii). The semiconductors which are used to make visible LEDs must have band gap of __
(A) 3 eV (B) 1.8 eV
(C) 1.5 eV (D) 0 eV

(iii). For the circuit shown, find current through the Zener diode.

OR
A full wave diode rectifier has 𝑉𝑉𝑖𝑖 = 100 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠, 𝑅𝑅𝐿𝐿 = 900 𝛺𝛺 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑅𝑅𝑓𝑓 = 100 𝛺𝛺. Calculate peak load
current.

Section-E

The following questions are long answer types and carry 5 marks each. All questions have an internal
choice.
31. (a) A parallel plate capacitor is filled by a dielectric whose relative permittivity varies with the applied
voltage (U) as ε = αU where α = 2V-1. A similar capacitor with no dielectric is charged U0 = 78 V. It is
then connected to the unchanged capacitor with the dielectric. Find the final voltage on the capacitors.
(b) 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. State whether the capacitance, the
energy stored in it, the electric field, the charge stored, and the voltage will increase, decrease or remain
constant.
OR
(a) Obtain the condition under which the current flowing, in the ‘current detecting device’, used in the
circuit shown in the figure, becomes zero.
(b) Describe briefly the device, based on the above condition. Draw a circuit diagram for this device and
discuss, in brief, how it is used for finding an unknown resistance.

32. (a) Derive the expression for force per unit length between two long straight parallel current carrying
conductors. Hence, define one ampere.

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 (b) A bar magnet of magnetic moment 1.5𝐽𝐽𝑇𝑇 −1 lies aligned with the direction of a uniform magnetic field
of 0.22 T .
(i) What is the amount of work required by an external torque to turn the magnet so as to align its
magnetic moment, normal to the field direction and opposite to the field direction?
OR
(a) Draw a schematic diagram of a step-up transformer. Explain its working principle.
Assuming the transformer to be efficient, obtain the relation for (i) the current in the secondary in terms
of the current in the primary, and (ii) the number of turns in the primary and secondary windings.
(b) Mention two important energy losses in actual transformers and state how these can be minimized.

33. (a) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image of an object placed on the axis of a convex
refracting surface, of radius of curvature ‘R’, separating the two media of refractive indices “n1 and ‘n2‘
𝑛𝑛2 𝑛𝑛1 𝑛𝑛2 − 𝑛𝑛1
(n2 > n1). Use this diagram to deduce the relation 𝑣𝑣
− 𝑢𝑢
= 𝑅𝑅
, where u and v represent respectively
the distance of the object and the image formed.
(b) A convex lens of focal length 20 cm is placed coaxially with a convex mirror of radius of curvature 20
cm. The two are kept 15 cm apart. A point object is placed 40 cm in front of the convex lens. Find the
position of the image formed by this combination. Draw the ray diagram showing the image formation.
OR
(a) Using Huygen's construction of secondary wavelets explain how a diffraction pattern is obtained on a
screen due to a narrow slit on which a monochromatic beam of light is incident normally.
(b) Show that the angular width of the first diffraction fringe is half that of the central fringe.
1 𝜆𝜆
(c) Explain why the maxima at 𝜃𝜃 = �𝑛𝑛 + � become weaker and weaker with increasing n.
2 𝑎𝑎

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