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Modern Physics_2024

The document outlines various units of study in physics, covering topics such as the SI unit system, errors in measurement, electric fields, wave properties, light refraction, and semiconductor characteristics. It includes definitions, explanations, derivations, and numerical problems related to these concepts. Additionally, it highlights applications of technologies like lasers and optical fibers in engineering and medical fields.

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Modern Physics_2024

The document outlines various units of study in physics, covering topics such as the SI unit system, errors in measurement, electric fields, wave properties, light refraction, and semiconductor characteristics. It includes definitions, explanations, derivations, and numerical problems related to these concepts. Additionally, it highlights applications of technologies like lasers and optical fibers in engineering and medical fields.

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Walter Blerra
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Unit -1

1. Write a short note on SI unit system


2. Draw figure diagram of vernier calipers and micrometer screw gauge with nomenclature.
3. Explain positive and negative error of vernier calipers.
4. Explain positive and negative error of micrometer screw gauge.
5. Explain in brief: Accuracy and Precision

Unit-2
1. Explain charging by friction and induction.
2. State Coulomb’s law. Derive its formula.
3. Define electric field. Write characteristics of electric field.
4. Explain capacitor and capacitance. Write its formula and SI unit.
5. Derive the formula for equivalent capacitance for series and parallel connection of capacitors.

Unit-3
1. Write the difference between transverse waves and longitudinal waves.
2. Derive the formula of wave velocity v = nλ.
3. Explain working of Piezo electric method for the production of ultrasonic waves. Write its advantages.
4. State properties of ultrasonic waves.
5. State applications of ultrasonic waves in engineering and medical field.

Unit-4
1. What is refraction of light? Write laws of refraction.
2. Write a short note on total internal reflection of light. State necessary conditions for total internal
reflection.
3. Write the full form of LASER. State characteristics of LASER.
4. Write applications of LASER in engineering and medical filed.
5. Explain construction of optical fiber with proper diagram.
6. List applications of optical fiber in engineering and medical filed.

Unit-5
1. Write the difference between P-type and N-type semiconductor.
2. Explain forward bias and revers bias characteristics of PN junction diode.
3. Write a short note on half wave rectifier with proper circuit diagram.
4. Explain working Zener diode as a voltage regulator.
5. Write working and applications of solar cell with its diagram.
6. Write symbols and truth tables for (i) AND (ii) OR (iii) NOT (iv) NOT (v) NAND (vi) NOR (vii) XOR and
(vii) XAND gates.
Numerical:
1. The main scale of a veriner calipers is calibrated in mm. If 19 divisions on main scale are equal to 20
divisions on veriner scale, then calculate its least count. (Ans. 0.05 mm)
2. The pitch of a micrometer screw gauge is 0.5 mm. If total divisions on circular scale are 50, then
calculate its least count. (Ans. 0.01 mm)
3. Calculate the electric force acting between two electric charges having values 2µC and 9 µC separated
by a distance of 3 cm. Take k = 9 x 109 Nm2/C2. (Ans. 180 N)

4. Calculate the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor having area 1 mm x 2 mm and distance
between two plates is 2 mm. Take ε0 = 8.85 x 10-12 C2/ Nm2 (Ans. 8.85 x 10-15 F)

5. Calculate equivalent capacitance of three capacitors having capacitance 1µF, 2µF and 5µF (i) for series
connection (ii) for parallel connection. (Ans. (i) 0.59 µF (ii) 8 µF

6. Calculate the wavelength of a sound wave having frequency of 440 Hz and velocity 330 m/s. (Ans.
0.75 m)
7. Find the velocity of a radio wave with a wavelength of 25 m and a frequency of 12 MHz. (Ans. 3 x 108
m/s)

8. If the velocity of light in a medium of 2.25 x 108 m/s, then calculate refractive index of the medium.
Take velocity of light in vacuum c = 3 x 108 m/s. (Ans. 1.33)

Definition:
Unit-1 Fundamental physical quantity, derived physical quantity, least count, Error
Unit-2 Electric flux, electric potential, potential difference, law of conservation of electric charge
Unit-3 Frequency, periodic time, amplitude, wavelength,
Unit-4 Refraction, refractive index, Snell’s law

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