PB3 PHYSICS

CLASS XII
SESSION 21-22
 SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

CLASS XII

PHYSICS THEORY

TERM II

SESSION 2021 - 22

MM : 35 TIME : 2 Hours

General
Instructions:
(i) There are 12 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper has three sections: Section A, Section B and Section C.
(iii) Section A contains three questions of two marks each, Section B contains eight questions
of three marks each, Section C contains one case study-based question of five marks.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question
of two marks and two questions of three marks. You have to attempt only one of the
choices in such questions.
(v) You may use log tables if necessary but use of calculator is not allowed.

SECTION A

Q1. In a pure semiconductor crystal of Si, if antimony is added then what type of extrinsic semiconductor
is obtained. Draw the energy band diagram of this extrinsic semiconductor so formed.

Q2. Consider two different hydrogen atoms. The electron in each atom is in an excited
state. Is it possible for the electrons to have different energies but same orbital angular momentum
according to the Bohr model? Justify your answer.

OR

Explain how does (i) photoelectric current and (ii) kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted in a
photocell vary if the frequency of incident radiation is doubled, but keeping the intensity same?
Show the graphical variation in the above two cases.

Q3. Name the device which converts the change in intensity of illumination to change in electric current
flowing through it. Plot I-V characteristics of this device for different intensities. State any two
applications of this device.

SECTION B

Q4. Derive an expression for the frequency of radiation emitted when a hydrogen atom de-excites
from level n to level (n – 1). Also show that for large values of n, this frequency equals to classical
frequency of revolution of an electron.

Q5. Explain with a proper diagram how an ac signal can be converted into dc ( pulsating)signal with
output frequency as double than the input frequency using pn junction diode. Give its input and
output waveforms.

Q6. How long can an electric lamp of 100 W be kept glowing by fusion of 2 kg of deuterium?
Take the fusion reaction as
2
1H + 21H → 32He + n + 3.27 MeV
Q7. Define wavefront. Draw the shape of refracted wavefront when the plane incident wave undergoes
refraction from optically denser medium to rarer medium. Hence prove Snell’s law of refraction.
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SCHEME
CLASS XII
PHYSICS THEORY
TERM II

MM:35 SESSION 2021 - 22 TIME: 2 Hours

ANS 1
As given in the statement antimony is added to pure Si crystal,
then a n -type extrinsic semiconductor would be so obtained, 1
Mark
Since antimony(Sb) is a pentavalent impurity.

Energy level diagram of n-type semiconductor

Donar Energy level

1
Mark

ANS 2 No 1/2
mark
Because according to Bohr's model,
En = −
13.6
and electrons having different energies belong to 1/2
n2 mark
different levels having different values of n.

So, their angular momenta will be different, as 1

nh mark
L = mvr =
2g
OR
(i) The increase in the frequency of incident radiation has no effect on
photoelectric current. This is because of incident photon of 1/2
 increased energy cannot eject more than one electron from the mark
metal surface.

1/2
mark

(ii) The kinetic energy of the photoelectron becomes more than the
double of its original energy. As the work function of the metal is 1/2
mark
fixed, so incident photon of higher frequency and hence higher
energy will impart more energy to the photoelectrons.

1/2
mark

ANS 3 Photodiodes are used to detect optical signals of different 1/2 mark
intensities by changing current flowing through them.

1/2 mark

I-V Characteristics of a photodiode

 Applications of photodiodes:
1. In detection of optical signals.
2. In demodulation of optical signals.
3. In light operated switches.
4. In speed reading of computer punched cards.
5. In electronic counters (1/2) X 2= 1
mark
(any two out of these or any other relevant application)

SECTION B
ANS 4 From Bohr’s theory, the frequency f of the radiation emitted when
an electron de – excites from level n 2 to level n1 is given as
2π 2 mk 2 z 2 e 4 1 1
f= 3
[ − ] 2 2
h n1 n2
2 marks
Given n 1 = n − 1 , n 2 = n , derivation of it
2π 2 mk 2 z 2 e 4 ( 2n − 1 )
f=
h3 ( n − 1) 2 n2
For large n, 2n − 1 = 2n , n − 1 = n and z = 1
2
Thus, f = 4 g 3m k3 e
2 4 1 mark
n h
which is same as orbital frequency of electron in n t h orbit.
v 4π 2 mk 2 e 4
f= =
2πr n3 h3
ANS 5
A junction diode allows current to pass only when it is forward
biased. So, if an alternating voltage is applied across a diode the 1 mark
current flows only in that part of the cycle when the diode is
forward biased. This property is used to rectify alternating voltages
and the circuit used for this purpose is called a rectifier.

1 mark

Circuit Diagram
 1 mark

Working with input and output waveforms

ANS 6 Number of atoms present in 2 g of deuterium = 6 ×

10 2 3 Number of atoms present in 2.0 Kg of deuterium = 1 mark
6 × 10 2 6 Energy released in fusion of 2 deuterium
atoms
= 3.27 MeV
Energy released in fusion of 2.0 Kg of deuterium atoms
= 3.27 × 6 × 10 2 6 MeV 1 mark
2
= 9.81 × 10 2 6 MeV
= 15.696 × 10 1 3 J
Energy consumed by bulb per sec = 100 J 1 mark
13
Time for which bulb will glow = 1 5 . 6 9 6 × 1 0 s = 4.97 ×
104 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟
100
ANS 7 A locus of points, which oscillate in phase is called a wavefront.
OR
A wavefront is defined as a surface of constant phase. 1 mark

1 mark
Q8. (a) Draw a ray diagram of compound microscope for the final image formed at least distance of
distinct vision?

(b) An angular magnification of 30X is desired using an objective of focal length 1.25 cm and an
eye piece of focal length 5 cm. How will you set up the compound microscope for the final
image formed at least distance of distinct vision?

OR

(a) Draw a ray diagram of Astronomical Telescope for the final image formed at infinity.

(b) A small telescope has an objective lens of focal length 140 cm and an eyepiece of focal
length 5.0 cm. Find the magnifying power of the telescope for viewing distant objects when

(i) the telescope is in normal adjustment,

(ii) the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision.

Q9. Light of wavelength 2000 Å falls on a metal surface of work function 4.2 eV.

(a) What is the kinetic energy (in eV) of the fastest electrons emitted from the surface?

(b) What will be the change in the energy of the emitted electrons if the intensity of light with
same wavelength is doubled?

(c) If the same light falls on another surface of work function 6.5 eV, what will be the energy of
emitted electrons?

Q10. The focal length of a convex lens made of glass of refractive index (1.5) is 20 cm.

What will be its new focal length when placed in a medium of refractive index 1.25 ?

Is focal length positive or negative? What does it signify?

Q11. (a) Name the e.m. 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 e.m. wave exerts pressure on the surface on which it is incident. Justify.

OR

(a) "If the slits in Young's double slit experiment are identical, then intensity at any point on the
screen may vary between zero and four times to the intensity due to single slit".

Justify the above statement through a relevant mathematical expression.

(b) Draw the intensity distribution as function of phase angle when diffraction of light takes
place through coherently illuminated single slit.

Q12. CASE STUDY: MIRAGE IN DESERTS

 Diagram
Proof n 1 sin i = n 2 sin r (Derivation) 1 mark
This is the Snell’s law of refraction.
ANS 8 Diagram of Compound Microscope for the final image formed at D:
(a)

𝟏
𝟏
𝟐
marks

(b) m o = 30, fo = 1.25 cm, fe = 5 cm

when image is formed at least distance of distinct vision,
D = 25cm
Angular magnification of eyepiece
D 1/2 mark

m e = ( 1 + 25
) = 1+ = 6
f 5
e m 30
Total Angular magnification, m = m m ⇒ m = = = 5
o
e 1/2 mark
o
me
6

As the objective lens forms the real image,

mo = v o = − 5 ⇒ v = −5u o o 1/2 mark
uo

using lens equation, u o = −1.5 cm, v o = − 5 × ( −1.5 ) cm =

+7.5 cm
Given v e = −D = −25 cm, fe = + 5 cm, u e = ?
using again lens equation ue = 2 5
6

Thus, object is to be placed at 1.5 cm from the objective and

separation between the two lenses should be
L = v o + Iu e l = 11.67 cm
OR
ANS 8
(a) Ray diagram of astronomical telescope when image is formed at 𝟏 𝟏
marks
𝟐
infinity.
 (b) (i) In normal
adjustment : ½ mark
Magnifying power.
m = f o /f e =
1 mark
( 140/5 ) = 28

(ii) When the final image is formed at the least

distance of distinct vision (25 cm) :
fo fe
m= (1 + ) = ( 28 x 1.2 ) = 33.6
fe D
ANS 9 λ = 2000 Å = ( 2000 ×
10 – 1 0 ) m Wo = 4.2eV
h = 6.63 × 10 –34 JS
(a) Using Einstein's photoelectric 1 mark
equation
K. E. = (6.2 – 4.2) eV = 2.0 1 mark
(b) eV

The energy of the emitted electrons does not depend upon 1 mark
(c) intensity of incident light; hence the energy remains unchanged.

For this surface, electrons will not be emitted as the energy of

incident light (6.2 eV) is less than the work function (6.5 eV) of the
surface.
ANS 10 Given a µ g = 1.5
Focal length of the given convex lens when it is placed in air is
f = + 20 cm
Refractive index of the given medium with respect to air is
a µ m = 1.25
New focal length of the given convex lens when placed in a
medium is f u
µ g − 1 ) [( R ) + ( R )] ------(A) 1/2 mark
f
1 2 1/2
µg − 1 ) [( R ) + ( R )] ------(B) mark
fF
1 2
Dividing (A) by (B), we get
fu ( a µ g − 1 ) ( 1.5 − 1 ) 0.5 5
= =
=
= = 2.5 f 1 mark
(mµ − 1) ( 1.2 − 1 )
0.2
2
g 1/2 mark
f u = 2.5f = ( 2.5 × 20 ) cm =
+50cm as m 1/2
µg 1.5
= = = 1.2 mark
µ
g

µm
1.
25
New focal length is positive.
 navigation. 1 mark
Range of frequency of microwaves is 108 Hz to 1011 Hz.
(b)
If the Earth did not have atmosphere, then there would be absence
1 mark
of greenhouse effect of the atmosphere. Due to this reason, the
temperature of the earth would be lower than what it is now.
(c)
An e.m. wave carries momentum with itself and given by 1 mark
P = Energy of wave(U)/ Speed of the wave(c)
= U/c
when it is incident upon a surface it exerts pressure on
it.
OR
ANS. 11 The total intensity at a point where the phase difference is ∅, is
(a)
given by 𝐼 = 𝐼 1 + 𝐼 2 + 2 ƒ 𝐼 1 𝐼 2 𝐶 𝑂 𝑆 ∅. Here 𝐼 1 and 𝐼 2 2 marks
are the intensities of two individual sources which are
equal.
When ∅ is 0, I =
4𝐼 1 . When ∅ is
90o, I = 0
Thus intensity on
the screen varies
between 4𝐼 1 and 0.

Intensity distribution as function of phase angle, when diffraction of

ANS. 11
(b) light takes place through coherently illuminated single slit

1 mark

ANS 12.
(a) Ans (i) Refraction, Total internal reflection 1 mark

3
(b) Ans iii) sin-1( )
4
1 1 mark
aµ =
m Sin €
1 1
⇒ sin C = ⇒ C = sin – 1 ( )
aµ m aµ m
(c) 1 mark
Ans (iv) n1 > n2

The refractive index of the core should be greater than the

refractive index of the cladding.
(d)
1 mark
Ans (iv) increases
l =
1
µd
= ,ω =
1
(e) µd 1 mark
= µd
Sin €
µl µd
sin €F
µm

μl > μm
Thus C > Cu
1
Ans (ii) 0 < i < 60° µ, 1 =
2 Sin €F
1.44
Sin C = u
= 0.8571
1.68
⇒ Cu = 59°
Total internal reflection will occur if the angle 𝑖u > 𝑖u ,
c
i.e., if 𝑖u > 59o or when r < rmax’ where rmax = 90o – 59o = 31o. Using
Snell’s law,
Sin i n a x
= 1.68
Sinrn a x
or 𝑆 𝑖 𝑛 𝑖 n a s = 1.68 × 𝑆 𝑖 𝑛 𝑟 n a s
= 1.68 x sin 31o = 1.68 x 0.5150 = 0.8662

∴ 𝑖 n a s = 60o
Thus all incident rays which make angles in the range 0 < 𝑖
< 60 o with the axis of the pipe will suffer total internal
reflections in the pipe.