Physics: Sample Question Paper
Physics: Sample Question Paper
Physics: Sample Question Paper
(Detailed Solutions)
Physics
Class 12th
1. The induced emf in both the coils will be same as 6. We use three geostationary satellites placed at the vertex
dφ of an equilateral triangle, then the entire earth can be
e =− = B ω sin ωt .
dt covered by the communication network, as each satellite
Since, B and ω are same for both cases, induced emf will 1
covers rd of the globe.
be same. 3
eC 1 7. Consider an electric dipole consisting of two charges − q
⇒ = = 1: 1
eA 1 and + q placed in a uniform external electric field of
intensity E.
2. For electromagnetic waves, electric field and magnetic
field are always perpendicular to each other and B
+q F
perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
2l p
E
A E
θ
–F –q C
x
Propagation
B
Dipole in a uniform electric field
E
B
12. It is given here that, µ r = 400, I = 2A, n = 1000 m −1
i
F C Denser medium (i) Magnetic intensity H is independent of the material of
x i
A r Rarer medium core and is given by
r r
Refracted B
G H= 0
2′ 3′
wavefront µ0
1′
= nI = 1000 × 2.0
= 2 × 10 3 Am −1
(ii) Reduction in speed does not imply reduction in
(ii) The magnetic field, B = µ H
energy. This is because energy of light is dependent
on its frequency and not velocity. = µ 0µ r H
E = hν [particle theory of light] = 4π × 10 −7 × 400 × 2 × 10 3 T
10. Given, N = 500, A = 40 m 2 , ω = 60 rad/s, B = 0.04 T, = 1.0 T
R = 500 Ω (iii) Since, B = µ 0 (M + H ), hence M =
B
−H
Maximum emf produced in the coil, µ0
e 0 = NBAω 1.0
∴ M= − 2 × 10 3
4π × 10 −7
= 500 × 0.04 × 40 × 60
= 48000 = 7.96 × 10 5 − 2 × 10 3
Since, resistance of the coil is 500 Ω, the maximum = 7.94 × 10 5 Am −1
current from the generator.
(iv) The magnetising current Im is the additional current
e 48000
(i) I0 = 0 = = 96 A needs to be passed through the winding of solenoid in
R 500 the absence of core, which would make B value same
(ii) Maximum power dissipation in the coil, P = e 0 I0 as in the presence of core,
e 0 I0 = 96 × 48000 Thus, B = µ 0 ⋅ n (I + Im )
= 4608000 W B 1.0
∴ (I + Im ) = = = 796
µ 0 n 4π × 10 −7 × 1000
= 4608 kW 4.6 MW
⇒ Im = 796 − I
11. (i) When switch S is closed, then potential difference
across capacitor is 5V. = 796 − 2 = 794 A
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13. There are four identical cells with each having 8 V. Internal (ii) When λ = 480 nm,
resistance = 2.5 × 4 = 10 Ω (Q in series) charged by a 3 × 480 × 10 −9 × 140 × 10 −2
Then x3 =
100 V DC supply with 24 Ω resistor in series. 2 × 10 −3
By KCL, 4 × 8 − 10 × i − 24 × i + 100 = 0 = 1008 × 10 −6
8V 4×2.5=10Ω = 100.8 × 10 −5
Shift in bright fringe = 126 × 10 −5 − 100.8 × 10 −5
24 Ω = 25.2 × 10 −5 m
= 0.252 mm
i or
100V
(i) Coherent sources of light are those sources of light
(i) So, I through the circuit = 2 A which emit light waves of same wavelength, same
As, the cells are in parallel connection with each other. frequency and are in same phase or having constant
(ii) 100 − 24 × 2 = V2 − V1 = Potential difference = 52 V phase difference.
14. Given that, fe = 10 cm, fo = 4 cm, u = − 6 cm The electric vector is responsible for the optical effects
of electromagnetic wave. To calculate resultant
Use lens formula for objection, intensity of light due to any number of light sources,
1 1 1 we must add suitably the electric fields produced by
− =
v u f different sources.
1 1 1 Let the oscillating electric field produced at a point P,
⇒ − =
v (− 6 ) 4 by two sources be given by
1 1 1 1 E1 = a1 cos (ω1t + φ1 ) and E2 = a2 cos (ω 2t + φ 2 )
⇒ = − =
v 4 6 12 The intensity produced by the two waves are
v = 12 cm I1 = kE12 = ka12 cos 2 (ω1t + φ1 )
v D I2 = kE2 2 = ka2 2 cos 2 (ω 2t + φ 2 )
Magnifying power, m = for normal adjusting
u fe
It is known that over a full cycle (0 to 2 π), average
12 25 −2 × 35 1
∴ m= 1 + = = −7 value of cos x = 0 and average value of cos 2 x =
6 10 10 2
Negative sign shows that the image is inverted. ∴ Average intensity of first wave, I1 = ka12 / 2 and
average intensity of second wave, I2 = ka2 2 / 2.
Length of the microscope is given by, L = | v0| + |ue|
When both the waves illuminate the same point,
For eyepiece of the microscope, electric fields are superposed. The instantaneous
1 1 1 intensity at a given time t is
= −
fe ve ue I = k(E1 + E2 )2 = kE12 + kE2 2 + 2 kE1E2
1 1 1 1 1
= = − =− − Averaging the instantaneous intensity over a full cycle,
ue ve fe 25 10 we obtain, I = I1 + I2 + I12
We have ve = D = − 25 cm Here, I12 is the average of 2 kE1E2
−50 Now, I12 = 2 kE1E2 = 2 ka1a2 cos (ω1t + φ1 )cos (ω 2t + φ 2 )
⇒ ue = cm = − 7.14
7 I12 = 2 kE1E2 = ka1a2 [cos{(ω1 + ω 2 )t + (φ1 + φ 2 )}
∴ L = 12 + 7.14 = 19.14 cm + cos{(ω1 − ω 2 )t + (φ1 − φ 2 )}]
15. (i) Given, d = 2 mm, D = 140 cm, λ = 600 nm
[Q2cos A cos B = cos (A + B)+ cos (A – B)]
For bright fringes, Averaging 2kE1E2 over a full cycle, we find the first term
λD (containing the sum of two frequencies ω1 and ω 2 )
x=n
d become zero. If ω1 ≠ ω 2 , then average of second term
For third bright fringe, is also zero.
If two frequencies are the same, then average of
3 × 600 × 10 −9 × 140 × 10 −2
x= 2 kE1E2 is given by
2 × 10 −3
I12 = 2 kE1E2 = ka1a2 cos (φ1 − φ 2 )
= 126 × 10 −5 m = 1.26 mm
I12 = 2 I1I2 cos (φ1 − φ 2 )
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Hence, to obtain interference, the two sources must 17. Electrostatic potential due to a dipole at same angle
have same frequency and constant phase difference. from its centre
Such a pair of sources is called coherent sources.
Let us consider an electric dipole consisting of charges
And the resultant intensity is
+ q and − q separated by a distance 2a.
I = I1 + I2 + 2 I1I2 cos (φ1 − φ 2 )
The dipole moment | p| = q × 2 a.
If cos (φ1 − φ 2 ) = 0. Then, I12 = 0 Let O be the centre of the dipole, P be any point near
I = I1 + I2 the electric dipole inclined at an angle θ as shown in the
figure.
B (+q) r2 P
(ii) Characteristic features which distinguish the
interference pattern due to two coherently illuminated p
sources as compared to that observed in a diffraction a r
pattern due to a single slit :
(a) The interference pattern has a number of equally θ
2a θ
spaced bright and dark bands. The diffraction O – r1
0°
pattern has a central bright maximum, which is 18
twice as wide as the other maxima. The intensity
falls as we go to successive maxima away from
the centre on either side.
A (– q)
(b) We calculate the interference pattern by
superposing two waves originating from the two Electric potential at point P
narrow slits. The diffraction pattern is a due to electric dipole
superposition of a continuous family of waves Let P be the point at which electric potential is required.
−q
origination from each point on a single slit. Potential at P due to − q charge, V1 = .
4πε 0 r1
(c) For a single slit of width a, the first null of the
interference pattern occurs at an angle of λ / a. At q
Potential at P due to + q charge, V2 = .
the same angle of λ / a, we get a maxima (not a 4πε 0 r 2
null) for two narrow slits separated by a distance a.
As potential is related to work done by the field,
One must understand that both distance between
electrostatic potential also follows the superposition
two slits in Young’s double slit experiment, d and a
principle. Therefore, potential at P due to the dipole,
have to be quite small, to be able to observe good
interference and diffraction patterns. respectively. q 1 1
VP = V1 + V2 = − …(i)
For example, the separation d between the two 4πε 0 r2 r1
slits must be of the order of a millimetre or so. The Now, by geometry,
width a of each slit must be even smaller of the
r12 = r 2 + a2 + 2 ar cos θ
order of 0.1 of 0.2 mm.
Similarly, r22 = r 2 + a2 + 2 ar cos (180 ° − θ )
16. (i)
A B OP OP2=Y
or r22 = r 2 + a2 − 2 ar cos θ
0 0 1 0 [Q cos (180°− θ ) = − cos θ ]
A OP
0 1 1 0 Y a2 2 a
B and r12 = r 1 + 2 +
2
cos θ
1 0 1 0 Y=OP2 r r
1 1 0 1 a
If r > > a, is small.
r
(ii) V1 = V2 = 20
a2
Input signal voltage, Vi = 0.01 V Therefore, 2 can be neglected.
r
Output AC signal voltage, Vo = ? 2a
r12 = r 2 1 + cos θ
The total voltage gain of two stage cascaded amplifier is r
given by the product of voltage gains of both the stages. 1/ 2
2a
⇒ r1 = r 1 + cos θ
Then, Vgain = V1 × V2 = 20 × 20 = 400 r
V −1/ 2
We have the relation, V = o or Vo = Vgain × Vi 1 1 2a
Vi or = 1 + cos θ
r1 r r
= 400 × 0.01 = 4 V −1/ 2
1 1 2a
Therefore, the output AC signal of the given amplifier is Similarly, = 1 − cos θ
r2 r r
4V.
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Putting these values in Eq. (i), we obtain (i) The potential due to a dipole depends not just on r but
−
1
−
1 also on the angle between the position vector r and
q 1 2a 2 1 2a 2 dipole moment vector p.
VP = 1 − cos θ − 1 + cos θ
4πε0 r r r r (ii) The electric potential due to dipole falls off at large
distance as 1/ r 2 not as 1/ r , which is a characteristic of
Using Binomial theorem, [(1 + x )n = 1 + nx, x << 1] and
a the potential due to single charge.
retaining terms up to the first order in , we obtain
r 18. If we separate a nucleus into its nucleons, we would have
q a a supply a total energy Eb called binding energy, to those
VP = 1 + cos θ − 1 − cos θ
4πε 0 r r r particles from Einstein equation, E = ∆ mc 2 [where,
∆m = mass defect]
q a a
= 1 + r cos θ − 1 + r cos θ
4πε 0 r The reaction for α-emission from U 238 ,
q 2 a cos θ q × 2 a cos θ 92 U
238
→ 92U
238
+ 42α
VP = =
4πε 0 r r 4πε 0 r 2 ∆m = 238.05076 − (4.00260 + 234.04357 )
p cos θ = 0.00459
VP = [Q p = q × 2 a]
4πε 0 r 2 ∴ Q = 931 × 0.00459
As, pcos θ = p ⋅ r,
$ = 4.3 MeV = 4.27 MeV
where, r is a unit vector along the position vectorOP = r.
$ 19. The equation of the amplitude modulated signal is
∴ Electrostatic potential at point P due to a short dipole Cm(t ) = [ Ac + A m sin ω m t ]sin ωc t
(a << r) is given by This can be rewritten as
p ⋅ r$ Cm(t ) = [ Ac (1 + µ sin ω m t ]sin ωc t
V=
4πε 0 r 2 where, µ = A m / Ac = modulation index
The potential depends just not on the position vector µ Ac
∴ Cm(t ) = Ac sin ωc t + 2 sin ω m t ⋅ sin ωc t
r, but also on the angle between the position vector r 2
and the dipole moment p. µ Ac
= Ac sin ωc t + [cos (ωc − ω m )]t
The electric potential due to an electric dipole at point P 2
varies inversely with square of r, i.e. the distance of − cos (ωc + ω m )t
point P from the centre of the dipole.
There are three sinusoidal waves present in the
Now, for dipole on axis, θ = 0° or π amplitude modulated signal.
p 20. The transfer characteristic curve is drawn between IC and
∴ V =±
4πε 0 r 2 IB , when VCE is kept constant.
r
O O Axis VCE
–q D +q P ∆IC
IC
2d (mA) ∆IB
r
(ii) Output resistance From the output characteristics,
we define output resistance of transistor as the ratio of
90° change in collector-emitter voltage to the resulting
–q Axis
2d +q change in collector current at constant base current.
Thus,
Thus, electrostatic potential at any point in the
equatorial plane of dipole is zero. ∆V
output resistance, R0 = CE
Differences between electric potential due to an electric ∆ IC I
B = constant
dipole and due to a single charge are given as below :
= Reciprocal of slope of IC - VCE curve.
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(iii) Current amplification The current amplification Using KVL in closed loop DABCD,
factor (β ) of a transistor in CE configuration is defined (I1 + I2 )R3 + I1R1 − E1 = 0 …(i)
as the ratio of change in collector current to the
In closed loop ABFEA,
change in base current at a constant collector-emitter
voltage when the transistor is in active state. (I1 + I2 ) R3 + I2 R2 − E2 = 0 …(ii)
Mass suspended by the wires, m = 60 g = 60 × 10 −3 kg. If M is coefficient of mutual inductance between the
two coils, then
Acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 m/s 2 .
φ12 = MI2 …(ii)
Current in the rod flowing through the wire, I = 5A. From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
(a) Magnetic field (B) is equal and opposite to the weight
µ 0 πr12
of the wire, i.e. A horizontal magnetic field of 0.26 T M=
2 r2
normal to the length of conductor should be set up in
order to get zero tension in the wire. The magnetic (ii) Let coil rotates by an angle θ with the magnetic field in
field should be such that Fleming’s left hand rule given time t.
an upward magnetic force. θ
ω=
(b) If the direction of current is reversed, then the force t
due to magnetic field and the weight of the wires acts ⇒ θ = ωt …(i)
in a vertically downward direction. ∴Magnetic flux linked with each turn of rectangular
∴Total tension in the wire = BIl + mg coil, φ = BA cos θ = BA cos ωt
dφ
Putting all values, we get, T = 1.173 N ≈ 1.2 N = − BAω sin ωt
dt
(ii) Moving coil galvanometer where, ω = 2π f
T ⇒ For N turn,
dφ
−N = BNA ω sin ωt …(ii)
T1 T2 dt
dφ
By Faraday’s law, e = − N …(iii)
P Q Coil dt
N S Horse shoe From Eqs. (ii) and (iii), we get
magnet
S R Induced emf, e = NBA ω sin ωt
ω = 2 πf
e = NBA (2π f ) sin ωt
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e = e 0 sin ωt …(iv) ⇒
1 1 1
=− + =−
1
where, e = maximum value of emf induced in coil and v f 2f 2f
given by ⇒ v = 2f
e 0 = 2 πf NBA Hence, image distance, v ≥ − 2 f .
Or Since, v is negative, therefore the image is real.
(ii) Let λ 1 = 650 nm = 650 × 10 −9 m
Mutual inductance The mutual inductance of a pair of
coils, equals the magnetic flux linked with one of them λ 2 = 520 nm = 520 × 10 −9 m
due to a unit current in the other. For third bright fringe n = 3
Factors affecting the mutual inductance of a pair of coils D
(a) x = n λ 1 D / d = 3 × 650 × nm
(i) The sizes of the two coils. d
(ii) The shape of the two coils. = 1950 nm = 1.95 mm
(iii) The distance of separation between the two coils. D D
(b) x = nλ 2 = 5 × 520 ×
(iv) The nature of the medium between the two coils. d d
(v) The relative orientation of the two coils from t = 0 to = 2600 nm = 2.6 mm
30 cm Or
t = 3s = , the flux through the coil is zero.
10 cm /s Difference between working telescope and
From t = 3s to `t = 5 s, the flux through the coil microscope
remains zero. (i) The objective of a telescope forms the image of a very
(i) The plot of φ against t is as given below far off object at or within the focus of its eyepiece. The
microscope does the same for a small object kept just
beyond the focus of its objective.
φ (Wb) 0.004
(ii) The final image formed by a telescope is magnified
relative to its size as seen by the unaided eys while the
final image is formed by a microscope is magnified
t (in ms) relative to its absolute size.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
(iii) The objective of a telescope has large focal length and
dφ large aperture, while the corresponding for a
(ii) E = − , the plot of E against t is as given below
dt microscope have very small values.
Given, fo = 125
. cm, fe = 5 cm
E (mV) 2 Angular magnification, m = 30
1
Now, m = me × mo
–1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 In normal adjustment, the angular magnification of an
–2 t (s) eyepiece,
d 25
me = = =5
E 2 × 10 −3 fe 5
(iii) i = = = 20 mA
R 0.1 Ω Hence, mo = 6
vo v
I (mV) 20 But m0 = ⇒ − 6= o ⇒ vo = − 6 u o
10 uo uo
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Applying lens equation to the objective lens,
–10
t 1 1 1
–20 = −
fe vo uo
1 1 1 1 1 1
26. (i) = + = −
f v u 1.25 − 6 uo uo
For concave mirror, f ∠ 0 and u < 0 1 − 1− 6
=
As object lies between f and 2f. 1.25 6 uo
At u = − f , 6 uo = 1.25 × 7
1 1 1 − 1.25 × 7
= + ⇒ v=∞ uo = cm
v f f 6
At u = − 2 f , = 1.46 cm