Important Questions Eng Physics - SEM I - Autonomous
Important Questions Eng Physics - SEM I - Autonomous
Professor of Physics
Engineering Physics - Autonomous (First priority questions)
Unit – I – (Second Chapter)
1. Derive an expression for the time period of a Torsional pendulum. How will you find the rigidity modulus of a wire? (16)
2. (a) Derive the expression for torque per unit twist of a wire (12)
(b) Write a short note on I-shaped Girder. (4)
3. What is meant by Bending of Beam? Derive the expression for bending moment. (16)
4. What is Cantilever? Derive an expression for the depression at the free end of a cantilever when the other end is rigidly
fixed (16)
Unit-II
1. State and prove Gauss divergence and Stoke’s theorem. (16)
2. Derive maxwell’s equation from Gauss’s law, Faraday’s law, Ampere’s circuital law and explain them.
3. Obtain the electromagnetic wave equation for dielectric medium in terms of magnetic field and electric field. (16)
4. Obtain the electromagnetic wave equation for free space and conducting medium in terms of magnetic field and electric
field. (16 +16)
5. i) Derive an expression for momentum and radiation pressure of an electromagnetic wave. (8)
ii) Derive an expression for energy density due to electric field, magnetic field and prove that both are equal. (8)
Unit-III
1. How will you determine the thermal conductivity of a poor conductor using Lee’s Disc method? (16)
2. Explain the Forbe’s method of determining absolute thermal conductivity of good conductor. (16)
3. Derive the expression for heat conduction in compound media when the bodies are is in series and parallel (16)
4. With a neat sketch, describe the design and working of a refrigerator and solar water heater. Mention the advantages and
disadvantages. (16)
Unit-IV
1. Derive the differential equation for a damped harmonic oscillator and discuss the special cases (16)
2. Derive the differential equation for the forced harmonic oscillator and discuss the special cases. (16)
3. i) What is meant by plane progressive wave? Derive its wave equation. (8)
ii) Describe the analogy of mechanical oscillations in LCR circuits. (8)
4. Explain the interaction of light on matter and derive Einstein’s A & B coefficients. (16)
5. Discuss with theory, construction and working of homojunction and heterojunction semiconductor lasers (16)
Unit-V
1. Explain Compton Effect and derive an expression for the wavelength of scattered photon. Also, briefly explain its
experimental verification. (16)
2. Derive an expression for Planck’s radiation law and discuss the same for shorter and longer wavelengths (Wien’s law &
Rayleigh Jean law) (16)
3. Derive Schrodinger time independent and dependent wave equation. (16)
4. Arrive at the Eigen values and Eigen functions for an electron enclosed in a one-dimensional potential box.
5. Explain in details about the construction and working of STEM. (16)
Note: Learn a question thoroughly before switching over to the next question.
Time allotment for Revision
2 pm - 6 pm Unit – III,
7 pm - 11 pm Unit - 1 (For half a day)
5 am - 10 am Unit II
11 am-5 pm Unit IV
6 pm – 11 pm Unit V (For one full day)
Note: Learn a question thoroughly before switching over to the next question.
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