THE SECOND COMPARATIVE EXAMINATION 2024-25

Class XII (ISC)

PHYSICS Paper - I (Theory)

Time: Three hours Maximum marks: 70

Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper. They must NOT
start writing during this time.
 This paper is divided into four sections: A, B, C and D. Answer all questions.
 Section A consists of one question having sub-parts of one mark each.
 Section B consists of seven questions of two marks each.
 Section C consists of nine questions of three marks each, and
 Section D consists of three questions of five marks each.
 Internal choices have been provided in two questions each in Section B, Section C and
Section D.
 The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. All working, including rough
work, should be done on the same sheet as and adjacent to the rest of the answer.
 Answers to sub parts of the same question must be given in one place only.
 A list of useful physical constants is given at the end of this paper.
 A simple scientific calculator without a programmable memory may be used for
calculations.

SECTION A – 14 MARKS

Question 1

A. In question (i) to (vii), choose the correct alternative (a), (b), (c) or (d) for each
of the questions given below: [71]

(i) A closed surface encloses charge - q and +3q. The total electric flux emerging out
of the surface is:
(a) zero (b)

(c) (d)

(ii) Consider a point P on the perpendicular bisector of an electric dipole. At point P:

(a) Electric field is zero
(b) Electric potential is zero
(c) Electric field is parallel to the axis
(d) Potential gradient is zero.

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(iii) The equivalent capacitance between A and B is:

(a) 3C (b) C/3

(c) 3C/2 (d) zero
(iv) S I unit of electrical conductivity is:

(a)  m–1 (b)  m–2

(c) –1 m–1 (d)  m

(v) A moving electric charge produces:

(a) Electric field only (b) Magnetic field only
(c) Both electric and magnetic field (d) Neither of these two fields

(vi) Assertion : Torque on the coil is maximum, when coil is suspended in a radial
magnetic field.
Reason :The torque tends to rotate the coil about its own axis.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation
of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is false and Reason is true
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false

(vii) Assertion : A metallic surface is moved in and moved out in a magnetic field,
then e.m.f. us induced in it.
Reason : Eddy current will be produced in a metallic surface moving in and out
of magnetic field.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation
of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is false and Reason is true
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false

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 B. Answer the following questions briefly: [71]

(i) What is the value of power factor for a pure resister connected to an A.C. source?

(ii) Plot graphically the variation of impedance of RC - circuit against frequency of

A/C source.

(iii) A convex or concave mirror is held under water. Will its focal length change?

(iv) Two thin lenses of +10 D and – 10 D powers are placed in contact with each
other. Calculate the focal length of the combination.

(v) Does the angle of deviation depend on the angle of incidence for a thin prism?

(vi) State any one advantage of using a reflecting Telescope in place of a refracting
telescope.

(vii) Name an electromagnetic wave used for fomentation.

SECTION B – 14 MARKS

Question 2

(i) Maximum torque acting on an electric dipole of moment 3 x 1029 Cm in a

uniform electric field E is 6 x 10–25 N-m. Find E.

OR

(ii) A charge of 5 C is placed at the centre of a circle of radius 10 cm as shown.

Calculate work done in moving a 2C charge from A to B on circumference of
the circle. How much energy is required to place 9  C charge at point A. [2]

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Question 3

Calculate charge and Potential Energy stored in capacitor C1. [2]

Question 4

What is current density? Write the vector equation connecting current density ⃗ with
electric field intensity ⃗ , for an ohmic conductor. [2]

OR

An electric heater has a rating of 1100 W-220 V. How much electrical energy (in KWh)
will it consume in 4 hours? What is the resistance of its filament?
Question 5
A part of an electric circuit is shown in the diagram below. Calculate current I
through 4  resistor. [2]

Question 6

Write vector form of force acting on a moving charge in uniform magnetic field. [2]

Question 7

The coil of a galvanometer has a resistance of 100 . It shows full scale deflection for
a current of 5 x 10– 4 A. How will you convert it into a voltmeter to read a maximum
potential difference of 5 V? [2]

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Question 8
Find the value of magnetic field at ‘O’ in the following diagram, where radius of
circular arc is 2 cm and it carries current of 5 A. [2]

SECTION C – 27 MARKS

Question 9
Define Self Induction. Current in a coil falls from 5A to zero in 0.1 second. If an
average emf of 200 V is induced. Calculate Self Induction of the coil. [3]

Question 10
An AC generator generating an emf  = 300 sin(100 t) volt is connected to a series
combination of 16 F capacitor, 1 H inductor and 100  resistor. [3]
Calculate:
(i) Impedance of the circuit at the given frequency
(ii) Resonant frequency fo
(iii) Power factor at resonant frequency fo
OR
A coil having self inductance of 0.7 H and resistance of 119  is connected to an A.C.
source of 200 V - 50 Hz. Calculate:
(i) Reactance of the coil.
(ii) Impedance of the coil.
(iii) Current flowing through the coil. [3]

Question 11
Derive lens Maker’s formula. = (n - 1) − , where symbols have their usual
meaning. [3]

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Question 12
Calculate focal length of a convex lens (n = 1.5) when it is completely immersed in
(i) water (n = 1.33) (ii) liquid (n = 1.65) and (iii) liquid (n = 1). Focal length of lens
in air is 100 cm. [3]
OR
See the diagram below

Calculate the focal length of concave lens with the help of above ray diagram. Focal
length of convex lens is 20 cm.

Question 13

For any Prism, show that the refractive Index of its material is n =

where symbols have their usual meaning. [3]

Question 14

Draw a labelled ray diagram showing the formation of an image by a refracting

telescope when final image lies at infinity. Write its magnification. [3]

Question 15
Using Biot Savart Law, show that magnetic field at the centre of circular current carrying
μ
coil is B = , symbols have their usual meaning. [3]

Question 16
State Gauss’s theorem. Derive Electric field due to an infinite line charge of linear
2
charge density  as E = , symbols have their usual meaning. [3]
4 o r

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Question 17
Calculate current in each branch of circuit using Kirchhoff’s Law. [3]

SECTION D – 15 MARKS
Question 18
(a) (i) Derive the relation for the force per unit length between
two infinity long, parallel, straight current carrying
conductors. [3]
(ii) Define 1 Ampere. [1]
(iii) In which direction would the loop move in the figure?
Explain. [1]
OR
(b) (i) Using Ampere Circuital law, show that magnetic field due to a long and
μ
straight current carrying conductor is B = , symbols have their usual

meaning. [2]
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(ii) An electron travels with a velocity of 10 m/s at a distance from a current
carrying conductor as shown in the diagram below. Calculate magnitude
and direction of force experienced by the electron. [3]

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Question 19
(a) (i) State Lenz’s law of electromagnetic induction. Give an example. [3]

(ii) Derive the relation. = Blv for the motional emf  produced in wire of
length l, moving with a velocity ⃗, perpendicular to a uniform magnetic
field B and hence calculate power across a load ‘R’ connected with the
wire. [2]
OR
(b) (i) Plot graphically the variation of magnetic susceptibility of a paramagnetic
substance with temperature. [1]

(ii) In an attempt to increase the current sensitivity of a moving coil

galvanometer by 50%, the resistance of its coil is doubled. What is the
effect over voltage sensitivity of galvanometer. [2]

(iii) Draw a circuit diagram to measure internal resistance of a cell using

potentiometer. Writer the working formula [2]

Question 20
The potentiometer is a device used to measure potential difference accurately. If
we use a voltmeter to measure potential difference there will be at least one
percent error. The principle of working of potentiometer lies in the balancing of
one voltage against another in parallel with it.

(i) State working principle of potentiometer. [1]

(ii) How can we increase the sensitivity of a potentiometer? [2]

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 (iii) The figure shows the variation of potential difference V with length l of
the wire for two potentiometers X and Y. [1]

Which one will you prefer to use and why?

(iv) A current of 1.0 mA is flowing through a potentiometer wire of length 4 m

and of resistance 4 /m. Calculate the potential gradient of the
potentiometer wire.
(Internal resistance of the driving cell is negligible) [1]

Useful Constants and Relations:

(i) Charge of an electron (e) 1.6  1019 C

(ii) Permittivity of free space (0) 8.85 × 10–12 C2 N–1m–2
(iii) Mass of a proton (mp) 1.65  1027 kg
(iv) Acceleration due to gravity (g) 9.8 Nkg1
(v) Mass of an -particle 6.88  1027 kg
(vi) Charge of a proton + 1.6  1019 C
(vii) 1
9  109 Nm2 C2
4πε 0
(viii) Speed of light in air (c) 3.0  108 ms–1
(ix) Mass of an electron 9.0  10–31 kg
(x) 0 107 NA2
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