MARKING SCHEME : PHYSICS (042)

Code : 55/04/01
Q.NO VALUE POINTS/EXPECTED ANSWERS MARKS TOTAL
MARKS
SECTION - A
1 -7q 2 1 1
( C)
8πε 0a
2 (B) -3 pC 1 1
3 ( A ) There is a minimum frequency of incident radiation below which no electrons 1 1
are emitted.
4 ( C ) rn  n 2 1 1
5 ( C) North 1 1
6 ( A ) Small and negative. 1 1
7 ( B ) 1mA 1 1
8 (A) R 1 1
9 1 1 1
(D)
3
10 ( A ) Zero 1 1
11 No option is correct, award 1 mark. 1 1
12 ( D ) Closer together and weaker in intensity. 1 1
13 ( D ) Both Assertion (A) and Reason ( R) are false. 1 1
14 ( B ) Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R )is not the correct 1 1
explanation of Assertion(A).
15 ( A) Both assertion (A) and Reason (R ) are true and Reason (R ) is the correct 1 1
explanation of Assertion(A).
16 ( C ) Assertion ( A) is true and Reason ( R) is false. 1 1
SECTION – B
17
Drawing of circuit diagram of p-n junction diode
(i) Forward bias ½
(ii) Reverse bias ½
I-V charcteristics in forward and reverse bias ½+½

i)

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 I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias

Forward bias

½+½

Reverse bias

2
18
Finding 2

De Broglie wavelength of a proton

h h ½
λp = =
2mp q p V1 2meV1
De Broglie wavelength of an α particle
h h
 = = ½
2mα q α V2 2(4m)(2e)V2
λp = λα
h h
=
2meV1 16meV2 ½
V1
= 8
V2 ½ 2

19
Finding refractive index of the medium 2

½
From snell‟s law, μ.sin i =μ m .sin r
μ.sin 600 = μ m .sin 90 0 ½

3 ½
μm = μ.
2 2

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 Alternatively
1 1
μ =
sin C
μ 1 ½
=
μ m sin 600
3
μm = μ ½
2
20
Finding power consumed by two electric heaters in series combination 1½
Writing answer for parallel combination ½

V2 V2 ½
R1 = & R2 =
P1 P2
1 1 ½
R eq = R 1 + R 2 = V 2  + 
 P1 P2 
2
V
Pseries =
R eq
V2
Pseries =
1 1
V2  + 
 P1 P2 
1 1 1
= + ½
Pseries P1 P2

No ½ 2
21 (a)
Finding nature and position of image 2

Using refraction formula at spherical surface from denser to rarer medium

n1 = refractive index of rarer medium
n2 = refractive index of denser medium
½
n1 n 2 n1 -n 2
- =
v u R
u = - 20 cm , R= - 40 cm , n1 = 1 , n2 = 1.5 ½
1 1.5 1-1.5
- =
v (-20) (-40)
½
v = -16 cm 2
Nature of image is virtual. ½
OR
Finding the focal lengths of the objective and eyepiece 2
(b)

Distance between objective and eyepiece

fo + fe = 1.00 m = 100 cm ½
Magnifying power
fo
m = =19 ½
fe

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 On solving
fo = 95 cm = 0.95 m ½
fe = 5 cm = 0.05 m ½
SECTION - C
22
(a) Difference between nuclear fission and fusion (1)
(b) Calculating energy released in fission (2)

(a) In nuclear fission , a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei and
energy is released. ½
In nuclear fusion, lighter nuclei combine together a form a heavy nucleus and
larger amount of energy is released. ½
(b) Number of atoms in 1 g of 94 Pu 239

6.023×1023
=
239
= 2.5×1021 1
Energy released in fission of 1 g of 94 Pu 239 ,
E =180MeV×2.5×1021
E = 4.5×1023 MeV 1 3
23
Calculating work done in taking a unit charge from
(i) (5m , 0) to (10m , 0) 2
(ii) (5m , 0) to (5m , 10m) 1

(i)
x2
½
ΔV=-  E dx
x1
10
10
10x 2 
ΔV = -  (10x+4)dx = -  +4x 
5  2 5 ½
= -395 V
½
W = qΔV= -395×1
= -395 J ½

(ii)
x2

ΔV=-  E dx
x1
5
ΔV = - (10x+4)dx = 0 ½
5
½ 3
W = q.ΔV = 0

Alternatively
If a student writes, displacement is perpendicular to electric field then
V = 0 ½
W = q.ΔV = 0 ½
Award full credit for part (ii)
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24
Drawing graph showing variation of scattered particles detected(N) with
scattering angle( ) 1
Two conclusions 1
Obtaining expression for the distance of closest approach 1

Two conclusions ½
(i) Most of an atom is empty space.
(ii) Almost entire mass and entire positive charge is concentrated in a very small
region called nucleus. ½
At distance of closest approach
Ek = EP ½
1 (Ze).(2e)
K =
4πε 0 d
1 (2Ze 2 ) ½ 3
d=
4πε 0 K
25
Finding the current in the branch BM in the network. 3

Finding equivalent resistance across CH , RCH = 2R ½

Equivalent circuit diagram

In closed loop ABMNA

-3IR -4I1R +16E = 0 ………….…………………(1) ½
In closed loop BCHMB
-2R(I-I1 ) -6E+4I1R=0 ……………………………..(2) ½

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 On solving equations (1) and (2)

25E 1 3
I1 =
13R
26
Finding value of current in a long straight wire 2½

Finding direction of current in a long straight wire ½

Magnetic field due to circular current loop at its centre O.

μ I
B1 = 0 1 ½
2r
μ ×1
= 0
2×0.1
= 5μ 0 T ½
The magnetic field B1 is perpendicular to plane of loop and directed inwards.
Magnetic field due to long current carrying straight wire at O.
μ I ½
B2 = 0 2
2πr
μ 0 I2
B2 = T
2π×0.2
For net magnetic field at O to be zero, B1 should be equal and opposite to B2.
μ I ½
5μ 0 = 0 2
0.4π
I 2 = 2π A ½
= 6.28 A
Direction of current in the straight wire is along +ve x axis. ½
3
Alternatively
Net magnetic field at O is zero.
½
Bloop = Bwire
μ 0 I1 μI 1
= 0 2
2r1 2πr2
μ 0 ×1 μ 0 I2 ½
=
2×0.1 2π×0.2 ½
I 2 = 2π A
= 6.28 A
½
Direction of current is along + x-axis.
27
Naming the electromagnetic waves 1½
Writing range of electromagnetic waves 1½

Electromagnetic waves wavelength range

½+½
(i) Radio waves > 0.1 m
(ii) X- rays 1nm  10-3 nm ½+½

(iii) Infrared waves 1mm - 700 nm ½+½ 3

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28 (a)
(i) Defining mutual inductance ½
SI unit of mutual inductance ½
(ii) Deriving expression for mutual inductance 2

(i) Mutual inductance between two coils is defined as the magnetic flux associated
with a coil when unit current flows through neighbouring coil. ½
Alternatively
Mutual inductance between two coils is defined as the magnitude of induced
emf in a coil when the rate of change of current in neighbouring coil is unity.

SI unit of mutual inductance is henry(H). ½

(ii)

When current I2 flows in outer solenoid, the resulting flux linkage with inner
solenoid.
N1 1 = N1B2 A1 ½
μ N I 
N11 = N1  0 2 2  πr12
 l 
0 N1 N 2 r12 I 2
N11  ………………………(1) ½
l
N11  M12 I 2 ……………………… (2) ½
From equations (1) and (2)

μ 0 N1N 2 πr12 ½ 3
M12 =
l
OR

(b) Defining ferromagnetic materials 1

Explanation of ferromagnetism with diagram 2

Ferromagnetic substances are those which get strongly magnetised when placed in an
external magnetic field.
1

½+½

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 In absence of external magnetic field, domains are randomly oriented and it exhibits
weak magnetisation. ½
In the presence of external magnetic field domains orient themselves in the direction
of magnetic field and it exhibits strong magnetisation. ½

SECTION - D
29
(i) (B) 0.01 eV 1
(ii) (D) 5×1022 m-3 1
(iii) (a) ( C) Electrons diffuse from n-region into p-region and holes diffuse 1
from p-region to n-region.
OR

(b) (A) Diffusion current is large and drift current is small.

(iv) (D) 50 Hz , 100 Hz.

1 4

30 5
(i) (B) D 1
3
3
(ii) (C) 1
2 1
(iii) (A) increases when a lens is dipped in water. 1
(iv) (a) ( B) 10 cm , right from lens.
OR 4
(b) ( A ) real , 24 cm
SECTION - E
31
a) i) Drawing of ray diagram 1
Obtaining mirror equation 2
ii) Reason for using multi-component lenses 1
iii) Finding magnification produced by the objective 1

i)

For paraxial rays MP can be considered to be a straight line perpendicular to CP,

Therefore right angled triangles A' B ' F and MPF are similar
B' A ' B ' F
=
PM FP

B' A ' B' F ½

Or = ( PM = AB) ----------------(1)
BA FP
Since  APB =  A' PB ' , the right angled triangles A' PB ' and ABP are also
similar
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 B' A ' B' P
Therefore , = ----------------------------------- (2) ½
BA BP
Comparing eq (1) and (2), we get
B' F B' P
=
FP BP

PF- PB' B'P

=
FP BP
Using sign convention
PF = f, PB' = + v , PB = - u ½

1 1 1 ½
on solving + =
v u f
ii) To improve image quality by minimizing various optical aberrations in lenses.
1
iii) Magnification produced by compound microscope
m= m o × me
½
m m
mo = =
me D
fe
200 5
mo = =16 ½
25
2
OR

(b)
i) Difference between a wavefront and a ray 1
ii) Statement of Huygens‟ principle 1
Verification of the law of reflection 1½
iii) Finding wavelength of light 1½

i) Wavefront is a surface of constant phase. ½

Alternatively Locus of points, which oscillate in phase
Ray - The straight line path along which light travels (or energy propagates). ½
Alternatively – Ray is normal to wave front.
ii) Huygens’ Principle Each point of the wave front is the source of secondary
disturbance and the wavelets emanating from the points spread out in all
directions with speed of wave. The wavelets emanating from wave front are 1
usually referred to as secondary wavelets. A common tangent to all these spheres
gives the new position of the wave front at a later time.

½
Triangles EAC and BAC are congruent therefore i  r

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 iii) Position of 4th bright fringe
Dλ ½
x 4(bright) = 4
d
Position of 2nd dark fringe
3 Dλ ½
x 2(dark) =
2 d
x 4(bright) - x 2(dark) =5mm
Dλ 3 Dλ
4 - = 5×10-3
d 2 d
½
λ=6×10-6 m
32
(i) Obtaining expression for capacitance 3
(ii) Finding capacitance of capacitors 2

a) (i)
Electric field in air between plates
σ ½
E0 =
ε0
Electric field inside the dielectric
σ
E = ½
ε0K
Potential difference between the plates
V=E0 (d-t) + Et ½

σ t
V=  d-t+
ε0 K 
q  t
V=  d-t+  ½
Aε 0  K
Capacitance
q ½
C=
V
Aε 0
C=
t
d-t+
K
Aε 0 ½
C=
 1
d - t 1- 
 K

ii) Total energy stored in series combination

1  C1C2  2 -3
  V = 40×10 J...............................(1) ½
2  C1 +C2 
Energy stored in parallel combination
1
 C1 +C2  V2 =250×10-3 J........................................(2) ½
2
Substituting value of V=100 V in eq (1) and (2) , on solving
C1 =4×10-5 F or 40μF ½
C2 =1×10-5 F or10μF ½ 5
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 OR

b)
i) Showing electric field at a point due to a uniformly
charged infinite plane sheet 3
ii) Calculating (1) electric flux through the cube 1
(2) charge enclosed by cube 1

(i)

½
 E.ds =  E.ds +
1  2
E.ds
= 2EA
From Gauss‟s law
q
 E.ds = ε 0
½

σA
2EA =
ε0
σ ½
E =
2ε 0
σ ½
Vectorially E = nˆ
2ε 0
Electric field is normally outward of the sheet.

(ii)
(1) Electric flux through the cube
  L  R ½
   EL . ds   E .ds
R

4
  2 100 10  [5  (10 10 2 ) 2  2] 100 10 4
  5 104 Nm 2 C-1 ½

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 (2)
qen

0 ½
qen   . 0
 5 104  8.85  10 12
½
 4.43  1015 C
33 (a)
(i) Factors on which the resonant frequency of a series LCR circuit depends 1
Plotting of graph 1
(ii) Diagram of a transformer 1
Working of a step-up transformer 1
(iii) Two causes of energy loss in a real transformer 1

(i) Inductance ½
Capacitance ½
Alternatively
1
ν0 =
2π LC

(ii)

Working - when an alternating voltage is applied to the primary, the resulting

current produces an alternating magnetic flux which links the secondary and induces 1
an emf in it.
(iii) Causes of energy loss (any two)
(1) Flux leakage
(2) Resistance of the windings ½+½
(3) Hysteresis 5
(4) Eddy currents
OR
(b)
(i) Diagram of ac generator 1
Brief explanation of construction and working of ac generator 2
(ii) Obtaining expression of magnetic moment associated with revolving
electron 2

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(i)

Construction – It consists of a coil placed in a magnetic field. The coil is mounted

on a rotor shaft. The ends of the coil are connected to an external circuit by means of
1
slip rings and brushes.
Alternatively
If a student draws only a labeled diagram of ac generator give 2 marks for
construction and diagram.
Working – The coil is rotated in the uniform magnetic field by some external means.
The rotation of the coil causes the magnetic flux through it to change, so an emf is
1
induced in the coil.
Alternatively
If a student derives e  e0 sin  t give one mark for working.
(ii) The equivalent current
q e ev ½
I= = =
t 2πr 2πr
v
Mangetic moment of revolving electron
m = IA
½
ev
= × πr 2
2πr ½
1
= evr
2 ½

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