Class -XII

Subject - Physics

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

1. There are 33 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2. This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E.

3. All the sections are compulsory.

4. Section A contains sixteen questions, twelve MCQ and four Assertion Reasoning based of 1 mark each, Section B

contains five questions of two marks each, Section C contains seven questions of three marks each, Section D

contains two case study based questions of four marks each and Section E contains three long answer questions of

five marks each.

5. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question in Section B, one

question in Section C, one question in each CBQ in Section D and all three questions in Section E. You have to

attempt only one of the choices in such questions.

6. Use of calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. The depletion layer in the p-n junction is caused due to [1]

a) drift of electrons b) migration of impurity ions

c) diffusion of carrier ions d) drift of holes

2. A battery is charged at a potential of 15 V for 8 hours when the current flowing is 10 A. The battery on [1]
discharge supplies a current of 5 A for 15 hours. The mean terminal voltage during discharge is 14V. The watt-
hour efficiency of the battery is:

a) 80 % b) 87.5 %

c) 90 % d) 82.5 %
3. The radius of curvature of the curved surface of a plano-convex lens is 20 cm. If the refractive index of the [1]
material of the lens be 1.5, it will

a) act as a concave lens irrespective of side on b) act as a convex lens only for the objects that
which the object lies lie on its curved side

c) act as a concave lens for the objects that lie d) act as a convex lens irrespective of the side
on its curved side on which the object lies
4. The radius of the coil of a Tangent Galvanometer which has 10 turns is 0.1 m. The current required to produce a [1]
deflection of 60° (B H
= 4 × 10
−5
T) is

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 a) 5.6 A b) 2.6 A

c) 2.1 A d) 1.1 A
5. Equal charges are given to two conducting spheres of different radii. The potential will [1]

a) be more on the bigger sphere b) be equal on both the spheres

c) be less on the smaller sphere d) depend on the radii of the sphere

6. The resistance of the coil of ammeter is R. The shunt resistance required to increase its range four fold should [1]
have a resistance equal to

a) R

3
b) R

c) R
d) 4R
4

7. A pair of adjacent coils has a mutual inductance of 1.5 H. If the current in one coil changes from 0 to 20 A in 0.5 [1]
s, change of flux linkage with the other coil is

a) 45 Wb b) 35 Wb

c) 30 Wb d) 40 Wb
8. The universal property among all substances is [1]

a) ferromagnetism b) non-magnetism

c) diamagnetism d) paramagnetism
9. The phenomena which is not explained by Huygens’ construction of wavefront is: [1]

a) diffraction b) refraction

c) origin of spectra d) reflection

10. A uniformly charged conducting sphere of 2.4 m diameter has a surface charge density of 80.0μC/m . Find the [1]
2

charge on the sphere.

a) 1. 25 × 10 −3
C b) 1. 55 × 10
−3
C

c) 1. 45 × 10 −3
C d) 1. 35 × 10
−3
C

11. The output current I versus time (t) curve of a full wave rectifier is shown in the figure. The average value of the [1]
output current in this case is

a) I m
b) 2Im

c) Im

π
d) Zero
12. In the figure, the image is formed of retina. The eye has: [1]

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 a) myopia b) colour blindness

c) hypermetropia d) astigmatism
13. Assertion (A): In process of photoelectric emission, all emitted electrons do not have same kinetic energy. [1]
Reason (R): If radiation falling on the photosensitive surface of metal consists of different wavelengths then
energy acquired by electrons absorbing photons of different wavelengths shall be different.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

14. Assertion (A): Two protons placed at different distances, between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor [1]
experience the same force.
Reason (R): The electric field between the plates of the capacitor is constant.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

15. Assertion (A): Thin film such as soap bubbles or a thin layer of oil on water show beautiful colors when [1]
illuminated by white light.
Reason (R): It happens due to the interference of light reflected from the upper and lower face of the thin film.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

16. Assertion (A): Faraday’s laws are consequences of the conservation of energy. [1]
Reason (R): In a purely resistive AC circuit, the current lags behind the emf in phase.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
17. Electromagnetic waves with wavelength [2]
i. λ , are used to treat muscular strain
1

ii. λ , are used by a FM radio station for broadcasting.

2

iii. λ , are used to detect fracture in bones

3

iv. λ , are absorbed by the ozone layer of the atmosphere.

4

Identify and name the part of electromagnetic spectrum to which these radiations belong. Arrange these
wavelengths in decreasing order of magnitude.
18. When two materials are placed in an external magnetic field, the behaviour of magnetic field lines is as shown in [2]
the figure. Identify the magnetic nature of each of these two materials.

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19. How is a p-type semiconductor formed? Name the major charge carriers in it. Draw the energy band diagram of [2]
a p-type semiconductor.
20. In a Geiger-Marsden experiment, calculate the distance of the closest approach to the nucleus of Z = 80, when an [2]
α-particle of 8 MeV energy impinges on it before it comes to momentarily rest and reverses its direction. How
will the distance of the closest approach be affected when the kinetic energy of the α-particle is doubled?
21. Write the expression for the magnetic force F ⃗ acting on a charged particle q moving with velocity v in the [2]
presence of the magnetic field B⃗ in a vector form. Show that no work is done and no change in the magnitude of
the velocity of the particle is produced by this force. Hence, define the unit of the magnetic field.
OR

An electron is moving at 106 ms-1 in a direction parallel to a current of 5 A, flowing through an infinitely long
straight wire, separated by a perpendicular distance of 10 cm in air. Calculate the magnitude of the force experienced
by the electron.
Section C
22. Calculate the ratio of the heat produced in the four arms of the Wheatstone bridge shown in Figure. [3]

23. Write briefly the two important processes that occur during the formation of p-n junction. With the help of [3]
necessary diagrams, explain the terms depletion region and barrier potential.
24. State how in a photo-cell, the work function of the metal influences the kinetic energy of emitted electrons. [3]
a. If the intensity of incident radiation is doubled, what changes occur in
i. the stopping potential and
ii. the photoelectric current?
b. If the frequency of the incident radiation is doubled, what changes occur in the
i. stopping potential and
ii. photoelectric current?
25. Calculate the energy generated in kilowatt hours, when 100 g of 3 Li are converted into 4
2
He by proton [3]
bombardment. Given: mass of 7
3
Li atom = 7.0183 amu, mass of 4 He atom = 4.0040 amu, mass of 1
1
H atom =
1.0081 amu.
26. a. State Bohr's quantization condition for defining stationary orbits. [3]
b. Use the energy level diagram shown below to obtain the relation between three wavelengths λ 1, λ2 and λ 3

emitted due to the transition of electron from the energy states C and B.

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27. Using Huygen's principle, for a plane wavefront incident on a plane reflecting surface, draw the reflected [3]
wavefront. Hence prove laws of reflection.
28. A rectangular coil P is moved from a point A to another point B with uniform velocity 'v' through a region of a [3]
uniform magnetic field acting normally inwards as shown in the figure. Show graphically (i) the variation of
magnetic flux associated with the coil with time, (ii) the variation of induced emf across points X and Y of the
coil with time.

Explain the nature of variation in magnetic flux as represented by the graph in the first case.
OR
A rectangular conductor LMNO is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.5 T. The field is directed perpendicular to
the plane of the conductor.

When the arm M N of length of 20 cm is moved towards left with a velocity of 10 ms-1, calculate the emf induced in
the arm. Given the resistance of the arm to be 5 Ω (assuming that other arms are of negligible resistance) find the
value of the current in the arm.
Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
A stationary charge produces only an electrostatic field while a charge in uniform motion produces a magnetic
field, that does not change with time. An oscillating charge is an example of accelerating charge. It produces an
oscillating magnetic field, which in turn produces an oscillating electric fields and so on. The oscillating electric
and magnetic fields regenerate each other as a wave which propagates through space.

(i) Magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by B⃗ = B0 sin(kx + ωt)^j T

Expression for corresponding electric field will be (Where c is speed of light.)

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 a) E⃗ = B0c sin (kx + ωt) k
^
V/m b) E
⃗
= -B0c sin (kx - ωt) k
^
V/m

c) E⃗ = -B0c sin (kx + ωt) k d)

B0
^
V/m E
⃗
= c
sin (kx + ωt) k
^
V/m

(ii) The electric field component of a monochromatic radiation is given by E⃗ = 2E0^i cos kz cos ωt. Its

magnetic field B⃗ is then given by

a) − b)
2E0 2E0

c
^
j sin kz sin ωt c
^
j sin kz sin ωt

c) d)
2E0 2E0

c
^
j sin kz cos ωt c
^
j cos kz cos ωt
(iii) A plane em wave of frequency 25 MHz travels in a free space along x-direction. At a particular point in
space and time, E = (6.3 ^j ) V/m. What is magnetic field at that time?

a) 0.089 μ T b) 0.124 μ T

c) 0.021 μ T d) 0.095 μ T
OR
A plane electromagnetic wave travels in free space along x-axis. At a particular point in space, the electric

field along y-axis is 9.3 V m-1. The magnetic induction (B) along z-axis is

a) 3.1 × 10-8 T b) 3 × 10-5 T

c) 3 × 10-6 T d) 9.3 × 10-6 T

(iv) A plane electromagnetic wave travelling along the x-direction has a wavelength of 3 mm. The variation in
the electric field occurs in the y-direction with an amplitude 66 V m-1. The equations for the electric and
magnetic fields as a function of x and t are respectively

a) E y
= 11 cos 2π × 10
11
(t −
x

c
) , b) Ey = 66 cos 2π × 10
11
(t −
x

c
) ,
−7 11 x −7 11 x
By = 11 × 10 cos 2π × 10 (t − ) Bz = 2.2 × 10 cos 2π × 10 (t − )
c c

c) E x
= 33 cos π × 10
11
(t −
x

c
) , d) Ey = 33 cos π × 10
11
(t −
x

c
) ,
−7 11 x −7 11 x
Bx = 11 × 10 cos π × 10 (t − ) Bz = 1.1 × 10 cos π × 10 (t − )
c c

30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Electric field strength is proportional to the density of lines of force i.e., electric field strength at a point is
proportional to the number of lines of force cutting a unit area element placed normal to the field at that point.
As illustrated in the given figure, the electric field at P is stronger that at Q.

(i) Electric lines of force are curved

a) in the field of a single positive or b) in the field of two like charges

negative charge

c) both in the field of two equal and d) in the field of two equal and opposite
opposite charges and in the field of two charges
like charges

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 (ii) The figure below shows the electric field lines due to two positive charges. The magnitudes EA, EB and EC
of the electric fields at points A, B and C respectively are related as

a) EA = EB > EC b) EA > EB = EC

c) EA > EB > EC d) EB > EA > EC

(iii) Electric lines of force about a positive point charge are

a) parallel straight lines b) circular clockwise

c) radially outwards d) radially inwards

(iv) Which of the following is false for electric lines of force?

a) They are parallel and equally spaced in b) They are always perpendicular to the
a region of uniform electric field. surface of a charged conductor.

c) They always form closed loops. d) They always start from positive charges
and terminate on negative charges.
OR
Which one of the following pattern of electric line of force in not possible in filed due to stationary
charges?

a) b)

c) d)

Section E
31. a. Draw a labelled ray diagram of an astronomical telescope to show the image formation of a distant object. [5]
Write the main considerations required in selecting the objective and eyepiece lenses in order to have large
magnifying power and high resolution of the telescope.
b. A compound microscope has an objective of focal length 1.25 cm and eyepiece of focal length 5 cm. A small
object is kept at 2.5 cm from the objective. If the final image formed is at infinity, find the distance between
the objective and the eyepiece.
OR
When a parallel beam of a monochromatic source of light of wavelength λ is incident on a single slit of width a,
show how the diffraction pattern is formed at the screen by the interference of the wavelets from the slit. Show that,
besides the central maxima at θ = 0, secondary maxima are observed at θ = and the minima at θ = .
1 λ nλ
(n + )
2 a a

Why do secondary maxima get weaker in intensity with increasing n?

32. Four charges are arranged at the corners of a square ABCD of side d, as shown in fig. [5]

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 a. Find the work required to put together this arrangement.
b. A charge q0 is brought to the center E of the square, the four charges being held fixed at its corners. How
much extra work is needed to do this?
OR
Calculate the potential energy of a point charge –q placed along the axis due to a charge +Q uniformly distributed
along a ring of radius R. Sketch P.E. as a function of axial distance z from the centre of the ring. Looking at the
graph, can you see what would happen if -q is displaced slightly from the centre of the ring (along the axis)?
33. An LC circuit contains a 20 mH inductor and a 50μF capacitor with an initial charge of 10 mC. The resistance [5]
of the circuit is negligible. Let the instant the circuit is closed be t = 0.
a. What is the total energy stored initially? Is it conserved during LC oscillations?
b. What is the natural frequency of the circuit?
c. At what time is the energy stored
i. completely electrical (i.e. stored in the capacitor)?
ii. completely magnetic (i.e. stored in the inductor)?
d. At what times is the total energy shared equally between the inductor and the capacitor?
e. If a resistor is inserted in the circuit, how much energy is eventually dissipated as heat?
OR
A 25.0 pF capacitor, a 0.10 H inductor and a 25.0 ohm resistor are connected in series with an ac source whose emf is
E = 310 sin 314t.
i. What is the frequency of the emf?
ii. Calculate
a. the reactance of the circuit
b. the impedance of the circuit and
c. the current in the circuit.

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