Government Degree College Malir Cantt Karachi

H.S.C Preliminary Examination 2024

Physics Paper-I
(Science Groups)
Max. Marks 85
Total Duration: 03 Hours

Time: 20 Minutes SECTION “A” (M.C.Qs) (17 Marks)

NOTE:
i. This section consists of 17-part questions and all are to be answered each question carries one mark.
ii. The correct answer bubble must be filled on OMR sheet 1). (A), (B), (C) & (D) pasted in answer script.
iii. Use only blue / black ball point pen or pointer on OMR sheet.
iv. Avoid using pencil / White-o pen on OMR sheet. The use of a scientific calculator is allowed. All notations are used in
their usual meanings.
1. Select the most appropriate answer for each from the given options:
i) The ideal banking curve angle measured in radian, for a gentle turn of radius on a highway with speed
limit is:
A) B) C) D)

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ii) The length and breadth of a rectangular sheet are and , respectively. The area of the sheet in appropriate
significant figures and error are is:
A) B) C) D)

iii) The orbital radius of a satellite orbiting the earth with orbital velocity of and mass of earth is:
A) B) C) D)

iv) A rock suspended by a weighing scale weighs out of water and when submerged in water. The buoyant force on the
rock is:
A) B) C) D)

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H.S.C Preliminary Examination 2024
Physics Paper-I
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v) If linear momentum of a body is decreased by , then its kinetic energy decreases by:
A) B) C) D)

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vi) The equation of continuity for a fluid flow can be derived from the conservation of:
A) energy B) volume C) mass D) pressure
vii) The electric flux through a plane area will be of its maximum value when the angle between its vector area and electric
field is:
A) B) C) D)

viii) If force ⃗ has component and displacement ⃗ has component , work done will be:
A) B) C) D)

⃗ ⃗
⃗ ̂ ̂ ̂
⃗ ̂ ̂ ̂ ̂ ̂ ̂

ix) A capacitor in a defibrillator is charged to The energy stored in the capacitor is sent through the victim
during a pulse of duration the power of the pulse is close to:
A) B) C) D)

The speed of light travel in vacuum is given by:

A) √ B)
√
C) √ D) √
x) A heat sensitive device whose resistivity changes with the change in temperature is called:
A) conductor B) resistor C) thermistor D) thermometer
xi) A wire of uniform area of cross-section , length and resistance is cut into two equal parts, the specific resistance of
each part:
A) is halved B) is doubled C) remains same D) becomes zero
xii) What is the frequency range of signals that can be transmitted in case of twisted pair of wires?
A) B) C) 100 Hz to 5 MHz D)

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 Government Degree College Malir Cantt Karachi
H.S.C Preliminary Examination 2024
Physics Paper-I
(Science Groups)
xiii) A simple harmonic oscillator with a natural frequency is forced to oscillate with a driving frequency The resonance
occurred when:
A) B) C) D)
xiv) Which one of the following force is a self-adjusting force?
A) frictional force B) tension C) weight D) thrust
xv) The speed of sound in vacuum at is
A) B) C) D)
xvi) Data in compact disc is stored in the form of:
A) analog signal B) digital signal C) noise D) both (A) and (B)

Time: 2 Hours 40 Minutes SECTION “B” SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS (36 Marks)

NOTE: Answer any nine part questions from this section. All questions carry equal marks. Draw diagrams where necessary.
2. i). A car starts from rest and moves with a constant acceleration. During the second of its motion, it covers a distance of
. Calculate the acceleration and the total distance covered by the car during this time.

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𝒗𝒊 𝟎 𝒎 𝒔𝒆𝒄 𝒕 𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒄
𝟑𝟎 𝒎

𝟎 𝒔𝒆𝒄 𝟏 𝒔𝒆𝒄 𝟓 𝒔𝒆𝒄

𝟒 𝒔𝒆𝒄

(1)

(2)

ii). A green light of wavelength is diffracted by grating having . Compute the angular deviation of the
third order image.

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H.S.C Preliminary Examination 2024
Physics Paper-I
(Science Groups)

iii). A particle of mass rotates in a circular orbit of radius at a constant rate of . Find the
angular momentum with respect to center of the orbit.

iv). Prove that gravitational field is a conservative filed.

v). Show any two of the following equations are dimensionally correct:
a) √ b) c) d)

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√ √ √ √

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H.S.C Preliminary Examination 2024
Physics Paper-I
(Science Groups)

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d)

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vi). Prove that energy stored in capacitor is .

Or. Why Newton’s formula for speed of sound in air fails? Who corrected the formula? Describe the discrepancy and give the
correct formula.
vii). A block is kept on a horizontal table. The table is undergoing simple harmonic motion of frequency in a horizontal plane.
The coefficient of static friction between the block and the table surface is 0.72. Find the maximum amplitude of the table at which
the block does not slip on surface.

Or. A thin disk with diameter and a total moment of inertia of is rotating about its center of mass. There
are four rocks with masses of on the outer part of the disk. Find the total moment of inertia of the system.
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H.S.C Preliminary Examination 2024
Physics Paper-I
(Science Groups)

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viii). A string long and mass is stretched horizontally by passing one end over a frictionless pulley and attaching a
mass vertically to it. Find the speed of transverse waves on the string and the frequency of the second and fourth harmonics to
which the string will resonate.

√ √ √

Or. A golf ball moving with a velocity of collides with a steel ball initially at rest. If the collision is elastic,
compute the velocities of both the balls after collision.

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H.S.C Preliminary Examination 2024
Physics Paper-I
(Science Groups)

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Note: When a lighter ball collides with stationary heavier ball, it will bounce back with same velocity while heavier ball
remain at rest
ix). Derive the formula for the radius of bright Newton’s ring.
x). Define Potential gradient. Derive the relationship between electric field intensity and electric potential.
Or. Define resistivity. Explain dependence of resistivity on temperature.
xi). State and explain Pascal Law?
Or. At what points will be speed of projectile be maximum? Calculate the range of projectile.
xii). In a meter bridge with a standard resistance of in the left gap, the ratio of balancing length is . Find the value of other
resistance.

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Or. A wire is hanging from the top of the tower such that the top is not visible due to darkness. How do you calculate the height of
the tower?
xiii). The radius of aorta is about , and the blood passing through it has a speed of . A typical capillary has a
radius of about , and blood flows through it at a speed of about Estimate the number of capillaries
that are in the body.

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xiv) Define escape velocity and derive the expression for escape velocity on earth’s surface.

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H.S.C Preliminary Examination 2024
Physics Paper-I
(Science Groups)
SECTION “C” DETAILED-ANSWER QUESTIONS (32 Marks)
NOTE: Answer any two questions from this section. All questions carry equal marks. Draw diagrams where necessary
3. a) Derive Bernoulli's equation for steady, incompressible, non-viscous and irrational flow of fluid.
b) Two forces ⃗⃗⃗ and ⃗⃗⃗⃗ are acting on a point making an angle and with positive x-axis respectively. Derive the expression
for the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction with respect to the positive x-axis.
4. a) What is an Electric dipole? Derive the expression for electric field intensity due to electric dipole at a point which is at a
perpendicular distance from the center of the dipole
b) What is Doppler’s Effect? Explain this effect analytically when the source of sound moves away from a stationary listener.
Write three applications of Doppler’s Effect.
Or. Define absolute potential energy. Derive its expression.
5. a) Describe Young’s double slit experiment and derive the expressions for position of dark and bright fringes. Derive expression
for fringe spacing.
b) Define simple harmonic motion. A particle is in a state of uniform circular motion. Prove that its projection executes simple
harmonic motion on one of the diameter of the circle.
Or. Define centripetal acceleration & centripetal force. Derive the expression for centripetal acceleration.

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