SAGAR PUBLIC SCHOOL, BHOPAL

CLASS – XII

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.
(7) You may use the following values of physical constants where ever necessary
i. c = 3 x 108 m/s ii. me = 9.1 x10-31 kg
iii. mp = 1.7 x10-27 kg iv. e = 1.6 x 10-19 C
v. µ0 = 4π x 10-7 T m 𝑨−𝟏 vi. h = 6.63 x10-34 J s
vii. ε0 = 8.854 x10-12 𝑪𝟐𝑵−𝟏𝒎−𝟐
viii. Avogadro’s number = 6.023 X 𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟑 per gram mole

SECTION – A (16 *1 = 16)

Q.1 When is the conduction current the same as the displacement current?
a. When the source is ac b. When the source is dc
c. When the source is either an ac or a dc d. When the source is neither dc nor ac
Q.2 An object is placed at a distance of 40 cm from a concave mirror of a focal length of 15 cm. If the
object is displaced through a distance of 20 cm toward the mirror, the displacement of the image will
be;
a. 30 cm towards the mirror b. 36 cm away from the mirror
c. 30 cm away from the mirror d. 36 cm towards the mirror
Q.3 A long straight wire of circular cross section of radius ҅a᾿ carries a steady current I. The current is
uniformly distributed across its cross section. The ratio of magnitudes of the magnetic field at a point
a/2 above the surface of wire to that of a point a/2 below its surface is
a. 4:1 b. 1:1 c. 4: 3 d. 3 :4
Q.4 The diffraction effect can be observed in
a. sound waves only b. light waves only
c. ultrasonic waves only d. sound waves as well as light waves
Q5. Which of the following is used to investigate the structure of solids?
a. Gamma Rays b. Infrared Rays c. X-Rays d. Cosmic Rays
Q.6 In a series LCR circuit, the voltage across the resistance, capacitance and inductance is 10 V each. If
the capacitance is short circuited the voltage across the inductance will be
a. 10 V b. 10√2 V c. 10/√2 V d. 20 V
 Q.7 Correct match of column I with column II is

C-l (waves) C-ll (Production)

(1) Infra-red P. Rapid vibration of electrons in aerials

(2) Radio Q. Electrons in atoms emit light when they move from higher to
lower energy level.
(3) Light R. Klystron valve
(4) Microwave S. Vibration of atoms and molecules

a. 1-P, 2-R, 3-S, 4-Q b. 1-S, 2-P, 3-O, 4-R

c. 1-Q, 2-P, 3-S, 4-R d. 1-S. 2-R, 3-P, 4-Q
Q.8 Predict the polarity of the plate A of the capacitor, when a magnet is
moved towards it, as shown in
the figure.
a. Negative b. positive
c. first positive than negative d. none of these
Q.9 The phenomena which is not explained by Huygen’s construction of wave front
a. reflection b. diffraction c. refraction d. origin of spectra
Q.10 Colours observed on a CD (Compact Disk) is due to
a. Reflection b. Diffraction c. Dispersion d. Absorption
Q.11 If Young’s double slit experiment is performed in water keeping the rest of the set-up same, the
fringes will
a. increase in width b. decrease in width c. remain unchanged d. not be formed
Q.12 The susceptibility of a magnetic material is – 4.2 × 10-6. Name the type of magnetic materials it
represents.
a. paramagnetic substance b. diamagnetic substance
c. ferromagnetic substance d. A and C both

For Questions 13 to 16, two statements are given –one labelled Assertion (A) and other labelled
Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the options as given below.
A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C. If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q.13 Assertion (A): On increasing the current sensitivity of a galvanometer by increasing the number of
turns may not necessarily increase its voltage sensitivity.
Reason(R): The resistance of the coil of the galvanometer increases on increasing the number of
turns.
Q.14 Assertion (A): Average value of ac over a complete cycle is always zero.
Reason (R): Average value of ac is always defined over half cycle.
Q.15 Assertion (A): In electric circuits, wires carrying currents in opposite directions are often twisted
Together.
Reason (R): If the wires are not twisted together, the combination of the wires forms a current loop,
the magnetic field generated by the loop might affect adjacent circuits or components.
Q.16 Assertion: The focal length of an equiconvex lens of radius of curvature R made of material of
refractive index μ = 1.5, is R.
Reason: The focal length of the lens will be R/2.

[SECTION – B] (5 * 2=10 marks)

Q.17 What is the resultant power of the combination of two lenses having focal lengths +0.20 m and -0.30
m, separated by a distance of 0.15 m?

Q.18 (I) A beam of light consisting of two wavelengths, 4000 Å and 6000 Å, is used to obtain
interference fringes in a Young’s double-slit experiment. What is the least distance from the
central maximum where the dark fringe is obtained?
OR
(II) In Young’s double-slit experiment using monochromatic light of wavelength λ, the
intensitiesof two sources are I. What is the intensity of light at a point where path difference
between wave fronts is λ/4?
Q.19 P and Q are two identical charged particles each of mass 4 × 10–26 kg and charge 4.8 × 10–19 C, each
moving with the same speed of 2.4 × 105 m/s as shown in the figure. The two particles are equidistant
(0.5 m) from the vertical Y -axis. At some instant, a magnetic field B is switched on sothat the two
particles undergo head-on collision.
Find –
(I) the direction of the magnetic field and
(II) the magnitude of the magnetic field applied in the region.

Q.20 How does the power of a convex lens vary, if the incident red light is replaced by violet light?
Explain.
Q.21 A cylindrical conductor of length l and cross-section area A is connected to a DC source. Under the
influence of electric field set up due to source, the free electrons begin to drift in the opposite
direction of the electric field.
(I) Draw the curve showing the dependency of drift velocity on relaxation time.
(II) If the DC source is replaced by a source whose current changes its magnitude with time such
that I = Io sin 2πνt , where ν is the frequency of variation of current, then determine the average
driftvelocity of the free electrons over one complete cycle.

[SECTION – C] (7 * 3=21 marks)

Q.22 A ray of light passing through an equilateral triangular glass prism from air undergoes minimum
deviation when angle of incidence is 3/4th of the angle of prism. Calculate the speed of light in the
prism.
Q.23 Define self-inductance of a coil. Show that magnetic energy required to build up the current I in a
coil of self-inductance L is given by ½ LI2.
OR
A metallic rod of length ‘l’ is rotated with a uniform angular speed ω, with one end hinged at the
centre and the other end at the circumference of a circular metallic ring of radius R = l, about an
axis passing through the centre and perpendicular to the plane of the ring. A constant and uniform
magnetic field B parallel to the axis is present everywhere. Deduce the expression for the emf
induced in the rod
Q.24 (I) Draw a ray diagram for the formation of image by a Cassegrain telescope.

(II) Why these types of telescopes are preferred over refracting type telescopes. (Write 2 points)
Q.25 The figure shows a series LCR circuit with L = 5.0 H, C = 80 μF, R = 40 Ω
connected to a variable
frequency 240 V source. Calculate
(i) The angular frequency of the source which drives the circuit at resonance.
(ii) The current at the resonating frequency.
(iii) The rms potential drop across the capacitor at resonance. (Delhi 2008)
Q.26 In a Young’s double slit experiment using monochromatic wavelength of ligh t λ,
the intensity of light at a point on the screen where the path difference is λ is K unit. What is the
intensity of light where path difference is λ/3
Q.27 A light ray entering a right-angled prism undergoes refraction at the face AC as shown in Fig. 1.

(I) What is the refractive index of the material of the prism inFig. 1?

(II) (a) If the side AC of the above prism is now surrounded by a liquid of refractive index , as

shown in Fig. 2, determine if the light ray continues to graze along the interface AC or undergoes
total internal reflection or undergoes refraction into the liquid.

(b) Draw the ray diagram to represent the path followed by the incident ray with the corresponding
angle values.
Q.28 A square coil of side 10 cm has 20 turns and carries a current of 12 A. The coil is suspended
vertically and normal to the plane of the coil, makes an angle θ with the direction of a uniform
horizontal magnetic field of 0.80 T. If the torque, experienced by the coil equals 0.96 N-m, Find the
value of θ

[SECTION D] (2 * 4 = 08 marks)

Q29. Case Study Based Question: Motion of Charge in Magnetic Field

An electron with speed vo << c moves in a circle of radius ro in a uniform

magnetic field. Thiselectron is able to traverse a circular path as the magnetic
force acting on the electron is
perpendicular to both vo and B, as shown in the figure. This force continuously
deflects theparticle sideways without changing its speed and the particle will
move along a circle perpendicular to the field. The time required for one
revolution of the electron is To
(i) If the speed of the electron is now doubled to 2vo. The radius of the circle will change to
(A) 4ro (B) 2 ro (C) ro (D) ro/2
(ii) If v = 2vo, then the time required for one revolution of the electron (To) will change to
(A) 4 To (B) 2 To (C) To (D) To/2
 (iii) A charged particle is projected in a magnetic field B = (2 i + 4 j) X 102 T. The acceleration
of theparticle is found to be a = ( x i + 2 j ) m/s2 . Find the value of x.
(A) 4 ms-2 (B) -4 ms-2 (C) -2 ms-2 (D) 2 ms-2
(iv) If the given electron has a velocity not perpendicular to B, then trajectory of the electron is
(A) straight line (B) circular (C) helical (D) zig-zag
OR
If this electron of charge (e) is moving parallel to uniform magnetic field with constant velocity v, the
force acting on the electron is
(A) Bev (B) Be/v (C) B/ev (D) Zero
Q.30 If double slit apparatus is immersed in a liquid of refractive index, I-l the wavelength
of light reduces to λ and fringe width also reduces to 𝛽′=𝛽𝜇 . The given figure shows a
double-slit experiment in which coherent monochromatic light of wavelength A from a distant
source is incident upon the two slits, each of width w(w >𝜆) and the interference pattern is viewed
on a distant screen. A thin piece of glass of thickness t and refractive index n is placed between one
of the slit and the screen, perpendicular to the light path.

(i) In Young's double slit interference pattern, the fringe width

(a) can be changed only by changing the wavelength of incident light
(b) can be changed only by changing the separation between the two slits
(c) can be changed either by changing the wavelength or by changing the
separation between two sources
(d) is a universal constant and hence cannot be changed

(ii) If the width w of one of the slits is increased to 2w, the become the amplitude due to slit
(a) 1.5a (b) a/2 (c) 2a (d) no change
(iii) In YDSE, let A and B be two slits. Films of thicknesses tA and tB and refractive indices mA and
mB are placed in front of A and B, respectively. If μAtA=μBtB then the central maxima will
(a) not shift (b) shift towards A
(c) shift towards B (d) shift towards A if tB = tA and shift towards B if tB < tA
(iv) In Young's double slit experiment, a third slit is made in between the double slits. Then
(a) fringes of unequal width are formed. (b) contrast between bright and dark fringes is reduced
(c) intensity of fringes totally disappears (d) only bright light is observed on the screen
(v) In Young's double slit experiment, if one of the slits is covered with a microscope cover slip, then
(a) fringe pattern disappears
(b) the screen just gets illuminated
(c) in the fringe pattern, the brightness of the bright fringes will decreases and the dark fringes will
become more dark
(d) bright fringes will be more bright and dark fringes will become more dark.

[SECTION E] (3 * 5=15)
Q31. A series LCR circuit is connected to an ac source. Using the phasor diagram, derive the expression
for the impedance of the circuit. An inductor L of inductance XL is connected in series with a bulb B
and an ac source. How would brightness of the bulb change when
(i) number of turns in the inductor is reduced,
(ii) an iron rod is inserted in the inductor and
(iii) a capacitor of reactance XC = XL is inserted in series in the circuit. Justify your Answer in each
case.
 OR
Draw a sketch showing the basic elements of an a.c. generator. State its principle and explain briefly its
working.

Q.32 (I) Explain briefly, with the help of a labelled diagram, the basic principle of the working of an a.c.
generator. In an a.c. generator, coil of N turns and area A is rotated at an angular velocity ω in a
uniform magnetic field B. Derive an expression for the instantaneous value of the emf induced in
coil. What is the source of energy generation in this device?
OR
(II) a) With the help of a diagram, explain the principle of a device which changes a low ac voltage
into a high voltage. Deduce the expression for the ratio of secondary voltage to the primary
voltage in terms of the ratio of the number of turns of primary and secondary winding. For an
ideal transformer, obtain the ratio of primary and secondary currents in terms of the ratio of
the voltages in the secondary and primary coils.
b) Write any two sources of the energy losses which occur in actual transformers.
c) A step-up transformer converts a low input voltage into a high output voltage. Does it violate
law of conservation of energy? Explain.

Q.33 (I) a) A giant refracting telescope at an observatory has an objective lens of focal length 15 m. If an
eyepiece of focal length 1.0 cm is used, what is angular magnification of the telescope in normal
adjustment?
b) If this telescope is used to view the moon, what is the diameter of the image of the moon formedby
the objective lens? The diameter of the moon is 3.48 × 106 m, and the radius of lunar orbit is 3.8 ×
108 m.
OR
(II) A compound microscope consists of an objective lens of focal length 2.0 cm and an eyepiece of
focal length 6.25 cm separated by a distance of 15 cm. How far from the objective should an object
be placed in order to obtain the final image at?

a) the least distance of distinct vision (25 cm) and

b) infinity? What is the magnifying power of the microscope in each case?