STEPPING STONES HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS XII
PHYSICS (042)
Pre-Board 2 (2024-25)

Time: 3 Hours Max. 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 MCQs 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, two questions 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 × 108 m/s ii. me = 9.1 × 10–31 kg

iii. e = 1.6 × 10–19 C iv. m0 = 4p × 10–7 TmA−1
v. h = 6.63 × 10–34 Js vi. e0 = 8.854 × 10–12 C2N–1m−2
vii. Avogadro’s number = 6.023 × 1023 per gram mole

Sr. No Section -A Marks

1. 1. Figure shows electric field lines in which an electric dipole p is placed as shown. 1

2. Which of the followingstatements is correct?

(a) (a) The dipole will not experience any force.
(b) (b) The dipole will experience a force towards right.
(c) (c) The dipole will experience a force towards left.
(d) (d) The dipole will experience a force upwards.
2. 1
Equipotential surfaces
(a) are closer in regions of large electric fields compared to regions of lower electric fields
(b) will be more crowded near sharp edges of a conductor
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 (c) will always be equally spaced
(d) both (a) and (b) are correct

3. 1
With increase in temperature the conductivity of
(a) metals increases and of semiconductor decreases.
(b) semiconductors increases and of metals decreases.
(c) in both metals and semiconductors increases.
(d) in both metal and semiconductor decreases.

4. 1
A charged particle is moving on circular path with velocity v in a uniform magnetic
field B, if the velocityof the charged particle is doubled and strength of magnetic
field is halved, then radius becomes
(a) 8 times (b) 4 times (c) 2 times (d) 16 times

5 A strong magnetic field is applied on a stationary electron. Then the electron 1

(a) moves in the direction of the field.
(b) remains stationary.
(c) moves perpendicular to the direction of the field.
(d) moves opposite to the direction of the field.
6 The correct M-H curve for a paramagnetic material at a constant temperature (T) is represented by 1

(a) (b) (c) (d)

7 To reduce the resonant frequency in an series LCR circuit with a generator 1
(a) the generator frequency should be reduced.
(b) another capacitor should be added in parallel to the first.
(c) the iron core of the inductor should be removed.
(d) dielectric in the capacitor should be removed.
8 1
The part of the spectrum of the electromagnetic radiation used to cook food is
(a) ultraviolet rays (b) cosmic rays (c) X rays (d) microwaves
9 Which of the following statements is not correct ? 1

(a) Whenever the amount of magnetic flux linked with a circuit changes, an emf is induced in the
circuit.
(b) The induced emf lasts so long as the change in magnetic flux continues.
(c) The direction of induced emf is given by Lenz’s law.
(d) Lenz’s law is a consequence of the law of conservation of momentum.

10 Two slits in Young’s double slit experiment have widths in the ratio 81 : 1. The ratio of 1
the amplitudes of lightwaves is
(a) 3 : 1 (b) 3 : 2 (c) 9 : 1 (d) 6 : 1

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11 1
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An electron is moving with an initial velocity ⃗= v0 ̂ and is in a magnetic field B = B 0 ̂Then
its de Broglie wavelength
(a) remains constant (b) increases with time
(c) decreases with time (d) increases and decreases periodically

12 The radius of a spherical nucleus as measured by electron scattering is 3.6 fm. What is the 1
mass number of thenucleus most likely to be?
(a) 27 (b) 40 (c) 56 (d) 120

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 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.

13 Assertion (A) : The positively charged nucleus of an atom has a radius of almost 10–15 m. 1
Reason (R) : In a-particle scattering experiment, the distance of closest approach for a-
particles is 10–15 m.

14 Assertion (A) : An alternating current shows magnetic effect. 1

Reason (R) : Magnitude of alternatingcurrent varies with time.
15 Assertion (A) : For best contrast between maxima and minima in the interference pattern of 1
Young’s doubleslit experiment, the intensity of light emerging out of the two slits should be
equal.
Reason (R) : The intensity of interference pattern is proportional to square of amplitude.
16 Assertion (A) : Photosensitivity of a metal is high if its work function is small. 1
Reason (R) : Workfunction = h ν0, where ν0 is the threshold frequency.
SECTION B

17 Name the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum which is 2

(a) suitable for radar systems used in aircraft navigation.
(b) used to treat muscular strain.
(c) used as a diagnostic tool in medicine. Write in brief, how these waves can be produced.
18 The magnetic needle has magnetic moment 6.7 × 10–2 A m2 and moment of inertia 2
I = 7.5 × 10–6 kg m2. It performs 10 oscillations in 6.70 s. What is the magnitude of the
magnetic field?
19 2
If both the number of protons and neutrons in a nuclear reaction is conserved, in what
way is mass convertedinto energy (or vice versa)? Explain giving one example.

OR
In an experiment on a–particle scattering by a thin foil of gold, draw a graph
showing, the number of particles scattered versus the scattering angle q. Why
is it that a very small fraction of the particles are scattered at q > 90°?
Write two important conclusions that can be drawn regarding the structure of
the atom from the study of this experiment.
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20 2
If both the number of protons and neutrons in a nuclear reaction is conserved, in what
way is mass convertedinto energy (or vice versa)? Explain giving one example.

OR
In an experiment on a–particle scattering by a thin foil of gold, draw a graph
showing, the number of particles scattered versus the scattering angle q. Why
is it that a very small fraction of the particles are scattered at q > 90°?
Write two important conclusions that can be drawn regarding the structure of
the atom from the study of this experiment.

21 2
Light of wavelength 6 × 10–5 cm falls on a screen at a distance of 100 cm from a narrow slit.
Find the widthof the slit if the first minima lies 1 mm on either side of the central maximum.
SECTION C
22 3
Two identical circular coils of radius 0.1 m, each having 20 turns are mounted co-
axially 0.1 m apart. A current of 0.5 A is passed through both of them (i) in the same
direction, (ii) in the opposite directions. Find the magnetic field at the centre of each
coil.
23 3
A rectangular wire loop of sides 8 cm and 2 cm with a small cut is moving out of a
region of uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.3 T directed normal to the loop.
What is the emf developed across the cut if velocity of loop is 1 cm s–1 in a direction
normal to the (a) longer side (b) shorter side of the loop? For how long does the
induced voltage last in each case?
24 3
A circuit is set up by connecting L = 100 mH, C = 5 mF and R = 100 W in series. An alternating emf of
150√ V, 500 Hz is applied across this series combination. Calculate
(a) The impedance of the circuit.
(b) The peak value of the current flowing in the circuit.
(c) The power factor of this circuit.

OR
(a) For a given ac i = i0 sinwt, show that the average power dissipated in a resistor R over
a complete cycleis i0 2R .
(b) A light bulb is rated at 100 W for a 220 V ac supply. Calculate the resistance of the bulb.

25 3
(a) An electron and a proton are accelerated through the same potential. Which one of the two has
(i) greater value of de-Broglie wavelength associated with it, and
(ii) lesser momentum?
Justify your answer in each case.
(b) How is the momentum of a particle related with its de-Broglie wavelength?
Show the variation on a graph.
OR

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 (a) Write Einstein’s photoelectric equation and mention which important features in
photoelectric effect can be explained with the help of this equation.

(b) The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons gets doubled when the
wavelength of light incident on the surface changes from l1 to l2. Derive the
expressions for the threshold wavelength l0 and work function for the metal surface
26 3
The value of ground state energy of hydrogen atom is –13.6 eV.
(i) Find the energy required to move an electron from the ground state to the first excited state of the
atom.
(ii) Determine (a) the kinetic energy and (b) orbital radius in the first excited state of the atom.
(Giventhe value of Bohr radius = 0.53 Å).
27 3
(i) Draw V-I characteristics of a p-n junction diode.
(ii) Write the property of a junction diode which makes it suitable for rectification of ac
voltages.
(i) charge enclosed by the cylinder.
(ii) A hollow cylindrical box of length 1 m and area of cross-section 25 cm2 is
placed in a three dimensionalcoordinate system
→ as shown in the figure. The
electric field in the region is given by ⃗⃗ = 50x‸̂, where ⃗⃗⃗⃗isin N C–1 and x is in
metres. Find
(iii) net flux through the cylinder.

28 A hollow cylindrical box of length 1 m and area of cross-section 25 cm2 is placed in 3

a three dimensionalcoordinate system as shown in the figure. The electric field in the
region is given by ⃗⃗ = 50x‸̂ where ⃗⃗ isin N C–1 and x is in metres. Find
(i) net flux through the cylinder.
(ii) charge enclosed by the cylinder.

SECTION D
Case Study Based Questions

29 4
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow.
A convex or converging lens is thicker at the centre than at the edges. It converges a
parallel beam of light on refraction through it. It has a real focus. Convex lens is of three
types : (i) Double convex lens (ii) Plano-convex lens (iii) Concavo-convex lens.
Concave lens is thinner at the centre than at the edges. It diverges a parallel beam of light
on refraction through it. It has a virtual focus
(i) A point object O is placed at a distance of 0.3 m from a convex lens (focal length
0.2 m) cut into twohalves each of which is displaced by 0.0005 m as shown in
figure.

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 (i)What will be the location of the image?
(a) 30 cm right of lens (b) 60 cm right of lens
(c) 70 cm left of lens (d) 40 cm left of lens
(ii) Two thin lenses are in contact and the focal length of the combination is 80 cm.
If the focal length ofone lens is 20 cm, the focal length of the other would be.
(a) –26.7 cm (b) 60 cm (c) 80 cm (d) 20 cm
(iii) A spherical air bubble is embedded in a piece of glass. For a ray of light passing
through the bubble, itbehaves like a
(a) converging lens (b) diverging lens
(c) plano-converging lens (d) plano-diverging lens
(iv) Lens used in magnifying glass is
(a) Concave lens (b) Convex lens
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
OR
The magnification of an image by a convex lens is positive only when the object is placed
(a) at its focus F (b) between F and 2F
(c) at 2F (d) between F and optical centre

30 Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow.Biasing of 4
Diode
When the diode is forward biased, it is found that beyond forward voltage V = Vk,
called knee voltage, theconductivity is very high. At this value of battery biasing
for p-n junction, the potential barrier is overcomeand the current increases
rapidly with increase in forward voltage. When the diode is reverse biased, the
reverse bias voltage produces a very small current about a few microamperes
which almost remains constant with bias. This small current is reverse
saturation current.
(i) In which of the following figures, the p-n diode is forward biased.

(ii) Based on the V-I characteristics of the diode, we can classify diode as
(a) bi-directional device (b) ohmic device
(c) non-ohmic device (d) passive element
(iii) The V-I characteristic of a diode is shown in the figure. The ratio of
forward to reverse biasresistance is

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 (a) 100 (b) 106 (c) 10 (d) 10–6
OR

In the case of forward biasing of a p-n junction diode, which one of the following figures
correctlydepicts the direction of conventional current (indicated by an arrow mark)?

(iv) If an ideal junction diode is connected as shown, then the value of the current I is

(a) 0.013 A (b) 0.02 A (c) 0.01 A (d) 0.1 A

SECTION E

31 5
Consider a sphere of radius R with charge density distributed as

r(r) = kr for r≤R

=0 for r > R.
Suppose the total charge on the sphere is 2e where e is the electron charge. Where can two
protons be embedded such that the force on each of them is zero ? Assume that the
introduction of the proton does not alter the negative charge distribution.

OR
Figure shows a charge array known as an electric quadrupole. For a point on the axis of
quadrupole, obtain the dependence of potential on r for r/a >> 1, and contrast your results
with that due to an electric dipole, and an electric monopole (i.e., a single charge).

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 (a) Consider circuit shown in figure. How much energy is absorbed by electrons from the initial state
of nocurrent (ignore thermal motion) to the state of drift velocity

(b) Electrons give up energy at the rate of RI2 per second to the thermal energy. What
time scale would one associate with energy in problem (a)? Given, n = no. of
electron/volume = 1029/m3, length of circuit = 10 cm, cross-section, A = 1 mm2.

OR
Two cells of emf e1, e2 and internal resistance r1 and r2 respectively are connected in parallel in the
figure.
e1 r 1

E2 r2

Deduct the expression for

(i) The equivalent emf of the combination.
(ii) The equivalent resistance of the combination.
(iii) The potential difference between the points A and B.

33 (a) Draw the intensity pattern for single slit diffraction and double slit interference. 5
Hence, state differences between interference and diffraction patterns.
(b) What is the effect on the interference fringes in Young’s double slit
experiment when (i) the width of the source slit is increased ; (ii) the
monochromatic source is replaced by a source of white light?
OR
(a) Draw a ray diagram showing the image formation by an astronomical telescope
when the final image is formed at infinite.
(b) (i) A small telescope has an objective lens of focal length 140 cm and an
eyepiece of focal length5.0 cm. Find the magnifying power of the telescope for
viewing distant objects when the telescope is in normal adjustment and the final
image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision.

(ii) Also find the separation between the objective lens and the eyepiece in normal adjustment.

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