SET – A

AJMANI INTARNATIONAL SCHOOL

TERM-1ST
[2024-2025]
CLASS – XII
SUBJECT – PHYSICS THEORY (042)
TIME: 3HRS MAX. MARKS – 70

General Instructions: -
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:

i) This question paper contains 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.

ii) Question paper is divided into five sections Section-A, B, C, D and E.
iii) Section-A: Q. no. 1 to 16 are MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
iv) Section-B: Q. no. 17 to 21 are VSA type questions carrying 2 marks each.
v) Section-C: Q. no. 22 to 28 are SA type Questions carrying 3 marks each.
vi) Section-D: Q. no. 29 and 30 are case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
vii) Sections-E: Q. no. 31 to 33 are LA type questions carrying 5 marks each.
viii) There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided.

SECTION – A
MCQ’s –
Q.1 An electric dipole of length 2 cm is placed at an angle of 30˚ with an electric field 1
2×105 N/C. If the dipole experiences a torque of 8×10-3 Nm, the magnitude of either
charge of the dipole, is –
a) 4 μC b) 7 μC c) 8 mC d) 2 mC
Q.2 Two parallel plate capacitors X and Y have the same area of plates and same 1
separation between plates. X has air and Y with dielectric of constant 2, between its
plates. They are connected in series to a battery of 12 V. The ratio of electrostatic
energy stored in X and Y is –
a) 4:1 b) 1:4 c) 2:1 d) 1:2
Q.3 The current in a device varies with time t as I = 6t, where I is in mA and t is in s. The 1
amount of charge that passes through the device during t = 0s to t = 3s is –
a) 10 mC b) 18 mC c) 27 mC d) 54 mC
Q.4 A long straight wire of radius ‘a’ carries a steady current I. The current is uniformly 1
distributed across its area of cross-section. The ratio of magnitude of magnetic field
⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐵1 at a/2 and 𝐵 ⃗⃗⃗⃗2 at distance 2a is –
a) ½ b) 1 c) 2 d) 4
Q.5 Which of the following cannot modify an external magnetic 1
field as shown in the figure?
a) Nickel b) Silicon c) Sodium Chloride d)
Copper

Q.6 The self-inductance of a solenoid of 600 turns is 108 mH. The self-inductance of a 1
coil having 500 turns with the same length, the same radius and the same medium
will be –
a) 95 mH b) 90 mH c) 85 mH d) 75 mH
Q.7 Four objects W, X, Y and Z, each with charge +q are held fixed at four 1
points of a square of side d as shown in the figure. Objects X and Z
are on the midpoints of the sides of the square. The electrostatic
force exerted by object W on Object X is F. Then the magnitude of
the force exerted by object W on Z is –
 a) F/7 b) F/5 c) F/3 d) F/2

Q.8 A variable capacitor is connected to a 200 V battery. If its capacitance is changed 1

from 2μF to X μF, the decrease in energy of the capacitor is 2×10-2 J. The value of X is
–
a) 1 μF b) 2 μF c) 3 μF d) 4 μF
Q.9 Two sources of equal emf are connected in series. This combination is connected to 1
an external resistance R. The internal resistance of two sources are r1 and r2 (r2 > r1).
If the potential difference across the source of internal resistance r2 is zero, then R is
equal to–
𝑟 +𝑟 𝑟 𝑟 𝑟 +𝑟
a) 𝑟1 −𝑟2 b) 𝑟2 − 𝑟1 c) 𝑟 1−𝑟2 d) 𝑟1 𝑟 2
2 1 2 1 1 2
Q.10 A straight conducting rod of length 𝑙 and mass 𝑚 is suspended in a horizontal plane 1
by a pair of flexible strings in a magnetic field of magnitude 𝐵. To remove the
tension in the supporting strings, the magnitude of the current in the wire is –
𝑚𝑔𝐵 𝑚𝑔𝑙 𝑚𝑔 𝑙𝐵
a) b) c) d) 𝑚𝑔
𝑙 𝐵 𝑙𝐵
Q.11 An electric dipole is formed by two equal and opposite charges 𝑞 with separation 𝑑. 1
The charges have same mass 𝑚. It is kept in a uniform electric field 𝐸. If it is slightly
rotated from is equilibrium orientation, then is angular frequency 𝜔 is –
2𝑞𝐸 𝑞𝐸 𝑞𝐸 𝑞𝐸
a) √ b) √ c) 2√ d) √
𝑚𝑑 2𝑚𝑑 𝑚𝑑 𝑚𝑑
Q.12 In the given circuit, the potential drop across the capacitor 1
must be –

a) V b) V/2 c) V/3 d) 2V/3

Assertion-Reason –
For Q.13 to Q.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(A) and Reason(R) are true and Reason(R) is correct explaation of
Assertion(A).
b) If both Assertion(A) and Reason(R) are true but Reason(R) is not the correct explaation
of Assertion(A).
c) If Assertion(A) is true but Reason(R) is false.
d) If both Assertion(A) and Reason(R) are false.
Q.13 Assertion: The positive charged particle is placed in front of a spherical uncharged 1
conductor. The number of lines of forces terminating on the sphere will be more
than those emerging from it.
Reason: The surface charge density at a point on the sphere nearest to the point
charge will be negative and maximum in magnitude compared to other points on
the sphere.
Q.14 Assertion: The current density 𝑗 at any point in ohmic resistor is in direction of 1
⃗
electric field 𝐸 at that point.
Reason: A point charge when released from rest in a region having only electrostatic
field always along electric line of forces.
Q.15 Assertion: When a test charge moves through the magnetic field, its momentum 1
changes but kinetic energy remains constant.
Reason: The magnetic force acts as a centripetal force, which is perpendicular to the
instantaneous velocity and so does no work.
Q.16 Assertion: The susceptibility of diamagnetic materials does not depend upon the 1
temperature.
Reason: Every atom of a diamagnetic material is not a complete magnet itself.
 SECTION - B
Q.17(a) Derive the expression for the torque acting on an electric dipole, when it is held in a 2
uniform electric field. Identify the orientation of the dipole in the electric field, in
which it attains a stable equilibrium.
(OR)
Q.17(b) A capacitor of unknown capacitance is connected across a battery of V volt. A charge 2
of 360 μC is stored in it. When the potential across the capacitor is reduced by 120
V, the charge stored in the capacitor becomes 120 μC. Calculate V and the unknown
capacitance. What would have been the charge on the capacitor if the voltage were
increased by 120 V?
Q.18 A current of 5 A is passing through a non-linear magnesium wire of cross-section 2
0.04 m2. At every point the direction of the current density is at angle of 60˚ with the
unit vector of area of cross-section. Find the magnitude of electric field at any point
of the conductor. (Resistivity of magnesium 𝜌 = 44 × 10−8 𝛺𝑚).
Q.19 Derive the relation between magnetic permeability and magnetic susceptibility. 2
Q.20 An electron after being accelerated through a potential difference of 104 V enters a 2
uniform magnetic field of 0.04 T perpendicular to its direction of motion. Calculate
the radius if curvature of its trajectory.
Q.21 A 1.0 m metallic rod is rotated with an angular velocity of 400 rad/s about an axis 2
normal to the rod passing through its one end. The other end of the rod is in contact
with a circular metallic ring. A constant and uniform magnetic field of 0.5 T parallel
to the axis exists everywhere. Calculate the emf developed between the centre and
the ring.

SECTION – C
Q.22 A long solenoid of radius r consists of n turns per unit length. A current 𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 3
flows in the solenoid. A coil of N turns is wound tightly around it near its centre.
What is –
i) The induced emf in the coil?
ii) The mutual inductance between the solenoid and the coil?
Q.23(a) Derive the formula for the magnetic field at the centre of the current carrying 3
circular loop.
(OR)
Q.23(b) Two identical coils of P and Q each of radius R are lying in perpendicular planes such 3
that they have a common centre. Find the magnitude and direction of the magnetic
field at the common centre of the two coils, If they carry currents equal to 𝐼 and
√3𝐼 respectively.
Q.24 Determine the current 3
in each branch of the
network shown in the
figure.

Q.25 Deduce the expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor, when the 3
dielectric slab is partially filled between the plates. What happens when a
conducting slab is partially inserted between the plates?
Q.26 Derive the formula for the electric potential energy of an electric dipole in uniform 3
electric field.
Three charges −𝑞, +𝑄 and −𝑞 are placed at equal distances on a straight line. If the
potential energy of the system of three charges is zero, what is the ratio of 𝑄: 𝑞?
Q.27 A charged particle, of charge 2 μC and mass 10 mg, moving with a velocity of 1000 3
m/s enters a uniform electric field of strength 103 N/C directed perpendicular to its
direction of motion. Find the velocity and displacement, of the particle after 10 s.
Q.28 A charge is distributed uniformly over a ring of radius ‘a’. Obtain an expression for 3
the electric field E at a point on the axis of the ring. Hence show that for points at
large distances from the ring, it behaves like point charge.

SECTION – D
(Case-Based Questions)
Q.29 Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follow:
Electromagnetic Induction:
Consider the experimental set
up shown in the figure. This
jumping ring experiment is an
outstanding demonstration of
some simple laws of physics.
A conducting non-magnetic
ring is placed over the vertical
core of a solenoid. When
current is passed through the
solenoid, the ring is thrown
off.

i) The direction of the induced current in the ring in jumping ring experiment is such 1
that the polarity developed in the ring is same as that of the polarity on the face of
the coil, then ring will jump up due to
a) Attractive force when the switch is closed in the circuit.
b) Repulsive force when the switch is closed in the circuit.
c) Attractive force when the switch is open in the circuit.
d) Repulsive force when the switch is open in the circuit.
ii) What will happen if the terminal of the battery are reversed and the switch is 1
closed?
a) Ring will not be jumped.
b) Ring will jump again.
c) Current will not induce in the ring.
d) None of these.
iii) The jumping ring experiment based on which of the following laws? 1
a) Lenz’s law b) Faraday’s law c) Snell’s Law d) both (a) and (b)
iv) Two identical circular loops A and B of metal wire are lying on a table without 1
touching each other. Loop A carries a current which increases with time. In the
response loop B –
a) Remain stationary b) is attracted by loop A
c) is repelled by loop A d) rotate about its fixed centre of mass
(OR)
v) An emf of 200 V is induced in a circuit when current in the circuit falls 5 A to 0 A 1
in 0.1 s. The self-inductance of the circuit is –
a) 3.5 H b) 3.9 H c) 4 H d) 4.2 H
Q.30 When a conductor carrying a current is placed
in an external magnetic field, it experiences a
mechanical force. A current is an assembly of
moving charges and a magnetic field exerts a
force on a moving charge. That’s why a
current-carrying conductor when placed in a
magnetic field experiences a sideways force
as the force experienced by the moving electron is transmitted to the conductor as a
whole. A conductor of length 𝑙 carrying a current 𝐼 held in a magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ at an
angle θ with it, experiences a force given by 𝐹 = 𝐼𝑙𝐵 sin𝜃. In vector form, 𝐹 =
𝐼(𝑙 × 𝐵)⃗⃗⃗⃗
 The direction of 𝐹 is perpendicular to both 𝑙 and 𝐵 ⃗ and is given by Flemming’s left-
hand rule. A conducting bar of mass m and length 𝑙 slides over horizontal rails that
are connected to a voltage source V. The source maintains a constant current 𝐼 in
the rails and bar, and a uniform magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ , acting vertically upwards, acts in
the region between the rails.
i) Ignoring friction, air resistance and electrical resistances, the magnitude and 1
direction of the net force on the conducting bar is –
a) 𝐼𝑙𝐵, to the right b) 𝐼𝑙𝐵, to the left c) 2𝐼𝑙𝐵, to the right d) 2𝐼𝑙𝐵, to the left
ii) If the bar has mass ‘m’, then the distance ‘d’ that the bar must move along the 1
rails from rest to attain speed ‘v’ –
3𝑣 2𝑚 5𝑣 2𝑚 𝑣 2𝑚 𝑣2𝑚
a) 2𝐼𝑙𝐵 b) 2𝐼𝑙𝐵 c) 𝐼𝑙𝐵 d) 2𝐼𝑙𝐵
iii) A force acting on a conductor of length 5 m carrying a current of 8 A kept 1
perpendicular to the magnetic field of 1.5 T is –
a) 100 N b) 60 N c) 50 N d) 75 N
iv) A straight wire of mass 200 g and length 1.5 m carries a current of 2 A. It is 1
suspended in mid air by a uniform horizontal magnetic field B. The magnitude of
B (in tesla) is (assume that g = 9.8 ms-2) –
a) 2 b) 1.5 c) 0.55 d) 0.65
(OR)
v) A wire of length 𝑙 carries a current of 𝑖 along x-axis. A magnetic field exists given 1
by 𝐵 = 𝐵0 (𝑖̂ + 𝑗̂ + 𝑘̂ ) T. The magnitude of the magnetic force acting on the wire
is –
a) 𝑖𝑙𝐵0 b) √3𝑖𝑙𝐵0 c) 2𝑖𝑙𝐵0 d) √2𝑖𝑙𝐵0

SECTION – E
Q.31(a) Find the expression for the electric field strength at a distant point situated (i) on 5
the axial and (ii) on the along the equatorial line of an electric dipole.
(OR)
Q.31(b) (i) Use Gauss’ law to obtain an expression for the electric field due to an infinitely 2
long thin straight wire with uniform linear charge density λ.
(ii) An infinitely long positively charged straight wire has a linear charge density λ. 2
An electron is revolving in a circle with a constant speed v such that the wire passes
through the centre, and is perpendicular to the plane, of the circle. Find the kinetic
energy of the electron in terms of magnitudes of its charge and linear charge
density λ on the wire.
(iii) Draw the graph of kinetic energy as a function of linear charge density λ. 1
Q.32(a) Discuss the motion of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field with initial 5
velocity (i) parallel to the field and (ii) perpendicular to the magnetic field.
An α-particle and a proton of the same kinetic energy are in turn allowed to pass
through a magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ , acting normal to the direction of motion of a particle.
Calculate the ratio of radii of the circular paths described by them.
(OR)
Q.32(b) (i) Derive an expression for the magnetic field at a point on the axis of a current 5
carrying circular loop.
(ii) Two co-axial circular loop L1 and L2 of radii 3
cm and 4cm are placed as shown. What should
be the magnitude and direction of the current
in the loop L2 so that the net magnetic field at
the point O be zero?

Q.33(a) (i) Define mutual inductance and write its S.I. units. 5
(ii) Derive an expression for the mutual Inductance of two long co-axial solenoids of
same length wound one over the other.
 (iii) In an experiment, two coils C1 and C2 are placed close to each other. Find out the
expression for the emf induced in the coil C1 due to a change in the current through
the coil C2.
(OR)
Q.33(b) Derive relation between electric current and drift velocity. Hence deduce Ohm’s law. 5
Also write the expression for the resistivity in terms of number density of free
electrons and relaxation time.