VIBGYOR HIGH

Prelim 1 Examination
AY 2024-2025
PHYSICS
Grade: XII Max. Marks : 70
Date : 09/12/2024 Time Allowed: 3 hour
MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A
Question 1 A charge Q is placed at the centre of the line joining two charges [1]
q and q. The system of the three charges will be in equilibrium if
Q is:
(a) +q/3
(b) -q/3
(c) +q/4
(d) -q/4
Question 2 A hollow metal sphere of radius 5cm is charged so that the [1]
potential on its surface is 10V. The potential at the centre of the
sphere is
(a) 0V
(b) 10 V
(c) same as at point 5cm away from the surface
(d) same as at point 25cm away from the surface
Question 3 If 4% of the mains current in an ammeter is passing through [1]
galvanometer which is shunted with a 5Ω resistance, than the
resistance of galvanometer will be
(a) 118 Ω
(b) 120 Ω
(c) 122 Ω
(d) 124 Ω
Question 4 A current loop placed in a non-uniform magnetic field experiences [1]
(a) a force of repulsion

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 (b) a force of attraction
(c) a torque but not force
(d) a force and a torque.
Question 5 A circular coil of radius 4cm and of 20 turns carries a current 3A. [1]
It is placed in a magnetic field of intensity of 0.5Wb/m 2. The
magnetic dipole moment of the coil is
(a) 0.15 A-m2
(b) 0.3 A-m2
(c) 0.45 A-m2
(d) 0.6 A-m2
Question 6 A charged particle after being accelerated through a potential [1]
difference ‘V’ enters in uniform magnetic field and moves in a
circle of radius ‘r’. If ‘V’ is doubled, the radius of the circle will
become
(a) 2r
(b) √2r
(c) 4r
(d) r/√2
Question 7 The universal property among all substances is [1]
(a) diamagnetism
(b) paramagnetism
(c) ferromagnetism
(d) all of these.
Question 8 If the rms current in a 50Hz ac circuit is 5A, the value of the [1]
current 1/300 seconds after its value becomes zero is
(a) 5√2 A
(b) 5√3/2 A
(c) 5/6 A
(d) 5/√2 A
Question 9 Which radiations are used in treatment of muscle ache? [1]
(a) Infrared
(b) ultraviolet
(c) microwave
(d) X-rays

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Question 10 The focal length of a biconvex lens of radii of each surface 50cm [1]
and refractive index 1.5, is
(a) 40.4 cm
(b) 75 cm
(c) 50 cm
(d) 80 cm
Question 11 The rest mass of a photon of wavelength λ is [1]
(a) zero
(b) h/cλ
(c) h/λ
(d) hc/λ
Question 12 As per Bohr model, the minimum energy (in eV) required to [1]
remove an electron from the ground state of double ionized Li
atom (Z=3) is
(a) 1.51 eV
(b) 13.6 eV
(c) 40.8 eV
(d) 122.4 eV
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) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct
explanation of Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the
correct explanation of Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Question 13 Assertion: The total energy of revolving electron in any [1]
stationary orbit is negative.
Reason: Energy is a scalar quantity. It can have positive or
negative values.
Ans: Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct
explanation of Assertion.

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Question 14 Assertion: The electrical conductivity of a semiconductor increases [1]
with increase in temperature.
Reason: With increase in temperature, large number of electrons
from the valence band can jump to the conduction band.
Ans: Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct
explanation of Assertion.
Question 15 Assertion: It is advantageous to transmit electric power at high [1]
voltage.
Reason: High voltage means high current.
Ans: Assertion is true but Reason is false.
Question 16 Assertion: The de Broglie equation has significance for any [1]
microscopic or sub-microscopic particles.

Reason: The de Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to

the mass of the object if velocity is constant.

Ans: Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct
explanation of Assertion.
SECTION-B
Question 17 A metallic wire of length 1m is stretched to double its length. [2]
Calculate the ratio of its initial and final resistance assuming there
is no change in the density on stretching.
Ans: [1]

[1]

Question 18 Define the magnifying power of a compound microscope when [2]

the final image is formed at infinity. Why must both the objective

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 and the eyepiece of a compound microscope has short focal
lengths? Explain.
Ans:
[1]

[1]

Question 19 Explain the basic differences between the construction and [2]
working of a telescope and a microscope.
Ans: A microscope is used to view objects placed closed to it, say [1]
within few centimeters. To look at distant object such as stars, a
planet or a distant tree etc. we use telescope. [1]
Question 20 Find out work function of the metal, if the kinetic energies of the [2]
photoelectrons are E1 and E2, with wavelengths of incident light
λ1 and λ2.
Ans: [2]

Question 21 Distinguish between an intrinsic semiconductor and p-type [2]

semiconductor. Give reason, why a p-type semiconductor crystal
is electrically neutral, although nh >> ne ?

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Ans: [1]

[1]

OR
Draw the circuit diagrams showing how a p-n junction diode is: [2]
(i) forward biased and (ii) reverse biased. How is the width of
depletion layer affected in the two cases?
Ans: [1]

[1]

If we apply a positive voltage to the diode i.e. positive terminal is

connected towards the P-type and the negative terminal is
towards the N-type, it can give the free electrons and holes extra
energy to cross the junction, where the junction width or the width
of the depletion layer is decreased. It is called forward bias.
when we apply a negative voltage to the diode i.e. a positive

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 terminal is connected towards the N-type and the negative
terminal is towards the P-type, the junction width, or the width of
the depletion layer is increased. It is called reverse bias. This
happens because when we apply reverse bias voltage the
electrons are drifted away from the junction and hence,
conduction is not possible.
So, the width of the depletion region in a P-N junction diode is
increased by reverse bias.

Under forward biasing the applied potential difference causes a field

which acts opposite to the potential barrier. This results in reducing the
potential barrier , and hence the width of depletion layer decreases.

SECTION-C
Question 22 In the figure given below, find the [3]
a) equivalent capacitance of the network between points A
and B. given: C1=C5=8µF, C2=C3=C4=4µF.
b) maximum charge supplied by the battery, and
c) total energy stored in the network.

Ans: [1]

[1]

[1]

Question 23 i) Derive an expression for drift velocity of electrons in a [3]

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 conductor. Hence deduce ohm’s law.
ii) A wire whose cross-sectional area is increasing linearly from its
one end to the other, is connected across a battery of V volts.
Which of the following quantities remain constant in the wire?
a) drift speed b) current density
c) electric current d) electric field
Justify your answer.
Ans: [1]

[1]

[1]

Question 24 Derive the expression for force per unit length between two long [3]
straight parallel current carrying conductors. Hence, define one
ampere.

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 Ans: [1]

[1]

[1]

Question 25 State lenz’s law. Does it violates the principle of conservation of [3]
energy. Justify your answer.
Ans: [1]

[1]

[1]

Question 26 Figure below shows the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. [3]
(i) Name one type of radiation that has:

(a) Which is used for photography in fog?

(b) used in luggage security checks at airports
(c) Which radiation has the highest frequency?
Ans: a) Infrared radiations [1]

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 b) X-rays [1]
c) Gamma rays [1]

Question 27 Determine the maximum wavelength that hydrogen in its ground [3]
state can absorb. What would be the next smaller wavelength
that would work?
Ans: [1]

[1]

[1]

Question 28 Explain giving necessary reactions, how energy is released [3]

during (i) fission and (ii) fusion.
Ans: [1]

[1]

[1]

OR

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 How is the size of a nucleus experimentally determined? Write [3]
the relation between the radius and mass number of the nucleus.
Show that the density of nucleus. Show that the density of
nucleus. Show that the density of nucleus is independent of its
mass number.
Ans: [1]

[1]

[1]

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 SECTION-D
Case Study Based Questions
Question 29 Microscopes were first developed in the early 1600s. The [4]
simplest compound microscope is constructed from two convex
lenses. The objective lens L1 is a convex lens of short focal
length. The eyepiece L2 is a convex lens of longer focal length.
Both lenses contribute to the final magnification. The object is
kept just beyond the focus Fo of the objective lens. L1 produces a
real, inverted and enlarged image I1. This image acts as an
object for the eyepiece. The eyepiece further produces a virtual
and enlarged image I2.
Read the above paragraph and answer the following questions:
(i) The magnifying power of a compound microscope is: [1]
(a) mo/me

(b)me/mo
(c) memo
(d) None of these
(ii) In a compound microscope the intermediate image is: [1]
(a)virtual, erect and magnified
(b)real, erect and magnified
(c)real, inverted and magnified
(d) virtual, erect and reduced
(iii) A graph between magnitude of image distance as a function of [1]
magnitude of object distance for a convex lens is shown below.
The focal length of the convex lens is:

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 (a)5cm
(b)10cm
(c)20cm
(d)40cm
OR
(iii) The length of a microscope tube is
(a) vo + ue
(b) vo - ue
(c) vo + D
(d) ue + D
(iv) If fo and fe are the focal lengths of objective and eyepiece of a [1]
compound microscope then choose the correct statement.
(a)fo and fe are small and fo < fe

(b)fo and fe are small and fo > fe

(c)fo and fe are large and fo < fe

(d) fo and fe are large and fo > fe
Question 30 A silicon diode has forward voltage drop 1.2 V for a DC current of [4]
100 mA. It has a reverse current of 1μA for a reverse voltage
10V.
A bilateral element generally offers same value of resistance in
either direction of current whereas unilateral elements do not
offer same resistance.
(i) [1]
Calculate the AC resistance at a forward DC current of 2.5 mA.

(a)15 Ω

(b) 20 Ω

(c) 30 Ω

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 (d) 40 Ω
(ii) The cut-in voltage for silicon diode is approximately [1]

(a) 0.2 V

(b) 0.6 V

(c) 1.1 V

(d) 1.2 V

(iii) Is diode unilateral or bilateral? [1]

(a)It is unilateral element as it does not offer different resistance

for either direction of current.

(b) It is bilateral element as it offers differ different resistance for

either direction of current.

(c) It is unilateral element as it does not offer same

resistance for either direction of current.

(d) It is bilateral element as it does not offer same resistance for

either direction of current.

(iv) Resistance of an ideal diode resistance during reverse biasing is [1]

(a) zero

(b)unity

(c) Maximum

(d) Infinite

OR

(iv) The forward biased diode current is

(a) more of drift current than the diffusion current.

(b) predominantly drift current.

(c) predominantly diffusion current.

(d) an equal combination of drift and diffusion current.

SECTION-E

Question 31 A spherical capacitor consists of two concentric spherical [5]

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 conductors, held in position by suitable insulating supports as shown
in figure. Show that the capacitance of a spherical capacitor is given
by C = 4πεor1r2/r1-r2 where r1 and r2 are the radii of outer and inner
spheres, respectively.
Ans:

[2]

[2]

[1]

OR
In the arrangement of capacitors shown here, the energy stored [5]
in the 6 μF capacitor is E. Find the following:

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 (a) Energy stored in the 12 μF capacitor.
(b) Energy stored in the 3 μF capacitor.
(c) Total energy drawn from the battery.
Ans:

[2]

[2]

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Question 32 a) Define mutual inductance and write its SI units. [5]

b) Derive an expression for the mutual inductance of two long co-
axial solenoids of same length wound one over the other.
c) 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 C 1
due to a change in the current through the coil C2.

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Ans:

[1]

[2]

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 [1]

[1]

OR
a) Define coefficient of self-induction. Obtain an expression for [5]
self-inductance of a long solenoid of length l, area of cross-
section A having N turns.
b) Calculate the self-inductance of a coil using the following data
obtained when an AC source of frequency (200/π) Hz and a DC
source is applied across the coil.

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Ans:

[2.5
]

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]

Question 33 a) In Young’s double slit experiment, deduce the conditions for [5]
obtaining constructive and destructive interference fringes. Hence
deduce the expression for the fringe width.
b) Show that the fringe pattern on the screen is actually a
superposition of single slit diffraction from each slit.
c) What should be the width of each slit to obtain 10 maxima of
the double slit pattern within the central maximum of the single
slit pattern, for green light of wavelength 500 nm, if the separation
between two slits is 1 mm?

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Ans: [1]

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 [1]

[1]

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 [1]

[1]

OR
a) Derive an expression for path difference in young’s double slit [5]
experiment and obtain the conditions for constructive and
destructive interference at a point on the screen.
b) The intensity at the central maxima in young’s double slit
experiment is Io. Find out the intensity at a point where the path
difference is λ/6, λ/4 and λ/3.

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Ans:

[2.5
]

[2.5
]

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