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Sample Paper 02
Class XII 2024-25
Physics
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 MCQ and four assertion reasoning based of 1 mark each,
Section B contains five questions of 2 marks each, Section C contains seven questions of 3 marks each,
Section D contains two case study based questions of 4 marks each and Section E contains three long
questions of 5 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 # 108 m/s
ii. me = 9.1 # 10−31 kg
iii. e = 1.6 # 10−19 C
iv. µ 0 = 4π # 10−7 TmA−1
v. h = 6.63 # 10−34 Js
vi. ε 0 = 8.854 # 10−12 C2 N−1 m−2
vii. Avogadro’s number = 6.023 # 1023 per gram mole

SECTION-A
1. The drift velocity Vd and applied electric field E of a conductor are related as
(a) Vd ? E (b) Vd ? E
(c) Vd ? E2 (d) Vd = constant

2. In a circuit, the current lags behind the voltage by a phase difference of π/2 radians. The circuit contains
which of the following?
(a) only R (b) only L
(c) only C (d) R and C

3. According to classical theory, the path of an electron in Rutherford’s atom is

(a) spiral (b) circular
(c) parabolic (d) straight line

4. If a ray of light is incident on a plane mirror at an angle of 30c, then deviation produced by the plane
mirror is
(a) 30c (b) 60c
(c) 90c (d) 120c

5. If the intensity of light falling on a metal is increased, then

(a) K.E. of photoelectrons increases (b) photoelectric current increases
(c) K.E. of photoelectrons decreases (d) photoelectric current remains constant

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6. At what distance of a point, from a long straight wire carrying a current of 12 A will the magnetic field
be equal to 3 # 10-5 T ?
(a) 8 cm (b) 16 cm
(c) 32 cm (d) 64 cm

7. 1 stat-coulomb = .......... coulomb.

(a) 3 # 10 9 (b) 3 # 10 - 9
(c) 1 # 10 9 (d) 1 # 10 - 9
3 3

8. When exposed to sunlight, thin films of oil on water often exhibit brilliant colours due to the phenomenon
of
(a) interference (b) diffraction
(c) dispersion (d) polarisation

9. S.I. unit of pole strength is

(a) N (b) N/A - m
(c) A - m (d) T

10. To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy one can use
(a) D.C. dynamo (b) A.C. dynamo
(c) Motor (d) Transformer

11. The waves which can not travel in vacuum are

(a) X-rays (b) radio-waves
(c) infrasonic waves (d) ultra-violet waves

12. The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor .......... by the introduction of a dielectric between the plates
of capacitor.
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c) remains same (d) nothing can be said

13. Assertion : A red object appears dark in the yellow light.

Reason : The red colour is scattered less.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

14. Assertion : Radio waves can be polarised.

Reason : Sound waves in air are longitudinal in nature.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

15. Assertion (A) : If the distance between parallel pates of a capacitor is halved and dielectric constant is
made three times, then the capacitance becomes six times.
Reason (R) : Capacitance of the capacitor does not depend upon the nature of the material of the plates.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
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(c) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

(d) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

16. Assertion : In Young’s double slit experiment the two slits are at distance d apart. Interference pattern
is observed on a screen at distance D from the slits. At a point on the screen when it is directly opposite
to one of the slits, a dark fringe is observed. Then, the wavelength of wave is proportional to square of
distance of two slits.
Reason : For a dark fringe intensity is zero.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

SECTION-B
17. What is the angle of dip at a place where the horizontal and vertical components of the earth’s magnetic
field are equal?

18. Graph showing the variation of current versus voltage to a material GaAs is shown in the figure. Identify
the region of

(i) negative resistance.

(ii) where Ohm’s law is obeyed ?

19. State the important properties of displacement current.

20. Write the basic features of photon picture of electromagnetic radiation on which Einstein’s photoelectric
equation is based.


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Show the variation of photocurrent with collector plate potential for different intensity but same frequency
of incident radiation.

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21. Why there is no work done in moving a charge from one point to another on an equipotential surface ?

SECTION-C
22. Draw energy band diagram of n -typed and p -typed semiconductor at temperature T 2 0 K . Mark the
donar and acceptor energy level with their energies.

23. Describe two commonly used devices which use polarised light.

24. Define uniform and non-uniform electric fields. How are they represented geometrically?

25. Explain, giving reasons, the basic difference in converting a galvanometer into (1) a voltmeter and (2) an
ammeter.

26. When is the magnetic flux taken as positive and negative?

27. Answer the following questions :

(i) Name the electromagnetic waves which are suitable for RADAR systems used in aircraft navigation.
Write the range of frequency of these waves.
(ii) If the earth dis not have atmosphere, would its average surface temperature be higher or lower than
what it is now? Explain.
(iii) An electromagnetic wave exerts pressure on the surface on which it is incident. Justify.


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(i) Describe briefly how electromagnetic waves are produced by oscillating charges.
(ii) Give one use of each of the following :
(a) Microwaves
(b) Ultraviolet rays
(c) Infrared rays
(d) Gamma rays

28. In an experiment of α -particle scattering by a thin foil of gold, draw a plot showing the number of particle
scattered versus the scattering angle θ .
Why is it that a very small fraction of the particles are scattered at θ > 90c ?
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SECTION-D

Case Study Based Questions.

Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow.

29. p-n junction is a single crystal of Ge or Si doped in such a manner that one half portion of it acts as p-type
semiconductor and other half functions as n-type semiconductor. As soon as a p-n junction is formed, the
holes from the p-region diffuse into the n-region and electron from n-region diffuse in to p-region. This
results in the development of VB across the junction which opposes the further diffusion of electrons and
holes through the junction.
(i) In an unbiased p-n junction electrons diffuse from n-region to p-region because
(a) holes in p-region attract them
(b) electrons travel across the junction due to potential difference
(c) electron concentration in n-region is more as compared to that in p-region
(d) only electrons move from n to p region and not the vice-versa
(ii) Electron hole recombination in p-n junction may lead to emission of
(a) light (b) ultraviolet rays
(c) sound (d) radioactive rays
(iii) In an unbiased p-n junction
(a) potential at p is equal to that at n
(b) potential at p is +ve and that at n is –ve
(c) potential at p is more than that at n
(d) potential at p is less than that at n.
(iv) The potential of depletion layer is due to
(a) electrons (b) holes
(c) ions (d) forbidden band


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In the depletion layer of unbiased p-n junction,
(a) it is devoid of charge carriers
(b) has only electrons
(c) has only holes
(d) p-n junction has a weak electric field.

30. The lens maker’s formula relates the focal length of a lens to the refractive index of the lens material and
the radii of curvature of its two surfaces. This formula is called so because it is used by manufacturers
to design lenses of required focal length from a glass of given refractive index.If the object is placed at
infinity, the image will be formed at focus for both double convex lens and double concave lens. Therefore,
lens maker’s formula is,
1 = µ2 − µ1 1 − 1
f : µ1 D:R R2 D
1

When lens is placed in air, µ 1 = 1 and µ2 = µ. The lens maker formula takes the form,
^ h:R1 R2 D
1 = µ−1 1 − 1
f
(i) The radius of curvature of each face of biconcave lens with refractive index 1.5 is 30 cm. The focal
length of the lens in air is
(a) 12 cm (b) 10 cm
(c) 20 cm (d) 30 cm
(ii) The radii of curvature of the faces of a double convex lens are 10 cm and 15 cm. If focal length is
12 cm, then refractive index of glass is
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(a) 1.5 (b) 1.78

(c) 2.0 (d) 2.52
(iii) An under-water swimmer cannot see very clearly even in absolutely clear water because of
(a) absorption of light in water
(b) scattering of light in water
(c) reduction of speed of light in water
(d) change in the focal length of eye-lens
(iv) A thin lens of glass ( µ = 1.5 ) of focal length 10 cm is immersed in water ^µ = 1.33h . The new focal
length is
(a) 20 cm (b) 40 cm
(c) 48 cm (d) 12 cm


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An object is immersed in a fluid. In order that the object becomes invisible, it should
(a) behave as a perfect reflector
(b) absorb all light falling on it
(c) have refractive index one
(d) have refractive index exactly matching with that of the surrounding fluid.

SECTION-E
31. Express one atomic mass unit in energy units, first in Joules and them in MeV. Using this, express the
mass defect of 16
8 O in MeV.

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Explain giving necessary reaction, how energy is released during :
(i) fission
(ii) fusion

32. Define terminal potential difference of a cell. When a battery of emf e and internal resistance r is
connected to a resistance R, a current I flows through it. Derive the relation between e, I , r and R .


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Two cells of emfs 1.5 V and 2.0 V having internal resistance 0.2 Ω and 0.3 Ω respectively are connected
in parallel. Calculate the emf and internal resistance of the equivalent cell.

33. (i) An AC source of voltage V = V0 sin ωt is connected to a series combination of L , C and R . Use the
phasor diagram to obtain expression for impedance of the circuit and phase angle between voltage
and current. Find the condition when current will be in phase with the voltage. What is the circuit
in this condition called?
(ii) In a series LR circuit XL = R ans power factor of the circuit is P1 . When capacitor with capacitance
C such that XL = XC is put in series, the power factor becomes P2 . Calculate P1 .
P2


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Draw a labelled diagram of a step-down transformer. State the principle of its working. Express the turn
ratio in terms of voltages.
Find the ratio of primary and secondary currents in terms of turn ratio in an ideal transformer.
How much current is drawn by the primary of a transformer connected to 220 V supply when it delivers
power to a 100 V - 500 W refrigerator?

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