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OXFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL
PRE BOARD -1
Class XII 2024-25
ORD PUBLI
CSTD. 19 Physics ( 042) SET -B
Max. Marks: 70 Time: 3 Hours
General Instruction:
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 Dand Section E.
3) Section A contains sixteen questions, twelve MCQ and four assertion reasoning based of 1 mark
each, Section Bcontains 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 of5 marks each.
4) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question in Section
B, one question in SectionC, 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
5) Use of calculators is not allowed.
6) You may use the following values of physical constants where ever necessary
i. C=3x10'm/s
i. Me=9.1 x 10:31 Kg
iii.
e=1.6 x10-19C
iv.Mo=4T x 10:7 TmA1
V.
h=6.63 x 1034Js
vi. Eo=8.854x10:12C²Nm2
SECTION A
1 Two-point charges placed in a medium of dielectric constant 3 are at a distance r between them
and experience an electrostatic force 'F', The electrostatic force between them in a vacuum at the
same distance 'r will be
(a) 3F (b) F
(c) F/2 (d) F/3
2. The universal property among all substances is
(a) Diamagnetism (b) Paramanetism
(c) Ferromagnetism (d) BothAand B
3. The direction of magnetic field lines close to a straight conductor carrying current will be.
(a) Along the length of the conductor (b) Radially outward
(c) Circular in a plane perpendicular to the conductor (d) Helical
4.The induced charge in electromagnetic induction is independent of
(a) Flux change (b)Time
(c) Coilresistance (d) Magnetic Field Strength
5. Ina n-type semiconductor, the current conduction is due to
(a) Holes (b)Atoms
(c) Electrons (d) Protons
6. In a Astronpmical Telescope, the images formed by the objective and the eyepiece are
respectively
(a) Virtual, real (b) Real, Virtual
(c) Virtual, Virtual (d) Real, Real
7. A 20V AC is applied to a circuit consisting ofa resistance and a coilwith negligible resistance. If the
voltage across the resistance is 12V, the voltage across the coil is
(a) 16v (b) 10v
(c) 8v (d) 6v
8. In Semiconductor, the forbidden energy gap between avalence band and aconduction band is of
the order of
(a) Equal to 3 eV (b) Less than 3ev (c) Greater than 3eV (d) Both Aand B
9. Two sources of monochromatic light are said to be coherent if light waves produced by them have
the same
(a) Frequency and constant phase differences (b) Frequency only
(c) Amplitude only (d) Amplitude and same wavelength
10. Electromagnetic waves transport
(a) Charge and momentum (b) Frequency and wavelength
(c) Energy andmomentum (d) Wavelength and Energy
11. If rl and r2 are the radii of the atomic nuclei of mass numbers 4 and 32, respectively, then the
ratio (r1/r2) is
(a) 1:2 (b)1:3 (c) 1:4 (d) 1:5
12.If the ground state ionizationenergy of the H-atom is 13.6eV, the energy required to ionize a H
atom from the second excited state is
(a) 1.51 eV (b)3.4 eV (c) 13.6 eV (d) 12.1 eV
SECTIONB
Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
(a) Both Aand Rare true and Ris the correct explanation of A
(b) BothA and Rare true but Ris not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) Ais false but Ristrue
13.Assertion (A): The electrostatic force between the plates of a charged isolated capacitor decreases
when dielectric fills whole space between plates.
Reason (R):The electric field between the plates of a charged isolated capacitance increases when
dielectric fills whole space between plates.
14. Assertion (A): In Balmer series, the ratio of minimum and maximum wavelength is 4/9
Reason (R): Lyman series constitute spectral lines corresponding to transition from higher energy to
ground state of hydrogen atom.
15. Assertion (A): If the circuit is continuous, a large magnetic flux through a coil maintains a current in
the coil
Reason (R): Only a change in magnetic flux will maintain an induced current in the coil.
16. Assertion (A): The kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted by a photosensitive surface depends
upon the intensity of the incident photon.
Reason (R):The ejection of electrons from the metallicsurfaces is possible with the frequency of
incident photons below the threshold frequency.
SECTIONC
17.The relative magnetic permeabilities of the two magnetic materials, Aand B, are 0.96 and 500,
respectively. Which magnetic materials, Aand B, are they?
18. Derive an expression for the drift velocity of free electrons in a conductor in terms of relaxation
time.
19. The self-inductance of asolenoid of 500 turns is 100mH. Find the self-inductance of a coil with
400 turns with the same length, radius, and medium.
OR
Calculate the current drawn by the primary of a transformer, which steps down 220V to 22V to
operate a device of resistance 10ohm. Assume the efficiency of the transformer
to be 80%
20. The graph in Figure shows the variation of stopping potential with frequencyvof the incident
radiation for two photosensitive metals, Xand Y.

Stopplng
Which of the metals has a small threshold wavelength? Give reason
21. How is forward biasing different from reverse biasing in a p-n junction diode? Justify your
answer.
SECTIOND
22. Two point electriccharges of value 2q and 4q are kept at a distance d apart from each other in
alr. Athird charge Qis to be kept along the same line in sucha way that the net force
acting on qand 2qis zero.Calculate the position of charge Qin terms of gand d.
23. Along straight wire in the horizontal plane carries a current of 20 Ain north to south direction.
Give the magnitude and direction of magnetic field at a point 2 m east of the wire
OR
Using Ampere's circuital law,obtain an expression for the magnetic field along the axis of a solenoid
of length land having Nnumber of turns and carrying current I
24. Two monochromatic light rays are incident normally on the face AB of an isosceles right-angled
prism ABC. The refractive indices of the glass prism for the two rays '1' and '2'are respectively 1.35
and 1.45. Trace the path of these rays entering through the prism.

1'’

25. In Young's double-slit experiment, the slits are 0.2 mm apart, and interference is observed ona
Screen placed at a distance of 150 cm from the slits. It is found that the 9th
bright fringe is at a distance of 8.835 mm from the second dark fringe from the center of the fringe
pattern. Find the wavelength of light used.
26. Agraph below shows the variation of binding energy per nucleon with mass number. In the
graph, mark regions where nuclei are:
(a) Prone to fusion.
(b) Prone to fission. E
(MeV)
(c) Give a reason for your marking.
ucleon
10
Fe

per "leNo
enengy

Buldtng
H

|H
S0 100 150 200 250
Mass number ()
27. The energy levels of an atom of element Xare shown in the diagram. Which one of the level
transitions will result in the emission of photons of wavelength 620 nm? Support your answer with
mathematical calculatlons.

"1.5ev

3.4ev

-13.6ev
28. With the help of a circuit diagram, explain how a p-n junction diode works as a half wave
rectifier. Draw its input and output waveform.
29. An arrangement of two conductors separated by an insulating medium can be used to store
electric charge and electric energy .Such a system is called a capacitor. The more charge a capacitor
can store, the greater is its capacitance. Usually,a capacitor consists of two capacitors having equal
and opposite charge +Qand-Q. Hence, there is a potential difference Vbetween them. By the
capacitance of a capacitor, we mean the ratio of the charge Qto the potential difference V. By the
charge on acapacitor we mean only the charge Qon the positive plate. Total charge of the capacitor
is Zero. The capacitance of a capacitor is a constant and depends on geometric factors, such as the
shapes, sizes and relative positions of the two conductors, and the nature of the medium between
them. The unit of capacitance is Farad (F). But uF and pF are the more convenient units commonly
used. Capacitor consists of two long strips or metal foils, separated by two long strips of dielectrics,
rolled up into a smallcylinder.Common dielectric materials are plastics (such as polyester and
polycarbonates) and aluminium oxide. Capacitors are widely used in television, computer, and other
electric circuits.
(0) A parallel plate capacitor C has charge5 Q. The actual charge on its plates are:
(a) +50, +5Q (b) +50, -50 (c) +5Q/2, +5Q/2 (d) +50/2, -50/2
(ii) A parallel plate capacitor is charged. If the plate are pulled apart
(a)The Capacitance increases (b) The potential difference increases
(c) The total charge increase
(d)The charge and the potential difference remains
the same

(ii) What is the value of capacitance of a capacitor if it has a charge of 12C and voltage of 3V?
(a) 1.8F (b)45F (c) 4F (d) 4.5F
(iv) How to decrease the capacity of the parallel plate capacitor?
(a) Decrease the area of the plate (b) Increase the area of the plate
(c) Increase the distance between the plate (d) Both Aand B
OR
(v) Energy is stored in a capacitor in the form of
(a) Magnetic energy (b)Light energy (c) Heat energy (d) Electrostatic energy
30. Kartikay and Rahul were both creating a series of circular waves by jiggling their legs in water.
The waves formed a pattern similar to the diagram, as shown. Their friend, Shubham, advised
Kartikay and Rahul not to play with water for a long time. He then observed beautiful patterns of
ripples that became very colourful when his friend Lakshay poured an oil drop on them. Lakshay, a
12th-standard student, had explained the cause of colourful ripple patterns to Kartikay.

I. Name the phenomenon involved in the activity

a) Reflection b) Refraction c) Interference d) Polarization

(ü) Asurface over which anoptical wave has a constant phase is called.
a)Wave b) Wavefront c) Elasticity d) None of These
i). Which of the following is correct for light diverging from a point source?
a) The intensity decreases in proportion to the distance squared
b) The wavefront is parabolic
c) The intensity at the wavelength does depend on the distance.
d)The intensity increases in proportion to the distance squared
iv. The phenomena which is not explained by Huygens's construction of
(a) Wavefront (b) Diffraction (c) Refraction (d) Origin of Spectra

(v) Huygens's concept of secondary wave

a) allows us to find the focal length of a thick lens
b) isa geometrical method to find a wavefront
c) isused to determine the velocity of light
d) is used to explain to polarization
SECTIONE
cell.
31- (a)The graph shows a plot of terminal voltage Vversus the current "i "of a given
V
8v

2v

0
0.5 A 1.0 A

Calculate the graph

A) 1. emf of the cell and 2. Internal resistance of the cell.
B) Write any two factors on which internal resistance of a cell depends
OR
(a)Using Gauss's law, derive an expression for the electric field at any point inside a uniformly charged
thin spherical shell of radius 'R' and charge density a C/m².
(b) Draw the field lines when the charge density of the spherical shell is (i) positive, (i) negative
(c)A uniformlycharged conducting sphericalshellof 4.0 min diameter has a surface charge density of
200 uC/m'. Calculate the totalelectric flux passing through the spherical shell.
32. (a) With the help of a diagram, find the expression for torque experience bycurrent carrying coil
placed in uniform magnetic field.

(b) How can we increase the current sensitivity of the galvanometer ?

OR

Adevice 'X is connected to an AC source. V=Vo sin wt. The variation of voltage, current and power in
one cycle is shown in the following graph:
 1

(a) ldentify the device 'X'.

(b) Whichof the curves, A, B, and C, represent the voltage, current, and power consumed by the
circuit? Justify your answer
(c) How does its impedance vary with the frequency of the AC Source?
(d) Obtain an expression for the current in the circuit and its phase relation with AC voltage.
33. (i) Calculate the radius of curvature of an equi-convex lens 5 of refractive index 1.5 when kept in a
medium of refractive index 1.4 to have a power of -5D.
(ii) Draw a labelled ray diagram to show the formation of an image at the least distance of vision in an
compound microscope ?
(ii) Using the data given below, state which of the given lenses you prefer to use as an eyepiece and
the objective to design aastronomical telescope.
LENS POWER APERTURE

A 120D 0.02m

B 10D 0.02m

C 10D 0.05m

D 1.0D 0.1m

OR

What is diffraction of light ?

(i) Find width of the central maxima by using single slit experiment ?
(ii) How willyous differentiate interference and diffraction pattern?