PHYSICS BY Er.

VINAY KUMAR 9905428278

QUESTIONS OF 2018
SECTION- A (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS) :
1. The electric field at a point near an infinite sheet of charged conductor is :
(a) σ (b)

(c) (d)
2. Two capacitors = 2μ F and = 4μ F are connected in series and a potential
difference of 1200 V is applied across it . The potential difference across 2μ F will be
(a) 400V (b) 600V
(c) 800V (d) 900V Q q
3. In the figure , if net force on Q is zero then value of is :
(a) √2 (b) 2√2
(c) (d) Q
√ √
4. When a body is charged, its mass q r
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c) remains same (d) may increase or decrease
5. The electric potential due to small electric dipole at a large distance r from the
center of the dipole is proportional to :
(a) r (b)
(c) (d)
6. Minimum number of capacitors of 2μ F each required to obtain a capacitance of
5μ F will be :
(a) 4 (b) 3
(c) 5 (d) 6
7. The specific resistance of a conductor increases with :
(a) increase of temperature (b) increase of cross section area
(c) decrease in length (d) decrease of cross section area
8. The drift velocity and applied electric field E of a conductor are related as :
(a) ∝ √ (b) ∝ E
(c) ∝ (d) = constant
9. A charge q moves in a region where electric field E and magnetic field B both exist ,
then force on it is
(a) q( ⃗ ⃗ ) (b) q ⃗
(c) q{ ⃗ ( ⃗ ⃗ )} (d) q{ ⃗ ( ⃗ ⃗ )}
10. A bar magnet of magnetic moment M is cut into two parts of equal length . The
magnetic moment of either part is
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(c) 2M (d) zero

11. The dimensional formula for E2 is identical to that of ;

(a) (b)

(c) (d) B
12. A circular coil of radius R carries a current I . The magnetic field at its centre is B . At
what distance from the centre , on the axis of the coil , the magnetic field will be
(a) √2 R (b) 2R
(c) √3 R (d) 3R
13. The magnetic dipole moment is a vector quantity directed from :
(a) south to north pole (b) north to south pole
(c) east to west direction (d) west to east direction
14. A wire of magnetic diploe moment M and L is bent into shape of a semicircle of
radius r .What will be its new dipole moment ?
(a) M (b)
(c) (d)
15. In a closed circuit of resistance 10 Ω , the linked flux varies with time according to
the relation = 6t2 – 5t + 1 . At t = 0.25 sec, the current flowing through the circuit
is
(a) 0.4 (b) 0.2
(c) 2.0 (d) 4.0
16. In A.C. circuit , the current and voltage is given by I = 5cos and v = 200 sin
respectively . Power loss in the circuit is -
(a) 20 w (b) 40 w
(c) 1000w (d) zero
17. The energy of an electromagnetic radiation is 13.2k eV . This radiation is related to
which region of spectrum ?
(a) visible (b) X-rays
(c) Ultra violet (d) infrared
18. The image formed by objective lens of a compound microscope is-
(a) virtual and diminished (b) real and diminished
(c) real and large (d) virtual and large
19. A convex lens is dipped in aliquid , whose refractive index is equal to refractive
index of material of lens . Then its focal length will be -
(a) becomes zero (b) become infinite
(c) decrease (d) increase
20. Critical angle for light moving from medium I to medium II is .The speed of light in
medium I is v .Then aped in medium II is -

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(a) v(1- cos ) (b)

(c) (d) v (1 – sin )
21. A magnifying glass is to be used at the fixed object distance of 1 inch .If it is to
produce an erect image 5 times magnified , its focal length should be -
(a) 0.2,, (b) 0. ,,
(c) 1.25,, (d) 5,,
22. To remove hyper metropia lens used is v-
(a) convex (b) concave
(c) cylindrical (d) plano -convex
23. Which of the following phenomena taken place when a monochromatic light is
incident on a prism ?
(a) Dispersion (b) Deviation
(c) Interference (d) All
24. Optical fibre communication is based on which of the following phenomena -
(a) Total internal reflection (b) Scattering
(c) Reflection (d) Interference
25. The value of maximum amplitude produced due to interference of two waves is
given by -
Y1 = 4 sin and Y2 = 3 cos
(a) 7 (b) 5
(c) 1 (d) 25
26. The phase difference is related to path difference by -
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
27. The resolving power of human eye is -
(a) (b) 1
(c) 10 (d)
28. A particle of mass m and charge q is accelerated through a potential V . The de
Broglie wavelength of the particle will be -
(a) (b)
√ √

(c) (d)
√ √
29. The number of photon of frequency 1014 Hz in radiation of 6.62 J will be -
(a) 1010 (b) 1025
(c) 1020 (d) 1015
30. The minimum angular momentum of electron in Hydrogen atom will be -
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(c) h Js (d) 2πh Js

31. Atomic number Z and mass number is A of a sample. What will be the neutrons number
in its atom .
(a) A (b) A + Z
(c) Z (d) A – Z
32. The quantities which remain conserved in a nuclear reaction -
(a) Total charge (b) Angular momentum
(c) Linear momentum (d) All
33. Meaning of FAX is -
(a) Full access transmission (b) Facsimile telegraphy
(c) Factual auto access (d) Feed auto exchange
34. A semiconductor is cooled from T1K to T2K , then its resistance will -
(a) increase (b) decrease
(c) remain constant (d) first decreases then increases
35. If the current constant for a transistor are and then -
(a) =1 (b) > 1, α < 1
(c) α = (d) < 1,α > 1
SECTION-B
1. (i) Write down unit and dimension of permittivity of free space
(ii) A Gaussian surface contains three charges (-q) ,(+2q) and (-q) . Evaluate net electric
flux through the surface ?
2. The side of an equilateral triangle is 20 cm . Two equal point charges + 3nC are placed at
its two corners . What will be the amount of work done in bringing a + 1 nc test charge
from infinity to third corner of the triangle .
3. Atmosphere is not electrically neutral . Explain why ?
4. Evaluate the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor ,having parallel plates of area
6 cm2 placed at a separation of 2mm . Consider air between plates as a dielectric
medium . If the capacitor is connected to 200 V power supply . What will be the charge
on each plate ?
5. Four 12Ω resistances are connected in parallel . Three such combinations are
connected in series .What will be the total resistance ?
6. Using theory of drift velocity , express ohm,s law .
7. An electron moving through a field remains undeflected .Is it possible that there is no
magnetic field . Explain
8. At a place horizontal component of earth,s magnnetic field is √3 times its vertical
component value . What is the value of angle of Dip at that place ?
9. What are eddy currents ? Give its two uses .
10. When a magnet is moved towards a suspended wire loop as shown in figure then

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evaluate the direction of induced current in loop . State the law used by you for this

S N

11. A fish is at a depth of √ cm and it can see only through a circular section
of water surface . What will be radii of this circular surface ? The refractive index of
water with respect to air is 4/3 . Sketch the diagram also .
12. Why red signals are used as danger sign ? Explain .
13. A small pin is fixed on a table and it is viewed from a distance of 50 cm from above .
A glass slab of thickness 15 cm is placed just above the pin , parallel to surface of table
, then image of this pin will be viewed at what height ? Draw the sketch also . ( =3/2)
14. A radioactive nucleus undergoes a series of decays as per following scheme -
A → A1 → A2 → A3
The atomic number and mass number of nuclei A are 92 and 238 respectively then what
are these numbers for A3
15. Draw the circuit diagram to explain the working of a full wave p-n junction rectifier .
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
16. Define capacitance of a capacitor . Derive expression for stored energy between plates
of parallel plate capacitor .show that energy density between plates of the capacitor
can be expressed as E2 OR
In the given figure , find the equivalent resistance between P and Q . If C 1 ,C2 ,C3 ,C4 and
C5 are each of 4µF and C2 = 10µF

p Q

17. (i) Two thin convex lenses of focal length 15 cm and 30 cm are placed in contact . What
will be the power of combination ?
(ii) A glass prism ( = 1.66) of angle of prism 72o , is placed in water ( = 1.33) .
calculate the value of minimum deviation by prism for parallel incident ray . OR
Explain Huygen,s principle of secondary wavelets and on the basis of this principle
establish the law of refraction OR reflection .
18. What are energy bands ? How are these formed ? distinguish between conductors ,
semiconductors and insulators on the basis of formation of these bands. OR

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For a nuclear reaction A + b → c + d , Q-value is defined as Q = [ mA + mB – mC – mD]c2

A radioactive nuclei decays in following way
→ + + v ; T1/2 = 20.3 minute .
The maximum energy emitted by positron is 0.690 MeV .Following values are given ,
m( ) = 11.011434u
m( ) = 11.009305u
me = 0.000548u
Evaluate Q – value of this reaction and compare it with maximum energy emitted by
positron .
ANSWER KEY

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QUESTIONS OF 2019
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (SECTION –A) :
1. The torque experienced by current – loop of magnetic moment (→) placed in magnetic
field (→) is
(a) →X → (b) →X→
→
(c)→ (d)→.→

2. The susceptibility of a paramagnetic substance is :

(a) constant (b) zero
(c) infinity (d) depends upon magnetic field
3. Unit of surface charge density is :
(a) coulomb/m2 (b) Newton/m
(c) coulomb/volt (d) coulomb-m
4. Deviation of a thin prism of refractive index n and angle of prism A is -
(a) (1-n)A (b) (n-1)A
(c) (n+1)A (d) (1+n)A
5. The time in which radioactive substance becomes half of its initial amount is called
(a) average life (b) half-life
(c) time period (d) decay constant
6. Which one of the following has maximum refractive index ?
(a) glass (b) water
(c) iron (d) diamond
7. Two point charges of +10 μc and -10 μc are placed at a distance 40 cm in air. Potential
energy of the system will be -
(a) 2.25 j (b) 2.35 j
(c) -2.25J (d) -2.35J
8. The solar spectrum is :
(a) continuous (b) line spectrum
(c) spectrum of black lines (d) spectrum of black bands
9. The modulation index in amplitude modulation -
(a) is always zero (b) lies between 0 and 1
(c) lies between 0 and ∞ (d) can never exceed 0.5
10. Power of an electric circuit is -
(a) V.R (b) V2.R
(c) (d) V2Rt
11. Equivalent focal length of two lenses in contact having power -15 D and +5D will be
(a) -20 cm (b) -10 cm

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(c) +10 cm (d) +20 cm

12. cylindrical lenses are used to correct the eye defect called -
(a) myopia (b) hypermetropia
(c) astigmatism (d) presbyopia
13. If + q charge is placed inside any spherical surface then total flux coming out from whole
surface will be -
(a) qx (b)

(c) (d)
14. In earth,s magnetic field BH , if the frequency of oscillation of a magnetic needle is n then
(a) n ∝ BH (b) n2 ∝ BH
(c) n ∝ (d) n2 ∝
15. Light shows its colour due to its
(a) frequency (b) velocity
(c) phase (d) amplitude
16. The wave front due to a point source at a finite distance from the source is ;
(a) spherical (b) cylindrical
(c) plane (d) circular
17. When two bulbs of power 60W and 40W are connected in series , then the power of
their combination will be -
(a) 100W (b) 2400W
(c) 30W (d) 24W
18. In a step-up transformer , n. of turns ion primary coil and secondary coils are N1 and
N2 , then -
(a) N1 > N2 (b) N2 > N1
(c) N1 = N2 (d) N1 = 0
19. With the increase of temperature the resistivity of semiconductor -
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c)remains constant (d) becomes zero
20. The electric potential in equatorial position of an electric dipole is -
(a) (b)

(c) (d) zero

21. The power factor of L-R circuit is -
(a) R + ωL (b) √
(c) R√ (d)
22. A convex lens (n =1.5 ) is immersed in water (n = 1.33) , then it will behave as a -
(a) conversing lens (b) diverging lens

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(c) prism (d) concave mirror

23. The direction of propagation of electromagnetic waves is -
(a) parallel to ⃗ (b) parallel to ⃗
(c) parallel to ⃗ ⃗ (d) parallel to ⃗ ⃗
24. The resistance of ideal ammeter is -
(a) zero (b) very small
(c) very large (d) infinite
25. The magnifying power of an astronomical telescope for normal adjustment is -
(a) - (b) -

(c) - (d) -
26. The working of dynamo is based on the principle of -
(a) heating effect of current (b) electromagnetic induction
(c) induced magnetism (d) induced electricity
27. In an alternating current circuit , the phase difference between current and voltage is
∅ , then wattles component of current will be -
(a) I cos∅ (b) I tan∅
(c) I sin∅ (d) Icos2∅
28. At constant potential difference , the resistance of any electric circuit is halved , the
value of heat produced will be -
(a) half (b) double
(c) four times (d) same
29. The ratio of root mean square value and peak value of an alternating current is -
(a)√ (b)
√
(c) (d) 2√
30. The energy of photon of wavelength is -
(a) hcλ (b)
(c) (d)
31. The current flowing in a wire is 1 A . If the charge of an electron is 1.6x10-19 c
then the number of electrons flowing through the wire per second is -
(a) 0.625x1013 (b) 6.25x1018
(c) 1.6x10-19 (d) 1.6x1019
32. The stored energy , of a capacitor charged to 100 v , is 1 J . capacitance of the
capacitor is -
(a) 2x104F (b) 2x10-4F
(c) 2x102F (d) 2x10-2F
33. The value of angle of dip at the earth,s magnetic pole is :

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(a) 0o (b) 45o

(c) 90o (d) 180o
34. The boolean expression for NAND gate is-
(a) Y = A+B (b) Y = A.B
(c) Y = ̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅ (d) Y = ̅̅̅̅̅
35. The height of TV tower at a certain place is 245 m . The maximum distance upto
which its programme can be received is -
(a) 245 m (b) 245 km
(c) 56 km (d) 112km
SECTION-B: SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS :
1. Define electric flux . write its S.I unit.
2. Establish the relationship between electric field intensity and electric
potential .
3. The equivalent capacitance of three equal capacitors connected in series
combination is 6 μ .If these three capacitors are connected in parallel ,find out the
equivalent capacity of the combination .
4. Two resistors of resistance ratio 3 : 4 are connected in parallel . Compare the
magnitude of heat produced in them -
5. What is Lorentz force ?
6. What is shunt ? write its two uses .
7. Establish the relation between mean value and peak value of AC .
8. Lenz,s law of electromagnetic induction follows the principle of conservation of
energy . Discuss it .
9. What are reactance and impedance in alternating current circuit ?
10. Write down two properties of electromagnetic wave .
11. Two thin convex lens of power +5 D and + D are placed coaxially at a distance
10 cm . Find the focal length of combination .
12. Differentiate between primary and secondary rainbow .
13. Describe the two shortcomings of Boar model of atom .
14. The decay constant of a radioactive substance is 5.2 x10-3per year . Determine its
half life .
15. Write truth table and Boolean expression of OR and AND gate .
16. Define flux of electric field on a surface .
17. Velocity of light in medium A is V and velocity of light in medium B is 2V . If
refractive index of medium A is μ and refractive index of medium B is μ , then
what will be the value of ?
18. In a vertically upwards magnetic field → , a positively charged particle is
projected horizontally eastwards . What will be the direction of force on the
particle ?

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SECTION –C :LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

19. What is electric dipole ? Find an expression for electric potential at any point due to
an electric dipole .
20. State and explain Kirchhoff,s laws . Applying this law , obtain the balanced condition
of wheatstone bridge .
21. Describe the principle , construction and working of a transformer .
22. With neat diagram describe the construction and working of an astronomical
telescope and find its magnifying power .
23. What is dispersive power ? Find the necessary conditions for obtaining deviation
without dispersion by two thin prisms .
24. Explain with the help of a labeled diagram the working of a transistor as an
oscillator .
ANSWER

1 c 9 b 17 a 25 a
2 b 10 c 18 b 26 b
3 a 11 b 19 b 27 c
4 b 12 c 20 d 28 b
5 b 13 b 21 b 29 b
6 d 14 b 22 b 30 b
7 c 15 a 23 d 31 b
8 a 16 a 24 a 32 b

33. c 34. D 35. c

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QUESTIONS OF 2020
SECTION – A
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Wavelength of a particle of mass m moving with velocity v is
(a) = (b) =
(c) = h.mv (d) λ =
2. Kilowatt –hour is the unit of
(a) electric power (b) electric energy
(c) torque (d) electric current
3. Cathode rays are
(a) electrons (b) neutrons
(c) protons (d) photons
4. Impedance of L-R circuit is
(a) R + ωL (b)
(c) √ (d) √
5. Dimension of plancks constant is
(a) ML2T-1 (b) ML2T-2
(c) MLT-1 (d) MLT-2
6. Which of the following has unit ?
(a) electric flux (b) electric potential
(c) electric capacity (d) electric field
7. Which of the following is correct for Lorentz force ?
(a) (a) ⃗ = q( ⃗⃗ + ⃗⃗ X ⃗⃗ ) (b) ⃗ = q( ⃗⃗ – ⃗⃗ X ⃗⃗)
(c) ⃗ = q( ⃗⃗ + ⃗⃗ ⃗⃗ ) (d) ⃗ = q( ⃗⃗ X ⃗⃗ + ⃗⃗ )
8. Binary of decimal number 25 is
(a) (1100)2 (b) (1001)2
(c) (11001)2 (d) (11101)2
9. The resistance of ammeter is
(a) small (b) large
(c) very small (d) very large
10. Which of the following is not electromagnetic wave ?
(a) light waves (b) x –rays
(c) sound waves (d) infrared rays
11. –rays are similar to
(a) –rays (b) β – rays
(c) cathode rays (d) x – rays
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capacity is
(a) 2c (b) c
(c) (d)
13. Optical path is equal to
(a) refractive index x path length (b) refractive index/ path length
(c) path length /refractive index (d) refractive index x
14. The refractive index of diamond is about
(a) 1 (b) 1.5
(c) 2.42 (d) 4.14
-3
15. Density of nucleus is about (in kg m )
(a) 2.29x107 (b)2.29 x10-7
(c) 2.29 x1017 (d) 2.29 x10-17
16. Which of the relation is correct for the magnifying power of compound microscope
(a) M = - ( ) (b) M = ( )

(c) M = ( ) (d) M = ( )
17. Nature of electromagnetic waves is
(a) transverse (b) longitudinal
(c) both (d) mechanical
18. The lens which is used to remove short sightedness is
(a) concave (b) convex
(c) cylindrical (d) plano- convex
19. Atomic number decreases with the emission of α- particles from the nucleus by
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
20. The least stable nucleus is
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
21. The power of convex lens of focal length 20 cm in diopter is
(a) 4 (b) 5
(c) 3 (d) 2
22. Which of the following series of hydrogen spectrum is in visible rays ?
(a) Lyman series (b) Balmer series
(c) paschen series (d) bracket series
23. rays are fast moving
(a) photons (b) protons
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24. Sum of charges on collecting plate and condensing plate of a charged capacitor is
(a) zero (b) 1 µc
(b) 1C (d) infinite
25. Width of interference fringe is
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
26. A hot wire ammeter measures
(a) average value of alternating current
(b) root mean square value of alternating current
(c) instantaneous value of alternating current
(d) peak value of alternating current
27. 1 volt is equal to
(a) 1 J (b) 2J/c
(c) 1c/J (d) 1Jc
28 electron volt is a unit of
(a) charge (b) potential difference
(c) current (d) energy
29. On going from north pole to equator , the value of angle of dip
(a) remains constant (b) increases
(c) decreases (d) first decreases and then increases
30. On increasing the length of tube of compound microscope , magnifying power
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c) does not change (d) becomes zero
31. Which of the relation is correct for radioactive atom ?
(a) half- life = average life (b) half- life = 2x average life
(c) half- life = 1.6931x average life (d) half- life = 0.6931 x average life
32. The value of red colour in colour code of carbon resistance is
(a) 0 (b) 1
(c) 2 (d) 3
33. Which quantity decreases in step down transformer
(a) current (b) voltage
(c) power (d) frequency
34. Iron is
(a) paramagnetic (b) diamagnetic
(c) ferromagnetic (d) non – magnetic
35. The velocity of light is maximum in
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(c) water (d) vaccum

36. If is the angle of dip at a place , then expression for is
(a) (b)

(c) (d) ( )
37. Unit of is
(a) N/m (b) F/m
(c) C/V (d) F.m
38. 1 amu is equal to
(a) 1.6 x 10-27 kg (b) 1.6 x 1027 kg
(c) 1.6 x 10-31 kg (d) 1.6 x 10-19kg
39. The symbol represents which gate ?
(a) OR (b) NOR
(c) NAND (d) AND
40. Dimension of charge is
(a) AT (b) AT-1
(c) A-1T (d) AT2
41. Majority carriers in p-type semiconductor is
(a) electron (b) holes
(c) photons (d) protons
42. The relation between geometrical length of a magnet and its magnetic length is
(a) Lm = Lg (b) Lm = Lg
(c) Lm = Lg (d) Lm = 2Lg
SECTION –B
1. What do you mean by colour code of carbon resistance ?
2. What do you mean by diffraction of light ?
3. Explain end –on position and broad side-on position of a bar magnet .
4. What is the electrical energy of a capacitor of capacity C charged to potential V ?
5. What is electromagnetic wave ?
6. What do you mean by intensity of electric field ?
7. Write Fleming;s left hand rule .
8. What is the use of a step-up transformer ?
9. What is semiconductor ?
10. What do you mean by inductive reactance ?
11. Write two properties of diamagnetic substance .
12. What do you mean by Bohr,s stable orbit ?
13. What is the difference between magnification and magnifying power ?

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14. What do you mean by mutual induction ?

15. What is light year ?
16. Establish the relation between critical angle and refractive index .
17. What do you mean by magnetic elements of earth ?
18. What is the principle of conservation of charge ?
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS – ANSWER ANY 3 QUESTIONS
19. Establish the given formula for a convex surface
20. Establish the laws of reflection of light on the basis of wave theory .
21. Find the expression of the comparison of e.m.f.s of two cells by a potentiometer .
22. Find the expression for heat produced in a conductor due to flow of current . What
is electric power ?
23. Find out the expression for magnetic field due to a bar magnet in broad side- on
position .
24. What do you mean by P-type and N-type semiconductors ? explain the working of
a P-N junction diode .

ANSWERS KEYS

1. B 10. C 19. A 28. D 37. C

2. B 11. D 20. A 29. C 38. A
3. A 12. A 21. B 30. A 39. A
4. D 13. A 22. B 31. C 40. A
5. A 14. C 23. C 32. C 41. B
6. B 15. C 24. A 33. B 42. A
7. A 16. A 25. A 34. C
8. C 17. A 26. B 35. D
9. C 18. A 27. B 36. A

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