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Subject Code-21PHY12/22
Model Question Paper-II with effect from 2021 (CBCS Scheme)
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FIRST/SECOND Semester BE Degree Examination

ENGINEERING PHYSICS - 21PHY12/22
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 1. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.
2. Draw neat sketches where ever necessary.
3. Constants : Speed of Light “c” = 3 ×108 ms-1, Boltzmann Constant “k” = 1.38 ×10-23
JK-1, Planck’s Constant “h” = 6.625 × 10_34 Js, Acceleration due to gravity “g” = 9.8 ms-
4. 2, Permittivity of free space “ε0”=8.854 ×10−12 F m−1.

Module -1 Marks
Q.01 a Discuss the theory of forced oscillations and hence classify the conditions of
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variation of amplitude and phase with angular frequency.
b Illustrate the generation of shock waves using the Reddy shock tube. 6
c Given the damping constant of the medium 0.1 kg s-1 calculate the amplitude of the
oscillations at resonance given the mass attached to the spring-mass oscillator 50 x
5
10 -3 kg, the amplitude of the applied periodic force 1N and the period of oscillations
1 second.
OR
Q.02 a Applying Hooke’s law arrive at the equations for the effective spring constants of
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Series and Parallel combinations of springs.
b Enumerate the properties and applications of shock waves. 7
c Compare the Mach number of a Jet fighter traveling with 2000 km hr-1 with that of
a bullet traveling with a velocity of 400 ms-1 in the same medium given the speed of 5
sound in the medium 330 ms-1.
Module-2
Q. 03 a Discuss the spectral distribution energy in the black body radiation spectrum and
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hence explain Wien’s displacement law.
b State and Explain Heisenberg’s Uncertainty principle and infer on the classical and
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quantum mechanical measurements.
c The kinetic energy of an electron is equal to the energy of a photon with a
5
wavelength of 560 nm. Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of the electron.
OR
Q.04 a Discuss the motion of a quantum particle in a one-dimensional potential well of the
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infinite height and of width ‘a’ and also examine the quantization of energy.
b Deduce Rayleigh-Jeans law from Planck’s Law of radiation. 5
c The speed of electron is measured to within an uncertainty of 2 × 104 ms−1 in one
dimension. What is the minimum width required by the electron to be confined in 5
an atom?
Module-3
Q. 05 a Obtain the expression for energy density using Einstein’s A and B Coefficients and
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hence draw infer on the relation B12=B21.
b Discuss the attenuation and various losses in optical fibers. 7
c Calculate the number of photons emitted per pulse of duration 1 microsecond given
5
the power output of LASER 3 mW and the wavelength of laser 632.8 nm.
OR
Q. 06 a Define Modes of Propagation and RI Profile and Distinguish between the types of
6
optical fibers.

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b Identify the requisites of the CO2 LASER and Explain its construction and working
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with the help of a neat sketch and band diagram.
c Compare the acceptance angle of an optical fiber placed in air and water given the
5
RI of water 1.33 and the RI of core and clad 1.5 and 1.45 respectively.
Module-4
Q. 07 a Explain the Quantum Mechanical modifications to the classical free electron theory
7
of metals to explain the electrical conductivity in solids and its success.
b What is Hall effect and illustrate on the determination of the type of charge
8
carriers in semiconductors.
c An elemental solid dielectric material has polarizability 7 × 10−40 Fm−2. Assuming
the internal field to be Lorentz, calculate the dielectric constant for the material if 5
the material has 3×1028 atoms/m3.
OR
Q. 08 a Deduce the expression for electrical conductivity of a conductor using the quantum
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free electron theory of metals.
b Describe in brief the various types of polarization mechanisms. 7
c Calculate the probability that an energy level at 0.2eV below Fermi level is occupied
5
at temperature 500K.
Module-5
Q. 09 a Define nano-material and classify the nano-materials based on the dimensional
5
constraints.
b Describe the construction and working of Scanning Electron Microscope with the help
10
of a neat diagram.
c X-rays are diffracted in the first order from a crystal with d spacing 2.8 × 10−10 m at
5
a glancing angle 60 °. Calculate the wavelength of X-rays.
OR
Q. 10 a Mention the principle and applications of X-ray photoelectron spectroscope. 5
b Illustrate the working of Transmission Electron Microscope. 10
c Determine the crystallite size given the Wavelength of X-Rays 10 nm , the Peak
5
Width 0.5 °and peak position 25 ° for a cubic crystal given K = 0.94.

Table showing the Bloom’s Taxonomy Level, Course Outcome and Program Outcome

Question Bloom’s Taxonomy Course Program Outcome

Level attached Outcome
Q.1 (a) L2 1 1,2,12
(b) L2 1 1,2,12
(c) L3 1 1,2
Q.2 (a) L3 1 1,2,12
(b) L1 1 1,2
(c) L3 1 1,2
Q.3 (a) L1 2 1,2,12
(b) L3 2 1,2,12
(c) L3 2 1,2
Q.4 (a) L3 2 1,2,12
(b) L2 2 1,2,12
(c) L3 2 1,2
Q.5 (a) L4 3 1,2
(b) L2 3 1,2
(c) L3 3 1,2
Q.6 (a) L4 3 1,2
(b) L2 3 1,2
(c) L3 3 1,2
Q.7 (a) L2 4 1,2

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(b) L4 4 1,2
(c) L3 4 1,2
Q.8 (a) L2 4 1,2
(b) L2 4 1,2
(c) L3 4 1,2
Q.9 (a) L1 5 1,2
(b) L2 5 1,2,12
(c) L3 5 1,2
Q.10 (a) L2 5 1,2
(b) L2 5 1,2,12
(c) L3 5 1,2

Lower order thinking skills

Bloom’s Remembering Understanding Applying (Application):
Taxonomy (knowledge):𝐿1 (Comprehension): 𝐿2 𝐿3
Levels Higher order thinking skills
Analyzing (Analysis): 𝐿4 Valuating (Evaluation): 𝐿5 Creating (Synthesis): 𝐿6

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