Amity International School

Viraj Khand-5, Gomti Nagar

PRE-FIRST TERM (2023-2024)
Class: XII, PHYSICS (042)

Time allowed: 3 hour Max. Marks: 70

Instructions:

 Check that this question paper contains 33 questions.

 All questions are compulsory.
 Write the question numbers against the attempted questions.

SCETION-A Mark
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Q1. Force acting on an α-particle in a uniform electric field 1.5x10-5 N/C is: 1

(a)4.8x10-14 N b) 4.8x10-10 N c) 8.4x10-14 N d) 8.4x10-10 N

Q2. Two equal and opposite charges 5 coulomb each are placed at a separation of 1
5.0 cm. It’s dipole moment is:

a) 25X10-2 b) 5X10-2 c) 1 cm d) zero

Q3. Two copper spheres of the same radius, one solid and the other hollow, are 1
charged to the same potential. Which will have more charge?
(a) Solid sphere
(b) Hollow sphere
(c) Both will have an equal charge
(d) None of these
Q4. A capacitor is connected across a battery and the plate separation of
capacitor is increased without removing the battery, then:
(a) capacitance will increase
(b) charge stored will increase
(c) energy stored will decrease
(d) potential difference will increase
Q5 n resistances, each of R Ω, are connected in parallel gives an equivalent 1
resistance of R Ω. If these resistances were , connected in series, the
combination would have a resistance in Ω is equal to
(a) n²R
(b) R/n²
(c) R/n
(d) nR

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Q6 Two conductors of equal length and radii the ratio of 2 : 3 are; connected in 1
parallel the source of electricity. The ratio of the velocity of electrons in the
conductor be :
(a) 2 : 3
(b) 4 : 9
(c) 1 : 1
(d) 3 : 2
Q7 The temperature coefficient of resistance is expressed in : 1
(a) °C
(b) °C-1
(c) m°C-1
(d) None of these
Q8 How much electric energy is consumed by a 100 W lamp used for 6 hours 1
everyday for 30 days?
(a) 18 kJ
(b) 18 kWh
(c) 1.8 J
(d) None of these
Q9 The process in which a region is made free from any electric field is 1
known as _____________.

a. Electrostatic forcing
b. Electrostatic binding
c. Electrostatic shielding
d. None of the options

Q1 Which of the following EMW has highest wavelength? 1

0 (a) X-ray
(b) ultraviolet rays
(c) infrared rays
(d) microwaves
Q1 The correct plot of the magnitude of magnetic field B⃗ vs distance r from 1
1 centre of the wire is, if the radius of wire is R.

Q1 The conversion of a moving coil galvanometer into a voltmeter is done by 1

2 (a) introducing a resistance of large value in series.
(b) introducing a resistance of small value in parallel.
(c) introducing a resistance of large value in parallel.

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 (d) introducing a resistance of small value in series.
Q1 Two a-particles have the ratio of their velocities as 3 : 2 on entering the field. 1
3 If they move in different circular paths, then the ratio of the radii of their paths
is
(a) 2 : 3
(b) 3 : 2
(c) 9 : 4
(d) 4 : 9
Q1 Which among the following is true about magnetic susceptibility? 1
4 a) It is the ratio of magnetic intensity to intensity of magnetization
b) The SI unit of magnetic susceptibility is Tesla (T)
c) It is the ratio of intensity of magnetization to magnetic intensity
d) It is the ratio of magnetic moment to volume
15 Find the correct combination regarding relative permeability and magnetic 1
susceptibility of a paramagnetic substance.
a) μr > 1, χ < 0
b) μr < 1, χ > 0
c) μr < 1, χ < 0
d) μr > 1, χ > 0
16 ) A current of 2.5 A flows through a coil of inductance 5 H. The magnetic flux 1
linked with the coil is
(a) 0.5 Wb
(b) 12.5 Wb
(c) zero
(d) 2 Wb
17 CASE-STUDY QUESTION- 4
Resonant Series LCR Circuit. When the frequency of ac supply is such
that the inductive reactance and capacitive reactance become equal, the
impedance of the series LCR circuit is equal to the ohmic resistance in
the circuit. Such a series LCR circuit is known as resonant series LCR
circuit and the frequency of the ac supply is known as resonant
frequency. Resonance phenomenon is exhibited by a circuit only if both
L and C are present in the circuit. We cannot have resonance in a RL or
RC circuit. A series LCR circuit with L = 0.12 H, C = 480 mph, R = 23
Ω is Connect to a 230 V variable frequency supply.

(i)At resonance which of the following physical quantity is maximum?

(a) Impedance
(b) Current

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 (c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)
(ii) What is the Q-factor of the given circuit?
(a) 25 A
(b) 42.21 A
(c) 35.42 A
(d) 21.74 A

(iii)The value of maximum current is

(a) 14.14 A
(b) 22.52 A
(c) 50.25 A
(d) 47.41 A

(iv) At Resonance the impedance of L-C-R circuit is-

(a) Minimum Z= R
(b) Maximum Z= R
(c) Maximum Z= L
(d) Minimum Z= C

SCETION -B 2
A point charge causes an electric flux of – 1.0 × 10 3 N m 2 /C to pass through a spherical
Q1 Gaussian surface of 10.0 cm radius centred on the charge.
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(a) If the radius of the Gaussian surface were doubled, how much flux would pass
through the surface?
(b) What is the value of the point charge?

Q1 Two charges 5 × 10−8 C and −3 × 10−8 C are located 16 cm apart. At what point(s) 2
9 on the line joining the two charges is the electric potential zero? Take the
potential at infinity to be zero.
Q2 Derive an expression for drift velocity of free electrons in a conductor in terms of 2
0 relaxation time.
Q2 The plot of the variation of potential difference A across a combination of three 2
1 identical cells in series, versus current is shown along the question. What is the emf
and internal resistance of each cell?

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 OR
How does the mobility of electrons in a conductor change, if the potential difference
applied across the conductor is doubled, keeping the length and temperature of the
conductor constant?
Q2 (a)Write vector form of Biot savart law . 2
2 (b) Define magnetic moment of current loop.
Q2 Define self inductance of coil .write its S.I unit. 2
3 OR
The closed loop PQRS of wire is moved into a uniform magnetic field at right
angles to the plague of the paper as shown in the figure. Predict the direction
of the induced current in the loop.

Q2 The figure shows the variation of intensity of magnetisation versus the applied 2
4 magnetic field intensity, H, for two magnetic materials A and B

(a) Identify the materials A and B.

(b) Why does the material B, has a larger susceptibility than A, for a given field at

constant temperature?
Q2 What is an electric dipole? Derive an expression for the torque acting on an 3
5 electric dipole, when held in a uniform electric field .Hence, define the dipole
moment.

OR

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 Two point charges 2 μC and -2 μC are placed at points A and B 6 cm apart.

(i)Draw the equipotential surfaces of the system.

(ii)Why do the equipotential surfaces get closer to each other near the point
charge.
Q2 Using Gauss’ law, obtain the expression for the electric field due to uniformly 3
6 charged Infinetly long conductor.
Q2 3
A switch S is closed in the circuit shown in figure, current passed through point A is?
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Q2 A storage battery of emf 8.0 V and internal resistance 0.5 Ω is being charged by a 3
8 120 V dc supply using a series resistor of 15.5 Ω. What is the terminal voltage of the
battery during charging? What is the purpose of having a series resistor in the
charging circuit?
Q2 Derive expression for force per unit length between two lang parallel current 3
9 carrying conductors. Using this define ‘Ampere’.
Q3 Distinguish between Diamagnetic, Paramagnetic and Ferromagnetic 3
0 substances in terms of their Relative Permeability and Susceptibility.
Q3 With the help of a labelled diagram, describe briefly the underlying principle and 3
1 working of a step-up transformer. (ii) Write any two sources of energy loss in a
transformer, (iii) A step-up transformer converts a low input voltage into a high
output voltage. Does it violate law of conservation of energy? Explain.
SECTION-C
Q3 Derive an expression for work done in rotating an electric dipole through an angle θ 5
1 in a uniform electric field. Write formula of potential energy of a Dipole inside
uniform electric field. Write potential energy of dipole in stable and unstable
equllibrium .
OR
Figure shows two identical capacitors C1 and C2, each of 2 µF capacitance,
connected to a battery of 5 V. Initially switch ‘S’ is left open and dielectric slabs of
dielectric constant K = 5 are inserted to fill completely the space between the plates
of the two capacitors. How will the charge and (ii) potential difference between the
plates of the capacitors be affected after the slabs are inserted?

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(i)Draw a labelled diagram of a moving coil galvanometer. Describe briefly its

principle and working.
(ii) Answers the following questions.
(a) Why is it necessary to introduce a cylindrical soft iron core inside the coil of a
galvanometer?
(b)Increasing the current sensitivity of a galvanometer may not necessarily increase
its voltage sensitivity. Explain giving reasons.

OR
(a)Find the expression for magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron.
(b) A Closely Wound Solenoid 80cm80cm Long has 55 Layers of Windings of 5
Q3 400400 Turns Each. The Diameter of the Solenoid is 1.8cm1.8cm. If the Current
3 Carried is 8.0A8.0A, Estimate the Magnitude of B Inside the Solenoid Near its
Centre.

A variable frequency 230 V alternating voltage source is connected across a

series combination of L = 5 H, C = 80 μF and R = 40 Ὡ. Calculate:

(a)Angular frequency of the source which drives the circuit in resonance.

(b)Impedance of the circuit.

(c)Amplitude of current at resonance.

(d) Show graphical variation of inductive and capactive reactance with ac
source frequency.
OR

(a) Derive an expression for the emf induced across the ends of a straight
conductor of length I moving at right angles to a uniform magnetic field B
with a uniform speed v.
(b) A magnet is moved in the direction indicated by an arrow between two coils
AB and CD as shown in the figure. Suggest the direction of current in each
coil,

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