Important Questions - 2 3 Marks
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Where, k is proportionality
ortionality constant. In SI system, for free space k = 4πε
0
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∴ =
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3. Write Coulomb’s law in vector form and explain the terms.
Ans: The of electrostatic force on charge q1 due to charge q2 is given
iven by,
7. Define electric dipole moment? And mention the expression for the dipole moment.
Ans: The product of the magnitude of either o off charge of the dipole and separation between
the two charges is called electric dipole moment.
Magnitude of electric moment, p = q2a ,
lectric dipole moment
Where, q –magnitude
magnitude of either charge and 2a –separation
separation between charges.
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8. State and explain Gauss theorem in electrostatics.
Ans: “The total electric flux through any closed surface is equal to times the total
charge enclosed by the surface”.
If q is the total charge enclosed by the Gaussian surface, then total electric flux ( ) through
the surface is, = ( )
9. Obtain the expression for torque on a dipole placed in uniform external electric field.
(3 M)
Ans: Consider an electric dipole consisting of charges −q and +q and of length 2a placed in a
uniform electric field E making an angle with electric field.
Force on charge −q at A, =− ( opposite to E )
Force on charge +q at B, =+ ( along E )
Electric dipole is under the action of two equal and
unlike parallel forces, which give rise to a torque on the
dipole and is given by,
τ = Force × Perpendicular distance between the forces
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τ = qE (BN) = qE (2a sin )
τ = q (2a) E sin (because p = q . 2a)
τ = pE sin
= ×
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When does the torque on an electric dipole kept in uniform electric field is maximum &
minimum?
Ans: (a) The torque on dipole in external field is maximum, when dipole moment & electric
field are perpendicular to each other (axis of dipole is normal to electric field direction i.e.
= 90 )
(b) The torque on the dipole is minimum & equal to zero, when the dipole is parallel or anti-
parallel to the electric field direction (i.e. = 0 ).
11. Obtain the expression for electric field at a point due to an infinitely long straight
uniformly charged wire. (3 M)
Ans: Consider an infinitely long thin straight uniformly
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charged wire as shown in figure.
By symmetry, the magnitude of the electric field will be the same at all points on the curved
surface of the cylinder and directed radially outward.
(i) Electric flux through the curved surface of the cylinder is, ϕ = = ×2
(ii) Electric flux through the circular ends of the cylinder is, ϕ = 0
(Because no field lines cross this region)
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q
ϕ = = … … … (2)
ε
From equation (1) and (2),
×2 = ⇒ =
12. Derive an expression for electric field at any point near the surface of a uniformly
charged infinite plane sheet using Gauss’ law. (3 M)
Ans: Consider a uniformly charged thin infinite
plane sheet as shown in figure.
Let σ – surface charge density
r –perpendicular distance of point P from
the sheet.
A – area of cross section Gaussian cylinder
Due to symmetrical charge distribution, electric field at any point near the sheet in normal to
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the plane of the sheet.
(i) Electric flux through curved surface of the cylinder is, ϕ = 0
(Because no field lines cross this region)
(ii) The circular regions of the cylinder are at equidistance from the sheet, hence electric field
is same at both surfaces & normal to the surface. Electric flux through the circular parts of
the cylinder are, ϕ = and ϕ =
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∴ Total flux through the Gaussian surface is
ϕ=ϕ +ϕ +ϕ =0+ + =2
Total charge enclosed by the Gaussian surface is, = ,
1
From Gauss’ law, ϕ= ( )
0
1
2 = ( )
=
2
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13. What are equipotential surfaces? Write the properties of equipotential surfaces.
Ans: An equipotential surface is that surface at every point of which, the electric potential is
the same or constant.
The properties of equipotential surfaces are
The work is done in moving a test charge from one point to another on an equipotential
surface is zero.
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For any charge configuration, equipotential surface through a point is normal to the
electric field at that point.
Two equipotential surfaces will never intersect.
14. Derive the relation between the electric field and potential for a point charge. (3 M)
Ans: Consider a point charge +Q situated at origin O.
Let A and B - two closely spaced points with potential values V and V – dV respectively,
dV - is the change in potential in the direction of the electric field .
dr - distance of the point A from B.
Let a unit positive charge (+1C) is moved from B to A against the electric field . The work
done in this process is, dW = ∙ = cos 180 = − --------- (1)
This work is equal to the potential difference, dW = VA –VB --------- (2)
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∴ − = −
− = −( − )=
=−
Hence electric field at a point is the negative gradient of potential at that point.
15. Obtain the expression for Potential Energy of a system of two charges in the absence of
external field. (3 M)
Ans: Consider two point charges q1 and q2 with position vectors and .
Work done in bringing a charge q1 from infinity to a point is,
W = 0 − − − − − (1)
This charge q1 produces a potential in the space given by
1 q
V= − − − − − − − (2)
4πε r
Work done in bringing a charge q2 from infinity to a point is
W = Vq
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1 q q
W = − − − (3) where, r is the distance between q and q
4πε r
∴ Total work done in assembling the charges at their locations is
1 q q 1 q q
W=W +W =0+ =
4πε r 4πε r
The electric potential energy of system of two point charges is the total work done in bringing
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each charge from infinite to their locations i.e. U = W
∴ =
17. Mention the factors on which capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor depends.
Ans: The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor depends on
area of plates of the capacitor (A).
the dielectric constant (K or εr) of the medium between plates.
the separation between the plates (d).
18. Derive the expression for equivalent capacitance of two capacitors connected in series.
(3 M)
Ans:
Consider two capacitors C1 and C2 are connected in series across a potential difference V, as
shown in fig. In series combination of capacitors, the charge on each capacitor is same. Let Q
be the charge on each capacitor.
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The potential difference applied across their combination is the sum of the potential
differences across each capacitor.
∴ V = V1+ V2
= =
1 1
∴ = + = + − − − − − (1)
For equivalent capacitor of capacitance CS , under same applied potential difference V volts,
= − − − − − − − − (2)
Combining (1) and (2), we obtain
1 1
= +
= +
19. Derive the expression for equivalent capacitance of two capacitors connected in
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parallel. (3 M)
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Consider two capacitors C1 and C2 are connected in parallel across a potential difference V, as
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shown in fig.
In parallel combination of capacitors, the potential difference across each capacitor is same
and is same as that of applied potential V.
The total charge stored in the combination is the sum of the charges on each capacitor.
∴ = +
= =
∴ = + = ( + ) − − − − − (1)
For equivalent capacitor of capacitance Cp , under same applied potential difference V volts,
= − − − − − −(2)
From equation (1) and (2), we have
A
=( + )
= +
20. Define drift velocity of conduction electrons? Mention the expression for drift velocity.
Ans: The average velocity with which conduction electrons in a conductor gets drifted against
applied electric field is called drift velocity.
B
=0− ⟹ =−
22. State and explain Ohm’s law.
Ans: The current through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference
across the ends of the conductor, provided the temperature and other physical conditions
remains same.
∝ ⇒ ∝ ∝
= where, R − resistance of conductor.
23. Mention limitations of Ohm’s law.
Ans: (i) Ohm’s law is not applicable at very low and very high temperature.
(ii) Ohm’s law is not applicable for non-ohmic devices such as semiconductors, transistors,
discharge tubes, superconductors.
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24. Explain the dependence of resistance on the dimensions of a conductor.
Ans: Resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to the length of the conductor
( ∝ ) and inversely proportional to the area of cross section ( ∝ 1⁄ ) of the conductor.
Let I be the steady current in the circuit, V1 and V2 be the potential drops across resistors R1
and R2 respectively. Then = + .
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From Ohm’s law: V1 = I R1 and V2 = I R2.
∴ V = I R1+ I R2
V = I (R1 + R2) -------- (1)
For equivalent circuit, consisting of effective resistance RS across same potential difference V,
V = I RS ------- (2)
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29. Write the expression for magnitude of force on a charge moving in a uniform magnetic
field. Explain the terms.
Ans: Magnetic force, F = qvB sin θ
Where, B – magnetic field, q – magnitude of charge
v – velocity of charge, θ – angle between .
30. When does the force experienced by a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is (i)
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minimum (ii) maximum?
Ans: Force is maximum, when the charge is moving perpendicular to the magnetic field
( = 90 )
Force is minimum, when the charge is moving parallel to the magnetic field ( = 0 ).
31. Deduce the expression for magnetic force on a current carrying conductor.
Ans: Consider a conducting rod of a uniform cross-sectional area A and length l carrying
steady current I and is placed in the external magnetic field .
Let n – number density of the mobile charge carriers in conductor
q – charge of each charge carrier
The total number of mobile charge carriers in the conductor = ( )= ( )
A
Total charge of these charge carriers in the conductor = ( )
If is average drift velocity of charge carriers, then the magnetic force on these carriers is,
= ×
= ×
But, = the current in the conductor which is scalar, hence vector sign shifts to length
B
element l.
∴ = ×
In terms of magnitude, = sin
Where, θ is angle between
32. Deduce the expressions for radius and angular frequency of circular motion of a
charged particle in uniform magnetic field. (3 M)
Ans: Consider a particle of mass m charge q entering uniform
magnetic field B in a direction perpendicular to the field. The
magnetic force makes the path of charged particle circular of
radius r in a plane perpendicular to the field. Hence the necessary
centripetal force FC is provided by the magnetic force FB.
=
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∴ , =
∴ = ⇒ =
/
2
Also = =2 , where is frequency of revolution, ∴ =
2
33. Explain how the crossed fields act as velocity sele
selector
ctor for charged particles.
Ans: Consider a particle of charge q moving with velocity in presence of both electric field
and magnetic field such that all three vectors are
perpendicular to each other as shown in the figure.
The Lorentz force on the charge is
= + ×
= ȷ̂ + ı̂ × k
= ȷ̂ + ı̂ × k = ȷ̂ + (−ȷ̂)
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= ( − )ȷ̂
The force on charged particle will be zero, when
− = 0.
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Under this condition the charged particle continues to move along straigstraight line without any
deviation irrespective of their charge and mass
mass.. Hence crossed field can be used as a velocity
selector.
34. What is cyclotron? Mention the application of cyclotron.
Ans: Cyclotron is a device used to accelerate the charged particles to very high energies.
Cyclotron is used to accelerate the charged particles to very high energies.
Further these high energy particles are used to induce nuclear reactions, induce artificial
radioactivity and to synthesiz
synthesize new elements.
35. With labelled diagram explain the construction and working of a cyclotron.
Ans: Construction:: A cyclotron consists of two
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hollow semicircular metal discs D1 and D2 called
Dees.. A source of charged particle is located at
the midpoint of the gap between the Dees. The
Dees are connected to a high frequency
oscillatorr and enclosed inside another vacuum
chamber. The whole apparatus is placed
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In cyclotron the frequency of applied ac voltage is made equal to the cyclotron frequency.
Hence the charged particle accelerates every time while moving from one Dee to another.
As the velocity of charged particle increases, the radius of its circular path also increases.
Hence the trajectory of the charged particle is spiral.
When the radius of circular orbit of charged particle is nearly equal to the radius of Dee, it is
deflected from its path using deflection plate and taken out of the Dee.
2 2 2
The kinetic energy of emerging particle is given by, = 2
36. Write the Biot-savart’s law and explain the symbols. (3 M)
Ans: “The magnitude of the magnetic field at a point due to a current element is
(i) directly proportional to the strength of the current ( ∝ ),
(ii) directly proportional to length of the current element ( ∝ ),
(iii) directly proportional to the Sine of the angle between the current element and the line
joining the point from the current element ( ∝ sin ) and
(iv) inversely proportional to square of the distance between the point and the current
element ( ∝ 1/ ).
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XY→ Current carrying conductor
AB→ In initesimal element of the conductor of length ‘dl’
dB → Magnetic ield at point P due to current element ‘Idl’
r → Distance of point P from the current element
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= =0
2 = ∵ =2
=
40. With circuit diagram explain how can a galvanometer be converted into an ammeter?
(3 M)
Ans: ‘Galvanometer is converted in to Ammeter by connecting suitable low resistance (shunt
resistance) parallel to the galvanometer’.
Consider galvanometer of resistance G is connected with shunt resistance S as shown in fig.
Let, (0 – I ) – the range of converted Ammeter
Ig – Current required for full scale
deflection of galvanometer
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G – resistance of Galvanometer
S – shunt resistance
Here, P.d. across S = P.d. across G
− =
=
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41. With circuit diagram explain how can a galvanometer be converted into a voltmeter?
(3 M)
Ans: ‘A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting a suitable high resistance
in series with the galvanometer’.
To convert galvanometer into a voltmeter of range 0 - V volt the circuit diagram is as shown
the figure.
Let, R - Series resistance,
G - Resistance of galvanometer,
Ig - Current for full scale deflection of
A
galvanometer.
The potential difference across the combination is,
= ( + )
+ =
B
= −
The significance of Gauss’s law is that, ‘magnetic monopoles do not appear to exist in nature’
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exist in nature’.
44. What do you mean by magnetic elements of earth? Name the magnetic elements of
earth.
Ans: Magnetic elements of earth at a place are the physical quantities that determine the
magnitude and direction of earth
earth’s magnetic field at that place.
Magnetic elements of earth are (1) Declination, (2) 2) Inclination or Dip and (3) Horizontal
component of Earth's magnetic field (BH).
45. Define the terms ' Declination', ' Inclination' and ' horizontal component of earth's
magnetic field' at a place.
Ans: Declination:: The angle between geographic meridian and magnetic meridian of the earth
at that place.
Inclination (magnetic dip)
dip): The angle between the earth’s total magnetic field and the
horizontal in the magnetic meridian at that place.
Horizontal component of earth's magnetic field (BH):: The component of earth's total magnetic
field along the horizontal in the magnetic meridian at that place.
46. State and explain Curie’s law of paramagnetism.
Ans: The susceptibility of paramagnetic sample is inversely proportional to the absolute
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temperature.
1 0
∝ = where, C - Curie’s constant.
47. Write any three magnetic p properties of diamagnetic materials. (3 M)
Ans: The properties of diamagnetic are
These substances which have tendency to move from stronger to the weaker part of the
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external magnetic field. Or these substances which are weakly repelled by the magnetmagnetic
field.
Their magnetic susceptibility ( ) is small and negative value ((−1 0).
Their relative permeability is less than one (0 1).
Their permeability is less than absolute permeability ( ).
Their susceptibility ( ) is independent of temperature.
Behaviour of magnetic field lines near a diamagnetic material in the
magnetic field is as shown in the figure (expelled out of material).
48. Write the magnetic properties of paramagnetic materials. (3 M)
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Their susceptibility ( ) decreases with increase in temperature. At higher temperature
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they become paramagnetic. The temperature of transition from ferromagnetic to
paramagnetic is called Curie temperature.
Magnetic field lines are highly concentrated inside the material.
They exhibit hysteresis.
50. Differentiate between the properties of diamagnetic, paramagnetic
paramagne and ferromagnetic
materials.
Diamagnetic Materials Paramagnetic Materials Ferromagnetic Materials
They are weakly repelled by They are weakly attracted by They are strongly attracted by
magnetic field. magnetic field. magnetic field.
In the external magnetic field, the In the external magnetic field, the In the external magnetic field, the
magnetic field lines are expelled magnetic field lines are magnetic
tic field lines are highly
out of these materials. concentrated in these materials. concentrated in these materials.
Hence resultant magnetic field Hence resultant magnetic field Hence resultant magnetic field
inside diamagnetic reduces. inside paramagnetic increases. inside ferromagnetic increases.
Their magnetic susceptibility is Their magnetic susceptibility is Their magnetic susceptibility is
low and negative ( 0). low and positive ( > 0). high and positive ( ≫ 0).
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Their relative permeability is less The relative permeability is The relative permeability is much
than one ( 1) greater than one ( > 1) greater than one ( ≫ 1)
Their magnetic susceptibility ( ) is Their magnetic susceptibility ( ) Their magnetic susceptibility ( )
independent of temperature. decreases with increase in decreases with increase in
temperature. temperature and at certain high
temperature they become
paramagnetic.
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51. Draw the hysteresis curve for a cycle of magnetization of ferromagnetic material.
material
Ans:
H – magnetic intensity
B – magnetic field inside the sample
Oc – coercive field
Ob – retentive field
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52. Write the properties of magnetic materials
required to prepare electromagnets.
Ans: Low retentivity, low coercivity and high
permeability.
53. Write the properties of magnetic materials required to prepare permanent magnets.
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When the bar magnet is he held fixed and the coil C1 is moved towards or away from the
magnet, the same effects are observed.
Conclusion: ‘The relative motion between the magnet and the coil that is responsible for
generation (induction) of electric current in the coil’.
55. State and explain Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.
Ans: ‘The magnitude of induced emf is proportional to time rate of change of magnetic flux
linked with the circuit’.
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direction that it opposes the in increase in flux. This is
possible only if the current in the coil is in a counter
counter-
clockwise direction (fig.a).
Similarly, if the North pole of the magnet is being
withdrawn from the coil, the magnetic flux through the coil
will decrease, the induced curren
current in the coil flows in
clockwise direction (fig.b) so that iit opposes the decrease
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in flux.
57. Derive the expression for motional emf induced in a conductor moving in a uniform
magnetic field. (3 M)
Ans: The emf induced in a conductor moving in the magnetic field is called motional emf.
Consider a straight conductor PQ is moved towards the left with a constant velocity v.
The magnetic flux ΦB enclosed by the loop PQRS at any instant will be
B
= cos θ = ( ) cos 0
=
The moving rod PQ changes the magnetic flux ΦB linked with circuit. This induces the emf
given by,
=− =− ( )=−
= ∵ =−
This induced emf Blv is called motional emf.
58. Derive the expression for energy (or magnetic potential energy) stored in the coil (or
solenoid) carrying current. (3 M)
Ans: To establish a current in a co
coil
il (solenoid) work has to be done against back emf. This
work done is stored as magnetic potential energy in the coil.
While establishing the current in a coil the induced back emf is given by,
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=− − − − (1)
Where, L – self inductance of the coil
For the current I at an instant in a circuit, the rate of work done is
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=
Total amount of work done in establishing the current from 0 to I is
1
= =
2
This work done is stored as magnetic potential energy in the coil. Therefore the magnetic
energy stored in the coil is
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59. What are eddy currents? How to minimize the eddy current. Mention the uses of it.
Ans: The circulating currents induced in a thick conductor due to changing magnetic flux
linked with it are called eddy currents.
Eddy currents can be minimized by using laminated metal core. The laminations of metal are
separated by an insulating material.
Eddy currents are used in induction furnace, magnetic braking of trains, speedometers
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and electric power meters.
60. Show that the voltage leads current by , when A.C. voltage applied to pure
inductance.
Ans: Consider an ac source connected to an inductor. Assume that the inductor has negligible
resistance. Thus, the circuit is a purely inductive ac circuit.
Let the voltage across the source be = sin ------- (1).
Using the Kirchhoff’s loop rule, Σ ε(t ) = 0 , we have,
− =0
⟹ = = sin
B
⟹ =− cos +
Here, the integration constant is zero and − cos = sin − 2 , hence,
= sin − -------- (2)
Where, = is the amplitude of the current.
Comparing of Eqs. (1) and (2) for the source voltage and the current in an inductor shows that
the current lags the voltage by π/2.
61. Show that the current leads voltage by , when A.C. voltage applied to pure capacitor.
Ans: Consider an ac source connected to a capacitor of capacitance C.
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Let ac voltage = sin -------- (1)
Let q be the charge on the capacitor at any time t. The
instantaneous voltage v across the capacitor is given by,
=
From the Kirchhoff’s loop rule, the voltage across the source and
the capacitor are equal,
sin =
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62. Derive the expression for resonant frequency of series LCR circuit.
Ans: Series LCR circuit is said to be in resonance when current through the circuit is
maximum.
In an series LCR circuit current is given by
V V
= =
Z R +(X −X )
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Series LCR circuit is said to be in resonance when current I is maximum, hence impedance Z
must be minimum. This implies that condition for resonance is, XL = XC
1
∴ ω L=
ω C
⇒ resonant frequency, =
√
1
OR 2πν =
√LC
A
⇒ resonant frequency, =
√
where, L − inductance, C − capacitance
63. Write the expression for power consumed in an AC circuit.
Ans: Average power consumed in an AC circuit is
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67. Write the expression for speed of electromagnetic wave in vacuum in terms of
permeability of free space and permittivity of free space.
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Refractive index of second medium relative to first medium is, = sin
70. What are the conditions for Total Internal Reflection?
Light ray must travel form denser medium to Rarer medium
The angle of incidence in denser medium must be greater than the critical angle for the
pair of media.
71. What is total internal reflection of light? Explain. (3 M)
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Ans: When a ray of light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium such that the angle
of incidence is greater than the critical angle, the ray is totally reflected back into the denser
medium. This phenomenon is called total internal reflection.
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Explanation: Let A is the object in the denser medium (water).The light from the object
incident on the interface separating two media, it is partly reflected back into the same
B
medium and partly refracted to the second medium. The refracted ray bends away from the
normal. For the certain angle of incidence called critical angle (iC), the angle of refraction is
90. For the angle of incidence greater than the critical angle (i >iC), incident ray gets
completely reflected back to the denser medium. This is called total internal reflection.
Conditions for Total Internal Reflection:
The ray must travel from a denser medium to a rarer medium.
Angle of incidence in the denser medium must be greater than the critical angle, for the
pair of media and for the given colour (wavelength) of light.
72. Mention the applications of total internal reflection of light.
Ans: The applications of total internal reflection are
In the brilliance of diamond
In optical fibres (for sending light signals)
In prisms to bend a light ray by 900 or 1800 or to invert the images.
73. Give the applications of optical fibres.
Ans: The applications of optical fibres are
used in communication system for transmitting and receiving optical signals.
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examination of internal organs like oesophagus,
stomach and intestines.
74. Draw the ray diagram of a Compound
Microscope when the image is formed
att near point or least distance of
distinct vision.
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76. State and explain Huygens
gens principle. ((3 M)
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Ans : Huygens principle is stated as follows:
Each point on a wave front is a source of secondary disturbance and the secondary
wavelets originating
riginating from these points spread out in all direction with the speed of the
wave.
The new wave front at any later time is obtained by taking the tangential surface in the
forward direction to all the spheres of secondary wavelets.
Explanation:
In Fig [1(a)], AB is the initial spherical wave
front. Secondary wavelets originating from
A
every point on this wave front travel in all
direction with the same speed v and in a time t,
they develop into a sphere of radius = vt.
The tangential surface CD drawn to all these
spheres in the forward direction gives the
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If τ represents the time taken by the wave front to advance from the point B to C then the
distance BC is, BC= vτ ----------- (1)
In order the construct the reflected wave front, a sphere of radius = vτ, is drawn from the
point A as shown in the adjacent figure. The tangent plane CE drawn from the point C to this
sphere represents reflected wave front.
AE = BC = vτ , ABC= CEA = 90o , AC is common.
Triangles EAC and BAC are congruent.
i = r ----------- (2)
This is the law of reflection.
78. Write the condition for constructive interference in terms of phase difference and path
difference.
Ans: Phase difference, = 2nπ
Path difference, δ = nλ
79. Give the condition for destructive interference in terms of phase difference and path
difference.
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Ans: Phase difference = (2n+1)π
Path difference =( + )
80. Write the differences between diffraction and interference of light.
Interference Diffraction
Interference is the phenomenon of Diffraction is phenomenon of bending of
modification in the distribution of light light wave around an obstacle and entering
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energy due to superposition of two or more into its geometrical shadow.
waves.
Interference fringes are due to superposition Diffraction fringes are due to super position
of waves emerging from different coherent of secondary waves emerging from single
sources. wave front.
Interference fringes are of equal width. Diffraction bands are of unequal width.
Intensity of all bright fringes is same. Intensity of bright bands decreases on either
side of central fringe.
Good contrast between the maxima and Comparatively poor contrast between the
minima maxima and minima
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(Time lag between incidence of photon & electron emission is nearly 10– 9 s)
For a given photosensitive material and frequency of incident radiation (and > ), the
photoelectric current is directly proportional to the intensity of incident light.
For a given photosensitive material and frequency of incident radiation, saturation
current is proportional to the intensity of incident radiation
For a given photosensitive material, there exists a certain minimum cut-off frequency of
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the incident radiation, called the threshold frequency, below which no emission of
photoelectrons takes place.
Above the threshold frequency, the stopping potential or the maximum kinetic energy of
the emitted photoelectrons increases linearly with the frequency of the incident
radiation.
89. Write Einstein’s photo electric equation. Explain symbols.
Ans: Kmax = hυ – ϕo
Where, h – Planks constant,
ϕo = h υ0 work function and υ0 – threshold frequency,
Kmax = ½ mv2max maximum kinetic energy of electron, vmax – velocity of electron
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90. Mention the properties of photons.
Ans: The properties of photons are
In interaction of radiation with matter, radiation behaves as particles called photons.
Energy of each photon is E =h
Momentum of each photon is p = h/c.
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(3) An electron might make a transition from one of its specified non-radiating orbits to
another of lower energy. When it does so, a photon is emitted having energy equal to the
energy difference between the initial and final states.
The frequency of the emitted photon is then given by, hν = Ei – Ef
where Ei and Ef are the energies of the initial and final states and Ei > Ef.
93. Mention limitations of Bohr’s atom model.
Ans: The limitations of Bohr’s atom model are
This theory is only applicable to hydrogen and hydrogen like atoms. It fails account for
spectra of other atoms.
This theory fails to explain hyperfine structure of hydrogen spectra.
The theory fails to account for relative intensities of spectral lines.
It fails to explain wave nature of electrons.
94. Give the de Broglie explanation of Bohr quantization of angular momentum of an
electron in the atom.
Ans: According to Broglie electron in its circular orbit must be seen as a particle wave.
The stationary orbits are those in which circular standing waves of electron exist. For this
the circumference of orbits are equal to the whole number of wavelength of electron in the
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ℎ
From de Broglie dual nature of matter, wavelength of matter waves is, =
ℎ ℎ
∴ 2 = ⇒ =
2
ℎ
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Angular momentum, L = =
2
95. What is ‘mass defect’? Write the expression for it.
Ans: The difference between the sum of the masses of the nucleons forming the nucleus with
the rest mass of nucleus is called mass defect.
Mass defect ΔM = [ Z mp + (A-Z) mn ] – M
Where, Z - atomic number A - mass number and
(A–Z) - number of neutrons mp -mass of proton,
mn -mass of neutron M – rest mass of nucleus.
96. Draw binding energy curve and write main features of binding energy curve.
Ans: The variation of Binding energy per nucleon (Ebn) with mass number (A) is as follows.
A
B
The main features of the binding energy per nucleon curve are
The binding energy per nucleon, Ebn is lower for both light nuclei (A<30) and heavy nuclei
(A>170).
The binding energy per nucleon, Ebn, is practically constant, i.e. practically independent of
the atomic number for nuclei of middle mass number ( 30< A < 170).
The curve has a maximum of about 8.75 MeV for A = 56.
The binding energy per nucleon Ebn for A = 238 is 7.6 MeV .
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97. Write the properties of nuclear forces?
Ans: The properties of nuclear forces are
Nuclear forces are strongest forces in nature.
They are short range forces.
They are saturated forces.
They are spin dependent forces.
They are charge independent forces.
98. State and explain radioactive decay law.
Ans: “The time rate of disintegration of radioactive sample is directly proportional to the
number of radioactive nuclei present in the sample at that instant”.
Rate of disintegration ∝ number of atoms present
∝ ⇒ = −λ
Where, λ −decay constant. [–ve sign shows that number of radioactive nuclei in the
radioactive sample decrease with time]
99. Define half life of radioactive sample and hence obtain the expression for the half life.
Ans: Half-life of a radioactive sample is defined as the time during which number of nuclei in a
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radioactive sample reduce to half the original value.
From law of radioactive decay we have, N = N e λ -------- (1)
Where, N – number of radioactive nuclei in the sample at time t
N0 – number of nuclei at time t = 0
λ – decay constant
N
When, during time t = T (half life), number of radioactive nuclei in the sample, = 20
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N λ
∴ = N e
2
1 1 λ
= λ ⇒ e =2
2 e
taking loge on both sides
0.693
λT = log 2 ⇒ T =
λ
100. Distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
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Nuclear Fission Nuclear Fusion
It is the process of splitting of heavy nucleus It is the process of combining of two
into two lighter nuclei of comparable masses lighter nuclei to form a heavy nucleus
with release of energy. with release of energy.
Energy released per reaction is more (about Energy released per reaction is less
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Electrical conductivity depends on Electrical conductivity depends on both
temperature. temperature and doping concentration.
Electrical conductivity is relatively less. Electrical conductivity is relatively more.
102. Give any two differences between P-type and N-type semiconductors.
P-type semiconductor N-type semiconductor
The semiconductor is doped with trivalent The semiconductor is doped with
impurities. pentavalent impurities.
Holes are majority charge carriers. Electrons are majority charge carriers.
Electrons are minority charge carriers. Holes are minority charge carriers.
The impurity atom is called acceptor The impurity atom is called donor impurity.
impurity. Ex. Indium, Aluminum, Boron, Ex. Phosphorus, Bismuth, Antimony,
Gallium. Arsenic.
Electrical conductivity is relatively less. Electrical conductivity is relatively more.
103. What is forward biasing of pn junction diode. Explain.
Ans: When p-region of a p-n junction is connected to the positive terminal and n-region is
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connected to the negative terminal of the battery, then the p-n junction is said to be forward
biased. Variation of forward bias current with potential difference is as shown in fig.
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104. When p-n junction is said to be reverse biased? Explain.
Ans: When p-region of a p-n junction is connected to the negative terminal and n-region is
connected to the positive terminal of the battery, then the p-n junction is said to be reverse
biased. The variation of reverse bias current with potential difference is as shown in fig.
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Ans:
RS – series resistance
V – unregulated voltage
IL – load current
VZ – Break down Voltage of
Zener/Regulated voltage
The circuit diagram of voltage regulator is as shown in figure.
Zener diode as a voltage regulator operates in reverse bias breakdown region. This is
because in the breakdown region, the zener voltage VZ remains constant even though the
zener current varies (between IZ min to IZ max).
When the input voltage increases, the current through RS and that through the zener diode
will increase. This increases the voltage drop across RS but the voltage VZ across the zener
diode (thus across load resistance) remains same.
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If the input voltage decreases, the currents through RS and zener diode will decrease, but
zener voltage VZ will remain constant.
Thus the zener diode acts as a voltage regulator.
106. What is Zener diode? Draw the I – V characteristics of
the Zener diode.
Ans: A Zener diode is a heavily doped semiconducting
diode designed to operate in reverse bias breakdown
region without being destroyed/get damaged.
The V-II characteristic curve for the Zener diode is
shown in Fig. Its Forward bias characteristics is same as
ordinary pn junction diodee.
In Reverse bias, as the reverse voltage applied is
increased, at a particular voltage, the current increases
enormously from its normal cut off value. This voltage is
called zener voltage or breakdown voltage (Vz).
107. Write the truth table and logic ssymbol of NOT gate.
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A Y=A
0 1
1 0
108. Write the truth table and circuit/logic symbol of OR gate.
A B Y=A+B
0
LA0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 1
109. Give the truth table and circuit symbol of AND gate.
A B Y=AB
0 0 0
0 1 0
1 0 0
1 1 1
A
110. Write the truthth table and circuit symbol NAND gate.
A B Y=A.B
0 0 1
0 1 1
1 0 1
B
1 1 0
111. What is NAND gate? Write the circuit symbol of NAND gate.
Ans: NAND gate is logic circuit in which AND gate followed by NOT gate.
A
Y
B
112. What is NOR gate? Write the cir circuit symbol of NOR gate.
Ans: NOR gate is a logic circuit in which OR gate followed by NOT gate.
A
B Y
113. Why NAND and NOR gates are called universal gates?
Ans: NAND gate and NOR gate are called Universal gates because any logic gates can be
prepared by suitable
able combination of these logic gates.
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