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Class XII Physics

Time: 1.5 Hours M.M: 40

General Instructions:

1. All questions are compulsory.


2. The question paper consists of 5 sections A, B, C, D, and E.
3. Section A contains 5 multiple choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each.
4. Section B contains 2 questions of 2 marks each.
5. Section C contains 4 questions of 3 marks each.
6. Section D contains 1 case study question of 4 marks.
7. Section E contains 3 questions of 5 marks each.

Section A: (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which of the following is the unit of electric potential?


a) Coulomb
b) Ampere
c) Volt
d) Farad
2. In a conductor, the drift velocity is:
a) Independent of electric field
b) Proportional to the square of the electric field
c) Proportional to the electric field
d) Inversely proportional to the temperature
3. A moving electron produces a magnetic field that is:
a) In the direction of motion
b) In a circular path around the electron
c) In the direction opposite to the motion
d) Parallel to the motion
4. The energy stored in the capacitor is given by:
a) E= ½ CV2
b) E = CV2
c) E = ½ C2V
d) E = ½ Q2/C
5. The speed of electromagnetic wave in vacuum is :
a) 3 x 106 m/s
b) 3 x 108 m/s
c) 3 x 109 m/s
d) 3 x 1012 m/s
Section B: (2 × 2 = 4 Marks)
Short Answer Questions

6. Derive the expression for the electric field due to an electric dipole at any point on its
axis.
7. An alpha particle is projected with velocity 𝑣⃗ = (3.0 x 105 m/s) 𝑖̂ into a region in which
magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗⃗ = [(0.4𝑇)𝑖̂ + (0.3𝑇)𝑗̂ ] exists. Calculate the acceleration of the particle
in the region. 𝑖̂, 𝑗̂ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑘̂ are unit vectors along x, y and z axis respectively and charge to
mass ratio for alpha particle is 4.8 x 107 C/kg.

Section C: (3 × 4 = 12 Marks)
Short Answer Questions

8. Describe the working of a p-n junction diode. What happens when it is forward biased
and reverse biased
9. a) Name the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum which are i) also known as heat
waves and ii) absorbed by ozone layer in the atmosphere
b) Write briefly one method each, of the production and detection of these radiations.
10. Two long straight parallel conductors carry steady current I1 and I2 separated by a
distance d. If the currents are flowing in the same direction, show how the magnetic field
set up in one produces an attractive force on the other. Obtain the expression for this
force. Hence define one ampere.
11. Derive an expression for drift velocity of free electrons in a conductor in terms of
relaxation time of electrons.

Section D: (4 Marks)
Case Study Question
12. Rectifiers : A semiconductor device is used as a rectifier that allows the voltage to flow
in positive direction and very small value in the reverse direction. Now a days, there is a
problem of supply of less voltage that damages the household appliances.

Q (1). In the depletion region of a diode


a. There are no mobile charges
b. Equal number of holes and electrons exist, making the region neutral.
c. Recombination of holes and electrons has taken place.
d. Immobile charge ions exist.

Q(2).When a p-n junction diode is reverse biased then


a. No Current flows
b. The depletion reason is increased
c. The depletion reason is reduced
d. Height of potential barrier is reduced

Q(3). Diode is used as


a. Oscillator
b. Amplifier
c. Rectifier
d. Modulator
Q(4).Which one statement is incorrect?
a. Diode is used as rectifier
b. Diode is used as half wave rectifier
c. Diode is used as Amplifier
d. Diode is used as full wave

Section E: (5 × 3 = 15 Marks)
Long Answer Questions

13. a) Obtain the expression for the energy stored per unit volume in a charged parallel plate
capacitor.
b) The electric field inside a parallel plate capacitor is E. Find the amount of work done
in moving a charge q over a closed rectangular loop abcda.

14.a) Calculate the value of the resistance R in the circuit shown in the figure so that the
current in the circuit is 0.2 A . What would be the potential difference between points B
and E?
b) Using Kirchhoff”s law derive the condition for balanced in a Wheatstone Bridge.

15. a) Derive an expression for torque acting on a rectangular current carrying loop kept in a
uniform magnetic field B. Indicate the direction of torque acting on the loop.
b ) Two identical circular loops X and Y of radius R and carrying the same current are
kept in perpendicular planes such that they have a common centre at P as shown in the
figure. Find the magnitude and direction of the net magnetic field at the point P due to
the loops.

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