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भौतिक तिज्ञान (सैद्धान्तिक)

PHYSICS (Theory)
निर्धारित समय : 3 घटं े अनर्कतम अक
ं : 70
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 70

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General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:
(i) This question paper contains 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) question paper is divided into five sections – Sections A, B, C, D, and E.
(iii) In Section A – Questions no. 1 to 16 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) In Section B – Questions no. 17 to 21 are Very Short Answer type questions. Each
question carries 2 marks.
(v) In Section C – Questions no. 22 to 28 are Short Answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks.
(vi) In Section D – Questions no. 29 and 30 are case study-based questions. Each
question carries 4 marks.
(vii) In Section E – Questions no. 31 to 33 are Long Answer type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks.
(viii) There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal choice
has been provided in a few questions in all the Sections except Section A.
(ix) Kindly note that there is a separate question paper for Visually Impaired
candidates.
(x) Use of calculators is not allowed.
You may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary:
c = 3 × 108 m/s
h = 6.63 × 10−34 Js
e = 1.6 × 10−19 C
-1
μ0 = 4𝜋 × 10−7 T m A
2
ε0 = 8.854 × 10−12 C N-1 m-2
1 -2
= 9 × 109 N m2 C
4πε0
Mass of electron (me) = 9.1 × 10−31 kg
Mass of neutron = 1.675 × 10−27 kg
Mass of proton = 1.673 × 10−27 kg
Avogadro’s number = 6.023 × 1023 per gram mole
-1
Boltzmann constant = 1.38 × 10−23 JK

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 SECTION A

1. A point charge 3μC is placed at the origin. The electric field at a point P is 2×104 N/C.
What is the electric potential at point P, located at a distance of 4m from the charge,
considering the potential at infinity is zero? 1
(A) 6750 V (B) 2910 V
(C) 3500 V (D) 5750 V

2. An AC circuit consists of a resistor 30Ω and an inductor 0.2 H, connected in series to an

AC source with a peak voltage of 100V at a frequency of 50Hz, then the energy dissipated
in the resistor during one-half cycle is 1
(A) 1.5 J (B) 0.3 J
(C) 10 J (D) 4.6 J

3. In the context of the interference of light, when two coherent monochromatic light waves
meet at a point, constructive interference occurs under the condition that 1
π
(A) The phase difference is an odd multiple of .
2

(B) The phase difference is an odd multiple of π.

(C) The phase difference is an integer multiple of 2π.
(D) The phase difference is an integer multiple of π.

4. A charged particle enters a region with electric field ⃗⃗⃗

E and magnetic field ⃗⃗⃗⃗
B
⃗⃗⃗
E × ⃗⃗B
perpendicular to each other. If the velocity of the particle is , the net force on the
B2
particle is 1
⃗⃗⃗
(A) qE (B) qv ⃗⃗⃗⃗
⃗⃗⃗ ×B

(C) Zero ⃗⃗ -v
(D) q(E ⃗⃗⃗⃗ )
⃗⃗⃗ ×B

5. Consider the following statements –

Statement 1: The energy gap in semiconductors (e.g., 0.7eV) allows electron
excitation at room temperature, while conductors exhibit no gap,
ensuring seamless electron flow.

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 Statement 2: In reverse bias, current remains zero until breakdown voltage, while
forward bias results in current strictly proportional to applied voltage.
Which of the following statements is(are) correct ? 1
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 & 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2

6. In Young’s double-slit experiment, two coherent sources emit light of wavelengths

500nm and 600nm. The distance between the slits is 0.4mm, and the screen is placed 3m
away, the distance between the first-order maxima for both wavelengths on the screen
is 1
(A) 0.3 mm (B) 2.4 mm
(C) 0.75 mm (D) 3.2 mm

7. In a photoelectric effect experiment, a metal surface with work function 1.5eV is

illuminated with light of wavelength 400nm, The maximum kinetic energy of the emitted
photoelectrons is 1
(A) 2.6 eV (B) 5.5 eV
(C) 2.0 eV (D) 1.6 eV

8. In a vacuum, the electric field of a plane wave is given by E0 î cos (kx − ωt). If the
corresponding magnetic field B(t) at any point is B0 ̂j cos (kx − ωt), the relationships holds
between E0 and B0 is 1
E
(A) B0 = μ 0c (B) E0 =μ0 cB0
0

(C) E0 =cB0 (D) E0 =μ0 B0

9. A paramagnetic material in a solenoidal magnetic field has susceptibility μr -1. If it

transitions to a diamagnetic state (μr <1), how does χ change? 1

(A) χ becomes constant for all μr <1.

(B) χ becomes negative and inversely proportional to μr .
(C) χ becomes negative and proportional to μr .
(D) χ becomes undefined.

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10. For the hydrogen atom, the radius of the nth orbit is given by rn = n2 a0 , where a0 is the
v1
Bohr radius. If n=5, the ratio of is: 1
v5
(A) 2 (B) 5
(C) 10 (D) 17

11. A galvanometer with resistance 50Ω and full-scale deflection current 2mA is converted
into an ammeter for 5A using a shunt Rs . If connected in series with a 100Ω resistor
across a 10V battery (internal resistance 1Ω), the power dissipated in Rs is
(A) 3.121 mW (B) 0.196 mW
1
(C) 196 mW (D) 312 mW

12. Consider the following information : 1

Mathematical Expression Applications

1. Q Determining the electric field due to a
∮ ⃗⃗E ⋅ dA
⃗⃗ = enc
spherical charge distribution
ϵ0
2. Qenc Deriving the magnetic field for a charged
⃗⃗
∮E ⋅ dA⃗⃗ = ϵ particle moving with constant velocity
0
3. Qenc Calculating the electrostatic potential
⃗⃗ ⋅ dA
∮E ⃗⃗ =
ϵ
0
energy in a system of multiple charges

How many of the rows matches incorrectly with the above information?
(A) Only one (B) Only two
(C) All three (D) None

Questions number 13 to 16 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) type questions. Two
statements are given — one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select
the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below.
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.

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13. Assertion (A) : Equipotential surfaces in a uniform electric field are equidistant, and
the voltage difference between two equipotential surfaces depends on
the electric field intensity and the distance between them.
Reason (R) : The introduction of a dielectric into a parallel plate capacitor increases
the capacitance and decreases the energy stored when the capacitor is
kept at constant voltage, while the electric field remains unaffected. 1

14. Assertion (A) : The magnifying power of a microscope increases with the focal length
of the objective lens.
Reason (R) : The magnifying power of an astronomical telescope increases with the
focal length of the eyepiece, as it reduces the angular separation of 1
light.

15. Assertion (A) : The magnetic field at the center of a current-carrying circular loop of
μ0 I
radius r is given by B= , and is independent of the shape of the loop.
2r

Reason (R) : The Biot-Savart Law states that the magnetic field generated by a
circular loop is the same as the field generated by a straight wire, as
long as the distance from the loop to the observation point is the same. 1

16. Assertion (A) : In an AC circuit with a transformer, the power transmitted to the load
remains constant despite the change in voltage.
Reason (R) : A transformer works by changing the voltage across the primary coil,
but the power is conserved, meaning the product of current and voltage
(power) remains constant across the primary and secondary coils 1

SECTION B

17. A p-n junction diode is used in a full-wave rectifier circuit with an AC input voltage
Vin =20 sin(100πt) V. The diode’s forward voltage drop is 0.7V. Calculate: 2
(a) The peak output voltage of the rectifier.
(b) The average output voltage and the RMS value of the output voltage.

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18. A bar magnet is placed in a uniform external magnetic field. Derive the expression for
the torque experienced by the magnet and discuss how the alignment of the magnet's
dipole moment with the external field affects the stability of the system. 2

19. In a microscope setup with multiple thin lenses, derive the total magnification and
describe how chromatic aberration and non-paraxial objects affect image quality. 2

20. Two coherent sources S1 and S2 are separated by 2m and emit light with a wavelength

of 600nm. A point P on the screen is located at a distance 4m from S1 and 4.5m from S2.
Calculate the phase difference at point P. 2

21. (A) A conductor’s resistance R is measured at two different temperatures, T1 and T2.

Using the temperature coefficient of resistance α, derive the relationship

between the drift velocity of charge carriers and the applied potential difference
at both temperatures, considering how mobility changes with temperature. 2

OR

(B) A conductor with resistance 5Ω at 20° C is stretched to double its length. The
temperature rises to 50° C, and the resistivity increases by a factor of 1.3. If the
applied potential difference remains constant, calculate the change in drift
velocity. (Assume α = 0.004per° C) .

SECTION C

22. A coil with 150 turns and radius 0.2m rotates at 4rad/s in a uniform magnetic field of
0.5T. The axis of rotation is perpendicular to the field. Calculate the induced EMF as a
function of time. Given the coil’s resistance 2Ω, determine the current at 0.5s. Discuss
how this setup relates to alternators. 3

23. Consider an electric dipole with dipole moment 2 × 10−29 C⋅m placed at the origin in free
space. A point charge +5μC is located at (x, y, z)=(1, 0, 0)m. 3
(a) Calculate the potential at the point P(1,0,0) due to the dipole.

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 (b) Determine the potential at the same point due to the charge Q.

24. (A) A charged particle of mass 1g and charge +1μC is placed at the origin of a uniform
electric field 200N/C, directed along the x-axis. The particle starts from rest.
Calculate the velocity of the particle after moving a distance 10cm under the
influence of the electric field. Discuss the effect of a uniform magnetic field,
perpendicular to the electric field, on the particle's motion.
3

OR

(B) The diagram shows an infinitely long charged wire with charge density λ placed
parallel to an infinite plane sheet with uniform charge distribution σ. The points
P1 and P2 are marked at varying distances from the sheet and wire, forming a
region where the electric field and flux need to be evaluated. Apply Gauss's law to
find the electric field at points P1 and P2 due to the plane sheet and wire with
4μC/m and 3μC/m2 , calculate the field 0.1 m above the sheet and 0.2 m from the 3
wire.

25. Explain the following, giving proper reason : 3

(a) Why wave theory fails in explaining the threshold frequency and how Einstein
resolves this.
(b) Derive the relation between electron energy and light frequency using Einstein's
equation.
(c) Compare de-Broglie’s matter waves with light’s particle nature and their challenge
to classical physics.

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26. An AC voltage V0 sin(ωt) is applied to a series LCR circuit with 10Ω, 0.1H, and 10μF,
where 500rad/s, and 100V. Calculate : 3

(a) the phase angle ϕ and explain its relation to energy exchange in the circuit.
(b) the RMS voltage VRMS and discuss its significance.

27. (a) A monochromatic light source (600nm) is placed 75 cm from a concave mirror
(25cm), coated with a dielectric layer (0.1μm). The reflected beam passes through
a converging lens (50cm) placed 40 cm away. Find the image position,
magnification, and the overall intensity considering (R=0.9 and T=0.85).
(b) Analyze the behavior of light when passing through a plano-convex lens, applying
the lens maker's formula to calculate the lens power in different media. 3

28. A circular aperture of radius 1mm is illuminated by light of wavelength 550nm, forming
a diffraction pattern on a screen at the focal plane of a lens with focal length 1m.
Calculate the radius of the Airy disk. If the aperture radius is halved, determine the new
Airy disk radius and analyze the change. Additionally, compute the resolving power of
the aperture for 550nm and 700nm. 3

SECTION D

Questions number 29 and 30 are case study-based questions. Read the following paragraphs
and answer the questions that follow.

29. A charged particle q was placed near an electric dipole with dipole moment p
⃗ in a

suspected uniform electric field ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

Eu . The interaction revealed complex dynamics, where

the dipole's electric field ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

E𝑑 and the uniform field interacted uniquely, producing an
anomalous force pattern. Scientists observed that the particle’s motion deviated from
theoretical predictions, suggesting hidden variables or nonlinear field interactions.

Analyzing this phenomenon requires deriving the net electric field, combining ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
E𝑑 and
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
Eu , while predicting the particle's path under varying field strengths and dipole
orientations.

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 (i) Consider a point charge 10μC at the origin. Two spherical surfaces of radii 0.5m
and 1.5m are concentric, enclosing the charge, the electric flux through both
surfaces using Gauss’s Law is 1

(A) 1.3×109 N⋅m2 /C (B) 1.9×107 N⋅m2 /C

(C) 1.3×106 N⋅m2 /C (D) 1.5×102 N⋅m2 /C

(ii) A dipole is suspended in a uniform electric field of 250N/C. The dipole moment
2C⋅m is at equilibrium when aligned with the field. If a torque of 0.5Nm is applied

perpendicular to the field, the new angle the dipole makes with ⃗⃗E is 1

(A) 0.02° (B) 0.57°

(C) 1.29° (D) 0.06°

(iii) Two charges 5μC and −3μC are located at (2, 3, 0)m and (−1, 0, 4)m, respectively.
⃗ on q due to q in vector form is
the expression for the force F 2 1 1
(A) (12.4, 20.4, −19.7) × 10-3 N (B) (18.4, 31.4, −26.0) × 10-3 N
(C) (31.4, 30.5,−26.0) × 10-3 N (D) (20.4, 20.4, −26.0) × 10-3 N

(iv) A uniformly charged ring of radius 1m carries a charge 3μC, the force on a point
charge 2μC placed at the center of the ring is 1
(A) Indefinable, since it depends on distance
(B) Maximum, due to uniform charge distribution
(C) Zero, due to symmetry of the electric field
(D) Non-zero, due to interaction with charge segments

30. In a high-performance AC system used for advanced medical equipment, a series LCR
circuit is designed to operate efficiently under varying load conditions. The circuit is
powered by an alternating supply, and its impedance is dynamically adjusted to ensure
minimal power loss. The system requires real-time analysis of the power factor,
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 resonance conditions, and phase differences between voltage and current to maintain
optimal performance. A transformer with precise voltage regulation plays a crucial role
in maintaining system stability, while wattless current and reactance are continually
monitored to prevent potential disruptions in operation.
(i) For a half-wave rectifier, the peak voltage of the AC supply is 120V, and the load
resistance is 10Ω, the RMS value of the output current is 1

Half−Wave Rectified
Voltage
Voltage (V)

Time (seconds)

(A) 2A (B) 12A (C) 6A (D) 10A

(ii) In an LCR circuit with 20Ω, 0.5H, and 50μF, the RMS voltage supplied is 100V at
a frequency of Hz, the power dissipated in the circuit is 1
(A) 4.1 W (B) 9.8 W (C) 18.2 W (D) 23 W

(iii) A transformer with a rated secondary voltage of 400V and a primary voltage of
1000V has a load of 2000W. If the reactance is 4Ω and the voltage drop in the
transformer is 10V, the efficiency of the transformer during this operation is 1
(A) 95.2% (B) 33.4% (C) 73.2% (D) 92.4%

(iv) (A) For an R-C series circuit with 40Ω, 50μF, and a frequency of 60Hz, the total
phase difference if the applied voltage is 200sin(ωt) is 1
(A) 30° (B) 45° (C) 53° (D) 90°

OR
(B) In an AC circuit with a non-ideal inductor, the non-ideal inductive
reactance affect the phase difference between voltage and current because
(A) Zero phase difference
(B) Linear variation with frequency
(C) Depends on inductance and resistance
(D) Constant, frequency-independent

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 SECTION E

31. (A) A ferromagnetic material with initial magnetization M0 is subjected to a time-

varying magnetic field B0 sin(ωt) k
̂. The material exhibits hysteresis, and its

magnetization responds according to the differential equation

dM
= γ(B(t)-M(t))
dt
where γ is a constant related to the magnetic properties of the material. 5
(i) Solve the differential equation for the magnetization M(t) in the material,
and derive the general behavior of the magnetization over time.
(ii) Analyze how the hysteresis loop of the material evolves with time. Under
what conditions will the energy loss due to hysteresis be maximized? Derive
the expression for the energy loss per cycle

OR

(B) A long solenoid of radius R, length L, and N turns per unit length carries a time-
varying current I(t)=I e-γt . Coaxially surrounding the solenoid is a cylindrical
0

conducting shell of resistance Rs . The time-varying current generates a changing

magnetic flux through the shell, inducing a current.

Induced Current

Magnetic Flux

(i) Derive the expression for the induced emf ℰ(t) in the shell using Faraday’s
Law and determine its time dependence.
(ii) Calculate the induced current Iind (t) in the shell and evaluate the total heat
dissipated in the shell as a function of time.

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32. A silicon diode is connected in series with a 1.5Ω resistor and a 15V battery. At room
temperature (300K), the diode's current is exponentially related to the voltage across it.
Calculate the current flowing through the circuit, the voltage drop across the diode, and
determine the power dissipated in the resistor. Discuss the impact of a 10° C increase in
temperature on the current and voltage across the diode. 5

33. (A) A proton is accelerated through a potential difference of 1.5MV. After acceleration,
the proton's speed is relativistic. 5
(i) Calculate the relativistic total energy of the proton after acceleration.
(ii) Determine the momentum of the proton after the acceleration and discuss
the significance of relativistic momentum at high speeds. How does the
speed of the proton compare with the speed of light at the end of this
process?

OR

(B) A radioactive substance has a half-life of 10hours. Initially, there are 106 nuclei of
the substance. (Use ln(2)≈0.6931)
(i) Calculate the decay constant λ.
(ii) How many nuclei remain after 30 hours? If the substance is irradiated,
causing a 25% increase in its decay rate, what is the new half-life and the
number of remaining nuclei after 30 hours?

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