Class XI Session 2024-25

Subject - Physics
Sample Question Paper - 7

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

1. There are 33 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2. This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E. All the sections
are compulsory.

3. Section A contains sixteen questions, twelve MCQ and four Assertion Reasoning based of 1 mark each, Section B

contains five questions of two marks each, Section C contains seven questions of three marks each, Section D

contains two case study-based questions of four marks each and Section E contains three long answer questions of

five marks each.

4. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in section B, C, D and E. You have to

attempt only one of the choices in such questions.

5. Use of calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. The time period T of a small drop of liquid (due to surface tension) depends on density , radius r and surface [1]
tension S. The relation is:

a) b)

c) d)

2. A point source emits sound equally in all directions in a non-absorbing medium. Two points P and Qare at [1]
distances of 2 m and 3 m respectively from the source. The ratio of the intensities of the waves at P and Q is:

a) 4 : 9 b) 2 : 3

c) 3 : 2 d) 9 : 4
3. For rotational equilibrium, [1]

a) =0 b) Both = 0 and = 0 are the

necessary conditions for the rotational

equilibrium

c) Both and = 0 are not d) =0

necessary for rotational equilibrium

4. A square wire frame of size L is dipped in a liquid. On taking out, a membrane is formed. If the surface tension [1]
of liquid is T, force acting on the frame will be

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 a) 2 TL b) 10 TL

c) 4 TL d) 8 TL
5. Two particles of equal mass go around a circle of radius R under the action of their mutual gravitational [1]
attraction. The speed v of each particle is:

a) b)

c) d)

6. When sound travels from air to water, which parameter does not change? [1]

a) all of these b) wavelength

c) frequency d) velocity

7. A particle starts from rest at t = 0 and undergoes an acceleration a in ms-2 with time t in seconds which is as [1]
shown here:

Which one of one following plots represents velocity v in ms-1 verses time t in seconds?

a) b)

c) d)

8. Two sound sources each emitting waves of wavelength are fixed a given distance apart and an observer moves [1]
from one source to another with velocity u. Then number of beats heard by him per second is

a) b)

c) d)
9. When the adhesive force in the case of liquid and glass is greater than the cohesive forces between the liquid [1]
molecules, the shape of the meniscus of liquid in a capillary tube is?

a) Plane b) Circular

c) Convex d) Concave
10. The reading of a spring balance corresponds to 100 N while situated at the north pole and a body is kept on it. [1]
The weight recorded on the same scale if it is shifted to the equator (take, g = 10m/s2 and radius of the earth, R =

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 6.4 103m) is:

a) 106 N b) 97.66 N

c) 110 N d) 99.66 N
11. In rotation of a rigid body about a fixed axis is that in which: [1]

a) every particle of the body moves in a circle, b) every particle of the body moves in an
which lies in a plane perpendicular to the ellipse, which lies in a plane perpendicular
axis and has its centre on the axis. to the axis and has its focii on the axis.

c) particles close to the axis have larger d) every particle of the body moves at the
velocities. same speed.
12. If the radius of a star is R and it acts as a black body, what would be the temperature of the star, in which the rate [1]
of energy production is Q?

a) b)

c) d)

13. Assertion (A): Two springs of force constants k1 and k2 are stretched by the same force. If k1 > k2, then work [1]
done in stretching the first (W1) is less than work done in stretching the second (W2).
Reason (R):F = k1x1 = k2x2

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

14. Assertion (A): Specific heat capacity and molar specific heat capacity both have same units. [1]
Reason (R): Specific heat capacity and molar specific heat capacity both do not depend on mass.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

15. Assertion: Earth is continuously pulling moon towards its centre but moon does not fall to earth. [1]
Reason: Attraction of sun on moon is greater than that of earth on moon.

a) Assertion and reason both are correct b) Assertion and reason both are correct
statements and reason is correct explanation statements but reason is not correct
for assertion. explanation for assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is
wrong statement. correct statement.
16. Assertion (A): In projectile motion, the vertical velocity of the particle is continuously decreased during its [1]
ascending motion.
Reason (R): In projectile motion near earth surface, downward constant acceleration is present in vertical
direction.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

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 c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
Section B
17. State few important uses of the phenomenon of beats. [2]
18. If the value of universal gravitational constant in SI is 6.6 10-11 Nm2kg-2, then find its value in CGS system. [2]
19. A small steel ball of radius r is allowed to fall under gravity through a column of a viscous liquid of coefficient [2]
of viscosity . After some time the velocity of the body attains a constant value vT. The terminal velocity
depends upon (i) the weight of the ball mg (ii) the coefficient of viscosity and (iii) the radius of the ball r. By
the method of dimensions, determine the relation expressing terminal velocity.
20. A nucleus is at rest in the laboratory frame of reference. Show that if it disintegrates into two smaller nuclei, the [2]
products must be emitted in opposite directions.
21. The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth is 10 ms-2. The mass of the planet Mars as compared [2]
to earth is and radius is . Determine the gravitational acceleration of a body on the surface of Mars.
OR
Two heavy spheres each of mass 100 kg and radius 0.10 m are placed 1.0 m apart on a horizontal table. What is the
gravitational force and potential at the midpoint of the line joining the centres of the spheres? Is an object placed at
that point in equilibrium? If so, is the equilibrium stable or unstable?
Section C
22. Briefly explain how does Bernoulli's principle help in explaining blood flow in human beings. What is the cause [3]
of a heart attack?
23. Show that the coefficient of volume expansion for a solid substance is three times its coefficient of linear [3]
expansion.
24. As soon as a car just starts from rest in a certain direction, a scooter moving with a uniform speed overtakes the [3]
car. Their velocity-time graphs are shown in Figure. Calculate

i. the difference between the distances travelled by car and the scooter in 15 s
ii. the time when the car will catch up the scooter and
iii. the distance of car and scooter from the starting point at that instant.
25. If a car having speed 50 km/h can round the curve banked at an angle . Find out the value of , if radius of the [3]
curve is 40 m and consider the friction is negligible, [tan-1 (0.5) = 26.5]
26. State first law of thermodynamics. Why is Cp > Cv? Derive the relation Cp - Cv = R for an ideal gas. [3]
27. Two identical point masses, each of mass M are connected to one another by a massless string of length L. A [3]
constant force F is applied at the mid-point of the string. If l be the instantaneous distance between the two
masses, what will be the acceleration of each mass?
28. Two mercury droplets of radii 0.1 cm. and 0.2 cm. collapse into one single drop. What amount of energy is [3]
released? The surface tension of mercury T = 435.5 × 10–3 N m–1.
OR

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 Glycerine flows steadily through a horizontal tube of length 1.5 m and radius 1.0 cm. If the amount of glycerine
collected per second at one end is , what is the pressure difference between the two ends of the
tube? (Density of glycerine = and viscosity of glycerine = 0.83 Pa s). [You may also like to check
if the assumption of laminar flow in the tube is correct].
Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
In everyday life, the term work is used to refer to any form of activity that requires the exertion of mental or
muscular efforts. In physics, work is said to be done by a force or against the direction of the force, when the
point of application of the force moves towards or against the direction of the force. If no displacement takes
place, no work is said to be done.

(a) A box is pushed through 4.0 m across a floor offering 100 N resistance. How much work is done by the
applied force?

a) 100 J b) 300 J

c) 400 J d) 200 J
(b) What is work done in holding a 15 kg suitcase while waiting for 15 minutes?

a) 22.5 J b) zero

c) 225 J d) 150 J
(c) Frictional forces are:

a) conservative forces b) non-conservative forces

c) buoyant force d) non buoyant force

OR
Force of 4N is applied on a body of mass 20 kg. The work done in 3rd second is:

a) 6 J b) 8 J

c) 4 J d) 2 J
(d) When the body moves in a circular motion, net 'work' done is:

a) one b) positive

c) negative d) zero
30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Root mean square velocity (RMS value)is the square root of the mean of squares of the velocity of individual
gas molecules and the Average velocity is the arithmetic mean of the velocities of different molecules of a gas at

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 a given temperature.

(a) Moon has no atmosphere because:

a) the escape velocity of the moon’s b) it is far away from the surface of the
surface is more than the r.m.s velocity earth
of all molecules

c) the r.m.s. velocity of all the gas d) its surface temperature is 10oC
molecules is more than the escape
velocity of the moon’s surface
(b) For an ideal gas, is

a) 1 b) none of these

c) > 1 d) < 1
(c) The root means square velocity of hydrogen is times that of nitrogen. If T is the temperature of the gas
then:

a) T(H2) = T(N2) b) T(H2) < T(N2)

c) T(H2) T(N2) d) T(H2) > T(N2)

(d) Suppose the temperature of the gas is tripled and N2 molecules dissociate into an atom. Then what will be
the rms speed of atom:

a) b)

c) d) v0

OR
The velocities of the molecules are v, 2v, 3v, 4v & 5v. The RMS speed will be:

a) 11 v b) v(12)11

c) v d) v(11)12

Section E
31. The motion of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is described by the displacement function, x (t) = A [5]
cos .
If the initial (t = 0) position of the particle is 1 cm and its initial velocity is cm/s, what are its amplitude and
initial phase angle? The angular frequency of the particle is s-1. If instead of the cosine function, we choose
the sine function to describe the SHM: x = B sin , what are the amplitude and initial phase of the
particle with the above initial conditions.

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 OR
The bottom of a dip on a road has a radius of curvature R. A rickshaw of mass M left a little away from the bottom
oscillates about the dip. Deduce an expression for the period of oscillation.
32. A bird is at a point P whose coordinates are (4m ,-1m, 5m). The bird observes two points P1 and P2 having [5]
coordinates (-1 m, 2 m, 0 m) and (1 m, 1 m, 4 m) respectively. At time t = 0, it starts flying in a plane of three
positions, with a constant speed of 5ms-1 in a direction perpendicular to the straight line P1P2 till it sees P1 and
P2 collinear at time t. Calculate t.
OR
Establish the following vector inequalities:
i.
ii.
When does the equality sign apply?
33. A car weighs 1800 kg. The distance between its front and back axles is 1.8 m. Its centre of gravity is 1.05 m [5]
behind the front axle. Determine the force exerted by the level ground on each front wheel and each back wheel.
OR
Determine the position of centre of mass of a uniform semicircular wire of radius R.

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 Solution
Section A
1.

(d)
Explanation: Let T =
[T] = [ML-3]a [L]b[MT-2]c
or
M0L0T1 = Ma +cL-3a + bT-2c
a + c = 0, -3a + b = 0, -2c = 1
On solving, a = , b = , c =

Hence,

2.
(d) 9 : 4
Explanation: Intensity =
From a point source, energy spreads over the surface of a sphere of radius r.
Intensity, I =
or

3. (a) =0

Explanation: =0

4.
(d) 8 TL
Explanation: The membrane has two free surfaces.
Total force acting on the frame = Surface tension perimeter 2
= T 4 L 2 = 8 TL
5.
(b)
Explanation:
The two masses, separated by a distance 2 R, revolve about the common centre of mass O.

Centripetal force = Mutual gravitational attraction

or v2 =

6.
(c) frequency

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 Explanation: Frequency remains unchanged when sound travels from air to water.
7.
(b)

Explanation:
Area under a - t curve = Change in velocity
For constant acceleration, v t
As a is first +ve and then -ve, so the correct v - t graph is the one given in option.

8. (a)
Explanation:

Number of extra waves received from S2 per second

Number of lesser waves received from S1 per second
Beat frequency

9.
(d) Concave
Explanation: The formation of meniscus depends on cohesive and adhesive forces in a liquid. For water, adhesive forces are
stronger than the cohesive forces, therefore, water in a container stick to the wall of the container and owing to the capillary
action rises a little bit and form a concave meniscus.

When liquid water is confined in a tube, its surface (meniscus) has a concave shape because water wets the surface and creeps
up the side.
10.
(d) 99.66 N
Explanation: gp - ge = R = 3.37 10-2 ms-2

ge = gp - 3.37 10-2 ms-2

= (10 - 0.0337) ms-2

We = mge = 9.9663 N = 99.66 N

11. (a) every particle of the body moves in a circle, which lies in a plane perpendicular to the axis and has its centre on the axis.
Explanation: When a rigid body rotates about a fixed axis, all particles of the body except those which lies on the axis of
rotation, move along circular paths in a plane perpendicular to the axis.

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12.
(b)
Explanation: From Stefan' law, the rate of energy radiated by the star acting as a black body is

13. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
14.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.
15.
(c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
Explanation: Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
16. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section B
17. Some important uses of beats phenomenon are as follows:
i. Principle of beats enables us to tune one musical instrument by sounding it against a standard frequency.
ii. We may determine the frequency of a tuning fork by studying beats formed with another tuning fork of known frequency.
iii. Principle of beats is made use of in heterodyne method of radio reception.
18. G = 6.6 10-11 Nm2 kg-2
= 6.6 10-11 Ng-1 m3 kg-2
since,
1 kg = 103 g
1 m = 102 cm
Hence
= 6.6 10-11 (103 g) (102 cm)3 s-2
= 6.6 10-11-3+3 g-1 cm3 s-2
= 6.6 10-8 g-1 cm3 s-2
19. Let vT = ,
where K = a dimensionless constant.
Putting the dimensions of various quantities,
LT-1 = [MLT-2]a [ML-1T-1]b [L]c
or M0L1T-1 = Ma + bLa - b + cT-2a - b
Equating the powers of M, L and T on both sides, we get
a + b = 0, a - b + c = 1, - 2a - b = -1
On solving, a = 1, b = -1, c = -1
vT = K(mg)1 r-1 or
20. According to the principle of conservation of linear momentum, total momentum remains constant.
Before disintegration linear momentum = zero
After disintegration linear momentum =

21. ge =

gm =

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 =
gm = 4 ms-2
OR
Gravitational potential at the midpoint of the line joining the centres of the two spheres is

= -2.68 10-7 J/kg

As the effective force on the body placed at mid-point is zero, so the body is in equilibrium. If the body is displaced a little
towards either mass body from its equilibrium position, it will not return back to its initial position of equilibrium. Hence, the
body is in an unstable equilibrium.
Section C
22. The blood flow in artery of a human being can be easily explained on the basis of Bernoulli's principle. The heart applies a
pressure to maintain blood flow through the arteries.
In persons suffering with advanced heart condition, the artery gets constricted due to the accumulation of plaque on its inner walls.
In order to drive the blood through this constriction a greater activity of the heart is required. The speed of the flow of the blood in
this region is raised which lowers the pressure inside, and the artery may collapse due to this external pressure.
The heart exerts further pressure to open this artery and forces the blood through. As the blood rushes through the opening, the
internal pressure once again drops leading to a repeat collapse. This may result in heart attack.
23. Consider a solid in the form of a rectangular parallelopiped of sides a, b, and c respectively its volume .
If the solid is heated so that its temperature rises by T, then increase in its sides will be
, and or , , and
c' = c + = c( 1 + )
New volume
Increase in volume =
Coefficient of volume expansion =

=
=
As we know that has an extremely small value for solids

the coefficient of volume expansion of a solid is three times of its coefficient of linear expansion.
24. i. Distance travelled by car in 15 s = Area of OAC
= OC AC = 15 45 = 337.5 m
Distance travelled by the scooter in 15 s = Area of rect. OEFC
= 15 30 = 450 m
Difference in the distances travelled = 450 - 337.5 = 112.5 m.
ii. After t = 15 s, relative velocity of the car w.r.t. the scooter = 45 - 30 = 15 ms-1
Time taken in covering a difference of 112.5 m
= = 7.5 s
Time after which car will catch up the scooter = 15 + 7.5 = 22.5 s.
iii. Distance travelled by the scooter in 22.5 s
= 30 ms-1 22.5 s = 675 m.
So the car catches the scooter when both are at 675 m from the starting point.
25. Write the given quantity and the quantity to be known.
v = 50 km/h = 50 m/s = 13.88 m/s
r = 40 m, = ?
Draw the FBD of the car.
Now, apply = may to the car
R cos - mg = 0

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 Similarly, apply = max to the car
R sin =
Put the value of R and then slove for
=
tan = =
Put the all given values ot get

= = tan-1(0.4917)

= 26.18o
26. The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can be converted from one form to another, but cannot be created or destroyed.
The most important and critical aspect of life revolves around the idea of energy.
The heat capacity at constant pressure CP is greater than the heat capacity at constant volume Cv , because when heat is added at
constant pressure, the substance expands and work.
The relation Cp - Cv = R for an ideal gas.
According to the first law of thermodynamics, q = nC ...(1)
Where q is the heat, n is the number of moles, C molar heat capacity and is the change in temperature.
At constant pressure, in the equation (1), then
qp = nCp
The above equation is equal to the change in enthalpy, then
qp = nCp = ...(2)
Similarly, at constant, volume, in equation (1), then
qv = nCv
The above equation is equal to the change in internal energy, then
qp = nCp = ...(3)
The formula for one mole of an ideal gas is,
= + (pv) (pv = nRT) (For one mole n = 1)
Then the above equation is written as,
= +
By rearranging the above equation, then
= + ...(4)
By substituting the equation (2) and equation (3) in the equation (4), then
nCp = nCv +
Here, n = 1, then the above equation is written as,
Cp = Cv +
By taking as a common term, then Cp × = (Cv + R)
By cancelling the terms on both sides, then
Cp = Cv + R
By rearranging the above equation, then
Cp − Cv = R
27. Figure shows the position of string at any instant after the application of a force F at the mid point. It also shows the various forces
acting on the two masses at any instant. If tension T in the string is resolved into horizontal and vertical components, then
F = 2T sin ...(i)

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 and Ma = T cos ....(ii)
where a is the acceleration of each mass.

Dividing (ii) by (i), we get

or
or

or

or

28. Energy due to surface Tension

By law of conservation of mass, volume of drop

R is the radius of new drop formed by the combination of two smaller drops.

Energy is released due to formation of bigger drop from smaller drops because final area will be smaller than former case.
OR
Length of the horizontal tube is given by, l = 1.5 m
Radius of the tube is, r = 1 cm = 0.01 m
Diameter of the tube is given by, d = 2r = 0.02 m
Glycerine is flowing at a rate of .

Density of Glycerine is given by,

Viscosity of Glycerine is given by, = 0.83 Pa s
Volume of Glycerine flowing per sec is given by :

According to Poiseville's formula, we have the relation for the rate of flow:

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 Where, p is the pressure difference between the two ends of the tube

Reynolds' number is given by the relation:

Reynolds' number is about 0.3. Hence, the flow is laminar.

Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
In everyday life, the term work is used to refer to any form of activity that requires the exertion of mental or muscular efforts. In
physics, work is said to be done by a force or against the direction of the force, when the point of application of the force moves
towards or against the direction of the force. If no displacement takes place, no work is said to be done.

(i) (c) 400 J

Explanation: 400 J
(ii) (b) zero
Explanation: zero
(iii) (b) non-conservative forces
Explanation: non-conservative forces
OR
(d) 2 J
Explanation: 2 J
(iv) (d) zero
Explanation: zero
30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Root mean square velocity (RMS value)is the square root of the mean of squares of the velocity of individual gas molecules and
the Average velocity is the arithmetic mean of the velocities of different molecules of a gas at a given temperature.

(i) (c) the r.m.s. velocity of all the gas molecules is more than the escape velocity of the moon’s surface
Explanation: The r.m.s. velocity of all the gas molecules is more than the escape velocity of the moon’s surface.
(ii) (c) > 1
Explanation: > 1

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 (iii) (b) T(H2) < T(N2)
Explanation: T(H2) < T(N2)

(iv) (b)
Explanation:
OR

(d) v(11)12
Explanation: v(11)12
Section E
31. Displacement of the particles is given by -
y = a sin
Here a is the amplitude of oscillation and is the period of oscillation and is the angular frequency of the wave.
Initially, at t = 0:
Displacement, x = 1 cm
Initial velocity, v = cm/sec.
Angular frequency, = rad/s-1
It is given that:

...(i)
Velocity,

....(ii)
Squaring and adding equations (i) and (ii), we get:

A2 = 2

Dividing equation (ii) by equation (i), we get:

SHM is given as:

Putting the given values in this equation, we get:

B sin a = 1 ….(iii)
Velocity,
Substituting the given values, we get:

B sin a = 1 ...(iv)
Squaring and adding equations (iii) and (iv), we get:

B2 = 2

Dividing equation (iii) by equation (iv), we get:

OR

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 As shown in the figure, let the rickshaw of mass M be at position A at any instant and AOB = .

Forces acting on the rickshaw at position A are

i. Weight Mg acting vertically downwards.
ii. The normal reaction N of the road.
The weight Mg can be resolved into two rectangular components:
i. Mg cos perpendicular to the road. It balances the normal reaction N.
ii. Mg sin tangential to the road. It is the only unbalanced force acting on the rickshaw which acts towards the mean position B.
Hence the restoring force is
F = -Mg sin
For small , =
F= i.e, F y
Hence the motion of the rickshaw is simple harmonic with force constant,
k=
Time period,
T= =

32. The situation is shown in figure. The bird flies in a direction perpendicular to line P1 P2. Suppose it reaches the point Q in time t
(after starting from point P) where it sees P1 and P2 as collinear.

Let and PQ = d
As

Now
But

and

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 and = 4.583 m
= 2.67 m
Time taken by bird to reach the point Q will be
= 0.5346 s
OR
i. If be the angle between and , then

Now will be maximum when

cos = 1 or = 0

Hence
The equality sign in applicable when = 0o i.e., when and are in the same direction.
ii. If is the angle between and , then the angle between and will be (180o - ), as shown in figure.

will be maximum when cos = -1 or = 180o

Hence
The equality sign is applicable when = 180°
33. Weight of car = 1800 Kg
Distance of COG from front axle = 1.05 m
Distance of COG from back axle = 1.8 - 1.05 = 0.75 m
Vertical forces are balanced ,
So,At translational equilibrium:
R1 + R2 = mg
R1 + R2 = 1800 9.8 = 17640

R1 and R2 are the forces exerted by the level ground on the front and back wheels respectively.
Angular momentum about centre of gravity is zero.
So,
R1(1.05) = R2(1.8 - 1.05)

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R1 = 1.4 R2 …..(ii)
Solving equations (i) and (ii), we get:
1.4 R2 + R2 = 17640

R1 = 17640 - 7350 = 10290 N

Therefore, the force exerted on each front wheel , and
The force exerted on each back wheel
OR
Centre of mass of a uniform semicircular wire (half ring). Let M be the mass and R the radius of a uniform semicircular wire.
Take its centre O as the origin, the line joining its ends as X -axis and Y -axis in its plane. We consider a small element of the wire
of angular thickness d and its radius making an angle with the X -axis. Then the length of this element will be .
Mass per unit length of the wire
Mass of the small element of length

By symmetry, the x-coordinate of the semicircular wire be zero.

xCM = 0
The y-coordinate of the centre of mass will be

Hence, the centre of mass lies at

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