ISC Solved Paper 2019

Physics
Class-XII
(Maximum Marks : 80)
(Time allowed : Three hours)

All questions are compulsory.

This question paper is divided into 4 Sections, A, B, C and D as follows:
Section A
Question number 1 is of twelve marks. All parts of this question are compulsory.
Section B
Question numbers 2 to 12 carry 2 marks each with two questions having internal choice.
Section C
Question numbers 13 to 19 carry 3 marks each with two questions having internal choice.
Section D
Question numbers 20 to 22 are long-answer type questions and carry 5 marks each. Each question has an internal choice.
The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ].
All working, including rough work, should be done on the same sheet as and adjacent to the rest of the answer.
Answers to sub parts of the same question must be given in one place only. A list of
useful physical constants is given at the end of this paper.
A simple scientific calculator without a programmable memory may be used for calculations.

SECTION-A
Answer all questions.
1. A. Choose the correct alternative (a), (b), (c) or (d) (a) only the number of protons change.
for each of the questions given below: [5×1] (b) the number of protons and neutrons, both
(i) A closed surface in vacuum encloses charges change.
−q and +3q. The total electric flux emerging (c) there is no change in the number of pro-
out of the surface is: tons and the number of neutrons.
2q (d) only the number of neutrons change.
(a) Zero (b) (v) The energy associated with light of which of
ε0
the following colours is minimum:
3q 4q
(c) (d) (a) violet (b) red
ε0 ε0
(c) green (d) yellow
*(ii) What is the angle of dip at a place where B. Answer the following questions briefly and to the
the horizontal component (BH) and vertical point.[7×1]
component (BV) of earth’s magnetic field are (i) Define equipotential surface.
equal: (ii) Calculate the net emf across A and B shown in
(a) 130° (b) 60° Figure 1 below:
(c) 45° (d) 90° 4v 4v
(iii) A beam of light is incident at the polarizing
angle of 35° on a certain glass plate. The + –B
A
refractive index of the glass plate is:
(a) sin 35° (b) tan 35°
(c) tan 55° (d) sin 55° 8v
*(iv) In a gamma ray emission from nucleus: Fig. 1

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(iii) Why are the pole pieces of a horseshoe (B) (i) Surface due to point charge wherein the
magnet in a moving coil galvanometer made electric potential remains same.
cylindrical in shape? (ii) Since (4V + 4V = 8V) and 8V are in paral-
(iv) What is the value of power factor for a pure lel :
resistor connected to an alternating current ∴ Net Emf = 8V
source? (iii) In order to attain radial magnetic field
(v) What should be the path difference between which results the strong magnetic field.
two waves reaching a point for obtaining R
(iv) cos φ = , for pure resistor, Z= R
constructive interference in Young’s Double Z
Slit experiment?
R
(vi) Define critical angle for a given medium. ∴ cos φ = =1
R
(vii) Name the series in the atomic spectra of the (v) If x is path difference, then x = n λ , where
hydrogen atom that falls in the ultra violet λ is wavelength.
region. (iv) It is the angle of incidence in a denser
Ans. (A) (i) (b) medium for which the angle of refraction
(iii) (b) is 90° in rarer medium.
(vii) Lyman series.
(v) (b)

SECTION-B
Answer all questions.
2. In a potentiometer experiment, the balancing length loop as shown in Figure 2(b) below. Write an
with a resistance of 2 Ω. is found to be 100 cm, while expression and direction for the magnetic field
that of an unknown resistance is 500 cm. Calculate
at the centre of the loop at point P.[2]
the value of the unknown resistance.[2]
Ans. E1 = IR1 , since current remains constant
E2 IR2
.P

E1 R1
∴
=  (i) Fig. 2(b)
E2 R2 µ 2I
Ans. (a) B = 0 , Direction → Downward
E1 l1 4π a
Also = (ii)
E2 l2 Here all alphabets are in their usual meaning
OR
From (i) and (ii),
µ 0 2 πI
l   500 Ω  (b) B = , Direction → Upward.
R2 = R1  2 = 2 Ω×   4π a

 l1   100 Ω  Here all alphabets are in their usual meaning
R= 2 10 Ω 5. A transformer is used to step up an alternating emf
3. A rectangular loop of area 5 m2, has 50 turns and of 200 V to 440 V. If the primary coil has 1000 turns,
carries a current of 1 A. It is held in a uniform calculate the number of turns in the secondary
magnetic field of 0.1 T, at an angle of 30°. Calculate coil.[2]
the torque experienced by the coil.[2] Ans. Given, Vs = 440V, Vp = 200V and Np = 1000
Ans. A = 5m2, N = 50, I = 1A, B=0.1T, θ = 30°, N s Vs

Since, transformer ratio = =
τ = NIAB sin θ N p Vp
τ = 50 × 1× 5 × 0.1 sin 30° = 12.5 N-m
4. (a)  An electric current I flows through an V 
So, N s  N p  s 
infinitely long conductor as shown in Figure  Vp 
 
2(a) below. Write an expression and direction
 440 V 
for the magnetic field at point P.  1000   
 200 V 
N s  2200
.
P
6. State any two properties of microwaves.[2]
Ans. (i) Travel with the speed of height (c = 3 × 108 m/s)
(ii) Transverse in nature (E ⊥ B ⊥ c).
Fig. 2(a)
7. Write any one use for each of the following mirrors:
OR (a) Convex
(b) An electric current I flows through a circular (b) Concave[2]
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Ans. (a) Convex → as a rear view mirror. (a) Threshold frequency (fo)
(b) Concave → in torch light, solar furnaces (b) Stopping potential (Vs)[2]
8. The deviation produced for violet, yellow and red Ans. (a) Minimum frequency required for emission of
lights for crown glass are 3.75°, 3 .25° and 2.86° photoelectrons from metal surface.
respectively. Calculate the dispersive power of the (b) Negative potential applied relative to another
crown glass.[2] negative plate in order to stop photoelectric
δ −δ current.
Ans. ω = V R [Here, all the alphabets are in
δY *11. (a) The half-life of radium is 1550 years. Calculate
their usual meanings]
its disintegration constant (λ).
3.75 − 2.86 
= OR
3.25
*(b) Copy and complete, the following table for
= 0.274
a radioactive element whose half-life is 10
9. (a) What is meant by mass defect? minutes. Assume that you have 30 g of this
(b) What conclusion is drawn from Rutherford’s element at t = 0.
scattering experiment of a-particles?[2]
Ans. (a) It is the difference between the mass of the t (minute) 0 20 30
nucleons and total mass of the nucleus. Amount of radioactive 30 — —
(b) Nucleus lies at the centre of atom where whole element left in gm
mass is concentrated and most of the space in
12. Define frequency modulation and state any one
an atom is empty.
advantage of frequency modulation (FM) over
10. Define the following with reference to photoelectric
amplitude modulation (AM).
effect:

SECTION-C
Answer all questions.
13. Obtain an expression for electric potential ‘V’ at a
point in an end-on position i.e., axial position of an
electric dipole. [3]
Ans. Consider an electric dipole of charges ± q having
separation ‘2a’ as shown in diagram.

Let ‘p’ be the point on its axial position at distance ‘r’ Fig. 3
from its midpoint. Calculate:
1 (− q) (a) Equivalent capacitance.
V1 (due to – q) =
4 π ε0 r + a (b) Electrostatic potential energy stored in the
system.
V2 (due to + q) = 1 (+ q) Ans. Given : C1 = 3 µF, C2 = 6 µF, C3 = 10 µF and battery
4 πε0 r − a potential E = V =10V
q  1 1  (a) Since C1 & C2 are in series, so their equivalent
Net V ==
V 1 + V2  −  capacitance C′
4 π ε0  r − a r + a 
1 1 1 1 1
q  r + a − r + a  = + = +
= q  1 2 12 2a P
C′ C1 C2 3µF 6µF
= 4 π ε0  r −-−qa   r
 4 π ε 0  r − a r + a  +q or, C′ = 2 µF
q (2 a )
= Again, C′ || C3, So their equivalent capacitance C
4 πqε0 (r 2r−+aa2 )− r + a 
=   is given as
4 π ε0  r 2 − a 2 
C = C′ + C3 = 2 µF + 10 µF
q (2 a )
= = 12 µF
4 π ε0 (r 2 − a 2 )
       (b) Now, the stored electrostatic potential energy
or V= 1 i p {∵p = q (2 a)}
4 π ε0 r 2 − a 2 1
(U) = = CV 2
14. Three capacitors of capacitance C1 = 3 µF, C2 = 6µ 2
Fand C3 = 10 µF, are connected to a 10 V battery as 1
= × 12µF × ( 10V )
2

shown in Figure 3 below: 2

= 600µJ= 6.0 × 10 −4 J

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15. (a) Obtain the balancing condition for the Wheat- (b)
stone bridge arrangement as shown in Figure E
G
4 below:
B1 K2
Shunt
Resistance box

K1 A
B
J
Rh
E1

l 
Working Formula =r R  1 − 1
Fig. 4  l2 
OR 16. (a) A ray of light is incident on a prism whose
(b) Draw a labelled circuit diagram of a refractive index is 1.52 at an angle of 40°. If the
angle of emergence is 60°, calculate the angle
potentiometer to measure the internal of the prism. [3]
resistance ‘r’ of a cell. Write the working OR
formula (derivation is not required).[3] (b) Calculate the focal length of a convex lens
whose radii of curvature of two surfaces is 10
Ans. (a) The potential at B is equal to potential at D. So, cm and 15 cm respectively and its refractive
no current flows through the galvanometer. index is 1.5. [3]
This is called balanced condition of Wheat- A
Ans. (a)
stone's bridge.
In closed circuit ABDA 40° Q R
r1 r2 60°
i1 P  i 2 R  0 P

i1 P  i 2 R ...(1) S
B C
In closed mash BCDB.
n = 1.52
i1Q  i 2S  0 sin i
Since, n =
i1Q  i 2S ...( 2 ) sin r1

sin 40°
B or=
sin r1 = 0.4228
or 1.52
P Q
i1 i2 r1 = 25˚
A
G
C sin e
i2 Also, n =
sin r2
R S
i2 sin 60°
i sinr2 = = 0.5697
i D 1.52
r2 = 34.7°
Angle of prism (A) = r1+r2 = 59.7°

Divide Equation (1) by equation (2) OR

i1 P i 2 R 1  1 1 
= (b) Using Len’s Maker’s formula  (  1)   
i1 Q i 2 S f  R1 R2 
P R
We get, =
Q S 1  1 1 
=
(1.5 − 1)  − 

f  10 −15 
OR
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 25  BC sin i = BC sin r
1
= 0.5   sin i = sin r

f  10 × 15  or     ∠i = ∠r
10 × 15 18. State any two Bohr’s postulates and write the
= f = 12 cm energy value of the ground state of the hydrogen
0.5 × 2 5
atom.[3]
17. Derive the law of reflection using Huygen’s Wave Ans. (i) Acc. to Bohr’s Quantisation condition,
Theory.[3] h
Ans. AB and CD are wave-fronts. Time taken by light to L=n
2 π
travel from B to D is equal to time taken by it from C
to A. where L → angular momentum,
Also, medium is same so velocity will remain same. h → Planck’s constant
Now, Distance = speed × time. n → Principle Quantum Number.
(ii) According to Bohr’s frequency condition, the
energy radiated is given by, ∆E = Ei – Ef = hν
A
D where ν = frequency.
N
i i r N'r
(iii) Energy at ground state; E = −13.6 eV
B C
19. 
With reference to semi-conductors answer the
i.e, BD = v × t following:[3]
AC = v × t{∴ t is also same.} (i) What is the change in the resistance of the
So, BD = AC.         …(i) semi-conductor with increase in temperature?
AC (ii) Name the majority charge carriers in n- type
In ∆ ABC, sin i =
BC semi-conductor.

or     AC = BC sin i     …(ii) (iii) What is meant by doping?
Ans. (i) With increase in temperature, resistance
BD decreases
In ∆ DCB, sin r =

BC (ii) free – electrons

or     BD = BC sin r    …(iii) (iii) It is the process of deliberate addition of

From (i), (ii) and (iii) impurities to a pure – semiconductor to increase
its conductivity.

SECTION-D
Answer all questions. E 200
(2) Circuit current =
I = = 10.74A
20. (a) (i)  An alternating emf of 200 V, 50 Hz is applied Z 18.62
to an L-R circuit, having a resistance R of 10
Ω and an inductance L of 0.05 H connected (ii)
in series. Calculate:
XL
(1) Impedance.
(2) Current flowing in the circuit.
(ii) Draw a labelled graph showing the variation
of inductive reactance (XL) versus frequency f
(f). OR
OR (b) (i)E0 = 200 V, R = 50 Ω
(b)  (i) An a.c. source of emf ε = 200 sin ωt is
E0 200
connected to a resistor of 50Ω. =
I0 = = 4A
R 50
    Calculate:
(1) Average current (Iavg). 2 8
(1) Average current I av = × 4 = = 2.546A
(2) Root mean square (rms) value of emf. π π
(ii) State any two characteristics of resonance in an
E0 200
LCR series circuit. [5] (2) E=
rms = = 141.42 V
2 2
Ans. (a) (i) Given E = 200 V, ƒ = 50 Hz, R = 10 Ω,
L = 0.05 H (ii) (a) XL= XC
XL= wL = 2πƒL = 2π × 50 × 0.05 = 15.7 Ω (b)  Zmin = R
(1) Impedance Z  R 2  X L 2  10 2  15.7 
2 21. (a) 
Draw a neat labelled ray diagram showing
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the formation of an image at the least distance
R 2  X L 2  10 2  15.7   18.62 
2
of distinct vision D by a simple microscope.
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When the final image is at D, derive an From the constructed diagram,

expression for its magnifying power at D. Path difference = S2 P – S1 P = S2 P – AP
OR [∵ S1P ≈ AP]
(b) Draw a neat labelled diagram of Young’s

      = S2 A
λD
Double Slit experiment. Show that β = ,
d S2 A
In ∆ S1 AS2, sinθ = …(i)
where the terms have their usual meaning S1S2
     
(either for bright or dark fringe).[5]
OP
In ∆ POC, tanθ = …(ii)
CO
      
If θ is small, from eq (i) and (ii),
S2 A OP
=
S1S2 CO
S2 A x
Ans. (a) =
d D
xd
or S2 A =
D
At constructive interference (bright fringe),
xd
= nλ
            D
nDλ
or, for nth fringe xn =
d
th ( n + 1) Dλ
tan b = (OO'/OC), tan a = (OO'/OE) or, for (n + 1) fringe x n +1 =
Fringe width, β = x –x d
n+1 n
M=b/a = (OO'/OC)/(OO'/OE) ( n + 1)Dλ nDλ λD
β= − =
d d d
= (OE/OC)=(IC/OC)=v/u
*22. (a) * (i)  Draw a labelled circuit diagram of a
Now apply lens formula, half wave rectifier and give its output
1 1 1 waveform.
− =
v u f *(ii) Draw a symbol for NOR gate and write its
v v v truth table.
− = OR
v u f
*(b)   (i)  Draw, a neat circuit diagram to study
D  v the input and output characteristics of a
=
1− M = ∵ M u 
f   common emitter transistor.
D *(ii) Draw the symbol for AND gate and write its
∴ M=
1+
f truth table.
Useful Constants and Relations:
OR
(b) 1. Charge on electron (e) 1.6 × 10−19C

2. Planck’s constant (h) 6.6 × 10−34 Js

3. Speed of light in vacuum (c) 3 × 108 ms−1

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