KHALSA MONT.

SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

TEST SERIES (2024)
NAME:- SUBJECT – PHYSICS ROLL NO.____
PAPER CODE:- KMSSS/EC/251224 CLASS – XII
Time : 3 hrs. MM: 70
NOTE:- ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS
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.
3. All the sections are compulsory.
4. 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.
5. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question in Section B, one question in
Section C, one question in each CBQ in Section D and all three questions in Section E. You have to attempt only one of the
choices in such questions.
6. Use of calculators is not allowed.
Section A
1 An n - type Ge is obtained on doping the Ge - crystal with [1]
a) phosphorus b) gold c) aluminum d) boron
2 A uniform wire of 16𝛺 resistance is bent round in the form of a circle. When connected in a [1]
circuit between its two diametrically opposite points, its effective resistance will be
a) 8𝛺 b) 4𝛺 c) 16𝛺 d) 2𝛺
3 When a wave undergoes reflection at an interface from rarer to denser medium,change in its [1]
phase is:
𝜋 𝜋
a) 𝜋 b) 4 c) 0 d) 2
4 The major contribution of magnetism in substances is due to [1]
a) hidden magnets. b) spin motion of electrons
c) orbital motion of electrons d) equally due to orbital and spin motions of electrons
5 A 500𝜇𝐹 capacitor is charged at a steady rate of 100 𝜇𝐶 per second. A potential difference of 10 V [1]
will be developed between the capacitor plates after
a) 5 s b) 10 s c) 50 s d) 20 s
6 In an ammeter 4% of the mains current is passing through galvanometer. If the galvanometer is [1]
shunted with a 3𝛺 resistance.
a) 116𝛺 b) 120𝛺 c) 118𝛺 d) 117𝛺
7 If number of turns per unit length of a coil of a solenoid is doubled, its self - inductance will [1]
a) be doubled b) be halved c) remain constant d) be four times
8 The magnetic moment has dimensions of [1]
a) [ L2 A] b) [ L2 T −1 A] c) [ LT−1 A] d) [ LA]
9 The idea of secondary wavelets for the propagation of a wave was first given by: [1]
a) Newton b) Maxwell c) Fresnel d) Huygens
10 Electric charge between two bodies can be produced by: [1]
a) sticking b) rubbing c) passing AC current d) oiling
11 In the circuit given in the figure, an a.c. source of 200 V is connected through a diode D to a [1]
capacitor. The potential difference across the capacitor will be

a) 283 V b) 100 V c) 310 V d) 200 V

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12 In a compound microscope, maximum magnification is obtained when the final image [1]
a) coincides with the objective b) is formed at the least distance of distinct vision
c) coincides with the object d) is formed at infinity
13 Assertion (A): The kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted from metal surface does not [1]
depend on the intensity of incident photon.
Reason (R): The ejection of electrons from metallic surface is not possible with the frequency of
incident photons below the threshold frequency.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
14 Assertion (A): Two adjacent conductors of unequal dimensions, carrying the same positive [1]
charge have a potential difference between them.
Reason (R): The potential of a conductor depends upon the charge given to it.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
15 Assertion (A): All bright interference bands have the same intensity. [1]
Reason (R): In interference all bands receive same light from two sources.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
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16 Assertion (A): The alternating current lags behind the e.m.f. by a phase angle of 2 , when ac [1]
flows through an inductor.
Reason (R): The inductive reactance increases as the frequency of ac source decreases.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
Section B
17 A slab of material of dielectric constant K has the same area as the plates of a parallel - plate [2]
3
capacitor but has a thickness ( 4 )d, where d is the separation of the plates. How is the capacitance
changed when the slab is inserted between the plates?
18 State four basic properties of magnets. [2]
19 With the help of the circuit diagram, explain the working of a diode as a half - wave rectifier. [2]
20 In Rutherford’s nuclear model of the atom, the nucleus (radius about 10 –15 m) is analogous to [2]
the sun about which the electron move in orbit (radius ≈ 10 –10 m) like the earth orbits around
the sun. If the dimensions of the solar system had the same proportions as those of the atom,
would the earth be closer to or farther away from the sun than actually, it is? The radius of the
earth’s orbit is about 1.5 × 10 11 m. The radius of the sun is taken as 7 × 10 8 m.
−14
21 A proton with kinetic energy1.3384 × 10 𝐽 moving horizontally from north to south, enters a [2]
uniform magnetic field B of 2.0 mT directed eastward. Calculate:
1. the speed of the proton
2. the magnitude of acceleration of the proton
3. the radius of the path traced by the proton
[ Take(𝑞/𝑚) for proton = 1.0 × 108 𝐶/𝑘𝑔]
OR
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An element𝛥𝑙 = 𝛥𝑥𝑖̂ is placed at the origin and carries a large current I = 10 A (Fig.). What is the
magnetic field on the y - axis at a distance of 0.5 m? 𝛥 x = 1 cm.

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 Section C
22 Use Kirchhoff’s rules to obtain conditions for the balance conditions in a Wheatstone bridge. [3]
23 1. The resistance of a p - n junction is low when it is forward biased and is high when it is [3]
reversed biased.
2. Doping of intrinsic semiconductors is a necessity for making electronic devices.
3. Photodiodes are operated in reverse bias.
24 State how in a photo - cell, the work function of the metal influences the kinetic energy of [3]
emitted electrons.
1. If the intensity of incident radiation is doubled, what changes occur in
a. the stopping potential and
b. the photoelectric current?
2. If the frequency of the incident radiation is doubled, what changes occur in the
a. stopping potential and
b. photoelectric current?
25 1. Write three characteristic properties of nuclear force. [3]
2. Draw a plot of potential energy of a pair of nucleons as a function of their separation.
Write two important conclusions that can be drawn from the graph.
26 The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is - 13.6eV [3]
1. What is the potential energy of an electron in the 3 𝑟𝑑 excited state?
2. If the electron jumps to the ground state from the 3 𝑟𝑑 excited state, calculate the
wavelength of the photon emitted.
27 How will the interference pattern in Young’s double - slit experiment be affected if: [3]
1. The screen is moved away from the plane of the slits.
2. The source slit is moved away from the plane of the slits.
3. The phase difference between the light waves emanating from the two slits S1 and S 2
changes from 0 to 𝜋 and remains constant.
28 State Lenz’s law. Give one example to illustrate this law. "The Lenz’s law is a consequence of the [3]
principle of conservation of energy." Justify this statement.
OR
A (current vs time) graph of the current passing through a solenoid is shown in Figure. For which
time is the back electromotive force (u) a maximum. If the back emf at t = 3s is e, find the back
emf at t = 7 s, 15s, and 40s. OA, AB, and BC are straight line segments.

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 Section D
29 Read the text carefully and answer the questions: Radio waves are produced by the [4]
accelerated motion of charges in conducting wires. Microwaves are produced by special vacuum
tubes. Infrared waves are produced by hot bodies and molecules also known as heat waves. UV
rays are produced by special lamps and very hot bodies like Sun.

1. Solar radiation is
a. transverse electromagnetic wave
b. longitudinal electromagnetic waves
c. both longitudinal and transverse electromagnetic waves
d. none of these.
a) Option (i)
b) Option (iv)
c) Option (iii)
d) Option (ii)
2. What is the cause of greenhouse effect?
a) Ultraviolet rays
b) X - rays
c) Infrared rays
d) Radiowaves
3. Biological importance of ozone layer is
a) it stops ultraviolet rays
b) none of these.
c) it reflects radiowaves
d) It layer reduces greenhouse effect
OR

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 4. Earth’s atmosphere is richest in
a) ultraviolet
b) infrared
c) X - rays
d) microwaves
5. Ozone is found in
a) troposphere
b) mesosphere
c) ionosphere
d) stratosphere
30 Read the text carefully and answer the questions: Coulomb’s law states that the electrostatic [4]
force of attraction or repulsion acting between two stationary point charges is given by
1 𝑞 𝑞
F = 4𝜋𝜀 𝑟1 2 2
0

where F denotes the force between two charges q 1 and q 2 separated by a distance r in free
space, 𝜀0 is a constant known as the permittivity of free space. Free space is a vacuum and may
be taken to be air practically. If free space is replaced by a medium, then 𝜀0 is replaced by (𝜀0 𝑘 )
or (𝜀0 𝜀𝑟 ) where k is known as dielectric constant or relative permittivity.
𝑞 𝑞
1. In coulomb’s law, F =𝑘 𝑟1 2 2 , then on which of the following factors does the
proportionality constant k depends?
a) Nature of the medium between the two charges
b) Distance between the two charges
c) Electrostatic force acting between the two charges
d) Magnitude of the two charges
2. Dimensional formula for the permittivity constant𝜀0 of free space is
a) [ M−1 L 3 T 2 A 2 ]
b) [ ML−3 T 4 A 2 ]
c) [ M−1 L −3 T 4 A 2 ]
d) [ M L−3 T 4 A −2 ]
3. The force of repulsion between two charges of1 Ceach, kept1m apart in vaccum is
1
a) 9×109 N
1
b) 9×1012 N
c) 9× 10 7 N
d) 9× 10 9 N
4. Two identical charges repel each other with a force equal to 10 mgwtwhen they are 0.6
mapart in air. (g = 10 ms−2 ). The value of each charge is
a) 2 mC
b) 2× 10 −7 mC
c) 2𝜇 C
d) 2 nC
OR
5. Coulomb’s law for the force between electric charges most closely resembles with
a) law of conservation of energy
b) Newton’s 2𝑛𝑑 law of motion
c) law of conservation of charge
d) Newton’s law of gravitation

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 Section E
31 Use the mirror equation to deduce that: [5]
1. an object placed between f and 2f of a concave mirror produces a real image beyond 2f.
2. a convex mirror always produces a virtual image independent of the location of the
object.
OR
1. Describe briefly how a diffraction pattern is obtained on a screen due to a single narrow
slit illuminated by a monochromatic source of light. Hence, obtain the conditions for the
angular width of secondary maxima and secondary minima.
2. Two wavelengths of sodium light of 590 nm and 596 nm are used in turn to study the
diffraction taking place at a single slit of aperture2 × 10−6 𝑚 . The distance between the
slit and the screen is 1.5m. Calculate the separation between the positions of first maxima
of the diffraction pattern obtained in the two cases.
32 1. If two similar large plates, each of area A having surface charge densities +𝜎 and - 𝜎 are [5]
separated by a distance d in air, then find the expression for
a. the field at points between the two plates and on the outer side of the plates.
Specify the direction of the field in each case.
b. the potential difference between the plates.
c. the capacitance of the capacitor so formed.
2. Two metallic spheres of radii R and 2R are charged so that both of these have the same
surface charge density𝜎 . If they are connected to each other with a conducting wire, in
which direction will the charge flow and why?
OR
Four charges are arranged at the corners of a square ABCD of side d, as shown in fig.

1. Find the work required to put together this arrangement.

2. A charge q0 is brought to the center E of the square, the four charges being held fixed at
its corners. How much extra work is needed to do this?
33 An ac voltage V = V𝑚 sin 𝜔𝑡 is applied to a series LCR circuit. Obtain an expression for the [5]
current in the circuit and the phase angle between the current and voltage. What is resonance
frequency?
OR
1. A series L - C - R circuit is connected to an AC source of variable frequency. Draw a
suitable phasor diagram to deduce the expressions for the amplitude of the current and
phase angle.
2. Obtain the condition at resonance. Draw a plot showing the variation of current with the
frequency of AC source for two resistances R1 and R 2 (R 1 > R 2 ). Hence, define the
quality factor Q and write its role in the tuning of the circuit.

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