PHYSICS-2025(1)
PHYSICS-2025(1)
PART – A
I. Pick the correct option among the four given options for ALL of the following questions:
15×1 =15
1. A point charge q1 exerts a force F on another point charge q2 when placed at a fixed distance. If
another point charge q3 is brought near q2, the force on q2 due to q1:
a) Increases b) decreases
c) May increase or increase d) Does not change
Ans: a) Spherical
Ans: c) Material
4. The following table lists magnetic fields due to different current configurations. Column I lists the
current configurations and column II lists expressions for magnetic fields. Symbols have usual
meanings.
Column I Column II
i) At a distance r from an infinitely long straight wire. p) B = 0 nI
I
ii) At the centre of a circular current loop of radius r. q) B = 0
2r
I
iii) At the centre of a current carrying solenoid. r) B = 0
2 r
a) (i) – (p), (ii) – (q), (iii) – (r) b) (i) – (r), (ii) – (q), (iii) – (p)
c) (i) – (r), (ii) – (p), (iii) – (q) d) (i) – (q), (ii) – (r), (iii) – (p)
Match the current configurations in Column - I with the correct magnetic - field expressions in
Column - II.
5. ‘The net magnetic flux through any closed surface is zero’. This law is called
a) Gauss’ law in electrostatics b) Gauss’ law in magnetism
c) Ampere’s circuital law d) Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction
8. Transformer cores are usually laminated. This is to reduce energy loss due to
a) Flux leakage b) Winding resistance c) Eddy currents d) Hysteresis
10. Final image of a real object formed by a compound microscope is ______ with respect to the
object.
a) Real, inverted and magnified b) Virtual, erect and magnified
c) Virtual, erect and diminished d) Virtual, inverted and magnified
13. In Rutheford’s α-ray scattering experiment, α-particles of specific energy are projected towards a
thin gold foil. If the impact parameter for the α particles is zero, the angle of scattering is
A) = 00 b) = 900 c) = 1800 d) = 450
Ans: c) = 1800
Ans: d) Stability
Ans: b) 1.1 eV
II. Fill in the blanks by choosing appropriate answer given in the bracket for all of the following
questions: 5×1=5
( diamagnetic, ferromagnetic, instantaneous, transverse, force, torque)
16. An electric dipole placed in a uniform electric field experiences a net ____
Ans: Torque
17. Water is an example for ______ material.
Ans: Diamagnetic
18. When a ____ rod is inserted into a coil, its self- inductance increases.
Ans: Ferromagnetic
The potential energy of a system of two unlike charges increases, when distance between them is
increased.
• Ohm’s law is applicable only if all the physical conditions remain constant.
• Ohm’s law is not applicable at very low and at very high temperature.
• Ohm’s law holds good for metallic conductor for which V-I graph is linear.
• Ohm’s law is not applicable for semiconductors, electrolyte, discharge tube etc. Because here V-
I graph is non-linear.
23. Write the expression for Lorentz force and explain the terms.
Ans:
⃗ = qE
F ⃗ + q(v ⃗ ) where E
⃗ ×B ⃗ and B
⃗ are perpendicular to each other
⃗ = total force experienced by the particle due to magnetic field and electric field
Where, F
q = charge
⃗ = electric field in which charge is placed
E
⃗ = velocity of the particle placed in electric field and magnetic field
v
⃗ = magnetic field in which charge is placed
B
• The ray of light must pass from Denser medium to Rarer medium.
• The angle of incidence in the denser medium must be greater than the critical angle for the
given pair of media.
28. An intrinsic semiconductor crystal is doped with pentavalent atoms has an electron
concentration of 5 1022 m−3 . If, at thermal equilibrium, the intrinsic concentration
ni = 1.5 1016 m −3 , find the hole concentration.
Ans:
Given ni = 1.5 1016 m −3
ne = 5 1022 m−3
ne .nh = ni2
ni2
nh =
ne
= 4.5 109 m−3
PART – C
IV. Answer any FIVE of the following questions: 5 × 3 = 15
29. Mention three properties of electric field lines.
Ans: (Any Three)
• The tangent drawn to an electric field line at any point gives the direction of electric field at
that point.
• Two electric field lines do not intersect each other. [If two electric field lines cross each other
then at the point of intersect there will be two tangents. It means that there are two values of
the electric field at a point which is not possible].
• Electric field lines are closer (crowded) when the electric field is stronger and electric field
lines spread out when the field is weaker.
• The lines of force do not pass through a conductor as the electric field inside a conductor is
always zero.
30. Derive the expression for the equivalent capacitance of two capacitors connected in
parallel.
Ans:
31. Explain with a circuit diagram, how a galvanometer can be converted into voltmeter.
Ans:
33. Derive the expression for motional emf induced in a rod moving in a uniform magnetic
field.
Ans:
Let us consider a straight conductor moving in a uniform and time independent magnetic field.
Let PQRS is a rectangular conductor in which the conductor PQ is free to move. Let the rod PQ
is moved towards the left with a constant velocity v. Assume that there is no loss of energy due to
friction. The conductor PQ is perpendicular to the plane of the system. Let RQ = x and RS = l
The area swept by the conductor A = lx
The magnetic flux enclosed by the loop PQRS is ∅𝐵 = Blx. (𝜃 = 00)
From Faraday’s second law:
The rate of change of flux will induce an emf and is given by
𝑑
∈=− ∅
𝑑𝑡 𝐵
−𝑑(𝐵𝑙𝑥)
∈=
𝑑𝑡
𝑑𝑥
∈ = −𝐵𝑙
𝑑𝑡
𝑑𝑥
∈ = 𝐵𝑙𝑣 Where, 𝑣 = − 𝑑𝑡 is the speed of the conductor PQ.
34. When a light radiation of energy 3 eV falls on a metal surface, photoelectrons with a
maximum kinetic energy 1 eV are emitted from the surface. Find the threshold frequency
for the metal surface. (Given : Planck’s constant, h = 6.6310−34 Js ; Charge on the electron
e = 1.6 10−19 C ).
Ans:
2 1.6 10−19
v0 = = 4.82 1014 Hz
6.63 10−34
PART – D
V. Answer any THREE of the following questions: 3 × 5 = 15
37. Derive the expression for the electric potential at a point due to a point charge.
Ans:
Consider a point charge +Q at the origin O. Let P be a point at a distance ‘r’ from O.
The electric potential at P, is the amount of work done in carrying a unit positive charge from infinity
to P. Consider some intermediate point P1 at a distance 𝑟1 from O. Let a unit positive charge +1C at
P1. Then the electrostatic force between charge +Q and charge at P1 is;
→ 1 𝑄
𝐹 = 4𝜋𝜀 2 𝑟̂1 where, 𝑟̂1is a unit vector along OP1 outwards
𝑟
0 1
Work done to move a unit positive charge +1C from pI to B a small distance 𝛥𝑟1 is
→ →
𝛥𝑊 = −𝐹 . 𝛥𝑟1
1 𝑄
𝛥𝑊 = − 𝛥𝑟
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑟12 1
∴ The total work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to the point P is;
𝑟 𝑄
𝑊 = − ∫∞ 4𝜋𝜀 2 𝑑𝑟1
0 𝑟1
𝑄 𝑟 1
𝑊 = − 4𝜋𝜀 ∫∞ 𝑟 2 𝑑𝑟1
0 1
𝑄 𝑟
𝑊 = 4𝜋𝜀 ]
0 𝑟1 ∞
𝑄 1 𝑟
𝑤 = 4𝜋∈0 [𝑟 ]
1 ∞
𝑄
𝑊 = 4𝜋𝜀
0𝑟
By definition this work done is equal to the electrostatic potential V at the point P due to the charge
Q.
𝑄
𝑉(𝑟) = 4𝜋𝜀
0𝑟
38. Arrive at the condition for balance of a Wheatstone’s network using Kirchhoff’s rules.
Ans:
Wheatstone’s Bridge is a circuit which is used to determine the value of unknown resistance by
adjusting three known resistances.
The bridge has four resistors R1, R2, R3 and R4. Across one pair of diagonally opposite points a
source is connected and the other two vertices a galvanometer is connected. Let Ig be the current
through the galvanometer.
39. Obtain the expression for the force per unit length between two infinitely long straight
parallel current carrying conductors placed in vacuum. Hence define the unit ‘ampere’.
Ans:
Consider two long straight parallel conductors ‘a’ and ‘b’ of length L separated by a distance ‘d’
and carrying a current Ia and Ib in the same direction. Each conductor is in the region of magnetic
field produced by the other, Therefore, each conductor experiences a force.
The magnitude of the magnetic field at any point P on the conductor ‘b’, due to current Ia in the
conductor ‘a’ is;
μ I
Ba = 2π0 da …………. (1)
Using right hand thumb rule, the direction of magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of the
paper directed inwards. Now the conductor ‘b’ will experience a magnetic force and is given by;
(𝜃 = 900 ; sin90=1)
Fba = Ib Ba L
μ Ia Ib
Fba = 2π0 L …………… (2)
d
Using Fleming’s left-hand rule, the direction of 𝐹𝑏𝑎 towards the conductor ‘a’.
Similarly, magnetic field at any point on conductor ‘a’ due to current in conductor ‘b’ is
μ I
𝐵𝑏 = 2π0 db (acting outwards) …….…… (3)
One ampere: It is defined as that current flowing in each of the two infinitely long parallel
conductors of negligible cross section, separated 1m apart in vacuum, would produce a force of
2×10-7 N per meter length of each conductor.
BC
In ∆ABC, sin i = AC ………… (1)
AD
In ∆ACD, sin r = AC ………… (2)
sin i BC 𝑣 𝑡 𝑣
∴ Eqn (1) / (2) sin r = AD = 𝑣1 𝑡 = 𝑣1 ……...… (3)
2 2
If n1 and n2 are the absolute refractive indices of medium 1 and medium 2 respectively and if c
represents the speed of light in vacuum, then,
𝑐 𝑐
𝑛1 = 𝑣 and 𝑛2 = 𝑣
1 2
𝑛2 𝑣1
∴𝑛 =𝑣 ……….… (4)
1 2
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑖 𝑛
From (3) and (4) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑟 = 𝑛2
1
n1 sin i = n2 sin r
This is the Snell’s law of refraction.
The circuit diagram is as shown in the figure. The diodes D1 and D2 with a load resistor RL are
connected across the secondary of the transformer. The RL is connected to the center tap of the
secondary transformer. The A.C voltage to be rectified is applied to the primary of the transformer.
During the positive half cycle of the input voltage i.e.., when potential at A is positive and at B is
negative, the diode D1 is forward biased and D2 is reverse biased. So D1 conducts & D2 does not
conduct. During the negative half cycles of the input voltage i.e.., when potential at A is negative
and at B is positive the diode D2 is forward biased and D1 is reverse biased. So D2 conducts and D1
does not conduct. Thus, in each cycle the current flows through the load resistor RL in the same
direction. Hence output obtained is unidirectional (D.C.) and pulsatory.
1 ( 4 R )
2
1
Q
E= . 2 = .
4 0 r 4 0 r2
9 109 16 10 −6 ( 4 )( 3.14 )(10 ) = 4.5 105 N / C
2
=
( 20 )
2
43. Two identical cells each of emf 15 V either connected in series or connected in parallel
across an external resistance of 5 produce the same current through the resistor.
a) Calculate the value of internal resistance of the cell.
b) Find the current through the external resistor in either case.
Ans:
In series eq = 1 + 2
Req = r1 + r2
eq = 30 V
Required = 2r
eq 30
is = = ...(1)
R + req 5 + 2r
1r2 + 2 r1 15 ( r ) + 15 ( r )
In parallel eq = = =15
r1 + r2 r+r
r1r2 r (r ) r
Req. = = =
r1 + r2 r + r 2
eq 15
iP = = ..... (2)
R + req 5+
r
2
is = i p
From (1) & (2)
30 15
=
5 + 2r 5 + r
2
r = 5ohm
30
is = = 2 Amp
5 + 2 ( 5)
is = i p = 2 Amp
44. A series LCR circuit with L = 0.5H and R =100 is connected to a 200 V, 50 Hz a.c.
supply.
a) Calculate the value of capacitance of the capacitor that drives the circuit into resonance.
b) Find the value of voltage across the inductor at resonance.
Ans:
Given L = 0.5 H, R = 100 , V = 200 volts, f = 50 Hz
w = 2 f = 100 rad/s
a) For resonance
1
=
LC
1
100 =
( 0.5) c
1
( 0.5) c =
100
1
c=
( 0.5)(100 )
2
PART -E
VII. (For Visually Challenged Students only)
7. When a.c. is passed through an a.c. circuit, it is observed that the voltage and the current are in
phase. Along with the a.c. source, the circuit:
a) has a series combination of resistance and capacitance.
b) has only inductance.
c) has only capacitance.
d) may have only resistance or may have a suitable series combination of inductance (L),
capacitance (C) and resistance (R).
Ans: d) may have only resistance or may have a suitable series combination of inductance
(L), capacitance (C) and resistance (R).
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