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Class 12 - Physics
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

Section A
1. The ratio of the time period of alpha particle to that of a proton circulating with the same speed in the same [1]
uniform magnetic field is:
–
a) 1 : 2 b) 1 : √2

–
c) 2 : 1 d) √2 : 1

2. A voltmeter has a resistance of G ohm and a range of V volt. The value of resistance used in series to convert it [1]
into a voltmeter of range nV volt is

a) (n-1)G b) nG

c) G

n−1
d) G

3. The magnetic moment of a revolving electron around the nucleus varies with principal quantum number n as [1]

a) μ ∝ n b) μ ∝
1
2
n

c) μ ∝ 2
n d) μ ∝
1

4. A bar magnet of pole strength (m) and magnetic moment (M) is cut perpendicular to its axis in two equal halves. [1]
The new pole strength (m') and magnetic moment (M') of each part are respectively:

a) 2m and M

2
b) m and M

c) and 2M d) m and M
m

5. A loop, made of straight edges has six corners at A(0, 0, 0), B(L, 0, 0) C(L, L, 0), D(0, L, 0) E(0, L, L) and F(0, [1]
0, L). A magnetic field B = ^ ^
Bo ( i + k)T is present in the region. The flux passing through the loop
ABCDEFA (in that order) is

a) 2 BoL2Wb b) 4 BoL2Wb

–
c) √2B 2
o L Wb d) BoL2Wb

6. In a coil of self-induction 5 H, the rate of change of current is 2 A s-1. Then, e.m.f. induced in the coil is [1]

a) 10 V b) -10 V

c) -5 V d) 5 V
7. The mutual inductance of two coils depends upon [1]

a) separation between coils b) inclination between coils

c) both on medium between coils and d) medium between coils

separation between coils
8. The coil of a choke in a circuit [1]

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 a) has high resistance to d.c. circuit. b) increases the current

c) decreases the current d) does not change the current

9. An LRC series circuit has phase angle 31.5°. The voltage amplitude of the source is 90.0 V. Voltage amplitude [1]
across the resistor is

a) 68.7 V b) 76.7 V

c) 74.7 V d) 70.7 V
10. An inductor, a capacitor and a resistor are connected in series across an ac source of voltage. If the frequency of [1]
the source is decreased gradually, the reactance of:

a) both the inductor and the capacitor b) inductor increases and the capacitor
decreases. decreases.

c) inductor decreases and the capacitor d) both the inductor and the capacitor
increases. increases.
11. Name the electromagnetic waves also known as heat waves. [1]

a) Microwaves b) X-rays

c) Radio waves d) Infrared waves

12. The frequency of e.m. wave which is best suited to observe a particle of radius 3 × 10-6 m, is of the order of [1]

a) 1013 b) 1015

c) 1012 d) 1014

13. Assertion (A): To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter a small resistance is connected in parallel with it. [1]
Reason (R): The small resistance increases the combined resistance of the combination.

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): Gauss's law of magnetism is different from that for electrostatics. [1]
Reason (R): Isolated magnetic poles are not known to exist.

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 (A): The bar magnet falling vertically along the axis of the horizontal coil will be having an [1]
acceleration of less than g.
Reason (R): Clockwise current is induced in the coil.

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

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 explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

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

16. Assertion (A): If the frequency of the applied AC is doubled, then the power factor of a series R-L circuit [1]
decreases.
Reason (R): Power factor of series R-L circuit is given by cos ϕ = 2
2R

2 2
.
R +ω L

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.

Section B
17. Using Biot-Savart's law, deduce the expression for the magnetic field at a point (x) on the axis of a circular [2]
current-carrying loop of radius R. How is the direction of the magnetic field determined at this point?
18. Two identical bars, one of paramagnetic material and other of diamagnetic material are kept in a uniform [2]
external magnetic field parallel to it. Draw diagrammatically the modifications in the magnetic field pattern in
each case.
19. A square loop of side 10 cm and resistance 0.5 Ω is placed vertically in the east-west plane. A uniform magnetic [2]
field of 0.10 T is set up across the plane in the north-east direction. The magnetic field is decreased to zero in
0.70 s at a steady rate. Determine the magnitudes of induced emf and current during this time-interval.
20. An alternating voltage of 220 V is applied across a device X. A current of 0.22 A flows in the circuit and it lags [2]
behind the applied voltage in phase by π

2
radian. When the same voltage is applied across another device Y, the
current in the circuit remains the same and it is in phase with the applied voltage.
i. Name the devices X and Y and,
ii. Calculate the current flowing in the circuit when the same voltage is applied across the series combination of
X and Y.
OR
Obtain the resonant frequency and Q-factor of a series LCR circuit with L = 3.0 H, C = 27μF , and R = 7.4Ω . It is
desired to improve the sharpness of the resonance of the circuit by reducing its full width at half maximum by a
factor of 2. Suggest a suitable way.
21. a. Identify the part of the electromagnetic spectrum used in (i) radar and (ii) eye surgery. Write their frequency [2]
range.
b. Prove that the average energy density of the oscillating electric field is equal to that of the oscillating
magnetic field.
Section C
22. a. Define current sensitivity of a galvanometer. Write its expression. [3]
b. A galvanometer has resistance G and shows full scale deflection for current Ig.

i. How can it be converted into an ammeter to measure current up to I0 (I0 > Ig)?

ii. What is the effective resistance of this ammeter?

o [3]
23. An electron moves around the nucleus in a hydrogen atom of radius 0.51 A, with a velocity of 2 × 106 m/s.
Calculate the following:
i. the equivalent current due to orbital motion of electron
ii. the magnetic field produced at the centre of the nucleus

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 iii. the magnetic moment associated with the electron.

24. A bar magnet of magnetic moment 6 J/T is aligned at 60o with a uniform external magnetic field of 0.44 T. [3]

Calculate
a. the work done in turning the magnet to align its magnetic moment
i. normal to the magnetic field
ii. opposite to the magnetic field
b. the torque on the magnet in the final orientation in case (ii).
OR
A closely wound solenoid of 2000 turns and area of cross section 1.6 × 10 −4 2
m , carrying a current of 4.0 A, is
suspended through its centre allowing it to turn in a horizontal plane.
a. What is the magnetic moment associated with the solenoid?
b. What is the force and torque on the solenoid if a uniform horizontal magnetic field of 7.5 × 10 −2
T is set up at an
angle of 30° with the axis of the solenoid?

25. a. Obtain an expression for the mutual inductance between a long straight wire and a square loop of side a as [3]
shown in Figure.
b. Now assume that the straight wire carries a current of 50 A and the loop is moved to the right with a constant
velocity, v = 10 m/s.
Calculate the induced emf in the loop at the instant when x = 0.2 m.
Take a = 0.1 m and assume that the loop has a large resistance.

26. i. In an LCR series circuit connected to an ac source, the voltage and the current are in the same phase. If the [3]
capacitor is filled with a dielectric, will the current lead or lag behind or remain in phase with the voltage?
Explain.
ii. In the circuit, why is the rms value of net voltage not equal to the sum of voltage drops across individual
elements?
iii. Draw a graph showing variation of the impedance of the circuit with the frequency of the applied voltage.
27. A voltage V = V0 sin ωt is applied to a series LCR circuit. Derive the expression for the average power [3]

dissipated over a cycle.

Under what conditions are
i. no power dissipated even though the current flows through the circuit,
ii. maximum power dissipated in the circuit?
28. When a parallel plate capacitor is being charged by a dc battery, why does a galvanometer show a momentary [3]
deflection?
Obtain the expression for the displacement current and show how it is related to conduction current in a steady
state.
Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]

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 Mutual inductance is the phenomenon of inducing emf in a coil, due to a change of current in the neighbouring
coil. The amount of mutual inductance that links one coil to another depends very much on the relative
positioning of the two coils, their geometry and relative separation between them. Mutual inductance between
the two coils increases μ times if the coils are wound over an iron core of relative permeability μ .
r r

(a) A short solenoid of radius a, number of turns per unit length n1, and length L is kept coaxially inside a
very long solenoid of radius b, number of turns per unit length n2. What is the mutual inductance of the

system?
(b) If a change in current of 0.01A in one coil produces a change in the magnetic flux of 2 × 10-2 weber in
another coil, What will be the mutual inductance between the coils?
(c) What is the principle of mutual induction?
(d) What is the SI unit of mutual inductance?
30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The power averaged over one full cycle of a.c. is known as average power. It is also known as true power.
V0 I0
Pav = Vrms Irmscos ϕ = 2
cos ϕ

Root mean square or simply rms watts refer to continuous power. A circuit containing a 80 mH inductor and a
60 μ F capacitor in series is connected to a 230 V, 50 Hz supply. The resistance of the circuit is negligible.

(a) What will be the value of the current amplitude?

(b) What will be the rms value of current?
(c) What will be the average power transferred to the inductor?
(d) What will be the average power transferred to the capacitor?
Section E
31. Distinguish the magnetic properties of a dia-, paraand ferromagnetic substances in terms of [5]
i. susceptibility,
ii. magnetic permeability and
iii. coercivity.
Give one example of each of these materials. Draw the field lines due to an external magnetic field near a
a. diamagnetic,
b. paramagnetic substance.
OR
i. A magnetic dipole is placed in a uniform magnetic field with its axis tilted with respect to its position of stable
equilibrium. Deduce an expression for the time period of (small amplitude) oscillation of this magnetic dipole
about an axis, passing through its centre and perpendicular to its plane.

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 ii. If this bar magnet is replaced by a combination of two similar bar magnets, placed over each other, how will the
time period vary?
32. State Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction and explain three methods of producing induced emf. [5]
OR
i. State Lenz's law. Use it to predict the polarity of the capacitor in the situation given below:

ii. A jet plane is travelling towards the west at a speed of 1800 km/h.
a. Estimate voltage difference developed between the ends of the wing having a span of 25 m if the earth's

magnetic field at the location has a magnitude of 5 × 10-4 T and dip angle is 30°.
b. How will the voltage developed be affected if the jet changes its direction from west to north?
33. Given below are some famous numbers associated with electromagnetic radiations in different contexts in [5]
physics. State the part of the electromagnetic spectrum to which each belongs.
a. 21 cm (wavelength emitted by atomic hydrogen in interstellar space).
b. 1057 MHz (frequency of radiation arising from two close energy levels in hydrogen; known as Lamb shift).
c. 2.7 K [temperature associated with the isotropic radiation filling all space-thought to be a relic of the big-
bang origin of the universe].
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d. 5890 A - 5896 A [double lines of sodium]

e. 14.4 keV [energy of a particular transition in 57Fe nucleus associated with a famous high resolution
spectroscopic method (Mössbauer spectroscopy)].
OR
In Figure. Use modified Ampere's circuital law and the symmetry in the problem to calculate magnetic field between
the plates at a point (i) on the axis (ii) 6.5 cm from the axis (iii) 15 cm from the axis. (iv) At what distance from the
axis is the magnetic field due to displacement current greatest? Obtain the maximum value of the field.

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