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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, CHAPTER -1, ELECTRIC CHARGES AND FIELDS, 1. Gauss’s theorem is useful in determining, the electric field when the source distribution, has symmetry., (a) The electric field intensity at a distance, ‘r’ from a uniformly charged infinite plane, sheet of charge is, (i) Proportional to r, , (ii) Proportional to, , (iii) Proportional to r, , 2, , 1, r, , (iv) Independent of r, , (b) A thin spherical shell of radius ‘R’ is, uniformly charged to a surface charge, density  .Using Gauss’s theorem derive the, expression for the electric field produced, outside the shell. (Score:1+2) [JUNE-2016], , c) A sphere of radius ‘a’ is made of, insulating material and has a charge, distributed uniformly throughout its volume., Let the charge density be . Find the field, due to the charge for r < a., (Score:1+2+ 2), , 4., Electric field lines are a pictorial, representation of electric field around, charges., (A) State Gauss’s law in electrostatics (1), (B) Using this law derive an expression for, the electric field intensity due to a uniformly, charged spherical shell at a point, (i) Outside the shell (ii) Inside the shell (2+1), (C) Suppose you are in a cave deep within the, earth. Are you safe from thunder and, lightning? Why?, (1), , 2. (a) How much greater is one micro, coulomb compared to an electronic charge?, (i) 1013 times, 11, , (iii) 10 times, , (ii) 1010 times, 6, , (iv) 10 times, , [JUNE-2015], , [MARCH 2015], 5. According to Gauss’ law the electric flux, through a closed surface is equal to, , q, where, 0, , (b) A point charge of 2  c is placed at the, , q and 0 have their usual meaning, , centre of a cubic Gaussian surface of side 0.5, cm. What is the next flux through the, , (a) Why is it safe to be inside a bus than, sheltered under a tree during lighting?, , surface? (Given  0 =8.85  10-12C2/N/m2)., (Score:1+2), , [MARCH-2016], , 3., In symmetric charge configurations the, electric field can be easily calculated using, Gauss’s law. According to Gauss’s law,, a) The electric flux through any closed, spherical surface enclosing a charge q is, given by, (i) q, (iii), , 0, , 1q, 4 0 r, , (ii)q/, , (Score: 2), , [JUNE 2014], , 6. Conductors are materials which allow the, passage of electricity through them, a) When two conductors share their charges, what happens to their total energy?, b) 3 charges Q1, Q2 and Q3 are arranged as in, figure., , 0, , (iv) 4 0 qr, , b) Obtain an expression for electric field at a, point P due to a thin shell of radius R, when, the point is at a distance r from the centre of, the shell., , i) Find the force on the charge Q3?, ii) In which direction will this force act?, (Score: 1+2+1), , [JUNE 2014], , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 1

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 7. A) All free charges are integral multiple, of a basic unit charge e. Then quantization, rule of electric charge implies, a) Q=e, c) Q=ne, , b) Q=, , 1, e, , 9., , d) Q=e, , B, a) Coulomb(C), b) N/C or V/m, c) Coulomb meter, (Cm), d) Newton(N), (Score: 2), , C) Electric field is an important way of, characterising the electrical environment of a, system of charges. Two point charges q1 and, q2 of magnitude +10-8C and -10-8C, respectively are placed 0.1 m apart. Calculate, the electric fields at points A, B and C shown, in the figure., , (Score: 2), , The electric flux due to an electric field, , ,  , , E through a surface s is given by E.s ., , (Score: 1), B) Match the following quantities in, Column A with their units in Column B:, A, i) Force, ii) Charge, iii) Electric field, iv) Dipole moment, , with P and E is given by PEsinθ, where, the parameters P and E have their usual, meaning., (Score: 1), [MARCH 2014], , a) The SI unit of electric flux is, 1. Newton, Coulomb, 2. Volt, 3. Volt x metre, Volt, (Score: 1), 4., Metre, b) Imagine that a charge ‘Q’ is situated at, the centre of a hollow cube. What is the, electric flux through one side of the cube?, (Score: 1), [MAY 2013], 10. Gauss’s law can be used to determine the, electric field due to a charge distribution., a) Below are some statements about, Gauss’s law. Say whether they are true or, false:, (Score: 1), i) Gauss’s law is valid only for, symmetrical charge distribution., ii) The electric field calculated by, Gauss’s law is the field due to charges, inside the Gaussian surface., , [MARCH 2014], , 8. “Gauss’s law is true for any closed surface,, no matter what its shape or size” say the, following statements are true or false., a) Gauss’s law implies that the total, electric flux through a closed surface is, zero if no charge is enclosed by the, surface., (Score: ½), b) This law is useful for the calculation of, electrostatic field when the system, doesn’t possess any symmetry., (Score: ½), c) In a uniform electric field, we know, that the dipole experiences no net force;, but experiences a torque having a relation, , b) Apply Gauss’s law to find the electric, field due to an infinitely long plane sheet, of charge., (Score: 1), c) “There can be no net charge in a region, in which the electric field is uniform at all, points”. Do you agree with this statement?, Justify your answer., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2013], 11. A) The electrostatic force between two, charges is governed by Coulomb’s law. On, which factors does the electrostatic force, between two charges depend and how?, (Score: 1), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 2

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, B) If the air medium between the two, charges is placed by water what change, you expect in the electrostatic force and, why?, (Score: 1), C) An electric dipole is placed in an, external electric field. Obtain an, expression for the potential energy of the, dipole., (Score: 2), D) Two point charges +16µc and -9µc are, placed 8 cm apart in air. You are asked to, place a +10µc charge is zero. Where will, you place the charge? Make necessary, calculations., (Score: 3), [JUNE 2012], 12. a) Name the physical quantity which has, its unit joule.coulomb-1. Is it a vector or a, scalar?, (Score: 1), b) Two plane sheets of charge densities +,  and -  are kept in air as shown in, figure. What are the electric field, intensities at points A and B?, , 14. Two equal and opposite charges +q, and-q are separated by a small distance, ‘2a’., a. Name this arrangement., b. Define its moment. What is its, direction?, c. If the above system is placed in a, spherical shell. What would be, the net electric flux coming out, of it?, d. The above system of two charges, is placed in an external electric, field E, at an angle with it., Obtain relation for the torque, acting on it., (Score: 1+1+1+2), , (Score: 1), , [MARCH 2012], , 13. The idea of ‘Electric field lines’ is useful, in pictorially mapping the electric field around, charges., a) Give any two properties of electric lines, of force., (Score: 1), b), State, Gauss’s, electrostatics., , theorem,, in, (Score: 1), , c) Using the theorem, derive an, expression for electric field due to a, uniformly charged spherical shell, i) at a point outside the shell, ii) at a point inside the shell, (Score:2 ½), d) A point charge of +10 µc is at a, distance of 5 cm directly above the centre, of a square of side 10 cm as shown in, figure. What is the electric flux through, the square?, (Score:1 ½), , [SAY 2011], , 15. A body of mass m is charged, negatively. State whether the following, statements are true or false., a) During charging, there is change in, mass of body., b) The body can be charged to 2.5e, where ‘e’ is the charge of an, electron., c) While charging the body by, induction new charges are created in, it., d) The force between two charged, objects is less when there is a, medium between them (than in, vacuum). ( ½ x 4) [MARCH-2011], 16. Draw the electric lines of force, surrounding the charges if, a) a `+ q` charge and a `- q` charge are, separated at a distance `a` apart in, air., b) Two `-q` charges are placed at a, distance `a` apart in air., , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 3

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, (Score: 1+1), , [JUNE-2010], , 17. One can determine the direction of, electric field around a stationary charge with, the help of electric field lines., a) What do you understand by the term, ‘electric flux’? Give its SI unit., b) State Gauss’s theorem in, electrostatics and express it in, mathematical form., c) Consider a spherical shell of radius, ‘R’ is uniformly charged with charge, ‘+q’. By using Gauss’s theorem, find, electric field intensity at a point ‘P’., (i) Outside this spherical shell, (ii) Inside the spherical shell., (Score: 1 ½ +1 ½+3), , [JUNE 2010], , 2. An equipotential surface is a surface with, constant value of potential at all points on the, surface., (a) What is the amount of work done in, moving a 2  c charge between two points at, 3 cm apart on an equipotential surface?, (b) Two capacitors are connected as shown, in figure below, , If the equivalent capacitance of the, combination is 4  F, (i)Calculate the value of C., (ii) Calculate the charge on each capacitor., , CHAPTER -2, ELECTRIC, CAPACITORS, , POTENTIAL, , AND, , 1. (a) You are given two capacitors having, capacitances C1 and C2 ., Derive an equation for the equivalent, capacitance in (i) Series and (ii) Parallel, combinations., ( Score: 4), (b) The variations of charge (q) on a, capacitor with voltage (V) is shown in the, figure given below:, , (iii) What will be the potential drop across, each capacitor?, (c) Two metallic spheres of same radii, one, hollow and one solid, are charged to the, same potential. Which will hold more, charge?, (i) Solid sphere, (ii) Both will hold same charge, (iii) Hollow sphere, (iv) Cannot predict, (Score: 1+3+1), , [MARCH-2016], , 3. A capacitor is an electronic component, having two conductors separated by an, insulator., The area of the OAB represents, (i ) Capacitance, , (ii) Capacitive reactance, , (iii) Electric field between the plates, (iv) Energy stored in the capacitor., (Score: 1), , a) An insulated capacitor with air, between its plates has a potential, difference of V0 and a charge Q0., When the space between the plates is, filled with oil, the potential, difference becomes V and charge, become Q. Which of the following, relation is correct?, , [JUNE-2016], , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 4

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 6. A parallel plate capacitor consists of two, metallic plate separated by a small distance, with a dielectric in between., , (i) Q = Q0 V > V0, (ii) Q = Q0 V < V0, (iii) Q > Q0 V = V0, (iv) Q < Q0 V = V0, b) Three capacitors are connected to a, 12 V battery as shown in figure:, , a) A parallel plate air capacitor ahs charge, densities  and  on the plates., Write the expression for electric field, between the plates. What happens to the, field if the separation between the plates, is doubled?, (Score: 1), b) You are given two capacitors. They can, be used individually, in series or in, parallel in a circuit. Let the four possible, values of capacitances be 3 F , 4  F 12  F, and 16  F . If so what are the values of, , (i) What is the effective capacitance, of the combination?, , individual capacitance given to you?, (Score: 1), , (ii) What is the potential difference, across the 2 µ F capacitor?, , c) Obtain the expression for effective, capacitance, when three capacitors C1, C2, and C3 are connected in series., (Score: 2), d) A parallel plate capacitor with air, between the plates has a capacitance of, 8  F . What will be the capacitance if the, , (Score:1+ ½ + 1 ½ ), , [JUNE-2015], , 4. (A) A device to store electric charge is, called, (a) Transformer, , (b) Capacitor, , (c) Resistor, , (d) Inductor, , (B) What is meant by energy density of a, capacitor?, (C) Derive an expression for the energy stored, in a parallel plate capacitor., (D) What is the area of plates of a 0.1μF, parallel plate air capacitor, given that the, separation between the plates is 0.1mm?, , distance between the plates is reduced by, half and the space between is filled with a, medium of dielectric constant 5?, (Score: 2), [MAY 2013], 7. The region around a charge where its effect, can be felt is called the electric field., a) The electric field lines corresponding to, an electric field is shown below., , (Score: ½ +1+2+ 1 ½ ) [MARCH 2015], 5. A parallel plate capacitor connected to a, cell gets fully charged. After disconnecting, the cell, a thin sheet of mica is placed between, the plates of the capacitor., What happens to its, a) Charge, b) Capacitance., (Score: 1), [JUNE 2014], , The figure suggests that, i) EA> EB>EC, ii) EA= EB=EC, iii) EA< EB<EC, iv) EA= EB>EC, v) EA= EB>EC, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , (Score: 1), , 5

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, b) Some equipotential surfaces are shown, in the figure. What can you say about the, magnitude and direction of the electric, field?, , (Score: 2), , [MARCH 2013], , 8. Capacitor is an arrangement to increase, the charge carrying capacity of a conductor., a) Each plate of a parallel plate capacitor, has a charge q on it. The capacitor is now, connected to a battery. Pick out the, correct statement/statements:, (Score: 1), i) The facing surface of the plates, have equal and opposite charges., ii) The battery supplies equal and, opposite charges to the two plates., iii) The two plates of the capacitor, have equal and opposite charges., b) The plates of a parallel plate capacitor, each of area A is charged with charges +Q, and –Q. Deduce the force acting between, the, plates, of, the, capacitor., (Score: 1), c) Van De Graaff generator is a high, voltage generator used to accelerate, charged particles., Draw a labelled schematic diagram of a, Van De Graaff generator and state the, principle behind its working., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2013], 9. Besides its use in storing charge, a, capacitor is a key element of most a.c circuits., , a) What are the factors on which the, capacitance of a parallel plate air, capacitor depends?, (Score: 1), , b) Define the term ‘dielectric constant’ of, a medium., (Score: 1), c) Two capacitors C1 and C2 are connected, in series. Derive an expression for the, capacitance, of, the, combination., (Score:2 ½), d) Find the equivalent capacitance of, capacitors given in the network., (Score:2 ½), , [MARCH 2012], , 10. A capacitor is a system of two, conductors separated by an insulator., a. Write down the relation for the, capacity of a parallel plate, capacitor., b. The plates of a parallel plate, capacitor have area of 90 cm2, each and are separated by 2.5, mm. What would be its capacity?, Є0=8.85  10-12C2N-1m-2, (Score: 1+2), , [SAY 2011], , 11. A capacitor is a device used for storing, charges as well as energy. It is based on a, property called capacitance., , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 6

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, a) Write the SI unit of capacitance and, define it., b) You are given two capacitors of 2µF, and 3 µF. What are the maximum, and minimum values of capacitance, that can be obtained by combining, them?, c) Obtain an expression for the, electrostatic energy stored in a, capacitor, (Score: 1+2+3), , [MARCH-2011], , 12. For a parallel plate capacitor with each, plate of area ‘A’ separated by distance ‘d’ in, air, its capacitance is given by C , , 0 A, d, , capacitor in terms of plate area and, their separation., b) Raju found that capacity of a parallel, plate air capacitor is 10 F. Find the, capacity of it when he immersed the, unit completely in a medium of, dielectric constant 2.5., c) Obtain an expression for the energy, stored in a capacitor., d) Raju charged this capacitor and he, plotted a graph between changing, potential and charge stored in the, capacitor. The graph is shown in the, figure., What does the area of the shaded, portion of the graph represent?, , a) Represent the charge ‘q’ given to a, capacitor of capacitance ‘C’ with, potential difference ‘V’ in a graph., What will be the shape of the curve?, b) If you connect the plates of a parallel, plate capacitor by a copper wire,, what happens to the capacitor?, Justify your answer., c) Using the above expression, show, that energy density of a parallel plate, capacitor is, , 1,  0 E 2 where ‘E’ is, 2, , electric field between parallel plates., , (Score: 1 +2+3+ 1 ) [MARCH-2010], , (Score: 1½ + 1 ½ +3) [JUNE-2010], 13. One coulomb charge is initially at rest, and is accelerated through a potential, difference of I volt. During this process the, kinetic energy acquired by the charge is, (a) I J, 19, , (c) 1.6 x 10 J, (Score: ½ x4=2), , CHAPTER-3, CURRENT ELECTRICITY, , (b) 1.6 x 10-19J, , 1. Vector form of a law can be written as, , (d) 10J, , . The equation is an equivalent, form of famous law. Name the law., , [MARCH-2010], , 14. Capacitors are considered to be the, building blocks of all integrated circuits. A, Parallel plate capacitor is a simple form of a, capacitor., a) Write down the expression for the, capacity of a parallel plate air, , , , J  E, , (i) Biot-Savart’s law, , (ii) Ohm’s law, , (iii)Coulomb’s law, , (iv) Gauss’s law, , (Score: 1), , [JUNE-2016], , 2. (a) Four equal resistances each of 6 ohms, are arranged as shown in the figure given, below:, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 7

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, (b) A bread toaster and a bulb are connected, parallel in a circuit. The toaster produces, more heat than the bulb. Which of the, following statement is true?, Calculate the total resistance between A and, B., (b) Table given shows the current (I) voltage, (V) relationship of a device., Voltage, Current (I), (V), 1, 20, 2, 30, 3, 35, 4, 50, 5, 55, 6, 68, Draw V – I graph. With the help of the graph, explain whether the device is showing ohmic, or non- ohmic behaviour., (c) Name two devices which do not obey, Ohm’s law. (Score: 2+2+1) [JUNE-2016], , (i) Resistance of toaster is greater than, resistance of bulb., (ii) Resistance of bulb same as the, resistance of toaster., (iii) Resistance of bulb is greater than, resistance of toaster., (iv) Cannot predict., (c) With the help of a circuit diagram, describe the method to find the internal, resistance of a cell using potentiometer., (Score: 1+1+4), , [MARCH-2016], , 4. The following figure shows a carbon, resistor:, , 3. (A). (a) Which of the following obeys, Ohms law?, (i), , Transistor, , (ii) Nichrome, , (iii), , Diode, , (iv) Liquid electrolyte, , (b) A wire has a resistance of 10  .It is, stretched by 10 % of its original length, what, will be the new resistance?, (i) 10 , , (ii) 11  (iii) 9  (iv)12.1 , , (c) With the help of a circuit diagram, describe the method to find the value of an, unknown resistance using meter bridge, arrangement., (Score: 1+1+4), [MARCH-2016], OR, (B). (a) Which of the following material is, used to make wire wound standard resistors?, (i) Manganin, , (ii) Germanium, , (iii) Copper, , (iv) Carbon, , a) Find its value using colour code., b) The resistance of a 20 cm long wire, is 5 Ω. The wire is stretched to a, uniform wire of length 40 cm. The, resistance of the wire is, (i), , 5Ω, , (iii) 15 Ω, , (ii) 10 Ω, (iv) 20 Ω, , c) Which one of the following, materials has more than one value, for voltage for the same current?, (i) Copper, , (ii) Mercury, , (iii) Gallium Arsenide (iv)Germanium, (Score:1+1+ 1) [JUNE-2015], 5. (i) Meter bridge is a practical, application of Wheatstone’s bridge., , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 8

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, a) With the help of a neat circuit, diagram, derive an expression for, finding an unknown resistance R., b) When a resistance of 10 Ω is, connected in series with the, unknown resistance R, the balancing, length is found to be 50 cm. When, 10 Ω is removed the balancing, length is shifted to 40 cm. What will, be the value of unknown resistance, R?, (ii) Like resistors, cells can be combined, together in an electrical circuit and can also, be replaced by an equivalent cell., a) Derive an expression to find the, effective emf of two cells connected, in parallel., b) The potential difference across the, terminals of a battery is 8.5 V, when, a current of 5 A flows through it, from the negative terminal to the, positive terminal. When a current of, 4 A flows through it in the opposite, direction, the terminal potential, difference of the battery is 10 V., Find the emf and the internal, resistance of the battery., (Score:2+2+2+2), , 7. Kirchhoff’s rules are very useful for the, analysis of electrical circuits., (A) State Kirchhoff’s junction rule., (B) Find the effective resistance of the circuit, given below:, (Score 1+2), , [MARCH 2015], 8. In an electrical circuit resistances can be, connected in series or parallel or combination, of both., a) If R1 and R2 are two resistors connected, in series, what is their effective, resistance?, (Score: ½), b) What is the effective resistance when, they are connected in parallel?, (Score: ½), c) Calculate the effective resistances, between the terminals P and Q in the, below diagram., (Score: 2), , [JUNE-2015], , 6. (A) Potentiometer measures the potential, difference more accurately than a voltmeter,, because the potentiometer, (a) does note draw current from the external, circuit., (b) has a wire of high resistance., (c) draws a heavy current from the external, circuit., (d) has a wire of low resistance., (B) With the help of a diagram explain the, principle of a potentiometer., (C) Using a potentiometer how do you, determine the internal resistance of a cell?, (Score: 1+ 1 ½ +1 ½), , [MARCH 2015], , [JUNE 2014], 9. There is a flow of current between two, charged bodies when they connect together, a) An electric charge produces, i) Electric field only, ii) Magnetic field only, iii) Both electric and magnetic fields, b) Electromotive force represents, i) Force, ii) Energy, iii) Energy/unit charge, iv) Current, (Score: 1+1), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 9

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, [JUNE 2014], 10. You are given a cell whose internal, resistance is to be calculated, a) Which instrument do you use?, b) Draw the circuit diagram for measuring, the internal resistance using this, instrument., c) Obtain an expression for calculating the, resistance., (Score: ½ + 1 ½ + 2) [JUNE 2014], 11. a) From the below figures which one, corresponds to a typical semiconductor., (Score: 2), b) Dimension of temperature coefficient α, is, (Score: 1), , c) Steady current flows in a metallic, conductor of non-uniform cross-section., Which of the following quantities is a, constant along the conductor?, A) Current, B) Current density, C) Electric field, D) Drift sped, (Score: 1), [MARCH 2014], , (Score: ½), [MARCH 2014], 13. The resistance ‘R’ of a conductor, depends on its length ‘l’, area of cross section, ‘A’ and the resistivity ‘  ’ of the material., , a) Write an expression connecting R, l, A, and  ., (Score: ½), b) What happens to the resistivity of the, material if the conductor is stretched to, double its length?, (Score: ½), c) The voltage-current variation of two, metallic wires ‘X’ and ‘Y’ at constant, temperature are as shown in fig., Assuming that the wires have the same, length and the same diameter, explain, which of the wires will have larger, resistivity., (Score: 1), , d) Three resistances are connected to a, battery as shown in the diagram. Find the, value of current in the circuit., , 12. Resistors are sometimes joined together, and they have several applications in, electronics., a) Draw a series combination of three, resistors R1, R2 and R3., (Score: ½), b) Obtain the expression for the effective, resistance in the combination of two, resistors R1 and R2 in parallel. Sketch the, combination also., (Score: 2), c) Inspite of validity of Ohm’s law, it has, some limitations. Give one limitation of, Ohm’s law., , (Score: 1), , [MAY 2013], , 14. Kirchhoff’s rules are very useful for the, analysis of complicated electric circuits., a) State Kirchhoff’s junction rule and loop, rule., (Score: 1), b) Draw circuit diagram off Wheatstone, bridge., (Score: 1), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 10

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, , c) Obtain the connection for balance of, the bridge. (Score: 2), [MAY 2013], 15. a) To construct an electric circuit, you, want to select a 470 KΩ resistor with 5%, tolerance. Draw a schematic diagram, indicating the colour combinations that you, will select., (Score: 1), b) As the temperature of a metallic, resistor is increased; the product of its, resistivity and conductivity, i) Increases, ii) Decreases, iii) Remains constant, iv) May increases or decreases, (Score: 1), c) Draw a graph showing the relation, between resistivity and temperature of a, super conductor., (Score: 1), d) The circuit diagram of a potentiometer, for the determination of internal, resistance (r) of the cell., Given R=100Ω, balancing length when, key (K) Open =60 cm. Balancing length, when key(K) closed =50 cm., , resistance. Derive an expression for the, effective resistance when three resistors, are connected in parallel., (Score: 2), c) Kirchhoff’s rules are used to analyse, the electric circuit. Use it to analyse the, Wheatstone Bridge and arrive at, Whetstone’s condition for balancing the, bridge., (Score: 2), [JUNE 2012], 17. a) The resistance ‘R’ of a conductor, depends on its length ‘l’, area of crosssection ‘A’ and resistivity of the material ‘,  ’ . the correct expression connecting R,, l, A, and ‘  ’ is, , A, Al, (B) R=, l, , (D) R= A l, , (A) R=, , (C) R=, , l, A, , (Score: 1), , b) The voltage current graphs for two, resistors of the same material and same, radii with lengths L1 and L2 are shown in, the figure. If L1> L2 state with reason,, which of these graphs represents voltage, current change for L1?, (Score: 1), , [MARCH 2012], (Score: 2), , [MARCH 2013], , 18. In the potentiometer circuit shown, the, balance point is at X., , 16. Resistances are used to reduce the current, flow in a circuit., a) A carbon resistor has coloured strip and, shown in the figure. What is its, resistance?, (Score: 1), State with reason, where the balance point, will be shifted, when, b) Resistance can be connected in series, and parallel to obtain the required value of, , a) Resistance R is increased, keeping all, parameters unchanged., (Score: 1), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 11

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, , b) Resistance S is increased, keeping R, constant., (Score: 1), c) Cell P is replaced by another cell whose, e.m.f is lower than that of cell Q., (Score: 1), d) You are asked to compare the e.m.fs of, two cells using a potentiometer. Draw the, circuit diagram for this and explain how, you will determine the ratio of, e.m.f's, (Score: 2), [MARCH 2012], , 19. Colour code of the carbon resistor is, shown in the figure. What is the value of, this resistance with tolerance?, (Score: 1), , [SAY 2011], , c. Write down the relation for the, determination of the internal resistance of, a cell using a potentiometer and explain, the symbols., (Score: 1+1+2), , [SAY 2011], , 22., , a) Find the equivalent resistance of the, above circuit., b) Determine the current through the, 75Ω resistance., (Score:1 ½ + 1 ½ ), , [MARCH-2011], , 23. Remya makes the following circuit to, measure the emf of a cell., , 20. In the circuit shown below, what, would be the ammeter and voltmeter, readings if the key K is closed?, , She says that the voltmeter reading will give, the emf of the cell., , (Score: 1), , [SAY 2011], , 21. A cell consists of electrodes and, electrolyte. When it is connected to an, external circuit, it sends a current through, it., a. What is meant by internal resistance, of a cell?, b. What happens to the terminal voltage, of the cell when it sends a current, through the external circuit?, , a) The physics teacher says that it is not, possible to measure the emf of the, cell in this way. Justify this, statement., b) Explain with a circuit diagram the, method to measure the emf of a cell, with a potentiometer if you are given, another standard cell (whose e.m.f. is, known)., (Score: 1+3) [MARCH-2011], OR, 24. The thermal velocity of electron is about, 106 m/s and drift velocity is about 10-3m/s., a) What is meant by drift velocity?, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 12

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, b) Obtain a relation between drift, velocity and electric current., (Score: 1+3) [MARCH-2011], , When the switch ‘S’ is open, the null point is, obtained at a distance of 51 cm from P., , 25. a) A carbon resistor of 58 kΩ is marked, with rings of different colours for identifying, it. What will be the sequence of colours on, this carbon resistor?, b) Suppose two wires – one made of, copper and another made of germanium are, given to you. If you heat these wires, what, happens to their resistivity? Give reasons., (Assuming there is no change in dimension, of wires.), c) Five equal resistances each of value ‘R’, Ω are connected as a network shown below., , a) What do you mean by potential, gradient?, b) Determine the potential gradient, across PQ., c) When the switch s is closed, will the, null point move towards P or Q?, Justify your answer., (Score: 1+1+2) [MARCH-2010], , CHAPTER 4, Find the equivalent resistance between, point marked ‘A’ and ‘B’., d) State and explain Kirchhoff’s junction, rule of an electrical network., (Score: 1+2+2+2) [JUNE-2010], 26. Copper is one of the suitable materials, to make connecting wires due its low, resistivity., a) What do you mean by resistivity?, b) A copper wire is the form of a, cylinder and has a resistance R. It is, stretched till its thickness reduces by, half of its initial size. Find its new, resistance in terms of R., (Score: 1+2), , [MARCH-2010], , 27. A potentiometer wire PQ of length 1, meter is connected to a standard cell of EMF, E1. Another cell E2 of EMF 1.02 volt is, connected to a parallel combination of, resistance r and a key as shown in the figure., , MOVING CHARGES AND, MAGNETISM, 1. (A) A current carrying conductor produces, a magnetic field in the surrounding space., (a) Name the law which gives the, relation between current and the magnitude, of the field it produces., (b) Using this law obtain the equation, for the magnetic field on the axis of a, circular current loop. (Score: 1+4), OR, (B) Depending on the requirement, a moving, coil galvanometer can be used as a current, detector, an ammeter or a voltmeter., (a) Write the principle of a moving coil, galvanometer., (b) Using a suitable diagram arrive at, an expression for the current sensitivity of a, moving coil galvanometer., , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 13

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, (Score: 1+4), , [JUNE-2016], , 2. A moving charge can produce a magnetic, field., (a) How does a current loop behaves like a, magnetic dipole?, (b) Draw the magnetic field lines for a, current loop to support your answer., (c) (i) What is a cyclotron?, (ii) Write down the expression for, cyclotron frequency., (Score: 1+2+2), , [MARCH-2016], , 3. The following figures represent the path, of motion of a charged particle in a uniform, magnetic field., , (a) What will be the direction of magnetic, field with respect to the velocity of the, charged particle?, (i) In figure (1), , (ii) In figure (2), , b) With the help of figure (2) explain the, term pitch. (Score:1+ 2), [JUNE-2015], , (A) The SI unit of magnetic field density is, (a) henry, , (b) tesla, , (c) Am2, , (d) A-m, , (B) With the help of a diagram, derive an, expression for the magnetic field at a point on, the axis of a circular current loop, (C) Consider a tightly wound 100 turn coil of, radius 10cm, carrying a current of 1A. What, is the magnitude of magnetic field at the, centre of the coil?, (Score: 1+2+2), , [MARCH 2015], , 6. Electric current can produce a magnetic, field, a) Name the law which explains the, relation between current and the magnetic, field produced by the current., (Score: ½), b) Derive an equation showing the, variation of this magnetic field with, distance., (Score: 2 ½), c) Can you suggest any similarity between, the magnetic field produced by electric, current and electric field produced by, charges?, (Score: ½), d) The wire shown in figure carries a current, of 20 A. Find the field at the point P?, (Score: 1½), , [JUNE 2014], , 4. Moving charges can produce a magnetic, field in the surrounding space, a) What is a toroid?, b) A closely wound solenoid 80 cm, long has 5 layers of winding of 400, turns each. The diameter of the, solenoid is 1.8 cm. If the current, carried is 8 A, Calculate the, magnitude of field B inside the, solenoid near its centre., (Score:2+1), [JUNE-2015], 5. A current carrying wire produces a, magnetic field in its surrounding space., , 7. When a charged particle enters, perpendicular to a magnetic field it, experiences a force., a) Name the force., (Score: ½), b) What is the effect of this force on the, moving particle?, (Score: ½), c) What is the practical application of this, effect?, (Score: ½), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 14

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, d) Explain the working of a device which, makes use of this effect with the help of a, neat diagram., (Score: 3½), [JUNE 2014], 8. The relation between magnetic field and, current is given by Biot-Savart law., a) Illustrate Biot-Savart, necessary figure., , law with, (Score: 2), , b) Compare Biot-Savart law with, Coulomb’s law for electrostatic field., (Score: 2), c) Give an expression for magnetic field, on the axis of a circular current loop., (Expression only), (Score: ½), d) What is the value of B at the centre of, the loop?, (Score: ½), [MARCH 2014], 9. A) A Galvanometer is a device which can, be used for measuring the value of current or, voltage., a) How will you convert a, Galvanometer in to an ammeter?, (Score: 1), b) A Galvanometer with a coil, resistance 12Ω shows full scale, deflection for a current of 2.5mA., How will you convert that into an, ammeter of range 0-7.5 A?, (Score: 2), c) With the help of diagram, explain, the principle and working of a moving, coil Galvanometer., (Score: 3), B) Particle accelerators are used to impart, high energy to elementary particles., Cyclotron is such a device., a) Explain what you mean by, magnetic Lorentz force. (Score: 1), b) Using a diagram explain the, working of cyclotron. Hence obtain, the, expression, for, cyclotron, frequency., (Score: 3), , c) A cyclotron oscillator frequency is, 10 MHz. What should be the, operating, magnetic, field, for, accelerating protons?, [Mass of proton mp=1.6×10-27;, e=1.6×10-19], (Score: 2), [MAY 2013], 10. Force acting on a charged particle when it, moves in a combined electric and magnetic, field is known as Lorentz force, a) A charged particle is released from rest, in a region of steady and uniform electric, and magnetic fields; which are parallel to, each other., What will be the nature of the path, followed by the charged particle? Explain, your answer., (Score: 2), b) a rectangular loop carrying a steady, current is placed in a uniform magnetic, field. Obtain the expression for the torque, acting on the loop., (Score: 3), [MARCH 2013], 11. Direction of velocity of two charged, particles in a magnetic field is shown below., , a) Sketch the path traced by the charged, particle in each case., (Score: 2), b) “Magnetic force cannot do any work”., Do you agree with this statement? Justify, your answer., (Score: 2), c) According to Bohr atom model, electrons are revolving in circular orbits, around the nucleus. The movement of, electrons can be regarded as a circular, current flow. Then derive an expression, for the magnetic dipole moment of an, orbital electron. (Score: 3) [JUNE 2012], , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 15

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 12. Oersted found that moving charges or, currents produce a magnetic field in the, surrounding space., a) An electric current is flowing due to, south along a power line. What is the, direction of magnetic field (i) above it and, (ii) below it?, (Score: 1), b) Draw a neat and labelled diagram of a, cyclotron. State the underlying principle, of its working., (Score: 2), c) A cyclotron’s oscillator frequency is 10, MHz. What should be the operating, magnetic field for accelerating protons?, e = 1.6×10-19C, mass of proton, mp=1.67×10-27kg., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2012], , 13. A moving charged particle of charge, ‘q’ experiences a force both in electric, field E and magnetic field B. This force, is called the ‘Lorentz force’., a. Write down the relation for the, Lorentz force., b. A crossed electric and magnetic, field is used as ......., c. ......... is a cyclic accelerator to, accelerate charged particle or, ions to high energies., (Score: 1+1+1), , [SAY 2011], , 14. A current carrying conductor placed, in a magnetic field experience a force., a. Write down a relation for the force, per unit length between two parallel, conductors carrying current., b. Use the above relation to define the, unit of current. Given that µo = 4π x 10-7, H/m., c. Calculate the force per unit length on, a long straight wire carrying a current of, 4A due to a parallel wire carrying 6A, current. Distance between the wires is 3, cm., , [SAY 2011], , (Score: 1+2+2), , 15. You are sitting in a room in which a, , , , uniform magnetic field B exists. At the, centre of the room a charged particle is, suddenly projected horizontally and it starts, circular motion in the horizontal plane., a) What should be the direction of the, magnetic field for this to happen?, b) Will there be a change in kinetic, energy of the particle due to this, circular motion? Why?, c) A cyclotron uses a magnetic field, and an electric field to increase the, energy of a charged particle., Describe its construction and, working., (Score:1+ 1+3) [MARCH-2011], 16. Cyclotron is a device which accelerates, charged particles for carrying out nuclear, reactions., a) With a suitable diagram, briefly, explain its working principle and, how charged particles get, accelerated., b) Find the energy of emergent protons, (in MeV) coming from a cyclotron, having Dees of radius 2 meters,, when a magnetic field of 0.8 T is, applied., (Mass of proton=1.67×10-27 kg), (Score: 3+2), [JUNE-2010], 17. Ampere’s circuital theorem is generally, used to determine the magnetic field, produced by a current carrying element., a) State Ampere’s circuital theorem., b) Obtain an expression for the, magnetic field produced by an, infinitely long straight conductor, using Ampere’s circuital theorem., c) A long straight conductor carries 35, ampere. Find the magnetic field, produced due to this conductor at a, point 20 cm away from the centre of, the wire. (Score: 1+2+3), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 16

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, OR, A galvanometer is used to detect current in a, circuit., a) State the working principle of a, moving coil galvanometer., b) How will you convert a, galvanometer into (i) an ammeter (ii), a voltmeter?, c) A galvanometer coil has a resistance, of 12 ohms. It shows a full scale, deflection for a current of 3 mA., How will you convert this into a, voltmeter of range 0-18 V?, (Score: 1+2+3) [MARCH-2010], , (b) The phenomenon of perfect, diamagnetism in super conductors is called -----------(i) Dynamo effect, , (ii) Hysteresis, , (iii) Meissner effect (iv) Faraday effect, (Score:1+1), , [JUNE-2015], , 4. (A) Permanent magnets should have, (a) High retentivity and low coercivity, (b) High retentivity and high coercivity, (c) Low retentivity and low coercivity, (d) Low retentivity and high coercivity, ( Score ½), , CHAPTER 5, MAGNETISM AND MATTER, 1. Magnetic materials are broadly classified, as diamagnetic, paramagnetic and, ferromagnetic., (a) Mention the behaviour of dia and, ferromagnetic materials when they are placed, in a non – uniform magnetic field., (b) The temperature at which a ferromagnetic, material becomes paramagnetic is, , (B) Distinguish between dia, para and, ferromagnetism., ( Score ½), [MARCH 2015], 5. Depending on the magnetic property, the, materials are classified in to diamagnetic,, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic., a) The behaviour of magnetic field lines, near a magnetic substance is shown in the, figure. Which material corresponds to the, figure?, (Score: ½), , (i) Transition temperature, (ii) Critical Temperature, (iii) Curie temperature, (Score: 2+1), , (iv) Triple point., [JUNE-2016], , 2. (a) State Gauss’s law for magnetism?, (b) How this differs from Gauss’ law for, electrostatics?, (c) Why is the difference in the two cases?, (Score: 1+1+1), , [MARCH-2016], , 3. (a) Which of the following is a suitable, material for making electromagnet?, (i)Tungsten, , (ii) Bismuth, , (iii) Copper, , (iv) Soft iron, , b) State and explain Curie’s law., (Score: 1), c), Compare, paramagnetism, and, ferromagnetism. Give examples of each., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2014], 6. Materials are classified into diamagnetic,, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic depending, on their properties., a) Which of the following is not, diamagnetic?, A) Copper, B) Water, C) Aluminium, D) Silicon, (Score: 1), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 17

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, b) State and explain Curie’s law., (Score: 1), [MAY 2013], 7. Earth behaves as a magnet with magnetic, poles approximately near the geographic, poles., a) The order of magnitude of earth’s, magnetic field in tesla is, (Score: 1), b) What do you understand by ‘dynamo, effect’?, (Score: 1), c) Classify the following materials in to, dynamic and paramagnetic, i) Lead, ii) Magnesium, iii) Tungsten, iv) Copper, (Score: 1), [MARCH 2013], 8. Pick out the correct statement/statements, from, the, following, sets., (Score: 4), A) i) The most exotic diamagnetic, materials are super conductors., ii) The core of electromagnets are, made of ferrimagnets., iii) A conductor is an equipotential., iv) In a compound microscope the, intermediate image is virtual, inverted, and magnified., B) i) A potentiometer can be used for, more accurate measurement than a voltmeter., ii) Along the perpendicular bisector, of an electric dipole the potential is constant., iii) Resistivity, temperature and pressure., , depends, , upon, , iv) The setting sun appears higher in, the sky than it really is., [JUNE 2012], 9. Materials are classified in to ferromagnetic,, paramagnetic and diamagnetic according to, their magnetic properties., a) Which of the following is not, ferromagnetic?, (A) Cobalt, (B) Iron, (C) Nickel, (D)Bismuth, , (Score:1), b), Define, the, term, magnetic, susceptibility. What is its value for a, perfect diamagnet?, (Score:1), c) State the reason why soft iron is used in, making electromagnets., (Score:1), [MARCH 2012], , 10. When a magnetic needle is, suspended by a string it comes to rest in, the north-south direction. This shows that, earth behaves as a magnet., a. What is meant by magnetic, elements of earth?, b. Define dip at a place., c. Obtain the relation BE =, , H E 2  Z E 2 where HE and ZE are the, components of earth’s magnetic field BE, along horizontal and vertical directions., d. What happens if a magnetic needle, is suspended at the magnetic poles?, (Score:1+1+2 ½ + ½ ), , [SAY 2011], , 11. The captain of ship sailing in the Atlantic, Ocean has to travel in the north direction to, reach the nearest port. He finds that the, magnetic declination of the present position, of the ship is 5022′ East., a) What is meant by declination?, b) The captain has a magnetic compass, needle with him. By how much angle, and in which direction should he, deviate his ship from the north, direction pointed by the magnetic, compass needle to reach the port?, a) Suppose the magnetic needle is, capable of rotating in a vertical plane, about a horizontal axis. If the ship, reaches the magnetic pole of the, earth in which direction will the, magnetic needle point?, (Score: 1+1+1), MARCH-2011], , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 18

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 12. Magnetic material are classified as, diamagnetic, paramagnetic, and, ferromagnetic based on their properties., a) Write one example for diamagnetic, and paramagnetic material., b) If you place the above three magnetic, substances between the pole piece of a, magnet, through which magnetic substance, magnetic lines of force easily pass through, and through which is passes least? Justify, your answer., [JUNE-2010], , Calculate the mutual inductance between the, two coils. (Score: 1+2) [MARCH-2016], 3. An electronic can be induced in a coil, by changing the magnetic flux through the, coil., a) Which of the following, galvanometer shows larger, deflection when the tapping key is, pressed suddenly?, , 13. A magnetic needle made of iron is, suspended in a uniform external magnetic, field. It experiences a torque and the needle, starts oscillating, a) Write down the frequency of, oscillation of the magnetic needle., b) If this magnetic needle is heated, beyond curie temperature while it is, oscillating, then its period, (i) increases, , (ii) decreases, , (iii) remains the same, (iv) becomes infinity, (Score: 1+3), , [MARCH-2010], , 4. When magnetic flux linked with a coil, changes an emf is induced in the circuit., (A) State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic, induction., (B) Mention the physical significance of, Lenz’s law with an example., , CHAPTER 6, ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION, 1. (a) State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic, induction. Write its mathematical form., (b) Name the factors on which the, inductance of a coil depends., (Score: 2+1), [JUNE-2016], 2. (a) The electrical analog of mass is, (i) diode, , b) Using suitable equation justify your, answer. (Score:1+ 2) [JUNE 2015], , (ii) capacitance, , (iii) Inductance (iv) resistance, (b) A 2m long solenoid having diameter 6, cm and 2000 turns has a secondary of 500, turns wound closely near its mid – point., , (C) When an electric appliance is switched, off, sparking occurs. Why? (Score: 1+1+1), [MARCH 2015], 5. Michael Faraday observed that whenever, magnetic flux linked with a coil changes, an, e.m.f is induced in the coil. Suppose a coil of, ‘N’ turns and radius ‘R’ is kept normal to a, varying magnetic field B=B0 Cos wt., a) what is the flux linked with the coil at, any instant‘t’?, (Score: 1), b) Obtain the e.m.f induced in the coil., (Score: 1), c) What law helps to detect the direction, of induced current?, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 19

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, State the law., , (Score: 1), [MAY 2013], , 6. The generation of e.m.f when the magnetic, flux associated with a coil changes is known, as electromagnetic induction., a) Mention the factors on which the selfinductance of a solenoid depends., (Score: 1), b) Calculate the energy stored in an, inductor of inductance 50 mH when a, current of 2 A is passing through it., (Score: 1), c) Two identical loops one of copper and, other of aluminium are rotated with same, speed in the same magnetic field. In, which case the, i) Induced e.m.f, ii) Induced current will be more and, why?, (Score: 2), [MARCH 2013], 7. The phenomenon in which electric current, is generated by varying magnetic field is, called electromagnetic induction., a) Which law helps to detect the direction, of induced current? State the law., (Score: 1), b) Explain what are eddy currents?, (Score: 1), c) Write any two uses of eddy currents., (Score: 1), [MARCH 2012], , time of one millisecond, what is the, induced emf in it?, (Score:1 +3+2), , [SAY 2011], , 9. Sometimes when we switch off electrical, equipment, a spark is seen within the switch., This is explained on the basis of, electromagnetic induction., b) What is self-induction?, c) Current is a circuit falls from 5A to, 0A in 0.1S. If an average emf of, 200V is induced, determine the selfinductance of the circuit., (Score: 1+3), [MARCH-2011], 10. Self-inductance of a coil plays the role, of inertia in a circuit., a) The SI unit of self-inductance is --------------., b) Current in a circuit falls from 5A to, IA in 0.1 second. If an average EMF, of 200 volts is induced, find the selfinductance of the coil., (Score: 1+1) MARCH-2011], , CHAPTER 7, ALTERNATING CURRENT, 1. (a) The S.I unit of inductive reactance is, (i) Henry (ii) Ohms (iii) Volt (iv) No unit., (b) Figure given below shows a series LCR, circuit to a variable frequency source., , 8. A steady current of I ampere is, passed through a long solenoid of length l, and number of turns N., a. The flux linked with the solenoid, NфE = ............., b. Obtain a relation for the selfinductance of the solenoid., c. The self-inductance of a coil is 2 mH,, if a current of 1A is switched off in a, , Determine the source frequency at resonance., (Score: 1+2), , [JUNE-2016], , 2. (a) The core of a transformer has the, following properties:, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 20

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, (i) core is laminated., (ii) hysteresis loop is narrow., Explain the significance of each property., (b) what is meant by resonance in an LCR, circuit? (Score: 2+1), [MARCH-2016], 3. Power developed in an ac circuit can be, expressed as P=VI cos ∅. In certain circuits, no power is developed even though current, flows through it., a) Identify such a circuit from the, following:, (i) purely inductive circuit, (ii) purely resistive circuit, (iii) inductive and resistive circuits, (iv) resistive and capacitive circuits, b) Which of the following circuit can be, used to produce oscillations?, (i) L-R Circuit, , (ii) LCR Circuit, , (iii) LC Circuit, , (iv) RC Circuit, , c) Explain how oscillations are, produced in the chosen circuit., (Score:1+1+ 2), , [JUNE 2015], , 4. Transformers either increase or decrease, AC voltage., (A) State the principle of a transformer., (B) Explain with a labelled diagram the, working of a transformer., (C) Explain briefly any three energy losses in, a transformer., (score: ½ + 2+1 ½ ), [MARCH 2015], 5. An A.C generator is used to convert, mechanical energy into electrical energy., a) But what does a transformer do?, b) What are the different types of, transformers?, , c) What types of energy losses are, associated with a transformer? How can, we overcome these?, (Score: ½ + 1 + 1½) [JUNE 2014], 6. We usually ‘tune’ the radio to hear a, programme clearly, a) By ‘tuning’ what we are doing, actually?, b) What are the essential components in a, tuning circuit?, c) What phenomenon can be observed in, a tuned circuit?, d) How does it happen?, (Score: 1+1+1+2), , [JUNE 2014], , 7. For many purposes, it is necessary to, change an alternating voltage from one value, to another. This is done with a transformer., a) The basic, transformer is, , principle, , behind, , a, , (Score: ½), b) Give an expression for the voltage and, current in a transformer. (Score: 1), [MARCH 2014], 8. A fascinating behaviour of the series RLC, is the phenomenon of resonance., a) Explain resonance in an LCR circuit?, (Score: 2), b) Draw a graphical representation of, variation of current amplitude im with ω., (Score: 1), c) What do you mean by sharpness of, resonance? Explain it., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2014], 9. In an A.C circuit the flow of current is, opposed by inductors and capacitors. This is, called reactance., a) Fill in the blanks:, If ‘w’ is the angular frequency of, A.C., then the reactance offered by L, and C respectively., XL=, and XC=, (Score: 1), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 21

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, b) An electric bulb ‘B’ and parallel plate, capacitor ‘C’ are connected in series to an, A.C mains shown in the given figure. The, bulb glows with some brightness., , How will the glow of the bulb be affected, on introducing a electric slab between the, plates of the capacitor? Give reasons in, support of your answer., (Score: 1), d) Given below are two electric circuits, A and B., , b) Prove that an inductor offers easy path, to d.c and a resistive path to a.c., (Score: 1), c) In the above circuit if L=100mH,, C=100µF, R=120 Ω and E=30sin(100t), find the, i) Impedance, ii) Reactance, iii) Peak current and, iv)Resonant frequency of the circuit., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2013], 12. The schematic diagram of a generator is, shown below., , a) State the, law, which, governs the, working of a, , Calculate the ratio of power factor of the, circuit B to that of A., (Score: 1), [MAY 2013], 10. Match the following quantities using the, analogy between mechanical and electrical, quantities., i)Mass (M), ii)Force constant (k), iii)Displacement (x), , Charge(q), Resistance (R), Max. charge stored, (q), vi)Velocity (v), Inductance (L), v)Amplitude of force Reciprocal, of, oscillation (A), capacitance (1/c), vi)Damping constant Current (i), (b), (Score: 1), [MARCH 2013], , generator., , (Score: 1), , b) An ac voltage is applied to an LCR, circuit. Draw the phasor diagram showing, the voltages across the components., (Score: 1), c) The variation of maximum current imax, and frequency ‘ω’ in an LCR circuit, for two different values of circuit, resistance is shown. What do you, know about the values of the, resistances?, (Score: 1), , 11. a) An alternating voltage is applied, across on LCR circuit as shown below. Draw, the phasor diagram for the circuit., (Score: 1), d) The quality factor Q determines the, sharpness of resonance of an ac circuit., Obtain a relation that shows the, dependence of Q on resistance (R)., (Score: 3), [JUNE 2012], , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 22

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 13., , A) Fill in the blanks:, If ‘  ’ is the angular frequency of a.c.,, then the reactance offered by inductance, ‘L’ and capacitance ‘C’ are respectively,, XL=, and XC=, (Score: 1), B) An electric bulb ‘B’ and a parallel plate, capacitor ‘C’ are connected in series as, shown in figure. The bulb glows with, some brightness. How will the glow of the, bulb be affected on introducing a, dielectric slab between the plates of the, capacitor? Give reasons in support of your, answer., , (Score: 1), C) Given below are two electric circuits A, and B. What is the ratio of power factor of, the circuit B to that A?, (Score: 2), [MARCH 2012], , a) Obtain an expression for current in a, series LCR AC circuit using phasor, diagram., b) Under what condition, this circuit is, used for tuning?, (Score: 3+1), [MARCH-2011], 16. A student connects an ac source of emf, V= V0 sin t to a circuit having a capacitor, of capacitance ‘C’ as shown below, , a) If the instantaneous current from ac, source is 10 sin (314 t) A, what will, be the effective current in the circuit?, b) If he replaces the ac source by a dc, source and connects a bulb in the, above circuit, say whether the bulb, glows or not. Justify your answer., c) In the circuit shown above, find the, expression for instantaneous current, through the capacitor., d) Find the average power consumed in, the above circuit., (Score: 1+1 ½ +1 ½+2) [JUNE-2010], 17. Seema constructed a series LCR circuit, in the laboratory as shown in the diagram., She found that the voltages across the, inductor and capacitor are equal when the, circuit is connected to an ac source., , 14. When an alternating, current is applied to an electrical element,, the current in it leads the voltage by ., Identify the element., (Score: 1), , [SAY 2011], , 15. A series LCR AC circuit has great, practical importance. It is used for tuning, radio, T.V. wireless sets etc., , a) State the condition at which the, voltages across L and C become equal., (b) Obtain an expression for the, frequency at which this situation occurs, in a series LCR circuit., , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 23

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, (c) Find the voltmeter and ammeter, readings in the circuit., (Score: 1+2+2), , [MARCH-2010], , CHAPTER 8, ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, 1. Match the following:, A, Radio waves, , B, Nuclear, reactions, , C, Destroy, cancer cells, , Ultraviolet, rays, , Inner shell, electron, transmission, Acceleration, of charges in, conducting, wires, , Detect fake, currency, notes, Physical, therapy, , Cellular, phones, [JUNE-2016], , (Score: 2), 2. Match the following:, (i) X-rays, , water purifier, , (ii) Infrared, , Cancer treatment, , (iii)Microwave, , Remote switch, , (iv)Ultraviolet, , Radar, , (Score: 2), , [MARCH-2016], , 3. Match the following suitably:, Microwave, Infrared, Radio waves, UV rays, (Score: 2), , Cellular phone, Water purifier, Oven, Remote switch, [JUNE-2015], , 4. (A) The electric field of a plane, electromagnetic wave travelling in the, positive Z-direction is given by, , (B) We feel excessive sweating on a, cloudy day. Why?, (score: ½ + 1), [MARCH 2015], 5. Sun is a natural source of electromagnetic, radiation., a) Which part of electromagnetic, spectrum, is termed as ‘heat waves’?, b) Different animals are sensitive to, different ranges of electromagnetic, spectrum. Human eyes are sensitive to, which part of the electromagnetic, spectrum?, c) Ozone layer in the atmosphere acts as a, protective layer for living organisms., Which radiation is prevented by ozone, layer from reaching earth?, d) Ozone layer depletion is caused by, which gas?, (Score: ½ + ½ + ½ + ½ ), [JUNE 2014], 6. a) When a low flying aircraft passes over, head, we sometimes notice a slight shaking of, the picture on our TV screen. Identify the, optical, phenomenon, behind, it., (Score: 1), b) In electromagnetic spectra, the wave, length and frequencies are inversely, related. A ratio can tune n to any station, in the 7.5 MHz to 12MHz band., Determine the corresponding wave length, band., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2014], 7. An important result of Maxwell’s theory is, that, accelerated, charges, radiate, electromagnetic waves., , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 24

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, a) Which of the following is not an, electromagnetic wave?, A) X rays, B) ϒ rays, C)  rays, D) Microwaves, (Score: 1), b) An electromagnetic wave propagates, through a medium of permittivity ‘  ’ and, permeability ‘  ’. What is the speed of, , , ,   , iv) ( E  B)  B, , , , iii) E  B, , b) An electromagnetic wave is entering, from one medium to another. Then the, property which remains unaltered is, i) Wavelengths ii) Frequency, iii) Velocity, iv) None of these, (Score: ½), , this wave through the medium? Also, write the dimensional formula of ‘  ’., (Score: 1), , [MAY 2013], , 8. Electromagnetic spectrum is an ordinary, arrangement of electromagnetic radiations in, Electromagn, etic waves, , Variation of Proportion, , dipole, al to E, moment, Electromagn Electromagn Night, etic damping etic, vision, induction, camera, Kirchhoff’s, Relaxation, Hertz, junction rule time, Infrared ray, Relaxation, Conservati, time, on energy, Drift, Non, zero Electric, velocity, energy, circuits, density, Len’s law, Conservation Galvanome, of charge, ter, the ascending order of frequency/wavelength., a) Arrange the following electromagnetic, radiations in the ascending order of, frequency., Visible rays, Infra-red rays, X-rays,, Microwaves., (Score: 1), , [JUNE 2012], 11., The, orderly, distribution, of, electromagnetic radiations according to their, wavelength or frequency is called, electromagnetic spectrum which, i) is used for studying crystal structure., ii) is absorbed by the ozone layer in the, atmosphere., iii) produces greenhouse effect., iv) used in medicine to destroy cancer, cells., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2012], , 12. Match the following., I, a. Microwave, b. Infrared, c. Ultraviolet, d. X - rays, , b) Give one application of infrared and Xrays each., (Score: 1), [MARCH 2013], , Hot, bodies, and, molecule, Ozone, layer, (Score: 2), , III, Melanin, Cancer, treatment, Cellular, phones, Radar, , Greenhouse, effect, [SAY 2011], , 13. Name the electromagnetic waves used, for the following applications., , 9. Match the following:, (Score: 3), , II, Fracture, of bones, Nuclear, reactions, Klystron, , [JUNE 2012], , 10. A periodic variation in electric and, magnetic fields that propagates through space, is called electromagnetic radiation., , a), b), c), d), , Imaging of bones of human body., Mobile phone communication., Remote control of T.V. sets., For sterilizing surgical instruments., , (Score: ½ x4=2), , [MARCH-2011], , a) The direction of propagation of an, electromagnetic wave is that of,   ,  , i) B.E, ii) ( B  .E ).E, SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 25

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 14. Considering the electromagnetic, spectrum, name the electromagnetic wave, which, a) is used to detect fracture in bones., b) is absorbed by ozone layer of our, atmosphere., c) is produced in nuclear reactions., d) Arrange the above three waves in, increasing order of wavelength., (Score:2), [JUNE-2010], 15. It was James Clark Maxwell who, modified Amperes Circuital Theorem by, introducing the concept of displacement, current., a) What do you mean by displacement, current?, , d E, b) The SI unit of 0, is, dt, (a) volt, (c) ohm, (Score:1+1), , (b) ampere, (d) henry, [MARCH-2010], , CHAPTER -9, RAY, OPTICS, INSTRUMENTS, , AND, , OPTICAL, , (a) Data of some lenses are given in the, table., Lenses, Power, Aperture, L1, 6D, 1 cm, L2, 3D, 8 cm, L3, 10D, 1 cm, Choose any two lenses which are to be, preferred as objective and eye-piece to, construct a telescope. Give reason for your, selection., (b) A telescope has an objective of focal, length 1.44 m and an eye – piece of focal, length 0.06 m. What is the separation, between the objective and the eye – piece?, (Score:2+2), , [JUNE-2016], , 3. (A) (a) If the focal length of a double, convex lens is 12 cm and radii of curvatures, of faces are 10 cm and 15 cm respectively,, what is the refractive index of the lens?, (b) (i) Draw the ray diagram showing the, formation of image by a compound, microscope., (ii) Show that in order to achieve large, magnification in a compound microscope the, magnitude of focal length of objective and, eye piece should be small. (Score:2+2+3), OR, , 1. The refraction of light through the, atmosphere is responsible for many, interesting phenomena., , (B) (a) What is the structure of an optical, fibre?, , (a) How is the atmospheric refraction of, sunlight affects the duration of a day?, , (b) What is the principle used for, transmitting audio and video signals using, optical fibre? Explain the principle., , (b) A Prism shown in the figure is designed, to bend the rays by 1800., , (c) With the help of a neat diagram arrive at, an expression for finding the refractive index, of a prism. (Score:2+2+3) [MARCH-2016], 4. When light passes through a triangular, prism, it undergoes deviation., (1 +3), , Complete the ray diagram to image, formation., (Score:1+2) [JUNE-2016], , a. What do you mean by angle of, deviation?, b. Arrive at the expression:, , 2. The magnifying power of a telescope, depends on the focal length of the objective, and that of the eye-piece., SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 26

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise,  A  Dm , sin ,  2 , n21 , A, sin, 2, , (Score:2), , (Score:1+ 3), , [JUNE-2015], , 5. When Deepa consulted an eye specialist,, the doctor sketched the following figure to, explain her vision problem., , [MARCH 2015], , 8. You are given two concave mirrors of, different aperture sizes, which one of the two, you may select to get a sharper image?, a) i) One with larger aperture size., ii) One with a smaller aperture size, b) Why do we choose it?, , a) Can you identify Deepa’s vision, problem?, b) What causes such a defect?, c) What remedy can you suggest?, (1+ 1+ 1), [JUNE-2015], 6. (A) A convex lens, , (Score: 1 + 1), , [JUNE 2014], , 9. On hot summer days while moving in a, bus the distant spot on highway appears to be, wet even though it is not actually wet?, a) What physical phenomenon, responsible for this effect?, , is, , (a) is thicker at the edges than at the middle, , b) What is the effect known as?, , (b) is thicker at the middle than at the edges, , c) Draw the ray diagram showing this, physical phenomenon., , (c) diverges rays of light, (d) is of uniform thickness everywhere., (B) With the help of a ray diagram sketch, the image formation by a convex lens, when, the object is between C and F, (C) Derive the Lens Maker’s formula, (Score: 1+1+2), , [MARCH 2015], , 7. (A) a ray of light travels from a denser, medium to a rarer medium, then the ray, (a) doesn’t bend at all, (b) bends towards the normal, (c) bends away from the normal, (d) goes along the normal (Score: 1), (B) Draw a diagram showing the path of a, monochromatic beam of light through a, triangular prism., (Score: 1), , d) How Snell’s law is modified in this, situation?, (Score: 1+1+2+ 2), , [JUNE 2014], , OR, 10. The image formed in a concave mirror is, always erect and virtual whatever be the, position of the object., a) Draw the ray diagram showing virtual, image formation in a concave mirror., b) Derive an equation showing the, relation between u, v and f. Where, u, v, and f have their usual meaning. Draw the, necessary diagram., c) An object is placed at a distance of 70, cm from a concave mirror of focal length, 45 cm., i) Find he distance at which the image, is formed?, ii) What is the magnification, produced?, (Score: 1+3+1+1), , [JUNE 2014], , (C) Using this diagram obtain the relation, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 27

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 11. A) Light has several properties like, reflection, refraction etc. When light travels, from an optically denser medium to a rarer, medium?, a) What happens to the light at the, interface?, (Score: 1), , immersed in water of refractive index 4 ., 3, , (Score: 3), , [MAY 2013], , 14. A) An equilateral glass prism is placed on, a horizontal surface. A ray PQ is incident on, it. For minimum deviation:, , b) Give demonstration for total, internal reflection., (Score: 2), c) What are the technological, applications, of total, internal, reflection in nature? Briefly explain, it., (Score: 2), [March 2014], 12. When light rays enter from one medium, to another, refraction takes place. Consider, refraction of light at a spherical surface, separating two media of refractive indices n1, and n2 (n1 > n2), a) With the help of a ray diagram show, the formation of image of a point object, placed in the medium of refractive index n1., (Score: 1), b) Using this diagram derive the, relation, , n2 n1 n2 n1,  , , where u, v, R have, v u, R, , their usual meaning., , i) PQ is horizontal, , ii) QR is horizontal, , iii) RS is horizontal iv) None of these, …………., (Score: ½), B) A thick lens gives coloured images due to, ………....., (Score: 1), C) In a compound microscope the nature of, the intermediate image is …… (Score: 1), D) Based on refraction and total internal, reflection, explain the formation of rainbow., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2013], 15. The path of light rays through a convex, lens when it is placed in two different media, is shown in the figure., , (Score: 1), , c) In the above case let the first, medium be air and the second medium glass, of refractive index 1.5. R of spherical surface, =20 cm. An object is placed in air 100 cm, from the glass surface. At what position the, image is formed? (Score: 2) [MAY-2013], 13. a) Define power of a lens. What is its, unit?, (Score: 1), b) Consider two thin lenses of focal, lengths f1 and f2 is contact. Obtain an, expression for the effective focal length of this, combination. What will be the power of this, combination?, (Score: 3), c) A convex lens of refractive index, 1.5 has a focal length of 20 cm in air., Calculate the change is its focal length when, , a) What is the relation between the refractive, indices µ, µ1 and µ2?, (1), b) Find the focal length of lens shown in the, figure below. The radii of curvature of both, surfaces are equal to a R., (µ1 < µ2< µ3), , (3), , [JUNE 2012], , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 28

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 16. Using the data given below, state as to, which of the given lenses will you prefer to, use as, i) an eye-piece and, ii) an objective to construct an, astronomical telescope? Give reason for, your answer., , (Score: 2), , [MARCH 2012], , 17. A spherical surface of radius of curvature, R separates a rarer and a denser medium as, shown in the figure., , and angle, (Score: 1), , of, , refraction, , r1, , and, , r2 ., , b) Using the diagram obtain the relation,  ie A, , (Score:2 ½), , c) The critical angle for diamond is 300., What, is, its, refractive, index?, (Score:1 ½), [MARCH 2012], , 19.(A) To derive the relevant formula, for reflection by spherical mirrors and, refraction by lenses, we must adopt sign, conventions for measuring distances., a. State Cartesian sign conventions used, in ray optics., b. Draw the ray diagram for the image, formed by a concave lens., c. Show that f = in the case of concave, , Complete the path of the incident ray of light,, showing the formation of a real image., (Score: 1), b) Derive the relation connecting object, distance ‘u’, image distance ‘v’, radius of, curvature R and the refractive indices n1, and n2 of the two media., (Score:2 ½), c) A thin convex lens of focal length 5 cm, is used as a simple microscope by a, person with normal near point (25 cm)., What is the magnifying power of the, microscope?, (Score: 1½), [MARCH 2012], 18. In the figure PQ is a ray incident on a, prism ABC., , mirror, where f is the focal length and R, is the radius of curvature., d. Two lenses of power +7D and -3D, are combined. The focal length of the, combination would be, i. -50 cm, , ii. +25 cm, , iii. -25 cm, , iv. +50 cm, , (Score:1 ½ +1 ½+3+1), , OR, B) Raju passed a ray of yellow colour, through an equilateral prism and the path, of the ray is as shown in the following, figures., , a) Complete the ray diagram showing the, passage of light. Mark angle of incidence i,, angle of emergence e, angle of deviation , , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 29

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, a. State the laws of refraction., b. The refractive index of the material, of the prism for yellow colour is 1.5., What would be the velocity of yellow, colour through the prism? Velocity of, light in vacuum is 3 x 108 m/s., c. Draw the path of the ray through the, prism which suffers minimum deviation., d. Obtain a relation for the total, deviation produced by the prism., (Score:1 ½ +1 ½+1+3), , [SAY 2011], , 20. Sunlight gets scattered as it travels, through earth`s atmosphere., a. State Rayleigh`s scattered law., b. During sunset and sunrise, the sun, appear red. Explain why., (Score:1+2), , [SAY 2011], , 21. A lens of a particular focal length is, mode from a given glass slab by adjusting, radii of curvature. The formula used in this, case is lens maker’s formula., a) Write lens maker’s formula. (1), b) Derive lens maker’s formula, assuming formula for refraction at a, spherical surface. (3), c) Is it possible for a given lens to act as, a converging lens in one medium and, a diverging lens in another medium?, Why? (1), d) Compare the focal length of a given, converging les for the blue light with, that using red light are they equal or, different? Why? (1), [MARCH-2011], 22. A microscope is a device used to obtain, magnified imaged of small objects., a) Draw a labelled ray diagram of a, compound microscope forming an, image at the near point of the eye. (2), , b) Obtain an expression for the, magnifications produced by a, compound microscope., (2), c) If the objective lens is immersed in a, transparent oil, what will happen to, the resolving power of the, microscope? Explain., (2), [MARCH-2011], 23. If a ray of light is incident on a medium of, refractive index ′ 2’ from a medium of, refractive index ‘ 1’., a) Under what condition the ray of light, gets total internally reflected for these, media? (2), b) Briefly explain how optical fibres, transmit light signals. (2), [JUNE-2010], 24. Refraction of light is the phenomenon of, change in the path of light ray when it goes, from one medium to another., a) State the laws of refraction. (1), b) With the help of a ray diagram derive, lens maker’s formula for a convex, lens of focal length ‘f’ as, ,  1, 1, 1 ,     1  , , f,  R1 R 2 , ‘µ’ is the refractive index of material, of lens with respect to surrounding, medium, R1 and R2 are the radii of, curvatures of the surfaces of lens. (3), c) The radius of curvature of each face, of a convex lens made of glass of, refractive index 1.5 is 30 cm., Calculate the focal length of the lens, in air., (2), [JUNE-2010], 25. Combination of lenses are used in optical, instruments to obtain the required power., (1+ 1 ½ + 2 ½), a) What do you mean by power of a, lenses? Express its unit., b) Draw a neat schematic ray diagram, for the formation of image due to a, point object placed in front of two, thin convex lenses placed in contact., c) Obtain an expression for the effective, focal length of the combination of two, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 30

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, thin convex lenses, [MARCH-2010], OR, , in, , contact., , 26. Figures shows a graph between angle of, incidence and the respective deviation of light, when it is passed through an optical element., (1+ 1 ½ + 2 ½), , (b) Using a schematic diagram derive an, expression for the fringe width in Young’s, double slit experiment. (Score: 1+4), OR, (B) Huygens’s principle helps us to find the, shape of a wave front emanating from a, source., (a) The shape of the wave front originating, from a tube light is, , a) Name this optical element., b) What will happen to the angle of, minimum deviation D if it is, completely immersed in water?, Justify your answer., c) Obtain an expression for the refractive, index of the material of this optical, element., [MARCH-2010], , (i) Plane, , (ii) Circular, , (iii) Cylindrical, , (iv) Spherical, , (b) Give Huygens’s principle with the help of, a ray diagram. Prove the law of reflection., (Score: 1+4), , [JUNE-2016], , 2. (A) (a) Unpolarised light is incident on a, plane glass surface. What should be the angle, of incidence so that the reflected and, refracted rays are perpendicular to each, other?, (b) Using Huygens’s concept of wave, front, derive Snell’s law of refraction., , CHAPTER -10, , (Score: 2+3), , WAVE OPTICS, , OR, , 1. (A) Interference and diffraction of light, waves produce alternate dark and bright, regions called fringes., (a) Regarding the fringe width choose the, correct statement., (i) Interference fringes are of unequal, width, (ii) Diffraction fringes are of same width., (iii) Interference Fringes are of equal width, and diffraction fringes are of different, width., (iv) Both interference and diffraction, fringes are of different width., , (B) (a). Light waves from two coherent, sources having intensities I and 2I cross each, other at a point with a phase difference of 600, . What is the resultant intensity at the point?, (b) With the help of a diagram obtain, an expression for finding the distance, between two consecutive bright or dark, fringes in the interference pattern produced, by double slits., (Score: 2+3), , [MARCH-2016], , 3. In Young’s double slit experiment, the slits, are illuminated by blue light to observe, interference pattern., a. Sketch the interference pattern. (1), b. Arrive at an expression for the fringe, width. (3), [JUNE- 2015], , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 31

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 4., Light undergoes different phenomena, like interference, diffraction etc., a) From the figure given below can you, identify the physical phenomena that light, undergoes., (Score 1), , Draw a graph showing angular, dependence of intensity plane polarized, light with second polarized P2., (Score: 2), [JUNE 2014], 7. a) Describe Young’s experiment in, interference with necessary theory., (Score: 3), b) Explain the refraction at a spherical, surface using a schematic diagram., (Score: 2), , b) (i) By what name the angle, known?, , iB, , is, , (ii) Modify the Snell’s law according, to the situation depicted in the figure., (Score ½ + 1½), , [JUNE-2015], , 5. (A) Interference of light from two sources, can be observed if, (a) the sources are independent., (b) the sources are of different frequencies, and random phases., (c) the sources are of different frequency., (d) the sources are coherent., , (Score: ½), , (B) Draw Young’s arrangement to produce, interference pattern., (Score: 1), (C) Derive an expression for the fringe width, of interference pattern formed on the screen., (Score: 2 ½), (D) Write the condition to produce good, interference bands., (Score: 1), [MARCH 2015], 6. Figure given below shows the arrangement, to test the polarization of light waves., , c) Mention the shape of wave front for the, portion of wave front of light from a distant, star, intercepted, by, the, earth., (Score: 1), [MARCH 2014], 8. We obtained alternate dark and bright, region if we look at the shadow by an obstacle, closed to geometrical shadow., a) Mention the phenomenon behind it., (Score: ½), b) Differentiate the interference pattern, with a coherently illuminated single slit, diffraction pattern., (Score:1½), [MARCH 2014], 9. Match the following:, A, i)Thomas, young, ii)Lord, Rayleigh, iii)Charles, K Kao, iv)Christian, Doppler, , B, Scattering, , C, Astronomy, , Red shift, , Communication, , Interference, , Myopia, , Polarization, , Rainbow, , Optical, fiber, Diffraction, (Score: 2), , Coherent, sources, Colour of sky, [MAY 2013], , 10. Wave front is a concept introduced by, Huygens to explain various optical, phenomena., a) What type of wave front will emerge, from, i) A point source and, ii) Distant source of light, (Score: 1), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 32

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, b) A plane wave front is incident normally, on a convex lens. Sketch the refracted, wave front. (Score: 1), [MAY 2013], 11. Various phenomena exhibited by light, can be explained using the wave theory of, light., a) Name the phenomenon which proves, the transverse nature of light., (Score: 1), b) What are the differences between, interference and diffraction?, (Score: 2), c) A plane wave front is incident on a, single slit. Discuss the diffraction pattern, formed by the slit. Represent the variation, of intensity graphically., (Score: 3), [MARCH 2013], , ( 1 ½ + 2 ½ ) [MARCH-2011], 15. A student performs an interference, experiment in the laboratory using two point, coherent sources ‘s1’ and ‘s2’seperated by a, distance ‘d’ and obtained the interference, pattern on a screen at a distance ‘D’ from the, sources as shown below., , a) What will be the shape of wave fronts, coming from sources ‘S1’ and ‘S2’?, b) Arrive at the condition such that point, ‘P’ marked on the screen appears, bright and hence find its fringe width., c) If the screen is placed at a distance of, 1 metre from sources ‘S1’ and ‘S2’,, width of fringes obtained is 1.5 mm., Find the separation between sources, if they produce waves of length, 7000A?, , 12. Wave nature of light is essential to explain, phenomena like diffraction, interference etc., a) What are the conditions to obtain a, sustained interference pattern?, (Score: 2), b) Obtain an expression for fringe width, in Young’s double slit experiment., (Score: 2), [JUNE 2012], 16., , 13. Match the following:, A, (i) Doppler, , B, Scattering, , (ii)Maxwell, , Red shift, , (iii)Rayleigh, , polarization, , C, Theory of, light, Coherent, sources, Astigmatism, , Diffraction, , Speed, of, Galaxies, Electromagnetic Blue colour, waves, of sky, (Score: 3) [MARCH 2012], 14. In interference and diffraction of light,, dark and bright bands are seen on the screen., a) Do these phenomena violate the law, of conservation of energy? Explain., b) In an interference pattern, the ratio of, maximum intensity is 36: 9. Find the, ratio of amplitude and intensities of, the two interfering waves., , Match the following:, , (a), , I, Doppler, Effect, , II, Interference, , (b), , Snell’s Law Diffraction, , (c), , Malus Law, , (d), , Single Slit Polarisation, Experiment, , Blue shift, , Refraction, (Score: ½ x 4 = 2), , III, I = Io cos2 , , =, , D, d, , Sin i /sin r, ,    u, c, , =, , , a, , [MARCH-2010], , 17., Brewster’s law gives a relationship, between angle of polarisation and refractive, index of the material., a) State Brewster’s law., b) A ray of light is allowed to incident, on the surface of a glass plate and it, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 33

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, is found that the reflected and, refracted, rays, are, mutually, perpendicular as shown in the figure., The refracted ray is deviated from its, initial path by an angle of 300., , (i) Emitter current, , (ii) Collector current, , (iii) Saturation current (iv) Peak current, (b) Work function of caesium and platinum, are 2.14 eV and 5.65 eV respectively. Which, one of the metals has higher threshold, wavelength? Justify., (Score: 1+ 2), , [JUNE-2016], , 2. (a) The work function a metal is 6eV.If, two photons each having energy 4 eV strike, with the metal surface., (i) will the emission be possible?, Determine the refractive index of the, glass plate., (Score: 1+2) [MARCH-2010], , (ii) Why?, (b) The waves associated with matter is, called matter waves. Let e and  p be the, de Broglie wavelengths associated with, electron and proton respectively. If they, accelerated by same potential, then, , CHAPTER 11, DUAL NATURE OF MATTER AND, RADIATION, 1. (A) The wavelength of matter waves is, called de Broglie Wavelength., (a) An  -particle, a proton and an, electron having de Broglie wavelengths  ,, ,  p and e respectively are moving with the, same momentum. Then, (i )    p  e (ii)  p  e  , (iii)    p  e (iv)  p  e  , (b) The de Broglie wavelength of a ball of, mass 0.12 Kg is 2.76  10-34 m. Calculate, the speed of the ball. [ h= 6.625  10-34 Js], (Score: 1+ 2), OR, (B) Photoelectric current depends on the, intensity of incident light., , (i) e   p, , (ii)  p  e, , (iii)  p  e, , (iv) e , , (Score: 2+ 1), , 1, p, , [MARCH-2016], , 3. Electron can undergo diffraction just like, waves. What is the wavelength of an electron, accelerating in a potential difference of 54 V?, (Score:2), , [JUNE-2015], , 4. When light falls on a certain metals photo, electrons are generated., a) Express the phenomenon in terms of, equation., b) Explain the terms used., (Score: 1+ 2), [JUNE-2015], 5. (A) Work function of a metal is the, (a) energy required by an electron to, get absorbed in the metal surface., (b) minimum energy required by an, electron to escape from the metal surface., , (a) The maximum current emitted by a, photoelectric material is called, SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 34

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, (c) energy required by an electron to be, retained by a metal surface., (d) maximum energy required by an, electron to escape from the metal surface., (B) Write Einstein’s photoelectric equation, and explain the terms involved in it., (C) All photoelectrons are not emitted with, the same energy as the incident photons., Why? (Score: ½ +1 ½ +1) [MARCH-2015], 6. (a) What is de Broglie hypothesis?, (b) Write the formula for de Broglie, wavelength., , a) Which of the material has higher work, function?, (Score: ½), b), Which, material, is, more, photosensitive?, (Score: ½), c) What happens to the slope of the, graph when intensity of radiation, increases? Why? (1), [JUNE-2014], 9. Albert Einstein, the great physicist, proposed a clear picture to explain, photoelectric effect., a) Explain, equation., , Einstein’s, , photoelectric, (Score: 2½), , (c) Calculate the de Broglie wavelength, associated by an electron accelerated through, a potential difference of 100 volts., , b) Name the quanta of light. (Score: ½), [MARCH-2014], , Given mass of the electron =9.1 x 10 -31 kg,, h= 6.634 x 10 -34 JS, 1eV =1.6 x 10 -19 J, , 10. De Broglie proposed the wave nature of, electrons suggesting matter waves., , (Score: 1+ 1+ 1 ½) [MARCH-2015], 7. According to wave nature of matter, there, is a wave associated with every material body., a) Mention any two differences between, light wave and matter wave. (Score: 1), b) What is the wavelength of electron, when it is accelerated by a voltage of 54 V?, (Score: 2), [JUNE-2014], 8. When photons incident on a metallic, surface electric current is produced. The work, function of the metal is given by, , 0 , , hc,  h 0 . Where 0 , c, h,  0 has their, 0, , usual meaning., The graph given below shows the, variation in stopping potential V with, frequency  of the incident radiation of, the materials A and B., , Find the momentum, speed and DeBroglie wavelength of an electron with, kinetic energy of 120 eV., (Score: 2), [MARCH-2014], 11. Moving particles of matter should display, wavelike properties under suitable conditions., a) Name the scientist who put forward this, hypothesis., (Score: ½), b) Which experiment established the, wave nature of particle? (Score: ½), c) An electron of mass ‘e’ is accelerated, from rest by a potential difference v. Find, the wavelength associated with the, electron., (Score: 1½), e) Calculate the frequency associated with, a photon of energy 3.3×10-20J., h=6.6×10-34Js., (Score: 1), [MAY-2013], 12. Photon is a quanta of light., a) Who introduced the concept of photon?, (Score: 1), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 35

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, b) Briefly explain the effect of intensity, and energy of the incident radiation on the, photo electric effect., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2013], , (Score: 1), , [MARCH 2012], , 16. Einstein was awarded Nobel prize in, 1921 for his work on photoelectric effect., , 13. Einstein got Nobel Prize in physics in1921, for his explanation of photoelectric effect, , a) What is meant by photoelectric, work function?, , a) Write down Einstein’s photoelectric, equation., (Score: 1), , b) Which of the following is not a, photosensitive material for visible, light?, , b) Draw a graph to show the variation of, stopping potential with frequency of, incident radiation. How the value of, Plank’s constant can be determined from, the graph?, (Score: 2), [JUNE 2012], 14. Read the following statements and write, whether they are TRUE or FALSE., a) Matter waves are electromagnetic., b) When wavelength of incident light is, decreased, the velocity of emitted, photoelectrons increases., , i. Sodium, , ii. Magnesium, , iii. Rubidium iv. Caesium, c) Write down Einstein’s, photoelectric equation and explain the, symbols., d) Following graph is obtained in, an experiment on photoelectric effect., Which characteristics of incident, radiation is kept constant in this, experiment?, , c) Alkali metals are most suitable for, photoelectric emission., d) Davisson-Germen experiment proved, the particle nature of electrons., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2012], 15. Given below is the graph between, frequency (υ) of the incident light and, maximum kinetic energy (Ek) of emitted, photoelectrons., , a) Define the terms, work function and, threshold frequency., (Score: 2), b) Find the values of, i. threshold frequency and, ii. Work function from the graph., , (Score:1+1+2+1), , [SAY- 2011], , 17. To emit a free electron from a metal, surface a minimum amount of energy must be, supplied., a) This energy is called..........., b) State three methods to supply this, energy to the free electron., c) When light of frequency 7.21 x, 1014Hz is incident on a metal surface,, the maximum speed of the ejected, electrons is 6 x 105 m/s. Calculate the, threshold frequency for the metal., (Score: ½ +1 ½ +3)[ MARCH-2011], , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 36

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 18. According to de Broglie, matter exhibits, particle as well as wave nature., a) What will be the de Broglie wave, length of a moving particle and that of, a photon?, b) Name the experiment which proves, the wave nature of electrons., Illustrate the experiment, with a, suitable diagram., (Score: 1½ +3 ½) [JUNE-2010], , (b) According to de Broglie’s explanations, of Bohr’s second postulate of quantization,, the standing particle wave on a circular orbit, for n = 4 is given by, (i) 2 rn  4 , , (ii), , 2,  4rn, , , (iii) 2 rn  4, , (iv), , ,  4rn, 2, , (Score: 2+ 1), 19. Light meters in photographic cameras, make use of photoelectric effect., a) What is photoelectric effect?, b) Which of the following, photosensitive material?, , is, , (a) Quartz, , (b) Caesium, , (c) Germanium, , (d) Silicon, , a, , c) Represent graphically the variation of, photoelectric current with the, intensity of incident radiation., d) Red light however bright, cannot, produce, the, emission, of, photoelectrons from a clean zinc, surface. But even a weak ultraviolet, radiation can do., Do you agree with statement? Why?, (Score: 1 +1 +1 +2) [MARCH-2010], , [MARCH-2016], , 3. It was Bohr who suggested the stable, structure of atom with the help of quantum, hypothesis. According to him,, a. Where can an electron be observed in, an atom?, b. What is the angular momentum of an, electron?, c. How spectral lines are produced?, (Score: 1+ 1+1), [JUNE- 2015], 4. (a) Obtain an expression for the number of, radioactive nuclei present at any instant in, terms of the decay constant and initial number, of nuclei., (b) The half-life of radioactive radon is 3.8, days. Find the time during which 1/ 20 of, radon sample will remain undecayed., (Score: 2+2), , [MARCH-2015], , 5. When a vapour is exited at low pressure, by passing an electric current through it, a, spectrum is obtained., CHAPTER 12, ATOMS, 1. The atomic hydrogen emits lines spectrum, consisting of various series., (a) Name the series observed first., (b) Draw the energy level diagram of, hydrogen atom. (Score: 1+ 2) [JUNE-2016], 2. (a) List out any two limitations of Bohr, atom model., , a) Draw a spectral series of emission lines, in hydrogen., (Score: 1), b) Name the different series of hydrogen, atom., (Score: 1), c) In which region Lyman series is, located., (Score: ½), [MARCH-2014], 6. Rutherford atom model is based on the, classical concept that electrons are revolving, around a central positive nucleus., , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 37

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, a) Mention the drawback of Rutherford, atom model and how it is rectified in, Bohr’s atom model?, (Score: 1), b) From Bohr’s theory obtain the de, Broglie wavelength of an electron, orbiting around the nucleus. (Score: 2), c) Give the statement of Heisenberg’s, uncertainty principle and express it, mathematically., (Score: 2), [MARCH-2013], 7. The wavelength associated with a particle, is called the de Broglie wavelength. From, Bohr’s postulate of quantization of angular, momentum arrive at an expression for the, wavelength of an orbital electron. Comment, on the result. (Score: 2), [JUNE-2012], 8. In 1913 Neils Bohr proposed a successful, atom model by combining the classical and, quantum concepts., a) Based on Bohr atom model explain the, line spectra of hydrogen atom., (Score: 2), b) Calculate the radius of third Bohr orbit, of hydrogen atom and the energy of, electrons in that orbit., ( h=6.625×10-34 JS, ϵ0=8.85×10-12FM-1,, e=1.610×10-19C, me×=9.1×10-31kg), (Score: 3), [JUNE 2012], 9. Niels Bohr explained hydrogen spectrum, based on quantum ideas., a) Draw the energy level diagram of, hydrogen atom., (Score: 1), b) Name the different series of lines, observed in hydrogen spectrum., (Score: 1), c) Show the transitions between energy, levels producing the different series., (Score: 1), [MARCH 2012], , a. Name the series spectra produced, by hydrogen., b. Which series lies in the visible, region?, c. Write down the Balmer formula, for the wavelength of Hα line., (Score:1+1+1), [SAY 2011], 11. Bohr proposed a new model of atom to, overcome a problem of Rutherford’s atom, model., a) Which specific problem of the, Rutherford model was attempted to, be solved by Bohr model?, b) What are the basic postulates of Bohr, model?, c) The radius of the inner most electron, orbit of a hydrogen atom is, 5.3 x 10-11m. What are the radii of, then n =2 and n=3 orbits?, (Score:1+3+2), [MARCH-2011], 12. If the wavelength `  ` of spectral lines, emitted by hydrogen atom is generally, expressed as, , 1, 1 ,  1,  R 2  2 , , n , m, , Where R : Rydberg Constant and `n` and `m`, are integers. From this,, a) Write down the expression for, Balmer series of spectral lines., b) Find out the shortest wavelength of, spectral line emitted in Balmer series., (Score:1+1), , [JUNE-2010], , 13. The total energy of an electron in the, ground state of a hydrogen atom is -13.6eV., a) What do you mean by ground state of, a hydrogen atom?, b) The excitation energy required to, raise the electron in the first excited, state of hydrogen atom is .............eV., (Score:1+1), [MARCH-2010], , 10. Spectra are produced due to, electronic transitions from higher energy, level to lower energy level., SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 38

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, CHAPTER 13, NUCLEI, 1. (A) The force exists the nucleons in a, nucleus is called nuclear force., (a) The nuclear force between two, protons, two neutrons and between a, proton and a neutron is denoted by f pp, , f nn and f pn respectively, then, (i) f pp  f nn  f pn, , (ii) f pp  f nn  f pn, , (iii) f pp  f nn  f pn, , (iv) f pp  f nn  f pn, , (b) What is the meaning of mass defect?, (c) Calculate the energy released in the, nuclear reaction shown below:, 1, , (c) Two nuclei have mass numbers in the, ratio 1:64. What is the ratio of their nuclear, radii? (Score:1+1+ 2), [MARCH-2016], 3. Radioactivity was discovered by A. H., Becquerel, a) What do you mean by the term halflife period?, b) A radioactive sample has initially N0, number of nuclei. The half-life period, of this element is 2 years. How much, nuclei will be left after 8 years in the, sample? (Score:1+1) [JUNE-2015], 4. Radioactivity is an accidental discovery by, Henry Becquerel., a) Categorize the following statements, related to radioactivity as true or false., i) All elements present in nature show, radioactivity., (Score: ½), , H 2  1 H 2  2 He 4  Energy, , Mass of, , , , 1, , H 2   2.014102u, , Mass of, , , , 1, , He 4   4.0026u, , 1 a.m.u = 931 MeV (Score:1+1+ 2), , ii) Rate of decay of all radioactive, elements can be characterized by their, half period., (Score: ½), b) A certain radioactive elements have a, half-life of 10 days. How long it will take, for 75% of its atoms originally present to, disintegrate?, (Score: 2), [JUNE-2014], , OR, (B) (a) What is meant by half- life of radio, nucleus?, (b) The half – life of polonium is 140, days. How long will it take to reduce to 1 g., Polonium out of its initial mass of 16 g., (c) Which one of the following particles, can be used for the disintegration of a, radioactive nucleus?, (i) Proton, , (ii) neutron, , (iii) Electron, , (iv) Deuteron, , (Score:1+1+ 2), , 5. Nuclear fusion reaction is responsible for, energy generation in stars., a) What is the principle behind a nuclear, reactor?, i) Fission, ii) Fusion, iii) Controlled fusion, (Score: ½), b) Which of the following helps to slow, down fast neutrons in a reactor?, i) Safety rods, ii) Moderator, (Score: ½), c) In the nuclear reaction what is the, element X?, , [JUNE-2016], , 2. (a) what do you mean by Q value of a, nuclear reaction?, (b) Write down the expression for Q value, in the case of  decay., , 7, , N 14  2 He4  1 H 2  X, i), , iii), , 9, , 8, , F 17, , o16, , ii), iv), , 10, , 7, , N 14, , Ne17, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , (Score: ½), 39

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, d) The mass of an atom is expressed in, i) Kg, , ii) g, , iii) u, , iv) Carats, , (Score: ½), , [JUNE-2014], 6. Energy generation in stars is due to nuclear, fusion., a) How a nuclear fusion is occurred?, (Score: ½), b) The energy released in nuclear fission, process with uranium is of the order of, (Score: ½), c) Three types of radioactive decay occur, in nature. Briefly describe them., (Score: 2), [MARCH 2014], 7. Spontaneous and continuous disintegration, of a nucleus of a heavy element with the, emission of certain types of radiation is, known as radioactivity., a) The radioactive isotope ‘D’ decays, according to the sequence, , a) Name the material that used as control, rods in a nuclear reactor., (Score: ½), b) Average energy of a neutron produced, in fission of, , i) Mass number ii) atomic number of D, (Score: 1), b) State radioactive decay law., (Score: ½), c) Distinguish between half-life and mean, life of radioactive element. Write the, relation connecting them., (Score:1 ½), d) Tritium has a half-life of 12.5 years., What fraction of a sample of pure tritium, will remain under decayed after 50 years?, (Score: 1), [MAY-2013], 8. In a nuclear reactor the chain reaction is, carried out under controlled conditions., , U nucleus is, , (Score: 1), c) Write down the reactions involved in, the conversion of, , 238, 92, , nuclear reactor., , U to, , 239, 94, , Pu in a, , (Score: 1), [MARCH-2013], , 9. Nucleus of an atom consists of protons and, neutrons closely packed in to small volume., a) How will you relate the binding energy, and stability of a nucleus?, (Score: 1), b) Explain how energy is released in a, fission process., (Score: 2), c) Nuclear fusion is the source of energy, in stars. Write down the reaction involved, in a proton-proton cycle., (Score: 2), [JUNE-2012], 10. (a) In the following nuclear fission, reaction, N is the number of neutrons released., What is the value of N?, 235, 92, , If the mass no. and atomic no. of D2 are 176, and 71 respectively, what is the, , 238, 92, , U  01n , , 94, 38, , Sr , , 140, 54, , Xe  N, , (Score: ½), (b) Complete the following nuclear, reaction equation., 9, 4, , Be  24 He  01 n , , (Score: ½), (c) Two nuclei have mass number iin the, ratio 1: 8. What is the ratio of their nuclear, radii?, (Score:1), [MARCH 2012], , 11. A radioactive substance decays to, of its initial value in 25 days. Calculate, its half life, (Score:2) [SAY 2011], 12., Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, represent two types of nuclear reactions. Then, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 40

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, a) Write down one similarity and, dissimilarity between nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion., b) For a nuclear reaction, along with, masses of nuclei P, Q, R and S taking, part in it is given below (1amu = 931, MeV), P, , +, , 1.003 ,  amu , , , R, , S, , +, , (Score:2+ 2), , [JUNE-2016], , 2. A logic circuit is shown in the figure:, , Complete the truth table of the circuit:, , 1.004 ,  amu , , , +, , 1.002 , , ,  amu , , Q , , (b) What is a Zener diode? Give its symbol., , Energy, , 1.0025 , , ,  amu , , How much energy is released by the, reactions (in MeV)?, (Score:1+2), [JUNE-2010], 13. The half-life of Radon is 3.8 days., a) Define half-life., b) Calculate how much of 15mg of, Radon will remain after 14.2 days., (Score:1+2), [MARCH-2010], , CHAPTER 14, SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS, , Name the resulting gate formed by the, combination of the above gates., (Score: 2), , [JUNE-2016], , 3. (a) Which of the following symbol, represents a universal gate?, , (b) Shown below is an experimental set up, with a semiconductor diode, , 1. A graph showing the variation of current, (I) flowing through a p-n junction with the, voltage (V) applied across it is called the V-I, characteristics of a p-n junction., (a) V-I characteristic of a forward biased, diode is shown in the figure., (i), (ii), , identify the experiment, draw the resulting graph, , (c) with the help of a neat circuit diagram, obtain an expression for voltage gain of a, transistor amplifier in C-E configuration., (Score:1+2+ 3), , Write any two important features of the, graph., , [MARCH-2016], , 4. Diode is a semiconducting device made up, of p-n junction., , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 41

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, a. Diode can be used to convert AC into, DC. This process is called-----------b. Draw the circuit diagram of an AC to, DC converter using two diodes., (Score:1+ 2), [JUNE-2015], 5. There are different types of semiconducting, devices such as diode, transistor etc., a. Which of the following symbol, represents a p-n-p transistor?, , (B) Obtain the expression for the voltage, gain., (score 2), [MARCH 2015], 8. (A) What do you mean by barrier potential, of a diode?, (Score 1), (B) With the help of a diagram explain the, working of a full wave rectifier., (Score 3), , [MARCH 2015], , 9. You are given two p-n junction diodes., a) Mention the name of an electric circuit, which make use of these diodes to convert, A.C current to continuous D.C current., (Score: 1), , b. Given below is the truth table of a, logic gate:, A, 0, 1, 0, 1, ii., , Inputs, B, 0, 0, 1, 1, , Output, Y, 1, 1, 1, 0, , Choose its, following:, , i. Identify the, gate., , symbol, , from, , the, , b) Draw the circuit diagram of the above, mentioned circuit., (Score: 2), [JUNE 2014], 10. The truth table of a logic circuit is given, below:, A B Y, 0 0 1, 0 1 1, 1 0 1, 1 1 0, a) Identify the gate?, , (Score: 1), , b) Which of the following is the logic, symbol of this gate?, (Score: 1), (Score:1+1), , [JUNE-2015], , 6. The truth table for a logic circuit is given, below:, A B Y, 0 0 1, 0 1 0, 1 0 0, 1 1 0, (a) Identify the gate, , [JUNE 2014], 11. a) The following figure represents a, , (b) Draw the logic symbol of the gate, (c) Explain why NAND gate is known as, universal gate?, (score: ½ + ½ + 1), [MARCH 2015], 7. (A) Draw a circuit diagram of a transistor, as an amplifier in common emitter, configuration., (Score 2), , (Score: ½), b) Draw a typical illuminated p-n junction, solar cell., (Score: 1), c) LED converts, , energy to light., (Score: ½), [MARCH 2014], , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 42

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, 12. Two semiconductor materials A and B, shown in the given figure are made by doping, germanium crystal with arsenic and indium, respectively. The two are joined end to end, and connected to a battery as shown., , transistor can be used as a current, amplifier. Draw necessary circuit., (Score: 2½), [MARCH 2013], 15. A p-n junction has various applications, as in diode, transistor etc. A p-n junction, with a bias voltage is shown below., , a) Will the junction be forward biased or, reverse biased? Justify your answer., (Score: 1), b) Sketch a V-I graph for this arrangement., (Score: 1), [MAY 2013], 13. A gate allows the signals to pass through, only when some logical conditions are, satisfied., a) Write the truth table of ‘OR’ gate., (Score: 1), b) The output of a 2-input ‘NOR’ gate., Draw the logic circuit of this combination, of gates and write the truth table for the, output of the combination for all inputs., (Score: 2), , a) Comment on the current floe across the, junction under this condition., (Score: 1), b) How a Zener diode is different from an, ordinary p-n junction diode?, (Score: 1), c) Draw the reverse characteristics of a, Zener diode and an ordinary p-n junction, diode., (Score: 2), d) With a diagram explain the action of a, Zener diode as a voltage regulator., (Score: 2), [JUNE 2012], 16. Oscillator is a circuit that generates signals, of desired frequencies and an amplifier is used, to amplify the signals., , [MAY 2013], 14. Biasing is provided for maintaining proper, current flow across a p-n junction., a) In a, biased p-n junction the, net flow of holes is from ‘n’ region to ‘p’, region., (Score: ½), b) For the device shown in below draw the, V-I characteristics when the potential is, applied between the terminals A and b., (Score: 2), , c) A transistor can be used to amplify, voltage or current. Explain how a, , a) Why positive feedback is applied in an, oscillator?, (Score: 1), b) What are the effects of negative, feedback in an amplifier?, (Score: 1), c) Why the common emitter configuration, of a transistor is preferred in amplifier?, (Score: 1), d) Draw the circuit diagram to determine, the common emitter characteristics of a, transistor and sketch a typical output, characteristic for two different base, currents., (Score: 2), [JUNE 2012], 17. Given below is the truth table of a 2-input, logic gate., , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 43

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, A, 0, 0, 1, 1, , B, 0, 1, 0, 1, , should be given a ............bias and, collector -base junction should be given a, ........ bias., (Score:2) [SAY 2011], , OUTPUT, 1, 1, 0, 0, , A) Identify the logic gate., , (Score: ½), , B) Draw its logic symbol, , (Score: ½), , C) If this logic gate is connected to a NOT, gate, what will be the output, when, i) A=1, B=1 and, ii) A=0, B=1?, (Score:1), , [MARCH 2012], , 18. (A) Choose the correct relation between, the transistor parameters  and  ., a)   1  , , b)   , , c)   1  , , , d)   , 1 , , , , 21. Consider the logic circuit using NOR gates, given below:, , a) Write the truth table for the circuit., b) Identify the logic operation which this, circuit is performing., (Score:1+1), [MARCH-2011], 22. Match the following in 3 columns., A, Zener Diode, , B, , C, Conversion, of light into, electrical, energy, Rectificatio, n, , 1, , (Score: 1), B) Define the quantities  and  ., (Score: 1), C) Give their possible range of values., (Score: 1), [MARCH 2012], , 19. A logic circuit with inputs A and B, and output Y is shown below., , a. Identify the logic gates marked P, and Q., b. Write down the output Y, when, A=1 and B=0, and when A= 0, and B= 1., c. NAND and NOR gates are called, universal gates. Why?, (Score:1+1+1) [SAY 2011], , 20. Fort the working of a transistor as an, amplifier, its emitter - base junction, , Light, Emitting, Diode, (LED), Photodiode, Diode, , Voltage, regulator, Conversion, of electrical, energy into, light energy, [MARCH-2011], , 23. For the logic circuit shown below, with, inputs `a` and `b` and output `x`, , a) Identify the logic gates marked P &, Q., b) Write down the output `x`,, When a = 1, b = 0 and a = 0, b = 1., (Score:1+1), , [JUNE-2010], , 24., As you know diodes are inevitable, components of electronic circuits to meet, specific requirements of our daily life., , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 44

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, a) Name the diode which regulates the, output of an unregulated supply. (1), b) Draw its circuit symbol and general, shape of its volt-ampere (V-1), characteristics. (2), [JUNE-2010], 25. A student made a circuit as shown in the, figure. S1 and S2 are switches and B is a bulb., , (i) The attenuation of surface waves, increases with increase in frequency., (ii) The phenomenon involved in sky, wave propagation is similar to total internal, reflection., (iii) Space wave mode of propagation is, used in satellite communication., (iv) Sky wave propagation is useful only, in the range of frequencies 30 to 40 MHz, (Score:1+1), , a) He argues that this circuit is, equivalent to an AND gate. Do you, agree with him? Justify your answer., b) Write down its truth table., (Score:1+1), [MARCH-2010], 26., A photodiode is fabricated from a, semiconductor of band gap energy 2.8 eV., a) Define band gap., b) Can this photodiode be used to detect, a wavelength of 500 nm? Justify your, answer., (Score:1+2), [MARCH-2010], , [MARCH-2016], , 3. There are two basic modes of, communication: point to point and, broadcasting., In short wave broadcast, service which mode of propagation of radio, waves is used?, a. Name any other two modes of, propagation of radio waves is used?, b. Draw the frequency spectrum of, amplitude modulated signal., (Score:1+1+ 1), , [JUNE-2015], , 4. (A) Range of an electronic communication, system is the, (a) distance to the nearest TV station, (b) distance to the nearest radio station, (c) largest distance that the signal can travel, , CHAPTER 15, COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, 1. Draw the labelled block diagram of an, amplitude modulator for obtaining AM wave, (Score: 2), , [JUNE-2016], , 2. (a) A receiver in a communication system, must have, (i) Pick-up antenna, , (ii) demodulator, , (iii) amplifier, , (iv) all of these, , (b) Which of the following statement is, wrong?, , (d) largest distance between a source and, destination up to which the signal is, received, with, sufficient, strength, (score 1), (B) If the height of a TV transmitting, antenna increases, its coverage increases., Why? (score 1), [MARCH 2015], 5. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves, used for communication purpose., a) Name the mode of propagation used for, radio waves of frequencies ranging from, 30-40 MHz, (Score: 1), b) Name two communication systems that, use space wave mode of propagation., (Score: 1), , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 45

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, , c) In standard radio broad casting which, modulation is commonly used?, (Score: 1), [JUNE 2014], , a) What is the approximate band width, and upper limit of operating frequency of, a coaxial cable system?, (Score: ½), , 6. In our daily life, modulation plays an, important role., , b) What do you understand by amplitude, modulation?, (Score: 1), , a) Discuss the amplitude modulation., (Score: 2), , c) Draw the block diagram of an AM, receiver., (Score: 1½), [JUNE 2012], , b) Give a block diagram of a generalized, communication system., (Score: 1) [MARCH 2014], 7. Ground waves, sky waves and space waves, are generally used is communication process., a) Which of the above waves is used in the, UHF range?, (Score: 1), b) An AM wave is represented by, , Cm (t )  6(1  0.5 Sin12560t ) Sin(22 105 t )volt, calculate:, i) Amplitude of carrier wave, ii) Frequency of carrier wave, iii) Frequency of modulating signal, iv) Modulation index, (Score: 2), , [MAY 2013], , 8. Various propagation modes are used in, communication, a) Mention two communication systems, that use space wave propagation., (Score: 1), b) Why modulation is necessary in, communication?, (Score: 1), c) If a signal of frequency ωs is used to, modulate a carrier wave of frequency, ωc which are the frequencies contained, in the modulated signal other than ωc., (Score: 1), [MARCH 2013], 9. In communication, signal is transmitted, from a source to a receiver through a medium., Different types of media offer different band, widths., , 10. Spectrum allocations for communication, are arrived at by an international agreement., a) Name the agency which administers the, present system of frequency allocations., (Score: 1), b) Draw block diagrams of an amplitude, modulated, i) Transmitter and, ii) Receiver, (Score: 2), [MARCH 2012], , 11. Which of the following is used for, the line-of–sight (LOS) communication?, a. Sky waves, , b. Ground waves, , c. Space waves d. Long waves, (Score:1) [SAY 2011], , 12. ...............Signals are continuous, variations of voltage or current., (Score:1) [SAY 2011], , 13. Power radiated by a transmitting, antenna is proportional to, , , l, l2, 2, a. ( ) 2 b., c. ( ) 2 d., l, , , l, (Score:1) [SAY 2011], 14. Television broadcast is done by space, wave mode of propagation., a) What is the difference between sky, wave and space wave modes of, propagation?, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 46

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+2 Physics Previous (2010-2016) Questions Chapter Wise, b) A TV transmission antenna is 81 m, tall. How much service area can it, cover if the receiving antenna is at the, ground level? (Radius of earth is, 6400km), (Score:1+2), [MARCH-2011], 15. Communication is the process of sending, information from one place to another by, electric signals., a) Name the two types of electrical, signal., b) Differentiate these signals. giving one, example each., (Score:1+2), [JUNE-2010], 16. Modulation is a process employed to, superimpose a carrier wave with a signal, wave., a) In amplitude modulation, which of, the following will change?, (a) Frequency, (b) Phase, (c) Amplitude, (d) Wavelength, b) A message signal of frequency 10, KHz and peak voltage of 10 volts is, used to modulate a carrier wave of, frequency 1 MHz and peak voltage of, 20 volts., Determine the modulation index and, frequencies of side bands., (Score:1+2), , [MARCH-2010], , ALL THE BEST, , SAJU K JOHN, M.Sc. Physics, NET, Doctoral Research Fellow at NIT Calicut, , 47