Physics OTQ (Best)

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ELECTRIC CHARGES AND FIELDS -1
(i) Multiple Choice Questions
1. Two charges 3. 10 5 C and 510 4 C are placed at a distance 10 cm from each other. Find the
value of electrostatic force acting between them.
(a) 13.5 1011 N (b) 401011 N
(c) 180109 N (d) 13.5 1010 N
Ans. (a)
Applying
2. What is the S. I. unit of electric flux?
N N N2
(a)  m2 (b) N  m2 (c) C (d) C2
C m2 m2
Ans. (a)
Remembering
3. What is the value of minimum force acting between two charges placed at 1 m apart from
each other
Ke Ke 2
(a) Ke 2 (b) Ke (c) (d)
4 2
Ans. (a)
Applying
4. A glass rod acquires charge by rubbing it with silk cloth. The charge on glass rod is due to :
(a) Friction (b) Conduction (c) Induction (d) Radiation
Ans. (a)
Understanding
5. If  E.ds  0 , inside a surface, that means :-
(a) there is no net charge present inside the surface
(b) Uniform electric field inside the surface
(c) Discontinues field lines inside the surface
(d) Charge present inside the surface
Ans. (a)
Understanding
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7. For a point charge, the graph between electric field versus distance is given by : -
Ans. (b)
Understanding
8. What will be the value of electric field at the centre of the electric dipole : -
(a) Zero
(b) Equal to the electric field due to one charge at centre
(c) Twice the electric field due to one charge at centre
(d) half the value of electric field due to one charge at centre
Ans. (c)
Applying
9. Charge on a conducting metal sphere present at : -
(a) On the surface of sphere (b) Inside the sphere
(c) Outside the sphere (d) both inside and outside of sphere
Ans. (a)
Understanding
10. The value of electric field inside a conducting sphere having radius R and charge Q will be :
KQ KQ
(a) (b)
R2 R
KQ 2
(c) Zero (d)
R2
Ans. (c)
Understanding
11. Which physical quantity have unit Newton /coulomb.
(a) Electric charge (b) Electric field
(c) Electric force (d) Electric potential
Ans. (b)
Analysing & Evaluating
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12. In the process of charging, the mass of the negatively charged body-
(a) Increases (b) Decreases
(c) Remains Constant (d) None of the above
Ans. (a)
Understanding
13. Charge on a body is integral multiple of  e . It is given by the law of -
(a) Conservation of charge (b) Conservation of mass
(c) Conservation of energy (d) Quantisation of charge
Ans. (d)
Remembering
14. Four charges + 8Q, - 3Q +5Q and -10Q are kept inside a closed surface. What will be the
outgoing flux through the surface.
(a) 26 V-m (b) 0 V-m (c) 10 V-m (d) 8 V-m
Ans. (b)
[Applying]
15. Which Quantity is vector Quantity among the following -
(a) Electric flux (b) Electric charge (c) Electric field (d) Electric potential
Ans. (b)
16. Charge Q is kept in a sphere of 5 cm first than it is kept in a cube of side 5 cm. the outgoing
flux will be-
(a) More in case of sphere (b) More in case of cube
(c) Same in both case (d) Information Incomplete
Ans. (c)
17. Electric field intensity due to a short dipole remains directly proportional to – (r → distance
of a point from centre of dipole )
(a) r2 (b) r3
(c) r 2 (d) r 3
Ans. (d)
Understanding
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18. On charging a neutral Balloon its size -
(a) Increases
(b) Decreases
(c) Remains same
(d) No relation between charge & size
Ans. (a)
Understanding
19. Electric field lines contracts lengthwise, It shows
(a) repulsion between same charges
(b) Attraction between apposite charges
(c) No relation between force & contraction.
(d) Electric field lines does not moves on straight path.
Ans. (b)
Understanding
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(ii) Completion Type Questions
1. The expression q  ne is due to _______________ of electric charge.
Ans. Quantisation
Remembering
2.  
A silk cloth rubbed with a glass rod has a charge q  1.6  10 19 C , then the charge on the
glass rod will be _______________ C.
Ans.  1.6 10 

19
3. A charge Q is enclosed by a Gaussian spherical surface of radius R. If the radius is doubled,

then the electric___________ will remain same.
Ans. Flux
Applying
4. An electric dipole is placed inside uniform electric field. When it is rotated from unstable
equilibrium to stable equilibrium in a uniform electric field, its potential energy
__________.
Ans. Decreases
Applying
5. S. I. Unit of electric field is _______________ .
Ans. (N/C)
Remembering
6. Two point charges are separated by some distance inside vacuum. When space between the
charges is filled by some dielectric, the force between two point charges _________?
Ans. Decreases
Understanding
7. Net electrostatic field inside a positively charged conductor is ______________.
Ans. Zero
Remembering
8. Electric flux is a _______________ quantity.
Ans. Scalar
Understanding
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9. Two pointy charges, one Coulomb each are separated by vacuum and placed 1 meter apart
from each other. The force acting between them is _______________.
Ans. 910 N 
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10. Electric field lines never _______________ each other

Ans. Intersect
Understanding
11. Net electric flux from a closed surface does not depends upon distribution of __________
inside the surface.
Ans. Charges
Understanding
12. Direction of electric field intensity due to a dipole on equatorial point is _______________ to
the direction of dipole moment.
Ans. Opposite
13. The unit of electric flux is _______________ volt × meter.

Ans. Electric flux
14. Net charge within an isolated system always remains constant. It is called as law of
_______________ of charge.
Ans. Conservation
Understanding
15. Net Electric field inside the charged spherical shell is ___________ .
Ans. Zero
16. Electric force acting between two charges also depends upon the _______________between
them.
Ans. Medium
Understanding
17. An electric dipole is placed inside uniform electric field. Net _______________on it is
always zero.
Ans. Force
[Applying]
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18. Two unequal charges exerts _______________ magnitude force on each other.
Ans. Equal
Understanding
19. Electric dipole moment is a _____________ quantity.
Ans. Vector
Remembering
20. A sphere of radius 100 cm has a charge of 2 / 3 µC. Its surface density of charge is
________________ .
7
Ans. 1.67 10 C / m (  
Q  2 / 3   10 6
7
 = 1.67 10 C / m )
2 2
4 R 4   1
2 2
Applying
21. A proton and an alpha particle enter into a region of uniform electric field. The ratio of the
force on the proton to that on the alpha particle is ________________.
Fp eE
Ans. 1 : 2 (   1: 2 )
F 2eE
Applying
22. Two equal and opposite charges of magnitude 0.2 10 6 C are 15 cm apart, the magnitude
and direction of the resultant electric intensity E at a point midway between the charge is
________________.
Ans. 6.4 105 N / C , towards the –ve charge
Applying
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(iii) True/False Type Questions
1. Two identical metallic spheres of exactly equal masses are taken. One is given a positive
charge Q Coulombs and the other an equal negative charge. Their masses after charging are
different.
Ans. True
2. Electrostatic force is a conservative in nature.
Ans. True
Remembering
3. Quantisation of charge can be neglected at macroscopic level.
Ans. True
Understanding
N
4. S. I. unit of electric flux is .
C
Ans. False
Remembering
5. The electric force between two charges changes, if we bring a third charge closer to them.
Ans. False
Understanding
6. Two electric field lines never intersect each other.
Ans. True
Remembering/ Understanding
kp 2
7. Electric field on the axis of a short dipole at a distance r from the dipole is given by .
r2
Ans. False
Understanding
8. Electrostatic force is both attractive and repulsive.
Ans. True
Remembering/ Understanding
9. Electrostatic force at a point due to multiple charges is equal to algebraic sum of forces due to
all charges at that point.
Ans. False
Understanding
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10. Charge on a body can have any value greater than 1.6 10 19 C .
Ans. False
Understanding
11. Electric field intensity due to an Infinite charge sheet decreases by increasing distance.
Ans. False
Understanding
12. It is possible that two similarly charged bodies can attract each other.
Ans. True
App
13. Charge given to a spherical conductor is uniformly distributed in its entire volume.
Ans. False
14. Gauss law is valid only for the fields which follows inverse square law.
Ans. True
Understanding
15. Electric flux is a vector quantity.
Ans. False
Remembering
16. The minimum field required to produce breakdown of air is 3.0  10 6 V / m . Therefore a
conducting sphere 10 cm in radius can easily hold a charge of 4  10 6 C in air without
breakdown.
KQ 9  10 9  4  10 6
Ans. False (Electric field at the top of the sphere E    3.6  10 6 N / C which
R2 10  
1 2
is more than 3.0  10 N / C , so the sphere cannot hold charge 4  10 6 C . )

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Applying
17. Three equal charges (‘Q’ each) are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side ‘a’.
Q2 3
The force on any one of the charge is .
4 0 a 2
Ans. True FA  FAB 2  FAC 2  2FAB   FAC cos 60

2 2 2
 KQ 2   KQ 2   KQ 2   2 KQ 2  1
  2    2   2  2    2  
 a   a   a   a  2
KQ 2 3

a2
Applying
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(iv) Matching type Questions
1. (i) Direction of dipole moment (a) positive charge to negative charge
(ii) Direction of electric field lines (b) negative charge to positive charge
Ans. (i) (b), (ii)(a) (c) positive charge to positive charge
Remembering
2. (i) As a body acquires positive charge, its mass (a) Increases
(ii) As a body acquires negative charge, its mass (b) Remain same
Ans. (i) (c), (ii) (a) (c) Decreases
Understanding (d) First increase then decrease.
3. (i) S.I. unit of electric flux is N

(a)
C2
(ii) S.I. unit of electric field is
N
(b)
C
N
(c)  m2
Ans. (i) (c), (ii)(b) C
Remembering N
(d) C
m2
4. (i) Electric field intensity on the surface of (a) 

charged conducting sphere 0
(ii) Electric field intensity due to infinite 

(b)
charged sheet 2 0

(c)
4 0
Ans. (i) (a), (ii)(b)
Remembering 
(d)
6 0
5. (i) Glass rod is rubbed with silk clothe and (a) Friction
get charged
(b) Conduction
(ii) A metal sphere is get charged by another
(c) Induction
charged sphere by no actual contact
between
Ans. (i) (a), (ii)(c)
Understanding
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6. (i) Electric field lines due to a point like (a) radically inward
positive charge
(b) radically outward
(ii) Electric field lines due to a point like
(c) parallel to charge
negative charge
(d) perpendicular to charge
Ans. (i) (b), (ii)(a)
Remembering
7. (i) Electrostatic force is (a) Always attractive
(ii) Gravitational force is (b) Always repulsive
Ans. (i) (c), (ii)(a) (c) Both attractive and repulsive
Remembering
8. (a) Electric field (a) Volt × metre
(b) Electric flux (b) Volt /sec
Ans. (i) (c), (ii)(a) (c) Volt / metre
[Remembering]
9. (a) Charging by friction (a) Both bodies must be charged
(b) Charging by Induction (b) One of the body should be charged
Ans. (i) (a), (ii)(b) (c) Both bodies may not be charged
[Understanding]
10. (i) Direction of electric field intensity on (a) Along the direction of electric
axial point of dipole. dipole moment
(ii) Direction of electric field intensity on (b) Perpendicular to the direction of

equatorial point of dipole electric dipole moment
Ans. (i) (a), (ii)(c) (c) Opposite to the direction of dipole

moment
[Remembering]
11. (i) Electric field intensity due to an infinite (a) 

charged sheet 0
(ii) Electric field intensity on the surface of 

(b)
charged sphericalshell 2 0
Ans. (i) (b), (ii)(a) 2

(c)
3 0
[Remembering]
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12. (i) Electric charge (a) volt/ metre
(ii) Electric flux (b) Remains Quantised
Ans. (i) (b), (ii)(c) (c) Scalar Quantity
[Understanding]
13. (i) Gauss Law 

(a)  E. dS   0
(ii) Coulombs Law
q
(b)  E. dS   0
Ans. (i) (b), (ii)(c)

kq1 q 2
(c) F 
[Applying] r2
14. (i) Net force on a dipole is zero (a) Dipole in non uniform electric field
(ii) A scale rubbed with hair attracts small (b) Dipole in uniform electric field
pieces of paper.
(c) Charging by conduction.
Ans. (i) (b), (ii)(a)
[Applying]
15. (i) Two similarly charged bodies (a) Always repel each other
(ii) Two oppositely charged bodies (b) Always attract each other
Ans. (i) (c), (ii)(b) (c) May attract or repel each other
[Understanding]
16. (i) Direction of electric field lines (a) Positive to negative charge
(ii) Direction of electric dipole moment (b) Negative to positive charge
Ans. (i) (a), (ii)(b) (c) perpendicular to the line joining

both charges
[Remembering]
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ELECTROSTATIC POTENTIAL AND CAPACITANCE - 2
1. When charge is supplied to a conductor, its potential depends upon
(a) the amount of charge (b) Geometry & size of conductor
(c) both (a) & (b) (d) only on (a)
Ans. (c)
Understanding
2. A parallel plate capacitor is charged by a battery. Once it is charged battery is removed.
Now a dielectric material is inserted between the plates of the capacitor, which of the
following does not change?
(a) electric field between the plates (b) potential difference across the plates
(c) charge on the plates (d) energy stored in the capacitor.
Ans. (c)
3. A dipole is placed parallel to electric field. If W is the work done in rotating the dipole from
0° to 60°, then work done in rotating it from 0° to 180° is
(a) 2W (b) 3W
W
(c) 4W (d)
2
Ans. (c)
Applying
4. The variation potential V with r & electric field with r for a point charge is correctly shown
in the graphs.
Ans. (b)
Understanding
5. A charge Q is supplied to a metallic conductor. Which is true?
(a) Electric field inside it is same as on the surface.
(b) Electric potential inside is zero.
(c) Electric potential on the surface is zero
(d) Electric potential inside it is constant
Ans. (d)
Analysing& Evaluating/ Understanding
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6. A parallel plate capacitor C has a charge Q. The actual charges on the plates are
(a) Q, Q (b) Q / 2, Q / 2
Q Q
(c) Q,  Q (d) ,
2 2
Ans. (c)
Understanding
7. Three capacitors of capacitances 1µf, 2µF & 3µF are connected in series and a potential
difference of 11V is applied across the combination them the potential difference across the
plates of 1µF capacitor is
(a) 2V (b) 4V (c) 1V (d) 6V
Ans. (d)
Applying
8. The potential at the centreof the square is-
kq
(a) Zero (b)
a 2
kq kq
(c) (d)
a2 2a 2
Ans. (a)
Applying
9. Two conducting spheres A and B of radii a & b respectively are at the same potential. The
ratio of surface charge densities of A and B is
b a a2 b2
(a) (b) (c) (d)
a b b2 a2
Ans. (a)
Applying
10. Work done to bring a unit positive charge un-accelerated from infinity to a point inside
electric field is called :
(A) Electric field (B) Electric potential
(C) Capacitance (D) Electric flux
Ans (B)
Remembering
11. Electric potential due to a point charge –q at distance x from it is given by:
(A) Kq/x2 (B) Kq/x
(C) -Kq/x2 (D) -Kq/x
Ans.- (D)
Understanding
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12. Electric field is always :
(A) Parallel to equipotential surface
(B) Perpendicular to equipotential surface
(C) It can be perpendicular and parallel as well
(D) It does not depends on distribution of charge
Ans.- (B)
Understanding
13. Electric field and electric potential inside a charged spherical shell :
(A) E = 0; V = 0 (B) E=0;V≠0
(C) E≠0;V=0 (D) E ≠ 0 ; V ≠ 0
Ans.- (B)
Understanding
14. Shape of equipotential surface in uniform electric field will be :
(A) Spherical normal to electric field
(B) Random
(C) circular normal to electric field
(D) Equidistant Planes normal to electric field
Ans.- (D)
Understanding
15. On reducing potential across or capacitor, its capacitance of an object :
(A) Decreases (B) Increases
(C) Remains constant (D) First increases then decreases
Ans- (C)
Understanding
16. Energy stored in a in a charged capacitor is given by :
(A) U = CV/2 (B) U = CV2/2
(C) 2CV2 (D) VC2/2
Ans.- (B)
Remembering]
17. If n number of equal capacitors each of capacitance C are connected in series then equivalent
capacitance will be given as :
(A) n×C (B) C/n
(C) n+C (D) n2C
Ans.- (B)
Applying
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18. Capacitance of parallel plate capacitor when there is no medium between the plates is C0. If
capacitor is now completely filled with dielectric matter of constant K then capacitance :
(A) C0/K (B) KC0
(C) K2C0 (D) 2KC0
Ans.- (B)
Applying
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1. Electric field E at a point is perpendicular to the _______________ surface through the point.
Ans. Equipotential
Understanding
2. The potential energy of a charge q in an placed at potential V  r  is _______________.
Ans. {qV r }
Remembering
3. It is safer to be inside the car rather than standing outside under a trace during lightening is
based on _______________ concept.
Ans. Electrostatic shielding
Understanding
4. A capacitor plates are charged by a battery. After charging battery is disconnected and a
dielectric slab is inserted between the plates, the charge on the plates of capacitor
_______________ .
Ans. Remain same
Applying
5. The amount of work done is bringing a charge q from infinity to a point un-accelerated and
is equal to _______________ acquired by the charge.
Ans. Electrostatic potential energy
Remembering
6. The value of potential energy of an electric dipole in uniform electric field along the
dissection of field is _______________ .
 
Ans. U   p.E
Remembering
7. Electric field is always ……………… to the equipotential surface.
Ans. (perpendicular)
Understanding
8. Work done to bring a unit positive charge un-accelerated from infinity to a point in electric
field is called ……….
Ans. (electric potential)
Remembering
9. Unit of capacitance is ……………….
Ans. (Farad)
Remembering
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10. Unit of electric potential is ……………
Ans. (Volt)
Remembering
11. A capacitor is charged and is not connected to a battery; Potential between plates of the
capacitor ……………. when it is filled with dielectric.
Ans. (Decrease)
12. Equipotential surface due to a point charge will be ………. in shape.
Ans. (Spherical)
Remembering
13. Equipotential surfaces due to long linear charge distribution will be ………. in shape.
Ans. (Cylindrical)
Remembering
14. Two capacitors each of capacitance 2µF are connected in series. Equivalent capacitance will
be ……..
Ans. (1µF)
Applying
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1. For a charged particle moving from point P to point Q, the net work done by an
electrostatic field on the particle is independent of the path connecting point P to point Q.
Ans. True
Understanding
2. A conducting hollow sphere of radius 10 cm has an electric potential on the surface be
10V. Then the electric potential at the centre of the hollow sphere will be zero.
Ans. False
Understanding
3. The work done in rotating the electric dipole in uniform electric field from   0 to   60
will be negative.
Ans. False
Applying
kp
4. Electric potential due to an electric dipole on equatorial line is
r3
Ans. False
Remembering
5. Electric field inside the dielectric material is always less because induced electric field is
set up within it, which is in a direction opposite to original electric field.
Ans. True
Understanding
6. Charge q is placed at the center of an imaginary sphere as shown
following. Work done in moving a charge from A to B is greater than
taking the charge from B to C.
Ans. False
Applying
7. When two capacitors with unequal capacitances are joined in parallel and connected
across a battery then charge on each capacitor will be same.
Ans. False
Understanding
8. The potential difference VP  VQ will be positive.
1
Ans. True (An V  VP  VQ )
r
Analysing& Evaluating
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9. The electrostatic field at the surface of charged conductor must be tangential to the surface
at any point.
Ans. False (Electric field should be normal to the surface at any point)
Understanding
10. We can place a metal sphere of capacitance 1Farad inside an almirah.
Ans. False
Understanding
11. Work done to displace any electric charge from one point to another point on equipotential
surface is always zero.
Ans. True Wif = qo[Vf –Vi]
Understanding
12. Two equipotential surfaces never intersect each other.
Ans. True
Understanding
13. If two capacitors having equal capacitance are connected in series then equivalent
capacitance doubles.
1
 1 1  C
Ans. False Cs =(    
 C1 C2  2
Applying
14. Electrostatic force is a conservative force.
 
Ans. True  E..dl = 0
Understanding
15. Four capacitor each of capacitance 16µF are connected in series. Equivalent capacitance will
be 4µF.
1 1 1 1
Ans. True Cs =       4F
 16 16 16 16 
Applying
16. Electric field is always perpendicular to equipotential surface.
Ans. False
Understanding
17. Electric field intensity outside parallel plate capacitor is zero.
Ans. True
Understanding
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1. (a) Electric field due to a single charge P  E

1
r
(b) Electric field due to an electric dipole Q  E  1

r2
R  E
1
r3
Ans. (a) –Q , (b)– R
Understanding
2. (a) In series combination of capacitors (P) potential difference across each
capacitor is same
(b) In parallel combination of capacitors Q) energy stored by each capacitor is
same
(R) charge on each capacitor is same.
Ans. (a)- R, (b) – P
Understanding
3. (a) On inserting dielectric slab between (P) capacity remains same plates of
capacitor
(b) On replacing mica by air between (Q) capacity decreases plates of
capacitor
(R) capacity increases
Ans. (a) –R , (b)- Q
Understanding
4. (a) Equipotential surfaces for a point charge (P) Coaxial cylindrical
(b) Equipotential surface for a linear charge (Q) Concentric spherical
(R) concentric circular
Ans. (a) –Q , (b)- P
Remembering
5. (a) Equivalent capacitance of 3 equal capacitors P  3C
in series combination Q  2C
3
Equivalent capacitance of 3 equal capacitors, R 

C
(b)
3
two in parallel & one in series with it
Ans. (a) –R, (b)- Q
Applying
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Nm 2
6. (a) SI unit of potential difference P 
C
N
(b) SI unit of Electric field (Q) m
C
R  kgm
sec2 C
Ans. (a) –Q , (b)- R
Remembering
7. (a) Electric field inside a metallic conductor (P) constant
(c) Electric potential inside the conductor (Q) zero
(R) Less than that on surface
Ans. (a) –Q , (b)- P
Understanding

8. (a) The value of electric field just outside the (P)
2 0
charged conductor is

(b) The value of electric field inside a charged (Q)
0
2
capacitor is (R)

Ans. (a) –Q , (b)- R
Understanding
9. (a) Unit of dielectric constant K (P) Nm2c 2
(b) Unit of electrical permittivity (Q) no unit
(R) N 1m 2 C 2
Ans. (a) – Q, (b) – R
Remembering
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CURRENT ELECTRICITY -3
1. Kirchhoff’s II law for the electric network is based on:
(a) Law of conservation of charge
(b) Law of conservation of energy
(c) Law of conservation of angular momentum
(d) Law of conservation of mass
Ans. B
Remembering
2. In the circuit diagram, calculate the electric current through branch BC:
(a) 4 amp (b) 2 amp

(c) 5 amp (d) 10 amp
Ans. A
Apply
3. Electric current through resistance 10 Ω, in the given circuit is:
(a) 0 amp (b) 0.5 amp

(c) 6/11 amp (d) 2 amp
Ans. C
Applying
4. A cell of emf E and internal resistance r is connected across an external resistor R. The graph
showing the variation of P.D. across R versus R
Ans.
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5. We use alloy for making of resistors, because they have :
Temp. coefficient Resistivity
(a) Low Low
(b) High High
(c) High Low
(d) Low High
Ans. A
Remembering
(a) The wire, which has maximum resistance
(c) The loop, which has net zero potential
(c) A point, where two wires are joined together
(d) A point, where there two or more wires are joined together
Ans. D
Remembering
7. Determine the electric current through branch BD of the electric network:
(a) 0.6 amp (b) 0 amp

(c) 1 amp (d) 10 amp
Ans. B
Applying
8. WSB experiment is most sensitive, when:
(a) All four resistances are approximately equal
(b) One of the resistances is very high as compare to others
(c) One of the resistances is very low as compare to others
(d) Any two resistances are equal to infinity.
Ans. A
Understanding
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9. In a Whetstone’s bridge, all the four arms have equal resistance R. If resistance of the
galvanometer arm is also R, then equivalent resistance of the combination is
(a) R (b) 2R
R R
(c) (d)
2 4
P R
Ans. (a) [As  , so resistance of the galvanometer can be omitted (P & Q are in series = 2R, R
Q S
2R  2R
& S are also in series =2R) . Now the equivalent resistance   R]
4R
Applying
10. For a cell of e.m.f. 2 V, a balance is obtained for 50 cm of the potentiometer wire. If the cell is
shunted by a 2  resistor and the balance is obtained across 40 cm of the wire, then the
internal resistance of the cell is
(a) 1 (a) 0.5 
(c) 1.2  (d) 2.5 
l l   50  40 
Ans. (b) [ r  R 1 2   2     0.5 ]
 l2   40 
Applying
11. In a metre bridge experiment, resistance box (with R  2 ) is connected in the left gap and
the unknown resistance S in the right gap. If balancing length be 40 cm, calculate value of S.
(a) 2Ω (b) 3Ω (c) 4Ω (d) 2.5 Ω
2 5
Ans. (b) [   S  3 ]
40 60
Applying
12. How much work is required to carry a 6 C charge from the negative to the positive
terminal of a 9V battery?
(a) 54 × 10-3 J (b) 54 × 10-6 J
(c) 54 × 10-9 J (d) 54 × 10-12 J
Ans. (b) [ W  qV  54 µJ ]
Applying
13. For a cell, the terminal potential difference is 3.6 V, when the circuit is open. If the potential
difference reduces to 3 V, when cell is connected to a resistance of 5  , the internal
resistance of cell is
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 8
 E V   3.5  3 
Ans. (a) [ r  R   5   1 ]
 V   3 
Applying
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14. A cell supplies a current of 0.9 A through a 2  resistor and a current of 0.3 A through 7 
resistor. The internal resistance of the cell is
(a) 2.0  (b) 1.5 
(c) 1.0  (d) 0.5 
Ans. (d) [ E  0.9 2  r  & E  0.3 7  r  . solve to get r  0.5 ]
Applying
15. Kirchhoff’s I law for the electric junction is based on:
(a) Law of conservation of charge
(b) Law of conservation of energy
(c) Law of conservation of angular momentum
(d) Law of conservation of mass
Ans. A [Kirchhoff’s I law for the electric junction is based on the law of conservation of charge]
Remembering
16. The potential difference between points A and B of adjoining figure is
2 8 5 5
(a) V (b) V A B
3 9
2V
4
(c) V (d) 2V 5 5
3
5 5
D C
Ans. (c) The given circuit can be redrawn as follows
A 5 5 B 5 C
2/3V 2/3V 2/3V
2V
A 5 5 D 5 C
For identical resistances, potential difference distributes equally among all. Hence
2
potential difference across each resistance is V, and potential difference between A
3
4
and B is V.
3

17. Two resistors of resistance R1 and R2 having R1  R 2 are connected in parallel. For equivalent
resistance R, the correct statement is
(a) R  R1  R 2 (b) R1  R  R 2
(c) R2  R  (R1  R2 ) (d) R  R1
Ans. (d) Equivalent resistance of parallel resistors is always less than any of the member of
the resistance system.
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18. The current in the adjoining circuit will be i
1 1
(a) ampere (b) ampere 2V 30 30
45 15
30
1 1
(c) ampere (d) ampere
10 5
(30  30)30 60  30 V 2 1
Ans. (c) R equivalent    20   i    ampere
(30  30)  30 90 , R 20 10
Applying
19. The temperature coefficient of resistance for a wire is 0.00125 / C . At 27°K its resistance is 1
ohm. The temperature at which the resistance becomes 2 ohm is
(a) 1154 K (b) 1100 K
(c) 1400 K (d) 1127 K
Ans. (b) R2  R1 1   t 2  t1 
2  11  0.00125 t 2  27  t 2  827C or 1100 K
 t  854C  T  1127 K
Applying
20. Drift velocity vd varies with the intensity of electric field as per the relation
1
(a) vd  E (b) vd 
E
(c) v d  constant (d) vd  E 2
e V e El
Ans. (a) vd    or vd  .  (Since V  El)
m l m l
vd  E
Understanding
21. Dimensions of a block are 1 cm  1 cm  100 cm . If specific resistance of its material is 3  10 7 ohm  m ,
then the resistance between the opposite rectangular faces is
(a) 3  10 9 ohm (b) 3  10 7 ohm
(c) 3  10 5 ohm (d) 3  10 3 ohm
Ans. (b) Length l = 1 cm  10 2 m

1 cm
100
1 cm cm
Area of cross-section A = 1 cm 100 cm

= 100 cm2 = 10–2m2
10 2
Resistance R = 3  10–7  = 3  10–7
10  2
Applying
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22. The colour sequence in a carbon resistor is red, brown, orange and silver. The resistance of
the resistor is
(a) 21  103 10% (b) 23  101 10
(c) 21  103 5% (d) 12  103 5%
Ans. (a) Red, brown, orange, silver red and brown represents the first two significant figures.
Third digit represents power of 10 and fourth digit gives tolerance. So R =
21  10 3  10% .
Applying
23. The reading of the ammeter as per figure shown is 2
1 3
(a) A (b) A 2 2V
8 4 A
1 2
(c) A (d) 2A
2 2
Ans. (b) Resistance across XY  2 

3
2 2V
Total resistance A
2
2 8 X Y
 2  
3 3 2
Current through ammeter 2
2 6 3
   A
8/3 8 4
Applying
24. The equivalent resistance of the arrangement of resistances shown in adjoining figure
between the points A and B is 8
16 20
16
(a) 6 ohm (b) 8 ohm A B
9
(c) 16 ohm (d) 24 ohm 6
18
Ans. (b) [8Ω, 16Ω, 16Ω are in parallel then equivalent is 4Ω, 9Ω & 18Ω are in parallel their
equivalent is 6Ω]
24  12
R AB   8
(24  12)
Applying
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25. In the network of resistors shown in the adjoining figure, the equivalent resistance between
A and B is
3 3 3 3 3 3
A B
3 3 3 3 3 3
(a) 54 ohm (b) 18 ohm

(c) 36 ohm (d) 9 ohm
Ans. (d) The network can be redrawn as follows
3 3 3
A B
 Req  9 
Applying 30
26. In the given circuit the current I1 is I1

40
(a) 0.4 A (b) – 0.4 A I3
I2 40V
40
(c) 0.8 A (d) – 0.8 A
80V
Ans. (b) The circuit can be simplified as follows
B C
i1 30
i3 i3
A D
40 40V
i2
F E
40 80V
Applying KCL at junction A

i3  i1  i2 .….(i)
Applying Kirchoff’s voltage law for the loop ABCDA and solving
 7i1  4 i2  4 .….(ii)
Applying Kirchoff’s voltage law for the loop ADEFA and solving
 i1  2i2  3 …….(iii)
On solving equation (ii) and (iii) i1  0.4 A .
Applying
4A
27. In the given current distribution what is the value of I
I 2A
(a) 3A (b) 8A
3A
(c) 2A (d) 5A
5A
Ans. (c)
 4 2i5 3  0i  2 A
Understanding
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28. Two cells when connected in series are balanced on 8m on a potentiometer. If the cells are
connected with polarities of one of the cell is reversed, they balance on 2m. The ratio of
e.m.f.'s of the two cells is
(a) 3:5 (b) 5:3
(c) 3:4 (d) 4:3
E1 l1  l2 (8  2) 5
Ans. (b)   
E2 l1  l2 (8  2) 3
Applying
29. A cell of internal resistance 3 ohm and emf 10 volt is connected to a uniform wire of length 500
cm and resistance 3 ohm. The potential gradient in the wire is
(a) 30 mV/cm (b) 10 mV/cm
(c) 20 mV/cm (d) 4 mV/cm
e .R 10  3
Ans. (b) Potential gradient = = .
(R  r).L (3  3)  5
 1V / m  10 mV / cm.
Applying
30. The voltage V and current I graph for a conductor at two different temperatures T1 and T2 are
shown in the figure. The relation between T1 and T2 is
T1
(a) T1  T2 (b) T1  T2 V
T2
(c) T1  T2 (d) T1  T2
I
Ans. (a) T1  T2
Understanding
31. From the graph between current I and voltage V shown below, identify the portion
corresponding to negative resistance
I E
(a) AB (b) BC B
C
D
(c) CD (d) DE A
V
Ans. (c) CD
Understanding
32. The resistivity of alloys  Ralloy ; the resistivity of constituent metals R metal . Then, usually
(a) Ralloy  Rmetal (b) Ralloy  Rmetal
(c) There is no simple relation between Ralloy and R metal
(d) Ralloy  Rmetal
Ans. (d)
Remembering
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33. Masses of three wires of copper are in the ratio of 1 : 3 : 5 and their lengths are in the ratio of
5 : 3 : 1. The ratio of their electrical resistances are
(a) 1:3:5 (b) 5:3:1

(c) 1 : 15 : 125 (d) 125 : 15 : 1
2 2 2
l2  l   l   l3 
Ans. (d) R  R1 : R2 : R3   1  :  2  :
 m


m  m1   m 2   3 
25 9 1 1
 : :  25 : 3 :  125 : 15 : 1 .
1 3 5 5
Applying
34. In the figure a carbon resistor has bands of different colours on its body as mentioned in the
figure. The value of the resistance is Silver
(a) 24  106   5% (b) 35  106   10%

Green
(c) 5.6 k  (d) 24 106   10% Red Yellow
Ans. (d) 24  106   10% .

Applying
35. Two wires of same material have length L and 2L and cross–sectional areas 4A and A
respectively. The ratio of their specific resistance would be
(a) 1:2 (b) 8:1
(c) 1:8 (d) 1:1
Ans. (d) Specific resistance doesn’t depend upon length and area.
Understanding
36. The current from the battery in circuit diagram shown is
(a) 1A 2 A 7
15V
(b) 2A
0.5 6 1
(c) 1.5 A
(d) 3A 8 B 10
Ans. (a) The given circuit can be simplified as follows
15
Hence current from the battery i  1A
15
Applying
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37. Masses of 3 wires of same metal are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 and their lengths are in the ratio 3 : 2 :
1. The electrical resistances are in ratio
(a) 1:4:9 (b) 9:4:1
(c) 1:2:3 (d) 27 : 6 : 1
Ans. (b) This is a balanced Wheatstone bridge circuit. So potential at B and D will be same
and no current flows through 4R resistance.
Applying
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1. Kirchhoff’s I law for electric network is based on _______________ .
Ans. Conservation of charge)
Remembering
2. Kirchhoff’s II law for electric network is based on _______________.
Ans. Conservation of energy
Remembering
3. A cell of emf E and resistance r is connected across an external resistance R. the potential
difference across the terminals of a cell for r =R is _______________.
Ans. E/2
Apply
4. The alloys which are used for making resistances have very low Temperature coefficient
of resistance and high _______________.
Ans. Resistivity
Understanding
5. Wheat Stone Bridge experiment is most sensitive when all the resistances are of
_______________.
Ans. Same Order
Understanding
6. In slide wire bridge experiment, copper strips are used in place of copper wires, due to
their low _______________.
Ans. Conductivity
Apply
7. EMFs of two cells can be compared using _______________ apparatus
Ans. Potentiometer
Remembering
8. Meter bridge works on the principle of _______________.
Ans. Wheat Stone Bridge
Remembering
9. As per Kirchhoff’s II law, the algebraic sum of emfs is equal to algebraic sum of product of
_______________.
Ans. Current and Resistance
Remembering
10. A battery of e.m.f. 2 volt and internal resistance 0.1 Ω is being charged with a current of 5
ampere. The p.d. between the two terminals of the battery is ________________ volt.
Ans. 2.5 volt ( V  E  Ir ,  2  5  0.1  2.5 volt )
Applying
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11. There is a metal block of dimensions 20 10 15cm. The ratio of the maximum and
minimum resistance of the block is _______________ .
20 10 R 20 20 15
Ans. 4 : 1 ( Rmax   , Rmin   , max    = 4 : 1)
10 15 20 15 Rmin 10 15 10
Applying
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1. Kirchhoff’s Junction law is a reflection of the fact that the net charge accumulate at the
junction is zero.
Ans. True
Remembering
2. The graph between P.D. across R versus R, when a cell of emf E and
internal resistance r across an external resistance R is:
Ans. True
Understanding
3. The alloys, which are used for making of resistors have low temperature coefficient of
resistance and high resistivity.
Ans. True
Applying
5. Wheat Stone Bridge experiment is most sensitive when all the four resistors are
approximately equal.
Ans. True
Applying
6. In a meter bridge experiment, copper plates are used due to their low conductivity.
Ans. False
Understanding
7. Potentiometer works on the principle of Wheat Stone Bridge.
Ans. False
Understanding
8. The emf of a cell depends upon the internal resistance of a cell.
Ans. False
Remembering
9. When a manganin conductor is heated, its resistance decreases rapidly.
Ans. False (manganin is an alloy. Its resistance is almost independent of temperature    0 )
Understanding
10. If the e.m.f. of a battery is E and internal resistance be r, the maximum current that can be
drawn from it is i  E / r .
E E
Ans. True ( i   imax  for R = 0)
Rr r
Applying
11. Temperature coefficient of resistance of a good conductor is negative.
Ans. False (   ve for conductors)
Remembering
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1. (i) SI unit of Power (a) Joule

(ii) SI unit of Electric Current (b) Watt
(c) Ampere
Ans. [(i) = B] [(ii)=C

Remembering
2. (i) Conductance is reciprocal of (a) Conductivity

(ii) Resistivity is reciprocal of (b) E. F. Intensity
(c) Resistance
Ans. [(i) = C] [(ii) = A]

Understanding
3. (i) Kirchhoff’s I law based upon (a) Law of Conservation of mass

(ii) Kirchhoff’s II law based upon (b) Law of Conservation of charge
(c) Law of Conservation of energy
Ans. [(i) = B] [(ii) = C]

Remembering
4. (i) Ohm’s law is applicable for (a) Alloys

(ii) Ohm’s law is not applicable for (b) Carbon resistors
(c) Diodes
Ans. [(i) = A,B] [(ii) = C ]

Understanding
5. In Given circuit (a) 5 V

(b) 15 V
(c) 10 V
(i) P.D. across 10 Ω

(ii) P.D. across 5 Ω
Ans. [(i) =C ] [(ii) =A ]

Applying
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MOVING CHARGES AND MAGNETISM -4
 
1. In a certain region of space, electric field E and magnetic field B are perpendicular to each
other. An electron enters perpendicularly to both the fields and moves undeflected. The
velocity of electron is
E B
(a) (b) (c) E B (d) E.B
B E
Ans. [A]
Analysing & Evaluating/ Creating
2. A deuteron of kinetic energy 50 keV is describing a circular orbits of radius 0.5 m in a plane

perpendicular to the magnetic field B . The kinetic energy of the proton that describes a

circular orbit of same radius and inside same B is
(a) 25 kev (b) 50 kev (c) 200 kev (d) 100 keV
q 2 B2r 2 1
Ans. [D] [K=  K   K 2 100 K eV ]
2m m
Applying
3. Two particles A and B with same charges and different masses
( m A and mB respectively) are moving in a plane inside uniform
magnetic field which is perpendicular to the plane. The speed of the
particles are V A and VB respectively and the trajectories are as
shown in figure. Then
(a) m AV A  mBVB (b) m AV A  mBVB
(c) m A  mB and VA  VB (d) m A  mB and VA  VB
m A v A mB v B
Ans. [b] [ rA  rB    m A v A  mB v B ]
qB qB
Applying
4. A rectangular coil ABCD is placed near a long straight current carrying straight wire as
shown. What is the net force on the rectangular coil?
(a) 25 x 10-7 N towards the wire (b) 25 x 10-7 N Away from the wire
(c) 35 x 10-7 N, towards the wire (d) 35 x 10-7 N away from the wire
Ans. [A]
Applying
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5. To convert a moving coil galvanometer into on ammeter of given range, we must connect:
(a) A suitable low resistance in series (b) A suitable low resistance in parallel
(c) A suitable high resistance in parallel (d) A suitable high resistance in series
Ig  G
Ans. [b] [s= ]
I  Ig
Understanding
6. Two wires of same length are shaped into a square and a circle if they carry same current,
ratio of magnetic moment is :
(a) 2:  (b) :2
(c) :4 (d) 4: 
2a
Ans. [c] [ M 1 : M 2  a 2 : r 2  M1 : M 2   : A (use r  )]

7. Current sensitivity of a galvanometer can be increased by decreasing :
(a) Magnetic field B (b) number of turns N
(c) torsional constant K (d) Area A
Ans. [c]
Understanding
8. An electric current passes through a long straight copper wire. At a distance 5 cm from the
straight wire, the magnetic field is B. The magnetic field at 20 cm from the straight wire
would be
B B
(a) (b)
6 4
B B
(c) (d)
3 2
 1 B
Ans. (b)  B   B1  
 r A
Understanding
9. A wire in the form of a circular loop, of one turn carrying a current, produces magnetic
induction B at the centre. If the same wire is looped into a coil of two turns and carries the
same current, the new value of magnetic induction at the centre is
(a) B (b) 2B
(c) 4B (d) 8B
 µI µ0  2  I 
Ans. (c)  B  0 , B1   4B
 2r 2 r / 2 
Applying
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10. A circular coil of radius a carries an electric current. The magnetic field due the coil at a point
on the axis of the coil located at a distance r from centre of the coil, such that r>> varies
1 1 1 1
(a) (b) (c) (d)
r r2 r3 r 3/ 2
µ0 Ia 2 µ0 Ia 2
Ans. (c) [B   for r 2  a 2  r 2 ]

2 a2  r 2 
3/ 2
2r 3
Understanding
11. A solenoid has 1000 turns per metre length. If a current of 5A is flowing through it, then
magnetic field inside the solenoid is
(a) 2 10 3 T (b) 2  105 T
(c) 4 10 3 T (d) 4 10 5 T
Ans. (a) [ B  µ0 nI  A  107  5  1000  2  103 T ]
Applying
12. Currents of 10 A and 2 A are flowing in opposite directions through two parallel wires A and
B respectively. If the wire A is infinitely long and wire B is 2 m long, then force on wire B
which is situated at 10 cm from A, is
(a) 8 10 5 N (b) 6 10 5 N
(c) 4 10 5 N (d) 2 10 5 N
µ0 I1 I 2 4  10 7  10  2
Ans. (a) [F  l  2  8  105 N ]
2 r 2  0.1
Applying
13. If distance between two current- carrying wires is doubled, then force between them is
(a) halved (b) doubled
(c) tripled (d) quadrupled
1
Ans. (a) [B ]
r
Understanding
14. Two thin, long parallel wires, separated by a distance (d) carry a current of (i) A in the same
direction. They will
(a) Attract each other with a force of µ0i 2 / 2 d 
(b) repel each other with a force of µ0i 2 / 2 d 
(c) attract each other with a force of µ0i 2 / 2 d 2 
(d) repel each other with a force of µ0i 2 / 2 d 2 
Ans. (a) [current in some direction so attraction]
Understanding
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15. The coil of a moving coil galvanometer is wound over a metal frame in order to
(a) reduce hysteresis (b) increase sensitivity
(c) increase moment of inertia (d) provide electromagnetic damping
Ans. (d) [arrangement provided damping to in direction of eddy currents]
Understanding
16. If in a moving coil galvanometer, a current I in its coil produces a deflection  , then
(a) I  (b) I 2
(c) I  (d) I  tan
Ans. (a) [  I ]
Remembering
17. The ratio of voltage sensitivity VS  and current sensitivity I S  of a moving coil galvanometer
is
1 1
(a) (b) (c) G (d) G2
G G2
 CS V 1
Ans. (a) VS   S  
 G CS G 
Applying
18. A 100 turns coil shown in the figure carries a current of 2 A in a magnetic field of
0.2Wb  m2 . The torque acting on the coil is
(a) 0.32 N-m tending to rotate the side AC into the page
(b) 0.32 N-m tending to rotate the side AC out of the page
(c) 0.64 N-m tending to rotate the side AC into the page
(d) 0.64 N-m tending to rotate the side AC out of the page
Ans. (b) [   NIAB sin 90  100  2  80 104  .2 = .32 N-m]
Applying
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1. Current sensitivity of a galvanometer can be increased by decreasing _______.
NBA
Ans. [Cs = ] Torsional Constant or restoring couple per unit twist.
C
Understanding
2. To convert galvanometer in to a voltmeter of given range, a suitable high resistance should
be connected in __________________ with the galvanometer.
V 
Ans. Series R =   G 
I 
 g 
Understanding

3. When a magnetic dipole of moment M rotates freely about its axis from unstable equilibrium

to stable equilibrium in a magnetic field B , the rotational kinetic energy gained by it
is_______________________.
Ans. 2 MB [ K  U  MB  (MB) ]
Applying
4. An electron passes undeflected when passes through a region with electric and magnetic
fields. When electric field is switched off its path will change to __________________.
Ans. Circular
Understanding
5. The ratio of angular momentum (L) to magnetic moment (M) of an electron revolving in a
circular orbit is _______.
e
Ans. M = L
2m
Applying

6. The path of charged particle moving perpendicularly with B is ________.
Ans. Path of the charged particle will be circular.
Understanding
7. There is no change in the _________ as a charged particle moving in a magnetic field,
although magnetic force is acting on it.
Ans. When a charge particle moves through the magnetic field, its kinetic energy remains
constant.
Understanding
8. Two linear parallel conductors carrying currents in the opposite direction -------------------each
other.
Ans. (repel)
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Understanding
9. When a coil carrying current is set with its plane perpendicular to the direction of magnetic
field, then torque on the coil is----------------.
Ans. (zero)
Understanding
10. A linear conductor carrying current if placed parallel to the direction of magnetic field, then
it experiences ---------------- force.
Ans. (No) F = IlB sin  and  = 0o
Understanding
11. Electric current flows through a thick wire. Magnetic field at a point on its surface is
 B  o I / 2R  and is________ on its axis.
Ans. (zero)
Understanding
12. Torque on a current carrying rectangular coil inside a galvanometer is maximum and
constant irrespective of its orientation as it is suspended inside _________ magnetic field.
Ans. (radial)
Understanding
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1. Two parallel wires carrying current in the same direction attract each other.
Ans. [True]
Understanding
2. A charge moves in a circle inside magnetic field. The time period of revolution is
independent of mass of particle:
2m
Ans. [False] [T= ]
qB
Applying
3. Electron enters into a magnetic field at an angle of 60 degree. Its path will be Parabola.
Ans. [False]
Applying
4. To convert a moving coil galvanometer into an ammeter of a given range we must connect
a suitable low resistance in parallel.
Ans. [True]
Understanding
5. A wire of length ‘l’ carries a current I along X-axis .a magnetic field exists given by
B  B0 (iˆ  ˆj  kˆ)T . The magnitude of magnetic force acting on wire is 2lI / Bo
Ans. [True]
Applying
6. The magnetic field due to a very long wire carrying a current decreases as the square of
the distance from the wire.
o I
Ans. [False] [B= ]
2r
Remembering
7. Magnetic field lines always form closed loop.
Ans. [True]
Understanding
8. The resistance of milli-ammeter is greater than that of ammeter
I gG
Ans. [True] [RA  S = ]
I  Ig

9. Static charge is a source of electric field but not of magnetic field
Ans. [True]
Remembering
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10. The net charge in a current carrying conductor is zero, even then it experiences magnetic
force, when placed inside magnetic field.
Ans. [True]
Applying
11. When a current carrying rectangular loop is placed inside magnetic field, net force on it
always zero.
Ans. [True]
Applying
12. The two linear parallel conductors carrying currents in the opposite direction attract each
other
Ans. [False]
13. A solenoid tend to shrink when a current passes through it
Ans. [True]
14. When a current carrying rectangular loop is placed inside magnetic field, net torque on it
always zero.
Ans. [False]
Understanding
15. The two linear parallel conductors carrying currents in the same direction attract each
other
Ans. [False]
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1. For the path of a moving charged particle, which enters perpendicularly inside
(a) In uniform electric field is (P) Elliptical
(b) In uniform magnetic field (Q) Parabola
(R) Circle
Ans (A) Q (B) R
Understanding
2. Match the following
(a) Magnetic moment (P) Weber
(b) Magnetic field (Q) Amp.m2
(R) Weber/m2
Ans (A) Q (B) R
Remembering
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MAGNETISM AND MATTER - 5
1. Which of the following is weakly repelled by a magnet field:
(a) Iron (b) Cobalt (c) Steel (d) Copper
Ans- (d) Copper [Copper is diamagnetic]
Remembering
2. If a diamagnetic material is placed in a magnetic field, the magnetic field inside the
material compared to that outside will be
(a) Slightly less (b) Slightly more (c) Very high (d) Same
Ans- (a) Slightly less
Remembering
3. The permanent magnetic material is characterised by:-
(a) Narrow hysteresis loop (b) Broad hysteresis loop
(c) High mechanically hardness, all over (d) mechanically hard surface
Ans-(b) Broad hysteresis loop
Understanding
4. The area of B-H loop for soft iron , as compared to that for steel is:-
(a) More (b) Less (c) Equal (d) zero
Ans-(b) Less
Understanding
5. A stationary magnet does not interact with:-
(a) iron rod (b) moving charge (c) magnet (d) stationary charge
Ans-(d) stationary charge
Understanding
6. The value of the magnetic susceptibility for a super-conductors is:-
(a) zero (b) Infinity (c) +1 (d) -1
Ans-(d) -1
Remembering
7. A bar magnet AB with magnetic moment M is cut into two equal parts perpendicular to
its axis. One part is kept over the other so that end B is exactly over A. What will be the
magnetic moment of the combination so formed?
(a) Zero (b) M/4 (c) M (d) 3M/4
 1    1   
Ans.- (a) [ M   M     M   0 ]
2   2 
Applying
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8. Two unlike magnetic poles of strength 10 A-m each are held in air at a distance of 0.10 m
from each other. What is the magnetic force of attraction between them?
(a) 3x10-5 N (b) 2.5X10-5 N (c) 1.5X10-5 N (d) 1X10-5 N
Ans.- (d)
Applying
9. S.I. unit of magnetic pole strength is
(a) Ampere/meter (b) Ampere-meter
(c) volt/meter (d) Ampere/meter2
Ans.- (b)
Understanding
10 . Which of the following is an example for diamagnetic substances?
(a) copper (b) nickel (c) aluminum (d) iron
Ans. (a)
Remembering
11. The domain formation is a necessary feature of
(a)diamagnetism (b) paramagnetism
(c) ferromagnetism (d) all of these
Ans. (c)
Remembering
12. The susceptibility of a ferromagnetic material is  at 27°C. At what temperature will its
susceptibility be 0.5  .
(a) 54°C (b) 327°C
(c) 600°C (d) 237°C
 X 1 T2 X T 
Ans. (b)     or T  600 K or 327C 
 X 2 T1 0.5 X 300 
Applying
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1. You can determine the sense of magnetic field lines surrounding a straight current
carrying conductor by applying ....................... rule.
Ans. The right hand thumb
Understanding
2. The ability of a material to retain magnetism after removal of magnetizing field is called as
………………...
Ans. Retentivity
Understanding
3. S.I. unit of magnetic pole strength is........................
Ans. Ampere-meter
Remembering
4. The magnetic field lines of a magnet form ...................... loops unlike electric field lines.
Ans. Closed loop
Remembering
5. The magnetic field strength at a point due to a short bar on its axis varies ..................... as
cube of distance of the point from the centre of magnet.
Ans. inversely
Applying
6. Inside the body of a magnet the direction of magnetic field lines is from .......................
Ans. South pole to North Pole
Remembering
7. No two magnetic field lines can ……………… each other.
Ans. Intersect
Remembering
8. For paramagnetic materials magnetic susceptibility is related with temperature as
inversely proportional to …………...........
Ans.- T -1
Remembering
9. Magnetic susceptibility is slightly negative for ....................... type substances.
Ans.- Diamagnetic
Remembering
10. There is no effect of temperature on ……………....type of materials.
Ans.- Diamagnetic
Remembering
11. Ferromagnetism can be explained on the basis of formation of ………………... within the
materials.
Ans- domains
Remembering
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(iii) True /False Type Questions
1. A solenoid acts like a bar magnet.
Ans: True
Remembering
2. SI unit of magnetic field intensity at a place is Wb / m2.
Ans: True [ B=  / A ]
Remembering
3. The magnetic field at the centre of a circular current carrying loop is zero.
Ans: False. The magnetic field at the centre of a circular current carrying loop is non zero. [B
 nI
= 0 ]
2r
Remembering
4. The magnetic needle kept in a non-uniform magnetic field experiences only torque.
Ans: False. The magnetic needle kept in a non-uniform magnetic field experiences torque as
well as force.
Remembering
5. A non-zero work has to be done to rotate a unit north pole around a current carrying wire.
Ans: True [ Magnetic field is a non-conservative form]
Remembering
6. Magnetic susceptibility of diamagnetic substances is always negative.
Ans: True
Remembering
7. A superconductor exhibits perfect diamagnetism.
Ans: True. A superconductor exhibits perfect diamagnetism.
Remembering
8. Soft iron is used in transformer cores.
Ans: True
Remembering
9. Soft iron is used in making permanent magnets.
Ans: False. Steel is used in making permanent magnets.
Remembering
10. Steel is used in electromagnetic cranes.
Ans: False. Soft iron is used in electromagnetic cranes.
Remembering
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11. For a diamagnetic substance, the magnetic dipole moment of each of its constituent atom
is zero
Ans- True
Remembering
12. Soft iron retains magnetism once magnetic field is switched off.
Ans- False
Understanding
13. At a temperature higher than Curie temperature, ferromagnetic substance behaves to as
paramagnetic substance.
Ans. True
Remembering
14. Non-magnetic materials can be can acquire magnetism when placed inside magnetic field.
Ans- False
Remembering
15. For making electromagnets, soft iron is preferred over steel as it has high permeability and
low retentivity.
Ans. True
Understanding
16. For making electromagnets, steel is preferred over soft iron as it has high retentivity as
well as high coercivity.
Ans. False
Understanding
17. For making permanent magnet, steel is preferred over soft iron as it has high retentivity as
well as high coercivity.
Ans- True
Understanding
18. The susceptibility of a diamagnetic material does not depend on temperature
Ans- True
Understanding
19. The susceptibility of a paramagnetic material is inversely proportional to absolute
temperature.
Ans- True
Understanding
20. Magnetic poles are always found in pairs.
Ans. True
Remembering
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21. The nature of magnetic field inside a moving coil galvanometer is radical.
Ans. True
Understanding
22. The magnetic field lines form closed loop?
Ans. True
Remembering
23. A bar magnet is held perpendicular to a uniform field (Assume magnetic field along X- axis
and the magnetic moment of the magnet pointing along Y- direction). If the couple acting
on the magnet is to be halved, we can do it by rotating it by 30degree.
Ans. False
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1. (a) Ferromagnetic (p) 0 <µr< 1
(b) Diamagnetic (q) µr >>> 1
(r) µr =0
Ans. (a) – (q), (b)—(p)
Remembering
2. (a) Ferromagnetic (p) χ = CT

(b) Diamagnetic (q) χ = C/(T-TC)
(r) χ = C/T
Ans- (a) – (q), (b)—(r)
Understanding
3. (a) paramagnetic (p) Al

(b) Ferromagnetic (q) Al-Ni-Co
(r) Copper
Ans- (a) – (p), (b)—(q)
Remembering
4. (a) Steel (p) High Retentivity, High Coercivity
(b) Soft iron (q) Low Retentivity, Low Coercivity
(r) low Retentivity, High Coercivity
Ans- (a) – (p), (b)—(q)
Remembering
5. Substance near a Magnet
(a) Para magnetic (p) highly Attracted
(b) Diamagnetic (q) weakly Attracted
(r) weakly Repelled
Ans- (a) – (p), (b)—(q)
Remembering
6. (a) Permeability (p) Henry
(b) Magnetic induction (q) Henry/ meter
(r) Amp/m
Ans- (a) – (q), (b)—(r)
Remembering
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7. (a) Diamagnetic material (p) They move from weaker region to
strong region when placed inside non
uniform magnetic field
(b) Ferromagnetic material (q) The value of susceptibility is zero
(r) They move from strong region to
weaker region when placed inside non
uniform magnetic field
Ans. a=p and b=r
Remembering
8. (a) Hard magnetic material (p) Permanent magnet
(b) Soft magnetic material (q) core of transformer
(r) the value of
Ans. a=p,r and b=r,q
Analysis
9. Susceptibility is negative
(a) magnetic moment (p) scalar physical quantity
(b) permeability (q) vector physical quantity
(r) tensor physical quantity
Ans. a=q and b=p
Remembering
10. (a) Bi (p) Diamagnetic

(b) AlNiCo (q) Paramagnetic
(r) Ferromagnetic
Ans. a= p and b=r
Remembering
11. (a) Permanent magnet (p) High permeability & low retentivity
(b) Electromagnets (q) High retentivity& high coercivity
(r) Low melting point
Ans. a=q and b=p
Understanding
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ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION -6
1. Due to relative motion of a magnet with respect to a coil, an emf is induced in the Coil,
identify the Principle involved-
(a) Ampere’s circuital law (b) Faraday's law
(c) Gauss law (d) Biot-Savart law
Answer- (b) Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction
Remembering
2. In Faraday’s experiment on electromagnetic induction, more deflection will be shown by
galvanometer, when
(a) Magnet is in uniform motion towards the coil
(b) Magnet is in uniform motion away from the coil
(c) Magnet is in accelerated motion towards the coil
(d) Magnet is at rest near the coil
 d
Answer- (c) Magnet is in accelerated motion towards the coil [e = ]
dt
Understanding
3. If both the number of turns and core length of an inductor is doubled keeping other factors
constant, then its self-inductance will be-
(a) Unaffected (b) doubled
(c) halved (d) quadrupled
N2
Answer- b) doubled, [as L=  0 A]
l
Understanding
4. Oscillating metallic pendulum in a uniform magnetic field directed Perpendicular to the
plane of oscillation-
(a) Slows down ( b) becomes faster
(c) remains unaffected (d) oscillates with changing frequency
Answer-(a) Slows down [Eddy current]
Understanding
5. A metallic cylinder is held vertically and then or small magnet is dropped along its axis. It
will fall
with-
(a) acceleration a>g (b) acceleration a˂g
(c) acceleration a=g (d) constant velocity a=0
Answer- b) acceleration a˂g [Eddy current]
Understanding
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6. An emf of 200V is induced in a circuit when current in the circuit falls from 5A to 0. A in 0.1
second. The self-inductance of the circuit is-
(a) 3.5 H (b) 3.9 H
(c) 4H (d) 4.2
 
 
Answer-( c) 4 H L   e  200
 4
  I    5 
   
  t    0.1 
Applying
7. The magnetic flux linked with a coil at any instant t is φ=(6t2-8t+5) Wb, the emf induced in
the coil at t= 2 second is-
(a) -16V (b) -24V
(c) +24V (d) +16V
 d
Answer- (a) -16V [e =   (12t  8)  16V ]
dt
Applying
9. A conducting circular ring is placed in a uniform magnetic field B with its plane
Perpendicular to the field. The radius of the ring starts shrinking at the rate (da/dt).
Then induced-emf at the instant when the radius is a is-
(a) (  a2/2)2 B(da/dt) (b)  aB(da/dt)
(c)  a2 (dB/dt) (d) 2  aB(da/dt)
Answer- d) 2  aB(da/dt)
Analyzing & Evaluating
10 . A small piece of metal wire is dragged across the gap between the poles of a magnet in 0.4 s.
If change in magnetic flux in the wire is 8 × 10-4Wb, then e.m.f. induced in the wire is
(a) 8 × 10-3 V (b) 6 × 10-3 V
(c) 4 × 10-3 V (d) 2 × 10-3 V
  8  104 
Ans. (d) e    2  103V 
 t 0.4 
Applying
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11. If the no. of turns per unit length of the coil of a solenoid is doubled keeping other
dimensions same, then its self-inductance will be
(a) Halved (b) doubled
(c) four times (d) eight times
Ans. (c) L  µ n lA
0
2
 L  n2 
Understanding
12. The energy stored in coil carrying current I is u. If current is halved, then energy stored in the
coil will be
U U
(a) (b)
2 4
(c) 2U (d) 4U
 1 
Ans. (b) U  LI 2  U 1  U / 4
 2 
Understanding
13. A conducting square loop of side L and resistance R moves in its plane with a uniform
velocity v perpendicular to one of its sides. A magnetic induction B constant in time and
space, pointing perpendicular and into the plane of the loop exists everywhere. The current
induced in the loop is  B   C 

B
Blv     
(a) clockwise
R v
   
Blv
(b) anticlockwise    
R
   
2 Blv
(c) anticlockwise  A  
D 
R
(d) Zero
Ans. (d) No flux change is taking place because magnetic field exists everywhere and is
constant in time and space.
14. A conducting square loop of side l and resistance R moves in its plane with a uniform
velocity v perpendicular to one of its sides. A magnetic induction B constant in time and
space, pointing perpendicular and into the plane at the loop exists everywhere with half the
loop outside the field, as shown in figure. The induced e.m.f. is   B   C
   
(a) Zero (b) RvB v
   
(c) VBl/R (d) VBl l
   
Ans. (d)    
Understanding   A   D
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15. A wheel with ten metallic spokes each 0.50 m long is rotated with a speed of 120 rev/min in a
plane normal to the earth’s magnetic field at the place. If the magnitude of the field is 0.4
Gauss, the induced e.m.f. between the axle and the rim of the wheel is equal to
(a) 1.256  10 3 V (b) 6.28  10 4 V
(c) 1.256  10 4 V (d) 6.28  10 5 V

120
Ans. (d) e  Bl 2  0 .4  10  4  (0.5)2  (3.14 ) 
60
Applying
16. In a circuit with a coil of resistance 2 ohms, the magnetic flux changes from 2.0 Wb to 10.0 Wb
in 0.2 second. The charge that flows in the coil during this time is
(a) 5.0 coulomb (b) 4.0 coulomb
(c) 1.0 coulomb (d) 0.8 coulomb
 10  2 
Ans. (b) Q    4C
R 2
Applying
17. The direction of induced current is such that it opposes the very cause that has produced it.
This is the law of
(a) Lenz (b) Faraday
(c) Kirchhoff (d) Fleming
Ans. (a)
Remembering
18. The magnetic flux through a circuit of resistance R changes by an amount  in time t ,
Then the total quantity of electric charge Q , which passing during this time through any
point of the circuit is given by
 
(a) Q (b) Q R
t t
 
(c) Q R (d) Q
t R
d
Ans. We know that e
dt
d d 
But e=iR and i
dq

dq
R  dq   q 
dt dt dt R R
Applying
19. A coil having an area A0 is placed in a magnetic field which changes from B0 to 4 B0 in a time
interval t. The e.m.f. induced in the coil will be
3 A0 B0 4 A0 B0 3 B0 4 B0
(a) (b) (c) (d)
t t A0 t A0 t
d  3 B0 A0
Ans. (a) e 
dt t
Applying
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(ii) Completion type Questions
1 S.I. unit of mutual inductance is _______________.
Answer- Henry
Remembering
2 Two coils have mutual inductance of 1.5 Henry if the current in the primary Circuit is raised
by 5A in one millisecond after closing the circuit, then the Induced emf in secondary coil is
____________ volt .
I 5
Answer- 7.5 X 103 V [ e = L 1.5  3  7.510 3 V ]
t 10
Applying
3 Two concentric circular coils one of small radius a1 and the other of large Radius a2 , such that
a1 ˂˂a2 are placed co-axially with centers coinciding.
The mutual inductance of the arrangement is _____________.
 I 
Answer- μ0  a12/2a2 [M I2=  0 2   a12 ]
 2a2 
Understanding
4 Self- inductance of a long solenoid (A,N,l) with core material of magnetic relative
Permeability µr is_____________ . (where A= Area of each turn, N= No of turns , L= Length)
Answer- μ0μrN2 A/l

Remembering
5 A closed loop moves normal to the constant electric field between the plates of a large
capacitor, henno __________ is induced in the loop.
Answer- Current [No change in magnetic flux]

Understanding
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1. The magnetic flux passing through a plane surface area, which is held perpendicular to a
magnetic field is maximum.
 
Answer- True [   BA Cos here  B, A  0o ]
Understanding
2 The rate of change of magnetic flux through a coil is maximum when a magnet is held
stationary near the coil.
d
Answer- False [as e = 0 ]
dt
Understanding
3 The magnetic flux passing through a coil becomes twice when the number of turns becomes
two times.
Answer- True [   NBACos  ]

Understanding
4 AC generator is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
Answer- True
Understanding
5 Self-inductance of a coil increases when iron core is introduced in the core of the Coil.
Answer-True [L’ =  r L]
Understanding
6 Cutting slots in the copper plate, oscillating between the magnetic poles reduces the effect of
eddy currents.
Answer- True
Understanding
7 Eddy currents are produced in the copper plate, when it is held static between the poles of
magnet.
Answer- False [No change in magnetic flux linked with copper plate]
Understanding
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1. An increasing current is flowing through wire PQ. The direction of induced current in coils
A and B are
Table A (Coils) Table B (direction of induced current)

(a) Coil A P) Clock wise
(b) Coil B Q) Anti clock wise
R) No current induced in A
Answer- (a)→(P) ; (b) →(Q) [ Use lenz law]
Understanding
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ALTERNATING CURRENT - 7
1. In a series LR-circuit, the inductive reactance is equal to the resistance R of the circuit. An
emf E = E0cos (ωt) is applied to the circuit. The power consumed in the circuit is
E02 E02
(a) (b)
R 2R
E02 E02
(c) (d)
4R 8R
Ans- (c)
2. One 60 V, 100 W bulb is to be connected to 100 V, 50 Hzac- source. The potential drop across
the inductor is (f = 50 Hz)
(a) 80 V (b) 40V
(c) 10 V (d) 20V
Ans- (a)
3. An AC voltage source of variable angular frequency ω and fixed amplitude V connected in

series with a capacitance C and an electric bulb of resistance R (inductance zero). When ω is
increased
(a) The bulb glows dimmer
(b) The bulb glows brighter
(c) Net impedance of circuit is unchanged
(d) Total impedance of the circuit increases
Ans- (b)
Understanding
4. An alternating e.m.f. of angular frequency ω is applied across an inductance. The

instantaneous power developed across it has an angular frequency
(a) ω/4 (b) ω/2
(c) ω (d) 2ω
Ans- (d)
Understanding
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5. The variation of the instantaneous current I(t) and the instantaneous emfE(t) in a circuit is as
shown in the following fig. Which of the following statements is correct
(a) The voltage lags behind the current by π/2

(b) The voltage leads the current by π/2
(c) The voltage and the current are in phase
(d) The voltage leads the current by π
Ans- (b)
Remembering
6. The figure shows variation of R, XL and XC with frequency f in a series L, C, R circuit. Then
for what frequency point, the circuit is inductive.
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) A and B
Ans- (c)
Understanding
7. The r.m.s. voltage of the wave form shown is
(a) 10 V (b) 7V
(c) 6.37 V (d) 12 V
Ans- (a)
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8. In electric arc furnace Cu or Iron is melted due to variation of
(a) current (b) magnetic field
(c) voltage (d) electric field
Ans - (b)
Remembering
9. When AC source is connected across seris R-C combination, the ac- current may lead ac-
voltage by
(a) 00 (b) 1800
(c) 300 (d) 90°
XC
Ans. (c) tan  
R
Understanding
10. High voltage transmission line is preferred as
(a) Its appliances are less costly (b) Thin power cables are required
(c) Idle current very low (d) Power loss is very less
Ans- (d) [Weak current flows through the transmission line hence tow power loss I2R]
11. In series R-L-C circuit, quality factor can be improved by
(a) decreasing L (b) increasing C
(c) decreasing R (d) decreasing R & L
1 L 
Ans. (c) Q 
R C 
Application
12. When ac- source is connected across series R-L-C combination, maximum power loss will
occur provided
(a) current and voltage are in phase (b) Current from source is minimum
(c) Inductance is minimum (d) Capacitance is maximum
E0
Ans. (a) I 0 = (I0 ) max 
R
13. In R-L-C series ac-circuit, impedance cannot be increased by
(a) increasing frequency of source (b) decreasing frequency of source
(c) increasing the resistance (d) increasing the voltage of the source
Z  R2  X L  X C 
2
Ans. (d)
Understanding
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14. In highly inductive load circuit, it is more dangerous when
(a) we close the switch (b) open the switch
(c) increasing the resistance (d) decreasing the resistance
Ans- (b)
15. In electric sub-station in township, large capacitor banks are used

(a) to reduce power factor (b) to improve power factor
(c) to decrease current (d) to increase current in the circuit
Ans- (b)
Application
16. In a purely resistive a.c. circuit, the current
(a) is in phase with the e.m.f.
(b) leads the e.m.f. by a difference of  radians phase
(c) leads the e.m.f. by a phase difference of  /2 radians
(d) lags behind the e.m.f. by phase difference of  /4 radians
Ans. (a)
Remembering
17. A capacitor of capacitance C has reactance X. If capacitance and frequency become double,
then the capacitive reactance will be
(a) 2X (b) 4X
X X
(c) (d)
2 4
1 1 X
Ans. (d) X C   X C1   C
2C 2  2   2C  4
Applying
400
18. Reactance of a capacitor of capacitance C for an alternating current of frequency Hz is 25

 . The value of C is
(a) 25 F (b) 50 F
(c) 75 F (d) 100 F

Ans. (d)
Applying
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19. The core of a transformer is laminated, so as to
(a) make it light weight (b) make it robust and strong
(c) increase the secondary voltage (d) reduce energy loss due to eddy current
Ans. (d)
Remembering
20. The ratio of no. of turns of primary coil to secondary coil in a transformer is 2:3. If a cell of 6
V is connected across the primary coil, then voltage across the secondary coil will be
(a) 3V (b) 6V
(c) 9V (d) 12 V
Ans. (c)
Applying
21. In a transformer, the no. of turns of primary and secondary coil are 500 and 400 respectively.
If 220 V is supplied to the primary coil, then ratio of currents in primary and secondary coils
is
(a) 4:5 (b) 5:4
(c) 5:9 (d) 9:5
I V N 
Ans. (a)  P  S  S  4 : 5 
 I S VP N P 
Applying
22. An LC-circuit contains 10 mH inductor and 25 mF capacitor with given initial charge. The
resistance of the circuit is negligible. The energy stored in circuit is completely magnetic at
time (in milliseconds) the time is measured from the instant when the circuit is closed
 2  2 5
(a) 0 , , ...etc (b) , , ...etc
2 2 3 3 3
 3 5   
(c) , , ...etc (d) 0 , , ...etc
4 4 4 8 4
T 3T T 3T 5T
Ans. (c) [at t  0 , ,T , .... energy is electrostatic & at t  , , … energy totally
2 2 4 4 4
1
magnetic. Here , T   2 LC   / 1000 ]

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1. We can reduce the eddy current losses in transformer by using …………………….
Ans. Laminated soft iron core
2. In ac- circuit, the average power consumed by a pure capacitor during in one cycle in pure
capacitance is ……………………..
Ans. Zero
Remembering
3. If the power loss in a circuit is zero, the current is called …………………….

Ans. Wattless current
Remembering
4. A choke is preferred over resistance in an ac- circuit to decrease ac- current because it
consumes practically …………………….power.
Ans. Zero
Understanding
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1. In R-L-C series circuit, phase angle between voltage and current cannot be zero.
X L  XC
Ans. – False   tan 1
R
Understanding

2. In ac-generator, the phase difference between magnetic flux linkage and induced emf is
2

and between magnetic flux and induced current is also
2
Ans. True
Understanding
3. Among commonly available materials, steel is preferred over soft iron to make transformer.
Ans. – False
Remembering
4. In primary winding of transformer if we connect D.C. supply source then we get no power
output.
Ans. – True [No electromagnetic induction where dc supply is connected at the input]
Understanding
5. A pure inductor connected across ac- source has maximum power factor
R
Ans. – False [ Cos  ; for pure L Cos  0, for pure R Cos  1 ]
Z
6. If we decrease frequency of source in series R-L-C circuit, impedance may increase or

decrease.
2
 1 
Ans. – True [Z= R   L 
2

 c 
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1. (a) 220V, 50 Hz is more dangerous than 220 (p) peak value of 220 V ac supply is equal
V DC supply source to 311 V.
(b) At resonance in series R-L-C circuit (q) peak value of 220 V ac supply is equal
to 220 V but it gives larger shock
(r) Impedance is minimum.
Ans- (a) - (p) , (b) – (r)
Understanding
2. (a) For melting of metal in arc furnace very (p) Due to very fast changing magnetic
high frequency AC source is used field stronger induced current
(b) For decreasing power losses developed
ferromagnetic material to be use (q) Due to high frequency less impedance
and less power loss occurs
(r) For decreasing power loss solid iron
Ans- (a) - (p) , (b) – (s) piece required as iron core
Application (s) Laminated, insulated soft core to be

used
3. (a) Unit of L/R is (p) second
(b) Power factor in a circuit (q) Ohm
(r) 0, 
Ans- (a) - (p) , (b) – (s) (s) varies between 0 to 1
4. (a) Speed of dynamo is doubled then peak (p) becomes half

value of induced emf (q) doubles
(b) Principle of generator (r) electromagnetic induction
Ans- (a) - (q) , (b) – (r)

Understanding
5. (a) Unit of impedance (p) Ohm

(b) Unit of suceptance (q) Ohm-m
(r) Watt-hour
Ans- (a) - (p) , (b) – (s) (s) Mho
Remembering
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ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES -8
1. What is wavelength of signal weather frequency of 300 megahertz?

(a) 2m (b) 20m
(c) 10m (d) 1m.
c 3  10 8
Ans. D [   1 m ]
 3  108
Application
2. If𝜆𝑥 , 𝜆𝑚 , 𝜆𝑣 represents wavelength of X-Rays, microwaves & visible rays then

(a) 𝜆𝑚 >𝜆𝑥 >𝜆𝑣 (b) 𝜆𝑚 >𝜆𝑣 >𝜆𝑥
(c) 𝜆𝑣 >𝜆𝑥 >𝜆𝑚 (d) 𝜆𝑣 >𝜆𝑚 >𝜆𝑥
Ans. B
Understanding
3. Human body radiate

(a) microwave (b) X-rays
(c) infrared rays (d) gamma rays.
Ans. C
Remembering
4. EM waves can be produced by a charge:

(a) An accelerated charged particles
(b) A charged particles moving with constant speed
(c) at rest.
(d) either at rest or moving with constant velocity.
Ans. (a)
Remembering
5. In EM spectrum minimum wavelength is of:

(a) gamma rays (b) radio waves
(c) visible rays (d) microwave.
Ans. A
Understanding
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6. Properties of EM radiation are identified by using there:
(a) colour (b) their use
(c) speed (d) frequency or wavelength
Ans. D
Understanding
7. Light wave constitutes:

(a) mechanical waves (b) magnetic waves
(c) electromagnetic waves (d) longitudinal waves
Ans. C
Understanding
8. Which of the following transport by EM waves:
(a) charge & momentum (b) frequency & wavelength
(c) energy & momentum (d) wavelength & energy
Ans. C
Understanding
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1. Human body radiate………... of EM spectrum
Ans. IR radiation
Remembering
2. Shorter the wavelength of an electromagnetic waves ,……... energy it carries

hc
Ans. More [ E  ]

Understanding
3. Waves used to transmit cellular telephone message are……….

Ans. microwaves
4. In EM waves transport both….…and……. takes place.

h
Ans. Energy, momentum [E = h & p  ]

Understanding
5. EM waves are produced by………... charges.

Ans. Accelerated/Oscillated
Understanding
6. To study structure of crystals……... are used.

Ans. X-rays
Application
7. Human eye can detect……... part of electromagnetic spectrum.

Ans. visible
Remembering
8. To treat cancer and tumor in radiography……... rays are used.

Ans.  -rays
Remembering
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9. During the propagation of an EM wave in a medium electrical energy density is
__________________ magnetic energy density.
Ans. Equal
Understanding
10. For an EM wave propagating alongx –axis Emax =30V/m, the maximum value of magnetic
field is __________________.
Ans. 10-7T
Application
11. The conduction current is same as ___________ _______ whether the source is a.c. or D.C.
Ans. Displacement current
Understanding
12. An oscillating charge particle radiates ___________________.

Ans. EM wave
Understanding
78
1. An EM radiation has energy of 11.5 keV is belonging to ultraviolet region of spectrum.
12.42  10 7 evm o
Ans. False [   1.08 A , so x-rays]
11.5  10 3
Application
2. For all frequencies, speed of EM waves is same.

Ans. True
Remembering
3. Radio waves generally lies in frequency range 500 gigahertz to 1000 gigahertz.
c 3  10 8
Ans. False [    6  10 4 m ]
 500  10 9
Understanding
4. Longer the wavelength of an EM wave, more the energy it carries.

hc
Ans. False [E = ]

Understanding
5. Waves used to transmit cellular telephone message are microwaves.

Ans. True
Remembering
6. A variable frequency AC source is connected to a capacitor, the displacement current

remains same with the increase in frequency.
Ans. False
Evaluation and analysis
7. A plane electromagnetic wave travels along y-axis in vacuum, its electric and magnetic
field vectors are along z-axis and x-axis.
Ans. True
Evaluation and analysis
8. Intensity of an electromagnetic waves is proportional to cube of electric or magnetic field.

Ans. False
Application
79
9. Velocity of an EM wave in vacuum is given by √µƐ.
Ans. False
Application
10. Charges in uniform motion can be sources of EM waves.

Ans. False
Understanding
11. The speed of propagation of a wave is given by ω/k.
Ans. True
Remembering-recalling specific fact
12. The frequency of an EM wave is greater than frequency of oscillation of charge.

Ans. False
Understanding of a concept
13. Magnetic field for a plane EM wave is given by

= 5x10 -7 sin(0.8x10 4 x + 2.5 x 10 7 t) T
The expression for electric field is

Ez = 150sin(0.8x10 4 x + 2.5 x 10 7 t)Vm/s
Ans. True
Application- solving problems in new situation
80
1 Match the following

EM waves Application
a) Ultraviolet rays P) Absorbed by Ozone layer of atmosphere
b) X-rays Q) To detect fracture of bones
Ans- a-P, b-Q R) For broadcasting
Remembering

Wavelength (m) Waves
a) 10−10 P) Radio
b) 10−3 Q) X-Rays
Ans- a-R, b- S R) UV Rays
Remembering S) Microwaves
Wavelength Energy of Photon
a) 103 P) 1.24  10−9 ev
b) 10−12 Q) 1.24  106 ev
Ans- a-P, b-Q R) 1.24  109 ev
Application
EM radiations Frequency range (Hz)
a) X Rays P) 3  1018 to 3  1028 Hz
b) Microwaves Q) 106 to 1019 Hz
Ans-a-Q, b-R R) 1  109 to 3  1011 Hz
Remembering
Use Waves
a) Water purification P) Microwaves
b) Remote Sensing Q) UV rays
Ans-a-Q, b-P R) gamma rays
Remembering S) X-rays
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RAY OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS - 9
1. An equiconvex lens of focal length 15 cm is cut into two halves as shown in figure. Find the
focal length of each part?
(a) -30cm (b) -20cm

(c) 30cm (d) -15cm
Ans. (c)
2. How does the focal length of a convex lens changes if mono chromatic red light is used
instead of violet light?
(a) Focal length is increased when red light is used
(b) Focal length is decreased when red light is used
(c) Focal length is remain same when red light is used
(d) Not depends on color of light.
Ans. (a)
Understanding
3. A glass lens is immersed in water. What will be the effect on the power of lens?
(a) increase (b) decrease
(c) constant (d) not depends
Ans. (b)
Understanding
5. How does the magnifying power of a telescope change on increasing the linear diameter of
its objective?
(a) Power increases on increases diameter
(b) Power decreases on decreases diameter
(c) Power remain constant on increases diameter
(d) Power doesn’t depends on diameter
Ans. (d)
Understanding
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6. What is the magnification and focal length of a plane mirror.
(a)  1,  (b)  1, 0
(c)  1,  (d)  1, 0
Ans. (a)
Remembering
7. An object approaches a convergent lens from the left of the lens with a uniform speed 5 m/s
and stops at the focus. The image
(a) moves away from the lens with an uniform speed 5 m/s.
(b) moves away from the lens with an uniform acceleration.
(c) moves away from the lens with a non-uniform acceleration.
(d) moves towards the lens with a non-uniform acceleration.
Ans- c
Understanding
8. An astronomical telescope has a large aperture to:

(a) increase span of observation
(b) have low dispersion
(c) reduce spherical aberration
(d) have high resolution
Ans-d
Remembering
9. The optical density of turpentine is higher than that of water while its mass density is lower
shows a layer of turpentine floating over water in a container. For which one of the four
rays incident on turpentine in the path shown is correct?
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
Ans- b
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10. When diameter of objective of an astronomical telescope is doubled ,its limit of resolution is
(a) doubled (b) one fourth
(c) halved (d) unaffected
Ans-(c)
Application
14. Which one of the following cannot be polarised
(a) X rays (b) γ rays
(c) radio waves (d) sound waves
Ans-(d)
Understanding
15. The angle between pass axis of polariser and analyser is 450 ,the percentage of polarised light
passing through analyser is (relative to light incident on the polariser)
(a) 25% (b) 50%
(c) 75% (d) 100%
Ans-(a)
Applying
16. A short pulse of white light incident from air to glass slab at normal incidence. After
travelling through the slab the first colour to emerge is
(a) violet (b) blue
(c) green (d) red
Ans-(d)
Understanding
17. Two lenses of focal lengths 20 cm and - 40cm are held in contact. If an object lies at infinity,
image formed by the lens combination will be at
(a) infinity (b) 20cm
(c) 40cm (d) 60cm
Ans-(c)
Application
18. An unpolarized light is incident onto a medium of refractive index √3 at the polarising angle
of the medium then The angle of refraction is
(a) 300 (b) 450
(c) 600 (d) 900
Ans- (a)
Applying
84
19. Resolving power of compound microscope is
𝜆 1 2𝜇𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
(a) d=2𝜇𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 (b) =
𝑑 𝜆
1.22𝜆 1 𝐷
(c) dθ = (d) =
𝐷 dθ 1.22𝜆
Ans- (b)
Remembering
20. Optical fibres are based on the phenomenon of

(a) reflection (b) refraction
(c) dispersion (d) total internal reflection
Ans- (d)
Understanding
21. The characteristic feature of light which remains unaffected on refraction is

(a) speed (b) frequency
(c) wavelength (d) velocity of light
Ans- (b)
Remembering
22. The value of refractive index of medium of polarising angle 600 is

1
(a) √3 (b) √3
1
(c) √2 (d) √2
Ans- (a)
Applying
85
1. An air bubble in a jar of water shines brightly is an example of _______________.
Ans. Total Internal Reflection
Understanding
2. The line A & B in the ray diagram of figure represent a _______________ lens.
Ans. Diverging/Concave
Understanding
3. The expression _______________ gives the intensity I of scattered light varying with the
wavelength  of the incident ray of light.
1
Ans. I
4
Remembering
4. For the same angle of incidence, the angles of refraction in three different medium A, B and
C are 15°, 25°and 35°respectively _______________ medium will the velocity of light be
minimum.
sin i c
Ans. A medium [    sin r ]
sin r 
5. On dioptre is _______________of lens of focal length _______________ meter.
Ans. Power, 1m
Remembering
6. In the minimum deviation position, the refracted ray in the prism is _______________to the
base of prism.
Ans. Parallel
7. In cassegrainian telescope, a large aperture_______________ mirror & a small apertures
_______________ mirror is used.
Ans. Concave, convex
Understanding
8. The deviation through a prism is minimum when angle of incidence is equal to angle of
_______________.
Ans. Emergence
Remembering
86
9. The image formed by the convex mirror is always _____________________ and
_____________________.
Ans. Virtual, erect
Understanding
10. A ________________ mirror is used as rear view mirror because it has a wider field of view.
Ans. Convex mirror
Understanding
11. Light of wavelength 6000 Å falls on plane mirror. The wavelength of reflected light is
_____________________.
Ans. 6000 Å
Understanding
12. Total internal reflection must occur when angle of incidence is more than the
_____________________.
Ans. Critical angle
Remembering
13. A ray of light undergoes _____________________ twice on passing through a prism

Ans. Refraction
Understanding
14. In minimum deviation position, the refracted ray is _____________________ to the base of
the prism.
Ans. Parallel
Analysis
15. Total internal reflection will occur when ray of light travel from ______________ medium to
_____________________ medium.
Ans. Denser, rarer
Remembering
16. The basic cause of refraction is change in _____________________ of light in going from one
medium to another
Ans. Velocity
Understanding
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17. One dioptre is the power of a lens of focal length _____________________.
Ans. 1 m
Applying
18. Due to refraction, the depth of an optically denser medium appears to be _______ than its
real depth.
Ans- Less
Remembering
19. When light undergoes refraction, its frequency __________

Ans- Remains same
Remembering
20. If two thin lenses of power P1 and P2 are held in contact then the power of the combination
will be ________
Ans- P1 + P2
Applying
21. A convergent lens made of crown glass (refractive index 1.5) has focal length 20cm in air. If
it is immersed in a liquid of refractive index 1.60, its focal length will be _______
Ans- -160 cm
Applying
88
1. The frequency changes when light passes from a rarer to a denser medium?
Ans. False
Understanding
2. A ray of light passes through a glass slab, shift produced in path of emergent ray depends
on refractive index.
Ans. True
Applying
3. When a convex lens placed inside a transparent medium of refracting index greater than
that of its own material, it behave as concave lens.
Ans. True
Analyzing and evaluating
4. The deviation  of a ray on passing through a prism of small angle A is µ  1 A.
Ans. True
Remembering
5. The correct formula for magnifying power of a simple microscope is in normal adjustment
 d
m  1  
 f
Ans. False
Remembering
3
7. Light ray passes through a medium   . The speed of light in this medium is 2  108 m / s.
2
Ans. True
Applying
8. A thin prism of 12° angle gives a deviation of 6°. The refracting index of a material of the
prism 1.5.
Ans. True
Applying
9. The use of optical fibre is based on the phenomenon total internal reflection.
Ans. (True)
Remembering
89
10. If refractive index of water is 4/3 and that of glass is 3/2 ,then refractive index of water w.r.t.
glass is 9/8.
w 8
Ans. (false )  wg  
g 9
Applying
11. In reflecting type telescope, image is brighter as compared to that in refracting type
telescope.
Ans. (True)
Analysis
12. When size of atmospheric particles is very small compared to the wavelength (λ) of light,
1
then intensity of scattered light is given by I α𝜆 2 .
Ans. (False )
Understanding
13. The basic cause of dispersion is difference in deviation produced for wavelength of different
colours.
Ans. (True)
Understanding
14. Formula for magnifying power of simple microscope in adjustment for least distance of
𝐷
distinct given is m=(1+ 𝑓 ).
Ans. (True)
Remembering
15. A telescope uses on objective lens of focal length fo and an eye lens of focal length fe. In
normal adjustment the separation between the two lenses is fo-fe.
Ans. (False)
Analysis
16. Smaller the limit of resolution of an optical instrument, greater is its resolving power.
Ans True
Understanding
17. The relation between critical angle and refractive index is µ = 1/sinC.
Ans. True
Remembering
90
18. Dispersion is the phenomena that takes place inside an optical fiber.
Ans. False
Remembering
19. In a concave mirror when the object is located beyond C the magnification is equal to 1.
Ans. False
Understanding
20. Total internal reflection occurs when Angle of incidence is greater than critical angle
Ans. True
Understanding
21. An air bubble inside a glass slab (µ = 1.5) appears at 6 cm when viewed from the opposite
side. The thickness of the slab is 10 cm.
Ans. False
22. When light undergoes refraction, the wavelength decreases in denser medium
Ans. True
Understanding
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𝜆
1) (a) Resolving power of microscope (P) d=
2𝜇𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
(b) Resolving power of astronomical telescope 1 2𝜇𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
(Q) =
𝑑 𝜆
1.22𝜆
(R) dθ =
Ans. (a)-(Q),(b)-(S) 𝐷
1 𝐷
Remembering (S) =
dθ 1.22𝜆
2) (a) The colour scattered most is (P) red

(b) The colour scattered least (Q) yellow
(R) blue
Ans. (a)-(R),(b)-(P) (S) orange
Understanding
3) (a) Intensity of scattered light is directly proportional (P) rarer to denser medium
to (Q) denser to rarer medium
(b) Total internal reflection occurs when light travel (R) 1
𝜆4
from
(S) λ4
Ans. (a)-(R),(b)-(Q)
Understanding
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WAVE OPTICS -10
1. The phenomenon of polarization is exhibited by
(a) Longitudinal Wave (b) Matter Wave
(c) Transverse Wave (d) Mechanical Wave
Ans. (c)
Understanding
2. Unpolarised light incident on a plane glass surface at an angle of incidence i. It angle of
refraction be r, what should be the angle of incidence so that the reflected and refracted rays
are perpendicular to each other?
(a) i + r = 90 o (b) i + r = 180o
(c) i+r=0 (d) i + r = ic
Ans. (a)
Understanding
3. Which of the following is correct for “Malus Law”
(a) I  I 02 cos 2  (b) I  I 0 cos 2 
(c) I  I 02 sin 2  (d) I  I 0 tan 1 
Ans. (b)
Understanding
4. Unpolarised beam of light of intensity Io is incident on a polariser P1. Another polariser P2 is
held parallel to it such that its pass axis is oriented at an angle 600, then what percentage of
light will emerge from the system:
(a) 30% (b) 100%
(c) 12.5% (d) 37.5%
Ans. (c)
5. In a Young’s double slit experiment, the separation between the slits is 0.1 mm, the
wavelength of light used is 600nm and the interference pattern is observed on a screen 1m
away. Find the separation between bright fringes.
(a) 6.6 mm (b) 6.0 mm
(c) 6m (d) 60 cm
Ans. (b)
Application
93
6. In YDSE, The distance between two consecutive bright and dark fringes are given by:
D Dd
(a)  (b)  
d 
 d
(c)  (d) 
Dd D
Ans. (a)
Remembering
7. In the Young double slit experiment, the fringe pattern as seen on the screen is:
(a) parabola (b) Hyperbola
(c) Ellipse (d) Spiral
Ans. (b)
Understanding
8. The light sourcesused in Young’s double slit experiment are
(a) Incoherent (b) Coherent
(c) White light (d) Blue-green-red Light.
Ans. (b)
Remembering
9. What is the effect on the angular width of interference fringes in a Young’s double slit
experiment when the screen moved near to the plane of slits.
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c) constant (d) not defined
Ans. (c)
10. The phase difference between two waves at the place of constructive interference is given as
a multiple of:
(a) multiple of  (b) multiple of(2n-1) 
(c) even multiple of  (d) odd multiple of 
Ans. (c)
Remembering
11. The path difference between two waves at the place of destructive interference is given by:
(a) multiple of  (b) multiple of  /2
(c) even multiple of  /2 (d) odd multiple of  /2
Ans. (d)
Remembering
94
12. Resolving Power of Microscope depends upon
(a) Focal Length (b) Wavelength
(c) Diameter (d) Wavelength, Diameter of lens
Ans. (d)
Remembering
13. Diffraction effects show that light does not travel straight lines. Under what condition the
concepts of ray optics are valid. ( D  distance of screen from the slit).
(a) D Zf (b) DZf
(c) DZf (d) D  Z f
Ans.–(d)
Applying
14. Bending of Light phenomena is shown by
(a) Polarization (b) Diffraction
(c) Interference (d) Dispersion
Ans. (b)
Understanding
15. Angular width of interference fringe depends on

(a) Distance Between Slit and Screen (b) Wavelength of light
(c) Ratio of the wavelength and Slit width (d) Width of Slit
Ans. (b)
Analysing and Evaluating
16. Resolving Power of the telescope depends upon the

(a) Diameter of circular aperture (b) Focal Length
(c) Magnification Power (d) Refractive index
Ans. (a)
Remembering
17. In the phenomena of Diffraction of light when the violet light is used in the experiment is
used instead of red light then,
(a) Fringe width increases (b) No change in fridge width
(c) Fringe width decreases (d) Colour pattern is formed
Ans. (c)
Understanding
95
18. Diffraction aspect is easier to notice in case of the sound waves then in case of the light
waves because sound waves
(a) Have longer wavelength (b) Shorter wavelength
(c) Longitudinal wave (d) Transverse waves
Ans. (a)
Understanding
19. The wave-front due to source situated at the infinity is

(a) Spherical (b) Plane
(c) Cylindrical (d) Rectangular
Ans. (b)
Understanding
20. Colours appears on a thin film of a soap and a soap bubble is due to
(a) Diffraction (b) Refraction
(c) Dispersion (d) Interference
Ans. (d)
Understanding
21. For an aperture of size (d) illuminated by a parallel beam of light having wavelength ʎ. The
Fresnel’s distance
(a) Z  d2 / (b) Z  d /
(c) Z  d /2
(d) Z  d
Ans. (a)
Understanding
96
1 Poloroid is a device to produce and detect __________ polorised light.
Ans. (Plane)
[Remembering]
2 A beam of light is incident normally upon a polariser and the intensity of emergent beam is
Io. The intensity of the emergent beam is found to be unchanged when the polariser is rotated
about an axis perpendicular to the pass axis. Incident beam is ………….. in nature.
Ans. Unpolarised
[Understanding]
3 Polarization phenomenon are exhibit by the ______waves only.

Ans. (Transverse Wave )
[Remembering]
4 The value of Brewster Angle depends on the nature of the transparent refracting medium
and the _________ of light used.
Ans. (Wavelength)
[Understanding]
5. In Young’s double slit experiment, the fringe width is given by __________.

Ans. (β=Dʎ /d)
[Remembering]
6. The phase difference between two waves in __________ interference is given as an even
multiple of π.
Ans. (Constructive)
[Understanding]
7. Fringe width is different as the separation between two consecutive__________ or ________.
Ans. (Maxima , minima)
[Remembering]
8. The phenomena of polarization demonstrate light has __________ nature.

Ans. (Transverse)
[Understanding]
97
9. ___________ of light occurs when size of the obstacle of aperture is comparable of
wavelength of light.
Ans. (Diffraction)
[Understanding]
10. During reflection or refraction of light, _________ remains unchanged.

Ans. (Frequency)
[Applying]
11. Continuous locus of oscillation with constant phase is called as __________.

Ans. (Wave-front)
[Remembering]
12. In interference and _________, the light energy is redistributed increases in one region and
decreases in other.
Ans. (Diffraction)
[Understanding]
13. At polarising angle the refracted and reflected are _______ to each other.
Ans. (perpendicular)
[Understanding]
14. The intensity in sunglasses and window panes can be controlled by ______.
Ans. (polaroid)
[Remembering]

15. Intensity of light is determine by _______ of the amplitude of oscillating E.
Ans. (Square)
[Remembering]
16. The tangent of angle polarization as light ray travels from air to glass is equal to the
refractive index. This law is called as ____________
Ans. (Brewster’s law)
[Remembering]
98
1. Sustained Interference is caused due to superposition of two waves coming from two
coherent source.
Ans. True
[Understanding]
2. Fringe width is defined as the separation between two consecutive maxima or minima.
Ans. True
[Remembering]
3. When white light is used to illuminate the slit we obtain an interference pattern consisting of
a central white fringe having few coloured fringes on two sides and uniform illumination.
Ans. True
[Understanding]
4. Fringe width is given by,   D / d where d  separation of coherent sources, D  distance of

screen from source,   wavelength.
Ans. False
[Remembering]
5. The phase difference between two waves at the place of constructive interference is given as
an even multiple of  .
Ans. True
[Understanding]
6. Light is a longitudinal wave.

Ans. False
[Remembering]
7. “The angle of polarization for any transparent medium also depend on the wavelength of the
incident light.”
Ans. True
[Remembering]
8. In single slit experiment the slit width is doubled than original width intensity increases 4
times the initial intensity
Ans. True
[Understanding]
99
9. Bending of light phenomena from corners of obstacle or aperture is related with interference.
Ans. False
[Understanding]
10. Diffraction of light occurs when size of the aperture is comparable to the wavelength of light.
Ans. True
[Understanding]
11. Diffraction is interference due to wavelength from different parts of same wave front.
Ans. True
[Understanding]
12. Resolving power of the telescope decrease when the aperture of the objective is increased.
Ans. False
[Analysing and evaluating]
13. Resolving power of the Microscope increases on decreasing the wavelength of light.
Ans. True
[Analysing and evaluating]
14. Resolving power of microscope can be increased by choosing a higher refractive medium of
objective glass.
Ans. False
[Understanding]
15. The Fresnel’s distance for an aperture of 1mm of wavelength 1000 nm is 1m.
Ans. True
[Applying]
16. Intensity of light is maximum on either side of central maxima is same in case of the
diffraction.
Ans. False
[Understanding]
17. Path difference between two waves originating from two coherent sources for constructive
interference at a point should be n. Where m = 0,1,2,3.
Ans. True
[Applying]
100
1. According to young’s double slit experiment, match the following columns.
Column I Column II
a. In YDSE, when width of one slit is slightly (i) maximum intensity will increase
increased (ii) Maximum intensity will decrease
b. In YDSE, When one slit is closed (iii) interference pattern will disappear
Ans- (a-i, b-iii)

Understanding
2 In normal Young’s double slit experiment match the following two columns
Column I Column II
a) In YDSE apparatus is immersed in a liquid (i) Fringe width will increase

b) When wavelength of light used is (ii) Fringe width will decrease
increased (iii) Fringe width will remain constant
Ans.- (a-ii, b-i)

Understanding
3. Match the following two columns
Column I Column II
(a) Single Slit experiment (i) Diffraction

(b) Double slit Experiment (ii) Polarization
(iii) Interference
Answer – (a- i , b-iii)
Remembering
Column I Column II
(a) Malus law (i) µ  tan I p

(b) Brewster’s law (ii) I  I 0 cos 2 
(iii) I  I 02 cos 2 
Answer – (a-iii , b – i)
Remembering
101
5. Unpolarised light of intensity I 0 is incident upon a polariser. Now the polaried is allowed to
fall upon the analyser. It angle between analyser and polariser is  then.
Column I Column II
(a)   0 (i) Intensity of final emergent beam  I 0 / 2

(b)   45 (ii) Intensity of final emergent beam  I 0 / 8
Answer – (a – i , b – iii) (iii) Intensity of final emergent beam  I 0 / 4
Applying

Column I Column II
(a) Point Source (i) Plane wavefront

(b) Rectangular Slit kept in front of a distant (ii) Cylindrical wavefront
sources (iii) Spherical wavefromnt
Answer – ( a – iii , b – i)
Understanding

Column I Column II
(a) Resolving power of telescope (i) 2µ sin  / 1.22

(b) Resolving power of microscope (ii) D / 1.22
(iii) 1.22 / 2µ sin 
Answer – ( a – ii , b – i)
Remembering
Column I Column II
(a) Microscope (i) Resolves

(b) Telescope (ii) Magnifies
(iii) Diverging
Answer – ( a – ii , b – i)
Understanding
Column I Column II
(a) Intensity at maxima (i) A12 / A22

(b) Intensity at minima (ii)  A1  A2 2
(iii)  A1  A2 
2
Answer – ( a – ii , b – iii)
Remembering
102
DUAL NATURE OF RADIATION AND MATTER - 11
1. The theory, on the basis of Photoelectric effect can be explained:
(a) Corpuscular theory (b) Wave theory
(c) Electromagnetic theory (d) Quantum theory
Ans. (d)
Remembering
2. The photoelectric work function for a metal surface is 4.14 ev. The cutoff wavelength for this
is :
(a) 4125 Å (b) 2062.5 Å
(c) 3000 Å (d) 6000 Å
hc 12.42  10 7 evm o
Ans. (c) [    3000 A ]
E 4.14 eV
Applying
3. If E1 , E 2 , E 3 , E 4 are the respective kinetic energies of electron, deuteron, proton and neutron
having same De- Broglie wavelength. Select the correct order in which those values would
increase :
(a) E1 , E 3 , E 4 , E 2 (b) E 2 , E 4 , E1 , E3
(c) E 2 , E 4 , E 3 , E1 (d) E 3 , E1 , E 2 , E 4
h
Ans. (C) [    mk  constant ]
2mK
5. When radiation of given frequency is incident upon different metals, the maximum kinetic
energy of electrons emitted –
(a) decrease with increase of work function
(b) increase with increase of work function
(c) remains same with the increase of work function
(d) does not depend upon work function
Ans. (a) [KEmax = h   o ]
Remembering
6. A proton, a neutron, an electron and alpha particle have same kinetic energy, then their De-
Broglie wavelengths compare as
(a) λe = λp= λn = λa (b) λe>λp>λn>λa
(c) λa<λp<λn<λe (d) λp = λn&λe>λa
h 1
Ans. (b)    
2mK m
Applying
103
7. The monochromatic beams A and B of equal intensities I, hit a screen. The number of
photons hitting the screen by beam A is twice that by beam B. The ratio of their frequencies
will be –
(a) 1:2 (b) 2:1
(c) 1:1 (d) 1:3
Ans. (a) [I = nh ]
Applying
8. Following graph shows the variation of photoelectric current with anode potential for two
light beam of same wavelength but different intensity. Find the correct relation :
(a) I1> I2 (b) I1 = I2
(c) I1< I2 (d) I1 ≤ I2
Ans. (c)
Understanding
9. Which of the following has maximum stopping potential when metal is illuminated by
visible light?
(a) Blue (b) Yellow
(c) Violet (d) Red
Ans. c [KEmax = h   o  KEmax is max or violet]
10. The slop of frequency of incident ray and stopping potential for a given surface will be
(a) h (b) h/e
(c) eh (d) e
h 
Ans. b [Vo =  o ]
e e
11. The threshold wavelength for a metal having work function ϕ0 is λ0 , what is the threshold
wavelength for a metal whose work function is ϕ0 /2 .
(a) 4 λ0 (b) 2 λ0
(c) λ0 /2 (d) λ0 /4
hc
Ans. b [ o  ]
o
Apply
104
12. Maximum kinetic energy of emitted electron depends on the frequency of incident photon
when frequency of incident photons is
(a) equal to the threshold frequency
(b) half of threshold frequency
(c) greater then threshold frequency
(d) one third of threshold frequency
Ans. C
Understanding
13. Two particles have equal momentum. What is the ratio of their de-Broglie wavelength?
(a) 2 (b) 1
(c) 3 (d) 0.5
h
Ans. b [  
p
15. Identify the correct relation for the given diagram for frequency
(a) υ1= υ2 = υ3 (b) υ1> υ2> υ3

(c) υ1< υ2< υ3 (d) υ1=2 υ2 =3 υ3
Ans. c
Understanding
105
1. The minimum energy required by a free electron to just escape from the metal surface is
called as ---------.
Ans. Work function
Remembering
2. The maximum kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons depends on the -------- of incident
radiation and the nature of material.
Ans. Frequency
Understanding
3. The maximum kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons is independent of --------- of incident

radiation.
Ans. Intensity of incident radiation
Understanding
4. The velocity of photon in different media is --------

c
Ans. Different [   ]

Understanding
5. The main aim of Davison- Germer experiment is to verify the ----------- nature of moving
electrons.
Ans. Wave
Remembering
6. The expression for De-Broglie wavelength of an electron moving under a potential difference
of V Volts is --------
12.27 o
Ans.   A
v
Remembering
7. The minimum frequency required to eject an electron from the surface of a metal surface is
called--------- Frequency.
Ans. Threshold
Remembering
106
8. In photoelectric effect, saturation current is not affected on decreasing the ……………of
incident radiation provided its intensity remains unchanged.
Ans : wavelength/frequency
Understanding
9. The minimum energy required to just escape electron from metal surface is ………….
Ans : work function
Remembering
10. Photon is not a material particle but it is a packet of ………..

Ans : energy
Remembering
11. The intensity of radiation also depends upon the number of ……………. present in it.
Ans : photons
Remembering
12. Momentum of photon in different media is……………..

Ans : Different
Understanding
13. Davisson and germer experiment established the………………………….of slow moving
electrons.
Ans : wave nature
Remembering
14. Matter wave are associated with ……………..particle.

Ans : Moving
Remembering
107
1. An electron and proton have the same De-Broglie wavelength, the K.E. of electron is
greater than K.E. of proton.
This statement true / false
h
Ans. True [   mK  cons tan t ]
2mK
Understanding
2. The electron emission can be obtained from photoelectric emission only.
Ans. False [Thermo ionic emission, field emission etc]
Remembering
3. Photoelectric current varies linearly with the intensity of the incident radiation.
Ans. True [As one electron cause emission of one electron]
Remembering
4. The higher is the work function for a photosensitive material, the greater is the value of
threshold frequency.
Ans. True [   h 0 ]
Understanding
5. The maximum K.E. of the ejected photoelectrons is dependent of the intensity of the
incident light.
Ans. False[KEmax depends upon frequency of incident radiation]
Applying
6. “Photoelectric effect can be explained by wave nature of light”.
Ans : False [Explained by Einstein using quantum theory]
Understanding
7. “Photoelectron are ejected with kinetic energy which ranges from 0 to KE max when
frequency of incident photon is greater than threshold frequency of metal ”
Ans : True
Remembering
8. “Stopping potential depends on intensity of incident light ”
Ans: False [Stopping potential depends upon frequency of incident radiation]
Understanding
9. “If we double the frequency of incident photon than stopping potential also doubled”
0
Ans : False [eV0= h h  0 eV eV0'  2h  0  2eV0  0 V0'  2V0  ]
e
108
10. De broglie wave length of proton and deuteron are equal when accelerated by same
potential.
h 1
Ans : False    ]
2mqV m
11. In photoelectric emission the emitted photoelectrons have different kinetic energies.
Ans : True [has a range from 0 to KEmax]
Understanding
12. Velocity of photons in different media is different ?

c
Ans : True [  ]

Understanding
13. Emitted photo-electron will possess maximum kinetic energy comparatively if we use
light of blue colour rather than red light.
Ans : True [KEmax = h  0 & B  R ]
109
1. Match column –I statement with the right option of column - II

Column – I Column - II
(a) If frequency (f) is increased keeping intensity (I) P. Photocurrent increases.

and work function(ϕ) constant. Q. Stopping potential increases
a) (b) If Intensity increases keeping f & ϕ constant R. Photocurrent decreases
Ans. a-Q ,b- P

(a) Target material changes. P. Maximum kinetic energy of the

(b) Intensity of incident photon changes. photo electron changes.
Q. Photocurrent changes.
Ans. a- P, b- R R. Maximum kinetic energy of photo

Understanding electron remains same

(a) The phenomenon of emission of electron from the P. Photoelectric emission.

metal surface onheating is called. Q. Secondary emission.
(b) The phenomenon of emission of electron from the R. Thermionic emission.
metal when radiation of suitable frequency fall on
it.
Ans. a- R ,b- P,
Remembering
Column – I Column – II
a) If the frequency (f) is increased keeping same Statements:
intensity on a given metal P. Stopping potential remains same
b) If the frequency (f) is kept same and the intensity Q. Stopping potential decreases
of radiation is increased on a given metal R. Maximum K.E. of electrons
Ans. a-R , b-P increases
Understanding
110
ATOMS - 12
1. When alpha particles are sent through a thin gold foil, most of them go straight through the
foil, because
(a) Alpha particles are positively charged
(b) Mass of alpha particle is more than mass of electron
(c) Most of the part of an atom is empty space
(d) Alpha particles moves with high velocity
Answer : (c) Most of the part of an atom is empty space
Understanding
2. The radius of an atomic nucleus have an order of,
(a) 10-8m (b) 10-15m (c) 10-12m (d) 10-10m
Answer : (b) 10-15m
Remembering
3. In an experiment of scattering of alpha particle showed for the first time that the atom has,
(a) Electron (b) Proton (c) Neutron (d) Nucleus
Answer : (d) Nucleus
Remembering
4. The existence of positively charged nucleus was established by,
(a) Bohr’s model of H-atom (b) Positive ray analysis
(c)  Scattering experiment (d) Thomson’s model of atom
Answer: (c)  Scattering experiment
Remembering
5. What was the order of thickness of gold foil on which beam of alpha particles allowed to fall
in Geiger-Marsden Experiment?
(a) 10-3m (b) 10-9m (c) 10-7m (d) 10-5m
Answer : (c) 10-7m
Remembering
6. In Geiger Marsden experiment, the expression of distance of closest approach to the nucleus
of a alpha particle before it comes to momentarily at rest and reverse its direction is,
Ze 2 Ze 2
a) b)
4 0 K 2 0 K
Ze 2 Ze 2
c) d)
2 0 K 4 0 K
Ze2
Answer: c)
2 0 K
Remembering
111
7. According to Bohr’s postulates, an electrons revolve around the nucleus in ______ orbits.
(a) Dynamic (b) Stationary
(c) Lower (d) First
Ans:- (b) Stable or stationary
Remembering
8. The angular momentum of the electron in the nth allowed orbit is;
𝑝ℎ ℎ
(a) (b)
2𝜋 2𝜋
2ℎ 𝑛ℎ
(c) (d)
𝜋 2𝜋
𝒏𝒉
Ans:- (d) 𝟐𝝅
Remembering
9. Which spectral series of hydrogen lie in UV region.
(a) Paschen (b) Lyman
(c) Brackett (d) Balmer
Ans:- (b) Lyman Series
Remembering
13.6
10. In equation En=- 𝑛 2 , what does this negative sign indicates.
(a) Electrons are free to move

(b) Electron is bound with nucleus.
(c) Kinetic energy is equal to potential energy
(d) Atom is radiating energy
Ans:- (b)
Understanding
11. Kinetic energy of electron in hydrogen atom is
𝑒2 𝑒2
(a) (b)
4𝜋𝜀 0 𝑟 8𝜋𝜀 0 𝑟
𝑒3 𝑒2
(c) (d)
8𝜋𝜀 0 𝑟 3𝜋𝜀 0 𝑟
Ans:- (b)
Remembering
12. What is the order of velocity of electron in a hydrogen atom in ground state.
(A). 106ms-1 (B). 102ms-1
(C) 1010ms-1 (D). 109ms-1
Ans:- (A) 106ms-1
Remembering
112
13. Energy required to excite an electron in hydrogen atom to its ground state to its first excited
state is .
(A). 6.2eV (B). 3.40eV
(C). 10.2eV (D). -13.6eV
Ans:- (C) 10.2eV Hint- E2-E1=-3.40-(-13.6)= 10.2eV
Applying
14. The Bohr’s model is applicable to which kind of atoms
(A). Having one electron only (B). Having two electrons
(C). Having eight electrons (D). Having more than eight electrons.
Ans:- (A) Having one electron
Understanding
15. What is the angular momentum of an electron revolving in the 3rd orbit of an atom?
(a) 31.5 10 34 J .sec (b) .315 10 34 J .sec
(c) 3.15 10 34 J .sec (d) 315 10 34 J .sec
nh 3  6.62 10 34
Ans. (c) [ln=   3.1510 34 J  S ]
zx 2  3.14
Applying
16. Which one of these is the famous Bohers’ quantisation condition for angular momentum
h h
(a) l= (b) l=
2 9
nh nm p
(c) l= (d) l=
2 2
Ans. (c)
Remembering
17. The minimum energy required to knock an e- completely out of the atom is called as
(a) Kinetic Energy (b) Potential Energy
(c) IonisationEnergy (d) Excitation energy
Ans. (c)
Remembering
18. The ground state energy of Hydrogen atom is -13.6 eV. What is the KE of an electron in the
3rd excited state?
(a)  3.4eV (b)  1.51 eV
(c)  .85eV (d) 0eV
Ans. (b)
Apply
113
19. The energy level diagram of an element is given:- , which transition corresponds to the
emission of a spectral line of wave length 102.7 nm
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D
hc 12.42 10 7 evm
Ans. (d) [ E   12.1 eV & for transition D, E 12.1 eV ]
 10.27 10 7 m
E&A
20. Bohr’s model is most likely to applicable for:

(a) Spectrum of single e  atom (b) spectrum of Helium atom
(c) intensity variations is spectral lines (d) frequencies emitted by hydrogenic atoms.
Ans. (a)
Understanding
1 1 1
21. For the shortest wavelength present in the paschen series of spectral lines  R 2  2 
  n2 n1 
(a) n2  3, n1   (b) n2  , n1  3
(c) n2  3, n1  1 (d) n2  , n1  1
Ans. (a)
Applying
22. The radius of the innermost electron orbit of a hydrogen atom is r1 . What is the ratio of radii
of the n  2 and n  3 orbits?
4 9
(a) (b)
9 4
10 2
(c) (d)
15 5
Ans. (a)
Apply
114
1. The angle of scattering θ for zero value of impact parameter b is ____________.
Answer: 1800.
Applying and Evaluating
2. The frequency spectrum of radiation emitted as per Rutherford’s model of atom is
____________.
Answer: Continuous.
Remembering
3. The scattering angle will decreases with the _________ in impact parameter.
Answer: Increase
Understanding
4. An alpha particle contains _______ protons and _______neutrons.
Answer: Two, two.
Remembering
5. According the Rutherford’s model of an atom, the most of space in atom is _________.
Answer: Empty.
Understanding
6. The radius of an atom is about _______m and that of nucleus is ________m.
Answer: 10-10 m and 10-15 m.
Remembering
7. The Rutherford’s model of an atom cannot explain the characteristics ________ spectrum
emitted by H-atom.
Answer: Line
Understanding
8. The force responsible for scattering of alpha particle with target nucleus is ___________.
Answer: Electrostatic force
Remembering
9. The SI unit of impact parameter is _________.
Answer: Meter.
Remembering
10. If the size of first orbit of hydrogen atom is 0.5 Å, the size of 2 nd orbit of hydrogen atom
would be _______________.
o
Ans. 2 A { r  n2 }
Applying and Evaluating
115
11. When an electron jumps from an outer stationary orbit of energy E 2 to an inner stationary
orbit of energy E1, the frequency of radiation emitted = _______________.
Ans.  
E2  E1 
h
Remembering
12. According to de Broglie a stationary orbit is that which contains an _______________ number
of de –Broglie waves associated with the revolting electron
Ans. Integral
Remembering
13. _______________ is a physical quantity whose dimensions are the same as that of Planck’s
constant.
Ans. Angular momentum
Applying
14. Energy possessed by an electron for ( n   )th orbit is _______________.
Ans. Zero
Understanding
15. _______________series of hydrogen spectrum which lies in the visible region electromagnetic
spectrum.
Ans. Balmer
Understanding
16. _______________ volt is the ionisation potential of hydrogen atom.
Ans. 13.6
Applying
17. Total energy of electron in a stationary orbit is _______________, which means the electron is
bound to the nucleus and is not free to leave it.
Ans. Negative
Remembering
18. The value of Rydberg constant is _______________.
Ans. ( 1.09  10 7 m 1 )
Remembering
19. When an electron jumps from 2nd stationary orbit of hydrogen atom to 1st stationary orbit, the
energy emitted is _______________.
Ans. 10.2eV
Applying
116
13.6
1. Negative sign in expression En= − eV means that the electron is bound with Nucleus.
𝑛2
Ans. True
Understanding
2. According to Bohr’s Postulate electron resolves around the nucleus only in the orbits for
𝑛ℎ
which angular momentum is2𝜋 ., where n= principal quantum no of the orbit.
Ans. False
Understanding
3. Paschen series of hydrogen atom lie in UV region.
Ans. False
Remembering
4. Electron will revolve in stationary orbit.
Ans. True
Remembering
5. At room temperature most of the hydrogen atoms are in ground state.
Ans. True
Remembering
6. In hydrogen atom Kinetic energy(K.E) of revolving orbit in an orbit is E then total energy of
electron will be –E.
Ans. True
Applying
7. Shortest wavelength in balmer series is 364.6 nm.
Ans. True
Applying
8. We use a very thin gold foil in Rutherford’s  - particle scattering experiment.
Ans. True
Remembering
9. In the Rutherford atomic model, the electrostatic force of attraction between revolving
electrons and nucleus provides the necessary centripetal force.
Ans. True
Understanding
10. Empirical formula for p-fund series of hydrogen spectra is given by
1  1 1 
 R  2  2  , n  5,6,7
 4 n 
Ans. False
Remembering
117
11. When an electron transit from one of its orbit to another of lower energy it emits a photon of
energy equal to h  E f  Ei
Ans. True
Remembering
12. To ionize a hydrogen atom an electron from the ground state,  13.6 eV of energy must be
supplied.
Ans. False
Understanding
13. Most of the mass and entire positive charge are concentrated in a very small volume of the
atom. (True/false)
Answer: True
Remembering
14. The distance of closest approach between alpha particle and a nucleus is directly
proportional to kinetic energy of alpha particle, when it is far apart from nucleus. (True/false)
1 (2e) ( ze)
Ans. False[d= ]
4 0 1 2
( mu )
2
Understanding
15. The existence of positively charged nucleus in atom was established by alpha particle
scattering experiment. (True/false)
Ans. True
Understanding
16. The electrostatic force between the alpha particle and target nucleus is responsible for the
scattering. (True/false)
Ans. True
Remembering
17. Atom should emit discrete frequency of radiation, according to Rutherford’s model.
(True/false)
Ans. False
Understanding
18. When the impact parameter of alpha particle is minimum, the angle of scattering is 1800.
(True/false)
Ans. True
Understanding
118
1. (a) Potential energy in the first excited state would be (P) - 3.4eV
(b) Total energy is the first excited state would be (Q) - 23.8eV
Ans. (a)-(R), (b)-(P) (R) - 6.8eV
Analysing & Evaluating (S) - 13.6eV
2. (a) Kinetic energy in the 1st excited state would be (P) 3.4 eV
(b) Total energy is the first excited state would be (Q) 23.8 eV
Ans. (a)-(P), (b)-(S) (R) 20.4 eV
Analysing & Evaluating (S) -3.4 eV
3. An electron in hydrogen atom moves from n  1 to n  2 . (P) One –fourth times

(a) Angular momentum (Q) Two –times
(b) Kinetic radius (R) Four times
Ans. (a)-(Q), (b)-(P) (S) Half times
4. For hydrogen atom (P) Infrared region

(a) Lyman series (Q) Ultraviolet region
(b) Balmer series (R) Visible region
Ans. (a)-(Q), (b)-(R) (c) Invisible region
Remembering
5 For hydrogen atom spectrum (P) n  6  n  3

(a) Ultraviolet light (Q) n  3  n  1
(b) Visible light (R) n  4  n  2
Ans. (a)-(Q), (b)-(R) (S) n  7  n  6
6 (a) Bohr’s model of atom (P) Continuous spectrum

(b) Rutherford’s model of atom (Q) Band spectrum
(R) Line spectrum
Answer: (a) – (R) , (b) – (P)
Remembering
119
7 (a) Kinetic energy of electron revolving around nucleus (P) Always positive
(b) Total energy of electron revolving (Q) Always negative
around nucleus (R) May be positive or negative
Answer: (a) – (P), (b) – (Q)
Remembering
8 (a) P fund series (P) IR region

(b) Balmer series (Q) U-V region
(R) Visible region
Answer: (a) – (P), (b) – (R) (S) Gamma region
Remembering
120
NUCLEI - 13
1. The average binding energy per nucleon is maximum for the nucleus.
16
(a) 4
2 He (b) 8 O
56 238
(c) 26 Fe (d) 92 U
Ans. (c)
Remembering
238
2. In the Uranium radioactive series the initial nucleus is 92U and that the final nucleus is
206
82 Pb , when uranium nucleus decays to lead, the number of α- particle and  -particle
emitted are
(a) 8 , 6 (b) 6 , 7
(c) 6 , 8 (d) 4 , 3
Ans. (a)
3. In gamma rays emission from a nucleus
(a) only the proton number changes
(b) both the proton no and neutron no changes
(c) there is no change in the proton number and neutron number
(d) only the neutron no changes
Ans. (c)
Understanding
7
4. Stating with a sample of pure Cu 66 , of it decay into Zn in 15 minutes. The corresponding
8
half life is
(a) 10 minutes (b) 15 minutes
(a) 5 minutes (d) 7.5 minutes
Ans. (c)
Applying
5. In reaction:
4 Be 9  2 He4 6 C x  0 n1 , x
(a) 16 (b) 12
(c) 10 (d) 14
Ans. (b)
Understanding
121
1
6. Activity of a radioactive sample decrease to   of its original value in 3 days. then in 9
3
days its activity with becomes
1 1
(a) of the original value (b) of the original value
27 9
1 1
(c) of the original value (d) of the original value
18 3
Ans. (a)
Applying
7. Which word equation represents β+ decay?
(a) proton →neutron + electron + electron antineutrino
(b) proton →neutron + electron + electron neutrino
(c) proton →neutron + positron + electron antineutrino
(d) proton →neutron + positron + electron neutrino
Ans. (d)
Understanding
8. In a radioactive decay series, three successive decays each result in a particle being
emitted. The first decay results in the emission of a ß - – particle. The second decay results
in the emission of an α -particle. The third decay results in the emission of another ß - –
particle.
Nuclides P and S are compared.

Which statement is correct?
(a) P and S are identical in all respects.
(b) P and S are isotopes of the same element.
(c) S is a different element of lower atomic number.
(d) S is a different element of reduced mass.
Ans. (b)
9. What is the ratio of nuclear radii if the mass numbers of two nuclei are 4 and 32
(a) 1:2 (b) 1:3
(c) 1; 4 (d) 1:5
Ans. (a)
Applying
122
10. Which statement about alpha, beta and gamma radiation is correct?
(a) Alpha radiation has the greatest ionizing power.
(b) Beta radiation has the greatest ionizing power.
(c) Gamma radiation has the greatest ionizing power.
(d) Alpha, beta and gamma radiation have nearly equal ionizing powers.
Ans. (a)
Remembering
11. The nuclei of the isotopes of an element all contain the same number of a certain particle.
What is this particle?
(a) electron (b) neutron
(c) nucleon (d) proton
Ans. (d)
Remembering
123
1. The rest mass of a nucleus is _______________than the sum of the rest masses of its
constituent nucleons.
Ans. Less [Mass defect]
Remembering
2. Heavy water is a _____________, which slows down fast moving neutrons to thermal
235
velocities so that they can cause fission of 92U nuclei.
Ans. Moderator
Understanding
3. The _______________force holds the nucleons together inside a nucleus.
Ans. Strong nuclear force
Remembering
4. Two nuclei have mass numbers in the ratio 27 : 125. Then the ratio & their radii is
_______________ .
Ans. 3:5
Applying
5. Complete the equation m
n X decay
 _______________.
m4
Ans. n2 Y
Understanding
6. The process responsible for energy production is the Sun is _______________ .
Ans. Nuclear fusion
Remembering
7. A radioactive isotope of silver has half life of 20 minutes. The fraction of the original
activity that remain after one hour is _______________.
1
Ans.
8
8. One atomic mass unit is defined as ______________ of mass of an atom of 6C12.

Ans. (1/12th)
Remembering
9. 1eV is the energy acquired by an electron when accelerated through …..……… potential
difference.
Ans. (1V)
Remembering
124
10. Isotopes of an element are the atoms of an element which have _______________. But
different atomic weights.
Ans. (same atomic number)
Remembering
11. Isobars are the atoms of different element which have same ________________ but
different atomic number.
Ans. (atomic weights)
Remembering
12. Isotones are the nuclides which contain_______________.

Ans. (same no of neutrons)
Remembering
13. Nuclear forces are the ____________ force, which hold together the nucleons in the tiny
nucleus.
Ans. (strongest)
Remembering
125
1. The radius R of a nucleus is proportional to cube root of its mass number.
1
Ans. True [ r  r0 A ] 3
Remembering
2. Solar energy is mainly caused due to burning of Hydrogen in the oxygen.

Ans. False [nuclear fusion]
Understanding
3.  -particles have a high ionizing power.

Ans. False [   particles have high ionizing power]
Applying
4. Heavy water is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor.

Ans. True
Remembering
5. If a nucleus n X m emits one α particle and one  1 particle then mass number is m-4 and
atomic number is n-2 of the product.
Ans. False [mass number = m-4 atomic number = n-1]
Understanding
6. Correct order of increasing penetrating power is α- ray >  -rays >  -rays.
Ans. False [Penetration power   rays    rays   rays ]
Remembering
8. N  N 0 e  t represents solution to the radioactive decay law.

Ans. True
Remembering
10. Nuclear forces are charge independent and non-central forces.

Ans. True
Remembering
126
11. The density of nuclear matter is independent of the size of the nucleus.
Ans. (True)
Remembering
12. Isotopes of an element are the atoms of an element which have different atomic no. but same
mass number.
Ans. (False same atomic no. and different mass no.)
Understanding
13. Neutron is a charge less particle having mass slightly greater than that of proton.
Ans. (True)
Remembering
14. In ß- decay neutron converts to a proton according to n  p  e  
Ans. (True)
Remembering
15. The nuclear force is charge independent i.e. it acts equally among all nucleons.
Ans. (True)
Remembering
16. All nuclides with same mass no. are called isotones.
Ans. (False)
Remembering
127
1. (a) ß+ decay is accompanied with (P) Neutrino

(b) ß- decay is accompanied with (Q)Anti neutrino
Ans. (a-P, b-Q) (R) X-ray
Remembering
2. (a) Neutrinos are released in (P) α decay
(b) atomic number decreases by 2 in (Q) ß decay
Ans. (a-Q, b-P) (R)  decay
Understanding (S) electron capture
3. (a) Weak nuclear forces are involved in (P) Nuclear fission
(b) Lighter nuclei are used (Q) Nuclear fusion
Ans. (a-R, b-Q) (R) ß- decay
Understanding (S) Exothermic nuclear reaction
5. (a)   ray (P) Low perpetrating power
(b)   ray (Q) Deflected towards positive pole
Ans. (a-P, b-R) (R) High perpetrating power
Remembering
141
6. (a) Nuclear Fission (P) 235
92 U 10 n 
56 Ba 10 n  Q
(b) Nuclear Fusion 4
(Q) 13 H 11 H 
2 He  Q
Ans. (a-P, b-Q)
226
Understanding (R) 90Th 
230
90 Ra  42 He  Q
137
(S) 137
55 56 Ba  e   v  Q
CS 
7. (a) Atoms of higher atomic number used (P) Nuclear fission

(b) Atoms of lower atomic number are (Q) Exothermic nuclear reaction
Ans. (a-P, b-R) (R) Nuclear fusion
Understanding (S)   decay
8. (a) Atomic number decreases by 2 (P) α- decay
(b) Atomic number increases by 1 (Q)    decay
Ans. (a-P, b-Q) (R)  decay
Understanding
10. (a) Neutrino emission (P) Heavy water
(b) Fast neutrons are slowed to thermal (Q)   decay
velocities using (R) α- decay
Ans. (a-Q, b-(P)
Understanding
128
37 39
11. (a) Isotopes (P) 17 Cl and 19 K
(b) Isobars (Q) 37
Cl and 37
S
17 16
(R) 11 H and 2
1 H
Ans. (a-R, b-Q)
Applying
12. (a) 1 MeV equals to (P) X = neutron

(b) 1 H 2 1 H 2 
2 He3  X (Q) X = electron
Ans. (a-R, b-P) (R) 1.6 10 13 J

Applying (S) 1.6 10 23 J
129
SEMICONDUCTOR - 14
1. In Conductor, Semiconductor and Insulator, the forbidden energy gap are E 1 ,E2 and E3
respectively. Which one is correct
a) E1 <E2 < E3 b) E1 >E2 = E3
c) E1 = E2 < E3 d) E1 >E2 > E3
Ans. a)
Remembering
2. Silicon is doped with which of the following to obtain P type semiconductor

a) Phosphorus b) Gallium
c) Germanium d) Bismuth
Ans. b)
Understanding
3. What happens to resistance of an intrinsic semiconductor when heated

a) increases b) remains constant
c) decreases d) decreases linearly
1
Ans. c) [R  ]
n
Understanding
4. A semiconductor has an electron concentration of 6 × 1022 per m3and hole concentration of

8.5 × 109 per m3 .Then it is
a) N type semiconductor b) P type semi conductor
c) intrinsic semiconductor d) conductor
Ans. a)
Understanding
5. What type of doping is used in Zener diode

a) light b) moderate
c) heavy d) no doping
Ans. c) [Depletion layer becomes thinner and electric field with in intensifies]
Remembering
130
6. In an n-type silicon, which of the following statement is true :
(a) Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
(b) Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
(c) Holes are minority carries and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
(d) Holes are majority carries and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
Ans. (c)
Remembering
7. Carbon, silicon and germanium have four valence electrons each. These are characterized
by valence and conduction bands separated by energy band gap respectively equal to (Eg)C,
(Eg)Si and (Eg)Ge. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) (Eg)Si < (Eg)Ge < (Eg)c
(b) (Eg)c < (Eg)Ge < (Eg)Si

(c) (Eg)c > (Eg)Si > (Eg)Ge
(d) (Eg)c = (Eg)Si = (Eg)Ge

Ans. (c)
Remembering
8. In an unbiased p-n junction, holes diffuse from the p-region to n-region because
(a) free electrons in the n-region attract them.
(b) they move across the junction by the potential difference.
(c) hole concentration in p-region is more as compared to n-region.
(d) All the above.
Ans. (c)
Understanding
9. When a forward bias is applied to a p-n junction, it

(a) raises the potential barrier.
(b) reduces the majority carrier current to zero.
(c) lowers the potential barrier.
(d) None of the above.
Ans. (c)
Understanding
131
10. In a p-type silicon, which of the following statement is true :
(a) Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
(b) Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
(c) Holes are minority carries and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
(d) Holes are majority carries and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
Ans. (d)
Remembering
11. The intrinsic semiconductor becomes an insulator at
(a) 0 C (b) 100C
(c) 300 K (d) 0K
Ans. (d) At 0K temperature semiconductor behaves as an insulator, because at very low

temperature electrons cannot jump from the valence band to conduction band.
Remembering
12. In the forward bias arrangement of a PN-junction diode
(a) The N-end is connected to the positive terminal of the battery
(b) The P-end is connected to the positive terminal of the battery
(c) The direction of current is from N-end to P-end in the diode
(d) The P-end is connected to the negative terminal of battery
Ans. (b) The P-end is connected to the positive terminal of the battery
Remembering
13. In a PN-junction diode
(a) The current in the reverse biased condition is generally very small ~ µA
(b) The current in the reverse biased condition is small but the forward biased current is
independent of the bias voltage
(c) The reverse biased current is strongly dependent on the applied bias voltage
(d) The forward biased current is very small in comparison to reverse biased current
Ans. (a) In forward biased PN-junction, external voltage decreases the potential barrier, so
current is maximum. While in reversed biased PN-junction, external voltage
increases the potential barrier, so the current is very small.
Understanding
14. A P-type semiconductor can be obtained by adding
(a) Arsenic to pure silicon (b) Gallium to pure silicon
(c) Antimony to pure germanium (d) Phosphorous to pure germanium
Ans. (b) Ga has a valancy of 3.
Remembering
132
15. Electrical conductivity of a semiconductor
(a) Decreases with the rise in its temperature
(b) Increases with the rise in its temperature
(c) Does not change with the rise in its temperature
(d) First increases and then decreases with the rise in its temperature
1
Ans. (b) With temperature rise conductivity of semiconductors increases.(   )
n
Understanding
16. A semiconductor is cooled from T1 K to T2 K. Its resistance
(a) Will decrease (b) Will increase
(c) Will first decrease and then increase (d) Will not change
1
Ans. (b) Resistance of semiconductor R 
n
Understanding
17. The cut-in voltage for silicon diode is approximately
(a) 0.2 V (b) 0.6 V
(c) 1.1 V (d) 1.4 V
Ans. (b)
Remembering
18. The depletion layer in the P-N junction region is caused by
(a) Drift of holes
(b) Diffusion of charge carriers
(c) Migration of impurity ions
(d) Drift of electrons
Ans. (b) Due to the large concentration of electrons in N-side and holes in P-side, they
diffuses from their own side to other side. Hence depletion region produces.
Understanding
19. Which is reverse biased diode
–20V
(a) (b)
5V
–10V
10V
15V
(c) (d) – 5V
10V
Ans. (b) Because P-side is more negative as compared to N-side.

Understanding
133
20. If a full wave rectifier circuit is operating from 50 Hz mains, the fundamental frequency in
the ripple will be
(a) 50 Hz (b) 70.7 Hz
(c) 100 Hz (d) 25 Hz
Ans. (c) In full wave rectifier, the fundamental frequency in ripple is twice that of input
frequency.
Remembering
21. In a full wave rectifiers, input ac current has a frequency ‘’. The output frequency of current
is
(a) /2 (b) 
(c) 2 (d) None of these
Ans. (c)
Remembering
134
1. A pure semiconductor which is free of every impurity is called
______________semiconductor.
Ans. Intrinsic
Remembering
2. Mobility of hole is ________________ than that of electrons.
Ans. Less
Understanding
3. LED works under ________________ bias.
Ans. Forward
Remembering
4. In p-n junction diode there is a _______________ of majority carriers across the junction in
forward bias.
Ans. Diffusion
Remembering
5. The resistance of p-n junction is _________________ when reverse biased.
Ans. High
Understanding
6. Hole density is ________________ compared to electron density in a p type semiconductor.
Ans. Greater
Remembering
7. Metals have __________________ conductivity and _________________ resistivity.
Ans. High, low
Remembering
8. In half-wave rectification, if the input frequency is 50 Hz then the output frequency of the
signal will be ________________ Hz.
Ans. 50 Hz
Understanding
9. In full -wave rectification, if the input frequency is 50 Hz then the output frequency of the
signal will be __________________ Hz.
Ans. 100 Hz
Understanding
135
1. Charge carriers in n type semiconductor are both electrons and holes.
Ans. True [Electrons – majority holes – minority]
Understanding
2. Current increases linearly with applied potential difference in a p-n diode.
Ans. False [Semiconductors are non-ohmic]
Remembering
3. Resistance of p-n junction is low when forward biased & high when reverse biased.
Ans. True
Understanding
4. LED works under reverse bias condition
Ans. False [Forward Bias]
Remembering
5. Rectifier converts alternating supply voltage intodc- voltage.
Ans. True [p-n junction diode allows current under forward bias and blocks in reverse bias]
Understanding
6. Electrons have higher mobility as compared to holes.
Ans. True [Electron needs less energy to move]
Remembering
7. When a forward bias is applied to a pn junction, depletion layer increases
Ans. False [It decreases]
Understanding
8. Ideal junction diode acts as a closed switch when forward biased and open switch when
reverse biased.
Ans. True [It conducts only when forward biased]
Understanding
9. Capacitor is used as a filter in a rectifier.
Ans. True [Capacitor first charges and then discharge current to ensure constant supply of
current /voltage]
Understanding
136
1 i) Eg> 3 eV a) Metals
ii) Eg< 3 eV b) Semiconductor
c) Insulator
Ans. i) --- c
ii) --- b
Remembering
2 i) ne>>nh a) Intrinsic Semiconductor

ii) ne = nh b) p type Semiconductor
c) n Type Semiconductor
Ans. i) --- c
ii) --- a
Remembering
3 i) High Conductivity ,Low resistivity a) Semiconductor

ii) Low conductivity ,High Resistivity b) Metals
c) Insulator
Ans. i) --- b
ii) --- c
Remembering
4 With the rise in temperature

i) Resistance of metallic conductor a) Remains same
ii) Resistance of semiconductor b) increases
c) Decreases
Ans. i) --- b
ii) --- c
Understanding
137
Chapter Completion Matching True False
Number Type MCQ Type Type Type Total Qs.
1 22 19 16 17 74
2 14 18 9 17 58
3 11 37 5 11 64
4 12 18 2 15 47
5 11 12 11 23 57
6 5 19 1 7 32
7 4 22 5 6 37
8 12 8 5 13 38
9 21 22 3 21 67
10 16 21 9 17 63
11 14 15 4 13 46
12 19 22 8 18 67
13 13 11 12 16 52
14 9 21 4 9 43
183 265 94 203 745
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(i) Multiple Choice Questions

(a) 13.5 1011 N (b) 401011 N

(c) 180109 N (d) 13.5 1010 N

2. What is the S. I. unit of electric flux?

(a) Friction (b) Conduction (c) Induction (d) Radiation

5. If  E.ds  0 , inside a surface, that means :-

(a) there is no net charge present inside the surface

(b) Uniform electric field inside the surface

(c) Discontinues field lines inside the surface

(d) Charge present inside the surface

(b) Equal to the electric field due to one charge at centre

(c) Twice the electric field due to one charge at centre

9. Charge on a conducting metal sphere present at : -

(a) On the surface of sphere (b) Inside the sphere

11. Which physical quantity have unit Newton /coulomb.

(a) Electric charge (b) Electric field

(c) Electric force (d) Electric potential

Analysing & Evaluating

(a) Increases (b) Decreases

(c) Remains Constant (d) None of the above

13. Charge on a body is integral multiple of  e . It is given by the law of -

(a) Conservation of charge (b) Conservation of mass

(c) Conservation of energy (d) Quantisation of charge

(a) 26 V-m (b) 0 V-m (c) 10 V-m (d) 8 V-m

15. Which Quantity is vector Quantity among the following -

Analysing & Evaluating

(a) More in case of sphere (b) More in case of cube

(c) Same in both case (d) Information Incomplete

Analysing & Evaluating

(c) Remains same

(d) No relation between charge & size

19. Electric field lines contracts lengthwise, It shows

(a) repulsion between same charges

(b) Attraction between apposite charges

(c) No relation between force & contraction.

(d) Electric field lines does not moves on straight path.

1. The expression q  ne is due to _______________ of electric charge.

Ans.  1.6 10 

Analysing & Evaluating

3. A charge Q is enclosed by a Gaussian spherical surface of radius R. If the radius is doubled,

5. S. I. Unit of electric field is _______________ .

7. Net electrostatic field inside a positively charged conductor is ______________.

8. Electric flux is a _______________ quantity.

Analysing & Evaluating

10. Electric field lines never _______________ each other

13. The unit of electric flux is _______________ volt × meter.

19. Electric dipole moment is a _____________ quantity.

Ans. 6.4 105 N / C , towards the –ve charge

is more than 3.0  10 N / C , so the sphere cannot hold charge 4  10 6 C . )

Ans. True FA  FAB 2  FAC 2  2FAB   FAC cos 60

1. (i) Direction of dipole moment (a) positive charge to negative charge

2. (i) As a body acquires positive charge, its mass (a) Increases

3. (i) S.I. unit of electric flux is N

4. (i) Electric field intensity on the surface of (a) 

(ii) Electric field intensity due to infinite 

Ans. (i) (a), (ii)(c)

7. (i) Electrostatic force is (a) Always attractive

(ii) Gravitational force is (b) Always repulsive