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GREEN PARK INTERNATIONAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, NAMAKKAL

XII (CBSE) – PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION - PHYSICS (ANSWER KEY) – 03.03.2024 (AN) A
Choose the correct answer: 75 x 4 = 300
1. 4) around 198 yr 4. 4) is the same for all the figures
Solution : Solution :
q Electric flux through a surface does not
1 coulomb of charge is made of n =
e depend on the shape, size (or) area of a surface
1 but it depends on charges enclosed by the
= (∵ e = 1.6 x 10-19C)
1.6 x10 −19 surface.
= 6.25 x 1018 electrons As there is same charge +q is present in all the
given figures, so electric flux is same for all
6.25 x1018
∴ Time required = s the figures.
109
5. 1) At P, E is to the left and at R, E is upward
= 6.25 x 109s ≈ 198 Yr
Solution :
(∵ 1 Yr = 3.17 x 107s) Electric field lines are perpendicular to the
9F equi-potential surfaces and point in the
2. 1)
16 direction of decreasing potential. So, at P,
Solution : electric field E is to the left and at R, E is
upward.
6. 1) 80 V
kQ A Q B kQ(−Q) − kQ 2 Solution :
F= = = 2 --- (i) Since, for a hollow metallic sphere, the
r2 r2 r
1 potential is constant inside the sphere and
where, k = constant equals to its value at the surface.
4πε0
So, if potential on the surface of the sphere is
75 3
Q′A = (Q A ) = Q equals to 80 V, then the potential at the centre
100 4 of the sphere is also 80 V.
 25  1 −3 2) 109 J
Q′B =  QA + QB  = Q − Q = Q 7.
 100  4 4 Solution :
 3  3  Given, q = 100 C and potential difference
k  Q − Q
between the cloud and the earth V = 107V
F ' = A2 B = 
kQ Q 4  4 
r r2 Thus, energy dissipated,
−9kQ 2 9 W =qV = 100 C x 107V = 109J
= = F (from eqn.(i)) 8. 3) E = 0, σ = 0
162 16
3. 2) both assertion and reason are true but Solution :
reason is not the correct explanation of the Consider a cavity in a conductor as shown in
assertion the following figure.
Solution :
EQ
F = EQ, a =
m
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We know that, whatever be the charge and the 12. 1) 50 µJ
field configuration outside a conductor, any Solution :
cavity inside it remains shielded from outside As, potential drop is zero along an ideal
electric influence. This means, inside the conductor, because it has zero resistance.
cavity, conductivity (σ) and electric field (E) So, potential at point, A = 10 V
are zero. and potential at point B = 0V
9. 3) If assertion is true but the reason is false ∴ Potential difference across AB = (10 – 0) V
Solution : = 10 V
Electrostatic force is conservative force. It Maximum heat produced = Energy stored
depends on initial and final points, not path 1
= CV 2
dependent. 2
2kAε0 1
= x 10-6 x (10)2 = 500 µJ
10. 1)
(k + 1)d 2
Solution : ∴ Heat produced is 50 µJ
This combination is same as the two 13. 2) both have the same resistance
capacitors are connected in series and distance Solution :
d Both plates have same thickness, let it is ‘d’.
between plates of each capacitor is .
2
kε A εA
So C1 = 0 and C2 = 0
d d
2 2 ρl ρ l ρl
Then, RR = and RS = 2 =
(C )(C ) ld 2 ld ld
Hence, Cnet = 1 2
C1 + C2 RR
∴ =1
 2kε0 A   2kε0 A  RS
 d  d 
=    = 2kAε0 Therefore, both plates have the same
 2kε0 A 2kε0 A  (k + 1)d resistance.
 d + d  1) 0.12 A
  14.

11. 1) charge on each is zero Solution :

Solution : Surface area of earth A = 4πr2
Each capacitor will have equal charges. When where, r = 6400 km = 6.4 x 106 m
they are joined as described, they will be in ne
As J = = 0.15 x 1.6 x 10-19 cm-2s-1
parallel combination. The positive charge will tA
cancel out negative charge of each other.  n 
∵ = 0.15 
 tA 
-19 4 -2 -1
= 0.15 x 1.6 x 10 x 10 m s
∴ Current, i = JA = J x 4πr2
= 0.15 x 1.6 x 10-19 x 104 x 4
x 3.14 x (6.4 x 106)2
= 0.12 A
So, net charge in each capacitor will be zero.

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15. 2) 3 A 1 1 1 1 1
Further, = + = + =1
Solution : r 'eq r1 r2 2 2
⇒ r′eq = 1Ω
3 3
3 3 Now, this is in series with third one

3 i.e.,
⇒ req = 1 + 1 = 2Ω and Eeq = 6 – 3 = 3V
18. 2) Statement I is true, statement II is true;
statement II is not a correct explanation for
statement I
The circuit can be redrawn by breaking into Solution :
two parts. As the other end of 8Ω resistor is In statement I, R is varied while in statement
grounded, so it is at zero potential. The II R is kept constant. Hence both statements
potential difference across 8Ω resistor are independent.
= 24 – 0 = 24 V 19. 2) Both assertion and reason are true but
V 24 − 0 reason is not the correct explanation of the
∴ Current in 8Ω resistor, i = = = 3A
R 8 assertion
16. 2) V1 = V2 and i1 = i2 Solution :
Solution : The magnetic field due to solenoid having n-
For an ideal voltmeter, the resistance is number of turns/ metre and carrying current I
infinity and for an ideal ammeter, the is B = µ0nI.
resistance is zero.
It is obvious that magnetic field is independent
For circuit 1,
of length and cross-sectional area.
R x i1 = v (or) 10i1 = 10
Also magnetic field is uniform inside the
10
i1 = = 1 A solenoid.
10
v1 = i1 x R = 1 x 10 = 10V Therefore, Assertion and Reason are correct
but Reason is not the correct explanation of
For circuit 2, the addition of 10 Ω to voltmeter
Assertion.
does not affect the current and hence.
R x i2 = v (or) 10 i2 = 10 20. 3) 4 x 10-3 JT-1
10 Solution :
⇒ i2 = =1A Given, area of the loop, A = 2 x 10-3 m2
10
Current I = 2A
⇒ v2 = i2R = 1 x 10 = 10 V
∴ Magnitude of magnetic dipole moment
v1 = v2 and i1 = i2
associated with the loop,
17. 4) 3V, 2Ω
m = IA = 2 x 2 x 10-3 = 4 x 10-3 JT-1
Solution :
21. 4) 2450 Ω in series
E E 10 4
− 1+ 2 − + Solution :
r1 r2 6
Eeq = = 2 2 = − = - 3V Rg = 50 Ω and I = 4 x 10-4A
1 1 1 1 2
+ + Number of division = 25, Ig = 25 x I
r1 r2 2 2
= 25 x 4 x 10-4 = 10-2A

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Consider the given figure, R is the resistance

connected in series of galvanometer to convert
into voltmeter.
V = Ig (Rg + R) 25. 3) 4 B0L2 wb
25 = 10-2(50 + R) Solution :
25 Since, square lies in xy-plane, hence area
⇒ R = −2 - 50 = 2500 – 50
10 vector is directed along z-axis (i.e., along ‘k’)
= 2450 Ω in series ∴ A = L2 k̂
22. 3) mB (1 – cos θ) Given, B = B0= (2iˆ + 3jˆ + 4k)T
ˆ
Solution :
φ = B.A = B (2iˆ + 3jˆ + 4k).L
0
ˆ 2 kˆ
Work done in rotating a bar magnet placed in 2
uniform magnetic field = mB (cos θ1 – cos θ2) = 4B0L wb
1 2 2 1/2
23. 1) variable 26. 3) (i1 + i 2 )
Solution : 2
Since, electron is moving from right to left, Solution :
the flux linked with loop will first increase and i = i1 cos ωt + i2 sin ωt
then decrease as the electron passes. i0 = i12 + i 22
Therefore, induced current I in the loop will be
first clockwise and then will move in anti- i
irms = 0 =
( i1 + i2 )2 2 1/ 2

clockwise direction. Hence, direction of 2 2

induced current is variable. 27. 4) Both assertion and reason are false
24. 2) G shows deflection to the left and right with Solution :
decreasing amplitude Maximum value of ac is called its peak value.
Solution :
28. 1) Both assertion and reason are true and
When the S-pole of magnet is moved towards
reason is the correct explanation of the
the coil, then by Lenz’s law the face of coil
assertion
towards magnet becomes S-pole. Thus, the
Solution :
current flows in clockwise direction to oppose
the change in the magnetic flux. So, the For DC current ω = 0
galvanometer shows deflection to the left as ⇒ XL = 0
shown in figure. Now, when the S-pole is L
29. 3)
moved away, current flows in anti-clockwise 2
direction to make the face of the coil towards Solution :
magnet, a N-pole. 1
At resonance XL = XC ⇒ ωL =
Thus, the coil will try to attract the magnet. ωC
So, the galvanometer shows the deflection to 1
the right as shown below. Since, flux varies so ⇒ ω=
LC
the amplitude of deflection will not be Since, resonant frequency remains unchanged
constant and the deflection will decrease.

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LC = constant
⇒ L1C1 = L2C2 ⇒ LC = L2(2C) (given)
L
⇒ L2 =
2
30. 2) Both assertion and reason are true but
reason is not the correct explanation of the
assertion  3 
Solution : AC  2  = 3 = tan 60o
tan i = =
1 OC  1 
XC =  2 
ωC
⇒ i = 60o
As ω approaches to zero
35. 4) assertion and reason both are false
XC approaches to infinity. Solution :
31. 2) 1.6 x 10-7 T Conceptual
Solution : 36. 3) 2a + 2b
Given v = 2 x 1010 Hz and E0 = 48 vm-1
Solution :
E
using the formula C = 0 a
B0 From the figure, cos 60o =
AO
The amplitude of the oscillating magnetic a
E 48 ⇒ AO = = 2a --- (i)
field, B0 = 0 = = 1.6 x 10-7 T cos 60o
C 3 x108
b
Thus, amplitude of magnetic field is and cos 30o =
BO
1.6 x 10-7T b 2
32. 2) 4 x 1014 Hz to 7 x 1014 Hz ⇒ BO = o
= b --- (ii)
cos 30 3
Solution :
optical path length of light ray
4 x 1014 Hz to 7 x 1014 Hz
33. 1) Both assertion and reason are correct and = AO + µ(BO)) --- (iii)
reason is the correct explanation of the 3
sin 60o 2 = 3 --- (iv)
assertion µ= =
sin 30o 1
Solution : 2
Due to its shorter wavelengths, UV –radiations Substituting the values from Eqs(i), (ii) and
can be focused into very narrow beams. (iv) in Eq.(iii), we get
For high precision applications such as LASIK  2 
∴ Optical path = 2a +  3 x b
eye surgery.  3 
Therefore, assertion and reason are correct and = 2a + 2b
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. 37. 3) mirrage
34. 3) 60o Solution :
Solution : Due to total internal reflection mirages are
The given situation can shows as formed.
If ‘i’ be the angle of incidence, then from
∆AOC,

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b 3
38. 4) sin 60o 2 = 1
c ⇒ sin r2 = =
n glass 3 3
Solution : 2
v Also refractive index of ice w.r.t. glass
m=1-
f air 4
n 8
a a+b glass
nice = air ice = 3 =
m1 = 1 - , m2 = 1 - n glass 3 9
f f 2
m2 – m1 = c Hence, A →2, B →1 and C → 3
 a+b  a 41. 1) If both assertion and reason are true and
1 −  − 1 −  = c reason is the correct explanation of the
 f   f
−b b assertion
f= ⇒ |f| = Solution :
c c
39. 3) 45 o RP α diameter of objective.
Solution : 42. 3) If assertion is true but the reason is false
When light ray travels parallel to the base, the Solution :
light suffers minimum deviations. So, for When white light is used, central fringe will be
minimum deviation, Dmin = 40o white and other fringes are coloured.
i = e = 45o (from graph) 43. 2) 2I0
40. 2) 2 1 3 Solution :
Solution : When the sources are incoherent there is no
A, Air – ice interface interference and resultant intensity is
sin i1 n I = I1 + I2.
Applying Snell’s law, = airnice = ice
sin r1 n air For sources of same intensity I0, resultant
sin 60o n ice intensity will be 2I0.
⇒ = --- (i) 44. 3) 5th order of 1st source and 3rd order of 2nd
sin r1 1
source
3
sin 60o 2 =3 3 Solution :
⇒ sin r1 = =
n ice 4 8 Let nth fringe of 1500 A coincide with (n -2)th
3 fringe of 2500 A.
Similarly, at B, Ice – glass interface
∴ 1500 x n = 2500 x (n – 2)
Applying Snell’s law,
3n = 5(n – 2) ⇒ 3n = 5n – 10 ⇒ 2n = 10
sin r1 n glass
= ice n glass = --- (ii) ⇒ n = 5 ⇒ (n – 2) = 3
sin r2 n ice
∴ 5th order of 1st source and 3rd order of 2nd
On multiplying Eqs.(i) and (ii), we get source will coincide.
sin 60o sin r1 n ice n glass 1
x = x 45. 2) I0
sin r1 sin r2 1 n ice 2
sin 60o Solution :
⇒ = nglass
sin r2 φ
I = Imax cos2  
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φ Since, photoelectric current (i) ∝ intensity (I)
I = I0 cos2  
 2 Thus, the variation of ‘i’ versus ‘d’ is correctly
2 depicted by the curve ‘d’ in the given figure.
π  1 
I = I0 cos2   ⇒ I = I0   h
4  2 49. 2) V1 − (ν1 − ν 2 )
e
I Solution :
I= 0
2 1
46. 4) all of the above kmax = mv2 = ev0 --- (i)
2
Solution : kmax = hν1 + φ0 ⇒ hν1 = φ0 + eV1--- (ii)
The work function φ0 depends on the
hν2 = φ0 + ev2 --- (iii)
properties of the metal and the nature of its
From eqs. (ii) and (iii), we get
surface. So, its value will vary with the
∴ h(ν1 – ν2) = c(V1 – V2)
presence of surface impurities and with
h
increase / decrease in temperature of the (ν1 – ν2) = V1 – V2
e
surface.
∴ stopping potential will be
Thus, the value of φ0 for a metal will change if
h
it is cooled or heated or coated with some V2 = V1 − (ν1 – ν2)
other metal. e
50. 4) Both assertion and reason are false
47. 1) Solution :
Energy depends on frequency of incident light
not on intensity.
Solution :
Hallwach observed that when the uncharged 2mcλ 2
51. 1)
zinc plate is irradiated by (UV) – rays, then it h
becomes positively charged. Positive charge Solution :
on this plate is further enhanced when it is was h
Momentum of striking electrons p = --- (i)
continuously illuminated by UV light. This λ
will make the leaves to move apart from each Kinetic energy of striking electrons,
other, as same type of charge flows through p2 h2
k= = (using eq.(i))
the leaves of an electroscope, making it repel 2m 2mλ 2
each other. This is also, maximum energy of x-ray
Thus, it can be concluded that, negatively photons.
charged particles are emitted from Zinc plate hc h2
under the action of UV-light, making the ∴ =
λ 0 2mλ 2
leaves to move apart from each other.
2mλ 2 c
48. 4) d where λ0 is the cut-off wavelength =
Solution : h
As the distance of source from the surface 52. 4) Assertion is incorrect but reason is correct
increases, intensity of radiation decreases. Solution :
Wavelength associated with a particle is given
1
∵ Intensity I ∝ and h h
(dis tan ce 'd ') 2 as λ = =
p mv
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1 1 λR
⇒λ∝ (or) λ ∝ . 57. 1)
m v λR − 1
Thus, we can say that wavelength λ is smaller Solution :
for heavier particles. As macroscopic objects According to Rydberg’s formula
are heavier in nature so their wavelength is so  1
1 1 
small, that it is beyond any measurement. = R 2 − 2 
λ  n f ni 
This is the reason why macroscopic objects in
our daily life do not show wave like Here, nf = 1, ni = n
properties. Therefore, assertion is incorrect but 1 1 1  1  1 
= R  2 − 2  ⇒ = R 1 − 2  --- (i)
reason is correct. λ 1 n  λ  n 
53. 2) b R 1 λR
Solution : ⇒ =R- ⇒n=
n 2
λ λR − 1
The impact parameter is the perpendicular 58. 1) Both assertion and reason are correct and
distance of the initial velocity vector of the α- reason is the correct explanation of the
particle from the central line of the nucleus of assertion
atom. When the α-particle is far away from Solution :
the nucleus. In an atom, electron revolves around nucleus,
Thus, in given figure impact parameter is for this required centripetal force is provided
represented by distance ‘b’. by electrostatic force of attraction between
54. 4) Assertion is false but the reason is true negatively charged electron and positive
Solution : nucleus.
E2 – E1 = hr If the electrons were stationary, then the
vL electrostatic force will remain unbalanced,
55. 4)
25 which leads to the electron to fall into the
Solution : nucleus.
n2 = ∞ to n1 = 1 in the lyman and n2 = ∞, Therefore, assertion and reason are correct and
n1 = 5 in pfund series. reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
25 hνp = hνL 59. 1) Linear momentum is directly proportional
ν to the number of orbit ‘n’
νp = L Solution :
25
56. 3) 2.10 x 10-34 J-s As, linear momentum, p = mv ⇒ p α v
Solution : 1 1
As v α ⇒pα
−13.6 n n
Using E n = = - 3.4 eV, we get i.e., linear momentum is inversely
n
proportional to the number of orbit ‘n’.
13.6
n= =2 Thus, the statement given in option (1) is
3.4
incorrect, rest are correct.
nh
∴ Angular momentum L = 60. 4) 4 1 2 3
2π Solution :
2 x 6.6 x10−34 As we know,
= = 2.0 x 10-34 J-s
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nh 64. 3) 1.58 x 10 MeV
A. Angular momentum L = ⇒vαn
2π Solution :
∆m = 29 x mp + 34 x mn - mcu
1 e 2  1 
B. Velocity of electrons, vn = ∆m = 0.59225 u
n 4πε0  h 
 2π  Total mass defect in all atoms
⇒ vn α
1 = 0.59225 x 2.868 x 1022 u
n BE = ∆m x 931.5
= 1.58 x 1025 MeV
2
n 2  h  4πε0
C. Radius of an electron, rn =  
m  2π  e 2
⇒ vn α 1/n2 Ec
Eg
−me 4 65. 4) Ev
D. Potential energy, vn =
4n 2 ε0 2 h 2
vn α 1/n2
Hence, A → 4, B → 1, C → 2 and D → 3 Solution :
61. 4) is very stable In an intrinsic semiconductor, at T > 0K, due
Solution : to thermal energy some electrons from the
The elements higher on the BE versus mass
valence band excites to conduction band and
number plot, i.e., representing the high peaks
partially occupy it. Thus in the energy band
on the plot are very tightly bound and hence
are stable. However, the elements on lower diagram shown below some electrons are in
end of this plot, are less tightly bound and the conduction band. These have come from
hence are unstable. valence band leaving equal number of holes
As lithium nucleus shows a peak on this plot, there.
so it implies that it is very stable.
62. 3) Assertion is true but the reason is false
Solution :
In fusion, lighter nuclei are used so fusion is
not possible with 35Cl. Also binding energy of
35
Cl is not too small.
63. 4) kinetic energy is enough to overcome the
coulomb repulsive force between nuclei 66. 1) ne increases and vd decreases
Solution : Solution :
For fusion reaction on take place, the two Increase in temperature causes more electrons
nuclei must come close enough, so that the to leave valence band and reach conduction
attractive short range nuclear force is able to band. So ne increases, but increase in
affect them. Also, they must have suitable temperature causes more lattice vibrations, so
energy enough to overcome the coulomb
vd decreases as number of collisions increases.
repulsive force barrier. This cloud only be
67. 3) 0.4 V
achieved, if the reaction is taking place at high
temperature, which could make the particles of Solution :
the system to have enough kinetic energy to Initially Ge and Si are both forward biased. So
overcome coulomb repulsive force between current will effectively pass through Ge diode
nuclei. with a voltage drop of 0.3 V.

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−3
vS2 42 x 0.50 x1.8 x10 x k x10
⇒ = =1
vS1 k x14 x 30 x 0.25 x 3.6 x10−3
71. 4) zero
Solution :
The rotation of the loop by 30o about an axis
∴ Initial output voltage perpendicular to its plane make no change in
V0 = 12 – 0.3 = 11.7 V the angle made by magnetic moment with the
If Ge is reversed biased, then only Si diode direction of magnetic field, therefore the work
will work. In this condition output voltage. done to rotate the loop is zero.
V0 = 12 – 0.7 = 11.3 V 72. 2) -4.8 x 10-2 J, 4.8 x 10-2J
∴ Change in output voltage Solution :
= 11.7 – 11.3 = 0.4 V U = -m.B
68. 4) 220 2 V = -mB cos θ (∵ A.B = AB cos θ)
Solution : = -0.32 x 0.15 cos 0o = 4.8 x 10-2J
As p-n junction conducts during positive half U = -mB cos 180o
cycle only, the diode connected here will work = -0.32 x 0.15 (-1)
in positive half cycle. Thus, the potential = 4.8 x 10-2J
difference across C = Peak voltage of the 73. 3) 3B0a2
given AC voltage. Solution :
V0 = Vrms 2 = 220 2 V (
Given, B = B0 3iˆ + 3jˆ − 4kˆ T )
69. 3) 4 x 10-6 T, upward
Bx = (3B0 ˆi)T
Solution :
or Bx = (3B0)T = component of B along area A
Area of the square, A = a2(m2)
Magnetic flux, φB = BA cos θ
φB = (B cos θ)A
= component of B along A) A
Given, I = 50 A and r = 2.5 m φB (magnitude of magnetic flux)
The magnitude of magnetic field, = BxA = 3B0a2(Tm2) = 3B0a2Wb
µ 2I 2 x 50
B = 0 . = 10−7. 74. 4) 25
4π r 2.5 Solution :
-6
= 4 x 10 T upward direction. Given, L = 2H, C = 32 µF = 32 x 10-6F
70. 4) 1
and R = 10 Ω Q factor of this circuit,
Solution :
1 L 1 2 103
NAB NBAkR Q= = = = 25
V= ∴ VS2 = 2 2 2 1 1 R C 10 32 x10−6 40
kR k 2 R 2 N1B1A1
75. 3) Assertion is true but the reason is false
Given R1 = 10 Ω, N1 = 30, A1 = 3.6 x 10-3 m2
Solution :
B1 = 0.25 T, R2 = 14 Ω, N2 = 42,
A2 = 1.8 x 10-3m2 AC voltage connected to pure inductor and
B2 = 0.50 T and k2 = k1 = k pure capacitor delivers no power.