PHYSICS

PAPER 1
(THEORY)
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Maximum Marks: 70
Time Allowed: Three Hours
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time.)

-This paper is divided into four sections -A, B, C and D.

Answer all questions.
Section A consists ofone question having sub-parts ofone mark each.
Section B consists ofseven questions oftwo marks each.
Section C consists ofnine questions ofthree marks each, and
Section D consists ofthree questions ofjive marks each.
Internal choices have been provided in two questions each in Section B,
Section C and Section D.
The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [].
All working, including rough work, should be done on the same sheet as and
adjacent to the rest ofthe answer.
Answers to sub parts ofthe same question must be given in one place only.
A list ofuseful physical constants and relations is given at the end ofthis paper.
A simple scientific calculator without a programmable memory may be used for calculations.
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SECTION A-14 MARKS

Question 1

(A) In questions (i) to (vii) given below, choose the correct alternative (a), (b), (c) or (d)
for each of the questions.

(i) If potential difference between the two end~ of a metallic wire is doubled, [1]
drift speed of free electrons in the wire: · ·

(a) rem_ams same.

(b) becomes double.

(c) becomes four times.

(d) becomes half.

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 (ii) A metre bridge is balanced with a known resistance (R) in the left hand gap [ 1I
and an unknown resistance (S) in the right hand gap. Balance point is found
to be at a distance of I cm from the left hand side. When the battery and the
galvanometer are interchanged, balance point will

(a) shift towards left.

(b) shift towards right.

(c) remain same.

(d) shift towards left or right depending on the values of Rand S. \

(iii) Lorentz force in vector form is: [1)

(a) F = B q v sin 0

(b) F=q(vxB)

(c) F = q (8 XV)
(d) f. = v (q x 8)
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(iv) Assertion: .,W hen an electric current is passed through a moving coil (1)
galvanometer, its coil gets deflected.
Reason: A circular coil produces a uniform magnetic field around itself when
an electric current is passed through it.

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct
explanation for Assertion.

(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct
explanation for Assertion.

(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false .

(d) Assertion is false and Reason is true.

(v) When a ray of white light is incident obliquely on the first surface of a prism, (1)
then

(a) red colour is deviated most.

(b) green colour is deviated most.

(c) · yellow colour is deviated most.

(d) violet colour is deviated most.

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 (vi) The de-Broglie wavelength (il} associated with a moving electron having [1]
kinetic energy (E) is given by:

(a) 2h
✓ zmE

(b) 2 ✓2mE
h
(c) h
✓ zmE

(d) ✓zmhE

(vii) The majority charge carriers in a P-type semiconductor are [l]

(a) electrons.

(b) holes.

(c) protons.

(d) ions.

(B) Answer the following questions briefly.

(i) In an electric dipole, what is the locus of a point having zero potential? [1]

(ii) Three identical cells each of emf 'e' are connected in parallel to form a [l]
battery. What is the emf of the battery?

(iii) Three bulbs Bt(230V, 40W), B2(230V, 60W) and BJ(230V, lO0W) are [1]
connected in series to a 230V supply. Which bulb glows the brightest?

(iv) Explain the meaning of the following statement: [1]

Curie temperature for soft iron is 770°C.

(v) What type of wavefronts are associated with a point source of light? [l]
(vi) What is 'Pair production'? - [l]

(vii) In semiconductor physics, what is the function of a rectifier? [1]

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Question 2 (2)

(i) A hollow sphere of radius R has a point charge q at its centre. Electric flux
emanating from the sphere is X. How will the electric flux change, if at all. when

(a) radius of the sphere is doubled?

(b) charge q is replaced by an electric dipole?

OR

(ii) In case of an infinite line charge, how does intensity of electric field at a point
change, if at all, when

(a) charge on it is doubled?

(b) distance of the point is halved?

Question l 121
(i) What is meant by the statement: "RelatiH permittivi ty of water is 81 "?

(ii) Can a body be given a charge of2·2 x to· 1QC? Given reason for your answer.

Question r fl)

(i) What type of transfonnc r is used in n mobile phone charger?.

(ii) Why is the core of n transform er made of soft iron and not of steel'?

Question 5 12)
(i) Name tl1e electromag netic radiation whose frequency is 10 11 Hz.

(ii) What is the speed of radio waves in vacuum?

Question 6 (2)

Draw a labelled graph showing the variation in intensity of diffracted light with
diffracting angle in a single slit Fraunliofer diffraction experiment.

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 Question 7 [2]
(i) Figure 1 below ~s the Energy level diagram for Hydrogen atom. Study the transitions
shown and answer the following questions.
(a) State the type of spectrum obtained.
(b) Name the series of spectrum obtained.

-0·85 eV - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - n = 4
-1·51 eV Jf n~3
-3·4eV - - n=2

-13·6 eV - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - n = 1

Figure 1

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(ii) In a nuclear reactor, state the use of the following:

(a) Graphite rods

(b) Cadmium rods

Question 8 [2]
With reference to a semiconductor diode, define the following terms:
(i) depletion·region

(ii) potential barrier

SECTION C - 27 MARKS

Questi()n 9 [3]

Obtain an expression for equivalent capacitance C when three capacitors C1, C2 and CJ are
connected in series.

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 Questio.n r6 (3)

(i) Figure 2 below shows two batteries Et and E2 having emfs of 18V and 10V and
internal resistances of 1.Q and 20 respectively. Wt, W2 and W3 are uniform metallic
wires AC, FD and BE having resistance of 80, 6.Q and 10.Q respectively. Band E
are midpoints of the wires W, and W2. Using Kirchho frs laws of electrical circuits,
~alculate the current flowing in the wire WJ. ,,:
18V, lQ
i-------.F

h WJ
B .....- + - - - - - - - - - a E

E2
C D
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lOV, 20
Figure 2
OR

(ii) Figure 3 below shows a potentiometer circuit in which the driver cell D has an emf
of 6V and internal resistance of2Q. The potentiometer wire AB is 10m long and has
a resistance of 28!2. The series resistance Rs is of 20!2.
D Rs
Ir Ir

Ir

Ir C Ir
A---
0
+--- ----- ----- ---eB
10m

X Figure3
Calculate:
(a) The current Ip flowing in the potentiometer wire AB when the jockey (J)
does not touch the wire AB.
(b) emf of the cell X if the balancing length AC is 4·5m.

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Question 11 [3]

Using Biot-Savart law, show that magnetic flux density 'B' at the centre of a current
carrying circular coil of radius R is given by:

B=~•
2R
where the terms have their usual meaning.

Question 12 (3)

Figure 4 below shows an infinitely long metallic wire YY' which is carrying a current I'.
P is a point at a perpendicular distance r from it.

I' p
r ---•

y'
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(i) What is the direction of magnetic flux density B of the magnetic field at the point
P?
(ii) What is the magnitude of magnetic flux density B of the magnetic field at the point
P?
(iii) Another metallic wire MN having length I and carrying a current I is now kept at the
point P. If the two wires are in vacuum and parallel to each other, how much force
acts on the wire MN due to the current I' flowing in the wire YY'?

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 Question 13 [31

(i) Using Huygen's wave theory, show that (for refraction of light):
Sini
- - = Constant
Sinr
where terms have their usual meaning. You must draw a neat and labelled diagram.
OR
(ii) In Young's double slit experiment, show that:

., ~=AD
d
where the terms have their usual meaning.

Question 14 / 13 I
Figure 5 'below shows a ray of monochromatic light LM incident on the first surface AB
of a regular (equilateral) glass prism ABC. The emergent ray grazes the adjacent surfocc
AC. Calculate the angle of incidence. (Refractive Index of glass = I· 5)

p
L

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Question 15 [3)

A student is perforn1ing an experiment to determine focal length of a convex lens by using

lens formula i.e., by no parallax method. The examiner gives some instructions to the
student. The student responds to each instruction as per her understanding of the
experiment.
State whether the st4dent's response is coi:r~ct or incorrect. Give a reason for your answer.

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(i). EXAMINER: Image fomied by the lens is magnified. Reduce the size of the image.
STUDENT moves the lens towards the object pin.
(ii) EXAMINER: Plot a graph of (1/v) against ( 1/u).
STUDENT takes ( 1/v) on Y axis and ( 1/u) on X axis.
(iii) EXAMINER: Write the relation between the optical power (P) and the
focal length (f) of the convex lens.
STUDENT writes P = 2f.

Question J,6" (3)

(i) In an experiment on photo electric effect, how does stopping potential change, if at
all, when intensity of incident monochromatic UV radiation is increased?
~ Ultraviolet light is incident on metals P, Q and R, having work functions 8eV, 2eV
and 4eV respectively.
(a) Which metal has lowest threshold frequency for photoelectric effect?
(b) For which metal is the value ofEmax minimum?
(Note: Emax is maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons.)

Question 17 (3)

(i) What is meant by forward biasing of a semiconductor diode?

(ii) Draw a labelled characteristic curve (l-V graph) for a semiconductor diode during
forward bias.

SECTION D - 15 MARKS

Question 18 (5)
(i) (a) A 220V, 50Hz ac source is connected to a coil having coefficient of
self-inductance of lH and a resistance of 400.Q. Calculate: ·
o) the reactance of the coil. A
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(2) . the impedance of the coil. ~~-~:..p · ~
(3) the current flowing through the coil.
(,0) Draw a labelled graph showing variation of impedance (Z) of a series LCR
circuit Vs frequency (f) of the ac supply. Mark the resonant frequency as fo.
OR

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(ii) (a) When current flowing through a solenoid decreases from 5A to O in
20 milliseconds, an emf of 500V is induced in it.

(1) What is this phenomenon called?

(2) Calculate coefficient of self-inductance of the solenoid.

(b) (1) RMS value of an alternating current flowing in a circuit is 5A. Calculate
its peak value.

(2) State any one difference between a direct current (de) and an alternating
current (ac ).

Question 19 [5)

(i) (a) On the basis of Bohr's theory, derive an expression for the radius of the
nth orbit of an electron of hydrogen atom.

(b) Calculate the energy released in the following nuclear fusion reaction:
fH + fH ➔ 1He + energy
Mass off H = 2·014102u
Mass of 1He = 4·002604u
OR

(ii) (a) Calculate mass defect and binding energy of f8N enucleus, given
Mass of f8Ne = 19·992397u,
Mass of½ H = I ·007825u,
tn
Mass of = 1·008665u.

(b) State the Bohr's ·postulate of angular momentum of an electron.

(c)

(1) What is the._ yelocity of an electron in the 3 rd orbit of hydrogen atom if its
velocity in the pt orbit isvo?

(2) Radius oftheJ st orbit of hydrogen atom is ro. What will be the radius of
the 4 th o;bit?' ~ ··=

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Question 20 (5)
Read the passage given below a_nd answer the questions that follow.

There are two types of optical instruments: Microscopes and Telescopes.

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Microscopes are .4sed. m~~nify very tiny .objects. whereas telescopes are used to study
distant objects~ a ~th :ofthem deploy convex lenses. In his telescope, Newton used a large
parabolic inin:oi- t6 collect light from the stars and reduce aberrations.
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(i) Rohit _obs~~/9 the launch of Chandrayan 3 with the help of an optical instrument.
Name tl1{ i(l~_rrument used by him.
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(ii) State alfy one advantage of a reflecting telescope over a refracting telescope.

(iii) Which instrument is used to study the structure of a virus?

(iv) What is the ability of an optical instrument to form enlarged images called?

.(v) What is the difference between a compound microscope and an astronomical

telescope (refracting type), as far as their lenses are concerned?

Useful Constants & Relations:

1. Charge of a proton e } ·6 X 10" 19 C

2. Speed of light in vacuum C 3 x 10 8 ms· 1

3. lu = 931MeV 0

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