Mid Term 2021 Physics

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Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, J and K

Department of Physics,
B. Tech 1st Semester -2021
Mid-term Examination Mode of Examination : Online
Max Marks : 30 Duration: 1 hr
Date: 07- June -20121 Subject: Physics (PHY101C)
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Note: All questions are compulsory.
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Section A Marks 1x 10=10
Q 1. The cross product of the vectors 3𝑥̂ + 4𝑦̂ – 5𝑧̂ and –𝑥̂ + 𝑦̂ - 2𝑧̂ is,
a) 3𝑥̂ – 11𝑦̂ + 7𝑧̂
b) -3𝑥̂ + 11𝑦̂ + 7𝑧̂
c) -3𝑥̂ – 11𝑦̂ – 7𝑧̂
d) -3𝑥̂ + 11𝑦̂ – 7𝑧̂
Q 2. What is the divergence of the vector field 𝐹⃗ = 3x2𝑥̂ + 5xy2𝑦̂ + xyz3𝑧̂ at the point (1, 2,
3).
a) 89
b) 80
c) 124
d) 100
Q 3. A vector field which has a vanishing curl is called as
a) Solenoidal field
b) Rotational field
c) Hemispheroidal field
d) Irrotational field
Q. 4. Which of the following is false?
a) The gradient of a scalar function points in the direction of maximum increase of the
function.
b) The magnitude of gradient of a function gives the maximum value of the function.
c) The curl of gradient of a scalar function is always Zero.
d) The divergence of curl of a vector function is always zero.
𝑑2 𝑉
Q 5. The value of 𝑑𝑥 2 for V= sin 𝑥 + 2𝑥 3 𝑦 + 3𝑦𝑥 5 𝑖𝑠
a) sin 𝑥 + 2𝑥 3 𝑦 + 60𝑦𝑥 5
b) −sin 𝑥 + 12𝑥1 𝑦 + 60𝑦𝑥 3
c) 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 + 12𝑥 3 𝑦 + 60𝑦𝑥 3
d) 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 + 12𝑥 3 𝑦 − 60𝑦𝑥 3
Q 6. The possible number of different types of Bravais lattices in 3D are
a) 4
b) 8
c) 14
d) 17
Q 7. P- type semiconductor is
a) Intrinsic semiconductor
b) Obtained by doping group 14 elements with group 15
c) Obtained by doping group 13 elements with group 15
d) Obtained by doping group 14 elements with group 13
Q 8. What are the Miller indices for the plane ABC in
following figure

a) (525)
b) (552)
c) (112)
d) (221)
Q 9. In X ray diffraction experiment, which one of the following can be calculated
a) Binding energy
b) Lattice constant /parameter
c) Youngs modulus
d) Band gap
Q 10. The free electron theory was successful in explaining
a) Specific heat at low temperatures
b) Conductivity
c) Band gap
d) Both b and c
Section B Marks 2x 4= 8
Q 11. What is the physical significance of divergence and curl of a vector function.
Q 12 .Write down the statement of the Stokes theorem.
Q 13. Why visible radiation can’t be used for crystal diffraction ?
Q 14. Derive Bragg diffraction formula.
Section C Marks 3 x 4 = 12
Q 15. Calculate the curl for following function, A = -y𝑥̂+x𝑦̂, B = 2xy𝑥̂+ xy2z𝑦̂.
Q 16. Explain Gauss divergence theorem and its physical significance.
Q 17. Briefly explain Laue’s method.
Q 18. An FCC (a= b = c) crystal having a lattice constant of 0.408nm diffracts X-rays
incident at Braggs angle of 32.340, from (220) planes. Find the wavelength of the
incident X-rays assuming first order diffraction.

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