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Q1
In questions (i) to (vii) below, choose the correct alternative (a), (b), (c), or (d) for each of
the questions given below:
(i) Figure 1 below shows a circuit containing an ammeter A, a galvanometer G, and a plug
key K. When the key is closed, which of the following happens?
- (a) Both G and A show deflections.
- (b) Neither G nor A shows deflection.
- (c) G shows deflection but A does not.
- (d) A shows deflection but G does not.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Figure 1 - Circuit diagram with ammeter A, galvanometer G, and plug key K]
Q2
Current I flowing through a metallic wire is gradually increased. Show graphically how
heating power (P) developed in it varies with the current (I).
Answer:
[Insert Image: Graph showing the variation of heating power (P) with current (I)]
Q3
Explain why the core of a transformer is always laminated.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of a laminated transformer core]

Q4
Why does a car driver use a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Illustration showing a convex mirror in a car’s rear-view position]
Q5
State Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Illustration or diagram related to electromagnetic induction]
Q6
A charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field at a right angle to the magnetic field.
What will be the nature of its trajectory? How does the radius of its trajectory depend on the
charge and mass of the particle?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram showing the trajectory of a charged particle in a magnetic field]
Q7
What are eddy currents? Give one application of eddy currents.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram showing eddy currents in a conductor]
Q8
Explain the principle of a moving coil galvanometer. How can it be converted into an
ammeter?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of a moving coil galvanometer and its conversion into an ammeter]
Q9
Describe the working of a transformer. What are the factors that lead to energy losses in a
transformer?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of a transformer showing the working principle and areas of energy
loss]
Q10
Define mutual induction. How is it related to self-induction?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating mutual and self-induction]
Q11
A capacitor of capacitance C is charged to a potential difference V. Derive an expression for
the energy stored in the capacitor.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of a charged capacitor with relevant notations]
Q12
Explain the working of an AC generator with the help of a labeled diagram.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Labeled diagram of an AC generator]
Q13
State and prove the principle of superposition of electric fields.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating the principle of superposition of electric fields]
Q14
A point charge is placed at the center of a spherical Gaussian surface. Explain why the
electric flux through the surface does not depend on the radius of the Gaussian surface.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram showing a point charge inside a spherical Gaussian surface]
Q15
Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with a dielectric
medium.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of a parallel plate capacitor with dielectric medium]
Q16
Explain the working of a potentiometer. How can it be used to compare the EMFs of two
cells?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of a potentiometer setup for comparing EMFs]

Q17
What is the significance of the negative sign in Lenz’s law? Explain with an example.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating Lenz’s law and the negative sign's significance]
Q18
Derive the expression for the force between two parallel current-carrying conductors. How
is this force used to define the ampere?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of two parallel current-carrying conductors with forces indicated]
Q19
Explain the principle of working of a cyclotron. What are its limitations?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of a cyclotron with labeled parts]
Q20
Describe the process of charging by induction. Provide an example.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram showing the process of charging by induction]

Q21
Derive the expression for the electric field due to a dipole at an axial point.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of an electric dipole with fields at an axial point]
Q22
Explain the concept of drift velocity in a conductor. Derive an expression for it.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of electron movement illustrating drift velocity in a conductor]
Q23
How does the resistivity of a conductor depend on temperature? Derive the necessary
expression.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Graph showing the variation of resistivity with temperature]
Q24
Define electric potential and potential difference. Derive an expression for the electric
potential at a point due to a point charge.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating electric potential due to a point charge]
Q25
State Kirchhoff’s laws of electrical circuits. Explain their significance.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating Kirchhoff’s current and voltage laws in a circuit]
Q26
What is the phenomenon of interference? Explain the conditions for constructive and
destructive interference.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram showing constructive and destructive interference patterns]
Q27
Describe the photoelectric effect. How did it lead to the quantum theory of light?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of the photoelectric effect experiment]
Q28
Explain the working of a transistor as an amplifier. Provide a labeled diagram.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Labeled diagram of a transistor amplifier circuit]
Q29
What is the principle of total internal reflection? Discuss its application in optical fibers.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating total internal reflection in optical fibers]

Q30
Explain how the concept of wave-particle duality is demonstrated by electron diffraction.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of an electron diffraction experiment]
Q31
Derive the mirror equation for a concave mirror.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating the mirror equation for a concave mirror]
Q32
Describe the working of a capacitor in an AC circuit.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of a capacitor in an AC circuit]
Q33
Discuss the energy bands in solids. How do they explain the difference between conductors,
semiconductors, and insulators?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram showing energy bands in conductors, semiconductors, and

insulators]
Q34
Explain the principle of a spectrometer. How is it used to measure the wavelength of light?
Answer:
[Insert Image: Diagram of a spectrometer setup]
Q35
What is the Heisenberg uncertainty principle? Provide an example illustrating it.
Answer:
[Insert Image: Graph or diagram illustrating the uncertainty principle]

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[Insert Image: Diagram of a laminated transformer core]

[Insert Image: Illustration showing a convex mirror in a car’s rear-view position]

[Insert Image: Illustration or diagram related to electromagnetic induction]

[Insert Image: Diagram showing eddy currents in a conductor]

[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating mutual and self-induction]

[Insert Image: Diagram of a charged capacitor with relevant notations]

[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating the principle of superposition of electric fields]

[Insert Image: Diagram of a parallel plate capacitor with dielectric medium]

[Insert Image: Diagram of a potentiometer setup for comparing EMFs]

[Insert Image: Diagram of a cyclotron with labeled parts]

[Insert Image: Diagram showing the process of charging by induction]

[Insert Image: Diagram of an electric dipole with fields at an axial point]

[Insert Image: Diagram of electron movement illustrating drift velocity in a conductor]

[Insert Image: Graph showing the variation of resistivity with temperature]

[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating electric potential due to a point charge]

[Insert Image: Diagram showing constructive and destructive interference patterns]

[Insert Image: Diagram of the photoelectric effect experiment]

[Insert Image: Labeled diagram of a transistor amplifier circuit]

[Insert Image: Diagram illustrating total internal reflection in optical fibers]

[Insert Image: Diagram of an electron diffraction experiment]

[Insert Image: Diagram of a capacitor in an AC circuit]

[Insert Image: Diagram showing energy bands in conductors, semiconductors, and

[Insert Image: Diagram of a spectrometer setup]

[Insert Image: Graph or diagram illustrating the uncertainty principle]

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