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To Physics Teachers…

Physics is the most important subject in basic sciences. To provide sufficient

background to meet the challenges of academic and professional streams, some
important concepts are provided in this module.
To understand the lessons easily, it is divided into four stages. After giving
sufficient practice to the pupil in subsequent stages, one can proceed from easier
portions to slightly harder portions. By this technique, it is believed by us that, we can
enable not only to make all the students pass but also to make the students to score high
marks.
After following the numerous practices suggested in this module to the students,
one can find it very easy to score full marks if given importance to the portions which
are very important for the examinations and multiple choice one mark questions.

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PHYSICS QUESTION PAPER - BLUE PRINT

Total
UNIT 1Mark 3Marks 5Marks 10Marks Marks

1. Electrostatics 4 2 1 1 25

2. Current Electricity 1 3 2 - 20

3. Effects of Electric
Current
2 1 1 1 20
4. Electromagnetic
Induction and
Alternating
4 2 1 1 25
Current
5. Electromagnetic
Waves and Wave 4 2 1 1 25
Optics

6. Atomic Physics 4 2 1 1 25
7. Dual Nature of
Radiation and Matter 2 1 2 - 15
and Relativity

8. Nuclear Physics 4 2 1 1 25
9. Semiconductor
Devices and their 3 4 1 1 30
Applications
10.Communication
Systems
2 1 1 1 20

TOTAL 30 20 12 8 230

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1. There is a possibility of getting 65 marks if the pupil study the question and
answers for the units 1,7 and 8 completely. The distribution of marks for these
units are given in the following table.

TOTAL
UNIT 1 MARK 3 MARKS 5 MARKS 10 MARKS
MARKS
1 4 2 1 1 25
7 2 1 2 - 15
8 4 2 1 1 25
TOTAL MARKS 65

UNIT Areas of importance for 3 mark Areas of importance for 5 and 10 mark
questions questions
Coulomb’s law , Dipole, Electric Electric field lines, Electric potential due to
field lines, Electric potential, point charge, Electric field-Axial line,
Electric flux, Gauss’s theorem, Equatorial line, Electric potential due to
1 Capacitors, Action of Points. dipole, Applications of Gauss’s theorem,
Capacitors – principle, Capacitance,
Capacitors in series and in parallel, Van de
Graff generator.

Photoelectric effect-Stopping Laws of Photo electric effects, Einstein’s

7 potential, threshold frequency, Photo photo electric equation, Photo Electric
Electric cells, Electron microscope – cells, De-Broglie wave length, Length
uses and limitations, relativity. contraction , Time dilation mass-energy
equivalency education (according to blue
print there is no 10 marks questions from
this unit )

Types of nuclei, Atomic mass unit , Bainbridge mass spectrometer, Nuclear

Nuclear forces, Radioactivity, Curie- forces, α,β,γ rays-properties, Radioactive
definition, Breeder reactor, displacement laws, Half life period, Mean
8 properties of neutron Cosmic rays, life time, Neutron discovery and properties,
Pair production and annihilation of Geiger Muller counter, Atom bomb,
matter, Elementary particles. Hydrogen bomb, Nuclear reactor, Stellar
energy, p-p cycle, C-N cycle, Cosmic rays.

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2. After taking practice in the above units, if they learn very well in the units
2 and 4, the pupil may get high marks.

TOTAL
UNIT 1 MARK 3 MARKS 5 MARKS 10 MARKS
MARKS
2 1 3 2 - 20
4 4 2 1 1 25
TOTAL MARKS 45

Areas of importance for 3 mark Areas of importance for 5 and 10 mark

UNIT
questions questions
Drift velocity, Mobility, Current The relation between current and drift
density, Ohm’s law, Resistivity, velocity, Application of superconductors,
2 Superconductors, Temperature Combination of resistors – series and
Coefficient of resistance, Kirchhoff’s parallel, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone’s
laws, Comparison of emf and bridge, Potentiometer –Principle, E1/E2,
potential difference, Difference Verifications of Faraday’s laws of
between electric energy and power, electrolysis, Daniel cell, Leclanche cell,
Faraday’s laws of electrolysis , Lead acid accumulator(according to blue
Secondary cells. print there is no 10 marks questions from
this unit.)
Electromagnetic induction , Faraday’s Self inductance of a long solenoid, Energy
4 laws of electromagnetism, Lenz’s law, associated with an inductor, Mutual
Fleming’s righthand rule, Methods of inductance of two long solenoids, Inducing
producing induced emf, Eddy emf by changing area enclosed by the coil,
currents, Effective (rms) value of AC generator, Eddy currents, Transformers
alternating current, Q- factor –Power losses, RLC series circuit, Power in
AC circuit.

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3. After learning the above 5 units, if the students learn the units 3 and 5 the students
may get a minimum of 110/150 marks in physics.

TOTAL
UNIT 1 MARK 3 MARKS 5 MARKS 10 MARKS MARKS

3 2 1 1 1 20
5 4 2 1 1 25
TOTAL MARKS 45

Areas of importance for 3 mark Areas of importance for of 5 and 10

UNIT
questions mark questions
Joule’s law,Electric heating devices, Verification of Joule’s law, Thermopile,
Peltier coefficient, Thomson Magnetic induction due to infinitely long
3 coefficient, Biot-Savart law, Tangent straight conductor carrying current,
law, Definition. Ampere, Ampere’s Magnetic induction along the axis of a
circuital law), Current sensitivity of circular coil carrying current. Magnetic
Galvanometer Magnetic moment of a Lorentz force, Motion of charged Particle
current loop . in uniform electric field, Cyclotron,
Force on a current carrying conductor
placed in a magnetic field, Conversion of
galvanometer into an ammeter and
voltmeter.
Electromagnetic waves, Applications Electromagnetic waves and their
5 of Infrared and ultra-violet rays, characteristics , Emission and Absorption
Fraunhofer lines, Difference between spectrum , Raman effect, Total internal
corpuscles and photons, Tyndall effect, reflection and refraction, Young’s double
Rayleigh Scattering, Huygen’s slit experiment - Bandwidth, Newton’s
Principle, Reason for darkness in the rings-Radius of nth dark ring, Brewster’s
centre of Newton’s Rings, Difference Law, Pile of plates, Double refraction,
between Fresnel and Fraunhofer Nicol prism, Uses of polarids.
diffraction, Difference between
interference and diffraction, Optic axis,
Optical activity Specific rotation .

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4.After completing 7 lessons, the pupil are asked to learn the lesson 6,9 and 10 if they
learn all these lessons thoroughly, students may get full mark.
TOTAL
UNIT 1 MARK 3 MARKS 5 MARKS 10 MARKS
MARKS
6 4 2 1 1 25
9 3 4 1 1 30
10 2 1 1 1 20
TOTAL MARKS 75

Areas of importance for 3 mark Areas of importance for 5 and 10

UNIT
questions mark question
Principle of Millikan’s experiment, Cathode rays, Canal rays, X-rays-properties,
Drawbacks of Rutherford atom J.J. Thomson experiment, Millikan’s oil drop
6 model,Bohr’s Postulates, Ionization experiment, Radius of the nth orbit, Spectral
energy, Ionizing potential, Difference series of hydrogen atom, Bragg’s law,
between Hard X-rays-soft X-rays , Laue Bragg’s X-ray spectrometer, Ruby laser, He-
experiment – important facts, Moseley’s Ne laser.
Law , Characteristics of laser,
Forbidden energy gap, Intrinsic and Half wave rectifier, Bridge rectifier, α and β
9 Extrinsic semiconductors, Doping, relation – Current amplification, Single stage
Rectification, Zener breakdown, CE amplifier, Principle of feedback, feed
LED,users Transistor Configurations,Band back amplifier Colpitt’s oscillator, De-
width of amplifier, Negative feedback Morgan’s Theorem, Inverting amplifier,
amplifier, Barkhausen conditions, Non-inverting amplifier, summing amplifier,
Advantages of integrated circuits, Difference amplifier, Logic gates.
Universal gates, OP-amp-Characteristics,
Uses of CRO .
10 Propagation of radio waves, Skip distance, Analysis of A.M, Radio transmission and
Skip zone, Modulation-necessity reception – AM and FM, Radar- Principle-
Modulation, Modulation factor, phase diagram action and applications,
Limitations of A.M, Scanning Digital Satellite communication- merits and
communication, Scanning, Fibre optical demerits.
communication - advantages and
disadvantages.

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1 MARK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UNIT – 1 ELECTROSTATISTICS
1. A glass rod rubbed with silk acquires a charge of +8x10-12C. The number of electrons
it has gained or lost (5x107(lost))
2. The electrostatic force between two point charges kept at a distance apart, in a
medium εr=6, is 0.3 N, the force between them at the same separation in vacuum is
(1.8 N)
3. Electric field intensity is 400 Vm-1 at a distance of 2 m from a point charge. What
distance it will be 100 Vm-1? (4 m)
4. Two point charges +4q and +q are placed 30 cm apart. At what point on line joining
them the electric field is zero? (20 cm from the charge +4q)
5. A dipole is placed in a uniform electric field with its axis parallel to the field it
experiences (neither a net force nor a torque)
6. If a point lies at a distance x from the midpoint of the dipole, the electric potential at
this point is proportional to (1/x2)
7. Four charges +q, +q, -q and –q respectively are placed at the corners A,B, C and D of
a square of side a. The electric potential at the centre O of the square is (zero)
8. Electric potential energy (U) of two point charges is (q1q2/4πε0r)
9. The work done in moving 500 µC charge between two points on equipotential surface
is (zero)
10. Which of the following quantities is scalar? (electric potential)
11. The unit of permittivity is (C2N-1m-2)
12. The number of electric lines of force originating from a charge of 1 C is
(1.129 x 1011)
13. The electric field outside the plates of two oppositely charged plane sheets of charge
density σ is (zero)
14. The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor increases from 5 µF to 60 µF when a
dielectric is filled between the plates. The dielectric constant of the dielectric is (12)
15. A hollow metal ball carrying an electric charge produces no electric field at points
( inside the sphere)

UNIT – 2 CURRENT ELECTRICITY

1. A charge of 60C passes through an electric lamp for 2 minutes. The current in the
lamp is (0.5 A)
2. The material through which electric charge can flow easily is ( copper)
3. The current flowing in a conductor is proportional to ( drift velocity)
4. A toaster operating at 240 V has a resistance of 120 Ω. The power is (480 W)
5. If the length of a copper wire has a certain resistance R, then on doubling the length
its specific resistance ( will remain the same)
6. When two 2 Ω resistances are in parallel, the effective resistance is (1 Ω)
7. In the case of insulators, as the temperature decreases, resistivity (increases)
8. If the resistance of a coil is 2 Ω at 00C and α = 0.004 / 0C, then its resistance at
1000 C is ( 2.8 Ω)
9. According to Faraday’s law of electrolysis, when a current is passed, the mass of ions
deposited at the cathode is independent of (resistance)
10. When n resistors of equal resistances (R) are connected in series, the effective
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UNIT – 3 EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT

1. Joule’s law of heating is (H = VIt)

2. Nichrome wire is used as the heating – element because it has (high specific
resistance)
3. Peltier coefficient at a junction of a thermocouple depends on
(the temperature of the junction)
4. In a thermocouple, the temperature of the cold junction is 200C, the neutral
temperature is 2700C. The temperature of inversion is (5200C)
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5. Which of the following equation represents Biot-Savart law?
6. In a tangent galvanometer, for a constant current, the deflection is 300. The plane of
the coil is rotated through 900. Now, for the same current, the deflection will be
( 00)
7. The period of revolution of a charged particle inside a cyclotron does not depend on
(the velocity of the particle)
8. The torque on a rectangular coil placed in a uniform magnetic field is large, when
( the number of turns is large)
9. Magnetic induction due to an infinitely long straight conductor placed in a medium of
permeability µ is (µl/2πa)
10. Phosphor – bronze wire is used for suspension in a moving coil galvanometer,
because it has ( small couple per unit twist)
11. Of the following devices, which has small resistance?(ammeter of range 0 – 10 A)
12. A galvanometer of resistance G Ωis shunted with S Ω . The effective resistance of the
combination is Ra. Then, which of the following statement is true?
(Ra is less than both G and S)
13. An ideal voltmeter has (infinite resistance)

UNIT – 4 ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION AND ALTERNATING CURRENT

1. Electromagnetic induction is not used in ( room heater)

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2. A coil of area of cross section 0.5 m with 10 turns is in a plane which is
perpendicular to an uniform magnetic field of 0.2 Wb / m2. The flux through the coil
is (1 Wb)
3. Lenz’s law is in accordance with the law of (conservation of energy)
4. The self – inductance of a straight conductor is (zero)
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5. The unit henry can also be written as a) VsA b) WbA-1 c) Ω s d) all
Ans: (all)
6. An emf of 12 V is induced when the current in the coil changes at the rate of 40As -1.
The coefficient of self induction of the coil is (0.3 H)
7. A DC of 5A produces the same heating effect as an AC of (5A rms current)
8. Transformer works on (AC only)
9. The part of the AC generator that passes the current from the coil to the external
circuit is (brushes)
10. In an AC circuit the applied emf e =E0 sin (ωt + π/2) leads the current I = I0 sin (ωt -
π/2) by (π)
11. Which of the following devices does not allow d.c. to pass through? (capacitor)
12. Which of the following cannot be stepped up in a transformer? ( input power)
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13. In an ac circuit (the average value of current is zero)
14. The power loss is less in transmission lines when ( voltage is more but current is
less)

UNIT – 5 ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND WAVE OPTICS

1. In an electro magnetic wave (power is transmitted in a direction perpendicular to

both the fields)
2. Electromagnetic waves are (transverse)
3. In an electromagnetic wave the phase difference between electric field E and
magnetic field B is (zero)
4. Atomic spectrum should be ( pure line spectrum)
5. When a drop of water is introduced between the glass plate and plano convex lens in
Newton’s rings system, the ring system (contracts)
6. A beam of monochromatic light enters from vacuum into a medium of refractive
index µ. The ratio of the wavelengths of the incident and refracted waves is (µ : 1)
7. If the wavelength of the light is reduced to one fourth, then the amount of scattering is
(increased by 256 times)
8. In Newton’s ring experiment the radii of the mth and (m+4)th dark rings are
respectively√5 mm and √7 mm. What is the value of m? (10)
9. The path difference between two monochromatic light waves of wavelength 4000 A0
is 2 x 10-7 m. The phase difference between them is (π)
10. Refractive index of glass is 1.5. Time taken for light to pass through a glass plate of
thickness 10 cm is (5 x 10-10 s)
11. In young’s experiment, the third bright band for wavelength of light 6000 A0
coincides with the fourth bright band for another source in the same arrangement. The
wave length of the another source is (4500A0)
12. A light of wavelength 6000A0 is incident normally on a grating 0.005m wide with
2500 lines. Then the maximum order is (3)
13. A diffraction pattern is obtained using a beam of red light. What happens if the red
light is replaced by blue light?
(diffraction pattern becomes narrower and crowded together)
14. The refractive index of the medium, for the polarizing angle 600 is (1.732)

UNIT – 6 ATOMIC PHYSICS

1. The cathode rays are (a stream of electrons)
2. A narrow electron beam passes undeviated through and electric field E = 3 x 104 V/m
and an over lapping magnetic field B = 2 x 10-3 Wb/m2, The electron motion, electric
field and magnetic field are mutually perpendicular. The speed of the electron is
(1.5 x 107 ms-1)
3. According to Bohr’s postulates, which of the following quantities take discrete
values? (angular momentum)
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5. The first excitation potential energy or the minimum energy required to excite the
atom from ground state of hydrogen atom is, (10.2eV)
6. According to Rutherford atom model, the spectral lines emitted by an atom is,
(continuous spectrum)
7. Energy levels A, B, C of a certain atom correspond to increasing values of energy
(i.e.,)EA<EB<EC. If λ1, λ2, λ3 are the wavelengths of radiations corresponding to the
transitions C to B, B to A and C to A respectively, which of the following statements
is correct.
8. The elliptical orbits of electron in the atom were proposed by (Sommerfeld)
9. X- ray is (phenomenon of conversion of kinetic energy into radiation)
10. In an X – ray tube, the intensity of the emitted X – ray beam is increased by
(increasing the filament current)
11. The energy of a photon of characteristic X – ray from a Coolidge tube comes from
(an atomic transition in the target)
12. A Coolidge tube operates at 24800 V. The maximum frequency of X – rays emitted
from Coolidge tube is (6 x 1018 Hz)
13. In hydrogen atom, which of the following transitions produce a spectral line of
maximum wavelength (6 5)
14. In hydrogen atom, which of the following transitions produce a spectral line of
maximum frequency (2 1)
15. After pumping process in laser, (the number of atoms in the excited state is
greater than the number of atoms in the ground state)
16. The chromium ions doped in the ruby rod (absorbs green light)

UNIT – 7 DUAL NATURE OF RADIATION AND MATTER AND RELATIVITY

1. A photon of frequency is incident on a metal surface of threshold frequency v0. The

kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectron is ( h( - 0))
2. The work function of a photoelectric material is 3.3 eV. The threshold frequency will
be equal to ( 8 x 1014 Hz)
3. The stopping potential of a metal surface is independent of
(intensity of incident radiation)
4. At the threshold frequency, the velocity of the electron is (zero)
5. The photoelectric effect can be explained on the basis of (quantum theory of
light)
6. The wavelength of the matter wave is independent of (charge)
7. If the kinetic energy of the moving particle is E, then the de Broglie wavelength is,

8. The momentum of the electron having wavelength 2A0 is (3.3 x 10-24 kg ms-1)
9. According to relativity, the length of a rod in motion (is less than its rest length)
10. If 1 kg of a substance is fully converted into energy, then the energy produced is
(9 x 1016 J)

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UNIT – 8 NUCLEAR PHYSICS

1. The nuclear radius of 4Be8 nucleus is (1.3 x 10-13 m)

2. The nuclei 13Al 27 and 14Si28 are example of (isotones)
3. The mass defect of a certain nucleus is found to be 0.03 amu. Its binding energy is
(27.93 MeV)
4. Nuclear fission can be explained by (liquid drop model)
5. The nucleons in a nucleus are attracted by (nuclear force)
6. The ionization power is maximum for (α – particles)
7. The half life period of a certain radioactive element with disintegration constant
0.0693 per day is (10 days)
8. The radio-isotope used in agriculture is (15P32)
9. The average energy released per fission is (200 MeV)
10. The explosion of atom bomb is based on the principle of (uncontrolled fission
reaction)
11. Anaemia can be diagnosed by (26Fe59)
12. In the nuclear reaction 80Hg198 + X 79Au
198
+ 1H1, X – stands for (neutron)
13. In β – decay (neutron number decreases by one)
14. Isotopes have ( same proton number but different neutron number)
15. The time taken by the radioactive element to reduce to 1 / e time is (mean life)
16. The half life period of N13 is 10.1 minute. Its life time is (infinity)
17. Positive rays of the same element produce two different traces in a Bainbridge mass
spectrometer. The positive ions have (different mass with same velocity)
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18. The binding energy of (26Fe ) nucleus is (493 MeV)
19. The ratio of nuclear density to the density of the mercury is about (1.3x1013)

UNIT – 9 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

1. The electrons in the atom of an element which determine its chemical and electrical
properties are called (valance electrons)
2. In an N – type semiconductor, there are (immobile positive ions)
3. The reverse saturation current in a PN junction diode is only due to
(minority carriers)
4. In the forward bias characteristic curve, a diode appears as (ON switch)
5. Avalanche breakdown is primarily dependent on the phenomenon of (collision)
6. The colour of light emitted by a LED depends on (type of semi conductor material)
7. The emitter base junction of a given transistor is forward biased and its collector –
base junction is reverse biased. If the base current is increased, then its
(IC will increase)
8. Improper biasing of a transistor circuit produces (distortion in the output signal)
9. An oscillator is (an amplifier with feedback)
10. In a Colpitt’s oscillator circuit (capacitive feedback is used)
11. Since the input impedance of an ideal operational amplifier is infinite,
(its input current is zero)
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12. The following arrangement performs the logic function of ____ gate

(AND)
13. If the output (Y) of the following circuit is 1, the inputs A B C must be

(1 0 1)

14. According to the laws of Boolean algebra, the expression (A+AB) is equal to (A)
15. The Boolean expression ABC can be simplified as A + B + C

UNIT – 10 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

1. High frequency waves follow (the line of sight direction)

2. The main purpose of modulation is to (transmit low frequency information over
long distances efficiently)
3. In amplitude modulation (the amplitude of the carrier wave varies in
accordance with the amplitude of the modulating signal)
4. In amplitude modulation, the band width is (twice the signal frequency)
5. In phase modulation (both the phase and the frequency of the carrier wave
varies)
6. The RF channel in a radio transmitter produces ( high frequency carrier waves)
7. The purpose of dividing each frame into two fields so as to transmit 50 views of the
picture per second is ( to avoid flicker in the picture)
8. Printed document to be transmitted by fax are converted into electrical signals by the
process of (scan)

UNIT – I ELECTROSTATICS
3 Mark Questions And Answers
1. What is meant by quantization of charges ?
i ) The electric charge of any system is an integral multiple of a least amount of
charge (e).
ii) q=ne here n is an integer , e=1.602 x 10 -19 C
2. State the law of conservation of electric charges.
i) The total charge in an isolated system always remains constant.
ii) Electric charges can neither be created nor destroyed. The total charge always
remains conserved.
3. What is meant by additive nature of charge . Give an example.
The total electric charge of a system is equal to the algebraic sum of electric
charges located in the system. For example , if two charged bodies of charges +2q , -
5q are brought in contact, the total charge of a system is -3q.
4. State Coulomb’s law in electrostatics.
The force of attraction or repulsion between two point charges is directly
proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of
the distance between them.
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5. Define 1 Coulomb .
One Coulomb is defined as the quantity of charge which when placed at a
distance of 1 metre in air or vacuum from an equal and similar charge , experiences a
repulsive force of 9x109 N.
6. What is relative permittivity?
It is the ratio of permittivity of the medium to the permittivity in free space or
air.

7. State the super position principle in electrostatics.

The total force on a given charge is the vector sum of the forces exerted on it
due to all other charges.

F1 = F12 +F13 +F14 + …..+F1n

8. Define electric field intensity. Give its unit
Electric field intensity at any point is defined as the force experienced by a
unit positive charge kept at that point. Unit : NC -1
9. What is electric dipole? Define electric dipole moment.
Two equal and opposite charges separated by a very small distance constitute
an electric dipole.
The magnitude of the dipole moment is given by the product of the
magnitude of any one of the charges and the distance between them.p = q x 2d
Unit: Cm.
10. Explain the working of microwave oven.
i) The device which is used to cook the food in a short time produces non-
uniform oscillating electric field when it is operated.
ii) The water molecules in the food act as dipoles and are excited by an
oscillating torque.
iii) A few bonds of water molecules are broken and the heat energy produced is
used to cook food
11. Define electric potential.
The electric potential in an electric field is defined as the amount of work
done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to that point against the electric
field. Unit : Volt (V)
12. Define electric potential difference.
The electric potential difference in an electric field is defined as the amount
of work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to another point against
the electric field. Unit : Volt (V)
13. Define 1 Volt.
The potential difference between two points is 1 volt if 1 joule of work is done
in moving 1 Coulomb of charge from one point to another point against the electric
field.
14. What is electric potential energy of two point charges system?
The electric potential energy of two point charges is equal to the work done to
assemble the charges. Unit : Joule (J)
15. What is meant by equipotential surface ?
If all the points of the surface are at the same electric potential, then the
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16. Define electric flux. Give it Units.
The total number of electric lines of force, crossing through the given area is
called the electric flux. Unit : N m2 C-1
17. State Gauss’s law in electrostatics
The total flux of the electric field over any closed surface is equal to times

the net charge enclosed by the surface ie. Φ= .

18. What is electrostatic shielding ?
i) The process of isolating a certain region of space from external field is called
electrostatic shielding.
ii) The electric field inside the conductor is zero.
19. Why is it safer to sit inside a car (bus) rather than standing under a tree during
lightning?
i) The electric field inside the car (bus) becomes zero.
ii) The metal body of the car (bus) provides electrostatic shielding.
iii) During lightning the electric discharge passes through the body of the car
(bus)
20. What is electrostatic induction ?
The process of obtaining charges in a conductor without any contact with
another charge is known as electrostatic induction.
21. What is a capacitor? Define capacitance of a capacitor.
Capacitor is a device to store charges.
Capacitance of a capacitor is defined as the ratio of charge given to the conductor to
the potential developed in the conductor. Unit : farad(F)
22. Define 1 farad.
A conductor has a capacitance of 1 farad if a charge of 1 coulomb given to it
raises its potential by 1 volt.

23. What are non polar molecules ? Give examples.

A non polar molecule is one in which the centre of gravity of the positive
charges coincide with the centre of gravity of the negative charges. They do nont
permanent dipole moments. Eg : O2 , N2 , H2 etc.
24. What are polar molecules? Give examples.
A polar molecule is one in which the centre of gravity of the positive charges
are separated from the centre of gravity of the negative charges. They have permanent
dipole moments. Eg : N2O , H2O , HCl, NH3 etc.
25. What is electric polarization ?
The alignment of the dipole moments of the permanent or induced dipoles in
the direction of applied electric field is called polarisation or electric polarisation.
26. What are dielectrics? What is the effect of introducing a dielectric slab between
the plates of a parallel plate capacitor?
i) A dielectric is an insulating material in which all the electrons are tightly
bound to the nucleus of the atom.
ii) The capacitance of the capacitor increases if a dielectric is introduced.
27. Give the applications of the capacitors?
i) They are used in the ignition system of automobile engines to eliminate
sparking.
ii) They are used to reduce voltage fluctuations in power supplies .
iii) They are used to increase the efficiency of power transmission.
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28. What is corona discharge or action of points? Give its uses?

The leakage of electric charges from the sharp points on the charged
conductor is known as corona discharge or action of points.
It is used in electrostatic machines for collecting charges and in lightning
conductors.
29. A sample of HCl gas is placed in an electric field of 2.5 x 104 N C-1. The dipole
moment of each HCl molecule is 3.4 x 10 -30 C m. Find the maximum torque that
can act on a molecule.

Solution : :- Torque = pE
MaximumTorque max =pE[  , ]
-30 4
max= 3.4x10 x2.5x10
-26
max=8.5x10 Nm
-7
30. Calculate the potential at a point due a charge of 4 x 10 C located at 0.09 m
away.
Solution :

4 -1
31. An infinite line charge produces a field of 9 x 10 NC at a distance of 2 cm.
Calculate the linear charge density.
Solution :
E=
9
=Ex

=9x104x x10-9x2x10-2 9

=10-7 Cm-1
32. Three capacitors each of capacitances 9 pF are connected in series. What is the
total capacitance of the capacitor?
Solution :

= + +
= + +
= ; =
Cs=3pF

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33. Calculate the effective capacitance of the combination.

5μF

10μF 10μF

Solution : C1 = 5μF ; C2 = 10 μF ;

C3 = 10 μF
C2andC3are in series.
= + ; = +
= = Cs = 5μF
NowC1andCsare in parallel.
Cp = C1 + Cs
Cp = (5+5) μF Cp = 10μF

5 Mark Questions And Answers

1.List the properties of electric lines of forces.

(i) Lines of force start from positive charge and terminate at negative
charge.
(ii) Lines of force never intersect.
(iii) The tangent to a line of force at any point gives the direction of
the electric field (E) at that point.
(iv) The number of lines per unit area, through a plane at right angles
to the lines, is proportional to the magnitude of E. The lines of force are
close together if, E is large an E is small where they are far apart,
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2. Torque acting on an electric dipole

 The dipole AB is at an angle  with the electric field.

 The force acting on q is q E., The force on –q is -qE
 The net force acting on the dipole is zero
 A torque acts on the dipole which tends the dipole in the direction of the field.
 Torque = F  2d sin
  = qE  2d sin( p = q x 2d)
 = pE sin
In vector notation>   p  E

3.Electric potential energy of an electric dipole in uniform electric field.

It is the work done in rotating the dipole to the desired position in the electric field.

 Torque on the dipole =pE sin

 The work done to rotate the dipole through an angled , dW = d
dW = pEsin d
 The work done to rotate dipole through an angle , W =pE sind
W = -pE cos
 Electric potential energy of an electric dipole U = - pE cos

4. The expression for electric potential at any point due to a point charge.

 The potential difference between A and B , dV = -E dx

1 q
 Electric field at A , E
4  0 x2
1 q
dV   dx
4  0 x2
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 The electric potential at P is the work done in moving a unit positive charge
from infinity to that point
r
q
V  dx

4  0 x2
q
V
4  0r

5. The expression for electric potential energy of two point charge system.
The electric potential energy of a two point charge system is equal to the work
done to assemble the charges.

q1
 The potential at B due to q1charge , V  4  r
0

 The work done to bring q2 charge to B , W = V q2

qq
The electric potential energy U  1 2
4  0r

 The work done is stored as electric potential energy in the system

6. The energy stored in a capacitor.

 The capacitor is a charge storage device. This work done to store the charges is
stored as electrostatic potential energy in the capacitor.
 If dq is the additional charge given to the plate,
work done is, dw = Vdq
  q  q 
dW  dq  V  C  
 C  
q
q2
 Total work done W   q dq, W 
0
C 2C
 This work done is stored as electric potential energy
q2
U
 2C
1
U  CV 2  q  CV
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10 Marks Questions And Answers
1. The expression for electric field intensity at any point due to an electric dipole along the
axial line.

The charges –q and +q at A and B constitute an electric dipole. P is a point at a

distance, r from the centre of the dipole along the axial line

2. The expression for electric field at any point due to electric dipole along the
equatorial line

 -q and +q charges at A and B Constitute an electric dipole.

 P is a point at a distance r from the centre of the dipole O along the equatorial line

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Electic field at P due to -q

E1 = E2, Resolving E1 and E2 in two perpendicular components

E1 Sin , E2 Sin cancel each otherE1 cos and E2 cos are added in the same
direction along PR
E = E1 cos + E2 cos (along PR)
E = 2 E1 cos ( E1 = E2 )
E= 2x x cos

 But,cos =

d << r, E=

The direction of E is along the axis of the dipole and opposite to that of the dipole moment.
3. Expression for potential at any point due to an electric dipole.
-q and +q charges at A and B form an electric dipole . Its dipole moment is p. P is a
point at a distance r from O. OP makes an angle with the axis of the dipole
1 q
Electric potential at P due to +q charge 
4  0 r1
q
Electric potential at P due to -q charge  
4  0r2
1 q 1 q
Potential at Pdue to dipole V  
4  0 r1 4  0 r2

V = )
2 2 2
Using cosine law, r1 = r + d -2 r d cos
d << r, r 1 2 = r2 ( 1 - ),
1 1  d cos   1 1  d 
 1    1  cos  
r1 r  r  , r2 r  r 

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V = ( 1+ ) ( 1- ) ]

V = ( p = q x 2d)

p cos 
V 
4  0r 2
 Special cases
p
1. If =00 ,
V=
4  0r 2
p
2. If=1800 ,
V=
4  0r 2

3. If =900 , V = 0
4. Expression for electric field due to an infinite long straight charged wire.

Consider an uniform the charged wire of infinite length having +q charge. Its linear charge
density is λ = . Let P be a point at a distance r from the wire. Consider a cylindrical
Gaussian surface of length and radius r , closed at each end by plane caps normal to the
axis.
Electric flux through the curved surface ) = E dS cos
= E dS [ = , cos = =E(2 r )
E and d are perpendicular to each other , the flux through the plane caps is equal to zero
By Gauss’s law, =

E (2 r ) = ( q = )

E=
The direction of E is radially outward for positive charge. The direction of E is radially
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5.The expression for electric field due to uniformly charged spherical shell
i) At a point outside the shell

Consider a charged shell of radius R . Let P be a point at a distance r from the centre.
The sphere with radius r is the Gaussian surface. Electric field acts perpendicular to the
surface.
Electric flux crossing normally to the surface,

[ =
= E (4 r2)
By Gauss’s law =
E (4 r2) =
E =
ii) At a point on the surface
At a point on the surface E = [ = ]
iii) At a point inside the shell
Let r' be the distance of the point P from the centre outside the shell . The sphere with
radius r' is the Gaussian surface
The flux crossing normally to the surface

[ =
By Gauss’s law =
Here q = 0, (The total charge inside the surface is zero)

6.Principle of a capacitor , capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor.

Principle of a capacitor:-Capacitor is a device for storing electric charges.
 Consider an insulated conductor (Plate A) with a positive charge

‘q’having potential lV . The capacitance of A is C=q/V.

 When another insulated metal plate B is brought near A, negative charges are induced on
the side of B near A. An equal amount of positive charge is induced on the other side of
B. The negative charge in B decreases the potential of A, and the capacitance of A is
increased.
 If the plate B is earthed, positive charges get neutralized Then the potential of A
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decreases further, and capacitance of A is considerably increased.
The capacitance depends on the geometry of the conductors and nature of the
medium.

Capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor

A parallel plate capacitor consists of two parallel metal plates X

and Y each of area A, separated by a distanced, having a surface charge
density σ . A charge+q is given to the plate X. It induces a charge –q on the upper
surface of earthed plate Y.
Charge q = A
By the application of Gauss’s law, electric field at a point between the two
platesis,

The potential difference between X and Y

Capacitance of the parallel plate capacitor C =

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7. Capacitances of capacitors connected in series and parallel.

Capacitors in series Capacitors in parallel

C1,C2,C3 capacitors are connected in series. Cs C1,C2,C3 capacitors are connected in parallel .
is the effective capacitance Cp is the effective capacitance

Charge in each capacitors are equal Potential in each capacitors are equal

V1 = ; V2 = ; V3 = q 1 = C 1V ; q 2 = C 2V ; q 3 = C 3V
q = q1 + q2 + q3
V = V1 + V2 + V3

V= q = C pV

q q q q CPV = V(C1+C2+C3)
  
Cs C1 C2 C3
1 1 1 1 CP = C1 + C2 + C3
  
Cs C1 C2 C3

8. The principle , construction and working of Van de Graaff Generator.

It is used to produce electrostatic potential difference of the order of 10 7 V.
Principle : Electrostatic induction , action of points

Construction :
 A hollow metallic sphere A is mounted on insulating pillars
 A pulley B is mounted at the centre of the sphere and another pulley C is mounted
near the bottom. A belt made of silk moves over the pulleys.
 The pulley C is driven by an electric motor.
 Two comb shaped conductors D and E having number of needles are mounted near
the pulleys.
 104 volt is given to the comb D by a power supply.
 The comb E is connected to the inner side of the sphere
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Working :
 Because of the high electric field near the comb D, the air gets ionised due to
action of points, the negative charges in air move towards the needles and
positive charges are repelled on towards the belt. These positive charges stick
to the belt, moves up and reaches near the comb E.
 As a result of electrostatic induction, the comb E acquires negative charge
and the sphere acquires positive charge. The high electric field at the comb E
ionizes the air. Hence, negative charges are repelled to the belt, neutralizes the
positive charge on the belt b efore t he b elt p asses o ver t he p ulley. H ence
t he d escending b elt will b e l eft u ncharged.
 The machine, continuously transfers the positive charge to the sphere. After
this stage no more charge can be placed on the sphere, it starts leaking to the
surrounding due to ionization of the air.
 The leakage of charge from the sphere can be reduced by enclosing it in a
gas filled steel chamber at a very high pressure.
 The high voltage produced in this generator can be used to accelerate positive
ions (protons, deuterons) for the purpose of nuclear disintegration.

UNIT – 7 DUAL NATURE OF RADIATION AND MATTER AND RELATIVITY

3 Mark Questions And Answers

1. What is photo electric effect?

Photo electric effect is the phenomena by which a good number of substances,
chiefly metals , emit radiations under the influence of radiation such as γ rays , X-rays,
ultraviolet and even visible light
2. Define stopping potential?
The minimum negative potential given to the anode for which the photo electric
current becomes zero is called stopping potential.
3. Define threshold ( cut-off) frequency.
Threshold frequency is defined as the minimum frequency of incident radiation
below which the photoelectric emission is not possible completely, however high the
intensity of incident radiation may be.

4. Define work function.

The work function of a photo metal is defined as the minimum amount of
energy required to liberate an electron from the metal surface. W = h
5. State Planck’s quantum theory.
Light is emitted in the form of discrete packets of energy called ‘quanta’
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6. What are photo electric cells? Give their types.
It is a device which converts light energy into electrical energy.
Their types are
i) Photo emissive cell
ii) Photo voltaic cell
iii) Photo conductive cell
7. What are the uses of electron microscope?
(i)It is used in the industry, to study the structure of textile fibres, surface of metals,
composition of paintsetc.
(ii) In medicine and biology, it is used to study virus, and bacteria.
(iii) In physics, it has been used in the investigation of atomic structur eand
structure of crystals in detail.
8. What are the limitations of electron microscope?
An electron microscope is operated only in high vacuum. This prohibits the
use of the microscope to study living organisms which would evaporate and
disintegrates under such conditions.
9. What are De Broglie waves?
The waves associated with matter (particle) are called matter waves or De
Broglie waves.
10. Give the wave mechanical concept of an atom.
i) The electron in various orbits behaves as a wave .
ii) The stationary orbits are those in which the orbital circumference
(2πr ) is an integral multiple of De Broglie wave length λ
iii) Stationary orbits for an electron are those which contain the complete waves of
electron (2πr = nλ)
11. State Einstein’s relativity theory.
i) There is no absolutespace
ii) All motions are relative.
iii) The time, mass, length and space are interdependent and are not absolute
12. What is meant by frame of reference? Give examples.
A system of co-ordinate axes which defines the position of a particle in two or
three dimensional space is called a frame of reference.
Eg : i) Cartesian co-ordinate system ii) Our earth
13. What are inertial and non-inertial frames of references?
(i)Inertial(or)unaccelerated frames.
A frame of reference is said to be inertial, when the bodies in this frame obey
Newton’s law of intertia and other laws of Newtonian mechanics. In this frame, a
body remains at rest or in continuous motion unless acted upon by a external force.
(ii)Non-inertial(or)accelerated frames
A frame of reference is said to be a non-intertial frame, when a body not acted upon by
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14. Give the concept of space in classical mechanics.
(i)Fixed frame of reference by which the position or motion of any object in the universe
could be measured.
(ii) The geometrical form of an object remains the same irrespective of changes in
position or state of motion of the object or observer.
15. Give the concept of time in classical mechanics.
(i) The time interval between two events has the same value for all observers
irrespective of their motion.
(ii) If two events are simultaneous for an observer, they are simultaneous for all
observers, irrespective of their position or motion. This means simultaneity is
absolute.
16. Give the concept of mass in classical mechanics.
In classical mechanics, the mass of the body is absolute and constant and
independent of the motion of the body.
17. State the variation of mass with respect to the velocity.
i) The mass of the body changes with velocity.
ii) Einstein established the relation between the mass of a body at rest (mo)and the
mass of the same body moving with velocity v is

18. State the postulates of special theory of relativity .

i) The laws of physics are same in all inertial frames of references .
ii) The velocity of light in free space is constant in all the frames of reference.

19. If a moves with the velocity of light , what will be its mass? Comment on your result.
m
i.If; v=c,= 
0

ii. No particle can attain the velocity of light.

20. The work function of a metal is 1.8 eV. Calculate its threshold wave length.
Solution:
W = 1. 8eV = 1. 8 x 1. 6 x 10-19J
h0 = W
h =W

0 =
0=

0= ,
-7 
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21. What is the de Broglie wave length of an electron of kinetic energy120eV?
Solution : =

=
= 1. 121 x 10-10m (or)

= 1. 121 A
22. Calculate the De Broglie wave length of an electron in the 4th orbit of hydrogen atom .

Solution : r4 = 42r1 = 16 x 0.53A [... r1= 0.53A]

2 r4 = n ,
=

=
= 3.14 x 0.53 x 10-10 x 8

= 13.313 x 10-10m

5MarksQuestionsAndAnswers
1.The effect of intensity of incident radiation on photo electric current.
 The intensity of incident radiation is varied and the corresponding photo electric current is
measured (anode potential and frequency constant).

 The photo electric current increases linearly with a intensity of the incident radiation.
 The photo electric current is directly propotional to number of photo electrons.
 The number of photo electrons emitted per second is propotional to intensity of the
incident radiation.
2. Photo electric effect , The laws of photo electric effect
Photo electric effect is the phenomena by which a good number of substances,
chiefly metals , emit radiations under the influence of radiation such as γ rays , X-rays,
ultraviolet and even visible light
The laws of photo electric effect :
(i) For a given photo sensitive material, there is aminimum frequency called the thres
hold frequency, below which emission of photo electrons stops completely, how ever
great the intensity may be.
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(ii) The photo electric current is directly proportional to the intensity of the incident
radiation, provided the frequency is greater than the threshold frequency.
(iii)The photo electric emission is an instantaneous process.
(iv) The maximum kinetic energy of the photo electrons is directly proportional to
the frequency of incident radiation, but is independent of its intensity.
3.The construction and working of photo electric cells
It is a device to convert light energy into electrical energy
Construction :
 It consists of a highly evacuated bulb B made of glass or
quartz. A semi cylindrical metal plate C is the cathode.
 coated with a low work function material such as caesium oxide.
 A thin platinum wire A and serves as the anode.

Working :
 When a light of suitable wave length falls on the cathode, photo
electrons are emitted, which are attracted by the anode A.
 The resulting current is measured by a micro ammeter.
 The current produced is proportional to the intensity of the
incident light for a given frequency.
4. Applications of photo electric cells :
i) They are used for controlling the temperature of furnaces.
(ii)They are used for automatic switching on and off the street lights.
(iii)They are used in obtaining electrical energy from sunlight during
space travel.
(iv) They are used in opening and closing of door automatically.
(v)They are used in instruments measuring light illumination.

5. De Broglie wave length of matter waves

 Planck’s equation : E = h
 Einstein’s equation: E = mc2
 h  mc
2

c
h  mc 2 ( = )

h

mc

 If c=v
h h
  or 
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6. De Broglie wave length of an electron
1
Kinetic energy of an electron mv 2  eV
2
2eV h
v ( 
m mv )
h h
 
2eV
m
2meV
m
12.27 0
 A
V
h
Since E=eV, 
2mE
7.The wave mechanical concept of atom

h
 De Broglie wave length 
mv
 The electron in various orbits behaves as a wave .
 The stationary orbits are those in which the orbital circumference (2πr ) is an integral
multiple of De Broglie wave length λ (2πr = n λ)

(n=1, 2, 3, . . . ) 2 r = n( )
nh
mvr 
2
 De Broglie’s concept confirms the Bohr’s postulate.

8.Einstein’s photo electric equation

 Photo electric equation is explained by quantum theory
 Photo electric emission is the result of interaction between a single photon and an
electron in the metal.
 The energy of the photon is used i) to liberate an electron from the metal surface (work
function) ii) to impart kinetic energy to the electron
1
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 If there is no loss of energy , v = v max
1
h  W  mv 2 max
2
 If the frequency () , is equal to the threshold frequency,
W = h0
1
h  h 0  mv 2 max
2
1
h   0   mv 2 max
2
9.Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction ( length contraction)
 Consider two frames of references S and S' . The length of the rod as measured by an
observer in S frame of reference is l0Consider the frame of reference S' moves with the
velocity v. Now the length measured by the observer is .

v2
   0 1
c2
   0
v2
 1
The length contracts by a factor c2
 Eg : A circular object will appear as an ellipse for a moving observer.
11.Time dilation
 The clock in the frame of reference S' gives out signals in t0seconds
 The time measured by the observer is t in the frame of reference S
 t0
t
v2
1
c2
 t > t0
1
 The time interval is lengthened by a factor
v2
1 2
c
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12.Einstein’s mass – energy equivalence
 Let mo be the rest mass and m be the mass of the body moving with velocity v
d
 According to Newton’s second law, F  (mv)  (1)
dt
 According to relativity theory
dv dm
F m v  (2)
dt dt
 The increase in kinetic energy
dEk = F dx
dEk =m v d v + v2dm (3)
 According to Einstein’s relativity theory
m0
m
v2
1 2
c
Differentiating, c2dm = mv dv + v2dm  (4)
 From equations (3) and (4)
 dEk = c2 dm (5)
Ek m
0
dEk  c 2  dm
m0

Kinetic energy Ek = mc2 - m0c2

 Total energy = Kinetic energy + Rest mass energy
E = Ek +m0c2
E = mc – moc2 + moc2
2

E = mc2

UNIT–8 NUCLEARPHYSICS

3 Marks Questions And Answers

1. What are isotopes? Give an Example.

Isotopes are atoms of the same element having the same atomic number Z but different
mass number A. Eg.1H1, 1H2 and 1H3
2. What are meant by Isobars? Give an Example.
Isobars are atoms of different elements having the same mass number A, but different
atomic number Z. Eg. i 8O16 and 7N16
3. What is meant by isotones? Give an Example.
Isotones are atoms of different elements having the same number of neutrons. E g :
14 16
6C and8O are some examples of isotones.
4. What is the value of Nuclear density? What does it show?
i) Nuclear density = 1.816×1017 kgm− 3
ii) The high value of the nuclear density shows that the nuclear matter is in an
extremely compressed state.
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5. Define atomic mass unit(1 amu)

One atomic mass unit is considered as one twelfth of the mass of carbon atom6C12.
1 am u =
1amu=1.66×10−27 kg
6. Calculate the energy equivalent of 1amu.
1amu=1.66×10−27 kg
According to Einstein’s mass energy relation, E=mc2
E =1.66×10−27 ×9 ×10−16J

E =
eV = 931 106 eV
Energy equivalent of 1amu= 9 31MeV
7. Define mass defect.
The difference in the total mass of the nucleons and the actual mass of the nucleus
is known as the mass defect.
Zmp+Nmn–m=∆m
8. Define Binding energy.
When the protons and neutrons combine to form a nucleus, the mass that
disappears (mass defect, ∆m) is converted into an equivalent amount of energy
(∆mc2). This energy is called the binding energy of the nucleus.
∴ Binding energy=[ZmP+Nmn–m]c2=∆mc2
9. What is meant by radioactivity? (natural radioactivity)
The phenomenon of spontaneous emission of highly penetrating radiations such
as α, β and γ – rays by heavy elements having atomic number greater than 82 is
called radioactivity.
10. Write the Radioactive law of disintegration.
The rate of disintegration at any instant is directly proportional to the number of
atoms of the element present at that instant. i.e.
11. Define Curie.
Curie is defined as the quantity of a radio active substance which gives
10
3.7×10 disintegrations per second 3.7 1010becquerel = 1 curie
12. Define artificial radio activity.
The phenomenon by which even light elements are made radioactive by artificial are
induced methods is called artificial radio activity.
13. Define roentgen.
One roentgen is defined as the quantity of radiation which produces
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14. What are the methods of producing artificial radio – isotopes?
(i) Artificial radio-is isotopes are produced by placing the target element in the nuclear
reactor, where plenty of neutrons are available.
E.g.:- (1)15P31 +0n1 →15P32* +γ,
(ii) Another method of production of artificial radio-isotope is to bombard the target
element with particles from particle accelerators like cyclotron
E.g.:- 11Na23 +1H2 →11Na24* +1H1
15. What is meant by radio – carbon dating?
(i) The half life of C14 is 5570 years. The ratio of C14 and C12 in the atmosphere is 1:106.
(ii) Living things take C14 from food and air. However with death, the intake of C14 stops
and the C14 that is already present begins to decay.
The amount of C14 in the sample will enable the calculation of time of death i.e, the age of
the specimen could be estimated. This is called radio-carbon dating
16. What is artificial transmutation? Give example.
Artificial transmutation is the conversion of one element into another by artificial methods.
14 4 17 1
7N +2He 8O +1H

17. What are the precautions are to be taken for those, who are working in radiation
laboratories?
(i) Radio active materials are kept in thick − walled lead container.
(ii) Lead aprons and lead gloves are used while working in hazardous area.
(iii)All radioactive samples are handled by a remote control process.
(iv)A small micro−film badge is always worn by the person andit is checked
periodically for the safety limit of radiation.
18. What is meant by nuclear fission?
The process of breaking up of the nucleus of a heavier atom into two fragments with the
release of large amount of energy is called nuclear fission.
19. What is meant by chain reaction?
i) A chain reaction is a self propagating process nuclear fission
ii) The number of neutrons goes on multiplying rapidly almost in a geometrical progression

20. Distinguish between electro static and cyclic particle accelerators

Sl.No. Electro static accelerators Cyclic accelerators

1 Particles are accelerated by Particles are accelerated in

applying a constant multiple steps imparting a small
potential difference. energy in each successive step.
2 They can accelerate the They can accelerate the particles
particles up to a few million up to energy of the order of
electron- volt energy.. 109eV.
3 E.g. VandeGraff, Generator, E.g. Cyclotron, Syncrotran, and
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21. Define critical size and critical mass?
Critical size of a system containing a fissile material is defined as the
minimum size in which atleast one neutron is available for further fission reaction.
The mass of the fissile material at the critical size is called critical mass.
22. What are moderators? Give examples.
Moderator is to slow down fast neutrons produced in the fission process
having an average energy of about 2MeV to thermal neutrons with an average
energy of about 0.025eV, which are in thermal equilibrium with the moderator. E.g.
Ordinary water and heavy water and graphite
23. What are uses of Control rods? Give example.
The control rods are used to control the chain reaction by absorbing neutrons.
E.g. Cadmium and Boron.
24. What is meant by Breeder reactor?
i)There actors which produce fissile material during the operation by the
absorption of neutrons are called breeder reactors.
238 232are not fissile materials but area bundant in nature . In there
ii)92U and90Th
actor, these can be converted in to a fissile material 94Pu239and92U233respectively
by absorption of neutrons.
25. What is Nuclear fusion or Thermo nuclear reaction?
Nuclearfusion is a process in which two or more lighter nuclei combine to form a
heavier nucleus. This reaction can be carried out only at high temperature. So it is
otherwise called thermo nuclear reaction.
26. What is meant by Cosmic Rays?
The ionising radiation many times stronger thanγ- rays entering the earth
from all the directions from cosmic orinterstellar space is known as cosmic rays.
They are of two types primary cosmic rays and secondary cosmic rays.
27. What is meant by Pair production and annihilation of matter?
 The conversion of a photon into an electron−positron pair on its interaction with
the strong electric field surrounding a nucleus is called pair production.
 The converse of pair production in which an electron and positron combine to
produce a photon is known as annihilation of matter.
28. Write a note on Lepton.
(i) Leptons are lighter particles having mass equal to or less than about 207 times the
mass of an electron
(ii) This group contains particles such as electron, positron, neutrino, antineutrino,
positive and negative mesons.
(iii) The neutrinos and antineutrinos are massless and chargeless particles, but
carrier of energy and spin.
29. Write a note on Mesons.
i. Mesons are fundamental particle possessing mass intermediate between
electron and proton (me andmp).
ii. The three types of mesons are (1) π-meson (pion) (2) K−meson (kaon) and
(3)η - meson.
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30. Write a note on Baryons.
(i) Baryons form the heavier particle group.
(ii) Baryons are classified as nucleons and hyperons.
(iii)Protons and neutrons are nucleons.
(iv) There are four types of hyperons which are lambda, sigma, xi and omega
hyperons.
31. Choose the pairs of isotopes, isobars and isotones from the following isotopes.
22 24 24, 23
11Na , 12Mg , 11Na 10Ne
Solution :-
(i) Isotopes : 11Na22, 11Na24
(ii) Isobars : 12Mg24,11Na24
(iii)Isotones : 11Na24,10Ne23

32. Find the number of atoms in one gram of 3Li6 ? (Avagadro No. =6.023x1023)
Solution :-
No. of atoms in 6 gm of Li = 6.023x1023
No. of atoms in 1 gm of Li=(6.023x1023)
6
=1.0038x1023
The radioactive isotope 84Po214 undergoes a successive disintegration of two
α–decays and two β-decays. Find the atomic number and mass number of
there sulting isotope.

Solution :-
214 A 4 4 0 0
84Po ZX + 2He + 2He + -1e + -1e
A + 4 + 4 = 214
A = 214 -8 = 206
Z + 2 + 2 – 1 – 1 = 84
Z + 2 = 84 Z = 84 – 2 Z = 82
Hence A = 206 and Z = 82

33. The isotope 92U238 successively under goes three α- decays and twoβ-decays. What
is the resulting isotope?
238 A
92U zX + 2 He 4 + 2 He 4 + 2 He 4 + -1eo+ -1eo
A+4+4+4= 238
A= 238 – 12 = 226
Z + 2 + 2 + 2 – 1 -1= 92
Z= 92-6+2
Z=88
Hence the Isotope is88Ra226
34. The half life of radon is 3.8 days. Calculate its mean life.
= T ½ (or)
= 1.443 T½
= 1.443 x 3. 8
= 5. 4834 days
= 5. 5 days
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35. What percentage of given radioactive substance will be left after 5 half life
periods
Half life Period Remaining Percentage Decayed Percentage
I 50% 50%
II 25% (50 + 25)% = 75%
III 12.5% (75 + 12.5)% = 87.5%
IV 6.25% (87.5 + 6.25)% = 93.75%
V 3.125% (93.75+3.125)% = 96.875%

After 5 half life periods 3.125% will be left

36. The half-life of 84Po218 is 3 minute. What percentage of the sample has
decayed in 15 minutes?

Half life Period Remaining Percentage Decayed Percentage

I (3 minute) 50% 50%
II (6 minute 25% (50 + 25)% = 75%
III (9 minute) 12.5% (75 + 12.5)% = 87.5%
IV (12 minute) 6.25% (87.5 + 6.25)% = 93.75%
V (15 minute) 3.125% (93.75+3.125)% = 96.875%
In 15 min 96.875% has decayed.

37. Tritium has a half life of 12.5 years. What fraction of the sample of will be left over
after 25 years?
Half life Period Remaining Fraction Decayed fraction

I (12. 5 Years) 1/2

II (25 Years) 3/4

No. of half lives = Total life time

Half life
=25/12.5 = 2
Sample left after 25 years = ¼

5 Marks Questions And Answers

1. Explanation of binding energy curve.

 BE/A sharply with mass number A upto20. It increases slowly after
A=20.ForA<20, there exists recurrence of peaks corresponding to those
nuclei, whose mass numbers are multiples of four and they contain not
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becomes almost flat for mass number between 40 and 120.
 The BE/A8.8MeVatA=56,(26Fe56). Hence, iron nucleus is the most stable.
 The average B.E./A valueis about 8.5 MeV for nuclei having mass number ranging
between 40 and 120. These elements are comparatively more stable and nonradio
active.
 For higher mass numbers the curve drops slowly and the BE/A is
about 7.6 MeV for uranium. Hence, they are unstable and radioactive.
 The lesser amount of binding energy for lighter and heavier nuclei explains nuclear
fusion and fission respectively.
2. Nuclear force and properties of nuclear force.
 There is some other force in the nucleus which overcomes the electrostatic
repulsion between positively charged protons and binds the protons and neutrons
inside the nucleus called nuclear force.

 Nuclear force is charge independent. It is the same for all the three types of pairs of
nucleons (n−n), (p−p) and (n−p).It force is not electrostatic in nature.
 Nuclear force is the strongest known force in nature.
 Nuclear force is not a gravitational force. Nuclear force is about 1040 times stronger
than the gravitational force.
 Nuclear force is a short range force. It is very strong between two nucleons which are
less than 10−15m apart.
3. Properties of α–rays
 They move along straightlines with high velocities.
 They are deflected by electric and magnetic fields.
 They produce intense ionization in the gas through which they pass. (The
ionizing power is 100 times greater than that of β-rays and 10,000 times
greater than that of γ−rays.)
 They affect photographic plates.
 They produce fluorescence.
 Their penetrating power is less .
4. Properties of β–rays
(i)They move withover therangeof0.3cto0.99c,where c is the velocity of light.
(ii)They are deflected by electric and magnetic fields.
(iii)The ionization power is comparatively low. (less than alpha particles)
(iv) They affect photographic plates.
(v) They produce fluorescence.
(vi)Their penetrating power is greater than that of α−rays.
5. Properties of γ–rays
(i) They travel with the velocity of light.
(ii)They are not deflected by electric and magnetic fields.
(iii)They produce very less ionisation.
(iv)They affect photographic plates.
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6. Explain the Soddy−Fajan’s radio active displacement law.
 α-decay
When a radioactive nucleus disintegrates by emitting an α-particle, the atomic
number decreases by two and mass number decreases by four.
226 → Rn222 + He4
88Ra 86 2
 β−decay
When a radioactive nucleus disintegrates by emitting a β− particle, the atomic
number increases by one and the mass number remains the same.
234→ Pa234 + e0
90Th 91 −1
 γ−decay
When a radio active nucleus emits γ−rays, only the energy level of the nucleus
changes and the atomic number and mass number remain the same.
Eg: During the radioactive disintegration of radium (88Ra226) in to radon(86Rn222),
gamma ray of energy 0.187MeVisemitted,whenradon returns from the excited state to
the ground state.
7. Properties of neutrons
 Neutrons are the constituent particles of all nuclei, except hydrogen.
 Neutrons are neutral particles with no charge and mass slightly greater than that
of protons.
 Neutrons are stable inside the nucleus. But outside the nucleustheyareunstable.T h e
h a l f life of n e u t r o n i s 13minutes.
1 1 0
0n →1H +−1e +
 As neutrons are neutral, they can easily penetrate any nucleus.
 Neutrons are classified according to their kinetic energy as (a) slow neutrons(0 to
1000eV) and (b) fast neutrons(0.5MeV to 10MeV), (c) Thermal neutrons (0.025eV)
8. Medical applications of radio isotopes.
 Radiocobalt(Co60)used in the treatment of cancer.
 Radio-sodium (Na24) - used to detect the presence of blocks in blood vessels, to
check the effective functioning of heart Radio-iodine (I131) -used in the detection
of the nature of thyroid gland and to locate brain tumours.
 Radio-iron (Fe59) -used to diagnose anaemia.
 Radio-phosphorous(P32)–used in the treatment of skin diseases.
9. Biologicalhazardsofnuclearradiations
 The biological effects of nuclear radiation can be divided into three groups
(i)Short term recoverable effects
(ii)long term irrecoverable effect sand
(iii)genetic effect.
 The extent to which the human organism is damaged depends upon(i)thedose
and the rate at which the radiation is given and (ii)the part of the body exposed to
it.
 Short term recoverable effects :
Smaller doses of radiation exposure produce skin disorder and loss of hair.
 Long term irrecoverable effects :-
If the exposure is 100 R*, it may cause diseases like leukemia (death of red
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blood corpuscle in the blood) or cancer. When it U 600 R, ultimately it causes
death. Safe limit isabout250milliroentgenperweek.
Genetic effect :-
The radiations cause injury to genes in the reproductive cells and gives rise
to mutations which pass on from generation to generation.
10. State and explain the working of Hydrogen bomb.
It is an explosive device to release a very large amount of energy by the
principle of fusion of light nuclei.
*The temperature required for the purpose of fusion is produced by the
explosion of an atom bomb produces temperature (of the order of 50 million degree
celcius.)
*A suitable assembly of deuteron and triton is arranged at the sight of
the explosion of the atom bomb.
*Favourable temperature initiates the fusion of light nuclei in an
uncontrolled manner, and releases enormous amount of heatenergy.
3 2 4 1
1H +1H →2He +0n +energy

11. State the principle and working function of on atom bomb.

Principle :-
Uncontrolled fission chain reaction.
Fissile Material :-
U235 or Pu239
Constructions :-
 An atom bomb consists of two hemispheres of U235 (or 94Pu239), each smaller than the
critical size and are kept apart by a separator aperture.
Working :-
 When the bomb has to be exploded, a third well fitting cylinder of U235
(or94Pu239)whose mass is also less than the critical mass, is propelled so that
 it fuses together with the other two pieces.
 The total quantity is greater than the critical mass and an uncontrolled chain
reaction takes place resulting in a terrific explosion.

Effects :-
 The explosion releases tremendous amount of energy in the form of heat, light
and radiation.
 Temperature of millions of degree celsius and pressure of millions of atmosphere
are produced.
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 Explosions produce shock waves.
 The release of radioactive γ−rays, neutrons and radioactive materials produce a
health hazards.
12. Cosmic ray showers
 The cascade theory shows that the shower production involves two processes. (i)
radio active collision and (ii) pair production.
 An energetic electron (e-) or positron (e+)present in cosmic rays loses energy, when
it collides with the nuclei of atoms in earth’s atmosphere. This energy loss appears
as high energy photon.
 This photon interacts with an atomic nucleus and produce an electron (e-) positron
(e+) pair.
 The electron and positron, produce more photons on interaction with nuclei, which
are further capable of bringing about pair production.
 The multiplication will continue until the initial energy becomes divided and the
individual energy of the particles fall below the ‘critical energy’.

10 Marks Questions And Answers

1. Bainbridge mass spectrometer – Determination of isotopic massesofnuclei

 Bainbridge mass spectro- meter is an instrument used for the accurate

determination of atomic masses.
Construction :-
 A beam of positive ions produced in a discharge tube is collimated in toal fine beam by
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two narrowslits S1 andS2.
 This fine beam enters into a velocity selector.
 The velocity selector allows the ions of a particular velocity of to come out of it.
Working :-
The electric field (E) and magnetic field (B) are perpendicular to each other.
They are adjusted that the deflection so that the ions do not suffer any deflection
within the velocity selector.
qE=Bqv
v=E/B
 Ions having this velocity v,passout of the velocity selector and then through the
slit S3, to enter the evacuated chamber D.
 These positive ions are subjected to another strong uniform magneticfield of
induction B′ at right angles to the plane of the paper acting in wards.
 These ions are deflected along circular path of radius R and strike the photographic
plate.
 The force due to magnetic field B′qv provides the centripetal force.
B’qv=mv2/R
m=B’qR/v
Substituting v=E/B
m=BB’qR/E
 Ions with different masses trace semi-circular paths of different radii and produce
dark lines on the plate.
 The distance between the opening of the chamber and the position of the dark line
gives the diameter 2 R.
 Since q, B, B′, E and R are known, the mass of the positive ions
 and hence isotopic masses can be calculated.
2. Obtain an expression to deduce the amount of the radioactive substance present at
any moment.
Law of disintegration :-
 The rate of disintegration at any instant is directly proportional to the number of
atoms of the element present at that instant.
 Let N0 be the number of radio active atoms present initially and N, the number of
atoms at a given instant t.


 here - decay constant

t

At t=0 N=N0
 ∴ loge N0
loge N = + loge N0
loge(N/N0)= , N/N0=
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The number of atoms of a radio active substance decreases exponentially with

increase in time.

Half Life Period :-

The half life period of a radioactive element is defined as the time taken for one
half of the radio active element to under god is integration.
From the law of disintegration
 N=N0
Whent=T1/2 N=N0/2
N0/2 = N0 e-λT1/2
loge2 = λT1/2
T1/2 = ,
T1/2 = 2.3026

 T1/2 =

Half life period is inversely proportional to decay constant.

Relation between mean life and half life is given by
 T1/2 = 0.6931τ
3. The Discovery of neutrons and properties of neutrons.
Neutron–Discovery :-
 Bothe and Becker found that when beryllium was bombarded with α -particles, a
highly penetrating radiation was emitted. Which were capable of traversing through
at hick layer of lead and was unaffected by electric and magnetic fields.
 The radiation was thought to be γ−rays.
 In1932,Irene Curieand F. Joliot found that those radiations were able to knock out
protons from paraffin and similar substances that are rich in hydrogen.
 Chadwick in the same year discovered that the emitted radiation consists of
particles of mass nearly equal to proton and no charge.
 He called them as neutrons.
1 9 4 12 1
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Properties of neutrons :-
(i) Neutrons are the constituent particles of all nuclei, except hydrogen.
(ii) Neutrons are neutral particles with no charge and mass slightly greater
than that of protons.
(iii) Neutrons are stable inside the nucleus. But outside the nucleus they are
unstable. The half life of neutron is 13 minutes.
1 1 0
0n →1H +−1e +ν
(iv) As neutrons are neutral, they can easily penetrate any nucleus.
(v)Neutrons are classified according to their kinetic energy as (i) slow neutrons (0
to 1000eV)and (ii) fast neutrons (0.5MeV to 10MeV). (iii) Thermal neutrons
(0.025eV)
4. Geiger–Muller counter
Principle :-
When nuclear radiations pass through gas, ionization is produced.
Construction:-
 A metal tube with glass envelope (C) acts as the cathode.
 A fine tungsten wire (W) along the axis of the tube acts as anode.
 The tube is filled with an inert gas like argon at a low pressure.
 One end is fitted with a thin mica sheet and this end acts as a window through which
radiations enter the tube.
 A high potential difference of about 1000 V is applied between the
electrodesthroughahighresistanceRofabout100megaohm.
Operation:-
 A ionizing radiation enters the counter.
 Primary ionisation takes place and a few ions are produced.
 Due to the high potential difference and they cause further ionisation
 These ions are multiplied by further collisions.
 An avalanche of electrons is produced and this avalanche of electrons on
reaching the anode generates a current pulse.
 This current when passing through R develops a potential difference,
amplified by electronic circuits and is used to operate an electronic counter.
 The counts in the counter is directly proportional to the intensity of the ionizing
radiation.
 The ionisation of the gas is independent of the type of the incident radiation.
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5. Nuclearreactor.
A nuclear reactor is a device in which the nuclear fission reaction takes place
in a selfsustained and controlled manner. The essential parts of nuclear reactor are
i) Fissile material or fuel
(i) Fissile material or fuel
(ii) Moderator
(iii) Neutron source
(iv) Control rods
(v) The cooling system
(vi) Neutron Reflector
(vii) Shielding
 The fissile material or nuclear fuel generally use dis U235. Pu239 and U233 are used as
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 In the pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWR), natural uranium oxide is used as fuel.
 In the pressurised light water reactors (PWR), low enriched uraniumisused as fuel
 In Kamini reactor U233 is used.
ii) Moderator
 A Moderator converts neutrons of a moderator is to slow down fast neutrons of
energy about 2 MeVto thermal neutrons of energy about 0.025eV,)
 Moderators slow down the fast neutrons. E.g.Ordinary water and heavy water.

(iii)Neutronsource
 A source of neutron is required to initiate the fission chain reaction for the
first time.
 E.g. A mixture of beryllium with plutonium or radium or polonium
(iv)Controlrods
 The control rods are used to control the chain reaction. They are very good absorbers of
neutrons
 E.g.Boron,Cadmium,BoronCarbide.
(v)Thecoolingsystem
 The cooling system removes the heat generated in the reactor core.
 A good coolant must possess large specific heat capacity and high boiling point.
 E.g. Heavy water, ordinary water, liquid sodium.
(vi)Neutronreflectors
 Neutron reflectors prevent the leakage of neutrons to a large extent,by reflecting
them back.
 E.g. Depleted Uranium (Uranium with less than 0.7% of 92U235), Thorium.

(vii)Shielding
 There actor is surrounded by a concrete wall of thickness about 2 to 2.5m. as a
protection against harmful radiations.
Usesofreactors :-
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6. Stellar energy
Proton–Protoncycle
1 1 2 0
1H +1H →1H +1e +ν(emission of positron and neutrino)
1 2 3
1H +1H →2He +γ(emission of gamma rays)
22He3 → 2He4 + 21H1
There action cycle is written as
41H1 → 2He4 +21e0 +2 +energy(26.7MeV)
Carbon–NitrogenCycle
The following cycle of reactions take place in carbon – nitrogen cycle in which
carbon acts as a catalyst.
1 12 13*+γ(emission of gamma rays)
1H +6C →7N
13* → C13 + e0 +ν(emission of positron and neutrino)
7N 6 1
1 13 14
1H +6C →7N +γ(emission of gamma rays)
1 14 15* +γ(emission of gamma rays)
1H +7N →80
15* → N15 + e0 +ν(emission of positron and neutrino)
80 7 1
1 15 12 4
1H +7N →6C +2He
The overall reaction of the above cycle is given as
41H1 →2 He4 +21e0 +2 +energy(26.7MeV)
7. Cosmic Rays – Latitude effect , Altitude effect .
Cosmic Rays:
The ionising radiation many times stronger than γ-rays entering the earth from
all the directions from cosmic orinter stellarspace is known as cosmic rays.
Latitude effect :

 The variation of cosmic ray intensity with geo magnetic latitude is known as
latitude effect.
 Intensity is maximum at the poles (θ=900), minimum at the equator(θ=0) and
constant between latitudes of420 and 900.
 The decrease in cosmic ray intensity at the earth’s equator is be due to the earth’s
magnetic field.
 The charged particles approaching poles travel almost along the direction of the
magnetic lines of force and hence maximum intensity at poles.
 The charged particles approaching equator have to travel in a perpendicular
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Altitude effect :

 The study of variation of cosmic ray intensity (I) with altitude (h) is known as altitude
effect.
 The intensity increases with altitude and reaches a maximum at a height of about20km.
 Above this height there is a fall in intensity.

UNIT–2 CURRENT ELECTRICITY

3 Marks Questions And Answers

1. Define Current.
The current is defined as the rate of flow of charges across any cross sectional area of
a conductor.
I = q/t. unit - ampere.(A)
2. Define drift velocity.
Drift velocity is defined as the velocity with which free electrons get drifted
towards the positive terminal, when an electric field is applied.
Unit – ms-1
3. Define mobility.
Mobility is defined as the drift velocity acquired per unit electric field.
Unit:m2V–1s–1.
4. Define current density.
Current density at a point is defined as the quantity of charge passing per unit time
through unit area, taken perpendicular to the direction of flow of charge at that
point. J=I/A
Unit : A m-2
5. Define Ohm’s law
At a constant temperature, the steady current flowing through a conductor is
directly proportional to the potential difference between the two ends of the
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6. Define the resistance of aconductor
Resistance of a conductor is defined as the ratio of potential difference across the
conductor to the current flowing through it.
R= unit ohm(Ω)
7. Define electrical resistivity of a material.
The electrical resistivity of a material is defined as the resistance offered to current
flow by a conductor of unit length having unit area of cross section.
unit: ohm−m(Ωm).
8. What is meant by superconductors?
The ability of certain metals, their compounds and alloys to conduct electricity
with zero resistance at very low temperatures is called superconductivity. The
materials which exhibit this property are called super conductors.
9. Define Transition temperature.
The temperature at which electrical resistivity of the material suddenly drops to zero
and the material changes from normal conductor to super conductor is called the
transition temperature or critical temperature.

10. What are the changes followed at the transition temperature?

(i) The electrical resistivity drops to zero.
(ii) The conductivity becomes infinity
(iii)The magnetic flux lines are excluded from the material.
11. Define temperature coefficient of resistance.
The temperature coefficient of resistance is defind as the ratio of increase in resistance
per degree rise in temperature to its resistance at 00C. Its unit is per 0C.

12. State Kirchoff’s i) current law ii) voltage law

1) Current law
The algebraic sum of the currents meeting at any junction in a circuit is zero. (law of
conservation of charge)
2) Voltage law
The algebraic sum of the products of resistance and current in each part of any closed
circuit is equal to the algebraic sum of the emf’s in that closed circuit. (law of
conservation of energy)
13. What is the principle of potentiometer?
The emf of the cell( E ) is directly proportional to its balancing
length.( )This is the principle of a potentiometer. i.e.Eαl
14. Why is copperwire not suitable for a potentiometer?
Copperhas (i) Low electrical resistivity
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15. Distinguish between emf and potential difference
S.No. emf Potential difference

The difference in potentials

The difference of potentials between
between any two points in a closed
the two terminals of a cell in an open
1 circuit is called potential
circuit is called the electromotive
difference.
force (emf) of a cell.

Proportional to the resistance

Independent of external resistance of
between any two points.
2 the circuit.

16. Describe the function of a wattmeter.

 The instrument used to measure electrical power consists of a movable coil
arranged between a pair of fixed coils in the form of a solenoid.
 A pointer is attached to the movable coil. The free end of the pointer moves over a
circular scale.
 When current flows through the coils, the deflection of the pointer is directly
proportional to the power.

17. Distinguish between electric power and electric energy

S.No. Electric power Electric energy

Electric power is defined as the rate Electric energy is defined as the

1
of doing electric work. capacity to do work.

Energy E = VIt
2 Power P = VI

3 Unit : watt (W) Unit:Joule(J)

Practical unit KWh
18. Define electrolysis
The passage of an electric current through a liquid causes chemical changes and this
process is called electrolysis.
19. State Faraday’s laws of electrolysis.
FirstLaw:The mass of a substance liberated at an electrode is directly proportional
to the charge passing through the electrolyte.
Mαq orm=zIt
SecondLaw:The mass of a substance liberated at an electrode by a given amount
of charge is proportional to the chemical equivalent of the substance.
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20. Define electrochemical equivalent.

The electrochemical equivalent of a substance is defined as the mass of substance
liberated in electrolysis when one coulomb charge is passed through the
electrolyte. Unit - Kg C-1
21. What are the applications of secondary cells?
(i) The secondary cells are rechargeable.
(ii) They have very low internal resistance. Hence they can deliver a high current if required.
(iii)They are used in all automobiles like cars, two wheelers, trucks etc
22. Distinguish between primary cells and secondary cells
S.No. Primary cell Secondary Cell

Electric energy is derived by Electrical energy is derived by

1 reversible chemical reactions
irreversible chemical actions

2 Cannotbe recharged Canbe recharged

3 High internal resistance Low internal resistance

Cannot supply steady current for Can supply steady current for
4 longtime
long time

23. If6.25×1018 electrons flow through a given crosssection in unittime, find the
current.(Given:Charge of an electron is 1.6×10–19 C)
Solution:
I= I=
I= = 1A
24. An incandescent lamp is operated at 240V and the current is 0.5A. What is the
resistance of the lamp?
Solution:
R=
R =
R=
R = 480
25. A manganin wire of length 2m has a diameter of 0.4mm with a resistance of
70Ω. Find the resistivity of the material.
Solution:  =

=
= 1.57 x 7 x 4 x 10-7
 = 4.396x10-6 Ω m

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26. In the given network, calculate the effective resistance between points
A and B
R1 = 15

A B

R2 = 15
Solution:
R1, R2are in Parallel combination

, , = 7.5 Ω
27. Three resistors are connected in series with 10V supply as shown in the
figure. Find the voltage drop across each resistor.
R1 = 5 Ω R2 = 3 Ω R3 = 2 Ω

V1 V2 V3

10V

10V
Solution:
Effective resistance of series combination Rs = R1 + R2 + R3
Rs = 5 + 3 + 2 Rs = 10 Ω
Current in circuit I = = =1A
According to Ohm’s law V = IR

V1 = IR1 = 1 x 5 = 5V

V2 = IR2 = 1 x 3 = 3V

V3 = IR3 = 1 x 2 = 2V

V1 = 5V; V2 = 3V; V3 = 2V

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28. In the given circuit, what is the total resistance and current supplied
bythebattery.

Solution:
3Ω, 3Ω, 3Ω are parallel combination.
= + +

= + +

= Rp = 1Ω
Now Rp = 1Ω and 2Ω are in series combination.
Hence effective resistance = Rp + R4
Rs = (1+2)Ω Rs = 3Ω
Current supplied by the battery I= = = 2A
I = 2A
29. Two wires of same material and length have resistances 5Ω and
10Ω respectively. Find the ratio of radii of the two wires.
Solution:Let R1 = 5Ω, R2 = 10Ω, ℓ1 = ℓ2 = ℓ

=
r1: r2 = :1
30. Calculate the current in the given circuit and also find the direction of the current.
A 5Ω 10V 7Ω 2V B

3Ω

D 5Ω 8V C

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Solution:
Let the current flowing the circuit is I. Current flowing in the direction ABCDA(Clock wise
direction)
5 I + 7I + 3I + 5I = 10 + 2 – 8
20 I = 4, I = I = 0.2 A
Current is flowing in theClock wise direction
31. Calculate the current in the given circuit and also find the direction of the current.
A 5 10V 10 B

D
C 20 V 5 D
According to Kirchoff’s second law
5 I + 10 I + 5 I = 10 + 20,
20 I = 30 I = I = 1.5 A
Current flowing in the direction ABCDA(Clock wise direction)

32. Calculate the current in the given circuit and also find the direction of the
current.
5 10V 10
A B

D 20V 5 C
Solution:
According to Kirchoff’s second law
5I+10I+5I = 10-20
20I = -10
I= -
I=-
I=-0.5A
Current I = 0.5A
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33. The resistance of a nichrome wire at 0oC is 10Ω. If its temperature coefficient of
resistance is 0.004/oC, find its resistance at boiling point of water. Comment on
the result.

Solution:
Rt = Ro (1 + αt)
R100 = Ro (1+100α)
R100 = 10 (1+ 100 x 0.004)
=10 (1 + 0.4)
= 10 x 1.4
R100 = 14Ω

As the temperature increases the resistance also increases

34. The resistance of a platinum wire at 0 C is 4Ω. What will be the resistance of
the wire at 100o C if the temperature coefficient of resistance of platinum is
0.0038 C.
Solution:
Rt = Ro (1 + α t)
R100 = Ro (1 + 100 α)
R100= 4 (1 + 100 x 0.0038)
= 4 (1 + 0.38)
= 4 x 1.38
R100 = 5.52 Ω
= 4 x 1.38
R100 = 5.52 Ω

35. A 1.5 V carbon–zinc dry cell is connected across a load of 1000Ω.

Solution:Calculate the current and powers applied to it.
i) Current I =
=
I = 1.5x10-3 A
ii) Power P= VI
P=1.5x1.5x10-3
P=2.25x10-3 W

36. An iron box of 400 W power is used daily for 30minutes. If the cost per unit is
75 paise, find the weekly expense on using the iron box.
Solution: Energy Consumed E= Pxt
E = 400 x x 7
E = 1400 Wh
E = 1.4 Unit

Cost of 1 unit = Rs. 0.75

Cost of 1.4 Units = 1.4 x 0.75
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5 MARKS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Relation between current and drift velocity
 Consider a conductor XY of lengthL and area of cross section A . An electric
fieldE is applied between its ends.
 Let n be the number of free electrons per unit volume.

 The total charge passing through the conductor q=(nAL)e

 The time in which the charges pass through the conductor,t=

q (nAL)e
 The current flowing through the conductor, I  
t L 
 v 
 d
I  nAe vd
2. Applications of super conductors
(i) Super conductors form the basis of energy saving power systems,
(ii)Super conducting magnets have been used to levitate trains above its rails.
(iii)Super conducting magnetic propulsion systems may be used to launch satellites
into orbits directly from the earth without the use of rockets.
(iv)T he current in a superconducting wire can flow with out any change in
magnitude, it canbe used for transmission lines.
(v)Superconductors can be used as memory or storage elements in computers.
3. Effective resistance when number of resistors connected in series

 Let us consider the resistors of resistances R1, R2,R3 andR4 connectedin

series. Applied potential difference V.
 In Series connection current in each resistor the same.
 V1 = I R1 ; V2 = I R2, V3= I R3, V4 = I R4
 Net potential V = V1+V2+V3+V4
V = I[R1+R2+R3+R4] (1)
Let Rs be the effective resistance
V = I Rs (2)

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4. Resistors in parallel

Consider four resistors of resistances R1, R2, R3 and R4 are connected in parallel.A
source of emf V is connected to the parallel combination in parallel connection the
potential difference(V)across each resistor is the same.

V V V V
I1  ; I 2  ; I3  ; I 4 
R1 R2 R3 R4
Net currentI=I1 +I2 +I3 + I4.

V V V V
I   
R1 R2 R3 R4
1 1 1 1 
I  V      ---- 1
 R1 R2 R3 R4 
 Let the effective Resistance be Rp
V
I ------ 2
Rp
1 1 1 1 1
 From equations (1) and (2)    
Rp R1 R2 R3 R4

5. Temperature dependence of resistance

 For conductors the resistance increases with increase in temperature.
 Rt= Ro(1 + αt)
α is called the temperature coefficient of resistance.

 The temperature coefficient of resistance is defined as the ratio of increase in resistance

per degree rise in temperature to its resistance at 00C. Its unit is per 0C.
R  R0
 t
R0t
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Insulators and semiconductors(thermistors) have negative temperature coefficient of
resistance in temperature.
 The temperature coefficient is low for alloys.
6. Determination of internal resistance of a cell using voltmeter

 With key K open the emf of cell E is found by connecting a high resistance voltmeter
across it. A small value of resistance R is included in the external circuit and Key K is
closed. The potential difference across R is equal to the potential difference across
cell(V).

V = IR 1
 Internal resistance of the cell (r) , V is less than E
V = E – Ir
Ir = E – V 2
equations (1) / (2 )
–
=
 E V 
r  R
 V 
7. Kirchhoff’s second law (Voltage law)
 Kirchhoff’s voltage law states that the algebraic sum of the products of resistance
and current in each part of any closed circuit is equal to the algebraic sum of the emf’s in
that closed circuit.
 It is based on the principle of law of conservation of energy
 The current in clockwise direction is taken as positive and the current in anti clock
wise direction is taken as negative.

 For the circuit shown in fig;

 The closed loop ABCDA
I1 R1 + I2 R2 + I2 r2 + I3 R3 + I1 r1 = E1 – E2

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8. Wheatstone’s bridge

 Applying to Kirchhoff’s first law at junction B : I1 – Ig – I3 = 0  (1)

At junction D: I2 + Ig – I4 = 0  (2)
 Applying to Kirchhoff’s second law for the closed path ABDA
I1P + IgG – I2R = 0  (3)
According to Kirchhoff’s second law for the closed path ABCDA
I1 P + I3 Q – I4 S – I2 R = 0  (4)
 For zero deflection Ig = 0
I1 = I3  (5)
I2 = I4  (6)
I1P = I2R (7)
 Substituting the equation (5),(6),and (7) in equation 4
I1(P+Q) = I2(R+S)  (8)

Dividing equation (8) and (7)

I1 ( P  Q ) RS

I1 P R
Q S
1 1
P R
P R

Q S

9. Principle of potentiometer

 The potentiometer wireB is connected in series with a battery (Bt), Key(K), rheostat(Rh)
This forms the primary circuit.
 A primary cell is connected in series with the positive terminal A of the potentiometer, a
galvanometer, high resistance and jockey.This forms the secondarycircuit.
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 If the potential difference between A and J is equal to the emf of the cell, no
current flows through the galvanometer. It shows zero deflection.
 If the balancing length is l the potential difference acrossAJ=Irl where r is the
Resistance per unit length of the potentiometer wire
∴ E=Irl,
Eαl
 Emf of the cell( E ) is directly proportional to its balancing length.

10. Comparison of emfs of to given primary cells using potentiometer

 The potentiometer wire AB is connected in series with the battery (Bt), key(K),
Rheostat(Rh) .This forms the primary circuit
 The cells with emfs E1, E2are connected with the terminals C1D1and C2D2 of the DPDT
switch.
 Current in the primary circuit is I. The resistance per unit length of the wire is r
 E1 is connected to the secondary circuit is the balancing length
E1 = → (1)
 E2is connected to the secondary circuit is the balancing length
E2=  (2)
E1  1
Dividing 1  2 
E2  2
11. Verification of Faraday’s first law of electrolysis

Law:
 The mass of a substance liberated at an electrode is directly proportional to the charge
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passing through the electrolyte. Abattery,a rheostat,a key and an ammeter are connected
in series to an electrolytic cell
 A currentI1 is passed for a time t. the mass m1 of the substance deposited is obtained.

 A different current I2 is passed for the same time t. The mass m2 of

the substance deposite disobtained that
m1 I
 1 m I (1)
m2 I 2

 The experiment is repeated for same current I for time mass of the

s u b s t a n c e deposited is
 The same current I is passed for time t2, the mass of the substance

deposited is m4,
m3 t1
  mt (2)
m4 t2

From equations(1)and(2)
MαIt

12. Verification of Faraday’s second law of electrolysis

Rh

SecondLaw:The mass of a substance liberated at an electrode by a given amount

of charge is proportional to the chemical equivalent of the substance.
 mαE
The circuits are connected as shown in the diagram
 The current is passed for time ‘t’.
 The mass of copper deposited is found as m1
(E1-chemical equivalent of copper)
 The mass of silver deposited is found as m2
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m1 E1

 m2 E2

 mE

13. Voltaic cell:

Construction :
AnodeCopper
CathodeZinc
ElectrolyteDiluted sulphuric acid
VesselGlass

Action :
 Zinc rod reacts with H2SO4 and zinc rod becomes negative charge by removing Zn++ions
 Copper neutralizes 2H+ ions and thus becomes positive.
 The current passes from copper to zinc in the external circuit.
 Emf produced by the cell  1.08V
14. Daniel cell

It cannot supply steady current for a long time.

Construction :
AnodeCopper
CathodeZinc
Electrolytecopper sulphate solution , Diluted sulphuric acid
VesselCopper

Action :
 The zinc rod reacting with dilute sulphuric acid produces Zn++ ions and 2electrons and
thus becomes negative.
 Zn++ ions pass through the pores of the porous potand reacts with copper sulphate
solution, producing Cu++ ions the Cu++ ions deposit on the copper vessel and the
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vessel becomes positive.
 When Daniel cell is connected in a circuit, the two electrons on the zinc rod pass
through the external circuit and n eutralizing t h e c o p p e r ions.
 Electric current passes from copper to zinc, in the external circuit
 Emf produced by the cell  1.08V

15. Leclanche cell

Construction:
AnodeCarbon rod
CathodeZinc rod
ElectrolyteAmmonium Chloride solution
VesselGlass
Action:
 At the zinc rod, due to oxidation reaction Zn atom is converted in toZn++ ions and
2electrons. Zn++ions reacting with ammonium chloride produces zinc chloride and
ammonia gas.
Zn++ +2NH4Cl→2NH3 +ZnCl2+2H+ +2e–
 The positive charge of hydrogen ion is transferred to carbon rod and the two
electrons from the zinc rod move towards carbon and neutralizes the positive
charge.
 Thus current flows from carbon to zinc.
 Emf produced by the cell  1.5V
 Current produced by the cell  0.25

16. Lead – Acid accumulator

Construction :
Anode Lead oxide
CathodeLead
ElectrolyteDiluted Sulphuric acid
VesselRubber or Glass
Action:
 The spongy lead reacting with dilute sulphuric acid produces lead sulphate and two
electrons due to oxidation.
 At the positive electrode due to reduction process lead oxide on reaction with
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sulphuric acid produces lead sulphate and the two electrons are neutralized in this
process.
 The cell has low internal resistance and hence can deliver high current.
 The emf of a freshly chargedcellis2.2Volt.
 The emf falls to about 2 volts during discharge .

UNIT 4 ELECTRO MAGNETIC INDUCTION AND ALTERNATIING CURRENT

3Mark Questions And Answers

1. Define magnetic flux. Give its unit.

The number of magnetic lines of force crossing a closed area is called magnetic flux
unit : weber (Wb)
2. What is electromagnetic induction?
The phenomenon of producing an induced emf due to the changes in the
magnetic flux associated with a closed circuit is known as electromagnetic
induction.
3. State Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction?
Firstlaw
Whenever the amount of magnetic flux linked with a closed circuit
changes, an emf is induced in the circuit. The induced emf lasts so long as the
change in magnetic flux continues.
Second law
The magnitude of emf(e) induced in a closed circuit is directly proportional
to the rate of change of magnetic flux linked with the circuit.

e α
4. State Lenz’s law of electromagnetic induction?
The induced current produced in a circuit always flows in such a direction
that it opposes the change or cause that produce sit.
5. State Fleming’s Right hand rule.(Generator Rule)

The forefinger, the middle finger and the thumb of the right hand are held in the three
mutually perpendicular directions. If the forefinger points along the direction of the
magnetic field and the thumb is along the direction of motion of the conductor,
then the middle finger points in the direction of the induced current.
6.What is self induction ?
The property of a coil which enables to produce an opposing induced emf in it when
the current in the coil changes is called self induction.

7. Define coefficient of self induction

The coefficient of self induction of a coil is numericallyequal to the magnetic flux
linked with a coil when unit current flows through it. Unit : Henry(H)

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8. Define the unit of co-efficient of self induction

The unit of self inductance is henry(H).
One henry is defined as the self-inductance of a coil in which a change in current
of one ampere per second produces an opposing emf ofonevolt.
9.What is mutual induction ?
The phenomenon of producing an induced emf in a coil due to the change in
current in the other coil is known as mutual induction.
10.Define coefficient of mutual induction
The coefficient of mutual induction of two coils is numerically equal to the magnetic
flux linked with one coil when unit current flows through the neighbouring coil.
Unit : Henry(H)
11. Define the unit of coefficient of mutual induction.
The unit of coefficient of mutual induction is henry.
One henry is defined as the coefficient of mutual induction between a pair of coils
when a change of current of one ampere per second in one coil produces an induced emf
of on evolt in the other coil.
12.What are the factors in which coefficient of mutual induction depends.
(i)Size and shape of the coils, number of turns and permeability of material
on which the coils are wound.
(ii)proximity of the coils
13.What are the methods of producing induced emf?
The induced emf can be produced by changing
(i)the magnetic induction(B)
(ii)area enclosed by the coil(A)and
(iii)the orientation of the coil(θ) with respect to the magnetic field.

14. State the principle of A.C.generator (A.C. dynamo)

An emf is induced in a coil when it is rotated in a uniform magnetic field.
(electromagnetic induction)

15.What are Eddy current (Foucault current) ?

When a mass of metal moves in a magnetic field or when the magnetic field through
a stationary mass of metal is altered, induced current is produced in the metal. This
induced current flows in the metal is called eddy current.

16. What is a transformer ? Give its principle.

Transformer is an electrical device used for converting low alternating voltage into
high alternating voltage and vice versa.
Principle: electromagnetic induction (Mutual induction)

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17. Distinguish between step-up transformer and step-down transformer

S.No Step-up transformer Step-down transformer

1. Increases the voltage ( Es > Ep) Decreases the voltage (Es < Ep)

2. Decreases the current( Is < Ip) Increases the current ( Is > Ip)

3. The number of turns in the The number of turns in the

secondary coil is greater than the secondary coil is lesser than the
number of turns in the primary coil number of turns in the primary
( Ns > Np). coil ( Ns < Np).

4. Transformer ratio k >1 Transformer ratio k <1

18. Define the efficiency of a transformer

Efficiency of the transformer is defined as the ratio of output power to the input power.

19. D. C. ammeter cannot read A.C.Why?

The average value of A.C over one complete cycle is zero. So when we connect a
D.C ammeter it shows only zero deflection.
20. Define the rms value of A.C. (effective value of A.C)
The rms value of alternating current is defined as that value of the
steady current, which when passed through a resistor for a given time, will generate
the same amount of heat as generated by an alternating current when passed through
the same resistor for the same time.
21.What is meant by inductive reactance ?
The resistance offered by a coil (inductor) is known as inductive reactance.
XL= L Unit : ohm (Ω)

22.What is meant by capacitive reactance?

The resistance offered by a capacitor is known as capacitive reactance.
Xc= Unit : ohm (Ω)

23. Acapacitorblocksd.cbutallowsa.c.w h y ?
 The capacitive reactance 
 The frequency of d.c (
 So Xc = ∞ ie.capacitive reactance becomes infinity, It is does not allow d.c
 According to 
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24. What happens in the current if the frequency of a.c voltage increases in R.L.C.
series circuit?
If the frequency of the alternating voltage increases , the impedance decreases and the
current increases . At the resonant frequency the current reaches its maximum value. If
the frequency is greater than the resonant frequency, the current decreases slowly.
25.What is resonant frequency in R.L.C. series circuit?
The particular frequency at which the impedance of the circuit becomes minimum
and therefore, the current becomes maximum is called resonant frequency of the circuit.

26.Define Q factor (Quality factor)

The Q factor of a series resonant circuit is defined as the ratio of the voltage
across a coil or capacitor to the applied voltage.

voltageacrossLorC
Q= appliedvoltage

Q=

27. What is power factor of an a.c circuit?

Power factor = cos
Here is the phase difference between alternating current and voltage. It is the ratio of
average power to its apparent power.
28.What is a choke coil?
A choke coil is an inductance coil of very small resistance used for controlling
current in an a.c.circuit.

29. Distinguish between AF choke coil and RF choke coil

S.No RF choke coil

AF choke coil
1. Used in low frequency Used in high frequency circuits.
circuits.
2. They have iron core. They have air core.

3. Self-inductance is high. Self-inductance is low

30. A coil of area of cross section 0.5m2 with 10 turns is in a plane which is
perpendicular to an uniform magnetic field of 0.2Wb/m2. What is the flux
through the coil?
Solution: Magnetic flux Φ = NBAcosθ
Φ = NBAcos0o (...θ= 0o)
Φ = 10 x 0.2 x 0.5
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31. An emf of 10 mv is induced when the current in the coil changes at the rate of
2A s –1. W h a t i s t he coefficient of self-induction of the coil?

Solution : e = -L
Coefficient of self-induction L = =
L = 5x10-3 H (or) L = 5mH

32. An emf of 5V is induced when the current in the coil changes at the rate of
100A s –1. W h a t i s t he coefficient of self induction of the coil?
Solution : e = -L
Coefficient of self-induction L= = L = -0.05H
L= 0.05 H

33 . A solenoid of length1m and 0.05m diameter has 500 turns.If a current of 2A

passes through the coil, calculate the coefficient of self induction of the
coil.

Solution :
μ0N2A μ0N2(πr2)
L= = =

= π -7 x (5x102)2 x 3.14 x (25x10-3)2

1

= 4 x 3.14 x 25 x 3.14 x 625 x 10-7 + 4 - 6

L = 6.16 x 10-3 H (or) L = 6.16mH

34. Calculate the mutual inductance between two coils when a current of 4A
changing to 8A in 0.5s in one coil,induces an emf of 50mv in the other coil.
Solution: e2 = -M(
Coefficient of mutual induction M =

M= = = x 10-3 = -6. 25 mH
M = 6. 25 mH

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35. Magnetic field through a coil having 200 turns and cross sectional area
0.04m2 changes from 0.1wbm−2 to0.04 wb m−2 in 0.02s.Find the induced
emf.

Solution :

200x4x10-2 x3
2x4x3
24V
The magnitude of induced emf e =24V

36. An aircraft having a wing span of 20.48m flies due north at a speed of 40
ms−1. If the vertical component of earth’s magnetic
fieldattheplaceis2×10−5T,Calculate the emf induced between the ends of the
wings.
Solution:-Induced emfe= - B v
e = -2 x 10-5 x 20.48 x 40
= -20.48 x 80 x 10-5
= -1638.4 x10-5
e = -0.0164V

37. An aircraft having a wing span of 10m flies due north at a speed of 720 km/ hr . If the
vertical component of earth’s magnetic field at the place is 3 ×10−5T,Calculate the emf
induced between the ends of the wings.

Solution:-Induced emf e = -B v
-5
e = -3 x 10 x 10 x 720 x
e = -3 x 10 x 200 x 10-5
e = -6000 x 10-5 e = - 0.06 V

38.Two rail so farailway track insulated from each other and the ground are
connected to a millivolt meter.The train runs at a speed of 180 Km/hr. Vertical
component of earth’s magnetic field is 0.2×10−4 Wb/m2 and the rails are
separated by1m.Find the reading of the voltmeter.
Solution:-Induced emf e = -B v

Reading of the voltmeter = 1m

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39. The transformer ratio of an ideal transformer is 1:20 .Its input power and voltages
are 600mW, 6V respectively. Find the primary and the secondary current.
Solution : = , Ep Ip = 600 mW; Ep = 6V
Ep Ip = 600 mW
Ip = = = 100x10-3 = 0.1 A

But =
Is= x Ip = x 0.1 = 2A
The current in the primary coil = 0.1A
The current in the secondary coil = 2A

40. 11 kW power is transmitted at a rate of 22,000V through a wire of resistance .

Find the power loss in the wire.

Solution :- Electric power P = VI

I =
I =
I = 0.5A
Power loss = I2R
= (0.5)2x 2
= 0.25 x 2
Power loss = 0.5 W

41. Write the equation of a 25 cycle currents in a wave having rms value of 30 A.
Solution : = sin t
= 
π

42.A capacitor of capacitance 2µF is in an a.c.circuit of frequency 1000Hz. If the rms

value of the applied emf is10V,find the effective current flowing in the circuit.
Solution : Xc = =
Xc = Xc = = Ω

Effective current Irms=

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5 Marks Questions And Answers

1.Self-inductance of a long solenoid

 Consider a long solenoid of length and area of cross section A and number of
turns N.and the current be I
 Magnetic flux per turn = BArea of each turn
 NI   NI 
 0  A  B  0 
   
 Total magnetic flux of the solenoid
 NIA
 0 N

0 N 2 IA
 N  (1)

 Magnetic flux  = LI  (2)
 From equations 1 and 2
 0 N 2 AI
LI  `

 N2A
L 0

N 2 A
 In a medium of permeability µ L

1. Energy associated with an inducted
 Work has to be done by external agencies in establishing the current in an
inductor
 Induced emf e   L dI
dt
 The small amount of work done in an interval dt
dW = e I dt
dI
dW   L  I dt
dt
dW = -L I d I
 The total work done to increase the current from zero to maximum
I0
W   dW    LIdI
0
1
W   L I 02
2
 The energy stored in the inductor
1
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3. Mutual induction of two long solenoid

 S1 and S2 are two long solenoids with length and area of cross section A. N1 and
N2 are their number of turns
 The magnetic flux linked with S2 due to I1 current in S1 = B1 A
N  N 
 0 1 I1 A  B1  0 1 I1 
   
N
 The total magnetic flux in S2 2  0 1 I1 A  N 2

NN
2  0 1 2 I1 A  (1)

 2 = M I1  (2)
 From equations 1 and 2
 0 N1 N 2 AI 1
MI1 


 0 N1 N 2 A
M 

 In a medium of permeability µ ,
N1 N 2 A
M

4. Emf induced by changing the area enclosed by the coil

 The conductor PQRS is in perpendicular to the magnetic field

 L1M1 – The sliding conductor ,  its length
 The initial area enclosd by the conductor L1QRM1
 The conductor is displaced by a distance of dx in dt seconds. The final area is
L2QRM2
 Change in the area dA=  dx
 Change in magnetic flux d= B dA = B  dx
 d
 Induced emf e
dt
dx
e   B
dt
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5. Power losses in a transformer and the methods to reduce the losses

S.No Power loss Causes Method to reduce
1. Hysteresis loss The repeated magnetisation Using cores made of
and demagnetization of the mumetal and silicon
iron core steel
2. Eddy current loss (Iron The varying magnetic flux Using laminated
loss) leads to eddy current and core made of stelloy
wastage of energy in the form
of heat.
3. Flux loss The flux produced in the Using shell type
primary is not linked with core
secondary
4. Copper loss Current passing through the Using thick wires
primary and secondary leads with low resistance
to Joule’s heating effect

6. Expression for RMS value of alternating current or prove that

I0
Irms 
2
 Alternating current I = Io sin t
I0, is the peak value of the alternating current
 The amount of heat produced in the resistor of resistance R in a small time dt
dH = I 2R dt
 The amount of heat produced in one complete cycle
H= i2Rdt
H= ( sin2 dt
I 02 RT
H  (1)
2
 The heat produced by RMS value of the current (Irms)
H  I rms
2
RT  (2)
 From equations 1 and 2
I 02
2
I rms 
2
I0
I rms 
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7.AC circuit with resistor only
An alternating source of emf is connected to a resistor with resistance R.

The instantaneous value of alternating emf

e = E0 sin  t → (1)
The potential drop across the resistore = iR
Potential drop must be equal to applied emf
iR = E0 sin  t
i = E0 sin  t
R
i = Io sin → (2)
The applied voltage and current are in phase with each other
Phase diagram Phasor diagram

8. Power in an AC circuit (True power or average power)

 The instantaneous power of an A.C circuit is the product of the instantaneous emf
and the instantaneous current flowing through it.
 emf e = E0 sin t
Current i = I0 sin( t + )
 Average power consumed in one complete cycle

Pav =


=

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Pav = cos 

= Erms Irmscos 
Pav = Apparent power x Power factor

10 Mark Questions And Answers0

1. Emf induced by changing the orientation of the coil.

 PQRS is a rectangular coil of N turns and area A is rotated with angular

velocity about an axis perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field
 The magnetic flux changes.

The magnetic flux = NBA cos t

The induced emf e = -

e= - (NBA cos t )

e = NBA sin
e = Eosin
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Plane of the coil with Induced emf

magnetic field

0o Perpendicular o

90o parallel Eo

180o Perpendicular 0

270o parallel -Eo

360o Perpendicular 0

2. Single phase A.C generator (A.C dynamo)

Principle: Electro magnetic induction

Construction :-

Essential parts
i) Armature;:- A large number of loops or turns of insulated copper wire wound
over a laminated soft iron core.
ii) Field magnets :Permanent magnets in the case of low power dynamos and
electro magnets in the case of high power dynamos.
iii) Slip rings :- The metal rings R1,R2 are connected to the ends of the armature
and they rotate along with armature.
iv) Brushes :- B1,B2 are the two flexible carbon brushes which pass on the current
from armature to external power .

Working:-
 Armature rotates in anti clockwise direction in the magnetic field
 Emf is induced in the armature coil.
 The direction of induced emf is given by Fleming’s right hand rule.

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First half cycle Second half cycle

AB moves upwards
1) AB moves downwards
CD moves downwards
2) CD moves upwards
The current flows in the armature
3) The current flows in the
armature alongDCBA. alongABCD

The current flows from B2toB1in

4) The current flows from B1 toB2
in the external circuit the external circuit

Wave form :

Induced emf e = Eo sin t , Here, Eo = NBA

3. Eddy currents - methods to reduce , applications

When a mass of metal moves in a magnetic field or when the magnetic field through a
stationary mass of metal is altered, induced current is produced in the metal. This induced
current flows in the metal hence this current is called eddy current.

Methods to reduce;i) using thin laminated sheets instead of solid metal.

ii) holes drilled in the plates
Applications of Eddy current :
(i)Dead beat galvanometer
 When current is passed through a galvanometer the coil
oscillates.
 Eddy currents are set up in the metallic frame, which opposes
further oscillations of the coil.
 The oscillations of the coil die out instantaneously, the
galvanometer is called dead beat galvanometer.
(ii)Inductionfurnace
 The material to be melted is placed in a varying magnetic field
of highfrequency.
 A strong eddy current is developed inside the metal. Due to the
heating effect of the current, the metal melts.
(iii) Inductionmotors
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when it is placed in a rotating magnetic field.
 The eddy current initially tries to decrease the relative motion
between the cylinder and the rotating magnetic field and metallic
cylinder is set in to rotation.
 These motors are used in fans.
(iv)Electrom agneticbrakes
 The drum rotates along with the wheel when the train is in
motion.
 When the brake is applied, a strong magnetic field is developed
and eddy currents are produced in the drum .
 The eddy current oppose the motion of the drum and the train
comes to rest.
(v)Speedometer
 A magnet rotates inside an aluminium cylinder (drum)
according to the speed of the vehicle.
 Eddy currents produced in the drum makes it deflected through a certain angle .
 A pointer attached to the drum move so vera
Calibrated scale which indicates the speed of the vehicle.

4. Transformer - principle , construction , working , efficiency , power losses

Transformer :
Transformer is an electrical device used for converting low alternating voltage into
high alternating voltage and vice versa.

principle :- Electromagnetic induction (Mutual induction)

Construction :-
 It consists of insulated primary and secondary coils wound on a soft iron core .
 A laminated soft iron core is used.
Working:
 A varying alternating voltage is given to primary coils.
 The magnetic flux changes in the primary coils
 Magnetic flux in the secondary coil changes . An emf is induced in the secondary
coils.
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 Ep, Es– the emfs Np, Ns – the number of turns in the coils Ip, Is – the currents
 Flux linked with primary and secondary are equal.
=
 For an ideal transformer , the input power = output power
Ep Ip = Es Is
ie. =

= = = k ,the transformer ratio

Step up transformer Step down

transformer

Es> Ep Ep> Es
Ns>Np Np>Ns
Ip>Is Is>Ip
K> 1 K< 1

 Efficiency = output power =

Input power

 Power lossesi) Hysteresis loss ii) copper loss

iii) eddy current loss iv) flux loss

5. A.C circuit with inductor only

 An alternating source of emf is applied to pure inductor of negligible resistance with

inductance L
Applied emf e = Eo sin t ( 1)
Induced emf e=-L
But e = - e'
Eo sin t = L

i= sin t dt
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i= sin t dt
i= sin ( t - )

Current i = Iosin ( t - ) (2)

From equations (1) and (2) the current lags behind the voltage by a phase of .

Phase diagramphasor diagram

Reactance of the
inductor
 L = XL
 For d.c. = 0 XL = 0 so a pure inductor offers zero resistance to d.c. . But the
inductive reactance varies proportional to the frequency for a.c.

6. A.C circuit with capacitor only

 An alternating source of emf is connected to a capacitor of capacitance C

Applied emf e = Eo sin t (1)

 The potential drop across the capacitor = the applies emf
e=
Current i = = (Ce)
i = (CEo sin
i = E0 C sin )

i= sin )
i = Io sin ) (2)

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Phase diagram Phasor diagram

Reactance of the capacitor

 Xc =
 For d.c. = 0, XC = =
So a capacitor does not allow a.c to pass through
 For a.c. XC

7. R, L, C series circuit
 A resistor R , an inductor L , a capacitor C are connected in series and the
combination is connected across alternating source of emf

 VR = I R
VR, I are in phase
 VL= I XL
VL leads the current by a phase of
 Vc= I Xc
Vc lags behind the current by a phase of

The circuit is considered as predominantly inductive

(i) Effective voltage Voltage phasor diagram

V2 = VR2 + (VL-VC)2

V=
V=
V=I
(ii) Impedance

(iii) Phase angle between V and I

tan =

= tan-1( )
CurrentI = Io sin (

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UNIT-3 EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT

3 Mark Questions
1. State Joule’s law of heating.
2. Define Peltier coefficient.
3. Define Thomson coefficient.
4. State Biot-Savart law.
5. State Ampere’s circuital law.
6. Define Ampere.
7. Nichrome is used as heating element.Why?
8. What is Seebeck effect?
9. What is Peltier effect?
10. What is neutral temperature?
11. State Maxwell’s right hand cork screw rule.
12. State right hand palm rule.
13. State end rule.
14. Give the limitations of cyclotron
15. State Fleming’s left hand rule.
16. How will you increase the current sensitivity of a galvanometer?
17. Increasing the current sensitivity does not necessarily increase the voltage
sensitivity. Why?
18. Define the magnetic moment of a current loop.
5 Mark Questions
1.Explain Biot-Savart law.
2.Derive an expression for magnetic induction due to a current carrying long solenoid.
3.Give the special features of magnetic Lorentz force.
4.Obtain an expression for force between two long parallel current carrying conductors.
5. How will you convert a galvanometer into an ammeter?
6. How will you convert a galvanometer into a voltmeter?

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10 mark questions
1.Explain Joule heating effect with the calorimeter experiment
2.Derive an expression for magnetic induction at any point due to an infinitely long current
carrying straight conductor .
3.Derive an expression for magnetic induction at any point along the axis of a current
carrying circular coil.
4.Explain the principle, construction and working of a tangent galvanometer.
5.Discuss the motion of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field.
6.Explain the principle, construction and working of Cyclotron
7.Derive an expression for the force acting on a current carrying conductor kept in a
magnetic field.

UNIT – 5 ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND WAVE OPTICS

3 Mark Questions

1) What is meant by electromagnetic waves?

2) What are the uses of infra red rays?
3) What are the uses of ultra violet rays?
4) What are Fraunhofer lines?
5) Define fluorescence and phosphorescence.
6) Distinguish between corpuscle and photon.
7) State Rayleigh scattering law.
8) What is meant by Tyndall scattering?
9) Why does the sky appear blue in color?
10) What are the applications of Raman spectrum?
11) State Huygen’s principle.
12) What are the conditions for sustained interference?
13) What is meant by Newton’s rings?
14) Why does the centre of the Newton’s ring appear in dark?
15) Define Diffraction.
16) Define grating element.
17) Distinguish plane of vibration and plane of polarisation.
18) Define optic axis.
19) What are the factors on which the optic rotation depend?
20) State specific rotation.

5 Mark questions
1) Explain Corpuscular theory.
2) Explain reflection of plane wave front at a plane surface.
3) Derive the expression for the radius of the nth order dark ring in Newton’s rings
experiment.
4) Explain pile of plates with diagram.
5) State and prove Brewster’s law.
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6) Explain Nicol prism with diagram.
7) What are polaroids? Give the uses of polaroids.

10 Mark Questions
1) Explain emission spectra and absorption spectra.
2) Explain Raman effect.
3) Explain total internal reflection by wave theory
4) Derive the expression for bandwidth in Young’s double slit experiment.
5) Discuss the theory of interference in thin transparent film due to reflected light and
obtain condition for the intensity to be maximum and minimum.

UNIT – 6 ATOMIC PHYSICS

3 Mark Questions

1) What are cathode rays?

2) State principle of Millikan’s oil drop experiment?
3) Define ionization energy.
4) Define ionization potential.
5) What are soft X-rays and hard X-rays.
6) Define excitation potential energy.
7) State Moseley’s law
8) What are the applications of Moseley’s law?
9) Distinguish spotaneous and simulated emission.
10) What is meant by normal population?
11) What is meant by inverted population?
12) What are the chatacteristics of laser?
13) Define holography.
14) What are the conditions to achieve laser action?
15) What are the important facts from law experiment?
5 Mark Questions

1) Write the properties of Cathode rays.

2) Write the properties of Canal rays.
3) Derive an expression for the distance of closest approach of α Particle.
4) What are the drawbacks of Somerfield’s model?
5) Explain spectral series of hydrogen atom.
6) Write the properties of X- rays?
7) State and derive Bragg’s law.
8) Explain the Laue experiment.
9) Explain the origin of Characteristic X- ray spectrum
10) Explain the scientific and industrial applications of Laser

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10 Mark Questions

1) Describe the method of determining of the specific charge(e/m) of an electron by

J.J.Thomson’s method.
2) Describe the method of determining by the charge of an electron – Millikan’s oil
drop experiment.
3) State Bohrs postulates and derive an expression for the radius of the nth orbit.
4) State Bragg’s law and explain Bragg’s X-ray spectrometer to determine the wave
length of X-rays
5) Explain the working of Ruby laser with neat sketch.
6) With the help of energy level diagram, explain the working of He-Ne laser.

UNIT – 9 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

3 Mark Questions

1) What is meant by forbidden energy gap?

2) What are intrinsic semiconductors?
3) What are extrinsic semiconductors?
4) What is meant by doping?
5) What are the methods of doping a semiconductor?
6) What is meant by rectification?
7) What are LED’s? what are there uses.
8) What is meant by Zener breakdown voltage?
9) Define input characteristic of on transistor? Give it’s unit.
10) Define bandwidth of on amplifier.
11) What is meant by feedback? What are the types of feedback?
12) What are the advantages of negative feedback?
13) Write the Barkhausen conditions for oscillation.
14) What are the advantages of Integrated Circuit?
15) Draw the block diagram of LC oscillator.
16) Draw the circuit diagram of OR gate using diodes.
17) Draw the circuit diagram of AND gate using diodes.
18) Draw the circuit diagram of NOT gate using transistor.
19) State De- Morgan’s theorems.
20) What are Universal gate?why are they called so?
21) What are the important characteristics of operational amplifier?
22) What are the uses of cathode ray oscilloscope?
23) Prove (A+B)(A+C)=A+BC using Boolean identities.

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5 Mark Questions
1) Explain the working of diode as a half wave rectifier.
2) Deduce the relation between α and β of a transistor.
3) Explain the working of a transistor as a switch .
4) Explain voltage divider bias with circuit diagram
5) State and prove De-Morgan’s theorem.
6) Explain OR and AND gates by using electrical circuits.
7) Explain frequency response curve of a transistor amplifier.
8) How multimeter is used as ohm meter?

10 Mark Questions
1) Explain the working of bridge rectifier.
2) Describe the working of a transistor amplifier.
3) What is meant by feedback? Derive and expression for voltage gain of an amplifier
with negative feedback?
4) Sketch the circuit of Colpitt’s oscillator. Explain it’s working.
5) Describe an operational amplifier. Explain its action as (i) inverting amplifier and
(ii) noninverting amplifier.
6) Describe an operational amplifier. Explain its action as (i) summing amplifier and
(ii) difference amplifier.
7) Explain the multimeter with the neat diagram.

UNIT – 10COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

3 Mark Questions
1) Write the different ways of radio wave propagation?
2) Define skip distance.
3) Define skip zone.
4) Define modulation.
5) Define modulation factor.
6) What are the limitations of amplitude modulation?
7) What are the advantages of frequency modulation?
8) Define scanning
9) What are the advantages of digital communiation?
10) What are the advantages of fibre optics communication?

5 Mark Questions
1) Draw and explain the block diagram of AM radio transmitter.
2) Draw and explain the block diagram of superheterodyne FM receiver.
3) Write the applications of radar.
4) What are the advantage and disadvantages of digital communication.
5) Write the merits of satellite communication.
6) Explain AM radio receiver with block diagram.
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10 Mark Questions
1) Explain the analysis of amplitute modulated wave.
2) Draw and explain the block diagram of superheterodyne AM receiver.
3) Explain the function of vidicon camera tube.
4) Explain Monochrome TV transmission with block diagram.
5) Explain monochrome TV receiver with block diagram.
6) Explain principle, transmission and reception of radar with block diagram.

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