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Chapterwise Objective MCQs

Chapter-1: Electric Charges and Fields

1. Two small spheres each having the charge +Q are 6. Assertion : On going away from a point charge or a small
suspended by insulating threads of length L from a hook. electric dipole, electric field decreases at the same rate in
both the cases.
This arrangement is taken in space where there is no Reason : Electric field is inversely proportional to square
gravitational effect, then the angle ______ between the two of distance from the charge or an electric dipole.
suspensions and the tension is _______ in each thread. (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
1 Q2 correct explanation for assertion.
1 Q2
(a) 180o , (b) 90o , (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
4 pe 0 ( 2 L ) 2 4pe0 L2 correct explanation for assertion
1 Q2 1 Q2 (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
(c) 180o , (d) 180o , (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect
4pe 0 2 L2 4pe 0 L2
2. Assertion : A metallic shield in form of a hollow shell may 7. An electric dipole with dipole moment 4 × 10–9 cm is aligned
be built to block an electric field. at 30o with the direction of a uniform electric field of
Reason: In a hollow spherical shield the electric field inside magnitude 5 × 10 4 NC–1. The torque acting on the dipole is
it is zero at every point.
(a) 1 × 10–4 Nm (b) 5 × 10–8 Nm
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
–12
(c) 11 × 10 Nm (d) 25 × 10 –19 Nm
correct explanation for assertion.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a 8. Select true/false statements from the following:
correct explanation for assertion I. Inside a charged conducting sphere, electrostatic
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect field is zero.
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect II. The electrostatic field at the surface of the charged
3. Two equal point charges each of 3mC are separated by a conductor must be normal to the surface at any
certain distance in metres. If they are located at point.
(iˆ + ˆj + kˆ ) and (2iˆ + 3 ˆj + kˆ) , then the electrostatic force III. There is no net charge at any point inside the
between them is conductor.
(a) 9 × 103 N (b) 16 × 10–3 N (a) T, T, F (b) T, F, T
(c) 10 N –3 (d) 9 × 10–2 N (c) F, T, T (d) T, T, T
4. Figure shows the electric lines of force emerging from a 9. Match Column I and Column II.
charged body. If the electric field at A and B are EA and EB Column I Column II
respectively and if the displacement between A and B is r (A) Additivity of charge (1) 1
0 n + 235
92 U ® 56 Ba + 36 Kr
144 89

then
+ 310 n
(a) E A > EB
(B) Conservation of charge (2) –5mC + 15mC = 10mC
(b) E A < EB
EB (C) Quantisation of charge (3) Gold nucleus repels
(c) EA =
r alpha particle.
EB
(d) EA = (D) Attraction and repulsion (4) q = ne
r2
5. The E-r curve for an infinite linear charge distribution will (a) (A) ® (3), (B) ® (2), (C) ® (4), (D) ® (1)
be (b) (A) ® (2), (B) ® (4), (C) ® (1), (D) ® (3)
(c) (A) ® (2), (B) ® (1), (C) ® (4), (D) ® (3)
(a) E (b) E (d) (A) ® (1), (B) ® (2), (C) ® (3), (D) ® (4)
10. At the centre of a cubical box + Q charge is placed. The
r r
value of total flux that is coming out a wall is
(c) E (d) E
(a) Q / eo (b) Q / 3eo (c) Q / 4eo (d) Q / 6eo

r r
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11. The electric field at a point on equatorial line of a dipole 18. Assertion : Consider two identical
_________ to direction of the dipole moment. charges placed distance 2d apart,
(a) will be parallel along x-axis.
(b) will be in opposite direction
(c) will be perpendicular The equilibrium of a positive test
(d) are not related charge placed at the point O
12. The electric field intensity just sufficient to balance the earth’s midway between them is stable for
gravitational attraction on an electron will be: (given mass displacements along the x-axis.
and charge of an electron respectively are 9.1 ´10-31 kg Reason: Force on test charge is zero.
and 1.6 ´ 10-19 C .) (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
(a) –5.6 × 10–11 N/C (b) –4.8 × 10–15 N / C correct explanation for assertion.
(c) –1.6 × 10–19 N/C (d) –3.2 × 10–19 N / C (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
correct explanation for assertion
13. Assertion : The property that the force with which two (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
charges attract or repel each other are not affected by the
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
presence of a third charge, is known as superposition of
19. Match the source of charge given in Column I with
charges.
Reason : Force on any charge due to a number of other expressions of electric field produced by them in Column II.
charge is the vector sum of all the forces on that charge Column I Column II
due to other charges, taken one at a time.
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a l
correct explanation for assertion. (A) Point charge (1)
2pe 0 r
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a s
correct explanation for assertion (B) Infinitely long straight (2)
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect 2e 0
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. uniformly charged wire
14. One of the following is not a property of field lines (C) Uniformly charged (3) 0
(a) Field lines are continuous curves without any breaks. infinite plane sheet
(b) Two field lines cannot cross each other. q
(D) At a point inside a (4)
(c) Field lines start at positive charge and end at 4pe 0 r 2
negative charge uniformly charged thin
(d) They form closed loop spherical shell
15. A rod of length 2.4 m and radius 4.6 mm carries a negative (a) (A) ® (1), (B) ® (3), (C) ® (4), (D) ® (2)
charge of 4.2 × 10–7 C spread uniformly over it surface. (b) (A) ® (4), (B) ® (3), (C) ® (2), (D) ® (1)
The electric field near the mid–point of the rod, at a point (c) (A) ® (4), (B) ® (1), (C) ® (2), (D) ® (3)
on its surface is
(d) (A) ® (2), (B) ® (4), (C) ® (1), (D) ® (3)
(a) –8.6 × 105 N C–1 (b) 8.6 × 104 N C–1
(c) –6.7 × 105 N C–1 (d) 6.7 × 104 N C–1 20. Select the true/fase Statements from the following statements
16. Select the true/false statements, Coulomb's law correctly I. After earthing a positively charged conductor electrons
describes the electric force that flow from earth to conductor and if a negatively charged
I. binds the electrons of an atom to its nucleus. conductor is earthed then electrons flows from
II. binds the protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. conductor to earth.
III. binds atoms together to form molecules.
II. The electric field on the surface of a conductor is
(a) T, T, F (b) T, F, T (c) F, T, T (d) T, T, T inversely proportional to the surface density at that
17. The total electric flux emanating from a closed surface point.
enclosing an a-particle is (e-electronic charge)
III. For a short dipole, electric field Intensity at a point on
2e e e0 e the equatorial line is double the electric field intensity at
(a) (b) (c) ee0 (d)
e0 e0 4 a point on the axial line of electric dipole.
(a) T, F, F (b) F, T, T (c) T, F, T (d) F, F, F

ANSWER KEYS
1 (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 7 (a) 9 (c) 11 (b) 13 (b) 15 (c) 17 (a) 19 (c)
2 (a) 4 (a) 6 (d) 8 (d) 10 (d) 12 (a) 14 (d) 16 (b) 18 (b) 20 (a)
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Chapter-2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

1. On decreasing the distance between the plates of a parallel (B) Switch S1 is open and (2) 4
plate capacitor, its capacitance S2 is closed, work done
(a) remains unaffected by battery B is
(b) decreases
(c) first increases then decreases. (C) Charge on capacitor (3) 8
(d) increases C2 is (after S1 open
2. A charge q is projected into a uniform electric field E, work and S2 closed)
done when it moves a distance y is,
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(a) q E y (b) q y/E (c) q E/ y (d) y/q E (D) Charge on C1 when (4)
3. Assertion: The electric potential at any point on the 3
equatorial plane of a dipole is zero. both are closed
Reason: Workdone in rotating a dipole from a direction (a) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (4)
perpendicular to the field to the given direction is called (b) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (1)
potential energy of dipole. (c) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (1)
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct (d) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (1); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (2)
explanation for assertion. 8. A plastic disc is charged on one side with a uniform surface
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
charge density s and then three quadrant of the disk are
correct explanation for assertion
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect removed. The remaining quadrant is shown in figure, with
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. V = 0 at infinity, the potential due to the remaining quadrant
4. A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 cm is charged such that at point P is
the potential on its surface is 10 V. The potential at a distance
of 2 cm from the centre of the sphere is P
(a) zero (b) 10 V (c) 4 V (d) 10/3 V
5. Consider the following statements and select the true/ r
false statements
I. In an external electric field, the positive and negative R
charges of a non–polar molecule are displaced in
opposite directions.
II. In non –polar molecules displacement stops when s s
(a) [( r 2 + R)1/ 2 - r ] (b) [R - r ]
the external force on the constituent charges of the 2 Î0 2 Î0
molecule is balanced by the restoring force.
III. The non–polar molecule develops an induced dipole s
moment. (c) [(r 2 + R 2 )1/ 2 - r ] (d) None of these
8 Î0
(a) T, T, F (b) F, T, T (c) T, F, T (d) T, T, T
6. Four point charges –Q, –q, 2q and 2Q are placed, one at 9. Consider the following statements and select the true/false.
each corner of the square. The relation between Q and q for I. Electric field lines are always perpendicular to
which the potential at the centre of the square is zero is equipotential surface.
1 1 II. No two equipotential surfaces can intersect each other.
(a) Q = – q (b) Q = – (c) Q = q (d) Q =
q q III. Electric field lines are in the direction of tangent to an
7. In the given circuit diagram, both capacitors are initially equipotential surface.
uncharged. The capacitance C1 = 2F and C2 = 4F emf of (a) T, F, F (b) F, T, F
battery A and B are 2V and 4V respectively.
(c) T, T, F (d) T, T, T
C2 C1
10. The electric potential _______inside a conducting sphere
(a) increases from centre to surface.
V1 S1
A (b) decreases from centre to surface
V2 S2 (c) remains constant from centre to surface
(d) is zero at every point inside
B
Column I Column II 11. From a supply of identical capacitors rated 8 mF, 250V, the
64 minimum number of capacitors required to form a composite
(A) On closing switch S1 (1)
3 16 mF, 1000V is
with S2 open work done (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 16 (d) 32
by battery A is
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12. Assertion : When a dielectric slab is gradually inserted C
between the plates of an isolated parallel-plate capacitor, (c) ,3V (d) 3C, 3V
the energy of the system decreases. 3
Reason : The force between the plates decreases. 17. Assertion : Electric potential and electric potential energy
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a are different quantities.
correct explanation for assertion. Reason : For a system of positive test charge and point
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a charge electric potential energy = electric potential.
correct explanation for assertion (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect correct explanation for assertion.
(d) Both assertion and reason ur are incorrect.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
13. An electric dipole of moment p is placed normal to the lines correct explanation for assertion
ur (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
of force of electric intensity E , then the work done in (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
deflecting it through an angle of 180° is 18. A capacitor is charged by using a battery which is then
(a) pE (b) + 2pE (c) – 2pE (d) zero disconnected. A dielectric slab of dielectric k is then
14. Match the entries of Column I and Column II inserted between the plates, which results in
Column I Column II (a) Reduction of charge on the plates and increase of
(A) Inside a conductor (1) Potential energy = 0 potential difference across the plates.
placed in an external (b) Increase in the potential difference across the plate,
electric field. reduction in stored energy, but no change in the charge
(B) At the centre of a dipole (2) Electric field = 0 on the plates.
(C) Dipole in stable (3) Electric potential = 0 (c) Decrease in the potential difference across the plates,
equilibrium reduction in the stored energy, but no change in the
(D) Electric dipole (4) Torque = 0 charge on the plates.
perpendicular to (d) None of these
uniform electric field. 19. Which of the following about potential difference between
(a) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (4); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (1) any two points, are true/false.
(b) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (1) I. It depends only on the initial and final position.
(c) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (1); (D) ® (4) II. It is the work done per unit positive charge in moving
(d) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (2) from one point to other.
15. The potential energy of a charged parallel plate capacitor is III. It is more for a positive charge of two units as compared
U0. If a slab of dielectric constant k is inserted between the to a positive charge of one unit.
plates, then the new potential energy will be (a) T, F, F (b) F, T, F (c) T, T, F (d) T, T, T
(a) U0/k (b) U0k2 20. Find the capacitance between P and Q (Fig). Each Capacitor
has capacitance C.
(c) U0/k2 (d) U 02 P
(a) 2 C
16. Three capacitors each of capacitance C and break down
(b) 3 C
voltage V are joined in series. The capacitance of the
combination will be _______ and break down voltage of (c) 8 C
the combination will be––––––. (d) 6 C B
C V V A C
(a) , (b) 3C, Q
3 3 3 D

ANSWER KEYS
1 (d) 3 (b) 5 (d) 7 (d) 9 (c) 11 (d) 13 (d) 15 (a) 17 (c) 19 (c)
2 (a) 4 (b) 6 (a) 8 (c) 10 (c) 12 (c) 14 (b) 16 (c) 18 (c) 20 (a)

Chapter-3: Current Electricity

1. Two wires A and B of the same material, having radii in the 3. Assertion : The e.m.f of the driver cell in the potentiometer
ratio 1 : 2 and carry currents in the ratio 4 : 1. Then ________ experiment should be greater that the e.m.f of the cell to
is the ratio of drift speed of electrons in A and B. be determined.
(a) 16 : 1 (b) 1 : 16 (c) 1 : 4 (d) 4 : 1 Reason : The fall of potential across the potentiometer
2. In the equation AB = C, A is the current density, C is the wire should not be less than the e.m.f of the cell to be
electric field, Then B is determined.
(a) resistivity (b) conductivity (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
(c) potential difference (d) resistance correct explanation for assertion.
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(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a 9. The figure below shows currents in a part of electric circuit.
correct explanation for assertion
The current i is 1 amp
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect 2 amp
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. (a) 1.7 amp 1.3 amp
4. In the network shown below, the ring has zero resistance. (b) 3.7 amp 2 amp
The equivalent resistance between the point A and B is (c) 1.3 amp
(d) 1 amp i
(a) 2R
10. The current I drawn from the 5 volt source will be
3R
(b) 4R 3R (a) 0.33 A 10W
A
B
(c) 7R R 5W 10W 20W
3R (b) 0.5 A
(d) 10R (c) 0.67 A I 10W
5. Match the entries of Column I with their correct mathematical
expressions in Column II (d) 0.17 A +–
Column I Column II 5 volt
11. Assertion : Bending a wire does not effect electrical
(A) Balanced condition (1) R1 = R3
R2 R4 resistance.
of wheatstone bridge
R l1 Reason : Resistance of wire is proportional to resistivity of
(B) Comparison of emf of (2) = material.
S 100 - l1
two cells. (a) Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason
E1 l1
(C) Determination of (3) = is the correct explanation of Assertion.
internal resistance of E 2 l2
(b) Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason
a cell is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(D) Determination of (4) r = R æ l1 - 1ö (c) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
çl ÷
unknown resistance è 2 ø (d) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
by meter bridge 12. Three identical resistances A, B and C are connected as
(a) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (2); C ® (3); (D) ® (1) shown in fig.
(b) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (3); C ® (4); (D) ® (2) The heat produced will be maximum
(c) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (4); C ® (2); (D) ® (1)
(d) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (3); C ® (2); (D) ® (1) A B
6. A wire X has half the diameter and half the length of a wire Y
of similar material. The ratio of resistance of X to that of Y is
C
(a) 8 : 1 (b) 4 : 1 (c) 2 : 1 (d) 1 : 1
7. The voltage V and current I graphs for a conductor at two (a) In B (b) In B and C
different temperatures T1 and T2 are shown in the figure. (c) In A (d) Same for A, B and C
The relation between T1 and T2 is 13. The masses of the three wires of copper are in the ratio of
(a) T1 > T2 V 1 : 3 : 5 and their lengths are in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 1. Then
(b) T1 < T2 T1 ______is the ratio of their electrical resistance.
(c) T1 = T2 T2 (a) 1 : 3 : 5 (b) 5 : 3 : 1 (c) 1 : 25 : 125 (d) 125 : 15 : 3
14. Match the Column I and Column II.
1 Column I Column II
(d) T1 = I (A) Smaller the resistance (1) If the same voltage is
T2 O
greater the current applied and resistance
8. In household electric circuit are in series
I. All electric appliances drawing power are joined in (B) Greater or smaller the (2) If the same current is
parallel. resistance the current passed
II. A switch may be either in series or in parallel with the is same
appliance which it controls. (C) Greater the resistance (3) When resistances are
III. If a switch is in parallel with an appliance, it will draw smaller the power connected in series
power when the switch is in the ‘off’ position (open). (D) Greater the resistance (4) When resistances are
IV. If a switch is in parallel with an appliance, the fuse will greater the power connected in parallel
blow (burn out) when the switch is put ‘on’ closed. (a) (A) ® (3) ; (B) ® (1) ; (C) ® (2) ; (D) ® (4)
Which of the above statements are true/false? (b) (A) ® (1) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (2) ; (D) ® (4)
(a) T, F, F, T (b) T, F, T, T (c) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (1) ; (C) ® (4) ; (D) ® (3)
(c) F, T, T, T (d) T, T, F, T (d) (A) ® (4) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (1) ; (D) ® (2)
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15. Consider the following statements and select the true/false 18. A wire of radius r and another wire of radius 2r, both of
I. When resistances are connected in parallel the same material and length are connected in series to each
equivalent resistance is less than the smallest resistance. other. The combination is connected across a battery. The
II. When resistances are connected in parallel, current ratio of the heats produced in the two wires will be
distributes in the inverse ratio of resistances. (a) 4.00 (b) 2.00 (c) 0.50 (d) 0.25
III. When resistances are connected in series maximum 19. Assertion : A potentiometer of longer length is used for
current flows through the resistance having least accurate measurment.
value. Reason : The potential gradient for a potentiometer of
(a) T, F, F (b) F, T, F (c) T, T, F (d) T, F, F longer length with a given source of e.m.f becomes small.
16. The resistances in the two arms of the meter bridge are 5W (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
and RW, respectively. When the resistance R is shunted correct explanation for assertion.
with an equal resistance, the new balance point is at 1.6 l1.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
The resistance ‘R’ is :
correct explanation for assertion
(a) 10W 5W RW
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
(b) 15W (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
20. Consider the following statements and select the true/false.
(c) 20W G
I. Current is the time rate of flow of charge through any
A B cross-section
(d) 25W l1 100 – l1
II. The temperature coefficient of resistance is negative
17. A cell of internal resistance r is connected across an external for metals.
resistance nr. Then the ratio of the terminal voltage to the III. The reading of a voltmeter is always lesser than true
emf of the cell is value.
(a) T, T, F (b) F, T, T
1 1 n n -1 (c) T, F, T (d) T, T, T
(a) (b) (c) (d)
n n +1 n +1 n

ANSWER KEYS
1 (a) 3 (a) 5 (b) 7 (a) 9 (a) 11 (a) 13 (d) 15 (c) 17 (c) 19 (a)
2 (a) 4 (a) 6 (c) 8 (b) 10 (b) 12 (c) 14 (c) 16 (b) 18 (a) 20 (c)

Chapter-4: Moving Charge and Magnetism

1. A particle of mass m and charge q enters a magnetic field 4. Two thin, long, parallel wires, separated by a distance ‘d’
B perpendicularly with a velocity v. The radius of the carry a current of ‘i’ A in the same direction. They will
circular path described by it will be
(a) repel each other with a force of m0i2/(2pd)
(a) Bq/mv (b) mq/Bv (c) mB/qv (d) mv/Bq
2. Assertion : Magnetic field interacts with a moving charge (b) attract each other with a force of m0i2/(2pd)
and not with a stationary charge. (c) repel each other with a force of m0i2/(2pd2)
Reason : A moving charge produces a magnetic field. (d) attract each other with a force of m0i2/(2pd2)
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a 5. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true/false?
correct explanation for assertion. I. A charged particle moves perpendicular to the
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a magnetic field. Its kinetic energy remains constant,
correct explanation for assertion but momentum changes.
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect II. Force acts perpendicular to the velocity of particle.
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect (a) F, F (b) F, T (c) T, T (d) T, F
3. A current of I ampere flows in a wire I 6. Three wires A, B and C are situated at the same distance. A
forming a circular arc of radius r metres q current of 1A, 2A, 3A flows through these wires in the
subtending an angle q at the centre as same direction. Then the resultant force on B is directed
shown. The magnetic field at the centre O
O in tesla is A B C
1A 2A 3A
m 0 Iq m 0 Iq m0 Iq m0 Iq
(a) (b) (c) (d) d
4 pr 2 pr 2r 4r d
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(a) Towards A 13. The magnetic dipole moment of a current loop is
(b) Towards C independent of
(a) magnetic field in which it is lying
(c) Perpendicular to the plane of paper and outward (b) number of turns
(d) Perpendicular to the plane of paper and inward (c) area of the loop
7. Match the entries given in Column I to their analogue entries (d) current in the loop
of electrostatics given in Column II. 14. Lorentz force is _________ charged particle.
(a) electrostatic force acting on a
Column I Column II
(b) magnetic force acting on a moving
(A) Ampere’s circuital law (1) Electric dipole (c) the vector sum of electrostatic and magnetic force acting
(B) Biot-Savart’s law (2) Gauss’s law in on a moving
electrostatics (d) the vector sum of gravitational and magnetic force acting
on a moving
(C) Planar current loop (3) Coulomb’s law
15. Match Column I and Column II.
(a) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (1) Column I Column II
(b) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (1) ; (C) ® (3)
m 0 I1I2
(c) (A) ® (1) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (2) (A) Biot-Savart’s law (1)
2 pd
(d) (A) ® (3) ; (B) ® (1) ; (C) ® (2)
r r r
8. In a region, steady and uniform electric and magnetic fields (B) Ampere’s circuital law (2) q[E + (V´ B)]
are present. These two fields are parallel to each other. A r ur
charged particle is released from rest in this region. The (C) Force between two (3) Ñò B.dl = m0 Si
path of the particle will be a parallel current
(a) helix (b) straight line carrying conductors
(c) ellipse (d) circle
r m i dlsin q
9. Magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil of radius r, (D) Lorentz force (4) B= 0 ò nˆ
through which a current I flows is 4p r2
(a) directly proportional to r (a) (A) ® (4) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (1) ; (D) ® (2)
(b) inversely proportional to I (b) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (2) ; (C) ® (4) ; (D) ® (3)
(c) directly proportional to I (c) (A) ® (4) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (2) ; (D) ® (1)
(d) directly proprotional to I2 (d) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (1) ; (C) ® (4) ; (D) ® (3)
10. Assertion : Free electrons always keep on moving in a 16. In cyclotron the gyro-radius is
conductor even then no magnetic force act on them in (a) proportional to momentum
magnetic field unless a current is passed through it. (b) proportional to energy
Reason : The average velocity of free electron is zero. (c) inversely proportional to momentum
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a (d) inversely proportional to energy
correct explanation for assertion. 17. A charged particle moves through a magnetic field in a
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a direction perpendicular to it. Then the _______ remains
unchanged.
correct explanation for assertion (a) velocity
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect (b) speed of the particle
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. (c) direction of the particle
11. The current sensitivity of a galvanometer is defined as (d) acceleration
(a) the current flowing through the galvanometer when a 18. A long solenoid carrying a current produces a magnetic
unit voltage is applied across its terminals. field B along its axis. If the current is double and the number
(b) current per unit deflection. of turns per cm is halved, the new value of the magnetic
(c) deflection per unit current. field is
(d) dflection per unit current when a unit voltage is applied
(a) 4 B (b) B/2 (c) B (d) 2 B
across its terminals.
19. Assertion : If an electron, while coming vertically from outer
12. Direction of force due to magnetic field on a moving
charged particle is space, enter the earth’s magnetic field, it is deflected towards
I. perpendicular to direction of velocity of charged west.
particle. Reason : Electron has negative charge.
II. perpendicular to direction of magnetic field. (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
III. parallel to direction of velocity of charged particle. correct explanation for assertion
IV. parallel to the direction of magnetic field. (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
True/false statements are correct explanation for assertion.
(a) T, F, F, T (b) T, T, F, F (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
(c) T, F, T, F (d) F, F, T, T (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
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20. Consider the following statements and select the true/ III. A charged particle enters a region of uniform
false. magnetic field at an angle of 45° to the magnetic lines
I. Force on the charged particle will be zero if it is at of force, the path of the particle is a circle.
rest. IV. There is no change in the kinetic energy of a
II. Direction of force on moving charge particle is given charged particle moving in a magnetic field although
by Fleming’s Left Hand Rule. a magnetic force is acting on it.
(a) F, F, F, T (b) F, T, F, F
(c) T, T, F, T (d) F, F, T, T

ANSWER KEYS
1 (d) 3 (a) 5 (c) 7 (a) 9 (c) 11 (c) 13 (a) 15 (a) 17 (b) 19 (b)
2 (a) 4 (b) 6 (b) 8 (b) 10 (b) 12 (b) 14 (c) 16 (a) 18 (c) 20 (c)

Chapter-5: Magnetism and Matter

1. On cutting a solenoid in half, the field lines remain ...A..., 6. A bar magnet has a length 8 cm. The magnetic field at a
emerging from one face of the solenoid and entering into point at a distance 3 cm from the centre in the broad side-on
the other face. Here, A refers to position is found to be 4×10–6 T. The pole strength of the
(a) irregular (b) discontinuous magnet is
(c) continuous (d) alternate (a) 6 × 10–5 Am (b) 5 × 10–5 Am
2. If the susceptibility of dia, para and ferromagnetic materials (c) 2 × 10–4 Am (d) 3 × 10–4 Am
are cd, cp, cf respectively, then 7. Match the columns I and II.
(a) cd < cp < cf (b) cd < cf < cp Column I Column II
uur ur
(c) cf < cd < cp (d) cf < cp < cd (A) Axial field for a short dipole (1) – M.B
3. Assertion : The poles of magnet can not be separated by uur ur
breaking into two pieces. (B) Equatorial field for a short dipole (2) M × B
Reason : The magnetic moment will be reduced to half when (C) External field torque (3) m0 2M/4pr3
a magnet is broken into two equal pieces. (D) External field energy (4) m0 M/4pr3
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a (a) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (4); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (1)
correct explanation for assertion. (b) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (4); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (1)
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a (c) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (1)
correct explanation for assertion (d) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (1); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (3)
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect 8. If a magnetic substance is kept in a magnetic field, then
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. which of the following is thrown out
4. If m0 is absolute permeability of vacuum and mr is relative (a) Paramagnetic (b) Ferromagnetic
magnetic permeability of another medium, then permeability (c) Diamagnetic (d) Antiferromagnetic
m of the medium is ______________. 9. At a certain place, the angle of dip is 30º and the horizontal
(a) m0 mr (b) m0/mr (c) mr/m0 (d) 1/m0 mr component of earth’s magnetic field is 0.50 oerested. The
5. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true/false earth’s total magnetic field (in oerested) is
about magnetism?
1 1
I. The Earth behaves as a magnet with the magnetic (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) (d)
field pointing approximately from the geographic 3 2
South to the North. 10. Assertion : A paramagnetic sample display greater
II. When a bar magnet is freely suspended, it points in magnetisation (for the same magnetic field) when cooled.
the North–South direction. The tip which points to Reason : The magnetisation does not depend on temperature.
the geographic North is called the North –pole and (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct
the tip which points to georaphic South is called the explanation for assertion.
South–pole of magnet. (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
III. There is a repulsive force when North–poles (or correct explanation for assertion
South–poles) of two magnets are brought close (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
together. Conversely, there is an attractive force (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
between the North–pole of one magnet and the 11. When the temperature of a magnetic material decreases, the
South–pole of other. magnetization
IV. We can isolate the North or South–pole of a magnet. (a) decreases in a diamagnetic material
(b) decreases in a paramagnetic material
(a) T, T, F, F (b) T, T, F, T
(c) decreases in a ferromagnetic material
(c) F, F, T, T (d) T, T, T, F (d) remains the same in a diamagnetic material
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12. Consider the following statements and choose the true/false 16. Curie temperature is the temperature above which______
I A paramagnetic material tends to move from a strong material becomes______.
magnetic field to weak magnetic field. (a) a ferromagnetic, paramagenetic
II A diamagnetic material is in the paramagnetic phase (b) a paramagnetic, diamagnetic
below its Curie temperature. (c) a ferromagnetic, diamagnetic
III The resultant magnetic moment in an atom of a (d) a paramagnetic, ferromagnetic
diamagnetic substance is zero. 17. Assertion : Magnetic moment of an atom is due to both the
(a) F, T, T (b) T, F, T (c) F, F, T (d) F, F, F orbital motion and spin motion of every electron.
13. If a diamagnetic substance is brought near north or south Reason : A charged particle produces magnetic field.
pole of a bar magnet, it is (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct
(a) Attracted by the poles explanation for assertion.
(b) Repelled by the poles (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
(c) Repelled by the north pole and attracted by the south pole correct explanation for assertion.
(d) Attracted by the north pole and repelled by the south (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect.
pole (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
14. Match the column-I and column II. 18. A bar magnet having centre O has a length of 4 cm. Point P 1
Column I Column II is in the broad side-on and P2 is in the end side-on position
(A) Horizontal component (1) BE sin f with OP1 = OP2 = 10 metres. The ratio of magnetic intensities
BV H at P1 and P2 is
(B) Vertical component (2) (a) H1 : H2 = 16 : 100 (b) H1 : H2 = 1 : 2
BH
(C) tan f (3) BE cos f (c) H1 : H2 = 2 : 1 (d) H1 : H2 = 100 : 16
(D) Tangent law (4) B = BH tan q 19. Consider the following statements and select the true/false.
(a) A ® (3); B ® (2); C ® (1); D ® (4) I Diamagnetic materials do not have permanent magnetic
(b) A ® (3); B ® (1); C ® (2); D ® (4) moment.
(c) A ® (2); B ® (3); C ® (1); D ® (4) II Diamagnetism is explained in terms of electromagnetic
(d) A ® (1); B ® (3); C ® (2); D ® (4) induction.
15. The horizontal component of the earth’s magnetic field is III Diamagnetic materials have a small positive susceptibility.
3.6 × 10–5 tesla where the dip angle is 60°. The magnitude of (a) T, F, F (b) F, T, F (c) T, T, F (d) T, T, T
the earth’s magnetic field is 20. An iron rod of length L and magnetic moment M is bent in
(a) 2.8 × 10–4 tesla (b) 2.1 × 10–4 tesla the form of a semicircle. Now its magnetic moment will be
(c) 7.2 × 10–5 tesla (d) 3.6 × 10–5 tesla (a) M (b) 2M/p (c) M/p (d) M/p

ANSWER KEYS
1 (c) 3 (b) 5 (d) 7 (a) 9 (c) 11 (d) 13 (b) 15 (c) 17 (c) 19 (c)
2 (a) 4 (a) 6 (a) 8 (c) 10 (c) 12 (c) 14 (b) 16 (a) 18 (b) 20 (b)

Chapter-6: Electromagnetic Induction

1. In a coil of resistance 10 W, the i(amp) The value of the magnetic flux through the area would be
induced current developed by equal to
changing magnetic flux through 4
it, is shown in figure as a (a) 2.0 weber (b) 3 weber
function of time. The
(c) 3 / 2 weber (d) 0.5 weber
magnitude of change in flux
t(s) 3. Assertion : An emf can be induced by moving a conductor
through the coil in weber is 0 0.1
(a) 8 (b) 2 (c) 6 (d) 4 in a magnetic field.
Reason : An emf can be induced by changing the magnetic
2. Fig shown below represents an area A = 0.5 m 2 situated in a
uniform magnetic field B = 2.0 weber/m2 and making an angle field.
of 60º with respect to magnetic field. (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
correct explanation for assertion.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
B
correct explanation for assertion
60 (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
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4. If the rate of change of current of 2A/s induces an emf of 10 linked with the other. The mutual inductance between these
mV in a solenoid, the self-inductance of the solenoid is coils is
(a) 5 × 10–3 Henry (b) 8 × 10–3 Henry (a) 6 mH (b) 4 mH (c) 16 mH (d) 10 mH
–6 13. Consider coil and magnet
(c) 25 × 10 Henry (d) 55 × 10–12 Henry
5. Assertion : In electric circuits, wires carrying currents in Y
opposite directions are often twisted together.
Reason : In this pattern, in wires no heat is induced.
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a N S X
correct explanation for assertion.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a Current is induced in coil when
I. coil and magnet both are at rest.
correct explanation for assertion
II. coil is at rest and magnet moves along x.
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
III. magnet is at rest and coil moves along x.
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. Then true/false statements are
6. Whenever the magnetic flux linked with a coil changes, an (a) T, F, F (b) T, T, F
induced e.m.f.is produced in the circuit. The e.m.f. lasts (c) F, F, T (d) F, T, T
I. for a short time 14. A sliding wire of length 0.25 m and having a resistance of 0.5
II. for a long time W moves along conducting guiding rails AB and CD with a
III. so long as the change in flux takes place uniform speed of 4 m/s. A magnetic field of 0.5 T exists
The true/false statement(s) is/are normal to the plane of ABCD directed into the page. The
(a) T, T, F (b) F, T, T guides are short -circuited with resistances of 4 and 2 W as
(c) T, F, T (d) F, F, T shown. The current through the sliding wire is :
7. The wing span of an aeroplane is 20 m. It is flying in a field,
where the vertical component of magnetic field of earth is 5 x
A
x x
M
x
B
x
× 10–5 tesla, with velocity 360 km/h. The potential difference
0.5W
produced between the blades will be x x x x
(a) 0.10 V (b) 0.15 V 4W 0.25 m 2W
4m/s
(c) 0.20 V (d) 0.30 V x x x x
8. Eddy currents are produced when magnetic field. C N D
(a) a metal is kept in varying x x x x x
(b) a metal is kept in the steady 0.5 T
(c) a circular coil is placed in a x x x x x

(d) None of these

9. The figure shows a wire sliding on two parallel conducting (a) 0.27 A (b) 0.37 A
rails placed at a separation I. A magnetic field B exists in (c) 1.0 A (d) 0.72 A
a direction perpendicular to the plane of the rails. The 15. Two different wire loops are concentric and lie in the
force required to keep the wire moving at a constant same plane. The current in the outer loop (I) is clockwise
velocity v will be and increases with time. The induced current i in the
(a) evB × × × × × inner loop______.
m0 Bv × × × × × (a) is clockwise
(b) × × ×I × × (b) is zero
4 pI V
× × × × × (c) is counter clockwise I
(c) BIv (d) has a direction that depends on the
× × × × ×
(d) zero ratio of the loop radii.
10. Assertion : When number of turns in a coil is doubled, 16. Match the column-I and column-II
coefficient of self-inductance of the coil becomes 2 times. Column I Column II
Reason : This is because L µ 1/N. (A) AC generator (1) Eddy current
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
correct explanation for assertion. (B) Dead beat (2) Slip rings
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a galvanometer (3) Split ring
correct explanation for assertion (C) Solenoid (4) Insulated copper wire
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect wound in the form of a
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. cylindrical coil
11. If N is the number of turns in a coil, the value of self (a) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (2) ; (C) ® (1)
inductance varies as
(b) (A) ® (4) ; (B) ® (1) ; (C) ® (3)
(a) N0 (b) N (c) N2 (d) N–2
12. Two coils of self inductances 2 mH and 8 mH are placed so (c) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (1) ; (C) ® (4)
close together that the effective flux in one coil is completely (d) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (4)
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17. A coil of N = 100 tuns carries a current I = 5A and creates a 19. According to Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction
magnetic flux f = 10–5 Tm2 per turn. The value of its I. The induced emf is not in the direction opposing the
inductance L will be change in magnetic flux.
(a) 0.05 mH (b) 0.10 mH (c) 0.15 mH (d) 0.20 mH II. The relative motion between the coil and magnet
18. Assertion : Figure shows a metallic produces change in magnetic flux.
III. Only the magnet should be moved towards coil.
conductor moving in magnetic field. The
The true/false statement(s) are
induced emf across its ends is zero. (a) T,T,F (b) F,T,F
Reason : The induced emf across the ends of a conductor is (c) F,F,T (d) F,T,T
given by e = Bvlsinq. 20. A cylinderical bar magnet is kept along the axis a circular
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a coil. If the magnet is rotated about its axis, then ________
correct explanation for assertion. in the coil.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a (a) a current will be induced
correct explanation for assertion (b) no current will be induced
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect (c) only an e.m.f. will induced
(d) an e.m.f and a current both will be induced
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.

ANSWER KEYS
1 (b) 3 (b) 5 (c) 7 (a) 9 (d) 11 (b) 13 (d) 15 (c) 17 (d) 19 (b)
2 (d) 4 (a) 6 (d) 8 (a) 10 (c) 12 (b) 14 (a) 16 (c) 18 (a) 20 (b)

Chapter-7: Alternating Current

1. Assertion : The alternating current lags behind the e.m.f by 7. Which of the following graphs represents the correct
a phase angle of p/2, when flows through an inductor. variation of capacitive reactance XC with frequency f ?
Reason : The inductive reactance increases as the frequency XC
of ac source decreases. X C
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
correct explanation for assertion. (a) (b)
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
correct explanation for assertion f f
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
XC XC
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
2. The average value of alternating current for one complete
cycle is (c) (d)
(a) zero (b) 1
(c) (d) None of these f f
2
3. A step up transformer operates on a 230 V line and supplies 8. Assertion : In series LCR resonance circuit, the impedance
a current of 2 ampere. The ratio of primary and secondary is equal to the ohmic resistance.
winding is 1:25 . The current in primary is __________. Reason: At resonance, the inductive reactance exceeds the
(a) 25 A (b) 50 A (c) 15 A (d) 12.5 A capacitive reactance.
4. The ratio of mean value over half cycle to r.m.s. value of (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
A.C. is correct explanation for assertion.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
(a) 2 : p (b) 2 2 : p (c) 2 :p (d) 2 :1
correct explanation for assertion
5. An LCR series circuit is at resonance. Then (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
I. The phase difference between current and voltage is 90°. (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
II. The phase difference between current and voltage is 45°. 9. An alternating current of rms value 10 A is passed through
III. Its impedance is purely resistive. a 12 p resistor. The maximum potential difference across the
IV. Its impedance is zero. resistor is
V. The current is minimum. (a) 20 V (b) 90 V
Which of the above statements are true/false? (c) 169.68 V (d) None of these
(a) T,T,T,T,F (b) F,F,F,F,F 10. Consider the following statements and then select the
(c) F,F,T,T,F (d) F,F,T,F,F true/false statements.
6. The instantaneous voltage through a device of impedance I. Most of the electrical device we use require AC voltage.
20 W is e = 80 sin 100 pt. The effective value of the current is II. Most of the electrical energy sold by power
(a) 3 A (b) 2.828 A (c) 1.732 A (d) 4 A companies is transmitted and distributed as
alternating current.
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III. AC voltage can be easily and efficiently converted (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
from one to the other by means of transformers. correct explanation for assertion
(a) T,F,F (b) T,F,T (c) T,T,F (d) T,T,T (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
11. Which of the following graphs represents the correct correct explanation for assertion
variation of inductive reactance XL with frequency f ? (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
XL (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
XL
16. If instantaneous current is given by i = 4 cos (wt + f) ampere,
then the r.m.s value of current is,
(a) (b)
(a) 4 amperes (b) 4 2 amperes
f f
(c) 2 2 amperes (d) zero amperes
XL XL 17. In a series LCR circuit which of the following statements is/
are true/false?
(c) (d) I. At resonance impedance becomes minimum and current
becomes maximum.
f II. At resonance current is in phase with applied voltage
f
III. Resonant frequency depends upon the resistance of
12. The ____________ is the loss of energy in the form of the circuit.
heat in the iron core of a transformer. (a) T,F,F (b) F,T,F
(a) iron loss (b) copper loss (c) T,F,T (d) T,T,F
(c) mechanical loss (d) None of these 18. A charged 30 mF capacitor is connected to a 27 mH
13. In a series LCR circuit at resonance. Match columns I and II. inductor. The angular frequency of free oscillations of the
Column I Column II circuit is
(A) Net Impedance (1) Circuit behaves as (a) 1.1 × 103 rad s–1 (b) 2.1 × 103 rad s–1
is Zmin means a resistive circuit 3
(c) 3.1 × 10 rad s –1 (d) 4.1 × 103 rad s–1
(B) VL = VC Þ V means (2) Whole voltage 19. Match Columns I and II.
appears across Column I Column II
the resistance (A) RL circuit (1) Leading quantity -
(C) Power consumption (3) 0° current
P = Vrms irms (B) RC circuit (2) Leading quantity -
1 voltage
(D) Phase difference (4) V0i0 (C) Inductive circuit (3) Phase difference
2
between voltage and
(a) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (1); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (4)
current 0°
(b) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (3)
(D) Resistive circuit (4) Phase difference
(c) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (4)
between voltage and
(d) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (1)
current 90°
14. The primary winding of a transformer has 100 turns and its
(a) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (1) ; (D) ® (4)
secondary winding has 200 turns. The primary is connected
(b) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (2) ; (C) ® (4) ; (D) ® (3)
to an A.C. supply of 120 V and the current flowing in it is 10
(c) (A) ® (4) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (2) ; (D) ® (1)
A. The voltage and the current in the secondary are
(a) 240 V, 5 A (b) 240 V, 10 A (d) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (1) ; (C) ® (4) ; (D) ® (3)
(c) 60 V, 20 A (d) 120 V, 20 A 20. The equation of alternating current is :
15. Assertion : When capacitive, reactance is smaller than the I = 50 2 sin 400pt amp. Then the frequency and root mean
square of current are respectively
inductive reactance in LCR circuit, e.m.f leads the current.
(a) 200 Hz, 50 amp (b) 400p Hz, 50 2 amp
Reason : The phase angle is the angle between the
alternating e.m.f and alternating current of the circuit. (c) 200 Hz, 50 2 amp (d) 50 Hz, 200 amp

ANSWER KEYS
1 (c) 3 (b) 5 (d) 7 (c) 9 (c) 11 (b) 13 (b) 15 (b) 17 (d) 19 (d)
2 (a) 4 (b) 6 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 12 (a) 14 (a) 16 (b) 18 (a) 20 (a)
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Chapter-8: Electromagnetic Waves

1. A plane electromagnetic wave is incident on a material
¶fE
surface. If the wave delivers momentum p and energy E, II. Displacement current ID = e0 .
then
¶t
(a) p = 0, E = 0 (b) p ¹ 0, E ¹ 0 III. In case of a steady electric flux linked with a region
(c) p ¹ 0, E = 0 (d) p = 0, E ¹ 0 the displacement current is maximum.
2. Assertion : The velocity of electromagnetic waves depends (a) T,F,F (b) F,T,F
on electric and magnetic properties of the medium. (c) T,T,F (d) T,T,T
Reason : Velocity of electromagnetic waves in free space 8. The velocity of all radio waves in free space is 3 × 108 m/s.
is constant. The frequency of a radio wave of wavelength 150 m is
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct (a) 20 kHz (b) 2 kHz (c) 2 MHz (d) 1 MHz
explanation for assertion 9. If a source is transmitting electromagnetic wave of frequency
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a 8.2 × 106 Hz, then wavelength of the electromagnetic waves
correct explanation for assertion transmitted from the source will be
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect (a) 36.6 m (b) 40.5 m (c) 42.3 m (d) 50.9 m
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect 10. Assertion : The basic difference between various types of
3. A new system of unit is evolved in which the values of µ0 electromagnetic waves lies in their wavelength or
frequencies.
and Î0 are 2 and 8 respectively. Then the speed of light in
Reason : Electromagnetic waves travel through vacuum
this system will be
with the same speed.
(a) 0.25 (b) 0.5 (c) 0.75 (d) 1 (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct
4. Radio waves and visible light in vacuum have explanation for assertion.
(a) same velocity but different wavelength (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
(b) same frequency correct explanation for assertion
(c) different velocity (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
(d) same wavelength (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
5. Match the following according to their uses from Column I 11. In an electromagnetic
r wave, the direction of the magnetic
and Column II. induction B is r
(a) parallel to the electric field E r
Column I Column II
(b) perpendicular to the electric field Er
(A) Ultraviolet rays (1) in satellite signals (c) antiparallel to the Poynting vector S
(B) Infrared rays (2) night vison and (d) random
security cameras 12. Select the true/false from the following statement(s)
(C) Microwave (3) television and cellular I. Wavelength of microwaves is greater than that of
ultraviolet rays.
phones II. The frequency of infrared rays is lesser than that of
(D) Radio wave (4) detecting forged bank ultraviolet rays.
notes III. The frequency of microwaves is lesser than that of
(a) (A) ® (4) ; (B) ® (2) ; (C) ® (1) ; (D) ® (3) infrared rays.
IV. Gamma ray has largest frequency in the electromagnetic
(b) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (2) ; (C) ® (4) ; (D) ® (3) spectrum.
(c) (A) ® (4) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (2) ; (D) ® (1) (a) T,T,F,F (b) F,T,T,F
(d) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (1) ; (C) ® (4) ; (D) ® (3) (c) F,F,T,T (d) T,T,T,T
6. The waves which are electromagnetic in nature are 13. Photons of an electromagnetic radiation has an energy
11 keV each. Then it belongs to ______region of
(a) sound waves and light waves electromagnetic spectrum.
(b) water waves and radio waves (a) X-ray (b) Ultraviolet
(c) light waves and X-rays (c) Infrared (d) Visible
(d) sound waves and water waves 14. A plane electromagnetic wave travels in free space along
7. Select the true/false statement(s) from the following. x-axis. At a particular point in space, the electric field along
I. Displacement current comes into play in a region y-axis is 9.3V m–1. The magnetic induction (B) along z-axis is
where electric field is changing with time. (a) 3.1 × 10–8 T (b) 3 × 10–5 T
(c) 3 × 10 T –6 (d) 9.3 × 10–6 T
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15. In an apparatus, the electric field was found to oscillate with (a) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (5) ; (C) ® (3) ; (D) ® (4)
an amplitude of 18 V/m. The magnitude of the oscillating (b) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (2) ; (C) ® (4) ; (D) ® (3)
magnetic field will be (c) (A) ® (4) ; (B) ® (3) ; (C) ® (2) ; (D) ® (1)
(a) 4 × 10–6 T (b) 6 × 10–8 T
–9 (d) (A) ® (2) ; (B) ® (1) ; (C) ® (4) ; (D) ® (3)
(c) 9 × 10 T (d) 11 × 10–11 T
16. An electromagnetic wave of frequency f = 3 MHz passes 18. The electromagnetic waves do not transport_______.
from vacuum into a dielectric medium with permittivity (a) energy (b) charge
e = 4. Then (c) momentum (d) information
(a) wavelength and frequency both become half. 19. Which of the following is/are true/false for electromagnetic
(b) wavelength is doubled and frequency remains waves?
unchanged. I. They transport energy.
(c) wavelength and frequncy both remain unchanged. II. They have momentum.
(d) wavelength is halved and frequency remains III. They travel with speed of light through vaccum.
unchanged. (a) T,F,T (b) F,T,F
17. Various electromagnetic waves are given in column I and (c) T,T,T (d) T,T,F
various frequency ranges in column II. Match the two 20. Assertion : Infrared radiation plays an important role in
maintaining the average temperature of earth.
columns.
Reason : Infrared radiations are sometimes referred to as
Column I Column II heat waves.
(A) Radio waves (1) 3 × 1016Hz – 3 × 1019 Hz (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct
explanation for assertion.
(B) g-rays (2) 300 MHz – 300 GHz (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
(C) Microwaves (3) > 1019 Hz correct explanation for assertion
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
(D) X-rays (4) 300 GHz – 3KHz
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.

ANSWER KEYS
1 (b) 3 (a) 5 (a) 7 (c) 9 (a) 11 (b) 13 (a) 15 (b) 17 (c) 19 (c)
2 (b) 4 (a) 6 (c) 8 (c) 10 (a) 12 (d) 14 (a) 16 (d) 18 (b) 20 (b)

Chapter-9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

1. Assertion : The focal length of the convex mirror will increase, 3. Which of the following statements is/are true/false?
if the mirror is placed in water. I. At sunset or sunrise, the sun’s rays have to pass
Reason : The focal length of a convex mirror of radius R is through a small distance in the atmosphere.
equal to , f = R. II. At sunset or sunrise, the sun’s rays have to pass
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a through a larger distance in the atmosphere.
correct explanation for assertion.
III. Rayleigh scattering which is proportional to (1/l)2.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
correct explanation for assertion (a) F,F,T (b) F,T,F
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect (b) T,F,F (d) F,F,F
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. 4. The image formed by an objective of a compound
2. A ray of light passes from vacuum into a medium of refractive microscope is
index µ, the angle of incidence is found to be twice the angle (a) real and diminished (b) real and enlarged
of refraction. Then the angle of incidence is (c) virtual and enlarged (d) virtual and diminished
5. Light of wavelength 4000 Å is incident at small angle on a
(a) 2 cos -1 æç µ ö÷ (b) sin –1(m) prism of apex angle uo. The prism has nv = 1.5 and nr = 1.48.
è2ø
The angle of dispersion produced by the prism in this light
is
æµö æµö
(c) sin -1 ç ÷ (d) cos -1 ç ÷ (a) 0.2° (b) 0.08°
è 2ø è2ø
(c) 0.192 (d) None of these
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6. A rectangular tank of depth 8 meter is full of water (µ = 4/3),
the battom is seen at the depth
(a) (b)
(a) 6 m (b) 8/3 m (c) 8 cm (d) 10 cm d d
7. When light is refracted from denser to rarer medium,
________ and ________.
(a) its wavelength, frequency both increase o o
i i
(b) its wavelength increases, frequency remains unchanged
(c) its wavelength decreases, frequency remains unchanged
(d) its wavelength, frequency both decrease (c) (d)
d d
8. Column I Column II
(A) Lens of power + 2.0 D (1) Convex lens of focal
length 200 cm.
o o
(B) Lenses of combination (2) Concave lens of focal i i
of power +0.25 D and length 40 cm
+0.25 D 14. Assertion : The objective of telescope has small focal length.
(C) Lens of power –2.0 D (3) Convex lens of focal Reason : If objective and eye lenses of a microscope are
length 50 cm interchanged then it can work as telescope.
(D) Lenses combination of (4) Concave lens of focal (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
power –6 D and +3.5 D length 50 cm correct explanation for assertion
(a) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (4) (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
(b) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (1); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (2) correct explanation for assertion
(c) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (1); (D) ® (2) (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
(d) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (4); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (1) (d) Both assertion and reason are incrorrect
9. A man’s near point is 0.5 m and far point is 3 m. Power of 15. Match the Column-I and Column-II
spectacle lenses required for (i) reading purposes, (ii) seeing Column I Column II
distant objects, respectively, are
R
(a) –2 D and + 3 D (b) +2 D and –3 D (A) Bi-convex lens (1) f = –
2 ( m –1)
(c) +2 D and –0.33 D (d) –2 D and + 0.33 D
10. A plano-convex lens is made of material of refractive index R
(B) Plano-convex lens (2) f = 2(m –1)
1.6. The radius of curvature of the curved surface is 60 cm.
The focal length of the lens is
R
(a) 50 cm (b) 100 cm (c) 200 cm (d) 400 cm (C) Bi-concave lens (3) f = – (m –1)
11. A double convex lens of focal length 6 cm is made of glass
of refractive index 1.5. The radius of curvature of one surface R
is double that of other surface. The value of small radius of (D) Plano-concave lens (4) f = ( m –1)
curvature is
(a) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (5)
(a) 6 cm (b) 4.5 cm (c) 9 cm (d) 4 cm
(b) (A) ® (5); (B) ® (4); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (1)
12. Which of the following is/are true/false relations? (c) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (4); (C) ® (1); (D) ® (3)
1 (d) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (5); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (4)
I. n21 = II. n32 = n31 × n12 16. A ray of light passes through an equilateral prism such that
n12
the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of emergence
n 1a n 2a and the latter is equal to 3/4th of the angle of prism.
III. n21 = IV. n21 = n
n 2a 1a Then_____ is angle of deviation.
(a) T,T,F,T (b) T,F,T,T (a) 45º (b) 39º (c) 20º (d) 30º
(c) F,T,T,T (d) T,T,T,T 17. Find the refractive index of the material of the prism, if the
13. The graph between angle of deviation (d) and angle of angle of minimum deviation from the prism is 37° and angle
incidence (i) for a triangular prism is represented by of prism is 53° [take sin 26.5° = 1/2.234]
(a) 1.58 (b) 1.99 (c) 2.88 (d) 3.1
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18. Colour of the sky is blue due to 20. Assertion : A ray passing through optical centre proceeds
(a) Scattering of light (b) Total Internals Reflection undeviated through the lens.
(c) Total emission (d) None of these Reason : For lens Snell's law is not valid.
19. According to the total internal reflection which of the (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
following statements is/are true/false? correct explanation for assertion
I. Looming is an optical illusion in cold countries. (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
II. Mirage is an optical illusion in deserts. correct explanation for assertion
III. Brilliance of diamond is due to repeated internal (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
reflections. (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect
(a) T,T,T (b) T,T,F
(c) T,F,T (d) None of these

ANSWER KEYS
1 (d) 3 (b) 5 (d) 7 (b) 9 (c) 11 (b) 13 (c) 15 (c) 17 (a) 19 (a)
2 (a) 4 (b) 6 (a) 8 (b) 10 (b) 12 (a) 14 (d) 16 (d) 18 (a) 20 (c)

Chapter-10: Wave Optics

1. Wavefront is the locus of all points, where the particles
of the medium vibrate with the same _________ . Dl
b= and ly < lR
(a) phase (b) amplitude d
(c) frequency (d) period (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
2. Shape of wavefront in case of correct explanation for assertion.
I. light diverging from a point source is spherical. (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
II. light emerging out of a convex lens when a point correct explanation for assertion.
source is placed at its focus is plane. (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect.
III. the portion of the wavefront of light from a distant (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
star intercepted by the Earth is plane. 7. Distance between screen and source is decreased by 25%.
Which of the above statements are true/false? Then the percentage change in fringe width is.
(a) T, T, F (b) F, T, T (a) 20% (b) 31% (c) 75% (d) 25%
(c) T, F, T (d) T, T, T
3. The fringe width in a Young’s double slit experiment can Imax
8. Assertion : In YDSE, if I1 = 9I0 and I2 = 4I0 then = 25.
be increased if we decrease I min
(a) width of slits 1
Reason : In YDSE Imax = ( I1 + I 2 )
2
(b) separation of slits and
2
(c) wavelength of light used 1
Imin = ( I1 - I2 ) 2 .
(d) distance between slits and screen 2
4. Which of the following cannot be explained on the basis (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
of wave nature of light? correct explanation for assertion.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
I Polarization II Interference
correct explanation for assertion.
III Photoelectric effect IV Diffraction (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect.
(a) F, F, T, F (b) F, F, F, F (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
(c) T, T, F, T (d) T, T, T, T 9. When the angle of incidence is 60° on the surface of a
5. Two coherent monochromatic light beams of intensities I glass slab, it is found that the reflected ray is completely
and 4I are superposed. The maximum and minimum possible polarised. The velocity of light in glass is
intensities in the resulting beam are _________ .
(a) 5I and I (b) 5 I and 3I (c) 9 I and I (d) 9 I and 3I (a) 2 ´ 108 ms -1 (b) 3 ´ 108 ms -1
6. Assertion : Interference pattern is made by using yellow
light instead of red light, the fringes becomes narrower. (c) 2 ´ 108 ms -1 (d) 3 ´ 108 ms -1
Reason : In YDSE, fringe width is given by
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10. True/false statements are 19. Match Plane wave incident on different surfaces. In
Diffraction is a characteristic which is exhibited by column I with the emergent wavefront in Column II.
I. Matter waves II. Water waves Column I Column II
III. Sound waves IV. Light waves
(a) T, T, F, F (b) T, T, T, F
(c) F, F, T, T (d) T, T, T, T
11. Huygen’s concept of secondary wave Spherical
(a) allows us to find the focal length of a thick lens wavefront
(A) (1) of radius R
(b) is a geometrical method to find a wavefront
(c) is used to determine the velocity of light
(d) is used to explain polarisation
12. In Young’s double slit experiment, angular width of fringes
is 0.20° for sodium light of wavelength 5890 Å. If complete
system is dipped in water, then angular width of fringes Spherical wave
(B) (2) front of
becomes.
radius R/2
(a) 0.11° (b) 0.15°
(c) 0.22° (d) 0.30°
13. The path difference between two interfering waves at a point
on screen is 171.5 times the wavelength. If the path difference
is 0.01029 cm. Find the wavelength.
(a) 6000 × 10–10 cm (b) 6000 Å
Tilted
(c) 6000 × 10–8 mm (d) None of these (C) (3) wavefront
14. Assertion : Central fringe is always bright.
Reason : It is because at central position.
f = 0° or D = 0
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a
correct explanation for assertion.
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a Spherical
correct explanation for assertion. wavefront
(D) (4) of radius of R
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect.
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
15. Two light waves superimposing at the mid-point of the
screen are coming from coherent sources of light with
phase difference 3p rad. Their amplitudes are 1 cm each. (a) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (4)
The resultant amplitude at the given point will be. (b) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (4); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (1)
(a) 5 cm (b) 3 cm (c) 2 cm (d) zero
(c) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (4); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (1)
16. The colour of bright fringe nearest to central achromatic
fringe in the interference pattern with white light will be (d) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (1); (D) ® (3)
(a) violet (b) red (c) green (d) yellow 20. Two coherent sources separated by
17. ____ gives the idea of secondary wavelets for the distance d are radiating in phase having
propagation of a wave. wavelength l. A detector moves in a big d
(a) Newton (b) Huygen circle around the two sources in the plane
S1 S2
(c) Maxwell (d) Fresnel of the two sources. The angular position
18. Huygen’s wave theory allows us to know of n = 4 interference maxima is given as
(a) The wavelength of the wave nl 4l d l
(a) sin -1 (b) cos -1 (c) tan -1 (d) cos -1
(b) The velocity of the wave d d 4l 4d
(c) The amplitude of the wave
(d) The propagation of wavefronts

ANSWER KEYS
1 (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 9 (b) 11 (b) 13 (b) 15 (d) 17 (b) 19 (b)
2 (d) 4 (a) 6 (a) 8 (c) 10 (d) 12 (b) 14 (a) 16 (a) 18 (d) 20 (b)
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Chapter-11: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

1. In a photoelectric experiment, anode potential (V) is plotted
against plate current (I) h h
(a) (b)
2mK 2mK
I h
(c) (d) None of these
2mK
C B 6. A strong argument for the particle nature of cathode rays is
that they
A
(a) produce fluoroscence
(b) travel through vacuum
V (c) get deflected by electric and magnetic fields
(a) A and B will have different intensities while B and C (d) cast shadow
will have different frequencies. 7. Sodium and copper have work functions 2.3 eV and 4.5 eV
(b) B and C will have different intensities while A and C respectively. Then____ is the ratio of their threshold
will have different frequencies. wavelengths.
(c) A and B will have different intensities while A and C (a) 1 : 2 (b) 4 : 1 (c) 2 : 1 (d) 1 : 4
will have equal frequencies. 8. The correct graph between the stopping potential (V0)
(d) A and B will have equal intensities while B and C will and intensity of incident light (I) is
have different frequencies.
2. Assertion : Mass of the moving photon varies inversely as
V0 V0
the wavelength.
Reason : Energy of the particle = mass × (speed of light)2.
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a (a) (b)
correct explanation for assertion
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a I I
correct explanation for assertion
V0
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect V0
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect
3. Select true/false statements according to the graph (c) (d)

I
Stopping Metal A
I
potential 9. The work function of aluminium is 4.2 eV. If two photons,
(V0) Metal B each of energy 3.5 eV strike an electron of aluminium, then
v > v0
v0 v’0 v > v’0 emission of electrons
0 Frequency of incident radiation (v) (a) will be possible
(b) will not be possible
I. the stopping potential varies linearly with the (c) data is incomplete
frequency of incident radiation for the given metal. (d) depends upon the density of the surface
II. the work function of metal A is greater than that for 10. Assertion : In photoelectric effect on increasing the
metal B. intensity of light, kinetic energy of electrons increased but
III. stopping potential depends upon the angle of photoelectric current remains unchanged.
incident light. Reason : The photoelectric current depends on frequency
IV. the stopping potential is independent of the intensity of light.
of incident radiation. (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct
(a) T, F, T, F (b) T, F, F, T explanation for assertion.
(c) F, T, F, T (d) T, T, F, T (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
4. Photoelectric emmision occurs only when the incident light correct explanation for assertion
has more than a certain minimum _________ . (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
(a) power (b) wavelength (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
(c) intensity (d) frequency 11. Momentum of a photon of wavelength l is?
h
5. A steel ball of mass m is moving with a kinetic energy K. The (a) (b) Zero
de-Broglie wavelength associated with the ball is l
hl hl
(c ) 2 (d)
c c
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12. If a photon and an electron have same de-Broglie EK EK
wavelength, then
(a) both have same kinetic energy
(b) proton has more K.E. than electron
(c) electron has more K.E. than proton (a) (b)
(d) both have same velocity f f
13. Which of the following is/are true/false regarding cathode
EK EK
rays?
I. They produce heating effect
II. They don’t deflect in electric field
III. They cast shadow (c) (d)
IV. They produce fluorescence f f
(a) F, T, T, T (b) T, T, T, T f0
(c) F, F, F, T (d) T, F, T, T 18. Experimental study of photoelectric effect shows that
14. If E1, E2, E3 are the respective kinetic energies of an electron, I. Photocurrent µ intensity of light.
an alpha-particle and a proton, each having the same II. Kinetic energy µ intensity of light.
de-Broglie wavelength, then III. photoemission occurs at all frequencies
(a) E1 > E3 > E2 (b) E2 > E3 > E1
IV. photoemission is an spontaneous process.
(c) E1 > E2 > E3 (d) E1 = E2 = E3
The true/false statements are
15. Match the Columns I and II.
Column I Column II (a) T, F, F, F (b) T, T, T, F
(A) Field emission (1) Heat is supplied to the (c) T, F, T, T (d) T, T, T, T
metal surface 19. Einstein’s photoelectric equation states that
(B) Photoelectric (2) Electric field is applied hn = W0 + Ek.
emission to the metal surface In this equatin, Ek refers to the
(C) Thermionic emission (3) Light of suitable (a) kinetic energy of all the emitted electrons
frequency illuminates (b) mean kinetic energy of the emitted electrons
the metal surface (c) maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons
(D) Secondary emission (4) Striking fast moving (d) minimum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons
electrons on the metal 20. Assertion : The kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted
surface from metal surface does not depend on the intensity of
(a) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (3); C ® (1); (D) ® (4) incident photon
(b) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (3); C ® (2); (D) ® (4)
Reason : The ejection of electrons from metallic surface is
(c) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (1); C ® (3); (D) ® (2)
not possible with frequency of incident photons below the
(d) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (3); C ® (2); (D) ® (1) threshold frequency.
16. The wavelength of the matter wave is independent (a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a correct
of _________ . explanation for assertion.
(a) mass (b) velocity (c) momentum (d) charge (b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a
17. Which one of the following graphs represents the variation correct explanation for assertion
of maximum kinetic energy (EK) of the emitted electrons (c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
with frequency f in photoelectric effect correctly? (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect

ANSWER KEYS
1 (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 7 (c) 9 (b) 11 (a) 13 (d) 15 (a) 17 (d) 19 (c)
2 (b) 4 (d) 6 (c) 8 (b) 10 (d) 12 (c) 14 (a) 16 (d) 18 (a) 20 (b)
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Chapter-12: Atoms

1. The diagram shows the path of four a-particles of the same 7. Match the Column-I and Column-II.
energy being scattered by the nucleus of an atom
Column I Column II
simulateneously which of those is not physically possible?
(A) J.J. Thomson (1) Nuclear model of the atom
(B) E. Rutherford (2) Plum pudding model of the atom
1. (C) Franck-Hertz (3) Explanation of the hydrogen
2. spectrum
3. (D) Niels Bohr (4) Existence of discrete energy
levels in an atom
4.
(a) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (1); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (2)
(b) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (1); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (3)
(a) 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 4 only (c) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (1); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (3)
2. Four lowest energy levels of H-atom are shown in the figure. (d) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (3)
The number of possible emission lines would be 8. As one considers orbits with higher values of n in a
hydrogen atom, the electric potential energy of the atom
n=4
n =3 (a) decreases (b) increases
(c) remains the same (d) does not increase
n=2
9. When an a-particle of mass 'm' moving with velocity 'v'
bombards on a heavy nucleus of charge 'Ze', its distance of
n =1
closest approach from the nucleus depends on v as :
(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6 1 1 1
(a) (b) (c) (d) v
3. Assertion : Balmer series lies in the visible region of v v v2
electromagnetic spectrum. 10. Assertion : Electrons in the atom are held due to coulomb
forces.
1 é1 1 ù
Reason : = R ê - ú where n = 3, 4, 5. Reason : The atom is stable only because the centripetal
l ë2 2
n2 û force due to Coulomb's law is balanced by the centrifugal
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the force.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason
Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason
is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
4. When hydrogen atom is in its first excited level, it’s radius is 11. Which of the following series in the spectrum of hydrogen
(a) four times, it ground state radius atom lies in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum?
(b) twice times, it ground state radius (a) Paschen series (b) Balmer series
(c) same times, it ground state radius (c) Lyman series (d) Brackett series
(d) half times, it ground state radius 12. When an electron jumps from the fourth orbit to the
second orbit, one gets the_______series.
5. Rutherford’s model could explain
(a) second line of Paschen
I. Nucleus is positively charged. (b) second line of Balmer
II. There is a maximum empty space in an atom. (c) first line of Pfund
True/false statements are (d) second line of Lyman
(a) T, F (b) F, T (c) T, T (d) F, F 13. Bohr’s atomic model concludes that
6. According to classical theory, the path of an electron in I. Orbits are elliptical
Rutherford atomic model is______. II. The radiation of energy occurs only when an electron
(a) spiral (b) circular jumps from one permitted orbit to another
(c) parabolic (d) straight line True/false statements are
(a) F, T (b) T, F (c) F, F (d) T, T
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14. Excitation energy of a hydrogen like ion in its excitation Reason : According to classical physics all moving
state is 40.8 eV. Energy needed to remove the electron from electrons radiate.
the ion in ground state is (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason
(a) 54.4 eV (b) 13.6 eV (c) 40.8 eV (d) 27.2 eV is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
15. The angular momentum of electron n th orbit is given by (b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is
not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
nh n2h
(a) nh (b) h/2 pn (c) (d) (c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
2p 2p (d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
16. The ionization energy of hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV. Following
Bohr’s theory, the energy corresponding to a transition 20. Match quantities given in Column -I to those given in
between 3rd and 4th orbit is Column-II.
(a) 3.40 eV (b) 1.51 eV (c) 0.85 eV (d) 0.66 eV Column I Column II
1
17. The observations of Geiger–Marsden experiment are (A) Number of scattered (1)
I. Many of a-particles pass straight through the gold foil. v2
particles proportional to
II. Some of a-particles scattered through small angles. 1
III. Few a-particles (1 in 1000) is deflected more (B) Distance of closest (2) 4
sin (q /2)
than 90°. approach is proportional to
IV. Very few particles are reflected back. n2
(C) Impact parameter is (3)
True/false statements are Z
(a) T, F, T, F (b) F, F, T, T proportional to
(c) T, T, F, F (d) T, T, T, T (D) Radius of orbit is (4) cot (q/2)
18. Electrons in the atom are held to the nucleus by. proportional to
(a) Coulomb’s forces (b) Nuclear forces (a) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (1); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (3)
(c) Vander Waal’s forces (d) Gravitational forces (b) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (4)
19. Assertion : Bohr had to postulate that the electrons in (c) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (1); (D) ® (4)
stationary orbits around the nucleus do not radiate. (d) None of these

ANSWER KEYS
1 (d) 3 (a) 5 (c) 7 (c) 9 (c) 11 (b) 13 (a) 15 (c) 17 (d) 19 (b)
2 (d) 4 (a) 6 (a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 12 (b) 14 (a) 16 (d) 18 (a) 20 (a)

Chapter-13: Nuclei
1. Radioactive element decays to form a stable nuclide, then (c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
the rate of decay of reactant is (d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
3. The set which represents the isotope, isobar and isotone
N N respectively is
(a) (1H2, 1H3 ), (79Au197, 80Hg198 ) and (2He3, 1H2 )
(a) (b) (b) (2He3, 1H1 ), (79Au197, 80Hg198 ) and (1H1, 1H3 )
t
(c) (2He3, 1H3 ), (1H2, 1H3 ) and (79Au197, 80Hg198 )
t
N N (d) (1H2, 1H3 ), (2He3, 1H3 ) and (79Au197, 80Hg198 )
4. Complete the equation for the following fission process :
(c) (d) 235
+ 0n1 ®38 Sr 90 + ...
92 U
t t 143
(a) 54X + 3 0n1 (b) 54X
145 + 3 0n1
2. Assertion : Neutrons penetrate matter more readily as 142
(c) 57X + 3 0n1 (d) + 0n154X
142
compared to protons.
5. Which of the following statements are true/false for
Reason : Neutrons are slightly more massive than protons.
isotope?
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason I. Same number of protons but different number of
is the correct explanation of Assertion. neutrons.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason II. Same number of neutrons but different number of
is not the correct explanation of Assertion. protons.
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II. Same number of protons and neutrons. II. Atoms of isotopes occupies same place in periodic table.
(a) F, F, F (b) F, T, F III. Atoms of isotopes have same number of protons.
(c) T, T, T (d) T, F, F IV. Atoms of isotopes have same number of neutrons.
6. If the radius of a nucleus 256X is 8 fermi, then the radius of (a) T, T, F, F (b) T, T, T, F
4He nucleus will be (c) T, T, T, T (d) F, T, F, T
(a) 16 fermi (b) 2 fermi (c) 32 fermi (d) 4 fermi 14. A radioactive reaction is 92 U 238 ® 82Pb206 . How many a
7. A radioactive substance has an average life of 5 hours. In a and b particles are emitted
time of 5 hours______of the active nuclei decay. (a) 10 a, 6b (b) 4 protons, 8 neutrons
(a) Half (b) Less than half (c) 6 electrons, 8 protons (d) 6b, 8a
(c) More than half (d) All of the above 15. Which of the following is not a mode of a radioactive decay ?
8. Match the column-I and column-II. (a) Positron emission (b) Alpha decay
Column – I Column – II
(c) Fusion (d) None of these
(A) Nuclear fusion (1) E = mc2
(B) Nuclear fission (2) Generally possible for 16. Fusion reactions take place at high temperature because
nuclei with low atomic (a) atoms are ionised at high temperature
number (b) molecules break up at high temperature
(C) b-decay (3) Generally possible for (c) nuclei break up at high temperature
nuclei with higher atomic (d) kinetic enrgy is high enough to overcome repulsion
number between nuclei
(D) Mass-energy (4) Essentially proceeds by 17. Assertion : Density of all the nuclei is same.
equivalence weak reaction nuclear Reason : Radius of nucleus is directly proportional to the
forces cube root of mass numbers.
(a) (A) ® (2); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (1) (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason
(b) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (1); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (4) is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (4) (b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is
(d) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (4); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (1) not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
9. Mp denotes the mass of a proton and Mn that of a neutron. (c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
A given nucleus, of binding energy B, contains Z protons (d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
and N neutrons. The mass M(N, Z) of the nucleus is given 18. If a star can convert all the He nuclei completely into oxygen
by (c is the velocity of light) nuclei. The energy released per oxygen nuclei is [Mass of
(a) M(N, Z) = NMn + ZMp + B/c2 He nucleus is 4.0026 amu and mass of Oxygen nucleus is
(b) M(N, Z) = NMn + ZMp – Bc2 15.9994 amu]
(c) M(N, Z) = NMn + ZMp + Bc2 (a) 7.6 MeV (b) 56.12 MeV
(d) M(N, Z) = NMn + ZMp – B/c2 (c) 10.24 MeV (d) 23.9 MeV
10. Assertion : Radioactivity was discovered by Henrey 19. Consider the following statements and select true/false.
Becquerel in uranium salt. I. The relative abundance of different isotopes differs
Reason : Law of radioactive disintegration N = N0e+lt. from element to element.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason II. Atomic species of the same element differing in mass
is the correct explanation of Assertion. but same number of protons are called isotopes.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason III. Hydrogen has two isotopes.
is not the correct explanation of Assertion. (a) T, F, F (b) F, T, F (c) T, T, F (d) T, T, T
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. 20. Match the following given in Column-I with the appropriate
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect. option in Column-II
11. When the number of nucleons in nuclei increases, the Column-I Column-II
binding energy per nucleon____________mass number. (A) Nuclear Fusion (1) two or more than two lighter
(a) increases continuously with nuclei combine
(b) decreases continuously with (B) Nuclear Fision (2) splitting of a heavy nucleus into
(c) remains constant with lighter nuclei
(d) first increases and then decreases with increase of (C) b-decay (3) N and Z values each decreases
12. Radioactivity is by two and A decreases by four.
(a) irreversible process (D) a-decay (4) N decreases by one, Z increases
(b) self disintegration process by one and A doesnot change.
(c) spontaneous (a) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (4)
(d) All of the above (b) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (1)
13. Which of the following statements are true/false? (c) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (4); (D) ® (3)
I. Atoms of isotopes have same electronic structure. (d) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (1); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (4)
ANSWER KEYS
1 (c) 3 (d) 5 (d) 7 (c) 9 (d) 11 (d) 13 (b) 15 (c) 17 (a) 19 (c)
2 (b) 4 (a) 6 (b) 8 (a) 10 (c) 12 (d) 14 (d) 16 (d) 18 (c) 20 (c)
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Chapter-14: Semiconductor Electronics

1. If the lattice constant of this semiconductor is decreased, (a) T, T, F, F (b) T, F, T, F
then which of the following is correct? (c) T, T, F, T (d) T, T, T, T
6. A d.c. battery of V volt is connected to a series combination
conduction of a resistor R and an ideal diode D as shown in the figure
Ec
band width below. The potential difference across R will be
band gap Eg D
R
valence
band width Ev

(a) All Ec, Eg, Ev increase

(b) Ec and Ev increase, but Eg decreases V
(c) Ec and Ev decrease, but Eg increases
(a) 2V when diode is forward biased
(d) All Ec, Eg, Ev decrease
(b) zero when diode is forward biased
2. Which of the following statements is/are true/false ? (c) V when diode is reverse biased
I. Pure Si doped with trivalent impurities gives a p-type
(d) V when diode is forward biased
semiconductor.
II. Majority carriers in a n-type semiconductor are holes. 7. In N-type semiconductor, _________ are majority and
III. Minority carriers in a p-type semiconductor are _____ are minority charge carreirs.
electrons. (a) holes, electrons (b) holes, protons
IV. The resistance of intrinsic semiconductor decreases (c) proton, electrons (d) electrons, holes
with increase of temperature. 8. The drift current in a p-n junction is from the
(a) T, F, F, F (b) T, F, T, T (a) n-side to the p-side
(c) T, F, F, T (d) F, T, F, F (b) p-side to the n-side
3. Assertion : In semiconductors, thermal collisions are (c) n-side to the p-side if the junction is forward-biased
respossible for taking a valence electron to the conduction and in the opposite direction if it is reverse biased
band. (d) p-side to the n-side if the junction is forward-biased
Reason : The number of conduction electrons go on and in the opposite direction if it is reverse-biased
increasing with time as thermal collisions continuously take 9. When forward bias is applied to a P-N junction, then what
place. happens to the potential barriar VB, and the width of charge
(a) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is a deplection region x.
correct explanation for assertion.
(a) VB increases, x decreases
(b) Assertion is correct, reason is correct; reason is not a (b) VB decreases, x increases
correct explanation for assertion
(c) VB increases, x increases
(c) Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
(d) VB decreases, x decreases
(d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect 10. Assertion : Zener diode works on a principle of breakdown
4. In bridge rectifier circuit, (see fig.), the input signal should voltage.
be connected between A Reason : Current increases suddenly after breakdown voltage.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason
(a) A and D
is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) B and C D B (b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is
not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) A and C
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) B and D (d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
C 11. In ________ semiconductor, the fermi level lies in the energy
5. Select the true/false statement(s) from the following.
gap, very close to conduction band.
I. In conductors, the valence and conduction bands
(a) p-type (b) n-type
overlap.
(c) intrinsie (d) None of these
II. Substances with energy gap of the order of 10 eV are
12. The electrical conductivity of pure germanium can be
insulators.
increased by
III. The resistivity of a semiconductor increases with
(a) increasing the temperature
increase in temperature. (b) doping acceptor impurities
IV. The conductivity of a semiconductor increases with (c) doping donor impurities
increase in temperature. (d) All of the above
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13. Match the column I and Column II (a) each of these decreases
Column I Column II (b) copper strip increases and that of germanium decreases
(Range of resistivity, r) (c) copper strip decreases and that of germanium increases
(A) Metals (1) 1011 – 1019 W m (d) each of these increases
(B) Semiconductors (2) 10–5 –106 W m 18. Assertion : In an energy band, the highest energy level
(C) Insulators (3) 10–2 –10–8 W m occupied by electron at 0K is called fermi level and its energy
(a) (A) ® (3); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (1) is called fermi-energy.
(b) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (3) Reason : The band seperating the valence band and
(c) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (3) conduction band is callled forbidden energy gap.
(d) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (3) (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason
14. The relation between number of free electrons (n) in a is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
semiconductor and temperature (T) is given by (b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is
(a) n µ T (b) n µ T2 not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) n µ T (d) n µ T3/2 (c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
15. On doping germanium with donor atoms of density (d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
1017 cm–3 its conductivity in mho/cm will be 19. These are used for doping
[Given : me = 3800 cm2/V–s and ni = 2.5 × 1013 cm–13] I. A trivalent impurity.
(a) 30.4 (b) 60.8 (c) 91.2 (d) 121.6 II. A tetravalent impurity.
16. Match the elements in column I, with their respective III. A pentavalent impurity.
energy gaps in column II. IV. A monovalent impurity.
Column I Column II Select the true/false statements from above
(A) Diamond (1) 1.1 ev
(a) T, T, F, F (b) F, T, F, T
(B) Aluminium (2) 0.71 ev
(c) F, T, T, F (d) T, F, T, F
(C) Germanium (3) 0.03 ev
(D) Silicon (4) 5.5 ev 20. If the forward bias on p-n junction is increased from zero to
(a) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (4) 0.045 V, then no current flows in the circuit. The contact
(b) (A) ® (1); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (3) potential of junction i.e. VB is
(c) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (2); (C) ® (3); (D) ® (1) (a) zero (b) 0.045 V
(d) (A) ® (4); (B) ® (3); (C) ® (2); (D) ® (1)
(c) more than 0.045 V (d) less than 0.045 V
17. A strip of copper and another of germanium are cooled from
room temperature to 80K. The resistance of

ANSWER KEYS
1 (c) 3 (c) 5 (c) 7 (d) 9 (d) 11 (b) 13 (a) 15 (b) 17 (c) 19 (d)
2 (b) 4 (d) 6 (d) 8 (a) 10 (a) 12 (d) 14 (d) 16 (d) 18 (b) 20 (c)

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