RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PreBoard Examination
2019 - 20
Class: XII

Sub: Physics (Set A)

Time: 3HRS M.M.: 70

General Instructions:

(i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been

provided in two questions of one mark, two questions of two
marks, one questionof three marks and three questions of five
marks. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such
questions.

(iii) Question number 1 to 20 are very short answer questions carrying 1

mark each.

(iv) Question number 21 to 27 are short answer questions, carrying 2

marks each.

(v) Question number 28 to 34 are short answer questions, carrying 3

marks each.

(vi) Question number 35 to 37 are long answer questions, carrying 5

marks each.

(vii) Use of calculators is not permitted. However, you may use log tables
if necessary.

(viii)You may use the following values of physical constants wherever

necessary :
c 3x 10​8​ ms​1

h 6.6 x 10​34​ Js

e​ 1.6 x 10​-19​C

Mass of
neutron ​m​n = 1.6 x 10​27​kg

Boltzmann's
constant k= 1.38 x10​23​ JK​1

Avogadro's 6.023 x 10​23​ /

number ​N​A mole

Q1. ​Net capacitance of three identical capacitors connected in parallel is 12microfarad. What
will be the net capacitance, when two of them are connected in series?
(a) 4µF (b) 2µF
(c ) 6µF (d) 8µF
Q2. How does the energy of dipole changes, when it is rotated from unstable equilibrium to
stable equilibrium in a uniform electric field?
(a) Increases (b) decreases
(c ) remains same
Q3.A metallic wire 1m in length is moving normally across a field of 0.1 T with a speed of
5m/s. The e.m.f between the ends of the wire is
(a) 0.5 volt (b) 1 volt
(c ) 1.5 volt (d) 2 volt
Q4. The colour of the interference fringe nearest to the white central maximum in case of
white light is
(a) Green (b) yellow
(c ) blue (d) voilet
Q5.When YDS experiment is performed in water in place of air, the fringe width
(a) Increases (b) decreases
(c ) no change
Q6.The value of​ ionization energy for hydrogen atom is

(a)13.6eV (b) -13.6eV

(c ) 1.6 V (d) 13.6 V

Q7. Ifthe potential difference across a given copper wire is increased, the drift velocity of
charge carriers:

(a) Increases (b) decreases

(c ) no change

Q8.​The frequency of output signal of a full wave rectifier, if the input signal is 50 Hz is

(a)50 Hz (b) 100 Hz

(c ) 150 Hz (d) 200Hz

Q9.The energy band gap is maximum in:

(a) Metals (b) Superconductors

(c ) insulators (d) Semiconductors

Q10. When current flowing in an inductive circuit is switched off, the induced current be in :
(a) the direction of main current(b) in opposite direction

(c ) no current induced

Q11.Potential difference between two given points, 5cm apart, is 20 V. The value of electric
field is----------------.

Q12. The fringe width of interference fringes ________ , if red light is replaced by blue light.

Q13. A ray of light bend _____________ from normal, when it enters obliquely a medium in
which its speed is increased.

Q14 The focal length of a convex lens ________, if monochromatic red light is replaced by
violet light?

Q15. The relaxation time of electrons in a conductor ---------------- on increasing the

temperature of the conductor.

Q16.A magnet is placed with its north pole towards north of the earth. Predict the position of
the neutral points.

Q17. Sketch a graph showing the variation of inductive reactance with frequency of the
applied voltage.

OR

Where on earth’s surface is the value of angle of dip maximum?

Q18.An inductor offers an easy path to d.c. and a resistive path to a.c. Explain, why?

Q19.Does the strength of electric field due to an infinitely long line charge depends upon the
distance of observation point from the line of charge?

Q20. A lens emerged in a transparent liquid is not visible. Under what condition can this
happen?

OR

Why do the oil films on the surface of water appeared to be coloured?

Q21.​ Two substances A and B have their relative permeabilities slightly less than and
greater than unity respectively. What do you conclude about A and B?

OR

Draw the magnetic field lines distinguishing between diamagnetic and paramagnetic
materials? Give one example of each.

Q22. You are given following three lenses. Which two lenses will you use as an eyepiece and
as an objective to construct an astronomical telescope? Give reason to support your answer.

Lenses Power Aperture

L1 3D 8 cm

L2 6D 1 cm

L3 10 D 1 cm

Q23.​ Explain the working of p-n junction diode as a half-wave rectifier with suitable
circuit diagram.

Q24. A battery of emf 10 V and internal resistance 3Ω is connected to a resistor. If the

current through the circuit is 0.5 A, what is the resistance of the resistor? What is the terminal
voltage of the battery, when the circuit is closed?

Q25.​The radius of intermost electron orbit of a hydrogen atom is 5.3 x 10​-11​ m. What are the
radii of the n= 2 and n= 3 orbits?
Q26. Define resolving power of an optical instrument. Wavelengths of light used in an optical
instrument are λ​1​= 2000Å and λ​2​ = 6000Å. What is the ratio of the respective resolving
powers corresponding to the given wavelength.
Q27. Show that in an AC circuit containing resistor only current and voltage are in phase
with each other.
 OR
Derive an expression for induced emf developed in a conductor of length lm moving with
velocity v in transverse magnetic field of strength B.
Q28.​ Draw a graph showing the variation of potential energy between a pair of
nucleons as a function of their separation. Indicate the regions in which the nuclear
force is (a) attractive, (b) repulsive. Write two important conclusions which you can
draw regarding the nature of nuclear force.

Q29.A potentiometer wire of length 100 cm has a resistance of 10Ω. It is connected in series
with a resistance and a battery of emf 2 V and of negligible internal resistance. A source
of emf of 10 mV is balanced against a length of 40 cm of the potentiometer wire.
Calculate the value of the external resistance.
Q30..​Using de-Broglie’s hypothesis, explain with the help of a suitable diagram,
Bohr’s second postulate of quantisation of energy levels in a hydrogen atom.

Q31. Derive the relation for force per unit length between two infinitely long parallel straight
wires carrying currents. Hence, define one ampere.
Q32. A long solenoid with 15 turns per cm has a small loop of area 2cm​2 placed inside the
solenoid normal to its axis. If the current carried by the solenoid changes steadily from 2A to
4A in 0.1 sec, what is the induced emf in the loop while the current is changing?

OR

Two identical loops one of copper and other of aluminum are rotated with the same angular
speed , in a uniform magnetic field acting normal to the plane of the loops. State with
reasons, for which of the coils

(a) Induced e.m.f.

(b) Induced Current, will be more.

Q33. ​Identify the part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which is

(a) suitable for radar system used in aircraft navigation.

(b) adjacent to the low frequency end of the electromagnetic spectrum.

(c ) produced in nuclear reactions

Q34.​ Sketch a graph between frequency of incident radiations and stopping potential
for a given photosensitive material. What information can be obtained from the value of
intercept on the potential axis?
A source of light of frequency greater than the threshold frequency is at a distance of
1m from the cathode of a photocell. The stopping potential is found to be V. If the
distance of the light source from the cathode is reduced, explain giving reasons, what
change will you observe in the photoelectric current.

Q35. ​State and prove Gauss’ s law for a spherically symmetrical surface. Using Gauss’s
law, derive expression for intensity of electric field at any point near the infinitely long
straight uniformly charged wire.

OR

Two capacitors with capacitances C​1 and C​2 ​are charged to potentials V​1 ​and V​2
respectively and then connected in parallel. Calculate the common potential across the
combination, the charge on each capacitor, the electrostatic energy stored in the system
and the change in electrostatic energy from its initial value.

Q36. With the help of a ray diagram, show the formation of image of a point object by
refraction of light at a spherical surface separating two media of refractive indices n​1 and n​2
(n​2 >
​ n​1​) respectively using the diagram ,derive the relation

n​2​/v - n​1​/u = (n​2​ - n​1​)/R

A convergent beam of light passes through a diverging lens of focal length 0.2 m and comes
to focus at distance 0.3m behind the lens. Find the position of the point at which the beam
would converge in the absence of the lens.

OR

Using Huygens ’ Principle draw a diagram showing how a plane wave gets refracted when it
is incident on the surface separating a rarer medium from a denser medium. Hence verify
Snell’s law of refraction.

In a young’s experiment, the width of the fringe obtained with light of wavelength 6000 A​o is
2.0 mm. what will be the fringe width, if the entire apparatus is immersed in a liquid of
refractive index 1.33?

Q37. Draw a schematic sketch of a cyclotron. State its working principle. Describe briefly
how it is used to accelerate charged particles. Show that the period of a revolution of an ion
is independent of its speed or radius of the orbit. Write two important uses of a cyclotron.

OR

State and explain Ampere’s Circuital law. By applying this law derive an expression for the
magnetic field due to a long current carrying wire.
 RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Preboard Examination
2019 - 20
Class: XII

Sub: Physics (Set B)

Time: 3HRS M.M.: 70

General Instructions:

(ix) All questions are compulsory.

(x) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been

provided in two questions of one mark, two questions of two
marks, one questionof three marks and three questions of five
marks. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such
questions.

(xi) Question number 1 to 20 are very short answer questions carrying 1

mark each.

(xii) Question number 21 to 27 are short answer questions, carrying 2

marks each.

(xiii)Question number 28 to 34 are short answer questions, carrying 3

marks each.

(xiv) Question number 35 to 37 are long answer questions, carrying 5

marks each.

(xv) Use of calculators is not permitted. However, you may use log tables
if necessary.

(xvi) You may use the following values of physical constants wherever
necessary :
c 3x 10​8​ ms​1

h 6.6 x 10​34​ Js

e​ 1.6 x 10​-19​C

Mass of
neutron ​m​n = 1.6 x 10​27​kg

Boltzmann's
constant k= 1.38 x10​23​ JK​1

Avogadro's 6.023 x 10​23​ /

number ​N​A mole

Q1. ​Two point charges repel each other with a force F when placed in water of dielectric
constant 81. The force between them when placed at the same distance apart in air is
(a) Increases (b) decreases
(c ) no change
Q2​The phenomenon due to which one cannot see through fog is:

(a) Scattering of light (b) polarisation of light

(c ) interference of light (d) diffraction of light

Q3. Magnetic flux of 5 µWb is linked with a coil, when a current of 1mA flows through it.
the self-inductance of the coil is:
(a) I5 mH (b) 10mH
(c ) 5mH (d) 25mH
Q4.Two points A and B are situated at the same distance from the source of light, but in
opposite direction from it. The phase difference between the light waves passing through A
and B is:
(a) 0​0​ (b) 180 0​
(c ) 90​0
Q5.When the light is polarized by reflection, the phase angle between reflected and refracted
rays is:

(b) 0​0​ (b) 180 0​

(c ) 90​0
Q6. In the middle of the depletion layer of reverse biased p-​n junction, the:

(a) Electric field is zero (b) potential is zero

(c ) potential is maximum (d) electric field is maximum

Q7 The drift velocity of electrons in a metallic conductor

(a) Increases (b) decreases
(c ) no change
with increase in temperature?
Q8. Zener diode is used for:
(a) Amplification (b) rectification
(c ) stabilisation (d) producing oscillations in an oscillator
Q9. Inductance plays the role of
(a) Inertia (b) friction
(b) (c ) source of emf (d) force
Q10. Which of the following cannot be emitted by radioactive substances during their decay/
(a) Protons (b) neutrinos
(c ) Helium nuclei (d) electrons
Q11. A charge of 2C moves between two plates maintained at a potential difference of 1 volt.
the energy acquired by the charge is ------------ Joule.
Q12.The distance of the field point on the equatorial plane of a small electric dipole is halved.
the electric field due to the dipole becomes -------------times.
Q13.The critical angle for glass-air interface is i​c​, the critical angle for glass-water interface
be ________ than i​c ?​
Q14.A glass prism is held in water. the angle of minimum deviation _________.
Q15. mobility of charge carriers in a conductor --------------------with increase in electric
field.
Q16.​ A magnet is placed with its north pole towards south of the earth. Predict the position of
the neutral points.

Q17.Sketch a graph showing the variation of reactance of a capacitor with frequency of the
applied voltage.

OR

The motion of copper plate is damped when it is allowed to oscillate between the two poles
of a magnet. What is the cause of this damping?

Q18.A capacitor blocks d.c. but allows a.c. to pass through it. Explain, why?

Q19. Does the charge given to a metallic sphere depend on whether it is hollow or solid?
Give reason for your answer.

Q20.The radii of curvature of both the surfaces of a lens are equal. If one of the surfaces is
made plane by grounding, how will the focal length and power changes?
 OR

Can absolute refractive index of a medium be less than unity?

Q21. Explain the working of p-n junction diode as a full wave rectifier with suitable diagram.

Q22.​ State the principle of production of em waves. A plane electromagnetic

wave travels in vacuum along the Y- direction. Write the (a ) ratio of the
magnitudes and of its electric field and magnetic field vectors.

OR
Why does a galvanometer when connected in series with a capacitor show a
momentary deflection, when it is being charged or discharged?

Also, write the generalized expression of Ampere’s Circuital law.

Q23.​A radioactive isotope has a half-life of T years. After how much time is its
activity reduced to 3.125% of its original value?
Q24. A 10 m long wire of uniform cross section and 20Ω resistance is used in a
potentiometer. The wire is connected in series with a battery of 5 V along with an external
resistance of 480 Ω. If an unknown emf E is balanced at 6m length of the wire, calculate(a)
the potential gradient of the potentiometer wire and (b) the value of unknown emf.

Q25. ​Magnetic field arises due to charges in motion. Can a system have
magnetic moments even though its net charge is zero? Explain
Q26. A compound microscope has an objective of focal length 1.25cm and eyepiece of focal
length 5cm. A small object is kept at 2.5 cm from the objective. If the final image formed is
at infinity, find the distance between the objective and the eyepiece.
Q27.Show that in an ac circuit containing inductor only , the voltage leads the current by π/2.
OR
State Lenz’s law. Show that it is in accordance with law of conservation of energy.
Q28. Draw a labeled diagram of a compound microscope, when the final image is formed at
the least distance of distinct vision. Also write the expression for its magnifying power.

Q29. ​ Plot a graph showing the variation of stopping potential with the frequency
of incident radiation for two different photosensitive materials having work
functions W​1​ and W​2​ ( W​1​> W​2​ ). On what factors does the

(a) slope and

(b) intercept of the lines depend?

Q30 ​Define the term Half-life period and decay constant of a radioactive sample.
Derive the relation between these terms.
 Q31​The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is -13.6 eV.

(a) what is the kinetic energy of an electron in the second excited state.

(b) if the electron jumps to the ground state from the second excited state, calculate the
wavelength of the spectral line emitted.

Q32. An electric dipole is held in uniform electric field.

(a) Show that the net force acting on it is zero.

(b) The dipole is aligned parallel to the field. Find the workdone in rotating it through the
angle of 180​0​.
Q33. Define mutual induction. Derive an expression for the mutual inductance of two long
solenoids.
OR
A 0.5 m long solenoid of 10 turns/ cm has area of cross-section 1cm​2​. Calculate the voltage
induced across its ends if the current in the solenoid is changed from 1A to 2A in 0.1
sec.
Q34.How is a Zener diode fabricated so as to make it a special purpose diode?Drawthe V- I
characteristics of Zener diode and explain the significance of breakdown voltage.
Q35. (a) With the help of a diagram, explain the principle and working of a moving coil
galvanometer. What is the importance of a radial magnetic field and how it is produced?

(b)Why is it that while using a moving coil galvanometer a high resistance in series is
required where as in an ammeter a shunt is used?

OR

State Biot-Savart law. Using this law, derive an expression for the magnetic field at the
centre of a circular current carrying coil.

Q36. (a) With the help of a suitable ray diagram, derive the mirror formula for a concave
mirror.

An illuminated object and a screen are placed 90 cm apart. Determine the focal length and
nature of the lens to produce a clear image on the screen twice the size of the object.

OR
Derive the lens formula for a concave lens, using necessary ray diagram.

Two lenses of powers 10 D and -5 D are placed in contact.

(a) Calculate the power of new lens.

 (b) Where an object should be held from the lens, so as to obtain a virtual image of
magnification 2?

Q37. ​(a) Define electric flux. Write its S.I. unit.

(b)Using Gauss’s law, prove that the electric field at a point due to a uniformly
charged infinite plan sheet is independent of the distance from it. How the
field is directed if (i) the sheet is positively charged, (ii) negatively charged?

OR

(a) Using Gauss’s law, derive an expression for the electric field intensity at
any point outside a uniformly charged thin spherical shell of radius R and
charged density σ C/m​2​. Draw the field lines when the charged density of
the sphere is (i) Positive, (ii) Negative.
(b) A uniformly charged conducting sphere of 2.5 m in diameter has a
surface charge density of 100 µ C/m​2​. Calculate (i) charge on the sphere
(ii) total electric flux passing through the sphere.