CBSC 2009

Physics (Theory)

xii (sc)

DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER

Time allowed: 3.00 hours
Max. Marks: 70
The Weightage of the distribution of marks over different dimensions of the
question paper shall be as follows:
A.

Weightage of content/ subject units

S.no
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total

Content / subject unit

Electrostatics
Current electricity
Magnetic effect of current and magnetism
Electromagnetic induction & alternating current
Electromagnetic waves
Optics
Dual nature of matter
Atom & nucler
Electronic devices
Communication system

B.

Weightage to forms of questions:

S.no Form of questions

1
2
3
4
Total

Long answer type

Short answer (i)
Short answer (ii)
Very short answer

Marks for each

question
5
3
2
1

No. of
questions
3
9
10
8
30

Marks
08
07
08
08
03
14
04
06
07
05
70

Total marks
15
27
20
08
70

C. Scheme of options:
1.

There will be no overall option

2.

Internal choices (either / or type) on a very selective basis has been given

in five questions. This internal choice is given in any one question of 2 marks,
any 1 question of 3 marks & all three questions of 5 marks Weightage.
D. A Weightage of about 15 marks in total has been assigned to numerical.
E. Weightage to difficulty level of question
S.no Estimated difficulty level of questions
Percentage of marks
1
Easy
15
2
Average
70
3
difficult
15

a. Weightage of 20% has been assigned to question which test higher

order thinking skills (HDTS) of students.

BLUE PRINT I
S.NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total

UNITS
Electrostatics
Current electricity
Magnetic effect of
current and
magnetism
Electromagnetic
induction &
alternating current
Electromagnetic
waves
Optics
Dual nature of
matter
Atom & nucler
Electronic devices
Communication
system

VSA
(1 MARKS)
1(1)
1(1)

SA I
(2 MARKS)
4(2)
2(1)
2(1)

SA II
(3 MARKS)
3(1)
-

IA
(5 MARKS)
5(1)
5(1)

TOTAL

1(1)

4(2)

3(1)

8(4)

1(1)

2(1)

3(2)

1(1)
1(1)

2(1)
-

6(2)
3(1)

5(1)
-

14(5)
4(2)

1(1)
1(1)
-

2(1)
2(1)

3(1)
6(2)
3(1)

6(3)
7(3)
5(2)

8(8)

20(10)

27(9)

15(3)

70(30)

8(4)
7(2)
8(3)

SAMPLE PAPER I
Physics (Theory)

Xii (Sc)

DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER

Time Allowed: 3.00 Hours
General instructions:

Max. Marks: 70

a)

All questions are compulsory.

b)

There are 30 questions in total. Question 1 to 8 Carry one mark each,

question 9 to 18 carry two marks each, question 19 to 27 carry three marks each
& question 28 to 30 carry five marks each.
c)

There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided

in one question of two marks, one question of three marks /7 all three questions
of five marks each. You have to attempt only one of the given choices in each
question.
d)

Use of calculator is not permitted.

e)

You may use the following physical constants wherever necessary:

c= 3x108 ms-1
h=6.6x10-34 JS
e= 1.6x10-19 C
0= 4x 10-7 Tm a-1
Bolzmann constant K = 1.38 x 1023 Jk-1
Avagadros no. Na = 6.023x1023/ Mole
Mass of neutron Man = 1.6x10-27 kg
Mass of electron me = 9.01x10-31 kg

1.

Zener diodes have higher dopant densities as compared to ordinary p-n

junction diode. How does it affect (i) width of depletion layer? (b) Junction field?
2.

A partially plane polarised beam of light is passed through a polaride.

Show graphically the variation of the transmitted light intensity with angle of
rotation of the Polaroid.
3.

What is the angle between the directions of electric field at any (i) axial

point and (ii) equitorial point due to an electric dipole?

4.

Four nucler of an element fuse together to form a heavier nucleus. If the

process is accompanied by release of energy, which of the two the parent or the
daughter nucleus would have a higher bending energy/nucleon?
5.

The de-broglie wavelength, associated with a proton & a neutron, are

found to be equal. Which of the two has higher value for kinetic energy?
6.

Give expression for the average value of the a.c. voltage v=v 0 sin t over

the time interval t=0 & t= /

7.

State the condition under which a microwave oven heats up a food item

containing water molecules efficiently.

8.

A (hypothetical) bar magnet (AB) is cut into two equal

parts. One part is now kept over the other, so tat pole c 2 is
above c1. If M is the magnetic moment of the original magnet,
which would be the magnetic moment of the combination so
formed.
9.

The two graphs drawn below, show the variation of

electrostatic potential (V) with I/r (r being distance of the field point
from the point charge) for two point charges Q 1 & Q2
(i)

What are the signs of the two charges?

(ii)

Which of the two charges has a larger magnitude & why?

10.

A point charge + 10C is at a distance 5 cm directly above

the centre of square of side 10 cm as shown in fig. what is the

magnitude of the electric flux through the square?
11.

A charged particle moving with a uniform velocity v enters a region where

uniform electric & magnetic field E & B are present. It passes through the region
without any change in its velocity. What can we conclude about
(i)

Relative directions of E, V & B?

(ii)

Magnitude of E, & B?

12 Experimental observations have shown that X-rays

(i)

Travel in vacuum with a speed of 3x10 8 ms-1.

(ii)

Exhibits the phenomenon of diffractions & polarization.

What conclusion can be drawn about the nature of x-rays, from each of these
observations?
13

A radioactive material is reduced to 1/16 of its original amount in 4

days. How much material should one begin with so that 4x10 -3 KG of material is
left after 6 days?
14

Distinguish between point to point & broadcast communication

modes. Give one example of each.

15

Fig. Shows a light bulb (B) & iron-cored inductor connected to a DC

battery through a switch (S).

(i)

What will one observe when switch(s) is

closed?
(ii)

How wills the glow of the bulb change when the battery is

replaced by an ac source of rms voltage equal to the voltage of dc battery?

Or
An air cored coil l & a bulb are connected in series to
the ac mains as shown in given figure:
The bulb glows of the bulb change if an iron rod were
inserted in the coil? Give reasons in support of your answer.
16. Two identical plane metallic surfaces A&B are kept parallel to each other in
air separated by a distance of 10 cm as shown
in the figure surface A is given a positive
potential of 10v & the other surface of b is
earthed.
(i)

What is the magnitude & direction of the uniform electric field between

points Y & Z?
(ii)

What is the work done in moving a change of 20c from point X to Y?

17. Figure shown to long coaxial solenoids,

each of length `L. The outer solenoid has an

area of cross-section A, and number of turns/ length n 1. The corresponding

values for the inner solenoid are A2 & n2. Write the expression for self inductance
L1, L2 of the coils & their mutual inductance M. hence show that M < L1L2.
18. Why we can not use ground wave propagation and sky wave propagation for
communication of T.V. signals?
19. An electric dipole of dipole moment p is placed in a uniform electric field E.
Write the expression for the torque t experienced by the dipole. Identify two pairs
of perpendicular vectors in the expression. Show diagrammatically the orientation
of the dipole in the field for which the torque is (i) maximum, (ii) half the maximum
value & (iii) zero.
Or
Two capacitors with capacity C1 & C2 are charged to potential V1 & V2
respectively & then connected in parallel. Calculate the common potential across
the combination, the charge on each capacitor, the electrostatic energy stored in
the system & the change in the electrostatic energy from it initial value.
20. Show that during the charging of a parallel plate capacitor, the rate of change
of charge on each plate equals

E0

times the rate of change of electric flux e

linked with it. What is the name given to the term

E0(d

e/dt)?

21. Which two main considerations are kept in mind while designing the
`objective of an astronomical telescope? Obtain an expression for the angular
magnifying power & the length of the tube of an astronomical telescope in its
`normal adjustment position.
22. What is space wave propagation? Which two communication methods make
use of thus mode of propagation? If the

sum of the height of transmitting &

receiving antenna in line of right of communication is fixed at h, show the range is

maximum when the two antennas have a height h/2 each.
23. Draw the transfer characteristics of a base biased transistor in its common
emitter configuration. Explain briefly the meaning of the term `active region in
these characteristics. For what practical use, do we use the transistor in this
`active region?

24. What is a wavefront? Distinguish between a plane wavefront & a spherical

wavefront.
Explain with the help of diagram, the refraction of a plane wavefront at a plane
surface using Huygenss construction.
25. Define the term activity of a radioactive substance. State its SI unit. Two
different radioactive elements with half-lives t 1 & t2 have n1 & n2 (undecayed)
atoms respectively present at a given instant. Determine the ratio of their activity
at this instant.
26. Calculate the de-broglie wavelength of (i) an electron (in the hydrogen atom)
moving with a speed of 1/100 of the speed of the light in vacuum & (ii) a ball of
radius 5 mm & mass 3x10-2kg moving with a speed of 100 ms-1. Hence, show that
the wave nature of matter is important at the atomic level but is not really relevant
at the macroscopic level.
27. Using a suitable combination from a NOR an OR & a NOT gate, draw circuits
to obtain the truth table given below.
(i)

A
0
0
1
1

B
0
1
0
1

Y
0
0
1
0

(ii)

A
0
0
1
1

B
0
1
0
1

Y
1
1
0
1

28. (a) draw the labeled diagram of moving coil galvanometer. Prove that in a
radial magnetic field, the deflection of the coil is directly proportional to the
current flowing in the coil.
(b) A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter to measure upto
(i) `V volts by connecting a resistance R1 in series with coil
(ii) V/2 volts by connecting a resistance R2 in series with its coil
Find the resistance (R), in terms of R 1 & R2 required to convert it into a voltmeter
that can read upto `2V volt.
29. A cell of unknown emf E & internal resistance r, two unknown resistance R 1 &
R2
(R1 > R2) & a perfect ammeter are given. The current in the circuit is measured in
five different situations:

(i)

without any external resistance in the circuit, (ii) with resistance R 1 only

(iii) With resistance R2 only, (iv) with both R1 & R2 used in series combination &
(v) with R1 & R2 used in parallel combination.
The current obtained in that order. Identify the current in the five cases listed
above & calculate E, r, R1 & R2.
or
Describe the formula for the equivalent emf & internal resistance for the parallel
combination of two cells with E1 & E2 & internal resistance r1 & r2 respectively.
What is the corresponding formula for the series combination? Two cells of emf
1V, 2V & internal resistance 2 & 1 respectively are connected in (i) series, (ii)
in parallel. What should be the external resistance in the circuit, so that the
current through the resistance be the same in the cases? In which case more
heat is generated in the cells?
30. (i) derive the mirror formula which gives the relation between, v & u. what is
the corresponding formula for a thin lens?
(ii) Calculate the distance d, so that a real
image of an object at o, 15cm in front of a
convex lens of focal length 10cm is formed at
the same point o. the radius of curvature of the
mirror is 20 cm. will the image is inverted or
erect?
Or
(i)

Using the relation for refraction at a single spherical refracting surface,

device the lens makers formula for a thin convex lens.

(ii)

In the accompanying diagram, the

direct image formed by the lens ( = 10cm) of an

object placed at 0 & that formed after reflection
from the spherical mirror are formed at the same
point 0. What is the radius of curvature of the
mirror?

BLUE PRINT II
S.NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total

UNITS
Electrostatics
Current electricity
Magnetic effect of
current and
magnetism
Electromagnetic
induction &
alternating current
Electromagnetic
waves
Optics
Dual nature of
matter
Atom & nucler
Electronic devices
Communication
system

VSA
(1 MARKS)
1(1)

SA I
(2 MARKS)
2(1)
4(2)
2(1)

SA II
(3 MARKS)
6(2)
3(1)
-

IA
(5 MARKS)
5(1)

TOTAL

2(2)

6(2)

8(4)

1(1)

2(1)

3(2)

1(1)
_

2(1)
4(2)

6(2)
3(1)

5(1)
-

14(5)
4(2)

1(1)
2(2)
-

2(1)
2(1)

3(1)
-

5(1)
-

6(3)
7(3)
5(2)

8(8)

20(10)

27(9)

15(3)

70(30)

8(3)
7(3)
8(3)

SAMPLE PAPER II
Physics (Theory)

Xii (Sc)
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER

Time Allowed: 3.00 Hours

Max. Marks: 70

General instructions:
a. All questions are compulsory.
b. There are 30 questions in total. Question 1 to 8 Carry one mark each,
question 9 to 18 carry two marks each, question 19 to 27 carry three
marks each & question 28 to 30 carry five marks each.
c. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided
in one question of two marks, one question of three marks /7 all three
questions of five marks each. You have to attempt only one of the given
choices in each question.
d. Use of calculator is not permitted.
e. You may use the following physical constants wherever necessary:
c= 3x108 ms-1
h=6.6x10-34 JS
e= 1.6x10-19 C
0= 4x 10-7 Tm a-1
Bolzmann constant K = 1.38 x 1023 Jk-1
Avogadros no. Na = 6.023x1023/ Mole
Mass of neutron Mn = 1.6x10-27 kg
Mass of electron me = 9.01x10-31 kg
1.

An - particle &a proton are moving in the plane of the paper in a region

where there is a uniform magnetic field (B) directed normal to the plan of the
paper. If the particles have equal linear momenta, what will be the ratio of the
ratio of their trajectory in the field?
2.

An electrical element X, when connected to an alternating voltage source,

has the current through it leading the voltage by /2 radian. Identify X & write an
expression for its reactance.

3.

Why a metallic piece does become very hot when it is surrounded by a

coil carrying high frequency alternating current?

4. Name the characteristic of electromagnetic wave that:
(i) increases

(ii) remains constant

In electromagnetic spectrum as one move from radio wave region towards

ultraviolet region.
5

How the angular separation of interference fringes in youngs double slit

experiment change when the distance of separation between the screen &the slit
is doubled?
6.

Calculator the ratio of energies of photons produced due to transition of

electron of hydrogen atom from its,

(i) Second permitted energy level to the first level &
(ii) Highest permitted energy level to the second permitted level
7. Carbon &silicon are known to have similar lattice structures .however; the four
bonding electrons of carbon are present in second orbit while those of silicon are
present in third orbit. How does this difference result in a difference in their
electrical conductivities?
8. How is the band gap, Eg, of a photo diode related to maximum wavelength,
that can be detected by it?
9. The I-v characteristic of a resistor is observed to deviate from a straight line
for higher values of current as shown below. Why?

10. Explain how the average velocity of free electrons in a metal at constant
temperature, in an electric field, remains constant ever though the electrons are
being constantly accelerated by this electric field

11. What is the basic difference between the atom or molecule of a diamagnetic
& a paramagnetic material? Why are elements with even atomic number more
likely to be diamagnetic?
12. Electromagnetic radiation with wavelength
(i) 1 is used to kill germs on water purifiers.
(ii) 2 are used in TV communication system
(iii) 3 play an important role in maintaining the earths warmth
Name the parts of electromagnetic spectrum to which these radiations belong.
Arrange these wavelengths in decreasing order of their magnitude.
13. Light of wavelength 550 nm is incident as parallel beam on a slit of width 0.1
mm. find the angular width & linear width of the principal maxima in the resulting
diffraction pattern on a screen kept at a distance of 1.1 m from the slit. Which of
this width would not change if the screen were moved to a distance of 2.2 m from
the slit?
14. Prove that the instantaneous rate of change of the activity of a radioactive
substance is inversely proportional to the square of its half life.
15. Two students X &Y perform an experiment on potentiometer separately using
circuit diagram shown here

Keeping other thing unchanged

(1) X increases the value of resistance r
(2) Y decreases the value of resistance S in the set up.
How would these changes affect the position of null point in each case & why?

16. The following table gives the value of work function for a few photo sensitive
metals
S.no

Metal

Work
function(ev

)
1.
Na
1.92
2.
K
2.15
3.
Mo
4.17
If each of these metals is exposed to radiations of
wavelength300nm, which of them will not emit photoelectrons & why?
OR
By how much would the stopping potential for a given photosensitive surface go
up if the frequency of the incident radiations were to be
Increased from 4x1015 Hz to 8 x 1015 Hz .
(Given: h =6.4*10-34 is, e=1.6*10-19C& C=3*108 m51)
If each of these metals is exposed to radiations of wavelength 300 nm, which of
them will not emit photoelectrons & why?
17. What does the term LOS communication mean? Name the type of waves
that are used for this communication. Which of the two-height of transmitting
antenna & height of receiving antenna can affect the range over which this mode
of communication remains effective?
18. What is photoelectric effect? Calculate the threshhold frequency of photon for
photoelectric emission from a metal of work function 0.1 ev.
19. What is a wavefront? Distinguish between a plane wavefront & a spherical
wavefront. Explain with the help of Diagram the refraction of a plane wavefront at
a plane surface using Huygenss construction.
20. 12 cells, each of emf 1.5 v & internal refraction 0.5 are arranged in m rows
each containing n cells connected in series, as shown
Calculate the values of n & m for which this
combination would send maximum current
through an external resistance of 1.5
.

For the circuit shown here, calculate the

potential difference between point B &
D.

21. A charge Q located at a point r is in equilibrium under the combined electric

field of three charges q1, q2, q3. If the charges q1, q2, are located at point r 1 & r2
respectively, find the direction of the force on Q, due to q3 in terms of q1, q2, q2,
r1, r2, & r.
22. The two graphs drawn below, show the variation of electrostatic potential (V)
with 1/r (r being distance of the field point from the point
charge) for two point charges q1 & q2.
(i)

What are the signs of the two charges?

(ii) Which of the two charges has a larger magnitude &

why?
23. A circular coil having 20 turns, each of radius 8 cm, is rotating about its
vertical diameter with an angular speed of 50 radian s-1 in a uniform horizontal
magnetic field of magnitude 30 mT. Obtain the maximum average & r.m.s value
of the emf induced in the coil.
If the coil forms a closed loop of resistance 10 , how much power is
dissipated as heat in it?
24. Define the term modulation index for an AM wave. What would be
modulation index for an AM wave for which the maximum amplitude is a, While
the minimum amplitude is b?
25.The nucleus of an atom of ,

235
92

y initially at rest, decays by emitting an -

particle as per the equation

235
92

231
90

x + 24He + energy

It is given that the binding energies per nucleon of the parent & daughter
nuclear are 7.8Mev &7.835Mev respectively and that of -particle is 7.07 Mev /
nucleon. Assuming the daughter nucleus to be formed in the unexcited state &
neglecting its share in the energy of the reaction, calculate the speed of emitted
-particle. Take mass of particle to be 6.68x10-27 kg.
26. when a circuit elements X is connected across an a.c. source ,a current of
2 A flows through it &this current is in phase with the applied voltage. when
another element y is connected across the same a.c. source ,the same current
flows in the circuit but it leads the voltage by /2 radians .
(i)

Name the circuit elements X & Y .

(ii) Find the current that flows in the circuit when the series combination of X & Y
is connected across the same a.c. voltage.
(iii) Bolt a graph showing variation of the net impedance of this series
combination of X & Y as a function of angler frequency of the applied voltage.
27. Give reasons for the following:
(a) Astronomical prefer to use telescopes with large objective diameter to
observe astronomical objects.
(b) Two identical bat independent monochromatic sources of light cant be
coherent.
(c) The value of Brewster angle for a transparent medium is different for lights of
different color

28. A student has to study the input &output characteristic of n-p-n silicon
transistor in common emitter configuration. What kind of a circuit arrangement
should she use for this purpose? Draw the typical shape of input characteristic
likely to be obtained by her. What do we understand by the cut off, active &
saturation states of the transistor? In which of these of states does the transistor
not remain when being used as a switch?
Or
Input signals A &B are applied to the input terminal of the dotted box setup shown here. Let Y be the final output signal from the box

Draw the wave forms of the signal labeled as c1 &c2 with in the box,
giving (in brief) the reason for getting this wave form. Hence draw the wave of the
final output signal Y. give reason for your choice. What can we state (in words) as
the relation between the final output signal Y& the input signal A&B?
29. Two circular coils X&Y having radii R & r/2 respectively are placed in
horizontal plane with their centers coinciding with each other. Coil X has a current
I flowing through it in the clockwise sense .what must be the current in coil Y to
make total magnetic field at the common center of the two coils ,zero ? With the
same current flowing in the two coils, if the coil Y is now lifted vertically upwards
through a distance R, what would be the net magnetic field at the center of coil
Y?
Or
A straight thick ling wire of uniform cross section of radius a is carrying a
steady current I. use amperes circuital law to obtain a relation showing the
variation of the magnetic field (B) inside &outside the wire with distance r ,(r a )
& (r > a) of the field point from the center of its cross section . Plot a graph

showing the nature of this variation. Calculate the ratio of magnetic field at a
point a/2 above the surface of the wire to that at a point a/2 below its surface.
What is the maximum value of the field of this wire?
30 (a) Draw a ray diagram to show the refraction of light through a glass prism.
Hence obtain the relation for the angle of deviation in terns of the angle of
incident, angle of emergence &the angle of the prism.
(b)

A right angle isosceles prism is made from glass of refractive index 1.5

.show that a ray of light incident normally on

(i)

One of the equal sides of this prism is derivated through 90 o

(ii)

The hypotenuse of this prism is deviated through 180 0

Or

(a)

With the help of a labeled ray diagram, show the image formation by a

compound microscope. Derive an expression for its magnifying power.

(b)

How does the resolivng power of a compound microscope get affected

on?
(ii)

Decreasing the diameter of its objective?

(ii)

Increasing the focal length of its objective?