Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan- Jaipur Region

Model Question Papers for Class XII

Session-2016-17
Subject-Physics(042)
This material was prepared under the patronage of
Dr. Jai Deep Das - Deputy Commissioner, KVS (RO) JAIPUR
Dr. V. Gowri - Asst.Commissioner,KVS(RO)JAIPUR
Sh. A. Jyothy Kumar- Asst. Commissioner, KVS (RO) JAIPUR
Dr. Sukriti Raiwani- Asst. Commissioner, KVS (RO) JAIPUR
Under the guidance of
Sh Om Parkash Yadav,Principal,
K.V.NO.2,EKLINGGARH,UDAIPUR

By the following Team

S.NO NAME OF THE PGT MODEL QUESTION PAPER NO.

1 SH B S RATHORE MODEL QUESTION PAPER NO.-I

2 SH AJAY AGARWAL MODEL QUESTION PAPER NO.-II

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4 SH SOHAN LAL MODEL QUESTION PAPER NO.-IV

5 ALL PGTs MODEL QUESTION PAPER NO.-V

6 ALL PGTs MODEL QUESTION PAPER NO.-VI
7 SH S. D. PAREEK PRACTICE QUESTION PAPER
 Model Question Paper-I
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan, Jaipur
CLASS XII
PHYSICS (042)
BLUE PRINT
Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks: 70

S. Unit VSA SA I SA II Value Based LA TOTAL

No. (1mark) (2marks) (3marks) Question (5marks)
(4 Marks)
1 Electrostatics 1 (1) 2 (1) - – 5 (1) 8 (3)

2 Current Electricity 1 (1) - 6 (2) – - 7 (3)

3 Magnetic effect of current & - - 3 (1) - 5 (1) 8 (2)

Magnetism
4 Electromagnetic Induction and 1 (1) - 3 (1) 4 (1) - 8 (3)
Alternating Current
5 Electromagnetic Waves - - 3 (1) – - 3 (1)

6 Optics 1 (1) 2 (1) 6 (2) – 5 (1) 14 (5)

7 Dual nature of Radiation and - 4(2) – - 4 (2)

matter
8 Atoms and Nuclei - - 6 (2) – - 6 (2)

9 Electronic Devices 1 (1) - 6 (2) – - 7 (3)

10 Communication Systems - 2 (1) 3 (1) - - 5 (2)

Total 5 (5) 10 (5) 36 (12) 4 (1) 15 (3) 70 (26)

 Model Question Paper-I
KendriyaVidyalayaSangthan, Jaipur
2016-17
XII – PHYSICS
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 70

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory. There are 26 questions in all.
(ii) This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E.
(iii) Section A contains five questions of one mark each, Section B contains five questions of two
marks each, Section C contains twelve questions of three marks each, Section D contains one value
based question of four marks and Section E contains three questions of five marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question of two
marks, one question of three marks and all the three questions of five marks weightage. You have to
attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
(v) You may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary:
c = 3 x 108ms-1 h = 6.6 x 10-34 Js e = 1.6 x 10-19 C μ0= 4 π x 10-7 TmA-1

SECTION A
1. Define the term ‘self-inductance’ of a coil. Write its S.I. unit.
2. What happens to width of depletion layer of a p-n junction when a forward bias is applied?
3. Why does bluish colour predominate in a clear sky ?
4. I – V graph for a metallic wire at two different temperatures, T1 and T2 is as shown in the
figure. Which of the two temperatures is lower and why ?

5. The field lines of a negative point charge are as shown in the figure. Does the kinetic energy
of a small negative charge increase or decrease in going from B to A ?

SECTION B
6. Write two factors which justify the need of modulating a low frequency signal into high
frequencies before transmission.
7. The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons gets doubled when the wavelength of
light incident on the surface changes from λ1 to λ2. Derive the expressions for the threshold
wavelength λ0 and work function for the metal surface.
8. When an electron in hydrogen atom jumps from the third excited state to the ground state,
how would the de Broglie wavelength associated with the electron change ? Justify your
answer.
9. Define equipotential surface. Why is the electric field at any point on the equipotential
surface directed normal to the surface ?
10. You are given two converging lenses of focal lengths 1·25 cm and 5 cm to design a compound
microscope. If it is desired to have a magnification of 30, find out the separation between the
objective and the eyepiece.
OR
A small telescope has an objective lens of focal length 150 cm and eyepiece of focal length 5
cm. What is the magnifying power of the telescope for viewing distant objects in normal
adjustment?
If this telescope is used to view a 100 m tall tower 3 km away, what is the height of the image
of the tower formed by the objective lens?
SECTION C
11. Define the activity of a radioactive sample. Write its S.I. unit.
Calculate the wavelengths of the first member of Lyman and first member of Balmer Series.
OR
In the study of Geiger-Marsdon experiment on scattering of particles by a thin foil of gold,
draw the trajectory of a-particles in the coulomb field of target nucleus. Explain briefly how
one gets the information on the size of the nucleus from this study.
From the relation R = R0 A1/3, where R0 is constant and A is the mass number of the
nucleus, show that nuclear matter density is independent of A.
12. Identify the gates P and Q shown in the figure. Write the truth table for the combination of
the gates shown. Name the equivalent gate representing this circuit and write its logic
symbol.

13. State clearly how an unpolarised light gets linearly polarised when passed through a
polaroid.
(i) Unpolarised light of intensity I0 is incident on a polaroid P1 which is kept near another
polaroid P2 whose pass axis is parallel to that of P1. How will the intensities of light, I1 and I2,
transmitted by the polaroids P1 and P2 respectively, change on rotating P1 without
disturbing P2?
(ii) Write the relation between the intensities I1 and I2.
14. A uniform magnetic field B is set up along the positive x-axis. A particle of charge ‘q’ and
mass ‘m’ moving with a velocity v enters the field at the origin in X-Y plane such that it has
 velocity components both along and perpendicular to the magnetic field B.Trace, giving
reason, the trajectory followed by the particle. Find out the expression for the distance
moved by the particle along the magnetic field in one rotation.
15. Use Huygens’ Principle to show how a plane wave front propagates from a denser to rarer
medium. Hence verify Snell’s law of refraction.
16. (a) Determine the value of phase difference between the current and the voltage in the given
series LCR circuit.

(b) Calculate the value of the additional capacitor which may be joined suitably to the
capacitor C that would make the power factor of the circuit unity.
17. How are electromagnetic waves produced? What is the source of energy of these waves ?
Draw a schematic sketch of the electromagnetic waves propagating along the + x-axis.
Indicate the directions of the electric and magnetic fields. Write the relation between the
velocity of propagation and the magnitudes of electric and magnetic fields.

18. Find the relation between drift velocity and relaxation time of charge carriers in a conductor.
A conductor of length L is connected to a d.c. source of voltage ‘V’. If the length of the
conductor is tripled by stretching it, keeping ‘V’ constant, explain how its drift velocity would
be affected.

19. Draw a circuit diagram of a C.E. transistor amplifier. Briefly explain its working and write the
expression for (i) current gain, (ii) voltage gain of the amplifier.
20. Define modulation index. Why is its value kept, in practice, less than one ?
A message signal of frequency 10 kHz and peak voltage of 10 volts is used to modulate a
carrier of frequency 1 MHz and peak voltage of 20 volts. Determine (a) modulation index, (b)
the frequencies of the side bands produced.
21. State the underlying principle of a potentiometer. Write two factors by which current
sensitivity of a potentiometer can be increased. Why is a potentiometer preferred over a
voltmeter for measuring the emf of a cell?
22. (a) Write three characteristic properties of nuclear force.
(b) Draw a plot of potential energy of a pair of nucleons as a function of their separation.
Write two important conclusions that can be drawn from the graph.
 SECTION D
23. A group of students while coming from the school noticed a box marked “Danger H.T. 2200
V” at a substation in the main street. They did not understand the utility of a such a high
voltage, while they argued, the supply was only 220 V. They asked their teacher this question
the next day. The teacher thought it to be an important question and therefore explained to
the whole class.
Answer the following questions:
(i) What device is used to bring the high voltage down to low voltage of a.c. current and
what is the principle of its working?
(ii) Is it possible to use this device for bringing down the high dc voltage to the low voltage?
Explain.
(iii) Write the values displayed by the students and the teacher.
SECTION E
24. (a) Define electric flux. Write its S.I. unit.
(b) Using Gauss’s law, obtain the electric flux due to a point charge ‘q’ enclosed in a cube of
side ‘a’.
(c) Show that the electric field due to a uniformly charged infinite plane sheet at any point
distant x from it, is independent of x.
OR
(a) Derive the expression for the energy stored in a parallel plate capacitor. Hence obtain the
expression for the energy density of the electric field.
(b) A fully charged parallel plate capacitor is connected across an uncharged identical
capacitor. Show that the energy stored in the combination is less than that stored initially in
the single capacitor.

25. Explain, using a labelled diagram, the principle and working of a moving coil galvanometer.
What is the function of (i) uniform radial magnetic field, (ii) soft iron core?
Define the terms (i) current sensitivity and (ii) voltage sensitivity of a galvanometer. Why
does increasing the current sensitivity not necessarily increase voltage sensitivity?
OR
(a) State Ampere’s circuital law. Show that the magnetic field B at a distance r outside the
straight infinite wire carrying current I is tangential and is given by B = µ0I / (2πr).
(b) Consider a long straight cylindrical wire of circular cross-section of radius a, as shown in
the figure. The current I is uniformly distributed across this cross-section. Calculate the
magnetic field Bin the region r <a and r> a. Plot a graph of B versus r from the Centre of the
wire.
26. (a) (i) 'Two independent monochromatic sources of light cannot produce a sustained
interference pattern'. Give reason.
(ii) Light waves each of amplitude ‘a' and frequency ‘ω’, emanating from two coherent light
sources superpose at a point. If the displacements due to these waves is given by y1= a cos ωt
and y2 = a cos (ωt +ϕ) where ϕ is the phase difference between the two, obtain the
expression for the resultant intensity at the point.
(b) In Young's double slit experiment, using monochromatic light of wavelength λ, the
intensity of light at a point on the screen where path difference is λ, is K units. Find out the
intensity of light at a point where path difference is λ/3.
OR
(a) A luminescent object is placed at a depth d’ in a (optically) denser medium of refractive index ‘ ’.
Prove that radius r, of the base of the cone of light, from the object that can emerge out from the
surface, is r .
√
(b) A sunshine recorder glob of 30 cm diameter is made of glass of n = 1.5. A ray enters the
glob parallel to the axis. Find the position from the center of the sphere where the ray
crosses the axis.
 Model Question Paper-I
MARKING SCHEME – XII- Physics(042)

Q. Expected Answer / Value Points Marks Total

No. Marks

1. Self-inductance of the coil is numerically equal to magnetic flux linked with it when ½
unit current flows through it. / Self-inductance is numerically equal to induced emf in
the coil when rate of change of current is unity.

Unit- Henry or volt-second/ampere or weber ampere-1 ½ 1

2. Width of depletion layer will decrease 1 1

3. Scattering of the blue colour is maximum due to its shorter wavelength / As

per Rayleigh scattering law, the amount of scattering varies inversely with the
fourth power of wavelength. 1 1

4. T1 ½
Since slope (= ) of T1is greater / Resistance of the wire at T1 is
½ 1
lower.
5. The kinetic energy of a negative charge decreases in going from point B to 1 1

point A in the given field configuration.

6. 1. To reduce the size of the antenna or aerial

2. To increase in effective power radiated by an Antenna
3. To minimize mixing of signals from different transmitters 1+1 2
(Any two )

7. ½

( )

( )

1
( ) ( ) ⇒ ( )
2

⇒ ( )⇒ ½
8. Formula for Energy ½ ½
Formula for de-Broglie wavelength ½
Calculation ½
Effect on wavelength ½

⇒ √
√ ½+½

½
But , √
2
. .

9.
Definition 1

Reason 1

(a) A surface having same potential at all points on it, is called an equipotential 1
surface.

If the electric field were not normal to the equipotential surface, it will have a non-
zero component along the surface. Hence, work will be done in moving a unit test
charge from one point to another point on the surface against this component of the 1 2
field, which is not true.

Alternatively:

Component of ⃗⃗⃗ along the equipotential surface = − (rate of change of potential along
the equipotential surface) = zero

Hence⃗⃗⃗⃗ has to be normal to the equipotential surface at all points.

10.
Formula for magnification 1

Substitution and Calculation 1

L  D 
M  1  
 
f0  fe 

⇒ ( )⇒ . 1
.

OR
1
Formula for magnification ½
Calculation & Result ½
Angular magnification ½
Height of image ½
2

½
 ⇒
½
1 1 1
For objective lens,  
f0 v0 u0

⇒ .
. ½
.
⇒ .
½

11.
Definition of activity and SI unit ½+½

Calculation of wavelengths 2

The rate at which the nuclei of the radioactive sample disintegrate or ½

SI Unit – Becquerel (Bq) or disintegration per second

1
= R[ ]

For Lyman
½
= 1.097 x 107[ ]
= 122 nm
For Balmer

= 1.097 x 107[ ]
½ 3
= 656.3 nm [Note : Also accept the answers given in terms of R only]

OR

(i) Drawing of trajectory 1

(ii) Explanation of information on the size of nucleus ½
(iii) Proving that nuclear density is independent of A 1 ½
12.
Name of Gates P and Q ½ + ½
½
Truth Table 1
½
Equivalent Gate ½

Logic symbol of equivalent Gate ½

Gate P - AND Gate 1

Gate Q: NOT Gate

Truth Table

Input
A B
0 0
0 1
1 0
1 1
X Y
½
0 1
0 1 3
0 1
1 0

Equivalent Gate: NAND

½

13. 1
Explanation of Polarization through polarizer 1

Variation in I1 and I2½+½

Relation between I1 and I2 1

When unpolarized light be incident on a polaroid; its electric vectors, oscillating in a
direction perpendicular to that of the alignment of the molecules in the polaroid, are
able to pass through it while the component of light along the aligned molecules gets ½ 3
blocked. Hence the light gets linearly polarised. [Note: If student gives labeled ½
diagram, award full marks.]
I1 will remain unaffected. 1
I2 will decrease from maximum to zero.
I2 = I1 cos2 θ / I2 = (I0/ 2) cos2 θ
14. 1
Trajectory of particle 1

Reason /explanation 1

Expression for distance travelled1

The particle will describe a circle in the y-z plane, due to the y-component ( )of its ½ 3
velocity. It also moves along the x-axis (parallel to the field), due to the x-component
( ) of its velocity. Hence its trajectory would be helical.
½
Distance moved along the magnetic field in one rotation

15. 1
Labelled Diagram 1

Verification of Snell’s law 2

Derivation of Snell’s law

16.
(a) Value of phase difference 2

(b) Value of additional Capacitance 1

(a) ½

½
tan
⇒ ½

(b) Power Factor

For power factor=1, we have XL=XC
½

3
⇒
We , therefore, need to add a capacitor of capacitance (10-2)μF=8μF in parallel with
the given capacitor. ½

17.
Production½
Source of Energy ½
Schematic Sketch½
Directions of 𝐸𝑎𝑛𝑑𝐵: ½+½
Relation ½

Production: Electromagnetic waves are produced by accelerated Charges. ½

The battery/ Electric field that accelerates the charge is the source of ½ 3

energy of em waves.

Direction of ⃗ Along 𝑦 axis/ Along 𝑧 axis

½
Direction of ⃗ Along 𝑧 axis/ Along 𝑦 axis ½
Relation: ½
18.
Derivation of drift velocity 2

Effect on drift velocity 1

2
𝑦

½ 3

½
𝑦

19. Labeled Circuit diagram1

Working of Amplifier 1
Expression for voltage gain ½
Expression for current gain ½

When a small sinusoidal voltage is superposed on the dc base bias , the base current 1
will have sinusoidal variation superimposed on the value of .
As a consequence , the collector current also will have sinusoidal variations ,
superimposed on the value of IC , producing corresponding (amplified ) changes in the
value of V0.
VO  V CE  ac R L ½
voltage gain A V    
VI r I B r

ac current gain ( ) ½

20. Definition of Modulation index 1 1

Reason ½
Calculation of Modulation index ½
Calculation of USB and LSB ½ +½
 The ratio of amplitude of modulating signal (Em) and amplitude of carrier wave (EC) ½
is called modulating index.

To avoid /minimize distortion.

1
(a) Modulation index =10/20 = 0.5
3
(b) Frequency of USB = (1000 + 10 kHz) = 1010 kHz
½
Frequency of LSB = (1000 – 10 kHz) = 990 kHz.
½

21.
Principle 1

Two Factors ½+½

Reason for preference 1

Principle: The potential drop, across a part of a length l of a uniform wire of 1

length L (L>l), is proportional to the length l.

Two factors: (i) increasing the length L of the wire. 1

(ii) Deceasing the current following through the potentiometer wire. 3

(Connecting a suitable resistance, R, in series with thepotentiometer wire.)

Reason: At the balance position, there is no net current drawn from the cell 1

and the cell is effectively in an open circuit condition.

This is not so for a voltmeter.

22. 1½
Three characteristic properties ½ + ½ + ½

Graph for potential energy ½

Two conclusions ½ + ½
(a) Characteristic properties of Nuclear force (Any Three)

(i) Short range force( ii) Saturation forces (iii) Very Strong force (iv) Charge
independent (v) Spin dependent

½
 Conclusions(any two) 1

i) Nuclear force is attractive for distance larger than ro.

ii) Nuclear force is repulsive if two nucleons are separated by distance less than ro. 3

iii) Nuclear force decreases very rapidly for r > ro.

iv) Potential energy is minimum (Equilibrium position) at ro.

23.
Name of device and Principle of working ½ + 1
Possibility and explanation ½
Values displayed by students and teachers 1+1

(i) Transformer ½

Working Principle: Mutual induction or Whenever an alternative voltage is applied 1

in the primary windings, an emf is induced in the secondary windings.
4
(ii) No, There is no induced emf for a dc voltage in the primary
½
(iii) Inquisitive nature/ Scientific temperament (any one)
1
Conceren for students / Helpfulness / Professional honesty(any one)
1
(Any other relevant values)

24.
(a) Electric flux and its SI unit 1+½
(b) Calculation of Electric flux 1
(c) Derivation of electric field due to infinite plane sheet 2 ½

(a) Total number of electric lines of force passing perpendicular through a given 1
surface.
Unit – newton m2 / coulomb (or V-m) ½
(b)
1
(c) Diagram ½
Derivation of
2
OR
(a) Derivation for energy stored 2
Derivation for energy density 1
(b) Required Proof 2

(a)
½
dW = dq
Total work done in storing the charge Q,

∫ ∫
½
 ( ) ½

This work is stored as electrostatic energy in the capacitor.

½
Q= CV ,
( )( ) ½
Energy stored per unit volume =

= ½
(b) Before connecting

½
After connecting
Common potential =
½
Energy Stored

( )[ ] ½
( )
½

25.
Labelled diagram 1
Principle and working ½ + 1
Function of radial magnetic field and soft iron core ½ + ½
Current sensitivity ½
Voltage sensitivity ½
Explanation ½

Labelled diagram 1

Principle and working ½+1

Function of radial magnetic field and soft iron core
Functions of (1) Radial field ; It keeps magnetic field lines normal to the area vector ½+½
of the coil (2) Soft iron core; It increases the strength of magnetic field.
½+½
current sensitivity and voltage sensitivity
If N 2N , then by increasing number of turns, current sensitivity increases but ½
voltage sensitivity remains same because resistance increases proportionally.
OR
 (a) Statement of Ampere’s circuital law1
Derivation of magnetic field B 2
(b) Magnetic field inside the thick wire1
outside the wire ½
Graph ½

(a) Statement of law orExpression of the law in integral form:

1
∮ ⃗ . ⃗⃗⃗ =

Derivation of magnetic field

2

(b) For inside points, r a, By Ampere’s circuital law,

½ 5
2

 
Ir
BL   0 I '  B 2  r   0 2
a
 0 Ir
 B 
2 a
2

 B  r ½
For outside points, r a,

By Ampere’s circuital law, ½

0I
 
BL   0 I  B 2  r   0 I  B 
2 r
1
 B 
r

Graph

½
26.
(a) (i) Reason 1
(ii) Obtaining expression for the resultant intensity 2
(b) Finding the intensity of light at a required point 2

(a) Light waves, originating from two independent monochromatic sources, 1

will not have a constant phase difference. Therefore, these sources will
not be coherent and, therefore, would not produce a sustained
interference pattern.
(b) (i) y = y1 + y2
= ( ) ½
= . ( )
Amplitude of resultant displacement is
Intensity , ½

½ 5
(ii) A path difference of , corresponds to a phase difference of 2π
𝑦
A path difference of , corresponds to a phase difference of ½

Intensity = . =

OR

(a) Diagram 1 ½
Mathematical Proof 1½
½
(b) (b) Diagram 1
Finding the distance1½ ½

(a)

1
 For total internal reflection, ½

From figure,

⇒
√ √ √ ½

(b)

½
. .
⇒
This image acts as an object for second refraction. Object distance = 15 cm

. . ½
⇒ .
 Model Question Paper-II
BLUE PRINT
2016-2017
CLASS-XII

S. No. Name of Unit VSA SA I SA II Question LA TOTAL

(1mark) (2marks) (3marks) (4 Marks) (5marks)
Value Based

1 Electrostatics 1(3) - 1(5)

(5)15
2 Current - 2(4) 1(3)
electricity
3 Magnetic effect 1(1) 1(2) - - 1(5)
of current &
Magnetism
(7)16
4 Electromagneti 2(1) - 2(6) -
c
Induction and
Alternating
Current
5 Electromagneti 1(3) - - (5)17
c
Waves

6 Optics 3(9) - 1(5)

7 Dual nature of 1(1) -- 1(3) - -

matter &
radiation
(4)10
8 Atoms and - - 2(6) - -
Nuclei

9 Electronic - 2(4) 1(3) -- -

Devices
(5)12
10 Communication 1(1) - - 1(4) -
Systems

Total 5(1) 5(10) 12(36) 1(4) 3(15) 70

 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
Model Question Paper-II
PHYSICS (042)
CLASS-XII
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 70

General Instructions :

(i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) There are 26 questions in total.
(iii) Questions 1 to 5 are very short answer type questions and carry one mark each. Questions
6 to 10 carry two marks each, questions 11 to 22 carry three marks each, question no 23 is
of 4 marks and questions 24 to26 carry five marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question
of two marks, one question of three marks and all three questions of five marks each. You
have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted. However you may use log tables and trigonometric
table if necessary.
(vi) You may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary :
m/s
h . Js
. C
TmA-1

N m2C -2

me=9.1 kg

Section A

1. Two identical loops, one of copper and another of aluminium are rotated with the same
speed in the same M.F. In which case, the induced (a) e.m.f. (b) current will be more and
why?

2. A beam of alpha particles projected along + X-axis, experiences a force due to a magnetic
field along the +Z -axis. What is the direction of the magnetic field?

3. What is phase difference between voltage and current in LCR series circuit at resonance?
4. In the given block diagram of a receiver, identify the boxes labelled as X and Y .
 5. What is the inverse phenomenon of photoelectric effect?
Section B
6. Using Kirchoff’s laws, calculate the potential difference across the 8 ohm resistor.

4Ω
7. Establish a relation between drift velocity and current. Hence obtain the relation between current
density and drift velocity.

8. A straight wire of mass 200 g and length 1.5 m carries a current of 2 A. It is suspended in mid-air by
a uniform horizontal magnetic field B. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field?

OR

A long cylindrical conductor of radius ‘a’ carries a steady current I. The current is uniformly
distributed across the cross section. Apply Ampere’s circuital law to calculate the magnetic field at a
point ‘P’ at a distance ‘r’ from the centre of the wire for (i) r<a (ii) r>a

9. How is a p-type semiconductor formed? Name the majority carriers in it? Draw the energy band
diagram of an n-type semiconductor.
10. With the help of logic circuit show, how an AND gate can be obtained by using only NOR gates.
Section C
11. The given figure shows the experimental set up of a meter bridge. The null point is found to be
60cm away from the end A with X and Y in position as shown. When a resistance of 15Ω is connected
in series with ‘Y’, the null point is found to shift by 10cm towards the end A of the wire. Find the
position of null point if a resistance of 30Ω were connected in parallel with ‘Y’.

12. State the theorem which relates the enclosed charge, inside a closed surface, with the electric flux
through it. Use this theorem to obtain the electric field due to a uniformly charged thin spherical shell
at an (i) outside point (ii) inside point.

OR

(a) Determine the electrostatic potential energy of a system consisting of two charges 7 µC and –2 µC
(and with no external field) placed at (–9 cm, 0, 0) and (9 cm, 0, 0) respectively.

(b) How much work is required to separate the two charges infinitely away from each other?

(c) Suppose that the same system of charges is now placed in an external electric field
E = A (1/r 2); A = 9 × 105 C m–2. What would the electrostatic energy of the configuration be?
13. A metallic square loop ABCD of size 15 cm of negligible resistance is moved at a uniform velocity
of V m/s in a uniform magnetic field of 2 Tesla, the field lines being normal to the plane of the paper.
The loop is connected to an electrical network of resistors, each of resistance 2ohm. Calculate the
speed of loop, for which 2mA current flows in the loop.

14. An a.c. generator consist a coil of 50 turns and area 2.5 m2 rotating at an angular speed of 60rad/s
in a uniform magnetic field B = 0.30T between two fixed pole pieces . The resistance of the circuit
including that coil the coil is 500 Ω.
(i) Find the maximum current drawn from the generator.
(ii) What will be the orientation of the coil with respect to the magnetic field to have
(a) maximum (b) zero magnetic flux?
(iii) Would the generator work if the coil was stationery and instead the pole pieces rotated
together with the same speed as above?

15. (a) Optical and radio telescopes are built on the ground while X-ray astronomy is possible only
from satellites orbiting the Earth. Why? 1
(b)The magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by

By = 2 × 10–7 sin (0.5×103x+1.5×1011t) T. (i)

What is the wavelength and frequency of the wave?

(ii) Write an expression for the electric field.

16. Draw the graph showing the variation of binding energy per nucleon with mass number of
different atomic nuclei. Calculate binding energy/nucleon of 26 Fe 56 Nucleus.

[Given: Mass of 26 Fe 56 = 55.934939 u, mass of proton = 1.007825 u, mass of neutron

=1.008665 u, 1 u = 931 MeV/c2].
17. The energy levels of electrons in an atom are shown below. The electron makes transitions from
energy level -1.5 eV to -13.6 eV. How many spectral lines are possible in Lymann series, Balmer
series, Paschen series, Brackett series, Pfund Series?

A B -0.85 eV

C -1.51 eV

D -3.4 eV

-13.6 eV

18. a) why is the wave nature of matter not more apparent to our daily observation?
b) Draw a graph to show the variation of K.E of photo electron with the increase of frequency? (ν
>ν0 ) .
c) Green light ejects photo electrons from a given photosensitive surface whereas yellow light
does not. What will happen in case of violet and red light? Give reason.

19 The number of silicon atoms per m3 is 5 x1028 . This is doped simultaneously with 5 x 1022 atoms
per m3 of Arsenic and 5x1020 per m3 atoms of Indium. Calculate the number of electrons and holes.
Given that ni = 1.5 1016 m–3. Is the material n-type or p-type?

20. Verify Snell’s law of refraction with the help of Huygens’s Wave theory.
21. Find out an expression for fringe width in interference and show that bright and dark fringes have
same width.

22. You are given three lenses L1, L2 and L3 each of focal length 20cm. An object is kept at 40cm in
front of L1 , as shown. The final real image is formed at the focus of L3 . Find the separations between
L1, L2 and L3.
 Section D

23. A group of villagers wanted to hear the planning of some anti-social elements who were supposed
to be gathering in a certain room in the village, but they were finding no way out. Dhruv a class XII
student offered his help. He quietly planted a transmitter in the said room & the receiver in the other
nearby room where the villagers were to be assembled. By doing so he made an arrangement to hear
all the talks, what were to be transpired there.
a) What are the values shown by Dhruv?
b) Give the block diagram of a complete communication system?
Section E

24. (a) Derive an expression for the capacity of a parallel plate capacitor with a dielectric slab of
thickness, less than the plate separation, placed between the plates.

(b) Obtain the equivalent capacitance of the network given below. For a supply 300 V, determine
the charge and voltage across C4.

OR
What is an electric dipole? Deduce an expression for the torque acting on an electric dipole
placed in a uniform electric field. Hence define dipole moment. An electric dipole of length 2 cm
is placed with its axis making an angle of 60o to a uniform electric field of 105 NC-1. If it
experiences a torque of 8√3 Nm, calculate the;
(i) Magnitude of charge on the dipole.
(ii) Potential energy of the dipole.

25. (a) With the help of a diagram, explain the principle and working of a moving coil galvanometer.

(b) What is the importance of a radial magnetic field and how is it produced?

(c) Why is it that while using a moving coil galvanometer as a voltmeter, a high resistance in series is
required whereas in an ammeter a shunt is used?
 OR

(a) Derive an expression for the force between two long parallel current carrying conductors.

(b) Use this expression to define S.I. unit of current.

(c) A long straight wire AB carries a current I. A proton P travels with a speed v, parallel to the wire, at
a distance d from it in a direction opposite to the current as shown in the figure. What is the force
experienced by the proton and what is its direction?

26.(i) Use the mirror equation to deduce that: (a) an object placed between f and 2f of a concave
mirror produces a real image beyond 2f. (b) A convex mirror always produces a virtual image
independent of the location of the object. (c) The virtual image produced by a convex mirror is always
diminished in size and is located between the focus and the pole.

(ii) Draw a well labeled diagram of compound microscope, and write formula for its magnifying
power.

OR

(a) In Young’s double-slit experiment using monochromatic light of wavelength λ, the intensity of light
at a point on the screen where path difference is λ , is K units. What is the intensity of light at a point
where path difference is λ /3?

(b) (i) A beam of light consisting of two wavelengths, 650 nm and 520 nm, is used to obtain
interference fringes in a Young’s double-slit experiment.

(ii) Find the distance of the third bright fringe on the screen from the central maximum for
wavelength 650 nm. (b) What is the least distance from the central maximum where the bright
fringes due to both the wavelengths coincide?
 Model Question Paper-II
Marking Scheme-PHYSICS (042)
CLASS-XII

1 (a)Same ( b) copper due to less resistivity ½, ½

2 Along Y axis 1
3 ZERO 1
4 X-IF stage ½, ½
Y-Amplifier
5 X ray production 1
6 Correct solution 1
7 Correct relation and diagram 1+1

8 Correct solution using, mg = ILB 1+1

OR
Correct derivation

9 By doping forth group element with few atoms of third group 1

elements. ½
Majority carriers are holes ½
Energy band diagram
10 Correct logic circuit and truth table 1+1
11 x/y=60/40=3/2 or 2x=3y 1+1+1
x/(y+15)=(60-10)/50=1
x=y+15; y= 30ᴒ; x= (3/2)X30=45ᴒ
l1/l2=45/15=3/1=75/25
null point is at a distance of 75 cm from A

12 Statement 1/2
Diagram 1/2
Electric field outside 1
Electric field inside 1
OR
(a)-0.7 J 1
(b)0.7J 1
(c)49.3J 1

13 1+1+1
The network of resistors is a balanced Wheat stone’s bridge. The
equivalent resistance of network = 2ohm. The effective
resistance of circuit, 2 ohm
Emf =Blv
Current =Blv/R
Correct calculation of V

14 (i) I max=NABW/R 1+1+1

(ii) FOR max: plane of coil should be perpendicular to the field.
 For zero magnetic flux, plane of coil should be in the plane of
the field.
(iii) Yes.
15 (a) Correct reason 1+2
(b)(i)wave length=1.26cm,freq=23.9GHz
(ii) Ez = 60 sin (0.5×103x+1.5×1011t) T.
16 Plotting the graph 1+2
Calculating the BE /Nucleon
17 Correct solution with formula 1+1+1

18 Correct reason 1
Correct graph 1
Proper reason 1
19 Ne= 4.95 X1022; 1
nh = 4.75 X109 ; 1
n-type since ne >> nh 1
20 Huygens principle 1
Correct diagram 1
verification 1

21 Correct derivation with proper diagram 1+2

22 Correct solution using lens formula 1+ 2
23 His concern towards the society. 3
Diagram of communication system
24 Correct Derivation 3
Solution 2
Equivalent capacitance =200/3 pF
Q4 =2.55X10-8 C, V4= 200 V
OR
Correct derivation 3
Numerical 2
25 a) correct diagram working and principle 3
b) Maximum flux 1
c) Correct reason 1
OR
a) Correct derivation 3
b) Correct definition 1
c) Force and direction 1
26 Using mirror equation, correct deduction 3
Correct diagram and formula 2
OR
a) k/4 2
b) (i) 1.17 mm (ii) 1.56 mm 3
 Model Question Paper-III
CLASS XII- PHYSICS

BLUE PRINT
Topic VSA(1MARKS) SA-1(2 SA-2(3) VALUE
MARKS) MARKS) BASED(4) LA(5)
MARKS
Electrostatics 3(1) 5(1)

15
Current 4(2) 3(1)
Electricity

Magnetic effect 1(1) 2(1) 5(1)

& Magnetism
16
Electromagnetic 2(2) 6(2)
induction
&Alternating
currents

Electromagnetic 3(1)
Waves
17
Optics 9(3) 5(1)

Dual Nature of 1(1) 3(1)

Matter
10
Atoms & 6(2)
Nuclei

Electronic 1(1) 4(2) 3(1)

Devices
12

Communication 4(1)
Systems

TOTAL 5(5) 10(5) 36(12) 4(1) 15(3) 70(26)

 Model Question Paper-III
Class XII
PHYSICS (042)
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks : 70
General Instructions:
(a) All questions are compulsory.
(b) There are 26 questions in total. Questions 1 to 5carry one mark each, questions 6 to 10 carry
two marks each, questions 11 to 22 carry three marks each and question 23 carry 04 mark
and questions 24 to 26 carry 05 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 and all three questions of five marks each. You have
to attempt only one of the given choices in such questions.
(d) Use of calculators is not permitted.
e) You may use the following physical constants wherever necessary:
c = 3 x 108ms-1, h = 6.6 x 10-34Js, e = 1.6 x 10-19 C
Mass of neutron mn = 1.6 x 10-27 kg, Mass of electron me = 9 x 10- 31 kg
SEC-A
1. The permeability of a magnetic material is 0.9983. Name the type of magnetic materials it
represents.
2. If power factor of LCR circuit is 0.5, find phase difference between voltage and current in
the circuit.
3. An α-particle and a proton are accelerated from rest by the same potential. Find the ratio of
their De-Broglie wavelengths.
4. A plot of magnetic flux (ø) versus current (I) is shown in the figure for two inductors A and
B. Which of the two has larger value of self-inductance?

5. For an amplitude modulated wave, the maximum amplitude is found to be 10 V while the
Minimum amplitude is 2.V. Calculate the modulation index. Why is modulation index
generally kept less than one?
SEC-B
6. Deduce the expression for the magnetic dipole moment of an electron orbiting around the
central nucleus.
7. Define relaxation time of the free electrons drifting in a conductor. How drift velocity
changes on increasing temperature.
8. In the figure given below, the input waveform is converted into the output wave from a
device ‘X’. Name the device and draw its circuit diagram.

9. (i) Identify the logic gates marked P and Q in the given logic circuit
(ii) Write down the output at X for the inputs A =0,, B =0 and A =1, B =1.

OR
Draw the output wave form at X, using the given inputs A, B for the logic circuit shown below

10. In a meter bridge, the null point is found at a distance of 40 cm from A. If a resistance of 12
Ω is connected in parallel with S, the null point occurs at 50 cm from A. Determine the
values of R and S.

SEC-C

11. Name two devices by which microwaves are produced? Write their two important uses.

12. Double-convex lenses are to be manufactured from a glass of refractive index 1.55, with
both faces of the same radius of curvature. What is the radius of curvature required if the
focal lengths to be 20cm?
13. Calculate the amount of work done in rotating a dipole, of dipole moment 3 x 108 cm, from
its position of stable equilibrium to the position of unstable equilibrium, in a uniform
electric field of intensity 104 N/C.
14. Draw a circuit diagram of using a n-p-n transistor as a common emitter amplifier. What is
the phase difference between the input and output voltage? State one reason why base
region of transistor is made thin?
15. A series LCR circuit with L = 4.0 H, C = 100 µ F and R = 60 Ω is connected to a variable
frequency 240 V source. Calculate:
(i) the angular frequency of the source which derives the circuit at resonance;
 (ii) The current at the resonating frequency; (iii) the rms potential drop across the inductor
at resonance.
16. How is a wave front defined? Using Huygens’s construction draw a figure showing the
propagation of a plane wave refracting at a plane surface separating two media. Hence
verify Snell’s law of refraction.
17. Draw a ray diagram of an astronomical telescope in the normal adjustment position. State
two draw backs of this type of telescope.
18. Draw a plot showing the variation of binding energy per nucleon versus the mass number
A. Explain with the help of this plot the release of energy in the processes of nuclear fission
and fusion.
OR

Draw a plot of potential energy of a pair of nucleons as a function of their separations. Mark
the regions where the nuclear force is (i) attractive and (ii) repulsive. Write any two
characteristic features of nuclear forces.
19. An AC voltage V = V0 Sinwt is applied across a pure capacitor of capacitance C .Show
mathematically that the current flowing through it leads the voltage by a phase of π/2.
20. The graph below shows variation of photo-electric current with collector plate potential for
different frequencies of incident radiations.

(i) Which physical parameter is kept constant for the three curves?
(ii) Which frequency (Ʋ1, Ʋ2 or Ʋ3) is the highest? (iii)For which frequency kinetic energy
is greater?

21. The energy levels of an atom are as shown below. Which of them will result in the
transition of a photon of wavelength 275 nm?
Which transition corresponds to emission of radiation of maximum wavelength?

22. (a) State the Principle of working of a potentiometer.

(b) Figure shows the circuit diagram of a potentiometer for determining the emf ‘e’ of a cell
of negligible internal resistance.
(i) What is the purpose of using high resistance R2? (ii) How does the position of balance
point (J) change when the resistance R1 is decreased?(iii) Why cannot the balance point be
obtained (1) when the emf e is greater than 2 V, and (2) when the key is closed.
 SEC-D

23. A group of villagers wanted to hear the planning of some anti-soil elements who wre
supposed to be gathering in a certain room in the village, but they were finding no way out .
Nitin a student of XII class student offered his help he quietly planted transmitter in the
said room and the receiver in the other nearby room where the villagers were to assemble.
By doing so he made an arrangement to hear all the talks, what were to be transpired there.
(a) What the values shown by Nitin?(any two)
(b) Give the block diagram of a complete communication system?
SEC-E

24. Define electric flux. Write its S.I. units. Using Gauss’s theorem, deduce an expression for the
electric field at a point due to uniformly charged infinite plane sheet. Draw the field lines
when the charge density of the plane sheet is (i) positive, (ii) negative.
OR
Explain the principle of parallel plate capacitor. A parallel plate capacitor, each with plate
area A and separation d, is charged to a potential difference V. The battery used to charge it
remains connected. A dielectric slab of thickness d and dielectric constant k is now placed
between the plates. What change, if any, will take place in:
(i) Charge on plates? (ii) Electric field intensity between the plates?
(iii) Capacitance of the capacitor?

25. State the underlying principle of working of a moving coil galvanometer. Write two reasons
why a galvanometer cannot be used as such to measure current in a given circuit. Name any
two factors on which the current sensitivity of a galvanometer depends
OR
(a) Explain the principle and working of a cyclotron with the help of a schematic diagram. (
b) Two long and parallel straight wires carrying currents of 2 A and 5 A in the opposite
directions are separated by a distance of 1 cm. Find the nature and magnitude of the
magnetic force between them.
26. Trace the rays of light showing the formation of an image due to a point object placed on
the axis of a spherical surface separating the two media of refractive indices n1 and n2 .
Establish the relation between the distances of the object, the image and the radius of
curvature from the central point of the spherical surface. Hence, derive the expression of
the lens maker’s formula.
OR
(a) In Young’s double slit experiment, derive the condition for (i) constructive interference
and(ii) destructive interference at a point on the screen.(b) Explain with the help of
suitable ray diagram how an unpolarized light can be polarized by reflection from a
transparent medium. Write the expression for Brewster angle in terms of the refractive
index of denser medium
 Marking Scheme-PHYSICS (042)
CLASS-XII

Model Question Paper-III

Q.1 Correct answer—1mark

Q.2 Correct answer—1mark

Q.3 Correct ratio - 1 Mark.

Q.4 Correct answer—1mark.

Q.5 correct value -1/2, Reason-1/2mark.

Q.6 Correct formula-1/2, derivation-1 1/2.

Q.7 1+1.

Q8. X- Full wave rectifier- 1

Correct diagram-1.

Q.9 Correct identification- 1mark

Correct output diagram -1

Q.10 Formula—1/2mark

Correct value R- 1 mark Value S -1/2 mark.

Q11. Source-1 mark

Application-1+1.

Q.12 Formula and putting values -1 mark,

Correct value of radius- 2mark

Q.13 Formula work done -1/2

Stable and unstable equilibrium—1/2,

Correct value- 2 mark.

Q14 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM-1 mark,

Phase difference- 1mark,

Correct reason- 1mark.

Q.15 1+1+1.
Q.16 Definition-1 mark

Verification—2 marks

Q.17 Diagram—1, Drawbacks-1+1.

Q.18 Graph- 1mark

Explanation—2 mark.

Q.19 Diagram- ½ mark, correct proof -1 ½.

Q.20 1+1+1.

Q.21 (a) 2 mark (b) 1 mark.

Q.22 (a) 1 mark (b)1/2+1/2+1.

Q.23 (a) 2 mark (b) 2 mark.

Q.24 Definition &SI Unit-1/2+1/2,

Derivation-3 mark, field lines 1/2+1/2 .

OR

Principle of capacitor-2 mark

1+1+1

Q.25 Principle -1 mark.

Reasons-1+1, factors -1+1.

OR

Principle,diagram,working 1+1+1.

Correct solution—2 mark.

Q.26 Diagram -1, relation- 2mark, lens makers formula—2 mark.

OR

Condition-1+1,

Diagram—2 mark,

Relation—1 mark
 Model Question Paper-IV
CLASS XII-PHYSICS (042)
BLUE PRINT

VSA SA I SA II Value LA
S.NO. UNITS (1 (2 (3 Based (5 TOTAL
Mark) Mark) Mark) Question Mark)
Electrostatics
1. 2 (1) 4(1) --- 6(2)
Current Electricity
2. 1(1) 2(1) 6 (2) --- --- 9 (4)
Magnetic effect of
9(3)
3. Current and 1 (1) 3(1) --- 5 (1)
Magnetism
Electromagnetic
Induction
4. 1(1) --- 6(2) --- --- 7(3)
& Alternating
currents
Electromagnetic
5. Waves 3 (1) --- --- 3 (1)

Optics
6. 1 (1) 2 (1) 6 (2) --- 5 (1) 14 (5)
Dual nature of Matter
7. --- 4 (2) --- --- --- 4 (2)
Atoms and Nuclei
8. - -- 6(2) --- --- 6 (2)
Electronic Devices
9. 1 (1) --- --- --- 5 (1) 6 (2)
Communication
10. systems --- 6 (2) --- --- 6 (2)

TOTAL
5 (5) 10(5) 36 (12) 4 (1) 15 (3) 70 (26)
 Model Question Paper-IV
CLASS XII-PHYSICS(042)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 70
General Instructions
(a) All questions are compulsory.
(b) There are 30 questions in total. Questions 1 to 5 carry one mark each, questions 6 to 10 carry
two marks each, questions 11 to 22 , three marks each question no 23 carry 4 marks and
questions 24 to 26 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 and all three questions of five marks each. You have to
attempt only one of the given choices in such questions.
(d) Question 23 is a value based question.
(e) Use of calculators is not permitted
(f) You may use the following physical constants wherever necessary:
c = 3 x 108ms-1
h = 6.6 x 10-34Js
e = 1.6 x 10-19 C
μo = 4 π x 10−7T m A−1
Boltzmann constant k = 1.38 x 1023 JK-1
Avogadro’s number NA = 6.023 x 1023/mole
Mass of neutron mn = 1.6 x 10-27 kg

SEC-A
1. If the horizontal and vertical components of earth’s magnetic field are equal at a place, find
the angle of dip.
2. If the number of turns of a solenoid is doubled, keeping the other factors constant, how
does the self-inductance of the solenoid change?
3. What is the value of refractive index of a medium of polarising angle 600 .
4. How does the conductivity of a semiconductor change with the rise in its temperature?
5. Indicate the biasing of the diodes (Forward biased or reverse biased).

SEC-B
6. State two conditions for sustained interference of light. Also write the expression for the
fringe width.
7. The following table gives the values of work function for a few photo sensitive metals
 If each of these metals is exposed to radiations of wavelength 300 nm, which of them will
not emit photo electrons and why?
OR
Draw a graph showing the variation of stopping potential with the frequency of incident
radiation. Deduce an expression for the Planck’s constant using this graph.
8. State Gauss’s theorem in Electrostatics, Apply Gauss theorem to find the electric field
intensity near an infinite plane sheet of charge
9. Deduce an expression for the de Broglie wavelength of an electron accelerated through a
potential difference of V volts.

10. What is Wheatstone bridge? Deduce the condition for which Wheatstone bridge is balanced
using Kirchhoff’s law.

SEC-C
11. Two Polaroid are crossed to each other. If one of them is rotated through 300, then what
percentage of the incident unpolarised light will be transmitted by the Polaroids.
12. Two primary cells of e.m.f ε1 and ε2 (ε1 > ε2) are connected to the potentiometer wire AB as
shown in the figure in combination (1) and (2)

If the balancing points are obtained respectively at 400 cm and 240 cm from the point A.
Find the ratio of ε1 and ε2.
13. A uniform magnetic field gets magnified as shown below, when two specimens X and Y are
placed in it

(i) Identify the two specimens X and Y.

(ii) State the reason for the behavior of the field lines in X and Y.
14. The oscillating magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by
By = (8 x 10-6) sin (2 x 1011 t+ 300πx) T
(i) Calculate the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave.
(ii) Write down the expression for the oscillating electric field.
15. Draw the block diagram of a communication system. Why is ground wave transmission of
signals restricted to a frequency of 1500 kHz.
16. (a) The total energy of an electron in the first excited state of hydrogen atom is -
3.4 eV. What is the kinetic energy of the electron in this state?
(b) Which state of double ionized lithium (Li2+) has the same energy as the ground state
energy of the hydrogen atom?
17. In the following circuit, a metre bridge is shown in its balanced state. The metre bridge wire
has a resistance of 1 Ω cm-1.calculate the value of the unknown resistance X and the current
drawn from the battery of negligible internal resistance.

A B

18. There are two long coaxial solenoids, each of length ‘L’. The outer solenoid has an area of
cross-section A1and number of turns/ length n1 . The corresponding values for the inner
solenoid are A2 and n2. Write the expression for self-inductance L1, L2 of the two coils and
their mutual inductance M. Hence show that √
OR
Define Mutual inductance and give its SI unit. Derive an expression for the mutual
inductance of two long co-axial solenoids in terms of number of turns per unit length.
19. An alternating e.m.f. is applied across a capacitor. Show mathematically that current in it
leads the applied voltage by a phase angle π/2.What is capacitive reactance? Draw a graph
showing the variation of capacitive reactance with the frequency of a.c source.
20. Derive Snell’s law of refraction using Huygen’s wave theory by drawing the suitable
diagram.
21. State Radioactive decay law. Prove the relation N = Noe-λt , Where the symbols have their
usual meanings.
22. A ground receiver station is receiving a signal at (a) 5 MHz and (b) 100 MHz, transmitted
from a ground transmitter at a height of 300 m located at a distance of 100 km. Identify
whether it is coming via space or sky wave propagation or satellite transponder. [Given the
radius of the earth is 6400 km and maximum electron density Nmax = 1012 m-3].

SEC-D
23. During the monsoons, especially in hilly areas there is a lot of thunder and lightning. During
a trip to one of the hilly station, Rakesh is caught in one such thunder storm while driving
to the hill station. His parents at once tell every occupant to leave the car and take shelter
under the tree. Rakesh advises them against doing so. He explains to his parents the risk
involved in doing so and advantage they have while sitting in the car. He was able to
convince his parents for the same. Soon the thunder storm subsided and they continued
their journey to the hill station.
 (a) What according to you are the values displayed by the Rakesh.
(b) Why did Rakesh advise his parents to stay inside the car?
SEC-E
24. With the help of a labelled diagram, explain the principle and working of a cyclotron. Derive
an expression for the period of revolution and cyclotron frequency and show that it is
independent of the speed of the charged particles.
OR
A rectangular loop of sides 25 cm and 10 cm carrying a current of 15 A is placed with its
longer side parallel to a long straight conductor 2 cm apart carrying a current of 25 A. What
is the net force on the loop?

25. Draw a graph to show the variation of angle of deviation (δ) with the angle of incidence (i)
for a monochromatic light passing through a prism of refracting angle A and deduce the
relation for refracting index of the material of the prism.
Sin (A+δm)/2
n = Sin A/2

OR
(a) With the help of a labelled ray diagram, show the image formation by a compound
microscope. Derive an expression for its magnifying power.
(b) How does the resolving power of a compound microscope get affected on
(i) Decreasing the diameter of its objective? (ii) Increasing the focal length of its objective?
26. Explain the use of pnp transistor as a common emitter amplifier. Discuss phase relationship
between input and output voltages. Write expression for the current gain and voltage gain.
OR
(a) Show that NAND gate is a universal gate.
(b) Identify the logic gates marked P and Q in the given logic circuit. Write down the output at
X for the inputs (i) A = 0, B = 0 and (ii) A = 1, B = 1
 MARKING SCHEME- Model Question Paper-IV
PHYSICS (042)
CLASS-XII

Q.No. Value Points Marks

1. BH = BV ½
BV
tan δ = B = 1 ½
H
δ = 450
μoN2A
2. L= ½
l
Four times ½

3. n = tan ip ½
n = tan 600 = 1.732 ½
4. Increases. 1

5. Forward bias, Reverse bias ½+½=1

6. Two conditions for sustained interference 1
Correct formula with meanings of symbol used 1
hc
.7. Energy of incident Photon, E = λ = 4.125 eV 1
E < work function of Mo ½
Mo will not emit photoelectrons. ½
OR
Showing the variation of stopping potential with the frequency 1
Obtaining the expression for the Planck’s constant using graph. 1

8.
Statement ½
Finding required expression 1½

p2
9. . K = 2m = eV ½
h
λ=p ½
Deduction of the required expression 1

10 Wheatstone Bridge 1
Balancing condition 1

Io
11. Intensity of light emerging from the first Polaroid, I1 = 2 ½
I2 = I1 cos2θ (θ = 900 -300 = 600) 1
Io
= 2 cos2600 ½
I2
= 12.5% 1
I1
12. ε1 + ε2 = k 400 1
ε1 - ε2 = k240 1
ε1 4
= 1 1
ε2

13. (i) identification ½+½=1

(ii) Correct reason 1+ 1 = 2

1
14. Calculating λ = 150 m 1½
(ii) Obtaining equation for electric field 1½

15. Block diagram 1

Correct reason 2

16. (a) K.E. = - (Total Energy) = - ( - 3.4 ) = 3.4 eV 1

(b) . E α Z2 / n2 1
En (Li2+) = E1 (H) 1

17. P = RAJ = 40Ω ½

Q = RBJ = 60Ω ½
Obtaining value of X = 4Ω 1
100
Total R = 11 Ω ½
I = 0.66 A ½

18. L1 = µon12A1L ½
L2 = µon22A2L ½
Obtaining M 1
Finding the required result 1
OR
Define correct definition and unit 1

Correct derivation 2

19. Diagram ½
Obtaining equation for current 1½
Capacitive reactance ½
Graph between Xc & ν ½

20. Correct diagram 1

Obtaining Snell’s law 2

21. Decay law 1

 Finding required expression 1½
Showing exponential decay graph ½

22. Range of transmitter = 62 km 1

fc = 9 MHz 1
5 MHz – via ionospheric propagation ½
100 MHz – via satellite communication ½

23. . Concern for the safety of his family, high degree of general awareness 2
Correct explanation using concept of electrostatic shielding 2
24. Diagram 1
Principle 1
Working 2
Showing the required result 1
OR
-7
FAB = 9.375 x 10 N (attractive) 2
FCD = 1.5625 x 10-7 N (repulsive) 2

Net Force = 7.8125 x 10-7 N (attractive) 1

25. Variation of δ with i 1

Calculation of i 2
Calculation of r 1
Deduction of the required expression 1
OR
(a) Diagram 1
Magnifying Power 2
(b) Correct answer 1x2 = 2

26. Circuit Diagram 1

Positive half cycle 1½
Negative half cycle 1½
Current gain ½
Voltage gain ½

OR
(a) Obtaining AND,OR & NOT gate from NAND gate 1x3= 3
(b) Identification ½+½
Output at X 1
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 Model Question Paper-V
PHYSICS (042)
CLASS-XII
BLUE PRINT

SR UNIT VSA(1 SA-I(2 Marks) SA-II(3 Value LA(5 Total

NO Marks) Marks) Based( Marks)
4
Marks)
1 Electrostatic 1(1) 2(1) 6(2) - - 9(4)
s
2 Current 1(1) 2(1) 3(1) - - 6(3)
electricity
3 Magnetic 1(1) ---------- 3(1) -------- 5(1) 9(3)
effects of
electric
current and
Magnetism
4 Electromagn 1(1) ---------- 6(2) -------- -------- 7(3)
etic
Induction
and Ac
5 Electromagn --- 2(1) ---- --- ----- 2(1)
etic Waves
6 Optics 6(2) 4(1) 5(1) 15(4)
7 Dual nature 2(1) 3(1) 5(2)
of matter
and
Radiation
8 Atoms and 2(1) 3(1) 5(2)
Nuclei
9 Electronics 1(1) ----------- ----- -------- 5(1) 6(2)
Devices
10 Communicat ----- ------------ 6(2) ------- -------- 6(2)
ion Systems
Total 5(5) 10(5) 36(12) 4(1) 15(3) 70(26)
 Model Question Paper-V
PHYSICS (042)
CLASS-XII
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 70
General Instructions
1. All questions are compulsory. There are 26 questions in all.
2. This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E.
3. Section A contains five questions of 1 marks each, Section B contains five questions of 2 marks
each, and section C contains 12 questions of 3 marks each, Section D contain one value based
question of 4 marks and Section E contains three question of 5 marks each .
4. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question of 2
marks, one question of 3 marks and all the questions of 5 marks. You have to attempt only one of
the choices in such questions.
5. You may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary
c = 3 × 10-8m/s2
h = 6.63×10-34Js
e = 1.6× 10-19C
µ = 4π× 10-7Tm/A
Boltzmann constant k = 1.38 x 1023 JK-1Avogadro’s number NA = 6.023 x 1023/mole
Mass of neutron mn = 1.6 x 10-27 kg

Section A
1. What is the angle between the directions of electric field with dipole moment at any point
on (i) axial point and (ii) equatorial point?
2. Under what condition the terminal potential difference becomes more than EMF ?

3. An electron moving with a velocity of 10-7m/s enters a uniform magnetic field of 1T, along
a direction parallel to the field. What would be its trajectory in this field?
4. If the number of turns of a solenoid is doubled, keeping the other factors constant how
does the self-Inductance of the solenoid change?
5. A p-type semiconductor has a large number of holes but still it is electrically neutral.
Why?
SECTION-B
6. A point charge +10 μC is a distance 5 cm directly above the centre of a square of side 10
cm, as shown in Fig.. What is the magnitude of the electric flux through the square?

7. What is the drift velocity? Derive an expression for the drift current of a conductor of area
of cross section A and number density n.
OR
Calculate the drift speed of the electrons when 1A of current exists in a copper wire of
cross section 2mm2. The number of free electrons in 1cm3 of copper is 8.5×1022.
8. Why are infrared radiations referred to as heat waves also? Name the radiation which are
next to these radiation in electromagnetic spectrum having (i) Shorter wavelength(ii)
Longer wavelength.
9. What will happen to (i) kinetic energy of photo electrons, and (ii) photocurrent, if the light
is changed from ultraviolet to X-rays in a photo cell experiment? Intensity of the beam is
the same in both the cases.
10. The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is -13.6 eV. What are the kinetic and potential
energies of the electron in this state?
SECTION-C
11. An electric dipole of dipole moment p is placed in a uniform electric field E. Write the
expression for the torque experienced by the dipole. Show diagrammatically the
orientation of the dipole in the field for which torque is (i) maximum , (ii) zero
12. A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance C is charged to a potential V. It is then connected
to another uncharged capacitor having the same capacitance. Find out the ratio of the
energy stored in the combined system to that stored initially in the single capacitor.
13. The length of potentiometer wire is 600 cm and it carries a current of 40 mA. For a cell of
emf 2 V and internal resistance 10 Ω, the null point is found to be at 500 cm. If a voltmeter
is connected across the cell, the balancing length is decreased by 10 cm. Find (i) the
resistance of the whole wire (ii) resistance of the voltmeter and (iii) reading of the
voltmeter?
14. A closely wound solenoid of 2000 turns and area of cross-section 1.6 × 10−4 m2, carrying a
current of 4.0 A, is suspended through its centre allowing it to turn in a horizontal plane.
(a) What is the magnetic moment associated with the solenoid?
(b) What is the force and torque on the solenoid if a uniform horizontal magnetic field of
7.5 × 10−2 T is set up at an angle of 30º with the axis of the solenoid?

OR
Name the three types of magnetic materials which behave differently when placed in a
non-uniform magnetic field. Give two properties for each of them.
15. A rectangular coil of N turns and area of crossection A, is held in a time varying magnetic
field given by B = B0 sinωt , with the plane of the coil normal to the magnetic field.
Deduce an expression for the e.m.f induced in the coil.
16. Does the current in ac circuit lag, lead or remain in phase with the voltage of frequency
applied to the circuit when (i) f = fr (ii) f < fr (iii) f > fr , where fr is the resonant
frequency.
17. A luminous object is placed at a distance of 30cm from the convex lens of focal length
20cm. On the other side of the lens, at what distance from the lens a convex mirror of
radius of curvature 10cm placed in order to have an upright image of the object
coincident with it?

18. Draw the ray diagram of compound microscope. Write an expression for its magnifying
power when the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision.
19. Draw a plot of potential energy of a pair of nucleons as a function of their separations.
Mark the regions where the nuclear force is (i) attractive and (ii) repulsive. Write any two
characteristic features of nuclear forces.
20. Define the term work function of a metal. The threshold frequency of a metal is f0 . When
the light of frequency 2 f0 is incident on the metal plate, the maximum velocity of electrons
emitted is v1 .When the frequency of the incident radiation is increased to 5 f0 , the
maximum velocity of electrons emitted is v2. Find the ratio of v1 to v2 .
21. What does the term LOS communication mean? Name the types of waves that are used for
this communication. Which of the two height of transmitting antenna and height of
receiving antenna can affect the range over which this mode of communication remains
effective?
22. Define the term modulation index for an AM wave. A carrier wave of peak voltage 12V is
used to transmit a message signal. What should be the peak voltage of the modulating
signal in order to have a modulation index of 75%.
SECTION-D
23. Suman and Arti are friends, both studying in class 12th. Suman is a science student and
Arti is a arts student .both of them go to market to purchase sun glasses. Arti feels that
any colored glasses with fancy look are good enough. Suman tells her to look for UV
protection glasses, Polaroid glasses and photo-sensitive glasses.
Read the following passage and answer the following questions:
(a) What are UV protection glasses, Polaroid glasses and photo sensitive glasses?
(b) What values are displayed by Suman?

SECTION - E
24. (a) Find the expression for the force and torque on current carrying loop in uniform
magnetic field.
(b) A given rectangular coil OLMN of area A, carrying a given current I, is placed in a uniform
magnetic field ⃗ = B ̂ , in two different orientations (a) and (b) as shown. What is the magnitude of
torque experienced by this coil in the two cases?

OR
(i) With the help of labelled diagram, state the underlying principle of a cyclotron. Explain
clearly how it works to accelerate the charged particle.
(ii) Show that cyclotron frequency is independent of energy of the particle. Is there an
upper limit on the energy acquired by the particle? Give reason.

25. (i)Derive an expression for the intensity at any point on the observation screen in
young’s double slit experiment. Hence write the conditions for the constructive and
destructive interference. (ii) Two sources of intensity I and 4I are used in an interference
experiment. Find the intensity at the points where the waves from two sources
superimpose with a phase difference (i) zero (ii) π/2 and (iii) π
 OR
(a) What is plane polarised light? Two polaroids are placed at 900 to each other and
transmitted intensity is zero. What happens when one more polaroids is placed between
these two, bisecting the angle between them? How will the intensity of transmitted light
vary on further rotating the third Polaroid?
(b) If a light beam shows no intensity variation when transmitted through a Polaroid
which is rotated, does it mean that light is unpolarised? Explain in briefly.

26. i) With the help of a Half-Wave Rectifier circuit diagram, draw input and out characteristic
curve.
(ii) In half wave rectification, what is the output frequency if the input frequency is 50 hz.
What is the output frequency of a full wave rectifier for the same input frequency?
OR
(i) The following truth table gives the output of two input logic gate.
A B Output (i) Identify the logic gate used and draw
0 0 1 the logic symbol
0 1 0 (ii) If the output of this gate is fed to a
1 0 0 ‘NOT’ gate, name the new logic gate so
1 1 1 formed.
(ii)What is a Zener diode? How it is
symbolically represented? With the help of a relevant circuit diagram, explain the use of
Zener diode as a voltage stabilizer?
 MARKING SCHEME - Model Question Paper-V
PHYSICS (042)
CLASS-XII

Q.No Value points Marks

1 (i) At any axial point E acts in the direction of p. ½
(ii) At any equatorial point E acts in the opposite of p
Hence the angle is 180. ½
2 During charging V = I+ Er 1
3 It will follow straight path because parallel magnetic field ½+½
does not exert any force on the electron
4 4 times because L∝N2 ½+½
5 A p-type semiconductor is formed by doping of pure 1
germanium with suitable impurity of three valence electrons.
By sharing three electrons with the neighboring atoms the
fourth remains free creates a hole. Since the atom whole is
electrical neutral
6 1
.
q = 10 μC = 10 × 10−6 C

∴
1
= 1.88 × 105 N m2 C−1
7 Definition, I=nAev 1+1
OR
J = ne vd ½
vd = j/ne = i/Ane ½
= 1A/(2×10-6m2)(8.5 ×1022×106m-3)(1.6×10-19C) ½
= 0.036mm/s ½
8 Water molecules absorb infrared radiation 1
(i) Visible light (ii) Microwaves ½+½
9 (i) KE is proportional to the freq of incident radiation so KE 1
increases 1
(ii) Photoelectric current remains same as the intensity in both
the cases is same.
10 Total energy E = -13.6 Ev ½
½
K.E = -E = 13.6 eV 1
P.E = -2K.E = -27.2 eV
11 Torque = p×E 1
(i) θ= 90 torque is max and diagram 1
(ii) θ = 0 torque is min and diagram 1

12 Initial energy stored in single capacitor = 1

CV2 /2 =Q2 /2C
 Capacitance of combined capacitor = C+C = 2C 1
As total energy remains same, so
Final energy/initial energy = 1/2
1
13 E1/E2 = l1/l2 & correct substitution to calculate E1 = 2.4 V ½+½
(i)Resistance of the wire R = V/I = 60Ω ½
(ii)r = (l1 – l2)/l2 x R where l2 = 500 – 10 = 490cm ; calculation ½
of R = 490Ω ½ +½
(iii)r = ( E- V )/V x R and calculation of V = 1.96 Volts
14 Number of turns on the solenoid, n = 2000

Area of cross-section of the solenoid, A = 1.6 × 10−4 m2

Current in the solenoid, I = 4 A

(a)The magnetic moment along the axis of the solenoid is calculated as:

1
M = nAI

= 2000 × 1.6 × 10−4 × 4

= 1.28 Am2

(b)Magnetic field, B = 7.5 × 10−2 T

Angle between the magnetic field and the axis of the solenoid, θ = 30°

Torque,
1

Since the magnetic field is uniform, the force on the solenoid is zero. The

torque on the solenoid is

OR
1 Diamagnetic(i) They are feebly repelled by magnets
(ii) susceptibility is negative and very small
2. Paramagnetic i) They are feebly attracted by magnets
(ii) susceptibility is positive and small

3. Ferromagnetic materials(i) They are strongly attracted by

magnets
(ii) susceptibility is positive and large
15 B = B0 sinωt 1
Φ = NBA = N AB0 sinωt
Induced e.m.f = d(N AB0 sinωt)/dt 1
= ξcosωt
Where ξ = N ωAB0 = max value of induced emf 1
16 (i) f = fr , XL= XC 1
Pure resitive , current and voltage in the same phase
(ii) f < fr , XL< XC
 The circuit is capacitive, current leads the voltage 1
(iii) f > fr, XL> XC 1
The circuit is inductive, current lags behind the voltage
17 Diagram 1
u = - 30cm, f = 20 cm
1/v = 1/f +1/u
v = 60 cm 1
v = x + 10
x = 60 – 10 = 50 cm 1
18 Diagram 2
m = - L/f0 (1+ D/fe)
1
19 Diagram 1
Marking the region 2
20 The min amount of energy required to eject the electron from 1
a metal surface.
W = h f0 , 1
mv21/2 = h×2 f0 – W = h f0
mv22/2 = h ×5 f0 – W = 4 h f0
mv21/2/ mv22/2 = 1: 2 1

21 Line of sight communication 1

Dm = √2RhT + √2RhR 1
LOS depends on both 1
22 It is defined as the ratio of change in amplitude of carrier wave 1
to the amplitude of the original carrier wave
µ = Am/Ac 1
Am= µ Ac = 75×12/100 = 9V

1
23 Ans. (a) UV protection glasses are those which filter ultra 2
violet rays they are harmful to our eyes. Polaroid glasses help
in reducing the glure. Photo sensitive glasses get darker in
strong day light. They protect our eyes from strong sunlight
especially at noon.
(b) Suman has displayed concern for her friends. She has put
to use the knowledge she acquired in her science. Mugging up
things for examination is of no use. What we are taught in the
class room must be used in practice. 2
24 (a) Diagram ½
Derivation for force ½
Derivation for torque 2
(b)
(a) (b) 1+1

OR
Principle
Diagram
 1
1

working ½
½
Frequency is independent of kinetic energy of particle ½
According to Einstein special theory of relativity, the mass of a 1
particle increases with its velocity. At high velocities the 1
cyclotron frequency will decrease due to increase in mass. 1
This will throw the particle out of resonance with the 1
oscillatory field. Hence the particles are not accelerated 1
further
25 I = I1+I2+ 2√ I1I2 cosφ 1
Condition for contructive interefernce ½
Path difference = 0, λ, 2λ, 3λ,............. = nλ ½
condition for destructive interference
Path difference = (2n+1)λ/2 1
(i) When φ = 0, IR = 5I + 4I cos0 = 9I 1
(ii) When φ = π/2, IR = 5I +4Icosπ/2 = 5I
(iii) When φ = π, 1
IR = 5I +4Icosπ = I
OR
if the electric field vector of a light wave vibrates just in one 1
direction perpendicular to the direction of wave
propagation, then the light wave is said to be plane polarised. ½
The axis of Polaroid third is inclined at 450 to the axis of 1st
and 2nd ½
let the max intensity transmitted is I0 ½
The intensity transmitted by third = I0cos2θ450 = I0/2 ½
The intensity transmitted by 2nd = I0/2 cos2θ450 = I0/4
(b) Yes, the light beam is unpolarised. The polaroids cuts down
the intensity to half due to polarisation of light 2
26 (i) Circuit Diagram of Half Wave Rectifier 1+1
Input and output characteristic curve ½+1/2
(ii) output freq for have wave rectifier is 50 hz
And for full wave rectifier = 2×50 = 100 hz 1
OR 1
(i)NOR gate identification and logic symbol for NOR gate OR
(ii)NOR + NOT = OR 1+1
Meaning of Zener diode + correct symbol 1
Correct circuit diagram and correct explanation ½+½
1+1
 Model Question Paper-VI
PHYSICS (042)
CLASS-XII
BLUE PRINT
Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks: 70

Value Based
S. VSA SA I SA II LA
Unit Question TOTAL
No. (1mark) (2marks) (3marks) (5marks)
(4 Marks)

1 Electrostatics
1 (1) 3 (1) – 5 (1)

2 Current Electricity 15(6)

1 (1) 2 (1) 3 (1) – -
3 Magnetic effect of current &
- - 3 (1) 4 (1)
Magnetism
4 Electromagnetic Induction 16(5)
1 (1) - 3 (1) 5 (1)
and Alternating Current
5 Electromagnetic Waves - - 3 (1) – -

6 Optics 17 (6)
1 (1) 2 (1) 6 (2) – 5 (1)

7 Dual nature of Radiation and

- 2 (1) 3 (1) – -
matter
8 Atoms and Nuclei 10 (4)
- 2 (1) 3 (1) – -

9 Electronic Devices
1 (1) - 6 (2) – -

10 Communication Systems 12 (5)

- 2 (1) 3 (1) - -

Total 5 (5) 10 (5) 36 (12) 4 (1) 15 (3) 70 (26)

 Model Question Paper-VI
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan, Jaipur
PHYSICS (042)
CLASS-XII
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 70

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory. There are 26 questions in all.
(ii) This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E.
(iii) Section A contains five questions of one mark each, Section B contains five questions of two
marks each, Section C contains twelve questions of three marks each, Section D contains one value
based question of four marks and Section E contains three questions of five marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question of two
marks, one question of three marks and all the three questions of five marks weightage. You have to
attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
(v) You may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary:
c = 3 x 108ms-1 h = 6.6 x 10-34 Js e = 1.6 x 10-19 C μ0= 4 π x 10-7 TmA-1

SECTION A
1. In Young’s double slit experiment if the distance between two slits is halved and distance
between the planes of slits and the screen is doubled , then what will be the effect on fringe
width?
2. Why two equipotential surfaces do not intersect each other?
3. Two wires of equal length, one of copper and other of manganin have same resistance, which
wire is thicker?
4. Which one of the two diodes D1 and D2 in the given figures is (i) forward biased, (ii) reverse
biased ?

5. A flexible wire of irregular shape, abcd, as shown in the figure, turns into a circular shape
when placed in a region of magnetic field which is directed normal to the plane of the loop
away from the reader. Predict the direction of the induced current in the wire.
 SECTION B
6. A carrier wave of peak voltage 12V is used to transmit a message signal. What should be the
peak voltage of the modulating signal in order to have a modulation index of 75%?
7. The variation of potential difference with length in case of two potentiometres A and B is
given below. Which of the two is more sensitive?

8. A ray PQ incident normally on the refracting face BA, is refracted in the prism BAC made of
material of refractive index 1.5. Complete the path of ray through the prism. From which face
will the ray emerge ? Justify your answer.

9. A proton and a deuteron have same kinetic energy. Find the ratio of their de-Broglie
wavelength
10. Define decay constant. How it is related to half life time. Write required relation.
SECTION C
11. Name the device which is used to detect feeble current in the circuit. Explain the working
principle of that device and draw the diagram.
OR
To increase the current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer by 50%, its resistance is
increased so that the new resistance becomes twice its initial resistance. By what factor does
its voltage sensitivity change?
12. A parallel plate capacitor is charged to a potential V with the charging battery remaining
connected , the spacing between the plates is halved, and a dielectric medium of K = 10 is
 filled in the space between the plates. What will be the effect on (i) Capacitance (ii) Electric
field (iii) Energy stored in the capacitor. Justify your answer.
13. Two students X and Y perform an experiment on potentiometer separately using the same
circuit. Keeping other things unchanged
(i) X increases the value of distance R
(ii) Y decreases the value of resistance S in the set up.
How would these changes affect the position of null point in each case and why?

14. (i) What is total internal reflection? Under what conditions does it occur?
(ii) Find a relation between critical angle and refractive index.
(iii) Name one phenomenon which is based on total internal reflection.
15. A light beam is incident on the boundary between two transparent media. At a particular
angle of incidence, the reflected ray is perpendicular to the refracted ray. Obtain an
expression for this angle of incidence. Does this angle depend on the wavelength of light used?
16. Define stopping potential. A photosensitive surface is placed at a distance r from the source of
radiations. What happens to i) photoelectric current and ii) stopping potential if the distance
between source of radiation and photosensitive surface is doubled? Explain.
17. Write two properties of nuclear forces. Draw a graph showing the variation of average
binding energy and mass number. Mark the regions where nuclei are i) most stable and ii)
prone to nuclear fusion
18. A ground receiver station is receiving a signal at (a) 5 MHz and (b) 100 MHz, transmitted
from a ground transmitter at a height of 300 m located at a distance of 100 km. Identify
whether it is coming via space or sky wave propagation or satellite transponder. [Given the
radius of the earth is 6400 km and maximum electron density Nmax = 1012 m-3].
19. Draw energy band diagrams for (i) an intrinsic semiconductor, (ii) p-type semiconductor.
Draw symbolic representation of a zener diode. Draw its V-I characteristics and explain, with
the help of a circuit diagram, its use as a voltage regulator.
20. The input waveforms A and B, shown below, are fed to an NAND gate. Find the output
waveform and write truth table.

21. The magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by sin ( .

. )
(a) What is the wavelength and frequency of the wave?
 (b) Write an expression for the electric field.
22. A rod of length l is moved horizontally with a uniform velocity ‘v’ in a direction perpendicular
to its length through a region in which a uniform magnetic field is acting vertically
downward. Derive the expression for the emf induced across the ends of the rod.

SECTION D
23. Renu saw her aunt suffering from severe joint pain. Her aunt could not take any pain killer as
she was allergic to them. Renu in her quest to help her aunt found the use of magnets.
She read Dr. Philpott’s work on magnetic therapy, that most people are negative magnetic
field deficient due to electromagnetic pollution. Supplementing the body with negative
field energy has shown to restore balance and encourage healing. Renu takes her aunt to
the doctor daily without fail for the treatment.
Her aunt is improving at a phenomenal speed.
(i)What values does Renu have?
(ii)A short bar magnet has a magnetic moment of 0.48J/T. Give the direction and
magnitude of the magnetic field produced by the magnet at a distance of 10cm from the
centre of the magnet on a) axial line b) the equatorial line of the magnet
SECTION E
24. (a) State the theorem which relates the enclosed charge, inside a closed surface, with the
electric flux through it. Use this theorem to obtain the electric field due to a uniformly
charged thin spherical shell at an (i) outside point (ii) inside point
(b)An electric dipole of dipole moment 20 X 10−6C m is enclosed by a closed surface. What is
the net electric flux coming out of surface?
OR
(a) State Gauss’s theorem, apply this theorem to obtain an expression for the electric field
intensity at a point due to an infinitely long uniformly charged straight wire.
(b) How much electric flux will come out through a surface S = 10 jm2kept in an electrostatic
field E = 2 i + 4 j + 7 k N/m
25. What is interference of light? Write two essential conditions for sustained interference
pattern to be produced on the screen.
Draw a graph showing the variation of intensity versus the position on the screen in Young’s
double slit experiment, when (a) both the slits are opened and (b) one of the slits is
closed.
OR
Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image of a point object placed in a medium
of refractive index n1 on the principal axis of a convex spherical surface of radius of curvature
R and refractive index n2. Using the diagram derive the relation;

A converging lens of focal length 50 cm is placed co axially in contact with another lens of
 unknown focal length. If the combination behaves like a diverging lens of focal length 50 cm,
find the power and nature of the second lens.

26. (a) Define mutual inductance and write its S.I. units.
(b) Derive an expression for the mutual inductance of two long co-axial solenoids of
same
length wound one over the other.
(c) In an experiment, two coils c1 and c2 are placed close to each other. Find out the 

expression for the emf induced in the coil c1 due to a change in the current through the coil c2.
OR

A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 283 V and frequency 50 Hz is applied to a series LCR
circuit in which R = 3 Ω, L = 25.48 mH, and C = 796 μF. Find
(a) The impedance of the circuit;
(b) The phase difference between the voltage across the source and the current;
(c) The power dissipated in the circuit; and (d) the power factor.
 MARKING SCHEME- Model Question Paper-VI
PHYSICS (042)
CLASS-XII
Q. Expected Answer / Value Points Marks Total
No. Marks
1 4 times 1
2 Correct Reason 1
3 Manganin 1
4 1. D2, 2. D1 ⁄ + ⁄

5 Anti-clock wise 1
6 µ=Am/Ac, Am=9 1+1
7 B , v/l=slope is less 1+1
8 Ray diagram 1
justification 1
9 Formula 1
Ratio 1
10 Definition correct relation 1+ ⁄ + ⁄

11 Moving coil galvanometer, Principle, Diagram 1+1+1

NAB/K and NAB/KR 1+2

Calculation 25% decrease
12 (i) C increase K times 1
(ii) E unchanged 1
(iii) U=1/2 CV2 U increase by K times 1
13 (i) Towards A , reason 2
(ii) No Change , reason 1
14 (i) Correct definition, and condition 1
(ii) Relation 1
(iii) Phenomenon 1
15 Correct expression with proper ray diagram 2
Dependence of angle on wavelength 1
16 (i)Denition 1
(ii) 4 times 1
(iv) Same stopping potential 1
17 Two properties 1
Graph 1
Correct marking 1
18 Correct formula and calculation 1+2

19 (i) Energy band diagram 1

(ii) Symbol of Zener diode ½
(iii) Circuit diagram and explanation 1+1/2
20 Output wave form and truth table 1+1+1

21 (a)wavelength=4πX 10-3 frequency 1+1

(b)correct expression 1
22 Correct derivation 3

(i) Proper values 2

23 (ii) Magnitude and direction of magnetic field 2

24 (i) Gausses theorem 1

(ii) correct derivation 3
(iii) Zero 1
OR
(i) Correct derivation 3
(ii) 40Nm2/C 2

25 (i) Definition 1
(ii) Conditions 2
(iii) Graph 2
OR
Correct derivation 3
Correct solution 2

26 (a) Definition with Unit 1

(b) Correct expression 2
(c) Expression for induced EMF 2
OR
(a) impedance of the circuit 2
(b) Phase Difference 1
(c) Power Dissipated 1
(d) Power Factor 1
 Practice Question Paper
CLASS XII- PHYSICS
Class-XII Subject: Physics (Theory)

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 70

General Instructions
(a) All questions are compulsory.
(b) There are 30 questions in total. Questions 1 to 5 carry one mark each, questions 6 to 10 carry two marks
each, questions 11 to 22, three marks each question no 23 carry 4 marks and questions 24 to 26 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 and all three questions of five marks each. You have to attempt only one of the
given choices in such questions.
(d) Question 23 is a value based question.
(e) Use of calculators is not permitted
(f) You may use the following physical constants wherever necessary:
c = 3 x 108ms-1
h = 6.6 x 10-34Js
e = 1.6 x 10-19 C
μo = 4 π x 10−7T m A−1
Boltzmann constant k = 1.38 x 1023 JK-1
Avogadro’s number NA = 6.023 x 1023/mole
Mass of neutron mn = 1.6 x 10-27 kg

1. A variable Ac source is connected to a capacitor. Will the displacement current change if the frequency of
the Ac source is decreased? 1
2. A given logic gate inverts the input applied to it. Name this gate and give its symbol? 1
3. An electrical element X, when connected to an alternative voltage source, has the current 1 through it
leading the voltage by π/2 radian. Identify X and plot a graph showing variation of its reactance with the
change in the frequency of the AC source. 1
4. Write the functions of the following in communication systems:- 1
(i) Transducer (ii) Transmitter
5. Two charges of magnitudes -2Q and +Q are located at points (a, o) and (4a, 0) respectively. What is the
electric flux due to these charges through a sphere of radius 3a with the center at the origin?
1
Section-B
6. Calculate the net resistance of the network of the resistor as shown in figure

Also calculate the current drawn by the network 2

7. A square loop of side 2o cm carrying current of 1 A is kept near an infinitive long straight wire carrying of 2
A in the same plane as shown in the figure. 2

Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net force exerted on the loop due to the current carrying
conductor.

Or

A circular coil of 30 turns and radius 8.0 cm carrying a current of 6.0 A is suspended vertically in a uniform
horizontal magnetic field of magnitude 1.0 T. The field lines make an angle of 60o with the normal to the coil.
Calculate the magnitude of the counter torque, must be applied to prevent the coil from turning.

8. Why are infrared radiations referred to as heat wave also? Name the radiations, which are next to these
radiations in electromagnetic spectrum having (i) Sherter wavelength (ii) Longer wavelength.
2
9. The energy level of an atom are shown in figure.

(a) Which one of these transitions will result in emission of a photon of wavelength 275 nm?
(b)Which transition corresponds to the emission of radiation of maximum wavelength? 2

10. Four point charges are placed at the four corners of a square in the two ways as shown

Will the (i) electric field (ii) the electric potential at the centre of the square be the same or different in the
two configurations and why? 2

Section c
11. A toroid has a core (non-ferromagnetic) of inner radius 25 cm and outer radius 26 cm, around which
3500 turns of a wire are wound. If the current in the wire is 11 A, what is the magnetic field (i) outside the
toroid (b) inside the core of the toroid, (c) in the empty space surrounded by the toroid.
2

12. (a) if the two shits in Young’s experiment have widths in the ratio 4:9, then find the ratio of intensity
at the maximum to the intensity at the minimum in the interference pattern.
2

(b) State the reason, why two independent sources of light cannot be coherent. 1

13. (a) state the factor by which the resolving power of a telescope can be increased. 1

(b) Determine the angular separation between central maximum and the first order maximum of the
diffraction pattern due to a single shit of width 0.25 mm, when light of wavelength 5890Å is incident on it
normally. 2

14. (a) A partially plane polarized beam of light is passed through a polaroid. Show graphically the
variation of the transmitter light intensity with angle of rotation of the polaroid.
1

(b) Two polaroids P1 and P2 are placed with their pass axes perpendicular to each other. An
unpolarised light of intensity Io is incident on P1. A third polaroid P3 is kept in between P1 and P2 such that
its pass axis makes an angle of 30o with that of P1 . Determine the intensity of light transmitted through P1 ,
P2 and P3 . 2

15. Draw a curve showing the variation of binding energy per nuclear with mass number. From the graph
how can we say that 3

(a) Nuclear forces are short ranged.

(b) occurance of fission and fusion reaction.

16. Write special type of diode can act as a voltage regulator? Give its symbol and draw the general shape
of its V-I characteristics. Draw a labelled circuit diagram showing use of p-n junction diode as fill wave
rectifier. Write the working principle of rectifier. 3

17. Draw a plot of transfer characteristic (Vo vs Vi) and show which portion of the characteristic is used in
amplification and why? 3

Draw the circuit diagram of base bias transistor amplifier in CE configuration and briefly explain its
working.

18. Write any two factors, which justify the need for modulating a signal. A carrier wave is given by c(t)=2
sin8 t (in volt).The modulating signal wave is as shown 3
Find modulation index. Draw the general shape of the amplitude modulate wave.

19. (a)Deduce the relation between current I flowing through a conductor and drift velocity Vd of the
electrons.

(b) Two metallic wires of the same material have the same length but cross sectional area is in the
ratio 1:2, they are connected (a) in series (ii) in parallel. Compare the drift velocities of electrons in the
two wire in both the cases (i) & (ii) 3

20. Draw a circuit diagram of a potentiometer. State its working principle. Derive the necessary formula
to describe how it is used to compare the emfs of the two cells.

Or

With the help of the circuit diagram, explain the working principle of Meter Bridge. How is it used to
determine the unknown resistance of a given wire? Write the necessary precautions minimize the error in
the result. 3

21. Why is it necessary to introduce a cylindrical soft iron core inside the coil of a galvanometer may not
necessarily increase its voltage sensitivity. Explain a galvanometer coil has a resistance of 15Ω and the
meter shows full scale reflection for a current of 4 mA. How will you convert the meter into a ammeter of
range 0 to 6 A? 3

22. Given figure shows the electric circuits A and B. Calculate the ratio of the power factor of the circuit B
to the power factor of the circuit A. 3

23. Munish did not have any practical training of electricity repair but he always tries to carry out the
repair with great enthusiasm. One day the ceiling fan was not working. He immediately declared that the
condenser used in the fan has a problem. So he decided to check the condenser but his elder brother
Neeraj stopped him from touching the condenser Neeraj told him to wait for at least one hour after the
fan is switched off. Munish argued that the fan is not working and therefore switching off the fan has no
meaning. Neeraj insisted that he would not touch the condenser immediately after switching the fan.
Munish reluctantly agreed.

(a) What according to you are the values displayed by Neeraj?

(b) Why Neeraj stopped Munish from touching the condenser?

(c) In what form energy is stored in a capacitor? 3

24. (a) Define a wave front. How is it different from a ray?

(b)Depict the shape of a wave front in each of the following case

 (i) Light diverging from point source.

(ii) Light emerging out of a convex lens when a point source is placed at its focus.

(iii) Using Huygens’s construction of secondary wavelength, draw a diagram diagram showing the
passage of a plane wave front from a denser in to a rarer medium. 4

Or

Draw a ray diagram showing the image formatting by a compound microscope. Obtain the expression for
total magnification when the image is formed at infinity.

How does the resolving power of a compound microscope get affected, when

(i) Focal length of the objective is decreased.

(ii) The wavelength of the light is decreased.

Give reasons.

25. (a) Figure shows the variation of stopping potential Vo with the frequency Ʋ of the incident radiation
for two photo sensitive metals X and Y.

(i) Which of the metals has larger threshold wave length? Give reason.

(ii) Explain giving reason, which metal gives out electrons, having larger kinetic energy, for the same
wavelength of incident radiation.

(iii) If the distance between the light source and metal X is halved how will the kinetic energy of the
electron will change? Give reason.

(b) Write two observed features of photo electric effect which cannot be explained by wavelength of light.
How Einstein’s photo electric equation is used to describe features satisfactorily.
4

Or
(a) In Rutherford Scattering experiment, draw the trajectory traced by ⍺ - particles in the Coulomb field
of target nucleus and explain how this led to estimate the rise of nucleus.

(b) Estimate the ratio of Lebroghe wavelength associated with Deutiroun and ⍺ - particles when they are
accelerated from rest through same accelerating potential.

(c)What is the significance of Davission-germer experiment?

26. (a) State Lenz’ slaw. Use it to predict the polarity of the capacitor in the situation given below.

(b) A conducting rod of length l with one end pivoted is rotated with uniform angular speed w in a vertical
plane, normal to the field B. reduce an expression for the emf induced in this rod.

(c) Two identical loops, one of Copper and another of Aluminum are rotated with the same speed in the
same magnetic field. In which case, the (a) induced emf (b) the induced current will be more and why?

Or

Define mutual inductance of a pair of coils and state the factor on which does it depend.

Two circular coils, one of radius r and the other of radius R are placed coaxially with their centres
coinciding. For R>>r, obtain the expression for the mutual inductance of the arrangement.

The closed loop, PQRS is moving into a uniform magnetic field acting at right angle to
the plane of the paper. State the direction in which the induced current flows in the loop.