Sample Paper 1

XII – Physics
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Class XII- Physics

S. No. UNIT VSA SA - I SA - II LA Total

(1 Mark) (2 Mark) (3 Mark) (5 Mark)

01 Electrostatics 1 (1) 2 (1) -- 5 (1) 8 (3)

02 Current Electricity -- 4 (2) 3 (1) -- 7 (3)

03 Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism -- 2 (1) 6 (2) -- 8 (3)

04 Electrostatic Induction & Alternating Currents 1 (1) 2 (1) -- 5 (1) 8 (3)

05 Electro Magnetic Waves 1 (1) 2 (1) -- -- 3 (1)

06 Optics 2 (2) 4 (2) 3 (1) 5 (1) 15 (6)

07 Dual Nature of Matter 1 (1) -- 3 (1) -- 4 (2)

08 Atoms and Nuclei 1 (1) 2 (1) 3 (1) -- 6 (3)

09 Electronic Devices 1 (1) -- 6 (2) -- 7 (3)

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

Total 8 (8) 20 (10) 27 (9) 15 (3) 70 (30)

 SAMPLE PAPER
XII – PHYSICS

Time: Three Hours Max Marks: 70

General Instructions:
a) All questions are compulsory,
b) There are 30 questions. Q 1 – 8 carry 1 mark each, 9 – 18 carry 2 marks
each, 19 – 27 carry 3 marks each, and 28- 30 carry 5 marks each.
c) There is no overall choice, however, an internal choice has been provided
in one question of two marks, on question of three marks and all three
questions of five marks each,
d) Use of calculator is not permitted,
e) You may use the following physical constants given below:
a. C = 3 X 108 ms-1
b. h = 6.6 X 10-34 JS
c. e = 1.6 X10-19 C

d. me = 9.1 X 10-31 Kg

e. Boltzmann Constant K = 1.38 X 1023JK-1

f. Avagadro No. NA = 6.023 X 1023 /Mole

1. How is the force between two charges affected when dielectric constant
of the medium in which they are held increases? (1 M)
2. A copper ring is suspended by a thread in a vertical plane one end of a
magnet brought horizontally towards the ring. How will the position of
ring be affected? (1M)

3. Name the e. m. radiations to which the following wave length belong:

(a) 10-2 m (b) 1 A. (1 M)

4. Refractive indices of glass for blue, red and yellow colors are µb, µr and µy.

write them in decreasing order of values. (1 M)

5. Width of two slits in Young’s experiment is in ratio 4:1. What is the ratio of
amplitude of light waves from them? (1 M)
6. How will photo electro current change on decreasing the wave length of
the incident light for the given photo sensitive material? (1 M)
7. Draw the graph showing the distribution of K.E. of electrons emitted
during β-decay. (1 M)
8. In the following ckt, which one of the two diodes forward biased and
which is reserve biased. (1 M)

9. Equipotential surfaces are perpendicular to field lines. Why? (2M)

10. A wire of resistance 5Ω is drawn out so that its length is increased to twice
its original length. Calculate its new resistance and resistivity. (2 M)
11. A voltage of 30V is applied across a carbon resister with first second and
third rings of blue, black, and yellow colours respectively. Find the value of
current through the resister. (2M)
12. Why is ammeter connected in series and voltmeter in parallel in the
circuit? (2 M)
13. Calculate the rate at which the flux linked with the generated are changes
with time when a rod of length is (a) translated (b) rotated in uniform
magnetic filed. (2)
14. Long distance radio broadcasts use short wave. Why? (2 M)
15. An equiconvex lend of focal length 15cm is cut into two equal halves in
thickness. What is the focal length of each half? (2 M)
16. Write any two conditions necessary for obtaining well defined and
sustained interference pattern of light. (2 M)
17. In an experiment, the activity of 1.2mg of radio active potassium chloride
was found to be 170S-1. Taking molar mass of KCl to be 0.075 kg mole-1,
find the number of K – 40 atoms in the sample and hence find the half life
of K – 40. (2 M)
18. What is an optical fiber? Explain with the help of a diagram, how light can
travel through it and remain confined to fiber. (2 M)
OR
Deduce an expression for distance from which the T.V. signals can directly
be received from a T.V tower of height h.
19. 4 cells of identical emf E, internal resistance r, are connected in series to a
variable resister. The following graph shows the variation of terminal
voltage of the combination with the current output: (3 M)
a. What is the emf of each cell used?
 b. For what current form the cells, does maximum power dissipation
occurs in the circuit.
c. Calculate the internal resistance of each cell.
20. Obtain an expression for the magnetic field at a point situated at a
distance x meters from the centre of a circular coil of n turns and radius r
carrying a current of I amperes. (3 M)
21. What is an ammeter? How can a galvanometer be converted in to an
ammeter? Explain. (3 M)
22. Derive an expression for fringe width in the interface pattern. (3 M)
23. Light of wave length λ = 4000 A and intensity 100 watt/ m2 incident on a
metal plate of threshold frequency 5 X 1014 Hz. Find the maximum K.E. of
photo electrons and number of photons incident per m2per second. (3 M)
24. Define half live and average live of a radio active substance. What is the
relation between the two? (3 M)
25. Discuss the working of a transistor as CE amplifier with diagram. (3 M)
26. Two signals A and B shown in figure are used as two inputs of an AND gate
obtain its output wave form. Draw the logic symbol of AND gate with its
truth table. (3 M)
27. Define the term modulation. Discuss briefly the amplitude modulation
with diagram. (3 M)
OR
A modularity signal is a square wave as shown in fig. the carrier wave is
given by C(t) = 2 sin (8t) Volt.
i) Sketch the amplitude modulated wave form.
ii) What is modulation index?
28. Explain the principle of a parallel plate capacitor; also derive an expression
for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. (5 M)
 OR
Explain with the help of labeled diagram principle, construction and
working of a Van-de- Graph generator.
29. How does the term electrical resistance differ from impedance? With the
help of a suitable phaser diagram, obtain acelation for impedance in an
A.C. series LCR circuit. (5 M)
OR
Explain the principle, construction theory and working of an A.C.
generator with the labeled diagram.
30. Describe an astronomical telescope. Derive an expression for its
magnifying power when final image is (5 M)
a. At infinity,
b. At least distance of distinct vision.
OR
Draw course of rays through a compound microscope. Deduce an
expression for its magnifying power. How the magnifying power can be
increased.

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Q. EXPECTED ANSWER MARKS TOTAL

DISTRIBUTION
No.

01 As F = F0 / K, so force decreases as K increases 1 1

02 Lenz law & Ring will move away from magnet. 1

03 (a) Microwaves (b) X-rays ½+½ 1

04 µ b > µy > µ r 1

05 W1 / W2 = I1 / I2 = a2/b2 = 4/1 therefore a/b = 2:1 1

06 Photoelectric circuit is not affected by decreasing the wavelength of 1

incident radiation.

07 1

08 (a) forward biased (b) reverse biased ½+½ 1

09 Because work done in moving a charge from one point to another is 2

zero.

10 R2 = 4R1 => 4 X 5 = 20Ω and resistivity remains unchanged. 1½+½ 2

11 R = 60 X 104 Ω, I = V/R = 5 X 10-5 A 1+1 2

12 Correct explanation for both 1+1 2

13 (a) dθ/dt = BlvSinθ 1+1 2

(b) dθ/dt = ¼ βl2w
14 Because ionosphere reflects these waves. 2

15 1/f = (µ - 1)[1/R1 – 1/R2] take R1 = R & R2 = -R; f’ = 30cm 1+1 2

16 For any two conditions 1+1 2

17 dN/dt = λN => λ = 1.764 X10-20 S-1 ½ +½ +½ 2

therefore T = 0.693/λ = 3.93 X 1019 S. +½

18 Correct definition & diagram 1+1 2

OR
Correct diagram + expression ½+1½

19 (a) 1.4 V ½ +½ +½ 3
(b) 1 A +½ +½ +
(c) 0.7 Ω ½ +

20 Correct Diagram 1 3
Correct Direction 1½
Correct Result ½

21 Definition , Correct Diagram, Explanation ½ +½ +2 3

22 Diagram + expression 1+2 3

23 I = nhC/λ, n = 2.02 X 1020 ½+1 3

Ek = hC/ λ – Φo = hC/ λ – hνo => Ek = 1.35 X 10-19 J ½+1

24 Correct explanation and relation 1+1+1 3

T ½ = 0.693 / λ , t = 1/λ
and t = T / 0.693 = 1.44 T

25 Correct Diagram, Working 1½ +1½ 3

26 Output wave form 1+1+1 3

Symbol
And correct truth table
27 Definition of modulation, explanation, diagram ½ + 1 ½ +1 3
OR
Correct sketch 1½
Ma = Em / Ec = ½ = 0.5 ½+1

28 Correct Diagram 1 5
Correct Principle 1
Correct Explanation 3
OR
Correct Diagram 1
Correct Principle 1
Construction 1½
Working 1½

29 Difference 1 5
Phasor diagram 2
Relation (Derivation) 2
OR
Principle, Construction, theory, Working, diagram 1 + 1 + 1+
1+1

30 Correct diagram, Expressions 2+1½ + 5

1½
OR
2+1½ +
Correct diagram, expression, explanation for magnifying power 1½