KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN KOLKATA REGION
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION 2020-21
CLASS –XII
SUBJECT:PHYSICS
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory. There are 33 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 ten very short answer questions and four assertion reasoning MCQs
of 1 mark each, Section B has two case-based questions of 4 marks each, Section C
contains nine short answer questions of 2 marks each, Section D contains five short
answer questions of 3 marks each and Section E contains three long answer questions of 5
marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However internal choice is provided. You have to attempt
only one of the choices in such questions.
c = 3 x 108 ms-1
h = 6.6 x 10-34 Js
e = 1.6 x 10-19C
µo = 4π x 10-7 TmA-1
1/4πεo = 9 x 109 N m2C-2
Avogadro number NA = 6.023 𝘹1023 mol-1
Mass of the neutron = 1.675 𝘹 10-27 kg
Mass of the proton = 1.673 𝘹 10-27 kg
Boltzmann constant, k = 1.38 X 1023 J K-1
Qn. SECTION A Marks
No.
1 The total energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom is -13.6 eV. What is the 1
magnitude of its kinetic energy?
2 Radius of hydrogen nucleus is 0.8 X 10-15 m. Calculate the radius of Be48 nucleus. 1
3 In an experimental arrangement of photoelectric effect the following graph is 1
obtained by plotting a quantity X against the frequency of incident radiation. Name
the quantity X.
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X
4 Why does microwave oven heats up a food item containing water molecules most 1
efficiently?
5 The frequency range of an electromagnetic spectrum is 106 Hz – 1012 Hz. What is 1
the corresponding range of wavelength?
6 For a glass prism (µ = √3 ) the angle of minimum deviation is equal to the angle of 1
the prism. Find the angle of the prism.
7 Diffraction of light takes place at a very narrow slit or by a very sharp edge. Why? 1
8 Draw electric field lines due to a system of to equal and opposite charges. 1
9 Following graph represents the variation of electric current with time in a purely 1
inductive circuit. Draw the corresponding curve to show the variation of emf in the
circuit.
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10 An iron cored solenoid has self inductance 2.8 H. when the core is removed the self 1
inductance becomes 2 mH. What is the relative permeability of the core used?
For question numbers 11, 12, 13 and 14, two statements are given-one
labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false and R is also false
11 Assertion(A) : 1
In a nonuniform electric field, a dipole will have translatory as well as rotatory
motion.
Reason(R):
In a nonuniform electric field, a dipole experiences a force as well as torque.
12 Assertion(A) 1
The horizontal component of Earth’s magnetic field at the pole is Zero.
Reason(R)
Dip angle at the pole is 90o
13 Assertion(A) 1
In a conductor electrons drift along a straight line
Reason(R)
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Motion of electrons is governed by external electric field only
14 Assertion(A) 1
Alloys are used to make the wire of a potentiometer.
Reason(R)
Heat produced due to electric current is less in alloys.
SECTION B
Questions 15 and 16 are case study-based questions and are compulsory.
Attempt any 4 sub parts from each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
15 A galvanometer can detect even a very small current in a circuit. The coil of the 4
galvanometer is made very sensitive. The shape of the magnetic poles are also very
special. It can also be used to measure current as well as voltage by little
modification.
a) Which of the following material can be used to make the coil of the
galvanometer?
i) Plastic
ii) Nichrome
iii) Copper
iv) Cotton thread
b) Cylindrical magnetic poles are used to
i) Make the galvanometer good looking
ii) Make torque independent of current
iii) Make the torque independent of orientation of the coil.
iv) Make the galvanometer portable
c) A galvanometer is converted into a volt meter by connecting
i) A low resistance in series
ii) A high resistance in parallel
iii) A high resistance in series
iv) A low resistance in parallel
d) A current of 300 micro ampere is required to get full scale deflection of 30
divisions in a galvanometer. Its figure of merit is
i) 0.1 div/micro ampere
ii) 10 div/micro ampere
iii) 0.1 micro ampere/div
iv) 10 micro ampere/div
e) For a moving coil galvanometer which of the following is not correct
i) Current sensitivity is directly proportional to electric current
ii) Increase in current sensitivity may not increase the voltage sensitivity
iii) Figure of merit is directly proportional to resistance of the coil.
iv) Figure of merit is the reciprocal of the current sensitivity.
v)
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16 The total internal reflection of the light is used in polishing diamonds to create a 4
sparking brilliance. By polishing the diamond with specific cuts, it is adjusted the
most of the light rays approaching the surface are incident with an angle of
incidence more than critical angle. Hence, they suffer multiple reflections and
ultimately come out of diamond from the top. This gives the diamond a sparking
brilliance
a) T critical angle for a diamond is
i) 1.41
ii) Same as glass
iii) 2.42
iv) 1
b) The basic reason for the extraordinary sparkle of suitably cut diamond is
that
i) It has low refractive index
ii) It has high transparency
iii) It has high refractive index
iv) It is very hard
c) The extraordinary sparkling of diamond
i) Does not depend on its shape
ii) Depends on its shape
iii) Has no fixed reason
iv) None
d) A diamond is immersed in a liquid with a refractive index greater than
water. Then the critical angle for total internal reflection will
i) Increase
ii) Decrease
iii) Depend on the nature of the liquid
iv) Remains the same
e) OFC cables work on the principle of
i) Dispersion of light
ii) Refraction of light
iii) Total internal reflection
iv) Interference of light
SECTION C
17 Draw the diagram of a circuit which can be utilized to obtain forward characteristics 2
of a p-n junction diode. Draw the forward characteristics and define dynamic
resistance of a diode.
OR
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Explain how a p-n junction diode can be used as a half wave rectifier. Also draw the
input and output wave form.
18 Using energy band diagram distinguish between a semiconductor and an insulator. 2
-12
19 An alpha particle of kinetic energy 10 J exhibits back scattering from a Gold 2
nucleus (Z= 79). What can be the maximum possible radius of the gold nucleus?
20 Suppose we consider fission of a 26Fe56 into two equal fragments of 13Al28 nucleus. 2
Is the fission energetically possible? Justify your answer by working out Q value of
the process.
Given (m)26Fe56 = 55.93494 u and (m)13Al28 = 27.98191
21 What is threshold frequency for photoelectric effect? Two metals A, B have work 2
functions 2eV and 4eV respectively. Which metal has lower threshold wavelength
for photo electric effect? Which metal corresponds to lower stopping potential?
22 Deduce the expression for electric potential due to an electric dipole at any point on 2
its axis.
OR
Establish the relation between electric field and electric potential at a point. Draw
equipotential surface for an electric field decreasing its magnitude along +x axis.
23 A narrow slit is illuminated by a parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength 2
λo equals to 6000 Å and the angular width of the central maxima in the resulting
diffraction pattern is measured. When the slit is next illuminated by light of
wavelength λ, the angular width decreases to half. Calculate the value of the
wavelength λ.
24 Draw a circuit diagram of metre bridge to determine the resistance of wire. Give the 2
formula used.
25 A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 10 V is applied to a series LCR circuit in which 2
resistance, capacitance and inductance have values of 10 Ω, 1μF and 1H
respectively. Find the angular frequency which drives the circuit at resonance
OR
An emf E = Eo Sinwt is applied across an inductor. Derive the expression for current
and discuss the phase relation.
SECTION D
26 The diagram below shows a potentiometer set up. On touching the jockey near to 3
the end X of the potentiometer wire, the galvanometer pointer deflects to left. On
touching the jockey near to end Y of the potentiometer, the galvanometer pointer
again deflects to left but now by a larger amount. Identify the fault in the circuit and
explain, using appropriate equations or otherwise, how it leads to such a one-sided
deflection. How will you remove this problem?
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X A
X Y
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27 Explain the phenomenon of mutual induction. Define the coefficient of mutual 3
induction. What is its S I unit? Name a device which works on this principle.
Or
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With a neat diagram explain the working of a step-up transformer. What measures
are taken to reduce copper loss in a transformer.
28 State Huygens’ principle. Use it to justify the laws of reflection. 3
Or
Draw the diagram to show the working of a telescope in its normal adjustment.
Also derive the expression for its magnifying power.
29 Write Einstein’s photoelectric equation. Use it to justify the laws of photoelectric 3
effect.
30 What are solar cells? How do they work? Explain clearly with a neat diagram. 3
SECTION E
31 (a) In Young`s double slit experiment deduce the expression for the fringe width 5
and draw the intensity distribution curve.
(b) There are two sets of apparatus of Young’s double slit experiment. In set A,
the d ou b le slit s are e q u id ist an t f rom the sin gle slit , whereas in set B,
one of the double slits is closer to the single slit by λ/2. What difference will be
observed in the pattern obtained on the screen in the two setups?
OR
For refraction at a spherical surface derive the relation
𝑛2 𝑛1 𝑛2 − 𝑛1
− =
𝑣 𝑢 𝑅
A convex lens of focal length 25 cm is placed coaxially in contact with a concave
lens of focal length 20 cm. Determine the power of the combination. Will the
system be converging or diverging in nature?
32 5
a) State Gauss’s law in electrostatics. Show that with help of suitable figure that
outward flux due to a point charge Q, in vacuum within gaussian surface, is
independent of its size and shape.
b) In the figure there are three infinite long thin sheets having surface charge
density +2σ, -2σ and +σ respectively. Give the magnitude and direction of electric
field at a point to the left of sheet of charge density +2σ and to the right of sheet of
charge density +σ.
OR
a) Define an ideal electric dipole. Give an example.
b) Derive an expression for the torque experienced by an electric dipole in a
uniform electric field. What is net force acting on this dipole.
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c) An electric dipole of length 2cm is placed with its axis making an angle of 600
with respect to uniform electric field of 105N/C.
If it experiences a torque of 8√3 Nm, calculate the (i) magnitude of charge on the
dipole, and its potential energy.
33 Write Biot-Savart law in vector form. Use this law to find the expression for 5
magnetic field at a point on the axis of a carrying current circular loop.
OR
State Ampere’s circuital law. Draw magnetic field lines for a current carrying
solenoid. What do you conclude from the pattern of field lines inside the
solenoid. Derive the expression for magnetic field inside it.
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