Gurukulum shikshan sansthan

Nanvagpur,jakhanw Gopiganj

ASSERTION AND REASON QUESTIONS PRACTICE

Class 12 - Physics
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 38
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory
1. Assertion (A): Surface charge density of an irregularly shaped conductor in non- [1]
uniform.
Reason (R): Surface density is defined as charge per unit area.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

2. Assertion (A): Mass of ion is slightly differed from its element. [1]
Reason (R): Ion is formed, when some electrons are removed or added so mass
changes.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

3. Assertion (A): If there exists a coulomb attraction between two bodies, both of them [1]
may not be charged.
Reason (R): In coulomb attraction, two bodies are oppositely charged.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

4. Assertion: A charge is lying at the center of the line joining two similar charges each. [1]
The system will be in equilibrium if that charge is one-fourth of the similar charges.
Reason: For charge to be in equilibrium, sum of the forces on the charge due to rest
of two charges must be zero.

a) Assertion and reason both are b) Assertion and reason both are
correct statements and reason correct statements but reason
is correct explanation for is not correct explanation for
assertion. assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement d) Assertion is wrong statement

but reason is wrong statement. but reason is correct statement.

5. Assertion (A): Electric lines of force cross each other. [1]

Reason (R): The resultant electric field at a point is the superposition of the electric
fields at that point.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

6. Assertion (A): Units of electric dipole moment are Cm and units of torque are Nm. [1]
Reason (R): Electric dipole moment and torque are give by p = q (2a) and τ = force ×
distance respectively.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

7. Assertion (A): In a non-uniform electric field, a dipole will have translatory as well as [1]
rotatory motion.
Reason (R): In a non-uniform electricfield, a dipole experiences a force as well as
torque.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

 8. Assertion (A): Ongoing away from a point charge or a small electric dipole, the [1]
electric field decreases at the same rate in both cases.
Reason (R): Electric field is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from
the charge.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A NOT the correct explanation of
A

c) A is true but R is false d) A is false and R is also false

9. Assertion (A): Electron move away from a region of lower potential to a region of [1]
higher potential.
Reason (R): An electron has a negative charge.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

10. Assertion (A): All the charge in a conductor gets distributed on the whole of its [1]
outer surface.
Reason (R): In a dynamic system, charges try to keep their potential energy
minimum.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

11. Assertion (A): No work is done in taking a positive charge from one point to another [1]
inside a positively charged metallic sphere while outside the sphere work is done in
taking the charge towards the sphere.
Reason (R): Inside the sphere electric potential is the same at each point, but outside
it is different for different points.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

12. Assertion (A): Electric field is discontinuous across the surface of a spherical [1]
charged shell.
Reason (R): Electric potential is continuous across the surface of a spherical charged
shell.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

13. Assertion (A): A metallic shield in form of a hollow shell may be built to block an [1]
electric field.
Reason (R): In a hollow spherical shield, the electric field inside it is zero at every
point.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

14. Assertion (A): The surface of a conductor is always an equipotential surface. [1]
Reason (R): A conductor contains free electrons which can move freely to equalise
the potential.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

15. Assertion (A): Electric energy resides out of the spherical isolated conductor. [1]
Reason (R): The electric field at any point inside the conductor is zero.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

16. Assertion (A): A capacitor can be given only a limited amount of charge. [1]
Reason (R): After a limited value of charge, the dielectric strength of dielectric
between the capacitor plates breaks down.
 a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

17. Assertion (A): The capacity of a conductor, under given circumstances, remains [1]
constant irrespective of the charge present on it.
Reason (R): Capacity depends on the size and shape of a conductor and also on the
surrounding medium.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

18. Assertion: Two protons placed at different distances, between the plates of a [1]
parallel plate capacitor experience the same force.
Reason: The electric field between the plates of the capacitor is constant.

a) Assertion and reason both are b) Assertion and reason both are
correct statements and reason correct statements but reason
is correct explanation for is not correct explanation for
assertion. assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement d) Assertion is wrong statement

but reason is wrong statement. but reason is correct statement.

19. Assertion (A): The equivalent resistance between points A and B in the given [1]
network is 2R.
Reason (R): All the resistors are connected in parallel.

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason
(R) are true and (R) is the (R) are true and (R) is NOT the
correct explanation of (A). correct explanation of (A).

c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason d) Assertion (A) is false and

(R) is false. Reason (R) is also false.
20. Assertion (A): Higher the range of an ammeter, smaller is its resistance. [1]
Reason (R): To increase the range of the ammeter, additional shunt needs to be
connected across it.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

21. Assertion (A): Insulator do not allow flow of current through them. [1]
Reason (R): Insulator have no free charge carrier.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

22. Assertion (A): Kirchoff's junction rule follows from conservation of charge. [1]
Reason (R): Kirchoff's loop rule follows from conservation of momentum.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

23. Assertion: Primary cells can be recharged but secondary cells can not be recharged. [1]
Reason: Chemical reactions involved in primary cells are irreversible and in
secondary cells are reversible.

a) Assertion and reason both are b) Assertion and reason both are
correct statements and reason correct statements but reason
is correct explanation for is not correct explanation for
assertion. assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement d) Assertion is wrong statement

but reason is wrong statement. but reason is correct statement.

24. Assertion (A): The temperature coefficient of resistance is positive for metals and [1]
negative for semi-conductors.
Reason (R): The charge carriers in metals are negatively charged whereas in
semiconductors they are positively charged.
 a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason
(R) are true and Reason (R) is (R) are true, but Reason (R) is
the correct explanation of the not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A). the Assertion (A).

c) Assertion (A) is true, but d) Assertion (A) is false and

Reason (R) is false. Reason (R) is also false.

25. Assertion (A): When n cells, each of internal resistance r are arbitrary connected in [1]
series, the total internal resistance of cells may be zero.
Reason (R): The internal resistance depends on polarity of cell connected in circuit.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) Both A and R are false.

26. Assertion (A): Voltmeter is connected in parallel with the circuit. [1]
Reason (R): Resistance of a voltmeter is very large.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

27. Assertion (A): Light is produced in gases in the process of electric discharge through [1]
them at high pressure.
Reason (R): At high-pressure electrons of gaseous atoms collide and reach an
excited state.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A NOT the correct explanation of
A

c) A is true but R is false d) A is false and R is also false

28. Assertion (A): V-I graph for a conductor at two different temperatures T1 and T2 are [1]
shown here T1 > T2.
 Reason (R): Resistance of a conductor increases with rising in temperature.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

29. Assertion (A): The magnetic field produced by a current-carrying solenoid is [1]
independent of its length and cross-sectional area.
Reason (R): The magnetic field inside the solenoid is uniform.

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason
(R) are true and Reason (R) is (R) are true, but Reason (R) is
the correct explanation of the not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A). the Assertion (A).

c) Assertion (A) is true, but d) Assertion (A) is false and

Reason (R) is false. Reason (R) is also false.

30. Assertion (A): The coil is wound over the metallic frame in moving coil galvanometer. [1]
Reason (R): The metallic frame help in making steady deflection without any
oscillation.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

31. Assertion (A): In a conductor, free electrons keep on moving but no magnetic force [1]
acts on a conductor in a magnetic field.
Reason (R): Force on free electron due to magnetic field always acts perpendicular
to its direction of motion.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.
 c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

32. Assertion: The resultant magnetic field of circular loop is due to x-component. [1]
Reason: In circular loop of wire, perpendicular components of magnetic field at some
distance from centre of loop turned over the whole loop, the result is zero.

a) Assertion and reason both are b) Assertion and reason both are
correct statements and reason correct statements but reason
is correct explanation for is not correct explanation for
assertion. assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement d) Assertion is wrong statement

but reason is wrong statement. but reason is correct statement.

33. Assertion (A): Two parallel conducting wires carrying currents in same direction, [1]
come close to each other.
Reason (R): Parallel currents attract and anti parallel currents repel.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

34. Assertion (A): The work done by magnetic field on a moving charge is zero. [1]
Reason (R): In magnetic field force is perpendicular to the velocity.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

35. Assertion (A): A loosely bound helix made of stiff wire is suspended vertically with [1]
the lower end just touching a dish of mercury. When a current is passed through the
wire, the helical wire executes oscillatory motion with the lower end jumping out of
and into the mercury.
Reason (R): When an electric current is passed through the helix, a magnetic field is
produced both inside and outside the helix.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.
 c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

36. Assertion (A): Galvanometer cannot as such be used as an ammeter to measure the [1]
value of the current in a given circuit.
Reason (B): It gives a full-scale deflection for a current of the order of micro ampere.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

37. Assertion (A): Two long parallel wires, freely suspended and connected in series to a [1]
battery, move apart.
Reason (R): Two wires carrying current in opposite directions repel each other.

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason
(R) are true and Reason (R) is (R) are true, but Reason (R) is
the correct explanation of the not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A). the Assertion (A).

c) Assertion (A) is true, but d) Assertion (A) is false and

Reason (R) is false. Reason (R) is also false.

38. Assertion (A): When current is represented by a straight line, the magnetic field will [1]
be circular.
Reason (R): According to Fleming's left hand rule, direction of force is parallel to the
magnetic field.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.