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 HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

Class - XII Subject – Physics

Time – 3 Hours Maximum Marks- 70

General Instructions: -

Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them.

1. There are 33 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. This question paper comprises five sections – A, B, C, D, and E.
3. Section A contains ten very short answer questions and four Assertion-Reasoning MCQs of
1 mark each.
4. Section B has two Case based questions of 4 marks each
5. Section C contains nine short answer questions of 2 marks each.
6. Section D contains five short answer questions of 3 marks each.
7. Section E contains three long answer questions of 5 marks each.
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, internal choice has been
provided. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.

SECTION A
1. Plot a graph showing the variation of current density ( j ) with the electric field (E) for a
conductor. What does the slope of this graph represent? [1]

2. The electric potential V at any point O ( , , all in metre) in space is given by V=4 volt.
What will be the electric field at the point (1m, 0m, 2m) in V/m? [1]

3. The susceptibility of a magnetic material is – 4.2x10 . Identify the material. If this type of
material is subjected to magnetic lines of forces, show the behaviour of the field lines
diagramatically. [1]
OR
How does the (i) pole strength and (ii) magnetic dipole moment of each part of a bar magnet
change, if it is cut into two equal pieces along its length?

4. What is the direction of induced current (clock wise/anti clock wise) in the metal rings 1
and 2 when current I in the wire is increasing steadily? [1]
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OR

A coil of self- inductance L is connected in series with a bulb B and a.c. source. Does the
brightness of the bulb increase, decrease or remain the same, when an iron rod is inserted
in the coil?
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 5. A charge Q is divided into two parts, one of which is q. If the Coulombian repulsion
between them, when they are
HALF placed at a certain
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the ratio of Q : q? SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER [1]

6. How does the speed of light in glass change when

(i) wavelength is increased ?
(ii) intensity of light is increased? [1]
OR

Name the phenomenon on which Optical fibre communication is based. Mention one
condition required for this phenomenon to occur.

7. A wire of a certain resistance R is uniformly stretched so that its area decreases by a

factor n. Calculate its new resistance. [1]

8. Define Intensity of magnetisation. Give its S.I. unit. [1]

OR
Write the relationship between the magnetic susceptibility and relative permeability of a magnetic
material .

9. What is the net capacitance between A and B of this combination? [1]

10. In the figure, what is the potential difference between A and B? [1]

For Question no. 11,12, 13 and 14 two statements are given- one labelled Assertion (A) and
the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answers 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.
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(d) Both A and R are false.

11. ASSERTION (A) : In water , the value of magnetic field decreases.

REASON (R) : Water is a paramagnetic substance. [1]
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 12. ASSERTION (A) : On moving through a distance, which is two times of the initial distance, away
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from an infinitely long , straight, uniformly charged wire, the electric field
reduces to one - third of the initial value.
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REASON (R): The electric field is inversely proportional to the distance from an infinitely long,
straight uniformly charged wire. [1]

13. ASSERTION (A): Kirchoff’s loop rule indicates that the electric field is conservative.
REASON (R): Potential difference between two points in a circuit does not depend upon
the path . [1]

14. ASSERTION (A): A proton and an ∝ - particle having the same kinetic energy are moving in
circular paths in a uniform magnetic field. The radii of their circular paths
are equal.
REASON (R): Any two charged particles having equal kinetic energy and entering a region of
uniform magnetic field B, in a direction perpendicular to B, will describe circular
trajectories of equal radii. [1]

SECTION B
Q. No 15 and Q. No 16 are Case- Based Questions and are compulsory. Attempt any four
sub- parts from each question. Each subpart carries one mark.
15. When a conductor does not have a current passing through it, its conduction electrons
move randomly, with no net motion in any direction. When the conductor is subjected to a
potential difference, they tend to drift with the drift speed . The drift speed is very less as
compared to speeds in random thermal motion. [4]
(i) A steady current I flows through a metallic conductor whose area of cross-section
(A) increases continuously from one end to the other. The drift velocity of free
electron ( ) as a function of A will be:
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(ii) If Ohm’s law is obeyed, then what is the relation between the electric field (E) and
drift speed ( )?
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(a) ( ) ∝
(b) ( ) ∝ E
(c) ( )∝
(d) ( ) ∝ √
(iii) The relation of drift speed ( ) with the mean relaxation time ( ) is :
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(iv) Two nichrome wires of equal length but having radii in the ratio 1:3 are connected in
series across an electric cell. The drift velocities of free electrons through them will be
in the ratio of
(a) 3:1
(b) 1:3
(c) 4:9
(d) 9:1
(v) The path of electrons inside a conductor (i) in the absence (ii) in the presence of
electric field is
(a) straight line in case (i) and (ii)
(b) curved in (i) and straight in (ii)
(c) curved in (ii) and straight in (i)
(d) curved in case (i) and (ii) both

16. An interesting characteristic of the series LCR circuit is the phenomenon of resonance. The
phenomenon of resonance is common among systems that have a tendency to oscillate at a
particular frequency. This frequency is called the system’s natural frequency. If such a
system is driven by an energy source of a frequency that is near the natural frequency, the
amplitude of the oscillation is found to be large. Resonant circuits have a variety of
applications, for example, in the tuning mechanism of a radio or a TV set. The antenna of a
radio accepts signals from many broadcasting stations. The signal picked up in the antenna
acts as a source in the tuning circuit of the radio, so the circuit can be driven at many
frequencies. But to hear one particular radio station, we tune the radio, so that the resonant
frequency of the circuit becomes nearly equal to the frequency of the radio signal received.
Now, answer the following questions: [4]
(i) If the value of C (capacitance) is decreased in a series LCR circuit, then the resonant
frequency
(a) increases.
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(b) decreases.
(c) is not affected.
(d) is reduced to zero.

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 (ii) At the resonance condition of a series LCR circuit :
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(b) current is maximum
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(c) impedance is maximum
(d) none of the above
(iii) As = in a series LCR circuit, the impedance is
(a) purely resistive
(b) purely inductive
(c) purely capacitive
(d) capacitive or inductive
(iv) The power factor of an LCR series circuit (which is connected to an AC source) at
resonance is:
(a) zero
(b) one
(c) infinity
(d) can’t be determined
(v) The quality factor Q is defined as
(a) =
(b) =
(c) =
(d) ℎ

SECTION – C
All questions are compulsory. In case of internal choices, attempt any one.

17. There is a point charge Q at a distance from the centre of a circle of radius R. Another
point charge q is to be moved from A to B, where A and B are two points on the circle
diametrically opposite to each other. How much work is done by the electrostatic force
exerted by Q on q ? [2]
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OR
Two positive charges Q and 4Q are fixed at a distance of 12 cm from each other. Sketch the
lines of forces due to this combination and locate the position of neutral points, if any.

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 18. Find the equivalent resistance between the points A and B shown in the figure. [2]
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19. A galvanometer coil has a resistance of 15 Ω and the meter shows full scale deflection for a
current of 4mA. How can it be converted into an ammeter of range 0 to 6A? [2]
OR
A magnetic needle suspended parallel to a magnetic field requires √3 J of work to turn it
through 60 . Find the torque needed to maintain the needle in the latter position.

20. Define critical angle. Deduce the relation between absolute refractive index of a medium
with the critical angle for the given medium. [2]

21. In the circuit, the galvanometer G gives zero deflection. If the batteries A and B have
negligible internal resistance, find the value of the resistor R. [2]

22. A capacitor of capacitance C is charged to V volts by a battery. After some time, the battery
is disconnected and the distance between the plates is doubled. Now a slab of dielectric
constant (1 < < 2), is introduced to fill the space between the plates. How will the
following be affected:
(a) the electric field between the plates of the capacitor
(b) the energy stored in the capacitor?
Justify your answers. [2]

23. Obtain the resonant frequency of a series LCR circuit with L = 2H, C = 32 and R = 10Ω.
What is the Q – value of this circuit ? [2]
OR
Draw a phasor diagram for a series LCR circuit where > , when it is connected to an
AC source and obtain the expression for the impedance of the circuit.
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24. Using Ampere’s Circuital law, derive an expression for the magnetic field (B) due to a
current carrying air-cored solenoid. Also show the graphical variation of B with the
distance from the centre of the solenoid along the axial line. [2]

25. Derive an expression for the energy stored in an inductor. [2]

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EXAMINATION
All questions are compulsory. In case of internal choices, attempt any one.
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26. With the help of a relevant ray diagram, deduce the mirror formula for a
spherical mirror. [3]

27. Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor (using a relevant
diagram), when a dielectric slab of thickness less than the plate separation, is placed
between the plates. [3]
OR
Two metal spheres A and B of radius and 2 , whose centres are separated by a distance of
6 , are given charge Q each and are at potentials . Find the ratio . These spheres
are connected to each other with the help of a connecting wire. Keeping the separation
unchanged, what is the amount of charge that will flow through the wire?

28. Define root mean square value of alternating current ( ). Derive an expression for it. [3]
OR

State the principle of an a.c. generator. Derive an expression for the instantaneous value of
emf.

29. Two cells of EMFs E1 and E2 and internal resistance respectively are connected in
parallel as shown. [3]

Deduce expressions for:

(i) the equivalent EMF
(ii) the equivalent resistance
of the combination.

30. Derive an expression for the force per unit length acting on two infinitely long, straight
current carrying conductors, carrying current in the same direction and placed parallel to
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each other in the vacuum. Also mention the nature of the forces. Hence define one ampere.
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HALF YEARLY –E
EXAMINATION
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All questions are compulsory. In case of internal choices, attempt any one.

31. (a) Using Gauss’ theorem and a relevant diagram, derive an expression for the electric field
due to a uniformly charged, infinitely large, thin plane sheet.
(b) An infinitely large thin plane sheet has a uniform surface charge density + . Obtain an
expression for the amount of work done in bringing a point charge (q) from infinity to a
point, r distance away in front of the charged plane sheet. [5]
OR
(a) Derive an expression for torque acting on an electric dipole placed inside a uniform
electric field. Hence, define ‘electric dipole moment’ .
(b) An electric dipole of length 4 cm, when placed with its axis making an angle of 60 with
a uniform electric field experiences a torque of 4 √3 Nm. Calculate the potential energy
of the dipole if the charge on it is ±8nC.

32. (a) Draw a labelled diagram of a Moving coil galvanometer. State the principle on which
the device works. Derive an expression for its current sensitivity.
(b) Why are (i) concave pole pieces and (ii) phosphor bronze strip
used in the moving coil galvanometer? [5]
OR
(a) Obtain an expression for the magnetic moment of an electron, moving with a speed v,
in a circular orbit of radius r. How does the magnetic moment change when
(i) the frequency of revolution is doubled
(ii) the orbital radius is halved?
(b) An element ∆ = ∆ ̂ is placed at the origin and carries a current I =10 A. What is the
magnitude and direction of the magnetic field on the Y axis at a distance of 0.5 m?
(Take ∆ = 1 cm)

33. (a) What is meant by Self inductance (L) of a coil? Derive an expression for
the Self inductance of a coil.
(b) The currents flowing in the two coils of self inductance = 16 mH and = 12 mH are
increasing at the same rate. If the power supplied to the two coils are equal, find the
ratio of (i) the induced voltages and (ii) the energies stored in the two coils at a given
instant. [5]
OR
(a) Draw a labelled diagram of a transformer. State its principle and briefly explain its
working.
(b) Calculate the current drawn by the primary of the transformer which steps down 200 V
to 20 V to operate a device of resistance 20 . Assume the efficiency of the transformer
to be 80%.
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