Physics Previous Year Questions

SECTION – A
(carries one marks each)
1. Draw equipotential surfaces for an electric dipole. (2019 Set-2)

2. A proton is accelerated through a potential difference V, subjected to a

uniform magnetic field acting normal to the velocity of the proton. If
the potential difference is doubled, how will the radius of the circular
path described by the proton in the magnetic field change ? (2019 Set-
2)

3. The magnetic susceptibility of magnesium at 300 K is 1·2  105. At what

temperature will its magnetic susceptibility become 1·44  105 ? (2019 Set-2)

OR

The magnetic susceptibility  of a given material is – 0·5. Identify the

magnetic material. (2019 Set-2)

4. Identify the semiconductor diode whose V-I characteristics are as shown.

(2019 Set-2)

5. Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used in RADAR ? Give its

frequency range. (2019 Set-2)

OR

                How are electromagnetic waves produced by accelerating charges ? (2019 Set-

2)

6. A proton and an electron travelling along parallel paths enter a region of

uniform magnetic field, acting perpendicular to their paths. Which of them
will move in a circular path with higher frequency ? (2018 Set-2)
7. Name the electromagnetic radiations used for (a) water purification, and (b)
eye surgery. (2018 Set-2)

8. Draw graphs showing variation of photoelectric current with applied voltage

for two incident radiations of equal frequency and different intensities. Mark
the graph for the radiation of higher intensity. (2018 Set-2)

9. Four nuclei of an element undergo fusion to form a heavier nucleus, with

release of energy. Which of the two - the parent or the daughter nucleus -
would have higher binding energy per nucleon ? (2018 Set-2)

10. Which mode of propagation is used by short wave broadcast services ?

(2018 Set-2)

11. A point charge Q is placed at point ‘O’ as shown in the figure. Is

the potential at point A, i.e. VA , greater, smaller or equal to
potential, VB , at point B, when Q is (i) positive, and (ii) negative
charge ? (2017 Set-2)

12. Write the expression for speed of electromagnetic waves in

a medium of electrical permittivity ε and magnetic
permeability μ. (2017 Set-2)
13. Does the magnifying power of a microscope depend on the colour
of the light used ? Justify your answer. (2017 Set-2)
14. Draw logic symbol of an OR gate and write its truth table. (2017 Set-2)

15. A photosensitive surface emits photoelectrons when red light

falls on it. Will the surface emit photoelectrons when blue light is
incident on it ? Give reason. (2017 Set-2)

16. In what way is the behaviour of a diamagnetic material different from that
of a paramagnetic, when kept in an external magnetic field? (2016 Set-2)

17. The plot of the variation of potential difference across a combination of

three identical cells in series, versus current is shown below. What is the emf
and internal resistance of each cell? (2016 Set-2)

18. Why does sun appear red at sunrise and sunset? (2016 Set-2)

19. A charge 'q' is moved from a point A above a dipole of dipole moment
'p' to a point B below the dipole in equatorial plane without acceleration.
Find the work done in the process. (2016 Set-2)
20. Name the essential components of a communication system. (2016 Set-
2)

21. Two plane sheets of charge densities and are kept in air as

shown in the figure. (2015 Set-2)

22. What are the electric field intensities at points A and B ? (2015 Set-2)
23. Define electric volt. Express it in joule. (2015 Set-2)
24. An endoscope is employed by a physician to view the internal
organs of a body. On which principle does it work? (2015 Set-2)
25. The given combination represents which of the logic gate? (2015 Set-
2)

26. 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% ? (2015 Set-2)

27.