H$moS> Z§.

Code No. 55/3/1

amob Z§.
Roll No.

ZmoQ> NOTE
(I) H¥$n`m Om±M H$a b| {H$ Bg àíZ-nÌ _o§ _w{ÐV (I) Please check that this question
n¥ð> 19 h¢ & paper contains 19 printed pages.

(II) àíZ-nÌ _| Xm{hZo hmW H$s Amoa {XE JE H$moS
>Zå~a H$mo N>mÌ CÎma-nwpñVH$m Ho$ _wI-n¥ð> na
{bI| &
(III) H¥$n`m Om±M H$a b| {H$ Bg àíZ-nÌ _|
>37 àíZ h¢ &
(IV) H¥$n`m àíZ H$m CÎma {bIZm ewê$ H$aZo go
nhbo, CÎma-nwpñVH$m _| àíZ H$m H«$_m§H$
Adí` {bI| &
(V) Bg àíZ-nÌ H$mo n‹T>Zo Ho$ {bE 15 {_ZQ >H$m
g_` {X`m J`m h¡ & àíZ-nÌ H$m {dVaU
nydm©• _| 10.15 ~Oo {H$`m OmEJm &
10.15 ~Oo go 10.30 ~Oo VH$ N>mÌ Ho$db
àíZ-nÌ H$mo n‹T>|Jo Am¡a Bg Ad{Y Ho$ Xm¡amZ
do CÎma-nwpñVH$m na H$moB© CÎma Zht {bI|Jo &
(II) Code number given on the right
hand side of the question paper
should be written on the title page of
the answer-book by the candidate.
(III) Please check that this question
paper contains 37 questions.
(IV) Please write down the Serial
Number of the question in the
answer-book before attempting it.
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to
read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed
at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30 a.m., the students will read the
question paper only and will not
write any answer on the
answer-book during this period.

^m¡{VH$ {dkmZ (g¡ÕmpÝVH$)

PHYSICS (Theory)

{ZYm©[aV g_` : 3 KÊQ>o A{YH$V_ A§H$ : 70

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 70

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gm_mÝ` {ZX}e :
{ZåZ{b{IV {ZX}em| H$mo ~hþV gmdYmZr go n{‹T>E Am¡a CZH$m g™Vr go nmbZ H$s{OE :
(i) `h àíZ-nÌ Mma IÊS>m| _§| {d^m{OV {H$`m J`m h¡ – H$, I, J Am¡a K &
(ii) Bg àíZ-nÌ _| 37 àíZ h¢ & g^r àíZ A{Zdm`© h¢ &
(iii) IÊS> H$ – àíZ g§»`m 1 go 20 VH$ A{V bKw-CÎmar` àíZ h¢, àË`oH$ àíZ 1 A§H$ H$m
h¡ &
(iv) IÊS> I – àíZ g§»`m 21 go 27 VH$ bKw-CÎmar` àíZ h¢, àË`oH$ àíZ 2 A§H$m| H$m h¡ &
(v) IÊS> J – àíZ g§»`m 28 go 34 VH$ XrK©-CÎmar` àH$ma Ho$ àíZ h¢, àË`oH$ àíZ
3 A§H$m| H$m h¡ &
(vi) IÊS> K – àíZ g§»`m 35 go 37 VH$ ^r XrK©-CÎmar` àH$ma Ho$ àíZ h¢, àË`oH$ àíZ
5 A§H$m| H$m h¡ &
(vii) àíZ-nÌ _| H$moB© g_J« {dH$ën Zht h¡ & VWm{n, EH$-EH$ A§H$ Ho$ Xmo àíZm| _|, Xmo-Xmo A§H$m|
dmbo Xmo àíZm| _§o, VrZ-VrZ A§H$m| dmbo EH$ àíZ _§o VWm nm±M-nm±M A§H$m| dmbo$ VrZm| àíZm|
_§o Am§V[aH$ {dH$ën {X`m J`m h¡ & Eogo àíZm| _| Ho$db EH$ hr {dH$ën H$m CÎma Xr{OE &
(viii) BgHo$ A{V[aº$, Amdí`H$VmZwgma, àË`oH$ IÊS> Am¡a àíZ Ho$ gmW `Wmo{MV {ZX}e {XE JE
h¢ &
(ix) Ho$ëHw$boQ>am| AWdm bm°J Q>o~bm| Ho$ à`moJ H$s AZw_{V Zht h¡ &
(x) Ohm± Amdí`H$ hmo, Amn {ZåZ{b{IV ^m¡{VH$ {Z`Vm§H$m| Ho$ _mZm| H$m Cn`moJ H$a gH$Vo h¢ :
c = 3  108 m/s
h = 6.63  10–34 Js
e = 1.6  10–19 C
0 = 4  10–7 T m A–1

0 = 8.854  10–12 C2 N–1 m–2

1
= 9  109 N m2 C–2
4 
0

BboŠQ´>m°Z H$m Ðì`_mZ (me) = 9.1  10–31 kg

Ý`yQ´>m°Z H$m Ðì`_mZ = 1.675  10–27 kg
àmoQ>m°Z H$m Ðì`_mZ = 1.673  10–27 kg
AmdmoJmÐmo g§»`m = 6.023  1023 à{V J«m_ _mob
~moëQ²>µO_mZ {Z`Vm§H$ = 1.38  10–23 JK–1
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General Instructions :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper comprises four Sections – A, B, C and D.
(ii) There are 37 questions in the question paper. All questions are
compulsory.
(iii) Section A – Questions no. 1 to 20 are very short answer type questions,
carrying one mark each.
(iv) Section B – Questions no. 21 to 27 are short answer type questions,
carrying two marks each.
(v) Section C – Questions no. 28 to 34 are long answer type questions,
carrying three marks each.
(vi) Section D – Questions no. 35 to 37 are also long answer type questions,
carrying five marks each.
(vii) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal
choice has been provided in 2 questions of 1 mark, 2 questions of
2 marks, 1 question of three marks and all the 3 questions of five marks.
You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
(viii) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and
question, wherever necessary.
(ix) Use of calculators and log tables is not permitted.
(x) You may use the following values of physical constants wherever
necessary.
c = 3  108 m/s
h = 6.63  10–34 Js
e = 1.6  10–19 C
0 = 4  10–7 T m A–1

0 = 8.854  10–12 C2 N–1 m–2

1
= 9  109 N m2 C–2
4 
0

Mass of electron (me) = 9.1  10–31 kg

Mass of neutron = 1.675  10–27 kg

Mass of proton = 1.673  10–27 kg
Avogadro’s number = 6.023  1023 per gram mole
Boltzmann constant = 1.38  10–23 JK–1
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ZmoQ> : ZrMo {XE JE àË`oH$ àíZ H$m g~go A{YH$ Cn`wº$ {dH$ën Mw{ZE :
1. `{X {H$gr YZmdoe H$mo {Og {dÚwV²-joÌ _| dh pñWV h¡, CgHo$ {déÕ {dñWm{nV {H$`m OmE,
Vmo 1
(A) Cg Amdoe na {dÚwV²-joÌ Ûmam H$m`© {H$`m OmEJm &
(B) {dÚwV²-joÌ H$s Vrd«Vm H$_ hmo OmEJr &
(C) {ZH$m` H$s D$Om© H$_ hmo OmEJr &
(D) Amdoe H$mo ñWmZmÝV[aV ({dñWm{nV) H$aZo dmbo ~mø òmoV Ûmam D$Om© àXmZ H$s
OmEJr &
2. 1 C Amdoe go {ZJ©V {dÚwV² âbŠg hmoVm h¡ 1
1
(A)
0

(B) 4
4
(C)
0

(D) 0

3. C1 Am¡a C2 Ym[aVmAm| Ho$ Xmo g§Ym[aÌm| H$mo nmíd© _| g§`mo{OV {H$`m J`m h¡ & `{X Bg
g§`moOZ H$mo H$moB© Amdoe Q {X`m OmE, Vmo g§Ym[aÌm| C1 Am¡a C2 na Amdoem| H$m AZwnmV
hmoJm 1

C1
(A)
C2

C1
(B)
C2

C2
(C)
C1

C2
(D)
C1

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 SECTION A
Note : Select the most appropriate option from those given below each
question :

1. If a positive charge is displaced against the electric field in which it was

situated, then 1
(A) work will be done by the electric field on the charge.
(B) the intensity of the electric field decreases.
(C) energy of the system will decrease.
(D) energy will be provided by external source displacing the charge.

2. The electric flux emerging out from 1 C charge is 1

1
(A)
0

(B) 4

4
(C)
0

(D) 0

3. Two capacitors of capacitances C1 and C2 are connected in parallel. If a

charge Q is given to the combination, the ratio of the charge on the
capacitor C1 to the charge on C2 will be 1

C1
(A)
C2

C1
(B)
C2

C2
(C)
C1

C2
(D)
C1

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4. {H$gr MmbH$ H$m {dÚwV² à{VamoY Cg MmbH$ Ho$/H$s 1

(A) AZwàñW-H$mQ> joÌ\$b Ho$ AZwH«$_mZwnmV _| {dMaU H$aVm h¡ &

(B) Vmn _| d¥{Õ hmoZo na KQ>Vm h¡ &
(C) MmbH$Vm _| d¥{Ó hmoZo na KQ>Vm h¡ &
(D) AmH¥${V na {Z^©a Zht H$aVm naÝVw Ho$db CgHo$ Am`VZ na {Z^©a H$aVm h¡ &

5. m2V–1s–1 {ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$gH$m SI _mÌH$ h¡ ? 1

(A) Andmh doJ

(B) J{VerbVm
(C) à{VamoYH$Vm
(D) {d^d àdUVm
V
6. {H$gr hrQ>a Ho$ Ad`d (E{b_oÝQ>) H$m AZw_Vm§H$ (P, V) h¡ & `{X Bgo dmoëQ>Vm Ho$ òmoV
2
Ho$ {gam| go g§`mo{OV {H$`m OmE, Vmo BgHo$ Ûmam Cn^wº$ e{º$ hmoJr 1
(A) P
(B) 2P
P
(C)
2
P
(D)
4

7. hmBS´>moOZ na_mUw Ho$ ~moa _m°S>b _|, ndt {d{dº$ H$jm _§o BboŠQ´>m°Z H$s Hw$b D$Om©
{ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$gHo$ AZwH«$_mZwnmVr hmoVr h¡ ? 1
(A) n
1
(B)
n
(C) n2
1
(D)
n2

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4. The electrical resistance of a conductor 1
(A) varies directly proportional to its area of cross-section.
(B) decreases with increase in its temperature.
(C) decreases with increase in its conductivity.
(D) is independent of its shape but depends only on its volume.

5. m2V–1s–1 is the SI unit of which of the following ? 1

(A) Drift velocity
(B) Mobility
(C) Resistivity
(D) Potential gradient

6. The element of a heater is rated (P, V). If it is connected across a source

V
of voltage , then the power consumed by it will be 1
2
(A) P
(B) 2P
P
(C)
2
P
(D)
4

7. In Bohr’s model of hydrogen atom, the total energy of the electron in

nth discrete orbit is proportional to 1
(A) n
1
(B)
n
(C) n2
1
(D)
n2

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8. {H$gr µOoZa S>m`moS> _§o 1
(A) p-\$bH$ AË`{YH$ An{_{lV VWm n-\$bH$ Aën An{_{lV hmoVm h¡ &
(B) n-\$bH$ AË`{YH$ An{_{lV VWm p-\$bH$ Aën An{_{lV hmoVm h¡ &
(C) n-\$bH$ Am¡a p-\$bH$ XmoZm| hr AË`{YH$ An{_{lV hmoVo h¢ &
(D) n-\$bH$ Am¡a p-\$bH$ XmoZm| hr Aën An{_{lV hmoVo h¢ &

9. {H$gr joÌ _| Mwå~H$s` joÌ EH$g_mZ h¡ & H$moB© àmoQ>m°Z Bg joÌ _| {H$gr doJ go Mwå~H$s`
joÌ H$s {Xem go 45 H$m H$moU ~ZmVo hþE àdoe H$aVm h¡ & Bg joÌ _| `h àmoQ>m°Z {Og nW
na J{V H$aoJm, CgH$s AmH¥${V hmoJr 1
(A) gab aoIm
(B) d¥Îm
(C) g{n©b
(D) Hw$ÊS>{bZr

10. H$moB© Ymamdmhr g_{Û~mhþ g_H$mo{UH$ nme PQR {H$gr EH$g_mZ Mwå~H$s` joÌ B , Omo
PR Ho$ AZw{Xe g§Ho$V H$aVm h¡, _| pñWV h¡ & `{X ^wOm PQ na H$m`©aV Mwå~H$s` ~b F
h¡, Vmo ^wOm QR na H$m`©aV Mwå~H$s` ~b hmoJm 1

(A) F
F
(B)
2

(C) 2F
(D) –F

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8. A zener diode has 1
(A) heavily doped p-side and lightly doped n-side.
(B) heavily doped n-side and lightly doped p-side.
(C) heavily doped n-side as well as p-side.
(D) lightly doped n-side as well as p-side.

9. A region has a uniform magnetic field in it. A proton enters into the
region with velocity making an angle of 45 with the direction of the
magnetic field. In this region the proton will move on a path having the
shape of a 1
(A) straight line
(B) circle
(C) spiral
(D) helix

10. An isosceles right angled current carrying loop PQR is placed in a


uniform magnetic field B pointing along PR. If the magnetic force acting
on the arm PQ is F, then the magnetic force which acts on the arm QR
will be 1

(A) F

F
(B)
2

(C) 2F

(D) –F

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ZmoQ> : Cn`wº$ CÎma go [aº$ ñWmZm| H$mo ^[aE :
11. {H$gr aoIm òmoV go CËnÞ Va§JmJ« H$s AmH¥${V ___________ hmoVr h¡ & 1
12. {H$gr A{^gmar b|g Ho$ nXmW© H$m AndV©Zm§H$ 1·5 h¡ & `{X dm`w H$mo AndV©Zm§H$ 1·6 Ho$
{H$gr AÝ` _mÜ`_ go à{VñWm{nV H$a {X`m OmE, Vmo `h b|g ___________ b|g H$s
^m±{V ì`dhma H$aoJm & 1
13. `§J Ho$ {Û{Par à`moJ _|, Xmo {P[a`m| Ho$ ~rM n¥WH$Z H$mo AmYm H$a {X`m J`m h¡ & Z`r q\«$O
Mm¡‹S>mB© H$m _mZ àmapå^H$ _mZ H$m ___________ JwZm hmo OmEJm & 1

14. dm`w-H$m±M AÝVamn¥ð> Ho$ {bE ~w«wñQ>a H$moU H$m _mZ h¡, AV: H$m±M H$m AndV©Zm§H$
3
___________ h¡ & 1
15. àH$me-{dÚwV² à^md _|, CËg{O©V àH$m{eH$-BboŠQ´>m°Zm| H$s g§»`m Amn{VV àH$me Ho$/H$s
___________ Ho$ AZwH«$_mZwnmVr hmoVr h¡ & 1
AWdm
Xohbr Amd¥{Îm v0 (v > v0) Ho$ {H$gr àH$me-gwJ«mhr n¥ð> na Amd¥{Îm v H$m àH$me AmnVZ
H$aVm h¡ & CËg{O©V àH$m{eH$-BboŠQ´>m°Zm| H$s J{VO D$Om© H$m _mZ ___________ hmoJm & 1

ZmoQ> : {ZåZ{b{IV Ho$ CÎma Xr{OE :

16. {H$gr LCR loUr n[anW go àË`mdVu Ymam (ac) àdm{hV hmo ahr h¡ & AZwZmX H$s pñW{V _§o
n[anW H$s à{V~mYm Š`m hmoJr ? 1

17. {H$gr ~mø Mwå~H$s` joÌ _| Xmo gd©g_ Hw$ÊS>{b`m±, {OZ_| EH$ H$m°na VWm Xÿgar Eobw{_{Z`_
H$s h¡, g_mZ H$moUr` Mmb go KyU©Z H$a ahr h¢ & BZ XmoZm| _| go {H$g Hw$ÊS>br _| ào[aV Ymam
A{YH$ hmoJr ? 1

18. {H$gr àË`mdVu Ymam (ac) n[anW _|, AZwà`wº$ dmoëQ>Vm Am¡a àdm{hV Ymam H«$_e:

E = E0 sin t Am¡a I = I0 sin (t + ) h¢ & Bg n[anW _| EH$ MH«$ _| Am¡gV Cn^wº$
2
e{º$ Š`m hmoJr ? 1
AWdm
Š`m hmoVm h¡ O~ {H$gr YmVw Ho$ JwQ>Ho$ H$mo {H$gr n[adVu Mwå~H$s` joÌ _§o aIm OmVm h¡ ? 1

19. {dÚwV²-Mwå~H$s` Va§Jm| H$mo CËnÞ H$aZo _| ^maVr` ^m¡{VH$s {dkmZr Oo.gr. ~mog Ho$ `moJXmZ
H$m C„oI H$s{OE & 1

20. 1016 Hz go 1020 Hz Amd¥{Îm n[aga H$s {dÚwV²-Mwå~H$s` Va§Jm| H$m EH$ Cn`moJ {b{IE & 1

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Note : Fill in the blanks with appropriate answer :
11. The shape of the wavefront originating from a line source is __________ . 1
12. The refractive index of the material of a converging lens is 1·5. If air is
replaced by a medium of refractive index 1·6, then the lens will now
behave as a __________ lens. 1
13. In Young’s double slit experiment, the separation between the two slits is
halved. The new fringe width will be __________ times its initial value. 1

14. The value of Brewster’s angle for air-glass interface is , hence the
3
refractive index of glass is __________ . 1
15. In photoelectric effect, the number of emitted photoelectrons is
proportional to __________ of incident light. 1
OR
Light of frequency v is incident on a photosensitive surface of threshold
frequency v0 (v > v0). The value of kinetic energy of the emitted
photoelectrons will be __________ . 1

Note : Answer the following :

16. An ac is passed through a series LCR circuit. What is the impedance of

the circuit at resonance ? 1

17. Two identical coils, one of copper and the other of aluminium are rotated
with the same angular speed in an external magnetic field. In which of
the two coils will the induced current be more ? 1
18. In an ac circuit, the applied voltage and flowing current are E = E0 sin t

and I = I0 sin (t + ) respectively. What is the average power consumed
2
in one cycle in this circuit ? 1
OR
What happens when a block of metal is kept in a varying magnetic field ? 1
19. Mention the contribution of Indian physicist J.C. Bose in the production
of electromagnetic waves. 1

20. Write one use of the electromagnetic waves of frequency range from
1016 Hz to 1020 Hz. 1

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21. Xmo gob {OZHo$ {d.dm. ~b (emf) E1 Am¡a E2 (E1 > E2) h¢, ZrMo AmaoI _| Xem©E AZwgma
g§`mo{OV h¢ & O~ {~ÝXþAm| A Am¡a B Ho$ ~rM {d^dmÝVa _mnZo Ho$ {bE, BÝh| {H$gr
nmoQ>¡pÝe`mo_rQ>a go g§`mo{OV {H$`m OmVm h¡, Vmo nmoQ>¡pÝe`mo_rQ>a Ho$ Vma na g§VwbZ bå~mB©
300 cm hmoVr h¡ & naÝVw `hr nmoQ>¡pÝe`mo_rQ>>a {~ÝXþAm| A Am¡a C Ho$ ~rM {d^dmÝVa Ho$ {bE
E1
g§VwbZ bå~mB© 100 cm XoVm h¡ & kmV H$s{OE & 2
E2

22. Xmo gd©g_ N>‹S>|, {OZ_| EH$ AZwMwå~H$s` nXmW© H$s VWm Xÿgar à{VMwå~H$s` nXmW© H$s ~Zr
h¡, {H$gr ~mø EH$g_mZ Mwå~H$s` joÌ _| joÌ Ho$ g_mÝVa aIr OmVr h¢ & àË`oH$ àH$aU _|
Mwå~H$s` joÌ Ho$ n¡Q>Z© _| hmoZo dmbo ê$nmÝVaUm| H$mo AmaoI ItMH$a Xem©BE & 2
23. Xmo g_Vbr` Am¡a g§Ho$ÝÐr Hw$ÊS>{b`m| 1 Am¡a 2 _o| \o$am| H$s g§»`m H«$_e: N1 Am¡a N2 h¡
VWm BZH$s {ÌÁ`mE± r1 Am¡a r2 (r2 >> r1) h¢ & Bg {ZH$m` Ho$ AÝ`moÝ` àoaH$Ëd Ho$ {bE
ì`§OH$ ì`wËnÞ H$s{OE & 2
24. H$moB© Xmobm`_mZ Amdoe {H$g àH$ma {dÚwV²-Mwå~H$s` Va§J {d{H${aV H$aVm h¡ ? Xmobm`_mZ
Amdoe H$s Amd¥{Îm VWm {d{H$[aV Va§J H$s Amd¥{Îm Ho$ ~rM g§~§Y Xr{OE & 2
AWdm
(a) Bg VÏ` H$s g§jon _| ì`m»`m H$s{OE {H$ {dÚwV²-Mwå~H$s` Va§J| D$Om© dhZ H$aVr h¢ &
(b) h_ gy`© H$s {H$aUm| (Yyn) Ho$ H$maU Xm~ H$m AZw^d Š`m| Zht H$aVo h¢ ? 2
25. f1 \$moH$g Xÿar H$m H$moB© A{^gmar b|g f2 \$moH$g Xÿar (f1 > f2) Ho$ {H$gr Angmar b|g Ho$
g_mj gånH©$ _| aIm J`m h¡ & f1 Am¡a f2 Ho$ nXm| _| Bg g§`moOZ H$s j_Vm Am¡a àH¥${V
{ZYm©[aV H$s{OE & 2
AWdm
{H$gr g§`wº$ gyú_Xeu H$s {d^oXZ j_Vm {H$g àH$ma à^m{dV hmoVr h¡ `{X
(a) Cn`moJ {H$E JE àH$me H$s Va§JX¡¿`© H$_ hmo OmVr h¡ , Am¡a (b) BgHo$ A{^Ñí`H$ b|g
H$m ì`mg A{YH$ hmo OmVm h¡ ? AnZo CÎmam| H$s nw{ï> H$s{OE & 2
26. nXm| (a) Xohbr Amd¥{Îm, Am¡a (b) {ZamoYr {d^d H$s n[a^mfm Xr{OE & AmB§ñQ>mBZ H$s
àH$me-{dÚwV² g_rH$aU _| BZ nXm| H$mo {H$g àH$ma g_m{dï> {H$`m J`m h¡ ? 2
27. H$moB© hmBS´>moOZ na_mUw AnZr V¥Vr` CÎmoOH$ AdñWm _| h¡ &
(a) {ZåZV_ AdñWm _§o AmZo go nyd© Bggo {H$VZr ñnoŠQ´>_r aoImE± CËg{O©V H$s Om gH$Vr
h¢ ? BZ g§H«$_Um| H$mo D$Om© ñVa AmaoI _| Xem©BE &
(b) Cn`w©º$ g§H«$_Um| _§o go {H$g_| g~go N>moQ>r Va§JX¡¿`© H$s ñnoŠQ´>_r aoIm CËg{O©V hmoJr ? 2

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 SECTION B
21. Two cells of emf E1 and E2 (E1 > E2) are connected as shown in the figure
below. When a potentiometer is used to measure potential difference
between the points A and B, the balancing length of the potentiometer
wire is 300 cm. But the same potentiometer for the potential difference
E
between points A and C, gives the balancing length 100 cm. Find 1 . 2
E2

22. Two identical bars, one of paramagnetic material and other of

diamagnetic material are kept in a uniform external magnetic field
parallel to it. Draw diagrammatically the modifications in the magnetic
field pattern in each case. 2
23. Two coplanar and concentric coils 1 and 2 have respectively the number
of turns N1 and N2 and radii r1 and r2 (r2 >> r1). Deduce the expression
for mutual inductance of this system. 2
24. How does an oscillating charge radiate an electromagnetic wave ? Give
the relation between the frequency of radiated wave and the frequency of
oscillating charge. 2
OR
(a) Explain briefly the fact that electromagnetic waves carry energy.
(b) Why do we not feel the pressure due to sunshine ? 2
25. A converging lens of focal length f1 is placed coaxially in contact with a
diverging lens of focal length f2 (f1 > f2). Determine the power and nature
of the combination in terms of f1 and f2. 2
OR
How is the resolving power of a compound microscope affected if
(a) wavelength of light used is decreased, and (b) the diameter of its
objective lens is increased ? Justify your answers. 2
26. Define the terms (a) threshold frequency, and (b) stopping potential. How
were these terms incorporated in Einstein’s photoelectric equation ? 2
27. A hydrogen atom is in its third excited state.
(a) How many spectral lines can be emitted by it before coming to the
ground state ? Show these transitions in the energy level diagram.
(b) In which of the above transitions will the spectral line of shortest
wavelength be emitted ? 2
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28. (a) {H$gr {dÚwV² MmbH$ _o| BboŠQ´>m°Zm| Ho$ `mÑpÀN>H$ doJ Am¡a Andmh doJ Ho$ ~rM
{d^oXZ H$s{OE & BZH$s n[a_mUm| H$s H$mo{Q> Xr{OE &
(b) EH$g_mZ AZwàñW-H$mQ joÌ\$b H$m H$moB© MmbH$ {H$gr n[adVu dc dmoëQ>Vm òmoV Ho$
{gam| go g§`mo{OV h¡ & BgHo$ {bE Ymam KZËd (J) Ho$ \$bZ Ho$ ê$n _§o BboŠQ´>m°Zm| Ho$
Andmh doJ (vd) Ho$ {dMaU H$mo Xem©Zo Ho$ {bE J«m\$ It{ME & 3

29. {H$gr loUr LCR àË`mdVu Ymam (ac) n[anW _| L = 2·0 H, C = 32 F VWm R = 10 
h¡ &
(a) àË`mdVu Ymam (ac) H$s {H$g H$moUr` Amd¥{Îm na `h AZwZmX H$aoJm ?

(b) Bg n[anW H$m Q _mZ n[aH${bV H$s{OE & 3

AWdm
5
H àoaH$Ëd H$m H$moB© AmXe© àoaH$ 200 V, 50 Hz H$s àË`mdVu Ymam (ac) Amny{V© go

g§`mo{OV h¡ &
(a) Bg àoaH$ _| Ymam H$m dJ©-_mÜ`-_yb (rms) Am¡a {eIa _mZ n[aH${bV H$s{OE &
(b) àoaH$ go àdm{hV Ymam Am¡a AZwà`wº$ dmoëQ>Vm Ho$ ~rM H$bmÝVa Š`m h¡ ? `{X n[anW
_| Bg àoaH$ Ho$ gmW loUr _| H$moB© N>moQ>m à{VamoY g§`mo{OV H$a {X`m OmE, Vmo
H$bmÝVa _§o Š`m n[adV©Z hmoJm ? 3

30. (a) Amdí`H$ {H$aU AmaoI H$m Cn`moJ H$aHo$ AdVb Xn©U Ho$ {bE Xn©U gyÌ ì`wËnÞ
H$s{OE &
(b) {H$gr AdVb Xn©U Ho$ _w»` Aj Ho$ AZw{Xe pñWV {H$gr _mnH$ n¡_mZo ({OgHo$
A§emH$Z g_XÿañW h¢) Ho$ {dd{Y©V à{V{~å~ _| A§emH$Z g_XÿañW Zht hmoVo &
ì`m»`m H$s{OE & 3

31. (a) {H$gr nXmW© Ho$ ^m¡{VH$ KZËd H$s VwbZm _| CgHo$ Zm{^H$s` nXmW© H$m KZËd
~hþV-~hþV A{YH$ hmoVm h¡ & ì`m»`m H$s{OE &
(b) Zm{^H$s` ~b Ý`ypŠbAm°Zm| Ho$ ~rM Hy$bm°_r ~b Zht hmoVo & ì`m»`m H$s{OE &
(c) {H$gr Zm{^H$ Ho$ ^rVa Ý`ypŠbAm°Zm| Ho$ ~rM H$s Xÿar H$mo \$bZ _mZH$a Ý`ypŠbAm°Zm|
Ho$ {H$gr `wJb Ho$ ~rM pñW{VO D$Om© H$m J«m\$ It{ME & 3
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28. (a) Differentiate between the random velocity and the drift velocity of
electrons in an electrical conductor. Give their order of
magnitudes.

(b) A conductor of uniform cross-sectional area is connected across a

dc source of variable voltage. Draw a graph showing variation of
drift velocity of electrons (vd) as a function of current density (J)
in it. 3

29. A series LCR ac circuit has L = 2·0 H, C = 32 F and R = 10 .

(a) At what angular frequency of ac will it resonate ?
(b) Calculate the Q value of the circuit. 3
OR
5
An ideal inductor of H inductance is connected to a 200 V, 50 Hz ac

supply.
(a) Calculate the rms and peak value of current in the inductor.
(b) What is the phase difference between current through the inductor
and the applied voltage ? How will it change if a small resistance is
connected in series with this inductor in the circuit ? 3

30. (a) Using the necessary ray diagram, derive the mirror formula for a
concave mirror.
(b) In the magnified image of a measuring scale (with equidistant
markings) lying along the principal axis of a concave mirror, the
markings are not equidistant. Explain. 3

31. (a) The density of the nuclear matter is tremendously larger than the
physical density of the material. Explain.
(b) The nuclear forces are not coulomb forces between nucleons.
Explain.
(c) Draw a plot of the potential energy between a pair of nucleons as a
function of distance between them inside a nucleus. 3
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32. {H$gr BboŠQ´>m°Z H$s Va§J àH¥${V go AmnH$m Š`m A{^àm` h¡ ? Xo ~«m°½br A{^J¥hrV/n[aH$ënZm
Ûmam hmBS´>moOZ na_mUw Ho$ ~moa _m°S>b _| H$jm _§o n[aH«$_m H$aVo hþE BboŠQ´>m°Z Ho$ H$moUr` g§doJ
Ho$ ŠdmÝQ>_rH$aU H$s ì`m»`m {H$g àH$ma H$s JB© ? 3

33. Cg S>m`moS> H$m Zm_ {b{IE Omo dmoëQ>Vm {Z`§ÌH$ Ho$ ê$n _| H$m`© H$a gH$Vm h¡ & Zm_m§{H$V
n[anW AmaoI H$s ghm`Vm go BgH$s H$m`©{d{Y H$s ì`m»`m H$s{OE & BgH$m V – I
A{^bmj{UH$ It{ME & 3

34. (a) {H$gr Z¡O AY©MmbH$ H$mo OmZ~yP H$a Cg_| AewÕ na_mUwAm| H$mo {_bmH$a ~mø
AY©MmbH$ _| Š`m| n[ad{V©V {H$`m OmVm h¡ ?
(b) {H$gr {d^d amo{YH$m H$m g¥OZ H$aZo Ho$ {bE p-n g§{Y joÌ _| hmoZo dmbr Xmo
à{H«$`mAm| H$s g§jon _| ì`m»`m H$s{OE & 3

IÊS> K
 
35. (a) {ÛY«wd AmKyU© p Ho$ {H$gr {dÚwV² {ÛY«wd H$mo {H$gr EH$g_mZ {dÚwV²-joÌ E _| 
H$moU ~ZmVo hþE aIm J`m h¡ & Bg na H$m`©aV ~b-AmKyU© (   ) Ho$ {bE ì`§OH$
ì`wËnÞ H$s{OE & {dÚwV²-joÌ Ho$ gmnoj {ÛY«wd H$m dh {dÝ`mg kmV H$s{OE {Og_|
Cg na ~b-AmKyU© (i) A{YH$V_, Am¡a (ii) A{YH$V_ H$m AmYm h¡ &
(b) Xmo {~ÝXþ Amdoe q1 = + 1 C Am¡a q2 = + 4 C dm`w _| EH$-Xÿgao go 2 m Xÿar na
pñWV h¢ & BZ XmoZm| Amdoem| H$mo {_bmZo dmbr aoIm Ho$ AZw{Xe q1 go {H$g Xÿar na
XmoZm| Amdoem| Ho$ H$maU ZoQ> {dÚwV²-joÌ eyÝ` hmoJm ? 5

AWdm
(a) {H$gr g_mÝVa n{Å>H$m g§Ym[aÌ, {OgH$s Ym[aVm C Am¡a {Ogo dmoëQ>Vm V VH$
Amdo{eV {H$`m J`m h¡, _| g§{MV D$Om© Ho$ {bE ì`§OH$ ì`wËnÞ H$s{OE & g§Ym[aÌ _|
`h D$Om© {H$g àH$ma g§{MV hmoVr h¡ ?
(b) 1 F Ym[aVm Ho$ {H$gr g§Ym[aÌ H$mo CnojUr` AmÝV[aH$ à{VamoY VWm 10 V {d.dm.
~b (emf) H$s {H$gr ~¡Q>ar Ho$ {gam| go g§`mo{OV H$a Amdo{eV {H$`m J`m h¡ & Bg
g§Ym[aÌ H$mo nyU© ê$n go Amdo{eV H$aZo _| ~¡Q>ar Ûmam AmnyV© {H$E JE Amdoe H$s _mÌm
H$m n[aH$bZ H$s{OE & 5

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32. What do you mean by wave nature of an electron ? How was quantisation
of angular momentum of the orbiting electron in Bohr’s model of
hydrogen atom explained by de Broglie hypothesis ? 3

33. Name the diode which can act as a voltage regulator. Explain its
working with the help of its labelled circuit diagram. Draw its V – I
characteristic. 3

34. (a) Why is an intrinsic semiconductor deliberately converted into an

extrinsic semiconductor by adding impurity atoms ?
(b) Explain briefly the two processes that occur in p-n junction region
to create a potential barrier. 3

SECTION D


35. (a) An electric dipole of dipole moment p is placed in a uniform

electric field E at an angle  with it. Derive the expression for

torque (  ) acting on it. Find the orientation of the dipole relative
to the electric field for which torque on it is (i) maximum, and
(ii) half of maximum.

(b) Two point charges q1 = + 1 C and q2 = + 4 C are placed 2 m

apart in air. At what distance from q1 along the line joining the
two charges, will the net electric field be zero ? 5

OR

(a) Derive an expression for the energy stored in a parallel plate

capacitor of capacitance C when charged up to voltage V. How is
this energy stored in the capacitor ?

(b) A capacitor of capacitance 1 F is charged by connecting a battery

of negligible internal resistance and emf 10 V across it. Calculate
the amount of charge supplied by the battery in charging the
capacitor fully. 5

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36. (a) Xmo Ymamdmhr bå~o grYo g_mÝVa MmbH$m| Ho$ ~rM à{V EH$m§H$ bå~mB© na H$m`©aV ~b
Ho$ {bE ì`§OH$ ì`wËnÞ H$s{OE & Bg àH$ma EH$ Eopån`a H$s n[a^mfm {b{IE &
(b) Xmo grYo bå~o g_mÝVa MmbH$ dm`w _| EH$-Xÿgao go 12 cm Xÿar na aIo h¢ & XmoZm|
Vmam| go 3 A Ymam àdm{hV hmo ahr h¡ & AmaoI ItMH$a `h Xem©Vo hþE {H$ XmoZm| Vmam|
go àdm{hV YmamAm| H$s {Xem {dnarV h¡, BZ Vmam| Ho$ _Ü` _| {H$gr {~ÝXþ na
Mwå~H$s` joÌ H$m n[a_mU Am¡a {Xem kmV H$s{OE & 5

AWdm
(a) gmBŠbmoQ´>m°Z H$m ì`dñWm AmaoI It{ME & {H$gr Amdo{eV H$U Ho$ Cg nW H$s
AmH¥${V H$s ì`m»`m H$s{OE {Og na dh V~ J{V H$aVm h¡ O~ Cgo gmBŠbmoQ´>m°Z
Ûmam Ëd[aV {H$`m OmVm h¡ &
(b) {H$gr {XE JE J¡ëdoZmo_rQ>a H$mo 2 V, V Am¡a V dmoëQ> n[agam| Ho$ dmoëQ>_rQ>a _|
2
n[ad{V©V H$aZo Ho$ {bE Bg J¡ëdoZmo_rQ>a Ho$ gmW loUr _| g§`mo{OV H«$_e: R1, R2
Am¡a R3 Amo_ Ho$ à{VamoYm| H$s Amdí`H$Vm hmoVr h¡ & R1, R2 Am¡a R3 Ho$ ~rM
g§~§Y àmá H$s{OE & 5

37. (a) g_Vb Y«w{dV àH$me go Š`m VmËn`© h¡ ? AndV©Zm§H$  Ho$ H$m±M Ho$ n¥ð> na H$moU 
~ZmVo hþE H$moB© AY«w{dV àH$me AmnVZ H$aVm h¡ & `{X namd{V©V Am¡a And{V©V
{H$aU| EH$-Xÿgao Ho$ bå~dV² h¢, Vmo  Am¡a  Ho$ ~rM g§~§Y àmá H$s{OE &
(b) Xmo nmoboam°BS>m| P1 Am¡a P2 H$mo H«$m°{gV pñW{V _| aIm J`m h¡ & Vrd«Vm I0 H$m
AY«w{dV àH$me P1 na AmnVZ H$aVm h¡ & `{X P1 H$mo pñWa aIVo hþE P2
H$mo àH$me Ho$ g§MaU H$s {Xem Ho$ n[aV…  H$moU na Ky{U©V {H$`m OmE, Vmo
0 <  < 360 Ho$ {bE Cg àH$me H$s Vrd«Vm Ho$ {bE J«m\$ It{ME Omo (i) P1 Ûmam
nmaJ{_V, VWm (ii) P2 Ûmam nmaJ{_V hmoVm h¡ & 5

AWdm
(a) àH$me Ho$ ì`{VH$aU Ho$ `§J Ho$ {Û-{Par à`moJ H$m g§jon _| dU©Z H$s{OE & Bg n¡Q>Z©
_| q\«$O Mm¡‹S>mB© Ho$ {bE ì`§OH$ ì`wËnÞ H$s{OE &
(b) dm`w go Ob _| AÝVamn¥ð> na Va§JX¡¿`© 588 nm H$m EH$dUu àH$me AmnVZ H$aVm
h¡ & And{V©V àH$me H$s Va§JX¡¿`© Am¡a Mmb kmV H$s{OE & Ob H$m AndV©Zm§H$
4
h¡ & 5
3
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36. (a) Derive the expression for the force acting per unit length between
two long straight parallel current carrying conductors. Hence
define one ampere.
(b) Two long parallel straight conductors are placed 12 cm apart in
air. They carry equal currents of 3 A each. Find the magnitude and
direction of the magnetic field at a point midway between them
(drawing a figure) when the currents in them flow in opposite
directions. 5
OR
(a) Draw the schematic sketch of a cyclotron. Explain the shape of the
path on which charged particle moves when the particle is
accelerated by it.
(b) To convert a given galvanometer into a voltmeter of ranges 2 V, V
V
and volt, resistances R1, R2 and R3 ohm respectively, are
2
required to be connected in series with the galvanometer. Obtain
the relationship between R1, R2 and R3. 5

37. (a) What is meant by plane polarised light ? An unpolarised light is

incident at an angle  on the surface of glass of refractive index .
If the reflected and refracted rays are perpendicular to each other,
then obtain the relationship between  and .
(b) Two polaroids P1 and P2 are placed in a crossed position.
Unpolarised light of intensity I0 is incident on P1. If P2 is rotated
through an angle  about the direction of propagation of
light, keeping P1 fixed, plot the graph of intensity of light for
0 <  < 360 which is (i) transmitted by P1, and (ii) transmitted
by P2. 5
OR
(a) Briefly describe the Young’s double slit experiment of interference
of light. Drive the expression for fringe width in the pattern.
(b) Monochromatic light of wavelength 588 nm is incident from air to
water interface. Find the wavelength and speed of the refracted
4
light. The refractive index of water is . 5
3

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 Strictly Confidential: (For Internal and Restricted use only)
Senior School Certificate Examination-2020
Marking Scheme – PHYSICS THEORY (042)
(55/3/1)
General Instructions: -

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and
correct assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to
serious problems which may affect the future of the candidates, education system
and teaching profession. To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting
evaluation, you must read and understand the spot evaluation guidelines
carefully. Evaluation is a 10-12 days mission for all of us. Hence, it is
necessary that you put in your best efforts in this process.
2. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It
should not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other
consideration. Marking Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously
followed. However, while evaluating, answers which are based on latest
information or knowledge and/or are innovative, they may be assessed for
their correctness otherwise and marks be awarded to them.
3. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by
each evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as
per the instructions given in the Marking Scheme. The remaining answer books
meant for evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant
variation in the marking of individual evaluators.
4. Evaluators will mark( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer ‘X”be
marked. Evaluators will not put right kind of mark while evaluating which gives an
impression that answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is most
common mistake which evaluators are committing.
5. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part.
Marks awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and
written in the left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
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margin and encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
7. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving
more marks should be retained and the other answer scored out.
8. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be
penalized only once.
9. A full scale of marks 0-70 has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full
marks if the answer deserves it.
10. Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e. 8
hours every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25
answer books per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).
11. Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by
the Examiner in the past:-
 Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
 Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
 Wrong totaling of marks awarded on a reply.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title
page.
 Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
 Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
 Wrong grand total.
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  Marks in words and figures not tallying.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
 Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick
mark is correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with
the X for incorrect answer.)
 Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.

12. While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0)Marks.

13. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling
error detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel
engaged in the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold
the prestige of all concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed
meticulously and judiciously.

14. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the
Guidelines for spot Evaluation before starting the actual evaluation.

15. Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks
carried over to the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.

16. The Board permits candidates to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request
in an RTI application and also separately as a part of the re-evaluation process
on payment of the processing charges.

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 MARKING SCHEME: PHYSICS
QUESTION PAPER CODE: 55/3/1
Q.No. Value Points/Expected Answer Marks Total
Marks
SECTION A
1 (D) 1 1

energy will be provided by external source displacing the charge.

2 (A) 1 1

1
∈𝑜

3 (A) 1 1

𝐶1
𝐶2

4 (C) 1 1

Decreases with increase in its conductivity

5 (B) 1 1

Mobility
6 (D) 1 1

𝑃
4

7 (D) 1 1

1
𝑛2

8 (C) 1 1

heavily doped n-side as well as p-side

9 (D) 1 1

Helix
10 (D) 1 1

-F
11 Cylindrical 1 1
12 Divergent lens/ Concave lens 1 1
13 Two 1 1
14 √3 1 1
15 Intensity 1 1
OR
ℎ(𝜐 − 𝜐𝑜 )
16 Z=R 1 1
Alternatively, Impedance=Resistance
17 Copper 1 1
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18 Zero 1 1
Eddy currents are produced in metal block / block gets heated
19 J.C Bose observed / produced electromagnetic waves of short 1 1
wavelength/ did very significant work in production of e.m waves.
20 X rays are used as diagnostic tool in medicine / 1 1
Gamma rays are used to destroy cancer cells.
SECTION B
21
Writing formula
𝐸1 ∝ 𝑙1 ½ mark
𝐸1 − 𝐸2 ∝ 𝑙2 ½ mark
𝐸1
Calculating 1 mark
𝐸2

𝐸1 ∝ 𝑙1 ½

𝐸1 − 𝐸2 ∝ 𝑙2 ½

𝐸1 − 𝐸2 𝑙2
=
𝐸1 𝑙1

𝐸2 𝑙2
1− = ½
𝐸1 𝑙1

𝐸2 𝑙2 1 2
= 1− = 1− =
𝐸1 𝑙1 3 3

𝐸1 3
= ½ 2
𝐸2 2
22
Modification in magnetic field pattern by paramagnetic
material 1 mark
Modification in magnetic field pattern by diamagnetic
material 1 mark

1+1 2

diamagnetic paramagnetic

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23
Deducing the expression for Mutual Inductance: 2 marks

The given system has the shape shown here

Let a current I flow through the larger coil.

Magnetic field, due to the current at the centre of coil is

𝜇𝑜 𝐼𝑁2 ½
𝐵𝐶 =
2𝑟2
We can consider this to be the value of the magnetic field over the
whole area of the smaller coil(as r1<<r2)
∴Magnetic flux through the smaller coil

𝜇𝑜 𝐼𝑁2 2
= 𝐵𝑐 (𝜋𝑟12 )𝑁1 = 𝜋𝑟1 𝑁1
2𝑟2
𝜇𝑜 𝜋𝑟12
=( 𝑁 𝑁 )𝐼 ½
2𝑟2 1 2
But Magnetic flux=MI
Where M= mutual Inductance of the system
𝜇𝑜 𝜋𝑟12 𝑁1 𝑁2
∴ 𝑀𝐼 = 𝐼
2𝑟2
2
𝜇𝑜 𝜋𝑟12 𝑁1 𝑁2 ½
𝑀=
2𝑟2
24
Radiation of electromagnetic wave by an oscillating charge
1 mark
Relation between the frequency of radiated wave and the
frequency of oscillating charge 1 mark

An oscillating charge produces an oscillating electric field in space,

which produces an oscillating magnetic field, which in turn, is a
source of oscillating electric field, and so on. The oscillating electric
and magnetic fields thus regenerate each other, as the wave 1
propagates through the space.

The frequency of the electromagnetic wave equals the frequency of 1 2

oscillation of the charge.

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 OR

a) Explaining the fact that e.m waves carry energy

1 mark
b) Correct Explanation 1 mark

a) Consider a plane perpendicular to the direction of propagation of

the electromagnetic wave. If there are, on this plane, electric
charges, they will be set and sustained in motion by the electric and 1
magnetic fields of the electromagnetic wave. The charges thus
acquire energy and momentum from the waves.

b) When the sun shines on your hand, you feel the energy being
absorbed from the electromagnetic waves (your hands get warm). 1 2
Electromagnetic waves also transfer momentum to your hand but
because c is very large, the amount of momentum transferred is
extremely small and you do not feel the pressure.

[For any other alternative correct explanation also, award full 2

marks]
25
Determining power of the combination 1 ½ mark
Nature of combination ½ mark

1 1 1
= −
𝑓 𝑓1 𝑓2
½
1 𝑓2 − 𝑓1
=
𝑓 𝑓1 𝑓2 ½
𝑓2 − 𝑓1 ½
∴𝑃=
𝑓1 𝑓2

Because 𝑓2 < 𝑓1 ∴ P is negative

½ 2
∴ nature is diverging lens

OR

Writing the formula 1 mark

(a) effect of wavelength on Resolving power ½ mark
(b) effect of diameter of lens on Resolving power ½ mark

Resolving power of compound microscope is

1
2𝜇 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 =
1.22𝜆

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 Justification of the following is based on the above formula: ½
a) If 𝜆 decreases, Resolving Power increases. ½ 2
b) If diameter of objective lens is increased, 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 increases,
Resolving Power increases
26

a) definition of threshold frequency ½ mark

b) definition of stopping potential ½ mark
incorporating these terms in Einstein’s photoelectric
equation 1 mark

(a) Threshold Frequency: The minimum cut off frequency 𝜐𝑜 ½

below which no photoelectric emission is possible, even if the
intensity is large

(b) Stopping Potential: The minimum negative (retarding) ½

potential 𝑉𝑜 given to the plate for which the photocurrent stops or
becomes zero is called the cut off or stopping potential.

1 2
½
ℎ𝜈 = 𝜙0 + 𝑚𝑉𝑚𝑎𝑥
2

ℎ𝜈 = ℎ𝜈𝑜 + 𝑒𝑉𝑜 ½ 2

27
a) Stating the number of spectral lines ½ mark
Showing the transitions in energy level diagram 1 mark
b) Stating the transition for the shortest wave length emission
½ mark
½
a) number of spectral lines =6
energy level diagram

b) n=4 to n=1
½ 2
SECTION C
28
a) differentiating between random velocity and drift
velocity 1mark
Order of magnitude 1 mark
b) drawing the graph showing the variation of drift
velocity as a function of Current density 1 mark

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 a) Write any one difference

Random Velocity 𝜐 Drift Velocity 𝑣𝑑

1. The velocity acquired by the
free electrons in the absence of
electric field.
2. The average random
velocity is zero.
3. Has quite a large value
1. The average velocity
acquired by the free electrons
in presence of electric field. 1
2. The average drift velocity is
not zero.
3. Has a very small value

Order of magnitude of random velocity is 102m/s. ½

Order of magnitude of drift velocity is 10-3m/s. ½

[Note: If the student writes drift speed is nearly 10-5 times smaller
than random velocity ,award the last 1 mark]

3
1

𝐼 𝑛 𝑒 𝐴 𝜈𝑑
[if a student writes 𝐽= = = 𝑛𝑒𝜈𝑑 but does not draw
𝐴 𝐴
the graph award ½ mark only]
29
a) writing the formula for resonant angular frequency
½ mark
calculating this angular frequency 1 mark
b) writing the formula for Q value ½ mark
calculating Q value 1 mark

a)
1 ½
𝜔𝑜 =
√𝐿𝐶

1 ½
=
√2 × 32 × 10−6

=125 rad/s ½

b)
1 𝐿 𝐿𝜔
𝑄= √ 𝑜𝑟 𝑄=
𝑅 𝐶 𝑅 ½

1 2 2 125
𝑄= √ = 25 Alternatively Q=  25 1 3
10 32×10−6 10

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 OR

a) Calculating rms value of current 1 mark

calculating peak value of current 1 mark
b) Phase difference between current through inductor and
applied voltage ½ mark
change in phase difference ½ mark

a)
𝑋𝐿 = 𝜔𝐿 = 2𝜋𝜈𝐿
5 ½
∴ 𝑋𝐿 = 2𝜋 × 50 × = 500 Ω
𝜋
200 2
𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠 = = = 0.4𝐴 ½
500 5

𝐼0 = √2 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠
½
= √2 × 0.4
= 0.56 𝐴 ½
[Even if student expresses the answer as (0.4√2)𝐴 give the last ½
marks]
𝜋
b) 𝑜𝑟 900 ½ 3
2
decreases ½
30
a) Ray diagram for concave mirror ½ mark
derivation of mirror formula 2 marks
b) Correct explanation ½ mark

a) Ray diagrams for concave mirror

Derivation of Mirror Formula

From the diagram,

∆𝐴′ 𝐵′ 𝐹 & ∆𝑀𝑃𝐹 are similar

𝐵′ 𝐴′ 𝐵′ 𝐹
∴ =
𝑃𝑀 𝐹𝑃

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 𝐵′ 𝐴′ 𝐵′ 𝐹
= (∵ 𝑃𝑀 = 𝐴𝐵) − − − − − − − 𝑒𝑞1 ½
𝐵𝐴 𝐹𝑃

Since
∠𝐴𝑃𝐵 = ∠𝐴′ 𝑃𝐵′

∆𝐴′ 𝐵′ 𝑃 & ∆𝐴𝐵𝑃 are also similar

𝐵′ 𝐴′ 𝐵′ 𝑃
= − − − − − − − − − 𝑒𝑞 2 ½
𝐵𝐴 𝐵𝑃

Comparing eq. 1 and eq. 2

𝐵′ 𝑃 𝐵′ 𝑃 − 𝐹𝑃
=
𝐵𝑃 𝐹𝑃

As per the sign convention

𝐵′ 𝑃 = −𝜈, 𝐹𝑃 = −𝑓, BP = -u

−𝑣 + 𝑓 −𝑣 𝑣
= =
−𝑓 −𝑢 𝑢
−𝑣𝑢 + 𝑢𝑓 = −𝑣𝑓
Dividing by uvf
1 1 1
⇒ + = 1
𝑣 𝑢 𝑓
b) Magnification is different for different object distances ½ 3
31
a) Explaining the high nuclear density 1 mark
b) Explaining the non-Colombian nature 1 mark
c) Drawing the graph 1 mark
a) Volume of Nucleus is very small but its mass is almost the total
mass of the atom
𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠
𝑁𝑜𝑤 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 =
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒

That is why density of nucleus is very high. 1

Alternatively, the matter consisting of atoms, has a very large
amount of empty space.

b) Nuclear forces are very strong, attractive and independent of 1

charge and are short ranged.
Whereas Colombian Force are charge dependent and long range.
(Accept any one point of difference)

1 3

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32
Meaning of wave nature of electron 1 mark
Explaining the quantisation of angular momentum using
de Broglie hypothesis 2 marks

Moving electron can show wave characteristics. 1

From the diagram

2𝜋𝑟 = 𝑛𝜆 ½
(Note: Award one mark here even if the student just writes this
equation without drawing the diagram)
According to de Broglie
ℎ
𝜆= ½
𝑝
𝑛ℎ
∴ 2𝜋𝑟 = 𝑛𝜆 =
𝑝
𝑛ℎ
2𝜋𝑟 =
𝑚𝜈
𝑛ℎ
𝑚𝜈𝑟 = 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑛 = 1,2,3, … .. 3
2𝜋
This explains the quantisation of angular momentum of the ½
orbiting electron.
33
Naming the diode ½ mark
Labelled circuit diagram 1 mark
Working 1 mark
V-I characteristics ½ mark

Zener diode ½

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 If the input voltage increases, the current through Rs and Zener
diode also increases. This increases the voltage drop across Rs
without any change in the voltage across the Zener diode. This is
because in the breakdown region, Zener voltage remains constant 1
even though the current through the Zener diode changes.

½
3

34
a) Stating the reason for adding impurity atoms ½ mark
b) Naming the two processes 1 mark
Explaining the two processes 1 mark
Creation of potential barrier ½ mark

a) To increase the electrical conductivity / to increase the number

density of charge carriers ½

b) Diffusion and Drift ½+½

Explanation
Diffusion: During the formation of p-n junction, due to the
concentration gradient across the p and n sides, the motion of ½
majority charge carriers give rise to diffusion current.

Drift: Due to the electric field developed at the junction, the

motion of the minority charge carriers due to electric field is called ½
drift.

With the passage of time, diffusion current decreases whereas drift

current increases and balance each other. This, creates a potential ½
barrier. 3

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 SECTION D
35
a) Diagram ½ mark
Derivation 1 ½ mark
Orientation for maximum and half of the maximum
torque ½ + ½ mark

b) Formula ½ mark
Calculation 1 mark
Result ½ mark

a)

From diagram
½
Magnitude of Torque= (𝑞𝐸)(2𝑎 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃)
= (2𝑞𝑎)(𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃)
½
= 𝑝𝐸𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
For direction

𝜏⃗ = 𝑝⃗ × 𝐸⃗⃗ ½

i) for maximum Torque, dipole should be placed perpendicular to

the direction of electric field
𝜋
𝜃 = 900 = ½
2

ii) For the torque to be half the maximum,

𝜋
𝜃 = 300 =
6 ½
(b)

𝑘𝑞
𝐸𝑃𝐴 = 𝐸𝑃𝐵 ; 𝐸=
𝑟2
𝑘𝑞𝐴 𝑘𝑞𝐵
=
𝑥2 (2 − 𝑥)2 ½
1 4 ½
2
=
𝑥 2 − 𝑥)2

1 2
= ½
𝑥 2−𝑥

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 2 ½
𝑥= 𝑚
3 5

OR

a) Derivation of expression for energy stored 2 ½ marks

Form of energy stored ½ mark
b) formula 1 mark
calculation ½ mark
result ½ mark

a) Work done in adding a charge dq = 𝑑𝑊

= 𝑉𝑑𝑞 ½
𝑞
= 𝑑𝑞
𝑐 ½
∴Total Amount of work(W )in charging a capacitor

1 𝑄 ½
𝑊 = ∫ 𝑑𝑊 = ∫ 𝑞𝑑𝑞
𝐶 0

𝑄2
𝑊= ½
2𝐶

(𝐶𝑉)2 1
= = 𝐶𝑉 2 ½
2𝐶 2

The electrostatic Energy/ potential energy is stored in the electric

field between the plates. ½
b) 𝐶 = 1𝜇𝐹 = 1 × 10−6 𝐹; 𝑉 = 10 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑡
𝑄 = 𝐶𝑉 1
= 1 × 10−6 × 10 ½
= 10−5 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑜𝑚𝑏 ½ 5
36
a) Diagram showing direction ½ mark
Derivation of expression 1 ½ marks
Definition of 1 ampere 1 mark
b) Magnetic fields of the wires ½ mark
Net magnetic field and its direction 1 + ½ mark

a)

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 𝜇𝑜 𝐼1 ½
𝐵1 =
2𝜋𝑑

𝐹⃗ = 𝐼(𝑙⃗ × 𝐵
⃗⃗ )

𝐹21 = 𝐼2 𝑙2 𝐵1 𝑠𝑖𝑛90𝑜

𝜇𝑜 𝐼1 ½
= 𝐼2 𝑙2
2𝜋𝑑
Force per unit length
𝐹21 𝜇𝑜 𝐼1 𝐼2 ½
𝑓21 = =
𝑙2 2𝜋𝑑

Definition of 1 ampere – One ampere is defied as that steady current

which, when maintained in each of the two very long, straight
parallel conductors of negligible cross section, and placed at a 1
distance 1 meter apart in vacuum, will produce on each of the
conductors a force equal to 2 × 10−7 𝑁 per metre of length.
𝐹
Alternatively, 𝐼1 = 𝐼2 = 𝐼𝐴, 𝑑 = 1𝑚, = 2 × 10−7 𝑁/𝑚
𝑙

b)

⃗⃗ = ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ ½
𝐵 𝐵1 + ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐵2

𝜇𝑜 𝐼1 𝜇𝑜 𝐼2
𝐵= +
2𝜋𝑟1 2𝜋𝑟2

𝜇𝑜 3 3
= ( + )
2𝜋 6 × 10−2 6 × 10−2

4𝜋 × 10−7 × 3
=
𝜋 × 6 × 10−2

= 2 × 10−5 𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑙𝑎 1
Direction of 𝐵⃗⃗ at midpoint is perpendicular to the plane containing 5
the two conductors and pointing downwards. ½
(Note: give full credit of this direction if student takes direction
opposite to the shown in fig and answer accordingly)

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 OR

a) Diagram 1 mark
explaining the shape of the path 2 marks
b) formula ½ mark
calculation 1 mark
result ½ mark

a)

Inside the dee, the magnetic field makes the charged particle to ½
move in semi-circular path.
Electric field between the dees accelerates the charged particle. ½
The sign of Electric field is changed in tune with the circular
motion of the particle. ½
Each time, the acceleration increases the energy of the particle.
As the energy increases, radius of circular path increases.
So, the path is spiral. ½

b)
𝑉
𝑅= −𝐺 ½
𝑖𝑔
2𝑉
𝑅1 = − 𝐺 = 𝑅𝑜 − 𝐺
𝑖𝑔
𝑅1 + 𝐺 = 2𝑅𝑜 ½
𝑉
[𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑅𝑜 = ]
𝑖𝑔
Similarily
𝑅2 + 𝐺 = 𝑅𝑜
𝑅3 + 𝐺 = 𝑅𝑜 /2 ½
From the above equations,
𝑅1 − 𝑅2 = 2(𝑅2 − 𝑅3 5
𝑅1 − 3𝑅2 + 2𝑅3 = 0 ½

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a) Meaning of plane polarised light 1 mark
Diagram ½ mark
Derivation of the relationship between 𝜇 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝜃 1 ½ marks
b) Each graph 1+1 marks

a) A light whose electric vector direction does not change with

time is a plane polarised light.
Alternatively, if electric vector is confined to one particular plane,
containing direction of propagation it is referred to as plane 1
polarized light.

sin 𝑖
𝜇=
sin 𝑟 ½

𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
= 𝜋 = 𝑖𝑓 𝑖 = 𝜃
sin ( − 𝜃) ½
2

𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 ½
= = tan 𝜃
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃

b) (i) (ii)

1+1 5

[Note: also accept if a student plots (ii) graph as follows ]

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 OR

a) description of experiment with diagram 1 mark

derivation of the expression for fringe width 2 marks
b) finding the wavelength of refracted light 1 mark
finding the speed of refracted light 1 mark

a)

S is a monochromatic source of light. S1 and S2 are two pinholes

separated by a distance d. GG' is the screen placed at the distance
½
D from the pinholes.
P is a general point on the screen.
Derivation
2 2 2
𝑑 2 2
𝑑 2 ½
(𝑆2 𝑃) − (𝑆1 𝑃) = [𝐷 + (𝑥 + ) ] − [𝐷 + (𝑥 − ) ]
2 2
𝑑2 𝑑2
= 𝐷2 + 𝑥 2 + + 𝑥𝑑 − 𝐷2 − 𝑥 2 − + 𝑥𝑑
4 4
= 2𝑥𝑑
2𝑥𝑑 2𝑥𝑑
𝑝𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 = 𝑆2 𝑃 − 𝑆1 𝑃 = ≈ ½
𝑆2 𝑃 + 𝑆1 𝑃 2𝐷
𝑥𝑑
𝑃𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 =
𝐷
For maxima
𝑥𝑑 ½
= 𝑛𝜆, 𝑛 = 0,1,2 …
𝐷
𝑛𝜆𝐷
𝑜𝑟 𝑥𝑛 =
𝑑
(𝑛 + 1)𝜆𝐷
𝑥𝑛+1 =
𝑑
𝛽 = 𝑥𝑛+1 − 𝑥𝑛
𝜆𝐷 ½
𝛽=
𝑑
b) 5
𝑐0 𝜐𝜆0 𝜆0
𝜇𝑤 = = = ½
𝑐𝑤 𝜐𝜆𝑤 𝜆𝑤
𝜆0 588 × 3
𝜆𝑤 = = = 441 𝑛𝑚
𝜇𝑤 4 ½
𝑐0 3 × 108 × 3
𝑐𝑤 = = = 2.25 × 108 𝑚/𝑠 ½+½
𝜇𝑤 4

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