KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, CHENNAI REGION

SESSION ENDING EXAMINATION (TERM-II), MARCH 2022

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS-XII TIME: 02 HOURS
MAX. MARKS: 35
PHYSICS THEORY (042)
General Instructions:
(i) There are 12 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper has three sections: Section A, Section B and Section C.
(iii) Section A contains three questions of two marks each. Section B contains eight questions of three marks
each. Section C contains one case study-based question of five marks.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question of two marks
and two questions of three marks. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
(v) You may use log tables if necessary but use of calculator is not allowed.

SECTION-A
Q.NO. QUESTON MARKS
1 (a). X-rays incident on a photosensitive surface to cause photoelectric 2
emission. Assuming that the work function of the surface can be
neglected, find the relation between the de Broglie wavelength (λ) of the
electrons emitted to the energy (E) of the incident photons.
(b). Draw the E vs λ graph
2 (a). Define the term ‘ionization energy’. 2
(b). How would the ionization energy change when electron in hydrogen
atom is replaced by a article of mass 200 times that of the electron but
having the same charge?
OR
Calculate the shortest wavelength of spectral lines emitted in Balmer
Series. (Given: Rydberg constant, R = 107 m-1).
3 (a). Find the wavelength of electromagnetic waves of frequency 5 x 1019 2
Hz in free space.
(b). Give its two applications.
SECTION – B
4 (a). State the law of radioactive decay. 3
(b). Plot a graph showing the number (N) of undecayed nuclei as a
function of time (t) for a given radioactive sample having half-life T1/2.
Depict in the plot, the number of undecayed nuclei at (i). t = 3 T1/2 and
(ii). t = 5 T1/2.
5 (a). Plot a graph to show the variation of the angle of deviation as a 3
function of incidence for light passing through a prism.
(b). Derive an expression for refractive index of the prism in terms of
angle of minimum deviation and angle of prism.
OR
With a neat labelled diagram derive the expression for lens maker’s
formula.

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 6 Why photoelectric effect cannot be explained on the basis of wave nature 3
of light? Give THREE reasons.
7 (a). Define the term (i). ‘Mass defect’ and (ii). ‘Binding Energy’ for a 3
nucleus and then state the relation between the two quantities.
(b). For a given nuclear reaction, the B.E. per nucleon of the product
nucleus per nuclei is more than that for original nucleus per nuclei. Is the
nuclear reaction exothermic or endothermic in nature? Justify your
answer.
8 (a). State Huygen’s princple for construction of wave. 3
(b). Verify the law of reflection using the Huygen’s principle.
9 With neat labelled energy-band diagrams distinguish between 3
Conductors, Semi-conductors and Insulators.
OR
Draw the circuit symbol and V-I characteristic graph of the following:
(a). Junction Diode (b). Photo diode and (c) Solar cell.
10 Which two of the following lenses L1, L2, and L3 will you select as 3
ojective and eye-piece for constructing best possible (a) telescope (b)
microscope? Give reason in support of your answer.
Lens Power Aperture
L1 6D 1 cm
L2 3D 8 cm
L 10D 2 cm
11 Give Reaon for the following: 3
(a). The zener diode is fabiricated by heavily doping both p an n sides of
the junction.
(b). A photodiode, when used as a detector of optical signals is operated
under reverse bias.
(c). The band gap of the semiconductor used for fabrication of visible
LEDs must atleast be 1.8 eV.
SECTION – C
12 CASE STUDY
The total internal reflection of light is used in diamond polishing to create a gleaming
brilliance. It is adjusted by polishing the diamond with specific cuts so that the majority of
light rays approaching the surface are incident with an angle of incidence greater than the
critical angle. As a result, they are subjected to multiple reflections and eventually emerge
from the top of the diamond. This gives the diamond a brilliant gleam.

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 12(a) Diamonds sparkle more than any other materials due to phenomena 1
known as ________.
a) Diffraction b) Reflection
c) Total internal reflection d) Scattering
12(b) The phenomenon of Total Internal reflection is observed when light 1
travels from _____.
a) Rarer to denser medium b) Denser to rarer medium
c) any medium to vacuum d) None of these
12(c) 3. Optical density of diamong is ______ water. 1
a) Greater than b) Less than
c) Equal to d) Equal to or greater than
12(d) A diamond is submerged in a liquid with a refractive index higher than 1
that of water. For the given case the critical angle for total internal
reflection will _______.
a) will depend on the nature of the liquid
b) decrease
c) remains the same
d) increase
12(e) The speed of light in diamond is 125,000 km s-1. What is the refractive 1
index? (speed of light in air = 3 x 108 m s-1).
a) 1.44 b) 1.66
c) 2.4 d) 4.2

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