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IAS Mains Physics 2015
IAS Mains Physics 2015
IAS Mains Physics 2015
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SECTION A
C-AVZ-OQIZA 2
Q2. (a) T?«R ’f S % 'Q'F ^ J f m-WRT T3*F WfRR
r=b<<JiM^ 3TNfer it <i«r mwntd affc a r t t o iff %. ura i
w 'fitftrc; ft; sift w 3w m ^ ffe f s w 3?^ ^ 3 %$ ;jq # t
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Find out the angle between the reflected and refracted rays when a
parallel beam of light is incident on a dielectric surface at an angle equal
to the Brewster’s angle. Explain how do you use this concept to produce
linearly polarized light. 10+10=20
Wp h_ h
Q=
8ri r4 r4
•1 2J
ji lp M I a m - T O 's m i c f t ^w r k 1 1
TCp
iL + h .
Q=
8^ r4 r4
1 2
where p is the effective pressure difference across the series. 15
^ 3ffc
<raf % ?i«fc|d 3T8I % ^fcT: - MR2 | I
2
Show that the moment of inertia of a circular disc of mass M and radius
R about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its
plane is ^ M R 2. 15
Q3. (a) p FTS2 ^JSFlfel I#5p3R, <sTrT% ^RT w ft % T^> 3TNfcRT J5T % ^
I
Draw a neat diagram to explain the scattering of an incident beam of
particles by a centre of force. 10
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(b) ^ n fm fa y-£luln arp rF s?-'#^ ^ t o r ^tt^Hktt t :
ds
cr(0) =
sin 0 de
^ fs S ^ fm w t ^ e y ^ lu jH ^ u r l i
Show that the differential scattering cross-section can be expressed as
0
ct( ) =
sin 0
ds
d0
where s is the impact parameter and 0 is the scattering angle. 15
go?
n= 1 - -r—. Here, « p is the ionospheric plasma frequency. 15
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Using matrix method, find out the equivalent focal length for a
combination of two thin lenses of focal lengths fi and f2 separated by a
distance a. 10
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(d) T T T ' f t r % w f f t ticf w n fo^ R f o s R % fan, 34i<;-wi$h % a A
B ^FT i^ W T =F^ W : 3fft ^tfq^f 3 c^ 4 h % ftnj;, ^Tt
w f (?ta??T) 3, sfcr 3 t w r w rrjsff c& w i <sr s g w w 1
^ q y w tfclcTtoT (^I#T) cFT M ^ %* % WW 3
cTi^r fsh^lfSlf^r ^T ^KW W3?TT % ?
Using the concept of Einstein’s A and B coefficients for a two-level
atomic system under thermal equilibrium, determine the ratio of the
number of atoms per unit volume in the two levels experiencing
spontaneous and stimulated emission. How does the principle of
population inversion lead to the gain mechanism in the active medium of
the laser? 10+10=20
C-AVZ-O-QIZA 5
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SECTION B
t f t v # |E | i
Under one-dimensional configuration, the charge density is given by
o_ where pQ is a constant charge density. If the electric field
p(x) = ^£1;
5
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E | = 0 at x = 0 and potential V = 0 at x = 5, determine V and |E |. 10
Q6. (a) ^ ^ I ^
t ?
Derive the equation that represents Poynting’s theorem. What is its
physical significance ? 20
C-AVZ-O-QIZA 7
(b) RliC if, R = 2 Q t I tffrsr 3 3wrf, % SfcT. 3TT^f
if 1% 33T ^ t I 33%t yi-^fd'b 3 ^ 4 % 3TI^i% 2 kHz | I 3fcfi L
3ffa JJRTT % *THt %t f^jftef I
A series RLC circuit has R = 2 Q. The energy stored in the circuit
decreases by 1% per period of oscillation. Its natural undamped
frequency is 2 kHz. Determine the values of inductor L and the quality
factor. 15
(c)
'SWR *T 5T ^ erf* (fSR) % TIN 3gHR 3
ifai t ?
Using, Planck’s radiation law, deduce Wien’s displacement law. How
does this law enable one to estimate the surface temperature of the Sun
or a star ? 15
In the circuit given below, find the values of currents 1^, I2 and I. 15
9Q 6V
-W W W —
6Q 3V~i
5Q
12 V TZ -a
For a Van der Waals gas, write down the equation of state. Determine
the coefficient of critical expansion p. 15
C-AVZ-O-QIZA 8
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f^TTT^ 9rr< £t 3TT^ir^cTT f t | Constants which may be needed
^£FT gamPT (me) = 9-11 x i0“31kg Mass of electron (me) = 9-11 x 10~31 kg
1 u = 1 a.m.u. = 1-6605 x 10_27kg = 931-5 MeV 1 u s 1 a.m.u. = 1*6605 x 10“27kg = 931-5 MeV
(llleC2) = Rest mass energy of electron (roec2) =
0-5110 MeV 0-5110 MeV
^rFT3TT^T 3 f (Eo) = Permittivity in free space (e0) =
8*8542 x lO - ^ C ^ m "2 8-8542 x lO - ^ C ^ m -2
^ 3TTTOT* qRTORTT = 47Tx 10~7N A"2 Permeability of free space (ji^) = 47rx 10~7 N A~2
(R) = 8-314 J mol"1 K" 1 Gas constant (R) = 8-314 J mol-1 K" 1
(kB) = 1-381 x 10-23 J k - 1 Boltzmann constant (kB) = 1 *381 x 10-23 J K' 1
Mass of \ He = 4*002603 u
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SECTION—A
Q. 1(a) WT (c^T vj/(x, t) = exp [i(kx - cot)] % yiPfrtll M ^ ^hsR>
^ I 3T^ ^ I R c * |
Obtain an expression for the probability current for the plane wave
v|/(x, t) = exp[i(kx - cot)]. Interpret your result. 10
Two successive lines in the rotational emission spectrum of HCImolecule appear at wave
numbers 83.5 cm-1 and 104.1 c n r 1. Calculate the position of the next line appearing at
the higher wave number. 10
he = 1240 eV.nm
= 1240 MeV. fm
Establish that :
he = 1240 eV.nm
= 1240 MeV. fm 5
(-1
E„ = n2 J ^
^TFT 1 Ryd = hcR
f- 0
The energy levels of a hydrogen atom are given by En = l^ fjR y d w^ere
lR yd = hcR.
Show that R = 1.097><107 m_1. 5
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Q. 1(e) ^ ^ K, L, M Wm: c n m 78, 12 ^ 3 keV fWcT t t,
Ka ^ Kp eTT^ff ^ O T tw f ^T |
If K, L and M energy levels of platinum are approximately 78,12 and 3 keV, respectively,
below the vacuum level, calculate the wavelengths of Ka and Kp lines. 10
Solve the Schrfldinger equation for a particle in a three dimensional rectangular potential
barrier. Explain the terms degenerate and non-degenerate states in this context. 30
Q. 2(b) Tfc % %tt> ^TTcf tcrf^ I
Q. 2(c) W t :
( --X
x 2‘
.. ^
v|/ = N exp —-=- + ikx
2a2 j
( 2
—^r-+ikx
v2a2 y
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Q. 4(b) CO 3PJ ite r 3jTffvT 6.42X1013 Hz 1 1 3PJ W f¥m f^
The observed vibrational frequency of CO molecule is 6.42x1013 Hz. What is the effective
force constant of the molecule ? 10
v " (V7fy
*) sVin
a (/ ? ) f
W $ <?> p <r*TT p+dp ^ yitodl TO ^ I
A particle trapped in an infinitely deep square well of width a has a wave function
SECTION—B
Q. 5(a) M t ifcT^T $ I ¥frftor $ Q ?TFT *PT mR* cW :
^S e^H e, n)
B e g He, n) Xj c .
State the quantum numbers I2, Y and S for uds quarks and antiquarKs^Which combination
of these leads to the formation of a (i) proton and (ii) neutron ? 10
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Q. 5(d) W fcm [AB (C + BD) + A B]C w ftW T ^ t t |
Simplify the logical expression [AB (C + BD) + AB]C. 10
Differentiate between n-p-n and p-n-p transistors. Give their device structure and biasing
circuits when used as an amplifier. 10
Q. 6 (a) ^ r f ^ F T fW tzff ( ^ . A ) ^
Describe grand unification theories (GUT). 20
Q. 6 (b) WTif ^ f ? ^ m p ff % znwx xk , 3RR j
How many types of neutrinos exist ? How do theydiffer in their masses ? 15
Q. 6 (c) pTHlrlRNd m t ^ ^ :
(i) Q‘ a° + K"
(ii) a 0 —> p + 7C
(i). Q —> a° + K.
(ii) a 0 -> p + n~
d2v « dv
—z- + 2——+3v = 0.
dt2 dt
?; Describe an operational amplifier based integrator. Using operational amplifier integrators,
design a circuit to solve the following differential equation :
d2v _ dv .
+ 2— +3v = 0. 20
dt2 dt
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Q. 7(c) ^fftr # srfW m i ¥ ^ r r ^ t t w i t e ^ ^ wm
3v5ff f t p 3^rf *f MRclRfd f t ^TRft t I I-V #C |
Draw the device structure of a p-n junction solar cell and explain how light energy is
converted into electrical energy. Draw and explain its I-V characteristics. 15
Q. 8 (a) ^ -feRl*d cRT f^ T cfN
^ T tr ^ f^ lf W t ?
Find an expression for lattice specific heat of a solid, and its low and high temperature
limits. What is Debye temperature ? 20
Q. 8 (b) 3TI^to^ T# pf>T ^ 3fk 3^rf
3 3FJ*Tc?T 3T^T3ff % t i f f^ F T ft?TT t I M % 3TOR
xTfef^!, s r g h n ^ f a fh f a p f t M i % sffa t o w it ^ rr t ?
Describe the motion of an electron in one dimensional periodic potential and show that
it leads to formation of bands of allowed and forbidden states in the electron energy
spectrum. How are the conductors, semiconductors and insulators discriminated on the
basis of band structure ? 20
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