QUESTION BANK : MINIMUM LEVEL OF LEARNING FOR CBSE 22-23

UNIT I: ELECTROSTATICS

Q1) Show that in a uniform electric field a dipole experiences only torque but
no net force derive the expression for the torque.

Q2) Derive an expression for the total work done in rotating an electric dipole
through an angle θ in a uniform electric field.Diagramatic representation of
dipole and formula of dipole

Q3) Derive an expression for the electric field intensity at any point along the
axial line of an electric dipole and an equatorial point of a dipole.

Q4) State Gauss theorem.Apply this theorem

(a) to obtain the expression for electric field intensity at A point due to an infinitely
long , thin , uniformly charged straight wire λ C/m.
(b) to obtain an expression for the electric Intensity at any point due to an infinite
plane sheet charge of density σ .

Q5) Define capacitance of a capacitor. Give its S. I. Unit Prove that the electrical energy
stored in a Parallel plate capacitor is 1/2CV 2 .

Q6) Obtain the expression for the capacitance of the parallel plate capacitor. Three
capacitors of C1, C2&C3 are connected in 1) series and 2) parallel. Show that the
energy stored in the series combination is the same as that in the parallel 3
combination.

Q7) Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with a
dielectric medium of dielectric constant of k between the plates. Obtain also the
expression for the energy stored in the above case.

UNIT II: CURRENT ELECTRICITY

Q8) With a circuit diagram, briefly explain how a Wheat stone /meter bridge can be
used to find the unknown resistance of a given wire. State the formula used .

Q9) Define the term resistivity of a conductor. Give its S U unit. Show the the
resistance R of conductor is given by ml / ne 2 ԏA where symbols have their
usual meanings .

Q10) Explain how does the resistivity of a conductor depend upon number density
’n’ of free electrons & Relaxation time τ.

Q 11) How does the resistivity of a conductor and a semiconductor vary with
temperature Give reason for each case.

Q12) Establish a relation between current & drift velocity.

Q 13) Draw a circuit diagram using a metre bridge & write the necessary relation
to determine the value of an unknown resistance. Why cannot such an

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arrangement be used for measuring very low resistances ?

Q14) a) State the principle of working a potentiometer.

b) Draw a circuit diagram to compare the emf of two primary cells. Write the
formula used, How can the sensitivity of a potentiometer be increased?
c) Write two possible causes for one sided deflection in the potentiometer
experiment.

Q15) Draw the circuit diagram of a potentiometer which can be used to determine
the internal resistance r of a given cell of emf E .Describe a method to find the
internal resistance of a primary cell

UNIT III:MAGNETIC EFFECTS OF CURRENTS AND MAGNETISM

Q16) Using Biot Savart’s law deduce an expression for the magnetic field on:
i)the axis & ii) the centre of a circular current carrying loop. Draw the magnetic field
lines due to a circular current carrying loop.

Q17) Using Amperes circuital law, derive an expression for the magnetic field along
the axis of a toroidal solenoid.

Q18) Derive an expression for the force acting on a current carrying conductor
placed in a uniform magnetic field. Name the rule which gives the direction of the
force. Write the condition for which this force will have i) maximum ii) minimum
value.

Q19) Draw a labeled diagram of moving coil galvanometer. Describe briefly its
principle and working .
a) Why is it necessary to introduce a cylindrical soft iron core inside the coil of a
galvanometer?
b) Increasing the current sensitivity of a galvanometer may not necessarily
increase
its voltage sensitivity, Explain giving reason

Q20) Deduce the expression for the magnetic dipole moment of an electron orbiting
around the central nucleus.

Q21) Using amperes circuital law find an expression for the magnetic field at a point
on the axis of a long solenoid with closely wound

UNIT IV:ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION & ALTERNATING

CURRENT

Q22) With the help of the well labeled diagram describe the construction & working
of an AC generator?

Q 23) Describe the principle, construction and working of a transformer. Why is the
core of transformer laminated.

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Q 24) Derive an expression for impedance & phase angle of an AC circuit with an
inductor L, a capacitor C and resistance R in series.

Q25) A pure Inductor is connected across an AC source. Show mathematically that

the current in it lags behind the applied emf by a phase angle of п/2.What is the
inductive resistance? Draw a graph showing variation of inductive resistance with
the frequency of the AC source

Q26) An alternating emf is applied across a capacitor. Show mathematically that

current in it leads the applied emf by a phase angle of п/2 .What is the capacitive
reactance? Draw the graph showing the variation of capacitive reactance with the
frequency of the source.

Q27) Define self inductance &give its S.I unit. Derive an expression for self
inductance of a long air cored solenoid of length L, radius R having N no of turns.

Q28) What are eddy currents? Write any two applications of eddy currents .

Q29) Define mutual inductance and write its SI unit. Derive an expression for the
mutual inductance of two long co axial solenoids of same length wound one over
the other.

UNIT V: ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES (to learn, not to write in

notebook)

Q30) Name the constituent radiation of electromagnetic spectrum which is

(a) is used in satellite communication. Ans = Micro waves
(b) is used for studying crystal structure Ans= X rays
(c) is similar to the radiations emitted during decay of radioactive nuclei
Ans = γ rays.
(d) has its wavelength range between 390 nm & 770 nm Ans =Visible light
(e) is absorbed by ozone layer. Ans= Ultraviolet light.
(f) produces intense heating effect. Ans= Infra red light
Q31) Give the ratio of the velocities of light rays of wavelength 4000 A 0
& 8000 A0 in vacuum . Ans= Same ratio.
Q32) Write the following radiations in an ascending order in respect of their
frequencies. X rays, microwave waves, ultraviolet rays & radio waves.
Ans= radio<micro<ultra<x rays

Q33) Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest penetrating
power? Ans= γ rays
Q34) Identify the following electromagnetic radiations as per the wavelengths given
below. Write one application of each
(a) 10-3 mm = Infra red radiations. (b) 10-3 m = Hertzian waves. (c) 1nm
= X rays.

Q35) Prepare electromagnetic spectrum frequency range , wavelength ,uses and

properties of spectrum .

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UNIT IX AND X

UNIT VI:OPTICS (RAY OPTICS AND WAVE OPTICS)

Q 36) Draw a labeled diagram to show the formation of an image by a compound

microscope. Write the expression for magnifying power

Q37) Using Huygens principle, draw a diagram to show propagation of a wave front
originate from a monochromatic point source. Describe the diffraction of light due to
a single slit. Explain pattern of fringes obtained on the screen & plot showing
variation of intensity with angle α in a single slit diffraction

Q38) Draw a ray diagram of an astronomical telescope in the normal adjustment

position write the expression for its magnifying power

Q39) Two narrow slit are illuminated by a single monochromatic source. Name the
pattern obtained on the screen. One of the slit is now completely covered. What is
the name of the pattern obtained on the screen? Draw the intensity pattern obtained
in the two cases.
Also write two differences between the patterns obtained in the above two cases?

Q40)Draw a graph to show the variation of the angle of deviation ‘D’ with that of the
angle of incidence i for a mono chromatic ray of light passing a glass prism of
refracting angle A hence deduce the relation ship µ=sin (A+δm/2)/sinA/2.

Q41) Deduce the Snell’s law using Huygens principle

Q42) In a single slit diffraction pattern how does the angular width of central maxima
change
a)when,the slit width is decreased
b) distance between slit and screen is increased
c)Light of the smaller visible wavelength is used. Justify your answer In each
case.

Q43) What are coherent sources of light? Why coherent sources are is required to
obtain sustained interference pattern? State three characteristic features which
distinguish the interference pattern due to the coherent illuminated sources as
compared to that observed in a diffraction pattern due to a single slit?

Q44) Derive the lens formula, 1/f = 1/v -1/u for concave lens, using the necessary ray
diagram. Two lenses of powers 10D and -5D are placed in contact.
i) Calculate the power of the lens.

Q45) What are coherent sources of light? Two slits in Youngs double slit experiment
are illuminated by two different sodium lamps emitting light of the same wavelength.
Why is no interference pattern observed?
a) Obtain the condition for getting dark and bright fringes in Youngs experiment.
Hence write the expression for the fringe width.

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b) If s is the size of the source and d its distance from the plane of the two slits,
what shouldbe the criterion for the interference fringes to be seen ?

Q46) a) State essential conditions for the phenomenon of total internal reflection to
take place
b)Draw a ray diagram to show how a right isosceles prism made of crown
glass can be used to obtain inverted image.
c)Explain with the help of of a necessary diagram , how the phenomenon of
total internal reflection is used in optical fibres. Illustrate giving an example how
optical fibres can beemployed for transmission of optical signals

Q47)Draw a schematic diagram of a reflecting telescope (Cassegrain). Write two

important advantagesthat the reflecting telescope has over a refracting type.
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