PHYSICS – HSSC

LIST OF PRACTICALS

Section-A
1. Determination of value of ‘g’ by free fall using an electronic timer / ticker timer.
2. Verification of following relations of the simple pendulum:
i. Time period is independent of the amplitude.
ii. Time period is independent of its mass or density of the bob.
iii. Time period is directly proportional to the square root of its length.
3. To find the moment of inertia of a fly- wheel.
4. Determination of frequency of A.C. by Melde’s apparatus/electric sonometer.
5. Investigation of the laws of vibration of stretched strings by sonometer or
electromagnetic method.
6. To determine the focal length of a convex lens by displacement method.
7. To determine the focal length of a concave lens using
i. Concave mirror ii. Convex lens
8. Setting up a telescope and determination of its magnifying power and length.
9. To find the coefficient of linear expansion of the material of a rod by Pullinger’s
apparatus.
10. To measure the mechanical equivalent of heat by electrical method.

Section-B
11. To find the resistance of a wire by slide wire bridge
12. To find the resistance of a Galvanometer by half deflection method
13. To find the resistance of a voltmeter by drawing graph between R and I/V
14. Variation of resistance of thermister with temperature
15. To find the internal resistance of a cell using a Potentiometer
16. To determine the e.m.f of a cell using Potentiometer
17. Variation of magnetic field along the axis of a circular coil
18. Charging and discharging of a capacitor and to measure time constant
19. Relation between current and capacitance when different capacitors are used in
A.C. circuit
20. Characteristics of a semi-conductor diode and calculation of forward and reverse
current resistance
21. Characteristics of a N.P.N. transistor
22. Study of the variation of electric current with intensity of light using a photocell
23. To make burglar alarm using logic gate
24. Determination of high resistance by Neon flash lamp

N.B. Pre-assembled circuits/experimental set up should he discouraged. The students

must themselves assemble the electrical/electronic circuits from various
components. Use of centimeter graph be made compulsory.
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‫❖ رگوپ ںیم زعمز ‪ ،‬ڑپےھ ےھکل‪ ،‬ےھجلس وہےئ ربممز وموجد ںیہ االخایقت یک اپدنبی رکںی اور رگوپ روزل وک افول رکںی وصبرت درگی زعمز ربممز یک‬
‫رتہبییکاخرطرومیورکدایاجےئاگ۔‬
‫❖ وکیئیھبربممیسکیھبربمموکاابنسکںیمجیسیم‪،‬سماکل‪،‬اکلںیہنرکےاگ۔روپرٹرپوفریرومیورکےکاکروایئلمعںیمالےئاجےئیگ۔‬
‫❖ امہرےیسکیھبرگوپںیمایسیسورفہقوارتییکثحبیکًاعطقوکیئجنگشئںیہنےہ۔‬
‫❖ ارگیسکوکیھبرگوپےکقلعتمیسکمسقیکاکشتیایوجتزییکوصرتںیماڈینمےسراہطبےئجیک۔‬
‫❖ بسےسامہابت‪:‬‬
‫رگوپ ںیم یسک یھب اقدایین‪ ،‬رمزایئ ‪ ،‬ادمحی‪ ،‬اتسگخ روسل‪ ،‬اتسگخ ااہمت المؤنینم‪ ،‬اتسگخ احصہب و افلخےئ رادشنی رضحت اوبرکب‬
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‫اےسی ریغ ملسم وج االسم اور اپاتسکن ےک الخف رپاڈنگیپا ںیم رصموف ںیہ ای ان ےک رواحین و ذینہ وپسررٹز ےک ےئل وکیئ جنگشئںیہن‬
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‫❖ امتمبتکارٹنٹینےسالتش‪/‬ڈاؤولنڈرکےک رفیآفاکٹس وسٹاپی رگوپںیمرئیشیکاجیتںیہ۔وجاتکبںیہنیتلماسےکےئلذعمرترک‬
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 POLICY GUIDELINES FOR SCIENCE SUBJECTS PAPERS
Paper Pattern and Distribution of Marks
Physics HSSC-I

The question paper is organized into FOUR sections, namely: "Section A, B, C & D".
Questions posed may be text based or derived/unseen but in similar pretext and difficulty level as
per the lessons taught in the course. Distribution of the questions with respect to cognitive
domain within each section shall roughly be around 30 percent Knowledge (K), 50 percent
Understanding (U) and 20 percent Application (A).

The Questions in these subjects will be designed in such a manner that no pet-definitions
are required from the candidates to be reproduced. Moreover the questions will be designed
keeping in consideration the time for thought-process (particularly in U and A Cognitive Domain
questions) and the length of the subsequent text (if any) to be produced by the candidates.

SECTION — A

This section consists of 17 compulsory structured part questions - Multiple Choice

Questions (MCQs) of one mark each. These MCQs will preferably be designed in such a way to
cover the whole course taught. These MCQs objectively test the knowledge, understanding and
comprehension of the concepts of the candidates in these subjects.

SECTION — B

This section consists of question number two (02) with preferably TEN part questions –
Short Response Questions (SRQs) of three (03) marks each. The candidates are required to
attempt (respond to) any SEVEN SRQs for a maximum total of 21 marks in this section.

SECTION — C

This section consists of question number three (03) with preferably TEN part questions –
Short Response Questions (SRQs) of three (03) marks each. The candidates are required to
attempt (respond to) any SEVEN SRQs for a maximum total of 21 marks in this section.

SECTION — D

This section consists of three (03) Extended Response Question (ERQs). Candidates are
required to attempt (respond to) any two of these ERQs as per their choice and convenience.
These questions may comprise of two part questions each if deemed necessary by paper setter in
order to balance out the distribution various concepts and knowledge areas from different
Cognitive Domains taught in course. However none of the part questions shall be of less than 5
Marks.

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 Annexure for Policy Guidelines for Paper Setting
Definitions and Disclaimer

Policy guidelines for paper setting vide Notification No.6-8/FBISE/RES/CC/918 dated 27 August
2019 have been conveyed for general information. Definitions of some terminologies and
disclaimers are given in this annexure.

1. Definitions
I. Cognitive Domains
Cognitive domain refers to development of mental skill and acquisition of
knowledge.
In the questions papers developed by Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education,
Islamabad from hereon will be intended to test the following cognitive domains of the candidates:
• Knowledge: Approximately 30% Question in each section
• Understanding: Approximately 50% Question in each section
• Application: Approximately 20% Question in each section
i. Knowledge (K)
Knowledge refers to the ability of the candidates to recall the learned or
memorized information or data.
Examples
o A child reciting the alphabets of English
o Memorization and reproducing the dates and other facts etc.
e.g. Pakistan came into being on 27th Night of Ramadan-ul-
Mubarak.
Related Verbs (Command Words)
Arrange, define, duplicate, label, list, memorize, name, order,
recognize, relate, recall, repeat, reproduce, state etc.

ii. Understanding (U)

Understand (also called Comprehension) refers to ability of the candidates
to comprehend (a set of) information and/or situation and provide his/her
response to it accordingly.
Examples
o Performing analyses and illustrating the observations
o Comprehending the concepts of Social, Natural and Physical
Sciences
e.g. Discuss different types of noise and their impact on
human health briefly.
Related Verbs (Command Words)
Classify, describe, discuss, explain, express, identify, indicate,
locate, recognize, report, restate, review, select, translate, rephrase,
differentiate, compare etc.

iii. Application (A)

Application refers to the ability to use learned material in new and concrete
situation to solve problems and/or to design a schedule or task.
Examples
o Performing analyses and illustrating the observations
o Comprehending the concepts of Social, Natural and Physical
Sciences
e.g. Illustrate the similes and metaphors given in the poem
Daffodils.

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 Related Verbs (Command Words)
Apply, choose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret,
operate, practice, schedule, sketch, solve, use, write etc.

II. Sections of Paper

There are three or four (03 or 04) sections in each question paper:
i. Section-A
Contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). All questions are compulsory
without any external or internal choice. Usually comprises of 20% of total
marks of the (theory if applicable) paper.
ii. Section B
Contains Short Response Questions (SRQ). Candidates may have external
choice up to 33%. In addition to that internal choice may also be offered
based upon model, content and/or nature of the subject.
• This section may contain approximately 50% of total marks in
some of subjects of the (theory if applicable) paper.
iii. Section C
This section usually contains Extended Response Questions (ERQ).
Candidates may have external choice in the questions. In addition to that
internal choice may also be offered based upon model, content and/or nature
of the subject. For ERQs it may contain approximately 30% of total marks
in some subjects of the (theory if applicable) paper.

III. Choice
Sometimes the candidates are required to attempt a certain number of questions
from a given pool or group of questions, it is commonly known as choice in
questions.
There are two types of choices
i. External Choice
Whenever the candidates are required to solve (respond to) a certain number
of questions from a given pool it is called external choice. This choice may
be around 33% in a section.

e.g. 1. Answer any six parts in about 30-40 words each.

(Out of eight questions)
2. Attempt any eight questions from the following.
(Out of eleven questions)
ii. Internal Choice
Whenever the candidates have to solve (respond to) a question mandatorily
but they have an option within the question it is called internal choice.

2. Disclaimers
I. The cognitive levels and categories written in sample model paper are for
explanation purpose only. In the actual question papers administered during
examination shall not contain description of these cognitive domains.
II. Association of the cognitive domains is solely based on subject expert’s judgment and
may be subject to errors and/or omissions.
III. In the class rooms and during teaching the candidates (students) need to be taught about
the time management in accordance with allocation of marks to the questions.

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 Federal Board HSSC-I Examination
Physics Model Question Paper
(Curriculum 2006 – KPKTB)

Version Number

SECTION – A
Time allowed: 25 minutes Marks: 17
Note: Section-A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on the separately
provided OMR Answer Sheet which should be completed in the first 25 minutes and
handed over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not
use lead pencil.

Q.1 Choose the correct answer i.e. A / B / C / D by filling the relevant bubble for each
question on the OMR Answer Sheet according to the instructions given there. Each
part carries one mark.

1. In a cricket match 500 spectators are counted one by one. How many significant
figures will be there in final result?
A. 3 B. 1
C. 2 D. 0
2. The SI unit of solid angle is:
A. degree B. radian
C. steradian D. revolution
3. If 𝐴̅ ∙ 𝐵̅ = 𝐵̅ ∙ 𝐴̅ the scalar product is:
A. additive B. associative
C. commutative D. multiplicative
4. The rectangular components of a force of 5N are:
A. 3 and 4N B. 2.5 and 25N
C. 1 and 2N D. 2 and 3N
5. Distance covered by free falling body in 2 second is:
A. 4.9 m B. 19.6 m
C. 39.2 m D. 44.1 m
6. If momentum is increased by 20% then K.E increases by:
A. 44% C. 55%
D. 66% D. 77%
7. The consumption of energy of 60 watt bulb is:
A. 30 J B. 8J
C. 12 J D. 16 J

8. SI unit of moment of inertia is:

A. Kg/m B. Kg/m2
C. Kgm2 D. Kgm

9. Who gave the inverse square law for gravity?

A. Einstein B. Galileo
C. Newton D. Plank

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10. Pressure will be low where the speed of the fluid is:
A. Zero B. High
C. Low D. Constant
11. The displacment of particle having amplitude ‘a’ in SHM in one time period is:
A. zero B. a
C. 2a D. 4a
12. The distance covered by a body in one complete linear vibration is 20 cm. What is
the amplitude of body?
A. 10 cm B. 5 cm
C. 15 cm D. 7 cm
13. Which waves are used in Sonography?
A. microwaves B. X- rays
C. ultrasonic waves D. Material waves
14. Which is not optically active?
A. Sugar B. Tartaric acid
C. Water D. Milk
15. The triple point of water is:
A. 273K B. OK
C. 273.16K D. 37K
16. A heat engine absorbs 50J of energy and give 45J of work. Its efficiency will be:
A. 60% B. 70%
C. 80% D. 90%
17. Velocity of the efflux is measured by the relation:
A. √𝑔ℎ B. √2𝑔ℎ
1 4
C. √ 𝑔ℎ D. √ 𝑔ℎ
2 3
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 Federal Board HSSC-I Examination
Physics Model Question Paper

Time allowed: 2.35 hours Total Marks: 68

Note: Sections ‘B’ ‘C’ and ‘D’ comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered on
the separately provided Answer Book. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e., sheet B if
required. Write your answers neatly and legibly.

SECTION – B (Marks 21)

(Chapters 1 to 5)
Q.2 Attempt any SEVEN parts. All parts carry equal marks. (7  3 = 21)
i. Show that one radian = 57.3˚.
ii. How are uncertainties measured in final result of power factor and volume?
iii. Prove that if the vectors 𝐴̅&𝐵̅ are parallel to each other, then 𝐴̅ ∙ 𝐵̅ = ±𝐴𝐵.
iv. If (𝐴̅ × 𝐵̅ ) = 0, then either of the two vectors is a null vector or vector 𝐴̅ and 𝐵̅
are parallel to each other. Prove it.
v. Why is it helpful to wear a helmet while riding?
vi. Does a moving object have impulse? Explain.
vii. Name the various non-conventional sources of energy and write down their
characteristics.
viii. Why are energy savers used instead of normal bulbs?
1⁄
𝐺𝑀𝑒𝑇 2 2
ix. Prove that 𝑟𝑜 = [ ] of geostationary satellite.
4𝜋 2

x. Why does the coasting rotating system slowdown as water drops into the beaker?

SECTION – C (Marks 21)

(Chapters 6 to 10)
Q.3 Attempt any SEVEN parts. All parts carry equal marks. (7  3 = 21)
i. What is an aerofoil? Explain its working in accordance with Bernoulli’s equation.
ii. When water falls from a tap, why does the cross-sectional area of droplet
decreases as it comes down?
iii. What is meant by damped Oscillation? Show it graphically.
iv. In relation to SHM, explain the equations:
a. 𝑌 = 𝐴 Sin(𝑤𝑡 + 𝜑) b. 𝑎 = −𝑤 2 𝑥
v. Write down the applications of Doppler Effect.
vi. How can you generate ultrasonic waves and how can you detect them?
vii. What do you know about grating spectrometer?
viii. Why is ordinary light not polarized?
ix. Two blocks of ice are pressed together in order to form a single piece. Explain
how this happens.
x. What is the function of spark plug in a petrol engine?

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 SECTION – D (Marks 26)
Note: Attempt any TWO questions. All questions carry equal marks. (2  13 = 26)

Q.4 a. Derive a relation for the time period of a simple pendulum using dimensional
analysis. The various possible factors on which the time period ‘T’ may depend
are: (8)
(i) length of the pendulum
(ii) mass of the bob
(iii) angle Ѳ which the thread makes with the vertical
(iv) acceleration due to gravity
b. Consider a ladder weighing 20N vesting against a smooth wall such that it makes
an angle of 60˚ with the horizontal. Find the reaction on the ladder due to the wall
and ground. (5)

Q.5 a. What is Bernoulli’s equation? Show that how it is based on law of conservation of
energy and name the three applications of Bernoulli’s equation. (8)
b. Find the amplitude, frequency and time period of an object oscillating at the end
of a spring, if the equation for its position at any inslasat t is given by
𝜋
𝑥 = 0.25𝑐𝑜𝑠 (8 ) 𝑡. Find the displacement of the object after 2 second. (5)

Q.6 a. State Carnot theorem and the characteristics of a Carnot engine. Explain Carnot
cycle and Carnot engine. (8)
b. Find the polarizing angle for a glass of refractive index of 1.55. (5)

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 POLICY GUIDELINES FOR SCIENCE SUBJECTS PAPERS
Paper Pattern and Distribution of Marks
Biology, Physics, Chemistry HSSC-II

The question paper is organized into FOUR sections, namely: "Section A, B, C & D".
Questions posed may be text based or derived/unseen but in similar pretext and difficulty level as
per the lessons taught in the course. Distribution of the questions with respect to cognitive
domain within each section shall roughly be around 30 percent Knowledge (K), 50 percent
Understanding (U) and 20 percent Application (A).

The Questions in these subjects will be designed in such a manner that no pet-definitions
are required from the candidates to be reproduced. Moreover the questions will be designed
keeping in consideration the time for thought-process (particularly in U and A Cognitive Domain
questions) and the length of the subsequent text (if any) to be produced by the candidates.

SECTION — A

This section consists of 17 compulsory structured part questions - Multiple Choice

Questions (MCQs) of one mark each. These MCQs will preferably be designed in such a way to
cover the whole course taught. These MCQs objectively test the knowledge, understanding and
comprehension of the concepts of the candidates in these subjects.

SECTION — B

This section consists of question number two (02) with preferably TEN part questions –
Short Response Questions (SRQs) of three (03) marks each. The candidates are required to
attempt (respond to) any SEVEN SRQs for a maximum total of 21 marks in this section.

SECTION — C

This section consists of question number three (03) with preferably TEN part questions –
Short Response Questions (SRQs) of three (03) marks each. The candidates are required to
attempt (respond to) any SEVEN SRQs for a maximum total of 21 marks in this section.

SECTION — D

This section consists of three (03) Extended Response Question (ERQs). Candidates are
required to attempt (respond to) any two of these ERQs as per their choice and convenience.
These questions may comprise of two part questions each if deemed necessary by paper setter in
order to balance out the distribution various concepts and knowledge areas from different
Cognitive Domains taught in course. However none of the part questions shall be of less than 5
Marks.

1
 Annexure for Policy Guidelines for Paper Setting
Definitions and Disclaimer

Policy guidelines for paper setting vide Notification No.6-8/FBISE/RES/CC/918 dated 27August
2019 have been conveyed for general information. Definitions of some terminologies and
disclaimers are given in this annexure.

1. Definitions
I. Cognitive Domains
Cognitive domain refers to development of mental skill and acquisition of
knowledge.
In the questions papers developed by Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education,
Islamabad from hereon will be intended to test the following cognitive domains of the candidates:
 Knowledge: Approximately 30% Question in each section
 Understanding: Approximately 50% Question in each section
 Application: Approximately 20% Question in each section
i. Knowledge (K)
Knowledge refers to the ability of the candidates to recall the learned or
memorized information or data.
Examples
o A child reciting the alphabets of English
o Memorization and reproducing the dates and other facts etc.
e.g. Pakistan came into being on 27th Night of Ramadan-ul-
Mubarak.
Related Verbs (Command Words)
Arrange, define, duplicate, label, list, memorize, name, order,
recognize, relate, recall, repeat, reproduce, state etc.

ii. Understanding (U)

Understand (also called Comprehension) refers to ability of the candidates
to comprehend (a set of) information and/or situation and provide his/her
response to it accordingly.
Examples
o Performing analyses and illustrating the observations
o Comprehending the concepts of Social, Natural and Physical
Sciences
e.g. Discuss different types of noise and their impact on
human health briefly.
Related Verbs (Command Words)
Classify, describe, discuss, explain, express, identify, indicate,
locate, recognize, report, restate, review, select, translate, rephrase,
differentiate, compare etc.

iii. Application (A)

Application refers to the ability to use learned material in new and concrete
situation to solve problems and/or to design a schedule or task.
Examples
o Performing analyses and illustrating the observations
o Comprehending the concepts of Social, Natural and Physical
Sciences
e.g. Illustrate the similes and metaphors given in the poem
Daffodils.

2
 Related Verbs (Command Words)
Apply, choose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret,
operate, practice, schedule, sketch, solve, use, write etc.

II. Sections of Paper

There are three or four (03 or 04) sections in each question paper:
i. Section-A
Contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). All questions are compulsory
without any external or internal choice. Usually comprises of 20% of total
marks of the (theory if applicable) paper.
ii. Section B
Contains Short Response Questions (SRQ). Candidates may have external
choice up to 33%. In addition to that internal choice may also be offered
based upon model, content and/or nature of the subject.
 This section may contain approximately 50% of total marks in
some of subjects of the (theory if applicable) paper.
iii. Section C
This section usually contains Extended Response Questions (ERQ).
Candidates may have external choice in the questions. In addition to that
internal choice may also be offered based upon model, content and/or nature
of the subject. For ERQs it may contain approximately 30% of total marks
in some subjects of the (theory if applicable) paper.

III. Choice
Sometimes the candidates are required to attempt a certain number of questions
from a given pool or group of questions, it is commonly known as choice in
questions.
There are two types of choices
i. External Choice
Whenever the candidates are required to solve (respond to) a certain number
of questions from a given pool it is called external choice. This choice may
be around 33% in a section.

e.g. 1. Answer any six parts in about 30-40 words each.

(Out of eight questions)
2. Attempt any eight questions from the following.
(Out of eleven questions)
ii. Internal Choice
Whenever the candidates have to solve (respond to) a question mandatorily
but they have an option within the question it is called internal choice.

2. Disclaimers
I. The cognitive levels and categories written in sample model paper are for
explanation purpose only. In the actual question papers administered during
examination shall not contain description of these cognitive domains.
II. Association of the cognitive domains is solely based on subject expert’s judgment and
may be subject to errors and/or omissions.
III. In the class rooms and during teaching the candidates (students) need to be taught about
the time management in accordance with allocation of marks to the questions.

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 Federal Board HSSC-II Examination
Physics Model Question Paper
(Curriculum 2006 – KPKTB)

Version Number

SECTION – A
Time allowed: 25 minutes Marks: 17
Note: Section-A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on the separately
provided OMR Answer Sheet which should be completed in the first 25 minutes and
handed over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not
use lead pencil.

Q.1 Choose the correct options i.e. A / B / C / D by filling the relevant bubble for each
question on the OMR Answer Sheet according to the instructions given there. Each
part carries one mark.
1. A closed surface encloses two equal and opposite charges. The net flux through
the surface is
A. Negative B. Positive
C. Zero D. Neutral

2. Two charges q1 and q2 are placed in vacuum at a distance d and force between
them is F. If a medium of relative permittivity 4 is introduced between them, then
the new force will be
A. F/4 B. F/2
C. 2F D. 4F

3. A charged particle moves along a circle under the action of possible electric and
magnetic fields. Which of the following is possible?
A. E=0, B=0 B. E≠0, B=0
C. E=0, B≠0 D. E≠0, B≠0

4. Two identical circular loops A and B of a metal wire are placed on a table without
touching each other. Loop A carries a current which increases with time. In
response, the loop B will
A. Remain Stationary B. Be attracted by loop A
C. Be repelled by loop A D. Rotate about centre of mass

5. At what frequency an inductor of 1H will have a reactance of 500 ohms?

A. 80Hz B. 50Hz
C. 500Hz D. 800 Hz

6. 1Henry = _________:
A. VAs-1 B. NmA-1
C. VsA-1 D. V-1sA

7. Photon A has twice energy to that of photon B. The ratio of momentum of A and
B is PA/PB=……
A. 2 B. 1
C. ½ D. 4
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8. If the forward voltage in a diode is increased, the width of depletion region
A. Remains same B. Fluctuates
C. Increases D. Decreases

9. The half life of 3891Sr is 9.70 hours. What is decay constant?

A. 1.99x10-5S-1 B. 1.6x10-4S-1
5 -1
C. 1.99x10 S D. 1.69x-6S-1

10. The ratio of minimum to maximum wavelength in Balmer series is:

A. 1/4 B. 3/4
C. 5/9 D. 5/36

11. When a battery of emf “E” and internal resistance “r” is connected across external
resistance R, the power consumed in R is max when ⁄ is
A. 1⁄2 B. 2
C. 1 D. 0
12. A consequence of Einstein’s theory of relativity is:
A. moving clocks run more slowly than when they are at rest.
B. moving rods are longer than when they are at rest.
C. light exhibits both wave and particle properties.
D. the laws of physics must appear the same to all observers moving with
uniform velocity relative to each other.

13. If input power and output power of an electric motor are 540 W and 382 W
respectively. Then the efficiency is:
A. 100% B. 91%
C. 71% D. 51%

14. A wire has a resistance of 12Ω. It is bent in the form of a circle. The effective
resistance between the two points on any diameter of the circle is:
A. 12Ω B. 24Ω
C. 6Ω D. 3Ω

15. The constant α of a transistor is 0.95. What would be the change in the collector
current corresponding to a charge of 0.4 mA in the base current in common-
emitter arrangement?
A. 8.6 mA B. 7.6 mA
C. 10.6 mA D. 10 mA

16. The velocity at which the relativistic length of a body reduces to half of its
original length is:
A. = B. =
√
C. = D. =
√

17. The speed of electrons in 2nd Bohr orbit is:

A. 1.095 10 / B. 1.92 10 /
C. 2.19 10 / D. 13.6 10 / .
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 Federal Board HSSC-II Examination
Physics Model Question Paper

Time allowed: 2.35 hours Total Marks: 68

Note: Sections ‘B’ ‘C’ and ‘D’ comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered on
the separately provided Answer Book. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e., sheet B if
required. Write your answers neatly and legibly.

SECTION – B (Marks 21)

(Chapters 1 to 5)
Q.2 Attempt any SEVEN parts. All parts carry equal marks. (7  3 = 21)
i. What is the electric potential energy of a 7 nC charge that is 2 cm away from a 20
nC charge?
ii. Why is it safe to stay inside an automobile during a light storm?
iii. Two wires, when connected in series have an equivalent resistance of 18 Ω and
when connected in parallel have an equivalent resistance of 4 Ω. Find their
resistances?
iv. Differentiate between potential difference and e.m.f?
v. A long straight wire carries a current of 1 A. Find the magnitude of magnetic field
at a distance of 1 m from it.
vi. An electron does not suffer any deflection while passing through a region. Are
you sure that there is no magnetic field? Justify your response.
vii. What is the magnitude of the force acting on a charge ‘q’ moving with a velocity
‘v’ in a magnetic field ‘B’?
viii. A suspended magnet is oscillating freely in a horizontal plane. The oscillations
are strongly damped when a metal plate is placed under the magnet. Explain why
this occurs?
ix. A pure inductive coil allows a current of 20 A to flow from a 220 V, 50 Hz
supply. Find the inductive reactance and inductance of the coil.
x. How does doubling the frequency affect the reactance of an inductor and a
capacitor?

SECTION – C (Marks 21)

(Chapters 6 to 10)
Q.3 Attempt any SEVEN parts. All parts carry equal marks. (7  3 = 21)
i. Suppose that you are given two materials A and B respectively. A has large
hysteresis loop area while B has small hysteresis loop area. Which material A or
B is suitable to use as core of transformer?
ii. How does magnetism arise in a substance? What is meant by paramagnetic and
diamagnetic substances?
iii. In a certain circuit, the transistor has a collector current of 10 mA and a base
current of 40 µA. What is the current gain of the transistor?
iv. What is the effect of forward and reverse biasing of a diode on the width of
depletion region?
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 v. “It is impossible to perform an experiment within an inertial frame of reference to
detect the motion of the frame of reference”. Justify.
vi. An electron is placed in a box about the size of an atom that is about 1×10-10 m.
What is the velocity of electron?
vii. Calculate the shortest wavelength of Bracket series.
viii. What is meant by braking radiation or Bremsstrahlung?
ix. What is nuclear fusion reaction? What are the factors which make it difficult to
achieve nuclear fusion reaction?
x. The mass of a Nucleus is 234.99333 u. The mass of proton is 1.00728 u and
mass of neutron is 1.00867 u. Calculate the binding energy per nucleons of a
nucleus?

SECTION – D (Marks 26)

Note: Attempt any TWO questions. All questions carry equal marks. (2  13 = 26)

Q.4 a. What isphotoelectric effect? Explain results of photoelectric effect. Also write its
quantum explanation. (7)
b. What is LASER? Explain working of Helium-Neon laser. (6)

Q.5 a. What is an alternating current generator? How an e.m.f is induced in a generator?

Derive a relation for e.m.f induced in a generator. (7)
b. What is a series resonance circuit? Derive a formula for resonance frequency.(6)

Q.6 a. StateGauss’s law. Find electric field intensity at a point due to an infinite sheet
of charge and between two oppositely charged parallel plates. (8)
b. A heating coil has a resistance of 30Ω. It is designed to operate on 220 V. What
electric energy in joules is supplied to the heater in 20 s? (5)

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Signature of Candidate: ___________ Signature of Invigilator: ____________

Federal Board HSSC-II Examination

Physics Model Question Paper
(Curriculum 2000 – PTB)

SECTION – A
Time allowed: 25 minutes Marks: 17
Note: Section-A is compulsory and comprises pages 1-3. All parts of this section are to be
answered on the question paper itself. It should be completed in the first 20 minutes and
handed over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not
use lead pencil.

Q.1 Encircle the correct option i.e. A / B / C / D. Each part carries one mark.

i. A voltage-time graph of brain activity is:

A. B.
C. D.
ii. The field which can be shielded is:
A. Electric B. Gravitational
C. Nuclear D. Lunar
iii. The value of resistance shown in figure is:
A. 0 B. 100 
C. 103 D. ∞
iv. Terminal potential difference is ______ smaller than the actual emf.
A. always B. Never
C. sometimes D. Need more data
v. Two long parallel wires, carrying current in same direction, ________ each other.
A. attract B. repel
C. sometimes attract D Sometimes repel
vi. Following is a CRO based device:
A. Electric Kettle B. Solder Iron
C. CD-Player D Color TV
vii. A 150 turn solenoid moves with 11 m/s in a uniform 1 T field. Induced emf in it
shall be:
A. 1650 V B. 150 V
C. 0V D. 11 V

viii. = sin q is the output of a _______.

A. Dc-Motor B. AC-motor
C. DC-generator D. AC-generator
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ix. Resonance occurs in a RLC-series circuit for:

A. f= B. f = 2LC
C. f= D. f=
√

x. _________ currents are used for demagnetization of a material.

A. saturated B. coercive
C. hysteric D. remnant

xi. Diode current in reverse bias is ________ than forward bias current.
A. Greater B. Same
C. Smaller D. Insufficient Data

xii. Gain of an inverter is

A. R2/R1 B. R2/R1 + 1
C. 1 - R2/R1 D. R1/R2

xiii. Iron has _______curie temperature.

A. 250oC B. 450oC
C. 650oC D. 750oC

xiv. Out of given particles which has the smallest wavelength if the energy of all is
same?
A. electron B. Proton
C. -particle D. neutron

xv. A beam of yellow and a beam of violet light have same energy. Which has greater
number of photons?
A. Yellow B. violet
C. both have same photons D. need more data

xvi. Can a 2.2 eV photon can stimulate an atom with ground state at 3 eV and Meta-
stable state at 5 eV?
A. Yes B. sometimes
C. never D. Insufficient data

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 xvii. In ___ half-lives of a radio-active sample decays completely.
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4

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Q. No.1: Total Marks: 17

Marks Obtained:

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 Federal Board HSSC-II Examination
Physics Model Question Paper
(Curriculum 2000 – PTB)

Time allowed: 2.35 hours Total Marks: 68

Note: Sections ‘B’ ‘C’ and ‘D’ comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered on
the separately provided answer book. Answer any seven parts each from section ‘B’ and
section ‘C’ and any two questions from section ‘D’. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e.,
sheet B if required. Write your answers neatly and legibly.

SECTION – B (7  3 = 21)
(Chapters 12 to 16)
Q.2 Attempt any SEVEN parts. All parts carry equal marks.
i. How can we check the reliability of concrete bridges made of carbon fibers?
ii. Why do we connect voltmeter in parallel in a circuit?
iii. How can we check the continuity of a circuit by using an ohmmeter?
iv. Increase of cross-sectional area of a material decreases its resistance. Explain.
v. What changes would be required to convert a DC- motor into DC- generator?
vi. Can a step-up transformer be used to increase output power level? Explain.
vii. What are ‘Phantom Magnets’?
viii. Using the formula ⃗ = I ⃗ ⃗define Tesla.
ix. Electric lines of force never cross. Why?
x. How the reception of a particular radio station selected on your radio set?

SECTION – C (7  3 = 21)
(Chapters 17 to 21)
Q.3 Attempt any SEVEN parts. All parts carry equal marks.
i. What are ‘Polymers’? Explain.
ii. Differentiate between brittle and ductile materials.
iii. How can we use transistor as a switch?
iv. Why don’t we observe Compton effect with visible light?
v. How can we control intensity and energy of X-ray beam from a production unit?
vi. What is the possible number of lines if ground-state electron in hydrogen is
excited to 5th level? Answer through illustration.
vii. How can Insulator nature of material be explained using Band Theory of Solids?
viii. What is the Principle of Virtual Ground?
ix. Show that at 1000 m/s speed the increase in mass of a body is not quite
noticeable.
x. What do we mean by ‘Mass Defect’ for a nucleus?

SECTION – D (2  13 = 26)
Note: Attempt any TWO questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.4 a. What is an Ac-generator. Describe its principle, construction and working. (6)

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 b. An ideal step-down transformer is connected to 240 V AC supply. Find the
current in the primary and the transformation ratio if we wish to operate a 20 V,
40 W lamp? (4)
c. How polarization of dielectric results in increase of capacity of a capacitor? (3)

Q.5 a. What is a capacitor? Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate
capacitor. (6)
b. What do we mean by the sensitivity of a galvanometer? How can it be
increased? (4)
c. Find the gain of the circuit shown. (3)

Q.6 a. What is Photoelectric Effect? What were its chief features which couldn’t be
explained by classical physics? How was Einstein able to explain it? What was
the relation he gave between incident energy and the energy of emitted electron?
(6)
b. What is the de-broglie wave-length of an electron with 1200 eV kinetic energy?
(4)
c. Explain why Laser action could not occur without population inversion between
atomic levels? (3)

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Federal Board HSSC-I Examination

Physics Model Question Paper
SECTION – A
Time allowed: 25 minutes Marks: 17
Note: Section-A is compulsory and comprises pages 1-3. All parts of this section are to be
answered on the question paper itself. It should be completed in the first 25 minutes and
handed over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not
use lead pencil.

Q.1 Encircle the correct option i.e. A / B / C / D. All parts carry equal marks.
i. Dimension formula for angular momentum is
A. ML2T-2 B. ML2T-1
C. MLT-1 D. M0L2T-2
ii. Which pair of the following pairs of physical quantities have the same
dimensions?
A. Work and power B. Work and energy
C. Force and power D. Momentum and power
iii. The significant figures in 0.000365 are
A. 2 B. 6
C. 5 D. 3
iv. The minimum number of unequal force vectors whose sum can be zero are
A. 1 B. 4
C. 5 D. 2
v. Which feature of graph allows acceleration to be determined?
A. Area under displacement time graph
B. Area under velocity tome graph
C. Slope of displacement time graph
D. Slope of velocity time graph
vi. Which statement is true for projectile when it is at highest point of its path?
A. Horizontal component of acceleration is zero
C. Horizontal component of velocity is zero
D. Kinetic energy of projectile is zero
D. Momentum of projectile is zero
vii. A ball of mass 2 kg travelling at 8 m/s strikes a ball of mass 4 kg travelling at 2 m/s.
After collision both balls move at the same velocity ‘v’. What is magnitude of
velocity ‘v’?
A. 4 m/s B. 5 m/s
C. 6 m/s D. 7 m/s

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viii. The rotational and translational K.E of a hoop are related by

A. K.Erot = K.Etran B. K.Erot = ½ K.Etran
C. K.Erot = 2 K.Etran D. K.Erot =1/4 K.Etran

ix. If a body of mass ‘m’ is released in a vacuum just above surface of planet of mass
‘M’ and radius ‘R’, what would be its gravitational acceleration?
A. GmM/R B. GmM/R2
C. GM/R D. GM/R2

x. Which statement about geostationary orbits is false?

A. It must be directly above equator
B. All satellites in a geostationary orbit must have same mass
C. The period of geostationary orbit must be 24 hours
D. There is only one possible radius for a geostationary orbit

xi. Corner cycle consist of

A. One step B. Two steps
C. Three steps D. Four steps

xii. Which quantity must be same for two bodies if they are to be in thermal
equilibrium?
A. Internal energy B. P.E
C. Temperature D. Mass

xiii. If a wave can be polarized it must be

A. An electromagnetic wave B. A longitudinal wave
C. A progressive wave D. A transverse wave

xiv. When light from two lamps fall on screen no interference can be obtained. Why is
this so
A. Lamps are not point sources
B. Lamps emit light of different magnitude
C. Light from lamps is not coherent
D. Light from lamps is white

xv. An organ pipe of length ‘ l ’ has one end closed but other end open. Wavelength
of fundamental note is
A. Slightly smaller than 4l B. Slightly larger than 4l
C. Roughly equal to 3l/2 D. Equal to 4l

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 xvi. Image formed by compound microscope is:
A. Real, inverted and enlarged
B. Real, erect and enlarged
C. Virtual, inverted and enlarged
D. Virtual, erect and enlarged

xvii. For molar heat capacities Cv and Cp

A. Cv = Cp B. Cv < Cp
C. Cv > Cp D. Cv Cp = 1

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For Examiner’s use only
Q. No.1: Total Marks: 17

Marks Obtained:

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 Federal Board HSSC-I Examination
Physics Model Question Paper

Time allowed: 2.35 hours Total Marks: 68

Note: Sections ‘B’ ‘C’ and ‘D’ comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered on
the separately provided Answer Book. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e., sheet B if
required. Write your answers neatly and legibly.

SECTION – B (Marks 21)

(Chapters 1 to 6)
Q.2 Attempt any SEVEN parts. All parts carry equal marks. (7 × 3 = 21)
i. How can we find the total uncertainty in ‘g’ where the time period is T =2π √l/g?
ii. Find the value of (A x B)2+(A.B)2.
iii. Prove that the magnitude of cross product of A and B is the area of parallelogram
having consecutive sides A and B.
iv. Draw displacement-time graph for cases when (a) velocity is constant, (b)
velocity is uniformly increasing (c) velocity is variable.
v. A bullet of mass m is fired with velocity v from a gun of M, on which factors the
recoil of gun shall depend?
vi. Prove that for angles of projection, which exceed or fall short of 45º by equal
amounts, the ranges are equals.
vii. Define absolute potential energy. Which mass is closer to earth, one having
potential energy -100 J or one with potential energy -10 J?
viii. Which bullet shall be used to knock down a bear, rubber or lead?
ix. Define the orbital velocity of a satellite. Also obtain its expression.
x. Differentiate between laminar and turbulent flow. Also define AN ideal fluid.

SECTION – C (Marks 21)

(Chapters 7 to 11)
Q.3 Attempt any SEVEN parts. All parts carry equal marks. (7 × 3 = 21)
i. Can we realize an ideal simple pendulum?
ii. What is meant by phase angle, does it define the angle between maximum
displacement and the driving force?
iii. Define the terms interference, beats and stationary waves.
iv. Is it possible for two identical waves, travelling in the same direction along a
string, to give rise to stationary waves?
v. For which purposes the Michelson‘s interferometer is used?
vi. What is meant by optical rotation? Explain briefly .
vii. An thin oil film spread over a wet foot path shows colours? Explain how?
viii. Why would it be advantageous to use blue light with a compound microscope?
ix. Prove that flow of heat Q from a hot to cold body increases entropy of the system.
x. Would an Air Conditioner, placed on a table in a room, cool it?
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SECTION – D (Marks 26)
Note: Attempt any TWO questions. All questions carry equal marks. (2 × 13 = 26)

Q.4 a. Describe base units, supplementary units and derived units with the help of
examples. (6)
b. How would the vectors of same magnitude have to be oriented, if they were to be
combined to give the resultant equal to a vector of the same magnitude? (4)
c. Can a body rotate about its centre of gravity under the action of its weight? (3)

Q.5 a. Define projectile motion. Find a relation for (6)

(i) Maximum height attained by it and
(ii) its time of flight.
b. A 1000kg automobile at the top of an incline plane 10 meter high and 100 m long
is released and rolls down the hill. What is the speed at the bottom of the incline if
the average retarding force on it due to friction is 480 N. (4)
c. Differentiate between Newton’s and Einstein’s views on gravitation. (3)

Q.6 a. What was Newton’s formula for speed of sound? Calculate the velocity of sound
using it. How was it corrected by Laplace? (6)
b. Amonochromatic light of wavelength 588nm is allowed to fall on half-silvered
glass plate G1 in the Michelson‘s interferometer. If M1 is moved through
0.233mm, how many fringes will be observed to shift? (4)
c. Draw ray-diagram for working of a compound microscope. Also calculate
expression for its magnification? (3)

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Federal Board HSSC Examination

Physics Practical Model Question Paper
Time: 3 hours Marks: 30

Note: Perform TWO experiments, as allotted by the examiner, one from

each section. Plot a graph where necessary.

SECTION – A

Q.1 Verify that the time period of the simple pendulum is directly proportional to
square root of its length. (10)

Q.2 Determine the focal length of a convex lens by displacement method. (10)

Q.3. To measure the mechanical equivalent of heat by electrical method. (10)

SECTION – B

Q.4 Find the resistance of Galvanometer by half deflection method. (10)

Q.5 Study the variation of magnetic field along the axis of a circular coil. (10)

Q.6 Characteristics of a N.P.N transistor. (10)

Viva Voce (5)

Note Book (5)

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