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ELECTRIC CHARGES AND FIELDS

March 2014
1. Write the SI unit of charge. (1 Mark)
2. State and explain Coulomb’s law in electrostatics. (2 Marks)
3. State Gauss’s law in electrostatics. Using the law, derive an expression for electric field due to uniformly
charged thin spherical shell at a point outside the shell. (5 Marks)
July 2014
4. Mention any three properties of electric charges. (3 Marks)
5. Derive an expression for electric field at a point outside the uniformly charged spherical shell placed in
vacuum using Gauss’s law. (5 Marks)
March 2015
6. Define SI unit of charge. (1 Mark)
7. Write Coulomb’s law in vector form. Explain the terms. (2 Marks)
8. Derive an expression for electric field intensity due to an electric dipole at a point on an equatorial line. (5
Marks)
July 2015
9. State Coulomb’s law. (1 Mark)
10. Write any two properties of electric field lines. (2 Marks)
11. State Gauss’s law in electrostatics. Derive the expression for electric field at a point due to infinitely long
charged straight conductor using Gauss’s law. (5 Marks)
March 2016
12. What is electric dipole? (1 Mark)
13. Write two properties of electric field lines. (2 Marks)
14. Derive an expression for electric field due to an electric dipole at a point on the axial line. (5 Marks)
July 2016
15. Write the SI unit of electric field. (1 Mark)
16. Sketch the electric lines of force due to a point charge q. If
(i) q < 0 and (ii) q > 0 (2 Marks)
17. Derive an expression for the electric field at a point due to an infinitely long thin charged straight wire
using Gauss’s law. (5 Marks)
March 2017
18. State Coulomb’s law. (1 Mark)
19. Write any two properties of electric field lines. (2 Marks)
20. Two point charges qA=3μC and qB= -3μC are located 20cm apart in vacuum. (5 Marks)
a. What is the electric field at the point O on the line AB joining the two charges?
b. If a negative test charge of magnitude 1.5X10-9C is placed at this point, what is the force
experienced by the test charge?
July 2017
21. How does the electrostatic force between two point charges change when a dielectric medium is
introduced between them? (1 Mark)
22. State and explain gauss law in electrostatics. (2 Marks)
23. Derive an expression for the electric field due to an electric dipole at a point on the axial line. (5 Marks)
March 2018
24. Give any three properties of electric field lines. (3 Marks)
25. Three charges each equal to +4nC are placed at the three corners of a square of side 2cm. find the electric
field of the fourth corner. (5 Marks)
July 2018
26. Give any three properties of electric field lines. (3 Marks)
27. Using Gauss law in electrostatics. Obtain the expression for electric field due to a uniformly charged thin
spherical; shell at a point (i) outside the shell (ii) inside the shell.
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March 2019
28. State Coulomb’s law. (1 Mark)
29. Write any two basic properties of charge. (2 Marks)
30. State Gauss’ law. Derive an expression for electric field intensity at a point outside the uniformly charged
spherical shell. (5 Marks)
June 2019
31. Mention any three properties of electric field lines. (3 Marks)
32. Obtain an expression for electric field intensity at a point on the equatorial line of an electric dipole. (5
Marks)
March 2020
33. Write the SI unit of electric flux. (1 Mark)
34. State and explain Coulomb’s law in electrostatics. (2 Marks)
35. Two point charges 𝑞𝐴 = 5𝜇𝐶and 𝑞𝐴 = −5𝜇𝐶 are located at A and B separated by 0.2m in vacuum.
a. What is the electric field at the midpoint O of the line joining the charges?
b. If a negative charge of magnitude 2nC is placed at O, what is the force experienced by the test
charge? (5 Marks)
Sept 2020
36. What is the electric field inside a thin charges spherical shell? (1 Mark)
37. Write any two properties of electric field lines. (2 Marks)
38. Derive an expression for electric field intensity at a point on the equatorial line of an electric dipole. (5
Marks)

ELECTROSTATIC POTENTIAL & CAPACITANCE

March 2014
1. Derive an expression for potential energy of a system of two charges in the absence of the external electric
field. (5 Marks)
2. In a parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates, each plate has an area of 6X10 -3m2 and the
distance between the plates is 3mm. Calculate the capacitance of the capacitor. If this capacitor is
connected to a 100 V supply, what is the charge on each plate of capacitor? (Absolute permitivity of free
space=8.85X10-12Fm-1). (5 Marks)
July 2014
3. What is a capacitor? (1 Mark)
4. Establish the relation between electric field and electric potential. (3 Marks)
5. Two charges 3X10-8 C and – 2X10-8 C are located 15cm apart at what point(s) on the line joining the two
charges is the electric potential zero. Take the potential at infinity to be zero. (5 Marks)
March 2015
6. Derive an expression for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. (3 Marks)
7. Two point charges 1𝜇𝐶 and−4 𝜇𝐶are 1m apart in air. Find the positions along the line joining the two
charges at which the resultant potential is zero. (5 Marks)
July 2015
8. Derive the relation between electric field and electric potential due to a point charge. (3 Marks)
9. ABCD is a square of side 2m. Charges 5𝜇C, 10𝜇𝐶 and 5𝜇𝐶 are placed at the corners A B and C respectively.
What is the work done in transferring a charge of 5𝜇𝐶 from D to the point of intersection of diagonals? (5
Marks)
March 2016
10. Derive the expression for energy stored in a charged capacitor. (3 Marks)
11. When two capacitors are connected in series and connected across a 4kV line, the energy stored in the
system is 8J. If the same capacitors are connected in parallel across the same line, the energy stored is 36J.
Find the individual capacitances. (5 Marks)
July 2016

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12. Derive an expression for potential energy of a system of two charges in the absence of the external electric
field. (3 Marks)
13. Charges 2𝜇C, 4𝜇C and 6𝜇𝐶 are placed at three corners ABC respectively of a square ABCD of side x m. find
what charge must be placed at the corner D such that the potential at the centre of the square is zero. (5
Marks)
March 2017
14. On what factors does the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitors depends? (2 Marks)
15. Derive the expression for energy stored in a charged capacitor. (3 Marks)
16. Derive the relation between electric field and electric potential due to a point charge. (3 Marks)
July 2017
17. Obtain the relation between electric field and electric potential due to a point charge. (3 Marks)
18. In a parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates each plate has an area 8 x 10 -3m2 and distance
between the plates is 2mm. calculate the capacitance of the capacitor. If these capacitors is connected to a
50V supply. What is the charge on each plate of the capacitor? (5 Marks)
March 2018
19. What is an equi-potential surface? (1 Mark)
20. Mention any two factors on which the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor depends. (2 Marks)
21. Define electric potential due to a point charge and arrive at the expression for the electric potential at a
point due to a point charge. (5 Marks)
July 2018
22. Obtain the expression for effective capacitance of two capacitors connected in series. (3 Marks)
23. The plates of a parallel plate capacitor have an area of 100cm2 each and are separated by 3mm the
capacitor is charged by connecting it to a 400V supply. (a) Calculate the electrostatic energy stored in the
capacitor. (b) If a dielectric constant 2.5 is introduced between the plates of the capacitor, then find
electrostatic energy stored and also change in the energy stored. (5 Marks)
March 2019
24. Derive an expression for potential energy of electric dipole placed in a uniform electric field. (3 Marks)
25. In a circular parallel plate capacitor radius of each plate is 5cm and they are separated by a distance 2mm.
Calculate the capacitance and the energy stored, when it is charged by connecting the battery of 200V.
(Given 𝜖0 = 8.854X10-12 Fm-1) (5 Marks)
June 2019
26. Obtain an expression for the effective capacitance of two capacitors connected in series. (3 Marks)
39. ABCD is a square of side 1m. Charges of +3nC, -5nC and +3nC are placed at the corners A, B and C
respectively. Calculate the work done in transferring a charge of 12µC from D to the point of intersection
of the diagonals? (5 Marks)
March 2020
27. A parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates has a capacitance C. What will be the capacitance if
(a) the distance between plates is doubled? (b) the space between the plates is filled with a substance of
dielectric constant 5? (2 Marks)
28. Establish the relation between electric field and electric potential. (3 Marks)
29. Derive the expression for the energy stored in a charged capacitor. (3 Marks)

Sept 2020
30. Define dielectric constant in terms of capacity of a parallel plate capacitor. (1 Mark)
31. Derive the relationship between electric field and electric potential. (3 Marks)
32. In a parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates, each plate has an area of 6 x 10-3m2 and the
distance between the plates is 3mm. Calculate the capacitance of the capacitor. If this capacitor is
connected to a 100V supply. What is the charge on each plate of the capacitor? (𝜀𝑜 =8.854×10- 12Fm-1) (5
Marks)

CURRENT ELECTRICITY

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March 2014
1. Define mobility of electron. (1 Mark)
2. Draw Wheatstone’s bridge circuit and write the condition for its balance. (2 Marks)
3. With the help of a circuit diagram, obtain the expression for equivalent resistance of two resistors
connected in parallel. (5 marks)
4. A battery of internal resistance 3Ω is connected to 20Ω resistor and potential difference across the
resistor is 10V. If another resistor of 30Ω is connected in series with the first resistor and battery is again
connected to the combination, calculate the emf and terminal potential difference across the combination.
(5 Marks)
July 2014
5. Define drift velocity of electrons. (1 Mark)
6. Give any two limitations of Ohm’s law. (2 Marks)
7. Derive the condition for balance of Wheatstone’s bridge using
Kirchhoff’s laws. (5 Marks)
8. A network of resistors is connected to a 12V battery as shown in
the figure. (a) Calculate the equivalent resistance of the network (b)
obtain current in 12Ω and 6Ω resistors. (5 Marks)
March 2015
1. A resistor is marked with colors red, red, orange and gold. Write the value of its resistance. (1 Mark)
2. Mention two limitations of Ohm’s law. (2 Marks)
3. What is equivalent resistance? Derive the expression for effective resistance of two resistors connected in
parallel. (5 Marks)
4. Two cells of emf 2V and 4V and internal resistance 1Ω and 2 Ω respectively are connected in parallel so as
to send the current in the same direction through an external resistance of 10Ω. Find the potential
difference across the 10Ω resistance. (5 Marks)
July 2015
5. What is the condition for the balanced state of Wheatstone’s network? (1 Mark)
6. Mention any two limitations of Ohm’s law. (2 Marks)
7. Assuming the expression for drift velocity, derive the expression for conductivity of a material
𝑛𝜏𝑒 2
𝜎= , where symbols have their usual meaning. Define the term mobility. (5 Marks)
𝑚
8. Two identical cells either in series or parallel in combination give the same current of 0.5A through an
external resistance of 4Ω. Find the emf and internal resistance of each cell. (5 Marks)
March 2016
9. Derive an expression for drift velocity of free electrons in a conductor. (3 Marks)
10. Deduce the condition for balance of a Wheatstone’s bridge using Kirchoff’s rules. (5 Marks)
11. Three resistors of resistances 2Ω, 3Ω and 4 Ω are combined in series. What is the total resistance of the
combination? If this combination is connected to a battery of emf 10V and negligible internal resistance,
obtain the potential drop across each resistor. (5 Marks)
July 2016
12. Arrive at an expression for drift velocity. (3 Marks)
13. Obtain the bridge balanced condition of Wheatstone’s bridge network by applying Kirchoff’s rules. (5
Marks)
14. A wire having length 0.2m, diameter 1.0mm and resistivity 1.963 x 10 -8Ωm is connected in series with a
battery of emf 3V and internal resistance 1Ω. Calculate the resistance of a wire and current in the circuit.
(5 Marks)
March 2017
15. Define mobility of electron. (1 Mark)
16. State and explain Ohm’s law. (2 Marks)
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18. When two resistors are connected in series with a cell of emf 2V and negligible resistance, a current of 2/5
A flows in the circuit. When the resistors are connected in parallel, the main current is 5/3 A. Calculate the
resistances. (5 Marks)
July 2017
19. State Kirchhoff junction rule. (1 Mark)
20. Define mobility mention its SI unit. (2 Marks)
21. What is ohmic device? Give one example. (2 Marks)
22. Three resistors 4Ω, 6Ω and 8Ω are combined in parallel.
a. What is the total resistance of the combination?
b. If the combination is connected to a battery of emf 25V and negligible internal resistance then
determine the current through each resistor and total current draw from the battery. (5 Marks)
March 2018
23. Define drift velocity of free electrons. (1 Mark)
24. State Kirchhoff’s laws of electrical network. (2 Marks)
25. Obtain the expression for the effective emf and the effective internal resistance of two cells connected in
parallel such that the currents are flowing in the same directions. (5 Marks)
26. 100mg mass of nichrome metal is drawn into a wire of area of cross section 0.05mm2. Calculate the
resistance of these wires. Given density of nichrome 8.4 x103 kgm-3 and the resistivity of the material is 1.2
x 10-6Ω𝑚. (5 Marks)
July 2018
27. State ohm’s law. (1 Mark)
28. Represent graphically the variation of resistivity with absolute
temperature for Copper and nichrome metals. (2 Marks)
𝑛𝜏𝑒 2
29. Derive 𝜎 = , where the symbols have their usual meaning. (5
𝑚
Marks)
30. In the given circuit diagram, calculate: (i) The main current
through the circuit and (ii) Also current through 9Ω resistor. (5
Marks)
March 2019
31. Define electrical resistivity of material of a conductor. (1 Mark)
32. Write the expression for drift velocity in terms of current, explain terms used. (2 Marks)
33. Two cells of emf 𝐸1 and 𝐸2 and internal resistance 𝑟1 and 𝑟2 are connected in parallel such that they send
current in same direction. Derive an expression for equivalent resistance and equivalent emf of the
combination. (5 Marks)
34. Two resistors are connected in series with 5V battery of negligible internal resistance. A current of 2A
25
flows through each resistor. If they are connected in parallel with the same battery a current of 3
A flows
through combination. Calculate the value of each resistance. (5 Marks)
June 2019
35. How does the resistance of a conductor vary with its length? (1 Mark)
36. Write any two limitation of Ohm’s law. (2 Marks)
37. Derive an expression for the balance condition of
Wheatstone’s bridge network. ( 5 Marks)
38. A network of resistors is connected to a 16 V battery with
internal resistance 1Ω as shown in figure below.
a. Compute the equivalent resistance of the network.
b. Calculate the total current in the circuit. (5 Marks)
March 2020
39. Graphically represent the variation of resistivity of a semiconductor with absolute temperature. (1 Mark)
40. Write two limitations of Ohm’s law. (2 Marks)

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𝑛𝑒 2 𝜏
41. Derive the expression for conductivity of a material: = ; where the terms have their usual meaning.
𝑚
42. a) Three resistors 3Ω, 4Ω and 12Ω are connected in parallel. What is the effective resistance of the
combination? (5 Mark)
b) If the combination is connected to a battery of emf 6V and
internal resistance 0.5Ω, find the current drawn from the battery
and terminal potential difference across the battery?
Sept 2020
43. Draw the curve to show the variation of resistivity as a function of
temperature for copper. (1 Mark)
44. Define the terms drift velocity and mobility of free electrons. (2
Mark)
45. In the given circuit, calculate the current through the
galvanometer. (5 Marks)

MOVING CHARGES AND MAGNETISM

March 2014
1. Write is the nature of force between two parallel conductors carrying currents in the same direction? (1
Mark)
2. Write the three uses of accelerated charged particles of high energy obtained from cyclotron. (3 Marks)
3. Derive the expression for magnetic field at a point on the axis of circular current loop. (5 Marks)
July 2014
4. Write is the nature of force between two parallel conductors carrying currents in the same direction? (1
Mark)
5. Write any two uses of cyclotron. (2 Mark)
6. Give an expression for force acting on a charge moving in magnetic field and explain the symbols. When
does the force become maximum? (3 Marks)
March 2015
7. State Ampere’s circuital law. (1 Mark)
8. Write two properties of magnetic lines of force. (2 Marks)
9. Explain with circuit diagram as to how to convert galvanometer into an ammeter. (3 Marks)
July 2015
10. A charged particle enters an electric field in the direction of electric field. What is the nature of the path
traced by it? (1 Mark)
11. State Ampere’s circuital law. Using it, derive the expression for magnetic field at a point due to a long
current carrying conductor. (3 Marks)
12. Derive the expression for the force between two parallel conductors carrying current and hence define
‘ampere’. (5 Marks)
March 2016
13. What is a cyclotron? (1 Mark)
14. What is a toroid? Mention an expression for magnetic field at a point inside a toroid. (2 Marks)
15. Derive the expression for the force between two parallel conductors carrying current and hence define
‘ampere’. (5 Marks)
July 2016
16. When will the magnetic force on a moving charge be maximum in a magnetic field? (1 Mark)
17. A galvanometer having a coil of resistance 12Ω gives full scale deflection for a current of 4mA. How can it
be converted into a voltmeter of range 0 to 24 V. (2 Marks)

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18. Two straight parallel conductors are placed at certain distance in free space. The direction of current in
both the conductors is same. Find the magnitude and direction of force between them. Hence define
ampere. (5 Marks)
March 2017
19. Explain with circuit diagram how to convert galvanometer into a voltmeter. (3 Marks)
20. Derive an expression for magnetic field at a point on the axis of a circular current loop. (5 marks)
July 2017
21. What is Lorentz force? (1 Mark)
22. How can a moving coil galvanometer be converted into voltmeter? Explain with a diagram. (3 Marks)
23. Obtain an expression for the force between two straight parallel conductors carrying current. Hence
define ampere. (5 Marks)
March 2018
24. Give an application cyclotron. (1 Mark)
25. State Ampere’s circuital law and arrive at the expression for the magnetic field near a straight infinite
current in a current carrying wire. (3 Marks)
26. Derive the expression for the magnetic field on the axis of a circular current loop using Biot-Savart’s law.
(5 Marks)
July2018
27. Define current sensitivity of a galvanometer. (1 Mark)
28. Write the expression for force experienced by a straight conductor of length 𝑙 carrying a steady current I,
moving in a uniform magnetic field 𝐵. ( 1 Mark)
29. Write the expression for cyclotron frequency and explain the terms. (2 Marks)
30. Obtain the expression for force between the two infinitely long straight parallel conductors carrying
current hence define ampere. (5 Marks)
March 2019
31. Write an expression for force experienced by a charge moving in a magnetic field. (1 Mark)
32. Write expression for force per unit length between the straight parallel current carrying conductors of
infinite length. Hence define SI unit of current ‘ampere’. (3 Marks)
33. Derive an expression for the intensity magnetic field at any point on the axis of a circular current loop. (5
Marks)
June 2019
34. State Ampere’s circuital law. (1 Mark)
35. When does the force acting on a charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic field is maximum? (1
Mark)
36. Draw a neat labelled diagram of Cyclotron. (2 Marks)
37. Mention an expression for the magnetic field produced at the center on the axis of a current carrying
solenoid and explain the terms. (3 Marks)
38. Explain with a circuit diagram, how a galvanometer can be converted into an ammeter? (3 Marks)
March 2020
⃗ = 0.1𝑘̂ 𝑇 are applied. A beam of
39. In a region, an electric field 𝐸⃗ = 5 𝑋103 𝑗̂ 𝑁𝐶 −1 and a magnetic field of 𝐵
charged particles are projected along X- direction. (2 Marks)
40. Give the principle of cyclotron and draw the neat labelled schematic diagram of cyclotron. (3 Marks)
41. Obtain the expression for the force between two straight long parallel conductors carrying current. Hence
define “ampere”. (5 Marks)
Sept 2020

42. State Ampere’s circuital law. (1 Mark)

43. When does the force experienced by a straight conductor carrying current placed in a uniform magnetic
field becomes (a)maximum and (b)minimum? (2 Marks)
44. What is a cyclotron? Draw a neat diagram and label the parts. (3 Marks)
45. How would you convert galvanometer into ammeter? Explain. (3 Marks)
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MAGNETISM & MATTER

March 2014
1. Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines for a bar magnet. (1 Mark)
2. What is magnetic susceptibility? For which material is it low and positive? (2 Marks)
3. Define
(i) Magnetic declination
(ii) Magnetic dip
(iii) Horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field at a place. (3 Marks)
July 2014
4. Write any two properties of magnetic field lines. (2 Mark)
5. Write any four properties of ferromagnetic materials and give an example for it. (5 Marks)
March 2015
6. What is magnetic declination? (1 Mark)
7. Write two properties of magnetic lines of force. (2 Marks)
8. Write three differences between diamagnetic and paramagnetic substances. (3 Marks)
July 2015
9. State Curie’s law. (1 Mark)
10. Distinguish between diamagnetism and ferromagnetism on the basis of relative permeability and
susceptibility. (2 Marks)
11. Define
(i) Magnetic declination
(ii) Magnetic dip
(iii) Mention SI unit of magnetisation. (3 Marks)
March 2016
12. Define magnetisation of a sample. (1 Mark)
13. Draw the variation of magnetic field (B) with magnetic intensity (H) when a ferromagnetic material is
subjected to a cycle of magnetisation. (2 Marks)
July 2016
14. State Curie’s law in magnetism. (1 Mark)
15. Distinguish between paramagnetic and ferromagnetic substances. (2 Marks)
16. State and explain Gauss law in magnetism. (3 Marks)
March 2017
17. Define the terms:
(i) Declination
(ii) Inclination or Dip (2 Marks)
18. Write any five properties of ferromagnetic materials. (5 Marks)
July 2017
19. Write any two differences between diamagnetic and paramagnetic substances. (2Marks)
20. Show that a current carrying solenoid is equivalent to a bar magnet. (5 Marks)
March 2018
21. Define magnetic declination and dip at a place. (2 Marks)
22. What is hysteresis? Define the term coercivity and retentivity of a ferromagnetic material. (3 Marks)
July2018
23. What is retentivity in magnetism? (1 Mark)
24. Where on the earth’s surface is the magnetic dip is zero? (1 Mark)
25. State and explain Curie’s law in magnetism. (2 Marks)
26. Write any three differences between diamagnetic and paramagnetic materials. (3 Marks)
March 2019
27. What is magnetic susceptibility? (1 Mark)

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28. Define magnetic ‘dip’ and ‘declination’ at a place. (2 Marks)

29. Distinguish between ‘dia’ and ‘ferro’ magnetic materials. (3 Marks)
June 2019
30. Define declination. (1 Mark)
31. What is retentivity? (1 Mark)
32. State and explain Gauss’s law in magnetism. (2 Marks)
33. Write any three distinguishing properties between diamagnetic and ferromagnetic materials. (3 Marks)
March 2020
34. Give any use of electromagnet. (1 Mark)
35. Define “retentivity” and “coercivity”. (2 Marks)
36. Mention three properties of diamagnetic materials. (3 Marks)
Sept 2020
37. What is Hysteresis? Mention the significance of hysteresis curve. (2 Marks)
38. Obtain an expression for time period of a magnetic dipole kept in a uniform magnetic field and hence
obtain an expression for magnetic field. (5 Marks)
ELECTRO MAGNETIC INDUCTION
March 2014
1. Give the expression for energy stored in an inductance coil carrying current. (1 Mark)
2. Mention any two advantages of eddy currents in practical applications. (2 Marks)
3. State and explain Lenz’s law for induced emf. (3 Marks)
July 2014
4. State Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic inductions. (1 Mark)
5. What are eddy currents? Give one use of it. (3 Marks)
6. Derive an expression for electromotive force (motional emf) induced in a rod moving perpendicular to the
uniform magnetic field. (3 Marks)
March 2015
7. Mention the significance of Lenz’s law. (1 Mark)
8. Current in a coil falls from 2.5 A to 0.0 A in 0.1 second inducing an emf of 200 V. Calculate the value of self-
inductance. (2 Marks)
9. Derive the expression for motional emf induced in a conductor moving in a uniform magnetic field. (3
Marks)
July 2015
10. What is self-induction? (1 Mark)
11. What are eddy currents? Give one use of eddy currents. (2 Marks)
12. Derive the expression for energy stored in a current carrying coil. (3 Marks)
March 2016
13. State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. (1 Mark)
14. The current in a coil of self-inductance 5 mH changes from 2.5 A to 2 A in 0.01 second. Calculate the value
of self-induced emf. (2 Marks)
15. Explain briefly the coil and magnet experiment to demonstrate electromagnetic induction. (3 Marks)
July 2016
16. What is the significance of Lenz’s law? (1 Mark)
17. What is meant by Self-inductance and Mutual-inductance? (2Marks)
18. Derive the expression for motional emf induced in a conductor moving in a uniform magnetic field. (3
Marks)
March 2017
19. What is significance of Lenz’s law? (1 Mark)
20. State and explain Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. (2 Marks)

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21. Derive an expression for motional emf induced in a conductor moving in a uniform magnetic field. (3
Marks)
July 2017
22. What is motional electromotive force? (1 Mark)
23. The magnetic flux linked with a coil varies as φ = 3t2 + 4t + 9. Find the magnitude of the emf induced at t =
2s. (3 Marks)
24. Mention three applications of eddy currents. (3 Marks)
March 2018
25. State faradays laws of electromagnetic induction. (1 Mark)
26. Write the expression for magnetic potential energy of a magnetic dipole kept in a uniform magnetic field
and explain the terms. (2 Marks)
27. A circular coil of radius 10cm and 25 turns is rotated about its vertical diameter with angular speed of
40radian per second, in a uniform horizontal magnetic field of magnitude 5x10-2 T. Calculate the
maximum emf induced in the coil. Also find the maximum current in the coil if the resistance of the coil is
15Ω. (5 Marks)
July 2018
28. State Lenz’s law in electromagnetic induction. (1 Mark)
29. Mention any two factors on which the self inductance of a coil depends. (2 Marks)
30. Describe the coil and bar magnet experiment to demonstrate the phenomenon of electromagnetic
induction. (3 Marks)
March 2019
31. How the self inductance of a coil depends on number of turns in the coil? (1 Mark)
32. A conductor of length 3m moving in a uniform magnetic field of strength 100T. It covers a distance of 70m
in 5seconds. Its plane of motion makes an angle of 30o with the direction magnetic field. Calculate the emf
induced in it. (5 Marks)
June 2019
33. Write any one advantage of Eddy Current. (1 Mark)
34. State and explain Gauss’s law in magnetism. (2 Marks)
35. Derive an expression for instantaneous induced emf in an ac generator. (5 Marks)
March 2020
36. What is the significance of Lenz’s law? (1 Mark)
37. With the help of a labelled diagram, derive the expression for instantaneous emf induced in an AC
generator. (5 Marks)
Sept 2020
38. State and explain Gauss’s law in magnetism. (2 Marks)
39. Derive an expression for instantaneous induced emf in an ac generator. (5 Marks)
ALTERNATING CURRENT
March 2014
1. How is r m s voltage of a c related to peak value of a c voltage? (1 Mark)
2. Explain the construction of transformer. Mention its principle. (3 Marks)
3. Calculate resonant frequency and Q factor of series LCR circuit containing a pure inductor of inductance
3H, capacitor of capacitance 27μF and the resistor of resistance 7.4Ω.(5 Marks)
July 2014
4. Derive an expression for resonant frequency of series circuit containing inductor, capacitor and resistor.
(3 Marks)
5. A pure inductor of 25mH is connected to source of 220V; 50 Hz find the inductive reactance, rms value of
current and peak current in the circuit. (5 Marks)
March 2015
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6. Show that voltage leads current by 2 , when a c voltage is applied to a pure inductance. (3 Marks)

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7. A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 283V and frequency 50Hz is applied to a series LCR circuit in which R =
3 Ω L = 25.48mH and C = 786𝜇F. Find a) impedance of the circuit b) the phase difference between the
voltage across the source and the current c) the power factor.(5 Marks)
July 2015
8. What is the principle behind the working of a transformer? Mention any two sources of energy loss in
transformers. (3 Marks)
9. A resistor of 100Ω, a pure inductance coil of L = 0.5H and capacitor are in series in a circuit containing an
AC source of 200V, 50Hz. In the circuit current is ahead of voltage by 30o. Find the value of capacitance. (5
Marks)
March 2016
10. What is a transformer? Mention two sources of energy loss in a transformer. (3 Marks)
11. Calculate the resonant frequency and Q factor of a series LCR circuit containing a pure inductor of
inductance 4H, capacitor of capacitance 27𝜇F and resistor of resistance 8.4Ω. (5 Marks)
July 2016
12. With a diagram, explain the working of a transformer. (3 Marks)
13. An inductor and bulb are connected in series to an ac source of 220V, 50Hz. A current of 11A flows in the
𝜋
circuit and phase angle between voltage and current is 4 radians. Calculate the impedance and inductance
of the circuit. (5 Marks)
March 2017
14. What is transformer? Mention two sources of energy loss in a transformer. (3 Marks)
15. A source of alternating emf of 220V, 50Hz is connected in series with a resistance of 200Ω and an
inductance of 100mH and a capacitance of 30μF. Does the current lead or lag the voltage and by what
phase angle? (5 Marks)
July 2017
16. Write the relation connecting r m s value and peak value of alternating current. (1 Mark)
17. Mention the value of power factor of a pure capacitor. (1 Mark)
18. A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 285V is applied to a series LCR circuit in which resistor of resistance
5ohm pure inductor of inductance 28.5mH and capacitor of capacitance 800𝜇F are connected. Find the
resonant frequency and also calculate the impedance, current and power dissipated at resonance. (5
Marks)
March2018
19. If the peak value of AC current is 4.24A, what is its root mean square value? (1 Mark)
20. Mention one power loss in transformer. (1 Mark)
21. Arrive at the expression for the impedance of a series LCR circuit using phasor diagram method and hence
write the expression for the current through the circuit. (5 Marks)
July2018
22. Write the condition for ‘resonance’ of series LCR circuit. (1 Mark)
23. What are wattles current? (1 Mark)
24. A 20Ω resistor, 1.5 H inductor and 35μF capacitor are connected in series with a 220V, 50 Hz ac supply.
Calculate the impendence of the circuit and also find the current through the circuit. (5 Marks)
March 2019
25. Mention three types of energy loss in a transformer. (3 Marks)
26. Derive an expression for the impedance of a series LCR circuit, when AC voltage is applied to it. (5 Marks)
June 2019
27. What is a transformer? Mention any one source of energy loss. (2 Marks)
28. A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 283V and frequency 50Hz is applied to a series LCR circuit in which R =
3Ω, L=25.48mH, and C=796µF. Find (a) the impedance of the circuit and (b) the phase difference between
the voltage across the source and the current. (5 Marks)
March 2020
29. How does capacitive reactance vary with frequency? (1 Mark)
30. Mention two sources of energy loss in transformer. (2 Marks)

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31. A series LCR circuit contains a pure inductor of inductance 5.0H, a capacitor of capacitance 20𝜇𝐹 and a
resistor of resistance 40 Ω.
a. Find the resonant frequency of the circuit.
b. Calculate the quality factor (Q- factor) of the circuit.
c. What is the impedance at the resonant condition? (5 Marks)
Sept 2020
32. What is resonant frequency? Write an expression for Resonant frequency. (2 Marks)
33. An Ac source of 200volt, 50Hz is applied to a series LCR circuit in which R=3Ω, L=25mH and
C=790µF. Find impedance and current in the circuit. (5 Marks)

ELECTRO-MAGNETIC WAVES
March 2014
1. Who predicted the existence of EM waves? Give the wavelength range of EM spectrum? (2 Marks)
July 2014
2. Give any two uses of microwaves. (2 Marks)
March 2015
3. Mention two applications of infrared radiation. (2 Marks)
July 2015
4. What is displacement current? Write the expression for displacement current. (2 Marks)
March 2016
5. Write an expression for the displacement current. (1 Mark)
6. Give the wavelength range of X – rays. (1 Mark)
July 2016
7. What are EM waves? Write the expression for the velocity of EM waves in terms of permittivity and
magnetic permeability of free space. (2 Marks)
March 2017
8. Define displacement current. (1 Mark)
July 2017
9. Write Maxwell’s equation for the speed of EM waves and explain the terms. (2 Marks)
March2018
10. Give any two applications of X-rays. (2 Marks)
July2018
11. Give any two applications of ultraviolet radiations. (2 Marks)
March 2019
12. Write the expression for speed of light in terms of ‘ 𝜇𝑜 ’ and ‘𝜖0 ’, explain the terms used. (2 Marks)
June 2019
13. Write any two uses of Ultra-violet rays. (2 Marks)
March 2020
14. Arrange the following electromagnetic waves in ascending order of their wavelength:
Radio waves, Gamma rays, Infrared waves and X-rays. (1 Mark)
15. What is displacement current? Give the expression for it. (2 Marks)
Sept 2020
16. Give the wavelength range of electromagnetic spectrum. (1 Mark)
17. Mention any two uses of infra-red rays. (2 Marks)

RAY OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

March 2014
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2. Two lenses of focal lengths 0.20m and 0.30m are kept in contact. Find the focal length of the combination.
Calculate the powers of two lenses and combination. (5 Marks)
July 2014
3. Which type of lens is used to correct myopia (short sightedness)? (1 Mark)
4. State laws of refraction. (2 Marks)
5. A prism of angle 60o produces angle of minimum deviation 40o. What is its refractive index and also
calculate the angle of incidence? (5 Marks)
March 2015
6. How does the power of a lens vary with its focal length? (1 Mark)
7. Draw a ray diagram of image formation in case of compound microscope. (2 Marks)
8. Derive the expression for refractive index of the material of the prism in terms of angle of the prism and
angle of minimum deviation. (5 Marks)
July 2015
9. What is the nature of lens used to rectify myopia? (1 Mark)
10. Write the two conditions for total internal reflection to take place. (2 Marks)
11. Derive Lens maker’s formula. (5 Marks)
March 2016
12. How does the power of a lens vary with its focal length? (1 Mark)
13. What is myopia? How to correct it? (2 Marks)
14. Derive an expression for equivalent focal length of two thin lenses kept in contact. (5 Marks)
July 2016
15. What is total internal reflection? Mention two applications of optical fibers. (3 Marks)
16. Derive lens makers formula for a convex lens. (5 Marks)
March 2017
17. How the power of lens is related to its focal length? (1 Mark)
18. Name the type of lens is used to correct
i) Myopia
ii) Hypermetropia (2 Marks)
19. Derive Lens maker’s formula for convex lens. (5 Marks)
July 2017
20. Define critical angle. Write two conditions for total internal reflections. (3 Marks)
21. Derive the lens maker’s formula. (5 Marks)
March 2018
22. Two lenses of power +1.5D and – 0.5D are kept in contact on their principal axis. What is effective power
of the combination? (1 Mark)
23. What is myopia? How to rectify it. (2 Marks)
24. Deduce the relation between 𝜂, u, v and R for refraction at a spherical surface, where the symbols have
their usual meanings. (5 Marks)
July 2018
25. A blue ray of light enters an optically denser medium from air. What happens to its frequency in denser
medium? (1 Mark)
26. Derive the expression for effective focal length of two thin lenses kept in contact. (3 Marks)
27. The radii of curvature of two surfaces of a convex lens are 0.2m and 0.22m. Find the focal length of the
lens if refractive index of the material of lenses 1.5. Also find the change in focal length, if it is immersed in
water of refractive index 1.33. (5 Marks)
March 2019
28. For which position of the object magnification of convex lens is -1 (minus 1)? (1 Mark)
29. Write the ray diagram for formation of image in simple microscope. (2 Marks)
30. Derive “Lensmaker’s ” formula. (5 Marks)
June 2019
31. Derive the relation between focal length and radius of curvature of a concave mirror. (3 Marks)

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32. An object of 3cm is placed 14cm in front of a concave lens of focal length 21cm. Find the position, nature
and size of the image formed. (5 Marks)
March 2020
33. Why does sky appear blue? (1 Mark)
34. Arrive at the relation between focal length and radius of curvature of a spherical concave mirror. (3
Marks)
35. At what angle should a ray of light be incident on the face of an equilateral prism, so that it just suffers
total internal reflection at the other face? The refractive index of the material of the prism is 1.5. (5 Marks)
Sept 2020
36. How does the power of a lens relate to its focal length? (1 Mark)
37. What is total internal reflection? Mention the conditions for TIR. (3 Marks)
38. The refractive index of an equilateral prism is 1.532. Calculate the angle of minimum deviation when it is
immersed in water of refractive index 1.33. (5 Marks)

WAVE OPTICS
March 2014
1. What is wave front of light waves? (1 Mark)
2. Explain Malus law for polaroids. (2 marks)
3. Obtain the expression for fringe width in the case of interference of light waves. (5 Marks)
July 2014
4. Write the expression for limit of resolution of (a) Microscope and (b) Telescope. Write one method of
increasing the resolving power of microscope. (3 marks)
5. Derive an expression for fringe width in case of Young’s double slit experiment. (5 Marks)
March 2015
6. What is interference? Write the condition for path differences in case of constructive and destructive
interference. (3 Marks)
7. In a young’s double slit experiment the distance between the slits is 1mm. the fringe width is found to be
0.6mm. When the screen is moved through a distance of 0.25m away from the plane of the slit, the fringe
width becomes 0.75mm. Find the wavelength of the light used. (5 Marks)
July 2015
8. Explain Young’s double slit experiment. (3 Marks)
9. A beam of light consisting of two wavelengths 500nm and 400nm is used to obtain interference fringes in
young’s double slit experiment. The distance between the slits is 0.3mm and the distance between the slits
and screen is 1.5m. Compute the least distance of the point from the central maximum, where the bright
fringes due to both the wavelengths coincide. (5 Marks)
March 2016
10. How can resolving power of a telescope be increases? (1 Mark)
11. Mention two applications of polaroid. (2 Marks)
12. In young’s double slit experiment, fringes of certain width are produced on the screen kept at a distance
from the slits. When the screen is moved away from the slits by 0.1m, fringes width increases by 6 x 10-5
m. The separation between the slits is 1mm. calculate the wavelength of the light used. (5 Marks)
July 2016
13. Write the formula for Malus law. (1 Mark)
14. Write the relation between the path difference and wavelength of light wave used for constructive and
destructive interference of light. (2 Marks)
15. In the young’s double slit experiment by using a source of light of wavelength 4500A0, the fringe width is
5mm. if the distance between the screen and plane of the slits is reduced to half, what should be the
wavelength of light to get the fringe width of 4mm? (5 Marks)
March 2017
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17. Light of wavelength 6000Å is used to obtain interference fringes of width 6mm in Young’s double slit
experiment. Calculate the wavelength of light required to obtain fringe width of 4mm when the distance
between the screen and slits is reduced to half of its initial value. (5 Marks)
July 2017
18. Mention any 3 differences between interference and diffraction. (3 Marks)
19. In young’s double slit experiment distance between the slits is 0.5mm, when the screen is kept at a
distance of 100cm from the slits, the distance of the 9th bright fringe from the centre of the fringe system is
8.835mm. Find the wavelength of light used. (5 Marks)
March 2018
20. Arrive at Snell’s law of refraction using Huygens principle for refraction of a plane wave. (3 Marks)
21. In young’s double slit experiment the slits are separated by 0.28mm and the screen is placed at a distance
of 1.4m away from the slits. A distance between the central bright fringe and 5th dark fringe is measure to
be 1.35cm. Calculate the wavelength of light used. Also find the fringe width if the screen is moved 0.4m
towards the slit, for the same experimental setup. (5 Marks)
July 2018
22. What is polarization of light? Name any one method of producing plane polarized light. (2 Marks)
23. Derive the expression for the fringe width of interference pattern in Young’s double slit experiment. (5
Marks)
March 2019
24. For what angle of incidence reflected ray is completely polarised? (1 Mark)
25. What is diffraction of light? (2 Marks)
26. In young’s double slit experiment wavelength of light used is 5000Å and distance between slits is 2mm,
distance of screen from the slits is 1m. Find fringe width and also calculate the distance of 7th dark fringe
from the central bright fringe.( 5 Marks)
June 2019
27. Using Huygen’s principle, Show that the angle of reflection is equal to angle of incidence during a plane
wavefront reflected by a plane surface. (3 Marks)
28. Derive an expression for the fringe width of interference fringes in a double slit experiment. (5 Mark)
March 2020
29. Mention a method to increase the resolving power of a microscope? (1 Mark)
30. Using Huygen’s principle, show that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection when a plane
wavefront is reflected by a plane surface. (3 Marks)
31. Obtain the expression for the fringe width of interference fringes in Young’s double slit experiment. (5
Marks)
Sept 2020
32. What is diffraction of light? (1 Mark)
33. What is polarisation of light? Mention two methods of producing plane polarized light. (3 Marks)
34. Derive an expression for fringe width in case of young’s double slit experiment. (5 Marks)

DUAL NATURE OF RADIATION & MATTER

March 2014
1. Write any two types of electron emission. (2 Marks)
2. Give three characteristics of photon. (3 Marks)
July 2014
3. The work function of a cesium metal is 2.14 eV when light of frequency 6X1014 Hz is incident on the metal
surface photoemission of electrons occurs. Find energy of incident photons and maximum kinetic energy
of photoelectrons. (5 Marks)
March 2015
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5. Write Einstien’s equation of photoelectric effect. Give Einstein’s explanation of photoelectric effect. (5
Marks)
July 2015
6. Explain Hallwach’s and Lenard’s observations on photoelectric effect. Define: (a) Work function (b)
Threshold frequency (c) Stopping potential. (3 Marks)
March 2016
7. Write the experimental observations of Photoelectric effect. (5 Marks)
July 2016
8. Define: (i) Photoelectric work function (ii) Electron volt (eV) (2 Marks)
9. What are matter waves? Write the expression for de – Broglie wavelength of a particle and explain the
terms. (3 Marks)
March 2017
10. What is the conclusion of Davisson – Germer experiment on the nature of electron? (1 Mark)
11. Write any three experimental observations of photoelectric effect. (3 Marks)
July 2017
12. What are de – Broglie waves? How does the de - Broglie wavelength varies with momentum of moving
particle? (2 Marks)
13. Define the terms:
(i) Threshold frequency
(ii) Work function
(iii) Stopping potential (3 Marks)
March 2018
14. Light of frequency 8.47x1014Hz is incident on a metal surface. Electrons with their maximum speed of
7.5x105 ms-1 are ejected from the surface. Calculate the threshold frequency for the photo emission of
electrons. Also find the work function of the metal in eV. Given h= 6.625 x 10-34 Js and mass of the electron
= 9.1x 10-31kg. (5 Marks)
July 2018
15. Calculate de-Broglie wavelength associated with an electron moving with a speed of 2X10 6ms-1. Given h=
6.625x10-34Js, me = 9.11x10-31kg. (2 Marks)
16. Write any three experimental observations of photoelectric effect. (3 Marks)
March 2019
17. Mention any one type of electron emission. (1 Mark)
18. Write the expression for de-Broglie wavelength of electrons in terms of electric potential and explain the
terms used. (2 Marks)
19. Write three experimental observations of photoelectric effect. (3 Marks)
June 2019
20. What is the rest mass of photon? (1 Mark)
21. Name the three types of electron emission. (3 Marks)
March 2020
22. An alpha particle, a proton and an electron are moving with equal kinetic energy. Which one of these
particles has the longest de Broglie wavelength? Give reason. (2 Marks)
23. Define work function. Write Einstein’s photoelectric equation and explain the terms. (3 Marks)
Sept 2020
24. Write experimental observations of photoelectric effect. (5 Marks)
ATOMS
March 2014
1. Write three postulates of Bohr. Mention two limitations of Bohr’s model. (5 Marks)
July 2014
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March 2015
3. Name the spectral series of hydrogen which lies in the ultraviolet region of electromagnetic spectrum. (1
Mark)
4. By assuming Bohr’s postulates, derive an expression for the radius of nth orbit of electron, revolving
round the nucleus of hydrogen atom. (3 Marks)
July 2015
5. Name the spectral series of hydrogen atom in the visible region of electromagnetic spectrum (1 Mark)
6. State Bohr’s postulates. (3 Marks)
March 2016
7. Calculate the shortest and longest wavelength of balmer series of hydrogen atom. Given R = 1.097 x 107m-
1. (5 Marks)

July 2016
8. Assuming the expression for radius of the orbit, derive an expression for the total energy of an electron in
the hydrogen atom. (5 Marks)
March 2017
9. The first member of the Balmer series of hydrogen atom has wavelength of 6563Å, calculate the
wavelength and frequency of the second member of the same series. Given: C=3X108ms-1. (5 Marks)
July 2017
10. Derive an expression for the total energy of an electron in stationary state of hydrogen atom assuming the
expression for the radius. (5 Marks)
March 2018
11. Draw the diagram representing the schematic arrangement of Geiger-Marsden experimental setup for the
alpha particle scattering. (2 Marks)
12. Write Bohr’s postulate for the hydrogen atom model. (3 Marks)
July 2018
13. Assuming the expression for the radius of electron orbit obtain the expression for the total energy of the
electron in the stationary orbit of hydrogen atom. (5 Marks)
March 2019
14. Write expression for energy of an electron in electron orbit of hydrogen atom. (1 Mark)
15. Write the three postulates of Bohr’s atomic model. (3 Marks)
June 2019
16. Name the spectral series of Hydrogen atom which lies in the visible region of electromagnetic spectrum. (1
Mark)
17. Derive an expression for the energy of an electron in nth stationary orbit of hydrogen atom by assuming
the expression for radius. (5 Marks)
March 2020
18. Using Bohr’s postulates, derive the expression for the radius of nth stationary orbit of electron in hydrogen
atom. Hence write the expression for Bohr’s radius. (5 Marks)
Sept 2020
19. Write the limitations of Bohr’s atomic model. (2 Marks)
20. Derive an expression for radius of an electron in the nth Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom. (3 Marks)
NUCLEI
March 2014
1. State the radioactive decay law. (1 Mark)
2. Calculate the binding energy and binding energy per nucleon (in MeV) of nitrogen nucleus (7N14) from
the following data: Mass of proton=1.00783u, Mass of neutron=1.00867u, Mass of nitrogen
nucleus=14.00307u. (5 Marks)
July 2014
3. What are isotopes? (1 Mark)
4. State any three features of nuclear force. (3 Marks)
5. Define half life period of radioactive sample. Arrive at the relation between half life and decay constant. (3
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March 2015
6. Define specific binding energy. (1 Mark)
7. Determine the mass of Na23 which has an activity of 5mCi. Half life of Na23 is 2.6 years. Avogadro number =
6.023 x 1023 atoms. (5 Marks)
July 2015
8. Write the SI unit of radioactivity. (1 Mark)
9. Calculate the half life and mean life of radium – 226 of activity 1Ci. Given mass of radium 226 is 1g. 226g of
radium consist of 6.023 x 1023 atoms. (5 Marks)
March 2016
10. In the following nuclear reaction identify the particle x. (1 Mark) 𝑛 ⟶ 𝑝 + 𝑒 − + 𝑥
11. Write three characteristics of nuclear forces. (3 Marks)
July 2016
12. What is the ratio of the nuclear densities of two nuclei having mass numbers in the ratio 1: 3? (1 Mark)
13. The activity of radioactive substance 4700 disintegration per minute. 5 minutes later the activity is 2700
disintegration per minute. Find decay constant and half of radioactive substance. (5 Marks)
March 2017
14. State radioactive decay law. Derive 𝑁 = 𝑁0 𝑒 −𝜆𝑡 for a radioactive element. (5 Marks)
July 2017
15. Define half life of a radioactive sample. (1 Mark)
16. Calculate the binding energy and binding energy per nucleon of oxygen nucleus (𝑂816 ) using the following
data in MeV. Mass of proton = 1.007825u mass of neutron = 1.008665 u mass of oxygen nucleus 15.995u.
(5 Marks)
March 2018
17. The decay of proton to neutron is possible only inside the nucleus why? (1 Mark)
18. Write any two characteristics of nuclear forces. (2 Marks)
19. Derive the expression for the half life of radioactive nuclide. (3 Marks)
July 2018
92𝑈 Undergoes alpha decay giving rise to thorium. What is the mass number of daughter nuclide? (1
20. 238
Mark)
21. The half life of a radioactive sample 𝑆𝑟3890
is 28 years. Calculate the rate of disintegration of 15 mg of this
isotope. Given Avogadro’s number = 6.023X1023. (5 Marks)
March 2019
22. Write the relation between Half-life and Mean-life of radioactive element. (1 Mark)
23. Half life of U-238 undergoing 𝛼 – decay is 4.5 X 109 years. What is the activity of one gram of U-238
sample? (5 Marks)
June 2019
24. What are isotopes? (1 Mark)
25. Calculate the binding energy of an alpha particle (α) in MeV from the following data. Given mass of Helium
Nucleus = 4.00260u, mass of proton mp = 1.00727u and mass of neutron mn = 1.00866u.(5 Marks)
March 2020
26. Write the nuclear reaction for alpha decay of 238 92𝑈.(1 Mark)
27. A copper coin has a mass of 63g. Calculate the nuclear energy hat would be required to separate all the
neutrons and proton from each other. The coin is entirely made of 63 29𝐶𝑢 atoms. Given mass of 29𝐶𝑢
63

atom=62.92960u, mass of proton=1.00727u, mass of neutron=1.00866u and Avogadro’s

number=6.022X1022. (5 Marks)
Sept 2020
28. Name the SI unit of Activity. (1 Mark)
29. Calculate the binding energy and binding energy per nucleon of an alpha particle in MeV from the
following data: mass of alpha particle nucleus= 4.00260u, mass of neutron=1.008662u, mass of
proton = 1.007825u. (5 Marks)
SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS

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March 2014
1. Write the truth table of logic OR gate. (1 Mark)
2. How is Zener diode used as voltage regulator? (3 Marks)
3. Explain the formation of energy bands in solids. On the basis of energy bands distinguish between a metal,
a semiconductor and an insulator. (5 Marks)
July 2014
4. Write the circuit symbol of AND gate. (1 Mark)
5. Give any three differences between n – type and p – type semiconductors. (3 Marks)
6. Explain the working of p – n junction diode as a full wave rectifier with circuit diagram. Give input and
output wave forms. (5 Marks)
March 2015
7. What is a photodiode? Mention its one use. (2 Marks)
8. Distinguish between conductor and semiconductor on the basis of band theory of solids. (3 Marks)
9. With a neat circuit diagram, explain the working of an NPN transistor in CE mode as an amplifier with
input and output waveforms. (5 Marks)
July 2015
10. Inputs of NAND gate are A = 1, B = 0. What is the input? (1 Mark)
11. What are intrinsic semiconductors? Name the element used as a dopant to obtain P – type semiconductor.
(2 Marks)
12. Define input resistance, output resistance and current amplification factor of a transistor. (3 Marks)
13. What is rectification? With relevant circuit diagram and wave forms, explain the working of p – n junction
diode as a full wave rectifier. (5 Marks)
March 2016
14. Write the logic symbol and truth table of NAND gate. (2 Marks)
15. What is an amplifier? Draw the simple circuit of a transistor amplifier in CE mode. (3 Marks)
16. What is rectification? With relevant circuit diagram and wave forms, explain the working of p – n junction
diode as a full wave rectifier. (5 Marks)
July 2016
17. Define current amplification factor in common – emitter mode of transistor. (1 Mark)
18. Write the truth table of NAND gate. (1Mark)
19. Write three differences between n – type and p – type semiconductors. (3 Marks)
20. With the help of circuit diagram, explain the working of npn transistor as a common emitter amplifier. (5
Marks)
March 2017
21. What is NAND gate? Give its logic symbol. (2 Marks)
22. Write three differences between n – type and p – type semiconductors. (3 Marks)
23. What is rectification? With relevant circuit diagram and wave forms, explain the working of p – n junction
diode as a full wave rectifier. (5 Marks)
July 2017
24. Give the circuit symbol of AND gate. (1 Mark)
25. Write any one advantage of Light emitting diode. (1 Mark)
26. Explain the use of zener diode as voltage regulator. (3 Marks)
27. What is amplification? With the circuit diagram explain the working of npn transistor as an amplifier in CE
configuration. (5 Marks)
March 2018
28. What is depletion region in a semiconductor diode? (1 Mark)
29. What is the output of this combination? (1 Mark)
30. Write any three distinctions between p-type and n-type
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31. What is rectifier? With suitable circuit describe the action of a full wave rectifier by drawing input and
output waveforms. (5 Marks)
July 2018
32. Write any two advantages of light emitting diode (LED) over conventional in candescent low power lamps.
(2 Marks)
33. How Zener diode is used as voltage regulator? Explain. (3 Marks)
34. Describe with suitable block diagram action of p-n junction diode under forward and reverse bias
conditions. Also draw I –V characteristics. (5 Marks)
March 2019
35. Distinguish between n-type and p-type semiconductors. (2 Marks)
36. Explain ‘Conduction band’, ‘Valence band’, and ‘Energy gap’ in semiconductors. (3 Marks)
37. Explain the working of a n-p-n transistor in CE mode as an amplifier. (5 Marks)
June 2019
38. Give the two differences between collector region and emitter region of a transistor. (2 Marks)
39. What is NAND Gate? Draw its logic symbol and write its truth table. (3 Marks)
40. What is rectification? Describe with a circuit diagram the working of a p-n junction diode as half wave
rectifier with input and output waveforms. (5 Marks)
March 2020
41. Draw the logic symbol of NOR. (1 Mark)
42. Give three differences between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. (3 Marks)
43. What is rectification? Explain the working of p-n junction diode as a half wave rectifier. Draw the input
and output waveforms. (5 Marks)
Sept 2020
44. Which logic gate is used as inverter? (1 Mark)
45. What are optoelectronic devices? Name any two optoelectronic devices. (3 Marks)
46. What is Zener diode. Explain the action of Zener diode as voltage regulator with relevant circuit
diagram. (5 Marks)
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
March 2014
1. Give the band width of TV signal for transmission. (1 Mark)
2. Why there is need for modulation? (2 Marks)
July 2014
3. Give an expression for range of an antenna in terms of its height from ground. (1 Mark)
March 2015
4. What is attenuation in communication system? (1 Mark)
5. Draw the block diagram of a generalized communication system. (2 Marks)
July 2015
6. What is modulation? (1 Mark)
7. Draw the block diagram of AM receiver. (2 Marks)
March 2016
8. Mention the types of transmission media. (3 Marks)
July 2016
9. Why sky wave propagation is not possible for waves having frequency more than 30MHz? (1 Mark)
10. Draw the block diagram of AM receiver. (2 Marks)
March 2017
11. What is transducer in communication systems? (1 Mark)
12. Draw the block diagram of AM receiver. (2 Marks)
July 2017
13. What is attenuation in communication system? (1 Mark)
14. Draw the block diagram of generalized communication system (2 Marks)
March 2018
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15. Draw the block diagram of a generalized communication system. (3 Marks)

July 2018
16. What is the function of receiver in communication system? Draw the block diagram of AM receiver. (3
Marks)
March 2019
17. What is modulation? Write the block diagram of the receiver. (3 Marks)
June2019
18. Mention one need for modulation. (1 Mark)
19. Draw a block diagram showing the important components in a generalized communication system. (2
Marks)

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