SDR SCHOOL, TUTICORIN

REVISION EXAMINATION-I
PHYSICS

GRADE: XII Marks: 70

Date: 31.08.2023 Duration: 3 Hrs
TR’s Inl: KA
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time.)
This paper is divided into four sections – A, B, C and D.
Answer all questions.
Section A consists of one question having sub-parts of one mark each.
Section B consists of seven questions of two marks each.
Section C consists of nine questions of three marks each, and
Section D consists of three questions of five marks each.
Internal choices have been provided in two questions each in Section B, Section C and
Section D.
The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ].
All working, including rough work, should be done on the same sheet as and adjacent to the rest
of the answer. Answers to sub parts of the same question must be given in one place only.
A list of useful physical constants is given at the end of this paper.
A simple scientific calculator without a programmable memory may be used for calculations.
SECTION A – 14 MARKS
Question 1 [7X1=7]
(A) In questions (i) to (vii) below, choose the correct alternative (a), (b), (c) or (d) for
each of the questions given below:
i) Polar molecules are the molecule
a) Having a permanent electric dipole moment
b) Having zero dipole moment
c) Acquire a dipole moment only in the presence of electric field due to
displacement of energy
d) Acquire a dipole moment only when magnetic field is absent
ii) Two equal capacitors are first connected in series and then in Parallel, The
ratio of the equivalent capacitors in the two cases will be:
a) 1:2 b) 2:1 c) 4:1 d) 1:4
iii) The S.I unit of mobility is _______
a)
m2 vs-1 b) m2v-1s-1 c) m v d) m2v2s-1
iv) Siemens is the unit of __________
a) Resistance b) resistivity c) induction d) conductance
v) In figure what is the value of equivalent resistance?

6 11 11
a) 6 Ω b)11Ω c) Ω d) Ω
5 3
 vi) Assertion (A): In an uniform magnetic field, speed and energy remains same
for moving charged particle.
Reason (R): Moving charged particle experiences magnetic force
perpendicular to its direction of motion.
a) Both are true and (R) is the correct explanation of A
b) A is false but R is true
c) A is true but R is false
d) Both A and R are true. But R is not a correct explanation of A
vii) Which of the following is a ferromagnetic substance?
a) Na b) Al c) Zn d) Fe3O4
B. Answer the following questions briefly: [7X1=7]
i) Which is the shortest wavelength in EM wave?
ii) State Ampere’s circuital law:-
iii) What is the principle of moving coil galvanometer?
iv) Define magnetic susceptibility.
v) What do you mean by RMS value of A.C?
VI) Define radiation pressure.
vii) If a metallic plate be placed an oscillating magnet, the magnet stops soon, why?
SECTION B – 14 MARKS
Question-2
i) (a) State Gauss’ theorem. [2]
(b) What is the SI unit of electric flux?
(OR)
ii) On which factors does the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor depend?
Question-3 [2]
State Fleming’s left hand rule
Question-4 [2]
i) Define resistivity and its unit:-
ii) 3A current is passed through a circuit the resistance of a circuit is 2Ω.Calculate
the potential difference of a circuit?
Question-5 [2]
i) A battery of EMF 10 V and internal resistance 3Ω is connected to a resistor. If the
current in the circuit 0.5A, what is the resistance of the resistor?
ii) Given figure below shows a part of Wheatstone bridge circuit. With the help of
Kirchhoff’s loop rule, calculate the current flowing through the 4Ω resistor .
Question- 6 [2]
i) What is Lorentz force?
ii) Write the relation between magnetic force and Coloumb force of a charged particle?
Question-7 [2]
i) Write any two properties of magnetic lines of force.
ii) Define curie temperature.
Question-8 [2]
i) What is motional EMF?
ii) A 220V ac voltage is converted to 33000V ac voltage. What kind of transformer will
you use?
SECTION C – 27 MARKS
Question-9 [3]
Obtain the expression for intensity of electric field at a point in broadside position of
an electric dipole:-
Question-10 [3]
i) E1 and E2 are two batteries having emfs 3v and 4V and internal resistances of 2Ω and
1Ω respectively. They are connected in figure shows below. Calculate I 1 and I2

(OR)
ii) Obtain the expression for E, V, R and r.
Question-11 [3]
Derive the expression for the magnetic flux density → at the center of a circular coil of radius R
𝐁
having N turns when a current I flows through it.
Question-12 [3]
i) How will you convert the Galvanometer in Ammeter?
( OR)
ii) A voltmeter can measure up to 25V and its resistance is 1000Ω.What will you do to
measure up to 250V?
Question-13 [3]
Obtain the expression for a torque on a magnetic dipole in uniform magnetic field.
Question-14 [3]
i) Compare the magnetic properties of Para and dia magnetism.
ii) What is meant by demagnetization?
Question-15 [3]

Figure shows the potential difference across the Inductor L and resistor R are 200 V and 150V
respectively and the RMS value of the current in the circuit is 5A.Calculate the
i) Impedance of the circuit
4
ii) Phase angle between the voltage and current. Given tan 53o=3
Question- 16 [3]
Describe the various energy losses in a transformer
Question-17 [3]
In an electromagnetic Spectrum ,the range from very small gamma rays to very long radio
waves, with overlapping regions and no gaps between. Using electromagnetic spectrum answer
the following questions;
i) Long distance radio broadcasts used short wave brands .why?
ii) Light waves can travel in vaccum.but sound waves require a material medium to travel.
Why?
iii) What are the uses of UV rays?
SECTION D – 15 MARKS
Question-18 [5]
i) a) A closed loop of area 1 m and resistance of 10Ω is free to rotate about an axis
2

passing through its plane and the centre. If the loop is placed at right angles to a
magnetic field B = 0.2 Wb/m2 and turned through 180° in 0.02 second, then
determine (I) induced emf and (II) induced current in the loop.
b) A wire is wound into a solenoid of length l and radius r. It has a self-inductance of
L. By what factor does the self-inductance change, if the same wire is wound into a
solenoid of half the length and half the radius?
(OR)
(ii) (a) In a series LCR circuit connected to an alternating voltage source of 20V,50Hz, the
readings of voltmeters across resistor, capacitor and inductor are 70V, 415V, 210V respectively.
If the value of the resistance R =100Ω, calculate
(1) Current in the circuit.
(2) Value of L.
(3) Value of C.
(b) If the capacitance in an LC series circuit is doubled, by what value should the
inductance be changed to keep its resonant frequency constant?
Question-19 [5]

I. a) State the gauss’ law of electricity and magnetism: -

b) i) Write down the characteristics of electromagnetic waves:-
ii) Mention the uses of x rays ? (OR)
II. a) i) What are the methods of changing the magnetic flux?
ii) What is self induction?
b) Write the faradays law of electromagnetic induction:-
Question-20: [5]
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:-

The strength of electric current in a conductor is measured by the magnitude of electric charge
flowing per second through a cross section of the conductor. The direction of motion of the free
electron changes after collision. Then the average velocity of all free electrons is zero. There is
no net motion of the free electrons in any particular direction.

i) Define current?
ii) What is meant by drift velocity?
iii) Define current density?
iv) A uniform copper wire having a cross sectional area of 1mm2 carries a current of
5A.Calculate the drift speed of free electrons in it:-
v) What is the mobility of electrons?