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CBSE Class 12 Physics Answer Key 2024: Students who attempted CBSE
Class 12 Physics (theory) examination held on March 4, 2024 can check
answers to objective questions on this page. Our experts will draft answer
keys for Section A and Section D only. A total of 16 multiple-choice questions
of 1 mark each are asked in Section A, out of which four are based on
assertion reason. Section D comprises 2 case-based questions of 4 marks
which are objective type. Therefore, answers to all such questions can be
checked here and performance for the AY 2023-2024 in the Physics paper
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Note: CBSE 12th Physics Answer Key 2024 are available for QP Code:
55/4/3 (Set 3), QP Code: 55/4/2 (Set 2), QP Code: 55/1/2 (Set 2), QP
Code: 55/2/3 (Set 3), and QP Code: 55/4/1 (Set 1).

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CBSE Class 12 Physics Answer Key 2024 for

QP Code: 55/4/3
Section A comprises 16 multiple-choice questions out of which 4 are based
on Assertion Reasoning of 1 mark each, the answers to which for QP Code:
55/4/3 are provided here in tabular format.

Question QP Code: 55/4/3

1. An electric dipole of dipole moment p is kept in
a uniform electric field E. The amount of work
(A) 2pE
done to rotate it from the position of stable
equilibrium to that of unstable equilibrium will be
2. An infinite long straight wire having a charge
density a is kept along y'y axis in x-y plane. The (A) attractive and qλ/
Coulomb force on a point charge q at a point P (x, 2πε0x
0) will be
3. The phase difference between electric field E
and magnetic field B in an electromagnetic wave (A) Zero
propagating along z-axis is -
4. In Balmer series of hydrogen atom, as the
(D) closer together and
wavelength of spectral lines decreases, they
weaker in intensity.
appear
5. Two long straight parallel conductors A and B,
kept at a distance r, carry current I in opposite
directions. A third identical conductor C, kept at a (A) 3μ0I I1/2πr, towards
distance (r/3): from A carry current I1 in the same A
direction as in A. The net magnetic force on unit
length of C is
6. A coil of N turns is placed in a magnetic field
such that B is perpendicular to the plane of the
coal vec R changes with time as B=B0 cos (2πt/T) (C) t = nT/2
where T is time period. The magnitude of emf
induced in the coil will be maximum at
7. A circular loop A of radius R carries a current L.
Another circular loop B of radius r (= R/20) placed 2/3
concentrically in the plane of A. The magnetic flux (C) R
linked with loop B is proportional to
8. A galvanometer of resistance 100 Q is converted
into an ammeter of range (0 - 1 A) using a
(C) 10 mA
resistance of 0.1 Q. The ammeter will show full
scale deflection for a current of about
9. The r.m.s. value of a current given by i = (i1 cos
(C) [ ( i12 + i22 ) ] / 21/2
ωt + i2 sin ωt) is -
(A) there is a minimum
frequency of incident
10. The quantum nature of light explains the
radiation below which
observations on photoelectric effect as -
no electrons are
emitted.
11. The magnetic susceptibility for a diamagnetic
(A) small and negative
material is
12. The radius (rn) of nth orbit in Bohr model of
(C) rn ∝ n2
hydrogen atom varies with n
13. Assertion (A): When electrons drift in a (A) If both Assertion (A)
conductor, it does not mean that all free electrons and Reason (R) are true
in the conductor are moving in the same direction. and Reason (R) is the
Reason (R): The drift velocity is superposed over correct explanation of
large random velocities of electrons. Assertion (A).
14. Assertion (A) : In interference and diffraction
of light, light energy reduces in one region (A) If both Assertion (A)
producing a dark fringe. It increases in another and Reason (R) are true
region and produces a bright fringe. and Reason (R) is the
Reason (R): This happens because energy is not correct explanation of
conserved in the phenomena of interference and Assertion (A).
diffraction.
15. Assertion (A) : The temperature coefficient of
resistance is positive for metals and negative for p- (B) If both Assertion (A)
type semiconductors. and Reason (R) are true
Reason (R): The charge carriers in metals are and Reason (R) is not
negatively charged. whereas the majority charge the correct explanation
carriers in p-type semiconductors are positively of Assertion (A).
charged.
16. Assertion (A): Electrons are ejected from the
surface of zinc when it is irradiated by yellow (C) If Assertion (A) is
light. true and Reason (R) is
Reason (R): Energy associated with a photon of false.
yellow light is more than the work function of zinc.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Answer Key 2024 for

QP Code: 55/4/2
Section A comprises 16 multiple-choice questions out of which 4 are based
on Assertion Reasoning of 1 mark each, the answers to which for QP Code:
55/4/2 are provided here in tabular format.

Question QP Code: 55/4/2

1. Three point charges, each of charge q are
placed on vertices of a triangle ABC, with AB = (A) 11q/48πε0L
AC = 5L, BC = 6L. The electrostatic potential at
midpoint of side BC will be
2. Coulomb force F versus (1/r2) graphs for two
pairs of point charges (q1 and q2) and (q2 and q3)
(C) q3 > q2 > q1
are shown in the figure. The charge q2 is positive
and gas least magnitude. Then
3. The magnetic susceptibility for a diamagnetic
(A) small and negative
material is
4. A circular loop A of radius R carries a current
L. Another circular loop B of radius r (= R/20)
placed concentrically in the plane of A. The (C) R2/3
magnetic flux linked with loop B is proportional
to
5. A particle of mass m and charge q is moving
with velocity v = vxi + vyj If it is subjected to a (B) circular path
magnetic field B = B0i, it will move in a
(A) there is a minimum
6. The quantum nature of light explains the frequency of incident
observations on photoelectric effect as - radiation below which no
electrons are emitted.
7. The phase difference between electric field E
and magnetic field B in an electromagnetic wave (A) Zero
propagating along z-axis is -
8. The radius (rn) of nth orbit in Bohr model of
(C) rn ∝ n2
hydrogen atom varies with n
9. An ac source V = 282 sin (100 t) volt is
connected across a 1 µF capacitor. The rms value (B) 20 mA
of current in the circuit will be (take √2 = 1.41)
10. A galvanometer of resistance 100 Q is
converted into an ammeter of range (0 - 1 A)
(C) 10 mA
using a resistance of 0.1 Q. The ammeter will
show full scale deflection for a current of about
11. In Balmer series of hydrogen atom, as the
(D) closer together and
wavelength of spectral lines decreases, they
weaker in intensity.
appear
12. A coil of N turns is placed in a magnetic field
such that B is perpendicular to the plane of the
coal vec R changes with time as B=B0 cos (2πt/T) (C) t = nT/2
where T is time period. The magnitude of emf
induced in the coil will be maximum at
13. Assertion (A) : In interference and diffraction
of light, light energy reduces in one region (A) If both Assertion (A)
producing a dark fringe. It increases in another and Reason (R) are true
region and produces a bright fringe. and Reason (R) is the
Reason (R): This happens because energy is not correct explanation of
conserved in the phenomena of interference and Assertion (A).
diffraction.
14. Assertion (A): When electrons drift in a
(A) If both Assertion (A)
conductor, it does not mean that all free electrons
and Reason (R) are true
in the conductor are moving in the same
and Reason (R) is the
direction.
correct explanation of
Reason (R): The drift velocity is superposed over
Assertion (A).
large random velocities of electrons.
15. Assertion (A): Electrons are ejected from the
surface of zinc when it is irradiated by yellow
light. (C) If Assertion (A) is true
Reason (R): Energy associated with a photon of and Reason (R) is false.
yellow light is more than the work function of
zinc.
16. Assertion (A) : The temperature coefficient of
resistance is positive for metals and negative for (B) If both Assertion (A)
p-type semiconductors. and Reason (R) are true
Reason (R): The charge carriers in metals are and Reason (R) is not the
negatively charged. whereas the majority charge correct explanation of
carriers in p-type semiconductors are positively Assertion (A).
charged.
CBSE Class 12 Physics Answer Key 2024 for
QP Code: 55/1/2
Section A comprises 16 multiple-choice questions out of which 4 are based
on Assertion Reasoning of 1 mark each, the answers to which for QP Code:
55/1/2 are provided here in tabular format.

Question QP Code: 55/1/2

1. A thin plastic rod is bent into a circular ring of
radius R. It is uniformly charged with charge (C) λ/4πε0R
density . The magnitude of the electric field at its
centre is:
2. A charged sphere of radius r has surface
charge density o. The electric field on its surface
is E. If the radius of the sphere is doubled,
(C) 1/4
keeping charge density the same, the ratio of the
electric field on the old sphere to that on the new
sphere will be :
3. A student is asked to connect four cells, each
of emf E and internal resistance r, in series. But
she/he connects one cell wrongly in series with
(D) 2E and 4r
the other cells. The equivalent emf and the
equivalent internal resistance of the combination
will be :
4. A piece of wire bent in the form of a circular
loop A carries a current I. The wire is then bent
into a circular loop B of two turns and carries the (C) 4
same current. The ratio of magnetic fields at the
centre of loop A to that of loop B will be :
5. A 10 cm long wire lies along y-axis. It carries a
current of 1.0 A in positive y-direction. A
(A) (0.8 mN)i
magnetic field B =(5 mT)j - (8mT)k exists in the
region. The force on the wire is:
6. A galvanometer of resistance Go is converted
into an ammeter of range O to I A. If the current
(A) G/999 ohms
through the galvanometer is 0.1% of I A, the
resistance of the ammeter is:
7. A conducting circular loop is placed in a
uniform magnetic field B = 50 mT with its plane
perpendicular to the magnetic field. The radius of
the loop is made to shrink at a constant rate of 1 (C) 4πμV
mm s-1 At the instant the radius of the loop is 4
cm, the induced emf in the loop is:
(A) In the same phase
8. The electric and magnetic fields of
and perpendicular to
electromagnetic waves are:
each other.
9. Two beams, A and B whose photon energies
are 3.3 eV and 11.3 eV respectively, illuminate a
metallic surface (work function 2-3 eV)
(C) 1/3
successively. The ratio of maximum speed of
electrons emitted due to beam A to that due to
beam B is:
10. The waves associated with a moving electron
and a moving proton have the same wavelength. (A) momentum
It implies that they have the same :
(B) the number of
11. Ge is doped with As. Due to doping, conduction electrons
increases.
12. The transition of electron that gives rise to
the formation of the second spectral line of the (D) nf = 2 and ni = ∞
Balmer series in the spectrum of hydrogen atom
corresponds to :
13. Assertion (A): Plane and convex mirrors
cannot produce real images under any
(C) Assertion (A) is true,
circumstance.
but Reason (R) is false.
Reason (R): A virtual image cannot serve as an
object to produce a real image.
14. Assertion (A): Two long parallel wires, freely (A) Both Assertion (A)
suspended and connected in series to a battery, and Reason (R) are true
move apart. and Reason (R) is the
Reason (R): Two wires carrying current in correct explanation of
opposite directions repel each other. Assertion (A).
15. Assertion (A): In photoelectric effect, the
(A) Both Assertion (A)
kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons
and Reason (R) are true
increases with increase in the intensity of the
and Reason (R) is the
incident light.
correct explanation of
Reason (R): Photoelectric current depends on the
Assertion (A).
wavelength of the incident light.
16. Assertion (A): The mutual inductance (A) Both Assertion (A)
between two coils is maximum when the coils are and Reason (R) are true
wound on each other. and Reason (R) is the
Reason (R): The flux linkage between two coils is correct explanation of
maximum when they are wound on each other. Assertion (A).

CBSE Class 12 Physics Answer Key 2024 for

QP Code: 55/2/3
Section A comprises 16 multiple-choice questions out of which 4 are based
on Assertion Reasoning of 1 mark each, the answers to which for QP Code:
55/2/3 are provided here in tabular format.

Question QP Code: 55/2/3

1. Coulomb force F versus (1/r2) graphs for two
pairs of point charges (q1 and q2) and (q2 and q3)
(D) 1/3
are shown in the figure. The ratio of charges (q1/
q3) is:
2. Electrons drift with speed vd in a conductor
with potential difference V across its ends. If V is (A) vd/2
reduced to V/2 their drift speed will become :
3. The emf induced in a coil rotating in a
magnetic field does not depend upon the (B) Resistance of the coil
following:
4. A circular coil of radius 10 cm is placed in a
magnetic field B = (1.0i+0.5j) mT such that the
outward unit vector normal to the = surface of To be updated
the coil is (0.6i + 0.8j). The magnetic flux linked
with the coil is:
5. Which of the following quantity/quantities
remains same in primary and secondary coils of
(C) Power only
an ideal transformer?
Current, Voltage, Power, Magnetic flux
6. In an ac circuit, the instantaneous values of
current (in A) and voltage = 5 sin ωt and E = 200
cos (ωt + π/3) respectively. The phase (in V) are I (A) 5π/6
= difference between voltage and current at any
instant is:
7. In four regions I, II, III and IV, the magnetic (C) III: By = B0 sin(kz -
field is given by: The electromagnetic wave will
exist in the region : ωt)
8. The momentum (in SI units) associated with a
photon of energy 1.5 eV is: (D) 6 x 10-29
9. An n-type semiconducting Si is obtained by
(C) P
doping intrinsic Si with :
10. Energy levels A, B and C of an atom
correspond to increasing values of energy i.e.
EA<EB<EC Let λ1, λ2 and λ3 be the wavelengths
1/λ1+ 1/λ2 = 1/λ3
of radiation corresponding to the transitions C to
B, B to A and C to A, respectively. The correct
relation between λ1, λ2 and λ3
(B) the barrier heught
11. When a p-n junction diode is subjected to
increases and the
reverso biasing:
depletion region widens.
12. An alpha particle approaches a gold nucleus
in Geiger-Marsden experiment with kinetic
energy K. It momentarily stops at a distance d (C) 1/K
from the nucleus and reverses its direction. Then
d is proportional to:
13. Assertion (A): An electron and a proton enter
with the same momentum p in a magnetic field B
(A) If both Assertion (A)
such that p1 B. Then both describe a circular path
and Reason (R) are true
of the same radius.
and Reason (R) is the
Reason (R): The radius of the circular path
correct explanation of
described by the charged particle (charge q, mass
Assertion (A).
m) moving in the magnetic field B is given by r =
mv/qB
(B) If both Assertion (A)
14. Assertion (A): The magnifying power of a
and Reason (R) are true
compound microscope is negative.
and Reason (R) is not the
Reason (R): The final image formed is erect with
correct explanation of
respect to the object.
Assertion (A).
(A) If both Assertion (A)
15. Assertion (A): Lenz's law is a consequence of
and Reason (R) are true
the law of conservation of energy.
and Reason (R) is the
Reason (R): There is no power loss in an ideal
correct explanation of
inductor.
Assertion (A).
16. Assertion (A): Photoelectric current increases
with an increase in intensity of incident radiation,
for a given frequency of incident radiation and the
accelerating potential. D) If both Assertion (A)
Reason (R): Increase in the intensity of incident and Reason (R) are false.
radiation results in an increase in the number of
photoelectrons emitted per second and hence an
increase in the photocurrent.

CBSE Class 12 Physics Answer Key 2024 for

QP Code: 55/4/1
Section A comprises 16 multiple-choice questions out of which 4 are based
on Assertion Reasoning of 1 mark each, the answers to which for QP Code:
55/4/1 are provided here in tabular format.

Question QP Code: 55/4/1

1. Two charges + q each are kept '2a' distance
apart. A third charge - 2q is placed midway
(C) -7q2/8πε0a
between them. The potential energy of the
system is-
2. Two identical small conducting balls and B2
are given -7 pC and + 4 B1 PC charges
respectively. They are brought in contact with a
(B) - 3pC
third identical ball B3 and then separated. If
the final charge on each ball is -2 pC, the initial
charge on B3 was
 (B) the maximum kinetic
energy of photoelectrons
3. The quantum nature of light explains the
depends only on the
observations on photoelectric effect as-
frequency of incident
radiation.
4. The radius (rn) of nth orbit in Bohr model of
(C) rn ∝ n2
hydrogen atom varies with n
5. A straight wire is kept horizontally along
east-west direction. If a steady current flows in
(C) North
wire from east to west, the magnetic field at a
point above the wire will point towards
6. The magnetic susceptibility for a
(A) small and negative
dismagnetic material is
7. A galvanometer of resistance 100 Ω is
converted into an ammeter of range (0-1 A)
(D) 0.1 A
using a resistance of 0.1 Ω. The ammeter will
show full scale deflection for a current of about
8. A circular loop A of radius R carries a
current L. Another circular loop B of radius r
(= R/20) placed concentrically in the plane of (C) R2/3
A. The magnetic flux linked with loop B is
proportional to
9. Figure shows the variation of inductive
reactance X1 of two ideal inductors of
(C) 3
inductance L1 and L2 with angular frequency
ω. The value of
10. The phase difference between electric field
vec E and magnetic field vec B in an
(A) Zero
electromagnetic wave propagating along z-axis
is
11. A coil of N turns is placed in a magnetic
field such that B is perpendicular to the plane
of the coal vec R changes with time as B=B0
(C) t = nT/2
cos (2πt/T) where T is time period. The
magnitude of emf induced in the coil will be
maximum at
12. In Balmer series of hydrogen atom, as the
(B) further apart and
wavelength of spectral lines decreases, they
stronger in intensity.
appear
13. Assertion (A): Electrons are ejected from
the surface of zinc when it is irradiated by
yellow light. (C) If Assertion (A) is true
Reason (R) : Energy associated with a photon and Reason (R) is false.
of yellow light is more than the work function
of zinc.
14. Assertion (A): The temperature coefficient
of resistance is positive for metals and negative (A) If both Assertion (A)
for p-type semiconductors. and Reason (R) are true
Reason (R) : The charge carriers in metals are and Reason (R) is the
negatively charged, whereas the majority correct explanation of
charge carriers in p-type semiconductors are Assertion (A).
positively charged.
15. Assertion (A): When electrons drift in a
(A) If both Assertion (A)
conductor, it does not mean that all free
and Reason (R) are true
electrons in the conductor are moving in the
and Reason (R) is the
same direction.
correct explanation of
Reason (R): The drift velocity is superposed
Assertion (A).
over large random velocities of electrons.
16. Assertion (A) : In interference and
diffraction of light, light energy reduces in one (B) If both Assertion (A)
region producing a dark fringe. It increases in and Reason (R) are true
another region and produces a bright fringe. and Reason (R) is not the
Reason (R): This happens because energy is correct explanation of
not conserved in the phenomena of Assertion (A).
interference and diffraction.

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