NTA CUET QUESTION PAPER

22ND MAY 2023

Instructions
Attempt only 40 questions out of the given 50 questions. Each question carries 5 marks. One mark will be deducted for a
wrong answer.
Full Marks: 200 (Time: 45 Minutes)

1. Which of the following is NOT a property of charges?

(a) Quantisation
E=0
(b) Scalar
(d) r=0
(c) Additive V = V0
(d) Affected by frames of reference
2. Which of the following diagram correctly shows the
electrostatic properties of a charged hollow conductor. 3. Two identical circular wires P and Q each of radius R and
(Given V0 = potential on the surface of conductor, r = carrying current I are kept in perpendicular planes such
Volume charge density.) that they have a common center as shown in figure. Find
the magnitude and direction of the net magnetic field at
× × the common center of the two coils
× Q
× E=0 ×
(a) r=0 I I
× ×
× V=0 × P
× ×

(a) zero
E=0 V = V0
3 µ0 I
(b) r≠0 (b) , β =60
2 R
V = V0
µ0 I
(c) , β =45
2R
(d) 1, b = 90°
× ×
7
× 4. The capacitance of a capacitor becomes times its
× E=0 × 6
(c) r=0 2
× original value if a dielectric slab of thickness t = d
V = V0 × 3
× is introduced in between the plates, where d is the
× ×
separation between the plates. The dielectric constant
of the slab is:
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11 7 10. The half lives of 2 radioactive specimen are T1 = 5 years

(a) (b) and T2 = 7.5 years. The ratio of their disintegration
7 11
constants l1 and l2 is:
11 14
(c) (d) 3 2
14 11 (a) (b)
2 3
5. A potential difference of 3V is applied across a conductor
of resistance 1.5W. The number of electrons flowing (c) 1:1 (d) 0.699
through it in one second would be: 11. If the frequency of light in a photoelectric experiment is

(Given charge of an electron, e = 1.6 × 10–19 C) doubled the stopping potential will be:
(a) 16 × 1019 (b) 4.5 × 1019 (a) Be doubled
(c) 1.25 × 10 19 (d) 4.8 × 1019 (b) Be halved
6. What is the work done in moving a dq charge from A to (c) Becomes more than the double
B? (d) Becomes less than the double
B 12. Choose the correct statement(s)

r A. In photo electric effect, the minimum negative

potential to the plate A for which photocurrent is
A zero is called saturation potential.
q r
B. Maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons is
directly proportional to intensity of incident
kqδq radiation.
(a) 0 (b) C. Kmax = eV0.
r
kqδq D. Photocurrent becomes zero at stopping potential.
2kq
(c) (d) E. For different intensities of light, stopping potential
2r r
is different.
7. The amplitude of the magnetic field of a harmonic
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
electromagnetic wave in vacuum is B0 = 610nT. The
amplitude of the electric field of the wave is: (a) C & D only (b) B and E only
(a) 5 × 1014 NC–1 (b) 203 × 10–17 NC–1 (c) D and E only (d) C, D & E only
(c) 183 NC –1 (d) 610 NC–1 13. Choose the correct statements:
8. Which of the following frequency would be suitable for A. Diamagnetic substances have non zero resultant
the beyond the horizon communication using sky waves? magnetic moment.
(a) 1000 GHz (b) 1 GHz B. The magnetisation of a paramagnetic material is
(c) 10 MHz (d) 10 kHz inversely proportional to the absolute temperature
T.
9. Match List-I with List-II. C. At high enough temperature, a ferromagnet
LIST-I LIST-II becomes a paramagnet.
D. Magnetic permeability of ferromagnets, m >> 1
A. Impedance of a (i) Voltage across L &
series RLC circuit C are 180° out of E. Susceptibility of Diamagnetic, χ >> 1
at resonance phase (a) A & C only (b) A, C & D only
(c) D & E only (d) B, C & D only
B. For a series LC (ii) Current L & C are
circuit 180° out of phase 14. Using the given information, calculate the mass defect
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of 8 O nucleus in MeV/c2.
C. For a parallel LC (iii) Minimum
circuit mass of electron, me = 0.00055u
D. Reactance of a (iv) Infinite mass of proton, mp = 1.00727u
capacitor in a DC mass of neutron, mn = 1.00866u
circuit experimental mass of nucleus = 15.99053u

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1u = 931.5 MeV/c2 (where u = atomic mass unit)
(a) A-(iii), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iv) Choose the correct answer from the options given
(b) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv) below:
(c) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iii) (a) 150.5 MeV/c2 (b) 127.5 MeV/c2
(d) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III (c) 107.5 MeV/c 2 (d) 680.0 MeV/c2
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15. A p-n junction diode can be used: 20. The kinetic energy of an electron in the ground state of
(a) To convert dc voltage into ac voltage hydrogen atom is 13.6eV. The potential energy (P.E) and
(b) To convert ac voltage into dc voltage total energy (E) of electron in this state is:
(c) To decrease the amplitude of ac voltage (a) P.E = –13.6eV, E = 27.2eV
(d) To decrease the frequency of ac voltage (b) P.E = +13.6eV, E = –27.2eV
16. The sensitivity of a potentiometer can be increased by: (c) P.E = +27.2eV,E = –13.6eV
(d) P.E = –27.2eV,E= –13.6eV
(a) Decreasing the length of potentiometer wire only.
(b) Increasing the potential gradient of the 21. The colour of the third band of a colour coded carbon
potentiometer wire of fixed length. resistor of resistance 2.3 × 102W would be:
(c) Decreasing the potential gradient of the (a) Red (b) Yellow
potentiometer wire of fixed length. (c) Blue (d) Brown
(d) Increasing the current in the potentiometer wire 22. The bottom of a container is a 6 cm thick glass (m = 1.5)
circuit. slab. The container contains a thick layer of water (mw
17. Match List-I with List-II. = 1.33), 4cm on top of the glass. What is the apparent
position of a scratch on the outer surface of the bottom
List-I List-II of the glass slab when viewed through the container?
Electric field outside a (a) 1 cm (b) 2 cm
A. uniformly charged thin (i) zero (c) 3.5 cm (d) 3 cm
spherical shell. 23. V-I graph for a platinum wire at temperatures T1 and T2
λ is shown in the given figure. The temperature difference
Electric inside the uniformly n̂ (T2 – T1) is proportional to:
B. (ii)
charged thin spherical shell 2π ∈0 r
T2
Electric field the uniformly σ
C. long straight uniformly (iii) nˆ
2 ∈0 V
charged wire
T1
Electric field due to a uniformly kq q
D. (iv) r̂
charged infinite plane sheet r2
q
Choose the correct answer from the options given I
below:
(a) sin2q (b) cos2q
(a) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iii)
(c) tan2q (d) cot2q
(b) A-(i), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(ii)
(c) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii) 24. If charge is moving parallel to uniform magnetic field,
(d) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(i) its path will be:
18. Two lenses of power 3D and -1D are kept in contact. (a) straight line (b) circular
The focal length of the combined lens would be: (c) hellical (d) elliptical
(a) 50 cm (b) 200 cm 25. A message signal of peak value 2V is used to modulate
a carrier wave of peak value 10V. The modulation index
(c) 100 cm (d) 400 cm
of the amplitude modulated wave is:
19. Which of the following statements are correct:
(a) 0.2 (b) 5
A. In semiconductor diodes carriers are generated by
(c) 0.66 (d) 1.5
photo-excitation.
B. When the photo diode is illuminated with light with 26. A ray is incident normally on the face of an equilateral
energy (E) > Energy gap (Eg) of the semiconductor, prism of refracting angle of 60°. The refractive index of
then electron-hole pairs are generated. 2
the prism is . The angle of deviation will be:
C. Photovoltaic devices convert electricity into 3
optical radiation. (a) 60° (b) 30°
D. Photodiode can be used as a photodetector to (c) 45° (d) 60°
detect optical signal.
27. In a p-n junction under equilibrium:
E. Zener diode specification should be taken as per
the required output voltage. (a) Diffusion current dominates
Choose the correct answer from the following options (b) Drift current dominates
given below: (c) No net current flows
(a) A, B and C only (b) B, C and E only (d) Depending upon the semiconductor either diffusion
(c) A, B, D and E only (d) A, C and D only current or drift current dominates.
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28. Which of the following statements are correct? 34. A monochromatic visible light consists of
A. The relative motion between a magnet and a coil is (a) light of a single wavelength with all the colours of
responsible for induction of electric current in the spectrum of white light.
coil. (b) light of many wavelengths with a single colour.
B. Magnetic flux is a vector quantity. (c) light of many wavelengths with all the colours of
C. In a closed coil, the magnitude of emf induced is spectrum of white light.
equal to the time rate of change of magnetic flux. (d) light of a single colour and single wavelength.
D. Eddy currents oppose the magnetic braking effect 35. Arrange the following EM waves in increasing order of
in trains. their frequency?
E. Lenz’s law gives the polarity of the induced emf A. Ultraviolet rays B. Gamma rays
clearly. C. Radio waves D. Infrared waves
Choose the correct answer from the options given E. X-rays
below: Chose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B, C and D only (b) A, B, D and E only (a) C < E < A < D < B (b) B < E < A < D < C
(c) C < D < A < E < B (d) B < A < C < D < E
(c) A, B and D only (d) A, C and E only
36. Magnetic susceptibility χ of a given material is –0.5.
29. An a.c voltage is applied to a resistor of resistance 5W and Identify the magnetic material.
an inductor having inductive reactance of 5W connected
(a) Paramagnetic
in series. The phase difference between applied voltage
(b) Diamagnetic
and the current in the circuit is:
(c) Ferromagnetic
π π (d) Diamagnetic and Ferromagnetic both
(a) (b)
3 4 37. Which of the following pair of nuclides are Isobars?
2 3 3 3
π (a) 1 H,1 H (b) 1 H, 2 He
(c) (d) Zero
2 198 197 1 3
(c) 80 Hg, 79 Au (d) 1 H,1 H
30. A dentist has a small mirror of focal length 1.6 cm. He
observes the cavity in the tooth of a patient by holding 38. Current carrying wire produces:
the mirror at a distance of 8 mm from the cavity. The (a) Electric field only
magnification is: (b) Magnetic field only
(a) 1 (b) 1.5 (c) Both Electric and Magnetic field
(c) 2 (d) 3 (d) Electric flux only
31. A molecule of a substance has a permanent electric dipole 39. The depletion layer has large electrical resistance
moment of magnitude 10–31 cm. A mole of this substance because:
is 100% polarised by applying a strong electrostatic field
of magnitude 108 Vm–1. The direction of field is suddenly (a) It contains few ions as charge carriers
changed by an angle of 60°. Find the heat released by (b) It has few holes as charge carriers
substance in aligning its dipoles along the new direction (c) It has no charge carriers
of the field. [Take 1 mole = 6 × 1023 molecules] (d) It contains few electrons as charge carriers
(a) –9 J (b) –3 J 
40. An electric dipole of dipole moment p is rotated in
(c) 9 J (d) 3 J an electric field of magnitude E from the most stable
32. Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves are/is orientation to most unstable orientation. The work done
evident by: in the process is:
A. Interference B. Dispersion (a) pE (b) 2pE
C. Polarisation D. Diffraction
(c) –2pE (d) –pE
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below: 41. When the electron in hydrogen atom jumps from the
2nd orbit to the 1st orbit, the wavelength of the radiation
(a) A only (b) C and D only
emitted is l. When the electron jumps from the 3rd orbit
(c) A and B only (d) C only to 1st orbit, the wavelength of emitted radiation is:
33. The magnetic flux (Φ) is:
27 27
(a) Scalar quantity and its SI unit is Wb/m2. (a) λ (b) λ
32 5
(b) Vector quantity and its SI unit is Tm2.
(c) Scalar quantity and its SI unit is Tm2. 4 2
(c) λ (d) λ
(d) Vector quantity and its SI unit is Wb/m2. 5 3
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42. If UE = electric field energy density and Um = magnetic 48. The anode voltage of a photocell is kept fixed. The
field energy density. Then, wavelength, l of light falling on the cathode is gradually
changed. The plate current I of the photocell varies as
UE UE
(a) >1 (b) =1 follows.
Um Um
I
UE UE
(c) <1 (d) U is variable
Um m
(a)
43. Some equipotential surfaces are shown. What is the
magnitude and direction of electric field?

y cm 40V 30V 20V 10V l

I

30° 30° 30° 30°

x cm (b)
10 20 30 40

l
(a) 200 V/m making an angle of 120° with x-axis
I
(b) 100 V/m making an angle of 30° with x-axis
(c) 200 V/m making an angle of 300° with x-axis
(c)
(d) 100 V/m making an angle of 60° with x-axis
44. What should be the size of an obstacle to observe
diffraction? l
(a) has no relation with the wavelength I
(b) should be exactly half of the wavelength
(c) should be of the same order as wavelength
(d) should be much larger than the wavelength (d)
45. Young’s double slit experiment is performed using a
source of white light.
l
A. The center fringe will be white.
49. In the situation shown in the figure, the straight wire is
B. The fringe next to the center fringe will be violet. fixed but the loop can move under magnetic force. The
C. The fringe next to the center fringe will be red. loop will:
D. There will be no completely dark fringe.
E. The center fringe will be of no colour.
Choose the correct answer from the options given i1 i2
below:
(a) C, D, E only (b) A, B, D only
(c) A, C and D only (d) B, C, D only
46. Which quantity is increased in a step-down transformer? (a) Remains stationary
(a) Power (b) Current (b) Moves towards the wire
(c) Moves away from the wire
(c) Frequency (d) Voltage
(d) Rotates about the wire
47. The increased resistance of a wire if its length is doubled
and original cross -sectional area is halved will be: 50. A telescope has an objective of focal length 30 cm and an

(Given R = original resistance of wire) eyepiece of focal length 3.0 cm. It is focused on a scale
distant 2.0 m. For seeing with relaxed eye, the separation
3 R between the objective and eyepiece would be:
(a)   R (b)
4 4 (a) 35.3 cm (b) 38.3 cm
(c) 4R (d) 3R (c) 37 cm (d) 30 cm
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Answer Key

1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (c) 9. (a) 10. (a)
11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15. (b) 16. (c) 17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (d)
21. (d) 22. (d) 23. (d) 24. (a) 25. (a) 26. (b) 27. (c) 28. (d) 29. (b) 30. (c)
31. (b) 32. (d) 33. (c) 34. (d) 35. (c) 36. (b) 37. (b) 38. (b) 39. (c) 40. (a)
41. (a) 42. (b) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45. (b) 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (d) 49. (b) 50. (b)

Explanations

1. (d) Affected by frames of reference
(a) Quantisation: Charges are quantized, which
means they exist in discrete multiples of a
fundamental charge (e.g., elementary charge
for electrons).
(b) Scalar: Charge has only magnitude but no
direction. So, charge is a scalar quantity.
(c) Additive: Charges can be added algebraically.
For example, the total charge of a system is the
sum of individual charges within that system.
(d) Affected by frames of reference: Charges
and their interactions are invariant under
changes in frames of reference, meaning they
are not affected by the observer’s motion.
2. (c) We place positive charge q on a hollow conducting
sphere of radius R (as shown in figure). All the
Under electrostatic conditions, the electric field
inside a hollow conducting sphere is zero. Outside
the sphere, the electric field drops off as 1/r2 as
though all the excess charge on the sphere is
concentrated at its centre.

Inside the sphere, E is zero everywhere; otherwise,
charge would move within the sphere. Hence, if a
test charge moves from any point to any other point
inside the sphere, no work is done on that charge.
This means that the potential is the same at every
point inside the sphere and is equal to its value
Q/4pe0R at the surface.
Hence, option (c) is correct
× ×
×
× E=0 ×

charges must be on surface of the sphere. Hence, r=0

×
charge density inside the conductor is zero. V = V0 ×
×
The direction of electric field is radially outward × ×
and perpendicular to the surface.
Q µ0 I
+ + + 3. (c) , β =45
+ + 2R
+ + Q Q
+ + + E=
4πε R 2 0
I BP
Q B
E=
4πε0 r 2
P BQ
E=0 b = 45°

Q I
V=
4πε0 R

Q
R V= BP → directed vertically upward
4πε0 r
r BQ → horizontally directed
∴
= B B2p + BQ2
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µ0 I 7. (c) Given,
We have BP = BQ = ⇒ B = 2Bp B0 = 610nT
2R
c = 3 × 108 m/s
µ I µ0 I
= 2 0 ⇒ = B The magnitude of electric field is given by
2R 2R E0 = B0c
The net magnetic field is directed at angle of 45° E0 = 610 × 10–9 × 3 × 108
with either of the fields. E0 = 183 NC–1
ε A 8. (c) It is necessary for the signal wave to travel large
4. (d) The capacitance is given by C1 = 0 ...(i)
d distances for beyond-the-horizon communication
2 using sky waves. Frequency of 10kHz requires
If electric slab of constant k of thickness t = d is very large antennas. The high energy signal waves
3
introduced, then capacitance becomes (1GHz to 1000GHz) penetrate the ionosphere.
ε0 A Thus, signal waves of 10MHz frequencies are most
C2 =
 1 suitable for beyond-the-horizon communication
d − t 1 − 
 k because they easily get reflected from the ionosphere.
ε A 9. (a) Impedance of a series RLC circuit at resonance is
⇒ C2 = 0 Minimum.
2  1
d − d 1 −  For a series LC circuit, Voltage across L and C are
3  k 180° out of phase.
ε0 A For a parallel LC circuit, Current in L and C are
⇒ C2 = 180° out of phase.
 2  2 
d  1 −  +  Reactance of a capacitor in a DC circuit is infinite.
 3  3k 
ln2
C 10. (a) We know that, half life is T1/2 =
⇒ C2 = 1 for the first nuclear substance,
λ
1 2 
 3 + 3k  ln 2
  5= ...(i)
7 C1 λ1
⇒ C1 = for the second nuclear substance,
6 1 2
+
3 3k ln 2 ...(ii)
7.5 =
1 2 6 λ2
⇒ + =
3 3k 7 Now, we divide equation (ii) with equation (i) we
get, l1 : l2 = 3/2
2 6 1 11
⇒ = − = 11. (c) The energy equation is given as,
3k 7 3 21
eV0 = hn – W
or 33k = 21 × 2
42 14 hν W
k =
= V=
0 −
33 11 e e
When the frequency is doubled,
5. (c) Неге, V = 3 volt, R = 1.5W,
2hν W
e = 1.6 × 10–19 C, t = 1s. V0'
= −
e e
V 3 Q ne
Now, = I = I =
= 2A and = , оr, W W
t t 
R 1.5 V0' = 2  V0 +  −
 e  e
t 1
n =I =2 × × 1019 = 1.25 × 1019 W
e 1.6 V0' 2 V0 +
=
6. (a) e
B V0' > 2 V0
Thus, the stopping potential will become more than
r
doubled.
A 12. (d) In photoelectric effect, the minimum negative
q r
potential to the plate A for which photocurrent is
zero is called the stopping potential, not saturation
since, Point A and B are on an equipotential surface. potential. Saturation current refers to the maximum
So,work done in moving a charge will be zero. photocurrent that can be achieved.
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The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons is
directly proportional to the frequency (or energy)
of the incident radiation, not its intensity. The
kinetic energy is given by Kmax = hν – Φ, where h is
Planck’s constant, ν is the frequency of light and Φ
is the work function of the material.
The correct statement is Kmax = eVo, where e is the
elementary charge (1.6 × 10–19 C) and Vo is the
stopping potential.
Photocurrent becomes zero when the stopping
potential is applied. At the stopping potential,
the kinetic energy of the fastest photoelectrons
becomes zero and no current flows in the circuit.
The stopping potential depends on the frequency (or
energy) of the incident light and different intensities
of light with the same frequency will have the same
stopping potential.
So, the correct statements are C, D & E only.
13. (d) Diamagnetic substances have very weak, induced
magnetic moments that oppose an external
magnetic field, but the resultant magnetic moment
is generally negligible.
In a paramagnetic material, the magnetization
is directly proportional to the applied magnetic
field and inversely proportional to the absolute
temperature.
At the Curie temperature, ferromagnetic
materials undergo a phase transition and become
paramagnetic.
Ferromagnetic materials have magnetic
permeability significantly greater than 1.
Diamagnetic materials have a negative magnetic
susceptibility and their susceptibility is very close
to zero, not significantly greater than 1.
So, the correct statements are B, C and D only.
14. (b) Given,
mass of electron, mc = 0.00055u
mass of proton, mp = 1.00727u
mass of neutron, mn = 1.00866u
experimental mass of nucleus M = 15.99053u
Mass defect: ∆M = [ZMp + (A – Z)Mn – M]
Substituting the known values, we get
∆M = [8 × 1.00727 + (16 – 8)×1.00866 – 15.99053]
= 0.13691u
16 MeV
Hence, The mass defect of 8 O nucleus in
c2
= 0.1369 × 931.5 = 127.531665.
15. (b) A p-n junction diode can be used for the following
purposes:
A diode cannot directly convert DC voltage into AC
voltage. It allows current flow in one direction only,
so it rectifies AC voltage into DC voltage.
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This is the primary application of a p-n junction
diode. It acts as a rectifier, converting AC voltage
into DC voltage by allowing current to flow in one
direction only.
A diode does not decrease the amplitude of AC
voltage. It rectifies AC voltage and maintains the
same amplitude in the resulting DC voltage.
A diode cannot decrease the frequency of AC
voltage. The frequency remains the same during the
rectification process.
16. (c) Since, A potentiometer’s sensitivity is inversely
correlated with its potential gradient. Hence,
by decreasing the potential gradient of the
potentiometer wire of fixed length, The, sensitivity
of a potentiometer can be increased.
17. (a) Electric field outside a uniformly charged thin
kq
spherical shell = 2 r̂
r
There is no electric field inside the spherical shell
because of the absence of an enclosed charge.
Electric field due to an infinitely long straight
λ
uniformly charged wire = n̂
2π ∈0 r
Electric field due to a uniformly charged infinite
σ
plane sheet = nˆ
2 ∈0
18. (a) When two lenses are kept in contact their powers are
added up, so the resultant power of the combined
lens
P = P1 + P2 = 3D – 1D = 2D
As power is positive in sign, so it behaves as a
converging or convex lens. Now the focal length of
the combined lens is given by
1 1m
= f = = 50 cm
P ( in D ) 2
19. (c) In semiconductor diodes, carriers can be generated
by photo-excitation. When photons with sufficient
energy strike the semiconductor material, they can
create electron-hole pairs, generating carriers in the
diode.
When a photodiode is illuminated with light with
energy (E) greater than the energy gap (Eg) of the
semiconductor, electron-hole pairs are generated.
This process is known as the photoelectric effect
and it is the basis for the operation of photodiodes
as light detectors.
Photovoltaic devices, like solar cells, convert
optical radiation (light) into electricity. When light
strikes the semiconductor material of a photovoltaic
device, it generates electron-hole pairs, resulting in
a voltage across the device and generating electrical
power.
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Photodiodes can be used as photodetectors to detect V1

optical signals. When light falls on a photodiode, it So, = tan =
θ R1
I1
generates photocurrent proportional to the incident
light intensity, making it suitable for detecting and V2
& = tan ( 90 − θ= ) cotθ= R 2
converting light signals into electrical signals. I2
Zener diode specifications should be chosen Step2: Calculation of T2 – T1
according to the required output voltage. Zener Temperature dependence of resistance is given by:
diodes are used in voltage regulation circuits and R1 = R0 (1 + aT1)
their specifications (such as breakdown voltage R2 = R0 (1 + aT2)
or Zener voltage) should be selected based on the
Subtracting above equations, we get
desired output voltage for the circuit.
R2 – R1 a(T2 – T1)
So, the correct statements are A, B, D and E only.
∴ T2 – T1 is proportional to R2 – R1
20. (d) Given: The ground state kinetic energy of the
cosθ sinθ
hydrogen atom is 13.6eV. ⇒ T2 − T1 ∝ ( cotθ − tan =θ) −
sinθ cosθ
Total Energy is given as the negative of the kinetic
energy. cos 2 θ − sin 2 θ
=
Therefore, sinθcosθ
Total Energy = –K = –13.6eV 2cos2θ
T2 − T1 ∝ = 2cot2θ
Potential energy is given by the negative of two sin2θ
times of kinetic energy. Therefore, Hence, T2 – T1 ∝ cot2q
Potential Energy = –2 × (13.6) = –27.2eV 24. (a) The magnetic force can be expressed as follows:
  
Thus, the potential energy is –27.2eV and the total F = q( v × B )
 
energy is –13.6eV. Here, F is the magnetic force, v is the velocity of

21. (d) Resistance of resistor = 2.3 × 102 W = 23 × 101 W the particle, q is the charge of the particle and B is
Therefore, the colour of third band of a colour coded the magnetic field.

resistor will be related to number 1, i.e., brown. Consider the magnetic force to be zero ( F = 0).
22. (d) As the thick layer of water is placed over the glass The magnetic force becomes zero when the particle
slab. The coin placed beneath the glass slab will moves along the direction of the magnetic field.
appear to shift upwards due to both glass and water Since the direction of the magnetic field and the
by distance s. This apparent shift is thus given by velocity is parallel, the cross product of these two
 1   1  becomes zero.
s = s1 + s 2 = 1 −  × h1 + 1 −  
 × h2 v × B =0
 µ1   µ2  
The total apparent shift is F =0
Since the magnetic force is zero, the particle moves
 1   1  in a straight line in the direction of the incident.
s = h1 1 −  + h 2 1 − 
 µ1   µ2  25. (a) The modulation index is the ratio of modulating
signal voltage to the carrier wave peak voltage.
 1   1 
s = 4 1 −  + 6 1 −  = 3 cm Vm
 4/3  3/ 2  That is, m =
Vc

Air 2V
m
= = 0.2
10 V
4 cm h1 Water 26. (b)
h
A
P
h2 Glass 60°
6 cm s Q

23. (d) Step1: Slope of V-I graph i2 e

Ohm’s Law states that V = IR B C
d
From the graph
Slope of V - I graph will be resistance The incident ray is normal to the face AB.
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Thus we get i1 = 0° and r1 = 0°
Now this ray would refract at the face AC with the
incident angle here as r2 and the emergence angel as e.
We know that Angle of prism A is given as r1 + r2.
Thus, we get r2 = 60°
Now Refractive index of the prism is given as
sin e
µ=
sin r2
or
2 sin e
=
3 3/2
Thus, we get e = 90°
And angle of deviation is given as
d = i1 + e – A = 30°
27. (c) At equilibrium, the p-n junction has the same
number of majority and minority carriers moving
in opposite directions. The net current is the sum
of drift current and diffusion current. So, the net
current will be zero as diffusion and drift currents
are equal and opposite.
28. (d) The relative motion between a magnet and a
coil is responsible for the induction of electric
current in the coil. This is the basic principle of
electromagnetic induction.
Magnetic flux is a scalar quantity, not a vector
quantity. It is the product of the magnetic field
strength and the area perpendicular to the magnetic
field.
In a closed coil, the magnitude of emf induced is
equal to the time rate of change of magnetic flux.
This is given by Faraday’s law of electromagnetic
induction.
Eddy currents actually create the magnetic braking
effect in trains. When a conductor moves through
a magnetic field, eddy currents are induced in
the conductor and these eddy currents create a
magnetic field that opposes the original magnetic
field, leading to the braking effect.
Lenz’s law states that the direction of the induced
emf (and thus the current) is such that it opposes the
change that caused it. This helps to determine the
polarity of the induced emf.
29. (b) We Know that,
X 
φ = tan −1  L 
 R 
After putting the value, we get,
 XL 
−1  5  π
=φ tan −1=
 R  tan=  5  tan
= −1
(1)
    4
30. (c) We, know that
f
m=
f −u
After putting the value, we get,
f −16 −16
=m = = = 2
f − u −16 − ( −8 ) −8
31. (b) Dipole moment of each molecules = 10–31 cm.
As 1 mole of the substance contains 6×1023
molecules
Total dipole moment of all the molecules,
P = 6 × 1023 × 10–31 cm = 6 × 10–8 cm
Initial potential energy Ui = –pEcosq = –6 × 10–8 ×
108 cos0° = –6 J
Final potential energy
Uf = –6 × 10–8 × 108cos60° = –3 J
Work done = –(Change in potential energy)
= –[(–3) – (–6)] = –3 J
32. (d) The phenomenon in which two waves superimpose
to form a new resultant wave having more or less
amplitude than the initial two waves is known as
interference of the waves. The reflection of a wave
is the changing the direction of a wave in the same
medium with the same angle with the normal as that
of the angle of incidence but in the opposite direction.
The phenomenon in which a wave bends from the
edge of an object is known as diffraction of a wave.
From the above definitions, one can conclude that the
interference, reflection and diffraction of the waves
give the evidence of wave nature and not the transverse
nature. Hence, the options A, B and D are incorrect.
The phenomenon in which the vibrations of a
wave are restricted in a direction perpendicular to
the motion of a wave is known as the polarization
of a wave. The waves for which the direction
of vibration of the particles in the medium is
perpendicular to the direction of motion of the
wave is known as transverse wave. This shows
that the polarization of waves is possible only for
transverse waves. Therefore, the transverse nature
of the electromagnetic wave is evident by the
phenomenon of polarization.
33. (c) Scalar quantity and its SI unit is Tm2.
Magnetic flux, ϕ = B.A
Where B is the magnetic field and A is the unit area
vector.
S.I. unit of ϕ = Tm2
Also, Magnetic flux is dot product of two vector,
So, the Magnetic flux is scalar product.
34. (d) Monochromatic visible light refers to light of a
single color (or frequency) and a single wavelength.
It contains only one specific color from the visible
spectrum. Monochromatic light is commonly
produced by lasers or other specialized light sources
that emit light at a specific wavelength.
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35. (c) 42. (b) Average energy density of magnetic field,

gamma ray ultraviolet infrared radio B02
X-ray
Um =
Visible
microwave 4µ0
shorter wavelength
higher frequency
higher energy
longer wavelength
lower frequency Average density of electric field,
lower energy

ε0 E 02
UE =
4
1
Electromagnetic radiation is classified into types Now, E0 = CB0 and C2 =
according to the frequency of the wave. These types µ0 ε0
include, in order of increasing frequency, radio ε0 ε 1 B2
waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible UE = × C2 B02 = 0 × × B02 = 0 = U m
4 4 µ0 ε0 4µ0
light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and gamma rays.
The frequency is the inverse of wavelength. ∴ UE =
Um
36. (b) For diamagnetic material, χ < 0
43. (c) The electric field is always perpendicular to the
Here, Magnetic susceptibility χ of a given material
is –0.5. equipotential surface. (As shown in the figure)
Hence, It is diamagnetic material. y cm
40V
37. (b) Isobars are the elements having different atomic 30V
number but same mass number. Here, in option (b),
3 3 30°
1 H, 2 He , have same mass number. Thus, (b) is the x cm
right answer. 60°

38. (b) A conductor that is conducting current generates a E
magnetic field all around it. 10 cm
A current-carrying wire generates a magnetic field as  
a result of the moving charges inside the conductor. So, the angle between E and dx = 90° – 30°
A current-carrying conductor is a neutral species Change in potential in the first and second
under electromagnetism’s rules until an external equipotential surfaces, dV = 10V
charge or electric field is added to it. Therefore, there  
so, E ⋅ dx = −dV
is no electric field created around the conductor.
⇒ Edx cos(90° – 30°) = –dv
39. (c) The electrical resistance if depletion layer is
large because there is no charge carriers because ⇒ E(10 × 10–2) cos60° = –(–10)
Depletion layer consist of mainly stationary ions. ⇒ E = 200 V/m
40. (a) Equation for work done in rotating dipole from The electric field is making an angle of 300° with
angle ‘q1’ to angle ‘q2’ the x axis.
Work done = p*E (cosq1 – cosq2) 44. (c) Diffraction happens when light passes through a
Here, cosq1 = cos0 = 1 (stable) narrow aperture opening. It is the most essential
cosq2 = cos180 = –1 (unstable) criterion for diffraction to occur. For significant
So, diffraction patterns, the aperture or slit width must be
Work done = p*E(1– (–1)) = 2pE comparable to or less than the wavelength of light.
41. (a) Wavelength of photon emitted 45. (b) When white light is used in Young’s double-slit
experiment, the center fringe (central maximum)
1  1 1 
R  2 − 2  ( Z =
= 1) will appear white because all colors of the spectrum
λ  
 n 2 n1  are superimposed at this point.
Transaction from second orbit to first orbit: The violet end of the spectrum (with the shortest
We have, n1 = 2 n2 = 1 wavelengths) is closer to the central fringe, with the
other colours being further away in order.
1 1 1  4
∴= R  2 − 2 R
⇒= When using white light, there will be no completely
λ 1 2  3λ
dark fringes because each fringe corresponds to a
Transaction from third orbit to first orbit: specific wavelength and there are many wavelengths
We have, n1 = 3 n2 = 1 present in white light. Therefore, even if certain
1 1 1  colors are canceled due to destructive interference,
∴ = R 2 − 2 
λ′ 1 3  other colors will still contribute to some brightness.
9 9 3λ 27 46. (b) In a step-down transformer the voltage in the
⇒ λ ′= = × = λ secondary is less than the voltage in the primary
8R 8 4 32
circuit. That is Vs < Vp. For an ideal transformer.
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VsIs = VPIP 49. (b) Force between two parallel current carrying
conductors is attractive, if they carry current in
VP I P
or Is
= or IS > I P same direction and repulsive, if they carry current
VS in opposite direction.
∴ The current in the secondary increase. So, the branch left portion is attracted to the long
47. (c) To find the increased resistance (R’) of the wire wire, while the branch right portion is repelled by it.
after doubling its length and halving its original Since the force is inversely proportional to the
cross-sectional area, we can use the formula for distance between the two wires, the force of
resistance: attraction is more than the force of repulsion.
Resistance (R) = (ρ * L) / A, Hence there is a net force attracting the loop towards
where: ρ is the resistivity of the material, L is the the wire and the loop will move towards the wire.
length of the wire and A is the cross-sectional area
of the wire. 50. (b) For seeing with relaxed eye, the final image should
Since the wire’s length is doubled (2L) and the be formed at infinity.
cross-sectional area is halved (A/2), the new For this, the image formed by the objective should
resistance (R’) will be: fall at the focus of the eyepiece.
R’ = (ρ * 2L) / (A/2) = (2ρ * L) / (A/2) Let v0 be the distance of the image formed by the
= (4ρ * L) / A. objective.
Therefore, the increased resistance (R’) will be four
Then, from the lens formula,
times the original resistance (R).
R’ = 4R. 1 1 1
− =
48. (d) As λ decreases, n increases and hence the speed v0 u 0 f 0
of photoelectron increases. The chances of photo
Here u0 = –2.0 m = –200 cm, f0 = 30 cm
electron to meet the anode increases and hence
photo electric current increases. 1 1 1
⇒ − =
v0 −200 30
I
1 1 1 20 − 3 17
⇒ = − = =
v0 30 200 600 600

600
⇒ v0 = = 35.3 cm
17

l ∴ distance between the objective and the eyepiece,

d = v0 + fe = 35.5 + 3.0 = 38.3 cm
 NTA CUET QUESTION PAPER
21ST MAY 2023

Instructions
Attempt only 40 questions out of the given 50 questions. Each question carries 5 marks. One mark will be deducted for a
wrong answer.
Full Marks: 200 (Time: 45 Minutes)

1. Energy of a photon corresponding to a wavelength of 600 5. A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 50 MHz
nm is 2.08e V. The energy of a photon of wavelength 400 travels in free space along the x-direction. At a particular
 
nm will be: point in space and time E = 9.3jˆ V m −1 . What is B at
(a) 1.39 e V (b) 3.12 e V this point?
(c) 4.68 e V (d) 0.92 e V
2. The half -life of a radioactive substance is 10 days. How (a) (3.1×10 kˆ ) T
−8
(b) (3.1×10 ˆi ) T
−8

many days will it take to disintegrate 3/4 of its initial

value? (c) (3.1×10 k̂ ) T
8
(d) (3.1×10 ˆj) T
−8

(a) 5 days (b) 10 days

(c) 20 days (d) 15 days 6. A uniformly charged conducting sphere of radius 1.3 m
3. Match List-I with List-II. has a surface charge density of 70mCm–2. What is the
total electric flux leaving the surface of the sphere?
List-I List-II
(a) 5.9 × 108 N m2C–1 (b) 1.7 × 10–8 N m2C–1
A. Minimum magnetic (i) greater than one
moment associated with (c) 1.7 × 108 N m2C–1 (d) 6.4 × 10–8 N m2C–1
orbital motion of electron 7. When a capacitor is subjected to a D.C. source it takes
in 1st orbit is small time internal to get fully charged up. During this
B. Paramagnetic materials (ii) Meissner’s effect small time interval there is no passage of charge through
have relative permeability dielectric, yet we use a term - displacement current. This
C. Magnetic moment per unit (iii) Bohr Magneton term is used because:
volume of the material is (a) There is a slow motion of charge from one plate to
called another
D. Perfect diamagnetism of (iv) Intensity of (b) There is a continues change of electric field
superconductors magnetisation between plates and hence electric flux
Choose the correct answer from the options given (c) The electric charge from battery stops moving
below: (d) There is temporary breakdown of dielectric
(a) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
8. Under the influence of a uniform magnetic field, a
(b) A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i) charged particle moves with a constant speed v in a
(c) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(i) circle of radius r. The time period of the revolution of
(d) A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii) the particle:
4. Which of the following spectral series is found in the (a) Depends on v and not on r
visible region of the hydrogen spectrum? (b) Independent of both v and r
(a) Lyman (b) Balmer (c) Depends on r and not on v
(c) Paschen (d) Pfund (d) Depends on both v and r
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9. Figure shows drift speed Vd of conduction electrons in 13. Which of the following circuits can not be used to
a copper wire versus position (X) for the three sections. measure the resistance of resistor R?
Then,
A
Vd
(a) R
V

X
I II III V
A. Radius of III > Radius of II > Radius of I
B. Electric Field in III > Electric Field in II > Electric (b)
Field in I A
C. Radius of wire is same in all sections
D. Conductivity is same in all sections R
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(a) D only (b) B and D only (c)
(c) A and D only (d) B and C only A
R
10. In the potentiometer circuit the balance point is at X. The
balance point will be shifted right towards B when: V
P R
A
(d)
X V
A B
Q R
G
(·) 14. A thin metallic spherical shell contains a charge +10mC
S on it. A point charge +2mC is placed at the centre of the
shell and another charge +5mC is placed outside it as
A. Resistance R is increased keeping all other shown. The force on the charge +2mC at the centre is:
parameters constant
B. Resistance S is increased keeping all other (a) Towards the Left 10mC
parameters constant (b) Towards the Right
C. Cell P is replaced by another cell whose emf is (c) Upwards
lower than Q (d) zero +2mC +5mC
D. The polarity of Q is reversed
Choose the correct answer from the options given 15. If a match box of size 5cm × 4 cm × 1 cm is filled with
below: nuclear matter, what will be its expected mass? The density
(a) A only (b) B and D only of the nuclear matter is approximately 2.3×1017 kgm–3.
(c) A, B only (d) B and C only (a) 4.6 × 1012 mg
11. During the p-n junction formation, when an electron (b) 4.6 × 1012 mg
diffuses from n → P, it leaves behind an: (c) 4.6 × 1012 g
(a) Ionised acceptor on n-side (d)4.6 × 1012 kg
(b) Ionised donor on n-side 16. The force between two electric charges is expressed by
(c) Ionised donor on p-side the equation:
(d) Ionised donor on n-side and p-side both kq q
F = 12 2
12. The same current is flowing in two AC circuits. The r
first circuit contains a pure inductor and the second, a Which of the following is a correct statement?
capacitor. If the frequency of the AC is increased, then
(a) The equation applies to point charges
the current will.
(b) k is Boltzmann’s constant
(a) Increase in the first but decrease in the second
(c) r is the radius of the spheres on which the two
(b) Increase in both charges are placed
(c) Decrease in both (d) The equation can only be applied to uniform
(d) Decrease in the first and increase in the second electric fields
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17. According to Einstein’s photoelectric equation, the plot D. The electric field lines start from positive charges
of the Kinetic Energy of the emitted photoelectrons from and end at negative charges. If there is a single
a metal versus the frequency of the incident radiation charge, these may start or end at infinity.
gives a straight line whose slope: E. If the uniform surface charge density of an infinite
(a) Depends on the nature of the metal used plane sheet is positive, the electric field is directed
away from the plate.
(b) Depends on the intensity of the radiation
Choose the correct answer from the options given
(c) Depends both on the intensity of the radiation and below:
the metal used (a) B, C and E only (b) A, C and D only
(d) Is the same for all metals and independent of the (c) A, B, D and E only (d) A, B and C only
intensity of the radiation 23. A square shaped wire loop of side L is carrying a current
18. Which of the following change is observed when light I. What is the magnetic field at the point of intersection
of diagonals of the square wire loop?
travels from air to glass?
(a) Speed of light only µo I 2 2µ o I
(a) (b)
(b) Frequency of light only πL 2 πL
(c) Wavelength of light only 2µ0 I 2µ o I
(c) (d)
πL πL
(d) Wavelength and speed of light only
19. In an AC generator when the plane of the armature 24. What is the approximate earth’s dipole moment, if the
earth’s magnetic field at the Equator is approximately
is perpendicular to the magnetic field, what will the
0.5G and diameter is 15.0 × 106 m?
magnitude of the magnetic flux passing through the coil
and the emf induced in the coil be? (a) 1.05 × 108 Am2 (b) 6.5 × 1030 Am2
(c) 2.1 × 1023 Am2 (d) 1.05 × 1023 Am2
(a) Both the magnetic flux and the induced emf are
maximum 25. The magnitude of a magnetic force on a current carrying
conductor is given by:
(b) Both the magnetic flux and the induced emf are
dv
zero (a) q (b) qvB sinq
dx
(c) The magnetic flux is zero and the induced emf is
(c) iBl sinq (d) q(E + vB sinq)
maximum
26. Choose the logic gate represented by the following
(d) The magnetic flux is maximum and the induced combination of logic gates.
emf is zero
20. If the 8th bright band of wavelength l1 coincides with 9th A
y1
bright brand of wavelength l2 in a Young’s double slits y
experiment then the possible wavelength of two lights are:
B
(a) l1 = 450 nm, l2 = 400 nm y2
(b) l1 = 400 nm, l2 = 450 nm (a) NOR (b) NAND
(c) AND (d) OR
(c) l1 = 425 nm, l2 = 450 nm
(d) l1 = 400 nm, l2 = 425 nm 27. P1 and P2 are two polaroids
21. A particle moves three times as fast as an electron. The
ratio of the de Broglie wavelength of the particle to that Unpolarised light Io Transmitted light
of the electron is 1.813 × 10–4. The mass of the particle is: 3Io
(a) 1.67 × 10–27kg (b) 1.67 × 10–31
kg P1 P2 8
(c) 1.67 × 10 kg (d) 1.67 × 10 kg
–29 –30
The intensity of the unpolarised is Io and intensity of
22. Electrostatics deals with the study of forces, fields 3I
the transmitted height is O . The angle between axis
and potential arising from static charges. Which of the of P1 and P2 is: 8
following statements are correct?
(a) 30° (b) 90°
A. Electrostatic force is a conservative force (c) 45° (d) 60°
B. Charge is quantized because only integral number 28. Two coherent light beams of intensities I and 4I are
of electrons can be transferred from one body to superimposed. The maximum and minimum possible
the other intensities in the resulting pattern are:
C. In a uniform electric field E, an electric dipole (a) 5I and 3I (b) 5I and I
experiences a torque t and a net force F. (c) 9I and I (d) 9I and 3I
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29. A boat is moving due east in a region where the Earth’s V

magnetic field is 5.0 × 10–5 NA–1 m–1 due north and
horizontal. The boat carries a vertical aerial 2m long. If p n
the speed of the boats is 1.5 ms–1, the magnitude of the mA
induced emf is: (b)

(a) 0.50 mV (b) 0.15 mV Swith (S)

(c) 1.00 mV (d) 0.75 mV
30. In Bohr’s atomic model, the radius of the first orbit is ro. V
The radius of the third orbit will be:
(a) 3ro (b) 9ro (c) n
p
(c) ro (d) ro/3 mA
31. A transformer has an efficiency of 80%. It works at Swith (S)
3 kW and 120 V. If the secondary voltage is 240 V, what
will be the secondary current? V
(a) 2.5 A (b) 12.5 A p n
(c) 25 A (d) 10 A (d)
32. Two coils of self-inductances L1 and L2 are kept close to mA
each other so that the effective flux in one is completely
linked with the other. What is the mutual inductance M Swith (S)
between them? 37. Match List-I with List-II.
(a) L1 L2 (b) L1 L−21 List-I List-II
(c) (L1 L2)2 (d) (L1 L2)1/2 A. Microwave (i) Radar System for Aircraft
33. The objective of a reflecting telescope is a: Navigation
(a) Convex lens (b) Concave mirror B. UV Rays (ii) To study crystal structure
(c) Concave lens (d) Prism C. X-Rays (iii) Radioactive decay of
Nucleus
34. In the figure, an a-particle moves a distance l in a uniform
 D. Gamma-Rays (iv) Lasik eye surgery
electric field E as shown. Does the Electric Field do a
positive or a negative work on the a-particle? Does the Choose the correct answer from the options given
electric potential energy of the a-particle increase or below:
decrease? (a) A-(i), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(iii)
(a) Negative, increases (b) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(i)

(b) Positive, decreases E (c) A-(i), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(iii)
a (d) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
(c) Negative, decreases
(d) Positive, increases l 38. Eight identical spherical drops, each having a potential
35. A carrier wave of peak voltage 14V is used to transmit of 9V are combined together to form a single large drop.
a message. What should be the peak voltage of the The potential of this large drop will be:
modulating signal in order to have a modulation index (a) 4.5 V (b) 18 V
of 70%? (c) 36 V (d) 72 V
(a) 20.0 V (b) 2.0 V 39. Krichoff’s First Law, ΣI = 0 at a junction deals with
(c) 9.8 V (d) 4.2 V conservation of:
36. Choose the correct experimental circuit arrangement (a) Charge (b) Energy
for studying V-I characteristics a p-n junction diode in (c) Momentum (d) Angular Momentum
forward bias:
40. Which of the following is an example of nuclear fusion?
V
144 89 235
(a) Formation of 56 Ba and 36 Kr from 92 U
p n 235 235
(a) mA (b) Formation of 94 Pu from 92 U

(c) Formation of 42 He from 12 H

Swith (S)
(d) Formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen
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41. What would be the position of image formed by the lens (a) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv)
combination given in the figure below? (b) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)
f = +10 cm f = –10 cm f = +10 cm (c) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
(d) A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(i)

0
46. A 25mF capacitor, a 0.10H inductor and a 25W resistor
20 cm are connected in series with an ac source of emf e = 310
sin314t. What is the frequency of AC source?
10 cm 20 cm
(a) 314 Hz (b) 100 Hz
(a) 10 cm to the right of third lens
(b) 7 cm to the right of third lens (c) 50 Hz (d) 310 Hz
(c) 7 cm to the left of third lens 47. Cell having an emf e and internal resistance r is connected
(d) at ∞ to right of third lens across a variable external resistance R. As the resistance
42. A ray of light passes through an equilateral glass prism in R is increased, the plot of potential difference V across
such a manner that the angle of incidence is equal to the R is given by:
angle of emergence and each of these angles is equal to
th
(a) V
3 e
 4  of the angle of prism. The angle of deviation is:
 
(a) 45° (b) 70°
(c) 39° (d) 30°
43. Which of the following spherical lenses does not exhibit R
dispersion? The radii of curvature of the surfaces of the
lenses are given in diagrams. (b) V
e

R1 R2 R ∞
(a) (b)

R
R R R ∞ (c) V
(c) (d) e

44. A magnet suspended freely at the Equator will set itself

to the surface of Earth, while one suspended at pole will
stand R
(a) vertical, parallel (b) parallel, parallel (d) V
(c) parallel, vertical (d) vertical, vertical e
45. Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II
A. Range (i) Range of frequencies over
which communication system R
works
B. Band width (ii) The largest distance between 48. Which of the following statement is NOT true, when two
transmitter and receiver capacitors charged to different potential are connected
C. Attenuation (iii) A device that has input in in parallel by a conducting wire?
electrical form or provides (a) Some energy is lost
output in electrical form (b) The charge lost by one is equal to the charge gained
D. Transducer (iv) Loss of strength of a signal by the other
during propagation (c) Both the capacitors acquire a common potential
Choose the correct answer from the options given (d) The potential lost by one is equal to the potential
below: gained by the other
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49 A Zener diode is used in a voltage regulator circuit as (a) 5 mA (b) 10 mA

shown below. Its breakdown voltage is 15 V. What is the (c) 15 mA (d) 20 mA
current flowing through the zener diode?
50. The temp at which the resistance of a conductor becomes
500 W 30% more than that of its resistance at 47°C will be:
+ (given the value of temperature coefficient of resistance
1 kW of the conductor is 2 × 10–4 K–1.)
(a) 1847 K
25 V
(b) 1820 K
15 V
(c) 1547 K
–
(d) 1500 K

Answer Key

1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (b) 9. (c) 10. (a)
11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15. (d) 16. (a) 17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (d) 20. (a)
21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25. (c) 26. (c) 27. (a) 28. (c) 29. (b) 30. (b)
31. (d) 32. (d) 33. (b) 34. (a) 35. (c) 36. (c) 37. (c) 38. (c) 39. (a) 40. (c)
41. (a) 42. (d) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45. (b) 46. (c) 47. (c) 48. (d) 49. (a) 50. (b)

Explanations

hc From the above equation, it is clear it took 2 half-lives

1. (b) Energy of the photon E = N0
λ is needed for N0 to
E λ1 4
⇒ 2 = N
E1 λ 2 The total time required for N0 to become 0 can
Given: l1 = 600 nm, E1 = 2.08 eV, l2 = 400 nm be written as 4
E 600 ⇒ T = 2 × time of half-life
∴ 2 =
2.08 400 ⇒ T = 2 × 10 = 20 Days
We get E2 = 3.12 eV Hence, option (c) is the answer
Hence, option (b) is the answer
3. (d) (A) Minimum magnetic moment associated with
2. (c) Given: t 1 = 10 Days orbital motion of electron in 1st orbit is - (III)
2
Bohr Magneton
The amount of substance left after decaying 3/4th
of its initial amount is (B) Paramagnetic materials have relative
permeability - (I) greater than one
3N 0 N 0
⇒ N = N0 − = (C) Magnetic moment per unit volume of
4 4 ...(1) the material is called - (IV) Intensity of
If N0 is the initial concentration then after n half-lives magnetisation
the amount of substance (N) left is given by
n
(D) Perfect diamagnetism of superconductors -
1 (II) Meissner’s effect
⇒N= N0  
2 4. (b) Lyman series of hydrogen atom lies in ultraviolet
According to the above equation N in equation 1 region, Balmer series lies in visible region while
can be written as Pfund and Paschen series lie in infrared region.
2
1 5. (a) Given: The Electric field intensity due to
⇒N=
N0   
2 electromagnetic waves is E = 9.3 ĵ V m −1 .
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To find the direction and intensity of the magnetic 8. (b) Centripetal force of the charged particle is provided
field of Electromagnetic wave. by the magnetic force acting on the particle.
The magnetic field intensity due to the wave is mv 2
Hence, qvB =
E0 r
given by B0 = r m
c ⇒ =
v qB
9.3 Hence time period of the rotation of particle is
⇒ B0 = = 3.1× 10−8 Tesla
3 × 108 2πr 2πm
=T =
Since the propagation of the wave is along î v qB
(X-direction) and the electric field vector is along Hence it is independent of both v and r.
ĵ , the magnetic field of the wave should lie J l
9. (c) The drift speed of the electrons, V=
d =
perpendicular to both the direction of propagation ne neA
and direction of electric field. ...(1)
   The electric field magnitude due to the drift speed,
So, B should be along k̂ such that E × B should
E = rneVd ...(2)
give î (propagation in X direction). The conductivity of a material, s = 1/r...(3)

⇒B= B0 k̂ From equation first,
 l 1
B 3.1× 10−8 k̂T
= = Vd 2
, Vd α 2 So, rIII > rII > rI
neπr r
6. (c) Given, Therefore, the rank of the three sections according
The radius of the sphere, r = 1.3 m to the radius is rIII > rII > rI
Surface charge density, σ = 70 × 10–6 C/m2 From equation second,
The relation of field to that of drift speed is given
Finding the charge of the sphere as: EaVd
We know, Again, we know that (Vd)I > (Vd)II > (Vd)III
The total charge on the surface of the sphere, Hence, magnitude of the electric field is, EI > EII
Q = Charge density × Surface area > EIII
From equation 3rd,
= s × 4pr2 As all the three sections are made up of the same
By substituting the values, we get material, using equation (3), we can say that all
Q = 70 × 10–6 × 4 × 3.14 × (1.3)2 three sections have the same conductivity for same
resistivity.
Q = 1.485 × 10–3 C
Therefore, the rank of the three sections according
Finding the total electric flux leaving the surface of to the conductivity is sA = sB = sC
the sphere 10. (a) (A) RAB ∝ R so If resistance R is increased
We know the relation, keeping all other parameters same, null point
Q X will be shifted towards forwards. inorder to
φtotal = increase RAB.
ε0
(B) RAB ∝ 1/S If resistance S is increased keeping
Permittivity of free space, R constant, balance point X shifts towards
e0 = 8.85 × 10–12 N–1C2m–2 backwards, inorder to decrease RAB.
(C)  If cell P is replaced by another cell Q with less
Therefore,
EMF, null point X shifts towards backwards.
1.485 × 10−3 (D)  Reversing the polarity of cell Q will not cause
φtotal = a shift in the balance point towards B. It will
8.854 × 10−12
simply change the direction of the potential
≈ 1.7 × 108 N m2 C–1 drop across the potentiometer wire but will
7. (b) When a capacitor is subjected to a DC source and is not affect the potential at X.
in the process of charging, the electric field between 11. (b) Two important processes occur during the formation
the plates changes continuously as the charge on of a p-n junction: diffusion and drift.
the plates increases. This changing electric field We know that in an n-type semiconductor, the
results in the generation of a displacement current, concentration of electrons (number of electrons
even though there is no actual movement of charge per unit volume) is more compared to the
through the dielectric. concentration of holes.
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Similarly, in a p-type semiconductor, the
concentration of holes is more than the concentration
of electrons.
During the formation of p−n junction and due to the
concentration gradient across p- and n-sides, holes
diffuse from p-side to n-side (p→n) and electrons
diffuse from n-side to p-side (n→p).
This motion of charge carries gives rise to diffusion
current across the junction. When an electron
diffuses from n→p, it leaves behind an ionised
donor on n-side.
This ionised donor (positive charge) is immobile
as it is bonded to the surrounding atoms. As the
electrons continue to diffuse from n→p, a layer of
positive charge (or positive space-charge region) on
n-side of the junction is developed.
12. (d) For inductor,
1 1
Iα α 2
XL f
Hence, as frequency increases, current decreases.
For capacitor,
1 m=h
Iα αf
Xc
Hence, as frequency increases, current increases.
13. (b) Required condition to measure the resistance of
resistor:
(1)  Voltmeter is connected parallel with the
circuit to measure its voltage.
An Ammeter is connected in series with the
(2) 
circuit to measure its current.
But, in option 2nd Ammeter is connected parallel
and Voltmeter is connected in series, which is
opposite to required condition.
Hence, option (b) are correct.
14. (d) Due to Electrostatic shielding, the, metallic
spherical shell acts as a shield and do not allow the
electric field due to outside charges to penetrate
through it.
10mC
+2mC +5mC
Hence, electric field inside shell due to +10mC and
+15mC is zero.
Therefore, no force will act on charge +2mC.
Hence, correct answer is (d)
15. (d) Mass = volume × density
⇒ Mass = (5 × 4 × 1 × 10–6 m3) × (2.3 × 1017 kgm–3)
⇒ Mass = 4.6 × 1012 kg
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16. (a) The correct answer is (a).
The given equation represents Coulomb’s law,
which describes the force between two-point
charges (q1 and q2) separated by a distance ‘r’.
The constant ‘k’ is Coulomb’s constant or the
electrostatic constant, not Boltzmann’s constant.
‘r’ is the distance between the centers of the point
charges, not the radius of any spheres.
Coulomb’s law is applicable not only to point
charges but also to charged objects or distributions
of charges. It is not limited to uniform electric
fields; it can be used for non-uniform electric fields
as well.
17. (d) According to Einstein’s photoelectric equation,
1
hν = hν 0 + mv 2 max
2
1 2
or mv max = hν − hν 0 ...(i)
The equation of a straight line in intercept form is
given by
y = mx + c ...(ii)
Comparing the equations (i) and (ii), we get
Therefore, slope of the plot is equal to Planck’s
constant. Hence, the plot is same for all metals and
independent of the intensity of the radiation.
18. (d) When light passes from air to glass it experience
change in refractive index and due to change in
refractive index the wavelength of light changes
and hence speed.
λ
λ M =A
µ
lA = wavelenth in air
lM = wavelength in medium
m = refractive index of medium
vA
Also, v M =
µ
vA = velocity in air
vM = velocity in medium
When the light travels from one medium to another,
the velocity of light changes. To compensate this
change, wavelength changes too or vice versa. Due
to these compensatory changes, frequency remains
constant. Thus, the wavelength and velocity of
light changes whole travelling from one medium to
another and the frequency does not change.
19. (d) As we know that,
Flux, φ = NAB cosq
emf, ԑ = BA sinq
Here, q is the angle between the field and normal to
the plane of the coil,
i.e, q = 0°
Hence, The magnetic flux is maximum and the
induced emf is zero.
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20. (a) We know that, position of nth bright band from The magnetic field induction at O due to current I
xλD through FC of the square FCDE is
centre of screen is given by = .
d
Therefore µ0 I
=B1 sin45 + sin45 
8λ1D 9λ 2 D λ1 9 4π L / 2  
= .∴ =
d d λ2 8
µ0 2I  1 1  µ0 2 2I
∴ If λ1 450 nm
= = then λ 2 400 nm =  += 
4π L  2 2 4πL
And, l1 = 400 nm then l2 = 355.55 nm
It is acting perpendicular to the plane of paper
21. (a) The de Broglie wavelength l = h/mv
downwards. Total magnetic field induction at O due
If le and lp are wavelengths of electron and particle
to current I through all the four sides of a square
respectively, then
will be
h h
= λe =and λ p µ 2 2I µ0 2 2I
me ve mp vp B= 4× 0
4B1 = =
4πL πL
λp me ve
⇒ = 24. (c) Given,
λe mp vp
Given vp = 3ve The magnetic field at the equator is,
B = 0.5 × 10–4 T
λp
= 1.813 × 10−4 The radius of the earth is Re = 7.5 × 106 m
λe Absolute permeability of free space
 m e  v3 m0 = 4p × 10–7 H/m
∴ 1.813 × 10−4 =   We know that,
 m p  3 v3
 
µo m
mp 1 B=
⇒ = = 1.838 × 103 4πR 3e
me 3 × 1.813 × 10−4
Let, m be the pole strength of earth’s magnet.
⇒ mp = 1.838 × 103me
= 1.838 × 103 × 9.11 × 10–31 ⇒ 1.674 × 10–27 kg µo m
Now, the magnetic field is, B =
22. (c) Electrostatic force is conservative, meaning the 4πR 3e
work done by or against the force in moving a charge B × 4πR e 3
between two points is independent of the path taken ⇒m=
and depends only on the initial and final positions. µo
This is a consequence of the inverse-square law 0.5 × 10−4
( )
3
nature of the force. ⇒m
= −7
× 7.5 × 106
Charge is quantized, which means that it exists in 10
discrete units. The smallest unit of charge is the ⇒ m = 2.1 × 1023 Am2
charge of an electron or a proton. The charge on any Hence, the dipole moment of the earth is (c).
object is always a multiple of this elementary charge.
In a uniform electric field, an electric dipole 25. (c) The magnitude of the magnetic force on a current-
experiences only torque and a net force is zero. carrying conductor is given by the formula:
Electric field lines originate from positive charges F = iBl sin(q)
and terminate at negative charges. If there is a single where: i is the magnitude of the magnetic force in
charge (either positive or negative), the electric
Newtons (N).
field lines extend to infinity.
If the surface charge density of an infinite plane l is the magnitude of the current in the conductor in
sheet is positive, the electric field will be directed Amperes (A).
away from the plate. B is the magnitude of the magnetic field in Tesla (T).
C I D l is the length of the conductor segment
perpendicular to the magnetic field in meters (m).
45° O q is the angle between the current direction and the
23. (b) G magnetic field direction (the angle of between the
45° L
current and magnetic field vectors) in degrees.

26. (c) Here, y=

1 A, y=
2 B, =
y y1 + y 2 ,
F I E
L ∴ Y = A + B = A ⋅ B = A.B
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[Here, we use De-Morgan’s theorem, A + B = A ⋅ B e1e 2

⇒ M2
= = L1 L 2
 di1   di 2 
and A = A and B = B ]  dt   dt 
Hence logic gate AND is formed.   
27. (a) The intensity of transmitted light through P1 ⇒ M =L1 L 2
I
I1 = o 33. (b) Unlike convex mirrors, concave mirrors show
2 different image types depending on the distance
The intensity of transmitted light through P2 between the object and the mirror. That is why
I 2 I1cos 2 θ
= a reflecting telescope utilizes a concave mirror. If
3Io Io you observe the design of a reflecting telescope, it
⇒ = cos 2 θ uses the incoming rays to focus through a concave
8 2
mirror to focus on the second mirror which in turn
3 sends the rays to the eye-piece. So, the concave
cosθ =
2 mirror is intrinsic to the design of a reflecting
Angle between polaroids P1 and P2 = 30° telescope.
28. (c) The net intensity due to interference of two beams 34. (a) Since, the a-particle is moving against the direction
of intensities I1, I2 with a phase difference of f is of electric field, so work is done by the proton
I net = I1 + I 2 + 2 I1 I 2 cosφ against electric field. Implies that electric field does
negative work on the proton. Again, a-particle is
Here, I1 I and I2 = 9I moving in electric field from low potential region
Inet max occurs for cosf = 1 to high potential region hence, its potential energy
increases.
( )
2
⇒ I net (max) = I1 + I 2 =9I
35. (c) Vm
Similarly, Inet min occurs for cosf = –1 Since Modulation Index =
Vc
( )
2
⇒ I net(min) = I1 − I 2 =I Vm = Modulating Signal Voltage
Vc = Carrier Signal Voltage
29. (b) Induced emf is given by:
e = Bvl V
0.7 = m
On putting the values we get 14
= 5 × 10–5 × 1.50 × 2 Vm = 9.8 V
= 0.15 mV 36. (c) Forward bias: In this biasing condition, a negative
30. (b) Radius of the nth orbit of an electron is given by voltage is applied to the N-type material and a
positive voltage is applied to the P-type material,
n2
rn = r0 Due to this type of biasing, the width of the p-n
Z junction diode decreases.
For hydrogen atom, Z = 1 37. (c) (A)  Microwave - Radar System for Aircraft
\ rn = ro n
2 Navigation
(B) UV Rays - Lasik eye surgery
So, for third orbit n = 3
(C) X-Rays - To study crystal structure
Thus radius of third orbit r3 = r0 × 32 = 9r0 (D) Gamma- Rays - Radioactive decay of Nucleus
31. (d) Here, h = 80%
38. (c) Let the radius of each drop be r. The capacitance C
Pi = 3 kW = 3000 W
of each drop is kr, where k is a constant.
VP = 120 V, Vs = 240 V
Also q = CV, V = 9 Volt
Pi 3000
IP =
= = 25 A \ Charge on each on the eight drops q = (kr × 9)C
VP 120
\ Total charge on all the eight drops = Q = 8q
VS IS 80 240IS Q = 72 kr
=η = ;
VP I P 100 3000 Let R be the radius of the large drop. Then
or IS = 10 A. 4π 3 4π 3
e2 e1 R = 8× r ⇒ R = 2r
32. (d) We know that, M =
− =
− 3 3
di1 / dt di 2 / dt \ Capacitance C′ of the large drop = kR = 2kr
di di2 Q 72kr
Also, e1 = −L1 1 and e 2 = −L 2 . \ Potential of the large drop = = = 36 V
dt dt C′ 2kr
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39. (a) The principle of conservation of electric charge
implies that: at any node (junction) in an electrical
circuit, the sum of currents flowing into that node
is equal to the sum of currents flowing out of that
node. This is known as Kirchhoff’s current law.
40. (c) Nuclear fusion can be defined as a reaction where
two or more lighter atomic nuclei combine to form
one or more different atomic nuclei and other
subatomic particles like neutrons and protons there
may be a difference in energy of the reactants and
products which can be defined as the release or
absorption of energy during the fusion process.
Š The uranium nucleus absorbs a neutron and
splits into a barium nucleus and a krypton
nucleus. This is the fission reaction of a uranium
nucleus.
Š Formation of plutonium-235 from uranium-235
is not a fusion process. For a fusion process we
need two or more lighter nuclei to fuse to form
a heavier nucleus.
Š In the formation of helium from hydrogen, four
hydrogen nuclei fuse together to form a helium
nucleus. This is a fusion reaction.
Š The formation of water from hydrogen and
oxygen is an oxidation reaction or we can call it
a redox reaction.
So, the fusion reaction will be the formation of
helium from hydrogen.
41. (a) For first lens, u1 = –20 cm, f1 = +10 cm
1 1 1 (D)  Transducer: A device that has input in
\ From lens formula, = − electrical form or provides output in electrical
f1 v1 u1
1 1 1 1 1 2 −1
⇒ = + = − = ⇒ v1 = 20 cm
v1 f1 u1 10 20 20
This means that the image formed by first lens is
at a distance of 20 cm to the right of first lens. This
image serves as a virtual object for second lens.
For second lens, f2 = –10 cm, u2 = 20 – 10 = +10 cm
1 1 1 1 1
∴ =+ = − + ⇒ v2 = ∞
v2 f2 u 2 10 10
Since prism is equilateral A = 60°
3
∴ i = e = 60 × = 45
4
From prism formula:
Angle of deviation, d = i + e – A = 45° + 45° – 60°
= 30°
43. (c) The dispersion in a lens is influenced by the radius
of curvature of its surfaces. To avoid dispersion, a
lens must have both surfaces with equal radii, where
one surface is convex and the other is concave.
Hence, option (c) is correct.
44. (c) At the poles, the earth’s magnetic field is
perpendicular to the surface of the earth, or the
horizontal component of the earth’s magnetic field
is zero. Hence, a freely suspended bar magnet, will
align itself vertically.
Similarly, at the magnetic equator, the earth’s
magnetic field is parallel to the surface of the earth,
or the vertical component of the earth’s magnetic
field is zero. Hence, a freely suspended bar magnet,
will align itself horizontally.
So, the correct options are (c)
45. (b) (A)  Range: The largest distance between
transmitter and receiver
(B)  Bandwidth: Range of frequencies over
which communication system works
(C)  Attenuation: Loss of strength of a signal
during propagation.
form.
46. (c) Given,
e = 310 sin314t.
Also, we know that, emf e = e0 sinwt
Compare, this with given equation we get, w = 314
2pf = 314
f = 50 Hz
47. (c) Draw circuit diagram from given information in
question,

This means that the real image is formed by second R

lens at infinite distance. This acts as an object for
third lens
For third lens, f3 = +10 cm, u3 = ∞
1 1 1 1 1
From lens formulae, = + = +
v 2 f3 u 3 10 ∞
⇒ v3 = 10 cm
i r
i.e., final image is formed at a distance 10 cm to the e
right of third lens.
Now Apply KVL in loop
42. (d) Given:
3 ε
ε − iR − ir = 0 ⇒ i =
Angle of incident i = Angle of emergence = A R+r
4
Where, A = Angle of prism Vacross R = iR
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εR ε The charge lost by one capacitor is indeed equal

⇒V
= = to the charge gained by the other due to the
R + r 1+ r
conservation of charge.
R
49. (a) The voltage drop in a parallel connection is always
Therefore, same.
At R = 0, V = 0 Therefore,
And R → ∞, V → e 15 V
(i) 1= kΩ = 15 mA ,
Hence Graph of V vs R is as shown in below, 1kΩ
( 25 − 15) V 10V
V (ii) 500
= Ω = = 20 mA
e 250Ω 500Ω
Hence, the current flowing through the zener diode
= (20 – 15) = 5 mA
50. (b) Given R47 = R (say),
30
O R R T =R + R= 1.3R, T1 =47 + 273 = 320K
100
48. (d) When two capacitors are connected in parallel, their From relation.
potential difference across their plates becomes the RT = R47 [1 + a (T2 – 320)]
same. The potential difference across the entire ⇒ 1.3R = R [1 + 2.0 × 10–4 (T2 – 320)]
parallel combination is equal to the potential ⇒ 1 + 2.0 × 10–4 (T2 – 320) = 1.3
difference of the capacitor with the higher initial or 2.0 × 10–4 (T2 – 320) = 0.3
potential.
0.3
The potential lost by one capacitor does not get T2 − 320 = −4
gained by the other; it becomes a common potential 2.0 × 10
difference across both capacitors. T2 = 1500 + 320 = 1820K