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ADAMJEE coaching center (campus 17 )

Physics XI
Important Questions 2024
Theory

Physics and measurement

Short
 Show that these equations are dimensionally correct

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(a) S = Vi t + ½ a t2 ( b) T = 2 π √𝑔 (c) Ft = mV – mU
Kinematics
Short
 Derive first OR second equation of motion by graphical method
Descriptive

 Define projectile motion, discuss its characteristics and derive the expression for total time of flight,
range and maximum height.
 Two vectors 1 and 2 have angles ɵ1 and ɵ2 respectably with X-axis describe the method for their
addition by using rectangular components method

Dynamics
Short
 Derive the relation between Angle of friction and angle of repose.
Descriptive
 Two bodies of masses m1 and m2 are moving with their initial velocities U1 and U2 respectively
along the same line determine the expression for their final vev2locities after elastic collision

Rotational and circular motion

Short
 Derive the relation between linear and angular quantities.
 Define moment of inertia and show that (1) L= Iω (2) ζ = Iα
Descriptive

 Define centripetal acceleration and derive its formula ac =

Work energy and power

Short
 Show that work done in a gravitational field is independent of path
 State and explain work-energy theorem.
Descriptive

 Derive the expression for the absolute gravitational potential energy

Fluid statics
Short
 State and Explain Pascal’s Law
 Explain the working of hydraulic lift or hydraulic jack.

Fluid Dynamics
Short
 Derive the Equation of Continuity for the flow of fluid through a closed tube or pipe..
Descriptive
 State Bernouli’s principle also Derive Bernouli’s equation

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Electric fields
Short
 Derive the expression for the determination of Electric field from Electric potential
Descriptive
 What is Electric dipole? Derive the Expression for the Electric field at a point due to two charges.

Capacitors
Short
 Define capacitance of parallel plate capacitor, write down its formula with air and Di-electric.
 Discus the energy stored in a capacitor.

D.C Circuits
Short
 Define resistivity derive the expression for its dependence on temperature.
 State and explain Kirchhoff’s laws.

Oscillations
Short
 Discuss forced oscillation and define resonance.
Descriptive
 A particle is in uniform circular motion, Show that the motion of its projection along its diameter is
Simple Harmonic Motion.
 .A body is connected with the spring show that its vibratory motion under elastic restoring force is
Simple Harmonic Motion.
 Show that the total energy of the body executing Simple Harmonic Motion will remain constant.

Accoustics
Short
 What are beats , discuss its formation and write down the formula for beat frequency
 Discuss the factors effecting speed of sound in air.

Descriptive
 Derive the expression for Newton’s formula for the speed of sound in air. Also discuss Laplace
correction.
 What are stationary waves? Discuss modes of vibration in a stretched string when it vibrates in one
loop, two loops, three loops and n-loops.
 What is Doppler’s effect derive the expression for the Apparent frequency when
(a) Source is moving towards stationary listener
(b) Both the source and listener are moving away from each other

Physical Optics
Short
 What is Diffraction grating? Derive the expression for the wave length of light from it.
 Why rock crystals are not used for X-rays diffraction also derive the relation for Bragg’s law.
 Why the central spot of Newton’s rings is always dark.
Descriptive
 Describe Young’s double slits experiment. Derive the expression for its fringe spacing.

Communication
Short
 Define modulation and discuss amplitude modulation and Frequency modulation.
 What are radio waves? .Discuss the propagation of Radio waves.

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