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QUESTION PAPER CODE: JP1513
B.E / B. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, OCT- 2024
First Semester
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(COMMON FOR ALL BRANCHES)
PH3151 – ENGINEERING PHYSICS
Internal Assessment Test – I
(Regulation 2021)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer ALL questions
PART A – (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)
1. Define centre of mass. CO1 [K1]
2. State parallel and perpendicular axis theorems. CO1 [K2]
3. Write the physical significance of momenta of inertia. CO1 [K1]
4. State perpendicular Axis Theorem. CO1 [K3]
5. Define Torque. CO2 [K2]
6. Give the Maxwell’s equations in integral and differential form. CO2 [K3]
7. What is Radius of Gyration?. CO2 [K2]
8. Define critical angle. CO2 [K2]
9. Give condition of total internal reflection. CO3 [K2]
10. State laws of refraction. CO3 [K3]
PART B – (05 X 16 = 80 Marks)
11 (a) i) Derive an expression for kinetic energy of system of particles. CO1 [K1] (0
ii) Obtain the relation between the rotational kinetic energy and moment of inertia. CO1 [K1] (0
(OR)
(b) i) Discuss the rotational energy states of rigid diatomic molecule. CO1 [K1] (0
ii) Explain conservation of angular momentum with example. CO1 [K1] (0
12 (a) i) Derive an expression for the moment of inertia thin ring. CO1 [K3] (0
(a) about an axis passing through the Centre and perpendicular to its plane and
(b) About a diameter
ii) State and prove the theorem of parallel axes for the moment of inertia of a rigid CO1 [K3] (0
body
(OR)
(b) i) Describe principle, construction and working of gyroscope with neat sketch. CO1 [K4] (0
ii) Write a short note on nonlinear oscillation. CO1 [K4] (0
13 (a) Deduce the time varying Maxwell’s equations in integral and differential form. CO2 [K1] (1
(b) Explain the reception and transmission of cell phone CO2 [K2] (0
(OR)
(a) Discuss propagation of EM Waves in a conducting and Non conducting medium CO2 [K2] (1
14 (a) i) Give an account of Maxwell’s equation in free space. Apply the equations to deduce CO2 [K3] (1
the E.M. wave equation and determine the velocity of light in vacuum.
ii) Light of wavelength 6000Å falls normally on a thin wedge film of refractive CO3 [K3] (0
index µ=1.4 forming fringes that are 2mm apart. Find the angle of the wedge.
(OR)
(a) Explain Doppler’s principle. Calculate the apparent pitch of a note due to the motion CO3 [K3] (0
of source and the listener
(b) Discuss Doppler’s effect in sound and obtain an expression for the apparent frequency CO3 [K3] (0
of the note when the source and the listener are
(i) moving towards each other, and
(ii )moving away from each other.
15 (a) i) Describe the construction of a Michelson’s interferometer and discuss the CO3 [K3] (0
different types of interference fringes formed in it.
ii) Explain the formation of interference fringes in an air-wedge shaped film. How CO3 [K3] (0
is the thickness of the wire determined by this method?.
(OR)
(b) i) Obtain the relation for Multiparticle dynamics. CO1 [K4] (0
ii) Derive an expression for time period of torsion pendulum .Explain how it is CO1 [K4] (0
used to find rigidity modulus of the wire.
Knowledge Level:
[K1] - Remember, [K2] - Understand, [K3] – Apply, [K4] – Analyze, [K5] – Evaluate & [K6] -
Create
Course Outcomes:
After completion of this course, the students should be able to
CO1: Understand the importance of mechanics.
CO2: Express their knowledge in electromagnetic waves.
CO3: Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge in oscillations, optics and lasers.
CO4: Understand the importance of quantum physics.
CO5: Comprehend and apply quantum mechanical principles towards the formation of energy bands.