Rotational Dynamics

Theory Questions

1. Explain the concept of centripetal force.

[Mar 17]
2. Distinguish between centripetal force and centrifugal force.
[Mar 10, 18]
3. What is the value of tangential acceleration in U.C.M.?
[Mar 19]
4. Define U.C.M.
Name the forces acting on a body executing nonuniform circular motion.
(July 19)
5. Define uniform circular motion.
(Mar 20)
1.3 Applications of Uniform Circular Motion
1. Derive an expression for period of a conical pendulum.
[Mar 08]
2 For a tan 0 = conical pendulum prove that
[Oct 09]
3. Obtain an expression for maximum speed with which a vehicle can be driven safely on a banked
road. Show that the safety speed limit is independent of the mass of the vehicle.
[Mar 10, Oct 10]
4. Draw a diagram showing all components of forces acting on a vehicle moving on a curved
banked road. Write the necessary equation for maximum safety speed and state the significance of
each term involved in it.
[Oct 14]
5. Draw a neat labelled diagram of conical pendulum. State The expression for its periodic time in
terms of length.
[Oct 15]
6. Draw a neat labelled diagram showing the various forces and their components acting on a
vehicle moving along curved banked road.
[July 16]
7. Draw neat, labelled diagram showing different forces acting on a vehicle moving along a banked
road.
[July 17]
8. If friction is made zero for a road, can a vehicle move safely on this road?
(Mar 23)
1. A particle of mass m, just completes the vertical circular motion. Derive the expression for the
difference in tensions at the highest and the lowest points.
[Mar 13]
2. Derive expressions for linear velocity at lowest position, mid-way position and the top-most
position for a particle revolving in a vertical circle, if it has to just complete circular motion without
string slackening at top.
[Mar 23]

[Link] moment of inertia of a rotating rigid body. State its SI unit and dimensions.
(Mar 22)
OR
Define moment of inertia. State its SI unit and dimensions.
[Oct 08, Mar 18]
2. Derive an expression for kinetic energy of a rotating body.
[July 22)
OR
Derive an expression for the kinetic energy of a body rotating with a uniform angular speed.
[Mar 22]

1. Explain the physical significance of radius of gyration.

(July 17)
2. Define radius of gyration and give its physical significance.
[Mar 08, Oct 13, July 18]
3. Define radius of gyration. Write its physical significance.
[Mar 19]

1. State and prove the principle of perpendicular axes.

[Mar 10]
2. State and prove theorem of parallel axes.
[Mar 14]
3. State theorem of parallel axes and theorem of perpendicular axes about moment of inertia.
[Mar 15]
4. State an expression for the moment of inertia of a solid uniform disc, rotating about an axis
passing through its centre, perpendicular to its plane.
[Oct 15]
5. State and prove theorem of parallel axes about moment of inertia.
[Mar 16]
6. State and prove the principle of parallel axes in rotational motion.
[Mar 20]

1. Show that the kinetic energy of a rotating body about a given axis is equal to 1/2 L,
where L is angular momentum and @ is angular velocity.
[Mar 08]

1. Obtain an expression for torque acting on a body rotating with uniform angular acceleration.
[July 16]
2. Obtain an expression for torque acting on a rotating body with constant angular acceleration.
Hence state the dimensions and SI unit of torque.
[Mar 17)

1. State the law of conservation of angular momentum and explain with suitable example.
(Oct 14)
2. State and prove: law of conservation of angular momentum.
(Oct 15)
3. State and prove principle of conservation of angular momentum.
(Mar 18, 23)
4. Explain the principle of angular momentum with the help of two appropriate examples.
(July 19)
5. State the law of conservation of angular momentum.
(July 22)
1. Derive an expression for kinetic energy, when a rigid body is rolling on a horizontal surface
without slipping. Hence find kinetic energy for a solid sphere.
[Mar 13]
2. Obtain an expression for total kinetic energy of a rolling body in the form 1/2 MV
[Mar 16]

Mechanical Properties of fluids

[Link] the terms:

[Link] of influence
[Link] of contact
(March 8)
2. Define surface tension. Explain the effect of impurity on surface tension.
3. Define surface tension. State its S.I. unit and dimensions.
4. Obtain the relation between surface energy and surface tension.
OR
Show that the surface tension of a liquid is numerically equal to the surface energy per unit area.
OR
Derive the relation between surface tension and surface energy per unit area.
5. Explain the rise of liquid in the capillary on the basis of pressure difference.
6. Define angle of contact. State any two properties of angle of contact.
OR
Define the angle of contact and state it's any 'two' characteristics.
7. Draw a neat labelled diagram of rise of liquid in capillary tube showing different components of
tension (force).
OR
Draw a neat labelled diagram showing forces acting on the meniscus of water in a capillary
tube.
[Oct 15)
OR
Draw a neat diagram for the rise of liquid in a capillary tube showing the components of a
surface tension
(Mar 10]
8. Derive Laplace's law for a spherical membrane.
OR
Derive Laplace's law for spherical membrane of bubble due to surface tension.
OR
Derive an expression for excess pressure inside a drop of liquid.
9. Draw a neat, labelled diagram for a liquid surface in contact with a solid, when the angle of
contact is acute. (Mar 17)
10. Define surface tension and surface energy. (July 17)
11. Obtain an expression for the rise of a liquid in a capillary tube. (Mar 19)
OR
Derive an expression for height of liquid column when a capillary tube is vertically dipped in a
liquid. (Oct 09)
12. On the basis of molecular theory explain the phenomenon of surface tension. (Mar 08,July 19)
13. What is capillarity? State any two uses of capillarity. (July 20)
OR
What is capillarity? Give any "two' applications of capillarity.(July 18, Mar 20)
1. State the formula for critical velocity in terms of Reynold’s number for a flow of a fluid. (Mar 22)
2. Define coefficient of viscosity. States its formula and SI units. (Mar 23)
1. Derive an expression for terminal velocity of a spherical object falling under gravity through
a viscous medium. (Mar 22)

Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation

[Link] the basis of kinetic theory of gases obtain an expression for pressure exerted by gas
molecules enclosed in a container on its walls.
(Mar 25)
OR
Derive an expression for a pressure exerted by a gas on the basis of kinetic theory of gases.
[Mar 22]
1. Prove that root mean square velocity of gas molecule is directly proportional to the square root
of its absolute temperature.
(17 March)
OR
Show that r.m.s. velocity of a gas molecule is directly proportional to the square root of the
absolute temperature of the gas.
[Mar 14]
OR
Assuming the expression for pressure of an ideal gas, show that R.M.S. velocity of gas molecule is
directly proportional to the square root of its absolute temperature.
[Mar 09]
1. On the basis of the kinetic theory of gases, derive an expression for the pressure exerted by a
gas.
[10 March]
OR
Deduce Boyle's law on the basis of kinetic theory of gases.
[Oct 09]
2. State Boyle's law. On the basis of kinetic theory of gases, obtain an expression for kinetic energy
per unit volume of gas.
[July 19]
Absorption, Reflection and Transmission of Heat Radiation
1. Define:
a. Coefficient of absorption
b. Coefficient of reflection
C. Coefficient of transmission.
(Mar 10)
1. What is perfectly black body? Draw a neat labelled diagram of artificial perfectly black body.
(8 Oct)
[Link] a neat and labelled diagram, explain Ferry’s perfectly black body.
(14 Oct)
3. Draw a neat labelled diagram for Ferry's perfectly blackbody.
(July 18; Mar 13)
4. What is perfectly blackbody? Explain Ferry's blackbody.
[Mar 19]
5. What is perfectly black body?
[July 22]
[Link]
i. Emissive power
ii. Co-efficient of emission
[July 22]
OR
Define 'emissive power' and 'coefficient of emission' of a body.
[Mar 16)
1. Prove Kirchhoff's law of radiation theoretically.
[July 17)
2. State and prove the Kirchhoffs law of radiation theoretically.
[July 19]
1. Represent graphically energy distribution of a black body against wavelength at various
temperatures.
[Oct 09]
2. Explain blackbody radiation spectrum in terms of wavelength.
[Oct 13]
3. Show graphical representation of energy distribution spectrum of perfectly blackbody.
[March 14]
4. State Wien's displacement law.
[Mar 15]
5. Explain energy distribution spectrum of a black body radiation in terms of wavelength.
(Oct 08, March 20)

Thermodynamics

1. State zeroth law of thermodynamics. What are the limitations of first law of thermodynamics?
[July 22)
[Link] first law of thermodynamics?
1. What are mechanical equilibrium and thermal equilibrium?
[Mar 22)
1. What is isothermal process?
[Mar 20]
2. What is a thermodynamic process? Give any two types of it.
(Mar 22]
3. In which thermodynamic process the total internal energy of system remains constant?
[July 22]
4. Derive an expression for the work done during an isothermal process.
[Mar 23]

Oscillations

1. Obtain the differential equation of linear S.H.M.

(Mar 17]
2. Define linear S.H.M. Obtain differential equation of linear S.H.M.
[Mar 20]
1. State the differential equation of linear simple harmonic motion. Hence obtain the expression
for acceleration, velocity and displacement of a particle performing linear S. H. M. [Mar 18]
2. From differential equation of linear S.H.M., obtain an expression for acceleration, velocity and
displacement of a particle performing
S.H.M.
[Mar 19]
3. State the differential equation of linear S.H.M. Hence, obtain expression for :
i. acceleration
[Link]
1. Define linear S.H.M.
Show that S.H.M. is a projection of U.C.M. on any diameter. (Mar 16)
1. Represent graphically the displacement, velocity and acceleration against time for a particle
performing linear S.H.M., when it starts from the mean position.
[Mar 08]
2. Give graphical representation of S.H.M. when particle starts from the positive extreme position.
[Oct 09]
3. Define phase of S.H.M.
Show variation of displacement, velocity and acceleration with phase for a particle performing
linear S.H.M. graphically, when it starts from extreme position.
[Oct 14]
4. Define linear simple harmonie motion.
Assuming the expression for displacement of a particle starting from extreme position, explain
graphically the variation of velocity and acceleration w.r.t. time.
(July 17)
1. Discuss the composition of two S.H.M's along the same path having same period. Find the
resultant amplitude and intial phase. [Oct 15]
2. Discuss analytically the composition of two linear SHMs having same period and along the same
path. Obtain the expression for resultant amplitude.
Find the resultant amplitude when the phase difference is
a. zero radians
b. 冗/2 radians.
[July 22]
1. Represent graphically the variations of K.E P.E. and T.E. of a particle performing linear
S.H.M. with respect to displacement.
[Oct 08]
2. State an expression for K. E. (kinetic energy) and P. E. (potential energy) at displacement 'x' for a
particle performing linear S.H.M. Represent them graphically. Find the displacement al which K.E.
is equal to P. E.
[Mar 14)
3. Obtain an expression for potential energy of a particle performing simple harmonic motion.
Hence evaluate the potential energy
a. at mean position and
b. at extreme position.
[Mar 15]
4. Prove the law of conservation of energy for a particle performing simple harmonic motion.
Hence graphically show the variation of kinetic energy and potential energy w. r. t. instantaneous
displacement.
[ March 17]
[Link] an expression for potential energy of a particle performing S.H.M. What is the value of
potential energy at i) Mean position and (ii) Extreme position?
(Mar 19)
[Link] epoch of S.H.M. State the factors on which the total energy of a particle performing
S.H.M. depends.
[July 19]
[Link] which position, the total energy of a particle executing linear S.H.M. is purely potential?
[Mar 20)
[Link] an ideal simple pendulum. Show that, under certain conditions, simple pendulum
performs linear simple harmonic motion.
[Mar 13]
[Link] an expression for the period of motion of a simple pendulum. On which factors does it
depend?
(Oct 13]
[Link] practical simple pendulum.
Show that motion of bob of pendulum with small amplitude is linear S.H.M. Hence obtain an
expression for its period. What are the factors on which its period depends?
[July 16]
[Link] an ideal simple pendulum. Show that the motion of a simple pendulum under certain
conditions is simple harmonic. Obtain an expression for its period.
[Mar 10, July 18]
[Link] second's pendulum. Derive a formula for the length of second's pendulum.
[Mar 22]
[Link] angular S.H.M. and prove that a bar magnet vibrating in uniform magnetic induction
perform uniform angular S.H.M. Obtain an expression for its frequency.
[Mar 09)
[Link] angular SHM. State its differential equation.
[Mar 10]
[Link] the differential equation for angular
[Mar 22]
[Link] the term 'damped oscillations'.
[July 19)

Superposition of waves

[Link] of one dimension, simple harmonic progression, waves, travelling in the direction of
positive x-axis in ‘two’ different forms. (Oct 13)
[Link] any two characteristics of progressive waves. (July 22)
[Link] the reflection of transverse and wrong with the waves from the denser, medium and rare
medium. (Mar 19)
4. State the principle of superposition of waves. (July 19)
5. State the points of comparison between progressive waves and stationary waves. (Mar 19)
6. Explain the formation of stationary waves by analytical method show that nodes and antinode
are equally spaced in a stationary wave. ( July 16, Mar 19)
Explain analytically how the stationary waves are formed. Hence show that the distance between
node and adjacent antinode is /4. (Mar 16)
7. Explain the formation of stationary waves by analytical method, show the formation of
stationary waves by dramatically. ( Mar 17)
8. distinguish between fire vibrations and forced vibrations. (Mar 13)
9. Distinguish between Free vibrations and force vibration, (two points). (Mar 23)
10. A neat labelled diagram of the first two modes of vibration of string stretched between two
rigid supports. (Mar 08)
11. draw neat labelled diagrams of the first two modes of vibration of an air column, open at both
ends. (Oct 08)
12. with a neat labelled diagram, show that all harmonics are present in an air column, contains a
pipe open at both ends. Define and correction. (Mar 13)
13. with a neat diagram, explain fundamental mode of vibration of an air column in a pipe when,
i. Pipe is open at both ends.
ii. Pipe is closed at one end.
Hence, derive the expression for fundamental frequency in each case. (Oct 13)
14. Draw neat, labelled diagrams for the modes of vibration of a stretched string in second
harmonic and third harmonic. ( Mar 10, Mar 15)
15. Show that all harmonics are present on a stretch string between two rigid support. (Oct 15)
16. Discuss different modes of vibration is an air column of a pipe open at both the ends state. The
cause of end correction. Find the end correction for the pipe open at both the ends in fundamental
mode.
17. What is meant by harmonic show that only odd harmonic are present as overtones in the case
of an air column vibrating in a pipe closed at one end.( Mar 18)
18. draw three neat diagram for modes of vibration of an air column in a pipe when
i. The pipe is open at both ends and
ii. The pipe is closed at one end.
Hence, derive an expression for fundamental frequency in each case. (July 18)
19. So that all hormones are present in case of an air column vibrating in a pipe open at both ends.
(Mar 20)
OR
Show that even as well as on harmonic are present as overtones in the case of an air column
vibrating in a pipe open at both the ends. ( Mar 22)
20. What are harmonic and overtones (two points)? ( Mar 22)
21. explain how law of length can be verified by using a sonometer. ( Oct 09)
22. what are beats? (Oct 08)
23. explain what is Doppler effect in sound and state any four applications? (Mar 15)
24. Prove that the frequency of beats is equal to the difference between the frequencies of the
two sounds notes, giving rise to beats. (Oct 08, Mar 22)
OR
So that beats frequency is equal to frequency, difference between two interfering waves. (July 18)

Wave optics
1. State Huygens’ principal. (Oct 08)
2. Explain the construction of plane wavefront using Huygens’ principal. (July 17)
3. Derive the laws of reflection of light using Huygens’ principle. (July 22;Mar 22)
OR
With the help of me to diagram, explain the reflection of light on a plane reflecting surface. ( Mar
22)
4. Explain refraction of a plane wavefront at a plane surface on the basis of Huygens’ wave theory
of light. (Oct 08)
5. On the basis of Huygens’ way with theory of light, prove that velocity of light in a rare medium
is greater that velocity of light in a denser, medium. (Mar 13)
6. explain refraction of light on the basis of wave theory. Hence, prove the laws of refraction. (Oct
09)
7. What is polarisation of light state and explain Brewster’s law. (Oct 09)
8. Draw a neat labelled diagram, showing the plane of vibration and plane of polarisation and
polarised light. (Oct 14)
9. what is Polaroid ? state its two uses. (Mar 15)
10. State Brester‘s law and show that when light is incident at polarising angle, the reflected and
refracted ray are mutually perpendicular to each other. (Mar 19)
10. What is interference of light? (Mar 08)
11. state the conditions necessary for obtaining sharp and steady interference pattern. (Mar 08,
Oct 14)
12. Using analytical method for interference band obtained an expression for path. Difference
between two light waves. ( July 16)
13. obtain an expression for Pasta difference and fringe width of interference pattern in Young’s
double slit experiment, show that the fringe width is same for consecutive bright and dark bands.
(Oct 08, July 17)
14. state the conditions to get construction and destructive interference of light. (Mar 18)
15. give the analytical treatment for interference bands. Hence, obtain an expression for path
difference between the interfering waves.(July 19)
16. what is diffraction of light? Explain its two types. (Mar 16)
17. distinguish between the phenomenon of interference and diffraction of light. (Mar 17)
18. what happens to the fringe width in diffraction pattern if the diameter of wire is increased?
(July 22)
19. explain the resolving power of the telescope with the help of a neat Ray diagram. On what
factors does it depend? (Oct 08)
20. what is resolving power of an optical instrument? ( Oct 09)
21. Explain Rayleigh’s criterion for the resolution of two close points objects when their images are
i. Just resolved.
ii. Well resolved and.
iii. Unresolved. (July 19)
OR
Explain Rayleigh’s criterion or central maximum. (Oct 09)
22. State the factors on which resolving power of microscope depends. How can it be
increased. (Mar 30)

Electrostatics

Applications of Gauss’ law

1. Obtained an expression for electric field intensity at the point outside a charged conducting
sphere. (Oct 09)
2. Obtain an expression for electric field intensity at a point outside uniformly charged thin plain
sheet. ( July 17)
3. state Gauss’ theorem in electrostatics. State the expression for electric field intensity at a point
outside and infinitely long charge conducting cylinder. (July 18)
3. state the formula for electric field intensity at a point outside and infinitely long charge,
cylindrical conductor. ( July 22)
4. With the help of neat diagram, explain how non-polar the electric material is polarised in
external electric field of increasing intensity. Define polarisation and dielectrics. (Oct 15)
4. what are polar dielectrics and non-polar die electrics? (Mar 22)
5. define capacitance of a capacitor and its SI unit. (Mar 19)
6. obtain an expression for equivalent capacitance of two capacitors, C1 and C2 connected in
series. ( Mar 23)
7. Draw neat labelled diagram of a parallel plate capacitor with a dielectric slab between the
plates. ( Mar 13, July 22)
8. obtain an expression for energy of a charged capacitor and express it in different forms. ( July
19)
9. describe the construction of Van-de-Graaff generator.( Mar 09)
10. With the help of a neat diagram, describe the construction of working of van-de-graaff
generator. (July 16)

Current Electricity

1. State kirchhoff’s law of electrical network. (July 22)

OR
State kirrchoff’s first law of electricity. ( Mar 10, July 18)
2. Obtain the balancing condition of Wheatstone’s network. ( Oct 08)
3. Draw a neat labelled circuit diagram to determine resistance of galvanometer using Kelvin’s
method. (Oct 08)
4. state any ‘two’ possible sources of errors in metrebridge experiment. How can they be
minimised? (Oct 15)
5. describe a Kelvin’s method to determine the resistance of galvanometer by using a meter
bridge. (Mar 16)
OR
Describe matter bridge, experiment to determine resistance of galvanometer by kelvin. (Mar 16)
6. Explain with neat circuit diagram, how will you determine the unknown resistance ‘X’ by using a
metrebridge experiment? (Mar 18)
7. state kirchhoff’s second law for a closed circuit. How will you minimize the errors in Kelvin’s
method? (July 19)
8. Describe how a potential meter is used to compare the EMFS of two cells by combination
method. (Mar 08)
9. Discribe how a potential meter is used to compare the EMFS of two cells by connecting them
separately. (Oct 09)
10. state and explain principle of potentiometer. (Oct 13)
11. state the advantages of potentiometer over voltmeter. (Mar 17)
12. define potential gradient of the potentiometer wire. (Mar 22)
13. distinguish between potentiometer and voltmeter. (Mar 22)
14. state the formula, giving relation between electric field intensity and potential gradient. ( Mar
23)
15. explain the use of potentiometer to determine internal resistance of a cell. (Mar 23)
16. Explain the use of potential meter to determine internal resistance of a cell. ( Mar 23)
17. Explain how moving coil galvanometer is converted into a voltmeter. Derive the necessary
formula. (Mar 17)
OR
Explain how a moving coil galvanometer can be converted into voltmeter. (Mar 08)
18. What is shunt? (July 22)
19. what is the value of resistance for an ideal voltmeter? (Mar 23)
20. How will you convert a moving coil galvanometer into an ammeter? ( Mar 23)
Magnetics fields due to electric current
1. What is the value of force on a closed circuit in a magnetic field? (Mar 23)
2. state the principle of a moving coil galvanometer and explain its working. (Oct 08, Mar 10)
3. Draw a neat labelled diagram of suspended coil type moving coil galvanometer. ( Mar 15,22)
4. state and explain ampere circuital law. (Mar 18)
5. state ampere circuital law using ampere circuital law, obtain an expression for magnetic
induction at any point due to a straight conductor carrying current. (July 19)
OR
State ampere’s law and hence obtain an expression for the magnetic induction at any point near a
straight conductor carrying a current. ( Mar 09)
6. State Ampere’s circuital law obtained an expression for magnetic induction along the axis of
toroid. ( Mar 14)
7. Obtain an expression for magnetic induction of a toroid of ‘N’ turns about an axis passing
through its centre and perpendicular to its plane. (Mar 23)
OR
Obtain an expression for magnetic induction along the axis of toroid on the basis of Ampere’s
circuital law. (July 17)

Magnetic Materials
1. State the formula for magnetic potential energy of a dipole and hence obtained the minimum
and maximum magnetic potential energy. (July 22)
2. Show that the orbital magnetic dipole moment of revolving electron is ever/2. (Mar 14)
3. In a hydrogen atom and electron carrying electron ‘E’ revolves in an orbit of radius ‘R’ with
speed ‘V’, obtain an expression for the magnitude of magnetic moment of a revolving electron.(Oct
14)
4. derive an expression for orbital magnetic moment of an electron revolving around the nucleus
in an atom. (July22)
OR
Derive an expression for magnitude of magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron.
(Mar 20)
5. What is gyromagnetic ratio? Write the necessary expression. (July 22)
6. Write the mathematical formula for Bohr magneton for an electron revolving in Nth orbit.
OR
State the formula for the bore magneton. (July 22)
7. Define magnetization. state its formula and SI unit. (Mar 13)
8. what is magnetization? (Oct 13)
9. define magnetization. (Mar 15)
10. define magnetization. Write its SI unit and dimensions. (Mar 18)
11. what is magnetization, magnetic intensity and magnetic susceptibility? (Mar 22)
12. define and state unit and dimensions of :
i. Magnetization and
ii. Magnetic susceptibility
13. Explain ferromagnetism on the basis of domain theory. (Oct 08)
[Link] any ‘two’ points of differences between diamagnetic and ferromagnetic substances. (Oct
15)
15. distinguish between ‘paramagnetic’ and ‘ferromagnetic’ substances. (Mar 16)
16. draw the diagrams, showing the dipole moment in paramagnetic substance when external
magnetic field is
i. absent
ii. strong. (July 16)
17. What is curie temperature and what happens about your curie temperature? (July 18)
18. What happens to a ferromagnetic substance heated above curie temperature? (July 18)
19. what happens if the rod of dia-magnetic material is placed in a non-uniform magnetic
field? (July 19).

Electromagnetic Induction

1. State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. (Oct 08)

2. what is electromagnetic induction? (July 16)
3. state Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction in lenz’s law. (Mar 13)
4. what does the negative sign indicate in Lenz’s law? (Mar 20)
5. derive an expression of EMF (E) generated in the conductor of length (L) moving in uniform
magnetic field be with uniform velocity (V)along X axis. (Mar 22)
6. what are Eddy current? State any two applications of Eddy currents. (Mar 08,Oct 09)
7. derive an expression for energy stored in the magnetic field in terms of induced current. (Mar
23)
8. explain self induction and mutual induction. (Mar 17)
9. explain why the equivalent inductance of two coils connected in parallel is less than the
inductance of either of the coil. (Mar 23)
10. state the principle on which a transformer works. With neat diagram, Explain the construction
of a step up transformer. (Mar 10)
11. state the principle of a transformer. Explain its construction and working. [Link] an
expression for the ratio of EMFS in terms of number of turns in primary and secondary coil.
OR
State the principle on which transformer works. Explain its working with construction. Derive an
expression for ratio of EMFS and currents in terms of numbers of turns in primary and secondary
coil. (Mar 16)
OR
State the principle of working of transformer. Explain the construction and working of a
transformer. Derive an expression for EMF and current in terms of turns ratio. (July 17)
13. Distinguish between step-up and step-down transformer. (Mar 09,20)
14. what is a transformer? With the help of suitable diagram, describe working of
transformer. (July 22)

AC Circuits

1. What is the average value of alternating current over a complete cycle? (Mar 23)
2. Define.:
i. Inductive reactance
ii. Capacitive reactance
iii. Impedance. (Mar 22;July 22)
3. Obtain an expression for average power dissipated in a purely resistive. A.C. Circuit. Define
power factor of the circuit and state its value of purely resistive AC circuit. (Oct 15)
4. obtain an expression for average power dissipated in series, LCR AC circuit. Hence, obtain an
expression for power factor of the circuit. (July 19)
5. What is series LCR resonant circuit? Obtain the expression for impedance. Hence, state the
conditions for series resonance and derive the expression for resonant frequency. (July 18)
[Link] expression for impedance in a parallel resonance circuit, state the conditions for
parallel resonance. Define resonance frequency and obtain an expression for it. (Mar 19)

Dual nature of radiation and matter

1. Draw a neat labelled circuit diagram of experimental arrangement for study of photoelectric
effect. (Oct 15)
2. State Einstein’s photoelectric equation. (Mar 08;July 18)
3. What is photoelectric effect?
Define:
i. Stopping potential.
ii. Photoelectric work function. ( Mar 19)
4. Define.:
i. Threshold frequency.
ii. Photoelectric work function. (Mar 30)
5. Is it always necessary to use red light to get photoelectric effect? (Mar 22)
6. how does the wave theory of light failed to explain the observations from experiment on
photoelectric effect? (Give any two points.) (July22)
7. With neat labelled circuit diagram, describe an experiment to study the characteristics of
photoelectric effect.
OR
Describe an experiment for the study of characteristics of photoelectric effect. (July 19)
8. Draw a well labelled diagram of photoelectric cell. (Oct 13)
9. describe the construction of photoelectric cell. (Mar 14)
10. Derive an expression for de Broglie wavelength of an electron moving under a potential
difference of V volt. (Oct 08)
11. what is the de Broglie hypothesis? Obtain the relation for the de Broglie wavelength. (July 22)
OR
Explain the de Brogile wavelength. Obtain an expression for de Broglie wavelength of wave
associated with material particles. ( Mar 22)
OR
State de- Broglie’s hypothesis of matter waves, and derive an expression for de- Broglie
wavelength. ( Mar 09)
12. Draw a neat labelled diagram of Davisson of Germer experiment. ( Mar 10)

Structure of atmos and nuclei

1. State the name of the visible series in hydrogen spectrum. (Mar 20)
2. States the postulates of those theory of nitrogen atom. Write down necessary equations. (Oct
09)
[Link] an Expression for the total energy of an electron in ‘n’ th Bhor orbit. Hence show that
energy of the electron is inversely proportional in the square of principal condom number. Also
define bending energy. (Oct 14)
4. Obtain an expression for the radius of Bhor orbit for H-atom. (Mar 15)
5. State Bhor’s third postulate for hydrogen (H2) atom. (Mar 10, Oct 15)
6. Derive Bhor’s formula for the wave number. (Mar 10, Oct 15)
7. Draw a neat labelled the energy level diagram for each atom, showing the transition. Explain
those series of natural lines for H atom fixed in our orbit numbers are three and respectively. (Mar
17)
8. Draw a labelled energy level diagram and explain Balmer series and Brackett series of spectral
lines of hydrogen atom. (Mar 18)
9. An expression for energy of an electron in Bohr orbit. Hence obtain the expression for its binding
energy. (July 18)
10. What is the expression for minimum angular momentum electron in hydrogen atom? (July 19)
11. state any two postulates of Bohr’s theory of hydrogen atom. (Mar 20)
12. what is the mathematical formula for third postulate of Bohr’s atomic model? (Mar 22)
13. Derive an expression for the radius of the board orbit of the nth Bohr’s orbit of the electrons in
hydrogen atom. (Mar 22)
14. State postulate of Bohr’s atomic model. (Mar 23)
15. With the help of labour diagram, describe the Geiger- Marsden experiment. What is mass
defect? (Mar 16)
16. State the law of radioactive decay. Hence derive the expression N= N0 e-t where symbols have
their usual meanings. (Mar 13)
17. State law of radioactive decay. Hence derive the relation N= N0e -t. (July 16, Mar 19)
18. write notes on
i. Nucleus fission.
ii. Nuclear fusion. (Oct 13)

Semiconductor Devices

1. With neat circuit diagram, explain P - N Junction dipde as full wave rectifier. Draw necessary
graphs. (Oct 09)
2. With the neat labelled circuit diagram. Explain the working of half wave rectifier using
semiconductor diode. Draw the input and output waveforms. (Mar 13)
3. Explain with neat diagram, how a P - N junction diode is used as a half wave rectifier. (Mar 17)
4. What is a rectifier? With the help of a neat circuit diagram, explain the working of full wave
rectifier. (Mar 20)
OR
What is rectifier? With a neat circuit diagram, explain working of P-N junction diode as a full wave
rectifier. (Oct 8)
5. What is a rectifier? With the help of a neat circuit diagram, explain the working of a half wave
rectifier. (Mar 22)
6. State the principle and uses of solar cell. (Mar 09)
7. Describe construction and working of light emitting diode LED. State It’s any two uses. (Mar 10)
8. With the help of neat circuit diagram, explain the working of photodiode state its any 2 uses.
(Oct 15)
9. What is zener diode? How is it used as a voltage regulator? (Mar 18)
10. Draw a neat labelled circuit diagram for NPN transistor as an amplifier in a common emmiter
mode. (Mar 09)
OR
Draw neat labelled circuit diagram of a transistor used as common emitter amplifier. (Mar 08)
11. Define Adc and Bdc. Obtain the relation between them.
OR
What are a and b parameters for a transistor? Obtain a relation between them. (Mar 15)
12. Draw a neat circuit diagram to study the characteristics of common emitter n-p-n transistor.
With the help of graph, explain the output characteristics of this transistor. (July 17)
13. explain the working of n-p-n transistor in common base configuration. (Mar 23)
14. draw the logical symbol of NAND gate and give truth table of NAND gate. (Mar 08)
15. draw the schematic symbols for AND, OR NOT and NAND gate. (July 16)
16. Name the logic gate, which generates high output when at least one input is high. (Mar 19)
17. Write the Boolean expression for exclusive OR (X-OR) gate. (Mar 22)