KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, BHUBANESWAR REGION
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION 2023-24
SUBJECT: PHYSICS (THEORY) CLASS: XII
TIME: 03 Hours MAX. MARKS: 70
General Instructions:
(1) There are 33 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(2) This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E. All
the sections are compulsory.
(3) Section A contains sixteen questions, twelve MCQ and four Assertion Reasoning based of 1 mark
each, Section B contains five questions of two marks each, Section C contains seven questions of three
marks each, Section D contains two case study based questions of four marks each and Section E
contains three long answer questions of five marks each.
(4) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question in Section
B, one question in Section C, one question in each CBQ in Section D and all three questions in Section E.
You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
(5) Use of calculators is not allowed.
(6) You may use the following values of physical constants where ever necessary.
c = 3 x 108ms-1 h = 6.6 x 10-34Js
e = 1.6 x 10-19 N m2 C --2
o= TmA
Mass of proton mp = 1.6 x 10-27 kg, Mass of electron Me= 9.1 x 10 31
kg
SECTION-A
1. If a charge q is placed at the center of the line joining two equal charges Q such that the system
is in equilibrium, then the value of q is
(a)Q/2 (b)-Q/2 (c)Q/4 (d)-Q/4
2. Which of the following is not the property of an equipotential surface?
(a) They do not cross each other.
(b) The work done in carrying a charge from one point to another on an equipotential surface is
zero.
(c) For a uniform electric field, they are concentric spheres.
(d) They can be imaginary spheres
3. If percentage change in current through a resistor is 1%, then the change in power through it
would be
(a) 1% (b) 2% (c) 1.7% (d) 0.5%
4. meter shows full scale deflection for a
current of 2 mA. A student can convert thisgalvanometer into an ammeter of range 0 to 5 A by
connecting a resistance of
the coil.
with
the coil.
5. In a coil of resistance 100 a current is induced by changing
the magnetic flux through it. The variation of current with
time is as shown in the figure. The magnitude of change in flux
through coil is
(a) 200 Wb (b) 275 Wb
(c) 225 Wb (d) 250 Wb
6. If E and B represent electric and magnetic field vectors of the electromagnetic wave, the
direction of propagation of electromagnetic wave is along
(a) E (b) B (c) E x B (d) B x E
7. An equiconvex lens of focal length 15 cm is cut into two halves as shown
in figure. Find the focal length of each part?
(a) -30cm (b) -20cm
(c) 30cm (d) -15cm
8. The wave-front due to source situated at the infinity is
(a) Spherical (b) Cylindrical (c) Plane
(d) Rectangular
9. The energy of an electron in nth orbit of hydrogen atom is En= . The negative sign of
energy indicates that
(a) electron is free to move.
(b) electron is bound to the nucleus.
(c) kinetic energy of electron is equal to potential energy of electron.
(d) atom is radiating energy
10. In a photoelectric experiment, anode or plate potential is plotted against plate current
(a) A and B will have same intensities while B and C will have different frequencies
(b) B and C will have different intensities while A and B will have different frequencies
(c) A and B will have different intensities while B and C will have equal frequencies
(d) B and C will have equal intensities while A and B will have same frequencies
11. What is the ratio of nuclear radii if the mass numbers of two nuclei are 4 and 32?
(a)1:2 (b)1:3 (c)1:4 (d)1:5
12. Choose the correct option.
(a) Both of the diodes are forward biased.
(b) Both of the diodes are reverse biased
(c) in (i), diode is forward biased and in (ii), diode is reverse biased.
(d) in (i), diode is reverse biased and in (ii), diode is forward biased.
For Questions 13 to 16, two statements are given one labelled Assertion (A) and other labelled
Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the options as given below.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) If both Assertion and Reason are false
13. Assertion (A): In a p-n junction under equilibrium there is no net current.
Reason (R): In equilibrium, the drift current is equal and opposite to the diffusion current.
14. Assertion: Energy is released when heavy nuclei undergo fission or light nuclei
undergo fusion.
Reason: For heavy nuclei, binding energy per nucleon increases with increasing Z
while for light nuclei it decreases with increasing Z.
15. Assertion (A): Endoscopy involves use of optical fibres to study internal organs
Reason (R): Optical fibree are based on the phenomena of total internal reflection
16. Assertion: Torque on the coil is the maximum, when coil is suspended in a radial magnetic field.
Reason: The torque tends to rotate the coil on its own axis.
SECTION-B
17. The susceptibility of a magnetic material is -2.6x 10-5. Identify the type of magnetic material and
state its two properties.
18.
the plots of the terminal voltage V versus (i) R and (ii) the current I.
OR
Use Kirchhoff's rules to determine the potential difference
between the points A and D when no current flows in the
arm BE of the electric network shown in the figure
19. The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons gets
doubled when the wavelength of light incident on the surface
1 2 0 and work
function for the metal surface.
20. What are intrinsic semiconductors? What is the effect of doping on the conductivity of
semiconductors? Draw the energy band diagram for p-type semiconductor.
21. Draw the ray diagram for image formation by a refracting telescope under normal adjustment.
Why is the aperture of objective in an astronomical telescope kept large?
SECTION-C
22. Sup
pose that the electric field part of an electromagnetic wave in vacuum is
E= {[3.1 N/C] COS {(1.8 rad /m) y + (5.4x106rad/s) t]} i
a) What is the direction of propagation of the Wave? 1/2
b) What is the Wave length? 1/2
c) What is the frequency? 1/2
d) What is the amplitude of the magnetic field part of the wave? 1/2
e) Write an expression for the magnetic field part of the wave. 1
23. Explain, with the help of suitable diagram, the two important processes that occur during the
formation of p-n junction. Hence define the terms: depletion region and barrier potential.
OR
With a suitable circuit diagram explain the principle and working of a full wave rectifier. Draw
its input and output wave form.
24. Plot a graph showing the variation of binding energy per nucleon as a function of mass number.
Explain Nuclear fusion and fission on the basic of this graph.
25. Given the value of the ground state energy of hydrogen atom as s
kinetic and potential energy in the ground and second excited [Link] the wavelength
of the radiation emitted when it jumps to ground state from this state?
26. Using phasor diagram, derive the expression for the current flowing in an ideal inductor connected
27. The resistance of a tungsten filament at 1500 5000C?
Given the temperature coefficient of tungsten is 0.0045/ 0C.
28. Define electrostatic potential at a point. Write its S.I. unit.
Three point charges, + Q, + 2Q and 3Q are placed at the
vertices of an equilateral triangle ABC of side l. If these
charges are displaced to the mid-points A1, B1 and C1
respectively, find the amount of the work done in
shifting the charges to the new locations.
SECTION-D
29. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow.
AC generator is a machine that converts mechanical
input supply is mechanical energy supplied by steam
turbines, gas turbines andcombustion engines. The
output is alternating electrical power in the form of
alternating voltage and current.
of electromagnetic induction, which states
that electromotive force EMF or voltage is
generated in a current-carrying conductor that cuts
a uniform magnetic field. This can either be
achieved by rotating a conducting coil in a static
magnetic
field or rotating the magnetic field containing the stationary conductor.
i) AC generator works on the principle of
a. Mutual Induction b. Electromagnetic induction
c. Self Induction d. None of these
ii) In AC generator, current in the circuit will maximum, when
a. Flux linked with the coil maximum
b. Flux linked with the coil zero
c. Angle between magnetic field and area vector is zero
d. None of these
iii)In an AC generator, the rate of change of magnetic flux through the coil is maximum when
the angle between the plane of the coil and the lines of force is
a. 00 b. 900
c. 600 d. 300
iv) An A.C. generator consists of a coil of 100 turns arid cross-sectional area of 3 m2, rotating at
a constant angular speed of 60 radian/sec in a uniform magnetic field of 0.4 T. The resistance of
the coil is 400 ohm. What is the maximum power dissipation in the coil?
a. 548 Watt b. 1296 Watts c. 100 watts d. 0
OR
An Ac generator consists of 500 turns of area 100 cm2 each rorating with angular speed 75 rpm
in a magnetic field of 3 x 10-3 T. Find the peak value of emf.
a. 1.17 V b. 3.4 V c. 4.4 V d. 5.0 V
30. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow.
Nowadays optical fibres are
extensively used for transmitting audio and video signals through long
distances. Optical fibres too make use of the phenomenon of total internal reflection. Optical
fibres are fabricated with high quality composite glass/quartz fibres. Each fibre consists of a
core (Inner) and cladding(outer). When a signal in the form of light is directed at one end of the
fibre at a suitable angle, it undergoes repeated total internal reflections along the length of the
fibre and finally comes out atthe other endSince light undergoes total internal reflection at each
stage, there is no appreciable loss inthe intensity of thelight signal. Optical fibres are fabricated
such that light reflected at one side of inner surface strikes the otherat an angle larger than the
critical angle. Even if the fibre is bent, light can easily travel along its length.
Thus, an optical fibre can be used to act as an optical pipe.
i)Light cannot escape an optical fibre due to refraction. This is because:
a) Critical angle for core with reference to cladding is too large
b) Its critical angle for core with reference to cladding is too small
c) The core is transparent
d) Rays always enter at angle greater than critical angle.
ii)For total internal reflection to take place
(a) the ray must go from rarer to denser medium.
(b) angle of incidence should be less than critical angle.
(c) the ray must go from denser to rarer medium.
(d) angle of incidence should be zero.
iii)In optical fibre
(a) refractive index of core is kept less than that of cladding
(b) refractive index of core is kept more than that of cladding
(c) refractive index of core is equal to that of cladding
(d) refractive index of core is 1
iv) Find the refractive index of the core of an optical fiber if the critical angle is 60 and
the refractive index of the cladding is
(a) (b) 2 (c) 3 (d)
OR
A diver at a depth 12 m inside water (n=4/3) sees the sky in a cone of semi vertical
angle
(a) (b) (c) (d) 900
SECTION-E
31.
(b) Name the type of wave front that corresponds to a beam of light emerging out of
(i) A convex lens when a point source is placed at its focus.
(ii) A distant source
(iii) A point source
law of reflection of light.
OR
(a)
case of a double convex lens.
(b) A compound microscope consists of an objective lens of focal Length 2.0cm and an
eyepiece of focal length 6.25cm separated by a distance of 15cm. How far from the objective
should an object be placed in order to obtain the final image at least distance of distinct vision.
32. Write, using Biot Savart law, the expression for the magnetic field B to an element dl
carrying current I at a distance r from it in a vector form. Schematically represent the direction
of the magnetic field lines through a coil carrying current
A long wire with a small current element of 6mm is placed at the origin and carries a current of
2A along the X-axis. Find the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field due the element on
the Y axis at a distance 0.2m from it.
OR
With the help of a neat and labeled diagram, explain the working principle and theory of
moving coil galvanometer.
galvanometer. Justify this statement.
33. Define the its S.I. unit.
Given the components of an electric field as Ex= x, Ey=0andEz=0, where is a dimensional
constant. Calculate the flux through each face of the cube of as shown in the figure, and the
effective charge inside the cube.
inversely proportional to radial distance.
OR
Show, for a parallel plate capacitor consisting of two large plane
parallel conductors having surface charge densities + and ,separated by a small
distance in vacuum, the electric field
(i) in the outer regions of both the plates is zero,
(ii) is / oin the region between the charged plates.
Hence obtain the expression fo the capacitance ofa parallel plate capacitor.
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