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BLOW UP SYLLABUS
II PUC PHYSICS - 33
(THEORY)
UNIT-I
Chapter 1: ELECTRIC CHARGES AND FIELDS (9 hours)
Electric charges and their properties: Additivity of charges, quantisation of charges
and conservation of charges - Coulomb’s law: Statement, explanation (only in free
space) and expression in vector form - Definition of SI unit of charge - Superposition
principle: Statement, application to find the force between multiple charges.
Electric field: Definition of electric field - Mention of expression for electric field due
to a point charge -Application of superposition principle to find electric field for a
system of charges.
Continuous charge distribution: Definitions of surface, linear and volume charge
densities - Mention of expression for electric field due to a continuous charge
distribution.
Electric dipole: Definition of electric dipole and dipole moment - Derivation of
electric field due to a dipole (a) at any point on its axis (b) at any point on its
equatorial plane -Derivation of the torque on an electric dipole in an uniform electric
field and expression in vector form.
Electric field lines: Properties and representation - Electric flux: Concept of electric
flux - Area element vector, electric flux through an area element - Gauss’s Law:
Statement and its applications to find electric field due to (a) infinitely long straight
charged wire, (b) uniformly charged infinite plane sheet and (c) uniformly charged
thin spherical shell (field inside and outside), Numerical Problems.
UNIT-II
Chapter 2: ELECTROSTATIC POTENTIAL AND CAPACITANCE (9 hours)
Electric potential: Definition of electric potential at a point - Definition of potential
difference - Derivation of electric potential due to a point charge - Mention of
expression for electric potential due a short electric dipole at any point - Comparison
of the variation of electric potential with distance between a point charge and an
electric dipole - Application of superposition principle to find electric potential due to
a system of charges.
Equipotential surfaces: Properties - Derivation ofthe relation between electric field
and potential,
Electric potential energy: Definition of electric potential energy of a system of
charges - Derivation of electric potential energy of a system of two point charges in
the absence of external electric field - Mention of expression for electric potential
energy of a system of two point charges in presenceof external electric field. Mention
of the expression for the electric potential energy of an electric dipole placed in a
uniform electric field.
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Electrostatics of conductors - Dielectrics and electric polarisation: Polar and nonpolar dielectrics and their behavior in the absenceand presence of an external electric
field.
Capacitors and capacitance - Parallel plate capacitor - Derivation of the capacitance of
a capacitor without dielectric medium - Mention of expression for capacitance of a
capacitor with dielectric medium - Definition of dielectric constant.
Combination of capacitors: Derivation of effectivecapacitance of two capacitors (a)
in series combination and (b) in parallel combination,
Derivation of energy stored in a capacitor.
Van de Graaff generator: Principle, labeled diagram and use, Numerical Problems.
UNIT-III
Chapter 3: CURRENT ELECTRICITY (15 hours)
Definition of electric current - Electric currents in a conductor - Definition of current
density - Ohm’s law: Statement and explanation - Dependence of electrical resistance
on the dimensions of conductor and mention of R= ρl/A - Electrical resistivity and
conductivity - Derivation of the relation ȷ = σE
(equivalent form of Ohm’s law) -
Limitations of Ohm’s law.
Drift of electrons and origin of resistivity: Definitions of drift velocity, relaxation time
and mobility - Derivation of expression for conductivity of a material (σ= ne
2
τ/m).
Color code of carbon resistors; Temperature dependence of resistivity of metals and
semiconductors.
Electrical energy and power: Mention of expression for power loss.
Combination of resistors: Derivation of effective resistance of two resistors (a) in
series combination and (b) in parallel combination.
Cells: Definitions of internal resistance of a cell, terminal potential difference and emf
of a cell -Derivation of current drawn by external resistance.
Combination of cells: Derivation of expressions for equivalent emf and equivalent
internal resistance (a) in series and (b) in parallel combination.
Kirchhoff’s rules: Statements and explanation.
Wheatstone bridge: Derivation of balancing condition – Metre Bridge.
Potentiometer: Principle - Mention of applications (a) to compare emf of two cells
and (b) to measure internal resistance of a cell, Numerical Problems.
UNIT-IV
Chapter 4: MOVING CHARGES AND MAGNETISM (10 hours)
Concept of magnetic field - Oersted’s experiment – Force on a moving charge in
uniform magnetic and electric fields: Lorentz force - Derivation of magnetic force on
a current carrying conductor
= (
×
).
Motion of a charge in a uniform magnetic field: Nature of trajectories - Derivation of
radius and angular frequency of circular motion of a charge in uniform magnetic field.
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Velocity selector: Crossed electric and magnetic fields serve as velocity selector.
Cyclotron: Principle, construction, working and uses.
Biot–Savart law: Statement, explanation and expression in vector form - Derivation
of magnetic field on the axis of a circular currentloop - Right hand thumb rule to find
direction.
Ampere’s circuital law: Statement and explanation -Application of Ampere’s circuital
law to derive the magnetic field due to an infinitely long straight current carrying wire:
Solenoid and toroid - Mention of expressions for the magnetic field at a point inside a
solenoid and a toroid.
Derivation of the force between two parallel current carrying conductors - Definition
of ampere.
Current loop as a magnetic dipole - Qualitative explanation and definition of magnetic
dipole moment -Mention of expression for torque experienced by a current loop in a
magnetic field - Derivation of magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron in a
hydrogen atom and to obtain the value of Bohr magneton.
Moving coil galvanometer: Mention of expression for angular deflection - Definitions
of current sensitivity and voltage sensitivity - Conversion of galvanometer to ammeter
and voltmeter, Numerical Problems.
UNIT-V
Chapter 5: MAGNETISM AND MATTER (8 hours)
Bar magnet: Properties of magnetic field lines - Bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid
with derivation - Dipole in a uniform magnetic field: Mention of expression for time
period of oscillation of small compass needle in a uniform magnetic field -Gauss law
in magnetism: Statement and explanation.
Earth’s magnetic field and its elements: Declination, Dip and Earth’s horizontal
component B
H
and their variation - Definitions of magnetisation (M), magnetic
intensity (H), magnetic susceptibility (χ) and permeability(µ, µ
o
and µ
r
).
Magnetic properties of materials: Paramagnetic, diamagnetic and ferromagnetic
substances, examples and properties - Curie’s law and Curie temperature - Hysteresis,
Hysteresis loop, definitions of retentivity and coercivity - Permanent magnets and
electromagnets.
Chapter 6: ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION (7 hours)
Experiments of Faraday and Henry - Magnetic flux
=
⋅
Faraday’s law of
electromagnetic induction: Statement and explanation - Lenz’s law: Statement,
explanation and its significance as conservation ofenergy.
Motional emf - Derivation of motional emf - Eddy currents -Advantages of eddy
currents with common practical applications.
Inductance - Mutual inductance: Mention of expression for mutual inductance of two
coaxial solenoids – Mention of expression for induced emf = −
.
Self-inductance: Mention of expression for self-inductance of solenoid - Mention of
expression for induced emf = −
- Derivation of energy stored in the coil.
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AC generator: Labeled diagram - Derivation of instantaneous emf in an ac generator,
Numerical Problems.
UNIT-VI
Chapter 7: ALTERNATING CURRENT (8 hours)
Mention of expression for instantaneous, peak and rms values of alternating current
and voltage.
AC voltage applied to a resistor: Derivation of expression for current, mention of
phase relation between voltage and current, phasor representation.
AC voltage applied to an inductor: Derivation of expression for current, mention of
phase relation between voltage and current, phasor representation and mention of
expression for inductive reactance.
AC voltage applied to a capacitor: Derivation of expression for current, mention of
phase relation between voltage and current, phasor representation and mention of
expression for capacitive reactance.
AC voltage applied to series LCR circuit: Derivation of expression for impedance,
current and phase angle using phasor diagram - Electrical resonance - Derivation of
expression for resonant frequency - Mention of expressions for bandwidth and
sharpness (quality factor).
Mention of expression for power in ac circuit - Power factor and qualitative discussion
in the case of resistive, inductive and capacitive circuit-Meaning of wattless current.
LC oscillations: Qualitative explanation - Mentionof expressions for frequency of LC
oscillations and total energy of LC circuit.
Transformer: Principle, construction and working -Mention of expression for turns
ratio - Sources of energy losses, Numerical Problems.
Chapter 8: ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES (2 hours)
Displacement current - Mention the need for displacement current (inconsistency of
Ampere’s circuital law) -Mention of expression for displacement current - Mention of
expression for Ampere-Maxwell law.
Electromagnetic waves: Sources and nature of electromagnetic waves –
Characteristics - Mention of expression of speed oflight.
Electromagnetic spectrum: Wavelength range and their uses.
UNIT-VII
Chapter 9: RAY OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (9 hours)
Reflection of light by spherical mirrors: Sign convention (Cartesian rule) - Focal
length of spherical mirrors: Derivation of the relation f = R/2 in the case of a concave
mirror -Mirror equation: Derivation of mirror equation in the case of concave mirror
producing a real image - Definition and expression for linear magnification.
Refraction of light: Explanation of phenomenon - Laws of refraction - Consequences.
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Total internal reflection: Explanation of phenomenon - Mention of conditions -Definition of critical angle - Mention the relationbetween nand i
c
- Mention of its
applications (mirage, total reflecting prisms and optical fibers).
Refraction at spherical surfaces: Derivation of the relation between u, v, n and R.
Refraction by a Lens: Derivation of lens-maker’s formula - Mention of thin lens
formula - Definition and expression for linear magnification.
Power of a lens and mention of expression for it.
Combination of thin lenses in contact – Derivation of equivalent focal length of two
thin lenses in contact.
Refraction of light through a prism: Derivation ofrefractive index of the material of
the prism - Dispersion by prism.
Scattering of light: Rayleigh’s scattering law - Blue colour of the sky and reddish
appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset.
Optical instruments: Eye: Accommodation and least distance of distinct vision -Correction of eye defects (myopia and hypermetropia) using lenses.
Simple microscope: Ray diagram for image formation- Mention of expression for the
magnifying power - Compound microscope: Ray diagram for image formation -
Mention of expressions for the magnifying power when the final image is at (a) least
distance of distinct vision and (b) infinity.
Telescope: Ray diagram for image formation - Mention of expression for the
magnifying power and length of the telescope (L = f
o
+ fe
) - Schematic ray diagram of
reflecting telescope, Numerical Problems.
UNIT-VIII
Chapter 10: WAVE OPTICS (9 hours)
Wave front: plane, spherical and cylindrical – Huygens principle - Refraction of plane
wave (rarer to denser), derivation of Snell’s law - Reflection of a plane wave by a
plane surface, derivation of the law of reflection.
Explanation of refraction of a plane wave by (a) a thin prism, (b) by a convex lens and
(c) by a concave mirror, using diagrams.
Coherent sources - Theory of interference, (with equal amplitude) arriving at the
conditions for constructive and destructive interference.
Young’s experiment: Brief description - Derivationof fringe width.
Diffraction: Explanation of the phenomenon - Diffraction due to a single slit -Mention
of the conditions for diffraction minima and maxima - Intensity distribution curve.
Resolving power of optical instruments: Mention of expressions for limit of resolution
of (a) microscope and (b) telescope - Methods of increasing resolving power of
microscope and telescope.
Polarisation: Explanation of the phenomenon - Plane polarised light - Polaroid and its
uses - Pass axis – Malus’ law - Polarisation by reflection: Brewster’s angle - Arriving
at Brewster’s law - Statement of Brewster’s law, Numerical Problems.
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UNIT-IX
Chapter 11: DUAL NATURE OF RADIATION AND MATTER (6 hours)
Electron emission: Definition of electron volt (eV) - Types of electron emission.
Photoelectric effect: Mention of Hertz’s observations - Mention of Hallwachs’ and
Lenard’s observations - Explanation of the phenomenon of Photoelectric effect –
Definition of work function, threshold frequency and stopping potential -
Experimental setup to study Photoelectric effect: Observations - Mention of effect of
(a)intensity of light on photocurrent, (b) potential on photocurrent and (c) frequency of
incident radiation on stopping potential.
Einstein’s photoelectric equation: Explanation of experimental results.
Particle nature of light: Characteristics of photon.
Wave nature of matter: de-Broglie hypothesis - Mention of de-Broglie relationMention of expression for de-Broglie wavelength in terms of kinetic energy and
acceleration potential - Davisson and Germer experiment: (No experimental details)
Brief explanation of conclusion - wave nature of electrons on the basis of electron
diffraction, Numerical Problems.
Chapter 12: Atoms (5 hours)
Alpha particle scattering: Schematic diagram of Geiger-Marsden experiment,
observations and conclusion - Rutherford’s model of an atom - Derivation of total
energy of electron in hydrogen atom in terms of orbit radius.
Atomic spectra: Spectral series of hydrogen - Mention of empirical formulae for
1/ (wave number) of different series.
Bohr model of hydrogen atom: Bohr’s postulates - Derivation of Bohr radius -
Derivation of energy of electron in stationary states of hydrogen atom - Line spectra of
hydrogen atom: Derivation of frequency of emitted radiation - Mention of expression
for Rydberg constant - Energy level diagram - de-Broglie’s explanation of Bohr’s
second postulate - Limitations of Bohr model, Numerical Problems.
UNIT-X
Chapter 13: NUCLEI (7 hours)
Definition of atomic mass unit (u) - Isotopes, isobars and isotones - Composition, size,
mass and density of the nucleus - Einstein’s mass energy relation - Nuclear binding
energy: Brief explanation of mass defect and binding energy - Binding energy per
nucleon -Binding energy curve - Nuclear force and its characteristics.
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion with examples.
Radioactivity: Law of radioactive decay - Derivation of N=
- Activity (decay
rate) and its units - becquerel and curie - Definition and derivation of half-life of
radioactive element - Definition of mean life and mention its expression.
Alpha decay, beta decay (negative and positive) andgamma decay with examples -
Q value of nuclear reaction, Numerical Problems.
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Chapter 14: SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS (12 hours)
Energy bands in solids: Valance band, conduction band and energy gap -
Classification of solids on the basis of energy bands.
Semiconductors: Intrinsic semiconductors - Extrinsic semiconductors (p-type and
n-type); p-n junction: p-n junction formation.
Semiconductor diode: Forward and reverse bias - I-V characteristics - Definitions of
cut-in-voltage, breakdown voltage and reverse saturation current.
Diode as a rectifier: Circuit diagram, working, input and output waveforms of
a) half-wave rectifier and (b) full-wave rectifier.
Zener diode: I-V characteristics - Zener diode as a voltage regulator.
Optoelectronic junction devices: Working principles and mention of applications of
photodiode, LED and solar cell.
Junction transistor: Types of transistor - Transistor action - Common emitter
characteristics of a transistor: Drawing of input and output characteristics - Definitions
of input resistance, output resistance and current amplification factor.
Transistor as a switch: Circuit diagram and working.
Transistor as an amplifier (CE - configuration): Circuit diagram and working -Derivation of current gain and voltage gain.
Transistor as an oscillator: principle and block diagram.
Logic gates: Logic symbol and truth table of NOT, OR, AND, NAND and NOR gates.
Chapter 15: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (4 hours)
Block diagram of generalized communication system - Basic terminology used in
electronic communication systems : Transducer, Signal, Noise, Transmitter, Receiver,
Attenuation, Amplification, Range, Bandwidth, Modulation, Demodulation, Repeater -Mention of bandwidth of signals for speech, TV and digital data - Mention of
bandwidth of transmission medium for coaxial cable,free space and optical fibers -Propagation of electromagnetic waves: Brief explanation of ground wave, sky wave
and space wave - Need for modulation - Amplitude modulation: Meaning - Block
diagram of AM transmitter and AM receiver.
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SYLLABUS
II PUC PHYSICS - 33
(Practical)
Experiments:
1) To find resistance of a given wire using metre bridge and hence determine the specific
resistance of its material.
2) To determine resistance per cm of a given wire by plotting a graph of potential difference
versus current.
3) To verify the laws of combination (series/parallel)of resistances using a metre bridge.
4) To compare the emfs of two given primary cells using potentiometer.
5) To determine the internal resistance of given primary cell using potentiometer.
6) To determine resistance of a galvanometer by half-deflection method and to find its figure
of merit.
7) To convert the given galvanometer (of known resistance of figure of merit) into an ammeter
and voltmeter of desired range and to verify the same.
8) To find the frequency of the ac mains with a sonometer.
9) To find the value of v for different values of u in case of a concave mirror and to find the
focal length.
10) To find the focal length of a convex mirror, using a convex lens.
11) To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting graphs between u and v or between 1/u
and1/v.
12) To find the focal length of a concave lens, using aconvex lens.
13) To determine angle of minimum deviation for a givenprism by plotting a graph between the
angle of incidence and the angle of deviation.
14) To determine refractive index of a glass slab usinga travelling microscope.
15) To find refractive index of a liquid by using (i) concave mirror, (ii) convex lens and plane
mirror.
16) To draw the I-V characteristics curves of a p-n junction in forward bias and reverse bias.
17) To draw the characteristics curve of a Zener diode and to determine its reverse break down
voltage.
18) To study the characteristics of a common-emitter npn or pnp transistor and to find out the
values of current and voltage gains.
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Design of Question Paper
II PUC PHYSICS (33)
Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes(of which 15 minutes for reading the question Paper).
Max. Marks: 70
The weightage of the distribution of marks over different dimensions of the question paper is
as follows:
A. Weightage to Objectives:
Objective Weightage Marks
Knowledge 40% 43/105
Understanding 30% 31/105
Application 20% 21/105
Skill 10% 10/105
B. Weightage to content/subject units:
Unit
No.
Chapter
No.
Topic
No. of
Hours
Marks
I 1 Electric Charges and Fields 9 8
II 2 Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance 9 8
III 3 Current Electricity 15 13
IV 4 Moving Charges and Magnetism 10 9
V
5 Magnetism and Matter 8 7
6 Electromagnetic Induction 7 6
VI
7 Alternating Current 8 7
8 Electromagnetic Waves 2 2
VII 9 Ray Optics and Optical Instruments 9 8
VIII 10 Wave Optics 9 8
IX 11 Dual Nature of Radiation And Matter 6 5
12 Atoms 5 5
X
13 Nuclei 7 6
14 Semiconductor Electronics 12 10
15 Communication Systems 4 3
TOTAL 120 105
Note: Variation of 1Mark per chapter is allowed, however the total marks should not exceed 105.
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C. Weightage to forms of Questions:
Part
Question
Main
Type of questions Marks
Number of
questions to
be set
Number of
questions to
be answered
A
I
Very short answer(VSA) 1 10 10
B
II
Short answer(SA1) 2 8 5
C
III
Short answer(SA2) 3 8 5
D
IV
Long answer(LA) 5 3 2
V
Long answer(LA) 5 3 2
VI Numerical Problems(NP) 5 5 3
Note:
1. Questions in IV Main must be set from Unit I to V.
2. Questions in V Main must be set from Unit VI to X.
3. Questions in VI Main must be set such that one Numerical Problem is from
every 2 successive units.
D. Weightage to level of difficulty:
Level Weightage Marks
Easy 40% 43/105
Average 40% 42/105
Difficult 20% 20/105
General instructions
• Questions should be clear, unambiguous, understandable and free from grammatical errors.
• Questions which are based on same concept, law, fact etc. and which generate the same
answer should not be repeated under different forms(VSA, SA, LA and NP).
• Questions must be set based on the blow up syllabusonly.
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II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
Blue print for Model question paper – I
Unit
Chapter
Topic
Teaching Hours
Marks allotted
1 mark (VSA)
2 mark (SA1)
3 mark (SA2)
5 mark (LA)
5 mark (NP)
1 1
Electric Charges and
Fields
9 8
2 2
Electrostatic Potential
and Capacitance
9 8
3 3 Current Electricity 15 13
4 4
Moving Charges and
Magnetism 10 8
5
5
Magnetism and
Matter
8 7
6
Electromagnetic
Induction
7 6
6
7 Alternating Current 8 8
8
Electromagnetic
Waves
2 2
7 9
Ray Optics and
Optical Instruments
9 8
8 10 Wave Optics 9 8
9
11
Dual nature of
Radiation And Matter
6 5
12 Atoms 5 5
10
13 Nuclei 7 6
14
Semiconductor
Electronics
12 10
15
Communication
Systems
4 3
TOTAL 120 105 10 16 24 30 25
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MODEL QUESTION PAPER-I
Time: 3 hours 15 min. Max Marks: 70
General instructions:
1) All parts are compulsory.
2) Answers without relevant diagram/figure/circuit wherever necessary will not
carry any marks.
3) Direct answers to Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry
any marks.
PART A
I Answer the following. 10 × 1 = 10
1. Draw the electric field lines for a system of two positive point charges.
2. Name the charge carriers in metallic conductors.
3. North Pole of a bar magnet is moved towards a metal ring. What is the
direction of induced current in the ring when viewed from magnet side?
4. Write the expression for displacement current.
5. Name the electromagnetic radiations which are produced when high energy
electrons are bombarded with metal target.
6. Write the expression for magnifying power of a telescope in terms of focal
lengths.
7. What is the outcome of Davisson Germer Experiment?
8. How does nuclear radius of an atom depend on its mass number?
9. A proton and an electron have same kinetic energy. Which one has smaller deBroglie wavelength?
10. What is demodulation?
PART – B
II Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5×2=10
11. Write two properties of an electric charge.
12. What is electrostatic shielding? Mention one application electrostatic
shielding.
13. State Kirchhoff’s rules for electrical network.
14. Define the terms magnetic Declination and Dip at a place.
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15. What are eddy currents? Mention one application of eddy currents.
16. Draw the ray diagram to construct a real inverted image by a concave mirror.
17. Name the semiconductor device that can be used as avoltage regulator. Draw
the I–Vcharacteristics of this device.
18. Draw the block diagram of a generalized communication system.
PART – C
III Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5×3=15
19. Write the expression for electric potential at a point due to a short electric
dipole. Mention one contrasting feature of electric potential of dipole at a
point as compared to that due to a point charge.
20. Obtain the expression for effective capacitance of two capacitors connected
in parallel.
21. What is a cyclotron? Draw its schematic labeled diagram.
22. Explain briefly an experiment with a coil and magnet to demonstrate the
phenomenon of electromagnetic induction.
23. Show that voltage and current are in phase with each other when an AC
voltage is applied across a resistor. Represent this relation in phasor diagram.
24. Derive the law of reflection of light on the basis of Huygens wave theory.
25. Mention three experimental observations of photoelectric effect.
26. Classify metals, semiconductors and insulators on the basis of energy bands.
PART – D
IV Answer any TWO of the following Questions 2×5=10
27. Obtain expressions for effective emf and effective internal resistance when
two different cells are connected in parallel.
28. Use Biot-Savart law to derive the expression for magnetic field on the axis of
circular current loop.
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29. Define magnetic susceptibility of a material. Name two elements, one having
positive susceptibility and other having negative susceptibility. State Curie’s
law and define Curie temperature.
V Answer any TWO of the following questions 2×5=10
30. Derive the expression for the refractive index of the material of a prism in
terms of the angle of the prism and angle of minimum deviation.
31. State the law of radioactive decay. Show that
t
o
e N N
λ −
= for a radioactive
element.
32. Write the neat circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier and explain its working.
Draw the input and output waveforms.
VI Answer any THREE of the following questions. 3×5=15
33. The electrostatic force on a metal sphere of charge 0.4 µC due to another
identical metal sphere of charge -0.8 µC in air is 0.2N. Find the distance
between the two spheres and also the force between the same two spheres
when they are brought into contact and then replaced in their initial positions.
34. In the given circuit, calculate the (i) effective
resistance between A and B (ii) current through
the circuit and (iii) current through 3 Ωresistor.
35. A resistor, an inductor and a capacitor are connected in series with a 120V,
100Hz ac source. Voltage leads the current by 35° in the circuit. If the
resistance of the resistor is 10Ω and the sum of inductive and capacitive
reactance is 17Ω,calculate the self-inductance of the inductor.
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36. A beam of light consisting of two wavelengths 500 nm and 400 nm is used to
obtain interference fringes in Young’s double slit experiment. The distance
between the slits is 0.3 mm and the distance between the slits and the screen
is 1.5 m. Compute the least distance of the point from the central maximum,
where the bright fringes due to both the wavelengths coincide.
37. The first member of the Balmer series of hydrogen atom has wavelength of
656.3nm. Calculate the wavelength and frequency of the second member of
the same series. Given, c = 3×10
8
m/s.
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SCHEME OF EVALUATION OF MODEL QUESTION PAPER-I
Q.NO ANSWERS MARKS
I PART-A
1 1 mark
2 Free electrons
1 mark
3 Anticlockwise. 1 mark
4
=
1 mark
5 X-rays. 1 mark
6
e
o
f
f
m =
1 mark
7 It confirms the wave nature of electrons. 1 mark
8 R = RoA
1/3
or R is directly proportional to A to the power of 1/3 1 mark
9 Proton 1 mark
10 The process of retrieval of information from the carrier wave at
the receiver is called demodulation.
1 mark
II PART-B
11 Any two properties 1 mark
each
12 The field inside the cavity of a conductor is always zero and it
remains shielded from outside electric influence. This is known as
electrostatic shielding.
Sensitive components of electronic devices are protected
1 mark
1mark
+
+
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13 (1) Junction rule: At any junction, the sum of the currents
entering the junction is equal to the sum of the currents
leaving the junction.
(2) Loop rule: The algebraic sum of changes in potential around
any closed loop involving resistors and cells is zero.
1 mark
1 mark
14 Definitions 1 mark
each
15 The induced circulating currents produced in a metal due to the
change in magnetic flux linked with it are called eddy currents.
Any one application,
1. Induction furnace.
2. Speedometer.
3. Dead beat galvanometer.
4. Electromagnetic Breaks.
1 mark
1 mark
16
Ray diagram with arrow marks
2 mark
17 Zener Diode.
1 mark
1 mark
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18
2 marks
III PART-C
19
! =
1
4$%
&
'
( . * +
*
2
-For an electric dipole, ! ∝
/
0
1
For a point charge, ! =
1
4$%
&
2
3
*
4 ⇒ ! ∝
1
*
1mark
1mark
1mark
20
Circuit diagram
q= q1 + q
2
Charge on the capacitor C1,
q1 =C1V, Similarly, q2
= C2 V
Arriving at the final equation
1mark
1 mark
1 mark
21 It is a device used to accelerate charged particles.
Diagram
Labeling
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
22 Diagram
Changing magnetic flux linking the coil induces emf.
Induced current is large when the magnet moves faster.
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
23 Circuit diagram.
To show that I and V are in phase.
Phasor representation
1mark
1mark
1mark
Information source
massage
signal
Transmitter Channel Receiver
User of
information
Noise
Transmitted
signal
Received
signal
massage
signal
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24 Diagram
Explaining the construction of wavefronts
To show i and r are equal
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
25 Any three observations, 1mark
each
26 Metals- overlapping of CB and VB
Semiconductors- small energy gap between CB and VB
Insulators -very large energy gap between CB and VB
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
IV PART-D
27 Circuit diagram for two cells
Pd across the first cell
! =
/
− /
*
/
⇒
/
= 6
/
− !
*
/
7
similarly pd across second cell
! =
8
− 8
*
8
⇒
8
= 6
8
− !
*
8
7
But =
/
+
8
= 6
/
− !
*
/
7 + 6
8
− !
*
8
7 = 6
/
*
/
+
8
*
8
7 − ! 6
1
*
/
+
1
*
8
7
! = 6
1
*
2
+
2
*
1
*
1
+ *
2
7 + 6
*
1
*
2
*
1
+ *
2
7
!
:;
=
:;
− *
:;
Comparing and arriving at
:;
=
<
0
1
=
1
0
<
0
<
=0
1
*
:;
=
*
/
*
8
*
/
+ *
8
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
28 Diagram
Magnetic field due to an element, =
>
?
@A
B C
(D
1
=0
1
)
Resolving dB and obtaining dBx
Summation over a loop
Final expression
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
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29 Definition of magnetic susceptibility of a material.
Naming element having positive susceptibility
Naming element having negative susceptibility.
State Curie’s law
Define Curie temperature.
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
V
30 Ray diagram with necessary arrow marks
d = i1+ i
2
– A
At minimum deviation, d = D and i = i1= i2
, r1
= r2
= r,
The value of r and i
Arriving at final expression
+
=
2
A
sin
2
D A
sin
n
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
31 Decay law statement
N
dt
dN
λ − =
Arriving atLoge
N = - λ λλ λt + C
Finding the value of C
Arriving at
t
e N N
λ −
=
0
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
32 Circuit Diagram
Working
Input and output waveforms
1 mark
2 marks
2 marks
VI
33
1 2
2
9 6 6
2
9 6 6
2
1
4
9 10 0.4 10 0.8 10
0.2
0.12
after contact
9 10 0.2 10 0.2 10
0.025 ( )
0.12
q q
f
r
r
r m
f N repulsive
ο
πε
− −
− −
=
× × ×
=
=
× × ×
= =
Final answer with unit f = 0.025N
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1mark
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34 1 2
1 2
p
R R
R
R R
=
+
and V = IR
Finding the effective resistance of the circuit
Finding current through the circuit I = 11.66A
Finding current through 3Ωresistor I = 4A with unit
1 mark
2 marks
1 mark
1 mark
35
tan cos 2
L C
L
X X R
or and X fL
R Z
φ φ π
−
= = =
7
L C
X X − =
12
L
X = Ω
Calculation of 19 L mH = with unit
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
2 marks
36
1 2
1 1 2 2
n n
X X
n D n D
d d
λ λ
=
=
Substitution and getting the values n1and n2
Calculation of Final answer with unit
1
n
X = 0.01 m
1 mark
1+1
marks
1+1
marks
37
2 2
1 2
1 1 1
R
n n
λ
= −
Identifing transitions
Substitution, simplification and λ2
=486.1 nm
Using c=fλ,
getting the value of f=6.1715×10
14
Hz (with unit)
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
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II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
Blue print for Model question paper – II
Unit
Chapter
Topic
Teaching Hours
Marks allotted
1 mark (VSA)
2 mark (SA1)
3 mark (SA2)
5 mark (LA)
5 mark (NP)
1 1
Electric Charges and
Fields
9 8
2 2
Electrostatic Potential
and Capacitance 9 8
3 3 Current Electricity 15 13
4 4
Moving Charges and
Magnetism
10 9
5
5
Magnetism and
Matter
8 7
6
Electromagnetic
Induction
7 6
6
7 Alternating Current 8 7
8
Electromagnetic
Waves
2 2
7 9
Ray Optics and
Optical Instruments
9 8
8 10 Wave Optics 9 8
9
11
Dual nature of
Radiation And Matter 6 5
12 Atoms 5 5
10
13 Nuclei 7 6
14
Semiconductor
Electronics
12 10
15
Communication
Systems
4 3
TOTAL 120 105 10 16 24 30 25
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II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER-II
Time: 3 hours 15 min. Max Marks: 70
General instructions:
1) All parts are compulsory.
2) Answers without relevant diagram/figure/circuit wherever necessary will not
carry any marks.
3) Direct answers to Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry
any marks.
PART A
I Answer ALL of the following questions. 10 × ×× ×1 = 10
1. A cube encloses a charge of 1 C. What is the electric flux through the surface of
the cube?
2. The color code of a carbon resistor is Brown-Red-Brown-Gold. What is its
resistance?
3. State Ampere’s circuital law.
4. Define magnetic permeability.
5. Name the law which gives the polarity of induced emf.
6. What type of a wave front is observed from a distant source of light?
7. Give an example for nuclear fusion reaction.
8. Define energy band gap in solids.
9. The output of OR gate is connected to the input of NOT gate. Name the equivalent
logic gate.
10. What is the signal bandwidth offered by a coaxial cable?
PART – B
II Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5× ×× ×2=10
11. State Coulomb’s law in electrostatics and explain it in the case of free space.
12. How does the resistivity of the following materials vary with the increase in their
temperature (i) metallic conductor and (ii) semiconductor?
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13. Mention the principle behind the working of a transformer. Can a transformer be
used to step up a dc voltage?
14. Mention two characteristics of electromagnetic waves.
15. Using Huygens principle, draw a diagram to show the refraction of plane wave
front incident obliquely on a surface separating two media.
16. Mention two observations of Geiger- Marsden's experiment on scattering of alpha
particle.
17. Two nuclei have mass numbers in the ratio 8 : 125 . Calculate the ratio of their
nuclear radii.
18. Explain the terms ‘range’ and ‘band-width’, used in electronic communication
systems.
PART – C
III Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5× ×× ×3=15
19. Obtain the expression for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor without
dielectric medium between the plates.
20. Write the expression for the force acting on a charge moving in a uniform
magnetic field. Mention the nature of a trajectory of the charged particle which is
moving (i) parallel and (ii) perpendicular to the magnetic field.
21. Mention three distinguishing properties of diamagnetic and ferromagnetic
materials.
22. Write the expression for time period of oscillationof small compass needle in a
uniform magnetic field and explain the terms. In this case if the magnitude of the
magnetic field is reduced to 1/4th, how does the time period change?
23. Derive the relation f = R/2 in the case of a concave mirror.
24. State Bohr’s postulates of hydrogen atom.
25. Obtain the expression for the half-life of a radioactive element.
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26. Name the device ‘D’ which is used as a voltage
regulator in the given circuit. Rewrite the circuitby
replacing the device ‘D’ with proper circuit symbol.
Give its working principle.
PART – D
IV Answer any TWO of the following questions. 2× ×× ×5=10
27. Obtain the expression for the electric field at a point on the equatorial plane of an
electric dipole.
28. Define ‘relaxation time’. Derive the expression for electrical conductivity of a
material in terms of relaxation time.
29. Draw the circuit diagram of Wheatstone bridge. Derive the balancing condition for
the same. Name the device which works on the principle of Wheatstone bridge.
V Answer any TWO of the following questions. 2× ×× ×5=10
30. What is self-inductance of a coil? Write its SI unit. Obtain the expression for
energy stored in an inductor.
31. Obtain the expression for fringe width of interference fringes in Young’s double
slit experiment.
32. With a neat circuit diagram, explain the working ofan npn transistor in CE mode
as a switch.
VI Answer any THREE of the following questions. 3× ×× ×5=15
33. Two capacitors of capacitance 600 pF and 900 pF areconnected in series across a
200 V supply. Calculate (i) the effective capacitance of the combination, (ii) the pd
across each capacitor and (iii) the total charge stored in the system.
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34. A straight wire of length π/2 m is bent into a circular shape. O is the center of
the circle formed and P is a point on its axis which is at a distance 3 times the
radius from O. A current of 1 A is passed through it. Calculate the magnitude of
the magnetic field at the point O and P.
35. A series LCR circuit is connected to 220 V ac source of variable frequency. The
inductance of the coil is 5 H, capacitance of the capacitor is 5µF and resistance is
40 Ω. At resonance, calculate a) The resonant frequency, b) current in the circuit
and c) the inductive reactance.
36. A small bulb is placed at the bottom of a tank containing water to a depth of 1m.
Find the critical angle for water air interface; also calculate the diameter of the
circular bright patch of light formed on the surface of water? [R.I of water = 4/3].
37. The threshold wavelength of a photosensitive metal is 662.5 nm. If this metal is
irradiated with a radiation of wavelength 331.3 nm, find the maximum kinetic
energy of the photoelectrons. If the wavelength of radiation is increased to
496.5nm, calculate the change in maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons.
(Planck’s constant h=6.625 × 10
-34
Js and speed of light in vacuum=3 × 10
8
ms
-1
)
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II PU PHYSICS (33)
SCHEME OF EVALUATION OF MODEL QUESTIONPAPER-II
Q.NO ANSWERS MARKS
I PART A
1
0.113×10
12
Vm
1
2
120 Ω ± 5%
1
3
Statement
1
4
µ = B / H
1
5
Lenz’s law
1
6
Plane wave front
1
7
Any one example.
1
8
The energy difference (gap) between the top of the valence
band and the bottom of the conduction band. 1
9 NOR gate 1
10
750 MHz
1
II PART-B
11
Statement
Explanation, ∝3
/
3
8
IJ ∝
/
1
Kℎ * M&* =
1
4$N
O
3
/
3
8
8
1
1
12 Metallic conductor : Resistivity increases with increase in temperature
Semiconductor : Resistivity decreases with increasein temperature
1
1
13
Mutual induction
No
1
1
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14
Any two characteristics ( one mark each)
2
15
diagram
1 mark
labeling
1 mark
16 Most of the alpha particles pass through the foil without any
collisions.
About 0.14% of alpha particles scatter by more than1°.
About 1/8000 of alpha particles scatter by more than 90°.
(any two)
1 each
17 Formula R = R
0A
1/3
2 : 5
1 +1
18 Range: Largest distance between a source and destination up to
which signal is received with sufficient strength.
Band-width: The frequency range with in which an equipment
operates
OR
The portion of the spectrum occupied by the signal
1
1
III PART-C
19
Figure
E out = σ/2ε
o- σ/2ε
o= 0
E in = σ/2ε
o+ σ/2ε
o= σ/ε
o=Q/ε
oA
Taking V =E d and arriving at C=Q/V =ε
oA/d
1
1
1
20 F = q (v × B)
i) If v is parallel to B, trajectory is a straight line
ii) If v is perpendicular to B, trajectory is circular
1
1
1
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21 Any three distinguishing properties. ( onemark each) 3
22
K = 2$P
Q
Explanation of the terms
When B becomes B/4, T is doubled.
1
1
1
23
Ray diagram
Comparing the two triangles
Arriving at f = R/2
1
1
1
24 State three postulates ( one mark each) 3
25
After one half-life
K
1/2
⇒ &/2
using the relation &
⇒ &/2 &
S
//8
1/2
S
//8
K
1/2
&T
U
2⇒ K
1/2
0.693
Arriving at K
1/2
O.YZ[
1
1
1
26 Zener diode.
Principle; Zener diode is operated in the reverse breakdown
region, the voltage across it remain constant equal to the
breakdown voltage for large change in reverse current.
1
1
1
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IV PART-D
27
The electric field at P due to 93
=;
1
4$%
3
*
8
9 I
8
I
&JT \
Then electric field at P due to – 3
;
1
4$%
3
*
8
9 I
8
I
&JT \
Directions of
=;
and
;
are shown.
Components normal to the dipole axis cancel away.
Components along the dipole axis add up
Therefore, total field
1
4$%
23 ^&_`
*
8
9 I
8
(̂
1
4$%
3 2I (̂
*
8
9 I
8 [/8
23I (̂
4$%
*
8
9 I
8 [/8
Or in terms of dipole moment ( 3 2I (̂
1
4$%
(
*
8
9 I
8 [/8
1
1
1
1
1
28 Relaxation time is defined as the average time between two
successive collisions of free electrons.
Assuming the expression for drift velocity
b
Q
c
Δ J Ib
Δ
Arriving at |f|
U:
1
g
c|h|
Comparing with i j and obtaining σ
U:
1
g
τ
1
1
1
1
1
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29
k
0
Kirchhoff’s loop rule to ADBA
/
l
/
9 0 9
8
l
8
0
Kirchhoff’s loop rule to CBDC
8
l
@
9 0
/
l
[
0
Arriving at
l
8
l
/
l
@
l
[
Meter bridge
1
1
1
1
1
30 Meaning
“henry” (H)
Work done against back emf E
m
| |
J n^ QM
m
Arriving at
m o m o
1
2
8
O
1
1
1
1
1
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31
S2P–S1P= nλ; n = 0, 1, 2, 3….
(S
2
P)
2
– (S
1
P)
2
=2xd
S2P-S1P = xd/D
Arriving at xn=
d
D nλ
β= (xn–x
n-1) =
d
D λ
(Or any other method)
1
1
1
1
1
32
Arriving at V
q
i
s
R
s
9 V
su
and V
y
V
zz
i
z
R
z
Explaining the variation of Vo as Vi increases fromzero.
Explaining the off state
Explaining the on state
1
1
1
1
1
V
33
1 2
S
1 2
C C
C
C C
=
+
i)substitution ⇒Cs = 360pF
ii) Q= C
S
V = 360 x 200 = 72 nC
iii) V1= Q/C1= 120V
iv) V
2= Q/ C2
= 80V
1
1
1
1
1
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34 Circumference
{
$
2
Q ⇒ 2 $ * =
$
2
⇒ * =
1
4
Q = 0.25Q
= 1 , J = 1 ,
=
}
O
4$
2 $ J *
8
(*
8
+ ~
8
)
[
8
€, ~ = 0
= 2.5 × 10
Y
K
\ , ~ = 3* =
3
4
Q = 0.75Q
= 0.079 × 10
Y
K
1
1
1
1
1
35
0
1 1000
f 31.8Hz
31.4 2 LC
= = =
π
I =V/R = 230/40 = 5.75 A
XL= 2πfL = 998.5Ω
1+1
1
1 +1
36
Diagram
Sin C = 1/n
Calculating the critical angle C = 48°35’
tan C = 1.134=r/h ⇒r = h × tan C = 1 ×1.134 = 1.134 m.
Diameter = 2.268m
1
1
1
1
1
37
o o
hc hc 1 1
KE hc
= − = −
λ λ λ λ
Substituting for λ= λ1= 331. nm and λo= 662.5 nm
We get KE1= 3x10
-19
J
ƒ
8
− ƒ
/
= ℎ^ „
1
/
−
1
8
…
λ
1= 331.3 nm and λ
2
= 496.5 nm
KE2– KE
1= 2x10
-19
J
1
1
1
1+1
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II PUC PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
PHYSICS (33)
General instructions:
• Duration of practical examination: 2 hours.
• Maximum marks allotted: 30 marks.
• At least TEN (10) different experiments have to be set in the practical
Examination.
Scheme of Evaluation
A. Weightage of marks
Sl. No. Particulars Marks
I Performing the Experiment 20
II Viva - Voce 04
III Practical Record 06
TOTAL 30
B. Distribution of marks
I. Performing the Experiment
Sl. No. Particulars Marks
1
Writing the principle of the experiment 2
2
Writing the formula and explaining the terms 2
3
Writing the diagram / figure / circuit with labeling
(At least two parts)
2
4
Writing the tabular column/ observation pattern 2
5
Constructing the experimental set up/ circuit
3
6
Performing the experiment and entering the readings
into the tabular column / Observation pattern
4
7
Substitution and calculation/plotting the graph and
calculation
3
8
Result with unit
2
Total 20
NOTE FOR SL.NO. 6:
• At least three (3) trials have to be taken in case of finding mean value.
• At least six (6) readings have to be taken in case of plotting the graph.
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II. Viva- voce
1. Four questions must be asked and each question carries 1 mark.
2. The questions in the viva- voce should be simple, direct and related to the
experiment being performed by the student.
III. Practical Record
Sl. No. Particulars Marks
1
If the student has performed and recorded
13 experiments or more
(91% to 100% of the experiments prescribed for the
practical examination or more)
6
2
If the student has performed and recorded
11 or 12 experiments.
(81% to 90% of the experiments prescribed for the
practical examination)
5
3
If the student has performed and recorded
10 experiments.
(71% to 80% of the experiments prescribed for the
practical examination)
4
4
If the student has performed and recorded below 10 and
above 5 experiments.(41% to 70% of the experiments
prescribed for the practical examination)
3
5
If the student has performed and recorded 5 or less
than 5 experiments.(40% & below 40% Of the
experiments prescribed for the practical examination)
0
NOTE: At least FOURTEEN (14) experiments have to be conducted in the
practical classes.
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BLOW UP SYLLABUS
II PUC PHYSICS - 33
(THEORY)
UNIT-I
Chapter 1: ELECTRIC CHARGES AND FIELDS (9 hours)
Electric charges and their properties: Additivity of charges, quantisation of charges
and conservation of charges - Coulomb’s law: Statement, explanation (only in free
space) and expression in vector form - Definition of SI unit of charge - Superposition
principle: Statement, application to find the force between multiple charges.
Electric field: Definition of electric field - Mention of expression for electric field due
to a point charge -Application of superposition principle to find electric field for a
system of charges.
Continuous charge distribution: Definitions of surface, linear and volume charge
densities - Mention of expression for electric field due to a continuous charge
distribution.
Electric dipole: Definition of electric dipole and dipole moment - Derivation of
electric field due to a dipole (a) at any point on its axis (b) at any point on its
equatorial plane -Derivation of the torque on an electric dipole in an uniform electric
field and expression in vector form.
Electric field lines: Properties and representation - Electric flux: Concept of electric
flux - Area element vector, electric flux through an area element - Gauss’s Law:
Statement and its applications to find electric field due to (a) infinitely long straight
charged wire, (b) uniformly charged infinite plane sheet and (c) uniformly charged
thin spherical shell (field inside and outside), Numerical Problems.
UNIT-II
Chapter 2: ELECTROSTATIC POTENTIAL AND CAPACITANCE (9 hours)
Electric potential: Definition of electric potential at a point - Definition of potential
difference - Derivation of electric potential due to a point charge - Mention of
expression for electric potential due a short electric dipole at any point - Comparison
of the variation of electric potential with distance between a point charge and an
electric dipole - Application of superposition principle to find electric potential due to
a system of charges.
Equipotential surfaces: Properties - Derivation ofthe relation between electric field
and potential,
Electric potential energy: Definition of electric potential energy of a system of
charges - Derivation of electric potential energy of a system of two point charges in
the absence of external electric field - Mention of expression for electric potential
energy of a system of two point charges in presenceof external electric field. Mention
of the expression for the electric potential energy of an electric dipole placed in a
uniform electric field.
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Electrostatics of conductors - Dielectrics and electric polarisation: Polar and nonpolar dielectrics and their behavior in the absenceand presence of an external electric
field.
Capacitors and capacitance - Parallel plate capacitor - Derivation of the capacitance of
a capacitor without dielectric medium - Mention of expression for capacitance of a
capacitor with dielectric medium - Definition of dielectric constant.
Combination of capacitors: Derivation of effectivecapacitance of two capacitors (a)
in series combination and (b) in parallel combination,
Derivation of energy stored in a capacitor.
Van de Graaff generator: Principle, labeled diagram and use, Numerical Problems.
UNIT-III
Chapter 3: CURRENT ELECTRICITY (15 hours)
Definition of electric current - Electric currents in a conductor - Definition of current
density - Ohm’s law: Statement and explanation - Dependence of electrical resistance
on the dimensions of conductor and mention of R= ρl/A - Electrical resistivity and
conductivity - Derivation of the relation ȷ = σE
(equivalent form of Ohm’s law) -
Limitations of Ohm’s law.
Drift of electrons and origin of resistivity: Definitions of drift velocity, relaxation time
and mobility - Derivation of expression for conductivity of a material (σ= ne
2
τ/m).
Color code of carbon resistors; Temperature dependence of resistivity of metals and
semiconductors.
Electrical energy and power: Mention of expression for power loss.
Combination of resistors: Derivation of effective resistance of two resistors (a) in
series combination and (b) in parallel combination.
Cells: Definitions of internal resistance of a cell, terminal potential difference and emf
of a cell -Derivation of current drawn by external resistance.
Combination of cells: Derivation of expressions for equivalent emf and equivalent
internal resistance (a) in series and (b) in parallel combination.
Kirchhoff’s rules: Statements and explanation.
Wheatstone bridge: Derivation of balancing condition – Metre Bridge.
Potentiometer: Principle - Mention of applications (a) to compare emf of two cells
and (b) to measure internal resistance of a cell, Numerical Problems.
UNIT-IV
Chapter 4: MOVING CHARGES AND MAGNETISM (10 hours)
Concept of magnetic field - Oersted’s experiment – Force on a moving charge in
uniform magnetic and electric fields: Lorentz force - Derivation of magnetic force on
a current carrying conductor
= (
×
).
Motion of a charge in a uniform magnetic field: Nature of trajectories - Derivation of
radius and angular frequency of circular motion of a charge in uniform magnetic field.
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Velocity selector: Crossed electric and magnetic fields serve as velocity selector.
Cyclotron: Principle, construction, working and uses.
Biot–Savart law: Statement, explanation and expression in vector form - Derivation
of magnetic field on the axis of a circular currentloop - Right hand thumb rule to find
direction.
Ampere’s circuital law: Statement and explanation -Application of Ampere’s circuital
law to derive the magnetic field due to an infinitely long straight current carrying wire:
Solenoid and toroid - Mention of expressions for the magnetic field at a point inside a
solenoid and a toroid.
Derivation of the force between two parallel current carrying conductors - Definition
of ampere.
Current loop as a magnetic dipole - Qualitative explanation and definition of magnetic
dipole moment -Mention of expression for torque experienced by a current loop in a
magnetic field - Derivation of magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron in a
hydrogen atom and to obtain the value of Bohr magneton.
Moving coil galvanometer: Mention of expression for angular deflection - Definitions
of current sensitivity and voltage sensitivity - Conversion of galvanometer to ammeter
and voltmeter, Numerical Problems.
UNIT-V
Chapter 5: MAGNETISM AND MATTER (8 hours)
Bar magnet: Properties of magnetic field lines - Bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid
with derivation - Dipole in a uniform magnetic field: Mention of expression for time
period of oscillation of small compass needle in a uniform magnetic field -Gauss law
in magnetism: Statement and explanation.
Earth’s magnetic field and its elements: Declination, Dip and Earth’s horizontal
component B
H
and their variation - Definitions of magnetisation (M), magnetic
intensity (H), magnetic susceptibility (χ) and permeability(µ, µ
o
and µ
r
).
Magnetic properties of materials: Paramagnetic, diamagnetic and ferromagnetic
substances, examples and properties - Curie’s law and Curie temperature - Hysteresis,
Hysteresis loop, definitions of retentivity and coercivity - Permanent magnets and
electromagnets.
Chapter 6: ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION (7 hours)
Experiments of Faraday and Henry - Magnetic flux
=
⋅
Faraday’s law of
electromagnetic induction: Statement and explanation - Lenz’s law: Statement,
explanation and its significance as conservation ofenergy.
Motional emf - Derivation of motional emf - Eddy currents -Advantages of eddy
currents with common practical applications.
Inductance - Mutual inductance: Mention of expression for mutual inductance of two
coaxial solenoids – Mention of expression for induced emf = −
.
Self-inductance: Mention of expression for self-inductance of solenoid - Mention of
expression for induced emf = −
- Derivation of energy stored in the coil.
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AC generator: Labeled diagram - Derivation of instantaneous emf in an ac generator,
Numerical Problems.
UNIT-VI
Chapter 7: ALTERNATING CURRENT (8 hours)
Mention of expression for instantaneous, peak and rms values of alternating current
and voltage.
AC voltage applied to a resistor: Derivation of expression for current, mention of
phase relation between voltage and current, phasor representation.
AC voltage applied to an inductor: Derivation of expression for current, mention of
phase relation between voltage and current, phasor representation and mention of
expression for inductive reactance.
AC voltage applied to a capacitor: Derivation of expression for current, mention of
phase relation between voltage and current, phasor representation and mention of
expression for capacitive reactance.
AC voltage applied to series LCR circuit: Derivation of expression for impedance,
current and phase angle using phasor diagram - Electrical resonance - Derivation of
expression for resonant frequency - Mention of expressions for bandwidth and
sharpness (quality factor).
Mention of expression for power in ac circuit - Power factor and qualitative discussion
in the case of resistive, inductive and capacitive circuit-Meaning of wattless current.
LC oscillations: Qualitative explanation - Mentionof expressions for frequency of LC
oscillations and total energy of LC circuit.
Transformer: Principle, construction and working -Mention of expression for turns
ratio - Sources of energy losses, Numerical Problems.
Chapter 8: ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES (2 hours)
Displacement current - Mention the need for displacement current (inconsistency of
Ampere’s circuital law) -Mention of expression for displacement current - Mention of
expression for Ampere-Maxwell law.
Electromagnetic waves: Sources and nature of electromagnetic waves –
Characteristics - Mention of expression of speed oflight.
Electromagnetic spectrum: Wavelength range and their uses.
UNIT-VII
Chapter 9: RAY OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (9 hours)
Reflection of light by spherical mirrors: Sign convention (Cartesian rule) - Focal
length of spherical mirrors: Derivation of the relation f = R/2 in the case of a concave
mirror -Mirror equation: Derivation of mirror equation in the case of concave mirror
producing a real image - Definition and expression for linear magnification.
Refraction of light: Explanation of phenomenon - Laws of refraction - Consequences.
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Total internal reflection: Explanation of phenomenon - Mention of conditions -Definition of critical angle - Mention the relationbetween nand i
c
- Mention of its
applications (mirage, total reflecting prisms and optical fibers).
Refraction at spherical surfaces: Derivation of the relation between u, v, n and R.
Refraction by a Lens: Derivation of lens-maker’s formula - Mention of thin lens
formula - Definition and expression for linear magnification.
Power of a lens and mention of expression for it.
Combination of thin lenses in contact – Derivation of equivalent focal length of two
thin lenses in contact.
Refraction of light through a prism: Derivation ofrefractive index of the material of
the prism - Dispersion by prism.
Scattering of light: Rayleigh’s scattering law - Blue colour of the sky and reddish
appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset.
Optical instruments: Eye: Accommodation and least distance of distinct vision -Correction of eye defects (myopia and hypermetropia) using lenses.
Simple microscope: Ray diagram for image formation- Mention of expression for the
magnifying power - Compound microscope: Ray diagram for image formation -
Mention of expressions for the magnifying power when the final image is at (a) least
distance of distinct vision and (b) infinity.
Telescope: Ray diagram for image formation - Mention of expression for the
magnifying power and length of the telescope (L = f
o
+ fe
) - Schematic ray diagram of
reflecting telescope, Numerical Problems.
UNIT-VIII
Chapter 10: WAVE OPTICS (9 hours)
Wave front: plane, spherical and cylindrical – Huygens principle - Refraction of plane
wave (rarer to denser), derivation of Snell’s law - Reflection of a plane wave by a
plane surface, derivation of the law of reflection.
Explanation of refraction of a plane wave by (a) a thin prism, (b) by a convex lens and
(c) by a concave mirror, using diagrams.
Coherent sources - Theory of interference, (with equal amplitude) arriving at the
conditions for constructive and destructive interference.
Young’s experiment: Brief description - Derivationof fringe width.
Diffraction: Explanation of the phenomenon - Diffraction due to a single slit -Mention
of the conditions for diffraction minima and maxima - Intensity distribution curve.
Resolving power of optical instruments: Mention of expressions for limit of resolution
of (a) microscope and (b) telescope - Methods of increasing resolving power of
microscope and telescope.
Polarisation: Explanation of the phenomenon - Plane polarised light - Polaroid and its
uses - Pass axis – Malus’ law - Polarisation by reflection: Brewster’s angle - Arriving
at Brewster’s law - Statement of Brewster’s law, Numerical Problems.
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UNIT-IX
Chapter 11: DUAL NATURE OF RADIATION AND MATTER (6 hours)
Electron emission: Definition of electron volt (eV) - Types of electron emission.
Photoelectric effect: Mention of Hertz’s observations - Mention of Hallwachs’ and
Lenard’s observations - Explanation of the phenomenon of Photoelectric effect –
Definition of work function, threshold frequency and stopping potential -
Experimental setup to study Photoelectric effect: Observations - Mention of effect of
(a)intensity of light on photocurrent, (b) potential on photocurrent and (c) frequency of
incident radiation on stopping potential.
Einstein’s photoelectric equation: Explanation of experimental results.
Particle nature of light: Characteristics of photon.
Wave nature of matter: de-Broglie hypothesis - Mention of de-Broglie relationMention of expression for de-Broglie wavelength in terms of kinetic energy and
acceleration potential - Davisson and Germer experiment: (No experimental details)
Brief explanation of conclusion - wave nature of electrons on the basis of electron
diffraction, Numerical Problems.
Chapter 12: Atoms (5 hours)
Alpha particle scattering: Schematic diagram of Geiger-Marsden experiment,
observations and conclusion - Rutherford’s model of an atom - Derivation of total
energy of electron in hydrogen atom in terms of orbit radius.
Atomic spectra: Spectral series of hydrogen - Mention of empirical formulae for
1/ (wave number) of different series.
Bohr model of hydrogen atom: Bohr’s postulates - Derivation of Bohr radius -
Derivation of energy of electron in stationary states of hydrogen atom - Line spectra of
hydrogen atom: Derivation of frequency of emitted radiation - Mention of expression
for Rydberg constant - Energy level diagram - de-Broglie’s explanation of Bohr’s
second postulate - Limitations of Bohr model, Numerical Problems.
UNIT-X
Chapter 13: NUCLEI (7 hours)
Definition of atomic mass unit (u) - Isotopes, isobars and isotones - Composition, size,
mass and density of the nucleus - Einstein’s mass energy relation - Nuclear binding
energy: Brief explanation of mass defect and binding energy - Binding energy per
nucleon -Binding energy curve - Nuclear force and its characteristics.
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion with examples.
Radioactivity: Law of radioactive decay - Derivation of N=
- Activity (decay
rate) and its units - becquerel and curie - Definition and derivation of half-life of
radioactive element - Definition of mean life and mention its expression.
Alpha decay, beta decay (negative and positive) andgamma decay with examples -
Q value of nuclear reaction, Numerical Problems.
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Chapter 14: SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS (12 hours)
Energy bands in solids: Valance band, conduction band and energy gap -
Classification of solids on the basis of energy bands.
Semiconductors: Intrinsic semiconductors - Extrinsic semiconductors (p-type and
n-type); p-n junction: p-n junction formation.
Semiconductor diode: Forward and reverse bias - I-V characteristics - Definitions of
cut-in-voltage, breakdown voltage and reverse saturation current.
Diode as a rectifier: Circuit diagram, working, input and output waveforms of
a) half-wave rectifier and (b) full-wave rectifier.
Zener diode: I-V characteristics - Zener diode as a voltage regulator.
Optoelectronic junction devices: Working principles and mention of applications of
photodiode, LED and solar cell.
Junction transistor: Types of transistor - Transistor action - Common emitter
characteristics of a transistor: Drawing of input and output characteristics - Definitions
of input resistance, output resistance and current amplification factor.
Transistor as a switch: Circuit diagram and working.
Transistor as an amplifier (CE - configuration): Circuit diagram and working -Derivation of current gain and voltage gain.
Transistor as an oscillator: principle and block diagram.
Logic gates: Logic symbol and truth table of NOT, OR, AND, NAND and NOR gates.
Chapter 15: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (4 hours)
Block diagram of generalized communication system - Basic terminology used in
electronic communication systems : Transducer, Signal, Noise, Transmitter, Receiver,
Attenuation, Amplification, Range, Bandwidth, Modulation, Demodulation, Repeater -Mention of bandwidth of signals for speech, TV and digital data - Mention of
bandwidth of transmission medium for coaxial cable,free space and optical fibers -Propagation of electromagnetic waves: Brief explanation of ground wave, sky wave
and space wave - Need for modulation - Amplitude modulation: Meaning - Block
diagram of AM transmitter and AM receiver.
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SYLLABUS
II PUC PHYSICS - 33
(Practical)
Experiments:
1) To find resistance of a given wire using metre bridge and hence determine the specific
resistance of its material.
2) To determine resistance per cm of a given wire by plotting a graph of potential difference
versus current.
3) To verify the laws of combination (series/parallel)of resistances using a metre bridge.
4) To compare the emfs of two given primary cells using potentiometer.
5) To determine the internal resistance of given primary cell using potentiometer.
6) To determine resistance of a galvanometer by half-deflection method and to find its figure
of merit.
7) To convert the given galvanometer (of known resistance of figure of merit) into an ammeter
and voltmeter of desired range and to verify the same.
8) To find the frequency of the ac mains with a sonometer.
9) To find the value of v for different values of u in case of a concave mirror and to find the
focal length.
10) To find the focal length of a convex mirror, using a convex lens.
11) To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting graphs between u and v or between 1/u
and1/v.
12) To find the focal length of a concave lens, using aconvex lens.
13) To determine angle of minimum deviation for a givenprism by plotting a graph between the
angle of incidence and the angle of deviation.
14) To determine refractive index of a glass slab usinga travelling microscope.
15) To find refractive index of a liquid by using (i) concave mirror, (ii) convex lens and plane
mirror.
16) To draw the I-V characteristics curves of a p-n junction in forward bias and reverse bias.
17) To draw the characteristics curve of a Zener diode and to determine its reverse break down
voltage.
18) To study the characteristics of a common-emitter npn or pnp transistor and to find out the
values of current and voltage gains.
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Design of Question Paper
II PUC PHYSICS (33)
Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes(of which 15 minutes for reading the question Paper).
Max. Marks: 70
The weightage of the distribution of marks over different dimensions of the question paper is
as follows:
A. Weightage to Objectives:
Objective Weightage Marks
Knowledge 40% 43/105
Understanding 30% 31/105
Application 20% 21/105
Skill 10% 10/105
B. Weightage to content/subject units:
Unit
No.
Chapter
No.
Topic
No. of
Hours
Marks
I 1 Electric Charges and Fields 9 8
II 2 Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance 9 8
III 3 Current Electricity 15 13
IV 4 Moving Charges and Magnetism 10 9
V
5 Magnetism and Matter 8 7
6 Electromagnetic Induction 7 6
VI
7 Alternating Current 8 7
8 Electromagnetic Waves 2 2
VII 9 Ray Optics and Optical Instruments 9 8
VIII 10 Wave Optics 9 8
IX 11 Dual Nature of Radiation And Matter 6 5
12 Atoms 5 5
X
13 Nuclei 7 6
14 Semiconductor Electronics 12 10
15 Communication Systems 4 3
TOTAL 120 105
Note: Variation of 1Mark per chapter is allowed, however the total marks should not exceed 105.
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C. Weightage to forms of Questions:
Part
Question
Main
Type of questions Marks
Number of
questions to
be set
Number of
questions to
be answered
A
I
Very short answer(VSA) 1 10 10
B
II
Short answer(SA1) 2 8 5
C
III
Short answer(SA2) 3 8 5
D
IV
Long answer(LA) 5 3 2
V
Long answer(LA) 5 3 2
VI Numerical Problems(NP) 5 5 3
Note:
1. Questions in IV Main must be set from Unit I to V.
2. Questions in V Main must be set from Unit VI to X.
3. Questions in VI Main must be set such that one Numerical Problem is from
every 2 successive units.
D. Weightage to level of difficulty:
Level Weightage Marks
Easy 40% 43/105
Average 40% 42/105
Difficult 20% 20/105
General instructions
• Questions should be clear, unambiguous, understandable and free from grammatical errors.
• Questions which are based on same concept, law, fact etc. and which generate the same
answer should not be repeated under different forms(VSA, SA, LA and NP).
• Questions must be set based on the blow up syllabusonly.
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Blue print for Model question paper – I
Unit
Chapter
Topic
Teaching Hours
Marks allotted
1 mark (VSA)
2 mark (SA1)
3 mark (SA2)
5 mark (LA)
5 mark (NP)
1 1
Electric Charges and
Fields
9 8
2 2
Electrostatic Potential
and Capacitance
9 8
3 3 Current Electricity 15 13
4 4
Moving Charges and
Magnetism 10 8
5
5
Magnetism and
Matter
8 7
6
Electromagnetic
Induction
7 6
6
7 Alternating Current 8 8
8
Electromagnetic
Waves
2 2
7 9
Ray Optics and
Optical Instruments
9 8
8 10 Wave Optics 9 8
9
11
Dual nature of
Radiation And Matter
6 5
12 Atoms 5 5
10
13 Nuclei 7 6
14
Semiconductor
Electronics
12 10
15
Communication
Systems
4 3
TOTAL 120 105 10 16 24 30 25
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MODEL QUESTION PAPER-I
Time: 3 hours 15 min. Max Marks: 70
General instructions:
1) All parts are compulsory.
2) Answers without relevant diagram/figure/circuit wherever necessary will not
carry any marks.
3) Direct answers to Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry
any marks.
PART A
I Answer the following. 10 × 1 = 10
1. Draw the electric field lines for a system of two positive point charges.
2. Name the charge carriers in metallic conductors.
3. North Pole of a bar magnet is moved towards a metal ring. What is the
direction of induced current in the ring when viewed from magnet side?
4. Write the expression for displacement current.
5. Name the electromagnetic radiations which are produced when high energy
electrons are bombarded with metal target.
6. Write the expression for magnifying power of a telescope in terms of focal
lengths.
7. What is the outcome of Davisson Germer Experiment?
8. How does nuclear radius of an atom depend on its mass number?
9. A proton and an electron have same kinetic energy. Which one has smaller deBroglie wavelength?
10. What is demodulation?
PART – B
II Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5×2=10
11. Write two properties of an electric charge.
12. What is electrostatic shielding? Mention one application electrostatic
shielding.
13. State Kirchhoff’s rules for electrical network.
14. Define the terms magnetic Declination and Dip at a place.
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15. What are eddy currents? Mention one application of eddy currents.
16. Draw the ray diagram to construct a real inverted image by a concave mirror.
17. Name the semiconductor device that can be used as avoltage regulator. Draw
the I–Vcharacteristics of this device.
18. Draw the block diagram of a generalized communication system.
PART – C
III Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5×3=15
19. Write the expression for electric potential at a point due to a short electric
dipole. Mention one contrasting feature of electric potential of dipole at a
point as compared to that due to a point charge.
20. Obtain the expression for effective capacitance of two capacitors connected
in parallel.
21. What is a cyclotron? Draw its schematic labeled diagram.
22. Explain briefly an experiment with a coil and magnet to demonstrate the
phenomenon of electromagnetic induction.
23. Show that voltage and current are in phase with each other when an AC
voltage is applied across a resistor. Represent this relation in phasor diagram.
24. Derive the law of reflection of light on the basis of Huygens wave theory.
25. Mention three experimental observations of photoelectric effect.
26. Classify metals, semiconductors and insulators on the basis of energy bands.
PART – D
IV Answer any TWO of the following Questions 2×5=10
27. Obtain expressions for effective emf and effective internal resistance when
two different cells are connected in parallel.
28. Use Biot-Savart law to derive the expression for magnetic field on the axis of
circular current loop.
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29. Define magnetic susceptibility of a material. Name two elements, one having
positive susceptibility and other having negative susceptibility. State Curie’s
law and define Curie temperature.
V Answer any TWO of the following questions 2×5=10
30. Derive the expression for the refractive index of the material of a prism in
terms of the angle of the prism and angle of minimum deviation.
31. State the law of radioactive decay. Show that
t
o
e N N
λ −
= for a radioactive
element.
32. Write the neat circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier and explain its working.
Draw the input and output waveforms.
VI Answer any THREE of the following questions. 3×5=15
33. The electrostatic force on a metal sphere of charge 0.4 µC due to another
identical metal sphere of charge -0.8 µC in air is 0.2N. Find the distance
between the two spheres and also the force between the same two spheres
when they are brought into contact and then replaced in their initial positions.
34. In the given circuit, calculate the (i) effective
resistance between A and B (ii) current through
the circuit and (iii) current through 3 Ωresistor.
35. A resistor, an inductor and a capacitor are connected in series with a 120V,
100Hz ac source. Voltage leads the current by 35° in the circuit. If the
resistance of the resistor is 10Ω and the sum of inductive and capacitive
reactance is 17Ω,calculate the self-inductance of the inductor.
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36. A beam of light consisting of two wavelengths 500 nm and 400 nm is used to
obtain interference fringes in Young’s double slit experiment. The distance
between the slits is 0.3 mm and the distance between the slits and the screen
is 1.5 m. Compute the least distance of the point from the central maximum,
where the bright fringes due to both the wavelengths coincide.
37. The first member of the Balmer series of hydrogen atom has wavelength of
656.3nm. Calculate the wavelength and frequency of the second member of
the same series. Given, c = 3×10
8
m/s.
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SCHEME OF EVALUATION OF MODEL QUESTION PAPER-I
Q.NO ANSWERS MARKS
I PART-A
1 1 mark
2 Free electrons
1 mark
3 Anticlockwise. 1 mark
4
=
1 mark
5 X-rays. 1 mark
6
e
o
f
f
m =
1 mark
7 It confirms the wave nature of electrons. 1 mark
8 R = RoA
1/3
or R is directly proportional to A to the power of 1/3 1 mark
9 Proton 1 mark
10 The process of retrieval of information from the carrier wave at
the receiver is called demodulation.
1 mark
II PART-B
11 Any two properties 1 mark
each
12 The field inside the cavity of a conductor is always zero and it
remains shielded from outside electric influence. This is known as
electrostatic shielding.
Sensitive components of electronic devices are protected
1 mark
1mark
+
+
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13 (1) Junction rule: At any junction, the sum of the currents
entering the junction is equal to the sum of the currents
leaving the junction.
(2) Loop rule: The algebraic sum of changes in potential around
any closed loop involving resistors and cells is zero.
1 mark
1 mark
14 Definitions 1 mark
each
15 The induced circulating currents produced in a metal due to the
change in magnetic flux linked with it are called eddy currents.
Any one application,
1. Induction furnace.
2. Speedometer.
3. Dead beat galvanometer.
4. Electromagnetic Breaks.
1 mark
1 mark
16
Ray diagram with arrow marks
2 mark
17 Zener Diode.
1 mark
1 mark
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18
2 marks
III PART-C
19
! =
1
4$%
&
'
( . * +
*
2
-For an electric dipole, ! ∝
/
0
1
For a point charge, ! =
1
4$%
&
2
3
*
4 ⇒ ! ∝
1
*
1mark
1mark
1mark
20
Circuit diagram
q= q1 + q
2
Charge on the capacitor C1,
q1 =C1V, Similarly, q2
= C2 V
Arriving at the final equation
1mark
1 mark
1 mark
21 It is a device used to accelerate charged particles.
Diagram
Labeling
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
22 Diagram
Changing magnetic flux linking the coil induces emf.
Induced current is large when the magnet moves faster.
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
23 Circuit diagram.
To show that I and V are in phase.
Phasor representation
1mark
1mark
1mark
Information source
massage
signal
Transmitter Channel Receiver
User of
information
Noise
Transmitted
signal
Received
signal
massage
signal
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24 Diagram
Explaining the construction of wavefronts
To show i and r are equal
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
25 Any three observations, 1mark
each
26 Metals- overlapping of CB and VB
Semiconductors- small energy gap between CB and VB
Insulators -very large energy gap between CB and VB
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
IV PART-D
27 Circuit diagram for two cells
Pd across the first cell
! =
/
− /
*
/
⇒
/
= 6
/
− !
*
/
7
similarly pd across second cell
! =
8
− 8
*
8
⇒
8
= 6
8
− !
*
8
7
But =
/
+
8
= 6
/
− !
*
/
7 + 6
8
− !
*
8
7 = 6
/
*
/
+
8
*
8
7 − ! 6
1
*
/
+
1
*
8
7
! = 6
1
*
2
+
2
*
1
*
1
+ *
2
7 + 6
*
1
*
2
*
1
+ *
2
7
!
:;
=
:;
− *
:;
Comparing and arriving at
:;
=
<
0
1
=
1
0
<
0
<
=0
1
*
:;
=
*
/
*
8
*
/
+ *
8
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
28 Diagram
Magnetic field due to an element, =
>
?
@A
B C
(D
1
=0
1
)
Resolving dB and obtaining dBx
Summation over a loop
Final expression
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
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29 Definition of magnetic susceptibility of a material.
Naming element having positive susceptibility
Naming element having negative susceptibility.
State Curie’s law
Define Curie temperature.
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
V
30 Ray diagram with necessary arrow marks
d = i1+ i
2
– A
At minimum deviation, d = D and i = i1= i2
, r1
= r2
= r,
The value of r and i
Arriving at final expression
+
=
2
A
sin
2
D A
sin
n
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
31 Decay law statement
N
dt
dN
λ − =
Arriving atLoge
N = - λ λλ λt + C
Finding the value of C
Arriving at
t
e N N
λ −
=
0
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
32 Circuit Diagram
Working
Input and output waveforms
1 mark
2 marks
2 marks
VI
33
1 2
2
9 6 6
2
9 6 6
2
1
4
9 10 0.4 10 0.8 10
0.2
0.12
after contact
9 10 0.2 10 0.2 10
0.025 ( )
0.12
q q
f
r
r
r m
f N repulsive
ο
πε
− −
− −
=
× × ×
=
=
× × ×
= =
Final answer with unit f = 0.025N
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1mark
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34 1 2
1 2
p
R R
R
R R
=
+
and V = IR
Finding the effective resistance of the circuit
Finding current through the circuit I = 11.66A
Finding current through 3Ωresistor I = 4A with unit
1 mark
2 marks
1 mark
1 mark
35
tan cos 2
L C
L
X X R
or and X fL
R Z
φ φ π
−
= = =
7
L C
X X − =
12
L
X = Ω
Calculation of 19 L mH = with unit
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
2 marks
36
1 2
1 1 2 2
n n
X X
n D n D
d d
λ λ
=
=
Substitution and getting the values n1and n2
Calculation of Final answer with unit
1
n
X = 0.01 m
1 mark
1+1
marks
1+1
marks
37
2 2
1 2
1 1 1
R
n n
λ
= −
Identifing transitions
Substitution, simplification and λ2
=486.1 nm
Using c=fλ,
getting the value of f=6.1715×10
14
Hz (with unit)
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
1 mark
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Blue print for Model question paper – II
Unit
Chapter
Topic
Teaching Hours
Marks allotted
1 mark (VSA)
2 mark (SA1)
3 mark (SA2)
5 mark (LA)
5 mark (NP)
1 1
Electric Charges and
Fields
9 8
2 2
Electrostatic Potential
and Capacitance 9 8
3 3 Current Electricity 15 13
4 4
Moving Charges and
Magnetism
10 9
5
5
Magnetism and
Matter
8 7
6
Electromagnetic
Induction
7 6
6
7 Alternating Current 8 7
8
Electromagnetic
Waves
2 2
7 9
Ray Optics and
Optical Instruments
9 8
8 10 Wave Optics 9 8
9
11
Dual nature of
Radiation And Matter 6 5
12 Atoms 5 5
10
13 Nuclei 7 6
14
Semiconductor
Electronics
12 10
15
Communication
Systems
4 3
TOTAL 120 105 10 16 24 30 25
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II P.U.C PHYSICS (33)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER-II
Time: 3 hours 15 min. Max Marks: 70
General instructions:
1) All parts are compulsory.
2) Answers without relevant diagram/figure/circuit wherever necessary will not
carry any marks.
3) Direct answers to Numerical problems without detailed solutions will not carry
any marks.
PART A
I Answer ALL of the following questions. 10 × ×× ×1 = 10
1. A cube encloses a charge of 1 C. What is the electric flux through the surface of
the cube?
2. The color code of a carbon resistor is Brown-Red-Brown-Gold. What is its
resistance?
3. State Ampere’s circuital law.
4. Define magnetic permeability.
5. Name the law which gives the polarity of induced emf.
6. What type of a wave front is observed from a distant source of light?
7. Give an example for nuclear fusion reaction.
8. Define energy band gap in solids.
9. The output of OR gate is connected to the input of NOT gate. Name the equivalent
logic gate.
10. What is the signal bandwidth offered by a coaxial cable?
PART – B
II Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5× ×× ×2=10
11. State Coulomb’s law in electrostatics and explain it in the case of free space.
12. How does the resistivity of the following materials vary with the increase in their
temperature (i) metallic conductor and (ii) semiconductor?
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13. Mention the principle behind the working of a transformer. Can a transformer be
used to step up a dc voltage?
14. Mention two characteristics of electromagnetic waves.
15. Using Huygens principle, draw a diagram to show the refraction of plane wave
front incident obliquely on a surface separating two media.
16. Mention two observations of Geiger- Marsden's experiment on scattering of alpha
particle.
17. Two nuclei have mass numbers in the ratio 8 : 125 . Calculate the ratio of their
nuclear radii.
18. Explain the terms ‘range’ and ‘band-width’, used in electronic communication
systems.
PART – C
III Answer any FIVE of the following questions. 5× ×× ×3=15
19. Obtain the expression for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor without
dielectric medium between the plates.
20. Write the expression for the force acting on a charge moving in a uniform
magnetic field. Mention the nature of a trajectory of the charged particle which is
moving (i) parallel and (ii) perpendicular to the magnetic field.
21. Mention three distinguishing properties of diamagnetic and ferromagnetic
materials.
22. Write the expression for time period of oscillationof small compass needle in a
uniform magnetic field and explain the terms. In this case if the magnitude of the
magnetic field is reduced to 1/4th, how does the time period change?
23. Derive the relation f = R/2 in the case of a concave mirror.
24. State Bohr’s postulates of hydrogen atom.
25. Obtain the expression for the half-life of a radioactive element.
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26. Name the device ‘D’ which is used as a voltage
regulator in the given circuit. Rewrite the circuitby
replacing the device ‘D’ with proper circuit symbol.
Give its working principle.
PART – D
IV Answer any TWO of the following questions. 2× ×× ×5=10
27. Obtain the expression for the electric field at a point on the equatorial plane of an
electric dipole.
28. Define ‘relaxation time’. Derive the expression for electrical conductivity of a
material in terms of relaxation time.
29. Draw the circuit diagram of Wheatstone bridge. Derive the balancing condition for
the same. Name the device which works on the principle of Wheatstone bridge.
V Answer any TWO of the following questions. 2× ×× ×5=10
30. What is self-inductance of a coil? Write its SI unit. Obtain the expression for
energy stored in an inductor.
31. Obtain the expression for fringe width of interference fringes in Young’s double
slit experiment.
32. With a neat circuit diagram, explain the working ofan npn transistor in CE mode
as a switch.
VI Answer any THREE of the following questions. 3× ×× ×5=15
33. Two capacitors of capacitance 600 pF and 900 pF areconnected in series across a
200 V supply. Calculate (i) the effective capacitance of the combination, (ii) the pd
across each capacitor and (iii) the total charge stored in the system.
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34. A straight wire of length π/2 m is bent into a circular shape. O is the center of
the circle formed and P is a point on its axis which is at a distance 3 times the
radius from O. A current of 1 A is passed through it. Calculate the magnitude of
the magnetic field at the point O and P.
35. A series LCR circuit is connected to 220 V ac source of variable frequency. The
inductance of the coil is 5 H, capacitance of the capacitor is 5µF and resistance is
40 Ω. At resonance, calculate a) The resonant frequency, b) current in the circuit
and c) the inductive reactance.
36. A small bulb is placed at the bottom of a tank containing water to a depth of 1m.
Find the critical angle for water air interface; also calculate the diameter of the
circular bright patch of light formed on the surface of water? [R.I of water = 4/3].
37. The threshold wavelength of a photosensitive metal is 662.5 nm. If this metal is
irradiated with a radiation of wavelength 331.3 nm, find the maximum kinetic
energy of the photoelectrons. If the wavelength of radiation is increased to
496.5nm, calculate the change in maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons.
(Planck’s constant h=6.625 × 10
-34
Js and speed of light in vacuum=3 × 10
8
ms
-1
)
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II PU PHYSICS (33)
SCHEME OF EVALUATION OF MODEL QUESTIONPAPER-II
Q.NO ANSWERS MARKS
I PART A
1
0.113×10
12
Vm
1
2
120 Ω ± 5%
1
3
Statement
1
4
µ = B / H
1
5
Lenz’s law
1
6
Plane wave front
1
7
Any one example.
1
8
The energy difference (gap) between the top of the valence
band and the bottom of the conduction band. 1
9 NOR gate 1
10
750 MHz
1
II PART-B
11
Statement
Explanation, ∝3
/
3
8
IJ ∝
/
1
Kℎ * M&* =
1
4$N
O
3
/
3
8
8
1
1
12 Metallic conductor : Resistivity increases with increase in temperature
Semiconductor : Resistivity decreases with increasein temperature
1
1
13
Mutual induction
No
1
1
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14
Any two characteristics ( one mark each)
2
15
diagram
1 mark
labeling
1 mark
16 Most of the alpha particles pass through the foil without any
collisions.
About 0.14% of alpha particles scatter by more than1°.
About 1/8000 of alpha particles scatter by more than 90°.
(any two)
1 each
17 Formula R = R
0A
1/3
2 : 5
1 +1
18 Range: Largest distance between a source and destination up to
which signal is received with sufficient strength.
Band-width: The frequency range with in which an equipment
operates
OR
The portion of the spectrum occupied by the signal
1
1
III PART-C
19
Figure
E out = σ/2ε
o- σ/2ε
o= 0
E in = σ/2ε
o+ σ/2ε
o= σ/ε
o=Q/ε
oA
Taking V =E d and arriving at C=Q/V =ε
oA/d
1
1
1
20 F = q (v × B)
i) If v is parallel to B, trajectory is a straight line
ii) If v is perpendicular to B, trajectory is circular
1
1
1
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21 Any three distinguishing properties. ( onemark each) 3
22
K = 2$P
Q
Explanation of the terms
When B becomes B/4, T is doubled.
1
1
1
23
Ray diagram
Comparing the two triangles
Arriving at f = R/2
1
1
1
24 State three postulates ( one mark each) 3
25
After one half-life
K
1/2
⇒ &/2
using the relation &
⇒ &/2 &
S
//8
1/2
S
//8
K
1/2
&T
U
2⇒ K
1/2
0.693
Arriving at K
1/2
O.YZ[
1
1
1
26 Zener diode.
Principle; Zener diode is operated in the reverse breakdown
region, the voltage across it remain constant equal to the
breakdown voltage for large change in reverse current.
1
1
1
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IV PART-D
27
The electric field at P due to 93
=;
1
4$%
3
*
8
9 I
8
I
&JT \
Then electric field at P due to – 3
;
1
4$%
3
*
8
9 I
8
I
&JT \
Directions of
=;
and
;
are shown.
Components normal to the dipole axis cancel away.
Components along the dipole axis add up
Therefore, total field
1
4$%
23 ^&_`
*
8
9 I
8
(̂
1
4$%
3 2I (̂
*
8
9 I
8 [/8
23I (̂
4$%
*
8
9 I
8 [/8
Or in terms of dipole moment ( 3 2I (̂
1
4$%
(
*
8
9 I
8 [/8
1
1
1
1
1
28 Relaxation time is defined as the average time between two
successive collisions of free electrons.
Assuming the expression for drift velocity
b
Q
c
Δ J Ib
Δ
Arriving at |f|
U:
1
g
c|h|
Comparing with i j and obtaining σ
U:
1
g
τ
1
1
1
1
1
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29
k
0
Kirchhoff’s loop rule to ADBA
/
l
/
9 0 9
8
l
8
0
Kirchhoff’s loop rule to CBDC
8
l
@
9 0
/
l
[
0
Arriving at
l
8
l
/
l
@
l
[
Meter bridge
1
1
1
1
1
30 Meaning
“henry” (H)
Work done against back emf E
m
| |
J n^ QM
m
Arriving at
m o m o
1
2
8
O
1
1
1
1
1
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31
S2P–S1P= nλ; n = 0, 1, 2, 3….
(S
2
P)
2
– (S
1
P)
2
=2xd
S2P-S1P = xd/D
Arriving at xn=
d
D nλ
β= (xn–x
n-1) =
d
D λ
(Or any other method)
1
1
1
1
1
32
Arriving at V
q
i
s
R
s
9 V
su
and V
y
V
zz
i
z
R
z
Explaining the variation of Vo as Vi increases fromzero.
Explaining the off state
Explaining the on state
1
1
1
1
1
V
33
1 2
S
1 2
C C
C
C C
=
+
i)substitution ⇒Cs = 360pF
ii) Q= C
S
V = 360 x 200 = 72 nC
iii) V1= Q/C1= 120V
iv) V
2= Q/ C2
= 80V
1
1
1
1
1
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34 Circumference
{
$
2
Q ⇒ 2 $ * =
$
2
⇒ * =
1
4
Q = 0.25Q
= 1 , J = 1 ,
=
}
O
4$
2 $ J *
8
(*
8
+ ~
8
)
[
8
€, ~ = 0
= 2.5 × 10
Y
K
\ , ~ = 3* =
3
4
Q = 0.75Q
= 0.079 × 10
Y
K
1
1
1
1
1
35
0
1 1000
f 31.8Hz
31.4 2 LC
= = =
π
I =V/R = 230/40 = 5.75 A
XL= 2πfL = 998.5Ω
1+1
1
1 +1
36
Diagram
Sin C = 1/n
Calculating the critical angle C = 48°35’
tan C = 1.134=r/h ⇒r = h × tan C = 1 ×1.134 = 1.134 m.
Diameter = 2.268m
1
1
1
1
1
37
o o
hc hc 1 1
KE hc
= − = −
λ λ λ λ
Substituting for λ= λ1= 331. nm and λo= 662.5 nm
We get KE1= 3x10
-19
J
ƒ
8
− ƒ
/
= ℎ^ „
1
/
−
1
8
…
λ
1= 331.3 nm and λ
2
= 496.5 nm
KE2– KE
1= 2x10
-19
J
1
1
1
1+1
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II PUC PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
PHYSICS (33)
General instructions:
• Duration of practical examination: 2 hours.
• Maximum marks allotted: 30 marks.
• At least TEN (10) different experiments have to be set in the practical
Examination.
Scheme of Evaluation
A. Weightage of marks
Sl. No. Particulars Marks
I Performing the Experiment 20
II Viva - Voce 04
III Practical Record 06
TOTAL 30
B. Distribution of marks
I. Performing the Experiment
Sl. No. Particulars Marks
1
Writing the principle of the experiment 2
2
Writing the formula and explaining the terms 2
3
Writing the diagram / figure / circuit with labeling
(At least two parts)
2
4
Writing the tabular column/ observation pattern 2
5
Constructing the experimental set up/ circuit
3
6
Performing the experiment and entering the readings
into the tabular column / Observation pattern
4
7
Substitution and calculation/plotting the graph and
calculation
3
8
Result with unit
2
Total 20
NOTE FOR SL.NO. 6:
• At least three (3) trials have to be taken in case of finding mean value.
• At least six (6) readings have to be taken in case of plotting the graph.
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II. Viva- voce
1. Four questions must be asked and each question carries 1 mark.
2. The questions in the viva- voce should be simple, direct and related to the
experiment being performed by the student.
III. Practical Record
Sl. No. Particulars Marks
1
If the student has performed and recorded
13 experiments or more
(91% to 100% of the experiments prescribed for the
practical examination or more)
6
2
If the student has performed and recorded
11 or 12 experiments.
(81% to 90% of the experiments prescribed for the
practical examination)
5
3
If the student has performed and recorded
10 experiments.
(71% to 80% of the experiments prescribed for the
practical examination)
4
4
If the student has performed and recorded below 10 and
above 5 experiments.(41% to 70% of the experiments
prescribed for the practical examination)
3
5
If the student has performed and recorded 5 or less
than 5 experiments.(40% & below 40% Of the
experiments prescribed for the practical examination)
0
NOTE: At least FOURTEEN (14) experiments have to be conducted in the
practical classes.
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