Physics Viva Questions Class XII

Q1.Define a) Refractive Index b) Resistivity c) Focal Length d) Figure of Merit e) Potential Gradient f) Temperature Coefficient of Resistance g) Resistance h) EMF. Q2. Symbol of a) npn and pnp transistor Q3. Role of Emitter, Base & Collector. Q4. Explain Forward and Reverse Biasing in Diode & in Transistor. Q5.Give Reasons (Why?) a) Galvanometer is marked Zero in the middle and Ammeter/Voltmeter on the side. b) Prism shows Dispersion but Glass Slab does not. c) Ammeter connected in series but Voltmeter in Parallel. d) For Meter Bridge reading Null Deflection point should be within (40-70) cm. Q6. Give the principle of a) Potentiometer b) Wheat Stone Bridge / Meter Bridge. c) Moving Coil Galvanometer. Q7. Difference b/w a) Electromagnet and Permanent Magnet b) Refraction and Reflection c) Ohmic and Non-Ohmic Conductor d) Interference & Diffraction phenomenon e) Interference & Diffraction Fringe Pattern f) Is V = I.R valid for non-ohmic conductor? g) Polarizer and Analyzer h) Concave and Convex mirror image i) EMF and V j) Real & Virtual image k) Primary & Secondary Cell l) N & Plaintiff type semiconductors m) Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semi-Conductor n) Resistance and Rheostat Q8. Uses of a) Concave & Convex mirror b) Concave & Convex lenses Q9. How will you distinguish b/w-? a) Diode & resistor b) Diode & Capacitor c) Capacitor & Resistor d) Capacitor & LED e) Resistor & LED

Q10. How does the Lateral Deviation vary with width of Glass Slab? Q11. What causes Internal Resistance in a Cell? Q11 How does the Resistance change with the Temperature for a) Conductor b) Semi Conductor. Why? Q12. How is Focal Length calculated from u-v & 1\u 1\v Graph? Q13. What happens at Angle of Minimum Deviation inside the Prism? Q14. What are possible reasons for one sided deflection in Potentiometer/W.B.? Q15. Resistance of Ammeter / Voltmeter -> low / high? Q16. Two lenses- f1 = +1cm f2 = -1cm. Resultant f =? Power? Q17. How does Resistivity change on inc/dec length OR inc/dec area of cross-section of wire? Q18. Can Resistor be replaced by a Rheostat? Q19. How does Resistance vary in Rheostat? Q20. Can we produce a Real Image using a Plane Mirror? Q21. Can a Concave Lens act as a Diverging Lens? Q22. What is Parallax error? Hoe can it be removed in finding focal length of Lens/Mirror or in glass prism experiment? Q23. How does angle of incidence vary with angle of refraction in glass slab expt.? Q24. How does lateral displacement vary with angle of incidence? Q25. How does angle of incidence vary with angle of deviation in glass slab expt.? Q26. Is dispersive power of prism dependent on angle of Prism? Q27. What are the factors on which internal resistance of a cell depend? Q28. Which wire is used in M.B. / Potentiometer & Why? Q29. Why should the paper rider be placed in the center of bridges in case of finding frequency of A.C. Mains? Q30. What is electromagnet? What are the factors on which its strength depends? Q31. What is frequency of A.C. & D.C. supply? Q32. What is Voltage of Electric Supply in India? Q33. Least count of T.M.? Why is it called so? Q34. Which will you prefer-Potentiometer with 4 wires OR 6 wires? Why? Q35. What is the range for Balance Length in M.B.? Why? Q36. What are Electrolytes in a) Daniel Cell b) Lech lance Cell? Q37. What causes Apparent Depth? Q38. What is LDR? How does its resistance vary with intensity of light? -------------------XXXXX--------------------XXXXX-------------------XXXXX-----------------