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Material Science Question Papers (AD-302) (Last 13 years)

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4a
4b

Year
S-2000
S-2000

4c
5a

S-2000
S-2000

5b

S-2000

5c
1a
1b
3a

S-2000
W-2000
W-2000
W-2000

Questions
What is diamagnetism and paramagnetism? Explain in brief. Name one material of each type ?
Calculate (i) The saturation magnetisation and (ii) the saturation flux density for Nickel, which has a density
of 8.90 g/cm3. Atomic weight of Nickel -58.71. Magnetic moment per Nickel atom =0.6 Bhor magneton B
= 9.27*10-24 Am2 and 0 = 4 * 10-7 h/m
Cite the similarities and differences between ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic materials.
What is the nature of bonding in semi conductivity materials ? What is meant by semiconductor device and
what are typical components of a semiconductor device ? What are dielectric materials and explain their
applications ? Name a dielectric material.
What is the distinction between electronic and ionic conduction ? Explain with suitable examples ?

Marks
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Topic
magnet
magnet

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10

magnet
bonds

4
6
6

electronic and
ionic
conduction
semiconductors
semiconductors
magnet
electronic
configuration
bonds
magnet
magnet

semiconductors

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6
4
6

4b
4c

Is it possible for compound semiconductors to exhibit intrinsic behaviour ?

Describe n-type and p-type semiconductors with structural reasoning. Give an example for each.
Explain ferromagnetism with B-H loop
Copper is a conductor but silicon is a semiconductor- explain and illustrate with their electronic
configurations.
W-2000 State the basic differences between metallic Bond and Ionic Bond
S-2001 What is a magnetic dipole ? Explain why only some elements show magnetic behaviour.
S-2001 Describe following, with the help of neat sketches (i) Ferromagnetism (ii) Paramagnetism (iii)
Diamagnetism.
S-2001 Define intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. Explain how holes and electrons are created in an intrinsic
silicon semiconductor.
W-2001 Explain why repeatedly dropping a permanent magnet on the floor causes it's demagnetisation.
W-2001 Explain the flowing (i) Magnetisation (ii) Diamagnetisation (iii) Relative permeability and (iv) Domain.

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8

magnet
magnet

5c
5e

W-2002 Explain-Semiconductors have negative temperature co-efficient of resistance.

W-2002 Transition metals are either ferromagnetic or strongly paramagnetic in nature.

5
5

semiconductors
magnet

3b
3a
3b
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2b
4b
3b
3c
4a
8c
2b
6c
8b
8a
8b
8c
8d
1a
6d
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W-2002 Write short note on (i) Brillion Zones (ii) Impurity semiconductors (iii) Dielectric materials (iv) Free
electron theory in metals (v) factors affecting electrical resistance of materials.
S-2003 Explain the various types of magnetisms. What is the difference between Soft and Hard magnets.
S-2003 Briefly explain why the magnitude of the saturation magnetisation decreases with increasing temperature
for ferromagnetic materials, and why ferromagnetic behaviour cases above Curie temperature ?
W-2003 Define (i) Curie Temperature (ii) Anti Ferromagnetism (iii) Diamagnetism (iv) Permeability.
W-2003 Mention at least one application of the following (i) Hard magnets (ii) Soft magnets (iii) Dielectrics (iv)
Semiconductors (v) Ferroelectrics (vi) Superconductors.
W-2003 Discuss the martensites transformation. What are Ms and Mf temperatures ? What factors determine the Ms
and Mf temperature ?
W-2003 Write notes on (i) Babbit materials (ii) Nuclear Metals (iii) Die Steels (iv) Magnetic Alloys.
W-2004 (i) What is Ferromagnetism ? How does it differ from diamagnetism ? (ii) Draw the conventional B-H
curves for a hard magnet and a soft magnet, indicating their significance.
S-2005 Define a semiconductor and a transistor.
S-2005 (i) What is Hysteresis Loop ? Explain it's importance (ii) Distinguish between Diamagnetism and
Paramagnetism.
W-2005 Distinguish between paramagnetism and ferromagnetism, explaining the mechanism involving electron
spins.
W-2005 Draw the hysteresis loop for hard and soft magnets, and explain the differences in behaviour in response to
alternating field with emphasis on the magnetization parameters.
W-2005 Distinguish between addition and condensation polymerization, and state which of those are applied for
processing polyethylene and poly carbonates.
W-2005 Using the character of electron distribution in different energy bands, explain the cause behind a material
acting as a conductor, and other acting as insulator.
S-2006 Explain semiconductors, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.
S-2006 Discuss Zone Theory of solids and explain Zones in conductors and insulators.
S-2006 A transformer core is wound with a coil carrying an alternating current at a frequency of 50 Hz. Assuming
the magnetism to be uniform throughout the core volume of 0.02 m+3. calculate the hysteresis loss. The
hysteresis loop has an area of 80,000 units, when teh axes are drawn in units of 10-4 Wbm-2 and 10-2 Am1.
S-2006 Distinguish between soft and hard magnets.

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semiconductors

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10

magnet
magnet

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6

magnet
magnet

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12
8

martensites
transformation
magnet
magnet

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6

semiconductors
magnet

5
5
5
5
6
6
6

semiconductors
zone theory
magnet

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7c
9(viii)
7a
7a (i)
(ii)
(iii)
b
8b
c
9 (ix)
6b
8f
9 (x)
8a
b

S-2007
S-2007
S-2007
S-2008
W-2008
W-2008
W-2008
W-2008
S-2009
S-2009
s-2009
w-2010
W-2010
S-2011
W-2011
W-2011

W-2011

D
8a
B
C

W-2011
S-2012
S-2012
S-2012

S-2012

8a
B
C

W-2012
W-2012
W-2012

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Define the terms: magnetic permeability, magnetic susceptibility, ferromagnetism, diamagnetism.

Differentiate between intrinsic semiconductor and extrinsic semiconductor.
Draw hysteresis loops for soft and hard magnets and mention their differences.
Explain magnetic hysteresis?
What are semiconductors?
Classify semiconductors, explain their types.
What is p-n-p junction?
Name four ferromagnetic materials and state the reasons of their magnetism.
What are the differences between diamagnetism and ferromagnetism?
What are intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors? How can they be differentiated?
Name four soft magnetic materials.
Explain the types of magnetism in brief.
Zone theory of solids (short notes)
Define magnetisation of a magnetic material.
Explain briefly the following i) Diamagnetism, ii) paramagnetism, iii) ferromagnetism
Cite with examples the difference between hard and soft magnetic materials in terms of hysteresis
behaviour.
In terms of electron energy band structure, discuss reasons for the difference in electrical conductivity
between metals, semiconductors and insulators.
Cite the difference between n-type and p-type extrinsic semiconductors.
Differentiate between hard and soft magnetic materials with suitable examples.
Briefly explain diamagnetism, paramagnetism and ferromagnetism.
Why does the conductivity of a semiconductor change with impurity content? Compare this with the
behaviour of metallic conductor.
The resistivity of pure silicon at room temperature is 3000 ohm meter. Calculate the intrinsic carriers
concentration. Given the electron and hole mobilities are 0.14 sqr. Meter/Vs, and 0.05 sqr. Meter/Vs,
respectively.
Differentiate between hard and soft magnetic materials with examples.
Mention the major similarities and differences between ferromagnetic and ferromagnetic materials.
In terms of electron energy band structure, discuss reasons for the difference in electrical conductivity

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8a
B
C

w-2012
S-2013
S-2013
S-2013

9(vi)
8a
B

S-2013
W-2013
W-2013

W-2013

9 (V)

W-2013

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between metals, semiconductors and insulators.

Define a) magnetic susceptibility, and b) Curie temperature.
Distinguish between hard and soft magnetic materials with examples.
Explain briefly diamagnetism, paramagnetism and ferromagnetism.
Compare temperature dependence of the conductivity for metals and intrinsic semiconductors. Briefly
explain the difference in behaviour.
Define a) remanence and b) coercivity.
Describe the major similarities and dissimilarities between ferromagnetic and ferromagnetic materials.
State with examples the difference between hard and soft magnetic materials in terms of hysteresis
behaviour.
In terms of electron energy band structure, discuss the difference in electrical conductivity between metals,
semiconductor and insulators.
Define the terms a) susceptibility and b) permeability of a magnetic material.

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