Sample Question Paper (With value based questions)

Issued by CBSE for 2013 Examination

Physics
Class XII

BLUE PRINT

S. Unit VSA SA (I) SA (II) Value Based LA Total

No. (1 mark) (2 marks) (3 marks) Question (5 marks)
(4 marks)

1. Electrostatics 1(1) 4(2) 3(1) 8(4)

2. Current Electricity 2(2) 2(1) 3(1) 7(4)

3. Magnetic Effect of 1(1) 3(1) *4(1) 8(3)

Current and Magnetism

4. Electromagnetic Induction 1(1) 2(1) 5(1) 8(3)

and Alternating Current

5. Electromagnetic Waves 3(1) 3(1)

6. Optics 1(1) 2(1) 6(2) 5(1) 14(5)

7. Dual Nature of 4(2) 4(2)

Radiation and Matter

8. Atoms and Nuclei 6(2) 6(2)

9. Electronic Devices 2(1) 5(1) 7(2)

10. Communication Systems 2(2) 3(1) 5(3)

Total 8(8) 16(8) 27(9) 4(1) 15(3) 70(29)

Key: Total marks (no. of questions).
*Value Based Question
Note:
Value Based Questions may be asked from any unit/chapter/topic.
It will consist of 35 marks.

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 CBSE Sample Question Paper2013
(with Value Based Questions)
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 70

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) There are 29 questions in total. Questions 1 to 8 are very short answer questions and carry one
mark each.
(iii) Questions 9 to 16 carry two marks each, questions 17 to 25 carry three marks each, question 26 is
value-based question carry four marks and questions 27 to 29 carry five marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question of two
marks, one question of three marks and all three questions of five marks each. You have to attempt
only one of the given choices in such questions.
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted. However, you may use log tables if necessary.
(vi) You may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary.
c = 3 108 m/s
h = 6.63 10 -34 Js
e = 1.6 10 -19 C
m 0 = 4p 10 -7 TmA -1
1
= 9 10 9 Nm 2 / C 2
4pe
. 10 -31 kg
m e = 91

1. A magnet is moving towards a coil with a uniform speed v as shown in the figure. State the
direction of the induced current in the resistor R. 1
R
x y

S N
v
2. A square coil, OPQR, of side a, carrying a current I, is placed in the Y-Z plane as shown here.
Find the magnetic moment associated with this coil. 1
Z

R Q

O Y
P

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 3. Give one example each of a system that uses the (i) Sky wave (ii) Space wave mode of
propagation. 1
4. A concave mirror, of aperture 4 cm, has a point object placed on its principal axis at a distance of
10 cm from the mirror. The image, formed by the mirror, is not likely to be a sharp image. State
the likely reason for the same. 1
5. Two dipoles, made from charges q and Q, respectively, have equal dipole moments. Give the
(i) ratio between the separations of the these two pairs of charges (ii) angle between the dipole
axis of these two dipoles. 1
6. The graph, shown here, represents the V-I characteristics of a device. Identify the region, if any,
over which this device has a negative resistance. 1

I (mA)

B
A D
C

O V (volt)

7. Define the term Transducer for a communication system. 1

8. State the steady value of the reading of the ammeter in the circuit shown below.
R
C
A
+
+

V 1
9. The following table gives data about the single slit diffraction experiment:
Wavelength Half Angular width of
of Light the principal maxima
l q
pl qq

Find the ratio of the widths of the slits used in the two cases. Would the ratio of the half angular
widths of the first secondary maxima, in the two cases, be also equal to q? 2
10. N spherical droplets, each of radius r, have been charged to have a potential V each. If all these
droplets were to coalesce to form a single large drop, what would be the potential of this large
drop?
(It is given that the capacitance of a sphere of radius x equals 4pe 0 kx.)
OR
Two point charges, q1 and q2, are located at points (a, o, o) and (o, b, o) respectively. Find the
electric field, due to both these charges, at the point, (o, o, c). 2

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 11. When a given photosensitive material is irradiated with light of frequency n, the maximum speed
2
of the emitted photoelectrons equals v max . The square of v max , i.e., v max , is observed to vary with
n, as per the graph shown here.
2
vmax

n
0
n
l

(i) Planck's constant, and

(ii) The work function of the given photosensitive material,
in terms of the parameters, l, n and the mass, m, of the electron. 2
12. For the circuit shown here, would the balancing length increase, decrease or remain the same, if
+ K1 R1

A J B
+
G
R2

K2
(i) R1 is decreased (ii) R2 is increased
without any other change, (in each case) in the rest of the circuit. Justify your answers in each case. 2
13. Find the P.E. associated with a charge q if it were present at the point P with respect to the
set-up of two charged spheres, arranged as shown. Here O is the mid-point of the line O1 O2. 2
Q1

C=2(a+b) O r P

Q2
14. An athlete peddles a stationary tricycle whose pedals are attached to a coil having 100 turns each
of area 0.1m2. The coil, lying in the X-Y plane, is rotated, in this plane, at the rate of 50 rpm,

about the Y-axis, in a region where a uniform magnetic field, B = (0.01) k$ tesla, is present. Find
the (i) maximum emf (ii) average e.m.f generated in the coil over one complete revolution. 2

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15. A monochromatic source, emitting light of wavelength, 600 nm, has a power output of 66W.
Calculate the number of photons emitted by this source in 2 minutes. 2
16. For the circuit shown here, find the current flowing through the 1 W resistor. Assume that the two
diodes, D1 and D2, are ideal diodes. 2
D1 2W

D2 2W

+ 1W

6V
17. The galvanometer, in each of the two given circuits, does not show any deflection. Find the ratio
of the resistors R1 and R2, used in these two circuits. 3

4W R1 6W 12 W

G 3.0 V
60 W

6W 9W R2 8W

G
3.0 V 1.20 W
18. The electron, in a hydrogen atom, initially in a state of quantum number n1 makes a transition to a
state whose excitation energy, with respect to the ground state, is 10.2 eV. If the wavelength,
associated with the photon emitted in this transition, is 487.5 mm, find the
(i) energy in eV, and (ii) value of the quantum number, n1 of the electron in its initial state. 3
19. Three identical polaroid sheets P1, P2, and P3 are oriented so that the (pass) axis of P2 and P3 are
inclined at angles of 60 and 90, respectively, with respect to the (pass) axis of P1. A
monochromatic source, S, of intensity I0, is kept in front of the polaroid sheet P1. Find the
intensity of this light, as observed by observers O1, O2, and O3, positioned as shown below. 3

S O1 O2 O3

P1 P2 P3
20. A fine pencil of b-particles, moving with a speed v, enters a region (region I), where a uniform
electric and a uniform magnetic field are both present. These b-particles then move into region II
where only the magnetic field, (out of the two fields present in region I), exists. The path of the
b-particles, in the two regions, is as shown in the figure.
(i) State the direction of the magnetic field.

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 (ii) State the relation between E and B in region I.
(iii) Derive the expression for the radius of the circular path of the b-particle in region II.
+ + + + +

S
q E II

I

If the magnitude of magnetic field, in region II, is changed to n times its earlier value,
(without changing the magnetic field in region I) find the factor by which the radius of this
circular path would change. 3
21. Draw an appropriate ray diagram to show the passage of a white ray, incident on one of the two
refracting faces of a prism. State the relation for the angle of deviation, for a prism of small
refracting angle.
It is known that the refractive index, m, of the material of a prism, depends on the wavelength , l,
of the incident radiation as per the relation
B
m =A+
l2
where A and B are constants. Plot a graph showing the dependence of m on l and identify the pair
of variables, that can be used here, to get a straight line graph. 3
22. Define the terms (i) mass defect (ii) binding energy for a nucleus and state the relation between
the two.
For a given nuclear reaction the B.E./nucleon of the product nucleus/nuclei is more than that for
the original nucleus/nuclei. Is this nuclear reaction exothermic or endothermic in nature? Justify
your choice.
OR
(a) The number of nuclei, of a given radioactive nucleus, at times t = 0 and t = T, are N0 and
(N0/n) respectively. Obtain an expression for the half life (T1/2) of this nucleus in terms of n
and T.
(b) Identify the nature of the radioactive radiations, emitted in each step of the decay chain
given below: 3
A A -4 A -4 A -4
X Y Y W
Z Z-2 Z-2 Z -1

23. Draw the waveforms for

The (i) input AM wave at A, (ii) output, B, of the rectifier and (iii) output signal, C, of the
envelope detector. 3
AM Wave ENVELOPE M(t)
RECTIFIER OUTPUT
DETECTOR
A B C

24. The capacitors C1, and C2, having plates of area A each, are connected in series, as shown.
Compare the capacitance of this combination with the capacitor C3, again having plates of area A
each, but made up as shown in the figure. 3

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 K1 K2 K1 K2

d d 2d
C1 C2 C3
25. (a) Write the formula for the velocity of light in a material medium of relative permittivity e r
and relative magnetic permeability m r . 1
(b) The following table gives the wavelength range of some constituents of the electromagnetic
spectrum.

S. No. Wavelength Range

1. 1 mm to 700 nm

2. 0.1 m to 1 mm

3. 400 nm to 1 nm

4. < 103 nm

Select the wavelength range, and name the (associated) electromagnetic waves, that are used in
(i) Radar systems for Aircraft navigation
(ii) Earth satellites to observe growth of crops. 2
26. Suhasinis uncle, was advised by his doctor to have an MRI scan of his chest. Her uncle did
not know much about the details and significance of this test. He also felt that it was too
expensive and thought of postponing it.
When Suhasini learnt about her uncles problems, she immediately decided to do something
about it. She took the help of her family, friends and neighbours and arranged for the cost of
the test. She also told her uncle that an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan of his chest
would enable the doctors to know of the condition of his heart and lungs without causing
any (test related) harm to him. This test was expensive because of its set up that needed
strong magnetic fields (0.5 T to 3T) and pulses of radio wave energy.
Her uncle was convinced and had the required MRI scan of his chest done. The resulting
information greatly helped his doctors to treat him well.
(a) What according to you, are the values displayed by Suhasini and her (2) family, friends
and neighbours to help her uncle? 2
(b) Assuming that the MRI scan of her uncles chest was done by using a magnetic field of
1.0 T, find the maximum and minimum values of force that this magnetic field could
exert on a proton (charge = 1.6 1019) that was moving with a speed of 104 m/s. State
the condition under which the force has its minimum value. 2

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 27. A conducting rod XY slides freely on two parallel rails, A and B, with a uniform velocity v. A
galvanometer G is connected, as shown in the figure and the closed circuit has a total resistance
R. A uniform magnetic field, perpendicular to the plane defined by the rails A and B and the rod
XY (which are mutually perpendicular), is present over the region, as shown.
K X

v
G

B
Y

(a) With key k open:

(i) Find the nature of charges developed at the ends of the rod XY.
(ii) Why do the electrons, in the rod XY, (finally) experience no net force even through the
magnetic force is acting on them due to the motion of the rod?
(b) How much power needs to be delivered, (by an external agency), to keep the rod moving at its
uniform speed when key k is (i) closed (ii) open?
(c) With key k closed, how much power gets dissipated as heat in the circuit? State the source of
this power.
OR
Box A, in the set up shown below, represents an electric device often used/needed to supply,
electric power from the (ac) mains, to a load.
It is known that Vo < Vi.

Input A
AC Vi V0
Load

(a) Identify the device A and draw its symbol.

(b) Draw a schematic diagram of this electric device. Explain its principle and working. Obtain
an expression for the ratio between its output and input voltages.
(c) Find the relation between the input and output currents of this device assuming it to be ideal. 5
28. Define the terms depletion layer and barrier potential for a p-n junction diode. How does an
increase in the doping concentration affect the width of the depletion region?
Draw the circuit of a full wave rectifier. Explain its working.
OR
Why is the base region of a transistor kept thin and lightly doped?
Draw the circuit diagram of the set-up used to study the characteristics of a n-p-n transistor in its
common emitter configuration. Sketch the typical (i) Input characteristics and (ii) Output
characteristics for this transistor configuration. 5
How can the output characteristics be used to calculate the current gain of the transistor?
29. (i) A thin lens, having two surfaces of radii of curvature r1 and r2, made from a material of
refractive index m 2 , is kept in a medium of refractive index m 1 . Derive the Lens Makers
formula for this set-up.

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 (ii) A convex lens is placed over a plane mirror. A pin is now positioned so that there is no
parallax between the pin and its image formed by this lens-mirror combination. How can this
observation be used to find the focal length of the convex lens? Give appropriate reasons in
support of your answer.
OR
P

S1
O
S2
S

The figure, drawn here, shows a modified Youngs double slit experimental set up. If
SS2 SS1 = l/4,
(i) state the condition for constructive and destructive interference
(ii) obtain an expression for the fringe width.
(iii) locate the position of the central fringe. 5

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 Solutions
1. From X to Y 1
2. The magnetic moment, associated with the coil, is

m m = Ia 2 i$ 1
3. (i) Short wave broadcast services
(ii) Television broadcast (or microwave links or Satellite communication)
4. The incident rays are not likely to be paraxial. 1
5. As qa = Qa, we have
a q
=
a Q
and q = 0
6. Region BC 1
7. A transducer is any device that converts one form of energy into another 1
8. Zero 1
9. Let d and d be the width of the slits in the two cases.
l pl
\ q = and qq = +
d d
d q
\ =
d p
Yes, this ratio would also equal q.
10. Total (initial) charge on all the droplets
= N ( 4pe 0 krV )
4 4
Also N pr 3 = pR 3
3 3
\ R = N 1/ 3 r
If V is the potential of the large drop, we have
4pe 0 R V = N 4pe 0 kr V
Nr
\ V = V = N 2/ 3V
R
OR

We have E net = E1 + E 2
1 q1 1 q2
= r1 + r2
4pe 0 r13 4pe 0 r 23

where r1 = -a i$ + c k$

and r 2 = -b $j + c k$

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 1 q1 ( -a i$ + c k$) q 2 ( -bj$ + c k$)
E net = 2 + 1
4pe 0 ( a + c 2 ) 3 / 2 ( b 2 + c 2 ) 3 / 2
11. According to Einstein's Equation:
1
K max = mv 2 max = hn - f0
2
2 2h 2f
\ v max = n - 0
m m
This is the equation of a straight line having a slope 2h/m and an intercept (on the v 2 max axis) of
2 f0
- . Comparing these, with the given graph, we get
m
2h l lm 2f ml
= or h = and l = 0 or f0 = +
m n 2n m 2
12. (i) decreases (The potential gradient would increase) +
(ii) increases (The terminal p.d. across the cell would increase) +
13. r1 = O1 P = r 2 + ( 2a + b) 2
2 2
r 2 = O2 P = r + ( a + 2b)
1 Q1 Q2
\ V= +
4pe 0 r1 r 2
\ P.E. of charge q at P = qV
q Q1 Q2
= 2 +
4pe 0 [r + ( 2a + b) 2 ]1/ 2 [r 2 + ( a + 2b) 2 ]1/ 2
14. (i) The maximum emf ' e' generated in the coil is,
e = NBAw
= NBA 2pf
(5)
= [100 0.01 01
. 2p ]V
6
p
= V~ 0.52V 1
6
(ii) The average emf generated in the coil over one complete revolution = 0
hc
15. Energy of one photon = E =
l
6.6 10 -34 3 108
E=
6 10 7

3.3 1019 J
~
E1 = energy emitted by the source in one second = 66 J
66
\ Number of photons emitted by the source in 1s = n = = 2 10 20
3.3 10 -19

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 \ Total number of photons emitted by source in 2 minutes
= N = n 2 60
= 2 10 20 120 = 2.4 10 22 photons
16. Diode D1 is forward biased while Diode D2 is reverse biased
Hence the resistances, of (ideal) diodes, D1 and D2, can be taken as zero and infinity, respectively.

The given circuit can, therefore, be redrawn as shown in the figure.
2W

1W
6V
\ Using Ohm's law,
6
I= A = 2A
( 2 + 1)
\ Current flowing in the 1W resistor, is 2A.
17. For circuit 1, we have, (from the Wheatstone bridge balance condition),
R1 4
=
9 6
\ R1 = 6W
In circuit 2, the interchange of the positions of the battery and the galvanometer, does not change
the (Wheatstone Bridge) balance condition.
R2 6
\ =
8 12
or R 2 = 4W
R1 6 3
\ = =
R2 4 2
18. In a hydrogen atom, the energy (En) of electron, in a state, having principal quantum number n,
is given by
-13.6
En = eV
n2
\ E1 = -13.6 eV and E 2 = -3.4 eV
It follows that the state n = 2 has an excitation energy of 10.2 eV. Hence the electron is making a
transition from n = n1 to n = 2 where (n1 > 2).
hc
Now E n1 - E 2 =
l
hc 6.63 10 -24 3 108
But = eV
l 487.3 10 -9 1.6 10 9
= 2.55 eV

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 \ E n1 = ( 3.4 + 2.55) eV

~
0.85 eV
-13.6
But we also have E n1 = eV
n12
\ We get n1 = 4
19. Intensity observed by
I
(i) Observer O1 = 0
2
I0
(ii) Observer O2 = cos 2 60
2
I
= 0
8
I
(iii) Observer O3 = 0 cos 2 ( 90 - 60 ) 1
8
I 0 3 3I 0
= =
8 4 32
20. (i) The magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of page and is directed inwards
(ii) In region I

| F e| =| F m|
qE = qvB
\ E = vB
(iii) In region II
mv 2
= qvB
r
mv
r=
qB
Substituting the value of v, we get
mE
r=
qB 2
Let B (= nB) denote the new magnetic field in region II. If r is the radius of the circular path
now, we have
mv mE
r = =
qB qnB 2
Hence radius of the circular path, would decrease by a factor n.

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 A White screen
21.
S

n
m of Q Least deviatio
A bea g ht Red R
hit e li Orange O
w t)
lbligh Yellow Y
or bu
P unlight Max Green G
(S
im um Blue B
devia
B C tion Indigo I
Glass prism
Violet V

White light splits

into seven colours 1
For a small angled prism, of refracting angle a:
Angle of deviation a = (m -1) a where m is the refractive index of the material of the prism.

O l
1
2
To get a straight line graph, we need to use m and 1 / l as the pair of variables.
22. (i) Mass defect ( DM ), of any nucleus AZ X, is the difference in the mass of the nucleus (= M) and
the sum of masses of its constituent nucleons (= M ).
\ DM = M - M
= [ Zm P + ( A - Z ) m n ] - M
where mp and mn denote the mass of the proton and the neutron respectively. 1
(ii) Binding energy is the energy required to separate a nucleus into its constituent nucleons. The
relation between the two is:
B.E. = (mass defect) c2
(iii) There is a release of energy, i.e., the reaction is exothermic.
Reason: Increase in B.E. per nucleon implies that more mass has been converted into energy.
This would result in release of energy.
OR
(a) According to the (exponential) law of radioactive decay.
N = N 0 e - lT

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 N0
Given N = and t = T
n
N0 - lT
\ = N0 e or n = e lT
n
ln ( n)
\ l=
T
0.6931 0.693 T
\ Half life t1/ 2 = =
l ln( n)
(b) (i) a - rays
(ii) g - rays
(iii) b - rays
23.

(i)
Time 1

(A)

(ii)
Time
1

(B)

(iii) 1
Time

(C)

A e 0 K1
24. We have C1 =
d
Ae 0 K 2
and C2 =
d
C1C 2 Ae K K
\ C eq = = 0 1 2
C1 + C 2 d K1 + K 2

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 Now, capacitor C3 can be considered as made up of two capacitors C1 and C2, each of plate area A
and separation d, connected in series.
A e 0 K1
We have: C1 =
d
Ae 0 K 2
and C2 =
d
C C Ae K K
C 3 = 1 2 = 0 1 2

C1 + C 2 d K1 + K 2
C3
\ =1
C eq
Hence net capacitance of the combination is equal to that of C3.
1 1
25. (a) We have v = = +
me m 0m r e 0 e r
(b) (i) Wavelength range : [0.1 m to 1 mm] +
(Microwaves)
(ii) Wavelength range: [1 mm to 700 nm] +
(Infrared waves)
26. (a) (i) Presence of mind
High degree of general awareness
Ability to take prompt decisions
Concern for her uncle (Any two) +
(ii) Empathy: Helping and caring nature +
(b) Maximum force = qvB
-19 4
= 1. 6 10 10 1N
-15
= 1. 6 10 N
Minimum force = zero

Condition: when v is parallel to B
27. (a) (i) X : negative, Y : positive
(ii) Magnetic force, Fm , experienced by the moving electrons, gets balanced by the electric
force due to the electric field, caused by the charges developed at the ends of the rod.
Hence net force on the electrons, inside the rod, (finally) become zero. 1+
(b) The power, that needs to be delivered by the external agency, when key k is closed, is
B lv
P = Fmv = ( IlB)v = lB v
R
= B 2 I 2v 2 / R +
When k is open, there is an induced emf, but no induced current. Hence power that needs to be
delivered is zero.
(c) Power, dissipated as heat

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 B 2 l 2v 2
=i2R = +
R
The source of this power is the mechanical work done by the external agency.
OR
(a) Step down transformer
P
S

S
P
(b) Refer to Q. 14, Page 333, Xam idea Physics XII.
Diagram + Principle + Working ++
Expression. 2
(c) Input power = output power
\ V p ip = Vsi s
ip Vs N s
= =
is Vp N p
28. The space charge region, on either side of the junction (taken together), is known as the depletion
layer.
The p.d across the depletion layer is known as the barrier potential
The width of the depletion region decreases with an increase in the doping concentration.
The circuit of a full-wave rectifier is shown below.
D1

Out
INPUT put
AC
LOAD

(Centre tap
transformer)
D2
1
Refer to Page 634, Xam idea Physics XII 2
OR
The base region of a transistor is thin and lightly doped so that the base current (IB) is very
small compared to emitter current (IE). 1
mA
+ IB +
IC
A
C +
+ + B +
VBB VBE VCE VCC
Rh1
E
IE

Circuit for studying the characteristics of a npn transistor in its CE configuration 1

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 100 VCE = 10 V

IB 80
(in A)
60

40

20

O 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0

VBE (in volts)
Input Characteristics 1

10

IC 8
(in mA) 50 A = IB
Q
30 A = IB
6
P 20 A = IB
4

O 2 4 6 8 10
VCE (in volts)
OUTPUT
CHARACTERISTICS 1
The current gain (b) of a transistor in common emitter configuration is
DI
b= C
DI B
DI C and DI B can be obtained, from the two curves, in the output characteristics. 1
29. (i) Refer to Q. 5 Page 456 Xam idea Physics XII (Diagram + Derivation) 1 + 2
(ii) The rays must fall normally on the plane mirror so that the image of the pin coincides with
itself

A B

C O D
Hence rays, like CA and DB, form a parallel beam incident on the lens.
\ P is the position of the focus of the lens.
\ Distance OP equals the focal length of the lens.

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 OR
P

S1
d O
S2

1
D 0 = initial path difference between S1 and S 2 = SS 2 - SS1 = l / 4
D = S 2 P - S1 P = path difference between disturbance from S1 and S 2 at point P
yd
=
D
D T = Total path difference between the two disturbances at P
l yd
= D0 + D = +
4 D
\ For constructive interference:
l yd
D T = + = nl; n = 0, 1, 2, ....
4 D
yn d 1
\ = n - l (i) 1
D 4
For destructive interference
l yd l
D T = + = ( 2n -1) (ii)
4 D 2
Yn d 1l
\ = 2n -1 -
D 22
Yn d 3l
\ = 2n - 1
D 22
lD
b = fringe width = y n + 1 - y n =
d
The position g 0 of central fringe is obtained by putting n = 0 in equation (i). Therefore,
lD
\ y0 = - 1
4d
[Negative sign shows that the central fringe is obtained at a point below the (central) point O.]

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 Value Based Questions
PhysicsXII
1. A man travelling in a car during heavy rain and thunderstorm sees a boy standing under a tree. He
immediately stops his car and asks the boy to get inside the car and saves him from a possible natural
calamity.
Answer the following questions based on the above information:
(i) What danger did the boy had while standing under the tree during the thunderstorm?
(ii) How is it safer inside the car during such weather?
(iii) What according to you, are the values displayed by the man to help the boy?
(iv) Give another example from everyday life situations which represent display of similar values.

Ans. (i) Trees often being much taller than surrounding structures, will attract lightning, and the tree
can get on fire. The boy might get electrocuted. Also if the lightning strikes the tree then the
tree might fall on the boy.
(ii) During thunderstorms, it is safer to sit inside a car. This is because car has a metallic body that
does not allow the lightning to hit the person sitting inside the car. We know that charges
always reside on the surface of metal. Inside a conductor charge is zero. If lightning strikes the
car during a thunderstorm, the charges will be distributed on the surface of the metal body of
car. No charge will exist inside the car. Hence, the person sitting inside the car is considered safe.
(iii) Helpfulness
Compassion
General awareness
Service to others.
(iv) Advising a person who is doing repair work on air condition system mains without switching
off the mains.
Stopping a person entering nuclear medicine ward in a hospital without proper protection or
precautions.

2. Prof. Kumar conducts an interview to select a physics teacher and asks the following two questions
from every candidate:
(a) Why should a potentiometer be preferred over a voltmeter for measurement of emf of a cell?
(b) Why should a ten-wire potentiometer be preferred over a four-wire potentiometer?
There was a strong recommendation for candidate X who could not answer many questions
including the above two. However, another candidate Y did not have any recommendation but
replied most of the questions correctly. Prof. Kumar recommended the selection of candidate Y
ignoring completely the recommendation for the other candidate.

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 Answer the following questions on the basis of given information:
V
(i) Write in your own words, the answer to the above two questions asked by Prof. Kumar.
(ii) Which values are displayed by Prof. Kumar in the selection of the teacher? A
(iii) Suggest one activity to promote any one of the values displayed by Prof. Kumar.
L
Ans. (i) Null point determination in a potentiometer does not require any flow of current in the
circuit. Thus, there is no potential drop across the internal resistance of the cell and hence
the measurement gives the exact emf of the cell.
U
Using ten-wire potentiometer decreases the potential gradient and hence increases its
sensitivity. E
(ii) Honesty
Courage
Concern for quality teaching B
School welfare
(iii) Honesty can be inculcated through carrying out activities of discussion on case-studies, A
situational analysis, sharing anecdotes, historical events etc.

3. While performing an experiment on determination of unknown resistance using a meter bridge,

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Rahul obtained deflection in the galvanometer in the same direction even after repeated
adjustments in the circuit and thus could not get any results. In order to avoid getting noticed and E
scolded by the teacher, he pretended having performed the experiment and copied the readings
obtained by another student. D
Answer the following questions based on above information:
(i) Write the possible reasons for getting the deflection in the galvanometer in the same
direction.
(ii) Which two values is Rahul violating in copying the readings from another student?
Q
(iii) What, in your opinion, should have Rahul done in the given circumstances?
U
Ans. (i) (a) The two resistances in the gaps (P and Q) are not of comparable value.
(b) Current may not be flowing in both the arms due to loose connections. E
(ii) Honesty, truthfulness, sincerity, desire to learn more and improve.
(iii) Rahul should have sought help from teacher to know the reasons for not able to get
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desired results.
T
4. Some scientists have predicted that a global nuclear war on earth would be followed by a severe
'nuclear winter' with a divesting effect on life on earth. I
Answer the following questions based on above prediction:
(i) What is the possible basis of this fear and prediction? O
(ii) Which human values are violated in the event of a nuclear war?
(iii) Which values need to be promoted in humans so that such a situation of global N
nuclear war does not arise?
(iv) Suggest two methods to promote such values. S

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V Ans. (i) The clouds produced by nuclear war would perhaps cover substantial parts of the sky
preventing solar light from reaching many parts of the globe. This would cause a 'winter'.
A (ii) Love for humanity
Non-violence
L International understanding
Brotherhood
U (iii) Love for mankind
Restraint on mis-use of nuclear weapons.
E Respect for sovereignty of every country.
Emotional balance.
(iv) Vigorous campaign for spreading awareness.
Highlighting these issues and concerns in curricula in all stages.
B Greater focus on these concern through mass media.

A 5. In the famous conversation, Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian Astronaut in space, was asked by
the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as to how India looked from space. To which he replied
S Sare Jahan Se Achcha (better than the whole world).
Answer the following questions based on above passage:
E (i) Which scientific mode of communication enabled The Prime Minister to speak to the
Astronaut?
D (ii) Name the scientific values displayed in this anecdote.
(iii) Which values are being reflected in the reply given by the astronaut?
(iv) Give one more example of this scientific mode of communication in everyday life situations.

Q Ans. (i) Radio wave communication system.

(ii) Use of scientific and technological advancement in service to mankind.
U Human Passion for continued progress and advancement.
(iii) Patriotism and love for the country
E Presence of mind
(iv) Television Communication System.
S
6. A student X sitting in the last row in the class have difficulty reading the matter written on the
T blackboard. The teacher requests the student sitting in the front row to volunteer for exchange of
seat to help X. Student Y sitting in the front row volunteers herself to exchange the seat with X.
I Now X was able to read the matter on blackboard clearly and Y also did not face any difficulty.
The teacher also advised X to get his eyes checked-up.
O Answer the following questions based on the above information.
(i) Which eye defect of vision X is suffering from?
N (ii) Which values is the teacher displaying through her actions and advice?
(iii) Which values is Y displaying through volunteering?
S (iv) In what possible ways can X respond and reciprocate the help rendered by Y?

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Ans. (i) Myopia/Shortsightedness V
(ii) Concern for students
Helpfulness A
Duty/role as a guide
Counselling L
(iii) Empathy
Helpfulness U
Cooperation
(iv) Friendship, sharing and caring, thanks and gratefulness. E
7. A team of eye specialists visited a village and examined number of villages for any vision
defects.
They observed that many villagers suffered from different defects of vision. They left and came B
back after a month with required medicines and equipment for treatment. The eye treatment
camp continued for one week.
The doctors as well as villagers were extremely happy after the event.
A
Answer the following questions based on the above information:
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(i) Which values made the doctors happy? Name any two actions on your part as an
individual which you can take to get similar kind of happiness in other everyday life
situations.
E
(ii) Assuming yourself to be a doctor in this event, suggest one more help or action
related to eye defects to help the villagers further.
D

Ans. (i) Empathy, service to others, concern for fellow beings.

Adopting a needy individual or group and contributing towards their free education. Q
Spreading awareness about health care.
Any other. U
(ii) Follow-up check-up; awareness about eye-care, Free distribution of required spectacles,
etc. E
8. Rutherfords atomic model was a reasonably good model of structure of atom based on famous S
a-particle scattering experiment. However, it was subsequently modified by Neils Bohr and
later on, by others. The resulting improvements in the understanding of atomic structure have T
greatly contributed to further scientific advancement. There are many other similar examples in
scientific field when original contributors happily accept modifications in their ideas.
Answer the following questions based on the above information:
I
(i) Name the scientific values associated with above anecdotes.
O
(ii) Give any example from your life experiences so far which reflects display of such a
value by you as an individual.
N
(iii) In what way such a personal attribute is likely to help you?
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V Ans. (i) Intellectual honesty, open-mindedness, ability to accept failure.
(ii) Any examplessay your perception about culture and traditions, your long understanding
A of a physical phenomenon, etc.
(iii) Improvement in thought process, better learning.
L 9. Two different groups calling themselves as
(a) Forum for fast development and
U (b) Forum for environmental protection have been organising separate protests on Governments
decision to build a Nuclear Reactor at a particular site. The first forum arguing in favour
E of Nuclear Rector for production of more electricity for development whereas the second
forum was opposing it vehemently due to environmental risks and concerns.
Answer the following questions based on the above information:
(i) Which one of the two groups will you prefer to join? Give two reasons for your preference.
B (ii) Which two values are promoted through your preference?
(iii) How can government satisfy members of both the groups.
A
Ans. (i) Preference of the individual (Anyone of two preferences will be correctwith proper
S justification). First group favours prosperity and progress whereas the second group favours
environmental protection and well being of the people living in the vicinity of the site.
E (ii) Environmental protection, well-being of and concern for life.
(iii) All necessary precautionary measures for safety and smooth functioning of the Reactor
D may be taken.

10. Advancements in communication principles and technology has helped mankind to

communicate almost instantly in any part of the globe. These advancements, however, have also
shown adverse effects. Many school authorities and parents are not in favour of free and
Q unlimited access of these electronic devices to students fearing adverse effect on their emotional
and psychological health.
U Answer the following questions related to the information in the above passage:
(i) Name any three electronic devices which are used for instant communication.
E (ii) Write any two adverse effects of misuse of these devises on students.
(iii) Which two values are adversely affected due to misuse of these communication devices.
S
(iv) Given one suggestion to promote/inculcate these values in school-going student.
T Ans. (i) Mobile phone, Fax, Internet.
(ii) Excessive use of these devices and access of undecided information can pollute their thinking.
I Spread of wrong information through these devices can lead to misunderstanding and
confusion amongst masses.
O (iii) Emotional Health/Psychological Health.
Constructive use of time/time management.
N (iv) Spreading awareness about uses and misuses of technology and its adverse effects.
Creating realisation of value of time in one's life with the help of anecdotes/specific
S examples from everyday life situations.

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