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EXAM NO

PHYSICS
Time - 2 : 10 hours UNIT - 1 ELECTOSTATICS Total - 50 marks

PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
1. Which charge configuration produces a uniform electric field?
(a) point charge (b) uniformly charged infinite line
(c) uniformly charged infinite plane (d) uniformly charged spherical shell
2. An electric dipole is placed at an alignment angle of 30 o with an electric field of 2 × 105 NC–1. It experiences a
torque equal to 8 N m. The charge on the dipole if the dipole length is 1 cm is
(a) 4 mC (b) 8 mC
(c) 5 mC (d) 7 mC
3. The total electric flux for the following closed surface which is kept inside water
80 𝑞 𝑞
(a) (b)
𝜀0 40 𝜀0
𝑞 𝑞
(c) (d)
80 𝜀0 160 𝜀0

4. Two identical conducting balls having positive charges q1 and q2 are separated by a centre to centre distance r.
If they are made to touch each other and then separated to the same distance, the force between them will be
(a) less than before (b) same as before
(c) more than before (d) zero
⃗ = 𝟏𝟎 𝒙 𝒊̂ exists in a certain region of space. Then the potential difference V = Vo – VA, (where
5. An electric field 𝑬
Vo is the potential at the origin and VA is the potential at x = 2 m ) is
(a) 10 V (b) –20 V
(c) +20 V (d) –10 V
6. A thin conducting spherical shell of radius R has a charge Q which is uniformly distributed on its surface. The
correct plot for electrostatic potential due to this spherical shell is

(a) (b)

(c) (d)
7. Two points A and B are maintained at a potential of 7 V and - 4 V respectively. The work done in moving 50
electrons from A to B is
(a) 8.80 𝑋 10−17 𝐽 (b) − 8.80 𝑋 10−17 𝐽
−17
(c) 4.40 𝑋 10 𝐽 (d) 5.80 𝑋 10−17 𝐽
8. If voltage applied on a capacitor is increased from V to 2V, choose the correct conclusion.
(a) Q remains the same, C is doubled (b) Q is doubled, C doubled
(c) C remains same, Q doubled (d) Both Q and C remain same
9. Three capacitors are connected in triangle as shown in the figure. The equivalent
capacitance between the points A and C is
(a) 1 𝜇 𝐹 (b) 2 𝜇 𝐹
1
(c) 3 𝜇 𝐹 (d)
4
𝜇𝐹

10. Two metallic spheres of radii 1 cm and 3 cm are given charges of –1 × 10–2 C and 5 × 10–2 C respectively. If these
are connected by a conducting wire, the final charge on the bigger sphere is
(a) 3 × 10–2 C (b) 4 × 10–2 C
–2
(c) 1 × 10 C (d) 2 × 10–2 C

PART - II 5 X 2 = 10
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. State Coulomb’s law in electrostatics
12. Distinguish between Coulomb force and Gravitational force.
13. Define electric dipole moment. Give its unit.

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14. Distinguish between potential difference and electric potential
15. State Gauss law.
16. Define action of point or corona discharge.
17. A sample of HCl gas is placed in a uniform electric field of magnitude 3 × 104 N C–1. The dipole moment of each HCl
molecule is 3.4 × 10–30 Cm. Calculate the maximum torque experienced by each HCl molecule.

PART - III 5 X 3 = 15
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
18. Discuss the basic properties of electric charge.
19. Derive an expression for torque experienced by an electric dipole placed in the uniform electric field.
20. Derive an expression for capacitance of parallel plate capacitor.
21. Give the applications and disadvantage of capacitors
22. Derive an expression for energy stored in capacitor
23. Write a note on microwave oven.
24. Dielectric strength of air is 3 × 106 V m–1. Suppose the radius of a hollow sphere in the Van de Graff generator is R = 0.5
m, calculate the maximum potential difference created by this Van de Graaff generator.

PART - IV 3 X 5 = 15
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
25. Calculate the electric field due to a dipole on its axial line.
(OR)
Obtain an expression for electric field due to an infinitely long charged wire.
26. Derive the expression for resultant capacitance, when capacitors are connected in series and in parallel.
(OR)
Derive an expression for electro static potential due to electric dipole.
27. Explain in detail the effect of dielectric placed in a parallel plate capacitor when the capacitor is disconnected from the
battery.
(OR)
Explain in detail the construction and working of Van de Graff generator.

- குற்றமின்றி பேசுதபே கற்ற கல்விக்கு அழகு

- பிச்சை எடுத்தாவது கல்வி கற்ேது நல்ேது

- கல்வியறிவில்ோதவன் தன்
குேப்பேருசை பேசுவது பநல்லுக்கு நடுபவ பதான்றும் குப்சேச் பைடிசயப் போன்றது
- கற்றவர்கள் எந்த
குடியில் பிறந்தவர்களாக இருந்தாலும், அவர்கசள ைற்ற கற்றவர்கள் பைபே வரபவற்று ஏற்றுக்பகாள்வாகள்
வெற்றி வெற்கை (நறுந்வ ொகை) - அதிவீர ரொம பொண்டியன்

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EXAM NO

PHYSICS
Time - 2 : 10 hours UNIT - 2 CURRENT ELECTRICITY Total - 50 marks

PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
1. A wire of resistance 2 ohms per meter is bent to form a circle of radius 1m. The equivalent
resistance between its two diametrically opposite points, A and B as shown in the figure
is
𝜋
(a) 𝜋 Ω (b) Ω
2
𝜋
(c) 2 𝜋 Ω (d)
4
Ω
2. A toaster operating at 240 V has a resistance of 120 Ω. Its power is
(a) 400 W (b) 2 W
(c) 480 W (d) 240 W
3. A carbon resistor of (47 ± 4.7) k Ω to be marked with rings of different colours for its identification. The
colour code sequence will be
(a) Yellow – Green – Violet – Gold (b) Yellow – Violet – Orange – Silver
(c) Violet – Yellow – Orange – Silver (d) Green – Orange – Violet - Gold
4. Two wires of A and B with circular cross section are made up of the same material with equal lengths. Suppose
RA = 3 RB, then what is the ratio of radius of wire A to that of B?
(a) 3 (b) √3
1 1
(c) (d)
√3 3
5. In India electricity is supplied for domestic use at 220 V. It is supplied at 110 V in USA. If the resistance of a
60W bulb for use in India is R, the resistance of a 60W bulb for use in USA will be
(a) R ` (b) 2 R
𝑅 𝑅
(c) (d)
4 2
6. In a large building, there are 15 bulbs of 40 W, 5 bulbs of 100 W, 5 fans of 80 W and 1 heater of 1k W are
connected. The voltage of electric mains is 220 V. The maximum capacity of the main fuse of the building will
be
(a) 14 A (b) 8 A
(c) 10 A (d) 12 A
7. There is a current of 1.0 A in the circuit shown below. What is the resistance of P ?
(a) 1.5 Ω
(b) 2.5 Ω
(c) 3.5 Ω
(d) 4.5 Ω

8. What is the current drawn out from the battery?

(a) 1A
( b) 2A
(c) 3A
(d) 4A

9. The temperature coefficient of resistance of a wire is 0.00125 per °C. At 20°C, its resistance is 1 Ω. The
resistance of the wire will be 2 Ω at
(a) 800 °C (b) 700 °C
(c) 850 °C (d) 820 °C
10. The internal resistance of a 2.1 V cell which gives a current of 0.2 A through a resistance of 10 Ω is
(a) 0.2 Ω (b) 0.5 Ω
(c) 0.8 Ω (d) 1.0 Ω

PART - II 5 X 2 = 10
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. Distinguish between drift velocity and mobility.
12. Define current density. Give its unit.
13. Define temperature coefficient of resistance. Give its unit.

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14. State Kirchoff’s second law (voltage rule or loop rule)
15. Distinguish electric energy and electric power.
16. Define Seebeck effect.
17. A copper wire of 10–6 m2 area of cross section, carries a current of 2 A. If the number of free electrons per cubic meter
in the wire is 8 × 1028, calculate the current density and average drift velocity of electrons.

PART - III 5 X 3 = 15
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
18. Derive the relation between the drift velocity and the current.
19. Write a note on carbon resistors.
20. Write a note on electric cells in parallel.
21. Explain Thomson effect.
22. Obtain the macroscopic form of Ohm’s law from its microscopic form
23. Resistance of a material at 200C and 400C are 45 Ω and 85 Ω respectively. Find its temperature coefficient of resistivity
24. The resistance of a wire is 20 Ω. What will be new resistance, if it is stretched uniformly 8 times its original length?

PART - IV 3 X 5 = 15
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
25. Explain the equivalent resistance of a series and parallel resistor network.
(OR)
Explain the determination of the internal resistance of a cell using voltmeter.
26. Obtain the condition for bridge balance in Wheatstone’s bridge.
(OR)
Explain the determination of unknown resistance using meter bridge.
27. Explain the method of measurement of internal resistance of a cell using potentiometer.
(OR)
Describe the microscopic model of current and obtain general form of Ohm’s law.

நன்கு பழுத்த பழத்தின் சுளையில் இனிளை உண்டு- முற்றிய கரும்பு சாற்றிலும் இனிளை உண்டு
ைலர் தரும் ததனிலும் இனிளைஉண்டு - காய்ச்சிய வெல்லப்பாகிலும் இனிளை உண்டு
பசு தரும் பாலிலும் இனிளை உண்டு - வதன்ளையின் இைநீரிலும் இனிளை உண்டு ஆைாலும்,
தமிழ் வைாழியாைது என் உயிராக உள்ைது. இந்த சுளெகளை நுகர உயிர் தெண்டும் அல்லொ.
தமிழின் இனிமை - பாவேந்தர் பாரதிதாசன்

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EXAM NO
PHYSICS
UNIT - 3 MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC EFFECT OF ELECTRIC CURRENT
Time - 2 : 10 hours Total - 50 marks
PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
1. The magnetic field at the centre O of the following current loop is
𝜇𝑜 𝐼 𝜇𝑜 𝐼
(a)
4𝑟
 (b) 4𝑟

𝜇𝑜 𝐼 𝜇 𝐼
(c)
2𝑟
 (d) 2𝑜𝑟 
2. A particle having mass m and charge q accelerated through a potential difference V. Find the force experienced
⃗⃗ .
when it is kept under perpendicular magnetic field 𝑩
2 𝑞3 𝐵 𝑉 𝑞3 𝐵2 𝑉
(a)√ (b) √
𝑚 2𝑚
2 𝑞3 𝐵2 𝑉 2 𝑞3 𝐵 𝑉
(c) √ (d) √
𝑚 𝑚3
3. A circular coil of radius 5 cm and 50 turns carries a current of 3 ampere. The magnetic dipole moment of the
coil is nearly
(a) 1.0 A m2 (b) 1.2 A m2
(c) 0.5 A m2 (d) 0.8 A m2
4. A thin insulated wire forms a plane spiral of N = 100 tight turns carrying a current I = 8 m A (milli ampere).
The radii of inside and outside turns are a = 50 mm and b = 100 mm respectively. The magnetic induction
at the centre of the spiral is
(a) 5 μT (b) 7 μT
(c) 8 μT (d) 10 μT
5. Two identical coils, each with N turns and radius R are placed coaxially at a distance R
as shown in the figure. If I is the current passing through the loops in the same direction,
then the magnetic field at a point P at a distance of R/2 from the centre of each coil is
8 𝑁 𝜇𝑜 𝐼 8 𝑁 𝜇𝑜 𝐼
(a) (b)
√5 𝑅 53/2 𝑅
8 𝑁 𝜇𝑜 𝐼 4 𝑁 𝜇𝑜 𝐼
(c) (d)
5𝑅 √5 𝑅
𝜷
⃗⃗ =
6. A wire of length l carrying a current I along the Y direction is kept in a magnetic field given by 𝑩 ̂)
(𝒊̂ + 𝒋̂ + 𝒌
√𝟑
. The magnitude of Lorentz force acting on the wire is,
2 1
(a) √ 𝛽 𝐼 𝑙 (b) √ 𝛽 𝐼 𝑙
3 3
1
(c)√2 𝛽 𝐼 𝑙 (d)√ 𝛽 𝐼 𝑙
3
7. A bar magnet of length l and magnetic moment pm is bent in the form of an arc as shown
in figure. The new magnetic dipole moment will be
3
(a) 𝑝𝑚 (b)
𝜋
𝑝𝑚
2 1
(c)
𝜋
𝑝𝑚 (d)
2
𝑝𝑚
8. A non-conducting charged ring carrying a charge of q, mass m and radius r is rotated about its axis with
constant angular speed ω. Find the ratio of its magnetic moment with angular momentum is
𝑞 2𝑞
(a) (b)
𝑚 𝑚
𝑞 𝑞
(c) (d)
2𝑚 4𝑚
9. A flat dielectric disc of radius R carries an excess charge on its surface. The surface charge density is σ. The disc
rotates about an axis perpendicular to its plane passing through the centre with angular velocity ω. Find the
magnitude of the torque on the disc if it is placed in a uniform magnetic field whose strength is B which is
directed perpendicular to the axis of rotation
1 1
(a)
4
𝜎𝜔𝜋𝐵𝑅 (b) 4 𝜎 𝜔 𝜋 𝐵 𝑅 2
1 1
(c)
4
𝜎 𝜔 𝜋 𝐵 𝑅3 (d)
4
𝜎 𝜔 𝜋 𝐵 𝑅4
10. The potential energy of magnetic dipole whose dipole moment is ⃗⃗⃗𝒑𝒎 = (−𝟎. 𝟓 𝒊̂ + 𝟎. 𝟒 𝒋̂) 𝑨𝒎𝟐 kept in uniform
⃗⃗ = 𝟎. 𝟐 𝒊̂ 𝑻
magnetic field 𝑩
(a) –0.1 J (b) –0.8 J
(c) 0.1 J (d) 0.8 J

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 PART - II 5 X 2 = 10
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. Define magnetic dipole moment. Give its unit.
12. Define magnetic flux. Give its unit.
13. State Ampere’s circuital law.
14. State Fleming’s left hand rule (FLHR).
15. How the current sensitivity of galvanometer can be increased?
16. Define voltage sensitivity of the galvanometer.
17. The repulsive force between two magnetic poles in air is 9 × 10 –3 N. If the two poles are equal in strength and are
separated by a distance of 10 cm, calculate the pole strength of each pole

PART - III 5 X 3 = 15
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
18. What are the properties of bar magnet?
19. Give the properties of magnetic field lines.
20. State and explain Biot-Savart law.
21. Give the properties of Lorentz magnetic force
22. How Galvanometer can be converted in to Ammeter
23. Explain the current loop acts as a magnetic dipole and calculate its dipole moment.
24. Calculate the magnetic field at the centre of a square loop which carries a current of 1.5 A, length of each side being
50 cm.

PART - IV 3 X 5 = 15
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
25. Deduce the relation for magnetic induction at a point due to an infinitely long straight conductor carrying current.
(OR)
Obtain the expression for force on a moving charge in a magnetic field.
26. Using Ampere’s circuital law, Obtain an expression for magnetic field due to long current carrying solenoid.
(OR)

Obtain an expression for the force on a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field.
27. Obtain a force between two long parallel current carrying conductors. Hence define ampere.
(OR)
Describe the principle, construction and working of moving coil galvanometer.

தமிழுக்கும் அமுததன்று பேர் ! -அந்தத்தமிழ் இன்ேத்தமிழ் எங்கள் உயிருக்கு பேர் !

தமிழுக்கு நிலதென்று பேர் ! - இன்ேத் தமிழ் எங்கள் சமுகத்தின் விளைவுக்கு நீர் !
தமிழுக்கு மணதமன்று பேர் ! - இன்ேத் தமிழ் எங்கள் ொழ்வுக்கு நிருமித்த ஊர் !
தமிழுக்கு மதுதென்று பேர் ! - இன்ேத் தமிழ் எங்கள் உரிளமச்தசம் ேயிருக்கு பெர் !

தமிழ் எங்கள் இைளமக்குப் ோல் ! - இன்ேத்தமிழ் ேல்ல புகழ்மிக்க புலெர்க்குபெல் !

தமிழ் எங்கள் உயர்வுக்கு ொன் ! - இன்ேத் தமிழ் எங்கள் அசதிக்குச் சுடர்தந்த பதன் !
தமிழ் எங்கள் அறிவுக்குத் பதாள் ! - இன்ேத் தமிழ் எங்கள் கவிளதக்கு ெயிரத்தின் ொள் !
தமிழ் எங்கள் பிறவிக்குத் தாய் ! - இன்ேத் தமிழ் எங்கள் ெைமிக்க உைமுற்ற தீ !
இன்ேத்தமிழ் - ோபெந்தர் ோரதிதாசன்

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EXAM NO
PHYSICS
UNIT - 4 ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION AND ALTERNATING CURRENT
Time - 2 : 10 hours Total - 50 marks
PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
1. The flux linked with a coil at any instant t is given by 𝚽𝑩 = 𝟏𝟎 𝒕𝟐 − 𝟓𝟎 𝒕 + 𝟐𝟓𝟎 . The induced emf at t = 3 s is
(a) −190 V (b) −10 V
(c) 10 V (d) 190 V
2. When the current changes from +2A to −2A in 0.05 s, an emf of 8 V is induced in a coil. The co-efficient of self-
induction of the coil is
(a) 0.2 H (b) 0.4 H
(c) 0.8 H (d) 0.1 H
3. A circular coil with a cross-sectional area of 4 cm2 has 10 turns. It is placed at the centre of a long solenoid that
has 15 turns/cm and a cross-sectional area of 10 cm2. The axis of the coil coincides with the axis of the solenoid.
What is their mutual inductance?
(a) 7.54 μH (b) 8.54 μH
(c) 9.54 μH (d) 10.54 μH
4. A step-down transformer reduces the supply voltage from 220 V to 11 V and increase the current from 6 A to
100 A. Then its efficiency is
(a) 1.2 (b) 0.83
(c) 0.12 (d) 0.9
5. In an electrical circuit, R, L, C and AC voltage source are all connected in series. When L is removed from the
𝝅
circuit, the phase difference between the voltage and current in the circuit is . Instead, if C is removed from
𝟑
𝝅
the circuit, the phase difference is again . The power factor of the circuit is
𝟑
1 1
(a) (b)
2 √2
√3
(c) 1 (d)
2
6. In a series RL circuit, the resistance and inductive reactance are the same. Then the phase difference between
the voltage and current in the circuit is
𝜋 𝜋
(a) (b)
4 2
𝜋
(c) (d) zero
6
7. In a series resonant RLC circuit, the voltage across 100 Ω resistor is 40 V. The resonant frequency ω is 250
rad/s. If the value of C is 4 μF, then the voltage across L is
(a) 600 V (b) 4000 V
(c) 400V (d) 1 V
8. An inductor 20 mH, a capacitor 50 μF and a resistor 40 Ω are connected in series across a source of emf V = 10
sin 340 t. The power loss in AC circuit is
(a) 0.76 W (b) 0.89 W
(c) 0.46 W (d) 0.67 W
𝟏
9. The instantaneous values of alternating current and voltage in a circuit are 𝒊= 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝝅 𝒕) 𝑨
√𝟐
𝟏 𝝅
and 𝑽 = 𝐬𝐢𝐧 (𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝝅 𝒕 + ) 𝑽.The average power in watts consumed in the circuit is
√𝟐 𝟑
1 √3
(a) (b)
4 4
1 1
(c) (d)
2 8
𝟐𝟎
10.
𝝅𝟐
𝑯 inductor is connected to a capacitor of capacitance C. The value of C in order to impart maximum power
at 50 Hz is
(a) 50 μF (b) 0.5 μF
(c) 500 μF (d) 5 μF

PART - II 5 X 2 = 10
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. State Fleming’s right hand rule.
12. Define mutual inductance or coefficient of mutual induction.
13. Define RMS value of AC.
14. Define power factor.
15. Define wattles current.

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16. Define resonance.
17. A circular metal of area 0.03 m2 rotates in a uniform magnetic field of 0.4 T. The axis of rotation passes through the
centre and perpendicular to its plane and is also parallel to the field. If the disc completes 20 revolutions in one second
and the resistance of the disc is 4 Ω, calculate the induced emf between the axis and the rim and induced current flowing
in the disc.

PART - III 5 X 3 = 15
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
18. Assuming that the length of the solenoid is large when compared to its diameter, find the equation for its inductance.
19. How will you induce an emf by changing the area enclosed by the coil.
20. Explain various energy losses in a transformer.
21. Find out the phase relation ship between voltage and current in a pure resistive circuit.
22. Obtain an expression for average power of AC over a cycle. Discuss its special cases.
23. An inductor of inductance ‘L’ carries an electric current ‘i’. How much energy is stored while establishing the current
in it?
24. A 200V/120V step-down transformer of 90% efficiency is connected to an induction stove of resistance 40 Ω. Find the
current drawn by the primary of the transformer.

PART - IV 3 X 5 = 15
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
25. Show mathematically that the rotation of a coil in a magnetic field over one rotation induces an alternating emf of one
cycle.
(OR)
Explain the principle , construction and working of transformer.
26. Derive an expression for phase angle between the applied voltage and current in a series RLC circuit.
(OR)
What are called LC oscillations? Explain the generation of LC oscillations.
27. Find out the phase relation ship between voltage and current in a pure inductive circuit. Define inductive reactance.
(OR)
Find out the phase relation ship between voltage and current in a pure capacitive circuit. Define capacitive reactance

இனிமைத் தமிழ் மைொழி எைது - எைக்கின்பந் தரும்படிவொய்த்த நல்அமுது !

கனிமை பிழிந்திட்ட சொறு - எங்கள் கதியில் உைர்ந்திட ைொம்மபற்ற பபறு !
தனிமைச் சுமவயுள்ள மசொல்மை - எங்கள் தமிழினும் பவமறங்கும் ைொங்கண்டதில்மை !
நனியுண்டு நனியுண்டு கொதல் - தமிழ் நொட்டினர் ைொவர்க்குபை தமிழ் மீதில் !

தமிழ் எங்கள் உயிர் என்பதொபை - மவல்லுந்தரமுண்டு தமிழருக்கிப்புவி பைபை !

தமிழ் என்னில் எம்முயிர்ப் மபொருளொம் -இன்பத் தமிழ் குன்றுபைல் தமிழ்நொமடங்கும் இருளொம் !
தமிழுண்டு தமிழ் ைக்களுண்டு - இன்பத்தமிழுக்கு நொளும் மசய்பவொம் நல்ை மதொண்டு !
தமிழ் என்று பதொள் தட்டி ஆடு - நல்ை தமிழ் மவல்க மவல்க என்பற தினம் பொடு
எங்கள் தமிழ் - பொபவந்தர் பொரதிதொசன்

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EXAM NO
PHYSICS
UNIT - 5 ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
Time - 2 : 10 hours Total - 50 marks
PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
𝟏
1. The dimension of is
𝜺𝒐 𝝁𝒐
(a) [LT−1] (b) [L2 T−2]
(c) [L T]−1 (d) [L−2 T2]
2. −6
If the amplitude of the magnetic field is 3 × 10 T, then amplitude of the electric field for a electromagnetic
waves is
(a) 100 V m−1 (b) 300 V m−1
(c) 600 V m −1 (d) 900 V m−1
3. Which of the following electromagnetic radiations is used for viewing objects through fog
(a) microwave (b) gamma rays
(c) X- rays (d) infrared
4. Consider an oscillator which has a charged particle oscillating about its mean position with a frequency of 300
MHz. The wavelength of electromagnetic waves produced by this oscillator is
(a) 1 m (b) 10 m
(c) 100 m (d) 1000 m
5. The electric and the magnetic fields, associated with an electromagnetic wave, propagating along negative X
axis can be represented by
(a) ⃗⃗⃗𝐸 = 𝐸0 𝑖̂ and 𝐵 ⃗ = 𝐵𝑜 𝑘̂ (b) ⃗⃗⃗𝐸 = 𝐸𝑜 𝑘̂ and ⃗⃗⃗𝐵 = 𝐵𝑜 𝑗̂
⃗ ⃗
(c) 𝐸 = 𝐸𝑜 𝑖̂ and 𝐵 = 𝐵𝑜 𝑗̂ (d) ⃗⃗⃗𝐸 = 𝐸𝑜 𝑗̂ and ⃗⃗⃗𝐵 = 𝐵𝑜 𝑖̂
6. In an electromagnetic wave travelling in free space the rms value of the electric field is 3 V m −1. The peak value
of the magnetic field is
(a) 1.414 × 10−8 T (b) 1.0 × 10−8 T
(c) 2.828 × 10 T −8 (d) 2.0 × 10−8 T
7. An e.m. wave is propagating in a medium with a velocity ⃗⃗⃗𝒗 = 𝒗 𝒊̂. The instantaneous oscillating electric field of
this e.m. wave is along +y-axis, then the direction of oscillating magnetic field of the e.m. wave will be along:
(a) –y direction (b) –x direction
(c) +z direction (d) –z direction
8. If the magnetic monopole exists, then which of the Maxwell’s equation to be modified?.
𝑄
(a) ∮ ⃗⃗⃗𝐸 . ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑑𝐴 = 𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑 (b) ∮ 𝐵 ⃗ . ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑑𝐴 = 0
𝜀𝑜
(c) ∮ 𝐵 ⃗⃗⃗ = 𝜇𝑜 𝑖𝐶 + 𝜇𝑜 𝜀𝑜 𝑑 ∮ 𝐸
⃗ . 𝑑𝑙 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
⃗⃗⃗ . 𝑑𝐴 ⃗⃗⃗ = −
(d) ∮ 𝐸⃗ . 𝑑𝑙
𝑑
Φ𝐵
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
9. Fraunhofer lines are an example of _______________________ spectrum.
(a) line emission (b) line absorption
(c) band emission (d) band absorption
10. Which of the following is an electromagnetic wave?
(a) α - rays (b) β - rays
(c) γ - rays (d) all of them

PART - II 5 X 2 = 10
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. Define displacement current.
12. Give the modified form of Ampere’s circuital law.
13. What is the significance of Gauss’s law in magnetism.
14. Distinguish between emission spectra and absorption spectra.
15. Define Fraunhofer lines.
16. Why electro magnetic waves are non mechanical?
17. The relative magnetic permeability of the medium is 2.5 and the relative electrical permittivity of the medium is 2.25.
Compute the refractive index of the medium

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 PART - III 5 X 3 = 15
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
18. Discuss briefly the experiment conducted by Hertz to produce and detect electromagnetic spectrum.
19. Write a note on Radio waves.
20. Write a note on Micro waves.
21. Write a note on IR rays (infra red rays).
22. Write a note on UVrays (ultra violet rays).
23. Compute the speed of the electromagnetic wave in a medium if the amplitude of electric and magnetic fields are
3 × 104 N C–1 and 2 × 10–4 T, respectively.
24. If the relative permeability and relative permittivity of a medium are 1.0 and 2.25 respectively, find the speed of the
electromagnetic wave in this medium

PART - IV 3 X 5 = 15
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
25. Write down Maxwell equations in integral form.
(OR)
Explain the modification of Ampere’s circuital law.
26. Explain the properties of electromagnetic waves.
(OR)
(i) Write a note on X -rays
(ii) Write a note on gamma rays
27. Explain in detail the types of emission spectra.
(OR)
Explain in detail the types of absorption spectra.

யாமறிந்த மமாழிகளிலே தமிழ்மமாழி ல ால்

இனிதாவது எங்கும் கால ாம் !
ாமர ராய், விேங்குகளாய், உேகனைத்தும்
இகழ்ச்சிம ாேப் ான்னமமகட்டு
நாமமது தமிழமரைக் மகாண்டு இங்கு
வாழ்ந்திடுதல் நன்ல ா? ம ால்லீர் !
லதமதுரத் தமிலழான உேகமமோம்
ரவும்வனக ம ய்தல் லவண்டும்.
நான் அறிந்த மமாழிகளிலே தமிழ்மமாழி ல ாே இனினமயாை மமாழி எங்கும் இல்னே !
உேகனைத்தும் இகழும் டி சி ப்புகள் மகட்டுல ாக தமிழர் என் ம யனர மட்டும் மகாண்டு
வாழ்ந்திடுதல் நன்ல ா? ம ால்லுங்கள்.
எைலவ லதன் ல ான் இனிய தமிலழான னய உேகமமோம் ரவும்வனக ம ய்க.

தமிழ் - மகாகவி சுப்பிரமண்ய ாரதியார்

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EXAM NO
PHYSICS
UNIT - 6 RAY OPTICS
Time - 2 : 10 hours Total - 50 marks
PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
1. The speed of light in an isotropic medium depends on,
(a) its intensity (b) its wavelength
(c) the nature of propagation (d) the motion of the source w.r.t medium
2. A rod of length 10 cm lies along the principal axis of a concave mirror of focal length 10 cm in such a way that
its end closer to the pole is 20 cm away from the mirror. The length of the image is,
(a) 2.5 cm (b) 5 cm
(c) 10 cm (d) 15 cm
3. An object is placed in front of a convex mirror of focal length of f and the maximum and minimum distance of
an object from the mirror such that the image formed is real and magnified.
(a) 2f and c (b) c and ∞
(c) f and O (d) None of these
4. For light incident from air on a slab of refractive index 2, the maximum possible angle of refraction is,
(a) 30o (b) 45o
(c) 60 o (d) 90o
5. If the velocity and wavelength of light in air is Va and λa and that in water is Vw and λw, then the refractive
index of water is,
𝑉𝑤 𝑉𝑎
(a) (b)
𝑉𝑎 𝑉𝑤
𝜆𝑤 𝑉 𝜆
(c) (d) 𝑎 𝑎
𝜆𝑎 𝑉𝑤 𝜆𝑤
6. Stars twinkle due to,
(a) reflection (b) total internal reflection
(c) refraction (d) polarisation
7. When a biconvex lens of glass having refractive index 1.47 is dipped in a liquid, it acts as a plane sheet of glass.
This implies that the liquid must have refractive index,
(a) less than one (b) less than that of glass
(c) greater than that of glass (d) equal to that of glass
8. The radius of curvature of curved surface at a thin planoconvex lens is 10 cm and the refractive index is 1.5. If
the plane surface is silvered, then the focal length will be,
(a) 5 cm (b) 10 cm
(c) 15 cm (d) 20 cm
9. An air bubble in glass slab of refractive index 1.5 (near normal incidence) is 5 cm deep when viewed from one
surface and 3 cm deep when viewed from the opposite face. The thickness of the slab is,
(a) 8 cm (b) 10 cm
(c) 12 cm (d) 16 cm
10. A ray of light travelling in a transparent medium of refractive index n falls, on a surface separating the medium
from air at an angle of incidents of 45o. The ray can undergo total internal reflection for the following n,
(a) n = 1.25 (b) n = 1.33
(c) n = 1.4 (d) n = 1.5

PART - II 5 X 2 = 10
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. State the laws of reflection.
12. State the laws of refraction (Snell’s law).
13. Define optical path.
14. What are the conditions to achieve total internal reflection?
15. Define dispersive power.
16. Why does sky and Sun looks reddish during sunset and sunrise?
17. Find the dispersive power of a prism if the refractive indices of flint glass for red, green and violet colours are 1.613,
1.620 and 1.632 respectively.

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 PART - III 5 X 3 = 15
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
18. What are the characteristics of the image formed by the plane mirror?
19. Obtain the relation between focal length (f) and radius of curvature (R) of the spherical mirror.
20. Obtain the equation for apparent depth.
21. Obtain an expression for critical angle.
22. How are rainbows formed?
23. Prove that for the same incident light when a reflecting surface is tilted by an angle θ, the reflected light will be tilted by
an angle 2θ.
24. Light travels from air into a glass slab of thickness 50 cm and refractive index 1.5.
(a) What is the speed of light in the glass slab?
(b) What is the time taken by the light to travel through the glass slab?
(c) What is the optical path of the glass slab?

PART - IV 3 X 5 = 15
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
25. Derive the mirror equation and the equation for lateral magnification.
(OR)
Describe the Fizeau’s method to determine speed of light.
26. Derive equation for refraction at single spherical surface.
(OR)
Obtain Lens maker formula and metion its significance.
27. Derive the equation for thin lens and obtain its magnification.
(OR)
What is dispersion? Obtain the equation for dispersive power of a medium.

அன்னையும், பிதாவும் முன்ைறி ததய்வம்

- தாய், தந்னதயர் கண்கண்ட ததய்வம்
ஈயார் ததட்னடத் தீயார் தகாள்வர்
- பிறருக்கு உதவி தெய்யாததார் த ாருனைத் தீயவர் றித்துக் தகாள்வார்
ஏவா மக்கள் மூவா மருந்து
- தெய் என்று தொல்வதற்கு முன்த குறிப் றிந்து தெய்யும் பிள்னைக் அமிர்தம் த ான்றவர்கள்
குற்றம் ார்க்கின் சுற்றம் இல்னை
- பிறர் குற்றங்கனைதய ஆராய்ந்து தகாண்டிருந்தால், சுற்றத்தார் எவருதம இருக்க மாட்டார்கள்
னகப்த ாருள் தன்னில் தமய்ப்த ாருள் கல்வி
- னகயில் இருக்கும் த ாருனைவிட உண்னமயாை தெல்வம் கல்விதய ஆகும்.
சீனரத் ததடின் ஏனரத் ததடு
- புகத ாடு வா விரும்பிைால், யிர்ததாழிலில் (விவொயம்) ஈடு ட தவண்டும்
தந்னததொல் மிக்க மந்திரம் இல்னை
- தந்னத தொல்தை உயர்ந்த மந்திரம் த ாைாகும்
தாயிற் சிறந்த தகாவிலுமில்னை
- தாதய சிறந்த ததய்வம் ஆகும்
ததாழுது ஊண் சுனவயின், உழுது ஊண் இனிது
- பிறரிடம் வணங்கி அந்த ஊதியத்தில் உண் னதவிட யிர் தெய்து உண் தத இனிது.
ண்ணிய யிரில் புண்ணியம் ததரியும்
- ஒருவர் புண்ணியம், அவர் அனடந்த வினைச்ெலில் ததரியும்.
முற் கல் தெய்யின் பிற் கல் வினையும்
- பிறருக்கு தெய்யும் நன்னம, தீனமகள் பின்பு நமக்தக வந்துதெரும்.
தமழிச் தெல்வம், தகான ப் டாது
- கைப்ன யால் உன த்துச் தெர்த்த தெல்வம் ஒருத ாதும் வீண்த ாகாது.
தமாழிவது மறுக்கின், அழிவது கருமம்
- த ரிதயார் தொல்னை தகைாமல் மறுத்தால், அந்த காரியம் தகட்டுவிடும்
ஐயம் புகினும் தெய்வை தெய்
- பிச்னெ எடுத்தாவது தெய்ய தவண்டிய நல்ை காரியங்கனைச் தெய்
ஊக்கம் உனடனம ஆக்கத்திற்கு அ கு
- உற்ொகமாை முயற்சிதயாடு இருப் தத முன்தைற்றத்திற்கு அ கு
தகான்னற தவந்தன் - ஓைனவயார்

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EXAM NO
PHYSICS
UNIT - 7 WAVE OPTICS
Time - 2 : 10 hours Total - 50 marks
PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
1. A plane glass is placed over a various coloured letters (violet, green, yellow, red) The letter which appears to
be raised more is,
(a) red (b) yellow
(c) green (d) violet
2. Two point white dots are 1 mm apart on a black paper. They are viewed by eye of pupil diameter 3 mm
approximately. The maximum distance at which these dots can be resolved by the eye is, [take wavelength of
light, λ = 500 nm]
(a) 1 m (b) 5 m
(c) 3 m (d) 6m
3. In a Young’s double-slit experiment, the slit separation is doubled. To maintain the same fringe spacing on the
screen, the screen-to-slit distance D must be changed to,
𝐷
(a) 2D (b)
2
𝐷
(c) √2 D (d)
√2
4. Two coherent monochromatic light beams of intensities I and 4I are superposed. The maximum and minimum
possible intensities in the resulting beam are
(a) 5I and I (b) 5I and 3I
(c) 9I and I (d) 9I and 3I
5. When light is incident on a soap film of thickness 5×10–5 cm, the wavelength of light reflected maximum in the
visible region is 5320 Å. Refractive index of the film will be,
(a) 1.22 (b) 1.33
(c) 1.51 (d) 1.83
6. First diffraction minimum due to a single slit of width 1.0×10 –5 cm is at 30o. Then wavelength of light used is,
(a) 400 Å (b) 500 Å
(c) 600 Å (d) 700 Å
7. A ray of light strikes a glass plate at an angle 60o. If the reflected and refracted rays are perpendicular to each
other, the refractive index of the glass is,
3
(a) √3 (b)
2
3
(c) √ (d) 2
2
8. One of the of Young’s double slits is covered with a glass plate as shown in figure. The position of central
maximum will,
(a) get shifted downwards
(b) get shifted upwards
(c) will remain the same
(d) data insufficient to conclude
9. Light transmitted by Nicol prism is,
(a) partially polarised (b) unpolarised
(c) plane polarised (d) elliptically polarised
10. The transverse nature of light is shown in,
(a) interference (b) diffraction
(c) scattering (d) polarisation

PART - II 5 X 2 = 10
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. Define interference.
12. What are called coherent sources?
13. What are the conditions for obtaining clear and broad interference bands?
14. What is diffraction?
15. Defined angle of polarization.
16. Distinguish between near point focusing and normal focusing.
17. The wavelength of a light is 450 nm. How much phase it will differ for a path of 3 mm?

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 PART - III 5 X 3 = 15
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
18. Write a note on wave theory of light.
19. State Huygen’s principle.
20. Distinguish between interference and diffraction.
21. What is Fresnel’s distance? Obtain an expression for it.
22. State and prove Brewster’s law
23. Write a note on pile of plates.
24. The ratio of maximum and minimum intensities in an interference pattern is 36 : 1. What is the ratio of the amplitudes
of the two interfering waves?

PART - IV 3 X 5 = 15
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
25. Prove laws of refraction using Huygen’ principle.
(OR)
Obtain the equation for resultant intensity due to interference of light.
26. Obtain the equation for band width in young’s double slit method.
(OR)
Obtain the equations for constructive and destructive interference for transmitted and reflected waves in thin films.
27. Discuss diffraction at single slit and obtain the condition for nth minimum.
(OR)
Obtain the equation for resolving power of microscope.

அறம் செய்ய விரும்பு - தருமத்தத (கடதமதய) செய்ய விருப்பம் சகொள்

ஆறுவது சினம் - அடக்க வவண்டியது சினவம (வகொபம்) ஆகும்
இயல்வது கரவவல் - உன்னொல் சகொடுக்கக் கூடிய சபொருதை யொசிப்பவர்க்கு மதறக்கொமல் சகொடு
ஈவது விலக்வகல் - பிறருக்கு சகொடுப்பதத தடுக்கக் கூடொது.
உதடயது விைம்வபல் - உன்னிடம் உள்ை சபொருதை அல்லது ரகசியங்கதை பிறர் அறியும் படி செொல்லொவத
ஊக்கமது தகவிவடல் - எப்வபொதும் முயற்சிதய தகவிடக்கூடொது
எண் எழுத்து இகவேல் - எண்கதையும் (கணிதம்), எழுத்ததயும் (இலக்கண நூல்)அலட்சியம் செய்யக்கூடொது
ஏற்பது இகழ்ச்சி - இரந்து வொழ்வது இழிவொனது. அதனொல் யொசிக்கக் கூடொது
ஐயம் இட்டு உண் - உணவு வததவபடுவவொருக்கு உணவிட்ட பின் நொம் உண்ணுதல் வவண்டும்
ஒப்புரவு ஒழுகு - உலக நதடமுதறதய அறிந்து சகொண்டு, அதன் படி நடந்து சகொள்ை வவண்டும்
ஓதுவது ஒழிவயல் - எக்கொரணமொயினும் நல்ல நூல்கள் படிப்பதத விட்டுவிடக் கூடொது
ஓைவியம் வபவெல் - எவரிடமும் சபொறொதம சகொண்டு வபசுதல் கூடொது
அஃகஞ் சுருக்வகல் - இலொபத்திற்கொக தொனியங்கள் வபொன்ற பண்டங்கதை குதறத்து அைந்து விற்கொவத

ஆத்திசூடி - ஔதவயொர்

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EXAM NO
PHYSICS
UNIT - 8 DUAL NATURE OF RADIATION AND MATTER
Time - 2 : 10 hours Total - 50 marks
PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
1. The wavelength λe of an electron and λp of a photon of same energy E are related by
(a) 𝜆𝑝 ∝ 𝜆𝑒 (b) 𝜆𝑝 ∝ √𝜆𝑒
1
(c) 𝜆𝑝 ∝ (d) 𝜆𝑝 ∝ 𝜆𝑒2
√𝜆𝑒
2. In an electron microscope, the electrons are accelerated by a voltage of 14 kV. If the voltage is changed to 224
kV, then the de Broglie wavelength associated with the electrons would
(a) increase by 2 times (b) decrease by 2 times
(c) decrease by 4 times (d) increase by 4 times
3. The wave associated with a moving particle of mass 3 X 10–6 g has the same wavelength as an electron moving
with a velocity 6 X 106 m s-1 .The velocity of the particle is
(a) 1.82 X 10-18 m s-1 (b) 9 X 10-2 m s-1
(c) 3 X 10 m s
-31 -1 (d) 1.82 X 10-15 m s-1
4. If a light of wavelength 330 nm is incident on a metal with work function 3.55 eV, the electrons are emitted.
Then the wavelength of the wave associated with the emitted electron is (Take h = 6.6 × 10–34 Js)
(a) < 2.75 𝑋 10−9 𝑚 (b) ≥ 2.75 𝑋 10−9 𝑚
−12
(c) ≤ 2.75 𝑋 10 𝑚 (d) < 2.5 𝑋 10−10 𝑚
5. In photoelectric emission, a radiation whose frequency is 4 times threshold frequency of a certain metal is
incident on the metal. Then the maximum possible velocity of the emitted electron will be
ℎ𝜈𝑜 6 ℎ𝜈𝑜
(a) √ (b) √
𝑚 𝑚
ℎ 𝜈𝑜 ℎ 𝜈𝑜
(c) 2√ (d) √
𝑚 2𝑚
6. Two radiations with photon energies 0.9 eV and 3.3 eV respectively are falling on a metallic surface
successively. If the work function of the metal is 0.6 eV, then the ratio of maximum speeds of emitted electrons
in the two cases will be
(a) 1:4 (b) 1:3
(c) 1:1 (d) 1:9
7. If the mean wavelength of light from sun is taken as 550 nm and its mean power as 3.8 × 10 26 W, then the
average number of photons received by the human eye per second from sunlight is of the order of
(a) 1045 (b) 1042
(c) 10 54 (d) 1051
8. The threshold wavelength for a metal surface whose photoelectric work function is 3.313 eV is
(a) 4125 Å (b) 3750 Å
(c) 6000 Å (d) 20625.Å
9. A light of wavelength 500 nm is incident on a sensitive metal plate of photoelectric work function 1.235 eV.
The kinetic energy of the photo electrons emitted is (Take h = 6.6 × 10–34 Js)
(a) 0.58 eV (b) 2.48 eV
(c) 1.24 eV (d) 1.16 eV
10. The work functions for metals A, B and C are 1.92 eV, 2.0 eV and 5.0 eV respectively. The metal/metals which
will emit photoelectrons for a radiation of wavelength 4100Å is/are
(a) A only (b) both A and B
(c) all these metals (d) none

PART - II 5 X 2 = 10
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. Define work function of a metal. Give its unit
12. Define stopping potential.
13. Define threshold frequency.
14. A proton and an electron have same kinetic energy. Which one has greater de Broglie wavelength. Justify.
15. What are called X - rays? Why are they so called?
16. What is Bremsstralung?
17. An electron is accelerated through a potential difference of 81V. What is the de Broglie wavelength associated with it?
To which part of electromagnetic spectrum does this wavelength correspond?

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 PART - III 5 X 3 = 15
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
18. State the laws of photo electric effect.
19. How does photo electric current vary with the intensity of the incident light?
20. What is called matter waves or de Broglie waves? Derive the expression of de Broglie wavelength.
21. Write a note on characteristic X - ray spectra.
22. An electron and an alpha particle have same kinetic energy. How are the deBroglie wavelengths associated with them
related?
23. Explain the applications of X -rays.
24. When light of wavelength 2200Å falls on Cu, photo electrons are emitted from it. Find (i) the threshold wavelength and
(ii) the stopping potential. Given: the work function for Cu is ϕ0 = 4.65 eV.

PART - IV 3 X 5 = 15
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
25. Give the construction and working of photo emissive cell.
(OR)
Explain the effect of potential difference on photo electric current.
26. Briefly explain the principle and working of electron microscope.
(OR)
Explain how frequency of incident light varies with stopping potential.
27. Obtain Einstein’s photoelectric equation with necessary explanation.
(OR)
Describe briefly Davisson – Germer experiment which demonstrated the wave nature of electrons.

அச்சம் தவிர் - பயம் க ொள்ளொதத

ஆண்மை தவதேல் - ைன வலிமை இழக் ொதத
இமளத்தல் இ ழ்ச்சி - பின் வொங்குதல் இ ழ்வதற்கு உரியது
ஈம திேன் - பிேர்க்கு க ொடுத்தமை ைனதில் க ொள்
உடலிமன உறுதிகசய் - உடம்மை திடைொ மவத்துக் க ொள்
ஊண் மி விரும்பு - உணவு உண்ண விருப்பம் க ொள்
எண்ணுவது உயர்வு - எண்ணம் உயர்வொ இருக் தவண்டும்
ஏறு தபொல் நட - நிமிர்ந்து கசல்
ஐம்கபொறி ஆட்சி க ொள் - ஐம்புைமனயும் அடக்கி ஆள்
ஒற்றுமை வலியைொம் - ஒற்றுமைதய என்றும் வலிமையொனது ஆகும்
ஓய்தல் ஒழி - தசொர்வு மள நீக்கு
ஓளடதம் குமே - ைருந்மத குமே
ற்ே கதொழுகு - வொழ்க்ம யில் ற்ேமதப் பிி்ன்பற்று
ம த்கதொழில் தபொற்று - ம த்கதொழிமை விரும்பிச் கசய்
தீதயொர்க்கு அஞ்தசல் - தீய குணம் உள்ளவர் ளிடம் அச்சம் க ொள்ளொதத
கதய்வம் நீ என்று உணர்- உன்னிடமும் கதய்வ குணங் ள் உண்டு என்பமத உணர்ந்து வொழ்
ததொல்வியில் ைங்த ல் - ததொல்விமயக் ண்டு ைக் ம் க ொள்ளொதத
தநர்பட தபசு - எமதயும் சுற்றி வமளத்து தபசொைல் தநரடியொ தபசு
மநயப் புமட - தீய கசயல் மளயும், தீயஎண்ணங் மளயும் அடித்து கநொறுக்கு
கபரிதினும் கபரிது த ள்- தநொக் ம் எப்தபொதும் உயர்ந்ததொ இருக் தவண்டும்
கரௌத்திரம் பழகு - நல்ை கசயல் ளுக் ொ த ொபப்படதவண்டும்

புதிய ஆத்திசூடி - ை ொ வி சுப்பிரைணிய பொரதியொர்

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EXAM NO
PHYSICS
UNIT - 9 ATOMIC PHYSICS AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
Time - 2 : 10 hours Total - 50 marks
PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
1. Suppose an alpha particle accelerated by a potential of V volt is allowed to collide with a nucleus of atomic
number Z, then the distance of closest approach of alpha particle to the nucleus is
𝑍 𝑉
(a) 14.4 Å (b) 14.4 Å
𝑉 𝑍
𝑍 𝑉
(c) 1.44 Å (d) 1.44 Å
𝑉 𝑍
2. In a hydrogen atom, the electron revolving in the fourth orbit, has angular momentum equal to
ℎ
(a) h (b)
𝜋
4ℎ 2ℎ
(c) (d)
𝜋 𝜋
3. The ratio between the fi rst three orbits of hydrogen atom is
(a) 1:2:3 (b) 2:4:6
(c) 1:4:9 (d) 1:3:5
4. The charge of cathode rays is
(a) positive (b) negative
(c) neutral (d) not defined
5. The ratio of the wavelengths for the transition from n =2 to n = 1 in Li++, He+ and H is
(a) 1 : 2: 3 (b) 1: 4: 9
(c) 3 : 2 : 1 (d) 4: 9: 36
6. If the nuclear radius of 27Al is 3.6 fermi, the approximate nuclear radius of 64Cu is
(a) 2.4 (b) 1.2
(c) 4.8 (d)3.6
7. The nucleus is approximately spherical in shape. Then the surface area of nucleus having mass number A varies
as
(a) A2/3 (b) A4/3
(c) A1/3 (d) A5/3
8. The mass of a 𝟕𝟑𝑳𝒊 nucleus is 0.042 u less than the sum of the masses of all its nucleons. The binding energy per
nucleon of 𝟕𝟑𝑳𝒊 nucleus is nearly
(a) 46 MeV (b) 5.6 MeV
(c) 3.9MeV (d)23 MeV
9. A radioactive nucleus (initial mass number A and atomic number Z emits 2α and 2 positrons. The ratio
number of neutrons to that of proton in the final nucleus will be
𝐴−𝑍−4 𝐴−𝑍−2
(a) (b)
𝑍−2 𝑍−6
𝐴−𝑍−4 𝐴−𝑍−12
(c)
𝑍−6
(d) 𝑍−4
10. A radiative element has No number of nuclei at t = 0. The number of nuclei remaining after half of a half-life
𝟏
(that is, at time 𝒕 = 𝑻𝟏/𝟐 )
𝟐
𝑁𝑜 𝑁𝑜
(a) (b)
2 √2
𝑁𝑜 𝑁𝑜
(c) (d)
4 8

PART - II 5 X 2 = 10
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. Define impact parameter.
12. Define ionization energy.
13. Calculate the energy equivalent to one atomic mass unit (1 u). Give the answer in eV unit.
14. Define one curie.
15. What is half life of nucleus. Give the expression.
16. State the properties of neutrino.
17. Calculate the number of nuclei of carbon-14 un decayed after 22,920 years if the initial number of carbon-14 atoms is
10,000. The half-life of carbon-14 is 5730 years.

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 PART - III 5 X 3 = 15
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
18. Give the properties of cathode rays.
19. What is distance of closest approach? Obtain expression for it.
20. State the postulates of Bohr’s atom model.
21. Explain radio carbon dating.
22. Give the symbolic representation of alpha decay and beta decay
23. Write a note on proton - proton cycle.
24. Calculate the amount of energy released when 1 kg of 235
92 𝑈 undergoes fission reaction.

PART - IV 3 X 5 = 15
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
25. Explain the J.J. Thomson experiment to determine the specific charge of electron.
(OR)
Explain the spectral series of hydrogen atom.
26. Derive the expression for radius of the nth orbit of hydrogen atom using Bohr atom model.
(OR)
Explain the variation of average binding energy with the mass number by graph and discuss its features.
27. Obtain the law of radioactivity (radioactive decay)
(OR)
Describe the working of nuclear reactor with a block diagram

மனதில் உறுதி வேண்டும்

ோக்கினிவே இனிமம வேண்டும்
நிமனவு நல்ேது வேண்டும்
நநருங்கின ந ாருள் மைப் ட வேண்டும்
ைனவு நமய்ப் ட வேண்டும்
மைேசமாேது விமைவில் வேண்டும்
தனமும் இன் மும் வேண்டும்
தைணியிவே ந ருமம வேண்டும்
ைண் திறந்திட வேண்டும்
ைாரியத்தில் உறுதி வேண்டும்
ந ண் விடுதமே வேண்டும்
ந ரிய ைடவுள் ைாக்ை வேண்டும்
மண் யனுற வேண்டும்
ோனமிங்கு நதன் ட வேண்டும்
உண்மம நின்றிட வேண்டும்
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
- மைாைவி சுப்பிைமணிய ாைதியார்

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UNIT - 10 ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION
Time - 2 : 10 hours Total - 50 marks
PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
1. Doping a semiconductor results in
(a) The decrease in mobile charge carriers (b) The change in chemical properties
(c) The change in the crystal structure (d) The breaking of the covalent bond
2. If a positive half –wave rectified voltage is fed to a load resistor, for which part of a cycle there will be current
flow through the load?
(a) 00–900 (b) 900–1800
(c) 00–1800 (d) 00–3600
3. The zener diode is primarily used as
(a) Rectifier (b) Amplifier
(c) Oscillator (d) Voltage regulator
4. The barrier potential of a p-n junction depends on (i) type of semiconductor material (ii) amount of doping
(iii) temperature. Which one of the following is correct?
(a) (i) and (ii) only (b) (ii) only
(c) (ii) and (iii) only (d) (i) (ii) and (iii)
5. To obtain sustained oscillation in an oscillator,
(a) Feedback should be positive (b) Feedback factor must be unity
(c) Phase shift must be 0 or 2π (d) All the above
6. Which one of the following represents forward bias diode?

(a) (b)

(c) (d)
7. The given electrical network is equivalent to
(a) AND gate
(b) OR gate
(c) NOR gate
(d) NOT gate
8. The output of the following circuit is 1 when the input ABC is
(a) 101
(b) 100
(c) 110
(d) 010
9. The variation of frequency of carrier wave with respect to the amplitude of the modulating signal is called
(a) Amplitude modulation (b) Frequency modulation
(c) Phase modulation (d) Pulse width modulation
10. The frequency range of 3 MHz to 30 MHz is used for
(a) Ground wave propagation (b) Space wave propagation
(c) Sky wave propagation (d) Satellite communication

PART - II 5 X 2 = 10
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. What is extrinsic semiconductors?
12. Define junction potential or barrier potential.
13. Define input resistance of transistor.
14. Distinguish between analog and digital signal.
15. What are the application of integrated circuits (ICs)
16. Define amplitude modulation (AM)
17. In a transistor connected in the common base configuration 𝛼 = 0.95 , 𝐼𝐸 = 1 𝑚𝐴. Calculate the values of IC and IB.

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 PART - III 5 X 3 = 15
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
18. Write a note on Zener breakdown.
19. Draw the circuit diagram of common base configurations of NPN transistor.
20. Give the relation between α and β
21. State and prove De Morgan’s First and Second theorems.
22. Give the advantages and limitations of frequency modulation (FM)
23. Distinguish between digital IC and analog IC
24. Prove the following Boolean expressions using the laws and theorems of Boolean algebra.
(i) (A+B) (A+𝐵̅ ) = A (ii) A(𝐴̅+B) = AB (iii) (A+B) (A+C) = A+BC

PART - IV 3 X 5 = 15
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
25. Elucidate the formation of a N-type and P-type semiconductors.
(OR)
Explain the construction and working of a full wave rectifier.
26. Explain the working of Zener diode as a voltage regulator.
(OR)
Transistor functions as a switch. Explain.
27. Explain the formation of PN junction diode..
(OR)
Sketch the static characteristics of a common emitter transistor and bring out the essence of input and output
characteristics.

அக்கினிக் குஞ்ச ொன்று கண்டேன் - அதை

அங்சகொரு கொட்டிட ொர் ச ொந்திதே தைத்டைன்
சைந்து ைனிந்ைது கொடு - ைழல்
வீரத்தில் குஞ்ச ொன்றும் மூப்ச ன்றும் உண்டேொ?
ைத்ைரிகிே ைத்ைரிகிே தித்டைொம்
- மகொகவி சுப்பிரமணிய ொரதியொர்

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EXAM NO
PHYSICS
UNIT - 11 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PHYSICS
Time - 1.15 hours Total - 25 marks
PART - I 10 X 1 = 10
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
(ii) Choose the best answer and write the option code and corresponding answer
1. The particle size of ZnO material is 30 nm. Based on the dimension it is classified as
(a) Bulk material (b) Nano material
(c) Soft material (d) Magnetic material
2. Which one of the following is the natural nano material.
(a) Peacock feather (b) Peacock beak
(c) Grain of sand (d) Skin of the Whale
3. The blue print for making ultra durable synthetic material is mimicked from
(a) Lotus leaf (b) Morpho butterfly
(c) Parrot fish (d) Peacock feather
4. Method of making nanomaterial by assembling the atoms is called
(a) Top down approach (b) Bottom up approach
(c) Cross down approach (d) Diagonal approach
5. “ Ski wax” is an application of nano product in the field of
(a) Medicine (b) Textile
(c) Sports (d) Automotive industry
6. The materials used in Robotics are
(a) Aluminium and silver (b) Silver and gold
(c) Copper and gold (d) Steel and aluminum
7. The alloys used for muscle wires in Robots are
(a) Shape memory alloys (b) Gold copper alloys
(c) Gold silver alloys (d) Two dimensional alloys
8. The technology used for stopping the brain from processing pain is
(a) Precision medicine (b) Wireless brain sensor
(c) Virtual reality (d) Radiology
9. The particle which gives mass to protons and neutrons are
(a) Higgs particle (b) Einstein particle
(c) Nanoparticle (d) Bulk particle
10. The gravitational waves were theoretically proposed by
(a) Conrad Rontgen (b) Marie Curie
(c) Albert Einstein (d) Edward Purcell

PART - II 2X2=4
Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 17 is compulsory
11. Distinguish between Nano science and Nanotechnology.
12. What is robotics?
13. Why steels are preferred to make robots?

PART - III 2X3=6

Note : (i) Answer any 5 of the following questions .
(ii) Question No. 24 is compulsory
14. What is the difference between Nano materials and Bulk materials?
15. Write a note on nano robots.
16. What is artificial intelligence? What are its work?

PART - IV 1X5=5
Note : (i) Answer all the questions
17. Explain Nano structure in nature with examples.
(OR)
Discuss the functions of key components in Robots?

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victory R. SARAVANAN, M.Sc, M.Phil, B.Ed, PG ASST (PHYSICS), GBHSS, PARANGIPETTAI -608502