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KARNATAKA STATE BOARD CLASS 12 SECOND PUC PHYSICS 2025-2

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
According to Coulomb's law, electrostatic force F between two point charges separated by the distance r varies as
a.
$F \propto \frac{1}{r}$
b.
$F \propto r$
c.
$F \propto \frac{1}{r^2}$ Correct Answer
d.
$F \propto r^2$
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Coulomb's law states that the electrostatic force between two point charges is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them, mathematically expressed as $F \propto \frac{1}{r^2}$.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
The maximum electric field that a dielectric medium can withstand without breakdown of dielectric property is
a.
dielectric constant
b.
dielectric strength Correct Answer
c.
dielectric polarization
d.
electrical susceptibility
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Dielectric strength is defined as the maximum electric field that a dielectric material can withstand without undergoing electrical breakdown (i.e., becoming conductive).
Q3 mcq 1 mark
The electric current per unit area of cross-section of a conductor is called
a.
Conductivity
b.
Resistivity
c.
Current density Correct Answer
d.
Mobility
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Current density is defined as the electric current $I$ passing per unit area $A$ of cross-section of a conductor, denoted as $J = \frac{I}{A}$.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
A Galvanometer which is converted to ammeter has
a.
low resistance in series
b.
low resistance in parallel Correct Answer
c.
high resistance in series
d.
high resistance in parallel
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To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter, a very low resistance called a shunt must be connected in parallel with the galvanometer to allow most of the current to bypass the meter.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
The substances which have the tendency to move from stronger to weaker part of external magnetic field are
a.
Diamagnetic Correct Answer
b.
Ferromagnetic
c.
Paramagnetic
d.
Ferro and Paramagnetic
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Diamagnetic substances are characterized by their tendency to move from a region of stronger magnetic field to a region of weaker magnetic field when placed in a non-uniform external magnetic field.
Q6 mcq
A long straight wire having increasing current at steady rate is placed along the axis of a circular conducting ring with plane of the ring perpendicular to the plane of paper. When viewed from above towards the ring, the wire
a.
induces clockwise current in the ring
b.
induces anti-clockwise current in the ring
c.
does not induce current in the ring Correct Answer
d.
induces current in the ring, which changes its direction with respect to time.
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The magnetic field lines produced by a long straight wire carrying current are in concentric circles around the wire. For a ring placed with the wire on its axis, the magnetic flux through the ring is parallel to the plane of the ring (or symmetric such that it doesn't cross the area effectively to change flux), meaning the magnetic flux $\Phi_B = \int \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{A} = 0$ at all times. Since the flux is zero and remains zero as current increases, no induced EMF or current is generated in the ring. Thus, (c) is correct.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
A long straight wire having increasing current at steady rate is placed along the axis of a circular metal ring as shown in the figure. When viewed from above towards the ring, the wire
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a.
induces clockwise current in the ring
b.
induces anti-clockwise current in the ring
c.
does not induce current in the ring Correct Answer
d.
induces current in the ring which changes its direction with respect to time
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The magnetic field lines produced by the current in the straight wire are concentric circles lying in planes perpendicular to the wire. Since the wire passes through the center of the ring, the magnetic field lines are always parallel to the plane of the ring. Therefore, the magnetic flux through the ring is zero at all times. Since the flux does not change, no current is induced in the ring.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
A transformer works on the principle of
a.
Mutual induction Correct Answer
b.
Self induction
c.
Force on coil in magnetic field
d.
Torque on coil in magnetic field
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A transformer operates on the principle of mutual induction, where a change in current in the primary coil induces an electromotive force (EMF) in the secondary coil due to the changing magnetic flux linked between them.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
The existence of electromagnetic waves by a set of equations was given by
a.
Michel Faraday
b.
Andre Ampere
c.
Albert Einstein
d.
JC Maxwell Correct Answer
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J.C. Maxwell formulated a set of equations, known as Maxwell's equations, which unified electricity and magnetism and predicted the existence of electromagnetic waves. Faraday and Ampere contributed to the fundamental laws, but the synthesis into the wave equations was by Maxwell. Einstein developed the theory of relativity.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
The relation between focal length f and radius of curvature R of a spherical mirror is
a.
R = f
b.
R = f/2
c.
f = R/2 Correct Answer
d.
f = 1/R
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For spherical mirrors, the focal length $f$ is half of the radius of curvature $R$. This is represented by the relationship $f = R/2$.
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Q10 mcq 1 mark
Statement I : Wave fronts obtained from a point source of light in an isotropic medium are always spherical at finite distance. Statement II : Speed of light in an isotropic medium is constant.
a.
Only Statement I is correct
b.
Only Statement II is correct
c.
Both Statement I and Statement II are wrong
d.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following phenomenon confirms the transverse nature of light waves?
a.
Diffraction
b.
Polarization
c.
Interference
d.
Reflection
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
Emission of electrons from a metal surface by heating is called as
a.
Photo-electric emission
b.
Field emission
c.
Secondary emission
d.
Thermionic emission
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Q13 mcq 1 mark
Bohr's atom model is applicable to only
a.
Hydrogen atom
b.
Gold atom
c.
Silver atom
d.
Oxygen atom
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Q14 mcq 1 mark
Match the following columns: Column - I Column - II a) Isotopes i) Nucleii having same number of neutrons b) Isobars ii) Nucleii having same number of protons c) Isotones iii) Nucleii having same number of nucleons
a.
a – ii, b – iii, c – i
b.
a – iii, b – ii, c – i
c.
a – ii, b – i, c – iii
d.
a – iii, b – i, c – ii
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Q14 mcq
Match the following columns: Column - I a) Isotopes b) Isobars c) Isotones Column - II i) Nucleii having same number of neutrons ii) Nucleii having same number of protons iii) Nucleii having same number of nucleons
a.
a – ii, b – iii, c – i
b.
a – iii, b – ii, c – i
c.
a – ii, b – i, c – iii
d.
a – iii, b – i, c – ii
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Q15 mcq 1 mark
The impurity atoms added to a pure semiconductor crystal to convert it into p-type semiconductor are
a.
tetravalent
b.
trivalent
c.
pentavalent
d.
hexavalent
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Q16 short answer 1 mark
In a charge distribution, the ratio of electric charge to the length is _______ charge density.
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Q17 short answer 1 mark
_______ is equal to work done to transfer unit positive test charge from infinity to a point in electric field opposite to field.
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Q18 short answer 1 mark
An example for ferromagnetic substance is ________.
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Q19 short answer 1 mark
The phase difference between peak value of voltage and current in a pure resistive circuit is ________.
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Q20 short answer 1 mark
The bottom of a tank filled with water appears to be raised, it is due to ________ of light.
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Give any two properties of electric field lines.
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Calculate the force on a point charge of $2.0 \times 10^{-6} \text{ C}$ placed in a uniform electric field of $0.8 \text{ NC}^{-1}$.
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
State Kirchhoff's rules of electrical networks.
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
Mention any two factors on which current sensitivity of a galvanometer depends.
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Q25 short answer 2 marks
Draw a neat diagram of a simple a.c. generator and label the parts.
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Q26 short answer 2 marks
Write the expression for average power in an a.c LCR circuit and explain the terms.
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Q27 short answer 2 marks
Mention any two uses of infrared radiations.
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Q28 short answer 2 marks
a) Draw a diagram of unbiased depletion region of p-n junction showing immobile charges. b) What is meant by rectification?
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Q29 short answer 3 marks
a) What is meant by an equipotential surface? b) Draw equipotential surfaces for uniform electric field and a point charge.
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Q30 long answer 3 marks
Derive an expression for magnetic field due to a straight infinite conductor carrying current using Ampere's circuital law.
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Q31 short answer 3 marks
Define a) magnetic susceptibility and b) magnetic relative permeability and write an expression relating them.
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Q32 short answer 3 marks
a) What is meant by electromagnetic induction? b) State and explain Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.
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Q33 short answer 3 marks
Calculate resonant angular frequency of a series LCR a.c. circuit. Given $R = 100\Omega$, $L = 1.0\text{ mH}$ and $C = 1.0\text{ nF}$
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Q34 short answer 3 marks
Write the two conditions for total internal reflection of light and mention its one technological application.
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Q35 long answer 3 marks
Deduce an expression for total energy of electron in an orbit of hydrogen atom in terms of radius of orbit.
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Q36 short answer 3 marks
a) What is meant by Nuclear fusion? Explain. b) Why it is called thermonuclear reaction?
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Q37 long answer 5 marks
Deduce an expression for electric field at a point outside a thin uniformly-charged spherical shell using Gauss's law.
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Q38 long answer 5 marks
Obtain an expression for electrical conductivity of conducting electrons in a metallic conductor in terms of charge (e) and mass (m) of the electrons.
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Q39 long answer 5 marks
Derive an expression for magnetic field at a point on the axis of a circular current loop.
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Q40 long answer 5 marks
a) Prove Snell's law of refraction of light, when a plane wavefront passes from rarer to denser medium. b) Mention any two uses of polaroids.
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Q41 long answer 5 marks
a) Explain the classification of solids using band theory. b) Give any two differences between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.
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Q42 long answer 5 marks
A network of four $9\mu\text{F}$ capacitors is connected to a 300V supply as shown in figure. Determine a) Equivalent capacitance of the network and b) The charge on each capacitor.
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Q42 long answer
Four $9\mu\text{F}$ capacitors are connected at each side of a square. A 300V supply is connected across adjacent corners of the square. Determine a) Equivalent capacitance across adjacent corners of square and b) the charge on each capacitor.
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Q43 long answer 5 marks
Two cells $8\text{V}, 1\Omega$ and $10\text{V}, 2\Omega$ are connected in parallel such that they send currents in the same direction through an external resistance $20\Omega$. Find the current and potential difference across $20\Omega$.
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Q44 long answer 5 marks
A sharp object of height $3.0\text{ cm}$ is placed at $21\text{ cm}$ in front of a convex lens of focal length $14\text{ cm}$. Find the position and magnification of the image. What happens to the height of the image if the object is moved further away from the lens?
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Q45 long answer 5 marks
The work function of a metal is $2.20\text{ eV}$ when radiation of frequency $6.50 \times 10^{14}\text{ Hz}$ incident on the metal surface photo emission of electrons occurs. Calculate a) energy of incident photon and b) stopping potential of photoelectrons. (Given $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34}\text{ Js}$ and $e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19}\text{C}$)
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