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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 PHYSICS 2021

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Which charge configuration produces a uniform electric field ?
a.
Uniformly charged infinite plane Correct Answer
b.
Point charge
c.
Uniformly charged spherical shell
d.
Uniformly charged infinite line
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An infinite charged plane produces a uniform electric field where the magnitude is given by $E = \sigma / (2\epsilon_0)$, independent of the distance from the plane. Point charges, spherical shells, and infinite lines all produce non-uniform fields where the magnitude varies with distance $r$ from the source.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
The blueprint for making ultra durable synthetic material is mimicked from :
a.
Parrot fish
b.
Lotus leaf
c.
Peacock feather
d.
Morpho butterfly Correct Answer
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The structural color and the unique lattice structure of the Morpho butterfly's wings, which provide durability and specific optical properties, serve as a model for creating biomimetic ultra-durable synthetic materials.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
In a transformer, the number of turns in the primary and the secondary are 410 and 1230 respectively. If the current in primary is 6 A, then that in the secondary coil is :
a.
12 A
b.
2 A Correct Answer
c.
1 A
d.
18 A
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For an ideal transformer, the relation between current and turns is $N_p / N_s = I_s / I_p$. Given $N_p = 410$, $N_s = 1230$, and $I_p = 6$ A, we have $410 / 1230 = I_s / 6$, which simplifies to $1/3 = I_s / 6$. Therefore, $I_s = 6 / 3 = 2$ A.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is false for electromagnetic waves ?
a.
longitudinal Correct Answer
b.
transverse
c.
produced by accelerating charges
d.
non-mechanical waves
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Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature, meaning the electric and magnetic field vectors oscillate perpendicular to the direction of propagation. They are produced by accelerating charges and are non-mechanical (do not require a medium). They are not longitudinal.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
If the nuclear radius of $^{27}\text{Al}$ is 3.6 fermi, the approximate nuclear radius of $^{64}\text{Cu}$ in fermi is :
a.
4.8 Correct Answer
b.
2.4
c.
3.6
d.
1.2
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The nuclear radius is given by $R = R_0 A^{1/3}$. Thus, $R_1 / R_2 = (A_1 / A_2)^{1/3}$. For $^{27}\text{Al}$ ($A=27$), $R_1 = 3.6$. For $^{64}\text{Cu}$ ($A=64$), $R_2 / 3.6 = (64/27)^{1/3} = 4/3$. Thus, $R_2 = 3.6 \times (4/3) = 4.8$ fermi.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
The unit of electric flux is :
a.
Nm$^{-1}$C$^{2}$
b.
Nm$^{-2}$C$^{-1}$
c.
Nm$^{2}$C$^{-1}$ Correct Answer
d.
N$^{2}$mC$^{-1}$
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Electric flux is defined as $\Phi_E = E \cdot A$. The unit of $E$ is N/C (or V/m) and the unit of area $A$ is m$^2$. Thus, the unit of electric flux is $(\text{N/C}) \times \text{m}^2 = \text{Nm}^2\text{C}^{-1}$.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
In an oscillating LC circuit, the maximum charge on the capacitor is Q. The charge on the capacitor when the energy is stored equally between the electric and magnetic fields is :
a.
Q/2
b.
Q/\sqrt{2} Correct Answer
c.
Q
d.
Q/3
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Total energy $U = Q^2 / (2C)$. When energy is shared equally, the energy in the electric field is $U_E = U / 2 = Q^2 / (4C)$. Since $U_E = q^2 / (2C)$, we equate $q^2 / (2C) = Q^2 / (4C)$, which gives $q^2 = Q^2 / 2$, so $q = Q / \sqrt{2}$.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
The ratio of magnetic length and geometrical length is :
a.
0.833 Correct Answer
b.
0.633
c.
0.933
d.
0.733
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The magnetic length of a bar magnet is approximately $0.833$ (or $5/6$) of its geometrical length due to the fact that the poles are located slightly inside the ends of the magnet.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
The Zener diode is primarily used as :
a.
Oscillator
b.
Rectifier
c.
Voltage regulator Correct Answer
d.
Amplifier
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A Zener diode is specifically designed to operate in the reverse breakdown region. When the reverse voltage across it reaches the Zener voltage, the voltage remains constant despite variations in the input voltage or load current, making it an ideal voltage regulator. Oscillators, rectifiers, and amplifiers typically use different circuit configurations or diode types (like PN junction diodes for rectification).
Q10 mcq 1 mark
If the Velocity and Wavelength of light in air is $V_a$ and $\lambda_a$ and that in water is $V_w$ and $\lambda_w$, then the refractive index of water is :
a.
$\lambda_w/\lambda_a$
b.
V_w/V_a
c.
$(V_a \lambda_a) / (V_w \lambda_w)$
d.
V_a/V_w Correct Answer
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The refractive index of a medium with respect to air is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in air to the speed of light in that medium. Therefore, $\mu = V_a / V_w$. Since the frequency ($f$) of light remains constant when it travels from one medium to another, and using the relation $V = f \lambda$, we have $V_a = f \lambda_a$ and $V_w = f \lambda_w$. Substituting these gives $\mu = (f \lambda_a) / (f \lambda_w) = \lambda_a / \lambda_w$. Option (d) is the correct expression for the refractive index in terms of velocity. Option (a) is the inverse of the refractive index. Options (b) and (c) are incorrect based on the definition of refractive index.
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
For a healthy eye, the distance of the near point is __________.
a.
30 cm
b.
20 cm
c.
35 cm
d.
25 cm
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
The internal resistance of a 2.1 V cell which gives a current of 0.2 A through a resistance of 10 $\Omega$ is :
a.
0.8 $\Omega$
b.
0.2 $\Omega$
c.
1.0 $\Omega$
d.
0.5 $\Omega$
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Q13 mcq 1 mark
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 $\vec{B}$.
a.
$\frac{3}{2} q B \sqrt{\frac{2V}{m}}$
b.
$q B \sqrt{\frac{2qV}{m}}$
c.
$\frac{3}{3} q B \sqrt{\frac{2qV}{m}}$
d.
$\frac{3}{2} q B \sqrt{\frac{qV}{2m}}$
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Q14 mcq 1 mark
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 :
a.
2 D
b.
2 D (Note: typo in source, duplicate 2D)
c.
D/2
d.
D/2 (Note: typo in source, duplicate D/2)
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Q15 mcq 1 mark
Emission of electrons by the absorption of heat energy is called __________ emission.
a.
Thermionic
b.
Photoelectric
c.
Secondary
d.
Field
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Q16 short answer 2 marks
Mention the ways of producing induced emf.
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Q17 short answer 2 marks
Find the Polarizing angle for glass of refractive index 1.5.
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Q18 short answer 2 marks
What is Peltier effect ?
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Define β€œElectrostatic Potential”.
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How will you define threshold frequency ?
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
State Ampere’s Circuital Law.
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Why does sky appear blue ?
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Q23 short answer 3 marks
Give two uses of IR radiation.
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Q24 short answer 3 marks
Dielectric strength of air is 4Γ—10$^{6}$ Vm$^{-1}$. Suppose the radius of a hollow sphere in the Van de Graaff generator is R=0.4 m, calculate the maximum potential difference created by this Van de Graaff generator.
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Q25 short answer 3 marks
State Kirchhoff’s current and voltage rule.
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Q26 short answer 3 marks
What are critical angle and total internal reflection ?
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Q27 short answer 3 marks
List out the characteristics of Photons.
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Q28 short answer 3 marks
Obtain the expression for energy stored in the parallel plate capacitor.
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Q29 short answer 3 marks
Mention the differences between interference and diffraction.
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Q30 short answer 3 marks
The repulsive force between two magnetic poles in air is 9Γ—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.
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Q31 short answer 3 marks
Draw the circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier and draw its input and output waveforms.
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Q32 short answer 3 marks
Mention the various energy losses in a transformer.
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Q33 short answer 3 marks
$^{92}\text{U}^{235}$ nucleus emits 2$\alpha$ particles, 3$\beta$ particles and 2$\gamma$ particles. What is the resulting atomic number and mass number ?
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Q34 long answer 5 marks
(a) Deduce the relation for the magnetic field at a point due to an infinitely long straight conductor carrying current. OR (b) Obtain the law of radioactivity.
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(a) Calculate the electric field due to a dipole on its axial line. OR (b) What is Frequency Modulation ? List out the advantages and limitations of frequency modulation.
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Q36 long answer 5 marks
(a) (i) Derive an expression for de Broglie wavelength of electrons. (ii) Calculate the momentum of an electron with kinetic energy 2 eV. OR (b) Write down Maxwell
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Q37 long answer 5 marks
(a)Explain about Astronomical telescope and obtain the equation for the magnification. OR (b)(i)Explain the equivalent resistance of a series resistor network. (ii)A Copper wire of cross-sectional area 0.5 $mm^2$ carries a current of 0.2 A. If the free electron density of copper is $8.4 \times 10^{28} m^{-3}$ then compute the drift velocity of free electrons.
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Q38 long answer 5 marks
(a)Obtain Lens maker’s formula. OR (b)Derive an expression for phase angle between the applied voltage and current in a series RLC circuit.
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(a) Explain about Astronomical telescope and obtain the equation for the magnification. OR (b) (i) Explain the equivalent resistance of a series resistor network. (ii) A Copper wire of cross-sectional area 0.5 mm$^{2}$ carries a current of ...
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Q40 short answer
n strength and are separated by a distance of 10 cm, calculate the pole strength of each pole.
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Q41 long answer
(b)Obtain the law of radioactivity.
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(a)Calculate the electric field due to a dipole on its axial line.
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(b)What is Frequency Modulation ? List out the advantages and limitations of frequency modulation.
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Q44 long answer
Derive an expression for de Broglie wavelength of electrons.
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Q45 long answer
Calculate the momentum of an electron with kinetic energy 2 eV.
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(b)Write down Maxwell equations in integral form.
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(a)Explain about Astronomical telescope and obtain the equation for the magnification.
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Explain the equivalent resistance of a series resistor network.
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Q49 long answer
A Copper wire of cross-sectional area 0.5 mm$^{2}$ carries a current of 0.2 A. If the free electron density of copper is $8.4 \times 10^{28}$ m$^{-3}$ then compute the drift velocity of free electrons.
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(a)Obtain Lens maker’s formula.
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Q51 long answer
(b)Derive an expression for phase angle between the applied voltage and current in a series RLC circuit.
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