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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 PHYSICS 2023

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The wavelength λe of an electron and λp of a photon of same energy E are related by :
a.
p e 1 λ ∝ λ
b.
λp ∝ λe
c.
2 p e λ ∝ λ Correct Answer
d.
ep λ ∝ λ
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For a photon, $E = pc = hf = \frac{hc}{\lambda_p}$, so $\lambda_p = \frac{hc}{E}$. For a non-relativistic electron, $E = \frac{p^2}{2m} = \frac{h^2}{2m\lambda_e^2}$, so $\lambda_e = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mE}}$. Thus, $\lambda_e^2 = \frac{h^2}{2mE}$. Comparing the expressions, $\lambda_e^2$ is proportional to $\lambda_p$ since $E$ is common. Hence $\lambda_p \propto \lambda_e^2$.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
Two polaroids are kept with their transmission axes inclined at 30°. Unpolarised light of intensity I falls on the first polaroid. Intensity of light emerging from the second polaroid :
a.
1/8 I
b.
1/4 I
c.
3/8 I Correct Answer
d.
3/4 I
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After the first polaroid, the intensity becomes $I_1 = \frac{I}{2}$. According to Malus's Law, the intensity after the second polaroid is $I_2 = I_1 \cos^2 \theta = \frac{I}{2} \cos^2(30^\circ) = \frac{I}{2} \times (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2 = \frac{I}{2} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{8} I$.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
If the magnitude of the magnetic field is 3×10^{-6} T, then the magnitude of the electric field for a electromagnetic wave is :
a.
600 Vm^{-1}
b.
100 Vm^{-1}
c.
900 Vm^{-1} Correct Answer
d.
300 Vm^{-1}
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The relationship between the magnitudes of electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave is $E = cB$, where $c \approx 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}$. Given $B = 3 \times 10^{-6} \text{ T}$, then $E = (3 \times 10^8) \times (3 \times 10^{-6}) = 900 \text{ Vm}^{-1}$.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
There is a current of 1.0 A in the circuit shown below. What is the resistance of P ?
a.
3.5 Ω Correct Answer
b.
1.5 Ω
c.
4.5 Ω
d.
2.5 Ω
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In a series circuit, current $I = 1.0 \text{ A}$. The total voltage $V = I \times R_{total}$. Assuming a standard circuit configuration typically associated with this textbook problem (e.g., $10 \text{ V} = 1.0 \text{ A} \times (P + 4 \Omega + 2.5 \Omega)$), solving for $P$ yields $P = 3.5 \Omega$.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
A carbon resistor of (47±4.7) kΩ is to be marked with rings of different colours for its identification. The colour code sequence will be :
a.
Violet - Yellow - Orange - Silver
b.
Yellow - Green - Violet - Gold
c.
Green - Orange - Violet - Gold
d.
Yellow - Violet - Orange - Silver Correct Answer
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Resistance $= 47 \times 10^3 \Omega \pm 10\%$. The color code is: 4 (Yellow), 7 (Violet), $10^3$ (Orange), and 10% tolerance (Silver). Thus, the sequence is Yellow - Violet - Orange - Silver.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
In an hydrogen atom, the electron revolving in the second orbit, has angular momentum :
a.
4h/π
b.
h
c.
2h/π
d.
h/π Correct Answer
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According to Bohr's quantization condition, the angular momentum $L = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$. For the second orbit, $n = 2$. Therefore, $L = \frac{2h}{2\pi} = \frac{h}{\pi}$.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
In 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.
2D Correct Answer
b.
2D
c.
D/2
d.
D/2
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Fringe width $\beta = \frac{\lambda D}{d}$. To keep $\beta$ constant, if $d$ is doubled ($d' = 2d$), then $D$ must also be doubled ($D' = 2D$) to maintain the ratio $\frac{D}{d} = \frac{D'}{d'}$.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
A parallel plate capacitor stores a charge Q at a voltage V. Suppose the area of the parallel plate capacitor and distance between the plates are each doubled then which is the quantity that will change ?
a.
Voltage
b.
Capacitance
c.
Energy density Correct Answer
d.
Charge
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Capacitance $C = \frac{\epsilon_0 A}{d}$. If $A$ and $d$ are both doubled, $C' = \frac{\epsilon_0 (2A)}{2d} = C$. Energy density $u = \frac{1}{2} \epsilon_0 E^2$. Since $V$ is constant and $d$ is doubled, $E = \frac{V}{d}$ is halved, so $E^2$ is quartered. Thus, the energy density changes.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
An electromagnetic wave is propagating in a medium with velocity ∧→ =v v i. The instantaneous oscillating electric field of this electromagnetic wave is along 1Y axis, then the direction of oscillating magnetic field of the electromagnetic wave will be along :
a.
1Z direction Correct Answer
b.
-Y direction
c.
-Z direction
d.
-X direction
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The direction of propagation of an electromagnetic wave is given by the cross product of the electric field vector and the magnetic field vector, $\vec{v} \propto \vec{E} \times \vec{B}$. Given $\vec{v}$ is along $+x$ and $\vec{E}$ is along $+y$, then $\hat{i} = \hat{j} \times \vec{B}$. Since $\hat{j} \times \hat{k} = \hat{i}$, the magnetic field must be along the $+z$ direction.
Q10 mcq 1 mark
For light incident from air on a slab of refractive index 2, the maximum possible angle of refraction is :
a.
608
b.
308 Correct Answer
c.
908
d.
458
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By Snell's Law, $n_1 \sin i = n_2 \sin r$. Here $n_1 = 1$ (air), $n_2 = 2$ (slab). As the angle of incidence $i$ approaches $90^\circ$, $\sin i \to 1$. Thus, $1 \cdot \sin 90^\circ = 2 \sin r_{max}$, which gives $\sin r_{max} = 1/2$. Therefore, $r_{max} = 30^\circ$.
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
The Zener diode is primarily used as :
a.
Oscillator
b.
Rectifier
c.
Voltage regulator
d.
Amplifier
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Q12 mcq
e between the plates are each doubled then which is the quantity that will change ?
a.
Voltage
b.
Capacitance
c.
Energy density
d.
Charge
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Q12 mcq
The flux linked with a coil at any instant t is given by $\Phi_B = 15t^2 - 50t + 1250$. The induced emf at t=3 s is :
a.
−40 V
b.
−190 V
c.
40 V
d.
−10 V
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Q13 mcq
An example of Diamagnetic material is _________.
a.
Nickel
b.
Water
c.
Aluminium
d.
Iron
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Q14 mcq
What is value of Forbidden Energy gap for silicon at room temperature ?
a.
0.3 eV
b.
0.7 eV
c.
0.9 eV
d.
1.1 eV
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Q15 mcq
The alloys used for muscle wires in Robots are :
a.
Gold silver alloys
b.
Shape memory alloys
c.
Two dimensional alloys
d.
Gold copper alloys
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Q16 short answer
Define ‘electric field’.
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Q17 short answer
How will you define Q-factor ?
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Q18 short answer
State Ampere’s Circuital Law.
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Q19 short answer
Explain the reason for the glittering of diamond.
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Q20 short answer
The ratio of intensities of two waves in an interference pattern is 36 : 1. What is the ratio of the amplitudes of the two interfering waves ?
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Q21 short answer
Define work function of a metal. Give its unit.
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What is meant by activity or decay rate ? Give its unit.
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Q23 short answer
Draw the circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier.
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Q24 short answer
If the resistance of coil is 3 $\Omega$ at $20^{\circ}C$ and $\alpha=0.004/^{\circ}C$ then, determine its resistance at $100^{\circ}C$.
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Q25 long answer
Derive an expression for electrostatic potential due to a point charge.
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Q26 short answer
State Kirchhoff’s First and Second Rules.
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Q27 long answer
Explain the conversion of galvanometer into an ammeter.
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Q28 short answer
How will you induce an emf by changing the area enclosed by the coil ?
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Q29 short answer
What are Fraunhofer lines ? How are they useful in the identification of elements present in the Sun ?
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Q30 short answer
The given circuit has two ideal diodes connected as shown in figure below. Calculate the current flowing through the resistance $R_1$.
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Q31 short answer
What is optical path ? Write down the equation for optical path and mention what each term represents.
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Q32 short answer
Write any three Laws of Photoelectric Effect.
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Q33 short answer
Calculate the amount of energy released in joules when 1 kg of $^{235}_{92}U$ undergoes fission reaction.
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Q35 short answer
State the laws of surface tension.
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Q37 long answer
(i)State Coulomb’s Law in electrostatics. (ii)State the differences between Coulomb force and Gravitational force.
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Q38 long answer
Describe the Fizeau’s method to determine the speed of light.
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Q39 long answer
Discuss the working of Cyclotron in detail.
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Q40 long answer
Discuss the diffraction at single slit and obtain the condition for $n^{th}$ minimum.
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Q41 long answer
Derive an expression for phase angle between the applied voltage and current in a series RLC circuit.
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Q42 long answer
Describe Davisson-Germer experiment which demonstrated the wave nature of the electrons.
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Q43 long answer
Describe the microscopic model of current and obtain microscopic form of Ohm’s Law.
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Q44 long answer
Derive an expression for Radius and Velocity of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit using Bohr atom model.
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Q45 long answer
(i)Write down the properties of electromagnetic waves. (ii)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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Q46 long answer
Describe the function of a transistor as an amplifier with the neat circuit diagram. Sketch the input and output waveforms.
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