Code No: NR10201 NR

I B.Tech Supplementary Examinations, June 2005

APPLIED PHYSICS
(For 2001 Batch only)
( Common to Electrical & Electronic Engineering,Electronics &
Communication Engineering,Computer Science & Engineering,Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering,Bio-Medical Engineering,Information
Technology,Electronics & Control Engineering,Computer Science & Systems
Engineering,Electronics & Telematics and Electronics & Computer
Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain photoelectric effect and derive an expression for photoelectric current
density using Fermi-Divac statistics in metals?
(b) State and write the relevance of Blochs theorem for the electron in periodic
lattice.

2. (a) Discuss different sources of polarizability and obtain an expression for orien-
tational polazrizability following Boltzman statistics.
(b) Calculate the polarizabiltiy of Argon atom if it’s relative permittivity at
O 0 Cand one atoms pressure is 1.0004.

3. (a) Explain how quantum theory of paramagnetism leads to the statement that
susceptibility varies inversely with temperature.
(b) Calculate the relative permeability of a paramagnetic material with 3500
amp.m-1 magnetization and 0.05 web.m−2 flux density.

4. (a) Prove that the position of Fermi level with reference to intrinsic level deter-
mines a semiconductor whether it is P-type a n-type.
(b) Discuss the ‘Law of Mass Action’ in semiconductors.

5. (a) Discuss the mechanism of ‘Drift and Diffusion’ in semiconductors and derive
continuity equations.
(b) Briefly explain ‘Quasi Fermi Levels’.

6. (a) Explain the working of semiconductor

i. Thermistors and
ii. Lasers
(b) Detail the occurence of phosphorescence and fluorescence in semiconductors.

7. (a) Write the working mechanism of solar cell and derive an expression for the
conversion efficiency in terms of fill factor.

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(b) A solar cell with a short circuit current of 0.4 A has a reverse saturation
current of 1.5mA. Calculate its open circuit voltage.

8. Write short notes on any FOUR of the following:

(a) dc Josephson effect

(b) Laser diode
(c) Adiabatic demagnetization
(d) Effective mass of electron
(e) IC capacitors
(f) Ferrites.

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