12 -PHY-10 Marks..

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Physics M.

Palanichamy
12 STD PHYSICS
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PART-IV

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i) Answer All the Questions from any two lessons in Volume-I and any two lessons in Volume-II
ii) Draw diagrams where ever necessary.

What is an electric dipole? Derive an expression for the electric field due to an electric dipole at a
point on its axial line. (Mar06),(June06),(Mar09)
Derive an expression for the electric potential at a point due to an electric dipole. Discuss the special
cases. (Oct06),(Mar08),(June08)
Derive an expression for the electric field due to an electric dipole at a point along the equatorial line.
(Mar07),(June09)
Deduce an expression for the equivalent capacitance of capacitors connected (i) in series and
(ii) in parallel. (June07),(Oct07)
State the principle and explain the construction and working of Van de Graff generator. (Oct08)
(Oct09)
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Applying Biot-Savart law, obtain an expression for the magnetic induction at a point due to infinitely
long straight conductor carrying current. (Mar06),(June06),(Oct09)
7. Define Amperes circuital law. Applying it, find the magnetic induction due to a long solenoid carrying
current. (Oct06),(June09)
8. Explain in detail the principle, construction, working and limitations of a cyclotron with a diagram.
(Mar07)
9. State Joules law. Explain Joules calorimeter experiment to verify Joules law of heating. (June07)
10. Deduce the relation for the magnetic induction at a point along the axis of a circular coil carrying
current. (Oct07), (Mar08)
11. Explain in detail the principle, construction and theory of a tangent galvanometer. (June08)
12. Deduce an expression for the force acting on a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field.
(Oct08), (Mar09)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13. Explain the principle, construction and theory of a transformer. (Diagram not necessary).Define its
efficiency. Mention the energy losses. (Mar06)
14. A source of an alternating e.m.f. is connected to a series combination of a resistor R, an inductor L and
a capacitor C. Obtain with the help of a voltage phasor diagram and impedance diagram, expressions
for (i) effective voltage, (ii) the impedance, (iii) phase relationship between the current and voltage.
(June06), (June09)
15. In an a,c. circuit containing a capacitor, the instantaneous e.m,f, is e = E0 sin t. Obtain the expression
for instantaneous current. Explain the phase relation between e.m.f. and current by graph. (Oct06)
16. Describe the principle, construction and working of a single phase ac. generator. (Mar07), (June07)
(Oct07), (Mar08)
17. Discuss with theory the method of inducing emf in a coil by changing its orientation with respect to
the direction of the magnetic field. (June08), (Oct09)
18. Obtain the phase relation between voltage and current in an AC circuit containing pure inductance.
Draw the necessary graph. (Oct08)
19. What are eddy currents? Explain their applications. How are they minimized? (Mar09)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20. On the basis of wave theory, explain total internal reflection. Write the conditions for the total internal
reflection to take place. (Mar06) (June06)
21. Derive an expression for bandwidth of interference fringes in Youngs double slit experiment.
(Oct06) (June07) (Mar09)
22. Explain Raman scattering of light with the help of energy level diagram. (Mar07) (Oct07) (Mar08)
23. Discuss the theory of interference in thin transparent film due to reflected light and obtain condition
for the intensity to be maximum and minimum. (June08) (Oct09)
24. State Huygens principle. On the basis of wave theory, prove the laws of reflection. (Oct08)
25. Explain emission and absorption spectra. (June09)

Physics M.PALANICHAMY,M.Sc.,M.Ed.,M.Phil.,P.G TEACHER IN PHYSICS,

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Physics M.

Palanichamy
26. State Bohrs postulates. Obtain an expression for the radius of nth orbit of hydrogen atom.
(Mar06) (Mar08) (June09)
27. Draw a neat diagram of He - Ne laser and explain its working with the help of energy level diagram.
(June06)
28. Draw a neat sketch of Ruby Laser. Explain its working with the help of energy level diagram.
(Oct06) (Oct07) (Mar09)
29. How will you determine the wavelength of X-rays using Bragg spectrometer? Write any five
properties of X-rays. (Mar07)
30. Derive Braggs law. Explain how a Braggs spectrometer can be used to determine the wavelength of
the X-rays. (June07)
31. Explain Millikans oil drop experiment to determine the charge of an electron. (June08) (Oct08)
32. Describe J.J.Thomson method for determining the specific charge of electron. (Oct09)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33. What is a nuclear reactor? Explain the functions of (i) moderator, (ii) control rods and
(iii) neutron reflector, Mention the uses of nuclear reactor. (Diagram not necessary). (Mar06)
34. Explain the principle and action of a Bainbridge Mass spectrometer in determining the
isotopic masses. (June06) (Oct06) (June07) (June08) (Mar09)
35. Explain the construction and working of a GM (Geiger-Muller) counter.
(Mar07) (Oct07) (June09)
36. What are cosmic rays? Explain the latitude effect of cosmic rays. (Mar08)
37. Write the radioactive law of disintegration. Obtain an expression to deduce the amount of
radioactive substance present at any moment. Obtain the relation between half life period
and decay constant. (Oct08) (Oct09)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38. What is rectification? Explain the working of a bridge rectifier with necessary waveforms.
(Mar06) (June07)
39. With the circuit diagram explain the construction and working of a Colpitts oscillator.
(June06) (Oct06) (Mar08) (June09)
40. With circuit diagram, explain the working of an operational amplifier as a summing amplifier.
(Mar07)
41. Explain the action of an operational amplifier as difference amplifier. (Oct07)
42. With the circuit diagram, explain the function of a CE transistor amplifier. (June08) (Oct08)
43. What is meant by feedback? Derive an expression for voltage gain of an amplifier with negative
feedback. (Mar09)
44. What is an operational amplifier? Explain its action as (i) an inverting amplifier
(ii) non-inverting amplifier. (Oct09)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45. Make an analysis of amplitude modulated wave. Plot the frequency spectrum.
(June06) (Oct06) (Mar08) (Mar09)
46. With the help of a block diagram, explain the functions of various units in the monochrome
television receiver. (Mar06) (Mar07)
47. With the help of a functional block diagram, explain the operation of a super heterodyne
AM receiver. (June07)
48. With the help of a block diagram, explain the function of a RADAR system.
(Oct07)
49. Explain the construction and working of a Vidicon camera tube with neat diagram.
(June09)

50. Explain the function of various units in the monochrome television transmission with suitable
block diagram. (June08) (Oct08) (Oct,09)
Physics M.PALANICHAMY, M.Sc.,M.Ed.,M.Phil.,P.G TEACHER IN PHYSICS,
(CELL:94421 - 36775)