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MARKING SCHEME
SET 55/1/A
Expected Answer / Value Points

Q. No.

Marks Total
Marks

Section - A
Set -1,Q1
Set- 2,Q5
Set-3, Q2

Set -1, Q2
Set- 2, Q4
Set-3, Q5
Set -1, Q3
Set- 2,Q2
Set-3, Q4
Set -1, Q4
Set- 2,Q3
Set-3, Q1.
Set -1, Q5
Set- 2,Q1
Set-3, Q3.

Dielectric Constant of a medium is the ratio of intensity of electric field in

free space to that in the dielectric medium.
Alternatively
It is the ratio of capacitance of a capacitor with dielectric medium to that
without dielectric medium.
Alternatively
Any other equivalent definition
S.I. Unit : No Unit
T1 > T2
Slope of T1 is higher than that of T2.
(or Resistance, at T1, is higher than that of T2)
No induced current hence no direction.

1
,
1

Critical angle depends upon the refractive index (n) of the medium +
and refractive index is different for different colours of light.
1
1

It rejects dc and sinusoids of frequency m, 2m and 2c and retain

frequencies c, c m.
(Alternatively: It allows only the desired/ required frequencies to pass
through it)

Section - B
Set -1, Q6
Set- 2,Q7
Set-3, Q10

Graph of V vs R
Graph of I vs R

1
1

(i) V vs R:

V
E

1
R

(ii) I vs R:
/

=
+

(Award mark in each if child writes only formulae)

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Set -1, Q7
Set- 2,Q10
Set-3, Q8

de Broglie Relation
Dependence of on

de Broglie wavelength =
1

Broglie wavelength will increase

Alternative method
As 2 = ; =
2

Broglie wavelength will increase

(Note: Accept any other alternative method)

Set -1, Q8
Set- 2,Q6
Set-3, Q9

Definition of Wave front

Diagram

1
1

Wave front : It is the locus of points which oscillate in phase.

Or
It is a surface of constant phase.

Or
a) Characteristics & reason
b) Ratio of Velocity

+
1

a) Frequency does not change, as frequency is a characteristic of the source +

of waves.

(Alternatively: = = )

b) The ratio of velocities of wave in two media of refractive indices 1 and 2

1

is 2 .
1

(Alternatively: =

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Set -1, Q9
Set- 2,Q8
Set-3, Q7

Diagrams of AM and FM
Reason

1
1

Why FM is preferred over AM?

Low noise/ disturbance// reduced channel interference// more power can be 1
transmitted// high fidelity.
(Any one reason)
Set -1,Q10
Set- 2,Q9
Set-3, Q6

Formula
Calculation & result
Distance of the closest approach
1

= 4
0

2 2

2 910 9 80 (1.6 10 19 )2

4.5 10 6 1.6 10 19

= 5.12 1014

Section C
Set -1,Q11
Set- 2,Q20
Set-3, Q15

Diagram
Force on each arm
Calculation of moment of couple
Orientation in stable equilibrium

1
1

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Set -1,Q12
Set- 2,Q21
Set-3, Q16

Force on each perpendicular arm

1 = 2 =

Moment of couple = . sin

=
= I = I
When the plane of the loop is perpendicular to the magnetic field, the loop
will be in stable equilibrium ( ), = 0
(If the student follows the following approach, award marks only)
= Equivalent magnetic moment of the planer loop = I
Torque = = I
= IAB

Production of em waves
Source of energy
Identification

1
1
+

Electromagnetic waves are produced by accelerated / oscillating charges

which produces oscillating electric field and magnetic field (which regenerate
each other).
Source of the Energy: Energy of the accelerated charge. (or the source that
accelerates the charges)
Identification:
(1) Infra red radiation
(2) X - rays
Set -1,Q13
Set- 2,Q22
Set-3, Q17

a) To draw path of light ray in prism

Formula and calculation of refractive index of liquid
b) Tracing the path of the ray

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1

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a)
A

60

60

90

=1.5
( = 60)
2
= 1.299 1.3
(b)

Alternatively
Set -1,Q14
Set- 2,Q16
Set-3, Q18

Logic circuit
Truth Table Identification -

1
1
1

To draw the logic circuit

A

1
B

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Truth Table
A
0
1
0
1

B
0
0
1
1

Y
0
0
0
1

Identification : AND gate

Or
Identification of logic operation in circuit (a) & (b)
Truth table for circuit (a) & (b)
Identification of equivalent gates

+
+
+

Logic Operation a) Y = A.B

b) Y = A+B
Truth Table
a)
A
0
1
0
1

B
0
0
1
1

Y
0
0
0
1

A
0
1
0
1

B
0
0
1
1

Y
0
1
1
1

b)

Identification
a) AND gate
b) OR gate
Set -1,Q15
Set- 2,Q17
Set-3, Q11

Circuit diagram
Working
Wave forms and Input & Output
Characteristic property

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Circuit Diagram

Description of Working- During the positive half of input ac diode D1 get forward bias
and D2, reverse biased and during negative half of input ac, polarity get reversed, D2 get
forward bias and D1 reverse bias. Hence, output is obtained across RL during entire cycle
of ac.

Wave forms
Input

Output

Characteristic property
Diode allows the current to pass only when it is forward based.

Set -1,Q16
Set- 2,Q18
Set-3, Q12

Set -1,Q17
Set- 2,Q19
Set-3, Q13

Explanation of (i), (ii) and (iii) with justification

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+
+
+

13

(i) Drift velocity will become half as

1
(ii) Drift velocity will become half as

(iii) Drift velocity will remain the same as is independent of diameter (D).

Determination of magnetic field

Determination of kinetic energy in

1
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Magnetic field = 2/

2 3.14 1.67 1027 107

=
= 0.66
1.6 1019

Final velocity of proton = 2 = 0.6 2 3.14 107

= 3.77 107 /
1

Energy = 2 2 =
= 7.4

Set -1,Q18
Set- 2,Q11
Set-3, Q14

1
2

1.67 1027 (3.77 107 )2

a) Calculation of distance of third bright fringe

b) Calculation of distance from the central maxima
a) Distance of third bright fringe-3 =

1
2

3 520 109 1
1.5 103

= 1.04 103 1
b) Let maxima of 650 coincides with the ( + 1) maxima of
520
650 109 = + 1 520 109
=4
The least distance of the point is given by
1
=

4 1 650 109
= 1.733 103 1.7
=
1.5 103
Set -1,Q19
Set- 2,Q12
Set-3, Q21

a) Pointing out and Reason of two processes

b) Identification of radioactive radiations

1+1
+

a) Nuclear fission of E to D and C; as there is a increase in binding +

energy per nucleon
b) Nuclear fusion of A and B into C; as there is a increase in binding +
energy per nucleon
b) First step - particle
Second step particle

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Set -1,Q20
Set- 2,Q13
Set-3, Q22

Three modes of propagation

Brief explanation of reflection by Ionosphere
Effect of increased frequency range

1
1

Three modes of propagation

i)
Ground Waves
ii)
Sky Waves
iii)
Space Waves

Set -1,Q21
Set- 2,Q14
Set-3, Q19

Ionosphere acts as a reflector for the range of frequencies from few MHz to
30 MHz . The ionospheric layers bend the radio waves back to the Earth.

Waves of frequencies greater than 30 MHz penetrate the ionosphere and

escape

Definition of Stopping Potential and threshold frequency

Determination using Einsteins Equation

1+1
1

Stopping Potential: The minimum negative potential applied to the anode/

plate for which photoelectric current become zero.

Threshold frequency: The minimum (cut off) frequency of incident radiation,

below which no emission of photoelectrons takes place.

By Einsteins Equation
0 = o
For any given frequency > , can be determined.
Stopping Potential 0 =

as 0 = 0
Threshold frequency,
Set -1,Q22
Set- 2,Q15
Set-3, Q20

0 =

Calculation of voltage across each capacitor in (a), (b) and (c)

Explanation with reason for the change/no change

1
1

(a) V = 3
V = 3
(L: Left, R: Right)
(b) V = 6
V = 3
(c) V = 2
V = 3
Reasons
(a) No change ( potential same on both capacitors as (V = V ))
(b) Charge on left hand capacitor will decrease ( V > V )
(c) Charge on left hand capacitor will increase ( V > V )

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Set -1,Q23
Set- 2,Q23
Set-3, Q23

(a) Naming the principle involved

(b) Explanation
(c) Two qualities

1
1
2

(a) Metal detector works on the principle of resonance in ac circuits.

(b) When a person walks through the gate of a metal detector, the impedance 1
of the circuit changes, resulting in significant change in current in the
circuit that causes a sound to be emitted as an alarm.
(c) Two qualities
(i) Following the rules/regulations
(ii) Responsible citizen
1+1
(iii) Scientific temperament
(iv) Knowledgable
(Any two)

Section - E
Set -1,Q24
Set- 2,Q26
Set-3, Q25

(a) Drawing labeled ray diagram

(b) Deducing relation between u , v and R
(c) Obtaining condition for real image

1
2
1

From the diagram :

= +
=
By Snells law ,
1 sin = 2 sin

Substituting for i and r. and simplifying, we get

2
2 1
1
+
=

Substituting values of OM , MI and MC

2
1 = 2 1

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(b)Condition for real image : is positive

>0

From the derived relation , we have 1 < 2 1
1
>
2 1

OR
(a) Ray diagram
Derivation of expression for magnifying power
(b) Effect on resolving power in each case; with justification

1
1
1+1

(Award 1 mark if the student draws the diagram for image at distance of
distinct vision, deduct mark for not showing the direction of Propogation of
ray)
Derivation:
-

Magnification due to objective

=

Magnification due to eyelens

=

Total magnification =

= .

(b) The resolving power of microscope

1
(i) Will decrease with decrease of the diameter of objective lens as resolving
5
power is directly proportional to the diameter
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(ii) Will decrease with increase of the wavelength of the incident light as 1
resolving power is inversely proportional to the wave length
Set -1,Q25
Set- 2,Q24
Set-3, Q26

(a) Faradays law

(b) Explanation with example
(c) Derivation for induced emf

1
2
2

(a) Faradays law The magnitude of the induced emf in a circuit is

equal to the time rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit.
(Alternatively : Induced emf =

(b) A bar magnet experiences a repulsive force when brought near a

closed coil and attractive force when moved away from the coil, due
to induced current. Therefore, external work is required to be done in
the process.
(c) Since workdone is moving the charge q across the length l of the
conductor is
W=qvBl
Since emf is the work done per unit charge
w
=
q
= Blv
OR
(a) Derivation for the current using phasor diagram

Plot of graphs (i) and (ii)

(b) Derivation for the average power

1+1
2

Phasor diagram for the circuit:

From the Phasor diagram:

V makes an angle t with axis, current I lags behind the voltage

V by , (makes an angle of ( 2 ) with the axis.)

2

, = sin 2 = sin 2
[Award this 1mark even if derivation is done by analytical method]

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Graph showing variation of voltage and current as function of

1+1

Instantaneous power in LCR circuit:

p=vi
= vm sin t im sin(t +)

p = 2 [cos cos 2 + ]
average power Pav=

Pav=

cos

cos
2 2

= cos
Set -1,Q26
Set- 2,Q25
Set-3, Q24

a)Statement of Gauss law

Explanation with diagram
b)Magnitude and direction of net electric field in (i) and (ii)
(a)

Gauss Law: Electric flux through a closed surface is

1
1
1 +1
1

times the total

charge enclosed by the surface.

1
Alternatively: = .

(a)The
+1 term q equals the sum of all charges enclosed by the surface and
remain unchanged with the size and shape of the surface.
Alternatively- The total number of electric field lines emanating from
the enclosed charge q are same for all surfaces 1,2 &3

(b)

We have 1 =

; 2 =

(i) Between the plates

= 1 + 2
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+ 2 =

(Directed towards sheet 2)

(ii) Outside near the sheet 1
= 2 1
2

(Directed towards sheet 2)

OR
a) Definition of electrostatic potential and SI unit

1+

Derivation for the electrostatic potential energy

b) Equipotential surface for (i) & (ii)

1+
1+1

a) Electrostatic potential : Work done by an external force in bringing a

unit positive charge from infinity to the given point
SI unit- volt or J/C)
Net work done in moving charges 1 . 2 &3 from infinity to A, B and
C respectively

= 0 + 2 13 + 3 (13 23 )
=

1 2

4 0

12

1
4 0

1 3
13

2 3
23

But potential energy of the system is equal to the work

done.
1
1 2 1 3 2 3
==
(
+
+
)
40 12
13
23
(Award these 1 mark if the student directly writes the expression
for )

(b) Equipotential surface due to

(i)

An electric dipole

1
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(ii)

Two identical positive changes

5
2

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