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12th PUBLIC PHYSICS - KEY ANSWERS - MARCH-2018

PART-I
Q.NO A-TYPE Q.NO B-TYPE
1 b uncontrolled fission reaction 1 d intensity of incident radiation
2 a in a direction bisecting angle ACB 2 a 10.7 MHz
3 d Scanning 3 a immobile positive ions
4 d α-paricles 4 a capacitor
5 c zero 5 a 0.66 milli coulomb
6 c an ON switch 6 a

7 a 0.66 milli coulomb 7 b contracts

8 d intensity of incident radiation 8 c conservation of energy

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9 a diffraction pattern becomes 9 a in a direction bisecting angle ACB
narrower and crowded together
10 a the velocity of the particle 10 b uncontrolled fission reaction
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11 c neither a net force nor a torque 11 a 26Fe
12 b 0,0 12 c 10 kgms-1
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14 a 10.7 MHz 14 b/c m2V-1s-1 or Cskg-1
15 d 1 15 c neither a net force nor a torque
16 b Transverse 16 b 0,0
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17 d E-1 17 d 1
18 d absorbs green light 18 c an ON switch
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19 b/c m2V-1s-1 or Cskg-1 19 a high specific resistance

20 c conservation of energy 20 b phenomenon of conversion of kinetic
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21 a capacitor 21 d 9 minutes
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22 b phenomenon of conversion of 22 a diffraction pattern becomes narrower and

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kinetic energy into radiation crowded together

23 a 23 d absorbs green light
24 c 10-27 kgms-1 24 d E-1
25 a 25 b

26 a immobile positive ions 26 c zero

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27 a 26Fe 27 a the velocity of the particle
28 a high specific resistance 28 d scanning
29 b contracts 29 b transverse
30 d 9 minutes 30 d α-paricles 1

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Important Note:
1. For answers in Part – II , Part-III, and Part- IV like reasoning , explanation, narration,description
and listing the points, students may write in their own words but without changing the concepts
and without skipping any point.
2. Answers written only in BLACK or BLUE should be evaluated.
3. For graphical representation, X and Y variables must be mentioned . If not , reduce ½ mark.
4. Marks should be given to the unit, only if the answer is correct for problems.
PART-II

Q.No Description MARK TOTAL

31 Coulomb’s law - Correct statement 3 3

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Mere equation F = 1
32 Polar molecule – correct definition 2 3
Any one example 1

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33 Electrical resistivity – correct definition 2 3
Unit = Ohm meter ar 1
34 Rt = Ro(1+αt) 1 3
Substitution 1
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Rt = 14 Ω (correct answer +unit) ½ +½
35 Emf and potential difference ( any two 2x1½) 3 3
36 Ampere’s circuital law – correct statement 3 3
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= µo Io 1
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37 e = -Blv 1 3
substitution 1
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e =-0.0164 V (correct answer +unit) ½ +½

38 Q – factor – correct statement 3 3
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(or)
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Q= (or) Q =

39 Huygen’s principle – correct statement (2x1½) 3 3

40 rn = (or) λ = 1 3
substitution 1
λ = 5400 Ȧ (correct answer +unit) ½ +½
41 Correct conditions – Achieve laser action 3 3
42 2d sin = nλ 1 3
substitution 1
λ max = 5.64 x 10 -10 m(correct answer +unit) ½ +½
43 Any 3 uses of Electron microscope (3x1) 3 3 2
44 Any 3 properties of β – rays 3 3
45 Correct definition - Pair production 1½ 3
Annihilation of matter 1½

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46 Proper simplification using Boolean Algebra 3 3

47 Any 3 advantages of negative feedback (3 x 1=3) 3 3
48 De Morgan’s theorems (2 x 1½) 3 3
(OR)
Mere equations (1+1) 2
49 Proper circuit diagram – OR gate using diodes 3 3
50 Any 3 advantages of digital communication 3 3

PART-III
57 Electric lines of forces : Any 5 properties of electric lines of forces (5x1) 5 5

52 Daniel cell
Diagram 1

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Construction 1
Working 2
Mentioning – cannot supply steady current for long time ½
Emf = 1.08 V 1/2

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52 Superconductors : Any 5 applications of Superconductors (5x1) 5 5
54 B=
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B= 9.9x 10-5 T (correct answer +unit)
55 Mutual Induction of two long Solenoid 5
Diagram 1
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Explanation 1
Upto ɸ2=MI1 2
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upto M = 1
56 Radius of nth Dark ring in Newton’s Experiment: 5
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Diagram 1
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Explanation 1
Upto 2t = 1
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1
Condition for darkness 2t = nλ
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rn =
57 Spectral series of Hydrogen atom 5
Explanation of five series 2½
Formula 2½
(or)
Mere mentioning the names of spectral series only 2
58 Einstein’s photo electric equation: 5
Quantum theory – mentioning ½
Interaction between photon and single electron of a metal surface 1 3
Explanation - Utilization of energy of photon in two ways 1
hʋ = W + ½ mv2 1
if the electron does not lose energy by internal collisions the entire energy ½
( hʋ- w ) will be exhibited as kinetic energy of the electron

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hʋ = W + ½ mvmax2 (or) h(ʋ-ʋo) = ½ mvmax2 1

59 Problem 5
2
l = lo
substitution 2
v = 0.423 x 108 ms-1 (correct answer +unit) 1
60 Compulsory Problem 1 5
a.N = Noe-λt 1
λ= 2
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substitution
t = 5.022 days (correct answer +unit ) (OR) 1½
b. reactant mass = 4.4 MeV 1½
Product mass = 28 MeV 1
Mass defect 1
E = 23.6 MeV

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61 α and β relation: 1 5
Current gain in CB Mode α =
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Current gain in CE Mode β = 1
α= ar 2
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62 Radar 5
Principle 1
Any 4 applications of radar (4x1) 4
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63 Electricfield – Axial line 10

Electric dipole definition 1
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Diagram 1
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Explanation 1
E1 = (along BP) 1
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E2 = (along PA)
1
E = E1 + (-E2 )
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Upto E = (along BP)

P =q x 2d 1
E acts in the direction dipolemoment 1 4

64 Force acting on a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field: 10

Diagram 2

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Explanation 2
I = nAeVd 1
Il = - nAevd 1
f = -e (vd x B) 1
F = Nf 1
F = - nAlevd x B 1
F = Il x B 1
65 AC Generator – single phase 10
Diagram 2
Principle 1
Explanation of 4 parts – (4x1/2 ) 2
(mere mentioning the parts – 1 mark
Direction of induced current given by Flemming Right Hand rule 1
First half cycle 1
Second half cycle 1

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e = Eo sinωt ; Eo= NBAω 1
Output sine wave form 1
66 Types of Spectra 10
Definition of Emission spectrum 2

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Explanation of continuous spectrum 1
Explanation of line spectrum ar 1
Explanation of band spectrum 1
Definition of absorption spectrum 2
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Explanation of continuous absorption spectrum 1
Explanation of line absorption spectrum 1
Explanation of band absorption spectrum (OR) 1
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Mentionin the kind of Emission and Absorption spectrum(1+1)

67 Radius of nth orbit in Bohr atom model 10
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Postulates (2x1) 2
Explanation 1
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Upto = 2
1
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L= =m
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= 1

Upto arriving the following relation 1

rn =
for hydrogen atom Z = 1 1
rn = 1
68 BainBridge Mass Spectrometer 10
Diagram 2
Accurate determination of atomic masses 1
Description 2 5
Eq = BqV (or) V = 1
Explanation of effect of magnetic field B’ in the chamber 1
B’qV = mv2 / r
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m = and Measurement of R 1+1

69 Bridge rectifier 10
Definition for rectification 1
Circuit diagram 2
Construction 1
Explanation of positive half cycle 1
Explanation of negative half cycle 1
Current flows through RL in the direction, during both half cycles of input 1
a.c signal
Efficiency 81.2% 1
Input and output waveforms 1+1
70 Superheterodyne AM receiver 10
Correct block diagram 4
Explanation
R.F Amplifier 1

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Mixer and local oscillator 2
IF amplifier 1
Detector 1

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AF amplifier 1

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