1 Which of the following statement is true for the radio waves and the gamma rays?
(A) The
energy of gamma rays is lesser than that of the radio waves. (B) The frequency of the radio
waves is higher than that of gamma rays. (C) The radio waves and the gamma rays have the
same energy. (D) The energy of radio waves is lesser than that of the gamma rays.
2 Assertion (A): Two light sources emitting waves of similar wavelengths are coherent.
Reason (R): Two light sources emitting waves having zero or constant phase difference are
known as coherent sources.
3 The amplitude of the magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic wave propagating along
positive X axis in vacuum is 510 nT𝑘 ̂ and its angular frequency is 60 x 106 rad/sec. Write the
expression for the electric field (𝐸).
4 Draw the reflected wave front for a plane wave front incident on a plane reflecting surface.
Hence verify the laws of reflection using Huygen’s principle
Define wave front? (II) Define wavelet? (III) What will be the shape of the wave front
intercepted by a large reflecting type telescope on earth, due to a star far-away from our
solar system
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6 With the help of circuit diagram explain working of the full wave rectifier.
7 The diffraction effect can be observed in (A) sound waves only (C) ultrasonic waves only (B)
light waves only (D) sound waves as well as light waves
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9 A beam of light consisting of two wavelengths, 4000 Å and 6000 Å, is used to obtain
interference fringes in a Young’s double-slit experiment. What is the least distance from the
central maximum where the dark fringe is obtained?
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(II) In Young’s double-slit experiment using monochromatic light of wavelength λ, the
intensities of two sources are I. What is the intensity of light at a point where path
difference between wavefronts is λ/4?
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Which device is used to convert AC into DC. State it’s underlying principle and ex12plain its
working. If the frequency of input AC to this device is 60 Hz, then what will be equency of
the output of this device.
(I) Draw the energy band diagram for P-type semiconductor at (i) T=0K and (ii)
room temperature. (II)In the given diagram considering an ideal diode, in which
condition will the bulb glow (a) when the switch is open (b) when the switch is
closed Justify your answer.
Explain briefly how (i) barrier potential is formed in p-n junction diode. (ii) Width of
depletion region of the diode is affected when it is (a) forward biased, (b) reverse
biased.
11 Assertion (A) : Putting p type semiconductor slab directly in physical contact with n type
semiconductor slab cannot form the pn junction. Reason (R) : The roughness at contact
will be much more than inter atomic crystal spacing and continuous flow of charge carriers
is not possible.
12 Assertion (A) : Propagation of light through an optical fibre is due to total internal reflection
taking place at the core-cladding interface. Reason (R): Refractive index of the material of
the cladding of the optical fibre is greater than that of the core.
13 (a) Name the device which utilizes unilateral action of a pn diode to convert ac into dc.
(b) Draw the circuit diagram of full wave rectifier
14 In the given figure, a diode D is connected to an external resistance R = 100 and an emf of
3.5 V. If the barrier potential developed across the diode is 0.5 V, the current in the circuit
will be:
(a) 40 mA (b) 20 mA (c) 35 mA (d) 30 mA
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15 Define a wavefront. How is it different from a ray? Using Huygens’s construction of
secondary wavelets draw a diagram showing the passage of a plane wavefront from a
denser to a rarer medium. Using it verify Snell’s law. In a double slit experiment using light
of wavelength 600nm and the angular width of the fringe formed on a distant screen is 0.1°.
Find the spacing between the two slits. Write two differences between interference pattern
and diffraction pattern.
16 Identify the part of the electromagnetic spectrum which: a) produces heating effect, b) c) is
absorbed by the ozone layer in the atmosphere, is used for studying crystal structure. Write
any one method of the production of each of the above radiations.
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