DIRECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT EXAMINATIONS, CHENNAI – 6
HSE SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION MARCH - 2025
PHYSICS KEY ANSWER - ENGLISH MEDIUM
TOTAL MARKS - 70
NOTE:
1. Answer written only in BLUE or BLOCK should be evaluated.
2. Choose the most suitable answer in Part-I from the given alternatives and write the
option code and their corresponding answer.
3. For answers in Part – II, Part – III, Part – IV like reasoning, explanation, narration,
description and listing of points, students may write in their own words but without
changing the concepts and without skipping any point.
4. In numerical problems if formula is not written, marks should be given for the remaining
correct steps.
5. In graphical representation, physical variables for X –axis and Y-axis should be
marked.
PART - I
Answer all the Questions. 15×1=15
Q.
Option Type - A Q.No Option Type - B
No
1 d) 𝐴+𝐵+𝐶 1 c) 25 cm
2 d) 0.5 2 c) Polarisation
3 b) 2A 3 d) 0.5
4 b) Straight line 4 b) 2A
5 d)
5 d) [ L2 T -2 ]
6 a) sports 6 d) 6hν
𝑚
7 d) 8 mC 7 a) sports
8 b) 300 8 d) 8 mC
9 d) N 9 b) 300
√2
10 c) 25 cm 10 d) 500 Å
11 d) 500 Å 11 d) All the above
12 d)
12 d) [ L2 T -2 ]
13 d) 6hν 13 b) Straight line
𝑚
14 d) All the above 14 d) N
√2
15 c) Polarisation 15 d) 𝐴+𝐵+𝐶
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PART - II
Answer Any SIX Questions. Question No 24 is compulsory 6×2=12
Q.No Answer Marks
16 𝜀 𝐴 1
C=
𝑑
½
8.85 × 10 × 25 × 10
=
1 × 10
½
C = 22.12 × 10 𝐹 𝑜𝑟 𝐶 = 22.12𝑝𝐹
The direction of the induced current always opposes the change or
17 2
cause responsible for its production
(or)
𝜀=− (or) 𝜀 = −𝑁 -------------------> 1 Mark
18
i) The speed of the ion is limited.
ii) Electron cannot be accelerated. 2
iii) Uncharged particles cannot be accelerated. (Any Two)
19 Mass defect is defined as the difference between total mass of the 1½
nucleons and actual mass of the nucleus
(or)
Any equivalent definition
∆m = Z𝑚 + 𝑁𝑚 −𝑀 ½
20 Optical path of a medium is defined as the distance d' light travels in
vacuum in the same time it travels a distance d in the medium. 2
(OR)
𝑑 = nd ---------> 1 mark
21 a) plane wavefront
b) spherical wavefront (or) plane wavefront
2
c) cylindrical wavefront
(Any one-1 mark (or) any two 1½ marks)
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22
(or)
23 Stopping potential is that value of the negative (retarding) potential
given to the collecting electrode A which is just sufficient to stop the
most energetic photoelectrons emitted and make the photocurrent zero. 2
(OR)
The minimum negative (retarding) potential given to the anode for
which the photocurrent is zero.
24 𝑟= 𝑅 (or) 𝜀 = 𝐼 (𝑅 + 𝑟), 𝜀 = 𝐼 (𝑅 + 𝑟) 1
Substitution ½
𝑟 = 0.5Ω ½
PART - III
Answer Any SIX Questions, Question No.33 is compulsory 6×3=18
Q.No Answer Marks
25 It states that the algebraic sum of the currents at any junction of a circuit 1½
is zero.
(or)
ΣI =0 1 mark 1½
It states that in a closed circuit the algebraic sum of the products of the
current and resistance of each part of the circuit is equal to the total emf
included in the circuit.
(or)
Σ (IR) = Σ ε 1 mark
26 ℎ𝜈 =
1
6.626 × 10 × 3 × 10
𝐸=
300 × 10 × 1.6 × 10 1
𝐸 = 4.14 𝑒𝑉 ½
Photoelectrons are observed. ½
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27. When an electric charge is moving with velocity in the magnetic field , it 1
experiences a force called magnetic Lorentz force .
(or)
(or) Fm = Bqv sin𝜃
Any Four Features ---------- > 4×½ 2
28 Advantages:
(i) The generation of AC is cheaper than that of DC.
2
(ii) At higher voltages, the transmission losses are small
(iii) AC can easily be converted into DC.
Any Two (2×1)
Disadvantages:
(i) It cannot be used to charging of batteries, electroplating,
electric traction etc. 1
(ii) At high voltages, it is more dangerous to work with AC than DC.
Any One (1×1)
29 Any 6 Properties of EM waves ----- > 6×½ 3
30 Phase is the angular position of vibration when a wave is progresses, 1
there is a relation between the phase of the vibration and the path
travelled by the wave.
In the path of the wave, one wavelength λ corresponds to a phase of 2π 1
.
(or)
31 Any three differences between coulomb force and gravitational
force -------> 3×1 3
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32 Intrinsic semiconductor :
1. Pure form of semiconductor without impurity
2. Number of electrons and holes are equal
3. Electrical conductivity low. -------> 3×½ 1½
Extrinsic semiconductor :
1. The semiconductor with impurity (or) The doped intrinsic
semiconductor
1½
2. Number of electrons and holes are unequal
3. Electrical conductivity high. -------> 3×½
33 l=
𝑛ℎ ½
2𝜋
½
5 × 6.626 × 10
=
2 × 3.14
½
𝑙 = 5.25 × 10 kg𝑚 𝑠
𝑙
v=
𝑚𝑟 ½
5.25 × 10−34
=
9.1 × 10−31 × 13.25 × 10−10 ½
v = 4.4 × 10 𝑚𝑠 ½
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PART – IV
Answer all the questions. 5×5=25
Q.No Answer Marks
34 Diagram
(a)
1
[
(or)
1
Explanation
upto
1
(or)
(OR)
st
34 Demorgan 1 theorem statement (or) 𝐴 + 𝐵 = 𝐴̅ . 𝐵 1
(b) Demorgan2nd theorem statement (or) 𝐴 . 𝐵 = 𝐴̅ + 𝐵 1
1st theorem proof with truth table 1½
2nd theorem proof with truth table 1½
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35 Diagram
(a)
Explanation 1
1
(OR)
35 Diagram
(b)
Construction and working
1
𝜃= (or) 𝜃 = 𝜋 𝑁
1
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36 Diagram
(a)
(or) 1
Explanation 1
𝐹 = 𝐼𝑎𝐵 sin 𝜋 2 = I a B
𝐹 = 𝐼𝑏𝐵 sin 𝜋 2 − 𝜃 = I a B cos𝜃
2
𝐹 = 𝐼𝑎𝐵 sin 𝜋 2 = I a B
𝐹 = I b B sin 𝜋 2 + 𝜃 = I b B cos𝜃
𝜏 = 𝑁𝐴𝐵𝐼 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 (𝑜𝑟)) 𝜏⃗ = 𝐼𝐴⃗ × 𝐵⃗ 1
(OR)
36(b)
Construction 1
Working 1
Any Two uses -------------
-------------> 2×1 2
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37(a) (i)Diagram and explanation
1½
𝑑𝜙 = B x dA
𝑑𝜙 = B ℓ𝑣 𝑑𝑡 1
= B ℓ𝑣
½
𝜀 = B ℓ𝑣
( )
ii) 𝜀 = = =𝐵
1
. × .
𝜀= ½
𝜀 = 0.24 V ½
(OR)
37(b) (i) Brewster’s law states that the tangent of the polarising angle for a
transparent medium is equal to its refractive index.
(or)
2
1 Mark
(ii) 1
1
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38 Statement : At any instant t, the number of decay per unit time called
(a) 1
rate of decay is proportional to the number of nuclei N at the same
instant. (or) − 𝛼𝑁
= -𝜆𝑁 (or) = -𝜆𝑑𝑡
1
∫ = − ∫ 𝜆 𝑑𝑡
𝑁
𝑙𝑛 [𝑁] = −𝜆𝑡 (𝑜𝑟) 𝑙𝑛 = -𝜆𝑡 1
𝑁
N=𝑁 𝑒 1
The number of atoms is decreasing exponentially over the length of
time.
(or)
(OR)
38(b) When the light is allowed to pass through medium or absorbing 2
substance then the spectrum obtained is called absorption spectrum.
Each type explanation (3×1) 3
(or)
Mentioning types only 1 Mark
10 | P a g e
11 | P a g e
12 | P a g e
