Class XI – Physics sample Paper
Maximum Marks: 50
Time: 2 Hours
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
Use proper units and symbols.
Section A – 1 Mark each (6 × 1 = 6 Marks)
Attempt all questions.
1. Define the term "dimension of a physical quantity". (Units and Measurement)
2. Write the number of significant figures in 0.00560. (Units and Measurement)
3. What does the slope of a velocity-time graph represent? (Motion in a Straight Line)
4. Define instantaneous speed. (Motion in a Straight Line)
5. Write the mathematical expression for the dot product of two vectors. (Motion in a Plane)
6. What is the magnitude of the cross product of two parallel vectors? (Motion in a Plane)
Section B – 2 Marks each (8 × 2 = 16 Marks)
Attempt all questions.
7. State the principle of homogeneity of dimensions and give one application. (Units and
Measurement)
8. Convert a pressure of 1 atm into SI units using dimensional analysis. (Units and
Measurement)
9. Write down the dimensions of (a) torque (b) surface tension. (Units and Measurement)
10. A car accelerates from rest at a constant rate of 2 m/s². What will be its velocity after 5
seconds? Also find the distance covered. (Motion in a Straight Line)
11. Differentiate between uniform motion and uniformly accelerated motion. Give one
example each. (Motion in a Straight Line)
12. Draw a velocity-time graph for an object moving with uniform acceleration and explain
the area under the graph. (Motion in a Straight Line)
13. Define scalar and vector quantities with one example each. (Motion in a Plane)
14. Two vectors A = 3i + 4j and B = i – j. Find their dot product. (Motion in a Plane)
Section C – 3 Marks each (6 × 3 = 18 Marks)
Attempt all questions.
15. The period of a simple pendulum is given by . Check the dimensional correctness of the
formula. (Units and Measurement)
16. What is meant by significant figures? Calculate the result of:
using appropriate significant figures. (Units and Measurement)
17. Derive the second equation of motion using the graphical method. (Motion in a Straight
Line)
18. A particle starts from rest and accelerates at 2 m/s². Calculate the time it takes to cover
100 m. (Motion in a Straight Line)
19. If A = 2i + 3j and B = i – 2j, find:
(a) A + B
(b) A . B
(c) Magnitude of A × B (Motion in a Plane)
20. Explain the geometrical interpretation of the cross product of two vectors. Illustrate with a
diagram. (Motion in a Plane)
Section D – 5 Marks each (2 × 5 = 10 Marks)
Attempt all questions.
21. (a) Explain the difference between fundamental and derived units.
(b) Derive the dimensional formula of Planck’s constant.
𝐴2 𝐵
(c) A physical quantity Q is given by Q = . Find the dimensions of Q if A has dimensions
√𝐶
of mass, B of length, and C of time. (Units and Measurement)
22. A ball is dropped from a height of 80 m.
(a) Calculate the time taken to reach the ground.
(b) Plot and describe the velocity-time graph.
(c) Find the velocity with which it hits the ground. (Motion in a Straight Line)
