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PRE-TERM-L (2021-22)
CLASS: XII
SUBJECT: PHYSICS (042)
Max. Marks: 35
Time: 90 Minutes

General lnstructions
1. The Question Poper contoins three sections'
2. Section A has 25 questions. Attempt ony 20 questions'
3. Section B hos 24 questions' Attempt any20 questions'
4. Section C has 5 questions. Attempt any 5 questions'
. 5. Atl questions corry equol marks'
6. There is no negative morking.

Section A:
This section consists of 25 multiple choice questions with overall choice
to attempt any 20
questions. ln cose more thon desirable number of questions ore attempted, ONLY first 20 will be
co n sid e red fo r ev o I u atio n.

1.. Wheatstone Bridge expeiiment is most sensitive, when:

(a) All four resistances are approximately equal'
(b) one of the resistbnces is very high as compared to others.
(c) one of the resistances is very low as compared to others'
(d) Any two resistances are equal to infinity'

2. For what value of r is the charge on the capacitor zero?

(a) 21 o (b) 3o
(c) (7/3) o ( d)(7 /2) o

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 3. A particle of charge q is moving with velocity v in the presenceof crossed Electric field E
and Magnetic field B as shown. The condition under which the particle will
continue
moving along x- axis is:
(a) The charge is positive.
E
(b)The charge is negative.
(c) The magnitude of v is E/B.
Y "lf
(d) Charge cannot move along x axis in the presence of two fields

4. A hemispherical body (radius R) is praced in a uniform field E, For which

orientation of
the field, the flux linked with the curved surface equal to (#nn2) r.

(a)

ill i
lr:

rl/
(c)
(d)

-.-=--t

--!--_---i

t
5' The angle of dip at a certain place, where the horizontal and vertical
components of
the earth's magnetic field are equal, is:
(a)30" (b) 90.
(c) 50" (d) 45"

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E 6 Two identical bar magnets are fixed with their centres a distance d apart. A stationary
charge Q is placed at P in between the gap of the two magnets at a distance D from the
centre O as shown in the figure. The force on the charge Q is:

1r
iD
t
1

a i,l D
- .--+ _r e 1

(a)zero (b)along OP

(c)directed along PO (d)directed perpendicular to the plane of papers

7 The variation of instantaneous emf (E) and instantaneous (l) current in an ac circuit is
as shown

E
'1

o t
d

(a)The circuit is pure resistive (b)The circuit is pure inductive

(c)The circuit is pure capacitive (d) The LCR circuit at resonance

8, A battery of mf V connected to a resistance etwork as shown The

pote ntial ifference Vs- Vn between the points B a nd

v E1rl
(a) -av (b) 2v
tlv
(c)-2v (d) (4 /3) v

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 9. There are two coils A and B. A is moved towards B whlle B is kept stationary.
Counterclockwise current begins to flow in B when A is moved towards it and stops
when A stops moving. We can infer that:

}i'

(a)There is a constant current in the clockwise direction in A'

(b)There is a varying current in A.
(c)There is no current in A.
(d)there is a constant current in the counterclockwise direction in A.

10. Two potentiometers P and Q use a wire of same material but of lengths 5m and 10m
respectively. The potentiometer which is preferred to compare the emfs of two cells is
(a) P, because potential gradient is less.
(b) O, because potential gradient is more.
(c) Q, because potential gradient is less'
(d) P, because resistance of the potentiometer is less'

1i-. Figure shows variation of the drift velocity (va) of electrons in two copper wires A and B
of different lengths versus the potential difference (V) applied across their ends. Which
of two is longer: v4
(a) Wire A is longer than B A
(b) Wire B is longer than A
(c) Drift speed is independent of length B
(d) Drift Speed is independent of area
v

12. The time in which a 50 Hz alternating current changes from zero to its Peak value is:
(a) (1/400 )Seconds (b) (U200 ) Seconds
(c) (U1OO) Seconds (d) (1/s0) Seconds

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 i3. Give the direction of magnetic field acting on the current carrying coilACDE shown in
a( the figure so that the coil is in unstable equilibrium' Y

(a)+Y (b)-Y A

(c)+z
E

14 A charge q is susPen ded between two horizontal nnected battery. The

(a) zero
(c) elz

15. Which of the following have dimensions of time?

(a) LR (b) Uctr
)m (c) LiR (d) c/R
lls is
16. A square loop of copper wire is pulled through a region of magnetic field. Rank the
pulling forces Ft,Fz,Fa, Fa that must be applied to keep the loop from moving at
constant speed. (Strongest to weakest)

I
I

rnd B i
I
rhich

1r i:
I

is * s & s {& &

I
& I

(a) Fz=F+ > Fr=FE (b) Fs >Fz =F+ )Fr

(c) F: >F+ >Fz >Fr (d) Fa >Fz )F1 =f3

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field B
of the same radius on ly if they

(a) with the same speed v.

me momentum p.
(c) with the same kinetic energy K. with same potential V.

area of the coil

(c)current in the coil
of the coil

19. Give the

rLl
(a) Negative, Negative
(b) Positive, Negative
(c) Negative, positive
(d) Positive, Positive

20. Ten 60 w,220V bulbs are connected in series to

a 22ov supply. The net power
consumed by*fia.6elk ;t
6w
(a)
(b) 12w
(c)180W (d) 6oow

21. An electric dipole is kept in non-uniform electric

field. lt experiences
(a) A force but no torque
(b) A force and a torque
(c)No force but a torque
(d) No force No torque

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 22 Four Capacitors are connected as shown. Cr
= 3[rF, Cz = C: = C+= 9LrF.
f they The equivalent capacitance between the points
A & B is:

-j-t F*-
,ltt
crL* -rE

c4

(a) 3/2 vF
(b) 21 pF
(c)6 pF
(d) 3 pF

23' ln a LCR circuit capacitance is changed from c to

2c. For the resonant frequency to
remain unchanged, the inductance shourd be change
from L to:
(a) 2L
(b) L/2
(d) L/4

24' we use a transformer for power transmission

over long distances, so that:
(a)the current through transmission wires is reduced
and the l2R loss is cut down.
(b) the voltage is stepped up to increase power
the losses.
(c) the power is increased before transmission.
(d) the voltage is decreased so v2/R rosses
are reduced.

in context of Eddy currents?

creates a magnetic field that opposes the magnetic
field

loops of electrical current induced within conductors

by a changing
conductor, due to Fa raday's law of induction.

electric motors and generators etc.

(d)All the above

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 Section B:
This section consists of 24 multipte choice questions
with overqll choice to ottempt
ony 20 questions. ln cose more thon desirable number
of questions ore ottempted,
ONLY first 20 witt be considered evoluotion.
for

26'Two wires X and Y of same material and of equal lengths

have area of cross-section A
and 24 respectively. They are connected in parallel across
an ideal battery of emf E. The
ratio of their current density (j_ /jr) is:

(a)1.:2 (b) 1:1

(c) 2:1, (d) tnsufficient information

27. Figure shows electric field lines in which an electric

dipole p is placed as shown. Which
of the following statements is correct?
(a) The dipole will not experience any force. -+
(b)The dipole will experience a force towards E
right.
(c) The dipole will experience a force
towards left.
(d)The dipole will experience a force upwards.

28. ln the given circuit the reading of voltmeter VL

and V2 are 400 V each. The reading of
the voltmeter V3 and ammeter A are respectively:

R=100

(a) 220V,2A (b) 100 v, 24

(c) 1,50Y,2.2A (d) 220V,2.2A

v,50

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 --: rrVo metal spheres, one of radius R and the other of radius 2R, both have same surface
:.rarge density. lf they are brought in contact and separated, then the new surface
)L
:'r a rge densities on each of the two spheres will be:
4
ai5o,f o (u)
Jo,]o
(c)J o,
I o ul'ro'1

:: . a metre bridge experiment, when the resistance in thegaps is interchanged, the

oalance point is shifted by L0 cm. Ratio of the two resistances is:

a)15:5 (b) 12:8

c)11:9 (d) 10:9

: - n the potentiometer circuit the balance point is at X. The balance point will be shifted
.lght towards B when
R
F

(a) Resistance R is increased, keeping all parameters unchanged'

(b) Resistance S is increased, keeping R constant.
(c) Cell P is replaced by another cell whose emf is lower than the emf of Q
(d) Both (a) and (b)

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 " ff"'i:[:ilf;iJ:,'.T:?"ili.};;,1l[:;'"'itv arong the axis or a current carrving
rong
(a)The electron will be acceleraLd
along the axis.
(b)The electron path wiil
be circurar about the axis,
(c) electron willexperience
a force at 45" to the axis and
hence execute a hericar path.
gl]:: wiil continue to move with uniform
verocity arong the axis of the
:i".tron

33' The instantaneous varues of emf

and the current in a series AC
circuit are:
E = Eo Sin (urt) and t ro
= sin (urt-n/4) respectivery. The circuit is:
(a) Necessariry an RC circuit
(b) Necessariry an LCR circuit

(c) can be RL or LCR circuit (d) can be RC or LCR circuit

34' A current carrying loop is placed

in a uniform magnetic field in four
orientations as shown in figure. different
Arrange them in the decreasing
energy.
order of potential

tl
tt g

fi fi
,t{J
& & &
(a) 4, 2,3,1.
(b) 1,4,2,3

(c) 4,3,2,L
(d)1,2,3,4

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long
35 A cell having an emf € internal resistance l'is connected across a variable external
resistance R. As the resistance R is increased, the plot of potential difference V across R

is given
(a) (b)
)ath.

tr
(c) (d)
&
fi
.,{
vl /
"/
-r'
4
u,l

:: An inductor of 20mH, a capacitor of 21tF and a resistance of 2000 are connected in

series. Reactance of inductor and condensers are same and is equalto:
ia)20o (b) 10 o
(c)100 a (d) 3.2 o

(a)130 units (b) 120 units

(c) 70 units (d) 60 units

:3 Considering the charged thin plates shown to be infinitely large, the electric field at Pr &
Pz in the following figure are:
Prr d

2o. o.
ta) (;) 't, (;) o rur r*) c, (;) o
Fer

o, ('.
(c) (;) f , i;) o lr

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 39' what is the force experienced by
a semicircular wire of radius R when
current r & is in a uniform magnetic fierd
it is carrying a
B as shown in the figure?

(a) r=t(nR) B (b) r=l(2R) til .!) ii

QE
B \ |1,1
a,'
B
€:
i:l 6l
,B g,-
!,

(c) r=l(2nR)B (d)Zero

a!1

a:) l: .i ial & fJ

i:) t!.
tlr ':) s
a.
: .,],
&
& 6J

40' An average emf of 20V is induced in

an inductor when the current in it is
2'5 Amp in one direction to the same changed from
value in the opposite direction in o.l
self-inductance L of inductor is: seconds. The
(a) L= 0.8 H
(b) L=Zero
(c) L=0.4 H (d) L=8 H

41" ,n the given figure, the wire ab (negrigibre

resistance) srides on
the fixed rairs with a constant verocity. a
which of the foilowing x xx
statements is true? x
XX x
(a) b is at higher potential than
a. xx x
(b) Current in the wire ab is from x
b to a.
(c) Loirentz force on the wire
ab is towards right. b
(d)rh ere is no Lorentz force on the wire as
it is moving with constant verocity

42' Due to L0 A of current flowing in a

circular coil of L0 cm radius, the magnetic
produced at its centre is 3'14x l-0-3 field
weber/m2. The numberof turns in the
(a) 2s coil will be:
(b) so

(c) 100
(d) s000

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-i -^ree long, straight parallelwires, carrying current, are arranged as shown in

figure
O6ft
-:e magnitude of force experienced by a 30cm length of wire C is:
o oE;
a & C G
o
o s.. (a)12x10-4N (b) 6x10-4N
o
{c)4x10-3N (d) zero
3cr.t. I cru

hom -10 A 10A l0A

;. The
-l : :ellis connected in serieswith an ammeter, a resistance and a key.Avoltmeteris
::'rected in parallelto the cell. When the key is open, the voltmeter reads 1.5V &
^en the key is closed, voltmeter reads 1.35V and the ammeter reads 10A. Assuming
"'
:-e meters to be ideal ones the value of internal resistance of the cell is:
(a)0.015 a (b)0.1so

(c)0.135o (d) 1.3so

lss:lron Reasoning Questions

I =- :: ow are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
:= =:::^e most appropriate answerfrom the options given below:
r! Assertion (A)-Theforce per unitArea with which one plate of a parallel plate capacitor
: attracted towards the other plate is equal to 4
t6
f,
Reason (R) - The electric field due to one charged plate of the capacitor at the location
:f the other is equal to I.
co
a) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of
:ssertion.
lo) Both assertion & reason are true, but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.
,c) Assertion is true but reason is false,
r,d) Both assertion and reason are false.

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 46' Assertion (A)- The potential at the
midpoint of the rine joining positive and
negative
charge of a dipole is zero but the electric
field at the same point is not zero.
Reason (R) - Ereetric fierd is a negative gradient
of potentiar"
(a) Both assertion and reason are true,
and reason is the correct explanation of
assertion.
(b) Both assertion & reason are true,
but reason is not correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) Assertion istrue but reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are
false.

47. Assertion (A) - Magnetic lines of force

form closed loops.
Reason (R) - Magnetic monopoles do
not exist.
(a) Both assertion and reason
are true, and reason is the correct explanation
assertion.
of
(b) Both assertion & reason are
true, but reason is not correct explanation
(c)Assertion is true but reason is of assertion
false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are
false.

48' Assertion (A)- ln a metre bridge;

Nichrome wire is connected in the left gap
and silicon
wire in the right gap' when the temperature
of both wires increases, balancing point
shifts to right.
Reason (R) - Temperature coefficient
of Nichrome is -ve and that of silicon is +ve.
(a)Both assertion and reason are true,
and reason is the correct expranation
assertion. of
(b) Both assertion & reason are
true, but reason is not correct explanation
(c) Assertion is true but reason of assertion
is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason
are false.

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gative

of

C:

-- ; :::tion with an overall choice to ottempt any 5. ln

consists of 6 muttiple choice questions
sertion * ere thon desiroble number of questions dre ottempted, ONLY first 5 will be considered for
:::.
: - -'inn

:l,The magneticfield shown below is confined tothe region shown and is changingwith

silicon time. ldentify those paths for which 6 = $ 1e'at1 * O

loint P2

x x x
: rtion x

(a) Pi, Pz, Pz, Pq (b) Pr, Pz,

(c) Pr, P+ (d) P+

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 51.A metal rod of length I rotates about its one end in a vertical plane at right angles to the
magnetic meridian. lf the freq of rotation is u.r, the emf induced between the ends of the
rod is e = 1,l2Bal2 a.

XX
,e#W,ry$ sK &*te8Aru #ffis f1i:l;li*:q rrl*
.l .*.1: ::.
I
!l'I

Which of the following statements is true?

i) lf now a disc of radius I rotates with the same angular frequency, the
potential difference between the center and a point on the rim will be same as that for
the rod.
ii) lf now a ring, of radius lrotates with the same angular frequency, the potential
difference between the center and a point on the rim will be zero.

(a) (i) only (b) (ii) only

(c) (i) & (ii) both (d) None

Case study
Read the following paragraph ond onswers the questions:

Defibrillator
lnductor

rSkv Vo

I
{].fi8pF

A B
eircuit Fiagram of a Simple Defibrillator

Most of us have seen dramatizations of medical personnel using a defibrillator to pass an

electrical current through a patient's heart to get it to beat normally. Defibrillators are medical
devices used to treat life threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Defibrillators deliver electrical energy
to the heart with the goal of depolarizing the heart muscle completely and reverting the heart

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 to the :; -:.rral sinusrhythmThemostimportantcomponentof adefibrillatorisacapacitor
-: - -=: a large amount of energy in the form of electrical charge, then releases it over a
of th
: =- :. cf time. A capacitor consists of a pair of conductors (e.g. metal plates) separated
-: - ::or (called a dielectric). The totalwork done to increase the charge on a capacitor
-.':::adesiredvaluegetsstoredinitandisknownasthepotentialenergyofthe

:: - :r of the following correctly depicts the direction the charge (Q) flows through the
:=':.illator circuit: (i)when the capacitor is charging; (ii)when the capacitor is
)t
:.:iarging?
= , Clockwise; (ii)Clockwise (b) (i)Anti Clockwise; (ii) Anti Clockwise
: r Clockwise; (ii)Anti Clockwise (d) (i)Anti Clockwise; (ii) Clockwise

53. What is the energy stored in the L0.0 pF capacitor of a heart defibrillator charged
to g.00x1O3V?
(a) 810Joules (b) 405 Joules
(c) 405 p Joules (d) 81 Joules
]S that for Pr

rtia I
: I ---3cose you have a 9 V battery, a 2 prF capacitor, and a 7gF capacitor. The total energy
.::red in the capacitors when connected to the battery (i) in series (ii) in parallel is:
: 530 gJ and 364 UJ (b) 63 Pj and 35 PtJ
: 81prJ and 630 pJ (d) 63 PJ and 364 PJ

:: - - uncharged capacitor is connected to a battery. On charging the capacitor:

a r All the energy supplied is stored in the capacitor.

: r Half the energy supplied is stored in the capacitor.

: The energy stored depends upon the capacity of the capacitor only,
: t The energy stored depends upon the time for which the capacitor is charge

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