Science (English Medium) इयत्ता १२ - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for Physics

A resistor of 50 Ω, a capacitor of `(25/pi)` µF and an inductor of `(4/pi)` H are connected in series across an ac source whose voltage (in volts) is given by V = 70 sin (100 πt). Calculate:

1. the net reactance of the circuit
2. the impedance of the circuit
3. the effective value of current in the circuit.

The potential difference applied across a given conductor is doubled. How will this affect (i) the mobility of electrons and (ii) the current density in the conductor? Justify your answers.

Explain how free electrons in a metal at constant temperature attain an average velocity under the action of an electric field. Hence, obtain an expression for it.

Consider two conducting wires A and B of the same diameter but made of different materials joined in series across a battery. The number density of electrons in A is 1.5 times that in B. Find the ratio of the drift velocity of electrons in wire A to that in wire B.

A potential difference (V) is applied across a conductor of length 'L' and cross-sectional area 'A'.

How will the drift velocity of electrons and the current density be affected if another identical conductor of the same material were connected in series with the first conductor? Justify your answers.

Two conductors, made of the same material have equal lengths but different cross-sectional areas A₁ and A₂ (A₁ > A₂). They are connected in parallel across a cell. Show that the drift velocities of electrons in two conductors are equal.

• Assertion (A): Putting the p-type semiconductor slab directly in physical contact with the 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.

Why are microwaves considered suitable for radar systems used in aircraft navigation?

Define 'quality factor' of resonance in a series LCR circuit. What is its SI unit?

Define modulation index.

In a series LCR circuit connected to an a.c. source of voltage v = v_msinωt, use phasor diagram to derive an expression for the current in the circuit. Hence, obtain the expression for the power dissipated in the circuit. Show that power dissipated at resonance is maximum

In a series LCR circuit, V_L = V_C ≠ V_R. What is the value of power factor?

State three important factors showing the need for translating a low frequency signal into a high frequency wave before transmission

Draw a sketch of a sinusoidal carrier wave along with a modulating signal and show how these are superimposed to obtain the resultant amplitude modulated wave

How are infrared waves produced?

What role dose infra-red radiation play in maintain the Earth’s warmth

What role dose infra-red radiation play in physical therapy?

A series LCR circuit is connected across an a.c. source of variable angular frequency 'ω'. Plot a graph showing variation of current 'i' as a function of 'ω' for two resistances R₁ and R₂ (R₁ > R₂).

Answer the following questions using this graph :

(a) In which case is the resonance sharper and why?

(b) In which case in the power dissipation more and why?

State Lenz's law. Illustrate, by giving an example, how this law helps in predicting the direction of the current in a loop in the presence of a changing magnetic flux.

Define the term 'intensity of radiation' in terms of photon picture of light.