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

Briefly explain the three observed features which can be explained by Einstein’s photoelectric equation.

Write the basic nuclear process of neutron undergoing β-decay.

Why is the detection of neutrinos found very difficult?

Show on a graph, the variation of resistivity with temperature for a typical semiconductor.

Using Bohr’s second postulate of quantization of orbital angular momentum show that the circumference of the electron in the n^th orbital state in hydrogen atom is n times the de Broglie wavelength associated with it.

In Young’s double slit experiment using monochromatic light of wavelength λ, the intensity of light at a point on the screen where path difference is λ, is K units. Find out the intensity of light at a point where path difference is λ/3.

Two wires of equal length, one of copper and the other of manganin have the same resistance. Which wire is thicker?

Define the terms (i) ‘cut-off voltage’ and (ii) ‘threshold frequency’ in relation to the phenomenon of photoelectric effect.

Using Einstein’s photoelectric equation shows how the cut-off voltage and threshold frequency for a given photosensitive material can be determined with the help of a suitable plot/graph.

In Young's double slit experiment, derive the condition for

(i) constructive interference and

(ii) destructive interference at a point on the screen.

A beam of light consisting of two wavelengths, 800 nm and 600 nm is used to obtain the interference fringes in a Young's double slit experiment on a screen placed 1 · 4 m away. If the two slits are separated by 0·28 mm, calculate the least distance from the central bright maximum where the bright fringes of the two wavelengths coincide.

How does an unpolarized light incident on a polaroid get polarized? Describe briefly, with the help of a necessary diagram, the polarization of light by reflection from a transparent medium.

Two polaroids ‘A’ and ‘B’ are kept in crossed position. How should a third polaroid ‘C’ be placed between them so that the intensity of polarized light transmitted by polaroid B reduces to 1/8^th of the intensity of unpolarized light incident on A?

How does focal length of a lens change when red light incident on it is replaced by violet light? Give reason for your answer.

Define power of a lens. Write its units. Deduce the relation `1/f =1/f_1  +1/f_2`for two thin lenses kept in contact coaxially.

 What is the effect on the interference fringes to a Young’s double slit experiment when

(i) the separation between the two slits is decreased?

(ii) the width of a source slit is increased?

(iii) the monochromatic source is replaced by a source of white light?

Justify your answer in each case.

The intensity at the central maxima in Young’s double slit experimental set-up is I₀. Show that the intensity at a point where the path difference is λ/3 is I₀/4.

Why is a zener diode considered as a special purpose semiconductor diode?

Two bar magnets are quickly moved towards a metallic loop connected across a capacitor ‘C’ as shown in the figure. Predict the polarity of the capacitor.

In Young’s double slit experiment to produce interference pattern, obtain the conditions for constructive and destructive interference. Hence deduce the expression for the fringe width.

How does the fringe width get affected, if the entire experimental apparatus of Young is immersed in water?