Science (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for Physics

The electron beam in a colour TV is accelerated through 32 kV and then strikes the screen. What is the wavelength of the most energetic X-ray photon?

(Use Planck constant h = 6.63 × 10^-34 Js= 4.14 × 10^-15 eVs, speed of light c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s.)

A free atom of iron emits K_α X-rays of energy 6.4 keV. Calculate the recoil kinetic energy of the atom. Mass of an iron atom = 9.3 × 10⁻²⁶ kg.

(Use Planck constant h = 6.63 × 10^-34 Js= 4.14 × 10^-15 eVs, speed of light c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s.)

The stopping potential in a photoelectric experiment is linearly related to the inverse of the wavelength (1/λ) of the light falling on the cathode. The potential difference applied across an X-ray tube is linearly related to the inverse of the cutoff wavelength (1/λ) of the X-ray emitted. Show that the slopes of the lines in the two cases are equal and find its value.

(Use Planck constant h = 6.63 × 10^-34 Js= 4.14 × 10^-15 eVs, speed of light c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s.)

Suppose a monochromatic X-ray beam of wavelength 100 pm is sent through a Young's double slit and the interference pattern is observed on a photographic plate placed 40 cm away from the slit. What should be the separation between the slits so that the successive maxima on the screen are separated by a distance of 0.1 mm?

Continuous X-rays are made to strike a tissue paper soaked with polluted water. The incoming X-rays excite the atoms of the sample by knocking out the electrons from the inner shells. Characteristic X-rays are analysed and the intensity is plotted against the wavelength. Assuming that only K_α intensities are detected, list the elements present in the sample from the plot. Use Moseley's equation v − (25 × 10¹⁴Hz)(Z − 1)².

(Use Planck constant h = 6.63 × 10^-34 Js= 4.14 × 10^-15 eVs, speed of light c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s.)

Let F_pp, F_pn and F_nn denote the magnitudes of the net force by a proton on a proton, by a proton on a neutron and by a neutron on a neutron respectively.  neglect gravitational force. When the separation is 1 fm.

Two protons are kept at a separation of 10 nm. Let F_n and F_e be the nuclear force and the electromagnetic force between them.

If a constant force acts on a particle, its acceleration will ______________ .

A charged particle is projected at a very high speed perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. The particle will _____________ .

A particular particle created in a nuclear reactor leaves a 1 cm track before decaying. Assuming that the particle moved at 0.995c, calculate the life of the particle (a) in the lab frame and (b) in the frame of the particle.

An ac circuit as shown in the figure has an inductor of inductance L and a resistor or resistance R  connected in series. Using the phasor diagram, explain why the voltage in the circuit will lead the  current in phase.

The potential difference across the resistor is 160V and that across the inductor is 120V. Find the  effective value of the applied voltage. If the effective current in the circuit be 1.0 A, calculate the total impedance of the circuit.

What will be the potential difference in the circuit when direct current is passed through the circuit? 

Write the range of the wavelength of the following electromagnetic radiations:
(a) Infrared rays
(b) Ultraviolet rays
(c) γ -rays

Write one use of each of the above.

Define the term "Intensity" in the photon picture of electromagnetic radiation. 

Answer the following question.
Why a signal transmitted from a TV tower cannot be received beyond a certain distance? Write the expression for the optimum separation between the receiving and the transmitting antenna.

Identify the part of the electromagnetic spectrum used in (i) radar and (ii) eye surgery. Write their frequency range.

Answer the following question.
In a series LCR circuit connected across an ac source of variable frequency, obtain the expression for its impedance and draw a plot showing its variation with frequency of the ac source.