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

Digital signals

(i) Do not provide a continuous set of values,

(ii) Represent values as discrete steps,

(iii) Can utilize binary system, and

(iv) Can utilize decimal as well as binary systems.

Which of the above statements are true?

(a) (i) and (ii) only

(b) (ii) and (iii) only

(c) (i), (ii) and (iii) but not (iv)

(d) All of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).

Drive the expression for electric field at a point on the equatorial line of an electric dipole.

Depict the orientation of the dipole in (i) stable, (ii) unstable equilibrium in a uniform electric field.

Why is it necessary to introduce a radial magnetic field inside the coil of a galvanometer?

Can a galvanometer as such be used for measuring the current? Explain.

Derive the expression for the electric potential due to an electric dipole at a point on its axial line.

Depict the equipotential surfaces due to an electric dipole. 

(i)Obtain the expression for the torque `vecτ` experienced by an electric dipole of dipole moment `vecP` in a uniform electric field, `vecE` .

(ii) What will happen if the field were not uniform?

1. Define torque acting on a dipole of dipole moment \[\vec{p}\] placed in a uniform electric field \[\vec{E}\] Express it in the vector from and point out the direction along which it acts. Express it in the vector from and point out the direction along which it acts.
2. What happens if the field is non-uniform?
3. What would happen if the external field
   \[\vec{E}\]  is increasing (i) parallel to \[\vec{p}\] and (ii) anti-parallel to \[\vec{p}\]?

With the help of a neat and labelled diagram, explain the principle and working of a moving coil galvanometer ?

Define current sensitivity of a galvanometer.

Write the expression for the torque \[\vec{\tau}\] acting on a dipole of dipole moment  \[\vec{p}\] placed in an electric field \[\vec{E}\].

Why does a galvanometer when connected in series with a capacitor show a momentary deflection, when it is being charged or discharged?

How does this observation lead to modifying the Ampere's circuital law?

Hence write the generalised expression of Ampere's law.

Answer the following question :
Define 'bandwidth' and describe briefly its importance in communicating signals ?

Find the resultant electric field due to an electric dipole of dipole moment, 2aq, (2a being the separation between the charges ±± q) at a point distant 'x' on its equator.

An electric dipole of length 2 cm, when placed with its axis making an angle of 60° with a uniform electric field, experiences a torque of \[8\sqrt{3}\] Nm. Calculate the potential energy of the dipole, if it has a charge \[\pm\] 4 nC.

An electric dipole of length 1 cm, which placed with its axis making an angle of 60° with uniform electric field, experience a torque of \[6\sqrt{3} Nm\] . Calculate the potential energy of the dipole if it has charge ±2 nC.

Block diagram of a receiver is shown in the figure:

(a) Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’.

(b) Write their functions.

Define the current sensitivity of a galvanometer ?