PUC Science 2nd PUC Class 12 - Karnataka Board PUC Question Bank Solutions for Physics

A plate current of 10 mA is obtained when 60 volts are applied across a diode tube. Assuming the Langmuir-Child relation \[i_p  \infty  V_p^{3/2}\] to hold, find the dynamic resistance r_p in this operating condition.

The plate current in a diode is 20 mA when the plate voltage is 50 V or 60 V. What will be the current if the plate voltage is 70 V?

The power delivered in the plate circular of a diode is 1.0 W when the plate voltage is 36 V. Find the power delivered if the plate voltage is increased to 49 V. Assume Langmuir-Child equation to hold.

A triode value operates at V_p = 225 V and V_g = −0.5 V.
The plate current remains unchanged if the plate voltage is increased to 250 V and the grid voltage is decreased to −2.5 V. Calculate the amplification factor.

The dynamic plate resistance of a triode value is 10 kΩ. Find the change in the plate current if the plate voltage is changed from 200 V to 220 V.

Find the values of r_p, µ and g_m of a triode operating at plate voltage 200 V and grid voltage −6. The plate characteristics are shown in the figure.

The gain factor of an amplifier in increased from 10 to 12 as the load resistance is changed from 4 kΩ to 8 kΩ. Calculate (a) the amplification factor and (b) the plate resistance.

A power transmission line feeds input power at 2200 V to a step-down transformer with its primary windings having 300 turns. Find the number of turns in the secondary to get the power output at 220 V.

What type of wavefront will emerge from a (i) point source, and (ii) distance light source?

In a single slit diffraction experiment, when tiny circular obstacle is placed in path of light from a distance source, a bright spot is seen at the centre of the shadow of the obstacle. Explain why?

State two points of difference between the interference patterns obtained in Young’s double slit experiment and the diffraction pattern due to a single slit.

Define self inductance. Write its S.I. units.

Derive an expression for self inductance of a long solenoid of length l, cross-sectional area A having N number of turns.

Describe briefly, with the help of labelled diagram, working of a step-up transformer.

A step-up transformer converts a low voltage into high voltage. Does it not violate the principle of conservation of energy? Explain.

Will the diffraction effects from a slit be more or less clearly visible if the slit-width is increased?

The equation of refraction at a spherical surface is \[\frac{\mu_2}{\nu} - \frac{\mu_1}{\mu} = \frac{\mu_2 - \mu_1}{R}\]
Taking \[R = \infty\] show that this equation leads to the equation 
\[\frac{\text{ Real  depth }}{\text{ Apparent  depth }} = \frac{\mu_2}{\mu_1}\]
for refraction at a plane surface.

A point source of light is placed at a distance of 2 f from a converging lens of focal length f. The intensity on the other side of the lens is maximum at a distance

A convex lens has a focal length of 10 cm. Find the location and nature of the image if a point object is placed on the principal axis at a distance of (a) 9.8 cm, (b) 10.2 cm from the lens.

A slide projector has to project a 35 mm slide (35 mm × 23 mm) on a 2 m × 2 m screen at a distance of 10 m from the lens. What should be the focal length of the lens in the projector?

A particle executes a simple harmonic motion of amplitude 1.0 cm along the principal axis of a convex lens of focal length 12 cm. The mean position of oscillation is at 20 cm from the lens. Find the amplitude of oscillation of the image of the particle.