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PHYSICS NSEP 2015-2016 EXAMINATION CAREER POINT
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NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION IN PHYSICS 2015-2016
Date of Examination : 22nd November 2015
Total time : 120 minutes (A-1 & A-2)
[Q.P. CODE NO. : P 105]
(Total Marks : 180)
A-1
ONLY ONE OUT OF FOUR OPTIONS IS CORRECT
N.B. Physical constants are given at the end
1. An expression containing certain physical quantities is (1273.43 51.7052 + 745) 21. After evaluation the
correct answer is
(a) 41301.2208 (b) 4.1 104 (c) 41307 (d) 41000
Ans. [b]
Sol. Answer will have only two significant figure.
i.e. option (b) would be correct.

2. A body of mass m and radius R rolling horizontally without slipping at a speed v climbs a ramp to a height
3v 2
. The rolling body can be
4g
(a) a sphere (b) a circular ring (c) a spherical shell (d) a circular disc
Ans. [d]
Sol.
v
h
KE = mgh
1 2 1 3v 2
I + mv2 = mg
2 2 4g
3 1 v2 1
mv 2 = .I + mv 2
4 2 R2 2
3 1 2 I
mv2 = v R 2 m
4 2
3 I
m= 2 +m
2 R
1 I
m= 2
2 R
1
I= mR2, circular disc
2
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3. A particle of mass 10 g starts from rest at t = 0 s from a point (0 m, 4m) and gets accelerated at 0.5 m/s2
along x 3y 4 3 = 0 in XY plane. The angular momentum of the particle about the origin (in SI units) at
t = 2s is
(a) 0.01 3k (b) 0.02 3k (c) zero (d) 20 3k
Ans. [b]
Sol. v = u +at
v = 0 + 0.5 2 = 1 m/s
(0,4)
(0,0) x 3y 4 3 0
L = mvr
4 3
= 10 103 1
(1) ( 3 ) 2
2
4 3
= 10 103
2
= 20 3 103
= 0.02 3 ( k )
4. A body released from a height H hits elastically an inclined plane at a point P. After the impact the body
starts moving horizontally and hits the ground. The height at which point P should be situated so as to have
the total time of travel maximum is
H H
(a) H (b) 2H (c) (d)
4 2
Ans. [d]
Sol.
A
Hh
H B
P
h
C
t = tAB + tBC
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2( H h ) 2h
t= +
g g
dt
to get maximum time =0
dh
2 d 2 d
0= (H h ) + h
g dh g dh
1 1
0= [H h]1/2 (1) +
2 2 h
1 1
= +
Hh h
Hh=h
2h = H
h = H/2 Ans.
5. A thin rod of length in the shape of a semicircle is pivoted at one of its ends such that it is free to oscillate
in its own plane. The frequency f of small oscillations of the semicircular rod is
1 g 1 g 2 4 1 g ( 2) 1 g( 2 1)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Ans. [b]
I
Sol. T = 2
mg eff
I = 2mR2
2R

R
2
2R R
eff = R 2 = 2 4

2mR 2
T = 2
R
mg 2 4

2 R
T = 2 R = , R =
g 42
2 ( / )
T = 2
g 2 4
1 1 g 2 4
f = =
T 2 2
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6. Two air bubbles with radii r1 and r2 (r2 > r1) formed of the same liquid stick to each other to form a common
interface. Therefore, the radius of curvature of the common surface is
r2 r1r2
(a) r1r2 (b) infinity (c) r22 r12 (d)
r1 r2 r1
Ans. [d]
Sol.
r2 r1
4T
P =
r
4T 4 T 4T
=
r1 r2 r
1 1 1
=
r1 r2 r
r2 r1 1
=
r1r2 r
r1r2
r=
r2 r1
7. A particle executes a periodic motion according to the relation x = 4 cos2 (50t) sin (500t). Therefore, the
motion can be considered to be the superposition of n independent simple harmonic motions, where n is
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
Ans. [b]
Sol. x = 4 cos2 50t sin 500 t

4
1 cos 100t sin 500t
2
= 2 sin 500t + 2 cos 100 t sin 500t
x = 2 sin 500 t + 2 sin 400 t + 2 sin 600 t
so this is superposition of three SHM
8. A car moving along a straight road at a speed of u m/s applies brakes at t = 0 second. The ratio of distances
traveled by the car during 3rd and 8th seconds 15 : 13. The car covers a distance of 0.25 m in the last second
of its travel. Therefore, the acceleration a (in m/s2) and the speed u(in m/s) of the car are respectively
(a) 0.1, 16 (b) 0.2, 12 (c) 0.5, 20 (d) 0.1, 16
Ans. [c]
a
Sol. Sn = u (2n 1)
2
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5a
15 x = u ...(1)
2
15a
13x = u ...(2)
2
5a
u
15 2
=
13 15a
u
2
15a 5a
15 u = 13
u 2
2
225 65a
15 x a = 13x
2 2
160a
2u =0
2
2u = 80 a
u = 40 a ...(3)
in last sec of journey
for backward direction
a rest

1 sec
1 2
S = ut + at
2
1 1
= 0 + (a) (1)2
4 4
a = 0.5 m/s2
by equation (3) u = 40 0.5 = 20 m/s
ans is = acceleration = 0.5 m/s2
initial velocity = 20 m/s
9. Masses m1 and m2 are connected to a string passing over a pulley as shown. Mass m1 starts from rest and
falls through a distance d in time t. Now, by interchanging the masses the time required for m2 to fall
through the same distance is 2 t. Therefore, the ratio of masses m1 : m2 is
m2
30
m1
2 3 5 4
(a) (b) (c) (d)
3 2 2 3
Ans. [b]
Sol. In Ist case
m1g m 2 g sin 30
acc. of system is a1 =
m1 m 2
m2
m1
a1 = 2 g ...(1)
m1 m 2
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In IInd case
m1
m2
acc. of system is a2 = 2 g ...(2)
m1 m 2
1 2
by equation S = ut + at
2
1 2
d=0+ at
2
2d
t=
a
t2 a1
=
t1 a2
2t a1
=
t a2
a1
4=
a2
m2
m1
4= 2
m1
m2
2
m2
4m2 2m1 = m1
2
m2
4m2 + = 3m1
2
9m 2
= 3m1
2
m1 9 3
= =
m2 6 2
10. The graph of specific heat of water (on Y axis) against temperature (on X axis) between 0 C and 100 C
(a) is a straight line parallel to the temperature axis.
(b) is a straight line passing through a point (15 C, 1 cal/g-C) and having a small positive slope.
(c) has a minimum between 14.5 C and 15.5 C.
(d) has a minimum at about 30C.
Ans.[d]
Sol. Specific heat of water is minimum at 30
( n 1) 2
11. When a light wave is incident at the interface between two media, reflection coefficient is given by
( n 1) 2
where n is the refractive index of the denser medium with respect to the rarer medium. The stretched strings
whose linear densities are 25 g/m and 9 g/m are joined together. Assuming the law of optics holds good here
also, the reflection coefficient for the pulse along the strings is
9 3 1 1
(a) (b) (c) (d)
16 4 16 9
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Ans. [c]
T
Sol. v=

v1 2 9 3

v2 1 25 5
5
= refractive index of denser medium with respect to rarer medium =
3
Reflection coefficient
2
5
1
2 2
n 1 3 2 1
= = = =
n 1 5
1 8 16

3
12. A certain perfect gas occupying 1 liter at 80 cm of Hg suddenly expands to 1190 cc while the pressure falls
to 60 cm of Hg. Therefore, the gas is
(a) polyatomic (b) diatomic (c) monatomic (d) data inadequate
Ans. [c]
Sol. P1v1 = P2 v 2 for adiabatic process
80 (1000) = 60 (1190)

1190 80
=
1000 60
. log10 [1.19] = log10 [1.33]
1.64 monatomic gas.
13. Two thin rods of length 1 and 2 at a certain temperature are joined to each other end to end. The composite
rod is then heated through a temperature . The coefficients of linear expansion of the two rods are 1 and 2
respectively. Then, the effective coefficient of linear expansion of the composite rod is
2 2 1 2 2
(a) 1 (b) 1 2 (c) 1 2 (d) 1 1
2 1 2 1 2
Ans. [d]
Sol. 1 2 = eq
1 2 1 + 2
= 0 t
Change in length in rod 1 + Change in length in rod 2 = Change in length in whole rod
1 1 t + 2 2 t = ( 1 + 2) eq t
2 2
eq = 1 1
1 2
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14. A yo-yo has spool of mass m and radius R. A massless string is wound around an axle of radius b and of
g R
negligible mass. If the yo-yo released from rest has a downward acceleration of , the ratio is
9 b
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
Ans. [c]
Sol.
T T
bb R b
a
mg mg
For rotatory Motion of yo-yo
Tb = I
1 a
Tb = MR 2 (Where a = acceleration of COM]
2 b
MR 2
T= a (i)
2b 2
For translatory motion
Mg T = ma
MR 2
Mg a = ma
2b 2
R2 g g
g 2
=
2b 9 9
R2 1
1 =
18b 2 9
2
R 1 8
2
= 1 =
18b 9 9
R2 8
2
= 18 = 16
b 9
R
=4
b
15. A pulley of negligible mass is suspended from a spring balance. Blocks weighing 5.0 kg and 3.0 kg are
attached to the two ends of a string passing over the pulley. The reading on the spring balance will be
(a) 8.0 kg (b) 7.5 kg (c) 2.0 kg (d) 4.0 kg
Ans. [b]
Sol.
2T
T T
a 5 3 a
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2m1m 2 2 53
T g g
m1 m 2 5 3
30
T g
8
60
Reading = 2T g
8
60
Reading in kg g 7.5 kg
8
16. A uniform rod (ABCDAC) is bent in the shape of a kite as shown. If a point X along AC is the centre of
mass of the structure, distance AX is
B
2m
A C
X
1m
D
(a) 1.50 m (b) 1.08 m (c) 1.00 m (d) 1.10 m
Ans. [b]
Sol.
y
y
B
3 3

3 3 m 4, 4
1
m 1.75, 3
60 C 4
A x
(1.5) x
1 2m (1,0)
3 m
3 3
D 3 m ,
4 4

3
cos =
2
= 30
Here we have replaced each side with a point mass, located at its mid-point.
Let mass of unit length is m.
X-coordinate of centre of mass
3 3 7 7
Xcm = 3 m + 3 m + m +m + 2m 1
4 4 4 4
3 m 3 m + m + m + 2m
Xcm = 1.08
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17. Two particles each of mass m and charge q are attached at the ends of a light rod of length 2r. The rod is
rotated at a constant angular speed about an axis perpendicular to the rod passing through its centre. The
ratio of magnetic moment of the system to its angular momentum is
q q 2q q
(a) (b) (c) (d)
m 2m m 4m
Ans. [b]
M q
Sol. =
L 2m
this ratio is for all rotating charged body
18. A jet of water of cross-sectional area A hits a plate normally with velocity v. The plate is moving in the
direction of the jet with velocity V. Therefore, the force exerted on the plate is proportional to
(a) v (b) v2 (c) (v V) (d) (v V)2
Ans. [d]
Sol.
V
vr = v V
dm
Fr = vr
dt
d( volume )
Fr = (v V) .
dt
Fr = (v V) A vr
Fr = (v V) 2 A
Fr (v V)2
19. A heavy cylindrical shaft (pile) of mass M is driven vertically through a distance s into the ground by the
blow of a pile-driver of mass m. The pile driver drops vertically through a distance h onto the head of the
pile. The average resistance of the ground is
m2 h
(a) g 2m
M s
m 2
h
(b) g (m M )
(m M ) s
M h2
(c) g (m M)
m s
m 2
h
(d) g 2 (m M )
(m M ) s
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Ans. [b]
Sol. Speed of m, just before collision, with M = 2gh
m 2gh
h m
rest
vC
M M M+m M+m
S
(I) (II)
Speed of whole system (m + M), just after collision
m 2gh
VC =
mM
by work-energy Theorm for I to II
Wr + Wg = KE
1
Fr S + (m + M)gs = 0 ( m M) VC2
2
1 m 2 2gh
Fr S = [(m + M)gs + (m + M) ]
2 ( m M) 2
m2 h
Fr = g (m M )
(m M ) s
20. An optical fibre consists of a core (refractive index n1) surrounded by a cladding (refractive index n2). A ray
of light enters the fibre from air at angle with the fibre axis. The maximum value of for which the ray
can propagate down the fibre is
n1 n2
(a) sin1 (b) sin1 (c) sin1 n12 n 22 (d) sin1 n12 n 22
n2 n1
Ans. [d]
n2
r n1 > n 2

n1
Sol.
r > c for total internal reflection
90 > c
90 c >
sin (90 c) > sin
sin
cos c >
n1
sin
1 sin 2 c >
n1
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n 22 sin
1 2
>
n1 n1
sin < n12 n 22
< sin1 n12 n 22
21. Two coils wound on the same magnetic core have inductances L1 and L2. When the two coils are connected
in series, the effective inductance is
(a) L1 + L2.
(b) certainly greater than L1 + L2.
(c) certainly less than L1 + L2.
(d) none of the above.
Ans. [d]
Sol. We have
Effective Inductance L = L1 + L2 2M
Hence L may be greater or less than L1 + L2
22. A particle of mass m and charge q moves along a diameter of a uniform spherical charge distribution of
radius R with total charge +Q. The angular frequency of the periodic motion performed by the particle is
2 qQ 1 qQ 1 qQ 1 qQ
(a) (b) (c) (d)
0 mR 3 2 0 mR 3 0 mr 3 4 0 mR 3
Ans. [d]
Sol.
q
++ +
x+
++ ++
++ ++
1 Q
F = qE & E = x
3
4 0 R
1 Qq
F = x
3
4 0 R
1 Qq
F = Kx i.e. S.H.M. where K =
3
4 0 R
m
Time period T = 2
K
2 K
Angular frequency = =
T m
1 Qq
Angular frequency. =
4 0 R 3
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23. A spherical body of mass m1 moving with a speed u1 collides elastically with a lighter spherical body of mass
m2 initially at rest. The maximum angle through which the heavier body gets deflected after collision
depends upon
(a) m1 and u1 only (b) m2 and u1 only (c) m1 and m2 only (d) m1, m2 and u1 all
Ans. [c]
Sol.
u1 sin u1
m2
m1
u1 cos
rest
v1 sin
m2

v1 v2
Just before collision

m1 m 2
v1 = u1 cos
m1 m 2
u1 sin
tan =
u1
u1 sin tan
tan = =
m1 m 2 ( m1 m 2 )
u1 cos
m1 m 2 ( m1 m 2 )
Deviation is
=
is constant
is large when is large
depend on m1 and m2
24. A non-conducting spherical shell of radius R surrounds a point charge q. The electric flux through a cap of
the shell of half angle is
2q q q ( 2 ) q
(a) (b) (1 cos). (c) (d)
0 2 0 40 20
Ans. [b]
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Sol.
dA
E
r dr
q
x
cos =
x r2
2
Electric flux through elemental ring part

d = E dA cos
1 q x
d = (2rdr)
40 ( x 2 r 2 ) x r2
2
qx rdr
d = 2 2 3/ 2
2 0 ( x r )
Total Electric flux through Cap -
= d
R0
qx rdr
=
2 0 (x
0
2
r 2 )3 / 2
q x
= 1
2 0 2
x R 0
2
q
= (1 cos )
2 0
x
where cos =
x R 20
2
R0
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25. In a Youngs double slit experiment the intensity at a point is I where the corresponding path difference is
I
one sixth of the wavelength of light used. If I0 denotes the maximum intensity, the ratio is equal to
I0
1 1 3 3
(a) (b) (c) (d)
4 2 2 4
Ans. [d]
Sol. We have

I = I0 cos 2 ..(i)
2
Where I0 is maximum intensity
and phase difference between waves
2
and = x

2
=
6

=
3
From equation (i)

I = I0 cos 2
6
3
I= I0
4
I 3
=
I0 4
26. A charge +q is placed at a distance of d from a point O. A conducting body surrounds point O such that q
remains outside. The electric field at O due to the induced charge is
(a) zero
1 q
(b) directed towards the charge q
40 d 2
1 q
(c) directed away from the charge q
40 d 2
(d) data insufficient
Ans. [b]
Sol.
+
+
O +q
+
+ Eq Eind.
+
Conducting shell
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Electric field intensity due to induced charge only, at O-

E induced = (Electric field due to point charge q )
1 q
= towards q.
2
40 d
27. A coaxial cable consists of two thin cylindrical conducting shells of radii a and b (a < b). The inductance per
unit length of the cable is
0 (a b ) 0 a 0 b 0 b
(a) (b) n (c) n (d) n
2 a 4 b 4 a 2 a
Ans. [d]
Sol.
b
a
x

dx
0i
Through element = d = dx
2x
x b
0i
= dx
x a
2 x
0 i b
= n
2 a
b
L= = 0 n
i 2 a
L
L per unit length =

0 b
= n
2 a
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28. Two coherent sources of light S1 and S2 equidistant from the origin are separated by a distance 2 as shown.
They emit light of wavelength Interference is observed on a screen placed along the circle of large radius
R. Point R is seen to be a point of constructive interference. Then angle (other than 0 and 90) is
Y
P
R

S1 O
X
S2
(a) 45 (b) 30
(c) 60 (d) Not possible in the first quadrant
Ans. [c]
Sol.
O
P
R

2
S1 S2
Path difference at P
X at P = S1P S2P
P
2 cos

S1 2 S2
We have used the concept that R is very large as given in question.
For maxima at P
2 cos =
1
cos =
2
= 60
29. If a current of 2A passing through a certain electrolyte for t minutes liberates 1 gram of oxygen, then t is
about
(a) 6000 (b) 100 (c) 50 (d) 25
Ans. [c]
Q M
Sol. m=
F Z
Q=it
= 2 t 60
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F = 96500 C mole1
Molar mass of oxygen (O2) = M = 32 gram
Z=2
m = 1 gram given
2 t 60 32
1=
96500 2
96500
t= 50 (Approx.)
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30. A polarized light is incident on a Polaroid. Let I0 be the intensity of light transmitted by this Polaroid. Now, a
very large number (say N) of Polaroid is placed in row with their axes displaced through a small angle
successively. If the last Polaroid is crossed to the first one, the intensity of light transmitted by the last
Polaroid is about
I0 I0
(a) Zero (b) (c) I0 (d)
2 N
Ans. [a]
Sol. P0 P1 P2 P3 PN
I0 I1 I2 IN
Poloroid
Using Malus Law
I1 = I0 cos2
I2 = I1 cos2
I2 = I0 cos4
I3 = I2 cos2
I3 = I0 cos6
Similarly
IN = I0 cos2N
i.e. 0, Then IN 0
31. A wire ab of length 10 cm is fixed in the shape of a sinusoidal curve as shown. The wire carries a current of

1.2 A. In a uniform magnetic field B of 0.1 T, the wire experiences a force whose magnitude is
Y
1.2 A
a B (4cm, 0cm)
X
(0cm, 0cm) b
(a) 1.2 102N (b) 4.8 103N (c) zero (d) insufficient data.
Ans. [b]
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Sol.

y

x
a b

= 4cm
Net magnetic force on the current carrying wire
F = i B where = ab = 4 cm
F = 1.2 4 102 0.1
F = 4.8 103 N
32. A charge (2Q) is distributed uniformly on a spherical balloon of radius R. Another point charge (+Q) is
situated at the centre of the balloon. The balloon is now inflated to twice the radius. Neglecting the elastic
energy involved in the process, the change in total electric of the system is
Q2 Q2 Q2
(a) (b) (c) (d) zero
2 0 R 4 0 R 4 0 R
Ans. [d]
Sol.

+Q Q

R 2R

2Q 2Q
(I) (II)
Initially: -
Electric potential energy of system, Ui
( 2 Q ) 2 1 Q (2Q)
Ui = +
8 0 R 4 0 R
Ui = 0
finally, electric potential energy of system Uf,
( 2 Q ) 2 1 Q (2Q)
Uf = +
8 0 (2R ) 4 0 R
Uf = 0
hence energy in electric energy of system
U = Uf Ui
U = 0
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33. A rainbow is formed when a ray of sunlight passes through a spherical raindrop. Then the total angle through
which the ray deviates is (i and r denote the angles of incidence and of refraction respectively)
(a) 2i 4r (b) + 2i 4r (c) 2(i r) (d) 2( + i 2r)
Ans. [b]
Sol.
Rain Drop
i
r
r
r
r
Light will suffer deviation three times

net = 1 + 2 + 3
net = i r + 2r + i r
+ 2i 4r
34. A series LCR circuit is connected to an ac source of frequency f and a voltage V. At this frequency, reactance
of the capacitor is 350 ohm while the resistance of the circuit is 180 ohm. Current in the circuit leads the
voltage by 54 and power dissipated in the circuit is 140 watt. Therefore, voltage V is
(a) 250 volt (b) 260 volt (c) 270 volt (d) 280 volt
Ans. [c]
Sol. Given = 54, R = 180, Pav = 140 watt.
(Symbol has usual meaning)
We have
| X XC |
tan L
R
X L X C 1.38 180
X L X C 248.4
Impedance Z R 2 (X L XC ) 2
Z 307
We have Average Power Pav = i 2rms R
140
i rms
180
V
0.88
Z
V = 0.88 307
V = 270 Volt
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35. A car has a rear view mirror of focal length 20cm. A truck 2m broad and 1.6 m in height is overtaking the car
with a relative speed of 15km/hr. At the moment when the truck is 6 m behind the car, the car driver will see
the image of the truck to be moving at a speed of
(a) 0.0043 m/s (b) 0.13 m/s (c) 0.21 m/s (d) 4.17 m/s
Ans. [a]
Sol. VI, M = | m2 | VO, M
In this question VO, M = 15 Km/hr
15 1000 150
= = m/sec
3600 36
f
m =
f U
20 20 1
= =
20 ( 600) 620 31
2
1 150
VI, M =
31 36
= 0.0043 m/sec
36. In the circuit shown below the switch is closed at t = 0. For 0 < t < R (C1 + C2), the current I1 in the capacitor
C1 in terms of total current I is
I1 C1
I2 C2
I
+
E R
C C C1 C2
(a) 1 I
(b) 2 I
(c) I
(d) I

C2 C1 C1 C 2 C1 C 2
Ans. [c]
Sol. C1 and C2 are parallel to each
q C
So 1 = 1
q2 C2
q = q1 + q2
t
q = (C1 + C2) E 1 e 1 C 2 )
R ( C

t
dq (C1 C2 )E
I= = e R ( C1 C 2 )
dt R (C1 C 2 )
t
E
I= e R ( C1 C 2 )
R
q C1
q1 =
C1 C2
dq1 C1 dq
I1 = =
dt C1 C 2 dt
q
I1 = I
C1 C 2
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37. The earth is getting energy from the sun whose surface temperature is Ts and radius is R. Let the radius of the
earth be r and the distance from the sun be d. Assume the earth and the sun both to behave as perfect bodies
black bodies and the earth is in thermal equilibrium at a constant temperature Te. Therefore, the temperature
Ts of the sun is xTe where x is
2d 2R 4d d
(a) (b) (c) (d)
R r r R
Ans. [a]
Sol. P = Rate of energy emission by sum = 4R2 Ts4
P
I = Intensity at earth surface =
4d 2
Energy received by earth per second = I r2.
As earth is in thermal equilibrium
Rate of energy absorption = Rate of energy emersion
I r2 = 4r2 Te4
P
r2 = 4r2 Te4
4d 2
4R 2 Ts4
r2 = 4r2 Te4
4d 2
R2 4
2
Ts = 4 Te4
d
R
Ts = (22)1/4 Te
d
2d
Ts = Te
R
38. Imagine an atom made up of a proton and a hypothetical particle of double the mass as that of an electron but
the same charge. Apply Bohr Theory to consider transitions of the hypothetical particle to the ground state.
Then, the longest wavelength (in terms of Rydberg constant for hydrogen atom) is
1 5 1 2
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2R 3R 3R 3R
Ans. [d]
Sol. Value of Rydberg constant is directly proportional to mass of electron.
As in hypothetical atom instead of electron another particle where mass is double the mass of electron is
revolving around proton. New Rydberg constant = 2R
1 1 1
= 2R 2 2
n1 n 2
n1 = 1 given for largest wavelength n2 = 2.
1 1 1
= 2R 2 2
1 2
1 3
= 2R
4
1 3R
=
2
2
=
3R
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39. The half life period of a radioactive element X is the same as the mean lifetime of another radioactive
element Y. Initially both of them have the same number of atoms. Then,
(a) X and Y have the same initial decay rate. (b) X and Y decay at the same rate always
(c) Y will decay at larger rate than X. (d) X will decay at larger rate than Y.
Ans. [c]
Sol. T1 / 2 x = Zy
0.693 1
=
x y
x
= 0.693
y
y > x
So y decay at larger rate than X.
40. A sodium atom emits a photon of wavelength 590 nm and recoils with velocity v equal to
(a) 0.029 m/s (b) 0.048 m/s (c) 0.0023 m/s (d) data inadequate
Ans. [a]
Sol.

h
Photon of wavelength has momentum = due to recoil atom back with velocity = v

using momentum conservation
h
m =

h
=
m
6.6 10 34
=
23 1.67 10 27 590 10 9
0.029 m/sec
41. A particle diode (p-n junction) when forward biased is equivalent to

(a) a closed switch (b) a cell (potential difference)
(c) a small resistance (d) all the above in series
Ans. [d]
Sol. Forward based p-n junction offer very small resistance and allow the current through it. Certain potential
difference is also developed across it.
42. The circuit shown below is equivalent to
S1 S2
(a) OR gate (b) NOR gate (c) AND gate (d) NAND gate
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Ans. [b]
Sol.
S1 S2
If we close either one switch or both switch circuit get short circuit and thus bulb stop glowing so its truth
table
S1 S2 output
1 1 0
1 0 0
0 1 0
0 0 1
0 Mean switch is opened
1 Mean switch is closed
Output is 0 mean bulb is not glowing
Output is 1 mean bulb is glowing
this truth table is of NOR GATE.
43. Which one of the following statements in connection with a semiconducting material is NOT CORRECT?
(a) They have negative temperature coefficient of resistance
(b) They have a moderate forbidden energy gap.
(c) Current is carried by electrons and holes both
(d) Every semiconducting material is a tetravalent element
Ans. [d]
Sol. Every semi conducting material is not necessary to be of tetravalent element.
Group of Q. Nos. 44 to 51 is based on the following paragraph.

Generally light emitted from a source contains several wavelengths. Similarly the electrical voltage at the
output of a sensor contains a mixture of dc and several ac components of different amplitudes and different
frequencies. Filter circuits are used to pass desired frequencies and / or to eliminate undesired frequencies.
The frequencies transmitted by the filter form the pass band while the frequencies eliminated by the filter
form the stop band or rejection band.
We can think of four basic types of electrical filters- a low pass filter where frequencies below a certain
cutoff frequency fc are passed. Similarly one can think of a high pass filter, band pass filter, band stop
1
(or band rejection) filter. The cutoff frequency fc is the frequency at which the output voltage falls to
2
times its maximum value.
An inductor and/or a capacitor an essential component of a filter. Generally a resistance is included in a filter
circuit to determine the time constant and hence the cutoff frequency.
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44. Refer to the RC network (1) and (2) shown below. Which of the following statement is true?
R
C
Vi R Vo Vi C Vo
(1) (2)
(a) Each of the two networks represents a low pass filter.

(b) Each of the two networks represents a high pass filter.
(c) Network (1) represents a low pass filter while network (2) a high pass filter
(d) Network (1) represents a high pass filter while network (2) a low pass filter
Ans. [d]
C

Vi R V0
Sol.
2
1
z= R2
C
Vi
i=
z
V
V0 = i R
z
Vi R
V0 =
2
1
R2
C
1
When w is very low become very high V0 = 0. It does not allow to pass low frequency AC. So it is a
C
high pass filter.
(ii)

Vi V0

Vi 1
V0 =
1 C
R2
C22
v i C 1

C R 12 2 2 C
Vi
V0 =
1 2 C 2 R 2
when is very high V0 = 0 so it does not allow high frequency AC. It is a low pass filter.
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45. The input-output voltage relation for a certain high pass filter is given by
Vo CR

Vi 1 2 C 2 R 2
The cut-off frequency (fc) for this filter will be
1 2 1
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2RC RC 2RC RC
Ans. [c]
Sol. Given
Vo BA

Vi (12 2 ) 2 2
Vo A
or
Vi 2
12
1 2
2

Vo
at = 1, is max.
Vi
Vo

= 1
i.e., it behaves as band pass filter
46. The input-output voltage relation for a certain filter circuit is given by
Vo A

Vi (12 2 ) 2 2 2
Where is the angular frequency of the input while 1, A and are constants. This relation is meant for
(a) Low pass filter (b) high pass filter (c) band pass filter (d) band stop filter
Ans. [c]
Vo
Sol. This is standard expression of for Band pass filter.
Vi
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47. Refer to the following schematic diagrams of different combinations of a low pass filter (LPF) and a high
pass filter (HPF). Assume f1 <f2. The combination that works as a bond pass filter is
LPF HPF LPF HPF

Vi fc = f1 fc = f2 Vo Vi fc = f2 fc = f1 Vo
(i) (ii)
LPF LPF
0=1 c=2
Vi V0 Vi V0
HPF HPF
c=2 0=1
(iii) (iv)
(a) (i) (b) (ii)
(c) (iii) (d) (iv)
Ans. [b]
Sol. Here f1 < f2
for fig (i) :
LPF Input HPF Output

Vi fc = f1 V1 (f f1) fc = f2 V0 = 0
Since input signal (V1) has no Frequency above f2 . hence HPF does not pass input signal
for fig (ii) :
LPF HPF Output
Vi fc = f2 V1 (f f1) fc = f1 V0 = f1 f f2
i.e. fig (ii) is a band pass filter, (f1 f f2).
48. Refer to the schematic diagram in Q. No. (47). the combination that works as a band elimination filter is
(a) (i) (b) (ii)
(c) (iii) (d) (iv)
Ans. [c]
Sol. for Fig (iii) :
LPF V1 (f f1)
fc = f1
Vi Output
V0 (here f f1 & f = f2)

HPF
fc = f2 V2 (f f2)
Here output signal does not contains any freq. between f1 and f2. Hence it act as band elimination filter.
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49. An astrophysical desires to study radiation at wavelengths higher than those for visible light coming from a
certain celestial body. He must use an optical filter that is -
(a) high pass (b) low pass
(c) band pass (d) band rejection
Ans. [b]
Sol. Radiation of wavelength is greater than visible so its frequency is lower than visible light so low pass optical
filter is required.
50. Figure (A) below shows an acoustical filter that consists of a set of identical cavities connected by narrow
tubes and figure (B) shows its electrical analog. The acoustical filter represented by figure (A) is -
(A)
L L L
C C C (B)
(a) low pass (b) high pass

(c) band pass (d) band rejection
Ans. [a]
Sol. This circuit is a multistage low pass filter.
51. Graph I, II, III and IV shown below represent the frequency response of different types of filter circuits. The
correct order of these graphs corresponding to low pass, high pass, band pass and bang stop filter is -
V0/Vi V0/Vi V0/Vi V0/Vi
1 1 1 1

O O O O
(I) (II) (III) (IV)
(a) I, II, III, IV (b) II, IV, III, I (c) IV, II, III, I (d) IV, III, II, I
Ans.[c]
V0
Sol. These are the standard graph for various filters
Vi
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Group of Q. No. 52 to 60 is based on the following paragraph

Equal volumes of two liquids (L1 and L2) are taken in two identical calorimeters. Both L1 and L2 are initially
at about 80C. Calorimeters are corked fitted with thermometers to record the temperatures of the liquids.
The temperatures are recorded every 30s alternating between the two liquids, that is the temperatures are
recorded at an interval of 1 min for any one liquid. The graphs of temperature (C) versus time t (min) for
two liquids L1 and L2 are as shown.
C
1
L1
2
L2
1.9
min 2.5
min
t (min)
52. From the graphs it can be said that -

(a) Newtons law of cooling is not valid (b) The specific heat of L2 is greater than that of L1
(c) The observations recorded are not consistent (d) None of the above statements is correct
Ans. [d]
1 2 2
Sol. = 1 Ts K
t 2
H1 t
= 2
H2 t1
m 2s 2 t
= 2
m1s1 t1
m 2s 2 1 .9
=
m1s1 2 .5
As nothing is known about m1 & m2
we can not say about specific heat of liquid
53. Equal volumes of the two liquids are necessary so that -

(a) Heat contents of the two liquids are equal (b) The exposed surfaces are equal
(c) The calculations are simplified (d) None of the above
Ans. [b]
Sol. Equal volume of liquids are necessary for exposed surface to be equal for cooling.
54. The nature of the outer surfaces of the calorimeters -

(a) Should be blackened and rough (b) Should be silvered and rough
(c) Should be silvered and polished/shining (d) Could be arbitrary
Ans. [c]
Sol. Outer surface of calorimeter should be silvered and polished so that emissivity as well as absorbivity become
very small.
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55. Which of the following arrangements would be the ideal environment for the two calorimeters become very
small.
(a) A double walled box, both inner and outer space filled with water
(b) A double walled box with water in the inner box and empty outer box
(c) A double walled box with water in the outer box and inner box
(d) In air without any box
Ans. [b]
Sol. Ideal environment for the two calorimeter-
A double walled box with water in the inner box and empty outer box.
56. The two curve will -

(a) Intersect at some later time
(b) Merge after a long time
(c) Remain separate at all times
(d) Be parallel to the X axis but distinct after a long time
Ans. [b]
Sol. ultimately after long time temperature of both become equal to surrounding temperature. Hence two curve
will merge after a long time
57. Given: mass of L1 = 50 g and mass of L2 = 62.5 g. If water equivalent of calorimeters is assumed to be
s
negligible, then 1 equals -
s2
(a) 1.04 (b) 0.60 (c) 0.95 (d) 1.64
Ans. [d]
Sol. According to Newton law of cooling
1 2 2
=k 1 Ts
time 2
1 2 2
= K1 1 Ts for liquid L1 ...(1)
2 .5 2
1 2 2
= K2 1 Ts for liquid L2 ...(2)
1 .9 2
1
Cooling coefficient = K
mS
k1 m S
= 2 2
k2 m1S1
from (1) & (2)
k1 1 .9
=
k2 2 .5
m 2 S 2 1 .9
=
m1S1 2 .5
S1 2 .5 m
= 2
S2 1 .9 m1
2 .5 62.5
=
1 .9 50
= 1.64
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58. If 1 and 2 are the densities of L1 and L2 respectively then, identify the correct statement -
(a) s1 > s2, 1 > 2 (b) s1 > s2, 1 < 2 (c) s1 < s2, 1 > 2 (d) s1 < s2, 1 < 2
Ans. [b]
Sol. From question 57
m 2S 2 1 .9
=
m1S1 2 .5
V 2 S 1 .9
2 =
V1 S1 2 .5
2S 2 1 .9
=
1S1 2 .5
2 1 .9 S
= 1
1 2 .5 S 2
2 1 .9
= 1.64
1 2 .5
2
= 1.24
1
2 > 1
S1 > S2 already proved in Q - 57
59. If the experiment is carried out with equal masses of the two liquids, then -
(a) L1 will cool faster
(b) L2 will cool faster
(c) Both the liquids will cool at the same rate
(d) Nothing can be said about the rates as data are insufficient
Ans. [b]
dT
Sol. = k (T Ts)
dt
Cooling rate will be faster if k is higher
1
k
mS
as m is same k depend on S
As s1 > s2 k1 < k2 so liquid 2 will cool at faster rate.
60. The entire experiment is repeated with other two liquids having nearly the same specific heats. Then,
(a) The two curves will be coincident
(b) The two curves will be parallel
(c) The two curves will intersect at point
(d) Nothing can be said about the two curves as data are insufficient
Ans. [b]
Sol. As both liquid have nearly same specific heat both liquid are of same type so their densities are also nearly
same.
In Question volume of both are same
Mass of both is also same
1
k ; k is nearly same for both
mS
as cooling coefficient is nearly same for both and initial temperature of both is same
Graph of T v/s time for both is parallel.
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SUB-PART A-2
In questions 61 to 70 any number of options (1 or 2 or 3 or all 4) may be correct. You are to identify all of them
correctly to get 6 marks. Even if one answer identified is incorrect or one correct answer is missed, you get
zero.
61. Which of the following is/are the unit/s of magnetic field ?

(a) Tesla (b) Newton/ ampere-meter
2
(c) Weber/meter (d) Volt-second/meter2
Ans. [a,b,c,d]
Sol. Unit of B in tesla, Newton/Ampler-Meter, Weber/m2, Volt-Second/m2

62. The inductance of a solenoid varies -
(a) Directly as the area of cross section (b) Directly as the square of the number of turns
(c) Inversely as the length of the solenoid (d) Directly as the volume enclosed by the solenoid
Ans. [a,b,c,]
0 N 2 A
Sol. We have self inductance L =

63. Which of the following statement/s in case of a thermodynamic process is/are correct ?
(The symbols carry their usual meaning)
(a) Eint = W indicates an adiabatic process (b) Eint = Q suggests an isochoric process
(c) Eint = 0 is true for a cyclic process (d) Eint = W indicates an adiabatic process
Ans. [b,c,d]
Sol. First law of Thermodynamics
Q = Eint + W
for adiabatic process Q = 0
Eint = W Ans. (d)
for Isochoric process
V = 0
W=0
Q =Eint Ans. (b)
for cyclic process
Eint = 0 as internal energy is function of state. Ans. (c)
64. With a rise of temperature -

(a) Surface tension of water decreases (b) Viscosity of water decreases
(c) Viscosity of air decreases (d) Viscosity of air increases
Ans. [a,b,d]
Sol. Informatory question
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65. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct in case of a source of emf (such as a primary cell) ?
(a) Inside the cell there always exist an electrostatic field and a non-electrostatic field of equal magnitude
directed opposite to it
(b) Potential difference is the work of an electrostatic field whereas electromotive force is the work of a non-
electrostatic field
(c) Under certain condition current can flow from positive terminal to negative terminal within the cell
(d) When an external resistance is connected to the cell, the electrostatic field inside the cell decreases in
magnitude compared to the non-electrostatic field
Ans. [a,c,d]
Sol. By theory.
66. Which of the following statements/s is/are correct in case of a resistance in a resistance box used in a
laboratory ?
(a) The resistance is prepared using tungsten or nichrome wire
(b) The resistance is prepared using manganin wire
(c) Half of the length of the resistance wire is wound clockwise and the remaining half anticlockwise just to
accommodate the whole length in small space
(d) Half of the length of the resistance wire is wound clockwise and the remaining half anticlockwise to
make the inductive effect zero
Ans. [b,d]
Sol. In resistance box resistance are made of alloy whose temperature coefficient are very loss. Such alloys are
constantan and manganin.
Coil of resistance box are wound in opposite direction to eliminate induction effect.
67. In a certain experiment density of the material of a small metallic cylindrical tube of a given mass is to be
determined. Its length is about 3 cm, outer diameter more than about 1 cm and wall thickness about 2 mm,
the flat base being a little thicker than 2 mm. Which of the following set/s of apparatus can be used to
determine the volume of the tube accurately ?
(a) Water and a measuring cylinder
(b) Water, a measuring cylinder and a micrometer screw gauge
(c) An overflow vessel, a measuring cylinder and water
(d) Only verniercallipers
Ans. [b,c,d]
Sol. Volume of tube (material of tube) is to measure to determine the density of material of tube for this we can
use follow apparatus
Apparatus setup -1 water, measuring cylinder, a micrometer screw gauge
Apparatus setup -2 An overflow vessel, measuring cylinder and water.
Apparatus setup -3 only vernier callipers
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68. An object and a screen are separated by a distance D. A convex lens of focal length such that 4 < D, is
moved between the object and the screen to get two sharp images. If the two positions of the lens are
separated by a distance L, then -
(a) L is equal to D( D 4)
(b) Object distance in one position is numerically equal to image distance in the other position
(D L )
(c) The rate of sizes of the two images is
( D L)
(D L ) 2
(d) The rate of sizes of the two images is
( D L) 2
Ans. [a,b,d]
Sol.
Position (1) Position (2)
Lens
L
O
y x
x y
D screen
Both position for which lens give image at screen, where distance between object and image is same in both
positions are known as conjugate position.
yO
I1 = m1O =
x
x
I2 = m2O = O
y
I1 y2 I x2
= 2 or 2 = 2
I2 x I1 y
x+y=D .(1) given
yx=L .(2) given
From (1) & (2)
DL DL
y= ;x=
2 2
2
I2 DL
= Ratio of size of image = Ans.(d)
I1 DL
1 1 1
=
V U
1 1 1
=
y x
1 1 1
= +
y x
1 2 2
= +
DL DL
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1 4D
= 2
D L2
D2 L2 = 4D
L = D( D 4) Ans.(a)
69. A transistor (pnp or npn) can be used as -

(a) an amplifier (b) an oscillator (c) a switch (d) a current source
Ans. [a,b,c,d]
Sol. A Transistor can be used as an amplifier, an oscillator, a switch and a current source.
70. When photons each with energy 4.25 eV strike the surface of a metal A, the photoelectrons given out have
maximum kinetic energy TA and the corresponding de-Brogle wave length is A. When another metal surface
B is irradiated with photons each with energy 4.70 eV, the corresponding maximum kinetic energy TB is
1.50 eV less than TA. If the de-Broglie wave length B of these photoelectrons is twice that of A, then -
(a) Work function of metal A is 2.25 eV
(b) Work function of metal A is 4.20 eV
(c) TA = 2.0 eV
(d) The radiation incident on metal A has a wavelength 292 nm.
Ans. [a,c,d]
Sol. Energy of radiation = 4.25 eV
hc
= 4.25

1240
=
4.25
1240
=
4.25
292 nm Ans.(d)
TA TB = 1.50 ...(i)
B = 2A given
1 2
=
2m TB 2m TA
1 4
=
TB TA
TA = 4TB ....(ii)
From (i) & (ii)
3TB = 1.5
TB = 0.5 eV
TA = 4 0.5
2.0 eV Ans.(c)
TA = Ephoton A
2 = 4.25 A
A = 4.25 2
2.25 eV Ans.(a)
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PHYSICS NSEP 2015-2016 EXAMINATION CAREER POINT

INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS

Sol. x = 4 cos2 50t sin 500 t

Speed of whole system (m + M), just after collision

sin < n12 n 22

< sin1 n12 n 22

Just before collision

Electric flux through elemental ring part

Total Electric flux through Cap -

Electric field intensity due to induced charge only, at O-

Light will suffer deviation three times

41. A particle diode (p-n junction) when forward biased is equivalent to

42. The circuit shown below is equivalent to

Group of Q. Nos. 44 to 51 is based on the following paragraph.

(a) Each of the two networks represents a low pass filter.

LPF HPF LPF HPF

LPF Input HPF Output

i.e. fig (ii) is a band pass filter, (f1 f f2).

V0 (here f f1 & f = f2)

(a) low pass (b) high pass

Group of Q. No. 52 to 60 is based on the following paragraph

52. From the graphs it can be said that -

53. Equal volumes of the two liquids are necessary so that -

54. The nature of the outer surfaces of the calorimeters -

56. The two curve will -

61. Which of the following is/are the unit/s of magnetic field ?

64. With a rise of temperature -

69. A transistor (pnp or npn) can be used as -

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