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WISDOM HIGH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & JR. COLLEGE
NASHIK
QUESTION PAPER
Academic Year: 2024-25 DI No. EXM/DI/03
Location: GOC Rev:02 Date:17.07.2024 Section: All Boards
Release Date: 01/08/2024
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: - PHYSICS
GRADE: - XII HSC (Science) DATE: -31/08/2024
TIME: - 3 Hr. MARKS: - 80
HOD: - ________ HEAD: -________
SECTION A
Question 1) Select and write the correct answers: [10]
i) In an Ideal gas ,the molecules possess [1]
a. Only kinetic energy
b. Both kinetic energy and potential energy
c. Only potential energy
d. Neither kinetic energy nor potential energy
ii) The displacement of a particle performing linear harmonic motion in one time [1]
period is
a. A
b. 2A
c. Zero
d. 4A
iii) The average distance covered by a molecule between two successive collision [1]
is……………..
a. Free path
b. Constant path
c. Mean free path
d. Free path per unit time
iv) A body of mass 1kg is performing linear S.H.M. Its displacement x (cm) at [1]
t(second) is given by x= 6sin (100t + π/4).Maximum kinetic energy of the body
is
a. 36 J
b. 9 J
c. 27 J
d. 18 J
v) A particle performs linear S.H.M. starting from the mean position. Its amplitude [1]
is A and time period is T. At the instance when its speed is half the maximum
speed, its displacement x is
a. √3
𝐴
2
b. 2
𝐴
√3
c. A/2
d. 1
𝐴
√2

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 vi) The length of second’s pendulum on the surface of earth is nearly 1 m. Its [1]
length on the surface of moon should be [Given: acceleration due to gravity (g)
on moon is 1/6 th of that on the earth’s surface]
a. 1 𝑚
6
b. 6 m
c. 1
𝑚
36
d. 1
𝑚
√6
vii) When seen from below, the blades of a ceiling fan are seen to be revolving [1]
anticlockwise and their speed is decreasing. Select the correct statement about
the directions of its angular velocity and angular acceleration.
a. Angular velocity upwards, angular acceleration downwards.
b. Angular velocity downwards, angular acceleration upwards.
c. Both, angular velocity and angular acceleration, upwards.
d. Both, angular velocity and angular acceleration, downwards.
viii) A thin walled hollow cylinder is rolling down an incline, without slipping. At [1]
any instant, the ratio ”Rotational K.E.:Translational K.E.: Total K.E.” is
a. 1:1:2
b. 1:2:3
c. 1:1:1
d. 2:1:3
ix) In which of the following systems will the radius of the first orbit of the electron [1]
be the smallest?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 8
d. 16

x) Which of the following properties of a nucleus does not depend on its mass [1]
number?
a. Radius
b. Mass
c. Volume
d. density

Question 2) Answer the following questions: [08]

i) If friction is made zero for a road,can a vehicle move safely on the road? [1]

ii) State the formula for the moment of inertia of a solid sphere about an axis [1]
passing through its centre.
iii) What is a perfect black body? [1]

iv) What is an ideal gas? [1]

v) Write the differential equation for angular SHM. [1]

vi) Define linear simple harmonic motion. [1]

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 vii) Give one area of application of (i) nuclear fission (ii) nuclear fusion. [1]

viii) What is the difference between a nuclear reactor and a nuclear bomb? [1]

SECTION B [16]
Attempt any eight:
Question 3) At what distance from the mean position is the speed of a particle performing [02]
S.H.M. half its maximum speed. Given path length of S.H.M. = 10 cm.
Question 4) In SI units, the differential equation of an S.H.M. is 𝑑2 𝑥 = −36𝑥. Find its [02]
𝑑𝑡 2
frequency and period. Find its frequency and period.
Question 5) What is a second’s pendulum? Give the expression for the length of seconds [02]
pendulum.
Question 6) Define : (i) Free vibration. (ii) Forced vibration [02]
Question 7) State the laws of simple pendulum. [02]
Question 8) Why are curved roads banked ? [02]
Question 9) What is centripetal force ?Write its formula and unit. [02]
Question 10) Explain degrees of freedom for (i)an atom (ii) a diatomic molecule. [02]
Question 11) What are the assumption of Ideal gas? [02]
Question 12) Calculate the number of particles in 36gm of water. [02]
Question 13) State the first and second postulates of Bhor’s atomic model. [02]
Question 14) Define: (i)Binding energy of an atomic electron [02]
(ii)Excitation energy of an atomic electron

SECTION C [24]
Attempt any eight:
Question 15) Show that the total energy of the particle performing linear S.H.M is conserved. [03]
Question 16) Define Oscillation, Damped oscillation and Damping constant . [03]
Question 17) Show that linear S.H.M. is the projection of uniform circular motion along any [03]
of its diameter.
Question 18) Deduce the expression for the kinetic energy and potential energy of a particle [03]
executing S.H.M. Hence obtain the expression for the total energy of a particle
performing S.H.M.

Question 19) A needle of a sewing machine moves along a path of amplitude 4 cm with [03]
frequency 5 Hz. Find its acceleration 1/30s after it has crossed the mean
position.

Question 20) What is vertical circular motion? State its types? [03]
Question 21) State and prove the theorem of perpendicular axes. [03]
Question 22) Derive Mayer’s relation between the molar specific heat capacities of a gas at [03]
constant pressure and that at constant volume.

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 Question 23) Define the following terms .(i) Mean velocity. [03]
(ii) Root mean square velocity. (iii) Density of gas .

Question 24) A gas in a cylinder is at pressure P. If the masses of all the molecules are made [03]
one third of their original value and their speeds are doubled, then find the
resultant pressure.

Question 25) Explain Rutherford’s model of the atom. [03]

Question 26) Distinguish : Nuclear fission and Nuclear fusion. [03]
SECTION D [12]
Attempt any three :
Question 27) Define period or periodic time, frequency, amplitude and path length of simple [04]
harmonic motion (SHM).

Question 28) State the differential equation of linear SHM. Hence, obtain the expressions for [04]
the acceleration, velocity and displacement of a particle performing linear
SHM.

Question 29) State and prove Kirchoff’s law of heat radiation. [04]

Question 30) Describe alpha, beta and gamma decays and write down the formulae for the [04]
energies generated in each of these decays

Question 31) (i)Compare the rms speed of hydrogen molecules at 127 ºC with rms speed of [04]
oxygen molecules at 27 ºC given that molecular masses of hydrogen and
oxygen are 2 and 32 respectively.
(ii)Calculate the ratio of mean square speeds of molecules of a gas at 30 K and
120 K.

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