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HSC Maharashtra Board question paper: March 2013

Note:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

All question are compulsory

Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
Figure to the right indicate full marks.
Use of logarithmic table is allowed.
All symbols have their usual meaning unless otherwise stated.

PHYSICS: SECTION I
Q. 1. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-question:

[7]

i.

The moment of inertia of a thin uniform rod of mass M and length L, about an axis passing through a
point, midway between the centre and one end, perpendicular to its length is ______.
48
7
1
1
ML2
ML2
ML2
(A)
ML2
(B)
(C)
(D)
7
48
48
16

ii.

n droplets of equal size of radius r coalesce to form a bigger drop of radius R. The energy liberated
is equal to _______. (T = Surface tension of water)
1

(A)

4R2T[ n 3 1 ]

(C)

4R2T[ n 3 1 ]

(B)

4r2T[ n 3 1 ]

(D)

4r2T[ n 3 1 ]

iii.

The buckling of a beam is found to be more if _______.

(A) the breadth of the beam is large.
(B) the beam material has large value of Youngs modulus.
(C) the length of the beam is small.
(D) the depth of the beam is small.

iv.

When a transverse wave on a string is reflected from the free end, the phase change produced is
_______.
3

rad
(C)
rad
(D)
rad
(A) zero rad
(B)
4
2

v.

The number of degrees of freedom for a rigid diatomic molecule is _______.

(A) 3
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D)

Two particles perform linear simple harmonic motion along the same path of length 2A and period T
as shown in the graph below. The phase difference between them is _______.
Displacement

vi.

(A)

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2

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A

(B)

X
1
4

rad
4

T
2

3T
4

(C)

(Time)

rad
2

(D)

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The light from the Sun is found to have a maximum intensity near the wavelength of 470 nm.
Assuming the surface of the Sun as a black body, the temperature of the Sun is _______.
[Wiens constant b = 2.898 103 mK]
(A) 5800 K
(B) 6050 K
(C) 6166 K
(D)
6500 K

Q. 2. Attempt any SIX:

[12]

i.

State Keplers law of orbit and law of equal areas.

ii.

A car of mass. 1500 Kg rounds a curve of radius 250m at 90 Km/hour. Calculate the centripetal force
acting on it.

iii.

Draw a neat labelled diagram for Ferrys perfectly black body.

iv.

A mass M attached to a spring oscillates with a period of 2 seconds. If the mass is increased by 2 Kg,
the period increases by 1 second. Find the initial mass, assuming that Hookes law is obeyed.

v.

Differentiate between free and forced vibrations.

vi.

The surface tension of water at 0C is 75.5 dyne/cm. Find surface tension of water at 25C. [ for
water = 0.0021/C]

vii.

Derive the relation between surface tension and surface energy per unit area.

viii. A wheel of moment of inertia 1 Kgm2 is rotating at a speed of 40 rad/s. Due to friction on the axis, the
wheel comes to rest in 10 minutes. Calculate the angular momentum of the wheel, two minutes before
it comes to rest.
Q. 3. Attempt any THREE:

[9]

(i)

A particle of mass m, just completes the vertical circular motion. Derive the expression for the
difference in tensions at the highest and the lowest points.

(ii)

The Earth is rotating with angular velocity about its own axis. R is the radius of the Earth. If R2 =
0.03386m/s2, calculate the weight of a body of mass 100 gram at lattitude 25. (g = 9.8 m/s2)

(iii) Derive an expression for kinetic energy, when a rigid body is rolling on a horizontal surface without
slipping. Hence find kinetic energy for a solid sphere.
(iv) A steel wire of diameter 1 103 m is stretched by a force of 20 N. Calculate the strain energy per
unit volume. (Y steel = 2 1011 N/m2)
Q. 4. Define an ideal simple pendulum. Show that, under certain conditions, simple pendulum performs linear
simple harmonic motion.
[7]
A train blows a whistle of frequency 640 Hz in air. Find the difference in apparent frequencies of the
whistle for a stationary observer, when the train moves towards and away from the observer with the speed
of 72 Km/hour. [Speed of sound in air = 340 m/s.]
OR

With a neat labelled diagram, show that all harmonics are present in an air column contained in a pipe open
at both the ends. Define end correction.
Calculate the kinetic energy of 10 gram of Argon molecules at 127C.
[Universal gas constant R = 8320 J/k mole K, Atomic weight of Argon = 40]
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Note:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

All question are compulsory

Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
Figure to the right indicate full marks.
Use of logarithmic table is allowed.
All symbols have their usual meaning unless otherwise stated.

PHYSICS: SECTION II
Q.1.

Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each subquestion :
[7]
i.

In the diffraction pattern due to a single slit of width d with incident light of wavelength
, at an angle of diffraction , the condition for first minimum is _______.
(A)
sin = d
(B)
d cos =
(C)
d sin =
(D)
cos = d

ii.

Kirchhoffs junction law is equivalent to _______.

(A)
conservation of energy
(B)
conservation of charge
(C)
conservation of electric potential
(D)
conservation of electric flux

iii.

let p and E denote the linear momentum and energy of emitted photon respectively. If
the wavelength of incident radiation is increased _______.
(A)
both p and E increase
(B)
p increases and E decreases
(C)
p decreases and E increases
(D)
both p and E decrease

iv.

The nuclei having same number of protons but different number of neutrons are called
_______.
(A)
isobars
(B)
- particles
(C)
isotopes
(D)
- particles

v.

In case of transistor oscillator, to obtain sustained oscillations, the product of voltage gain
without feedback and feedback factor should be _______.
(A)
zero
(B)
less than 1
(C)
one
(D)
infinity

vi.

The process of regaining of information from carrier wave at the receiver is called _____.
(A)
modulation
(B)
transmission
(C)
propagation
(D)
demodulation

vii.

Reactance of a coil is 157 . On connecting the coil across a source of frequency 100 Hz,
the current lags behind e.m.f. by 45. The inductance of the coil is _______.
(A)
0.25 H
(B)
0.5 H
(C)
4H
(D)
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Q.2.

Q.3.

Q.4.

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Attempt any SIX:

[12]

i.

Draw a neat labelled diagram of a parallel plate capacitor completely filled with
dielectric.

ii.

A point is situated at 7cm and 7.2 cm from two coherent sources. Find the nature of
illumination at the point if wavelength of light is 4000.

iii.

Obtain the expression for current sensitivity of moving coil galvanometer.

iv.

In a cyclotron, magnetic field of 3.5 Wb/m2 is used to accelerare protons. What should be
the time interval in which the electric field between the Dees be reversed?
(Mass of proton = 1.67 1027 Kg, Charge on proton = 1.6 1019 C).

v.
vi.

Define magnetization. State its formula and S.I. unit.

Electrostatic energy of 3.5 104 J is stored in a capacitor at 700 V. What is the charge
on the capacitor?

vii.

What is space wave propagation? State its three components.

viii.

Find the value of energy of electron in eV in the third Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom.
(Rydbergs constant (R) = 1.097 107 m1,
Plancks constant (h) = 6.63 1034 J s,
Velocity of light in air (c) = 3 108 m/s.)

Attempt any THREE:

[9]
i.
With the help of neat labelled circuit diagram explain the working of half wave rectifier
using semiconductor diode. Draw the input and output waveforms.
ii.

A cell balances against a length of 200 cm on a potentiometer wire, when it is shunted by

a resistance of 8. The balancing length reduces by 40 cm, when it is shunted by a
resistance of 4. Calculate the balancing length when the cell is in open circuit. Also
calculate the internal resistance of the cell.

iii.

State the law of radioactive decay. Hence derive the expression N = Noet where
symbols have their usual meanings.

iv.

The photoelectric work function for a metal is 4.2 eV. If the stopping potential is 3V, find
the threshold wavelength and maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons.
(Velocity of light in air = 3 108 m/s,
Plancks constant = 6.63 1034 J s,
Charge on electron = 1.6 1019 C)

State Faradays laws of electromagnetic induction and Lenzs law.

[7]

Prove theoretically, the relation between e.m.f. induced and rate of change of magnetic flux in a
coil moving in a uniform magnetic field.
A circular coil of 250 turns and diameter 18 cm carries a current of 12A. What is the magnitude
of magnetic moment moment associated with the coil?
OR
On the basis of Huygens wave theory of light prove that velocity of light in a rarer medium is
greater that velocity of light in a denser medium.
In Youngs experiment the ratio of intensity at the maxima and minima in the interference
pattern is 36:16. What is the ratio of the widths of the two slits?
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PHYSICS I (12th Sci., HSC, Maharashtra)
This question paper is an extract from our title
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Note:

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

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All questions are compulsory.
Neat and well labelled diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Use of only logarithmic table is allowed.
All symbols have their usual meaning unless otherwise stated.

SECTION I
Q.1. Attempt any SIX :
i.
Explain the rise of liquid in the capillary on the basis of pressure difference.

[12]

ii.

Show graphical representation of energy distribution spectrum of perfectly black body.

iii.

The escape velocity of a body from the surface of the earth is 11.2 km/s. If a satellite were to
orbit close to the surface, what would be its critical velocity?

iv.

A pipe which is open at both ends is 47 cm long and has an inner diameter 5 cm. If the speed
of sound in air is 348 m/s, calculate the fundamental frequency of air column in that pipe.

v.

Show that R.M.S. velocity of gas molecules is directly proportional to square root of its
absolute temperature.

vi.

For a particle performing uniform circular motion v r obtain an expression for linear

acceleration of the particle performing non-uniform circular motion.

vii.

A stone of mass 1 kg is whirled in horizontal circle attached at the end of a 1 m long string. If
the string makes an angle of 30 with vertical, calculate the centripetal force acting on the
stone. (g = 9.8 m/s2).

viii. A solid cylinder of uniform density of radius 2 cm has mass of 50 g. If its length is 12 cm,
calculate its moment of inertia about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to
its length.
Q.2. Attempt any THREE :
i.
Derive an expression for acceleration due to gravity at depth d below the earths surface.

[9]

ii.

A copper metal cube has each side of length 1 m. The bottom edge of the cube is fixed and
tangential force 4.2 108 N is applied to a top surface. Calculate the lateral displacement of
the top surface if modulus of rigidity of copper is 14 1010 N/m2.

iii.

State an expression for K. E. (kinetic energy) and P. E. (potential energy) at displacement x

for a particle performing linear S.H. M. Represent them graphically. Find the displacement at
which K. E. is equal to P. E.

iv.

The equation of simple harmonic progressive wave is given by y = 0.05 sin 20t , where
6

all quantities are in S. I. units. Calculate the displacement of a particle at 5 m from origin and
at the instant 0.1 second.
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Q.3. A.
B.

State and prove the theorem of parallel axes.

Calculate the density of paraffin oil, if glass capillary of diameter 0.25 mm dipped in paraffin
oil of surface tension 0.0245 N/m rises to a height of 4 cm.
(Angle of contact of paraffin with glass = 28 and acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s2.)
OR
A. A wire of density and Youngs modulus Y is stretched between two rigid supports
separated by a distance L under tension T. Derive an expression for its frequency in
1 Yl
, where symbols have their usual meanings.
fundamental mode. Hence show that n =
2L L
B.
When the length of a simple pendulum is decreased by 20 cm, the period changes by 10%.
Find the original length of the pendulum.
Q.4. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-question:
i.
The bulging of earth at the equator and flattening at the poles is due to _______.
(A)
centripetal force
(B) centrifugal force
(C)
gravitational force
(D) electrostatic force
ii.
Youngs modulus of material of wire is Y and strain energy per unit volume is E, then the
strain is

iii.

iv.

v.

(A)

Y
2E

(B)

E
Y

(C)

2E
Y

(D)

2EY

The wavelength range of thermal radiation is

(A)
from 4000 to 7000
(B) from 7700 to 4 106
(D) from 4 1012 to 4 108
(C)
from 106 to 108
A pipe open at both ends resonates to a frequency n1 and a pipe closed at one end resonates
to a frequency n2. If they are joined to form a pipe closed at one end, then the fundamental
frequency will be ______.
(A)

n1n 2
2n 2 n1

(B)

2n 2 n1
2n 2 n1

(C)

2n 2 n1
n1 n 2

(D)

n 2 2n1
n1n 2

The phase difference between displacement and acceleration of a particle performing S.H.M.
is _______.

rad
(B) rad
(A)
2
(C)

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(D)

3
rad
2

Let n1 and n2 be the two slightly different frequencies of two sound waves. The time interval
between waxing and immediate next waning is ______.
1
2
(B)
(A)
n1 n 2
n1 n 2
(C)

vii.

2 rad

n1 n 2
2

(D)

1
2(n1 n 2 )

A metal ball cools from 64 C to 50 C in 10 minutes and to 42 C in next 10 minutes. The

ratio of rates of fall of temperature during the two intervals is _______.
4
7
(A)
(B)
7
4
(C) 2
(D) 2.5

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PHYSICS II (12th Sci., HSC, Maharashtra)
This question paper is an extract from our title
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Note:

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

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All questions are compulsory.
Neat and well labelled diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Use of only logarithmic table is allowed.
All symbols have their usual meaning unless otherwise stated.

SECTION II
Q. 5. Attempt any SIX :

[12]

i.

eVr
Show that the orbital magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron is
.
2

ii.

Describe the construction of photoelectric cell.

iii.

For a glass plate as a polariser with refractive index l.633, calculate the angle of incidence at
which light is polarised.

iv.

The susceptibility of magnesium at 300 K is 2.4 105. At what temperature will the
susceptibility increase to 3.6 105?

v.

Draw a neat labelled diagram for Davisson and Germer experiment, for diffraction of electron
wave.

vi.

Explain the terms : (a) Transmitter and (b) Receiver in communication system.

vii.

A metal rod

m long rotates about one of its ends perpendicular to a plane whose

magnetic induction is 4 103 T. Calculate the number of revolutions made by the rod per
second if the e.m.f. induced between the ends of the rod is 16 mV.

viii. Find the wave number of a photon having energy of 2.072 eV.
Given : Charge on electron = 1.6 1019 C,
Velocity of light in air = 3 108 m/s,
Plancks constant = 6.63 1034 J-s.
Q. 6. Attempt any THREE :
i.
State Amperes circuital law. Obtain an expression for magnetic induction along the axis of
toroid.
ii.

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Calculate the radius of second Bohr orbit in hydrogen atom from the given data.
Mass of electron = 9.1 1031kg
Charge on the electron = 1.6 1019 C
Plancks constant = 6.63 1034 Js.
Permittivity of free space = 8.85 1012 C2/Nm2

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iii.

Explain the working of P-N junction diode in forward and reverse biased mode.

iv.

A network of four capacitors of 6 F each is connected to a 240 V supply. Determine the

charge on each capacitor.
6 F
C2
6 F

C1

C3

6 F

C4
6 F
240 V

Q.7. A.

Describe biprism experiment to find the wavelength of monochromatic light. Draw the
necessary ray diagram for magnified and diminished images of virtual sources.

B.

If the difference in velocities of light in glass and water is 2.7 107 m/s, find the velocity of
light in air.
(Refractive index of glass = 1.5, Refractive index of water = 1.333)

[7]

OR
A.

State the principle of a transformer. Explain its construction and working. Derive an
expression for the ratio of e.m.f.s in terms of number of turns in primary and secondary coil.

B.

Two diametrically opposite points of a metal ring are connected to two terminals of the left
gap of meter bridge. The resistance of 11 is connected in right gap. If null point is obtained
at a distance of 45 cm from the left end, find the resistance of metal ring.

[7]

Q. 8. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each
sub-question:

[7]

i.

ii.

iii.

Intensity of electric field at a point close to and outside a charged conducting cylinder is
proportional to ______.
(r is the distance of a point from the axis of cylinder)
(A)

1
r

(B)

1
r2

(C)

1
r3

(D)

r3

When a hole is produced in P-type semiconductor, there is _______.

(A)
extra electron in valence band.
(B)
(C)

extra electron in conduction band.

missing electron in valence band.

(D)

missing electron in conduction band.

The outermost layer of the earths atmosphere is _______.

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(A)

stratosphere

(B)

mesosphere

(C)

troposphere

(D)

ionosphere

Accuracy of potentiometer can be easily increased by _______.

(A) increasing resistance of wire
(B) decreasing resistance of wire
(C)

increasing the length of wire

(D)

decreasing the length of wire

v.

When electron in hydrogen atom jumps from second orbit to first orbit, the wavelength of
radiation emitted is . When electron jumps from third orbit to first orbit, the wavelength of
emitted radiation would be _______.
27
32
(B)
(A)

32
27
2
3
(D)
(C)

3
2

vi.

An ideal voltmeter has _______.

(A)
low resistance
(C)
infinite resistance

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(B)
(D)

high resistance
zero resistance

The resolving power of telescope of aperture 100 cm for light of wavelength 5.5 107 m is
_______.
(B) 1.49 10+7
(A)
0.149 10+7
(C)
14.9 10+7
(D) 149 10+7