1A.
REMEMBERING (12-15)
Recall facts, terms, formulas, and basic concepts.
1. State Coulomb’s Law in vector form.
2. Define the term "electric flux" and write its SI unit.
3. What is the SI unit of magnetic susceptibility?
4. List the three laws of Kirchhoff.
5. Name the scientist who proposed the wave theory of light.
6. State Faraday’s first law of electromagnetic induction.
7. Write the formula for the de Broglie wavelength of a particle.
8. Define critical angle in the con of total internal reflection.
9. What is the work function of a metal?
10. State the principle of a potentiometer.
11. Name the material used for making solar cells.
12. Define nuclear fission and give one example.
13. What does the "Factor" of a resonant circuit represent?
14. Write the properties of BINDING ENERGY CURVE.
15. State Faraday’s law and write the formula.
16. What is the SI unit of mutual inductance and write its
formula?
17. Name the type of biasing used in a PN Junction diode done
for rectification.
18. Define displacement current.
19. State Gauss’s law for magnetism.
20. What is the frequency range of EM?
1B. UNDERSTANDING (15-12)
Explain concepts, compare ideas, and interpret information in your own words.
1. Explain why Huygens’s failed to prove wave optics phenomena.
2. Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.
3. Describe how eddy currents are generated in a metallic conductor.
4. Compare AC and DC in terms of energy loss during transmission.
5. Explain the significance of negative sign in Faraday’s law:
6. Why does a cyclotron fail to accelerate neutrons?
7. Interpret the IV characteristics of a pn junction diode in forward and
reverse bias.
8. Describe Huygens’ principle and its role in explaining wavefronts.
9. Why is soft iron preferred as the core material for electromagnets?
10. Explain the term "depletion region" in a pn junction diode.
11. Compare alpha, beta, and gamma rays in terms of ionizing power
and penetration ability.
12. Why does a transformer not work with DC?
13. Explain polarization of light and its application in reducing glare.
14. Describe how Lenz’s law ensures the conservation of energy.
15. Why is graphite used as a moderator in nuclear reactors?
16. Interpret the binding energy per nucleon curve and explain why
iron56 is the most stable nucleus.
17. How does the angle of minimum deviation change with the
wavelength of light in a prism?
18. Explain the principle of superposition with an example from wave
optics.
19. Why is ground wave propagation limited to low frequency waves?
20. Using E = mc^2, calculate the energy released in the fusion of two
deuterium nuclei to form helium.
2A. ANALYSING (7-10)
Break down concepts, infer relationships, and support conclusions with
evidence.
1. Analyze the electric field vs. distance graph for a charged spherical shell. What conclusions
can you draw about charge distribution?
2. Given a Wheatstone bridge circuit with three known resistances and a galvanometer,
derive the formula for the unknown resistance.
3. Study the IV characteristics of a PN Junction diode. Why does the curve sharply drop at
the breakdown voltage?
4. Interpret the binding energy per nucleon curve. Why does iron56 have the highest binding
energy?
5. Using the photoelectric effect graph stopping potential vs. frequency, calculate the work
function and Planck’s constant.
6. A radioactive decay series starts with Uranium238 and ends at Lead206. Identify the
number of α and β decays involved.
7. Analyze the magnetic field lines around a solenoid. How does the field strength change
with the core material?
8. From the interference pattern of Young’s double slit experiment, determine the slit
separation if the fringe width is 2 mm and wavelength 600 nm.
9. Study the hysteresis loop of soft iron and steel. Which material is better for transformer
cores and why?
10. Given the energy levels of a hydrogen atom, calculate the wavelength of the second line
in the Balmer series.
11. Analyze the phase difference between voltage and current in a purely inductive AC
circuit. Derive the expression for power dissipated.
12. Use Snell’s law to explain why a pencil partially immersed in water appears bent.
13. From the output waveform of a halfwave rectifier, identify the peak inverse voltage
across the diode.
14. Deduce the truth table for a combination of three NAND gates forming an OR gate.
15. Analyze the trajectory of a charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic field. Derive
the radius of its circular path.
16. Given the decay constant of a radioactive substance, calculate the time required for 75%
of the sample to decay.
17. Study the VI graph of a semiconductor diode. Why does the current increase
exponentially beyond the knee voltage?
18. Interpret the polarization curve of light reflected from a glass surface. What is Brewster’s
angle?
19. Analyze the energy band diagram of a pn junction under forward bias. How does the
depletion layer width change?
20. Using the lens maker’s formula, determine the radius of curvature if a lens has a focal
length of 20 cm in air μ = 1.5.
2B. EVALUATING (7-8)
Judge validity, compare methods, and defend opinions using criteria.
1. Evaluate the limitations of Rutherford’s atomic model in explaining the
stability of atoms.
2. Compare the resolving power of a telescope using red light vs. blue light.
Which is better and why?
3. “Nuclear fusion is a better energy source than fission.” Critically assess
this statement.
4. “Huygens’ principle cannot explain the photoelectric effect.” Do you
agree? Justify.
5. Compare the drift velocity of electrons in copper and germanium at the
same temperature.
6. Assess the factors affecting the eddy current losses in a transformer. How
can they be minimized?
7. Evaluate the experimental setup to determine the resistivity of a
semiconductor using a meter bridge.
8. “Bohr’s model fails for multielectron atoms.” Support this statement with
evidence.
9. Compare the energy loss in transmitting electricity at 220 V vs. 2200 V.
Which is more efficient?
10. Judge the feasibility of using gamma rays for optical communication.
11. “A step up transformer violates the law of conservation of energy.”
Critically analyze.
12. Evaluate the use of a potentiometer over a voltmeter for measuring EMF
of a cell.
13. Compare the magnetic fields produced by a solenoid and a bar magnet.
Are they identical?
14. Assess the impact of increasing temperature on the conductivity of
intrinsic semiconductors.
15. “Gauss’s law is insufficient for calculating electric fields in asymmetric
charge distributions.” Discuss.
16. Evaluate the safety of household wiring in series vs. parallel connections.
17. Compare the diffraction patterns produced by a single slit and a circular
aperture.
2C. CREATING (3-7)
Design experiments, propose solutions, and synthesize concepts innovatively.
1. Design a circuit using a Zener diode to regulate voltage for a load of 5 V and 10
mA.
2. Propose an experiment to determine the wavelength of laser light using a
diffraction grating.
3. Create a device using electromagnetic induction to detect the speed of a
moving train.
4. Suggest a method to reduce power loss in a transmission line from 20% to 5%.
5. Design a logic gate circuit to mimic the truth table of a two input XOR gate
using only NAND gates.
6. Propose a new application of a photodiode in renewable energy systems.
7. Combine the concepts of projectile motion and magnetic fields to explain the
working of a cyclotron.
8. Invent a setup to demonstrate the principle of superposition using sound
waves.
9. Develop a model to explain the dual nature of light using the photoelectric
effect and interference.
10. Create an activity to verify the law of conservation of momentum using
electromagnets.
11. Design an experiment to measure the Earth’s magnetic field using a tangent
galvanometer.
12. Propose a method to store electrical energy from an AC source without
batteries.
13. Combine Snell’s law and total internal reflection to design an optical fibre
communication system.
14. Suggest improvements to a telescope’s design to enhance its resolving power.
15. Create a problem where a charged particle moves through crossed electric
and magnetic fields.
16. Propose a way to visualize the electric field lines around a charged irregular
conductor.
17. Design a circuit to convert a sinusoidal AC input into a square wave output.
18. Invent a safety mechanism for nuclear reactors using the concept of critical
mass.
19. Combine concepts from optics and thermodynamics to explain the mirage
phenomenon.
20. Propose a method to determine Planck’s constant using LEDs of different
wavelengths.
3. APPLYING (22)
Solve problems in novel situations using learned concepts, laws, and formulas.
1.Three charges +2 u C , 3u C , and +4u C are placed at the vertices of an equilateral
triangle of side 10 cm. Calculate the net force on the +4u C charge.
2. A meter bridge wire of resistance 4 Omega is used to find an unknown resistance
X . The balance point is obtained at 60 cm from the end with X . If a resistance of
6Omega is connected in parallel to X , find the new balance point.
3. A circular loop of radius 10 , cm carries a current of 5 , A . Calculate the magnetic
field at a point 15 , cm away from the center along its axis.
4. A square loop of side 0.1 , m is moved perpendicular to a magnetic field B = 0.5 , T
with a velocity 2 , m/s . Calculate the induced EMF when only half the loop is inside
the field.
5. A convex lens f = 20 , cm is placed in contact with a concave lens f = 10 , cm .
Calculate the focal length of the combination.
6. In Young’s double slit experiment, the slit separation is 0.5 , mm , and the screen is
1.5 , m away. If the third bright fringe is 6 , mm from the central maxima, find the
wavelength of light used.
7.An electron is accelerated through a potential difference of 100 , V . Calculate its de
Broglie wavelength.
8. A PN Junction diode of silicon V = .6 , V is used to regulate a 12 , V supply. If the
load resistance is 400 , Omega , calculate the series resistance required for a load
current of 10 mA .
9. Two capacitors C_1 = 4mu F and C_2 = 6mu F are connected in series across a
100 , V battery. Calculate the energy stored in each capacitor.
10. A 100 , Omega resistor, 0.1 , H inductor, and 10mu F capacitor are connected in
series to a 220 , V, 50 , Hz AC supply. Calculate the impedance and rms current.
11. Light of wavelength 300 , nm falls on a metal with a work function of 2 , eV .
Calculate the stopping potential.
12. Calculate the ratio of the electric field to magnetic field in an electromagnetic
wave propagating in vacuum.
13. A concave mirror f = 15 , cm forms an image twice the size of the object. Find
possible object distances.
14. An electron moves with a velocity 10^6 , m/s perpendicular to a magnetic field
0.1 , T . Calculate the radius of its circular path.
15. A coil of 100 turns and area 0.01 , m^2 is rotated at 50 , rev/s in a magnetic field
0.01 , T . Calculate the peak induced EMF.
16. A light ray passes through a prism of angle 60 degree and refractive index 1.5.
Calculate the angle of minimum deviation.
Alignment with CBSE Trends
Category-1 (27 marks)
• Remembering: Focuses on definitions, formulas, units, and key terms common in
1mark questions.
• Understanding: Requires explaining phenomena, comparing concepts, and
interpreting laws frequent in 2/3mark questions.
Both categories align with NCERT examples and previous CBSE papers e.g., definitions
of displacement current, Lenz’s law, and applications of Ampere’s law.
These questions emphasize foundational knowledge and conceptual clarity, critical for
scoring in objective type and short answer questions.
Category-2 (21 Marks)
• Analyzing: Focused on derivations, graph interpretations, and numerical problems
common in 5mark questions.
• Evaluating: Includes assertion reason, case studies, and comparison-based questions
frequent in CBSE papers.
• Creating: Emphasizes experimental design, application-based scenarios, and
interdisciplinary thinking aligned with competency focused assessments.
Category-3 (22 marks)
• Applying: Emphasises problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge,
facts, techniques and rules in a different way. Real-world Context: Includes
applications like circuit design, energy storage, and optical instruments and Modern
Physics electronics systems.
Skill Development: Requires multistep problem solving, formula application, and
unit conversion
Difficulty Level: Matches 3–5-mark questions from CBSE exams.
These questions encourage students to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical
problem solving, a critical skill for board exams and competitive tests.
