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This category brings together physics questions on topics such as mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves, heat and modern physics. The questions ask you to apply formulas, interpret diagrams and reason through numerical problems. Answers are included so you can compare your working, not just your final figure.

45 questions

A solenoid of 1000 turns/m and area 0.02 m² has μ_r = 2 . What is its self-inductance? ( μ_0 = 4π × 10⁻⁷ H/m )

Given: A solenoid of 1000 turns/m and area 0.02 m² has μ_r = 2 . What is its self-inductance? ( μ_0 = 4π × 10⁻⁷ H/m ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: L = μ_r μ_0 n² A l, assume l = 1 m. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: L = 2 × 4π × 10⁻⁷ × (1000)² × 0.02 × 1 = 0.05024 H approx 0.05 H . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism and Magnetism and Matter, Topic: Magnetic field due to current loop, solenoid and magnetic dipole moment. Page number should be added only after verification from the.

A proton moves at 1.5 × 10⁷ m/s perpendicular to a field of 0.2 T . What is the radius of its path? (Mass = 1.67 × 1

Given: A proton moves at 1.5 × 10⁷ m/s perpendicular to a field of 0.2 T . What is the radius of its path? (Mass = 1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ kg, charge = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: r = mv/qB. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: r = frac1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ × 1.5 × 10⁷¹.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ × 0.2 = frac2.505 × 10⁻²⁰³.2 × 10⁻²⁰= 0.7828 approx 0.78 m . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Units and Measurements and Physical World, Topic: Dimensional analysis and fundamental principles.

A paramagnetic material with chi = 2 × 10⁻³ is placed in H = 500 A m^{-1 . What is M ?

Given: A paramagnetic material with chi = 2 × 10⁻³ is placed in H = 500 A m^{-1 . What is M ? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: M = chi H. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Given: chi = 2 × 10⁻³, H = 500 A m^{-1 . M = 2 × 10⁻³ × 500 = 1 A m^{-1 . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Units and Measurements and Physical World, Topic: Dimensional analysis and fundamental principles.

A transverse wave travels on a string with tension 50 N and linear mass density 0.02 kg/m. What is the wavelength if the

Given: A transverse wave travels on a string with tension 50 N and linear mass density 0.02 kg/m. What is the wavelength if the frequency is 25 Hz? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Speed: v = sqrtT/μ = sqrt50/0.02 = sqrt2500 = 50 m/s. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Wavelength: lambda = v/v = 50/25 = 2 m . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Oscillations and Waves, Topic: SHM, wave motion and superposition.

A circuit has a 20 V battery with 2 Ω internal resistance and three resistors 5 Ω, 10 Ω, 20 Ω in parallel. What is t

Given: A circuit has a 20 V battery with 2 Ω internal resistance and three resistors 5 Ω, 10 Ω, 20 Ω in parallel. What is the current through the 10 Ω resistor? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Parallel resistance: 1/R_p = 1/5 + 1/10 + 1/20 = 4 + 2 + 1/20 = 7/20 Rightarrow R_p = 20/7 approx 2.86 Ω. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Total resistance: R_{total = 2 + 2.86 = 4.86 Ω . Total current: I = fracvarepsilonR_{total = 20/4.86 approx 4.12 A . Voltage across parallel: V = I R_p = 4.12 × 2.86 appr

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Current Electricity, Topic: Resistivity, temperature dependence and circuit analysis.

The electric field of an EM wave oscillates with amplitude 48 V/m and frequency 2 × 10¹⁰ Hz . What is the amplitude

Given: The electric field of an EM wave oscillates with amplitude 48 V/m and frequency 2 × 10¹⁰ Hz . What is the amplitude of the magnetic field? (Given c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Using B_0 = E_0/c, we have B_0 = 48/3 × 10⁸= 1.6 × 10⁻⁷ T .. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: Substituting values like 1.2 × 10⁻⁵, 236 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, CH₃CH₂NH₂ etc. into the formula and simplifying step by step. Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and co

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism and Magnetism and Matter, Topic: Magnetic field due to current loop, solenoid and magnetic dipole moment. Page number should be added only after verification from the.

A submarine window ( 0.03 m² ) is at 500 m depth in seawater ( rho = 1.03 × 10³ kg/m³ ). What force acts on it if in

Given: A submarine window ( 0.03 m² ) is at 500 m depth in seawater ( rho = 1.03 × 10³ kg/m³ ). What force acts on it if inside pressure is atmospheric? (Take g = 10 m/s² ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: Gauge pressure: P_g = rho g h = 1.03 × 10³ × 10 × 500 = 5.15 × 10⁶ Pa. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: F = P_g A = 5.15 × 10⁶ × 0.03 = 1.545 × 10⁵ N . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Gravitation and System of Particles, Topic: Newton's laws, work-energy theorem and rotational dynamics.

Light of wavelength 350 nm is incident on a metal with work function 2.0 eV . What is the stopping potential? (Take h c

Given: Light of wavelength 350 nm is incident on a metal with work function 2.0 eV . What is the stopping potential? (Take h c = 1240 eV nm ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: E = h c/lambda = 1240/350 approx 3.54 eV. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: K_{max = E - phi_0 = 3.54 - 2.0 = 1.54 eV . V_0 = fracK_{maxe = 1.54 V . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Electric Charges and Fields and Electrostatic Potential, Topic: Electric field, potential and capacitance concepts.

Two parallel wires 0.02 m apart carry 10 A and 3 A in the same direction. What is the force per unit length? ( μ_0 = 4

Given: Two parallel wires 0.02 m apart carry 10 A and 3 A in the same direction. What is the force per unit length? ( μ_0 = 4 π × 10⁻⁷ T m/A ) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: f = μ_0 I_1 I_2/2 π d. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: f = frac4 π × 10⁻⁷ × 10 × 32 π × 0.02 = frac120 × 10⁻⁷⁰.04 = 3 × 10⁻⁵ N/m . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as pe

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Gravitation and System of Particles, Topic: Newton's laws, work-energy theorem and rotational dynamics.

What is the pressure exerted by 1 mole of an ideal gas in a 10-litre container at 300 K? (R = 8.31 J mol^{-1 K^{-1)

Given: What is the pressure exerted by 1 mole of an ideal gas in a 10-litre container at 300 K? (R = 8.31 J mol^{-1 K^{-1) These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: PV = μ R T, P = μ R T/V. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: P = frac1 × 8.31 × 30010 × 10⁻³= 2.493 × 10⁵ Pa approx 2.5 atm (1 atm approx 10⁵ Pa). Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Units and Measurements and Physical World, Topic: Dimensional analysis and fundamental principles.

A plane sheet has a surface charge density sigma = 3.54 × 10⁻¹¹ C/m² . What is the electric field magnitude near i

Given: A plane sheet has a surface charge density sigma = 3.54 × 10⁻¹¹ C/m² . What is the electric field magnitude near it? These values define the system as per NCERT data. Formula: E = sigma/2 varepsilon_0. This is the standard NCERT relation for this phenomenon. Substitution & Calculation: E = frac3.54 × 10⁻¹¹² × 8.854 × 10⁻¹²= 2 N/C . Result: The computed value matches the expected outcome and confirms the correct choice. Units and powers like J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, m/s², 10⁻⁵ are properly used as per NCERT.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Electric Charges and Fields and Electrostatic Potential, Topic: Electric field, potential and capacitance concepts.