Questions From Board Papers
1. Define specific resistance. Write its SI unit. Derive an expression for resistivity of a wire in terms of its materialтАЩs parameters, number density of free electrons and relaxation time.
2. State the principle of potentiometer. Draw a circuit diagram used to compare the emf of two primary cells. Write the formula used.
3. Electron drift speed is estimated to be only a few mm/s for currents in the range of few amperes? How then is current established almost the instant a circuit is closed.
4. Derive an expression for capacitance of parallel plate capacitor with dielectric slab of thickness t(t is less than d) between the plates separated by distance d. How would the following (i) energy (ii) charge, (iii) potential be affected if dielectric slab is introduced with battery disconnected, (b) dielectric slab is introduced after the battery is connected.
5. Using GaussтАЩs theorem obtain an expression for electric field intensity due to a plane sheet of charge. Hence obtain expression for electric field intensity in a parallel plate capacitor.
Important Questions For Practice
1. Define emf and terminal potential difference of a cell. When is the terminal charging potential difference greater than emf? Explain how emf and terminal potential difference can be compared using a potentiometer and hence determine internal resistance of the cell.
2. Deduce the condition for balance in a Wheatstone bridge. Using the principle of Wheatstone bridge, describe the method to determine the specific resistance of a wire in the laboratory. Draw the circuit diagram and write the formula used. Write any two important precautions you would observe while performing the experiment.
3. Two point charges 4e and e each, at a separation r in air, exert force of magnitude F. They are immersed in a medium of dielectric constant 16. What should be the separation between the charges so that the force between them remains unchanged. (1/4 the original separation)
4. A point charge develops an electric field of 40 N/C and a potential difference of 10 J/C at a point. Calculate the magnitude of the charge and the distance from the point charge.
5. A storage battery of emf 12V and internal resistance of 1.5╬й is being charged by a 12V dc supply. How much resistance is to be put in series for charging the battery safely, by maintaining a constant charging current of 6A.
Important Questions On 12th Physics Chapter 3
R is the internal resistance of the source.
I=V/R
If V is low, then R must be very low, so that high current can be drawn from the source.