CBSE Class 12 Physics 2016 Previous Year Question Paper (Set 2)

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This is the CBSE Class 12 Physics (Theory) Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exams, Delhi-Set-2. The paper is divided into five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D, and Section E. Section A contains five questions worth 1 mark each, Section B has five questions of 2 marks each, Section C includes twelve questions of 3 marks each, Section D features one value-based question carrying 4 marks, and Section E comprises three questions, each worth 5 marks. While there are no overall choices, internal choices are provided in one 2-mark question, one 3-mark question, and all three 5-mark questions. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and refine their exam-taking strategies for better performance.

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BoardCBSE
Class12
SubjectPhysics
Session2016
LanguageHindi
TypePrevious Year Question Paper
Exam typeBoard Exam

Paper pattern

The question paper contains 26 questions divided into five sections (A, B, C, D, E) with marks ranging from 1 to 5 per question, and a total of 70 marks.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Electromagnetism
  • Optics
  • Modern Physics
  • Semiconductors
  • Electrostatics
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetic Effects of Current
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Alternating Currents
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
  • Atoms and Nuclei

Important topics

  • Electrostatics
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Optics
  • Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
  • Atoms and Nuclei
  • Electronic Devices

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Question paper text

SET - 2

कोड नं. Code No. 55/1/2/D

Series : ONS/1

रोल नं.

Roll No.

परीक्षार्थी कोड को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ट

पर अवश्य लिखें ।

Candidates must write the Code on

the title page of the answer-book.

कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में मुद्रित पृष्ट 15 हैं ।

प्रश्न-पत्र में दाहिने हाथ की ओर दिए गए कोड नम्बर को छात्र उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ट पर लिखें ।

कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में 26 प्रश्न हैं।

कृपया प्रश्न का उत्तर लिखना शुरू करने से पहले, प्रश्न का क्रमांक अवश्य लिखें।

इस प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ने के लिए 15 मिनट का समय दिया गया है । प्रश्न-पत्र का वितरण पूर्वाह्न में 10.15 बजे किया जायेगा । 10.15 बजे से 10.30 बजे तक छात्र केवल प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ेंगे और इस अवधि के दौरान वे उत्तर-पुस्तिका पर कोई उत्तर नहीं लिखेंगे ।

Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages.

Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.

Please check that this question paper contains 26 questions.

Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.

15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.

भौतिक विज्ञान (सैद्धान्तिक)

PHYSICS (Theory)

निर्धारित समय :3 घंटे

अधिकतम अंक :70

Time allowed : 3 hours

सामान्य निर्देश:

Maximum Marks: 70

(i) इस प्रश्न-पत्र में कुल 26 प्रश्न हैं । सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं ।

(ii)

  1. खण्ड-क में 5 प्रश्न प्रत्येक 1 अंक का, खण्ड-ख में 5 प्रश्न प्रत्येक 2 अंक के, खण्ड-ग में 12 प्रश्न प्रत्येक 3 अंक के, खण्ड-घ में 4 अंक का एक मूल्याधारित प्रश्न और खण्ड-ङ में 3 प्रश्न प्रत्येक 5 अंक के दिए गए हैं।
  1. समग्र पर कोई विकल्प नहीं है। फिर भी 2 अंक के 1 प्रश्न, 3 अंक के 1 प्रश्न और 5 अंकों के 3 प्रश्नों

में भीतरी विकल्प दिए गए हैं । ऐसे प्रश्नों में आपको विकल्पों में से एक को हल करना है । 1 55/1/2/D [P.T.O.

  1. जहाँ आवश्यक हो, वहाँ आप भौतिक अचरों के निम्नलिखित मूल्यों का उपयोग कर सकते हैं :

<math>c = 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}</math>

<math>h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \text{ Js}</math>

<math>e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} C</math>

<math>\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \text{ T m A}^{-1}</math>

<math>\varepsilon_0 = 8.854 \times 10^{-12} \text{ C}^2 \text{ N}^{-1} \text{ m}^{-2}</math>

<math display="block">\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9 \text{ N m}^2 \text{ C}^{-2}</math>

इलेक्ट्रोन का द्रव्यमान = <math>9.1 \times 10^{-31} \, \text{kg}</math>

न्यूट्रॉन का द्रव्यमान = <math>1.675 \times 10^{-27} \text{ kg}</math>

प्रोटोन का द्रव्यमान = <math>1.673 \times 10^{-27} \text{ kg}</math>

ऐवोगेड्रो संख्या = <math>6.023 \times 10^{23}</math> प्रति ग्राम मोल

बॉल्ट्ज़मान नियतांक = <math>1.38 \times 10^{-23} \, \mathrm{JK^{-1}}</math>

General Instructions:

  1. All questions are compulsory. There are 26 questions in all.
  2. This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E.
  1. Section A contains five questions of one mark each, Section B contains five questions of two marks each, Section C contains twelve questions of three marks each, Section D contains one value based question of four marks and Section E contains three questions of five marks each.
  1. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question of two marks, one question of three marks and all the three questions of five marks weightage. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
  1. You may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary:

<math>c = 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}</math>

<math>h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \text{ Js}</math>

<math>e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} C</math>

<math>\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \text{ T m A}^{-1}</math>

<math>\varepsilon_0 = 8.854 \times 10^{-12} \,\mathrm{C}^2 \,\mathrm{N}^{-1} \,\mathrm{m}^{-2}</math>

<math display="block">\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9 \text{ N m}^2 \text{ C}^{-2}</math>

Mass of electron = <math>9.1 \times 10^{-31}</math> kg

Mass of neutron = <math>1.675 \times 10^{-27}</math> kg

Mass of proton = <math>1.673 \times 10^{-27}</math> kg

Avogadro's number = <math>6.023 \times 10^{23}</math> per gram mole

Boltzmann constant = <math>1.38 \times 10^{-23} \text{ JK}^{-1}</math>

55/1/2/D 2

Frequently asked questions

What is this document?

This document is the CBSE Class 12 Physics (Theory) Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exams, Delhi-Set-2, for board exam practice.

What is the total marks and duration for the exam?

The Physics exam is for a maximum of 70 marks and the allowed time is 3 hours.

How is the Physics paper structured?

The paper has five sections (A, B, C, D, E) with varying marks per question: Section A (1 mark), Section B (2 marks), Section C (3 marks), Section D (4 marks - value-based), and Section E (5 marks).

Are there any choices available in the questions?

Yes, internal choices are provided in one 2-mark question, one 3-mark question, and all three 5-mark questions.

How does solving previous year papers help students?

Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, identify important topics, manage time effectively, and improve their scores in the final exams.

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