Exam Details

Subject Physics
Paper
Exam / Course Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCLE)
Department School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

No. of Printed Pages 7 IBET-012I
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0092.3
Term-End Examination
December, 2016
BET-012 PHYSICS
Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Question no. 1 is compul8ory. Attempt any four questions from questions no. 2 to 7. Use of scientific calculator is permitted.

1. Choose the correct answer from the given four alternatives. 14xl=14

The spherical shape of the rain drops is due to

atmospheric pressure

gravity

density of water

surface tension

A value of surface tension of 70 dynes/cm is equal to

7 x 10^2 N/m

7 x 10^3 N/m

70 x N/m

70 x N/m

The rate of loss of heat of a body depends on

mass of the body

temperature of the body

surface area of the body

Both and

Hot water in a flask in a room takes 15 minutes to cool from 70° to 60°C. The time taken to cool from 60° to 50°C will be

(i) 15 minutes

less than 15 minutes

more than 15 minutes

Can't be predicted

The ratio y =Cp/Cv for an ideal gas is

1

more than 1

less than 1

depends on the temperature of the gas

A body can radiate heat energy at

all temperatures

100°C

0°C

1000°C

Light is travelling from vacuum and enters in a glass medium. Which of the following characteristics of light will remain unchanged?

Velocity

Amplitude

Wavelength

Frequency

Suppose a plane mirror is approaching you at a speed of 10 cm/s and you see your image in it. At what speed will your image approach you?

10 cm/s

20 cm/s

40 cm/s

5 cm/s

The power of a lens is measured in

mm

cm

m

diopter

The illuminating power of a source is measured in terms of

Candle power

Phot

Lux

Lambert

The luminous flux is measured in

Candela

Lux

Steradian

Lumen

Ideally the resistance of the voltmeter should be

very low

low

high

very high

The magnetic susceptibility of paramagnetic substance has a

small negative value

small positive value

large negative value

large positive value

The Lorentz (magnetic) force depends on

the speed of the charge particle only

the velocity of the particle

the magnitude of the magnetic field

the velocity of the charge particle and the magnetic field B

2. Derive the Bernoulli's equation and discuss its significance.

Define coefficient of viscosity and find its dimension.

Enumerate the applications of viscosity.

3. Discuss the kinetic theory of gases arid derive the expression of pressure exerted by an ideal gas.

Differentiate between the longitudinal and transverse waves. Give one example of each wave. 10+4=14


4. Derive the expression of lens formula.

Define power of a lens. The focal length of a convex lens is 20 em. Calculate its power.

Discuss the phenomenon of total internal reflection of light. Give one example where a natural phenomenon could be explained on the basis of it.

5. State Coulomb's law. Calculate the force between two electrons 1·6 x 10-19 separated by a distance of 1 µm cm).

Calculate the Lorentz force on a charge particle (proton, q 1·6 x 10-19 moving in a field of 1 T and perpendicular to it. The velocity of the proton is 104 cm/s.

What is a secondary cell How does it work Give the examples of few secondary cells.

6. Differentiate amongst various types of magnetic materials. Give their examples.

Discuss the construction and working of galvanometer. 10+4=14


7. Write short notes on any four of the following 14x3 1/2 =14

Boyle's Law and Charles' Law

Various Modes of Heat Transfer

Avogadro's Law

Compound Microscope

Astronomical Telescope

Faraday's Law of Electrolysis


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