Maharashtra HSC Class 12 Physics June 2025 question paper
Maximum marks 70 · Time 3 hours
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Section A
1 mark each
- Q.1 (i)1 markFor which of the following bodies, the principle of perpendicular axes is applicable?
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- Q.1 (ii)1 markWhich of the following equation represents a simple harmonic progressive wave travelling along the negative X-direction?
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- Q.1 (iii)1 markIn a cyclotron final kinetic energy of a particle revolving in a circular path of radius is :
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- Q.1 (iv)1 markFor which of the following metals, photoelectric effect is possible for visible radiation?
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- Q.1 (v)1 markThe gyromagnetic ratio of electron is _______.
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- Q.1 (vi)1 markTwo capillary tubes of radii 0.3 cm and 0.6 cm are dipped in the same liquid, the ratio of heights to which the liquid will rise in the tubes is _____.
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- Q.1 (vii)1 markKirchhoff's Voltage Law applied to a loop deals with the conservation of _____.
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- Q.1 (viii)1 markHow many times the intensity of an unpolarized light wave reduces after passing through a polarizer?
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- Q.1 (ix)1 markIf pressure of gas contained in a closed vessel is increased by 0.4% when heated by 1°C, its initial temperature must be _____.
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- Q.1 (x)1 markThe wavelength and power of the incident light is 4000 Å and 0.1W respectively. The number of incident photons is _____.
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- Answer the following questions :Q.2 (i)1 markWhat is the velocity of a particle performing linear SHM, at extreme position?
- Q.2 (ii)1 markWhat happens to the ferromagnetic substance when it is heated above Curie temperature?
- Q.2 (iii)1 markWhat is the coefficient of transmission for athermanous materials?
- Q.2 (iv)1 markIn a photodiode, on which property the dark current depends?
- Q.2 (v)1 markDefine mutual inductance.
- Q.2 (vi)1 markWhat is magnetization?
- Q.2 (vii)1 markA metal ring of radius 20 cm is rotating about a transverse axis passing through its centre. What will be its radius of gyration about the same axis?
- Q.2 (viii)1 markIn a hydraulic lift, area of pistons are and respectively . If force is applied on piston 1, then what is the force exerted on piston 2?
Section B
2 marks each · attempt any 8
- Q.32 marksObtain an expression for moment of inertia of a uniform disc of mass 'M' and radius 'R' rotating about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its plane.
- Q.42 marksWhat is the effect of impurities on surface tension of a liquid?
- Q.52 marksExplain the thermodynamics of adiabatic process to obtain adiabatic constant for rigid diatomic molecule of a gas?
- Q.62 marksDraw a neat labelled diagram of variation of kinetic energy and potential energy with displacement in S.H.M.
- Q.72 marksAssuming an equation of magnetic force due to arbitrarily shaped wire, obtain an expression for force on a closed circuit in a uniform magnetic field.
- Q.82 marksDistinguish between diamagnetic and paramagnetic substances.
- Q.92 marksState Faraday's laws in electromagnetic induction.
- Q.102 marksIn a purely resistive circuit a source of e.m.f. having is connected across a pure resistor. If value of rms current is 1.98A, calculate the value of resistance.
- Q.112 marksThe differential equation of linear S.H.M. in SI units is . Calculate its frequency and periodic time.
- Q.122 marksTwo tuning forks having frequencies 160 Hz and 170 Hz are sounded together to produce sound waves. The velocity of sound in air is . Calculate the difference between wavelengths of these waves.
- Q.132 marksWhat must be the ratio of the slit width to the wavelength for a single slit to have the first diffraction minimum at 45°?
- Q.142 marksA potential gradient of a wire is 0.5V/m. If the e.m.f. of a cell balances against 216 cm of this potentiometer wire, calculate e.m.f. of the cell.
Section C
3 marks each · attempt any 8
- Q.153 marksObtain an expression for torque acting on a rigid body rotating with constant angular acceleration.
- Q.163 marksDefine the terms – (a) Cohesive force (b) Range of molecular force (c) Sphere of influence
- Q.173 marksShow that only odd harmonics are present in the vibrations of air column in a pipe closed at one end.
- Q.183 marksObtain an expression for the electric intensity at a point outside a uniformly charged spherical shell.
- Q.193 marksWith the help of neat labelled circuit diagram explain the use of metre bridge to determine unknown resistance.
- Q.203 marksDerive an expression for the magnetic field produced at the centre of a circular arc of a wire carrying current I.
- Q.213 marksDerive the decay law of radioactivity and state SI unit of 'activity.'
- Q.223 marksFind the shortest and longest wavelengths in the Lyman series of hydrogen atom.
- Q.233 marksThe de-Broglie wavelengths associated with an electron and proton are same. Calculate the ratio of their momentum and kinetic energies.
- Q.243 marksA parallel plate capacitor is maintained at potential of 400V. If area of plates is and separation between plates is 40 mm, calculate displacement current in .
- Q.253 marksA 120 watt filament lamp loses all its energy by radiation from its surface. The emissivity of the surface is 0.6. The area of the surface is . Calculate the temperature of the filament.
- Q.263 marksA Carnot engine receives 4000J of heat from a reservoir at 500K, does some work, rejects 2000J heat to reservoir at 200K. (a) How much work does it do? (b) What is its efficiency?
Section D
4 marks each · attempt any 3
- Q.274 marksDefine isothermal process. Obtain an expression for work done during isothermal process. Draw P–V diagram.
- Q.284 marksUsing phasor diagram for a series LCR circuit, obtain an expression for impedance. Define admittance.
- Q.294 marksObtain an expression for motional e.m.f. in a rotating bar with constant angular velocity in uniform magnetic field perpendicular to plane of rotation. The mutual inductance (M) of the two coils is 1.5H. The self inductances of the coils are 5H and 4H. Calculate the coefficient of coupling between the coils.
- Q.304 marksDefine logic gate and explain why NOT gate is called an inverter. The transistor is in the common emitter configuration. Its DC current gain is 50. If collector current is 3mA, calculate the base current.
- Q.314 marksState the four conditions for obtaining well defined and steady interference pattern. Light incident at angle 52.5° on a bucket filled with water be completely polarised after reflection. Calculate the refractive index of the water.