11th Physics Quarterly Exam Model Question Paper (2025–2026)
Part I: Multiple Choice Questions
Answer all questions. (15 × 1 = 15 Marks)
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The number of significant digits in 0.0006032 is:8742
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If an object is thrown vertically upwards, its velocity at the maximum height is:MaximumConstantZeroMinimum
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The moment of inertia of a thin rod of mass M and length L about an axis passing through its center and perpendicular to its length is:ML2/3ML2/12ML2/2ML2
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If the force, displacement, and angle are given, the work done is calculated by:W = F s cos(θ)W = F s sin(θ)W = F/sW = s/F
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The principle "every action has an equal and opposite reaction" is Newton's:First LawSecond LawThird LawLaw of Gravitation
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The escape speed on Earth is:9.8 m/s11.2 km/s1.625 m/s²6.674 × 10−11 N m² kg−2
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Which of the following physical quantities has the dimensional formula [ML−1T−2]?ForceWorkPressurePower
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A particle is moving in a circular path of radius r with uniform speed v. The centripetal acceleration is:v2/rv rv/rv2 r
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The value of gravitational constant G is:9.8 m/s²6.674 × 10−11 N m² kg−26.022 × 10231.38 × 10−23 J/K
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A body is in equilibrium when its:Linear momentum is zeroAcceleration is uniformNet external force is zeroVelocity is zero
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Which law is also known as the law of inertia?Newton's first lawNewton's second lawNewton's third lawLaw of conservation of energy
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The product of force and time is known as:WorkPowerImpulseMomentum
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The angular speed of a flywheel making 120 revolutions/minute is:2π rad/s4π rad/sπ rad/s4π² rad/s
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If the kinetic energy of a body is doubled, its momentum will be:DoubledHalvedIncreased by √2 timesUnchanged
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What happens to the gravitational force between two masses if the distance between them is doubled?It becomes four timesIt becomes halfIt becomes one-fourthIt is doubled
Part II: Short Answer Questions
Answer any 6 of the following questions. Question No. 22 is compulsory. (6 × 2 = 12 Marks)
- Define significant figures.
- State the triangle law of vector addition.
- What is centripetal force?
- State the work-energy theorem.
- Define the center of mass.
- State Kepler's law of periods.
- A car moving on a straight road with a speed of 120 km/h is brought to rest by applying brakes. The car covers a distance of 100 m before it stops. Calculate the average retardation of the car.
- What is an elastic collision?
Part III: Short Answer Questions
Answer any 6 of the following questions. Question No. 31 is compulsory. (6 × 3 = 18 Marks)
- Write a short note on the triangulation method for height measurement.
- Derive the equation of motion for a particle under constant acceleration: v = u + a t.
- State and explain the principle of conservation of linear momentum.
- What are the different types of potential energy? Explain with examples.
- State the parallel axes theorem and perpendicular axes theorem.
- Derive the expression for orbital velocity.
- List the applications of dimensional analysis.
- A solid sphere of mass 20 kg and radius 0.25 m rotates about its axis with an angular speed of 100 rad/s. Calculate the kinetic energy of rotation.
- What are geostationary and polar satellites?
Part IV: Long Answer Questions
Answer all the questions. (5 × 5 = 25 Marks)
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a) Explain the different types of errors and how they can be minimized.ORb) State and prove the law of conservation of angular momentum.
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a) Derive the equations of uniformly accelerated motion by the calculus method.ORb) Explain the methods of angle of friction and angle of repose.
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a) State and prove the work-energy theorem. Discuss its applications.ORb) What is an inelastic collision? Show that there is always a loss of kinetic energy in an inelastic collision.
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a) Derive the expression for the moment of inertia of a uniform rod about an axis passing through its center of mass and perpendicular to the rod.ORb) State and explain Kepler's three laws of planetary motion.
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a) Derive the expression for the variation of 'g' with altitude and depth.ORb) Explain projectile motion and derive the expressions for the time of flight and maximum height reached by a projectile.
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