Previous Year Question Paper

BT-201 (GS) – Engineering Physics

June 2023COMMONSEMESTER-1
June 2023
Max Marks: 70
Duration: 3 Hours
Instructions:

Attempt any five questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1
a)Unit 1

State and prove (Elementary proof) Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.

b)Unit 1

Derive time dependent and time independent Schrodinger wave equation.

Q.2
a)Unit 2

Explain the working principle of Mach-Zehnder Interferometer with suitable ray diagram.

b)Unit 2

Explain Rayleigh's criterion of resolution. Derive an expression for resolving power of a grating.

Q.3
a)Unit 3

Draw and explain the V-I characteristic curve of P-N junction diode. Differentiate between Avalanche and Zener breakdown.

b)Unit 3

Explain Kronig Penney model for periodic potential. Write down the Schrodinger equation and discuss conclusion of this model.

Q.4
a)Unit 4

What is the working principle of an optical fibre? How light propagates through it? Define terms: Numerical aperture, Population inversion, V-number.

b)Unit 4

Explain construction and working of CO₂ laser with suitable energy level diagram.

Q.5
Unit 3/2

Write short note on any two: a) Zener diode b) Newton's ring c) Intrinsic and Extrinsic semiconductor through Fermi level d) Solar cell

Q.6
a)Unit 5

State and prove equation of continuity. Explain its significance.

b)Unit 5

Define the electric field intensity. Find out the expression for electric intensity due to infinite line charge.

Q.7
a)Unit 3

Explain Hall effect. Derive expression for Hall coefficient and Hall angle.

b)Unit 1

Define wave function and state its properties. Derive energy and momentum operator.

Q.8
a)Unit 2

What is interference of light? Describe young's experiment and derive expression of fringe width.

b)Unit 4

Write down the difference between spontaneous and stimulated emission. Write down the applications of laser.