Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics Guess Paper 2027

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Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics β€” Guess Paper 2027
Time: 3 hours Β· Maximum marks: 70 Β· Practice paper
Section AQ1 ten MCQs (1 mark each) and Q2 eight very short answer questions (1 mark each)
Q1.
The Boolean equation for NOR gate is (a) Y = A.B (b) Y = (A + B) bar (c) Y = A bar (d) Y = A + B
Why this question: Semiconductor Devices β†’ Identify logic gate / its Boolean expression β€” appeared 4Γ— Board 2022Board 2023Board 2025Board 2026
1 mark
Q2.
A conducting rod of length l, rotates about one of its ends in a uniform magnetic field B, with a constant angular velocity omega. If the plane of rotation is perpendicular to B, the e.m.f. induced between the ends of rod is _____. (a) (1/2) B omega l2 (b) B omega l2 (c) 2 B omega l2 (d) B omega l
Why this question: Electromagnetic Induction β†’ Motional emf of a rotating conducting bar β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2025Board 2026
1 mark
Q3.
A ceiling fan has moment of inertia of 2 kg m2. It attains maximum frequency of 60 r.p.m. in 2 seconds. Calculate its power rating.
Why this question: Rotational Dynamics β†’ Numerical: rotational power from torque and angular speed β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2025Board 2026
1 mark
Q4.
Cyclotron can not accelerate _____ (a) protons (b) alpha-particles (c) neutrons (d) deuterons
Why this question: Magnetic Fields due to Electric Current β†’ MCQ: cyclotron - particles it can accelerate β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2024Board 2026
1 mark
Q5.
In a purely inductive and capacitive circuit, power factor is, _____ (a) one (b) zero (c) infinity (d) 10
Why this question: AC Circuits β†’ Power factor value in an AC circuit β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2024Board 2026
1 mark
Q6.
The MI of ring of radius 'R' and mass 'M' about its central axis is _____ (a) 2 MR2 (b) MR2/2 (c) MR2 (d) (3/2) MR2
Why this question: Rotational Dynamics β†’ MCQ: moment of inertia of a standard body β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2024Board 2026
1 mark
Q7.
When n number of capacitors having each of capacity 'C' are connected in series, their equivalent capacity is (a) 1/C (b) nC (c) C/n (d) 1/(nC)
Why this question: Electrostatics β†’ Numerical/formula: equivalent capacitance of capacitors in series β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2024Board 2026
1 mark
Q8.
What is the coefficient of transmission for athermanous materials?
Why this question: Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation β†’ Athermanous and diathermanous materials β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2025
1 mark
Q9.
An electron, a proton, an alpha-particle and a hydrogen atom are moving with the same kinetic energy. The associated de-Broglie wavelength will be longest for - (a) proton (b) electron (c) hydrogen atom (d) alpha-particle
Why this question: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter β†’ MCQ: compare de Broglie wavelength of particles with same kinetic energy β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2024Board 2025
1 mark
Q10.
When a number of droplets coalesce to form a single drop, the total surface area of the drop _____. (a) decreases (b) becomes zero (c) remains same (d) increases
Why this question: Mechanical Properties of Fluids β†’ Numerical/MCQ: droplets coalescing into a single drop β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2022Board 2026
1 mark
Q11.
Define magnetization. State its S.I. unit and dimensions. What is the relation between permeability and magnetic susceptibility?
Why this question: Magnetic Materials β†’ Define magnetization, magnetic intensity, susceptibility and permeability β€” appeared 5Γ— Board 2022Board 2023Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026
1 mark
Q12.
Define : (i) Self inductance (ii) Mutual inductance. [Second part:] A conducting loop of area 1 m2 is placed normal to a uniform magnetic field of 3 Wb/m2. If the magnetic field is uniformly reduced to 1 Wb/m2 in 0.5 second, calculate the induced e.m.f. produced in the coil.
Why this question: Electromagnetic Induction β†’ Define self and mutual inductance β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2025Board 2026
1 mark
Q13.
State any two postulates of Bohr's theory of hydrogen atom.
Why this question: Structure of Atoms and Nuclei β†’ State postulates of Bohr's atomic model β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2022Board 2023Board 2026
1 mark
Q14.
What is the resistance of an ideal voltmeter?
Why this question: Magnetic Fields due to Electric Current β†’ State the resistance of an ideal voltmeter/ammeter β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2023Board 2024
1 mark
Q15.
Write the differential equation for linear S.H.M.
Why this question: Oscillations β†’ Write/obtain the differential equation of SHM β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2022Board 2024
1 mark
Q16.
State the formula for electric field intensity due to uniformly charged spherical shell.
Why this question: Electrostatics β†’ Electric field of a uniformly charged spherical shell β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2025Board 2026
1 mark
Q17.
Obtain an expression for orbital magnetic moment of an electron revolving around the nucleus of an atom.
Why this question: Magnetic Materials β†’ Orbital magnetic moment of a revolving electron β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2023Board 2026
1 mark
Q18.
Define logic gate and explain why NOT gate is called an inverter. [Second part:] The transistor is in the common emitter configuration. Its DC current gain is 50. If collector current is 3mA, calculate the base current.
Why this question: Semiconductor Devices β†’ Define logic gate β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2024Board 2025
1 mark
Section BShort answer questions, 2 marks each (attempt any 8 of 12)
Q19.
For a thermodynamic system : Define : (a) Mechanical equilibrium (b) Chemical equilibrium
Why this question: Thermodynamics β†’ Define types of thermodynamic equilibrium β€” appeared 4Γ— Board 2022Board 2025Board 2026
2 marks
Q20.
A galvanometer has a resistance of 40 ohm and a current of 4 mA is needed for full scale deflection. What is the resistance and how is it to be connected to convert the galvanometer (a) into an ammeter of 0.4 A range and (b) into a voltmeter of 5 V range?
Why this question: Magnetic Fields due to Electric Current β†’ Numerical: resistance to convert a galvanometer into ammeter/voltmeter β€” appeared 4Γ— Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026
2 marks
Q21.
An alternating voltage source given by e = 140 sin(314.2 t) is connected across a pure resistor of 50 ohm. Determine : (i) Frequency of the source. (ii) RMS value of emf.
Why this question: AC Circuits β†’ Numerical: quantities from an AC emf/voltage equation across a resistor β€” appeared 4Γ— Board 2023Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026
2 marks
Q22.
Obtain an expression for the maximum speed of a vehicle along horizontal circular curved road.
Why this question: Rotational Dynamics β†’ Derive maximum safe speed of a vehicle on a banked/horizontal road β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2024Board 2026
2 marks
Q23.
With the help of neat diagram explain construction of a transformer. [Second part:] Calculate energy required to build up current of 1A in an inductor of inductance 20 mH.
Why this question: Electromagnetic Induction β†’ Construction and working of a transformer β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2024Board 2026
2 marks
Q24.
Distinguish between harmonics and overtones. [Any Two points]
Why this question: Superposition of Waves β†’ Explain/distinguish harmonics and overtones β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2022Board 2025Board 2026
2 marks
Q25.
Two tuning forks having frequencies 160 Hz and 170 Hz are sounded together to produce sound waves. The velocity of sound in air is 326.4 m/s. Calculate the difference between wavelengths of these waves.
Why this question: Superposition of Waves β†’ Numerical: beats from two tuning forks β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2023Board 2024Board 2025
2 marks
Q26.
Derive an expression for the magnetic field produced by a current in a circular arc of a wire using Biot-Savart law.
Why this question: Magnetic Fields due to Electric Current β†’ Derive magnetic field at the centre of a circular arc (Biot-Savart) β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2025Board 2026
2 marks
Section CShort answer questions, 3 marks each (attempt any 8 of 12)
Q27.
Calculate the shortest wavelength of Paschen series and the longest wavelength of Balmer series for hydrogen atom.
Why this question: Structure of Atoms and Nuclei β†’ Numerical: shortest and longest wavelengths in a hydrogen spectral series β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2022Board 2025Board 2026
3 marks
Q28.
Using phasor diagram for a series LCR circuit, obtain an expression for impedance. Define admittance.
Why this question: AC Circuits β†’ Derive expression for impedance of a series LCR circuit β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2024Board 2025
3 marks
Q29.
Define isothermal process. Obtain an expression for work done during isothermal process. Draw P-V diagram.
Why this question: Thermodynamics β†’ Derive work done in an isothermal process β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2023Board 2024Board 2025
3 marks
Q30.
Derive an expression for pressure exerted by a gas on the basis of kinetic theory of gases.
Why this question: Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation β†’ Derive expression for pressure exerted by a gas (kinetic theory) β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2022Board 2023Board 2026
3 marks
Q31.
What is photoelectric effect? Describe with neat circuit diagram an experimental setup of photoelectric effect.
Why this question: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter β†’ Describe experimental set-up of photoelectric effect β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2023Board 2024
3 marks
Q32.
Define surface tension. Obtain the relation between surface tension and surface energy.
Why this question: Mechanical Properties of Fluids β†’ Define surface tension/energy and derive their relation β€” appeared 3Γ— Board 2023Board 2024
3 marks
Q33.
What is interference of light? State any four conditions for obtaining well defined and steady interference pattern.
Why this question: Wave Optics β†’ State conditions for a steady interference pattern β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2025Board 2026
3 marks
Q34.
With a neat circuit diagram, explain the working of a full wave rectifier. Draw input-output waveforms.
Why this question: Semiconductor Devices β†’ Full wave rectifier (circuit and working) β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2025Board 2026
3 marks
Section DLong answer questions, 4 marks each (attempt any 3 of 5)
Q35.
0.5 mole of an ideal gas at 300 K, expands isothermally from an initial volume of 2 L to a final volume of 6 L. Calculate : (a) work done by the gas (b) heat supplied to the gas [Given : R = 8.31 J mol-1 K-1]
Why this question: Thermodynamics β†’ Numerical: work done by a gas in isothermal expansion β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2025Board 2026
4 marks
Q36.
Obtain an expression for period of a bar magnet vibrating in a uniform magnetic field and performing angular S.H.M.
Why this question: Magnetic Materials β†’ Derive period of a bar magnet vibrating in a magnetic field β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2025Board 2026
4 marks
Q37.
Calculate the radius of water drop, so that the excess pressure inside it is 24 N/m2. [Surface tension of water = 7.2 x 10-2 N/m]
Why this question: Mechanical Properties of Fluids β†’ Numerical: excess pressure inside a liquid drop β€” appeared 2Γ— Board 2025Board 2026
4 marks
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