Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 Examination

GTU 3110011 Physics Summer 2024 Paper Solution & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110011
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Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)
What is Meissner effect? For superconductor show that χm = –1.
3 Marks
(b)

Draw Stress versus Strain diagram with necessary notation and discuss it.

4 Marks
(c)
iWrite principle of Piezoelectric Generator.
iiWith proper circuit diagram describe construction and working of Piezoelectric Generator.
iiiList merits and demerits of Piezoelectric Generator.
7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)

What is reverberation and reverberation time? Write Sabin’s formula for reverberation time and explain each term.

3 Marks
(b)

State any four points of differences between spontaneous emission and stimulated emission.

4 Marks
(c)

What is torsional pendulum? Derive expression of time period for vibration of torsional pendulum.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Derive the expression for depression of Cantilever loaded at free end.
7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Write any three properties of ultrasonic waves.
3 Marks
(b)

Calculate the length of iron rod which can be used to produce ultrasonic waves of 75 kHz. Given that the density of iron is 7230 kg/m3 and its Young’s modulus is 6 × 109 N/m2.

4 Marks
(c)

What is called Acoustic Grating? Discuss the method to determine velocity of ultrasonic waves with the help of acoustic grating.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Give classification of sound waves based on frequency of wave.
3 Marks
(b)

Write any four points of differences between Destructive test and Non-destructive test.

4 Marks
(c)
iDiscuss the method to determine depth of the sea with the help of SONAR.
iiAn ultrasonic wave of 7.2 MHz sends down a pulse towards the seabed, which returns after 1.2 s. The velocity of sound in seawater is 1800 m/s. Calculate the depth of sea and wavelength of pulse.
7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Write any three applications of LASER.
3 Marks
(b)

Write any four factors affecting acoustic of building and their remedies.

4 Marks
(c)
Write detailed note on Ruby laser with proper diagram.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)

Write full for of LASER and discuss in brief characteristics of laser light.

3 Marks
(b)

The volume of a room is 1500 m3. The wall area of the room is 240 m2, the floor area is 125 m2, and the ceiling area is 125 m2. The average sound absorption coefficient (i) for wall is 0.025; (ii) for the ceiling is 0.85; and (iii) the floor is 0.09. Calculate the average sound absorption coefficient and reverberation time.

4 Marks
(c)
Write detailed note on He-Ne laser with proper diagram.
7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)

For a superconducting material isotopic mass is 195 amu and critical temperature is 4.5 K. Calculate isotopic mass at 5.7 K.

3 Marks
(b)

Write any four points of comparison of type-I and type-II superconductor.

4 Marks
(c)

What is superconductivity? Discuss any six properties of superconductor.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)

The critical current passing through a superconducting wire of radius 5 mm is 21 A. Calculate critical magnetic field.

3 Marks
(b)
Explain in detail BCS theory of superconductivity.
4 Marks
(c)
iWrite a short note on SQUID.
iiWrite short note on London Penetration Depth.
7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Physics (Summer 2024, B.E. · Common Engineering, Sem 1). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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