Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2023 Examination

GTU 3110011 Physics Winter 2023 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)
Explain the term bulk modulus, modulus of rigidity and yield point.
3 Marks
(b)
Derive the formula for time period of a torsional pendulum.
4 Marks
(c)

What is Cantilever? Obtain the expression for depression at free end of thin beam clamped horizontally at one end and loaded at other end.

7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Explain sound absorption and reverberation.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss in detail the forced vibration and amplitude resonance.
4 Marks
(c)

What is damping motion? Derive the differential equation and general solution of damped harmonic motion.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)

Discuss in detail the different types of elasticity. List different factors affecting elasticity.

7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Describe any three property of ultrasonic sound.
3 Marks
(b)

Calculate the length of nickel rod required to produce ultrasonic waves of frequencies of 50 kHz and 100 kHz. Consider the fundamental mode of vibrations of the rod. Given, density of nickel= 8908 kg/m3, Young’s modulus of the nickel= 2.14 × 1011 N/m2.

4 Marks
(c)

Describe production of ultrasonic waves by magnetostriction method. Give its advantages and limitations.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)

An elastic rod having diameter of 30 mm, 10 cm long extends by 2.5 cm under tensile load of 28 kN. Find the stress, strain and the Young’s modulus for the material of the rod.

3 Marks
(b)

A nickel rod having 5 cm length is vibrating at resonance. Calculate the fundamental frequency of vibration for which ultrasonic waves are generated. Given that Young’s modulus of the nickel= 2.14 × 1011 N/m2, density of nickel=

8908 × 103 kg/m3 .
4 Marks
(c)

Explain in detail about the methods for the detection of ultrasound. Give any three applications of ultrasonic waves.

7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Explain the Josephson’s junction and state any one of its application.
3 Marks
(b)

Determine the critical current for a superconducting ring of diameter 10-3 m at temperature 4.2 K. Given the critical temperature (Tc) for sample is 7.18 K and critical magnetic field at 0 K (Hc(0)) is 6.5 × 104 A/m.

4 Marks
(c)

Explain London penetration depth. Discuss various applications of superconductors.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Explain NDT. Discuss advantages of NDT.
3 Marks
(b)

A critical magnetic field of lead wire is 6.5 × 103 A/m at 0 K. At what temperature would the critical magnetic field of lead drop to 4.5 × 103 A/m if the critical temperature of lead is 7.18 K? What is the critical current density at that temperature if the diameter of the wire is 2 × 10-3 m?

4 Marks
(c)

Explain in detail construction and working of Ruby LASER with necessary schematic and energy level diagrams.

7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)

In He-Ne laser system, the two energy levels of Ne involved in lasing action have energy values of 20.66 eV and 18.70 eV. Population inversion occurs between these two levels. What will be the wavelength of a laser beam produced? What will be the population of the metastable energy level with respect to the upper excited level at 27 ºC?

3 Marks
(b)
Discuss the properties of LASER.
4 Marks
(c)

Describe the construction and working principle of He-Ne LASER with suitable diagrams.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Discuss any three important applications of LASER.
3 Marks
(b)

Explain the term (i) stimulated emission, (ii) population inversion, (iii) pumping and (iv) metastable state.

4 Marks
(c)
iWhat will be the resultant sound level when 70 dB sound is added to a 80 dB sound?
iiA particle execute simple harmonic motion with amplitude of 0.1 m and a period of 0.5 s. Calculate its displacement, velocity and acceleration (1/12) s after it crosses the mean position.
3 Marks
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