Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2024 Examination

GTU 3110018 Physics Winter 2024 Paper Solution & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110018
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Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Define: (1) Valance Band (2) Current density (3) Fermi Function
3 Marks
(b)

Distinguish between Direct energy band gap semiconductor and Indirect energy band gap semiconductor with any four points.

4 Marks
(c)

Explain in details about Kroning-Penney model and discuss the different cases with necessary diagrams.

7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)
List out any six applications of Solar cell.
3 Marks
(b)

The energy gap of two intrinsic semiconductors A and B are 0.36 eV and 0.72 eV respectively. Compare the carrier density of semiconductors A and B at temperature 300 K.

4 Marks
(c)
Define density of holes in valence band and derive the necessary equation for it.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
1State and prove the Law of Mass Action.
2Define Luminescence and categories them with suitable illustrations.
4 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)

Distinguish between Spontaneous Emission and Stimulated emission with any three points.

3 Marks
(b)
Define Exciton and classify them in details.
4 Marks
(c)

Derive the expression for Fermi energy and carrier concentration in N-type semiconductor.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)

Distinguish between N-type semiconductor and P-type semiconductor with any four points.

3 Marks
(b)

What are the processes known as carrier generation and recombination? Explain the Optical Generation and recombination process for charge carriers.

4 Marks
(c)
Derive the relation between Einstein’s coefficients and interpret the results.
7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Define: (1) Superconductivity (2) Critical Temperature (3) Cooper pair
3 Marks
(b)

The values of critical magnetic field for a superconductor are 270 T and 60 T at temperature 20 K and 90 K respectively. Calculate the values of critical temperature and zero magnetic field.

4 Marks
(c)
Define density of state and derive the necessary formula for DOS.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)

Name the types of capacitances are associated with PN junction and briefly explain each of them.

3 Marks
(b)
Explain the Hot Point Probe method to verify the type of extrinsic semiconductors.
4 Marks
(c)

Explain the Four Probe method and derive the necessary formula to find the resistivity of Balk material.

7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Distinguish between type-I superconductor and type-II superconductor.
3 Marks
(b)

For a metal having density of electron is 6.5 × 1028 then find the relaxation time of conduction electrons if the metal resistivity is 1.435 × 10-8 ohm-meter

4 Marks
(c)

Explain the Vander Pauw measurement method. Discuss about the measurement of Resistivity of the material by this method.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What is Drude Model? List out the basic assumptions of Drude Model.
3 Marks
(b)

Discuss about Meissner’s effect with diagrams and prove that the superconductors are perfect diamagnetic material.

4 Marks
(c)
1What is Josephson’s Junction? Explain the types of Josephson’s effect.
2Calculate the Critical magnetic field and Critical Current for a superconducting wire of Lead having a diameter of 1 mm at 4.2 K. Critical temperature of lead is
718 k and zero magnetic field is 65 kA/m.
4 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Physics (Winter 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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