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GTU 3110018 Physics Old Question Papers PDF
Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) old question papers PDF (Regular & Remedial) and step-by-step solved questions for Physics across 2023 – 2026 examinations.
40 questions GTU asked more than onceAsked in 6 of 7 papers: Explain the Kronig-Penny model of solids and show that how it explains the origin of band gap in solids.See listExam papers
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40 questions GTU set in two or more of 7 papers, most repeated first. Tap a year to open that paper at the question.
Explain the Kronig-Penny model of solids and show that how it explains the origin of band gap in solids.
Summer 2026 Q3c OR Winter 2025 Q1c Summer 2025 Q2c Winter 2024 Q1c Summer 2024 Q1c Summer 2023 Q3c OR
State the assumptions of classical free electron theory.
Summer 2026 Q1a Summer 2025 Q2a Winter 2024 Q5a OR Summer 2024 Q3a OR Winter 2023 Q1a Summer 2023 Q2a
What is superconductivity? Explain any six properties of superconductor.
Summer 2026 Q1c Winter 2025 Q5c OR Summer 2025 Q5b OR Summer 2024 Q4c Winter 2023 Q1c
What is photovoltaic effect? Explain construction and working of solar cell in detail.
Summer 2026 Q4c Winter 2025 Q3b Summer 2025 Q1c Winter 2023 Q4c Summer 2023 Q3c
Define density of states and obtain expression for the density of states in terms of mass of electron(m), Planck’s constant (h) and Energy (E).
Winter 2025 Q4c Summer 2025 Q2c OR Winter 2024 Q4c Winter 2023 Q2c Summer 2023 Q2c OR
Describe the hot probe method to identify the type of semiconductor (for 03 N-type semiconductor)
Summer 2026 Q4a Winter 2025 Q4a OR Winter 2024 Q4b OR Summer 2024 Q1b Summer 2023 Q4b OR
Distinguish between Type-I and Type-II Superconductivity
Winter 2025 Q5a Summer 2025 Q5b Winter 2024 Q5a Summer 2024 Q2b Summer 2023 Q5b
Explain the Fermi’s Golden Rule in brief.
Winter 2025 Q5a OR Summer 2025 Q3b OR Summer 2024 Q5b OR Winter 2023 Q4b OR Summer 2023 Q5a OR
Define resistivity and explain four point probe method with diagram for the measurement of resistivity of bulk sample.
Summer 2026 Q2c Summer 2025 Q5c OR Winter 2024 Q4c OR Summer 2023 Q5c
Explain Meissener’s effect in detail and show that for superconductor, χm = –1
Summer 2026 Q5c Summer 2025 Q5a Winter 2024 Q5b OR Summer 2023 Q4c
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Discuss direct and indirect band gap semiconductors.
Summer 2025 Q4b Winter 2024 Q1b Summer 2024 Q5a Summer 2023 Q2b
Explain how the materials are classified into conductors, semiconductors and insulators with the help of energy band diagrams.
Winter 2025 Q1b Summer 2025 Q1b Summer 2024 Q4b OR Summer 2023 Q1c
Define Exciton and classify them in details.
Winter 2024 Q3b Summer 2024 Q5b Winter 2023 Q4b Summer 2023 Q3b OR
State any three points of differences between spontaneous emission and stimulated emission.
Summer 2025 Q4a Winter 2024 Q3a Winter 2023 Q5b Summer 2023 Q1b
What is deep level in band theory? Describe the experimental procedure for DLTS method to study deep levels.
Describe how to formulate the density of holes in the valence band for intrinsic semiconductors.
What is Band gap? How can we use UV-VIS spectroscopy for band gap measurement for semiconductors explain in detail.
State any four points of differences between N-type and P-type Semiconductors.
In the Hall probe measurement, current of 300 mA is sent through a sample having length 10mm, width 5mm and height 0.2mm. The Hall voltage observed to be 150μV, when sample was exposed with 2000 gauss field perpendicularly. Calculate carrier concentration and drift velocity of the carrier in the sample.
Calculate the critical current for wire of metal alloy having diameter 1mm at 4.5 K. (Given Critical temperature for alloy is 9.0 K and Hc(0) = 6.5x 10⁴ Am-1)
What is light gain? Explain the Einstein’s theory about interaction between matter and radiation in detail along with absorption and emission with necessary equation.
Derive the relation between Einstein’s coefficients and interpret the results.
What is E-k diagram? Discuss direct and indirect band gap semiconductors based on E-k diagram.
Discuss BCS theory of superconductivity in brief. (ii) Draw constructive diagram of SQUID and mention its application.
Describe the definition of carrier concentration in intrinsic semiconductors and show how to derive the formula for electron density in the conduction band.
Derive formula of fermi energy level for N-type semiconductor.
Interpret the process of deriving the Fermi level expression for n-Type semiconductors, and subsequently, utilize this expression to compute the electron density in the conduction band.
Discuss forward bias and reverse bias for a PN junction diode and draw characteristics curve.
For a given intrinsic semiconductor with energy gap Eg = 0.44 eV, calculate the position of Fermi Level at 300 K. (Where m = me* = m0 which is rest mass of an Electron).
Calculate (i) the value of band gap for a LED for the emission of blue light of wavelength 452 nm. (ii) the value of wavelength for LED having band gap 2.0 eV. (h = 6.63x10‒34 Js, c = 3x10⁸ m/s)
At what temperature, we can expect a 10% probability that electrons in metal have an energy, which is 1% above the Fermi energy? Fermi energy if the metal is 5.67 eV.
For a metal sample, Density = 16.6x10³ kgm⁻³, Resistivity= 50 μΩ.cm and Atomic weight = 180.95, then calculate the mobility and the average collision time for metal through classical theory.
List the condition to be satisfied to use Vander Pauw technique and derive expression of bulk resistivity measurement using it.
State and discuss Wiedemann-Franz law.
Define Following Terms (i)Population Inversion , (ii) Meta stable state (iii) Active Medium
State any three points of differences between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.
(i) What is called exciton? (ii) Name two metal-semiconductor junctions. (iii) What is called optoelectronic device?
List difference between drift and diffusion current
Evaluate Fermi function (or occupation probability) for energy 2kBT above the Fermi energy.
Define :(i) Forbidden Gap (ii)Fermi Function, (iii) Density of states
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GTU's syllabus lists 3110018 for 21 branches. One set of papers serves all of them.
Semester 1, elective: 21 branches
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Are these GTU 3110018 Physics papers valid for both Regular and Remedial exams?
Yes. Gujarat Technological University (GTU) follows the same 70-mark syllabus, exam blueprint, and 23-mark passing cutoff for both Regular and Remedial (ATKT/backlog) examinations. All 7 past exam sessions (2023 – 2026) serve as comprehensive preparation for either attempt.
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What is the passing mark for GTU Physics (3110018)?
The external theory exam carries 70 marks. The minimum passing cutoff is 23 marks (33%). Exam duration is 2.5 hours.
What is the GTU exam pattern for 3110018?
The examination contains 5 main questions of 14 marks each, totaling 70 marks. Questions 2 through 5 provide internal OR choices, typically split into 3-mark, 4-mark, and 7-mark questions.