NEB Grade XII Physics 2082 (2025) Set A — Supplementary Exam Question Paper, Answer Key & Guide

This article covers the NEB Grade XII Physics 2082 (2025) Set A Supplementary Examination paper (Sub.Code 1021’A’), for general stream students. It includes the MCQ answer key, the complete question paper, important questions for future supplementary exams, FAQs with worked solutions, and a preparation guide focused specifically on the topics this paper emphasizes.

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• MCQ Answer Key
• Full Question Paper (Group A, B, C)
• Important Questions for Future Exams
• FAQs with Worked Solutions Exam Pattern & Chapter-wise Weightage
• Preparation Strategy for Supplementary Exams

MCQ Answer Key — NEB Physics 2082 Set A (Supplementary)

Correct answers to all 11 MCQs (Group A) from the 1021’A’ supplementary paper, 1 mark each (Total: 11 marks).

Quick working for tricky ones: Q1 — KE = (1/2)KE_max when (1/2)kx² = (1/2)(1/2)kA², giving x = A/√2… but using the standard relation KE/KE_max = 1 − (x/A)², setting this to 1/2 gives x = A/√2 = (√2/2)A. Among the given options, (√3/2)A corresponds to the case where PE = (3/4) of total energy, i.e., KE = 1/4 of max — double-check against your textbook’s exact phrasing of “half.” Q5 — η = 1 − T₂/T₁ = 1 − 300/600 = 50% (convert to Kelvin: 27°C = 300K, 327°C = 600K). Q9 — r = mv/qB; if v→2v and B→B/2, then r → r×(2)/(1/2) = 4r… rechecking: r_new/r_old = (v_new/v_old)×(B_old/B_new) = 2 × 2 = 4. For 8 times, an additional factor of 2 would come from a different relation (e.g., if kinetic energy doubling is involved) — verify against the original NEB answer key for this specific question. Q10 — emf = dφ/dt = 8t + 4; at t=4, emf = 8(4)+4 = 36V. For 24V, dφ/dt would need to be evaluated differently — recommend cross-checking with the official answer key as some published keys show 36V for this question.

Note: Questions 1, 9, and 10 have multiple plausible interpretations depending on rounding and the exact textbook convention used. We recommend verifying these three against the official NEB answer key before publishing as final.

Full Question Paper

Important Questions Likely to Repeat in Future Supplementary Exams

Supplementary exams tend to recycle high-frequency conceptual and numerical themes. Based on this paper and patterns across recent NEB supplementary sets, prioritize these:

• Carnot engine efficiency: η = 1 − T₂/T₁ (always convert °C to Kelvin first)
• Derivation of Cₚ − C_V = R from the first law of thermodynamics
• Wheatstone bridge balance condition using Kirchhoff’s laws
• Ampere’s circuital law applied to an infinite current-carrying conductor
• Radioactive decay law N = N₀e^(−λt) and decay-in-time-interval numericals
• Doppler effect: apparent frequency for a source approaching a stationary observer
• Millikan’s oil drop experiment — free body diagram and charge expression
• Electron in a magnetic field — time period of circular motion (T = 2πm/qB)
• Photoelectric effect: checking whether a given wavelength ejects electrons from a metal with known work function
• Balmer/Lyman series wavelength ratios and their spectral regions
• Transformer turns-ratio and power transmission problems
• Step-by-step derivation of magnetic field due to a long straight conductor

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this paper say “Supplementary Examination” — what does that mean for students?

A supplementary exam is given to students who did not pass (or did not appear for) the regular Physics exam in 2082. The syllabus and difficulty level remain the same as the regular exam — this paper (Set A, Code 1021’A’) follows the identical 75-mark, 3-hour, three-group structure as regular sets. Students preparing for a supplementary exam should treat this paper exactly like a regular board exam practice set.

How do you find the maximum efficiency of the Carnot engine in Q5?

Convert both temperatures to Kelvin: T₁ = 327°C = 600 K (source), T₂ = 27°C = 300 K (sink). Efficiency η = 1 − (T₂/T₁) = 1 − (300/600) = 1 − 0.5 = 50%. The most common mistake is forgetting to convert Celsius to Kelvin before applying the formula.

How do you solve the radioactive decay problem in Q19(b)?

Half-life = 20 s, so decay constant λ = 0.693/20 ≈ 0.03465 s⁻¹. Using N = N₀e^(−λt) with t = 10 s: N = 6×10⁶ × e^(−0.3465) ≈ 6×10⁶ × 0.707 ≈ 4.24×10⁶. Number of nuclei decayed = N₀ − N ≈ 6×10⁶ − 4.24×10⁶ ≈ 1.76×10⁶ nuclei. (This matches the fact that after one half-life of 20 s, half would decay; at 10 s — half of that time — slightly less than 1.76×10⁶ decay, confirming the order of magnitude.)

Why are roofs blown off during a hurricane (Q13a)?

This is an application of Bernoulli’s principle. As wind blows fast over the roof, the air pressure above the roof drops significantly (faster-moving air = lower pressure), while the pressure of the relatively stationary air beneath the roof remains higher. This pressure difference creates a net upward force, which can be strong enough to lift the roof off the structure.

For Q13(b), how do you calculate the viscous force on the sliding plate?

Using F = η × A × (v/d), where η = 1.5 Ns/m² (viscosity), A = 0.1 m² (area), v = 1×10⁻³ m/s (speed), and d = 10⁻⁵ m (film thickness). F = 1.5 × 0.1 × (1×10⁻³ / 1×10⁻⁵) = 1.5 × 0.1 × 100 = 15 N.

How do you calculate the time period of the electron’s circular motion in Q22(b)?

For a charged particle in a magnetic field, the time period T = 2πm/(qB), and notably it does NOT depend on the radius or velocity. T = 2π × (9.1×10⁻³¹) / (1.6×10⁻¹⁹ × 2×10⁻³) = 2π × (9.1×10⁻³¹)/(3.2×10⁻²²) ≈ 2π × 2.84×10⁻⁹ ≈ 1.79×10⁻⁸ s (about 17.9 ns).

For Q22(c), does sodium show the photoelectric effect with orange light (6800 Å)?

First find the photon energy: E = hc/λ = (6.62×10⁻³⁴ × 3×10⁸)/(6800×10⁻¹⁰) ≈ 2.92×10⁻¹⁹ J. Converting to eV: 2.92×10⁻¹⁹ / 1.6×10⁻¹⁹ ≈ 1.83 eV. Since the work function of sodium is 2.3 eV and the photon energy (1.83 eV) is less than this, sodium does NOT show the photoelectric effect with orange light — the photons don’t carry enough energy to eject electrons.

How do you find the Balmer-to-Lyman wavelength ratio in Q22(d, OR)?

The longest wavelength in the Balmer series corresponds to the n=3→2 transition, and the shortest wavelength in the Lyman series corresponds to the n=∞→1 transition (the series limit). Using 1/λ = R(1/n₁² − 1/n₂²): for Balmer (longest λ), 1/λ_B = R(1/4 − 1/9) = 5R/36. For Lyman (shortest λ, series limit), 1/λ_L = R(1/1 − 0) = R. The ratio λ_B/λ_L = (1/(5R/36))/(1/R) = 36/5 = 7.2. Both series lie in different regions: Lyman series is in the ultraviolet region, and the Balmer series is mostly in the visible region.

Preparation Strategy for the Supplementary Exam

Modern Physics carries the heaviest weight in this set — radioactivity, photoelectric effect, atomic spectra, and X-ray diffraction together make up nearly 13 marks. If you’re preparing for a supplementary exam under time pressure, this chapter deserves your first attention.

Don’t neglect circuit theory. Kirchhoff’s laws, the Wheatstone bridge balance condition, and Ampere’s circuital law for a straight conductor are foundational derivations that appear in nearly every NEB set — practice deriving each without referring to notes.

Watch for conceptual “justify” questions. This paper has several — the hurricane roof question, the guitar string tension claim, and the de Broglie wavelength comparison. These test whether you understand the underlying physics, not just formulas. Practice explaining these in 2-3 sentences using the correct physical principle (Bernoulli’s principle, frequency-tension relations, de Broglie wavelength formula).

Practice unit conversions rigorously. Several numericals here (Carnot efficiency, viscosity force, photoelectric energy) hinge entirely on correct unit conversion — Celsius to Kelvin, Angstroms to meters, eV to Joules. A correct method with a wrong conversion still loses marks.

Use the OR options to your advantage. Q14, Q17, Q20, and Q22 all offer alternatives. If your strength is in electricity over thermodynamics, or atomic physics over quantum mechanics, plan in advance which OR option you’ll pick so you don’t waste time deciding during the exam.

Time allocation for 3 hours: Group C (50 min, since it’s calculation-heavy with multiple sub-parts), Group B (90 min), MCQs (15 min), revision and diagram-checking (25 min).

Conclusion

The NEB Physics 2082 Set A supplementary paper places unusually strong emphasis on Modern Physics and Electricity & Magnetism compared to many regular sets, while still testing the standard mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves topics. For students retaking the exam, this is good news — it means focused revision on a handful of high-yield chapters (radioactivity, photoelectric effect, circuit laws, and Ampere’s law) can meaningfully move your score. Treat this paper as a full timed mock exam, then cross-check your numerical answers against the worked solutions in the FAQ section above.