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Key Facts: PSEB SS Physics Exam

70 + 25 + 5

PSEB Senior Secondary Physics Theory + Practical + Project/INA mark split

PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27

3 hours

Typical PSEB Senior Secondary Physics theory exam duration

Common Class 12 theory logistics / confirm on pseb.ac.in

33%

Separate pass floor in Theory, Practical, INA, and aggregate

PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27

Code 052

Physics subject code on PSEB Senior Secondary materials

PSEB Scheme of Studies / syllabus

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format

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PSEB Senior Secondary Physics is a Class 12 public-exam subject with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + Project/INA 05 (about 3 hours theory; code 052) and 33% pass separately in theory, practical, INA, and aggregate — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for NCERT/PSEB-focused Class 12 Physics concepts and numericals.

Sample PSEB SS Physics Practice Questions

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1Two point charges +4 μC and −2 μC are placed 3 m apart in vacuum. The magnitude of the force between them is (take 1/(4πε₀) = 9×10⁹ N m² C⁻²):
A.8×10⁻³ N
B.2.4×10⁻² N
C.8×10⁻² N
D.4×10⁻³ N
Explanation: F = k|q₁q₂|/r² = (9×10⁹)(4×10⁻⁶)(2×10⁻⁶)/(3)² = (9×10⁹)(8×10⁻¹²)/9 = 72×10⁻³/9 = 8×10⁻³ N.
2The electric field due to a uniformly charged infinite non-conducting plane sheet of surface charge density σ is:
A.σ/(2ε₀), independent of distance from the sheet
B.σ/ε₀, falling as 1/r
C.σ/(4πε₀r²)
D.σ/(2ε₀r)
Explanation: By Gauss’s law with a pillbox straddling an infinite non-conducting sheet, E = σ/(2ε₀) on each side and is independent of distance.
3A parallel-plate capacitor has capacitance 5 μF in air. When a dielectric of dielectric constant κ = 3 completely fills the gap, the capacitance becomes:
A.5/3 μF
B.5 μF
C.15 μF
D.45 μF
Explanation: With dielectric filling the gap, C′ = κC₀ = 3 × 5 μF = 15 μF.
4Three capacitors of 2 μF, 3 μF and 6 μF are connected in series. Their equivalent capacitance is:
A.1 μF
B.11 μF
C.0.5 μF
D.2 μF
Explanation: 1/C = 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/6 = 3/6 + 2/6 + 1/6 = 6/6 = 1 ⇒ C = 1 μF.
5Work done by an external agent in slowly moving a +2 μC charge from a point at potential 10 V to a point at potential 30 V (no KE change) is:
A.40 μJ
B.20 μJ
C.−40 μJ
D.60 μJ
Explanation: W_ext = qΔV = (2×10⁻⁶)(30−10) = 4×10⁻⁵ J = 40 μJ.
6The electric field on the axial line of a short electric dipole of moment p at distance r (r ≫ dipole length) is:
A.(1/(4πε₀))·(2p/r³) along the dipole axis
B.(1/(4πε₀))·(p/r³) opposite to p
C.(1/(4πε₀))·(p/r²)
D.(1/(4πε₀))·(2p/r²)
Explanation: For a short dipole, axial field E_axial = (1/(4πε₀))(2p/r³) in the direction of p; equatorial field is half that magnitude and opposite to p.
7A charge of 8 μC is placed at the centre of a cube of side 10 cm. The electric flux through one face of the cube is:
A.q/(6ε₀) = (8×10⁻⁶)/(6ε₀)
B.q/ε₀
C.q/(24ε₀)
D.zero
Explanation: Total flux through a closed surface = q_enc/ε₀. By symmetry the cube has 6 identical faces, so flux through one face = (q/ε₀)/6 = q/(6ε₀).
8Energy stored in a 4 μF capacitor charged to 100 V is:
A.0.02 J
B.0.04 J
C.0.2 J
D.2 J
Explanation: U = (1/2)CV² = (1/2)(4×10⁻⁶)(100)² = (2×10⁻⁶)(10⁴) = 0.02 J.
9Two identical capacitors each of capacitance C are connected in series and charged by a battery of voltage V, then disconnected from the battery and reconnected in parallel with plates of like polarity joined. The final energy stored is:
A.CV²/4
B.CV²/2
C.CV²
D.CV²/8
Explanation: Series equivalent C/2 takes charge Q_stack = (C/2)V from the battery; each capacitor holds charge (C/2)V. After isolation and parallel reconnection of like plates, total charge on the combined positive side is CV and C_eq = 2C, so V_f = V/2. Final energy = ½(2C)(V/2)² = CV²/4.
10If the distance between two point charges is doubled and each charge is doubled, the electrostatic force becomes:
A.unchanged
B.doubled
C.halved
D.four times
Explanation: F′/F = (k(2q₁)(2q₂)/(2r)²)/(kq₁q₂/r²) = 4/4 = 1. Force is unchanged.

About the PSEB SS Physics Exam

Punjab Senior Secondary Physics under PSEB covers Class 12 Physics aligned to the Board’s Senior Secondary syllabus and NCERT-style Class 12 Physics. Core theory units include electrostatics, current electricity, magnetic effects and magnetism, electromagnetic induction and AC, electromagnetic waves, optics, dual nature of radiation and matter, atoms and nuclei, and semiconductor electronics. Official assessment is Theory 70 + Practical 25 + Project/INA 05 (subject code 052; theory about 3 hours). Pass requires 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA and 33% aggregate per the Scheme of Studies 2026–27. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision and calculation practice; pair it with official syllabus PDFs, written numerical practice, and practical/project work via pseb.ac.in.

Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

PSEB Senior Secondary Physics is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 052) with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + Project/INA 05 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus is PSEB/NCERT Class 12 Physics-aligned across electrostatics, current electricity, magnetic effects and magnetism, EMI and AC, electromagnetic waves, optics, dual nature, atoms and nuclei, and semiconductor electronics. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in aggregate

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~11% of this local bank

Electrostatics

Charges, field, potential, Gauss’s law, dipoles, and capacitors.

~11% of this local bank

Current Electricity

Ohm’s law, resistivity, cells, Kirchhoff, and Wheatstone bridge.

~13% of this local bank

Magnetic Effects and Magnetism

Lorentz force, Biot–Savart, Ampere, galvanometer, magnetic materials.

~11% of this local bank

EMI and Alternating Currents

Faraday/Lenz, inductance, LCR resonance, power factor, transformers.

~4% of this local bank

Electromagnetic Waves

Displacement current idea and EM spectrum.

~20% of this local bank

Optics

Ray optics, instruments, interference, and diffraction.

~7% of this local bank

Dual Nature

Photoelectric effect and de Broglie wavelength.

~12% of this local bank

Atoms and Nuclei

Bohr model, spectra, binding energy, fission and fusion.

~11% of this local bank

Semiconductor Electronics

Bands, p–n junction, diode characteristics, and rectifiers.

Preparing for the PSEB SS Physics Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in aggregate
  • Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Physics is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 052) with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + Project/INA 05 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus is PSEB/NCERT Class 12 Physics-aligned across electrostatics, current electricity, magnetic effects and magnetism, EMI and AC, electromagnetic waves, optics, dual nature, atoms and nuclei, and semiconductor electronics. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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PSEB SS Physics: Suggested Study Strategy

1Write the governing formula first (Coulomb, Ohm, Biot–Savart, lens formula, photoelectric equation) before substituting SI values.
2Watch sign conventions carefully for mirrors/lenses and for motional emf / Lenz’s law direction questions.
3For capacitors and resistors, always decide series vs parallel topology before computing equivalent values.
4In photoelectric numericals, convert eV ↔ joules only when needed; many MCQ options stay in eV.
5Do not neglect Practical (25) and Project/INA (5) — pass requires 33% in each component as well as aggregate.
6Use current PSEB Class 12 Physics syllabus and Scheme of Studies materials from pseb.ac.in to balance objective drills with long numerical and practical preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is PSEB Senior Secondary Physics officially examined?

Physics is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 subject with Theory 70 marks, Practical 25 marks, and Project/INA 05 marks (total 100). Subject code is 052. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, date sheet, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Physics paper?

No. Official PSEB Class 12 Physics theory papers mix objective and subjective numerical/theory sections, plus a separate practical exam and project/INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and numericals only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to PSEB Senior Secondary (Class 12) Physics / NCERT Class 12 Physics style scope: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter, Atoms and Nuclei, and Semiconductor Electronics (theory total 70).

What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary Physics?

Per the PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27, candidates must secure 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA (project/internal), and 33% in the aggregate. Always verify the current PSEB Senior Secondary notification for exact criteria for your sitting.

Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?

Use the Punjab School Education Board website at pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus entries (including Physics code 052), Scheme of Studies, date sheets, and exam circulars. Physics syllabus PDFs are published under PSEB static media for the session.

What languages are used for PSEB Class 12 Physics?

PSEB may offer English, Punjabi, and Hindi media depending on school offerings. This free practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only.