CUET 2026 Physics May 14 Shift 2 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 14 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET 2026 exam from 11th May to 31st May.

CUET 2026 Physics exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
As per the marking scheme, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

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Question 1:

What are the respective numbers of \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) particles emitted respectively in the following radioactive decay? \[ {}^{200}_{90}X \rightarrow {}^{168}_{80}Y \]

(A) \(8\) and \(8\)
(B) \(8\) and \(6\)
(C) \(6\) and \(8\)
(D) \(6\) and \(6\)

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Question 2:

Consider a parallel plate capacitor of area \(A\) of each plate and separation \(d\) between the plates. If \(E\) is the electric field and \(\varepsilon_0\) is the permittivity of free space between the plates, then potential energy stored in the capacitor is:

(A) \(\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}\varepsilon_0 E^2Ad\)
(B) \(\displaystyle \frac{3}{4}\varepsilon_0 E^2Ad\)
(C) \(\displaystyle \frac{1}{4}\varepsilon_0 E^2Ad\)
(D) \(\displaystyle \varepsilon_0 E^2Ad\)

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Question 3:

What is the relative decrease in focal length of a lens for an increase in optical power by \(0.1\ D\) from \(2.5\ D\)?

(A) \(0.04\)
(B) \(0.40\)
(C) \(0.1\)
(D) \(0.01\)

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Question 4:

The Young's double slit interference experiment is performed using light consisting of \(480\ nm\) and \(600\ nm\) wavelengths to form interference patterns. The least number of the bright fringes of \(480\ nm\) light that are required for the first coincidence with the bright fringes formed by \(600\ nm\) light is:

(A) \(4\)
(B) \(8\)
(C) \(6\)
(D) \(5\)

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Question 5:

A steady current \(I\) flows through a long straight wire of radius \(a\). The current is uniformly distributed across its cross-section. The ratio of the magnetic fields due to the wire at distances \(\frac{a}{4}\) and \(3a\) respectively from the axis of the wire is:

(A) \(3:4\)
(B) \(4:3\)
(C) \(2:3\)
(D) \(1:4\)

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Question 6:

Two electrons are moving with different kinetic energies. If the first electron is moving with kinetic energy \(k\) and the second electron with kinetic energy \(4k\), the ratio of their de Broglie wavelengths respectively will be:

(A) \(1:2\)
(B) \(1:4\)
(C) \(2:1\)
(D) \(4:1\)

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Question 7:

The distance estimation for which ray optics is a good approximation for an aperture of \(3\ mm\) and wavelength \(300\ nm\) would be:

(A) \(40\ m\)
(B) \(30\ m\)
(C) \(20\ m\)
(D) \(10\ m\)

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Question 8:

Let a rod \(AB\) of length \(l\) having resistance \(r\) is moving perpendicular to a magnetic field \(B\) with constant velocity \(v\). If the ends of the rod are connected to a wire \(PQRS\) of negligible resistance, then current passing through the wire will be:

(A) \(\displaystyle \frac{Blv}{2r}\)
(B) \(\displaystyle \frac{Blv}{r}\)
(C) \(\displaystyle \frac{Blv}{4}\)
(D) \(\displaystyle \frac{3Blv}{4r}\)

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Question 9:

A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance \( 1\,\mu\text{F} \) is charged to a potential difference of \( 20\,\text{V} \). The distance between plates is \( 1\,\mu\text{m} \). The energy density between the plates of the capacitor is:

(A) \(1.8\times 10^3\ J/m^3\)
(B) \(2\times 10^3\ J/m^3\)
(C) \(2\times 10^2\ J/m^3\)
(D) \(1.8\times 10^5\ J/m^3\)

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Question 10:

Match List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
A. The current lags behind the emf by \( \frac{\pi}{4} \) in phase	I. A.C. circuit containing only an inductor
B. The e.m.f. lags behind the current by \( \frac{\pi}{4} \) in phase	II. A.C. circuit with resistance and inductance in series
C. The current lags behind the e.m.f. in phase by \( \frac{\pi}{2} \)	III. A.C. circuit containing only a capacitor
D. The e.m.f. lags behind the current in phase by \( \frac{\pi}{2} \)	IV. A.C. circuit with resistance and capacitor in series

(A) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
(B) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(C) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(D) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	60 minutes per test
Total Sections	3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Questions per Test	50 questions (all compulsory)
Marking Scheme	+5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Maximum Marks	250 marks per test
Maximum Subject Choices	5 subjects in total
Syllabus Base	Class 12 NCERT (mainly for Domain Subjects)

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CUET Questions

1.
In a coil of resistance \(100\,\Omega\), a current is induced by changing the magnetic flux through it. The current versus time variation is as shown. The magnitude of change in flux through the coil is

\(250\,\text{Wb}\)
\(275\,\text{Wb}\)
\(20\,\text{Wb}\)
\(225\,\text{Wb}\)

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2.
An electron is found to repel another electron at a distance of \(1\,\text{cm}\) with a force \(F=2.3\times10^{-24}\,\text{N}\). Two protons placed at a distance of \(5\,\text{cm}\) will

repel each other with a force \(F=2.3\times10^{-24}\,\text{N}\)
attract each other with a force \(F=2.3\times10^{-24}\,\text{N}\)
repel each other with a force \(F=9.2\times10^{-26}\,\text{N}\)
attract each other with a force \(F=4.6\times10^{-25}\,\text{N}\)

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3.
In Young’s double slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is increased while keeping all other parameters constant, the fringe width will:

Increase
Decrease
Remain unchanged
First increase then decrease

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4.
Nuclear forces are

Strong, short range and charge independent.
Attractive, long range and charge independent.
Strong, attractive and charge dependent.
Strong, short range and repulsive.

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5.
The surface of a certain metal is first illuminated with light of wavelength \(\lambda_1=350\,\text{nm}\), and then by light of wavelength \(\lambda_2=540\,\text{nm}\). It is found that the maximum speed of the photoelectrons in the two cases differ by a factor of \(2\). The work function of the metal (in eV) is close to \[ \left(\text{Energy of photon}=\frac{1240}{\lambda(\text{nm})}\text{ eV}\right) \]

\(2.58\)
\(1.88\)
\(3.22\)
\(1.48\)

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6.
A magnetic dipole aligned parallel to a uniform magnetic field requires a work of \(W\) to rotate it through \(60^\circ\). The torque exerted by the field on the dipole in this new position is

\(2W\)
\(W\)
\(\sqrt{3}\,W\)
\(\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2}W\)

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CUET 2026 Physics May 14 Shift 2 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Physics May 14 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solution PDF

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

CUET 2026 Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
In a coil of resistance \(100\,\Omega\), a current is induced by changing the magnetic flux through it. The current versus time variation is as shown. The magnitude of change in flux through the coil is

2.
An electron is found to repel another electron at a distance of \(1\,\text{cm}\) with a force \(F=2.3\times10^{-24}\,\text{N}\). Two protons placed at a distance of \(5\,\text{cm}\) will

3.
In Young’s double slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is increased while keeping all other parameters constant, the fringe width will:

4.
Nuclear forces are

6.
A magnetic dipole aligned parallel to a uniform magnetic field requires a work of \(W\) to rotate it through \(60^\circ\). The torque exerted by the field on the dipole in this new position is

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CUET 2026 Physics May 14 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

1.In a coil of resistance \(100\,\Omega\), a current is induced by changing the magnetic flux through it. The current versus time variation is as shown. The magnitude of change in flux through the coil is

2.An electron is found to repel another electron at a distance of \(1\,\text{cm}\) with a force \(F=2.3\times10^{-24}\,\text{N}\). Two protons placed at a distance of \(5\,\text{cm}\) will

3.In Young’s double slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is increased while keeping all other parameters constant, the fringe width will:

4.Nuclear forces are

6.A magnetic dipole aligned parallel to a uniform magnetic field requires a work of \(W\) to rotate it through \(60^\circ\). The torque exerted by the field on the dipole in this new position is

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1.
In a coil of resistance \(100\,\Omega\), a current is induced by changing the magnetic flux through it. The current versus time variation is as shown. The magnitude of change in flux through the coil is

2.
An electron is found to repel another electron at a distance of \(1\,\text{cm}\) with a force \(F=2.3\times10^{-24}\,\text{N}\). Two protons placed at a distance of \(5\,\text{cm}\) will

3.
In Young’s double slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is increased while keeping all other parameters constant, the fringe width will:

4.
Nuclear forces are

6.
A magnetic dipole aligned parallel to a uniform magnetic field requires a work of \(W\) to rotate it through \(60^\circ\). The torque exerted by the field on the dipole in this new position is