CUET 2026 Physics May 22 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 22 Shift 1 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:

An electromagnetic wave travels in free space along the \(x\)-direction. At a particular point in space and time, \[ \vec{B} = 2 \times 10^{-7}\,\hat{j}\,T \]
is associated with this wave. The value of corresponding electric field \(\vec{E}\) at this point is __________ V/m.

(A) \(60\hat{k}\)
(B) \(-60\hat{k}\)
(C) \(30\hat{k}\)
(D) \(-600\hat{k}\)

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Question 2:

Two resistors of \(200\,\Omega\) and \(400\,\Omega\) are connected in series with a battery of \(100\,V\). A bulb rated at \(200\,V, 100\,W\) is connected across the \(400\,\Omega\) resistance. The potential drop across the bulb is _________ V.

(A) \(25\)
(B) \(50\)
(C) \(66.6\)
(D) \(100\)

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Question 3:

Two point charges \(8\,\mu C\) and \(-2\,\mu C\) are located at \(x = 2\,cm\) and \(x = 4\,cm\), respectively on the \(x\)-axis. The ratio of electric flux due to these charges through two spheres of radii \(3\,cm\) and \(5\,cm\) with their centers at the origin is ________.

(A) \(4:1\)
(B) \(3:4\)
(C) \(4:3\)
(D) \(4:5\)

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Question 4:

A circular current loop of radius \(R\) is placed inside a square loop of side length \(L\) \((L \gg R)\) such that they are co-planar and their centers coincide. The permeability of free space is \(\mu_0\). The mutual inductance between circular loop and square loop is ________.

(A) \(2\sqrt{2}\dfrac{\mu_0 L^2}{R}\)
(B) \(\sqrt{2}\dfrac{\mu_0 L^2}{R}\)
(C) \(\sqrt{2}\dfrac{\mu_0 R^2}{L}\)
(D) \(2\sqrt{2}\dfrac{\mu_0 R^2}{L}\)

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Question 5:

The binding energy per nucleon of \(^{209}_{83}\mathrm{Bi}\) is ________ MeV.
\[ Given: m\left(^{209}_{83}\mathrm{Bi}\right)=208.980388\,u, \quad m_p=1.007825\,u, \quad m_n=1.008665\,u, \] \[ 1u = 931\,MeV/c^2 \]

(A) \(7.48\)
(B) \(7.84\)
(C) \(8.79\)
(D) \(6.94\)

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Question 6:

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II:

LIST-I		LIST-II
(A)	Planck's constant	(I)	\(ML^2T^{-2}\)
(B)	Stopping potential	(II)	\(T^{-1}\)
(C)	Work function	(III)	\(ML^2T^{-1}\)
(D)	Threshold frequency	(IV)	\(ML^2T^{-3}A^{-1}\)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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Question 7:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: In electrostatics, a conductor does not store any net charge inside.
Reason R: Inside the capacitor (with no dielectric medium), the free charge carriers, if placed between the plates of capacitor, experience force and drift.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true but R is false
(D) A is false but R is true

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Question 8:

A solenoid has a core made of material with relative permeability \(400\). The magnetic field produced in the interior of solenoid is \(1.0\,T\). The magnetic intensity in SI units is \(\alpha \times 10^5\). The value of \(\alpha\) is ________.
\[ Given: \mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7}\,SI units \]

(A) \(\dfrac{25}{\pi}\)
(B) \(\dfrac{1}{16\pi}\)
(C) \(\dfrac{1}{\pi}\)
(D) \(\dfrac{1}{4\pi}\)

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Question 9:

A magnetic field vector in an electromagnetic wave is represented by \[ \vec{B} = B_0 \sin\left(2\pi \nu t - \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda}\right)\hat{j} \]
Its associated electric field vector is ________.

(A) \[ \vec{E} = -\nu\lambda B_0 \sin\left(2\pi \nu t - \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda}\right)\hat{k} \]
(B) \[ \vec{E} = -\nu\lambda B_0 \sin\left(2\pi \nu t - \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda}\right)\hat{i} \]
(C) \[ \vec{E} = \nu\lambda B_0 \sin\left(2\pi \nu t - \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda}\right)\hat{k} \]
(D) \[ \vec{E} = \nu\lambda B_0 \sin\left(2\pi \nu t - \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda}\right)\hat{i} \]

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Question 10:

A convex lens is made from glass material having refractive index of \(1.4\) with same radius of curvature on both sides. The ratio of its focal length and radius of curvature is ________.

(A) \(0.5\)
(B) \(2.5\)
(C) \(0.8\)
(D) \(1.25\)

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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)

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
Figures show four pairs of parallel plates \(P,Q,R\) and \(S\) with the same separation and the electric potential of each plate. The electric field between the plates is uniform and perpendicular to the plates. Arrange the plates in descending order of the magnitude of the electric field between the plates.
(A) P (B) Q (C) R (D) S Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

\((B),(C),(D),(A)\)
\((A),(C),(B),(D)\)
\((B),(C),(A),(D)\)
\((C),(D),(A),(B)\)

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2.
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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3.
Arrange the following steps in the chronological order, when a charged particle enters perpendicularly into a uniform magnetic field. (A) The charged particle starts moving in a circular path. (B) Net work done by the field is zero. (C) The speed of the charged particle remains constant but its direction changes. (D) A force acts perpendicular to both the velocity of the charged particle and the magnetic field. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(D), (A), (C), (B)
(A), (C), (D), (B)
(C), (A), (D), (B)
(A), (C), (B), (D)

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4.
A circular wire loop of radius \(R\) is placed in the \(x\)-\(y\) plane centered at the origin. A square loop of side \(a\;(a\ll R)\) of single turn is placed with its plane parallel to the \(x\)-\(y\) plane and at a distance \(z=\sqrt{3}\,R\). The mutual inductance between the loops is

\[ \frac{\mu_0a^2}{4R} \]
\[ \frac{\mu_0R}{8a^2} \]
\[ \frac{\mu_0R}{4a} \]
\[ \frac{\mu_0a^2}{16R} \]

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5.
In a full wave rectifier circuit operating with \(50\,\text{Hz}\) mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple at the output would be

\(25\,\text{Hz}\)
\(50\,\text{Hz}\)
\(75\,\text{Hz}\)
\(100\,\text{Hz}\)

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6.
According to Kirchhoff's Loop Rule (Second Law) applied across a closed network mesh, the algebraic sum of all potential variations around any closed loop must equal zero. This fundamental circuit law is a direct consequence of which physical conservation principle?

\( \text{Conservation of Linear Momentum} \)
\( \text{Conservation of Electric Charge} \)
\( \text{Conservation of Mass} \)
\( \text{Conservation of Energy} \)

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CUET 2026 Physics May 22 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Physics May 22 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

2.
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.
A circular wire loop of radius \(R\) is placed in the \(x\)-\(y\) plane centered at the origin. A square loop of side \(a\;(a\ll R)\) of single turn is placed with its plane parallel to the \(x\)-\(y\) plane and at a distance \(z=\sqrt{3}\,R\). The mutual inductance between the loops is

5.
In a full wave rectifier circuit operating with \(50\,\text{Hz}\) mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple at the output would be

6.
According to Kirchhoff's Loop Rule (Second Law) applied across a closed network mesh, the algebraic sum of all potential variations around any closed loop must equal zero. This fundamental circuit law is a direct consequence of which physical conservation principle?

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CUET Questions

2.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.A circular wire loop of radius \(R\) is placed in the \(x\)-\(y\) plane centered at the origin. A square loop of side \(a\;(a\ll R)\) of single turn is placed with its plane parallel to the \(x\)-\(y\) plane and at a distance \(z=\sqrt{3}\,R\). The mutual inductance between the loops is

5.In a full wave rectifier circuit operating with \(50\,\text{Hz}\) mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple at the output would be

6.According to Kirchhoff's Loop Rule (Second Law) applied across a closed network mesh, the algebraic sum of all potential variations around any closed loop must equal zero. This fundamental circuit law is a direct consequence of which physical conservation principle?

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2.
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.
A circular wire loop of radius \(R\) is placed in the \(x\)-\(y\) plane centered at the origin. A square loop of side \(a\;(a\ll R)\) of single turn is placed with its plane parallel to the \(x\)-\(y\) plane and at a distance \(z=\sqrt{3}\,R\). The mutual inductance between the loops is

5.
In a full wave rectifier circuit operating with \(50\,\text{Hz}\) mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple at the output would be

6.
According to Kirchhoff's Loop Rule (Second Law) applied across a closed network mesh, the algebraic sum of all potential variations around any closed loop must equal zero. This fundamental circuit law is a direct consequence of which physical conservation principle?