CUET 2026 Physics May 26 Shift 2 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 26 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:

Assertion-Reason Type Question
Assertion (A): The magnetic field at the center of a circular current carrying loop is directly proportional to the current flowing through it.
Reason (R): According to Biot–Savart’s law, magnetic field produced by a current element is proportional to the current element.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(D) Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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Question 2:

Match the following electromagnetic waves with their correct energy order.

Column I		Column II
(A)	Gamma rays	(I)	Lowest frequency
(B)	X-rays	(II)	Highest energy
(C)	Microwaves	(III)	Used in radar communication
(D)	Radio waves	(IV)	Used in medical imaging

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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Question 3:

The ratio of de Broglie wavelength of an electron to that of a proton moving with the same kinetic energy is:

(A) \(\sqrt{\dfrac{m_p}{m_e}}\)
(B) \(\dfrac{m_p}{m_e}\)
(C) \(\sqrt{\dfrac{m_e}{m_p}}\)
(D) \(1\)

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Question 4:

A proton and an alpha particle are accelerated through the same potential difference. The ratio of their kinetic energies will be:

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

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Question 5:

Assertion-Reason Type Question
Assertion (A): Torque acting on a current loop in a magnetic field is maximum when the plane of the loop is parallel to the magnetic field.
Reason (R): Torque on a magnetic dipole is given by: \[ \tau = MB\sin\theta \] where \(\theta\) is the angle between magnetic moment and magnetic field.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(D) Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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Question 6:

The focal length of a concave mirror is \(20 cm\). If the object is placed at \(30 cm\) from the mirror, the image distance will be:

(A) \(60 cm\)
(B) \(30 cm\)
(C) \(12 cm\)
(D) \(24 cm\)

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Question 7:

The magnifying power of a simple microscope increases when:

(A) Focal length increases
(B) Focal length decreases
(C) Aperture decreases
(D) Radius of lens increases

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Question 8:

Match the following quantities with their SI units.

Column I		Column II
(A)	Magnetic flux	(I)	Tesla
(B)	Magnetic field	(II)	Weber
(C)	Capacitance	(III)	Farad
(D)	Resistance	(IV)	Ohm

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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Question 9:

A photon has energy \(6 eV\). Its frequency is approximately:

(A) \(1.45\times10^{15} Hz\)
(B) \(6\times10^{15} Hz\)
(C) \(9\times10^{14} Hz\)
(D) \(3\times10^{8} Hz\)

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Question 10:

Assertion-Reason Type Question
Assertion (A): In photoelectric effect, stopping potential depends upon frequency of incident radiation.
Reason (R): Maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons increases with frequency.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(D) Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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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 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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2.
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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3.
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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4.
Match List-I with List-II
where \[ \text{(I)}\;100\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(II)}\;10^{-15}\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(III)}\;10^{-10}\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(IV)}\;10^{-3}\,\text{m} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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5.
Five cells, each of emf \((E)\) and internal resistance \((r)\), are connected in series. If out of these five cells, one of the cells is connected with opposite polarity, the equivalent emf and internal resistance of the combination, respectively, will be

\(5E,\;5r\)
\(4E,\;4r\)
\(3E,\;5r\)
\(3E,\;3r\)

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6.
Energy levels \(A\), \(B\), \(C\) of a certain atom correspond to increasing values of energy \((E_A<E_B<E_C)\). If \(\lambda_1\), \(\lambda_2\) and \(\lambda_3\) are the wavelengths of radiations corresponding to the transitions \(C\to B\), \(B\to A\) and \(C\to A\) respectively, the relation between these wavelengths can be written as

\[ \lambda_3=\lambda_1+\lambda_2 \]
\[ \lambda_3=\frac{\lambda_1\lambda_2}{\lambda_1+\lambda_2} \]
\[ \lambda_1+\lambda_2+\lambda_3=0 \]
\[ \lambda_1^2+\lambda_2^2=\lambda_3^2 \]

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CUET 2026 Physics May 26 Shift 2 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Physics May 26 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

1.
In a full wave rectifier circuit operating with \(50\,\text{Hz}\) mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple at the output would be

3.
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?

4.
Match List-I with List-II
where \[ \text{(I)}\;100\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(II)}\;10^{-15}\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(III)}\;10^{-10}\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(IV)}\;10^{-3}\,\text{m} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

5.
Five cells, each of emf \((E)\) and internal resistance \((r)\), are connected in series. If out of these five cells, one of the cells is connected with opposite polarity, the equivalent emf and internal resistance of the combination, respectively, will be

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CUET 2026 Physics May 26 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

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

3.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?

4.Match List-I with List-II where \[ \text{(I)}\;100\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(II)}\;10^{-15}\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(III)}\;10^{-10}\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(IV)}\;10^{-3}\,\text{m} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

5.Five cells, each of emf \((E)\) and internal resistance \((r)\), are connected in series. If out of these five cells, one of the cells is connected with opposite polarity, the equivalent emf and internal resistance of the combination, respectively, will be

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1.
In a full wave rectifier circuit operating with \(50\,\text{Hz}\) mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple at the output would be

3.
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?

4.
Match List-I with List-II
where \[ \text{(I)}\;100\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(II)}\;10^{-15}\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(III)}\;10^{-10}\,\text{m} \] \[ \text{(IV)}\;10^{-3}\,\text{m} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

5.
Five cells, each of emf \((E)\) and internal resistance \((r)\), are connected in series. If out of these five cells, one of the cells is connected with opposite polarity, the equivalent emf and internal resistance of the combination, respectively, will be