CUET 2026 Physics May 30 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 30 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:

A galvanometer of resistance \(50\,\Omega\) gives full-scale deflection when a current of \(2\,mA\) passes through it. The value of shunt resistance required to convert it into an ammeter of range \(2\,A\) is

(A) \(0.05\,\Omega\)
(B) \(0.5\,\Omega\)
(C) \(5\,\Omega\)
(D) \(50\,\Omega\)

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Question 2:

In an AC circuit containing a pure resistor, the phase difference between voltage and current is

(A) \(90^\circ\)
(B) \(180^\circ\)
(C) \(45^\circ\)
(D) \(0^\circ\)

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Question 3:

Two coils have mutual inductance \(0.5\,H\). If the current in the primary coil changes at the rate of \(4\,A s^{-1}\), the induced emf in the secondary coil is

(A) \(0.5\,V\)
(B) \(1\,V\)
(C) \(2\,V\)
(D) \(4\,V\)

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Question 4:

Match the electromagnetic waves in Column I with their common applications in Column II.

Column I		Column II
(A)	Gamma rays	(I)	Radar communication
(B)	X-rays	(II)	Cancer treatment
(C)	Microwaves	(III)	Bone imaging
(D)	Radio waves	(IV)	Broadcasting

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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Question 5:

According to Bohr's atomic model, the angular momentum of an electron in the \(n^{th}\) orbit is

(A) \(\dfrac{nh}{2\pi}\)
(B) \(\dfrac{h}{2\pi n}\)
(C) \(\dfrac{n^2h}{2\pi}\)
(D) \(\dfrac{h}{n}\)

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Question 6:

A photon has energy \(6\,eV\). The corresponding work function of a metal is \(2\,eV\). The maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectron is

(A) \(2\,eV\)
(B) \(4\,eV\)
(C) \(6\,eV\)
(D) \(8\,eV\)

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Question 7:

A long straight conductor carries a current of \(10\,A\). The magnetic field at a point \(20\,cm\) away from the conductor is \((\mu_0=4\pi\times10^{-7}\,TmA^{-1})\)

(A) \(1\times10^{-5}\,T\)
(B) \(2\times10^{-5}\,T\)
(C) \(5\times10^{-6}\,T\)
(D) \(4\times10^{-5}\,T\)

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Question 8:

An object is placed \(30\,cm\) in front of a concave mirror of focal length \(20\,cm\). The image distance is

(A) \(-60\,cm\)
(B) \(+60\,cm\)
(C) \(+30\,cm\)
(D) \(-30\,cm\)

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Question 9:

In a semiconductor, the conductivity increases with increase in temperature because

(A) Resistance increases
(B) Number of free charge carriers increases
(C) Mobility becomes zero
(D) Band gap increases

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Question 10:

Two capacitors of capacitances \(6\,\mu F\) and \(3\,\mu F\) are connected in series across a battery. The equivalent capacitance of the combination is

(A) \(9\,\mu F\)
(B) \(2\,\mu F\)
(C) \(4.5\,\mu F\)
(D) \(18\,\mu F\)

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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.
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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2.
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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3.
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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4.
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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5.
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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6.
The velocity of an electromagnetic wave in a medium with \(\varepsilon_r=2\) and \(\mu_r=18\) is

\(1.5\times10^8\,\text{m s}^{-1}\)
\(2\times10^8\,\text{m s}^{-1}\)
\(0.5\times10^8\,\text{m s}^{-1}\)
\(0.25\times10^8\,\text{m s}^{-1}\)

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CUET 2026 Physics May 30 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Physics May 30 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

1.
In Young’s double slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is increased while keeping all other parameters constant, the fringe width will:

3.
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

4.
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

5.
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

6.
The velocity of an electromagnetic wave in a medium with \(\varepsilon_r=2\) and \(\mu_r=18\) is

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CUET 2026 Physics May 30 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

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

3.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

4.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

5.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

6.The velocity of an electromagnetic wave in a medium with \(\varepsilon_r=2\) and \(\mu_r=18\) is

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1.
In Young’s double slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is increased while keeping all other parameters constant, the fringe width will:

3.
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

4.
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

5.
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

6.
The velocity of an electromagnetic wave in a medium with \(\varepsilon_r=2\) and \(\mu_r=18\) is