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The time constant of an inductance coil is 4 ms. On connecting a resistor of 60 Ω in series with it, the time constant is reduced to 1 ms. The inductance and resistance of the coil are respectively |
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Answer» The time constant of an inductance coil is 4 ms. On connecting a resistor of 60 Ω in series with it, the time constant is reduced to 1 ms. The inductance and resistance of the coil are respectively |
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A particle starts executing S.H.M. of amplitude a and total energy E. At the instant its kinetic energy is 3E4 , its displacement y is given by |
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Answer» A particle starts executing S.H.M. of amplitude a and total energy E. At the instant its kinetic energy is 3E4 , its displacement y is given by |
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On a cylindrical rod two coils are wound one over the other. If the inductance of each coil is 0.1 H the mutual inductance of the pair of coils is |
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Answer» On a cylindrical rod two coils are wound one over the other. If the inductance of each coil is 0.1 H the mutual inductance of the pair of coils is |
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In a series LCR circuit L=10 mH, C=1 μF and R=3 Ω. It is connected to an AC voltage source. The inductive reactance of the circuit at a frequency 25% less than resonant frequency is |
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Answer» In a series LCR circuit L=10 mH, C=1 μF and R=3 Ω. It is connected to an AC voltage source. The inductive reactance of the circuit at a frequency 25% less than resonant frequency is |
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Two lenses of powers – 15 D and +5D are in constant with each other. The focal length of the combination is |
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Answer» Two lenses of powers – 15 D and +5D are in constant with each other. The focal length of the combination is |
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A particle of mass 1 kg is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 30∘ with the horizontal. Find the change in the momentum (kg−m/s) of the particle between the points of projection and the highest point. Take g=10 m/s2 |
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Answer» A particle of mass 1 kg is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 30∘ with the horizontal. Find the change in the momentum (kg−m/s) of the particle between the points of projection and the highest point. Take g=10 m/s2 |
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Three capacitors are connected as shown in figure. Then the charge on capacitor plate C1 is: |
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Answer» Three capacitors are connected as shown in figure. Then the charge on capacitor plate C1 is:
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Whai is mean by conservation in conservation of mass , conservation of energy , conservation of mechanical energy , conservation of angular momentum ,and conservation of linear momentum and please explain it in simple examples |
| Answer» Whai is mean by conservation in conservation of mass , conservation of energy , conservation of mechanical energy , conservation of angular momentum ,and conservation of linear momentum and please explain it in simple examples | |
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A sound absorber attenuates the sound level by 20 dB. The intensity decreases by a factor of |
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Answer» A sound absorber attenuates the sound level by 20 dB. The intensity decreases by a factor of |
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Determine the relationship that governs the velocities of four cylinders if vA, vB, vC and vD represents velocities of block A, B, C and D. Consider downward velocity as positive and strings inextensible. |
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Answer» Determine the relationship that governs the velocities of four cylinders if vA, vB, vC and vD represents velocities of block A, B, C and D. Consider downward velocity as positive and strings inextensible. |
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A bat emitting an ultrasonic wave. of frequency 4.5×104 Hz flies at a speed of 6 m/s between two parallel walls. Find the two frequencies heard by the bat and the beat frequency between the two. The speed sound is 330 m/s. |
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Answer» A bat emitting an ultrasonic wave. of frequency 4.5×104 Hz flies at a speed of 6 m/s between two parallel walls. Find the two frequencies heard by the bat and the beat frequency between the two. The speed sound is 330 m/s. |
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A curved road of 50 m radius is banked at correct angle for a given maximum speed v m/s. If the radius of curvature of the road is changed to 200 m keeping the same banking angle, the maximum safe speed on the road is |
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Answer» A curved road of 50 m radius is banked at correct angle for a given maximum speed v m/s. If the radius of curvature of the road is changed to 200 m keeping the same banking angle, the maximum safe speed on the road is |
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Find the minimum force P required to move block of weight W up the incline plane |
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Answer» Find the minimum force P required to move block of weight W up the incline plane |
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A ring of mass 2π kg and radius 0.25 m is making 300 rpm about an axis perpendicular to its plane. The tension (in newtons) developed in the ring is, approximately |
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Answer» A ring of mass 2π kg and radius 0.25 m is making 300 rpm about an axis perpendicular to its plane. The tension (in newtons) developed in the ring is, approximately |
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The refracting angle of a prism is 60degree and refractive index is √(7/3). Find the minimum angle of incidence of a ray of light falling on one refracting surface of the prism. Such that the emerging ray will graze the other refracting surface. |
| Answer» The refracting angle of a prism is 60degree and refractive index is √(7/3). Find the minimum angle of incidence of a ray of light falling on one refracting surface of the prism. Such that the emerging ray will graze the other refracting surface. | |
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Point masses of 1,2,3 and 10 kg are lying at the point (0 0) (2 0) (0 3 )(- 2 - 2) respectively. In x-y plane, the moment of inertia of the system about y axis will be in Kg metre2 |
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Answer» Point masses of 1,2,3 and 10 kg are lying at the point (0 0) (2 0) (0 3 )(- 2 - 2) respectively. In x-y plane, the moment of inertia of the system about y axis will be in Kg metre2 |
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A 100 kg block is dropped from the top of a building 80 m tall. Assume g=10 ms−2. Find the work done by the force of gravity as it falls vertically to hit the ground. |
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Answer» A 100 kg block is dropped from the top of a building 80 m tall. Assume g=10 ms−2. Find the work done by the force of gravity as it falls vertically to hit the ground. |
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A table clock has its minute hand 4 cm long. Find the average velocity of the tip of the minute hand (a) between 6 AM to 6:30 AM and (b) between 6 AM to 6:30 PM |
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Answer» A table clock has its minute hand 4 cm long. Find the average velocity of the tip of the minute hand (a) between 6 AM to 6:30 AM and (b) between 6 AM to 6:30 PM |
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Intensity level 2 cm from a source of sound is 80 dB. If there is no loss of acoustic power in air and intensity of threshold hearing is 10−12 Wm−2 then, what is the intensity level at a distance of 40 cm from source? |
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Answer» Intensity level 2 cm from a source of sound is 80 dB. If there is no loss of acoustic power in air and intensity of threshold hearing is 10−12 Wm−2 then, what is the intensity level at a distance of 40 cm from source? |
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The number of photons emitted by a 5mW laser source operating at 632.8 nm is __×1016 |
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Answer» The number of photons emitted by a 5mW laser source operating at 632.8 nm is |
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Two discs, each of mass M and radius R is placed parallel to each other at a distance d about a common axis as shown in the figure. The moment of inertia of the system about YY′ axis. |
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Answer» Two discs, each of mass M and radius R is placed parallel to each other at a distance d about a common axis as shown in the figure. The moment of inertia of the system about YY′ axis. |
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The density of the material of a cube is measured by measuring its mass and length of its side. If the maximum error in the measurement of mass and the length are 3% and 2% respectively, the maximum error in the measurement of density is |
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Answer» The density of the material of a cube is measured by measuring its mass and length of its side. If the maximum error in the measurement of mass and the length are 3% and 2% respectively, the maximum error in the measurement of density is |
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At time t = 0, apple 1 is dropped from a bridge onto a roadway beneath the bridge; somewhat later, apple 2 is thrown down from the same height. Figure below gives the vertical position, y of the apples versus t, time of the falling, until both apples have hit the roadway. The scaling is set by ts= 2.0 s. With approximately what speed was apple 2 thrown down? |
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Answer» At time t = 0, apple 1 is dropped from a bridge onto a roadway beneath the bridge; somewhat later, apple 2 is thrown down from the same height. Figure below gives the vertical position, y of the apples versus t, time of the falling, until both apples have hit the roadway. The scaling is set by ts= 2.0 s. With approximately what speed was apple 2 thrown down?
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Two charges +3.2×10−19 C and −3.2×10−19 C placed at 2.4 oA apart to form an eletric dipole. It is placed in a uniform electric field of intensity 4×105 volt/m. The electric dipole moment is |
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Answer» Two charges +3.2×10−19 C and −3.2×10−19 C placed at 2.4 oA apart to form an eletric dipole. It is placed in a uniform electric field of intensity 4×105 volt/m. The electric dipole moment is |
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A particle of mass m is fired at speed of V0 from a distance of 5R from the center of a planet of mass M and radius R. Particle is fired at angle of θ as shown in figure. For what value of θ [in degree] will particle just graze the planet. Here V0=√GM5R and M >> m (Write upto two digits after the decimal point.) |
Answer» A particle of mass m is fired at speed of V0 from a distance of 5R from the center of a planet of mass M and radius R. Particle is fired at angle of θ as shown in figure. For what value of θ [in degree] will particle just graze the planet. Here V0=√GM5R and M >> m
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The blocks B and C in the figure have mass m each. The strings AB and BC are light, having tensions T1 and T2 respectively. The system is in equilibrium with a constant horizontal force mg acting on C. Then |
Answer» The blocks B and C in the figure have mass m each. The strings AB and BC are light, having tensions T1 and T2 respectively. The system is in equilibrium with a constant horizontal force mg acting on C. Then![]() |
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A block released from the state of rest from a wedge as shown. The block and the wedge are of the same mass. If all surfaces are smooth, the total horizontal displacement of the block with respect to earth before it falls on the earth is given by xR. Then x= Take √2=1.41 |
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Answer» A block released from the state of rest from a wedge as shown. The block and the wedge are of the same mass. If all surfaces are smooth, the total horizontal displacement of the block with respect to earth before it falls on the earth is given by xR. Then x= Take √2=1.41 |
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Charge +q is uniformly distributed on a circular ring of radius R and a point charge -q is placed at a distance y from the center of the ring on its axis. The magnitude of dipole moment of this system is. [where q = 2C and y = 3m, R = 4m] |
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Answer» Charge +q is uniformly distributed on a circular ring of radius R and a point charge -q is placed at a distance y from the center of the ring on its axis. The magnitude of dipole moment of this system is. [where q = 2C and y = 3m, R = 4m] |
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The average velocity of a body moving with uniform acceleration after traveling a distance of 3.06m is 0.34m/s if the change in velocity of the body is 0.18m/s during this time it's uniform acceleration is? |
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Answer» The average velocity of a body moving with uniform acceleration after traveling a distance of 3.06m is 0.34m/s if the change in velocity of the body is 0.18m/s during this time it's uniform acceleration is? |
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A balloon is released from the ground (h=0 m) from rest and starts accelerating with acceleration 5 m/s2 vertically upwards. An object is dropped from the balloon, when it is at height 10 m from the ground. If the balloon is released at t=0 sec, then find the time when the object reaches the ground. Take g=10 m/s2. |
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Answer» A balloon is released from the ground (h=0 m) from rest and starts accelerating with acceleration 5 m/s2 vertically upwards. An object is dropped from the balloon, when it is at height 10 m from the ground. If the balloon is released at t=0 sec, then find the time when the object reaches the ground. Take g=10 m/s2. |
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With the assumption of no slipping, determine the mass m of the block which must be placed on the top of a 6 kg cart in order that the system period is 0.75 s. |
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Answer» With the assumption of no slipping, determine the mass m of the block which must be placed on the top of a 6 kg cart in order that the system period is 0.75 s.
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A particle in SHM is described by the displacement equation x(t) = A cos ( ωt+θ) . If the initial (t = 0) position of the particle is 1 cm and its initial velocity is π cm/s, what is its amplitude? The angular frequency of the particle is πs−1 |
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Answer» A particle in SHM is described by the displacement equation x(t) = A cos ( ωt+θ) . If the initial (t = 0) position of the particle is 1 cm and its initial velocity is π cm/s, what is its amplitude? The angular frequency of the particle is πs−1 |
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A player kicks a football at an angle of 45∘ with a velocity of 30 ms−1. A second player 120 m away along the direction of kick starts running to receive the ball at that instant. Find the speed with which second player should run to reach the ball before it hits the ground (g=10 ms−2) |
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Answer» A player kicks a football at an angle of 45∘ with a velocity of 30 ms−1. A second player 120 m away along the direction of kick starts running to receive the ball at that instant. Find the speed with which second player should run to reach the ball before it hits the ground (g=10 ms−2) |
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When a system is taken from state ‘a′ to state ‘b′ along the path ‘acb′, it is found that a quantity of heat Q=200 J is absorbed by the system and a work W=80 J is done by it. Along the path ‘adb′,Q=144 J. The work done along the path ‘adb′ is |
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Answer» When a system is taken from state ‘a′ to state ‘b′ along the path ‘acb′, it is found that a quantity of heat Q=200 J is absorbed by the system and a work W=80 J is done by it. Along the path ‘adb′,Q=144 J. The work done along the path ‘adb′ is |
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If force (F), pressure (P) and speed (v) are fundamental quantities, then dimensional formula of time is : |
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Answer» If force (F), pressure (P) and speed (v) are fundamental quantities, then dimensional formula of time is : |
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Find the net force acting on pulley 2 assuming all strings and pulleys to be of negligible mass and all surfaces to be frictionless. g=10 m/s2. |
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Answer» Find the net force acting on pulley 2 assuming all strings and pulleys to be of negligible mass and all surfaces to be frictionless. g=10 m/s2. |
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If velocity of a particle is v(t)=2t−4 m/s, the average speed and magnitude of average velocity of the particle in 10 sec respectively are |
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Answer» If velocity of a particle is v(t)=2t−4 m/s, the average speed and magnitude of average velocity of the particle in 10 sec respectively are |
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Consider two waves passing through the same string. Principle of superposition for displacement says that the net displacement of a particle on the string is sum of the displacements produced by the two waves individually. Suppose we state similar principles for the net velocity of the particle and the net kinetic energy of the particle. Such a principle will be valid for |
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Answer» Consider two waves passing through the same string. Principle of superposition for displacement says that the net displacement of a particle on the string is sum of the displacements produced by the two waves individually. Suppose we state similar principles for the net velocity of the particle and the net kinetic energy of the particle. Such a principle will be valid for |
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For an ideal gas, the slope of V−T graph during an adiabatic process is dVdT=−m at a point where volume and temperature are V0 and T0. Find the value of CP of the gas. It is given that m is a positive number. |
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Answer» For an ideal gas, the slope of V−T graph during an adiabatic process is dVdT=−m at a point where volume and temperature are V0 and T0. Find the value of CP of the gas. It is given that m is a positive number. |
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A thin square plate of side 3 m has mass 5 kg. Find the moment of inertia about axis AB as shown in figure. |
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Answer» A thin square plate of side 3 m has mass 5 kg. Find the moment of inertia about axis AB as shown in figure. |
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There are 2 indian couples, 2 american couple and 1 unmarried person List- IList-II(I)The total mumber of ways in which they can sit(P) 5760 in a row such that an indian wife and an american wife are always on either side of the unmarried person(Q) 24230(II)The total mumber of ways in which they can sit in a row such that the unmarried man alwaysoccupy the midddle position(R) 40320(III)The total mumber of ways in which they can sitaround a circular table such that indian wife and american wife are on either side of unmarried person(S) 1920(IV)The total number of ways in which they can sit in a row such that all couples sit together(T) 28410 1) Which of the following is only CORRECT combination? |
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Answer» There are 2 indian couples, 2 american couple and 1 unmarried person List- IList-II(I)The total mumber of ways in which they can sit(P) 5760 in a row such that an indian wife and an american wife are always on either side of the unmarried person(Q) 24230(II)The total mumber of ways in which they can sit in a row such that the unmarried man alwaysoccupy the midddle position(R) 40320(III)The total mumber of ways in which they can sitaround a circular table such that indian wife and american wife are on either side of unmarried person(S) 1920(IV)The total number of ways in which they can sit in a row such that all couples sit together(T) 28410 1) Which of the following is only CORRECT combination? |
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Difference between integration and differentiation |
| Answer» Difference between integration and differentiation | |
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A quantity of air is taken from state a to state b along a path that is a straight line in the P-V diagram. In the previous question If Va = 0.0700 m3, Vb = 0.1100 m3, Pa = 1.00 × 105 Pa, and Pb = 1.40 ×105 Pa, what is the work W done by the gas in this process? Assume that the gas may be treated as ideal. |
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Answer» A quantity of air is taken from state a to state b along a path that is a straight line in the P-V diagram. In the previous question If Va = 0.0700 m3, Vb = 0.1100 m3, Pa = 1.00 × 105 Pa, and Pb = 1.40 ×105 Pa, what is the work W done by the gas in this process? Assume that the gas may be treated as ideal. |
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A 40 kg girl is swinging on a swing from rest. Then, the power delivered when moving with a velocity of 2 m/s upwards in a direction making an angle 60∘ with the vertical is |
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Answer» A 40 kg girl is swinging on a swing from rest. Then, the power delivered when moving with a velocity of 2 m/s upwards in a direction making an angle 60∘ with the vertical is |
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Airplanes A and B are in the same vertical plane and flying with constant velocity. At time t=0 sec, an observer in A finds B at a distance of 500 m and moving perpendicular to the line of motion of A. If at t=t0 sec, A just escapes being hit by B , t0 in seconds is |
Answer» Airplanes A and B are in the same vertical plane and flying with constant velocity. At time t=0 sec, an observer in A finds B at a distance of 500 m and moving perpendicular to the line of motion of A. If at t=t0 sec, A just escapes being hit by B , t0 in seconds is
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If 2 moles of an ideal monoatomic gas at temperature T0 is mixed with 4 moles of another ideal monoatomic gas at temperature 2T0, then the temperature of the mixture is |
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Answer» If 2 moles of an ideal monoatomic gas at temperature T0 is mixed with 4 moles of another ideal monoatomic gas at temperature 2T0, then the temperature of the mixture is |
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A rope 1 cm in diameter breaks if the tension in it exceeds 500N. The maximum tension that may be given to a similar rope of diameter 2 cm is? |
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Answer» A rope 1 cm in diameter breaks if the tension in it exceeds 500N. The maximum tension that may be given to a similar rope of diameter 2 cm is? |
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A thin equiconvex lens is made of glass of R.I 1.5 and its focal length is 0.2 If it acts a concave lens of 0.5 m focal length when dipped in a liquid, the R.I of liquid is |
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Answer» A thin equiconvex lens is made of glass of R.I 1.5 and its focal length is 0.2 If it acts a concave lens of 0.5 m focal length when dipped in a liquid, the R.I of liquid is |
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The skeleton of corals is formed of |
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Answer» The skeleton of corals is formed of |
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Two blocks of equal mass m are tied to each other through a light string. One of the blocks is pulled along the line joining them with a constant force F. Find the tension in the string joining the blocks. |
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Answer» Two blocks of equal mass m are tied to each other through a light string. One of the blocks is pulled along the line joining them with a constant force F. Find the tension in the string joining the blocks. |
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