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1.

An alternating voltage V=140sin(50t) (in Volts) is applied to a resistor of resistance 10 Ω. This voltage produces ΔH heat in the resistor in time interval Δt. To produce the same amount of heat in the same time interval, required DC current is approximately equal to

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An alternating voltage V=140sin(50t) (in Volts) is applied to a resistor of resistance 10 Ω. This voltage produces ΔH heat in the resistor in time interval Δt. To produce the same amount of heat in the same time interval, required DC current is approximately equal to

2.

A ray is incident on a plane mirror at an angle of incidence i and the angle of deviation of reflected ray is D. Then choose the most appropriate plot of |D| versus |i|.

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A ray is incident on a plane mirror at an angle of incidence i and the angle of deviation of reflected ray is D. Then choose the most appropriate plot of |D| versus |i|.

3.

A small sphere of radius r and mass m oscillates back and forth on a smooth concave surface of radius R as shown in figure. Find the time period of small oscillations.

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A small sphere of radius r and mass m oscillates back and forth on a smooth concave surface of radius R as shown in figure. Find the time period of small oscillations.


4.

An eye can distinguish between two points of an object if they are separated by more than 0.22 mm when the object is placed at 25 cm from the eye. The object is now seen by a compound microscope having a 20 D objective and 10 D eyepiece separated by a distance of 20 cm. The final image is formed at 25 cm from the eye. What is the minimum separation between two points of the object which can now be distinguished?

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An eye can distinguish between two points of an object if they are separated by more than 0.22 mm when the object is placed at 25 cm from the eye. The object is now seen by a compound microscope having a 20 D objective and 10 D eyepiece separated by a distance of 20 cm. The final image is formed at 25 cm from the eye. What is the minimum separation between two points of the object which can now be distinguished?

5.

Suppose the distance between the atoms of a diatomic gas remains constant. Its specific heat at constant volume per mole is

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Suppose the distance between the atoms of a diatomic gas remains constant. Its specific heat at constant volume per mole is

6.

Point charges Q1=5m−C (milli-coulomb) and Q2=6m−C (milli-coulomb) are at a separation of 100m from each other. What is the magnitude of force on any one of the charge?

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Point charges Q1=5mC (milli-coulomb) and Q2=6mC (milli-coulomb) are at a separation of 100m from each other. What is the magnitude of force on any one of the charge?


7.

The graph shows the extension (Δf) of a wire of length 1 m, suspended from the top of a roof at one end, with a load W connected to the other end. If the cross-sectional area of the wire is 10−6 m2, Young's modulus of the material of the wire is

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The graph shows the extension (Δf) of a wire of length 1 m, suspended from the top of a roof at one end, with a load W connected to the other end. If the cross-sectional area of the wire is 106 m2, Young's modulus of the material of the wire is


8.

A particle moves in the x−y plane under the influence of a force such that its linear momentum is −−→p(t)=10(cos5t^i−sin5t^j) . The angle between the force and the momentum (in degrees) is

Answer» A particle moves in the xy plane under the influence of a force such that its linear momentum is p(t)=10(cos5t^isin5t^j) . The angle between the force and the momentum (in degrees) is
9.

A bead 'B' is threaded on a smooth circular wire frame of radius r. The radius at a certain position of the bead makes an angle θ with the vertical axis. The entire frame is rotated with an angular speed ω about the vertical axis. The distance of the bead from the vertical axis is R. If the bead is in equilibrium (with respect to the rotating frame), then identify the correct statements:

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A bead 'B' is threaded on a smooth circular wire frame of radius r. The radius at a certain position of the bead makes an angle θ with the vertical axis. The entire frame is rotated with an angular speed ω about the vertical axis. The distance of the bead from the vertical axis is R. If the bead is in equilibrium (with respect to the rotating frame), then identify the correct statements:

10.

A man of mass 60 kg is standing on a platform of mass 140 kg kept on a smooth horizontal surface. The man starts moving on the platform with a velocity 2 m/s relative to the platform. Find the recoil velocity of the platform.

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A man of mass 60 kg is standing on a platform of mass 140 kg kept on a smooth horizontal surface. The man starts moving on the platform with a velocity 2 m/s relative to the platform. Find the recoil velocity of the platform.

11.

The equation of projectile is y=ax-bx^2 then horizontal range is

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The equation of projectile is y=ax-bx^2 then horizontal range is

12.

Ratio of amplitude of two waves is 1:16. The ratio of maximum to minimum intensity when the waves interfere is

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Ratio of amplitude of two waves is 1:16. The ratio of maximum to minimum intensity when the waves interfere is

13.

What will be the modulus of rigidity for water, considering it to be ideal fluid ?

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What will be the modulus of rigidity for water, considering it to be ideal fluid ?

14.

Find the total energy of the particle executing linear SHM and show graphically the variation of P.E and K.E with respect to position.

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Find the total energy of the particle executing linear SHM and show graphically the variation of P.E and K.E with respect to position.

15.

In v−t graph shown in fig. the distance travelled by the body in 5 seconds will be

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In vt graph shown in fig. the distance travelled by the body in 5 seconds will be


16.

Two wires of the young's modulii Y and 2Y having lengths 2L,L and radii 2R,R respectively, are joined end to end as shown in the image. The elastic potential energy stored in the system in equilibrium, is [Assume the wires are massless and w is the weight hung at the bottom]

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Two wires of the young's modulii Y and 2Y having lengths 2L,L and radii 2R,R respectively, are joined end to end as shown in the image. The elastic potential energy stored in the system in equilibrium, is


[Assume the wires are massless and w is the weight hung at the bottom]

17.

on turning a corner a car driver driving at 36 km per hour find the side on the road 55m ahead he immediately applies brakes so as to stop within 5 M of the child calculate the retardation produced and the time taken by the car to stop

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on turning a corner a car driver driving at 36 km per hour find the side on the road 55m ahead he immediately applies brakes so as to stop within 5 M of the child calculate the retardation produced and the time taken by the car to stop

18.

Two particles execute SHM of same amplitude of 20 cm with same period along the same line about the same equilibrium position .The maximum distance between two is 20 cm .then their phase difference in radians is ?

Answer» Two particles execute SHM of same amplitude of 20 cm with same period along the same line about the same equilibrium position .The maximum distance between two is 20 cm .then their phase difference in radians is ?
19.

How can we get 3 law from 2 law of motion

Answer» How can we get 3 law from 2 law of motion
20.

An electron with a speed of 1.8 x 106 m/s is moving in a circular orbit in a uniform magnetic field of 10-4 Wb/m², the radius of the circular path of the electron is

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An electron with a speed of 1.8 x 106 m/s is moving in a circular orbit in a uniform magnetic field of 10-4 Wb/m², the radius of the circular path of the electron is


21.

Power dissipation is maximum

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Power dissipation is maximum


22.

Mass of spacecraft varies with time as m=5000 e−t kg. Find the rate of fuel ejection after 5 s. (Take e=2.718)

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Mass of spacecraft varies with time as m=5000 et kg. Find the rate of fuel ejection after 5 s. (Take e=2.718)

23.

A boy of 50 kg mass is running with a velocity of 2 ms. He jumped into a stationary cart of 2 kg while running. Find the velocity of the cart after the boy jumped into it. (in ms)

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A boy of 50 kg mass is running with a velocity of 2 ms. He jumped into a stationary cart of 2 kg while running. Find the velocity of the cart after the boy jumped into it. (in ms)


24.

Two sound waves move in the same diretion in the same medium. The pressure amplitudes of the waves are equal but the wavelength of the first wave is double the second. Let the average power transmitted across a cross saection by the first wave be P1 and that by the second wave be P2 . Then

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Two sound waves move in the same diretion in the same medium. The pressure amplitudes of the waves are equal but the wavelength of the first wave is double the second. Let the average power transmitted across a cross saection by the first wave be P1 and that by the second wave be P2 . Then

25.

Which of the following quantity remains constant during the uniform circular motion?

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Which of the following quantity remains constant during the uniform circular motion?


26.

When momentum of a body increases by 200% its Kinetic energy increases by?

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When momentum of a body increases by 200% its Kinetic energy increases by?

27.

The notes of frequency equal to or an integral multiple of fundamental frequency are called

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The notes of frequency equal to or an integral multiple of fundamental frequency are called


28.

F-centres are

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F-centres are


29.

The work done in moving a charge of 1C between two points on an equipotential surface is

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The work done in moving a charge of 1C between two points on an equipotential surface is


30.

The pressure at the bottom of a tank of water is 3P where P is the atmospheric pressure. If the water is drawn out till the level of water is lowered by one-fifth, the pressure at the bottom of the tank will now be:

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The pressure at the bottom of a tank of water is 3P where P is the atmospheric pressure. If the water is drawn out till the level of water is lowered by one-fifth, the pressure at the bottom of the tank will now be:

31.

A body moves in a circle of radius 1 m. Its speed is given by v=2t2. FInd the net acceleration at t=2 seconds.

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A body moves in a circle of radius 1 m. Its speed is given by v=2t2. FInd the net acceleration at t=2 seconds.

32.

If we can throw a ball upto a maximum height H, the maximum horizontal distance to which we can throw it is

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If we can throw a ball upto a maximum height H, the maximum horizontal distance to which we can throw it is

33.

Two sound sources S1 and S2 emit pure sinusoidal waves in phase. If the speed of sound is 330 m/s, then for what frequencies does constructive interference occur at P?

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Two sound sources S1 and S2 emit pure sinusoidal waves in phase. If the speed of sound is 330 m/s, then for what frequencies does constructive interference occur at P?


34.

Figure shows a combination of logic gates. To what single gate is this combination equivalent?

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Figure shows a combination of logic gates. To what single gate is this combination equivalent?

35.

(a) Draw a labelled ray diagram to obtain the real image formed by an astronomical telescope in normal adjustment position. Define its magnifying power. (b) You are given three lenses of power 0.5 D, 4 D and 10 D to design a telescope. (i) Which lenses should be used as objective and eyepiece ? Justify your answer. (ii) Why is the aperture of the objective preferred to be large ?

Answer» (a) Draw a labelled ray diagram to obtain the real image formed by an astronomical telescope in normal adjustment position. Define its magnifying power.

(b) You are given three lenses of power 0.5 D, 4 D and 10 D to design a telescope.

(i) Which lenses should be used as objective and eyepiece ? Justify your answer.

(ii) Why is the aperture of the objective preferred to be large ?
36.

If the tension in the cable of 1000 kg elevator is

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If the tension in the cable of 1000 kg elevator is


37.

A weightless rigid rod with a small iron bob at the end is hinged at point A to the wall so that it can rotate in all directions. The rod is kept in the horizontal position by a vertical inextensible string of length 20 cm, fixed at its midpoint. The bob is displaced slightly perpendicular to the plane of the rod and the string. If the period of small oscillations of the system( in seconds) is πX10, then the value of X is

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A weightless rigid rod with a small iron bob at the end is hinged at point A to the wall so that it can rotate in all directions. The rod is kept in the horizontal position by a vertical inextensible string of length 20 cm, fixed at its midpoint. The bob is displaced slightly perpendicular to the plane of the rod and the string. If the period of small oscillations of the system( in seconds) is πX10, then the value of X is
38.

A string of length 20 cm and linear mass density 0.40 g cm−1 is fixed at both ends and is kept under a tension of 16N. A wave pulse is produced at t = 0 near an end as shown in figure, which travels towards the otherend. When will the string have the shape shown in the figure again?

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A string of length 20 cm and linear mass density 0.40 g cm1 is fixed at both ends and is kept under a tension of 16N. A wave pulse is produced at t = 0 near an end as shown in figure, which travels towards the otherend. When will the string have the shape shown in the figure again?


39.

A cricket player catches a ball of mass 0.1 kg, moving with a speed of 10m s−1 in 0.1s. Magnitude of the force exerted by him is (N)

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A cricket player catches a ball of mass 0.1 kg, moving with a speed of 10m s1 in 0.1s. Magnitude of the force exerted by him is (N)


40.

In a YDSE experiment with slit seperation of 2 mm and slit to screen seperation of 1 m, a beam of light consisting of two wavelengths 6500 0A and 5200 0A is used. Minimum distance (in mm) from central maximum, where bright fringes due to both wavelengths coincide is (Write up to two digits after the decimal point.)

Answer» In a YDSE experiment with slit seperation of 2 mm and slit to screen seperation of 1 m, a beam of light consisting of two wavelengths 6500 0A and 5200 0A is used. Minimum distance (in mm) from central maximum, where bright fringes due to both wavelengths coincide is (Write up to two digits after the decimal point.)
41.

An object of density ρ=500 kg/m3 is hanging from a thin steel wire. The fundamental frequency of transverse standing wave on the wire is 200 Hz. The set up is now immersed in water, so that one third of the object's volume is submerged. The new fundamental frequency (in Hz) is

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An object of density ρ=500 kg/m3 is hanging from a thin steel wire. The fundamental frequency of transverse standing wave on the wire is 200 Hz. The set up is now immersed in water, so that one third of the object's volume is submerged. The new fundamental frequency (in Hz) is

42.

If the momentum of an electron is increased by Δp, then the de-Broglie wavelength associated with it changes by 0.50%. The initial momentum of the electron will be

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If the momentum of an electron is increased by Δp, then the de-Broglie wavelength associated with it changes by 0.50%. The initial momentum of the electron will be


43.

When the ratio of the minimum velocity to the maximum velocity is 1√2 in a projectile motion, the angle of projection of projectile is

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When the ratio of the minimum velocity to the maximum velocity is 12 in a projectile motion, the angle of projection of projectile is

44.

An object A is moving with 10 m/s and B is moving with 5 m/s in the same direction as shown. Initially A is 100 m behind B as shown. Find the time taken by A to meet B

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An object A is moving with 10 m/s and B is moving with 5 m/s in the same direction as shown. Initially A is 100 m behind B as shown. Find the time taken by A to meet B

45.

Three equal charges +q each, are placed at the three vertices of an equilateral triangle centred at the origin. They are held in equilibrium by a restoring force of magnitude F(r)=kr2 (where k is a constant, r is position of charge from origin) directed towards the origin. The distance of the any charge from the origin is (√3q2pπϵ0k)14 where p=

Answer» Three equal charges +q each, are placed at the three vertices of an equilateral triangle centred at the origin. They are held in equilibrium by a restoring force of magnitude F(r)=kr2 (where k is a constant, r is position of charge from origin) directed towards the origin. The distance of the any charge from the origin is (3q2pπϵ0k)14 where p=
46.

Velocity of a car as a function of time is given by v(t)=(4t3+et) in m/s. The displacement in (m) of the car as a function of time t is

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Velocity of a car as a function of time is given by v(t)=(4t3+et) in m/s. The displacement in (m) of the car as a function of time t is

47.

A rail-road car is moving towards the right with acceleration a and a dog of mass m is chasing a man (A) with an acceleration a3 relative to the car and the man (A) is accelerating towards left with an acceleration of magnitude a3 with respect to the car as shown in the figure. If an observer B on the ground is observing both the dog and man (A), then the net force experienced by the dog as seen by observer B is

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A rail-road car is moving towards the right with acceleration a and a dog of mass m is chasing a man (A) with an acceleration a3 relative to the car and the man (A) is accelerating towards left with an acceleration of magnitude a3 with respect to the car as shown in the figure. If an observer B on the ground is observing both the dog and man (A), then the net force experienced by the dog as seen by observer B is

48.

If the length of second's pendulum is decreased by 2%, how many seconds it will loose per day ?

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If the length of second's pendulum is decreased by 2%, how many seconds it will loose per day ?

49.

A SONAR system fixed in a submarine operates at a frequency 40.0 kHz. An enemy submarine moves towards the SONAR with a speed of 360 km/hr. What is the frequency of sound reflected by the submarine? Take the speed of sound in water to be 1450 m/s.

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A SONAR system fixed in a submarine operates at a frequency 40.0 kHz. An enemy submarine moves towards the SONAR with a speed of 360 km/hr. What is the frequency of sound reflected by the submarine? Take the speed of sound in water to be 1450 m/s.

50.

Two bodies of masses m and 4 are attached to a light string as shown in figure. A body of mass m hanging from string is executing oscillations with angular amplitude 60∘ while other body is at rest on a horizontal surface. The minimum coefficient of friction between mass 4m and the horizontal surface is (here pulley is light and smooth) is 1k, then k=___

Answer» Two bodies of masses m and 4 are attached to a light string as shown in figure. A body of mass m hanging from string is executing oscillations with angular amplitude 60 while other body is at rest on a horizontal surface. The minimum coefficient of friction between mass 4m and the horizontal surface is (here pulley is light and smooth) is 1k, then k=___