This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The potential difference across a cell of emf E and internal resistance r is |
|
Answer» The potential difference across a cell of emf E and internal resistance r is |
|
| 2. |
Two wires P and Q of same cross-sectional area A=10mm2 and the same length l0=1 m but made of different materials are joined together and their ends are rigidly clamp between two walls with negligible tension. Their respective Young's modulus and the coefficients of linear expansion are as Y1,α1 and Y2,α2 respectively. Given Y1=2×109N/m2,α1=3×10−4/∘C,Y2=109N/m2,α2=6×10−4/∘C, Displacement of joint O is |
|
Answer» Two wires P and Q of same cross-sectional area A=10mm2 and the same length l0=1 m but made of different materials are joined together and their ends are rigidly clamp between two walls with negligible tension. Their respective Young's modulus and the coefficients of linear expansion are as Y1,α1 and Y2,α2 respectively.
Displacement of joint O is |
|
| 3. |
We wish to make a plano convex lens of focal length 16 cm from glass having refractive index 1.5. It is to be used in air. What should be the radius of curvature of the curved surface? |
|
Answer» We wish to make a plano convex lens of focal length 16 cm from glass having refractive index 1.5. It is to be used in air. What should be the radius of curvature of the curved surface? |
|
| 4. |
A body is projected vertically upwards at time t=0 and it is seen at a height H at times t1 and t2 seconds during its flight. The maximum height attained is (g is the acceleration due to gravity) |
|
Answer» A body is projected vertically upwards at time t=0 and it is seen at a height H at times t1 and t2 seconds during its flight. The maximum height attained is (g is the acceleration due to gravity) |
|
| 5. |
For a certain organ pipe three successive resonance frequencies are observed at 425 Hz, 595 Hz and 765 Hz respectively. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, then the length of the pipe is ___ m. |
|
Answer» For a certain organ pipe three successive resonance frequencies are observed at 425 Hz, 595 Hz and 765 Hz respectively. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, then the length of the pipe is |
|
| 6. |
Two semi-circular discs of mass density 1 kg/m2 and 2 kg/m2, radius r=1 m each are joined to form a complete disc. Find the moment of inertia (MI) of complete disc about an axis passing through it's centre. |
|
Answer» Two semi-circular discs of mass density 1 kg/m2 and 2 kg/m2, radius r=1 m each are joined to form a complete disc. Find the moment of inertia (MI) of complete disc about an axis passing through it's centre. |
|
| 7. |
The coefficient of xm in (1+x)m+(1+x)m+1+.....+(1+x)n, m £ n is |
|
Answer» The coefficient of xm in (1+x)m+(1+x)m+1+.....+(1+x)n, m £ n is |
|
| 8. |
A heavy uniform chain lies on a horizontal table top. If the co efficient of friction between the chain and the table surface is 0.25 , then the maximum fraction of the length of the chain that can hang over one edge of the table is |
|
Answer» A heavy uniform chain lies on a horizontal table top. If the co efficient of friction between the chain and the table surface is 0.25 , then the maximum fraction of the length of the chain that can hang over one edge of the table is |
|
| 9. |
The temperatures of equal masses of three different liquids A, B and C are 12∘C,19∘C and 28∘C respectively. The temperature when A and B are mixed is 16∘C, and when B and C are mixed, it is 23∘C. What will be the temperature when A and C are mixed ? |
|
Answer» The temperatures of equal masses of three different liquids A, B and C are 12∘C,19∘C and 28∘C respectively. The temperature when A and B are mixed is 16∘C, and when B and C are mixed, it is 23∘C. What will be the temperature when A and C are mixed ? |
|
| 10. |
A wire is wound on a long rod of material of relative permeability μr=4000 to make a solenoid. If the current through the wire is 5 A and number of turns per unit length is 1000 per metre, then the magnetic field inside the solenoid is: |
|
Answer» A wire is wound on a long rod of material of relative permeability μr=4000 to make a solenoid. If the current through the wire is 5 A and number of turns per unit length is 1000 per metre, then the magnetic field inside the solenoid is: |
|
| 11. |
A ball is projected upwards from the top of the tower with a velocity 50 ms−1 making an angle of 30∘ with the horizontal. The height of tower is 70 m. After how many seconds the ball will strike the ground? |
|
Answer» A ball is projected upwards from the top of the tower with a velocity 50 ms−1 making an angle of 30∘ with the horizontal. The height of tower is 70 m. After how many seconds the ball will strike the ground? |
|
| 12. |
Find the total energy of the capacitors present in the circuit given below |
|
Answer» Find the total energy of the capacitors present in the circuit given below |
|
| 13. |
Find the derivative of the following function: f(x)= 4√x−2 |
|
Answer» Find the derivative of the following function: f(x)= 4√x−2 |
|
| 14. |
Describe briefly, with the help of a circuit diagram, how a potentiometer is used to determine the internal resistance of a cell. |
| Answer» Describe briefly, with the help of a circuit diagram, how a potentiometer is used to determine the internal resistance of a cell. | |
| 15. |
(a)Distinguish between ‘Analog’ and ‘Digital’ forms of communication. (b)Explain briefly two commonly used applications of the ‘Internet’. |
|
Answer» (a)Distinguish between ‘Analog’ and ‘Digital’ forms of communication. (b)Explain briefly two commonly used applications of the ‘Internet’. |
|
| 16. |
Our universe has been continuously expanding since its formation at the Big Bang, thus gradually reducing the density of its major constituents - hydrogen and helium, and the average temperature to 2.7K (associated with the so-called microwave background radiation left over from the Big Bang). What is the rms speed of hydrogen molecules at this temperature? |
|
Answer» Our universe has been continuously expanding since its formation at the Big Bang, thus gradually reducing the density of its major constituents - hydrogen and helium, and the average temperature to 2.7K (associated with the so-called microwave background radiation left over from the Big Bang). What is the rms speed of hydrogen molecules at this temperature? |
|
| 17. |
The speed of a projectile u reduces by 50 percent on reaching maximum height. What is the range on the horizontal plane ? |
|
Answer» The speed of a projectile u reduces by 50 percent on reaching maximum height. What is the range on the horizontal plane ? |
|
| 18. |
A person 1.6 m tall is standing at the centre between two walls 3 m high. What is the minimum size of a plane mirror fixed on the wall in front of him, if the person wants to see the image of the full height of the wall behind him? |
|
Answer» A person 1.6 m tall is standing at the centre between two walls 3 m high. What is the minimum size of a plane mirror fixed on the wall in front of him, if the person wants to see the image of the full height of the wall behind him? |
|
| 19. |
A block of mass m is put on a rough inclined plane of inclination θ, and is tied with a light thread shown. Inclination θ is increased gradually from θ=0∘ to 90∘. Match the columns according to corresponding curve. |
|
Answer» A block of mass m is put on a rough inclined plane of inclination θ, and is tied with a light thread shown. Inclination θ is increased gradually from θ=0∘ to 90∘. Match the columns according to corresponding curve. |
|
| 20. |
Which of the following statements are incorrect? (i) Average velocity is path length divided by time interval. (ii) In general, average speed is greater than the magnitude of the average velocity. (iii) A particle moving in a given direction with a non-zero velocity can have zero speed. (iv) The magnitude of average velocity is the average speed. |
|
Answer» Which of the following statements are incorrect? (i) Average velocity is path length divided by time interval. (ii) In general, average speed is greater than the magnitude of the average velocity. (iii) A particle moving in a given direction with a non-zero velocity can have zero speed. (iv) The magnitude of average velocity is the average speed. |
|
| 21. |
Figure shows a uniform circular loop of radius a having resistance per unit length ρ placed in a unifrom magnetic field B perpendicular to plane of figure. A uniform rod of length 2a & resistance R moves with a velocity v as shown. Find the current in the rod when it has moved a distance a2 from the centre of circular loop. Given B=√3,a=2,v=3,ρ=94π,R=2√3 all in SI units. |
|
Answer» Figure shows a uniform circular loop of radius a having resistance per unit length ρ placed in a unifrom magnetic field B perpendicular to plane of figure. A uniform rod of length 2a & resistance R moves with a velocity v as shown. Find the current in the rod when it has moved a distance a2 from the centre of circular loop. Given B=√3,a=2,v=3,ρ=94π,R=2√3 all in SI units. ![]() |
|
| 22. |
A weightless spring which has a force constant oscillates with frequency n when a mass m is suspended from it. The spring is cut into two equal halves and a mass 2m is suspended from it. The frequency of oscillation will now become |
|
Answer» A weightless spring which has a force constant oscillates with frequency n when a mass m is suspended from it. The spring is cut into two equal halves and a mass 2m is suspended from it. The frequency of oscillation will now become
|
|
| 23. |
Monochromatic light is incident on a glass prism of angle A. If the refractive index of the material of the prism is μ, a ray, incident at an angle q, on the face AB would get transmitted through the face AC of the prism provided: |
|
Answer» Monochromatic light is incident on a glass prism of angle A. If the refractive index of the material of the prism is μ, a ray, incident at an angle q, on the face AB would get transmitted through the face AC of the prism provided:
|
|
| 24. |
A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 10 m/s. It returns to the ground with velocity of 9 m/s. If g=9.8 m/s2, then the maximum height attained by the ball is nearly (assume air resistance to be uniform) |
|
Answer» A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 10 m/s. It returns to the ground with velocity of 9 m/s. If g=9.8 m/s2, then the maximum height attained by the ball is nearly (assume air resistance to be uniform) |
|
| 25. |
Is the voltage gain of common emitter amplifier constant, irrespective of magnitude of the input signal? |
| Answer» Is the voltage gain of common emitter amplifier constant, irrespective of magnitude of the input signal? | |
| 26. |
A physical quantity is measured and the result is expressed as much where u is the unit used and n is the numerical value. If the result is expressed in various units then (A) n proportional size of u (B) n proportional u square (C) n proportional √u (D) n proportional 1/u Tell me how? |
|
Answer» A physical quantity is measured and the result is expressed as much where u is the unit used and n is the numerical value. If the result is expressed in various units then (A) n proportional size of u (B) n proportional u square (C) n proportional √u (D) n proportional 1/u Tell me how? |
|
| 27. |
A man of mass M stands at one end of a plank of length L which lies at rest on a frictionless surface. The man walks to the other end of the plank. If the mass of the plank is M3, the distance that the man moves relative to the ground is |
|
Answer» A man of mass M stands at one end of a plank of length L which lies at rest on a frictionless surface. The man walks to the other end of the plank. If the mass of the plank is M3, the distance that the man moves relative to the ground is |
|
| 28. |
A solenoid 86 cm in length has 460 turns and is carrying a current of 8A. what is : a) the magnetising force inside the solenoid b) the flux density with air core c) what is the flux density with an iron core of relative permeability 3600 |
|
Answer» A solenoid 86 cm in length has 460 turns and is carrying a current of 8A. what is : a) the magnetising force inside the solenoid b) the flux density with air core c) what is the flux density with an iron core of relative permeability 3600 |
|
| 29. |
A glass full of water has a bottom of area 20 cm2, top of area 20 cm2, height 20 cm and volume half a liter. Considering the equilibrium of the water, find the resultant force exerted by the sides of the glass on water. Atmospheric pressure = 105 N/m2, density of water = 1000 kg/m3 and g = 10 m/s2. |
|
Answer» A glass full of water has a bottom of area 20 cm2, top of area 20 cm2, height 20 cm and volume half a liter. Considering the equilibrium of the water, find the resultant force exerted by the sides of the glass on water. Atmospheric pressure = 105 N/m2, density of water = 1000 kg/m3 and g = 10 m/s2. |
|
| 30. |
A square loop of uniform conducting wire is as shown in figure. A current I (in amperes) enters the loop from one end and leaves the loop from opposite end as shown in figure. The length of one side of square loop is l meter. The wire has uniform cross section area and uniform linear mass density. In four situations of column-I, the loop is subjected to four different uniform and constant magnetic field. Under the conditions of column I, match the column-I with corresponding results of column-II. (in column I is a positive non-zero constant). |
|
Answer» A square loop of uniform conducting wire is as shown in figure. A current I (in |
|
| 31. |
A longer solenoid of diameter 0.1 m has 2×104 turns per meter. At the center of the solenoid, a coil of 100 turns and radius 0.01 m is placed with its axis coinciding with the solenoid axis. The current in the solenoid reduces at a constant rate to 0 A from 4 A in 0.05 s. If the resistance of the coil is 10π2 Ω, the total charge flowing through the coil during this time is |
|
Answer» A longer solenoid of diameter 0.1 m has 2×104 turns per meter. At the center of the solenoid, a coil of 100 turns and radius 0.01 m is placed with its axis coinciding with the solenoid axis. The current in the solenoid reduces at a constant rate to 0 A from 4 A in 0.05 s. If the resistance of the coil is 10π2 Ω, the total charge flowing through the coil during this time is |
|
| 32. |
Find the dimensions of (a) electric dipole moment p and (b) magnetic dipole moment M. The defining equations are p = q,d and M = IA; where d is distance, A is area, q is charge and I is current. |
|
Answer» Find the dimensions of (a) electric dipole moment p and (b) magnetic dipole moment M. The defining equations are p = q,d and M = IA; where d is distance, A is area, q is charge and I is current. |
|
| 33. |
The magnetic flux () linked with a coil is related to the number (N) of turns of the coil as |
|
Answer» The magnetic flux ( |
|
| 34. |
If |→A+→B| =|→A−→B| then the angle between the vectors →A and →B is |
|
Answer» If |→A+→B| =|→A−→B| then the angle between the vectors →A and →B is |
|
| 35. |
Explain how does the Lenz's law show the conservation of energy in the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction. |
|
Answer» Explain how does the Lenz's law show the conservation of energy in the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction. |
|
| 36. |
Air (ideal gas with γ=1.4) at 1 bar and 300 K is compressed till the final volume is one-sixteenth of the original volume, following a polytropic process PV1.25=const. Calculate the (a) work done and (b) the energy transferred as heat per mole of the air. |
|
Answer» Air (ideal gas with γ=1.4) at 1 bar and 300 K is compressed till the final volume is one-sixteenth of the original volume, following a polytropic process PV1.25=const. |
|
| 37. |
Two bodies are thrown up at angles of 45∘ and 60∘, respectively, with the horizontal. If both bodies attain same vertical height, then the ratio of velocities with which these are thrown is |
|
Answer» Two bodies are thrown up at angles of 45∘ and 60∘, respectively, with the horizontal. If both bodies attain same vertical height, then the ratio of velocities with which these are thrown is |
|
| 38. |
A T shaped object, having uniform linear mass density, with dimension shown in the figure is lying on a smooth floor. A force F is applied at the point P parallel to AB, such that the object has only translational motion without rotation. The distance of P with respect to C is |
|
Answer» A T shaped object, having uniform linear mass density, with dimension shown in the figure is lying on a smooth floor. A force F is applied at the point P parallel to AB, such that the object has only translational motion without rotation. The distance of P with respect to C is |
|
| 39. |
A small body of mass m=0.10 kg moves in the reference frame rotating about a stationary axis with constant angular velocity ω=5.0 rad/s. What work does the centrifugal force of inertia perform during the transfer of this body along an arbitrary path from point 1 to point 2 which are located at the distance r1=30 cm and r2=50 cm from the axis of rotation? |
|
Answer» A small body of mass m=0.10 kg moves in the reference frame rotating about a stationary axis with constant angular velocity ω=5.0 rad/s. What work does the centrifugal force of inertia perform during the transfer of this body along an arbitrary path from point 1 to point 2 which are located at the distance r1=30 cm and r2=50 cm from the axis of rotation? |
|
| 40. |
A small solid cylinder of radius r and mass M slides down a smooth hill of height h from rest and gets onto the plank of mass M lying on the smooth horizontal plane at the base of the hill as shown in the figure. Due to friction between the cylinder and plank, the cylinder slows down and starts rolling without friction over the plank. While the cylinder is rolling (without sliding) over the plank, the velocity of the plank is vp, the velocity of centre of mass of the cylinder is vc and angular velocity of the cylinder is “ω”. The coefficient of friction between the cylinder and plank is μ , while gravity (g) is uniform in the space. [Assume that height of the plank is negligible.] The net work performed by friction M ground frame and in plank frame |
|
Answer» A small solid cylinder of radius r and mass M slides down a smooth hill of height h from rest and gets onto the plank of mass M lying on the smooth horizontal plane at the base of the hill as shown in the figure. Due to friction between the cylinder and plank, the cylinder slows down and starts rolling without friction over the plank. While the cylinder is rolling (without sliding) over the plank, the velocity of the plank is vp, the velocity of centre of mass of the cylinder is vc and angular velocity of the cylinder is “ω”. The coefficient of friction between the cylinder and plank is μ , while gravity (g) is uniform in the space. |
|
| 41. |
A bomb of mass 12 kg is dropped by a fighter plane moving horizontally with a speed of 100 ms−1 from a height of 1 km from the ground. The bomb exploded after 10 s into two pieces of masses in the ratio 1:5. If the small part started moving horizontally with a speed of 600 ms−1, the speed of bigger part will be (g=10 ms−2) |
|
Answer» A bomb of mass 12 kg is dropped by a fighter plane moving horizontally with a speed of 100 ms−1 from a height of 1 km from the ground. The bomb exploded after 10 s into two pieces of masses in the ratio 1:5. If the small part started moving horizontally with a speed of 600 ms−1, the speed of bigger part will be (g=10 ms−2) |
|
| 42. |
Consider the figure. Each capacitor has capacitance C. The capacitance between 1 and 3 is |
|
Answer» Consider the figure. Each capacitor has capacitance C. |
|
| 43. |
What all energies can an electron have at given distance from nucleus? are the PE and KE equal in magnitude? how are they related? at given distance can the electron move in any velocity? |
|
Answer» What all energies can an electron have at given distance from nucleus? are the PE and KE equal in magnitude? how are they related? at given distance can the electron move in any velocity? |
|
| 44. |
Two thin planks are moving on four identical cylinders as shown. There is no slipping at any of the contact points. Calculate the ratio of angular speed of upper cylinders to lower cylinders |
Answer» Two thin planks are moving on four identical cylinders as shown. There is no slipping at any of the contact points. Calculate the ratio of angular speed of upper cylinders to lower cylinders
|
|
| 45. |
If the position vector of a point P relative to the origin varies with time as, →r=2αt ^i−β t2^j , where α and β are constants, then the equation for trajectory of the particle is |
|
Answer» If the position vector of a point P relative to the origin varies with time as, →r=2αt ^i−β t2^j , where α and β are constants, then the equation for trajectory of the particle is |
|
| 46. |
A rectangular loop of sides of length ‘l’ = 2m and ‘b’ = 0.5m is placed in X – Y plane inside a uniform but time varying magnetic field of strength →B=20t^i+10t2^j+50^k where t is time elapsed. The magnitude of induced e.m.f at time t is : |
|
Answer» A rectangular loop of sides of length ‘l’ = 2m and ‘b’ = 0.5m is placed in X – Y plane inside a uniform but time varying magnetic field of strength →B=20t^i+10t2^j+50^k where t is time elapsed. The magnitude of induced e.m.f at time t is : |
|
| 47. |
In the given figure, a movable wire PQ starts moving on the fixed rail at t = 0 with constant speed of 32 m/s. Then work done by external force on wire PQ in 2 s is |
Answer» In the given figure, a movable wire PQ starts moving on the fixed rail at t = 0 with constant speed of 32 m/s. Then work done by external force on wire PQ in 2 s is
|
|
| 48. |
State and prove Bernoulli's theorem. |
| Answer» State and prove Bernoulli's theorem. | |
| 49. |
The displacement of the particle is given by x=3t3+6t2+2t+5 in m. The instantaneous speed of the particle at 4 sec is |
|
Answer» The displacement of the particle is given by x=3t3+6t2+2t+5 in m. The instantaneous speed of the particle at 4 sec is |
|
| 50. |
Question:You are given a rod of length 'L'. The linear mass density as ′λ′. λ=a+bx. Here a & b are constants and the mass of the rod increases as x increases. Find the mass of the rod. |
|
Answer» Question:You are given a rod of length 'L'. The linear mass density as ′λ′. λ=a+bx. Here a & b are constants and the mass of the rod increases as x increases. Find the mass of the rod.
|
|