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1.

A sphere of radius 1.00 cm is placed in the path of a parallel beam of light of large aperture. The intensity of the light is 0.50 W cm−2. If the sphere completely absorbs the radiation falling on it, find the force exerted by the light beam on the sphere.

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A sphere of radius 1.00 cm is placed in the path of a parallel beam of light of large aperture. The intensity of the light is 0.50 W cm2. If the sphere completely absorbs the radiation falling on it, find the force exerted by the light beam on the sphere.

2.

A circular disc of radius R is removed from a bigger circular disc of radius 2R such that their circumferences coincide. The centre of mass of the new disc is at a distance of αR from the centre of the bigger disc. The value of α is

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A circular disc of radius R is removed from a bigger circular disc of radius 2R such that their circumferences coincide. The centre of mass of the new disc is at a distance of αR from the centre of the bigger disc. The value of α is

3.

Three charges each of +4μC are the corners B, C, D of a square ABCD of side 1m. The electric field at the centre ‘O’ of the square is

Answer» Three charges each of +4μC are the corners B, C, D of a square ABCD of side 1m. The electric field at the centre ‘O’ of the square is
4.

If mean square of x− component of the velocity of molecules is denoted by ω2, then R.M.S velocity of molecules will be

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If mean square of x component of the velocity of molecules is denoted by ω2, then R.M.S velocity of molecules will be

5.

Find the increase in pressure required to decrease the volume of a water sample by 0.01%. Bulk modulus of water = 2.1×109Nm−2

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Find the increase in pressure required to decrease the volume of a water sample by 0.01%. Bulk modulus of water = 2.1×109Nm2

6.

Consider the situation shown in figure. Initially the spring is unstretched when the system is released from rest. Assuming no friction in the pulley, find the maximum elongation of the spring?

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Consider the situation shown in figure. Initially the spring is unstretched when the system is released from rest. Assuming no friction in the pulley, find the maximum elongation of the spring?


7.

A cylindrical vessel partially filled with water is rotated about its vertical central axis. It’s surface will

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A cylindrical vessel partially filled with water is rotated about its vertical central axis. It’s surface will


8.

Water enters through end A with a speed v1 and leaves through end B with a speed v2 of a cylindrical tube AB. The tube is always completely filled with water. In case I the tube is horizontal, in case II it is vertical with the end A upward and in case III it is vertical with the end B upward. We have v1 = v2 for

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Water enters through end A with a speed v1 and leaves through end B with a speed v2 of a cylindrical tube AB. The tube is always completely filled with water. In case I the tube is horizontal, in case II it is vertical with the end A upward and in case III it is vertical with the end B upward. We have v1 = v2 for


9.

A particle is moving in a circle of radius r=2 m. Its speed with time varies according to the relation v(t)=4−6t2. What is the magnitude of the total acceleration of the particle at t=2 sec ? Use the value of √769=27.73 for calculation.

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A particle is moving in a circle of radius r=2 m. Its speed with time varies according to the relation v(t)=46t2. What is the magnitude of the total acceleration of the particle at t=2 sec ? Use the value of 769=27.73 for calculation.

10.

A bob of mass M is suspended through a massless string of length L. The horizontal velocity at position A is sufficient enough to make it reach at point B. The angle at which the speed of bob is half of that at A, satisfies

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A bob of mass M is suspended through a massless string of length L. The horizontal velocity at position A is sufficient enough to make it reach at point B. The angle at which the speed of bob is half of that at A, satisfies


11.

Energy of a photon E = hv and momentum of a photon p=hλ , then velocity of the photon is

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Energy of a photon E = hv and momentum of a photon p=hλ , then velocity of the photon is


12.

Four harmonic waves of equal frequencies and equal intensities I0 have phase angles 0,π3,2π3 and π. When they are superposed, the intensity of the resulting wave is nI0. The value of n is ___

Answer» Four harmonic waves of equal frequencies and equal intensities I0 have phase angles 0,π3,2π3 and π. When they are superposed, the intensity of the resulting wave is nI0. The value of n is ___
13.

The masses of three wires of copper are in the ratio of 1:3:5 and their lengths are in the ratio 5:3:1. The ratio of their electrical resistance is :

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The masses of three wires of copper are in the ratio of 1:3:5 and their lengths are in the ratio 5:3:1. The ratio of their electrical resistance is :


14.

A non conducting disc of radius R is rotating about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its plane with an angular velocity ω. Charge q is uniformly distributed over its surface. The magnetic moment of the disc is

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A non conducting disc of radius R is rotating about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its plane with an angular velocity ω. Charge q is uniformly distributed over its surface. The magnetic moment of the disc is


15.

In a A.C. circuit, V and I are given by V = 100sin (100t) volt, I = 100 sin (100t+π3) A then the power dissipated in the circuit is

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In a A.C. circuit, V and I are given by V = 100sin (100t) volt, I = 100 sin (100t+π3) A then the power dissipated in the circuit is


16.

The potential energy of particle following S.H.M at mean position is 6 Joules and kinetic energy of particle at X=A√2 is 8 Joules, find energy of oscillation.

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The potential energy of particle following S.H.M at mean position is 6 Joules and kinetic energy of particle at X=A2 is 8 Joules, find energy of oscillation.

17.

Two long wires AB and CD carry currents i1 and i2 in the direction shown in figure.

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Two long wires AB and CD carry currents i1 and i2 in the direction shown in figure.



18.

A uniform rod ABC of mass M is placed vertically on a rough horizontal surface. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the rod and the surface is μ. A force F(>μmg) is applied on the rod at point B at distance l/3 below centre of the rod as shown in figure. The initial acceleration of point A is

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A uniform rod ABC of mass M is placed vertically on a rough horizontal surface. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the rod and the surface is μ. A force F(>μmg) is applied on the rod at point B at distance l/3 below centre of the rod as shown in figure. The initial acceleration of point A is


19.

There is a circular tube in a vertical plane. Two liquids which do not mix and of densities d1 and d2 are filled in the tube. Each liquid subtends 90∘ angle at centre. Radius joining their interface makes an angle α with vertical. Ratio d1d2 is:

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There is a circular tube in a vertical plane. Two liquids which do not mix and of densities d1 and d2 are filled in the tube. Each liquid subtends 90 angle at centre. Radius joining their interface makes an angle α with vertical.
Ratio d1d2 is:

20.

A coin is placed at the edge of a horizontal disc rotating about a vertical axis throught its axis with a uniform angular speed 2 rad/s. The radius of the disc is 50 cm. Find the minimum coefficient of friction between disc and coin so that the coin does not slip (g=10 ms−2)

Answer» A coin is placed at the edge of a horizontal disc rotating about a vertical axis throught its axis with a uniform angular speed 2 rad/s. The radius of the disc is 50 cm. Find the minimum coefficient of friction between disc and coin so that the coin does not slip (g=10 ms2)
21.

Why player pull his hand back while catching ball in cricket

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Why player pull his hand back while catching ball in cricket

22.

In an interference arrangement similar to Young's double slit experiment, the slits S1 and S2 are illuminated with coherent microwave sources each of frequency 106 Hz. The sources are synchronized to have zero phase difference. The slits are separated by distance d = 150 m. The intensity I(θ)is measured as a function of q, where q is defined as shown. If I0 is maximum intensity, then I(θ) for 0≤θ≤90° is given by

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In an interference arrangement similar to Young's double slit experiment, the slits S1 and S2 are illuminated with coherent microwave sources each of frequency 106 Hz. The sources are synchronized to have zero phase difference. The slits are separated by distance d = 150 m. The intensity I(θ)is measured as a function of q, where q is defined as shown. If I0 is maximum intensity, then I(θ) for 0≤θ≤90° is given by


23.

Why we don't draw electric field lines through conductors?

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Why we don't draw electric field lines through conductors?

24.

What is the definition of dimension ? What is dimension?

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What is the definition of dimension ?

What is dimension?

25.

The angle made by the vector A=^i+^j with x- axis is

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The angle made by the vector A=^i+^j with x- axis is


26.

A drop of water of mass m and density ρ is placed between two well cleaned glass plates the distance between which is d. What is the force of attraction between the plates? T= surface tension

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A drop of water of mass m and density ρ is placed between two well cleaned glass plates the distance between which is d. What is the force of attraction between the plates? T= surface tension


27.

Two point A and B Lie on two extremes of a diameter AB as shown in figure. The sphere rotates with constant angular velocity ω about an axis as shown. What is the angular velocity of Q with respect to P?

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Two point A and B Lie on two extremes of a diameter AB as shown in figure. The sphere rotates with constant angular velocity ω about an axis as shown. What is the angular velocity of Q with respect to P?


28.

Two wires are fixed in a sonometer. Their tensions are in the ratio 8 : 1. The lengths are in the ratio 36 : 35. The diameters are in the ratio 4 : 1. Densities of the materials are in the ratio 1 : 2. If the lower frequency in the setting is 360 Hz. the beat frequency when the two wires are sounded together is

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Two wires are fixed in a sonometer. Their tensions are in the ratio 8 : 1. The lengths are in the ratio 36 : 35. The diameters are in the ratio 4 : 1. Densities of the materials are in the ratio 1 : 2. If the lower frequency in the setting is 360 Hz. the beat frequency when the two wires are sounded together is


29.

A highly rigid cubical block A of small mass M and side L is fixed rigidly onto another cubical block B of the same dimensions and of modulus of rigidity η such that the lower face of A completely covers the upper face of B. The lower face of B is rigidly held on a horizontal surface. A small force F is applied perpendicular to one of the side faces of A. After the force is withdrawn block A executes small oscillations. The time period of which is given by

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A highly rigid cubical block A of small mass M and side L is fixed rigidly onto another cubical block B of the same dimensions and of modulus of rigidity η such that the lower face of A completely covers the upper face of B. The lower face of B is rigidly held on a horizontal surface. A small force F is applied perpendicular to one of the side faces of A. After the force is withdrawn block A executes small oscillations. The time period of which is given by

30.

Velocity of a car as a function of time is given by v(t)=(4t3−et+sint) in m/s. The acceleration in (m/s2) 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)=(4t3et+sint) in m/s. The acceleration in (m/s2) of the car as a function of time t is

31.

Three identical balls balls one ball two and ball 3 are placed on a smooth floor on a straight line at separation of 10 Meter between the balls as shown in the figure initially balls are at stationery ball 1 is given a velocity of 10 Meter per second towards ball 2 to collision between ball 1 and 2 is inelastic with coefficient of restitution 0.5 but collision between ball2 and 3 is perfectly elastic what is the time interval between two consecutive collisions between ball1 and 2

Answer» Three identical balls balls one ball two and ball 3 are placed on a smooth floor on a straight line at separation of 10 Meter between the balls as shown in the figure initially balls are at stationery ball 1 is given a velocity of 10 Meter per second towards ball 2 to collision between ball 1 and 2 is inelastic with coefficient of restitution 0.5 but collision between ball2 and 3 is perfectly elastic what is the time interval between two consecutive collisions between ball1 and 2
32.

Two rods of different materials, having coefficients of linear expansion α1 and α2 and Young's moduli Y1 and Y2 respectively, are fixed between two rigid walls. The rods are heated to the same temperature. There is no bending of the rods. If α1:α2=2:3, the thermal stress developed in the two rods will be equal provided Y1:Y2 is equal to

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Two rods of different materials, having coefficients of linear expansion α1 and α2 and Young's moduli Y1 and Y2 respectively, are fixed between two rigid walls. The rods are heated to the same temperature. There is no bending of the rods. If α1:α2=2:3, the thermal stress developed in the two rods will be equal provided Y1:Y2 is equal to


33.

Is the pressure exerted by 2 N2 molecule equal to the pressure exerted by 4 N atoms at constt.temp and volume ?

Answer» Is the pressure exerted by 2 N2 molecule equal to the pressure exerted by 4 N atoms at constt.temp and volume ?
34.

Which of the following quantity is represented by the following a )product of molecule moment of inertia and angular velocity b)product of moment of inertia of angular acceleration

Answer» Which of the following quantity is represented by the following
a )product of molecule moment of inertia and angular velocity b)product of moment of inertia of angular acceleration
35.

A wire has a non-uniform cross-sectional area as shown in figure. A steady current i flows through it. Which one of the following statement is correct

Answer» A wire has a non-uniform cross-sectional area as shown in figure. A steady current i flows through it. Which one of the following statement is correct

36.

A cricketer hits a ball with a velocity 25 m/s at 60∘ above the horizontal. How far above the ground it passes over a fielder 50 m from the bat (assume the ball is struck very close to the ground)

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A cricketer hits a ball with a velocity 25 m/s at 60 above the horizontal. How far above the ground it passes over a fielder 50 m from the bat (assume the ball is struck very close to the ground)


37.

Weight of a body of mass m decreases by 1% when it is raised to height h above the earth’s surface. If the body is taken to a depth h in a mine, change in its weight is

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Weight of a body of mass m decreases by 1% when it is raised to height h above the earth’s surface. If the body is taken to a depth h in a mine, change in its weight is


38.

At constant volume, for different diatomic gases the molar specific heat is

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At constant volume, for different diatomic gases the molar specific heat is


39.

If specific heat of a substance is infinite, it means [AIIMS 1997]

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If specific heat of a substance is infinite, it means
[AIIMS 1997]


40.

A light and a heavy body have equal kinetic energy. Which one has a greater momentum ?

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A light and a heavy body have equal kinetic energy. Which one has a greater momentum ?


41.

Energy (E) and frequency (v) of a photon is correctly represented by

Answer» Energy (E) and frequency (v) of a photon is correctly represented by
42.

A steel wire of mass 4.0 g and length 80 cm is fixed at the two ends. The tension in the wire is 50 N. Find the frequency and wavelength of the fourth harmonic of the fundamental.

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A steel wire of mass 4.0 g and length 80 cm is fixed at the two ends. The tension in the wire is 50 N. Find the frequency and wavelength of the fourth harmonic of the fundamental.

43.

A particle is projected with velocity u at angle θ1 with horizontal. The ratio of range and maximum height is 4. When it is projected at angle θ2 with horizontal with same speed, the ratio of range and maximum height is 2. Then tanθ1tanθ2 will be equal to

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A particle is projected with velocity u at angle θ1 with horizontal. The ratio of range and maximum height is 4.
When it is projected at angle θ2 with horizontal with same speed, the ratio of range and maximum height is 2.
Then tanθ1tanθ2 will be equal to

44.

From a solid sphere of mass M and radius R, a cube of maximum possible volume is cut. Moment of inertia of the cube about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to one of its faces is

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From a solid sphere of mass M and radius R, a cube of maximum possible volume is cut. Moment of inertia of the cube about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to one of its faces is

45.

The angle between →A and resultant of (→A+→B) and −→B is

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The angle between A and resultant of (A+B) and B is

46.

The current generator Ig, shown in figure (38-E20), sends a constant current i through the circuit. The wire ab has a length l and mass m and can slide on the smooth, horizontal rails connected to Ig. The entire system lies in a vertical magnetic field B. Find the velocity of the wire as a function of time.

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The current generator Ig, shown in figure (38-E20), sends a constant current i through the circuit. The wire ab has a length l and mass m and can slide on the smooth, horizontal rails connected to Ig. The entire system lies in a vertical magnetic field B. Find the velocity of the wire as a function of time.

47.

The block shown in the figure is in equilibrium. Find acceleration of the block just after the string is cut.

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The block shown in the figure is in equilibrium. Find acceleration of the block just after the string is cut.


48.

A spherical ball of salt is dossolving in water in such a manner that the rate of decrease of the volume at any instant is propotional to the surface. Prove that the readius is decreasing at a constant rate.

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A spherical ball of salt is dossolving in water in such a manner that the rate of decrease of the volume at any instant is propotional to the surface. Prove that the readius is decreasing at a constant rate.

49.

Two waves, each having a frequency of 100 Hz and a wavelength of 2.0 cm, are travelling in the same direction on a string. What is the phase difference between the waves (a) if the second wave was produced 0.015 s later than the first one at the same place, what would be the resultant amplitude? [Given individual amplitudes = 2.0 mm]

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Two waves, each having a frequency of 100 Hz and a wavelength of 2.0 cm, are travelling in the same direction on a string. What is the phase difference between the waves (a) if the second wave was produced 0.015 s later than the first one at the same place, what would be the resultant amplitude? [Given individual amplitudes = 2.0 mm]

50.

Find the thrust to exert a pressure of 50,000 pascals on an area of 0.05m2

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Find the thrust to exert a pressure of 50,000 pascals on an area of 0.05m2