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The two ends of a metal rod are maintained at temperatures 100∘C and 110∘C.The rate of heat flow in the rod is found to be 4.0 J/s. If the ends are maintained at temperatures 200∘C and 210∘C, the rate of heat flow will be : |
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Answer» The two ends of a metal rod are maintained at temperatures 100∘C and 110∘C.The rate of heat flow in the rod is found to be 4.0 J/s. If the ends are maintained at temperatures 200∘C and 210∘C, the rate of heat flow will be : |
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The maximum and minimum magnitudes of the resultant of two vectors are 23 units and 7 units respectively. If these two vectors are acting at right angles to each other, the magnitude of their resultant will be |
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Answer» The maximum and minimum magnitudes of the resultant of two vectors are 23 units and 7 units respectively. If these two vectors are acting at right angles to each other, the magnitude of their resultant will be |
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A pipe open at both ends has a fundamental frequency f in air. The pipe is dipped vertically in water so that half of it is in water. The fundamental frequency of the air column is now |
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Answer» A pipe open at both ends has a fundamental frequency f in air. The pipe is dipped vertically in water so that half of it is in water. The fundamental frequency of the air column is now |
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Block of 3 kg is initially in equilibrium and is hanging by two identical springs A and B as shown in the figure. If spring A is cut from lower point at t=0 then, find acceleration of block in ms−2 at t=0. |
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Answer» Block of 3 kg is initially in equilibrium and is hanging by two identical springs A and B as shown in the figure. If spring A is cut from lower point at t=0 then, find acceleration of block in ms−2 at t=0. |
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Three blocks A,B and C weighing 1,8 and 27 kg respectively are connected as shown in the figure with an inextensible string and are moving on a smooth surface. If T3 is equal to 36 N, then T2 is |
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Answer» Three blocks A,B and C weighing 1,8 and 27 kg respectively are connected as shown in the figure with an inextensible string and are moving on a smooth surface. If T3 is equal to 36 N, then T2 is |
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Three moles of an ideal gas (CP=72R) at pressure, PA and temperature TA is isothermally expanded to twice its initial volume. It is then compressed at constant pressure to its original volume. Finally gas is compressed at constant volume to its original pressure PA. The correct P−V and P−T diagrams for the complete process are |
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Answer» Three moles of an ideal gas (CP=72R) at pressure, PA and temperature TA is isothermally expanded to twice its initial volume. It is then compressed at constant pressure to its original volume. Finally gas is compressed at constant volume to its original pressure PA. |
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A light beam of intensity 0.5 W/m2 encounters a cone on its path as shown in the figure. Radius of cone is 1 m and height is 2 m. If surface of cone is perfectly absorbing, then force exerted on the cone by falling light is n×10−9N here n is (Write upto two digits after the decimal point.) |
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Answer» A light beam of intensity 0.5 W/m2 encounters a cone on its path as shown in the figure. Radius of cone is 1 m and height is 2 m. If surface of cone is perfectly absorbing, then force exerted on the cone by falling light is n×10−9N here n is (Write upto two digits after the decimal point.)
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The resistance of an ammeter is 13 Ω and its scale is made for a current upto 100 amp. After an additional shunt has been connected to this ammeter it becomes possible to measure current upto 750 amp.. The value of shunt resisance is |
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Answer» The resistance of an ammeter is 13 Ω and its scale is made for a current upto 100 amp. After an additional shunt has been connected to this ammeter it becomes possible to measure current upto 750 amp.. The value of shunt resisance is |
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A conducting ring of mass 2 kg and radius 0.5 m is placed on a smooth horizontal plane. The ring carries a current I=4A. A horizontal magnetic field B = 10 T is switched on at time t = 0 as shown in figure. The initial angular acceleration of the ring is |
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Answer» A conducting ring of mass 2 kg and radius 0.5 m is placed on a smooth horizontal plane. The ring carries a current I=4A. A horizontal magnetic field B = 10 T is switched on at time t = 0 as shown in figure. The initial angular acceleration of the ring is
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One mole of an ideal gas (γ=1.4) at 500 K, is filled in an adiabatic cylinder with a piston which is free to move against atmospheric pressure as shown. If a non-conducting fan is inserted into the gas space and rotated virgorously, so that the gas expands slowly till its volume gets doubled. If the work done by the fan is 7x kJ, then value of x is . Write upto two digits after the decimal point. (Take R = 8 J/mole.K, neglect heat capacity of the cylinder, piston and the fan). |
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Answer» One mole of an ideal gas (γ=1.4) at 500 K, is filled in an adiabatic cylinder with a piston which is free to move against atmospheric pressure as shown. If a non-conducting fan is inserted into the gas space and rotated virgorously, so that the gas expands slowly till its volume gets doubled. If the work done by the fan is 7x kJ, then value of x is (Take R = 8 J/mole.K, neglect heat capacity of the cylinder, piston and the fan).
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An object is approaching a fixed plane mirror with velocity 10 m/s making an angle of 60∘ with the normal to the mirror. The speed of image with respect to the mirror is |
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Answer» An object is approaching a fixed plane mirror with velocity 10 m/s making an angle of 60∘ with the normal to the mirror. The speed of image with respect to the mirror is |
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A car has two travellers of masses m1 and m2. If the car moves towards east with acceleration ′a′, find pseudo force on m1 as observed by traveller of mass m2 |
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Answer» A car has two travellers of masses m1 and m2. If the car moves towards east with acceleration ′a′, find pseudo force on m1 as observed by traveller of mass m2 |
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A block of mass m is placed at rest on the top of a smooth wedge of mass M, which in turn is placed at rest on a smooth horizontal surface as shown in figure. Then the distance moved by the wedge as the block reaches the foot of the wedge is |
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Answer» A block of mass m is placed at rest on the top of a smooth wedge of mass M, which in turn is placed at rest on a smooth horizontal surface as shown in figure. Then the distance moved by the wedge as the block reaches the foot of the wedge is |
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A bucket full of hot water cools from 75o C to 70o C in time T1, from 70o C to 65o C in time T2, and from 65o C to 60O C in time T3 then |
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Answer» A bucket full of hot water cools from 75o C to 70o C in time T1, from 70o C to 65o C in time T2, and from 65o C to 60O C in time T3 then |
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What can you say about the velocity of a body in uniform circular motion? |
| Answer» What can you say about the velocity of a body in uniform circular motion? | |
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Two spherical bodies A and B with a radius of 12 cm and 18 cm respectively are at temperatures TA and TB. The maximum intensity in the emission spectrum of A is at 1000 nm and in that of B is at 2000 nm. Considering both bodies to be black bodies, Find the ratio of the rate of total energy radiated by A to that of B ? |
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Answer» Two spherical bodies A and B with a radius of 12 cm and 18 cm respectively are at temperatures TA and TB. The maximum intensity in the emission spectrum of A is at 1000 nm and in that of B is at 2000 nm. Considering both bodies to be black bodies, Find the ratio of the rate of total energy radiated by A to that of B ? |
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The scale of galvanometer is divided into 150 equal divisions. The galvanometer has a current sensitivity of 10 divisions per mA and the voltage sensitivity of 2 divisions per mV. How can the galvanometer be designed to read: I. 6 A per division The value of shunt is ×10−5 Ω II. 1 V per division The value of resistance to be connected in series is Ω |
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Answer» The scale of galvanometer is divided into 150 equal divisions. The galvanometer has a current sensitivity of 10 divisions per mA and the voltage sensitivity of 2 divisions per mV. How can the galvanometer be designed to read: I. 6 A per division The value of shunt is II. 1 V per division The value of resistance to be connected in series is |
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The greatest and least resultant of two forces acting at a point are 10 N and 6 N, respectively. If each force is increased by 3 N, find the resultant of new forces when acting at a point at an angle of 90∘ with each other. |
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Answer» The greatest and least resultant of two forces acting at a point are 10 N and 6 N, respectively. If each force is increased by 3 N, find the resultant of new forces when acting at a point at an angle of 90∘ with each other. |
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The only possibility of heat flow in a thermos flask is through its cork which is 75 cm2 in area and 5 cm thick. Its thermal conductivity is 0.0075 cal/cmseco C. The outside temperature is 40o C and latent heat of ice is 80 cal g−1. Time taken by 500 g of ice at 0o C in the flask to melt into water at 0o C is |
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Answer» The only possibility of heat flow in a thermos flask is through its cork which is 75 cm2 in area and 5 cm thick. Its thermal conductivity is 0.0075 cal/cmseco C. The outside temperature is 40o C and latent heat of ice is 80 cal g−1. Time taken by 500 g of ice at 0o C in the flask to melt into water at 0o C is |
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An ideal gas has volume V0 at 27∘C.It is heated at constant pressure so that its volume becomes 2V0. The final temperature is |
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Answer» An ideal gas has volume V0 at 27∘C.It is heated at constant pressure so that its volume becomes 2V0. The final temperature is |
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A small bar A resting on a smooth horizontal plane is attached by thread to a point P and by means of a weightless pulley, to a weight B possessing the same mass as the bar itself. Besides, the bar is also attached to a point 0 by means of a light non-deformed spring of length l0=50 cm and stiffness k=5mg/l0, where m is the mass of the bar. The thread PA have been burned, the bar starts moving. Find it's velocity at the moment when it is breaking off the plane. |
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Answer» A small bar A resting on a smooth horizontal plane is attached by thread to a point P and by means of a weightless pulley, to a weight B possessing the same mass as the bar itself. Besides, the bar is also attached to a point 0 by means of a light non-deformed spring of length l0=50 cm and stiffness k=5mg/l0, where m is the mass of the bar. The thread PA have been burned, the bar starts moving. Find it's velocity at the moment when it is breaking off the plane. |
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A copper block of mass 2 kg is heated to a temperature of 500∘C and then placed in a large block of ice at 0∘C. What is the maximum amount of ice that can melt? The specific heat of copper is 400 J kg−1 ∘C−1and latent heat of fusion of water is 3.5×105 J kg−1. |
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Answer» A copper block of mass 2 kg is heated to a temperature of 500∘C and then placed in a large block of ice at 0∘C. What is the maximum amount of ice that can melt? The specific heat of copper is 400 J kg−1 ∘C−1and latent heat of fusion of water is 3.5×105 J kg−1. |
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The maximum range of a projectile is 22 m. When it is thrown at an angle of 15∘ with the horizontal, its range will be- |
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Answer» The maximum range of a projectile is 22 m. When it is thrown at an angle of 15∘ with the horizontal, its range will be- |
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A thin uniform rod of length l and mass m is swinging freely about a horizontal axis passing through its end. Its maximum angular speed is ω. Its centre of mass rises to a maximum height of |
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Answer» A thin uniform rod of length l and mass m is swinging freely about a horizontal axis passing through its end. Its maximum angular speed is ω. Its centre of mass rises to a maximum height of |
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Two springs have their force constant as k1 and k2(k1>k2) . When they are stretched by the same force |
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Answer» Two springs have their force constant as k1 and k2(k1>k2) . When they are stretched by the same force
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A large plate of uniform charge density is placed as shown, two cylinders of same volume are at distances r & 2r respectively, if energy (electrostatic) stored in them are UA & UB respectively then, |
Answer» ![]() A large plate of uniform charge density is placed as shown, two cylinders of same volume are at distances r & 2r respectively, if energy (electrostatic) stored in them are UA & UB respectively then, |
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A block of mass m is suspended through a spring of spring constant k and is in equilibrium. A sharp blow gives the block an initial downward velocity v. How far below the equilibrium position, the block comes to an instantaneous rest? |
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Answer» A block of mass m is suspended through a spring of spring constant k and is in equilibrium. A sharp blow gives the block an initial downward velocity v. How far below the equilibrium position, the block comes to an instantaneous rest? |
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A string of linear mass density 0.5 g cm−1 and a total length 30 cm is tied to a fixed wall at one end and to a frictionless ring at the other end (figure 15-E4). The nng can move on a vertical rod. A wave pulse is produced, on the string which moves towards the ring at a speed of 20 cm s−1. The pulse is symmetric about its maximum, which is located at a distance of 20 cm from the end joined to the ring. (a) Assuming that the wave is reflected from the ends without loss of energy, find the time taken by the string to regain its shape. (b) The shape of the string changes periodically with time.Find this time period. (c) What is the tension in the string ? |
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Answer» A string of linear mass density 0.5 g cm−1 and a total length 30 cm is tied to a fixed wall at one end and to a frictionless ring at the other end (figure 15-E4). The nng can move on a vertical rod. A wave pulse is produced, on the string which moves towards the ring at a speed of 20 cm s−1. The pulse is symmetric about its maximum, which is located at a distance of 20 cm from the end joined to the ring. (a) Assuming that the wave is reflected from the ends without loss of energy, find the time taken by the string to regain its shape. (b) The shape of the string changes periodically with time.Find this time period. (c) What is the tension in the string ?
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Figure shows the variation in the internal energy U with the volume V of 2.0 mol of an ideal gas in a cyclic process abcda. The temperatures of the gas at b and c are 500 K and 300 K respectively. Calculate the heat absorbed by the gas during the process. |
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Answer» Figure shows the variation in the internal energy U with the volume V of 2.0 mol of an ideal gas in a cyclic process abcda. The temperatures of the gas at b and c are 500 K and 300 K respectively. Calculate the heat absorbed by the gas during the process.
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A wheel rotates with a constant angular acceleration of 2.0 rads2. If the wheel starts from rest, how many revolutions will it make in the first 10 seconds? |
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Answer» A wheel rotates with a constant angular acceleration of 2.0 rads2. If the wheel starts from rest, how many revolutions will it make in the first 10 seconds? |
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The resistances of an iron wire and a copper wire at 20 ∘ are 3.9 Ω and 4.1 Ω respectively. At what temperature will the resistances be equal ? Temperature coefficient of resistivity for iron is 5.0 ×−3K−1 and for copper it is 4.0 ×10−3K−1. Neglect any thermal expansion. |
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Answer» The resistances of an iron wire and a copper wire at 20 ∘ are 3.9 Ω and 4.1 Ω respectively. At what temperature will the resistances be equal ? Temperature coefficient of resistivity for iron is 5.0 ×−3K−1 and for copper it is 4.0 ×10−3K−1. Neglect any thermal expansion. |
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A box contains N molecules of a perfect gas at temperature T1 and pressure P1. The number of molecules in the box is doubled keeping the total kinetic energy of the gas same as before. If the new pressure and temperature are P2 are T2 respectively, then |
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Answer» A box contains N molecules of a perfect gas at temperature T1 and pressure P1. The number of molecules in the box is doubled keeping the total kinetic energy of the gas same as before. If the new pressure and temperature are P2 are T2 respectively, then |
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The light of wavelength 6328 Å is incident on a slit of width 0.2 mm perpendicularly, the angular width of central maxima will be [MP PMT 1987; Pb. PMT 2002] |
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Answer» The light of wavelength 6328 Å is incident on a slit of width 0.2 mm perpendicularly, the angular width of central maxima will be [MP PMT 1987; Pb. PMT 2002] |
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A particle is moved from (0,0) to (a,a) under a force →F=(3^i+4^j) from two paths. Path 1 is OP and path 2 is OQP. Let W1 and W2 be the works done by this force along two paths. Then |
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Answer» A particle is moved from (0,0) to (a,a) under a force →F=(3^i+4^j) from two paths. Path 1 is OP and path 2 is OQP. Let W1 and W2 be the works done by this force along two paths. Then |
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Energy levels A, B, C of a certain atom corresponding to increasing values of energy i.e. EA<EB<EC. If λ1,λ2,λ3 are the wavelengths of radiations corresponding to the transitions C to B, B to A and C to A respectively, which of the following statements is correct |
Answer» Energy levels A, B, C of a certain atom corresponding to increasing values of energy i.e. EA<EB<EC. If λ1,λ2,λ3 are the wavelengths of radiations corresponding to the transitions C to B, B to A and C to A respectively, which of the following statements is correct![]() |
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A wire of length 2L, is made by joining two wires A and B made of the same material having same length but different radii r and 2r. It is vibrating at a frequency such that the joint of the two wires forms a node. If the number of antinodes in wire A is p and that in B is q, then the ratio p:q is: |
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Answer» A wire of length 2L, is made by joining two wires A and B made of the same material having same length but different radii r and 2r. It is vibrating at a frequency such that the joint of the two wires forms a node. If the number of antinodes in wire A is p and that in B is q, then the ratio p:q is: |
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Find the charge supplied by the battery in the arrangement shown in figure (31-E4). |
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Answer» Find the charge supplied by the battery in the arrangement shown in figure (31-E4).
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(a) Use Gauss' law to derive the expression for the electric field (E) due to a straight uniformly charged infinite line of charge density λ C/m. (b) Draw a graph to show the variation of E with perpendicular distance r from the line of charge. (c) Find the work done in bringing a charge q from perpendicular distance r1 to r2(r2>r1). |
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Answer» (a) Use Gauss' law to derive the expression for the electric field (E) due to a straight uniformly charged infinite line of charge density λ C/m. (b) Draw a graph to show the variation of E with perpendicular distance r from the line of charge. (c) Find the work done in bringing a charge q from perpendicular distance r1 to r2(r2>r1). |
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A Carnot's engine used first an ideal monoatomic gas then an ideal diatomic gas. If the source and sink temperature are 411∘C and 69∘C respectively and the engine extracts 1000 J of heat in each cycle, then area enclosed by the PV diagram is |
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Answer» A Carnot's engine used first an ideal monoatomic gas then an ideal diatomic gas. If the source and sink temperature are 411∘C and 69∘C respectively and the engine extracts 1000 J of heat in each cycle, then area enclosed by the PV diagram is |
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If a body describes a circular motion under inverse square field, the time taken to complete one revolution, T is related to the radius of the circular orbit as |
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Answer» If a body describes a circular motion under inverse square field, the time taken to complete one revolution, T is related to the radius of the circular orbit as |
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A potentiometer wire of length 1 m and resistance 10Ω is connected in series with a cell of e.m.f 2 volt with internal resistance 1Ω and a resistance box including a resistance R. If the potential difference between the ends of the wire is 1 mV, then the value of R will be |
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Answer» A potentiometer wire of length 1 m and resistance 10Ω is connected in series with a cell of e.m.f 2 volt with internal resistance 1Ω and a resistance box including a resistance R. If the potential difference between the ends of the wire is 1 mV, then the value of R will be |
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A charged particle is accelerated through a potential difference of 12 kV and acquires a speed of 1.0×106 m s−1. It is then injected perpendicularly into a magnetic field of strength 0.2 T. Find the radius of the circle described by it. |
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Answer» A charged particle is accelerated through a potential difference of 12 kV and acquires a speed of 1.0×106 m s−1. It is then injected perpendicularly into a magnetic field of strength 0.2 T. Find the radius of the circle described by it. |
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A large open tank has two holes in the wall. One is a square hole of side L at a depth y from the top and the other is a circular hole of radius R at a depth 4y from the top. When the tank is completely filled with water, the quantities of water flowing out per second from both holes are the same. Then, R is equal to |
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Answer» A large open tank has two holes in the wall. One is a square hole of side L at a depth y from the top and the other is a circular hole of radius R at a depth 4y from the top. When the tank is completely filled with water, the quantities of water flowing out per second from both holes are the same. Then, R is equal to |
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Ram is trying to move a box by pushing it at an angle θ with a force F1 (fig 1) while Avinash is trying to move the same box by pulling it with force F2 (fig 2). Who will have to apply a greater force in order to just move the box. Coefficient of static friction is (μs) and coefficient of Kinetic friction. μk |
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Answer» Ram is trying to move a box by pushing it at an angle θ with a force F1 (fig 1) while Avinash is trying to move the same box by pulling it with force F2 (fig 2). Who will have to apply a greater force in order to just move the box. Coefficient of static friction is (μs) and coefficient of Kinetic friction. μk |
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A particle is projected with a velocity of √7 ms−1 at angle 60∘ with horizontal. Find the average velocity of the projectile between the instants of point of projection and reaching the highest point. |
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Answer» A particle is projected with a velocity of √7 ms−1 at angle 60∘ with horizontal. Find the average velocity of the projectile between the instants of point of projection and reaching the highest point. |
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An ideal gas at pressure P is adiabatically compressed so that its density becomes n times the initial value. The final pressure of the gas will be γ=CpCv, |
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Answer» An ideal gas at pressure P is adiabatically compressed so that its density becomes n times the initial value. The final pressure of the gas will be γ=CpCv, |
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An arrangement of masses and pulleys is shown in the figure. Strings connecting masses A and B with the pulleys are horizontal and all pulleys and strings are light. Friction coefficient between the surface and the block B is 0.2 and between blocks A and B is 0.7. The system is released from rest. Use (g=10 m/s2). Find the magnitude of frictional force (in N) between block A and B. |
Answer» An arrangement of masses and pulleys is shown in the figure. Strings connecting masses A and B with the pulleys are horizontal and all pulleys and strings are light. Friction coefficient between the surface and the block B is 0.2 and between blocks A and B is 0.7. The system is released from rest. Use (g=10 m/s2). Find the magnitude of frictional force (in N) between block A and B.
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If n1,n2 and n3 are the fundamental frequencies of three segments into which a string is divided, then the fundamental frequency n of the original string is given by |
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Answer» If n1,n2 and n3 are the fundamental frequencies of three segments into which a string is divided, then the fundamental frequency n of the original string is given by |
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In the circuit shown, the ratio of potential difference across the capacitors C2 and C1, when they are in steady state is |
Answer» In the circuit shown, the ratio of potential difference across the capacitors C2 and C1, when they are in steady state is![]() |
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A diverging lens, focal length f1=20 cm is separated by 5 cm from a converging mirror, focal length f2=10 cm. Where should an object be placed from the lens so that a real image is formed at the object itself ? |
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Answer» A diverging lens, focal length f1=20 cm is separated by 5 cm from a converging mirror, focal length f2=10 cm. Where should an object be placed from the lens so that a real image is formed at the object itself ?
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