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1.

How to calculate the solid angle of a surface which is not perpendicular to the central line which passes through the centre of the angle .... It was something like. [ cos^2(thita)/radius squared]. Is this correct or if not then what's the formula

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How to calculate the solid angle of a surface which is not perpendicular to the central line which passes through the centre of the angle .... It was something like. [ cos^2(thita)/radius squared]. Is this correct or if not then what's the formula

2.

A car start moving along a line , first with accl= 2,startin s from rest then uniformly and decelerating at the same rate and comes to rest . The total time of motion is 10s . The average speed during the time is 3.2"m/s.How long does the car moved uniformly?

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A car start moving along a line , first with accl= 2,startin s from rest then uniformly and decelerating at the same rate and comes to rest . The total time of motion is 10s . The average speed during the time is 3.2"m/s.How long does the car moved uniformly?

3.

Two bodies A and B are arranged as shown in figure. Which of the following options is correct regarding body A?

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Two bodies A and B are arranged as shown in figure. Which of the following options is correct regarding body A?


4.

If mass of A=10 kg , coefficient of static friction= 0.2, coefficient of kinetic friction = 0.2. The mass of B is 20 kg. Find acceleration of masses

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If mass of A=10 kg , coefficient of static friction= 0.2, coefficient of kinetic friction = 0.2. The mass of B is 20 kg. Find acceleration of masses



5.

A wire of magnetic dipole moment M and L is bent into shape of a semicircle of raduis r. What will be its new dipole moment?

Answer» A wire of magnetic dipole moment M and L is bent into shape of a semicircle of raduis r. What will be its new dipole moment?
6.

A gun is aimed at a target in a line of its barrel. The target is released and allowed to fall under gravity at the same instant the gun is fired. The bullet will

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A gun is aimed at a target in a line of its barrel. The target is released and allowed to fall under gravity at the same instant the gun is fired. The bullet will


7.

Two blocks of mass 2 kg and 4 kg are kept in contact with each other on a smooth horizontal surface. A horizontal force of 12 N is applied on the first block due to which they move with certain constant acceleration. Calculate the force between the blocks.

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Two blocks of mass 2 kg and 4 kg are kept in contact with each other on a smooth horizontal surface. A horizontal force of 12 N is applied on the first block due to which they move with certain constant acceleration. Calculate the force between the blocks.


8.

If the separation between the two eyes of a man is d, what should be the minimum width of the mirror in which the man could see the full image of his face of width w, using both of his eyes.

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If the separation between the two eyes of a man is d, what should be the minimum width of the mirror in which the man could see the full image of his face of width w, using both of his eyes.

9.

Which of the following has the highest energy?

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Which of the following has the highest energy?


10.

Rate of emission of a black body at 546∘ C is E. Then the rate of emission of radiation of body at 0∘ C will be

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Rate of emission of a black body at 546 C is E. Then the rate of emission of radiation of body at 0 C will be

11.

In the given figure, what is the work done by the spring force?

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In the given figure, what is the work done by the spring force?


12.

A proton and an electron are both travelling at the same speed. What can we conclude about their de Broglie wavelengths?

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A proton and an electron are both travelling at the same speed. What can we conclude about their de Broglie wavelengths?


13.

A bar magnet when placed at an angle of 30∘ to the direction of magnetic field induction of 5×10−2 T, experiences a moment of couple 25×10−6 N−m. If the length of the magnet is 5 cm its pole strength is

Answer» A bar magnet when placed at an angle of 30 to the direction of magnetic field induction of 5×102 T, experiences a moment of couple 25×106 Nm. If the length of the magnet is 5 cm its pole strength is
14.

The mean radius of the earth is R, its angular speed on its own axis is ω and the acceleration due to gravity at earth's surface is g. The cube of the radius of the orbit of a geostationary satellite will be

Answer» The mean radius of the earth is R, its angular speed on its own axis is ω and the acceleration due to gravity at earth's surface is g. The cube of the radius of the orbit of a geostationary satellite will be
15.

In a vessel, a radioactive material A is placed at t=0, which disintegrates into B and B further disintegrates into C. In another vessel a radioactive material D at (t=0,D is zero) is produced at a constant rate, which disintegrates into E. Column -I shows variation of quantity with time whereas Column-II gives variations of A,B,C and D. Match the following

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In a vessel, a radioactive material A is placed at t=0, which disintegrates into B and B further disintegrates into C. In another vessel a radioactive material D at (t=0,D is zero) is produced at a constant rate, which disintegrates into E. Column -I shows variation of quantity with time whereas Column-II gives variations of A,B,C and D. Match the following



16.

Given that 0.2ˆi+0.6ˆj+aˆk is a unit vector. What is the value of a?

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Given that 0.2ˆi+0.6ˆj+aˆk is a unit vector. What is the value of a?

17.

A force of 5 N acts on a 15 kg body initially at rest. The work done by the force during the first second of motion of the body is

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A force of 5 N acts on a 15 kg body initially at rest. The work done by the force during the first second of motion of the body is


18.

Earthing or grounding means

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Earthing or grounding means


19.

Find the nature of the graph of the following quadratic equation in terms of which side it will open. I. y = x2 − 8x a. open upward II. y = −2x2 + 3 b. open downward III. y = x2 − 6x + 4 c. open right d. open left

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Find the nature of the graph of the following quadratic equation in terms of which side it will open.

I. y = x2 8x a. open upward
II. y = 2x2 + 3 b. open downward
III. y = x2 6x + 4 c. open right
d. open left

20.

A simple pendulum is oscillating without damping. When the displacement of the bob is less than maximum, its acceleration vector →a is correctly shown in

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A simple pendulum is oscillating without damping. When the displacement of the bob is less than maximum, its acceleration vector a is correctly shown in


21.

A shell initially at rest explodes into two pieces of equal mass, then the two pieces will

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A shell initially at rest explodes into two pieces of equal mass, then the two pieces will


22.

Two particles of equal masses are revolving in circular paths of radii r1 and r2 respectively with the same speed. The ratio of their centripetal forces is

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Two particles of equal masses are revolving in circular paths of radii r1 and r2 respectively with the same speed. The ratio of their centripetal forces is


23.

Two racing cars of masses m1 and m2 are moving in circles of radii r1 and r2 respectively. Their speeds are such that each makes a complete circle in the same duration of time t. The ratio of the angular speed of the first to the second car is

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Two racing cars of masses m1 and m2 are moving in circles of radii r1 and r2 respectively. Their speeds are such that each makes a complete circle in the same duration of time t. The ratio of the angular speed of the first to the second car is

24.

A 30kg hammer strikes a steel spike (nail) 2.30 cm in diameter while moving with speed 20.0 m/s. The hammer rebounds with speed 10.0 m/s after 0.110s. The average strain in the spike during the impact will be (Y=2×1011N/m2)

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A 30kg hammer strikes a steel spike (nail) 2.30 cm in diameter while moving with speed 20.0 m/s. The hammer rebounds with speed 10.0 m/s after 0.110s. The average strain in the spike during the impact will be

(Y=2×1011N/m2)


25.

A transistor-oscillator using a resonant circuit with an inductor L (of negligible resistance) and a capacitor C in series produces oscillations of frequency f. If L is doubled and C is changed to 4C, the frequency will be

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A transistor-oscillator using a resonant circuit with an inductor L (of negligible resistance) and a capacitor C in series produces oscillations of frequency f. If L is doubled and C is changed to 4C, the frequency will be

26.

A drop of oil is placed on the surface of water. Which of the following statement is correct

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A drop of oil is placed on the surface of water. Which of the following statement is correct


27.

For an ideal gas of diatomic molecules

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For an ideal gas of diatomic molecules


28.

If the power of two lenses and P1 and P2; when they are combined; the effective power is:

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If the power of two lenses and P1 and P2; when they are combined; the effective power is:

29.

A particle of mass 'm' is projected with velocity 'u' at an angle θ with horizontal. During the period when the particle descends from highest point to the position where its velocity vector makes an angle θ2 with horizontal, work done by the gravity force is

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A particle of mass 'm' is projected with velocity 'u' at an angle θ with horizontal. During the period when the particle descends from highest point to the position where its velocity vector makes an angle θ2 with horizontal, work done by the gravity force is

30.

A river 400 m wide is flowing at a rate of 2 m/s. A boat is sailing at a velocity of 10.0 m/s with respect to the water, in a direction perpendicular to the river. Find the time (in seconds) taken by the person to reach the opposite bank at a point directly opposite to its starting point considering that after reaching the opposite bank, the person walks at 4 m/s if needed to reach the point directly opposite to its starting point.

Answer» A river 400 m wide is flowing at a rate of 2 m/s. A boat is sailing at a velocity of 10.0 m/s with respect to the water, in a direction perpendicular to the river. Find the time (in seconds) taken by the person to reach the opposite bank at a point directly opposite to its starting point considering that after reaching the opposite bank, the person walks at 4 m/s if needed to reach the point directly opposite to its starting point.
31.

Kirchhoff's second law is an extension of:

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Kirchhoff's second law is an extension of:


32.

The maximum height reached by projectile is 4 m. The horizontal range is 12 m. Velocity of projection (in ms−1) is (g is acceleration due to gravity)

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The maximum height reached by projectile is 4 m. The horizontal range is 12 m. Velocity of projection (in ms1) is
(g is acceleration due to gravity)

33.

Hydrogen atom emits blue light when it changes from n = 4 energy level to n = 2 level. Which colour of light would the atom emit when it changes from n = 5 level to n = 2 level

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Hydrogen atom emits blue light when it changes from n = 4 energy level to n = 2 level. Which colour of light would the atom emit when it changes from n = 5 level to n = 2 level

34.

A submerged scuba diver hears the sound of a boat horn directly above her on the surface of the lake. At the same time, a friend on dry land 22.0 m from the boat also hears the horn (fig). The horn is 1.2 m above the surface of the water. What is the distance (labeled by "?” in fig) from the horn to the diver? Both air and water are at 20∘C. Bwater=2.2× 109 Pa, γair=1.4, Mair≈ 30g

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A submerged scuba diver hears the sound of a boat horn directly above her on the surface of the lake. At the same time, a friend on dry land 22.0 m from the boat also hears the horn (fig). The horn is 1.2 m above the surface of the water. What is the distance (labeled by "?” in fig) from the horn to the diver? Both air and water are at 20C.

Bwater=2.2× 109 Pa, γair=1.4, Mair 30g


35.

A projectile is fired from the top of a 40 m high cliff with an initial speed of 50 m/s at an unknown angle. Find its speed when it hits the ground.

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A projectile is fired from the top of a 40 m high cliff with an initial speed of 50 m/s at an unknown angle. Find its speed when it hits the ground.

36.

Raindrops of radius 1 mm and mass 4 mg are falling with a speed of 30 m/s on the head of a bald person. The drops splash on the head and come to rest. Assuming equivalently that the drops cover a distance equal to their radii on the head, estimate the force exerted by each drop on the head.

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Raindrops of radius 1 mm and mass 4 mg are falling with a speed of 30 m/s on the head of a bald person. The drops splash on the head and come to rest. Assuming equivalently that the drops cover a distance equal to their radii on the head, estimate the force exerted by each drop on the head.

37.

A projectile motion is projected with a velocity μ at an angle θ, with the horizontal. For a fixed θ, which of the graphs shown in the following figure shows the variation of R versus μ

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A projectile motion is projected with a velocity μ at an angle θ, with the horizontal. For a fixed θ, which of the graphs shown in the following figure shows the variation of R versus μ

38.

The short-wavelength limit shifts by 26 pm when the operating voltage in an X-ray tube is increased to 1.5 times the original value. What was the original value of the operating voltage ?

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The short-wavelength limit shifts by 26 pm when the operating voltage in an X-ray tube is increased to 1.5 times the original value. What was the original value of the operating voltage ?

39.

Why is difference between geostationary satellits and polar satellite

Answer» Why is difference between geostationary satellits and polar satellite
40.

Dimensional formula of heat energy is

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Dimensional formula of heat energy is

41.

A cylindrical conductor of radius R is carrying a constant current i. The plot of the magnitude of the magnetic field B with distance d from the centre of the conductor is correctly represented by the figure

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A cylindrical conductor of radius R is carrying a constant current i. The plot of the magnitude of the magnetic field B with distance d from the centre of the conductor is correctly represented by the figure

42.

A cylindrical container is divided in two equal parts by a diathermic piston. Different ideal gases are filled in the two parts. Find the ratio of the mass of the molecules of the gas in the lower part to that of the upper part, if the root mean square velocity of molecules in the lower part is equal to the mean velocity of molecules in the upper part.

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A cylindrical container is divided in two equal parts by a diathermic piston. Different ideal gases are filled in the two parts. Find the ratio of the mass of the molecules of the gas in the lower part to that of the upper part, if the root mean square velocity of molecules in the lower part is equal to the mean velocity of molecules in the upper part.


43.

The distance between the vertex and the center of mass of a uniform solid planar circular segment of angular size θ and radius R is given by.

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The distance between the vertex and the center of mass of a uniform solid planar circular segment of angular size θ and radius R is given by.


44.

0. What is the effect of introducing (i) dielectric (ii) Conductor between the plates of a capacitor?

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0. What is the effect of introducing (i) dielectric (ii) Conductor between the plates of a
capacitor?

45.

In an interference experiment, the ratio of amplitudes of coherent waves is a1a2=13. The ratio of maximum and minimum intensities of fringes will be

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In an interference experiment, the ratio of amplitudes of coherent waves is a1a2=13. The ratio of maximum and minimum intensities of fringes will be

46.

The armature current in a dc motor is maximum when the motor has

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The armature current in a dc motor is maximum when the motor has


47.

The magnetic field at the origin due to the current flowing in the wire as shown in figure below is

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The magnetic field at the origin due to the current flowing in the wire as shown in figure below is


48.

Three particles execute SHM along x− direction with same frequency as x1=5sinωt, x2=5sin(ωt+53∘), x3=−10cosωt. Find the amplitude of the resultant SHM.

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Three particles execute SHM along x direction with same frequency as x1=5sinωt, x2=5sin(ωt+53), x3=10cosωt. Find the amplitude of the resultant SHM.

49.

Determine the change in volume of 6 litres of alcohol if the pressure is decreased from 200 cm of Hg to 75 cm of Hg. [Velocity of sound in alcohol is 1280 m/s density of alcohol =0.81 gm/cc, density of Hg=13.6 gm/cc and g=981 cm/s2]

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Determine the change in volume of 6 litres of alcohol if the pressure is decreased from 200 cm of Hg to 75 cm of Hg.
[Velocity of sound in alcohol is 1280 m/s density of alcohol =0.81 gm/cc, density of Hg=13.6 gm/cc and g=981 cm/s2]

50.

Consider a rope of total mass M and length L suspended at rest from a fixed mount. The rope has a linear mass density that varies with height as λ(z)=λ0sin(πz∖L), where λ0 is a constant. Constant gravitational acceleration g acts downward. The tension along the rope as a function of distance z below the mount is

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Consider a rope of total mass M and length L suspended at rest from a fixed mount. The rope has a linear mass density that varies with height as λ(z)=λ0sin(πzL), where λ0 is a constant. Constant gravitational acceleration g acts downward.

The tension along the rope as a function of distance z below the mount is