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1.

A cone of radius R and height H, is hanging inside a liquid of density ρ by means of a string as shown in the figure . The force, due to the liquid acting on the slant surface of the cone is (Neglect atmosphere pressure)

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A cone of radius R and height H, is hanging inside a liquid of density ρ by means of a string as shown in the figure . The force, due to the liquid acting on the slant surface of the cone is (Neglect atmosphere pressure)


2.

A string fixed at both ends is vibrating in seventh harmonic. How many nodes and antinodes are set up in it respectively?

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A string fixed at both ends is vibrating in seventh harmonic. How many nodes and antinodes are set up in it respectively?

3.

Why while calculating average velocity we have to substract displacement whereas while calculating average speed we have to add the distance

Answer» Why while calculating average velocity we have to substract displacement whereas while calculating average speed we have to add the distance
4.

The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe of length 20 cm is equal to the second overtone of an organ pipe open at both the ends. The length of organ pipe open at both the ends is :

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The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe of length 20 cm is equal to the second overtone of an organ pipe open at both the ends. The length of organ pipe open at both the ends is :


5.

Light of wavelength 2475A∘ is incident on Barium. Photoelectrons emitted describe a circle of radius 100 cm by a magnetic field of flux density 1√17×10−5 Tesla. Work function of the barium is (Given em=1.7×1011)

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Light of wavelength 2475A is incident on Barium. Photoelectrons emitted describe a circle of radius 100 cm by a magnetic field of flux density 117×105 Tesla. Work function of the barium is (Given em=1.7×1011)


6.

The sun emits maximum radiation of 0.52 micrometer. Assuming the sun to be a black body, the surface temperature of the sun would be (Wien's constant =2.898×10−3 mK)

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The sun emits maximum radiation of 0.52 micrometer. Assuming the sun to be a black body, the surface temperature of the sun would be (Wien's constant =2.898×103 mK)

7.

A cone of radius R and height H, is hanging inside a liquid of density by means of a string as shown in the figure . The force, due to the liquid acting on the slant surface of the cone is (Neglect atmosphere pressure)

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A cone of radius R and height H, is hanging inside a liquid of density by means of a string as shown in the figure . The force, due to the liquid acting on the slant surface of the cone is (Neglect atmosphere pressure)


8.

A mass m is undergoing SHM in vertical direction about the mean position with amplitude A and angular velocity ω . At a distance y from the mean position, the mass detaches from the spring. Assume that the spring contracts and does not obstruct the motion of m. Find the distance y0 (measured from the mean position) such that the height attained by the block is maximum (Aω2>g)

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A mass m is undergoing SHM in vertical direction about the mean position with amplitude A and angular velocity ω . At a distance y from the mean position, the mass detaches from the spring. Assume that the spring contracts and does not obstruct the motion of m. Find the distance y0 (measured from the mean position) such that the height attained by the block is maximum (Aω2>g)


9.

When a force is applied at one end of an elastic wire, it produces a strain E in the wire. If Y is the Young's modulus of the material of the wire, the amount of energy stored per unit volume of the wire is given by

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When a force is applied at one end of an elastic wire, it produces a strain E in the wire. If Y is the Young's modulus of the material of the wire, the amount of energy stored per unit volume of the wire is given by


10.

Find the second derivative of the following function: y=e3x+2

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Find the second derivative of the following function: y=e3x+2

11.

Two rigid boxes containing different ideal gases are placed on a table. Box A contains one mole of nitrogen at temperature T0, while box B contains one mole of helium at temperature (73)T0. The boxes are then put into thermal contact with each other, and heat flows between them until the gases reach a common final temperature (Ignore the heat capacity of boxes). Then, the final temperature of the gases, Tf in terms of T0 is -

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Two rigid boxes containing different ideal gases are placed on a table. Box A contains one mole of nitrogen at temperature T0, while box B contains one mole of helium at temperature (73)T0. The boxes are then put into thermal contact with each other, and heat flows between them until the gases reach a common final temperature (Ignore the heat capacity of boxes). Then, the final temperature of the gases, Tf in terms of T0 is -

12.

A ball of mass 4 kg moving with velocity 4 m/s collides with another identical ball at rest. The kinetic energy of the balls after collision is 78 times of the original. Find the coefficient of restituton (e).

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A ball of mass 4 kg moving with velocity 4 m/s collides with another identical ball at rest. The kinetic energy of the balls after collision is 78 times of the original. Find the coefficient of restituton (e).

13.

Four particles of masses m1=2m, m2=4m, m3=m and m4 respectively are placed at the four corners of a square. What should be the value of mass m4 so that the centre of mass of the system of particles lies at the centre of square?

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Four particles of masses m1=2m, m2=4m, m3=m and m4 respectively are placed at the four corners of a square. What should be the value of mass m4 so that the centre of mass of the system of particles lies at the centre of square?


14.

A uniform rod of length l and mass m is free to rotate in a vertical plane about A. The rod initially in horizontal position is released. The initial angular acceleration of the rod is (Moment of inertia of rod about A is ml23)

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A uniform rod of length l and mass m is free to rotate in a vertical plane about A. The rod initially in horizontal position is released. The initial angular acceleration of the rod is (Moment of inertia of rod about A is ml23)

15.

Explain the concept of absolute zero of temperature on the basis of kinetic theory of gases

Answer» Explain the concept of absolute zero of temperature on the basis of kinetic theory of gases
16.

Why does lighting strikes only at sharp edges like leaves of trees??

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Why does lighting strikes only at sharp edges like leaves of trees??

17.

End A of a rod AB is being pulled on the floor with a constant velocity v0 as shown. Taking the length of the rod as l, at an instant when the rod makes an angle 37∘ with the horizontal, calculate The angular velocity of the rod

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End A of a rod AB is being pulled on the floor with a constant velocity v0 as shown. Taking the length of the rod as l, at an instant when the rod makes an angle 37 with the horizontal, calculate

The angular velocity of the rod

18.

Two satellites S1 and S2 revolve round a planet in coplanar circular orbits in the same sense. Their periods of revolution are 1 hour and 8 hours respectively. The radius of the orbit of S1=104km When S2 is closest to S1 find speed of S2 relative to S2 and the angular speed of S1 actually observed by an astronaut at S1.

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Two satellites S1 and S2 revolve round a planet in coplanar circular orbits in the same sense. Their periods of revolution are 1 hour and 8 hours respectively. The radius of the orbit of S1=104km When S2 is closest to S1 find speed of S2 relative to S2 and the angular speed of S1 actually observed by an astronaut at S1.


19.

The elements of sets A , B and C are all colours as follows: A = { Red , Orange , Yellow , Brown } , B = { Blue , Yellow , Green , Brown } , C = { Black , Brown , White , Grey } Then, A U B U C is

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The elements of sets A , B and C are all colours as follows:

A = { Red , Orange , Yellow , Brown } ,

B = { Blue , Yellow , Green , Brown } ,

C = { Black , Brown , White , Grey }

Then, A U B U C is


20.

An air bubble in a glass slab (μ=1.5) is 6 cm deep when viewed from one face and 4 cm deep when viewed from the opposite face. The thickness of the glass plate is3

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An air bubble in a glass slab (μ=1.5) is 6 cm deep when viewed from one face and 4 cm deep when viewed from the opposite face. The thickness of the glass plate is3


21.

Free body diagram of a car taking turn on the plane road is

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Free body diagram of a car taking turn on the plane road is


22.

Inspector Ram Singh on a police jeep is chasing a culprit, going on a motorcycle. The motorcycle crosses a turning at a speed of 72 km/h. The jeep follows it at a speed of 90 km/h, crossing the turning 10 seconds later than the motorcycle. Assuming they travel at constant speeds, how far(in km) from the turning will Ram Singh catch up with the culprit?

Answer» Inspector Ram Singh on a police jeep is chasing a culprit, going on a motorcycle. The motorcycle crosses a turning at a speed of 72 km/h. The jeep follows it at a speed of 90 km/h, crossing the turning 10 seconds later than the motorcycle. Assuming they travel at constant speeds, how far(in km) from the turning will Ram Singh catch up with the culprit?
23.

An uniform rod of density ρ is placed in a wide tank containing a liquid of density ρ0 (ρ0>ρ). The depth of the liquid in the tank is half the length of the rod. The rod is in equilibrium, with its lower end resting on the bottom of the tank. In this position, the rod makes an angle θ with the horizontal. Then, identify the correct relation :

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An uniform rod of density ρ is placed in a wide tank containing a liquid of density ρ0 (ρ0>ρ). The depth of the liquid in the tank is half the length of the rod. The rod is in equilibrium, with its lower end resting on the bottom of the tank. In this position, the rod makes an angle θ with the horizontal. Then, identify the correct relation :

24.

A particle with a specific charge s is fired with a speed v towards a wall at a distance d perpendicular to the wall. What minimum magnetic field must exist in this region for the particle to not to hit the wall?

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A particle with a specific charge s is fired with a speed v towards a wall at a distance d perpendicular to the wall. What minimum magnetic field must exist in this region for the particle to not to hit the wall?

25.

Statement 1: In order to make a body rotate, the net external force applied can be zero. Statement 2: A body can even rotate in absence of any external force.

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Statement 1: In order to make a body rotate, the net external force applied can be zero.

Statement 2: A body can even rotate in absence of any external force.


26.

If a body moving in a circular path maintains constant speed of 10 m/s, then which of the following graphs correctly describes the relation between acceleration and radius?

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If a body moving in a circular path maintains constant speed of 10 m/s, then which of the following graphs correctly describes the relation between acceleration and radius?

27.

A motorcyclist starts from the bottom of a slope of angle 45∘ to cross the valley PR as shown in the figure. The width of the valley is 90 m and length of the slope is 80√2 m. The minimum velocity at point O required to clear the valley will be

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A motorcyclist starts from the bottom of a slope of angle 45 to cross the valley PR as shown in the figure. The width of the valley is 90 m and length of the slope is 802 m. The minimum velocity at point O required to clear the valley will be

28.

What is particle accelerator?

Answer» What is particle accelerator?
29.

A body cools from 60∘C to 50∘C in 10 minutes when kept in air at 30∘C. In the next 10 minutes, its temperature will be___.

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A body cools from 60C to 50C in 10 minutes when kept in air at 30C.
In the next 10 minutes, its temperature will be___.

30.

Find the radius of gyration of a uniform circular disc of radius R=1 m and mass M=2 kg about its axis passing through the edge and normal to the disc as shown in figure.

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Find the radius of gyration of a uniform circular disc of radius R=1 m and mass M=2 kg about its axis passing through the edge and normal to the disc as shown in figure.


31.

Suppose a rigid body is at rest on a smooth horizontal surface.If a force is applied whose line of action does not pass through the center on the mass of the body. Then will the body rotate, translate or both?

Answer» Suppose a rigid body is at rest on a smooth horizontal surface.If a force is applied whose line of action does not pass through the center on the mass of the body. Then will the body rotate, translate or both?
32.

The adiabatic elasticity of a gas is equal to

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The adiabatic elasticity of a gas is equal to


33.

A gun fires a bullet of mass 50 gm with a velocity of 30 metre per sec. Because of this the gun is pushed back with a velocity of 1 metre per sec . The mass of the gun is

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A gun fires a bullet of mass 50 gm with a velocity of 30 metre per sec. Because of this the gun is pushed back with a velocity of 1 metre per sec . The mass of the gun is


34.

A ring of radius 1 m is performing combined translational and rotational motion on a frictionless horizontal surface with an angular velocity of 3 rad/s as shown in figure. Find out velocity of the point A in m/s, if the speed of the lowest point VP is 1 m/s.

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A ring of radius 1 m is performing combined translational and rotational motion on a frictionless horizontal surface with an angular velocity of 3 rad/s as shown in figure. Find out velocity of the point A in m/s, if the speed of the lowest point VP is 1 m/s.


35.

If 1+cosα+cos2α+....∞=2−√2, then α,(0<α<π) is

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If 1+cosα+cos2α+....=22, then α,(0<α<π) is

36.

Suppose in an imaginary world the angular momentum is quantized to be even intergral multiples of h2π. What is the longest possible wavelength emitted by hydrogen atoms in visible range in such a world according to Bohr's model ?

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Suppose in an imaginary world the angular momentum is quantized to be even intergral multiples of h2π. What is the longest possible wavelength emitted by hydrogen atoms in visible range in such a world according to Bohr's model ?

37.

(a) Define a wavefront. Using Huygens' principle, verify the laws of reflection at a plane surface. (b) In a single slit diffraction experiment, the width of the slit is made double the original width. How does this affect the size and intensity of the central diffraction band ? Explain. (c) When a tiny circular obstacle is placed in the path of light from a distant source, a bright spot is seen at the centre of the obstacle. Explain why ?

Answer» (a) Define a wavefront. Using Huygens' principle, verify the laws of reflection at a plane surface.
(b) In a single slit diffraction experiment, the width of the slit is made double the original width. How does this affect the size and intensity of the central diffraction band ? Explain.
(c) When a tiny circular obstacle is placed in the path of light from a distant source, a bright spot is seen at the centre of the obstacle. Explain why ?
38.

A wire has resistance 12Ω. It is bent in the form of a circle. The effective resistance between the two points on any diameter is equal to

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A wire has resistance 12Ω. It is bent in the form of a circle. The effective resistance between the two points on any diameter is equal to

39.

The following figure depicts the change in concentration of species and as a function of time. The point of intersection of the two curves represents

Answer» The following figure depicts the change in concentration of species and as a function of time. The point of intersection of the two curves represents

40.

A hypothetical magnetic field existing in a region is given by →B=B0→er where →er denotes the unit vector along the radial direction. A circular loop of radius a, carrying a current i, is placed with its plane parallel to the x - y plane and the centre at (0, 0, d). Find the magnitude of the magnetic force acting on the loop.

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A hypothetical magnetic field existing in a region is given by B=B0er where er denotes the unit vector along the radial direction. A circular loop of radius a, carrying a current i, is placed with its plane parallel to the x - y plane and the centre at (0, 0, d). Find the magnitude of the magnetic force acting on the loop.

41.

A free atom of iron emits Kα X-rays of energy 6.4 keV. Calculate the recoil kinetic energy of the atom. Mass of an iron atom = 9.3 ×10−26 kg.

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A free atom of iron emits Kα X-rays of energy 6.4 keV. Calculate the recoil kinetic energy of the atom. Mass of an iron atom = 9.3 ×1026 kg.

42.

Water flows through a horizontal tube as shown in figure. If the difference of heights of water column in the vertical tubes is 2 cm, and the areas of cross section at A and B are 4 cm2 and 2 cm2 respectively, find the rate of flow of water across any section. Given approx.

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Water flows through a horizontal tube as shown in figure. If the difference of heights of water column in the vertical tubes is 2 cm, and the areas of cross section at A and B are 4 cm2 and 2 cm2 respectively, find the rate of flow of water across any section. Given approx.


43.

An air bubble of diameter 2 mm rises steadily through a solution of density 1750 kg m-3 at the rate of 0.35 cm s-1. Calculate the coefficient of viscosity of the solution. The density of air is negligible.

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An air bubble of diameter 2 mm rises steadily through a solution of density 1750 kg m-3 at the rate of 0.35 cm s-1. Calculate the coefficient of viscosity of the solution. The density of air is negligible.


44.

Double ionised helium atom and hydrogen ions are accelerated from rest , through the same potential difference . The ratio of final velocity of helium and hydrogen is Correct option is 1:2-1/2

Answer» Double ionised helium atom and hydrogen ions are accelerated from rest , through the same potential difference . The ratio of final velocity of helium and hydrogen is
Correct option is 1:2-1/2
45.

A conducting loop of area A and resistance R is placed perpendicular to the magnetic field B. The loop is withdrawn completely from the field. Derive an expression for induced charge that flows through any cross section of the wire

Answer» A conducting loop of area A and resistance R is placed perpendicular to the magnetic field B. The loop is withdrawn completely from the field. Derive an expression for induced charge that flows through any cross section of the wire
46.

If →a and →b are the position vectors of →A and →B respectively, then find the position vector of point →C in −−→BA produced such that −−→BC=1.5−−→BA.

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If a and b are the position vectors of A and B respectively, then find the position vector of point C in BA produced such that BC=1.5BA.

47.

A block of mass M slides along the sides of a bowl as shown in the figure. The walls of the bowl are frictionless and the base has coefficient of friction 0.2. If the block is released from the top of the side, which is 1.5 m high, where will the block come to rest ? Given that the length of the base is 15 m

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A block of mass M slides along the sides of a bowl as shown in the figure. The walls of the bowl are frictionless and the base has coefficient of friction 0.2. If the block is released from the top of the side, which is 1.5 m high, where will the block come to rest ? Given that the length of the base is 15 m


48.

An iron ball and a wooden ball of the same radius are released from the same height in vacuum. They take the same time to reach the ground. The reason for this is

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An iron ball and a wooden ball of the same radius are released from the same height in vacuum. They take the same time to reach the ground. The reason for this is


49.

From a water fall, water is falling at the rate of 100 kg/s on the blades of turbine. If the height of the fall is 100m then the power delivered to the turbine is approximately equal to

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From a water fall, water is falling at the rate of 100 kg/s on the blades of turbine. If the height of the fall is 100m then the power delivered to the turbine is approximately equal to


50.

In an inelastic collision of two bodies, which of the following quantities do not change before and after the collision?

Answer» In an inelastic collision of two bodies, which of the following quantities do not change before and after the collision?