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1.

Find the average velocity of tip of the minute hand of an analog watch when it turn for 15 minutes.

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Find the average velocity of tip of the minute hand of an analog watch when it turn for 15 minutes.




2.

A triode has mutual conductance = 2.0 millimho and plate resistance =20KΩ It is desired to amplify a signal by a factor of 30. What load resistance should be added in the circuit?

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A triode has mutual conductance = 2.0 millimho and plate resistance =20KΩ It is desired to amplify a signal by a factor of 30. What load resistance should be added in the circuit?

3.

The velocity of centre of mass of a rolling disc is v. Considering sufficient friction to prevent any slipping, the magnitude of velocity at the highest point on the disc is

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The velocity of centre of mass of a rolling disc is v. Considering sufficient friction to prevent any slipping, the magnitude of velocity at the highest point on the disc is

4.

Three particles A, B and C of masses 2 kg, 3 kg and 5 kg are placed at the vertices of a scalene triangle as shown in the figure. Find the location of COM of the three particle system

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Three particles A, B and C of masses 2 kg, 3 kg and 5 kg are placed at the vertices of a scalene triangle as shown in the figure. Find the location of COM of the three particle system


5.

Why does tinder make same sound as bursting of Ballon

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Why does tinder make same sound as bursting of Ballon

6.

Two large glass plates are placed vertically and parallel to each other inside a tank of water with separation between the plates equal to 1 mm. Find the rise of water in the space between the plates. Surface tension of water =0.075Nm−1.

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Two large glass plates are placed vertically and parallel to each other inside a tank of water with separation between the plates equal to 1 mm. Find the rise of water in the space between the plates. Surface tension of water =0.075Nm1.

7.

Two particles are in SHM in a straight line about same equilibrium position. Amplitude A and time period T of both the particles are equal. At time t=0, one particle is at displacement y1=+A and the other at y2=−A2, and they are approaching towards each other. After what time they cross each other?

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Two particles are in SHM in a straight line about same equilibrium position. Amplitude A and time period T of both the particles are equal. At time t=0, one particle is at displacement y1=+A and the other at y2=A2, and they are approaching towards each other. After what time they cross each other?

8.

The figure shows the graph of the x−coordinate of a particle moving along the x−axis as a function of time. Average velocity during t=0 to t=6 s is

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The figure shows the graph of the xcoordinate of a particle moving along the xaxis as a function of time. Average velocity during t=0 to t=6 s is

9.

A heavy uniform chain lies on the top of horizontal table. If the coefficient of static friction between the chain and the table surface is 0.2, then the maximum fraction of the length of the chain that can be hung over one edge of the table is:

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A heavy uniform chain lies on the top of horizontal table. If the coefficient of static friction between the chain and the table surface is 0.2, then the maximum fraction of the length of the chain that can be hung over one edge of the table is:

10.

In the figure shown, the particles have charges q1 = −q2 = 300 nC and q3 = −q4 =200 nC, and distance a = 5.0 cm. What are the (A) magnitude and (B) angle (relative to the +x direction) of the net force on particle 3?

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In the figure shown, the particles have charges q1 = q2 = 300 nC and q3 = q4 =200 nC, and distance a = 5.0 cm. What are the (A) magnitude and (B) angle (relative to the +x direction) of the net force on particle 3?


11.

A bullet is fired with a velocity of 196 ms−1 at an angle 30∘ with the horizontal. Calculate the maximum height attained by the bullet. (Take g=9.8 m/s2)

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A bullet is fired with a velocity of 196 ms1 at an angle 30 with the horizontal. Calculate the maximum height attained by the bullet. (Take g=9.8 m/s2)

12.

A horizontal 90 kg merry-go-round is a solid disc of radius 1.50 m is started from rest by a constant horizontal force of 50 N applied tangentially to the edge of the disc. The kinetic energy of the disc after 3 s is

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A horizontal 90 kg merry-go-round is a solid disc of radius 1.50 m is started from rest by a constant horizontal force of 50 N applied tangentially to the edge of the disc. The kinetic energy of the disc after 3 s is

13.

Three equal resistance each of 10 ohm are connected (2 in parallel, and 1 in series). The maximum safe power consumed by each resistor is 20W. The maximum safe power consumed by the combination is?

Answer» Three equal resistance each of 10 ohm are connected (2 in parallel, and 1 in series). The maximum safe power consumed by each resistor is 20W. The maximum safe power consumed by the combination is?
14.

Time period of a satellite revolving above Earth’s surface at a height equal to R, where R the radius of Earth, is

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Time period of a satellite revolving above Earth’s surface at a height equal to R, where R the radius of Earth, is

15.

An ice cube contains a large air bubble. The cube is floating on the surface of water contained on a trough. What will happen to the water level, when the cube melts?

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An ice cube contains a large air bubble. The cube is floating on the surface of water contained on a trough. What will happen to the water level, when the cube melts?

16.

A body is then vertically upwards from the surface of the earth. What is the direction of its velocity and acceleration in its way up?

Answer» A body is then vertically upwards from the surface of the earth. What is the direction of its velocity and acceleration in its way up?
17.

A block of mass m is placed on a surface with a vertical cross-section represented by the equation y=x36. If the coefficient of static friction is 0.5, the maximum height above the ground at which the block can be placed without slipping is

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A block of mass m is placed on a surface with a vertical cross-section represented by the equation y=x36. If the coefficient of static friction is 0.5, the maximum height above the ground at which the block can be placed without slipping is

18.

what does it mean? - the entire mass of any object is at the center of the earth

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what does it mean? - the entire mass of any object is at the center of the earth

19.

Compare equations for rate of flow of heat through a conductor and current through a conductor and write the expression for thermal resistance.

Answer» Compare equations for rate of flow of heat through a conductor and current through a conductor and write the expression for thermal resistance.
20.

A 5000 kg rocket is set for vertical firing. The exhaust speed is 800 m/s .what is the amount of gas ejected per second to supply the needed thrust and to give an upward acceleration of 20 m/s2

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A 5000 kg rocket is set for vertical firing. The exhaust speed is 800 m/s .what is the amount of gas ejected per second to supply the needed thrust and to give an upward acceleration of 20 m/s2

21.

Electromagnetic waves differ from matter waves in many respects.substantiate.

Answer» Electromagnetic waves differ from matter waves in many respects.substantiate.
22.

How does a P-N Junction in reverse bias allow current to flow through it? Is Zener Diode the same as a P-N Juction in reverse bias?

Answer» How does a P-N Junction in reverse bias allow current to flow through it? Is Zener Diode the same as a P-N Juction in reverse bias?
23.

The temperature and relative humidity in a room are 300 K and 20 % respectively. The volume of the room is 50 ma. The saturation vapour pressure at 300 K is 3-3 kPa. Calculate the mass of the water vapour present in the room.

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The temperature and relative humidity in a room are 300 K and 20 % respectively. The volume of the room is 50 ma. The saturation vapour pressure at 300 K is 3-3 kPa. Calculate the mass of the water vapour present in the room.

24.

Actually what is long wavelength limit and short wavelength limit??

Answer» Actually what is long wavelength limit and short wavelength limit??
25.

An enclosure of volume V contains a mixture of 8 g of oxygen, 14 g of nitrogen and 22 g of carbon- dioxide at absolute temperature T. The pressure of the mixture of gases is (R is universal gas constant)

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An enclosure of volume V contains a mixture of 8 g of oxygen, 14 g of nitrogen and 22 g of carbon- dioxide at absolute temperature T. The pressure of the mixture of gases is (R is universal gas constant)


26.

Find the position of the centre of mass of T - shaped lamina of negligible thickness as shown in figure. Assume the origin to be at the intersection of axes and take the mass density of the lamina, σ=1 kg/m2

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Find the position of the centre of mass of T - shaped lamina of negligible thickness as shown in figure. Assume the origin to be at the intersection of axes and take the mass density of the lamina, σ=1 kg/m2


27.

A spherical water drop of radius r is falling with the terminal velocity. Assume that the entire work done against viscous force is dissipated in the form of heat. The rate of heat produced will be proportional to 1) r^2 2) r^3 3) r^4 4) r^5 Ans given is option 4. Please give detailed explanation as I won't be able to understand concise answers.

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A spherical water drop of radius r is falling with the terminal velocity. Assume that the entire work done against viscous force is dissipated in the form of heat. The rate of heat produced will be proportional to

1) r^2

2) r^3

3) r^4

4) r^5

Ans given is option 4.

Please give detailed explanation as I won't be able to understand concise answers.

28.

Q. A stone of mass 4 kg is attached to a string of length of whirled in a horizontal circle. A circle can withstand a tension 160 N. Calculate the maximum velocity that can be given to a stone without breaking the string.

Answer» Q. A stone of mass 4 kg is attached to a string of length of whirled in a horizontal circle. A circle can withstand a tension 160 N. Calculate the maximum velocity that can be given to a stone without breaking the string.
29.

When a certain photosensitive surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength λ, the stopping potential for photoelectric current is 2V0. When the same surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength 2λ, the stopping potential is V02. The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission is

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When a certain photosensitive surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength λ, the stopping potential for photoelectric current is 2V0. When the same surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength 2λ, the stopping potential is V02. The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission is

30.

Which is the positive electrode

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Which is the positive electrode

31.

In the following figure, find the direction of friction on the blocks A and B and the ground respectively.

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In the following figure, find the direction of friction on the blocks A and B and the ground respectively.


32.

Energy levels A, B and C of a certain atom correspond to increasing values of energy, i.e., EA<EB<EC. If λ1, λ2 and λ3 are the wavelengths of the radiation corresponding to transitions C to B, B to A and C to A respectively, which of the following relations is correct?

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Energy levels A, B and C of a certain atom correspond to increasing values of energy, i.e., EA<EB<EC. If λ1, λ2 and λ3 are the wavelengths of the radiation corresponding to transitions C to B, B to A and C to A respectively, which of the following relations is correct?

33.

Work done in bringing the positive charge from point A to B where A and B are at dimetrically opposite ends of semi-circle. A) Proportional to charge on the shell B) Proportional to the charge brought from. A to B C) Proportional to radius of shell D) Independent of all three

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Work done in bringing the positive charge from point A to B where A and B are at dimetrically opposite ends of semi-circle.

A) Proportional to charge on the shell

B) Proportional to the charge brought from. A to B

C) Proportional to radius of shell

D) Independent of all three

34.

At which height from earth surface acceleration due to gravity is decreased by 75% of its value at earth surface?

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At which height from earth surface acceleration due to gravity is decreased by 75% of its value at earth surface?

35.

A particle of mass ′m′ and initially at rest is acted by a force F=at. Best representation of force displacement graph is:

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A particle of mass m and initially at rest is acted by a force F=at. Best representation of force displacement graph is:

36.

Assuming all the surfaces to be frictionless, the acceleration of block C shown in the figure is

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Assuming all the surfaces to be frictionless, the acceleration of block C shown in the figure is

37.

The frequency of the first line in Lyman series in the hydrogen spectrum is v. What is the frequency of the corresponding line in the spectrum of doubly ionized Lithium?

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The frequency of the first line in Lyman series in the hydrogen spectrum is v. What is the frequency of the corresponding line in the spectrum of doubly ionized Lithium?

38.

Define an equipotential surface. Draw equipotential surfaces : (i) in the case of a single point charge and (ii) in a constant electric field in Z-direction. Why the equipotential surfaces about a single charge are not equidistant ? (iii) Can electric field exist tangential to an equipotential surface ? Give reason.

Answer» Define an equipotential surface. Draw equipotential surfaces :

(i) in the case of a single point charge and
(ii) in a constant electric field in Z-direction.

Why the equipotential surfaces about a single charge are not equidistant ?
(iii) Can electric field exist tangential to an equipotential surface ? Give reason.
39.

An astronomical telescope has on objective of focal length 200 cm and an eye piece of focal length 4.0 cm. The telescope is focused to see an object 10 km from the objective. The final image is formed at infinity. Find the length of the tube and the angular magnification produced by the telescope.

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An astronomical telescope has on objective of focal length 200 cm and an eye piece of focal length 4.0 cm. The telescope is focused to see an object 10 km from the objective. The final image is formed at infinity. Find the length of the tube and the angular magnification produced by the telescope.

40.

Identify the figure which represents the acceleration of a fluid along horizontal direction:

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Identify the figure which represents the acceleration of a fluid along horizontal direction:

41.

All the surfaces shown in figure (12-E15) are frictionless. The mass of the car is M, that of the block is m and the spring has spring constant k. Initially, the car and the block are at rest and the spring is stretched through a length x0 when the system is released. (a) Find the amplitudes of the simple harmonic motion of the block and of the car as seen from the road. (b) Find the time period (s) of the two simple harmonic motions.

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All the surfaces shown in figure (12-E15) are frictionless. The mass of the car is M, that of the block is m and the spring has spring constant k. Initially, the car and the block are at rest and the spring is stretched through a length x0 when the system is released. (a) Find the amplitudes of the simple harmonic motion of the block and of the car as seen from the road. (b) Find the time period (s) of the two simple harmonic motions.

42.

A parallel plate condenser of capacity 5 μ F is kept connected to a battery of emf 10 V. If the space between the plates is filled with a medium of dielectric constant 12, then the additional charge taken from the battery is?

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A parallel plate condenser of capacity 5 μ F is kept connected to a battery of emf 10 V. If the space between the plates is filled with a medium of dielectric constant 12, then the additional charge taken from the battery is?

43.

A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment 0'72 A m2 is placed horizontally with the north pole pointing towards south. Find the position of the neutral point if the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field is 18 μT.

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A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment 0'72 A m2 is placed horizontally with the north pole pointing towards south. Find the position of the neutral point if the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field is 18 μT.

44.

Choose the correct answer Area bounded by the curve y=x3, the X-axis the coordinates x = - 2 and x = 1 si (a) -9 (b) −154 (c) 154 (d) 174

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Choose the correct answer
Area bounded by the curve y=x3, the X-axis the coordinates x = - 2 and x = 1 si
(a) -9 (b) 154
(c) 154 (d) 174

45.

In a compound microscope magnification will be large, if the focal length of the eye piece is

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In a compound microscope magnification will be large, if the focal length of the eye piece is


46.

Find the speed of block B if the speed of wedge A is 2 m/s as shown in the figure. Assume the surface to be smooth and string inextensible.

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Find the speed of block B if the speed of wedge A is 2 m/s as shown in the figure. Assume the surface to be smooth and string inextensible.

47.

A complex number z1 is rotated through an angle of θ clockwise, about the origin to reach z2.Then z2z1 equals to

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A complex number z1 is rotated through an angle of θ clockwise, about the origin to reach z2.Then z2z1 equals to


48.

Two bodies of masses m and 4m are moving with equal K.E. The ratio of their linear momenta is

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Two bodies of masses m and 4m are moving with equal K.E. The ratio of their linear momenta is

49.

In an endothermic reaction, the value of ∆H is always

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In an endothermic reaction, the value of ∆H is always


50.

The electron in a hydrogen atom makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state. Which of the following is true:

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The electron in a hydrogen atom makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state. Which of the following is true: