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1.

How is resistance and resistivity affected if length of the wire is doubled.

Answer» How is resistance and resistivity affected if length of the wire is doubled.
2.

Match column A with their correct differentials in column B Column A Column B p.cos x(i)sin x(v)sin2xq.tan x(ii)cos x(vi)sec2xr.cosec x(ii)sinx cosx(vii)−cotx cosecxs.sin x(iii)tanx secx(viii)cotx cosecxt.cot x(iv)−sinx(ix)−cosec2x​

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Match column A with their correct differentials in column B

Column A Column B p.cos x(i)sin x(v)sin2xq.tan x(ii)cos x(vi)sec2xr.cosec x(ii)sinx cosx(vii)cotx cosecxs.sin x(iii)tanx secx(viii)cotx cosecxt.cot x(iv)sinx(ix)cosec2x

3.

In projectile motion why do we resolve the velocity in two mutually pependicular direction

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In projectile motion why do we resolve the velocity in two mutually pependicular direction

4.

If the coefficient of friction between all surfaces (fig.) is 0.4, then find the minimum force F to have equilibrium of the system.

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If the coefficient of friction between all surfaces (fig.) is 0.4, then find the minimum force F to have equilibrium of the system.


5.

A circular coil of diameter 10 cm has 10 turns and carries a current of 5A. It is placed in a uniform field of 0.5 T with its plane parallel to the field. The torque on the coil in Nm, is ? please explane this in detail ?

Answer» A circular coil of diameter 10 cm has 10 turns and carries a current of 5A. It is placed in a uniform field of 0.5 T with its plane parallel to the field. The torque on the coil in Nm, is ?

please explane this in detail ?
6.

Why te temperature and root mean square speed of the gas molecule does not change when the contanier is kept in a car moving with constant velocity although pseudo force acts on it.

Answer» Why te temperature and root mean square speed of the gas molecule does not change when the contanier is kept in a car moving with constant velocity although pseudo force acts on it.
7.

A conducting sphere of radius 10 cm is charged with 10 C. Another uncharged sphere of radius 20 cm is allowed to touch it for some time. After that if the spheres are separated, then surface density of charges on the spheres will be in the ratio of

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A conducting sphere of radius 10 cm is charged with 10 C. Another uncharged sphere of radius 20 cm is allowed to touch it for some time. After that if the spheres are separated, then surface density of charges on the spheres will be in the ratio of

8.

A stone dropped from a Minar of height h and it reaches after t seconds on Earth. From the same Minar if two stones are thrown with the same velocity u and they reach the Earth surface after t1 and t2 seconds....then: a) t=t1-t2 B) t= (t1+t2)/2 C​​​) t​​​​​​​​​​= (t1t2)1/2 d) t =( t​​​​​​1​​​​​t​2)^2

Answer» A stone dropped from a Minar of height h and it reaches after t seconds on Earth. From the same Minar if two stones are thrown with the same velocity u and they reach the Earth surface after t1 and t2 seconds....then:
a) t=t1-t2
B) t= (t1+t2)/2
C​​​) t​​​​​​​​​​= (t1t2)1/2
d) t =( t​​​​​​1​​​​​t​2)
^2
9.

What is difference between the statement electric field due to spherical shell and electric field due to solid sphere And also find difference between spherical shell and solid sphere

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What is difference between the statement electric field due to spherical shell and electric field due to solid sphere And also find difference between spherical shell and solid sphere

10.

What is doping ?

Answer» What is doping ?
11.

A mercury arc lamp provides 0.1 W of ultra-violet radiation at a wavelength of λ=2537∘A only. The photo tube (cathode of photo electric device) consists of potassium and has an effective area of 4 cm2. The cathode is located at a distance of 1m from the radiation source. The work function for potassium is ϕ0=2.2 eV. What is the cut off potential V0 ?

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A mercury arc lamp provides 0.1 W of ultra-violet radiation at a wavelength of λ=2537A only. The photo tube (cathode of photo electric device) consists of potassium and has an effective area of 4 cm2. The cathode is located at a distance of 1m from the radiation source. The work function for potassium is ϕ0=2.2 eV.
What is the cut off potential V0 ?

12.

What do we mean by dimension ?

Answer» What do we mean by dimension ?
13.

Mass of moon is 1% mass of earth . What will be the ratio of gravitational pull of earth on moon to moon on earth

Answer» Mass of moon is 1% mass of earth . What will be the ratio of gravitational pull of earth on moon to moon on earth
14.

Write the main points of bohrs atomic model . Write any two limitations .

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Write the main points of bohrs atomic model . Write any two limitations .

15.

A body is moving down a long inclined plane of angle of inclination θ. The coefficient of friction between the body and the plane varies as μ=0.5x, where xis the distance moved down the plane. The body will have the maximum velocity when it has travelled a distance x given by

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A body is moving down a long inclined plane of angle of inclination θ. The coefficient of friction between the body and the plane varies as μ=0.5x, where xis the distance moved down the plane. The body will have the maximum velocity when it has travelled a distance x given by


16.

The oxygen molecule has a mass of 5.30×10−26 kg and a moment of inertia of 1.94×10−46 kg m2 about an axis through its centre perpendicular to the lines joining the two atoms. Suppose the mean speed of such a molecule in a gas is 500 m/s and that its kinetic energy of rotation is two thirds of its kinetic energy of translation. Find the average angular velocity of the molecule.

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The oxygen molecule has a mass of 5.30×1026 kg and a moment of inertia of 1.94×1046 kg m2 about an axis through its centre perpendicular to the lines joining the two atoms.
Suppose the mean speed of such a molecule in a gas is 500 m/s and that its kinetic energy of rotation is two thirds of its kinetic energy of translation. Find the average angular velocity of the molecule.

17.

A particle of charge q1 = 3 μC is located on x-axis at the point x1 = 6 cm. A second point charge q2 = 2 μC is placed on the x-axis at x2 = -4 cm. The absolute electric potential at the origin is

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A particle of charge q1 = 3 μC is located on x-axis at the point x1 = 6 cm. A second point charge q2 = 2 μC is placed on the x-axis at x2 = -4 cm. The absolute electric potential at the origin is


18.

The ratio of radii of two wires of same material is 3:1. If these wires are stretched by equal force, the ratio of stresses produced in them is

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The ratio of radii of two wires of same material is 3:1. If these wires are stretched by equal force, the ratio of stresses produced in them is

19.

Water is flowing through a horizontal tube. The pressure of the liquid in the portion where velocity is 2 m/s is 2 m of Hg. What will be the pressure in the portion where velocity is 4 m/s?

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Water is flowing through a horizontal tube. The pressure of the liquid in the portion where velocity is 2 m/s is 2 m of Hg. What will be the pressure in the portion where velocity is 4 m/s?


20.

The mutual inductance between two planar concentric rings of radii r1 and r2 (with r1>>r2) placed in air is given by

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The mutual inductance between two planar concentric rings of radii r1 and r2 (with r1>>r2) placed in air is given by


21.

The electric potential energy of the alpha particle at the distance of closest approach from the nucleus was found to be equal to

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The electric potential energy of the alpha particle at the distance of closest approach from the nucleus was found to be equal to


22.

What exactly is meant by coefficient of elasticity? And is it the same as coefficient of restitution?

Answer» What exactly is meant by coefficient of elasticity? And is it the same as coefficient of restitution?
23.

A hollow sphere filled with water and one small hole at bottom is hung by a long thread and made to oscillates. What would be the effect on the period of oscillations as water slowly flows out of the hole at bottom?

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A hollow sphere filled with water and one small hole at bottom is hung by a long thread and made to oscillates. What would be the effect on the period of oscillations as water slowly flows out of the hole at bottom?


24.

When the resistance of a resistor is increased by 10% in the left gap of a metre bridge then how many times is the increase in its original value

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When the resistance of a resistor is increased by 10% in the left gap of a metre bridge then how many times is the increase in its original value

25.

Non inertial frame

Answer» Non inertial frame
26.

A disc of mass 4m is resting on a horizontal frictionless surface and pivoted at point O as shown in the figure, perpendicular to its plane. A point object of mass m, moving horizontally with velocity v, hits the disc and sticks to it. Find the angular velocity of the system after the hit.

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A disc of mass 4m is resting on a horizontal frictionless surface and pivoted at point O as shown in the figure, perpendicular to its plane. A point object of mass m, moving horizontally with velocity v, hits the disc and sticks to it. Find the angular velocity of the system after the hit.


27.

The angular momentum of a particle about the origin is varying as L=4√2t+8 (SI units) when it moves along a straight liney=x−4 (x,y in meters). The magnitude of force (in N) acting on the particle would be

Answer» The angular momentum of a particle about the origin is varying as L=42t+8 (SI units) when it moves along a straight liney=x4 (x,y in meters). The magnitude of force (in N) acting on the particle would be
28.

Equipotential surfaces cannot

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Equipotential surfaces cannot


29.

A capillary tube of radius r is lowered into a liquid of surface tension T and density ρ. Given angle of contact = 0o

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A capillary tube of radius r is lowered into a liquid of surface tension T and density ρ. Given angle of contact = 0o


30.

If Z = (√3+i)3(3i+4)2(8+6i)2 , then |Z| is equal to

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If Z = (3+i)3(3i+4)2(8+6i)2 , then |Z| is equal to

31.

A liquid is flowing in a streamlined manner through a cylindrical pipe. Along a section containing the axis of the pipe, the flow profile will be

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A liquid is flowing in a streamlined manner through a cylindrical pipe. Along a section containing the axis of the pipe, the flow profile will be

32.

In an ac circuit with voltage V and current I, the power dissipated is

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In an ac circuit with voltage V and current I, the power dissipated is

33.

For a given L - C - R circuit, list 1 - gives voltage across source inductor, capacitor & resistance, and list -2 gives their magnitudes. List -1List -II(I)∈(p)480(II)VL(Q)400(III)VC(R)240(IV)VR(S)200(T)160(U)0 If current in the circuit at an instant is 6A, then correct match for potential difference at that instant. [Neglect negative sign if any]

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For a given L - C - R circuit, list 1 - gives voltage across source inductor, capacitor & resistance, and list -2 gives their magnitudes.
List -1List -II(I)(p)480(II)VL(Q)400(III)VC(R)240(IV)VR(S)200(T)160(U)0
If current in the circuit at an instant is 6A, then correct match for potential difference at that instant. [Neglect negative sign if any]
34.

A source is moving in a circle of radius 3 m with constant angular velocity ω=5 rad/s. If the observer is at a distance 5 m from the centre of circle, the time interval between maximum and minimum frequency received by the observer is

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A source is moving in a circle of radius 3 m with constant angular velocity ω=5 rad/s. If the observer is at a distance 5 m from the centre of circle, the time interval between maximum and minimum frequency received by the observer is


35.

In meter bridge the balancing length from left and when standard resistance of 1Ω is in right gap is found to be 20 cm. The value of unknown resistance is

Answer» In meter bridge the balancing length from left and when standard resistance of 1Ω is in right gap is found to be 20 cm. The value of unknown resistance is
36.

In a young's double slit interference experiment the fringe pattern is observed on a screen palced at a distance D from the slits. The slits are separaated by a distance d and are illuminated by monochromatic light of wavelength λ Find the distance from the central point where the intensity falls to (a) half the maximum, (b) one fourth of the maximum.

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In a young's double slit interference experiment the fringe pattern is observed on a screen palced at a distance D from the slits. The slits are separaated by a distance d and are illuminated by monochromatic light of wavelength λ Find the distance from the central point where the intensity falls to (a) half the maximum, (b) one fourth of the maximum.

37.

Two persons each of mass m are standing at the two extremes of a railroad car of mass M resting on a smooth track ,the given below figure.The person on left jumps to the left with a horizontal speed u with respect to the state of the cat before the jump.Thereafter,the other person jumps to the right,again with the same horizontal speed u with respect to the state of the car before his jump.Find the velocity of the car after both the persons have jumped off.

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Two persons each of mass m are standing at the two extremes of a railroad car of mass M resting on a smooth track ,the given below figure.The person on left jumps to the left with a horizontal speed u with respect to the state of the cat before the jump.Thereafter,the other person jumps to the right,again with the same horizontal speed u with respect to the state of the car before his jump.Find the velocity of the car after both the persons have jumped off.

38.

Three waves A, B and C of frequencies 1600 kHz, 5 MHz and 60 MHz are to be transmitted from one place to another. Which of the following mode of communication is most appropriate?

Answer» Three waves A, B and C of frequencies 1600 kHz, 5 MHz and 60 MHz are to be transmitted from one place to another. Which of the following mode of communication is most appropriate?
39.

A kite is moving horizontally at a height of 151.5 m. If the speed of the kite is 10 m/s, how fast is the string being let out, when the kite is 250 m away from the boy flying the kite, if the height of boy is 1.5 m?

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A kite is moving horizontally at a height of 151.5 m. If the speed of the kite is 10 m/s, how fast is the string being let out, when the kite is 250 m away from the boy flying the kite, if the height of boy is 1.5 m?

40.

A body is projected with a velocity u so that its horizontal range is twice the greatest height attained. The value of its range is (Take g=10 m/s2)

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A body is projected with a velocity u so that its horizontal range is twice the greatest height attained. The value of its range is
(Take g=10 m/s2)

41.

In a pure semiconductor, the number of conduction electrons is 6×1019 per cubic metre. How many holes are there in a sample of size 1 cm×1 cm×1 mm ?

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In a pure semiconductor, the number of conduction electrons is 6×1019 per cubic metre. How many holes are there in a sample of size 1 cm×1 cm×1 mm ?

42.

A ball of mass m hits the floor with a speed v making an angle of incidence θ with the normal. The coefficient of restitution is e. Find the speed of the reflected ball and the angle of reflection of the ball.

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A ball of mass m hits the floor with a speed v making an angle of incidence θ with the normal. The coefficient of restitution is e. Find the speed of the reflected ball and the angle of reflection of the ball.


43.

A capillary tube made of glass is dipped into mercury. Then

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A capillary tube made of glass is dipped into mercury. Then


44.

The equation of an equipotential region (line) is y=3x4, then electric field vector at the origin may be

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The equation of an equipotential region (line) is y=3x4, then electric field vector at the origin may be

45.

A straight,long wire carries a current of 20 A.Another wire carrying equal current is placed parallel to it.If the force acting on a length of 10 cm of the second wire is 2.0×10−5N,what is the separation between them ?

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A straight,long wire carries a current of 20 A.Another wire carrying equal current is placed parallel to it.If the force acting on a length of 10 cm of the second wire is 2.0×105N,what is the separation between them ?

46.

Two solid bodies X and Y having same volume floats in a liquid. It is observed that X floats with 50% of its volume immersed in liquid and Y floats with 25% of its volume above the liquid level. The ratio of density of X to Y is

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Two solid bodies X and Y having same volume floats in a liquid. It is observed that X floats with 50% of its volume immersed in liquid and Y floats with 25% of its volume above the liquid level. The ratio of density of X to Y is

47.

On heating water, bubbles being formed at the bottom of the vessel detach and rise. Take the bubbles to be spheres of radius R and making a circular contact of radius with the bottom of the vessel. If r << R and the surface tension of water is T, the value of r just before bubbles detach is (density of water is ρw).

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On heating water, bubbles being formed at the bottom of the vessel detach and rise. Take the bubbles to be spheres of radius R and making a circular contact of radius with the bottom of the vessel. If r << R and the surface tension of water is T, the value of r just before bubbles detach is (density of water is ρw).


48.

The closest numerical value to the ratio of permittivity of vaccum and gravitqtional constant is

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The closest numerical value to the ratio of permittivity of vaccum and gravitqtional constant is

49.

An alpha particle collides elastically with a stationary nucleus and continues moving at an angle of 60∘ with respect to the original direction of motion. The nucleus recoils at an angle of 30∘ with respect to initial direction of motion of alpha particle. Mass number of the nucleus is:

Answer» An alpha particle collides elastically with a stationary nucleus and continues moving at an angle of 60 with respect to the original direction of motion. The nucleus recoils at an angle of 30 with respect to initial direction of motion of alpha particle. Mass number of the nucleus is:
50.

What happen to the coefficient of friction if the weight of the body is doubled

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What happen to the coefficient of friction if the weight of the body is doubled