Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A projectile is fired horizontally with a velocity of 98 m/s from the top of a hill 490 m high. Find the time taken by the projectile to reach the ground.

Answer»

A projectile is fired horizontally with a velocity of 98 m/s from the top of a hill 490 m high. Find the time taken by the projectile to reach the ground.


2.

A sphere of mass M=2 kg moving with a velocity of 2√2 m/s collides with another sphere of mass m=1 kg initially at rest at an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. If the coefficient of restitution of the collision is 0.5, what will be the final velocity(in m/s) of the sphere having mass m ?

Answer»

A sphere of mass M=2 kg moving with a velocity of 22 m/s collides with another sphere of mass m=1 kg initially at rest at an angle of 45 with the horizontal. If the coefficient of restitution of the collision is 0.5, what will be the final velocity(in m/s) of the sphere having mass m ?


3.

A water tank standing on the floor has two small holes punched in the vertical wall, one above the other. The holes are 2.4 cm and 7.6 cm above the floor. If the jets of water from the holes hit the floor at the same point, then the height of water in the tank is

Answer»

A water tank standing on the floor has two small holes punched in the vertical wall, one above the other. The holes are 2.4 cm and 7.6 cm above the floor. If the jets of water from the holes hit the floor at the same point, then the height of water in the tank is

4.

There is a chain of length 6 m and coefficient of friction 12. What will be the maximum length of chain which can be held outside the table without sliding?

Answer»

There is a chain of length 6 m and coefficient of friction 12. What will be the maximum length of chain which can be held outside the table without sliding?

5.

A tube of length 1 m containing H2 is closed at one end. If the velocity of sound in air be 340 m/s. Then, the fundamental frequency and the next higher overtone in H2 are:

Answer»

A tube of length 1 m containing H2 is closed at one end. If the velocity of sound in air be 340 m/s. Then, the fundamental frequency and the next higher overtone in H2 are:

6.

In a certain region uniform electric field →E and uniform magnetic field →B are present in opposite directions. A particle of mass m and of charge q enters in this region with a velocity v at an angle θ from the magnetic field. The time after which the speed of the particle would be minimum is equal to :

Answer»

In a certain region uniform electric field E and uniform magnetic field B are present in opposite directions. A particle of mass m and of charge q enters in this region with a velocity v at an angle θ from the magnetic field. The time after which the speed of the particle would be minimum is equal to :

7.

Why there is no dispersion of logli through a rectangular glass slab?

Answer» Why there is no dispersion of logli through a rectangular glass slab?
8.

Two bodies move toward each other from 10 m apart with a constant velocity they meet at C after 2s. What is the relative velocity of B w.r.t. A?

Answer»

Two bodies move toward each other from 10 m apart with a constant velocity they meet at C after 2s. What is the relative velocity of B w.r.t. A?


9.

One end of a uniform wire of length L and of weight W is attached rigidly to a point in the roof and a weight W1 is suspended from its lower end. If S is the area of cross section of the wire, the stress in the wire at a height 3L/5 from its lower end is

Answer»

One end of a uniform wire of length L and of weight W is attached rigidly to a point in the roof and a weight W1 is suspended from its lower end. If S is the area of cross section of the wire, the stress in the wire at a height 3L/5 from its lower end is

10.

If the temperature of a uniform steel rod of mass 12 kg and length 1 m is increased by 20 ∘C, its moment of inertia about its perpendicular bisector increases by - [ α=11×10−6/ ∘C ]

Answer»

If the temperature of a uniform steel rod of mass 12 kg and length 1 m is increased by 20 C, its moment of inertia about its perpendicular bisector increases by -
[ α=11×106/ C ]

11.

A body, acted upon by a force of 100 N is displaced through a distance 50 meter in a direction making an angle of 90∘ with the force. The work done by the force be

Answer»

A body, acted upon by a force of 100 N is displaced through a distance 50 meter in a direction making an angle of 90 with the force. The work done by the force be

12.

definiton of wave

Answer»

definiton of wave

13.

Positive charges are protons. They do not move then how can we be give positive charges to earth?

Answer» Positive charges are protons. They do not move then how can we be give positive charges to earth?
14.

Find electric potential at origin when all negative charges magnitude +Q are placed at 1, 1/3, 1/5, 1/7.. And -Q placed at 1/2, 1/4, 1/6.. Along x-axis. ​​​​​​

Answer»

Find electric potential at origin when all negative charges magnitude +Q are placed at 1, 1/3, 1/5, 1/7.. And -Q placed at 1/2, 1/4, 1/6.. Along x-axis.

​​​​​​

15.

A body of weight 100 N is suspended with the help of strings as shown in figure. The tensions T1 and T2 will be

Answer»

A body of weight 100 N is suspended with the help of strings as shown in figure. The tensions T1 and T2 will be


16.

Two tuning forks of frequencies 256 and 258 vibrations/sec are sounded together, then time interval between consecutive maxima heard by the observer is

Answer»

Two tuning forks of frequencies 256 and 258 vibrations/sec are sounded together, then time interval between consecutive maxima heard by the observer is


17.

The charge on 500 cc of water due to protons will be

Answer» The charge on 500 cc of water due to protons will be
18.

A bullet of 5 g is fired from a pistol of 1.5 kg. If the recoil velocity of pistol is 1.5 ms, find the velocity of bullet. (in ms)

Answer»

A bullet of 5 g is fired from a pistol of 1.5 kg. If the recoil velocity of pistol is 1.5 ms, find the velocity of bullet. (in ms)


19.

The torque experienced by a loop of magnetic moment 7.5 Am2 is 1.5×10−4 Nm. If the area vector makes an angle of 30∘ with the magnetic field, find the magnitude of the magnetic field.

Answer» The torque experienced by a loop of magnetic moment 7.5 Am2 is 1.5×104 Nm. If the area vector makes an angle of 30 with the magnetic field, find the magnitude of the magnetic field.
20.

In the given circuit where R1=15.8 kΩ, R2=2.2 kΩ RL=500 Ω, iB=55 μA and β=200. Potential of point 'c' in volts is (i.e. Vc)

Answer» In the given circuit where R1=15.8 kΩ, R2=2.2 kΩ
RL=500 Ω, iB=55 μA and β=200. Potential of point 'c' in volts is (i.e. Vc)


21.

A motor boat is travelling with a speed of 3.0 m/sec. If the force on it due to water flow is 500 N, the power of the boat is

Answer»

A motor boat is travelling with a speed of 3.0 m/sec. If the force on it due to water flow is 500 N, the power of the boat is


22.

The angular velocity of a particle rotating in a circular orbit 100 times per minute is

Answer»

The angular velocity of a particle rotating in a circular orbit 100 times per minute is


23.

A small particle of mass m is projected at an angle θ with the x-axis with an initial velocity v0 in the x-y plane as shown in the figure. At a time t<(v0 sin θ/g), the angular momentum of the particle is

Answer»

A small particle of mass m is projected at an angle θ with the x-axis with an initial velocity v0 in the x-y plane as shown in the figure. At a time t<(v0 sin θ/g), the angular momentum of the particle is

24.

A block (B) is attached to two unstretched springs S1 and S2 with spring constant 2k and 4k respectively. The other ends are attached to two supports m1 and m2 not attached to the walls. The springs and supports have negligible mass and the surface is frictionless. The block B is displaced towards wall 1 by a small distance x and released. The block returns and moves a maximum distance y towards wall 2. Displacement x and y is measured with respect to the equilibrium position of the block B. The ratio of yx is

Answer»

A block (B) is attached to two unstretched springs S1 and S2 with spring constant 2k and 4k respectively. The other ends are attached to two supports m1 and m2 not attached to the walls. The springs and supports have negligible mass and the surface is frictionless. The block B is displaced towards wall 1 by a small distance x and released. The block returns and moves a maximum distance y towards wall 2. Displacement x and y is measured with respect to the equilibrium position of the block B. The ratio of yx is


25.

In which directions do the electric and magnetic field vectors oscillate in an electromagnetic wave propogating along the X-axis ?

Answer» In which directions do the electric and magnetic field vectors oscillate in an electromagnetic wave propogating along the X-axis ?
26.

The resistance of a wire at 20∘C is 20 Ω and at 500∘C is 60Ω. At which temperature resistance will be 25Ω?

Answer»

The resistance of a wire at 20C is 20 Ω and at 500C is 60Ω. At which temperature resistance will be 25Ω?

27.

Sound signal is sent through a composite tube as shown in the figure. The radius of the semicircle is r. Speed of sound in air is v. The source of sound is capable to generate frequencies in the range f1 to f2 (f2&gt;f1). If n is an integer then, frequency for maximum intensity is given by

Answer»

Sound signal is sent through a composite tube as shown in the figure. The radius of the semicircle is r. Speed of sound in air is v. The source of sound is capable to generate frequencies in the range f1 to f2 (f2>f1). If n is an integer then, frequency for maximum intensity is given by


28.

A particle is fired vertically upward with a speed of 15 km s−1 With what speed will it move in intersteller space. Assume only earth's gravitational field.

Answer»

A particle is fired vertically upward with a speed of 15 km s1 With what speed will it move in intersteller space. Assume only earth's gravitational field.

29.

A 200 Hz wave with amplitude 1 mm travels on a long string of linear mass density 6 g m−1 kept under a tension of 60 N. (a) Find the average power transmitted across a given point on the string. (b) Find the total energy associated with the wave in a 2.0 m long portion of the string.

Answer»

A 200 Hz wave with amplitude 1 mm travels on a long string of linear mass density 6 g m1 kept under a tension of 60 N. (a) Find the average power transmitted across a given point on the string. (b) Find the total energy associated with the wave in a 2.0 m long portion of the string.

30.

A circular plate of uniform thickness has a diameter of 28 cm. A circular portion of diameter 21 cm is removed from the plate as shown. O is the centre of mass of complete plate. The position of centre of mass of remaining portion will shift towards left from O by

Answer»

A circular plate of uniform thickness has a diameter of 28 cm. A circular portion of diameter 21 cm is removed from the plate as shown. O is the centre of mass of complete plate. The position of centre of mass of remaining portion will shift towards left from O by


31.

What is impulse?

Answer» What is impulse?
32.

Wires 1 and 2 carrying currents i1 and i2 respectively are inclined at an angle θ to each other. What is the force on a small element dl of wire 2 at a distance of r from wire 1 (as shown in figure) due to the magnetic field of wire1

Answer»

Wires 1 and 2 carrying currents i1 and i2 respectively are inclined at an angle θ to each other. What is the force on a small element dl of wire 2 at a distance of r from wire 1 (as shown in figure) due to the magnetic field of wire1


33.

Angular momentum of a planet of mass m orbiting around sun is J, areal velocity of its radius vector will be

Answer»

Angular momentum of a planet of mass m orbiting around sun is J, areal velocity of its radius vector will be


34.

A block of mass 4 kg is kept on a rough horizontal surface with coefficient of friction μs=0.4 and μk=0.3 and a time varying horizontal force F=4t is applied on it. Then the acceleration - time graph of the particle is (g=10 m/s2)

Answer»

A block of mass 4 kg is kept on a rough horizontal surface with coefficient of friction μs=0.4 and μk=0.3 and a time varying horizontal force F=4t is applied on it. Then the acceleration - time graph of the particle is (g=10 m/s2)


35.

The radius of curvature of the path of the charged particle in a uniform magnetic field is directly proportional to [MNR 1995; UPSEAT 1999, 2000]

Answer»

The radius of curvature of the path of the charged particle in a uniform magnetic field is directly proportional to

[MNR 1995; UPSEAT 1999, 2000]


36.

A bird flies for 4 s with a velocity of |t−2| m/s in a straight line, where t is time in seconds. It covers a distance of

Answer»

A bird flies for 4 s with a velocity of |t2| m/s in a straight line, where t is time in seconds. It covers a distance of


37.

If vectors →A,→B and →C have magnitudes 5,12 and 13 units and →A+→B=→C, then the angle between →B and →C is

Answer»

If vectors A,B and C have magnitudes 5,12 and 13 units and A+B=C, then the angle between B and C is

38.

A car has an initial velocity of 60 m/s. On application of brakes the car stops after 300 m. The retardation (deceleration) of the car is

Answer»

A car has an initial velocity of 60 m/s. On application of brakes the car stops after 300 m. The retardation (deceleration) of the car is

39.

If the wavelength of the first line of the Balmer series in the hydrogen spectrum is λ, then the wavelength of the first line of the Lyman series is

Answer»

If the wavelength of the first line of the Balmer series in the hydrogen spectrum is λ, then the wavelength of the first line of the Lyman series is


40.

A point object is placed at 6 cm to the left of point P. The final image is formed at 323 cm to right of point C. The hemisphere is made of glass (μ=1.5). Find its radius (in cm).

Answer» A point object is placed at 6 cm to the left of point P. The final image is formed at 323 cm to right of point C. The hemisphere is made of glass (μ=1.5). Find its radius (in cm).
41.

A transverse periodic wave on a string with a linear mass density of 0.200 kg/m is described by the following equation where x and y are in metres and t is in seconds.

Answer»

A transverse periodic wave on a string with a linear mass density of 0.200 kg/m is described by the following equation where x and y are in metres and t is in seconds.


42.

A ball is projected from point A with a velocity 10 ms−1 perpendicular to the plane as given. The range of the ball on plane is ( in m), +

Answer» A ball is projected from point A with a velocity 10 ms1 perpendicular to the plane as given. The range of the ball on plane is ( in m), +


43.

Three identical spherical shells, each of mass m and radius r are placed as shown in figure. Consider an axis XX’ which is touching to two shells and passing through diameter of third shell. Moment of inertia of the system consisting of these three spherical shells about XX’ axis is :

Answer»

Three identical spherical shells, each of mass m and radius r are placed as shown in figure. Consider an axis XX’ which is touching to two shells and passing through diameter of third shell. Moment of inertia of the system consisting of these three spherical shells about XX’ axis is :


44.

If the momentum of an electron is changed by P, then the de-Broglie wavelength associated with it changes by 0.5%. The initial momentum of electron will be:

Answer»

If the momentum of an electron is changed by P, then the de-Broglie wavelength associated with it changes by 0.5%. The initial momentum of electron will be:


45.

A resistance ‘R‘ draws power ‘P‘ when connected to an AC source. If an inductance is now placed in series with the resistance, such that the impedance of the circuit becomes ‘Z‘, the power drawn will be :

Answer»

A resistance ‘R‘ draws power ‘P‘ when connected to an AC source. If an inductance is now placed in series with the resistance, such that the impedance of the circuit becomes ‘Z‘, the power drawn will be :


46.

There are two mass less spring A and B of spring constant KA and KB respectively KA&gt;KB . If WA and WB be denoted as work done on A andwork done on B respectively, then

Answer»

There are two mass less spring A and B of spring constant KA and KB respectively KA>KB . If WA and WB be denoted as work done on A andwork done on B respectively, then


47.

In the given figure all collisions are head on elastic. Then velocity of ball c after collision is 8vo3n, here n is (Answer upto two decimal places )

Answer» In the given figure all collisions are head on elastic. Then velocity of ball c after collision is 8vo3n, here n is (Answer upto two decimal places )
48.

If S=ex−sinx, find d2Sdx2

Answer»

If S=exsinx, find d2Sdx2

49.

The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum of length L suspended from the roof of a vehicle which moves without friction down an inclined plane of inclination α is given by

Answer»

The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum of length L suspended from the roof of a vehicle which moves without friction down an inclined plane of inclination α is given by

50.

In a conductor, every atom contributes one free electron and the current flowing through it is 16A. The area of cross section, length and density of this conductor are 10−6 m2, 1 m and 5×103kg/m3. The drift velocity of the electrons (in mm/s) is (Atomic weight = 60, NA=6×1023, e=1.6×10−19 C

Answer» In a conductor, every atom contributes one free electron and the current flowing through it is 16A. The area of cross section, length and density of this conductor are 106 m2, 1 m and 5×103kg/m3. The drift velocity of the electrons (in mm/s) is (Atomic weight = 60, NA=6×1023, e=1.6×1019 C