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1.

If the speed of a car is given as v=2t+5 m/s, total distance covered by the car in 5 sec is

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If the speed of a car is given as v=2t+5 m/s, total distance covered by the car in 5 sec is

2.

A body falling freely from a given height H hits an inclined plane in its path at a heighth. As a result of this impact the direction of the velocity of the body becomes horizontal. For what value of (hH), the body will take maximum time to reach the ground?

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A body falling freely from a given height H hits an inclined plane in its path at a heighth. As a result of this impact the direction of the velocity of the body becomes horizontal. For what value of (hH), the body will take maximum time to reach the ground?

3.

Specific heat capacity at constant volume of one mole diatomic ideal gas is

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Specific heat capacity at constant volume of one mole diatomic ideal gas is

4.

The velocity acquired by a body when it falls through a height h is v. If it further falls through a very small height x, the increase in velocity is approximately

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The velocity acquired by a body when it falls through a height h is v. If it further falls through a very small height x, the increase in velocity is approximately

5.

Find the second order derivative of the given functions. x2+3x+2

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Find the second order derivative of the given functions.

x2+3x+2

6.

There is an electric field E in x − direction. If the work done on moving a charge of 0.2 C through a distance of 2 m along a line making an angle 60∘ with x − axis is 4 J, then what is the value of E ?

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There is an electric field E in x − direction. If the work done on moving a charge of 0.2 C through a distance of 2 m along a line making an angle 60 with x − axis is 4 J, then what is the value of E ?

7.

The volume of a cube is increasing at the rate of 9 cm3/s.How fast is its surface area increasing when the length of an edge is 10 cm ?

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The volume of a cube is increasing at the rate of 9 cm3/s.How fast is its surface area increasing when the length of an edge is 10 cm ?

8.

A particle is projected at angle θ with horizontal. Calculate the time when it is moving perpendicular to the initial direction.

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A particle is projected at angle θ with horizontal. Calculate the time when it is moving perpendicular to the initial direction.


9.

A cylinder of radius R made of material of thermal conductivity K1 is surrounded by a cylindrical shell of inner radius R and outer radius 3R made of a material of thermal conductivity K2. The two ends of a combined systems are maintained at two different temperatures. What is the thermal conductivity of the system?

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A cylinder of radius R made of material of thermal conductivity K1 is surrounded by a cylindrical shell of inner radius R and outer radius 3R made of a material of thermal conductivity K2. The two ends of a combined systems are maintained at two different temperatures. What is the thermal conductivity of the system?

10.

A satellite of mass m moves along an elliptical path around the earth. The areal velocity of the satellite is proportional to

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A satellite of mass m moves along an elliptical path around the earth. The areal velocity of the satellite is proportional to


11.

You may have seen in a circus a motorcyclist driving in vertical loops inside a ‘deathwell’ (a hollow spherical chamber with holes, so the spectators can watch from outside). Explain clearly why the motorcyclist does not drop down when he is at the uppermost point, with no support from below. What is the minimum speed required at the uppermost position to perform a vertical loop if the radius of the chamber is 25 m?

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You may have seen in a circus a motorcyclist driving in vertical loops inside a ‘deathwell’ (a hollow spherical chamber with holes, so the spectators can watch from outside). Explain clearly why the motorcyclist does not drop down when he is at the uppermost point, with no support from below. What is the minimum speed required at the uppermost position to perform a vertical loop if the radius of the chamber is 25 m?

12.

When there are 2 point masses M and m such that Many is fixed . m is brought from infinity to a point A then it it derived that for the system of two masses , gravitational potential (GP ) at point A = -GM/R. It means for mass m , GP is found with respect to mass M Then why for a ring , while calculating GP (when dm is assumed as the mass of the element ) GP at point Of outside the ring at a distance of r from centre and z distance from the element= -Gdm/z. Why it's not -GM/z . As when there are two masses the GP at the point A was with respect to the another body of mass M !!

Answer» When there are 2 point masses M and m such that Many is fixed . m is brought from infinity to a point A then it it derived that for the system of two masses , gravitational potential (GP ) at point A = -GM/R. It means for mass m , GP is found with respect to mass M

Then why for a ring , while calculating GP (when dm is assumed as the mass of the element ) GP at point Of outside the ring at a distance of r from centre and z distance from the element= -Gdm/z.
Why it's not -GM/z .

As when there are two masses the GP at the point A was with respect to the another body of mass M !!
13.

A point starts moving in a straight line with a certain acceleration. At a time t after beginning of motion the acceleration suddenly becomes retardation of the same value. The total time in which the point returns to the initial position is

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A point starts moving in a straight line with a certain acceleration. At a time t after beginning of motion the acceleration suddenly becomes retardation of the same value. The total time in which the point returns to the initial position is


14.

Let us consider a boat which moves with a velocity vbw=5 km/hr relative to water. At time t = 0, the boat passes through a piece of cork floating in water while moving downstream. If it turns back at time, t=t1 then when does the boat meet the cork again? Assume t1 = 30 min.

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Let us consider a boat which moves with a velocity vbw=5 km/hr relative to water. At time t = 0, the boat passes through a piece of cork floating in water while moving downstream. If it turns back at time, t=t1 then when does the boat meet the cork again? Assume t1 = 30 min.


15.

From the graph between current I and voltage V shown in figure, identify the portion corresponding to negative resistance.

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From the graph between current I and voltage V shown in figure, identify the portion corresponding to negative resistance.

16.

Two blocks of masses 1 kg and 2 kg are connected by a metal wire going over a smooth pulley as shown in figure. The breaking stress of the metal is 2×109 N m−2. What should be the minimum radius of the wire used if it is not to break? Take g = 10 m s−2.

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Two blocks of masses 1 kg and 2 kg are connected by a metal wire going over a smooth pulley as shown in figure. The breaking stress of the metal is 2×109 N m2. What should be the minimum radius of the wire used if it is not to break? Take g = 10 m s2.


17.

An ornament weighing 36g in air, weighs only 34 g in water. Assuming that some copper is mixed with gold to prepare the ornament, find the amount of copper in it. Specific gravity of gold is 19.3 and that of copper is 8.9. I was unable to understand the previously answered question so plz sir/madam, could you do it on a paper.......it would be helpful

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An ornament weighing 36g in air, weighs only 34 g in water. Assuming that some copper is mixed with gold to prepare the ornament, find the amount of copper in it. Specific gravity of gold is 19.3 and that of copper is 8.9.

I was unable to understand the previously answered question

so plz sir/madam, could you do it on a paper.......it would be helpful

18.

relation between torque and angular momentum

Answer» relation between torque and angular momentum
19.

Find the ratio of radius of gyration about natural axis of a circular disk to that of a circular ring each having same mass and same radius.

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Find the ratio of radius of gyration about natural axis of a circular disk to that of a circular ring each having same mass and same radius.

20.

Standard enthalpy of vaporisation ∆vap H° for water at 100°C is 40 .,66kj /mol. Internal energy of vaporisation of water at 100°C is

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Standard enthalpy of vaporisation ∆vap H° for water at 100°C is 40 .,66kj /mol. Internal energy of vaporisation of water at 100°C is

21.

Assuming that the mass 'M' of the largest stone that can be moved by a flowing river depends upon velocity'v',density of water(p) and on acceleration due to gravity 'g'.show that mass'M' varies with the sixth power of the velocity of flow.

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Assuming that the mass 'M' of the largest stone that can be moved by a flowing river depends upon velocity'v',density of water(p) and on acceleration due to gravity 'g'.show that mass'M' varies with the sixth power of the velocity of flow.

22.

A small circular ring has a uniform charge distribution. On a far off axial point distance x from the centre of the ring the electric field is proportional to?

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A small circular ring has a uniform charge distribution. On a far off axial point distance x from the centre of the ring the electric field is proportional to?

23.

The chloroplatinate of an organic base contains 39% of Pt.The equivalent weigth of the base is (atomic mass of platinum = 195)

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The chloroplatinate of an organic base contains 39% of Pt.The equivalent weigth of the base is (atomic mass of platinum = 195)


24.

In order to have the same wavelength for the electron (mass me) and the neutron (mass mn), their velocities should be in the ratio (electron velocity / neutron velocity):

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In order to have the same wavelength for the electron (mass me) and the neutron (mass mn), their velocities should be in the ratio (electron velocity / neutron velocity):


25.

A ball of mass 600 g is dropped to the ground from a height of 25 m. If the energy of the ball reduces by 35 % after striking the ground, what is the height to which it rebounds?

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A ball of mass 600 g is dropped to the ground from a height of 25 m. If the energy of the ball reduces by 35 % after striking the ground, what is the height to which it rebounds?

26.

Thermal conductivity of inner core of radius 2 cm is k and of the outer one of radius 4 cm is 2k. Find the equivalent thermal conductivity between its two ends a and b(keq).

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Thermal conductivity of inner core of radius 2 cm is k and of the outer one of radius 4 cm is 2k. Find the equivalent thermal conductivity between its two ends a and b(keq).


27.

A uniform ring and uniform sphere are placed as shown in the figure. The gravitational attraction between the sphere and ring (d=√3R) is.

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A uniform ring and uniform sphere are placed as shown in the figure. The gravitational attraction between the sphere and ring (d=3R) is.

28.

According to maxwell's theory of electrodynami cs, an electron going in a circle should emit rad ition of grequency equal to its frequency of rev olution. What should be the wavelength of the raditions emitted by a hydrogen atom in ground state if this rule is followed ?

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According to maxwell's theory of electrodynami cs, an electron going in a circle should emit rad ition of grequency equal to its frequency of rev olution. What should be the wavelength of the raditions emitted by a hydrogen atom in ground state if this rule is followed ?


    29.

    Why electric current is a scalar with definition

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    Why electric current is a scalar with definition

    30.

    There are found X-Rays with energy ranging from 2 KeV to 5 KeV. What is the minimum and maximum wavelength of X- Ray photon present respectively? (Take hc to be 1242 eV-nm)

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    There are found X-Rays with energy ranging from 2 KeV to 5 KeV. What is the minimum and maximum wavelength of X- Ray photon present respectively? (Take hc to be 1242 eV-nm)


    31.

    An ideal fluid is flowing through the given tubes which is placed on a horizontal surface. If the liquid has velocities vA and vB, and pressures PA and PB at points A and B respectively, then the correct relation is: (The figure shown below is as if the system is seen from the top)

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    An ideal fluid is flowing through the given tubes which is placed on a horizontal surface. If the liquid has velocities vA and vB, and pressures PA and PB at points A and B respectively, then the correct relation is:
    (The figure shown below is as if the system is seen from the top)


    32.

    what is paramagnetism

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    what is paramagnetism

    33.

    The area enclosed by the curve y=x2+2x−3 and x axis is

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    The area enclosed by the curve y=x2+2x3 and x axis is

    34.

    A ball is dropped from a of height 80 m. It hits the ground and rebounds with half the speed before collision. Draw its velocity-time graph.

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    A ball is dropped from a of height 80 m. It hits the ground and rebounds with half the speed before collision. Draw its velocity-time graph.

    35.

    For a S.H.M., amplitude is 6 cm. If instantaneous potential energy is half the total energy then distance of particle from its mean position is

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    For a S.H.M., amplitude is 6 cm. If instantaneous potential energy is half the total energy then distance of particle from its mean position is


    36.

    In electrostatics we studied that potential between 2 point charges is v=1/4πε0.Q/R.But in electrodynamics (current electricity)we studied ohm's law (v=iR) Is there any relation between these two ? How can we get expression v=iR from v=1/4πε0.Q/R.

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    In electrostatics we studied that potential between 2 point charges is v=1/4πε0.Q/R.But in electrodynamics (current electricity)we studied ohm's law (v=iR) Is there any relation between these two ? How can we get expression v=iR from v=1/4πε0.Q/R.

    37.

    A charge Q is placed at the centre of a cube. Find the flux of the electric field through the six surfaces of the cube.

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    A charge Q is placed at the centre of a cube. Find the flux of the electric field through the six surfaces of the cube.

    38.

    The amount of work done in moving a unit positive charge through distance of 10 cm on an equipotential surface is

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    The amount of work done in moving a unit positive charge through distance of 10 cm on an equipotential surface is


    39.

    Block B rests on a smooth surface. If the coefficient of static friction between A and B is μ=0.4. Determine the acceleration of each block, if weight of lower block is 250 N and F=30 N.

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    Block B rests on a smooth surface. If the coefficient of static friction between A and B is μ=0.4. Determine the acceleration of each block, if weight of lower block is 250 N and F=30 N.



    40.

    A cylinder of radius R made of a material of thermal conductivity K1 is surrounded by a cylindrical shell of inner radiusRand outer radius 2Rmade of material of thermal conductivity K2. The two ends of the combined system are maintained at two different temperatures. There is no loss of heat across the cylindrical surface and the system is in steady state. The effective thermal conductivity of the system is

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    A cylinder of radius R made of a material of thermal conductivity K1 is surrounded by a cylindrical shell of inner radiusRand outer radius 2Rmade of material of thermal conductivity K2. The two ends of the combined system are maintained at two different temperatures. There is no loss of heat across the cylindrical surface and the system is in steady state. The effective thermal conductivity of the system is


    41.

    You are supplied with three identical rods of same length and mass . If the length of each rod is 2π. Two of them are converted into rings and then placed over the third rod as shown in figure. If point A is considered as origin of the coordinates system, the coordinate of the centre of mass will be (you may assume AB as x - axis of the coordinate system)

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    You are supplied with three identical rods of same length and mass . If the length of each rod is 2π. Two of them are converted into rings and then placed over the third rod as shown in figure. If point A is considered as origin of the coordinates system, the coordinate of the centre of mass will be (you may assume AB as x - axis of the coordinate system)

    42.

    At what angle, the two forces 3F and F√3 should act, so that the resultant force is F√21.

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    At what angle, the two forces 3F and F3 should act, so that the resultant force is F21.

    43.

    The faintest sound that can be heard has a pressure amplitude of about 4×10−5 N/m2 and the loudest that can be heard without pain has a pressure amplitude of about 2.8 N/m2. Determine the intensity of the faintest sound (both in W/m2 and in dB). [Assume, air density is 1.3 kg/m3 and velocity of sound is 330 m/s and take log101.86=0.269]

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    The faintest sound that can be heard has a pressure amplitude of about 4×105 N/m2 and the loudest that can be heard without pain has a pressure amplitude of about 2.8 N/m2. Determine the intensity of the faintest sound (both in W/m2 and in dB).
    [Assume, air density is 1.3 kg/m3 and velocity of sound is 330 m/s and take log101.86=0.269]

    44.

    Avinash practicing in a swimming pool takes enough air from his tank to fully expand his lungs before abandoning the tank at depth 'L' and swimming to the surface and failing to exhale during his ascent. At the surface ∆P between the external pressure on him and the air pressure in his lungs is 9.3 kpa. From what depth does he start?{ρwater=1000kgm3,g=10ms2}

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    Avinash practicing in a swimming pool takes enough air from his tank to fully expand his lungs before abandoning the tank at depth 'L' and swimming to the surface and failing to exhale during his ascent. At the surface P between the external pressure on him and the air pressure in his lungs is 9.3 kpa. From what depth does he start?{ρwater=1000kgm3,g=10ms2}


    45.

    Which one of the graph represents the behaviour of an ideal gas at constant temperature?

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    Which one of the graph represents the behaviour of an ideal gas at constant temperature?

    46.

    Find a unit vector perpendicular to each of the vector (→a+→b) and (→a−→b), where →a=^i+^j+^k and →b=^i+2^j+3^k.

    Answer» Find a unit vector perpendicular to each of the vector (a+b) and (ab), where a=^i+^j+^k and b=^i+2^j+3^k.
    47.

    State TRUE or FALSE for given STATEMENTS , Give REASON for FALSE statement : (i) Total mechanical energy is always conserved in collision . (ii) Kinetic energy is always conserved in collisions . (iii) Velocity before and after collision of respective bodies remain same . (iv) Total momentum is always conserved in collisions .

    Answer» State TRUE or FALSE for given STATEMENTS , Give REASON for FALSE statement :
    (i) Total mechanical energy is always conserved in collision .
    (ii) Kinetic energy is always conserved in collisions .
    (iii) Velocity before and after collision of respective bodies remain same .
    (iv) Total momentum is always conserved in collisions .
    48.

    Two particles A and B, each of mass m, are kept stationary by applying a horizontal force F= mg on particle B as shown in fig. then

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    Two particles A and B, each of mass m, are kept stationary by applying a horizontal force F= mg on particle B as shown in fig. then


    49.

    How charge of conduction work?

    Answer» How charge of conduction work?
    50.

    Aforce of 10^6 /m^2 is required for breaking a material .if the density of material is 3000 kg/m^2 ,then what should be the minimum length of wire made of the same material so that it breaks by its own weight

    Answer» Aforce of 10^6 /m^2 is required for breaking a material .if the density of material is 3000 kg/m^2 ,then what should be the minimum length of wire made of the same material so that it breaks by its own weight