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A stone is tied to a rope of length 2 m and is whirled above his head horizontally by a man at a height of 9 m from the ground. The stone covers a horizontal distance of 20 m when the rope breaks. What is the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration when the stone was in the circular motion? |
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Answer» A stone is tied to a rope of length 2 m and is whirled above his head horizontally by a man at a height of 9 m from the ground. The stone covers a horizontal distance of 20 m when the rope breaks. What is the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration when the stone was in the circular motion? |
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A particle moves along fixed line (x axis) as follows: X=6 cos(4π3t+π6) mm. Find time when particle attains maximum speed for first time. |
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Answer» A particle moves along fixed line (x axis) as follows: |
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A circular ring is expanding in a uniform magnetic field of 2 T, which is perpendicular to the plane of the ring such that, its radius is increasing at a rate of 2 cm/s. Induced EMF in the ring when radius is 40 cm is |
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Answer» A circular ring is expanding in a uniform magnetic field of 2 T, which is perpendicular to the plane of the ring such that, its radius is increasing at a rate of 2 cm/s. Induced EMF in the ring when radius is 40 cm is |
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A charged particle with some initial velocity is projected in a region where non-zero electric and/or magnetic fields are present. In column I, information about the existence of electric and/or magnetic field and direction of initial velocity of charged particle are given; while in Column II, the probable path of the charged particle is mentioned. Match the entries of Column I with the entries of Column II. Colum IColum IIi.→E=0,→B≠0 and initial velocity maya.Straight linebe at any angle with→B.ii.→E=0,→B=0and initial velocity mayb.Parabolabe at any angle with →E.iii→E≠0,→B≠0,→E||→Band initial velocity isc.Circular⊥to both.d.Helical path |
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Answer» A charged particle with some initial velocity is projected in a region where non-zero electric and/or magnetic fields are present. In column I, information about the existence of electric and/or magnetic field and direction of initial velocity of charged particle are given; while in Column II, the probable path of the charged particle is mentioned. Match the entries of Column I with the entries of Column II. |
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A coil having an area A0 is placed in a magnetic field which changes from B0 to 3B0 in a time interval t. The e.m.f. induced in the coil will be |
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Answer» A coil having an area A0 is placed in a magnetic field which changes from B0 to 3B0 in a time interval t. The e.m.f. induced in the coil will be |
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Two soap bubbles of radii r1 and r2 equal to 4cm and 5cm are touching each other over a common surface S1S2 (shown in figure). The radius of common surface will be |
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Answer» Two soap bubbles of radii r1 and r2 equal to 4cm and 5cm are touching each other over a common surface S1S2 (shown in figure). The radius of common surface will be |
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A 10 g bullet having a charge of 4.00 μC is fired at a speed of 270 m s−1 in a horizontal direction. A vertical magnetic field of 500 μT exists in the space. Find the deflection of the bullet due to the magnetic field as it travels through 100 m. Make appropriate approximations. |
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Answer» A 10 g bullet having a charge of 4.00 μC is fired at a speed of 270 m s−1 in a horizontal direction. A vertical magnetic field of 500 μT exists in the space. Find the deflection of the bullet due to the magnetic field as it travels through 100 m. Make appropriate approximations. |
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A calorimeter of negligible heat capacity contains 100 cc of water at 400 C. The water cools to 350 C in 5 minutes. The water is now replaced by K-oil of equal volume at 400 C. Find the time taken for the temperature to become 350 C under similar conditions. Specific heat capacities of water and K-oil are 4200 J kg−1K−1 and 2100 J kg−1K−1 respectively. Density of K-oil = 800 kg m−3. |
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Answer» A calorimeter of negligible heat capacity contains 100 cc of water at 400 C. The water cools to 350 C in 5 minutes. The water is now replaced by K-oil of equal volume at 400 C. Find the time taken for the temperature to become 350 C under similar conditions. Specific heat capacities of water and K-oil are 4200 J kg−1K−1 and 2100 J kg−1K−1 respectively. Density of K-oil = 800 kg m−3. |
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If the current 3.0 A flowing in the primary coil is made zero in 0.1 sec, the emf induced in the secondary coil is 1.5 V. The mutual inductance between the coils is |
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Answer» If the current 3.0 A flowing in the primary coil is made zero in 0.1 sec, the emf induced in the secondary coil is 1.5 V. The mutual inductance between the coils is |
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Three capacitors each of capacitance 1μF are connected in parallel. To this combination, a fourth capacitor of capacitance 1μF is connected in series. The resultant capacitance of the system is |
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Answer» Three capacitors each of capacitance 1μF are connected in parallel. To this combination, a fourth capacitor of capacitance 1μF is connected in series. The resultant capacitance of the system is
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The work done (in joules) by a force →F=(−6x3^i) N in displacing a particle from x=4 m to x=−2 m is |
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Answer» The work done (in joules) by a force →F=(−6x3^i) N in displacing a particle from x=4 m to x=−2 m is |
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The cylindrical tube of a spray pump has radius R, one end of which has n fine holes, each of radius r. If the speed of the liquid in the tube is V, the speed of the ejection of the liquid through the holes is: |
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Answer» The cylindrical tube of a spray pump has radius R, one end of which has n fine holes, each of radius r. If the speed of the liquid in the tube is V, the speed of the ejection of the liquid through the holes is: |
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In a YDSE apparatus, the source (wavelength λ) is kept as shown in figure. None of the slits receives direct light but get it after reflection by mirrors as shown in the figure. If d=100λ and D=50000λ. Then the distance of central maxima from the center of the screen |
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Answer» In a YDSE apparatus, the source (wavelength λ) is kept as shown in figure. None of the slits receives direct light but get it after reflection by mirrors as shown in the figure. If d=100λ and D=50000λ. Then the distance of central maxima from the center of the screen |
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The electric potential between a proton and an electron is given by V=V0lnrr0, where r0 is a constant. Assuming Bohr’s model to be applicable, write variation of rn with n, n being the principal quantum number |
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Answer» The electric potential between a proton and an electron is given by V=V0lnrr0, where r0 is a constant. Assuming Bohr’s model to be applicable, write variation of rn with n, n being the principal quantum number |
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Find the electric field vector at P(a,a,a) due to three infinitely long lines of charges along the x, y and z axis, respectively. The charge density i.e. charge per unit length of each wire is λ. |
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Answer» Find the electric field vector at P(a,a,a) due to three infinitely long lines of charges along the x, y and z axis, respectively. The charge density i.e. charge per unit length of each wire is λ. |
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A bomb is dropped from a plane flying horizontally with uniform speed. Show that the bomb will explode vertically below the plane. Is the statement true if the plane files with uniform speed but not horizonrally ? |
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Answer» A bomb is dropped from a plane flying horizontally with uniform speed. Show that the bomb will explode vertically below the plane. Is the statement true if the plane files with uniform speed but not horizonrally ? |
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A group of N cells whose emf varies directly with the internal resistance as per the equation EN=1.5 rN are connected as shown in the following figure. The current i in the circuit is |
Answer» A group of N cells whose emf varies directly with the internal resistance as per the equation EN=1.5 rN are connected as shown in the following figure. The current i in the circuit is![]() |
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Two point A and B Lie on two extremes of a diameter AB as shown in the figure. The sphere rotates with constant angular velocity ω about an axis as shown. What is the angular velocity of Q with respect to P? |
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Answer» Two point A and B Lie on two extremes of a diameter AB as shown in the figure. The sphere rotates with constant angular velocity ω about an axis as shown. What is the angular velocity of Q with respect to P? |
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A conducting wire of length l, lying normal to a magnetic field B, moves with a velocity v as shown in figure (34 - E11). (a) Find the average magnetic force on a free electron of the wire. (b) Due to this magnetic force, electrons concentrate at one end resulting in an electric field inside the wire. The redistribution stops when the electric force on the free electrons balances the magnetic force. Find the electric field developed inside the wire when the redistribution stops. (c) What potential difference is developed between the ends of the wire ? |
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Answer» A conducting wire of length l, lying normal to a magnetic field B, moves with a velocity v as shown in figure (34 - E11). (a) Find the average magnetic force on a free electron of the wire. (b) Due to this magnetic force, electrons concentrate at one end resulting in an electric field inside the wire. The redistribution stops when the electric force on the free electrons balances the magnetic force. Find the electric field developed inside the wire when the redistribution stops. (c) What potential difference is developed between the ends of the wire ?
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Two beads of mass 2m and m, connected by a rod of length l of negligible mass are free to move in a smooth vertical circular wire frame of radius l as shown. Initially the system is held in horizontal position (as shown in the figure). The velocity that should be given to mass 2m (when rod is in horizontal position) in counter-clockwise direction so that the rod can just become vertical is : |
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Answer» Two beads of mass 2m and m, connected by a rod of length l of negligible mass are free to move in a smooth vertical circular wire frame of radius l as shown. Initially the system is held in horizontal position (as shown in the figure). The velocity that should be given to mass 2m (when rod is in horizontal position) in counter-clockwise direction so that the rod can just become vertical is : |
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A bubble of air has radius 0.2 mm in water. If the bubble had been formed 20 cm below the water surface on a day when the atmospheric pressure was 1.013×105 Pa, then what would have been the total pressure inside the bubble? (surface tension of water = 73×10−3 N/m) |
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Answer» A bubble of air has radius 0.2 mm in water. If the bubble had been formed 20 cm below the water surface on a day when the atmospheric pressure was 1.013×105 Pa, then what would have been the total pressure inside the bubble? (surface tension of water = 73×10−3 N/m) |
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Projection of a vector a on another vector b is given by - |
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Answer» Projection of a vector a on another vector b is given by - |
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A particle is subjected to two simple harmonic motions of same time period in the same direction. The amplitude of the first motion is 3.0 cm and that of the second 4.0 cm. Find the resultant amplitude if the phase difference between the motions is (a) 0∘, (b) 60∘, (c) 90∘. |
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Answer» A particle is subjected to two simple harmonic motions of same time period in the same direction. The amplitude of the first motion is 3.0 cm and that of the second 4.0 cm. Find the resultant amplitude if the phase difference between the motions is (a) 0∘, (b) 60∘, (c) 90∘. |
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Given the magnitude of vector A to be 6 units. Find the component of A along the x-axis? |
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Given the magnitude of vector A to be 6 units. Find the component of A along the x-axis? |
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Two masses, 'n*m' and 'm', start simultaneously from the intersection of two straight lines with velocities 'v' and 'n*v' respectively. It is observed that the path of their centre of mass is a straight line bisecting the angle between the given straight lines. Find the magnitude of the velocity of centre of mass.[Here θ = angle between the lines] |
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Answer» Two masses, 'n*m' and 'm', start simultaneously from the intersection of two straight lines with velocities 'v' and 'n*v' respectively. It is observed that the path of their centre of mass is a straight line bisecting the angle between the given straight lines. Find the magnitude of the velocity of centre of mass.[Here θ = angle between the lines] |
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When a sound wave of wavelength λ is propagating in a medium, the maximum velocity of the particle is equal to the wave velocity. The amplitude of wave is: |
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Answer» When a sound wave of wavelength λ is propagating in a medium, the maximum velocity of the particle is equal to the wave velocity. The amplitude of wave is: |
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What if the length of a pendulum is made infinite and is comparable to the radius of the earth, What will be the time period of the oscillation? |
| Answer» What if the length of a pendulum is made infinite and is comparable to the radius of the earth, What will be the time period of the oscillation? | |
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A body of mass 2 kg is lying on a rough inclined plane of inclination 30∘.. Find the magnitude of the force parallel to the incline needed to make the block move (a) up the incline (b) down the incline, coefficient of static friction = 0.2 |
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Answer» A body of mass 2 kg is lying on a rough inclined plane of inclination 30∘.. Find the magnitude of the force parallel to the incline needed to make the block move (a) up the incline (b) down the incline, coefficient of static friction = 0.2 |
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A frictionless track ABCDE ends in a circular loop of radius R. A body slides down the track from point A which is at a height h=5 cm. Maximum value of R for the body to successfully complete the loop is |
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Answer» A frictionless track ABCDE ends in a circular loop of radius R. A body slides down the track from point A which is at a height h=5 cm. Maximum value of R for the body to successfully complete the loop is |
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In the relation P=αβ eαxnRθ, P is power, x is distance, n is number of moles, R is gas constant and θ is temperature. The dimensional formula of β is |
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Answer» In the relation P=αβ eαxnRθ, P is power, x is distance, n is number of moles, R is gas constant and θ is temperature. The dimensional formula of β is |
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A thin spherical shell of radius R lying on a rough horizontal surface is hit sharply and horizontally by a cue. At what height from the ground should it be hit so that the shell does not slip on the surface: |
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Answer» A thin spherical shell of radius R lying on a rough horizontal surface is hit sharply and horizontally by a cue. At what height from the ground should it be hit so that the shell does not slip on the surface: |
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A projectile is thrown with a velocity of 50 ms−1 at an angle of 53o with the horizontal. The equation of the trajectory is given by (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» A projectile is thrown with a velocity of 50 ms−1 at an angle of 53o with the horizontal. The equation of the trajectory is given by (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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The network shown consists of infinitely large number of identical sections. Resistance between any two nearest joints is R. Then resultant resistance between A and B is R√x. The value of x is.(Answer upto two digits after the decimal point) |
Answer» The network shown consists of infinitely large number of identical sections. Resistance between any two nearest joints is R. Then resultant resistance between A and B is R√x. The value of x is
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Light is incident normally on face AB of a prism as shown in figure. A liquid of refractive index μ is placed on face AC of the prism. The prism is made of glass of refractive index 3/2 . The limits of 'μ'for which total internal reflection takes place on face AC is |
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Answer» Light is incident normally on face AB of a prism as shown in figure. A liquid of refractive index μ is placed on face AC of the prism. The prism is made of glass of refractive index 3/2 . The limits of 'μ'for which total internal reflection takes place on face AC is
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A highly rigid cubical block A of small mass M and side L is fixed rigidly on to another cubical block B of the same dimensions and of low modulus of rigidity η such that the lower face of A completely covers the upper face of B. The lower face of B is rigidly held on a horizontal surface. A small force F is applied perpendicular to one of a sides faces of A. After the force is withdrawn, block A executes small oscillations. The time period of oscillation is |
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Answer» A highly rigid cubical block A of small mass M and side L is fixed rigidly on to another cubical block B of the same dimensions and of low modulus of rigidity η such that the lower face of A completely covers the upper face of B. The lower face of B is rigidly held on a horizontal surface. A small force F is applied perpendicular to one of a sides faces of A. After the force is withdrawn, block A executes small oscillations. The time period of oscillation is |
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Two blocks of masses m1 and m2 are connected by a light inextensible string which passes over a fixed pulley. Initially, mass m1 moves with a velocity v0 when the string is not taut. Neglect friction at all contact surfaces. Find the velocity of the blocks just after the string is taut, if m1=2 kg, m2=3 kg and v0=5 m/s |
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Answer» Two blocks of masses m1 and m2 are connected by a light inextensible string which passes over a fixed pulley. Initially, mass m1 moves with a velocity v0 when the string is not taut. Neglect friction at all contact surfaces. Find the velocity of the blocks just after the string is taut, if m1=2 kg, m2=3 kg and v0=5 m/s |
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Is there a unit of gas constant or it is unitless or dimensionless. What is its formula? |
| Answer» Is there a unit of gas constant or it is unitless or dimensionless. What is its formula? | |
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A particle falls from a height h upon a fixed horizontal plane and rebounds. If e is the coefficient of restitution, the total distance travelled before rebounding has stopped is |
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Answer» A particle falls from a height h upon a fixed horizontal plane and rebounds. If e is the coefficient of restitution, the total distance travelled before rebounding has stopped is |
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Figure shows a particle sliding on a frictionless track which terminates in a straight horizontal section. If the particle starts slipping from the point A, how far away from the track will the particle hit the ground? |
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Answer» Figure shows a particle sliding on a frictionless track which terminates in a straight horizontal section. If the particle starts slipping from the point A, how far away from the track will the particle hit the ground? |
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During an integral number of complete cycles, a reversible engine (shown by a circle) absorbs 1200 joule from reservoir at 400 K and performs 200 joule of mechanical work. (a) Find the quantities of heat exchanged with the second reservoir. (b) Find the change of entropy in second reservoir (in J/K). (c) What is the change in entropy of the universe? |
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Answer» During an integral number of complete cycles, a reversible engine (shown by a circle) absorbs 1200 joule from reservoir at 400 K and performs 200 joule of mechanical work. (a) Find the quantities of heat exchanged with the second reservoir. (b) Find the change of entropy in second reservoir (in J/K). (c) What is the change in entropy of the universe? |
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For a particle moving along x - axis, the acceleration a of the particle in terms of its x - coordinate is given by a=−9x, where x is in meters and a is in m/s2. Take acceleration, velocity and displacement in positive x - direction as positive. The initial velocity of particle at x=0 is u=+6 m/s. The maximum distance of the particle along the positive x-direction from origin will be |
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Answer» For a particle moving along x - axis, the acceleration a of the particle in terms of its x - coordinate is given by a=−9x, where x is in meters and a is in m/s2. Take acceleration, velocity and displacement in positive x - direction as positive. The initial velocity of particle at x=0 is u=+6 m/s. The maximum distance of the particle along the positive x-direction from origin will be |
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A ball of mass 500 gm is tied to one end of a rope of length 3 m. The other end is fixed and the ball is now moving along a horizontal circle with uniform angular speed of 2 rev/s. The tension in the rope (in newton) will be: |
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Answer» A ball of mass 500 gm is tied to one end of a rope of length 3 m. The other end is fixed and the ball is now moving along a horizontal circle with uniform angular speed of 2 rev/s. The tension in the rope (in newton) will be: |
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A horse is harnessed to a cart. If the horse tries to pull the cart, the horse must exert a force on the cart. By Newton's third law the cart must then exert an equal and opposite force on the horse. Since the two forces are equal and opposite, they must add to zero, so Newton's second law tells us that the acceleration of the system must be zero and therefore no matter how hard the horse pulls, it can never move the cart. |
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Answer» A horse is harnessed to a cart. If the horse tries to pull the cart, the horse must exert a force on the cart. By Newton's third law the cart must then exert an equal and opposite force on the horse. Since the two forces are equal and opposite, they must add to zero, so Newton's second law tells us that the acceleration of the system must be zero and therefore no matter how hard the horse pulls, it can never move the cart. |
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The radius of the first Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom is 0.53×10−8 cm. The velocity of the electron in the first Bohr orbit is: |
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Answer» The radius of the first Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom is 0.53×10−8 cm. The velocity of the electron in the first Bohr orbit is: |
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You have but one molecule of Hydrogen (H2), meandearing about in the vast emptiness of a 1cm3 closed box, at a speed of 500 m/s, bouncing off from one wall to the next. What are the rms speed and the temperature inside the box? |
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Answer» You have but one molecule of Hydrogen (H2), meandearing about in the vast emptiness of a 1cm3 closed box, at a speed of 500 m/s, bouncing off from one wall to the next. What are the rms speed and the temperature inside the box? |
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Find the decrease in the volume of a sample of water from the following data. Initial volume = 1000 cm3, initial pressure = 105 N m-2, final pressure = 106 N m-2, compressibility of water = 50 x 10-11 m2 N-1. |
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Answer» Find the decrease in the volume of a sample of water from the following data. Initial volume = 1000 cm3, initial pressure = 105 N m-2, final pressure = 106 N m-2, compressibility of water = 50 x 10-11 m2 N-1. |
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How to convert 4800 angstroms to m |
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Answer» How to convert 4800 angstroms to m |
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Two bodies, a sphere and a cube made of the same material and having the same surface areas are heated to the same temperature and allowed to cool in the same surroundings. The ratio of the amount of radiation emitted in equal time intervals will be |
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Answer» Two bodies, a sphere and a cube made of the same material and having the same surface areas are heated to the same temperature and allowed to cool in the same surroundings. The ratio of the amount of radiation emitted in equal time intervals will be |
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A force F=2 N acts at a distance x=0.5 m above the centre of a thin spherical shell of mass m=3 kg and radius R=2 m. Find out the linear acceleration (a) and angular acceleration (α) of the shell. |
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Answer» A force F=2 N acts at a distance x=0.5 m above the centre of a thin spherical shell of mass m=3 kg and radius R=2 m. Find out the linear acceleration (a) and angular acceleration (α) of the shell. |
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the energy of first exited state of he+ atom is |
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Answer» the energy of first exited state of he+ atom is |
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