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1.

A refrigerator door is 150 cm high, 80 cm wide and 6 cm thick. If the coefficient of conductivity is 0.0005 cal/cm-s-∘C and the inner and outer surfaces are at 0∘C and 30∘C respectively, find the heat loss per minute through the door. (in Calories)

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A refrigerator door is 150 cm high, 80 cm wide and 6 cm thick. If the coefficient of conductivity is 0.0005 cal/cm-s-C and the inner and outer surfaces are at 0C and 30C respectively, find the heat loss per minute through the door. (in Calories)

2.

Two point charges placed at a distance ′r′ in air exert a force ′F′. The distance at which they exert same force when placed in a certain medium (dielectric constant K) is

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Two point charges placed at a distance r in air exert a force F. The distance at which they exert same force when placed in a certain medium (dielectric constant K) is

3.

A block of mass m is placed on a smooth wedge of inclination θ. The whole system is accelerated horizontally, so that the block does not slip on the wedge. The force exerted by the wedge on the block (g is acceleration due to gravity) will be:

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A block of mass m is placed on a smooth wedge of inclination θ. The whole system is accelerated horizontally, so that the block does not slip on the wedge. The force exerted by the wedge on the block (g is acceleration due to gravity) will be:

4.

A metal rod of length 50 cm having mass 2 kg is supported on two edges placed 10 cm from each end. A 3 kg load is suspended at 20 cm from one end. Find the reactions at the edges (take g=10 m/s2)

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A metal rod of length 50 cm having mass 2 kg is supported on two edges placed 10 cm from each end. A 3 kg load is suspended at 20 cm from one end. Find the reactions at the edges (take g=10 m/s2)

5.

Let x0,y0 be fixed real numbers such that x20+y20>1. If x,y are arbitrary real numbers such that x2+y2≤1, then the minimum value of (x–x0)2+(y–y0)2 is

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Let x0,y0 be fixed real numbers such that x20+y20>1. If x,y are arbitrary real numbers such that x2+y21, then the minimum value of (xx0)2+(yy0)2 is

6.

Is Lambda one is the wavelength of the photon emitted by the electron when it jumps from third Orbit to first Orbit and Lambda 2 is the wavelength of the photon emitted by the electron when it jumps from third Orbit to second orbit and Lambda 3 is the wavelength of the photon emitted by the electron when it jumps from orbit second to orbit first derive a relation between Lambda 1 Lambda 2 and Lambda 3

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Is Lambda one is the wavelength of the photon emitted by the electron when it jumps from third Orbit to first Orbit and Lambda 2 is the wavelength of the photon emitted by the electron when it jumps from third Orbit to second orbit and Lambda 3 is the wavelength of the photon emitted by the electron when it jumps from orbit second to orbit first derive a relation between Lambda 1 Lambda 2 and Lambda 3

7.

f(x)=4x3+5x2+9 and g(x,y)=4x3y+5yx2+15. Let the degree of f(x) and g(x,y) be α and β. Then the value of α+β is

Answer» f(x)=4x3+5x2+9 and g(x,y)=4x3y+5yx2+15. Let the degree of f(x) and g(x,y) be α and β. Then the value of α+β is
8.

When red light is passing through a covex lens is replaced by light of blue colour , then how will the focal length of the lens change ??????

Answer» When red light is passing through a covex lens is replaced by light of blue colour , then how will the focal length of the lens change ??????
9.

Two equal drops of water are falling through air with a steady velocity v. If the drops coalesce, the new velocity will be

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Two equal drops of water are falling through air with a steady velocity v. If the drops coalesce, the new velocity will be

10.

An aircraft executes a horizontal loop of radius 1 km with a steady speed of 900 kmh−1. Find its centripetal acceleration.

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An aircraft executes a horizontal loop of radius 1 km with a steady speed of 900 kmh1. Find its centripetal acceleration.

11.

The pendulum hanging from the ceiling of a railway carriage makes an angle 30∘ with the vertical when it is accelerating. The acceleration of the carriage is

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The pendulum hanging from the ceiling of a railway carriage makes an angle 30 with the vertical when it is accelerating. The acceleration of the carriage is

12.

A thin lens of focal length f and its aperture diameter d, forms a real image of intensity I. Now the central part of the aperture upto diameter (d2) is blocked by an opaque paper. The focal length and image intensity would change to

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A thin lens of focal length f and its aperture diameter d, forms a real image of intensity I. Now the central part of the aperture upto diameter (d2) is blocked by an opaque paper. The focal length and image intensity would change to

13.

If a square shape of side 5 cm is cut from a square sheet of side 10 cm. Find the sum of x and y coordinates of the centre of mass of the remaining part as shown in the figure below. Consider the origin at the corner as shown in figure. Material is considered to be of uniform density.

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If a square shape of side 5 cm is cut from a square sheet of side 10 cm. Find the sum of x and y coordinates of the centre of mass of the remaining part as shown in the figure below. Consider the origin at the corner as shown in figure. Material is considered to be of uniform density.


14.

A bubble having surface tension T and radius R is formed on a ring of radius b (b << R). Air is blown inside the tube with velocity v as shown. The air molecules collide perpendicularly with the wall of the bubble and stops. Calculate the radius at which the bubble separates from the ring.

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A bubble having surface tension T and radius R is formed on a ring of radius b (b << R). Air is blown inside the tube with velocity v as shown. The air molecules collide perpendicularly with the wall of the bubble and stops. Calculate the radius at which the bubble separates from the ring.


15.

A body starts from rest and travels with uniform acceleration such that it covers 8 m during the 2nd second. The distance it would travel during the 5th second is

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A body starts from rest and travels with uniform acceleration such that it covers 8 m during the 2nd second. The distance it would travel during the 5th second is

16.

A ball is thrown with a velocity of 5 m/s towards the ground from the top of a building of height 10 m. What is the change in its speed, when the ball is about to hit the ground? Take g=10 m/s2.

Answer» A ball is thrown with a velocity of 5 m/s towards the ground from the top of a building of height 10 m. What is the change in its speed, when the ball is about to hit the ground? Take g=10 m/s2.
17.

The acceleration of a particle starting from rest vary with respect to time is given by a = (2t - 6), where t is in seconds. Find the time at which velocity of particle in negative direction is maximum.

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The acceleration of a particle starting from rest vary with respect to time is given by a = (2t - 6), where t is in seconds. Find the time at which velocity of particle in negative direction is maximum.

18.

Find the condition under which the charged particles moving with different speeds in presence of electric and magnetic field vectors can be used to select charged particles of particular speed

Answer» Find the condition under which the charged particles moving with different speeds in presence of electric and magnetic field vectors can be used to select charged particles of particular speed
19.

Define hard and soft ferromagnetic substance.

Answer» Define hard and soft ferromagnetic substance.
20.

A ball falls on an inclined plane of inclination θ=30o from a height h=10 m above the point of impact and makes a perfectly elastic collision. Find the maximum height attained by the ball, perpendicuar to wedge surface. (take g=10 m/s2)

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A ball falls on an inclined plane of inclination θ=30o from a height h=10 m above the point of impact and makes a perfectly elastic collision. Find the maximum height attained by the ball, perpendicuar to wedge surface. (take g=10 m/s2)


21.

Find the binding energy of a hydrogen atom in the state n = 2.

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Find the binding energy of a hydrogen atom in the state n = 2.

22.

In a situation the contact force by a rough horizontal surface on a body placed on it has constant magnitude. If the angle between this force and the vertical is decreased, the frictional force between the surface and the body will

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In a situation the contact force by a rough horizontal surface on a body placed on it has constant magnitude. If the angle between this force and the vertical is decreased, the frictional force between the surface and the body will


23.

Calculate the impulse necessary to stop a 1500 kg car travelling at 90 km per hr.

Answer» Calculate the impulse necessary to stop a 1500 kg car travelling at 90 km per hr.
24.

How to calculate phase difference between the two waves?

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How to calculate phase difference between the two waves?

25.

Calculate the dimensions of force and impulse taking velocity, density and frequency as the basic quantities

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Calculate the dimensions of force and impulse taking velocity, density and frequency as the basic quantities

26.

What happens to a charged particle when it is accelerated along the direction of magnetic field ?

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What happens to a charged particle when it is accelerated along the direction of magnetic field ?

27.

A particle circulating in a circular path has angular momentum L if its rotational kinetic energy is halved and frequency is doubled then what will be angular momentum

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A particle circulating in a circular path has angular momentum L if its rotational kinetic energy is halved and frequency is doubled then what will be angular momentum

28.

Four identical thin rods each of mass M and length l, from a squre frame. Moment of inertia of this frame about an axis along its one diagonal is

Answer» Four identical thin rods each of mass M and length l, from a squre frame. Moment of inertia of this frame about an axis along its one diagonal is
29.

What is emission spectrum?

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What is emission spectrum?

30.

A body starts with velocity u and moves in a straight line with constant acceleration a. When it's velocity has increased to 5u, the acceleration is reversed in direction, the magnitude remains the same. Find the velocity with which the body passes the starting point again.

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A body starts with velocity u and moves in a straight line with constant acceleration a. When it's velocity has increased to 5u, the acceleration is reversed in direction, the magnitude remains the same. Find the velocity with which the body passes the starting point again.

31.

Why is it so that no body is rigid?

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Why is it so that no body is rigid?

32.

A ball of mass 10 kg is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. It strikes another ball of mass 5 kg, which is moving in the same direction with a velocity of 4 m/s. If the collision is elastic, their respective velocities after the collision will be

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A ball of mass 10 kg is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. It strikes another ball of mass 5 kg, which is moving in the same direction with a velocity of 4 m/s. If the collision is elastic, their respective velocities after the collision will be

33.

A 50 Hz AC current of crest value 1 A flows through the primary of a transformer. If the mutual inductance between the primary and the secondary be 0.5 H, find the crest voltage induced in the secondary.

Answer» A 50 Hz AC current of crest value 1 A flows through the primary of a transformer. If the mutual inductance between the primary and the secondary be 0.5 H, find the crest voltage induced in the secondary.
34.

When a battery is connected across a series combination of self inductance L and resistance R, the variation in the current i with time t is best represented by

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When a battery is connected across a series combination of self inductance L and resistance R, the variation in the current i with time t is best represented by


35.

A system is shown in the figure. A man standing on the block is pulling rope. Velocity of the point of string in contact with the hand of man is 2 m/s downwards. The velocity of the block in m/s will be [assume that the block does not rotate]

Answer» A system is shown in the figure. A man standing on the block is pulling rope. Velocity of the point of string in contact with the hand of man is 2 m/s downwards. The velocity of the block in m/s will be [assume that the block does not rotate]
36.

how does lighting happens

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how does lighting happens

37.

The efficiency of a Carnot heat engine is 13. Find the coefficient of performance of Carnot refrigerator when both heat engine and refrigerator are working between similar source and sink.

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The efficiency of a Carnot heat engine is 13. Find the coefficient of performance of Carnot refrigerator when both heat engine and refrigerator are working between similar source and sink.

38.

→A⋅(→A×→B) is equal to

Answer» A(A×B) is equal to
39.

A body starts from rest and slides down the inclined surface of a smooth inclined plane having inclination θ with the horizontal. The time taken by the body to reach the bottom is

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A body starts from rest and slides down the inclined surface of a smooth inclined plane having inclination θ with the horizontal. The time taken by the body to reach the bottom is


40.

A graph between the square of velocity of a particle and the distance S moved by the particle is as shown in the figure. then the acceleration of particle is

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A graph between the square of velocity of a particle and the distance S moved by the particle is as shown in the figure. then the acceleration of particle is

41.

Two blocks of masses m1 and m2 are connected as shown in the figure. The acceleration of the block m2 is

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Two blocks of masses m1 and m2 are connected as shown in the figure. The acceleration of the block m2 is


42.

A rod AB rests with the end A on rough horizontal ground, such that end A is prevented from sliding to the right. End B rests on smooth vertical wall. The rod is uniform and its weight is W. If the rod is in a stationary position as shown in figure, the number of forces acting in the FBD of rod is/are

Answer» A rod AB rests with the end A on rough horizontal ground, such that end A is prevented from sliding to the right. End B rests on smooth vertical wall. The rod is uniform and its weight is W. If the rod is in a stationary position as shown in figure, the number of forces acting in the FBD of rod is/are
43.

Two bodies of different masses ma and mb are dropped from two different heights, viz a and b. The ratio of time taken by the two to drop through these distances is

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Two bodies of different masses ma and mb are dropped from two different heights, viz a and b. The ratio of time taken by the two to drop through these distances is

44.

What is dv/ds? How can it used

Answer» What is dv/ds? How can it used
45.

The given figure shows the v−t graph of a particle moving in a straight line. At time t it returns to the starting point. Find t. (Assume SI units for the graph)

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The given figure shows the vt graph of a particle moving in a straight line. At time t it returns to the starting point. Find t. (Assume SI units for the graph)

46.

An ice block floats in water what will happen to the level of water if the ice mealts?

Answer» An ice block floats in water what will happen to the level of water if the ice mealts?
47.

The velocity of water in a river is 18 km h-1 near the surface. If the river is 5 m deep, find the shearing stress between the horizontal layers of water. The coefficient of viscosity of water = 10-2 poise.

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The velocity of water in a river is 18 km h-1 near the surface. If the river is 5 m deep, find the shearing stress between the horizontal layers of water. The coefficient of viscosity of water = 10-2 poise.


48.

Find the second derivative of the following function: y=e3x+2

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Find the second derivative of the following function: y=e3x+2

49.

An object takes 5s to reach the ground from a height of 5m on the planet. What is the value of the g on the planet?

Answer» An object takes 5s to reach the ground from a height of 5m on the planet. What is the value of the g on the planet?
50.

A motor cyclist moving with a velocity of 72 km/h on a flat frictionless road takes a turn on the road at a point where the radius of curvature of the road is 20 m. The acceleration due to gravity is 10 m/s2. In order to avoid skidding, he must bend with respect to the vertical plane by an angle

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A motor cyclist moving with a velocity of 72 km/h on a flat frictionless road takes a turn on the road at a point where the radius of curvature of the road is 20 m. The acceleration due to gravity is 10 m/s2. In order to avoid skidding, he must bend with respect to the vertical plane by an angle