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1.

DetetDete the maximum acceleration of the train in which a box is lying on its floor will remain stationary given that the coefficient of static friction between the box and the trains floor is 0.15 Take g = 10m/s2

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DetetDete the maximum acceleration of the train in which a box is lying on its floor will remain stationary given that the coefficient of static friction between the box and the trains floor is 0.15

Take g = 10m/s2

2.

A toy aeroplane of mass ma=3 kg is moving with velocity of 10 m/s in horizontal direction. If a bird of mass mb=2 kg sits on the toy aeroplane, find the final velocity of (toy+bird) system.

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A toy aeroplane of mass ma=3 kg is moving with velocity of 10 m/s in horizontal direction. If a bird of mass mb=2 kg sits on the toy aeroplane, find the final velocity of (toy+bird) system.

3.

Two ideal gases at absolute temperatures T1 and T2 are mixed. There is no loss of energy in this process if n1and n2 are the respective number of molecules of the gases, the temperature of the mixture will be

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Two ideal gases at absolute temperatures T1 and T2 are mixed. There is no loss of energy in this process if n1and n2 are the respective number of molecules of the gases, the temperature of the mixture will be


4.

A flatcar having mass m0=50 kg, is moving to the right due to a constant horizontal force F=20 N. Raindrops fall perpendicularly on the flatcar at a constant rate equal to μ=10 kg/s. Find the acceleration of the flatcar (at t=10 sec). Assume friction is negligibly small.

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A flatcar having mass m0=50 kg, is moving to the right due to a constant horizontal force F=20 N. Raindrops fall perpendicularly on the flatcar at a constant rate equal to μ=10 kg/s. Find the acceleration of the flatcar (at t=10 sec). Assume friction is negligibly small.


5.

What happens when dielectric constant is high?

Answer» What happens when dielectric constant is high?
6.

A ball is thrown vertically down from the very high tower with velocity of 5 M per second with what velocity should another ball be thrown down after 2 seconds so that it can hit the first ball in 2 seconds? Explain me this via relative as well without relative. Answers is 40m/s

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A ball is thrown vertically down from the very high tower with velocity of 5 M per second with what velocity should another ball be thrown down after 2 seconds so that it can hit the first ball in 2 seconds?

Explain me this via relative as well without relative.

Answers is 40m/s

7.

The figure shows a conducting ring of radius R. A uniform steady magnetic field B lies perpendicular to the plane of the ring in a circular region of radius r(<R). If the resistance per unit length of the ring is λ, then the current induced in the ring when its radius gets doubled is

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The figure shows a conducting ring of radius R. A uniform steady magnetic field B lies perpendicular to the plane of the ring in a circular region of radius r(<R). If the resistance per unit length of the ring is λ, then the current induced in the ring when its radius gets doubled is

8.

If we throw a ball upward,is it a positive velocity or negative? will the magnitude of the velocity increases or decreases?

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If we throw a ball upward,is it a positive velocity or negative? will the magnitude of the velocity increases or decreases?

9.

The temperature and the relative humidity are 300 K and 20 % in a room of volume 50 m a. The floor is washed with water, 500 g of water sticking on the floor. Assuming no communication with the surrounding, find the relative humidity when the floor dries. The changes in temperature and pressure may be neglected. Saturation vapour pressure at 300 K = 3.3 kPa.

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The temperature and the relative humidity are 300 K and 20 % in a room of volume 50 m a. The floor is washed with water, 500 g of water sticking on the floor. Assuming no communication with the surrounding, find the relative humidity when the floor dries. The changes in temperature and pressure may be neglected. Saturation vapour pressure at 300 K = 3.3 kPa.

10.

The forward biased diode connection is:

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The forward biased diode connection is:

11.

A box of mass 8 kg is placed on a rough inclined plane of angle θ with horizontal. Its downward motion can be prevented by applying an upward pull F and it can be made to slide upwards by applying a force 2F. The coefficient of friction between the box and the inclined plane is

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A box of mass 8 kg is placed on a rough inclined plane of angle θ with horizontal. Its downward motion can be prevented by applying an upward pull F and it can be made to slide upwards by applying a force 2F. The coefficient of friction between the box and the inclined plane is

12.

Two containers of equal mass and containing equal volumes of water are placed on a balance as shown. The ball on the left is a ping pong ball and the ball on the right is made of steel. Both have equal volume. Towards which side will the balance tilt?

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Two containers of equal mass and containing equal volumes of water are placed on a balance as shown. The ball on the left is a ping pong ball and the ball on the right is made of steel. Both have equal volume. Towards which side will the balance tilt?


13.

Choose the correct answer in the given question. ∫√1+x2dx is equal to (a)x2√1+x2+12log∣∣x+√1+x2∣∣+C(b)23(1+x2)32+C(c)23x(1+x2)32+C(d)x22√1+x2+12x2log|x+√1+x2|

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Choose the correct answer in the given question.
1+x2dx is equal to
(a)x21+x2+12logx+1+x2+C(b)23(1+x2)32+C(c)23x(1+x2)32+C(d)x221+x2+12x2log|x+1+x2|

14.

A car is speeding up on a horizontal road with an acceleration a. Consider the following situations in the car. (i) A ball is suspended from the ceiling through a string and is maintaining a constant angle with the vertical and does not slip on the incline. Find the angle of the incline with the horizontal.

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A car is speeding up on a horizontal road with an acceleration a. Consider the following situations in the car. (i) A ball is suspended from the ceiling through a string and is maintaining a constant angle with the vertical and does not slip on the incline. Find the angle of the incline with the horizontal.

15.

Coefficient of convection

Answer» Coefficient of convection
16.

Two uniform rods of equal length but of different masses are rigidly combined to form a L − shaped body, which is then pivoted about O as shown in figure. If combination is in equilibrium then ratio M/m will be

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Two uniform rods of equal length but of different masses are rigidly combined to form a L shaped body, which is then pivoted about O as shown in figure. If combination is in equilibrium then ratio M/m will be



17.

A particle is projected vertically upwards in absence of air resistance with a velocity u from a point O. When it returns to the point of projection: (1) Its a average velocity is zero (2) Its displacement is zero (3) Its average speed is u2 (4) Its average speed is u

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A particle is projected vertically upwards in absence of air resistance with a velocity u from a point O. When it returns to the point of projection:

(1) Its a average velocity is zero

(2) Its displacement is zero

(3) Its average speed is u2

(4) Its average speed is u


18.

On what factor does moment of inertia depends?

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On what factor does moment of inertia depends?

19.

Find the moment of inertia of an equilateral triangular lamina of mass 1 kg and having sides 3 m about the axis passing through its centre of mass and perpendicular to the plane of triangular lamina.

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Find the moment of inertia of an equilateral triangular lamina of mass 1 kg and having sides 3 m about the axis passing through its centre of mass and perpendicular to the plane of triangular lamina.

20.

What really is Benjamin Franklins experiment and discovery?

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What really is Benjamin Franklins experiment and discovery?

21.

A piece of metal floats on mercury. The coefficients of volume expansion of the metal and mercury are γ1 and γ2 respectively. If their temperature are increased by ΔT each, the fraction of the volume of metal submerged in mercury changes by a factor of

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A piece of metal floats on mercury. The coefficients of volume expansion of the metal and mercury are γ1 and γ2 respectively. If their temperature are increased by ΔT each, the fraction of the volume of metal submerged in mercury changes by a factor of

22.

Explain Boyles law in each case 1.In inflating balloon 2.In squeezing balloon

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Explain Boyles law in each case

1.In inflating balloon

2.In squeezing balloon

23.

I is the moment of inertia of a thin circular ring about an axis perpendicular to the plane of ring and passing through its centre . The same ring is folded into 2 turns coil. the moment of inertia of circular coil about an axis perpendicular to the plane of coil and passing through its centre is? ( In terms of I)

Answer» I is the moment of inertia of a thin circular ring about an axis perpendicular to the plane of ring and passing through its centre . The same ring is folded into 2 turns coil. the moment of inertia of circular coil about an axis perpendicular to the plane of coil and passing through its centre is? ( In terms of I)
24.

The system shown in fig. is released from rest with mass 2 kg in contact with the ground. Pulley and spring are massless, and friction is absent everywhere. The speed of 5 kg block when 2 kg block leaves the contact with the ground is (force constant of the spring k=40Nm−1andg=10ms−2 ).

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The system shown in fig. is released from rest with mass 2 kg in contact with the ground. Pulley and spring are massless, and friction is absent everywhere. The speed of 5 kg block when 2 kg block leaves the contact with the ground is (force constant of the spring k=40Nm1andg=10ms2 ).


25.

A particle starts sliding down a frictionless inclined plane. If S​​​​​n is the distance travelled by it from time t=n-1 secto t=n sec, find the ratio of S​​​​​​n/S​​​​​​n+1. Explain in detail.

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A particle starts sliding down a frictionless inclined plane. If S​​​​​n is the distance travelled by it from time t=n-1 secto t=n sec, find the ratio of S​​​​​​n/S​​​​​​n+1.

Explain in detail.

26.

Calculate the charge carried by 12.5*10raised to power 8 electrons

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Calculate the charge carried by 12.5*10raised to power 8 electrons

27.

A particle moves in a circle of radius 50cm with a constant speed of 5m/s. Its acceleration is

Answer» A particle moves in a circle of radius 50cm with a constant speed of 5m/s. Its acceleration is
28.

A particle of mass m is fixed to one end of a massless spring of spring constant k and natural length l​​​​​​l0​​​​ . The system is rotated about the other end of the spring with an angular velocity w , in gravity free space . What is the final length if spring ,?

Answer» A particle of mass m is fixed to one end of a massless spring of spring constant k and natural length l​​​​​​l0​​​​ . The system is rotated about the other end of the spring with an angular velocity w , in gravity free space . What is the final length if spring ,?
29.

A 1kg rod of length 1m is pivoted at its centre and two masses of 5kg and 2kg and are hung from the ends as shown in figure. Find the tension in the supports to the blocks of mass 2kg and 5kg (g=9.8ms2)

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A 1kg rod of length 1m is pivoted at its centre and two masses of 5kg and 2kg and are hung from the ends as shown in figure. Find the tension in the supports to the blocks of mass 2kg and 5kg (g=9.8ms2)


30.

(a) Define electric flux. Write its S.I. unit. "Gauss's law in electrostatics is true for any closed surface, no matter what its shape or size is". Justify this statement with the help of a suitable example. (b) Use Gauss's law to prove that electric field inside a uniformly charged spherical shell is zero.

Answer» (a) Define electric flux. Write its S.I. unit. "Gauss's law in electrostatics is true for any closed surface, no matter what its shape or size is". Justify this statement with the help of a suitable example.
(b) Use Gauss's law to prove that electric field inside a uniformly charged spherical shell is zero.



31.

In the given figure, the velocity v3 will be

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In the given figure, the velocity v3 will be

32.

Two bodies are projected vertically upwards from one point with the same initial velocities v0 m/s. The second body is thrown τ s after the first. The two bodies meet after time

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Two bodies are projected vertically upwards from one point with the same initial velocities v0 m/s. The second body is thrown τ s after the first. The two bodies meet after time

33.

When ultraviolet rays are incident on metal plate, then photoelectric effect does not occurs. It occurs by the incidence of

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When ultraviolet rays are incident on metal plate, then photoelectric effect does not occurs. It occurs by the incidence of


34.

The direction of zero vector.

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The direction of zero vector.


35.

A cylindrical tank of radius 20cm and height 50cm has water upto 30cm of height. Frequency of rotation when water just starts spilling over the sides of the vessel is given by N√2πs−1. Then, the value of N is

Answer» A cylindrical tank of radius 20cm and height 50cm has water upto 30cm of height. Frequency of rotation when water just starts spilling over the sides of the vessel is given by N2πs1. Then, the value of N is
36.

One end of a cylindrical glass rod ends in a hemispherical surface of radius R = 20 mm. - Find the image distance of a point object on the axis of the rod, 80 mm to the left of the vertex. The rod is in air.

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One end of a cylindrical glass rod ends in a hemispherical surface of radius R = 20 mm.
- Find the image distance of a point object on the axis of the rod, 80 mm to the left of the vertex. The rod is in air.


37.

A person of mass 60 kg is inside a lift of mass 940 kg and he presses the button on the control panel. The lift starts moving upwards with an acceleration of 1 m/s2. If g=10 m/s2, the tension in the supporting cable is

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A person of mass 60 kg is inside a lift of mass 940 kg and he presses the button on the control panel. The lift starts moving upwards with an acceleration of 1 m/s2. If g=10 m/s2, the tension in the supporting cable is

38.

A ray of light incident on a 60∘ angled prism of refractive index √2 suffers minimum deviation. Angle of incidence is

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A ray of light incident on a 60 angled prism of refractive index 2 suffers minimum deviation. Angle of incidence is

39.

The position of the particle is given by x(t)=(4t2−3t+2t3), its acceleration will be

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The position of the particle is given by x(t)=(4t23t+2t3), its acceleration will be

40.

Two particles A and B are moving in same direction on a circular path. Initially particle A and B are diametrically opposite to each other. Particle A moves with angular velocity π rad/s and angular acceleration π2rad/s2 and particle B moves with constant angular velocity 2π rad/s. Find the time after which both particles A and B collides.

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Two particles A and B are moving in same direction on a circular path. Initially particle A and B are diametrically opposite to each other. Particle A moves with angular velocity π rad/s and angular acceleration π2rad/s2 and particle B moves with constant angular velocity 2π rad/s. Find the time after which both particles A and B collides.

41.

An average emf of 20 V is induced in an inductor when the current in it is changed from 2.5 A in one direction to the same value in the opposite direction in 0.1 s. Find the self-inductance of the inductor.

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An average emf of 20 V is induced in an inductor when the current in it is changed from 2.5 A in one direction to the same value in the opposite direction in 0.1 s. Find the self-inductance of the inductor.

42.

The net work done through a series of changes reported in figure at the end of cycle for an ideal gas is equal to:

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The net work done through a series of changes reported in figure at the end of cycle for an ideal gas is equal to:


43.

Choose the correct statement(s).

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Choose the correct statement(s).


44.

A constant torque of 31.4 Nm is exerted on a pivoted wheel. If angular acceleration of wheel is 4π rad s−2, then the moment of inertia of wheel is

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A constant torque of 31.4 Nm is exerted on a pivoted wheel. If angular acceleration of wheel is 4π rad s2, then the moment of inertia of wheel is

45.

From the velocity-time plot shown in figure, find the distance travelled by the particle during the first 40 seconds. Also find the average velocity during this period.

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From the velocity-time plot shown in figure, find the distance travelled by the particle during the first 40 seconds. Also find the average velocity during this period.

46.

A particle having a mass m and velocity Vm=3 m/s in the y-direction is projected on to a horizontal belt that is moving with uniform velocity Vb=4 m/s in the x direction as shown in figure. μ=0.5 is the coefficient of friction between the particle and the belt. Assuming that the particle first touches the belt at the origin of the fixed xy coordinate system and remains on the belt, the coordinates of the point where the sliding stops is (x,y). Then x+y=

Answer» A particle having a mass m and velocity Vm=3 m/s in the y-direction is projected on to a horizontal belt that is moving with uniform velocity Vb=4 m/s in the x direction as shown in figure. μ=0.5 is the coefficient of friction between the particle and the belt. Assuming that the particle first touches the belt at the origin of the fixed xy coordinate system and remains on the belt, the coordinates of the point where the sliding stops is (x,y). Then x+y=
47.

If R1 and R2 are the maximum ranges of a projectile when it is projected from the bottom and top respectively of an inclined plane respectively, then find the maximum range of the projectile when it is projected from the ground with same velocity.

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If R1 and R2 are the maximum ranges of a projectile when it is projected from the bottom and top respectively of an inclined plane respectively, then find the maximum range of the projectile when it is projected from the ground with same velocity.

48.

Figure shows two capacitors in series, the rigid and neutral central conducting section of length b being movable vertically. If the potentials of upper and lower plates are V1 and V2 respectively, then the potential of the middle rigid section is

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Figure shows two capacitors in series, the rigid and neutral central conducting section of length b being movable vertically.


If the potentials of upper and lower plates are V1 and V2 respectively, then the potential of the middle rigid section is

49.

The effective capacitance of the capacitor shown in the diagram is (K1=2,K2=4,K3=6)

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The effective capacitance of the capacitor shown in the diagram is (K1=2,K2=4,K3=6)


50.

A fully charged capacitor C with initial charge q0 is connected to a coil of self-inductance L at t=0. The time at which the energy is stored equally between the electric and magnetic fields is

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A fully charged capacitor C with initial charge q0 is connected to a coil of self-inductance L at t=0. The time at which the energy is stored equally between the electric and magnetic fields is