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1.

A concave mirror forms a real image of a point source lying on the optical axis at a distance of 50 cm from the mirror. The focal length of the mirror is 25 cm. The mirror is cut into two equal parts and each of the two halves are rotated about S by 90∘, one in anticlockwise and other in clockwise with reference to the original position, then the distance between the two images formed by each part will be

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A concave mirror forms a real image of a point source lying on the optical axis at a distance of 50 cm from the mirror. The focal length of the mirror is 25 cm. The mirror is cut into two equal parts and each of the two halves are rotated about S by 90, one in anticlockwise and other in clockwise with reference to the original position, then the distance between the two images formed by each part will be


2.

A dip needle lies initially in the magnetic meridian when it shows an angle of dip θ at a place. The dip circle is rotated through an angle x in the horizontal plane and then it shows an angle of dip θ'. Then tan θ'tan θ is

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A dip needle lies initially in the magnetic meridian when it shows an angle of dip θ at a place. The dip circle is rotated through an angle x in the horizontal plane and then it shows an angle of dip θ'. Then tan θ'tan θ is

3.

A particle executing simple harmonic motion, obeys the equation for its position as x=6sin[4t−π6] cm. The velocity of the particle when its position is 3 cm is

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A particle executing simple harmonic motion, obeys the equation for its position as x=6sin[4tπ6] cm.
The velocity of the particle when its position is 3 cm is

4.

A square plate is hinged as shown in figure and it is held stationary by means of a light thread as shown in figure. Then find out the force exerted by the hinge.

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A square plate is hinged as shown in figure and it is held stationary by means of a light thread as shown in figure. Then find out the force exerted by the hinge.

5.

A 0.5 kg ball is thrown horizontally from point A with velocity VA=2m/s. It strikes the smooth inclined plane and bounces. Take coefficient of restitution e =0.6 and g=10m/s2 The speed at which it bounces from the plane is

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A 0.5 kg ball is thrown horizontally from point A with velocity VA=2m/s. It strikes the smooth inclined plane and bounces. Take coefficient of restitution e =0.6 and g=10m/s2

The speed at which it bounces from the plane is

6.

Which of the following processes is an iso-entropic process?

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Which of the following processes is an iso-entropic process?

7.

The figure shows a solenoid carrying time varying current I=I0t. On the axis of this solenoid a ring has been placed. The mutual inductance of the ring and the solenoid is M and the self inductance of the ring is L. If the resistance of the ring is R then the maximum current which can flow through the ring is equal to

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The figure shows a solenoid carrying time varying current I=I0t. On the axis of this solenoid a ring has been placed. The mutual inductance of the ring and the solenoid is M and the self inductance of the ring is L. If the resistance of the ring is R then the maximum current which can flow through the ring is equal to

8.

Why is the net force on a current carrying solenoid in uniform magnetic field equal to zero

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Why is the net force on a current carrying solenoid in uniform magnetic field equal to zero

9.

A car is moving on a circular level road of radius of curvature 300 m. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5 and taking g=10 m/s2, the maximum speed the car can have (in km/hr) is

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A car is moving on a circular level road of radius of curvature 300 m. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5 and taking g=10 m/s2, the maximum speed the car can have (in km/hr) is

10.

An ideal gas at 27∘C is compressed adiabatically to 49 of its original volume. If γ=1.5, then the final temperature of the gas is

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An ideal gas at 27C is compressed adiabatically to 49 of its original volume. If γ=1.5, then the final temperature of the gas is

11.

If x,v and a denotes the displacement, the velocity and the acceleration of a particle executing simple harmonic motion of time period T. Then which of the following does not change with time?

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If x,v and a denotes the displacement, the velocity and the acceleration of a particle executing simple harmonic motion of time period T. Then which of the following does not change with time?

12.

A spherical capacitor consists of two concentric spherical conductors, held in position by suitable insulating supports as shown in figure. The capacitance C, of this spherical capacitor is:

Answer» A spherical capacitor consists of two concentric spherical conductors, held in position by suitable insulating supports as shown in figure. The capacitance C, of this spherical capacitor is:

13.

A ball is dropped onto a fixed horizontal surface from height h0. The coefficient of restitution is ‘e’. The total distance ‘D’ travelled by ball before it comes to rest on the surface.

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A ball is dropped onto a fixed horizontal surface from height h0. The coefficient of restitution is ‘e’. The total distance ‘D’ travelled by ball before it comes to rest on the surface.


14.

Two plane mirrors A and B are aligned parallel to each as shown in the figure. A light ray is incident at an angle of 30∘ at a point just inside one end of A. The plane of incidence coincides with the plane of the figure. The maximum number of times the ray undergoes reflections (including the first one) before it emerges out is

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Two plane mirrors A and B are aligned parallel to each as shown in the figure. A light ray is incident at an angle of 30 at a point just inside one end of A. The plane of incidence coincides with the plane of the figure. The maximum number of times the ray undergoes reflections (including the first one) before it emerges out is

15.

A solid cylinder of radius R & length 3R is made of a material having density ρ. Now two hemispheres each of radius R is removed from two ends of cylinder as shown in figure. Determine the moment of inertia of this object about axis of cylinder

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A solid cylinder of radius R & length 3R is made of a material having density ρ. Now two hemispheres each of radius R is removed from two ends of cylinder as shown in figure. Determine the moment of inertia of this object about axis of cylinder


16.

Which amongst the following graphs represents the V-T graph shown in the figure?

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Which amongst the following graphs represents the V-T graph shown in the figure?


17.

A particle of mass 0.01 kg travels with a velocity given by 4^i+16^k ms−1. After sometime, its velocity becomes 8^i+20^j ms−1. The work done on particle during this interval of time is

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A particle of mass 0.01 kg travels with a velocity given by 4^i+16^k ms1. After sometime, its velocity becomes 8^i+20^j ms1. The work done on particle during this interval of time is

18.

A magnetic field exists in a smoke chamber shown perpendicular to the plane of paper (either upwards or downwards). A beam coming out of a radioactive material [consisting of α,β−,γ particles, proton (H+), Neutron] enters into the chamber through a fine hole, the four rays are named as A,B,C and D. [Assume α,β−, Neutron and proton have nearly the same velocity.] Column-IColumn-II(A)A(P)α(B)B(Q)β−(C)C(R)γ(D)D(S)H+(T)Neutron Which of the following option has the correct combination considering column-I and column-II.

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A magnetic field exists in a smoke chamber shown perpendicular to the plane of paper (either upwards or downwards). A beam coming out of a radioactive material [consisting of α,β,γ particles, proton (H+), Neutron] enters into the chamber through a fine hole, the four rays are named as A,B,C and D.
[Assume α,β, Neutron and proton have nearly the same velocity.]
Column-IColumn-II(A)A(P)α(B)B(Q)β(C)C(R)γ(D)D(S)H+(T)Neutron
Which of the following option has the correct combination considering column-I and column-II.

19.

A uniform rod of mass m and length l hinged at point H can rotate in a vertical plane about a smooth horizontal axis. Find the force exerted by the hinge just after the rod is released from rest, from an initial position making an angle of 37∘ with horizontal.

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A uniform rod of mass m and length l hinged at point H can rotate in a vertical plane about a smooth horizontal axis. Find the force exerted by the hinge just after the rod is released from rest, from an initial position making an angle of 37 with horizontal.


20.

During the emission spectrum of electron in He+ ion, the electron on transition from same higher energy state drops to the ground state and first excited state emits two photon of λ1=304 A∘ and λ2=1085 A∘ respectively.The total number of photons emitted during the transition of electrons from highest excited to all lower energy level(Possible)

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During the emission spectrum of electron in He+ ion, the electron on transition from same higher energy state drops to the ground state and first excited state emits two photon of λ1=304 A and λ2=1085 A respectively.The total number of photons emitted during the transition of electrons from highest excited to all lower energy level(Possible)


21.

Two moles of helium (He) are mixed with four moles of hydrogen (H2). The value of γ of the mixture is

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Two moles of helium (He) are mixed with four moles of hydrogen (H2). The value of γ of the mixture is

22.

A uniform solid brass sphere is rotating with angular speed ω0 about a diameter. If its temperature is now increased by 100∘C. What will be its new angular speed? (Given αB=2.0×10−5 per∘C)

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A uniform solid brass sphere is rotating with angular speed ω0 about a diameter. If its temperature is now increased by 100C. What will be its new angular speed? (Given αB=2.0×105 perC)

23.

Can two isothermal curves cut each other

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Can two isothermal curves cut each other


24.

The force exerted by the floor of an elevator on the foot of a person standing there is more than the weight of a person if the elevator is A. going with increasing speed B going down with decreasing speed A is true B is false A is false B is true A andB are true A and B are false

Answer» The force exerted by the floor of an elevator on the foot of a person standing there is more than the weight of a person if the elevator is
A. going with increasing speed
B going down with decreasing speed

A is true B is false
A is false B is true
A andB are true
A and B are false
25.

A positively charged particle projected towards west is deflected towards north by a magnetic field . What will be the direction of the magnetic field?

Answer» A positively charged particle projected towards west is deflected towards north by a magnetic field . What will be the direction of the magnetic field?
26.

A cylindrical wire of length 0.1 m has specific gravity 11. What is the maximum diameter of the wire that can float on the surface of water, if surface tension of water is 0.07 N/m. (Take g=10 m/s2)

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A cylindrical wire of length 0.1 m has specific gravity 11. What is the maximum diameter of the wire that can float on the surface of water, if surface tension of water is 0.07 N/m. (Take g=10 m/s2)

27.

A system is shown in fig. Assume that the cylinder remains in contact with the two wedges. Then the velocity of cylinder is

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A system is shown in fig. Assume that the cylinder remains in contact with the two wedges. Then the velocity of cylinder is


28.

A rod of mass M is rotating with angular velocity ′ω′ about its central axis. Two particles of same mass(M) lie near the axis. Find the angular velocity of the rod when particles reach at ends.

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A rod of mass M is rotating with angular velocity ω about its central axis. Two particles of same mass(M) lie near the axis. Find the angular velocity of the rod when particles reach at ends.


29.

Can I have cbse board preparation notes of chapter ""electric potential and capacitance"" of physics... Please give me detailed notes....

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Can I have cbse board preparation notes of chapter ""electric potential and capacitance"" of physics... Please give me detailed notes....

30.

When monochromatic light travel from a rare to denser medium explain the following is frequency of reflected and refracted light same as incident light does decrease in speed imply a reduction in energy carried by light wave

Answer» When monochromatic light travel from a rare to denser medium explain the following is frequency of reflected and refracted light same as incident light does decrease in speed imply a reduction in energy carried by light wave
31.

If the wavelength of light is 4000 ∘A, then the number of waves in 1 mm length will be

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If the wavelength of light is 4000 A, then the number of waves in 1 mm length will be


32.

A wave is reflected from a rigid support. The change in phase on reflection will be [MP PMT 1990; RPMT 2002]

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A wave is reflected from a rigid support. The change in phase on reflection will be

[MP PMT 1990; RPMT 2002]


33.

If the temperature of a gas is increased from 27∘ C to 927∘C, the root mean square speed of its molecules

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If the temperature of a gas is increased from 27 C to 927C, the root mean square speed of its molecules

34.

Water rises to a height h in a capillary tube of area of cross-section a. To what height will the water rise in a capillary tube of area of cross-section 4a ?

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Water rises to a height h in a capillary tube of area of cross-section a. To what height will the water rise in a capillary tube of area of cross-section 4a ?

35.

A hole of radius r1 is made centrally in a uniform circular disc of thickness d and radius r2. The inner surface (a cyclinder of length d and radiud r1) is maintained at a temperature θ1 and the outer surface (a cylinder of length d and radius r2) is maintained at a temperature θ2(θ4>θ2). The thermal conductivity of the material of the disc is K. Calculate the heat flowing per unit time through the disc.

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A hole of radius r1 is made centrally in a uniform circular disc of thickness d and radius r2. The inner surface (a cyclinder of length d and radiud r1) is maintained at a temperature θ1 and the outer surface (a cylinder of length d and radius r2) is maintained at a temperature θ2(θ4>θ2). The thermal conductivity of the material of the disc is K. Calculate the heat flowing per unit time through the disc.

36.

1 amu when expressed as 1.66× 10−xg ,x =?

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1 amu when expressed as 1.66× 10xg ,x =?


37.

The engine of a train sounds a whistle at frequency (f). The frequency heard by a passenger is

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The engine of a train sounds a whistle at frequency (f). The frequency heard by a passenger is

38.

A particle of mass 0.1 kg is subjected to a force which varies with distance as shown. If it starts its journey from rest at x=0, then its velocity at x=12 m is

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A particle of mass 0.1 kg is subjected to a force which varies with distance as shown. If it starts its journey from rest at x=0, then its velocity at x=12 m is


39.

A block is kept on a horizontal table. The table is executing simple harmonic motion of time period T in the horizontal plane. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the table is μ. The maximum amplitude of the table for which the block does not slip on the surface of the table is

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A block is kept on a horizontal table. The table is executing simple harmonic motion of time period T in the horizontal plane. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the table is μ. The maximum amplitude of the table for which the block does not slip on the surface of the table is


40.

The resonant frequency of a circuit is f. If the capacitance is made 16 times the initial values, then the resonant frequency will become

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The resonant frequency of a circuit is f. If the capacitance is made 16 times the initial values, then the resonant frequency will become


41.

A particle of mass m was transferred from the centre of the base of a uniform hemisphere of mass M and radius R to infinity. How much work would be performed in this process by the gravitational force exerted on the particle by the hemisphere?

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A particle of mass m was transferred from the centre of the base of a uniform hemisphere of mass M and radius R to infinity. How much work would be performed in this process by the gravitational force exerted on the particle by the hemisphere?


42.

A wire PQRS carrying a current I runs along three edges of a cube of side l as shown. There exists a uniform magnetic field of magnitude B along one of the sides of the cube. The magnitude of the force acting on the wire is

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A wire PQRS carrying a current I runs along three edges of a cube of side l as shown. There exists a uniform magnetic field of magnitude B along one of the sides of the cube. The magnitude of the force acting on the wire is

43.

Two cars A and B are moving towards each other on a straight road with velocity 10 m/sec. and 12 m/sec. respectively. When they are 160 m apart, each car decelerates at 2 m/sec2 until they stop in order to avoid collision. Calculate the distance (in m) between them when they come to rest.

Answer» Two cars A and B are moving towards each other on a straight road with velocity 10 m/sec. and 12 m/sec. respectively. When they are 160 m apart, each car decelerates at 2 m/sec2 until they stop in order to avoid collision. Calculate the distance (in m) between them when they come to rest.
44.

Two spherical vessel of equal volume, are connected by a n arrow tube. The apparatus contains an ideal gas at one atmosphere and 300K. Now if one vessel is immersed in a bath of constant temperature 600K and the other in a bath of constant temperature 300K. Then the common pressure will be

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Two spherical vessel of equal volume, are connected by a n arrow tube. The apparatus contains an ideal gas at one atmosphere and 300K. Now if one vessel is immersed in a bath of constant temperature 600K and the other in a bath of constant temperature 300K. Then the common pressure will be


45.

An aluminium rod having length 100 cm is clamped at its middle point and set into longitudinal vibrations. Let the rod vibrate in its fundamental mode. The density of aluminium is 2600 kg/m3 and its Young's modulus is 7.8×1010 N/m2. The frequency of the sound produced is

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An aluminium rod having length 100 cm is clamped at its middle point and set into longitudinal vibrations. Let the rod vibrate in its fundamental mode. The density of aluminium is 2600 kg/m3 and its Young's modulus is 7.8×1010 N/m2. The frequency of the sound produced is

46.

The long and short hands of a clock are 6 cm and 4 cm long respectively. Find the sum of the distances travelled by their tips in 24 hours. [Use π=3.14)

Answer» The long and short hands of a clock are 6 cm and 4 cm long respectively. Find the sum of the distances travelled by their tips in 24 hours. [Use π=3.14)
47.

If Rohit moves along a circular path from point A(0,0) as shown in the figure and reaches diametrically opposite point B(5,0), what is his displacement vector? Given: radius of circle is 2.5 unit.

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If Rohit moves along a circular path from point A(0,0) as shown in the figure and reaches diametrically opposite point B(5,0), what is his displacement vector? Given: radius of circle is 2.5 unit.


48.

Four point charges qA=μc,qB=−5μc qc=2μc and qD=−5μc are located at the corners of a square ABCD of side 10 cm. What is the force on the charge of 1 placed at the centre of the square.

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Four point charges qA=μc,qB=5μc qc=2μc and qD=5μc are located at the corners of a square ABCD of side 10 cm. What is the force on the charge of 1 placed at the centre of the square.

49.

An electron enters a region that contains a magnetic field directed into the page as shown in figure. The velocity vector of the electron makes an angle of 30∘ with the +y axis. What is the direction of the magnetic force on the electron when it enters the field?

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An electron enters a region that contains a magnetic field directed into the page as shown in figure. The velocity vector of the electron makes an angle of 30 with the +y axis. What is the direction of the magnetic force on the electron when it enters the field?


50.

A solid conducting sphere of radius 10 cm is enclosed by a thin metallic shell of radius 20 cm. A charge q=20μC is given to the inner sphere. Find the heat generated in the process when the inner sphere is connected to the shell by a conducting wire

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A solid conducting sphere of radius 10 cm is enclosed by a thin metallic shell of radius 20 cm. A charge q=20μC is given to the inner sphere. Find the heat generated in the process when the inner sphere is connected to the shell by a conducting wire