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1.

The angle between →A and →B is 37∘.If |→A|=15 and |→B|=12. Then |→A×→B| is

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The angle between A and B is 37.If |A|=15 and |B|=12. Then |A×B| is

2.

A body traveling along a straight line traversed first one third of the total distance with a velocity 4 m/s. The remaining part of the distance was covered with a velocity 2 m/s for half the time and with velocity 6 m/s for the other half of time. The average velocity over the whole time of motion is

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A body traveling along a straight line traversed first one third of the total distance with a velocity 4 m/s. The remaining part of the distance was covered with a velocity 2 m/s for half the time and with velocity 6 m/s for the other half of time. The average velocity over the whole time of motion is

3.

A pulley system is attached to a massless board as shown below. The board pivots only at the pivot point. A 10 kg mass m sits exactly in the middle of the board. If the angle θ is 30∘, the minimum force F ( in N) necessary to lift the 10 kg mas is-

Answer» A pulley system is attached to a massless board as shown below. The board pivots only at the pivot point. A 10 kg mass m sits exactly in the middle of the board.

If the angle θ is 30, the minimum force F ( in N) necessary to lift the 10 kg mas is-
4.

In the figure shown, find the tension T1, if all surfaces are smooth. Take g=10 m/s2.

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In the figure shown, find the tension T1, if all surfaces are smooth. Take g=10 m/s2.


5.

A hoop of radius r and mass m rotating with an angular velocity ω0 is placed on a rough horizontal surface. The initial velocity of the center of the hoop is zero. What will be the velocity of the center of the hoop when it ceases to slip?

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A hoop of radius r and mass m rotating with an angular velocity ω0 is placed on a rough horizontal surface. The initial velocity of the center of the hoop is zero. What will be the velocity of the center of the hoop when it ceases to slip?

6.

Two strings A and B made of same material are stretched by same tension. The radius of cross-section of string A is double the radius of cross-section of string B. A transverse wave travels through string A with speed vA and through string B with speed vB. The ratio vAvB is

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Two strings A and B made of same material are stretched by same tension. The radius of cross-section of string A is double the radius of cross-section of string B. A transverse wave travels through string A with speed vA and through string B with speed vB. The ratio vAvB is

7.

The figure below shows a source of alternating voltage connected to a capacitor and a resistor. Which of the following phasor diagrams correctly describe the phase relationship between Ic (current between the source and the capacitor) and IR (the current in the resistor)?

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The figure below shows a source of alternating voltage connected to a capacitor and a resistor. Which of the following phasor diagrams correctly describe the phase relationship between Ic (current between the source and the capacitor) and IR (the current in the resistor)?

8.

Two point sound sources of same frequency 'f' and amplitude 2A and 4A are situated at x=0 and x=20λ respectively (λ = wavelength of wave) on the x - axis. These sources are vibrating in same phase. Four observers A, B, C and D are situated at xA=4λ,xB=8λ,xC=12λ,xD=16λ respectively. The value of intensity observed by another observer O situated exactly at midpoint of location of two sources is I0. (Given I0=36A2K100) List - I gives the above four observers. List - IList - II(I) Observer A(P)916(II) Observer B(Q)49144(III) Observer C(R)49(IV) Observer D(S)516(T)8164(U)1036 List - II contains the values of intensity observed by respective observers in unit of KA2. Match respective intensities observed by the observers.

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Two point sound sources of same frequency 'f' and amplitude 2A and 4A are situated at x=0 and x=20λ respectively (λ = wavelength of wave) on the x - axis. These sources are vibrating in same phase. Four observers A, B, C and D are situated at xA=4λ,xB=8λ,xC=12λ,xD=16λ respectively. The value of intensity observed by another observer O situated exactly at midpoint of location of two sources is I0. (Given I0=36A2K100)
List - I gives the above four observers.

List - IList - II(I) Observer A(P)916(II) Observer B(Q)49144(III) Observer C(R)49(IV) Observer D(S)516(T)8164(U)1036

List - II contains the values of intensity observed by respective observers in unit of KA2.
Match respective intensities observed by the observers.

9.

The relation between internal energy U, pressure P and volume V of a gas in an adiabatic process is given as U=a+bPV where a and b are constants. What is the value of adiabatic constant (γ)?

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The relation between internal energy U, pressure P and volume V of a gas in an adiabatic process is given as
U=a+bPV
where a and b are constants. What is the value of adiabatic constant (γ)?

10.

Point charges Q1=5mC (millicoulomb) and Q2=6mC (millicoulomb) are at a separation of 100m from each other. What is the magnitude of force on any one of the charge?

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Point charges Q1=5mC (millicoulomb) and Q2=6mC (millicoulomb) are at a separation of 100m from each other. What is the magnitude of force on any one of the charge?


11.

How is dipole moment a vector quantity?

Answer» How is dipole moment a vector quantity?
12.

If a particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal circle of radius r with a centripetal force (-kr2) , the total energy is

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If a particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal circle of radius r with a centripetal force (-kr2) , the total energy is

13.

At what temperature will the speed of sound be double of its value at 0∘C ?

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At what temperature will the speed of sound be double of its value at 0C ?

14.

If the radius of curvature of the path of two particles of same masses are in the ratio 1 : 2, then in order to have constant centripetal force, their velocity, should be in the ratio of

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If the radius of curvature of the path of two particles of same masses are in the ratio 1 : 2, then in order to have constant centripetal force, their velocity, should be in the ratio of


15.

A spherical volume contains a uniformly distributed charge of volume density 2.0×10−4 Cm−3. Find the strength of electric field at a point inside the volume at a distance 4.0 cm from the centre.

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A spherical volume contains a uniformly distributed charge of volume density 2.0×104 Cm3. Find the strength of electric field at a point inside the volume at a distance 4.0 cm from the centre.


16.

A train moves towards a stationary observer with a speed of 34 m/s. The train sounds a whistle and its frequency registered by the observer is f1. If the train’s speed is reduced to 17 m/s, the frequency registered is f2. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s, then the ratio f1f2 is

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A train moves towards a stationary observer with a speed of 34 m/s. The train sounds a whistle and its frequency registered by the observer is f1. If the train’s speed is reduced to 17 m/s, the frequency registered is f2. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s, then the ratio f1f2 is

17.

What is meant by dip angle? Explain.

Answer» What is meant by dip angle? Explain.
18.

Pressure is exerted by a gas on the walls of the container because

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Pressure is exerted by a gas on the walls of the container because


19.

The roots of the equation 32x−10.3x+9=0 are

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The roots of the equation 32x10.3x+9=0 are


20.

A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance Chas spacing d between two plates having area A. The region between the plates is filled with N dielectric layers, parallel to its plates, each with thickness δ=dN. The dielectric constant of the mth layer is Km=K(1+mN). For a very large N(>103), the capacitance C is α(K∈0Adln2). The value of α will be . [∈0 is the permittivity of free space]

Answer» A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance C

has spacing d between two plates having area A. The region between the plates is filled with N dielectric layers, parallel to its plates, each with thickness δ=dN. The dielectric constant of the mth layer is Km=K(1+mN). For a very large N(>103), the capacitance C is α(K0Adln2). The value of α will be . [0 is the permittivity of free space]
21.

A disc of radius R is cut out from a larger disc of radius 2R in such a way that the edge of the hole touches the edge of the disc.Locate the centre of mass of the residual disc.

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A disc of radius R is cut out from a larger disc of radius 2R in such a way that the edge of the hole touches the edge of the disc.Locate the centre of mass of the residual disc.

22.

When the image is of double size as the object, the magnification is

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When the image is of double size as the object, the magnification is


23.

White light is used in a young's double slit experiment. Find the minimum order of the vioet fringe (λ=400nm) which overlaps with a red fringe (λ=700nm.)

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White light is used in a young's double slit experiment. Find the minimum order of the vioet fringe (λ=400nm) which overlaps with a red fringe (λ=700nm.)


    24.

    A man wants to cross the river to an exactly opposite point on the other bank. If he can row his boat with twice the velocity of the current, then at what angle to the current he must keep the boat pointed?

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    A man wants to cross the river to an exactly opposite point on the other bank. If he can row his boat with twice the velocity of the current, then at what angle to the current he must keep the boat pointed?

    25.

    O2 and SO2 gases are filled in ratio of 1:3 by moles in a closed container of 3 L at temperature of 27∘C. If the partial pressure of O2 is 0.54 atm, then the concentration of SO2 (in mol L−1) would be (R=0.082 L atm K−1mol−1)

    Answer» O2 and SO2 gases are filled in ratio of 1:3 by moles in a closed container of 3 L at temperature of 27C. If the partial pressure of O2 is 0.54 atm, then the concentration of SO2 (in mol L1) would be (R=0.082 L atm K1mol1)
    26.

    A weightless rigid rod with a small iron bob at the end is hinged at point A to the wall so that it can rotate in all directions. The rod is kept in the horizontal position by a vertical inextensible string of length 20 cm, fixed at its mid point. The bob is displaced slightly, perpendicular to the plane of the rod and string. The period of small oscillations of the system is found to be πX10sec., then find the value of X. (g=10m/s2) (Answer upto two digit after decimal places)

    Answer» A weightless rigid rod with a small iron bob at the end is hinged at point A to the wall so that it can rotate in all directions. The rod is kept in the horizontal position by a vertical inextensible string of length 20 cm, fixed at its mid point. The bob is displaced slightly, perpendicular to the plane of the rod and string. The period of small oscillations of the system is found to be πX10sec., then find the value of X. (g=10m/s2) (Answer upto two digit after decimal places)
    27.

    After adding no – volatile solute freezing point of water decreases to −0.186∘C. Calculate ΔTb if Kf=1.86 K kg mol−1 and Kb = 0.521 K kg mol−1

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    After adding no – volatile solute freezing point of water decreases to 0.186C. Calculate ΔTb if Kf=1.86 K kg mol1 and Kb = 0.521 K kg mol1


    28.

    The frequency of vibration of a string depends on the length L between the nodes, the tension F in the string and its mass per unit length m, Guess the expression for its frequency from dimensional analysis.

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    The frequency of vibration of a string depends on the length L between the nodes, the tension F in the string and its mass per unit length m, Guess the expression for its frequency from dimensional analysis.

    29.

    Explain uses of the wavefront.

    Answer» Explain uses of the wavefront.
    30.

    What is the difference between inertial mass and gravitational mass? How gravitational mass related to Einstein's general theory of relativity

    Answer» What is the difference between inertial mass and gravitational mass? How gravitational mass related to Einstein's general theory of relativity
    31.

    A coil of inductance 80 mH is joined in series with a resistance of 60Ω. An A.C EMF of 220 V & 500πHz is applied to it. Wattless current in the circuit will be (Write upto two digits after the decimal point)

    Answer» A coil of inductance 80 mH is joined in series with a resistance of 60Ω. An A.C EMF of 220 V & 500πHz is applied to it. Wattless current in the circuit will be (Write upto two digits after the decimal point)
    32.

    A 220 V main supply is connected to a resistance of 100k Ω . The rms current is

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    A 220 V main supply is connected to a resistance of 100k Ω . The rms current is

    33.

    Ball A of mass 'm' moving with speed v collides head on with stationary ball B of the same mass.If e is coefficient of restitution, which of the following statements are correct?

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    Ball A of mass 'm' moving with speed v collides head on with stationary ball B of the same mass.If e is coefficient of restitution, which of the following statements are correct?


    34.

    Figure shows four paths for a kicked football. Ignoring the effects of air on the flight, rank the paths accoding to initial horizontal velocity component, highest first

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    Figure shows four paths for a kicked football. Ignoring the effects of air on the flight, rank the paths accoding to initial horizontal velocity component, highest first


    35.

    A man holds an umbrella at 30∘ with the vertical to keep himself dry. He, then, runs at a speed of 10 ms−1 and finds the rain drops to be hitting vertically. Speed of the rain drops w.r.t. the running man and w.r.t. earth are

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    A man holds an umbrella at 30 with the vertical to keep himself dry. He, then, runs at a speed of 10 ms1 and finds the rain drops to be hitting vertically. Speed of the rain drops w.r.t. the running man and w.r.t. earth are

    36.

    A ceiling fan has a diameter (of the circle through the outer edges of the three blades) of 120 cm and rpm 1500 at full speed. Consider a particle of mass 1 g sticking at the outer end of a blade. How much force does it experience when the fan runs at full speed ? Who exerts this force on the particle? How much force does the particle exert on the blade along its surface?

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    A ceiling fan has a diameter (of the circle through the outer edges of the three blades) of 120 cm and rpm 1500 at full speed. Consider a particle of mass 1 g sticking at the outer end of a blade. How much force does it experience when the fan runs at full speed ? Who exerts this force on the particle? How much force does the particle exert on the blade along its surface?

    37.

    Velocity of sound in air is 320 m/s. A pipe closed at one end has a length of 1m. Neglecting end correction, the air column in the pipe can resonate for the sound of frequency ;

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    Velocity of sound in air is 320 m/s. A pipe closed at one end has a length of 1m. Neglecting end correction, the air column in the pipe can resonate for the sound of frequency ;


    38.

    What should you do to a galvanometer to increase its range and convert it to an ammeter?

    Answer» What should you do to a galvanometer to increase its range and convert it to an ammeter?
    39.

    ∫xex(x+1)2dx=

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    xex(x+1)2dx=


    40.

    A block of mass m is placed on a surface with a vertical cross section given by y=x36. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5, the maximum height above the ground at which the block can be placed without slipping is

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    A block of mass m is placed on a surface with a vertical cross section given by y=x36. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5, the maximum height above the ground at which the block can be placed without slipping is

    41.

    Two wires of same diameter and made of the same material are having the length 1 m and 2 m . If the force F is applied on each end of the wires, the ratio of the work done in the two wires will be

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    Two wires of same diameter and made of the same material are having the length 1 m and 2 m . If the force F is applied on each end of the wires, the ratio of the work done in the two wires will be

    42.

    A thin uniform rod AB of mass M and length L is hinged at one end A to the horizontal floor. Initially it stands vertically.It is allowed to fall freely in a vertical plane.If the linear speed of B when it hits the floor is √xgL,what is x? ___

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    A thin uniform rod AB of mass M and length L is hinged at one end A to the horizontal floor. Initially it stands vertically.It is allowed to fall freely in a vertical plane.If the linear speed of B when it hits the floor is xgL,what is x?


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    43.

    Two vectors →A and →B have magnitude 3 each. If →A×→B=−5^k+2^i, then the angle between A and B is

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    Two vectors A and B have magnitude 3 each. If A×B=5^k+2^i, then the angle between A and B is

    44.

    Moment of inertia of a uniform semicircular disc about an axis passing through center of mass and parallel to diameter as shown in figure is: [take π2=10]

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    Moment of inertia of a uniform semicircular disc about an axis passing through center of mass and parallel to diameter as shown in figure is: [take π2=10]


    45.

    One mole of an ideal gas is kept enclosed under a light piston of area A=10−2 m2 which is connected to a compressed spring of spring constant 100 N/m. The volume of the gas is 0.83 m3 and its temperature is 100 K. The gas is heated so that it compresses the spring further by 0.1 m. The work done by the gas in the process is: [TakeR=8.3 J/K mol and suppose there is no atmosphere].

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    One mole of an ideal gas is kept enclosed under a light piston of area A=102 m2 which is connected to a compressed spring of spring constant 100 N/m. The volume of the gas is 0.83 m3 and its temperature is 100 K. The gas is heated so that it compresses the spring further by 0.1 m. The work done by the gas in the process is: [TakeR=8.3 J/K mol and suppose there is no atmosphere].


    46.

    Starting from rest, a partricle is moving along x-axis. The variation of force F with position x is shown in figure. Find the KE of the particle when it has moved from x=1 m to x=3 m.

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    Starting from rest, a partricle is moving along x-axis. The variation of force F with position x is shown in figure. Find the KE of the particle when it has moved from x=1 m to x=3 m.



    47.

    A particle of mass m moving in the x− direction with speed 2v is hit by another particle of mass 2m moving in the y− direction with speed v. If the collision is perfectly inelastic, the percentage loss in the energy during the collision is close to

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    A particle of mass m moving in the x direction with speed 2v is hit by another particle of mass 2m moving in the y direction with speed v. If the collision is perfectly inelastic, the percentage loss in the energy during the collision is close to

    48.

    A wire carrying current I has the shape as shown in adjoining figure. Linear parts of the wire are very long and parallel to X-axis while semicircular portion of radius R is lying in Y−Z plane. Magnetic field at point O is

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    A wire carrying current I has the shape as shown in adjoining figure. Linear parts of the wire are very long and parallel to X-axis while semicircular portion of radius R is lying in YZ plane. Magnetic field at point O is


    49.

    Three blocks, each of same mass m, are connected with wires W1 and W2 of same cross-sectional area a and Young’s modulus Y. Neglecting friction between blocks and the table, the strain developed in wire W2 is

    Answer» Three blocks, each of same mass m, are connected with wires W1 and W2 of same cross-sectional area a and Young’s modulus Y. Neglecting friction between blocks and the table, the strain developed in wire W2 is

    50.

    The specific heat of a metal at low temperatures varies according to S=aT3 where a is a constant and T is absolute temperature. The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of unit mass of the metal from T=1 K to T=2 K is

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    The specific heat of a metal at low temperatures varies according to S=aT3 where a is a constant and T is absolute temperature. The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of unit mass of the metal from T=1 K to T=2 K is