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1.

A box contains N molecules of a perfect ideal gas at temperature T1 and pressure P1. The number of molecules in the box is doubled keeping the total kinetic energy of the gas same as before. If the new pressure is P2 and new temperature is T2, then

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A box contains N molecules of a perfect ideal gas at temperature T1 and pressure P1. The number of molecules in the box is doubled keeping the total kinetic energy of the gas same as before. If the new pressure is P2 and new temperature is T2, then

2.

The acceleration of A is as shown in the figure. If the system starts from rest, find the velocity with which the wedge hits the wall. A is constrained to move only in vertical direction.

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The acceleration of A is as shown in the figure. If the system starts from rest, find the velocity with which the wedge hits the wall. A is constrained to move only in vertical direction.

3.

Three uniform bricks each of length 60 cm and mass m are arranged as shown in the figure. Considering only the length of the bricks, find the distance of centre of mass of the system of bricks from the wall.

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Three uniform bricks each of length 60 cm and mass m are arranged as shown in the figure. Considering only the length of the bricks, find the distance of centre of mass of the system of bricks from the wall.


4.

The unit vector along →A×→B is

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The unit vector along A×B is

5.

Two sliders A and B connected by a light rigid rod 10 m long, move in two frictionless shafts as shown in the figure. If B starts from O and is at rest initially, determine the velocity of B ( in m/s upto two decimals) when x=6 m. Assume mA=mB=200 kg and mc=100 kg,√233=0.25.

Answer» Two sliders A and B connected by a light rigid rod 10 m long, move in two frictionless shafts as shown in the figure. If B starts from O and is at rest initially, determine the velocity of B ( in m/s upto two decimals) when x=6 m. Assume mA=mB=200 kg and mc=100 kg,233=0.25.

6.

If the velocity head of a stream of water is equal to 10 cm, then its speed of flow is approximately

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If the velocity head of a stream of water is equal to 10 cm, then its speed of flow is approximately

7.

If ring and sphere both of same mass are rotated then which of them will come to rest first ? And which is easy to rotate? And the relation of moment of inertia with rotation?

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If ring and sphere both of same mass are rotated then which of them will come to rest first ? And which is easy to rotate? And the relation of moment of inertia with rotation?

8.

A block of mass m rigidly attached with a spring k is compressed through a distance A. If the block is released, the period of oscillation of the block for a complete cycle is equal to

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A block of mass m rigidly attached with a spring k is compressed through a distance A. If the block is released, the period of oscillation of the block for a complete cycle is equal to


9.

A container has two layers of immiscible liquids 1 and 2 with refractive indices 1.5 and 4/3 respectively. What is apparent position of an object placed at the bottom of the vessel. Thickness of the layers are 3 cm and 8 cm respectively?

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A container has two layers of immiscible liquids 1 and 2 with refractive indices 1.5 and 4/3 respectively. What is apparent position of an object placed at the bottom of the vessel. Thickness of the layers are 3 cm and 8 cm respectively?


10.

A simple pendulum has a time period T1 when on earth's surface and T2 when taken to a height R above the earth's surface, where R is the radius of the earth. The value of T2T1 is

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A simple pendulum has a time period T1 when on earth's surface and T2 when taken to a height R above the earth's surface, where R is the radius of the earth. The value of T2T1 is


11.

In the above problem, if the lift moves up with a constant velocity of 2 m/sec, the reading on the balance will be

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In the above problem, if the lift moves up with a constant velocity of 2 m/sec, the reading on the balance will be


12.

Mass M is divided into two parts xM and (1 − x)M. For a given separation, the value of x for which the gravitational attraction between the two pieces becomes maximum is

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Mass M is divided into two parts xM and (1 − x)M. For a given separation, the value of x for which the gravitational attraction between the two pieces becomes maximum is


13.

Two particles of equal mass go round a circle of radius R under the action of their mutual gravitational attraction. The speed of each particle is

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Two particles of equal mass go round a circle of radius R under the action of their mutual gravitational attraction. The speed of each particle is


14.

A stationary body explodes into three identical fragments such that two of them fly off mutually perpendicular to each other, each with same kinetic energy, Eo. The energy of the explosion is

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A stationary body explodes into three identical fragments such that two of them fly off mutually perpendicular to each other, each with same kinetic energy, Eo. The energy of the explosion is

15.

A particle starting from rest moves with constant acceleration. If it takes 5.0 s to reach the speed 18km/h find. (a) The average velocity during this period and (b) The distance travelled by the particle during this period.

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A particle starting from rest moves with constant acceleration. If it takes 5.0 s to reach the speed 18km/h find.

(a) The average velocity during this period and

(b) The distance travelled by the particle during this period.

16.

For the first order reaction A give rise to 2B+C the initial pressure is P​​​​​​A=90mmhg h the pressure after 10 min is 180mmhg find k ??? 6*10 ^-2 sec -1 Put it on paper

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For the first order reaction A give rise to 2B+C the initial pressure is P​​​​​​A=90mmhg h the pressure after 10 min is 180mmhg find k ???

6*10 ^-2 sec -1

Put it on paper

17.

A 2 m-long string fixed at both ends is set into vibrations in its first overtone. The wave speed on the string is 200 ms−1 and the amplitude is 0.5 cm. Write the equation giving the displacement of different points as a function of time. Choose the X-axis along the string with the origin at one end and t = 0 at the instant when the point x = 50 cm has reached its maximum displacement.

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A 2 m-long string fixed at both ends is set into vibrations in its first overtone. The wave speed on the string is 200 ms1 and the amplitude is 0.5 cm. Write the equation giving the displacement of different points as a function of time. Choose the X-axis along the string with the origin at one end and t = 0 at the instant when the point x = 50 cm has reached its maximum displacement.


18.

A dipole P1 is placed as shown in figure. Then work done to bring another dipole P2 from infinity to separation r from P1 as shown in figure is.

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A dipole P1 is placed as shown in figure. Then work done to bring another dipole P2 from infinity to separation r from P1 as shown in figure is.

19.

Time taken by the projectile to reach from A to B is t. Then, the distance AB is equal to

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Time taken by the projectile to reach from A to B is t. Then, the distance AB is equal to


20.

In the L – R circuit shown in the figure, the key K is closed at time t = 0.

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In the L – R circuit shown in the figure, the key K is closed at time t = 0.




21.

A nucleus with Z = 92 emits the following in a sequence : α,β−,β−,α,α,α,α,α,β−,β−,β+,α,β+,α The Z of the resulting nucleus is

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A nucleus with Z = 92 emits the following in a sequence :
α,β,β,α,α,α,α,α,β,β,β+,α,β+,α
The Z of the resulting nucleus is


22.

A sound consists of four frequencies : 200 Hz,400 Hz,1125 Hz and 1600 Hz. A sound filter is made by passing this sound through a bifurcated pipe as shown. The sound wave has to travel a distance 40 cm more in the right branch than in the straight pipe. The speed of sound in air is 300 m/s. which of the given frequencies will almost completely muffle or silence the outlet?

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A sound consists of four frequencies : 200 Hz,400 Hz,1125 Hz and 1600 Hz. A sound filter is made by passing this sound through a bifurcated pipe as shown. The sound wave has to travel a distance 40 cm more in the right branch than in the straight pipe. The speed of sound in air is 300 m/s. which of the given frequencies will almost completely muffle or silence the outlet?


23.

The velocity of water waves may depend on their wavelength λ , the density of water p and the acceleration due to gravity g. The method of dimensions gives the relation between these quantities as

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The velocity of water waves may depend on their wavelength λ , the density of water p and the acceleration due to gravity g. The method of dimensions gives the relation between these quantities as


24.

At 0oC, if enthalpy of vapourisation of ice is 40.65 kJ/mol. the molar entropy change for melting of ice at 0oC is kJ/mol.

Answer» At 0oC, if enthalpy of vapourisation of ice is 40.65 kJ/mol. the molar entropy change for melting of ice at 0oC is kJ/mol.
25.

The coefficient of apparent expansion of a liquid when determined using two different vessels A and B are γ1 and γ2 respectively. If the coefficient of linear expansion of the vessel A is α, then the coefficient of linear expansion of vessel B is found to be γ1−γ2+3αx. The value of x is

Answer» The coefficient of apparent expansion of a liquid when determined using two different vessels A and B are γ1 and γ2 respectively. If the coefficient of linear expansion of the vessel A is α, then the coefficient of linear expansion of vessel B is found to be γ1γ2+3αx. The value of x is
26.

The radii of the inner and outer spheres of a condenser are 9 cm and 10 cm respectively. If the dielectric constant of the medium between the two spheres is 6 and charge on the inner sphere is 18×10−9 coulomb, then the potential of inner sphere will be, if the outer sphere is earthed

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The radii of the inner and outer spheres of a condenser are 9 cm and 10 cm respectively. If the dielectric constant of the medium between the two spheres is 6 and charge on the inner sphere is 18×109 coulomb, then the potential of inner sphere will be, if the outer sphere is earthed


27.

A 20 cm long capillary tube is dipped in water. The water rises upto 8 cm. if the entire arrangement is put in a freely falling elevator the length of water column in the capillary tube will be

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A 20 cm long capillary tube is dipped in water. The water rises upto 8 cm. if the entire arrangement is put in a freely falling elevator the length of water column in the capillary tube will be


28.

Current ‘I' flows through along wire. A square loop made of conducting wire held below the wire in The same vertical plane is released and allowed to fall under gravity.If acceleration of the loopis‘a’ then

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Current ‘I' flows through along wire. A square loop made of conducting wire held below the wire in

The same vertical plane is released and allowed to fall under gravity.If acceleration of the loopis‘a’ then


29.

A cylindrical container containing water has a orifice at its bottom. Ratio of time taken to empty 1st quarter of water to 2nd quarter of water is (Answer up to two decimal places)(√2=1.41,√3=1.73 and √6=2.44)

Answer» A cylindrical container containing water has a orifice at its bottom. Ratio of time taken to empty 1st quarter of water to 2nd quarter of water is
(Answer up to two decimal places)(2=1.41,3=1.73 and 6=2.44)
30.

A tuning fork is placed near a vibrating stretched wire. If frequency of tuning fork is greater than frequency of stretched wire, then a boy standing near the two hears a beat frequency f. Column IColumn II(A) If tuning fork is loaded with wax(p) Beat frequency must increase(B) If prongs of tuning fork are filed(q) Beat frequency must decrease(C) If tension in stretched wire is increased(r) Beat frequency may increase(D) If tension in stretched wire is decreased(s) Beat frequency may decrease

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A tuning fork is placed near a vibrating stretched wire. If frequency of tuning fork is greater than frequency of stretched wire, then a boy standing near the two hears a beat frequency f.

Column IColumn II(A) If tuning fork is loaded with wax(p) Beat frequency must increase(B) If prongs of tuning fork are filed(q) Beat frequency must decrease(C) If tension in stretched wire is increased(r) Beat frequency may increase(D) If tension in stretched wire is decreased(s) Beat frequency may decrease


31.

1 kg of ice at −10∘C is mixed with 4.4 kg of water at 30∘C. The final temperature of mixture is Given specific heat of ice =0.5 cal/g∘C, Specific heat of water =1 cal/g∘C, Latent heat of fusion for ice =80 cal/g.

Answer» 1 kg of ice at 10C is mixed with 4.4 kg of water at 30C. The final temperature of mixture is

Given specific heat of ice =0.5 cal/gC,
Specific heat of water =1 cal/gC,
Latent heat of fusion for ice =80 cal/g.
32.

A uniform rod of length L is free to rotate in a vertical plane about a fixed horizontal axis through B. The rod begins rotating from rest from its unstable equilibrium position. When it has turned through an angle θ, its angular velocity ω is given as:

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A uniform rod of length L is free to rotate in a vertical plane about a fixed horizontal axis through B. The rod begins rotating from rest from its unstable equilibrium position. When it has turned through an angle θ, its angular velocity ω is given as:

33.

Convert π4 radians to degrees

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Convert π4 radians to degrees

34.

Two electrons have been removed from each atom. Find the distance between such atoms, if they repel each other with a force of 8.8×10−9 N when placed in free space.

Answer» Two electrons have been removed from each atom. Find the distance between such atoms, if they repel each other with a force of 8.8×109 N when placed in free space.
35.

If →A=2^i+3^j−6^k, then the vector →B which is of magnitude 5 in the opposite direction of →A is _______

Answer» If A=2^i+3^j6^k, then the vector B which is of magnitude 5 in the opposite direction of A is _______
36.

Is omega in uniform circular motion an invariant?

Answer» Is omega in uniform circular motion an invariant?
37.

The earth receives solar radiation at a rate of 8.2Jcm−2min−1. If the sun radiates as the black bodies, the temperature at the surface of the sun will be (the angle subtended by sun on the earth in suppose 0.53∘ and Stefan constant is σ=5.67×10−8Wm−2k4)

Answer» The earth receives solar radiation at a rate of 8.2Jcm2min1. If the sun radiates as the black bodies, the temperature at the surface of the sun will be (the angle subtended by sun on the earth in suppose 0.53 and Stefan constant is σ=5.67×108Wm2k4)
38.

An elevator accelerates upwards at a constant rate. A uniform string of length L and mass m supports a small block of mass M that hangs from the ceiling of the elevator. The tension at distance l from the ceiling is T. The acceleration of the elevator is

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An elevator accelerates upwards at a constant rate. A uniform string of length L and mass m supports a small block of mass M that hangs from the ceiling of the elevator. The tension at distance l from the ceiling is T. The acceleration of the elevator is

39.

Light of wavelength 6000 Armstrong in air enters a medium of refractive index of 1.5 . What are the wavelength and frequency of light in that medium? Can you please tell me that why I should take v=3*10(raised to 8)/6000 Armstrong Instead I can take v=3*10(raised to 8)/4000 Armstrong , because wavelength of light in that medium is 4000 Armstrong.

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Light of wavelength 6000 Armstrong in air enters a medium of refractive index of 1.5 . What are the wavelength and frequency of light in that medium?

Can you please tell me that why I should take

v=3*10(raised to 8)/6000 Armstrong

Instead I can take v=3*10(raised to 8)/4000 Armstrong , because wavelength of light in that medium is 4000 Armstrong.

40.

The phase difference between the displacement wave and the pressure wave in sound wave is

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The phase difference between the displacement wave and the pressure wave in sound wave is

41.

A bundle of streamlines having the same velocity of fluid element over any cross sectional area perpendicular to the direction of flow is called?

Answer» A bundle of streamlines having the same velocity of fluid element over any cross sectional area perpendicular to the direction of flow is called?
42.

Radius of gyration of a uniform disc about a line perpendicular to the plane of disc is equal to its radius R. If the distance of the line from the center is R√x, find the value of x.

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Radius of gyration of a uniform disc about a line perpendicular to the plane of disc is equal to its radius R. If the distance of the line from the center is Rx, find the value of x.

43.

In dot product, i.i=1x1xcos theta(How does cos comes here?)

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In dot product,

i.i=1x1xcos theta(How does cos comes here?)

44.

What is the difference between virtual and real image?

Answer» What is the difference between virtual and real image?
45.

If P vector = 2i+4j+14k and Q vector =4i+4j+10k find the magnitude of Pvector +Q vector.

Answer» If P vector = 2i+4j+14k and Q vector =4i+4j+10k find the magnitude of Pvector +Q vector.
46.

A particle is placed at the origin and a force F=kx is acting on it (where, k is a positive constant). If U(0)=0, the graph of U(x) versus x will be (where U is the potential energy function)

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A particle is placed at the origin and a force F=kx is acting on it (where, k is a positive constant). If U(0)=0, the graph of U(x) versus x will be (where U is the potential energy function)

47.

E0 and Eh respectively represent the average kinetic energy of a molecule of oxygen and hydrogen. If the two gases are at the same temperature, which of the following statements is true?

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E0 and Eh respectively represent the average kinetic energy of a molecule of oxygen and hydrogen. If the two gases are at the same temperature, which of the following statements is true?


48.

Why a transverse wave can be either mechanical or non-mechanical wave ?

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Why a transverse wave can be either mechanical or non-mechanical wave ?

49.

A food packet is dropped from a plane going at an altitude of 100 m. What is the path of the packet as seen from the plane?

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A food packet is dropped from a plane going at an altitude of 100 m. What is the path of the packet as seen from the plane?


50.

Each capacitor shown in figure (31-E10) has a capacitance of 5.0 μF. The emf of the battery is 50 V. How much charge will flow through AB if the switch S is closed ?

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Each capacitor shown in figure (31-E10) has a capacitance of 5.0 μF. The emf of the battery is 50 V. How much charge will flow through AB if the switch S is closed ?