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A non-conducting ring of radius 0.5m carries a total charge of 1.11×10−10C distributed non-uniformly on its circumference producing an electric field →E every where in space. The value of the line integral ∫l−∞l−0−→E.d→l (l−0 being centre of the ring) in volts is |
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Answer» A non-conducting ring of radius 0.5m carries a total charge of 1.11×10−10C distributed non-uniformly on its circumference producing an electric field →E every where in space. The value of the line integral ∫l−∞l−0−→E.d→l (l−0 being centre of the ring) in volts is |
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Two springs of force constant 100 N/m and 150 N/m are in series as shown. The block is pulled by a distance of 2.5 cm to the right from equilibrium position. What is the ratio of work done by the spring 1 to the work done by the spring 2? |
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Answer» Two springs of force constant 100 N/m and 150 N/m are in series as shown. The block is pulled by a distance of 2.5 cm to the right from equilibrium position. What is the ratio of work done by the spring 1 to the work done by the spring 2? |
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For a cell, a graph is plotted between the potential difference V across the terminals of the cell and the current I drawn from the cell. The e.m.f and the internal resistance of the cell are E and r, respectively. Then |
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Answer» For a cell, a graph is plotted between the potential difference V across the terminals of the cell and the current I drawn from the cell. The e.m.f and the internal resistance of the cell are E and r, respectively. Then
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If in a p-n junction, a square input signal of 10 V is applied as shown, then the output across RL will be : |
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Answer» If in a p-n junction, a square input signal of 10 V is applied as shown, then the output across RL will be :
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The amount of work done (in Joule) to increase the temperature of one mole of ideal gas by 30oC if it is expanding under the condition V∝T23 is (R = 8.31 J/mol-K) |
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Answer» The amount of work done (in Joule) to increase the temperature of one mole of ideal gas by 30oC if it is expanding under the condition V∝T23 is |
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The mass of the sphere is 3.2×10−14 kg and it carries a net charge equal to that of 10 electrons. If the electronic charge is −1.6×10−19 C and the acceleration of free fall is 10ms−2 the field required to keep the sphere stationary is |
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Answer» The mass of the sphere is 3.2×10−14 kg and it carries a net charge equal to that of 10 electrons. If the electronic charge is −1.6×10−19 C and the acceleration of free fall is 10ms−2 the field required to keep the sphere stationary is |
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The minimum distance between an object and its real image formed by a thin convex lens of focal length f is Kf. Find the value of K. |
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Answer» The minimum distance between an object and its real image formed by a thin convex lens of focal length f is Kf. Find the value of K. |
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A uniform chain of mass 6 kg and length 10 m is placed on a frictionless horizontal table. Due to a small jerk, chain starts to slide down from edge of table. Find the speed of chain when chain is slips off completely. [Height of table is greater than 10m] |
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Answer» A uniform chain of mass 6 kg and length 10 m is placed on a frictionless horizontal table. Due to a small jerk, chain starts to slide down from edge of table. Find the speed of chain when chain is slips off completely. [Height of table is greater than 10m] |
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A disc of mass m and charge Q is rotating with angular velocity ω about its own axis as shown in the region of magnetic field B which is directed upwards in the plane of disc. The magnetic force experienced by disc is |
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Answer» A disc of mass m and charge Q is rotating with angular velocity ω about its own axis as shown in the region of magnetic field B which is directed upwards in the plane of disc. The magnetic force experienced by disc is
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An n–p–n transistor circuit has α=0.985. If Collector current Ic=2 mA, then value of base current Ib is____. |
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Answer» An n–p–n transistor circuit has α=0.985. If Collector current Ic=2 mA, then value of base current Ib is____. |
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A player catches a ball of mass 150 gm moving at a speed of 20 m/s. If the process of catching has to be completed in 0.1 sec, what is magnitude of the impulsive force imparted by the ball to the hands of the player? |
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Answer» A player catches a ball of mass 150 gm moving at a speed of 20 m/s. If the process of catching has to be completed in 0.1 sec, what is magnitude of the impulsive force imparted by the ball to the hands of the player? |
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Trajectories are shown in figure for three footballs. Initially vertical and horizontal velocity components are uy and ux respectively. Ignoring air resistance, choose the correct statements from List-II for the value of variable in List-I List-IList-II(I)Time of flight(P)greater for A only(II)uyux(Q)greater for C only(III)ux(R)Equal for A and B(IV)uxuy(S)Equal for B and C |
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Answer» Trajectories are shown in figure for three footballs. Initially vertical and horizontal velocity components are uy and ux respectively. Ignoring air resistance, choose the correct statements from List-II for the value of variable in List-I |
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Why does light tend to bend around sharp edges and how does Huygens theory prove this phenomenon? |
| Answer» Why does light tend to bend around sharp edges and how does Huygens theory prove this phenomenon? | |
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A diffraction pattern is produced by a single slit of width 0.5 mm with the help of a convex lens of focal length 40 cm. If the wavelength of light used is 5896 Å, then the distance of first dark fringe from the axis will be |
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Answer» A diffraction pattern is produced by a single slit of width 0.5 mm with the help of a convex lens of focal length 40 cm. If the wavelength of light used is 5896 Å, then the distance of first dark fringe from the axis will be |
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A stone that is thrown upwards is caught by the thrower himself after 10 seconds. What is the total distance travelled by the ball? (Neglect air friction and take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» A stone that is thrown upwards is caught by the thrower himself after 10 seconds. What is the total distance travelled by the ball? (Neglect air friction and take g=10 m/s2) |
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A beam of light parallel to the principal axis is focused on a screen with the help of lens, forming a circular spot with a diameter of A. If we put a plane-parallel glass plate of thickness h and refractive index n between the lens and the screen, the diameter of the bright spot on the screen increases. The diameter of the lens is d and focal length F. Find the new diameter in mm. (Take F=10 cm,A=1 cm,n=1.5,d=2 cm,h=3 cm.) |
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Answer» A beam of light parallel to the principal axis is focused on a screen with the help of lens, forming a circular spot with a diameter of A. If we put a plane-parallel glass plate of thickness h and refractive index n between the lens and the screen, the diameter of the bright spot on the screen increases. The diameter of the lens is d and focal length F. Find the new diameter in mm. (Take F=10 cm,A=1 cm,n=1.5,d=2 cm,h=3 cm.) |
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A 4 kg ball moving to the right at 6 m/s collides with a 5 kg ball ahead of it and moving to the right at speed 2 m/s . Find the magnitude of final velocity of the 4 kg and 5 kg balls respectively, if coefficient of restitution is 0.5. |
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Answer» A 4 kg ball moving to the right at 6 m/s collides with a 5 kg ball ahead of it and moving to the right at speed 2 m/s . Find the magnitude of final velocity of the 4 kg and 5 kg balls respectively, if coefficient of restitution is 0.5. |
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Some springs are combined in series and parallel arrangement as shown in the figure and a mass m is suspended from them. The ratio of their frequencies will be |
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Answer» Some springs are combined in series and parallel arrangement as shown in the figure and a mass m is suspended from them. The ratio of their frequencies will be |
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In the following figure the masses of the blocks A and B are the same and each equal to m. The tensions in the strings OA and AB are T2 and T1 respectively. The system is in equilibrium with a constant horizontal force mg on B. Then T2 is: |
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Answer» In the following figure the masses of the blocks A and B are the same and each equal to m. The tensions in the strings OA and AB are T2 and T1 respectively. The system is in equilibrium with a constant horizontal force mg on B. Then T2 is: |
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The original area of a metal plate is 110 cm2 at 20 ∘C. If β for the metal is 0.000036/∘C, then find the area of the plate at 200∘C. |
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Answer» The original area of a metal plate is 110 cm2 at 20 ∘C. If β for the metal is 0.000036/∘C, then find the area of the plate at 200∘C. |
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The blocks of mass m1=1 kg and m2=2 kg at rest are connected by a spring of spring constant k=2 N/m. The coeffcient of friction between blocks and horizontal surface is μ=12. Now the block of mass m1 is imparted a velocity u towards block of mass m2 as shown, then the largest value of u (in m/s) such that the block of mass m2 never moves is (Take g=10ms−2) |
Answer» The blocks of mass m1=1 kg and m2=2 kg at rest are connected by a spring of spring constant k=2 N/m. The coeffcient of friction between blocks and horizontal surface is μ=12. Now the block of mass m1 is imparted a velocity u towards block of mass m2 as shown, then the largest value of u (in m/s) such that the block of mass m2 never moves is
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Calculate the ratio of the speed of sound in neon to that in water vapour at any given temperature. [molecular weight of neon =2.02×10−2 kg/mol and of water vapour =1.8×10−2 kg/mol. Given that water vapour is triatomic] |
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Answer» Calculate the ratio of the speed of sound in neon to that in water vapour at any given temperature. |
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A riffle of mass 25 kg fires at the rate of 6 bullets per second. If the mass of each bullet is 30 g and the velocity of the bullet when it leaves the gun is 1080 km/h, find the magnitude of average force required to hold the gun while firing (neglect recoil speed of riffle). |
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Answer» A riffle of mass 25 kg fires at the rate of 6 bullets per second. If the mass of each bullet is 30 g and the velocity of the bullet when it leaves the gun is 1080 km/h, find the magnitude of average force required to hold the gun while firing (neglect recoil speed of riffle). |
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Two cars A and B move on a straight road with constant velocity. When they move in same direction, they come close by 8 m in 10 s and when they move in opposite direction towards each other, they come close by 20 m in 1 s. The speed of the cars A and B (in m/s) respectively are |
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Answer» Two cars A and B move on a straight road with constant velocity. When they move in same direction, they come close by 8 m in 10 s and when they move in opposite direction towards each other, they come close by 20 m in 1 s. The speed of the cars A and B (in m/s) respectively are |
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An electron and proton are accelerated through the same potential. Which one of the two has a greater value of de-Broglie wavelength associated with it and less momentum? |
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Answer» An electron and proton are accelerated through the same potential. Which one of the two has a greater value of de-Broglie wavelength associated with it and less momentum? |
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Two miscible fluids of densities 1.2 gm/cm3 and 1.4 gm/cm3 are mixed with a proportion of their volumes equal to 3:5. Assuming both fluids to be perfectly miscible, what is the density of resulting liquid? |
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Answer» Two miscible fluids of densities 1.2 gm/cm3 and 1.4 gm/cm3 are mixed with a proportion of their volumes equal to 3:5. Assuming both fluids to be perfectly miscible, what is the density of resulting liquid? |
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If a change in current of 0.01 A in one coil produces a change in magnetic flux of 2×10−2 Wb in the other coil, then the mutual inductance (in henry) of the two coils is |
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Answer» If a change in current of 0.01 A in one coil produces a change in magnetic flux of 2×10−2 Wb in the other coil, then the mutual inductance (in henry) of the two coils is |
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A typical dorm room or bedroom contains about 2500 moles of air. Find the change in the internal energy of this much air when it is cooled from 35.0∘C to 26.0∘C at a constant pressure of 1.00 atm. Treat the air as an ideal gas with γ = 1.400. |
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Answer» A typical dorm room or bedroom contains about 2500 moles of air. Find the change in the internal energy of this much air when it is cooled from 35.0∘C to 26.0∘C at a constant pressure of 1.00 atm. Treat the air as an ideal gas with γ = 1.400. |
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Find the integral of the given function w.r.t x y=cos(8x+6)+cosec2(7x+5)+6sec x tan x |
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Answer» Find the integral of the given function w.r.t x y=cos(8x+6)+cosec2(7x+5)+6sec x tan x |
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A saturn year is 29.5 times the earth's year. How far is the saturn from the sun if the earth is 1.50*10^8 km away from the sun? |
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Answer» A saturn year is 29.5 times the earth's year. How far is the saturn from the sun if the earth is 1.50*10^8 km away from the sun? |
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A body starts from rest under constant acceleration and let S1 be the displacement in the first (p−1) seconds and S2 be the displacement in the first p seconds. The displacement in (p2−p+1)th second will be |
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Answer» A body starts from rest under constant acceleration and let S1 be the displacement in the first (p−1) seconds and S2 be the displacement in the first p seconds. The displacement in (p2−p+1)th second will be |
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Electric potential in a particular region of space is V=12x−3x2y+2yz2. The magnitude of electric field at point P (1 m,0,−2 m) in N/C is |
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Answer» Electric potential in a particular region of space is V=12x−3x2y+2yz2. The magnitude of electric field at point P (1 m,0,−2 m) in N/C is |
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Block B has a mass m and is released from rest when it is on top of wedge A, which has a mass 3 m. Determine the tension in cord CD needed to hold the wedge from moving while B is sliding down A. Neglect friction |
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Answer» Block B has a mass m and is released from rest when it is on top of wedge A, which has a mass 3 m. Determine the tension in cord CD needed to hold the wedge from moving while B is sliding down A. Neglect friction |
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If an antenna radiates electromagnetic waves from a height h, then the range d upto which the signal can be detected is given by ( R is the radius of the earth) |
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Answer» If an antenna radiates electromagnetic waves from a height h, then the range d upto which the signal can be detected is given by ( R is the radius of the earth) |
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A stone is projected from the ground with a velocity of 25 m/s. Two seconds later, it just clears a pole of 5m height. The angle of projection is |
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Answer» A stone is projected from the ground with a velocity of 25 m/s. Two seconds later, it just clears a pole of 5m height. The angle of projection is |
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Whether all constant are dimensionless or unit less? |
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Answer» Whether all constant are dimensionless or unit less? |
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A small mass starts sliding down a fixed inclined plane of inclination 45∘ with the horizontal. The coefficient of friction is μ=μ0x where x is the distance through which the mass slides down and μ0 is a constant. Find the heat produced during half the distance travelled by the particle before it stops. |
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Answer» A small mass starts sliding down a fixed inclined plane of inclination 45∘ with the horizontal. The coefficient of friction is μ=μ0x where x is the distance through which the mass slides down and μ0 is a constant. Find the heat produced during half the distance travelled by the particle before it stops. |
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From above fromula we can say, magnetic field due to a current carrying toroidal solenoid is independent of its radius.The magnetic field at the ends of a solenoid is |
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Answer» From above fromula we can say, magnetic field due to a current carrying toroidal solenoid is independent of its radius.The magnetic field at the ends of a solenoid is |
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Who among the following sits exactly between G and C? |
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Answer» Who among the following sits exactly between G and C? |
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Graph between log Xm and log P is a straight line inclined at an angle θ=45∘. When pressure is 0.5 atm and log k = 0.699, the amount of solute adsorbed per g of adsorbent will be: |
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Answer» Graph between log Xm and log P is a straight line inclined at an angle θ=45∘. When pressure is 0.5 atm and log k = 0.699, the amount of solute adsorbed per g of adsorbent will be: |
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A particle is resting on a smooth horizontal floor. At t=0, a horizontal force starts acting on it. Magnitude of the force increases with time according to law F=αt, where α is a constant. For the figure shown which of the following statement is wrong? |
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Answer» A particle is resting on a smooth horizontal floor. At t=0, a horizontal force starts acting on it. Magnitude of the force increases with time according to law F=αt, where α is a constant. For the figure shown which of the following statement is wrong? |
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A bar marget is demagnetized by placing it inside a solenoid of length 20 cm, 500 turns & carrying current of 4.8 A. The coercivity of bar magnet material is |
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Answer» A bar marget is demagnetized by placing it inside a solenoid of length 20 cm, 500 turns & carrying current of 4.8 A. The coercivity of bar magnet material is |
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How energy and pressure have the same dimension? |
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Answer» How energy and pressure have the same dimension? |
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Torques of equal magnitude are applied to a hollow cylinder and a solid sphere, both having the same mass and radius. The cylinder is free to rotate about its standard axis of symmetry, and the sphere is free to rotate about an axis passing through its centre. Which of the two will acquire a greater angular speed after a given time? |
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Answer» Torques of equal magnitude are applied to a hollow cylinder and a solid sphere, both having the same mass and radius. The cylinder is free to rotate about its standard axis of symmetry, and the sphere is free to rotate about an axis passing through its centre. Which of the two will acquire a greater angular speed after a given time? |
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The work done per unit volume to stretch the length of area of cross-section 2 mm2 by 2% will be Take the young's modulus of material as [Y=8×1010 N/m2] |
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Answer» The work done per unit volume to stretch the length of area of cross-section 2 mm2 by 2% will be |
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If the sum of two unit vectors is a unit vector, then magnitude of difference is |
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Answer» If the sum of two unit vectors is a unit vector, then magnitude of difference is |
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In an experiment on photo electric effect, light of wavelength 400 nm is incident on a cesium plate at the rate of 5.0 W. The potential of the collector plate is made sufficiently positive with respect to the emitter so that the current reaches its saturation value. Assuming that on the average one out of every 106 photons is able to eject a photo electron, find the photo current in the circuit. |
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Answer» In an experiment on photo electric effect, light of wavelength 400 nm is incident on a cesium plate at the rate of 5.0 W. The potential of the collector plate is made sufficiently positive with respect to the emitter so that the current reaches its saturation value. Assuming that on the average one out of every 106 photons is able to eject a photo electron, find the photo current in the circuit. |
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Transformers increase or decrease the voltage then how is it that the law of conservation of energy not violated |
| Answer» Transformers increase or decrease the voltage then how is it that the law of conservation of energy not violated | |
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A projectile is projected with velocity of 50m/s at an angle of 60° with the horizontal from the ground. The time after which is velocity will make an angle of 45° with the horizontal is 1)2.5s 2)1.83s 3)2.37s 4)3.72s |
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Answer» A projectile is projected with velocity of 50m/s at an angle of 60° with the horizontal from the ground. The time after which is velocity will make an angle of 45° with the horizontal is 1)2.5s 2)1.83s 3)2.37s 4)3.72s |
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Two particles of masses m1 & m2 and velocities u1 and (αu1)(α≠0) make an elastic head on collision. If the initial kinetic energies of the two particles are equal and m1 comes to rest after collision, then |
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Answer» Two particles of masses m1 & m2 and velocities u1 and (αu1)(α≠0) make an elastic head on collision. If the initial kinetic energies of the two particles are equal and m1 comes to rest after collision, then |
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