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A particle has the position vector →r=^i−2^j+^k and the linear momentum →p=2^i−^j+^k. Then, its angular momentum about the origin is |
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Answer» A particle has the position vector →r=^i−2^j+^k and the linear momentum →p=2^i−^j+^k. Then, its angular momentum about the origin is |
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What is general intuition of voltage |
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Answer» What is general intuition of voltage |
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When a proton is released from rest in a room and it starts with an initial acceleration a0 towards east. When it is projected with a speed v0 it moves with an initial acceleration 3a0 towards west. The electric and magnetic fields in the room are |
| Answer» When a proton is released from rest in a room and it starts with an initial acceleration a0 towards east. When it is projected with a speed v0 it moves with an initial acceleration 3a0 towards west. The electric and magnetic fields in the room are | |
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Magnetic field at any point due to bar magnet. |
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Answer» Magnetic field at any point due to bar magnet. |
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A solid cube and a solid sphere of the same material have equal surface area. Both are at the same temperature and enclosed in the same surroungings. Then |
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Answer» A solid cube and a solid sphere of the same material have equal surface area. Both are at the same temperature and enclosed in the same surroungings. Then |
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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, then loss in energy(%) during the collision is close to |
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Answer» 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, then loss in energy(%) during the collision is close to |
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Water is moving with a speed of 5.18ms−1 through a pipe with a cross-sectional area of 4.20cm2. The water gradually descends 9.66 m as the pipe increase in area to 7.60cm2. The speed of flow at the lower level is |
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Answer» Water is moving with a speed of 5.18ms−1 through a pipe with a cross-sectional area of 4.20cm2. The water gradually descends 9.66 m as the pipe increase in area to 7.60cm2. The speed of flow at the lower level is |
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Two conducting spheres of radii a and b respectively are charged and joined by a wire. The ratio of electric field due the spheres at their surfaces when isolated is |
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Answer» Two conducting spheres of radii a and b respectively are charged and joined by a wire. The ratio of electric field due the spheres at their surfaces when isolated is |
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A parallel plate capacitor with air as medium between the plates has a capacitance of 10μF. The area of capacitor is divided into two equal halves and filled with two media as shown in the figure having dielectric constant k1=2 and k2=4. The capacitance of the system will now be |
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Answer» A parallel plate capacitor with air as medium between the plates has a capacitance of 10μF. The area of capacitor is divided into two equal halves and filled with two media as shown in the figure having dielectric constant k1=2 and k2=4. The capacitance of the system will now be
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The magnetic intensity H at the centre of a long solenoid carrying a current of 2.0 A, is found to be 1500 A m−1. Find the number of turns per centimetre of the solenoid. |
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Answer» The magnetic intensity H at the centre of a long solenoid carrying a current of 2.0 A, is found to be 1500 A m−1. Find the number of turns per centimetre of the solenoid. |
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An iceberg is floating in sea water. The density of ice is 0.92gm/cm3 and that of sea water is 1.03gm/cm3. What percentage of the iceberg will be below the surface of water |
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Answer» An iceberg is floating in sea water. The density of ice is 0.92gm/cm3 and that of sea water is 1.03gm/cm3. What percentage of the iceberg will be below the surface of water |
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'tesla' is same as : |
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Answer» 'tesla' is same as : |
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The de-Broglie wavelength of a particle accelerated with a p.d of 150 V is 10−10m. If it is accelerated with a p.d of 600 V, its wavelength will be |
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Answer» The de-Broglie wavelength of a particle accelerated with a p.d of 150 V is 10−10m. If it is accelerated with a p.d of 600 V, its wavelength will be |
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A screw gauge with a pitch of 0.5 mm and a circular scale with 50 divisions is used to measure the thickness of a thin sheet of aluminium. Before starting the measurement, it is found that when the two jaws of the screw gauge are brought in contact, the 45th division coincides with the main scale line and that the zero of the main scale is barely visible. What is the thickness of the sheet if the main scale reading is 0.5 mm and the 25th division coincides with the main scale line ? |
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Answer» A screw gauge with a pitch of 0.5 mm and a circular scale with 50 divisions is used to measure the thickness of a thin sheet of aluminium. Before starting the measurement, it is found that when the two jaws of the screw gauge are brought in contact, the 45th division coincides with the main scale line and that the zero of the main scale is barely visible. What is the thickness of the sheet if the main scale reading is 0.5 mm and the 25th division coincides with the main scale line ? |
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A large parallel plate capacitor is made of two metal plates of size 2m×1m. It has a dielectric slab made of two dielectrics of permeability K1 and K2 as shown in the figure, the distance between them being 0.1m. It is charged by a battery of 1000V after which the battery is disconnected. Now the dielectric slab is puled out by 10cm. The work done in doing so is (ignore the gap between the plates and the dielectric slab) |
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Answer» A large parallel plate capacitor is made of two metal plates of size 2m×1m. It has a dielectric slab made of two dielectrics of permeability K1 and K2 as shown in the figure, the distance between them being 0.1m. It is charged by a battery of 1000V after which the battery is disconnected. Now the dielectric slab is puled out by 10cm. The work done in doing so is (ignore the gap between the plates and the dielectric slab) |
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A mild-steel wire of length 2L and cross-sectional area A is stretched, well within elastic limit, horizontally between two pillars, A mass m is suspended from the midpoint of the wire. Strain in the wire is |
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Answer» A mild-steel wire of length 2L and cross-sectional area A is stretched, well within elastic limit, horizontally between two pillars, A mass m is suspended from the midpoint of the wire. Strain in the wire is |
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If a vector →P making angles α, β and γ respectively with the X, Y and Z axes respectively.Then sin2α+sin2β+sin2γ= |
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Answer» If a vector →P making angles α, β and γ respectively with the X, Y and Z axes respectively.Then sin2α+sin2β+sin2γ= |
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In the arrangement shown in figure mA=mB=2 kg. String is massless and pulley is frictionless. Block B is resting on a smooth horizontal surface, while friction coefficient between blocks A and B is μ=0.5. What maximum horizontal force F can be applied so that block A does not slip over the block B? (g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» In the arrangement shown in figure mA=mB=2 kg. String is massless and pulley is frictionless. Block B is resting on a smooth horizontal surface, while friction coefficient between blocks A and B is μ=0.5. What maximum horizontal force F can be applied so that block A does not slip over the block B? (g=10 m/s2)
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The percentage errors in a, b, c are ±1%, ±3% and ±2% respectively. The percentage error in x=ab2c3 can be |
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Answer» The percentage errors in a, b, c are ±1%, ±3% and ±2% respectively. The percentage error in x=ab2c3 can be |
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Electric field required to tear an uncharged thin conducting shell into two parts is Eo. Electric field required to tear another uncharged thin conducting shell (having radius twice as that of previous one) into two parts is E. [Thickness of walls in both shells is same] then EoE is |
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Answer» Electric field required to tear an uncharged thin conducting shell into two parts is Eo. Electric field required to tear another uncharged thin conducting shell (having radius twice as that of previous one) into two parts is E. [Thickness of walls in both shells is same] then EoE is |
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The region between X = 0 and X = Lm is filled with uniform steady magnetic field 2T \hat{k}. A particle of mass 2 kg, positive charge 1C and velocity 2(m/s)\hat{i} travels along x-axis and enters the region of the magnetic field (neglect gravity). Find the value of L if the particle emerges from the region of magnetic field with its final velocity at an angle 30^{\circ} to its initial velocity. |
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Answer» The region between X = 0 and X = Lm is filled with uniform steady magnetic field 2T \hat{k}. A particle of mass 2 kg, positive charge 1C and velocity 2(m/s)\hat{i} travels along x-axis and enters the region of the magnetic field (neglect gravity). Find the value of L if the particle emerges from the region of magnetic field with its final velocity at an angle 30^{\circ} to its initial velocity. |
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A mild-steel wire of length 2L and cross-sectional area A is stretched, well within elastic limit, horizontally between two pillars, A mass m is suspended from the midpoint of the wire. Strain in the wire is |
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Answer» A mild-steel wire of length 2L and cross-sectional area A is stretched, well within elastic limit, horizontally between |
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A flexible wire loop in the shape of a circle has a radius that grows linearly with time. There is a magnetic field perpendicular to the plane of the loop that has a magnitude inversely proportional to the radius of the loop, B(r)∝1r. How does the e.m.f, ϵ vary with time? |
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Answer» A flexible wire loop in the shape of a circle has a radius that grows linearly with time. There is a magnetic field perpendicular to the plane of the loop that has a magnitude inversely proportional to the radius of the loop, B(r)∝1r. How does the e.m.f, ϵ vary with time? |
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A uniform rod of length 5 m is placed along x - axis as shown in the figure. The position of centre of mass of the rod from the origin is |
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Answer» A uniform rod of length 5 m is placed along x - axis as shown in the figure. The position of centre of mass of the rod from the origin is |
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Block A of mass 35 kg is resting on a frictionless floor. Another block B of mass 7 kg is resting on it as shown in the figure. The coefficient of static friction between the blocks is 0.5 while kinetic friction is 0.4. If a force of 100 N is applied to block B, the acceleration of the block A will be (g=10 ms−2): |
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Answer» Block A of mass 35 kg is resting on a frictionless floor. Another block B of mass 7 kg is resting on it as shown in the figure. The coefficient of static friction between the blocks is 0.5 while kinetic friction is 0.4. If a force of 100 N is applied to block B, the acceleration of the block A will be (g=10 ms−2): |
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Find the period of small oscillations of the bob of mass m shown in the figure. Given, mass of the rod is also m. |
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Answer» Find the period of small oscillations of the bob of mass m shown in the figure. Given, mass of the rod is also m. |
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An object of mass m is moving with velocity →u towards a plane mirror kept on a stand as shown in the figure. The mass of the mirror and stand system is m. A head-on elastic collision takes place between the object and the mirror stand, the velocity of image before and after the collision is |
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Answer» An object of mass m is moving with velocity →u towards a plane mirror kept on a stand as shown in the figure. The mass of the mirror and stand system is m. A head-on elastic collision takes place between the object and the mirror stand, the velocity of image before and after the collision is |
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Mass m shown in the figure is in equilibrium. If it is displaced further by x and released find its acceleration just after it is released. Take pulleys to be light & smooth and strings light. |
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Answer» Mass m shown in the figure is in equilibrium. If it is displaced further by x and released find its acceleration just after it is released. Take pulleys to be light & smooth and strings light. |
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Two blocks of masses 2 kg and 4 kg are arranged as shown in figure. Then, find the maximum value of force F, for which both blocks will move together. |
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Answer» Two blocks of masses 2 kg and 4 kg are arranged as shown in figure. Then, find the maximum value of force F, for which both blocks will move together. |
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What is the difference between velocity and speed? |
| Answer» What is the difference between velocity and speed? | |
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The graph between the displacement x and time t for a particle moving in a straight line is shown in figure. During the interval OA,AB,BC and CD, the acceleration of the particle is |
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Answer» The graph between the displacement x and time t for a particle moving in a straight line is shown in figure. During the interval OA,AB,BC and CD, the acceleration of the particle is |
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When a centimeter thick surface is illuminated with light of wavelength λ, the stopping potential is V. When the same surface is illuminated by light of wavelength 2λ, the stopping potential is V3. The threshold wavelength for the surface is |
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Answer» When a centimeter thick surface is illuminated with light of wavelength λ, the stopping potential is V. When the same surface is illuminated by light of wavelength 2λ, the stopping potential is V3. The threshold wavelength for the surface is |
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Differentiate cos(sin(x2+x)) with respect to x. |
| Answer» Differentiate cos(sin(x2+x)) with respect to x. | |
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Two identical straight wires are stretched so as to produce 6 beats per second when vibrating simultaneously. On changing the tension slightly in one of them, the beat frequency remains unchanged. Denoting the higher and the lower initial tension in the strings as T1,T2 respectively, then it could be said that while making the above changes in tension : |
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Answer» Two identical straight wires are stretched so as to produce 6 beats per second when vibrating simultaneously. On changing the tension slightly in one of them, the beat frequency remains unchanged. Denoting the higher and the lower initial tension in the strings as T1,T2 respectively, then it could be said that while making the above changes in tension : |
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A total charge Q is broken in two parts Q1 and Q2 and they are placed at a distance R from each other. The maximum force of repulsion between them will occur, when |
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Answer» A total charge Q is broken in two parts Q1 and Q2 and they are placed at a distance R from each other. The maximum force of repulsion between them will occur, when |
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The displacement of a particle executing SHM is given y = 0.25 sin 200t cm. The maximum speed of the particle is |
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Answer» The displacement of a particle executing SHM is given y = 0.25 sin 200t cm. The maximum speed of the particle is |
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From the following Receipts and Payments Account of Sonic Club and from the given additional information, prepare the expenditure on account of salaries for the year ending 31st March, 2015 and show the salaries item in the Income and Expenditure Account and the Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2014 and 31st March, 2015. An Extract of Receipts and Payments Account for the year ending 31st March, 2015 Dr. Cr. ExpenditureRs IncomeRs By Salaries : 2013-1420,000 2014-152,80,000 2015-1618,000 Additional Information Rs (i) Salaries outstanding on 31st March, 2014 25,000 (ii) Salaries outstanding on 31st March, 2015 45,000 (iii) Salaries paid in advance on 31st March, 2014 10,000 |
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Answer» From the following Receipts and Payments Account of Sonic Club and from the given additional information, prepare the expenditure on account of salaries for the year ending 31st March, 2015 and show the salaries item in the Income and Expenditure Account and the Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2014 and 31st March, 2015. An Extract of Receipts and Payments Account for the year ending 31st March, 2015 Additional Information Rs (i) Salaries outstanding on 31st March, 2014 25,000 (ii) Salaries outstanding on 31st March, 2015 45,000 (iii) Salaries paid in advance on 31st March, 2014 |
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three uniform spheres each having a mass M and radius a are kept in such a way that eac touches the other two. Find th magnitude of the gravitational force on any of the spheres due to the other two. |
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Answer» three uniform spheres each having a mass M and radius a are kept in such a way that eac touches the other two. Find th magnitude of the gravitational force on any of the spheres due to the other two. |
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Two square blocks of size a×a is removed from a big square 4a×4a as shown in the figure. Find the COM of the system after removing the square blocks. |
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Answer» Two square blocks of size a×a is removed from a big square 4a×4a as shown in the figure. Find the COM of the system after removing the square blocks. |
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When we apply reverse bias to a junction diode it : |
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Answer» When we apply reverse bias to a junction diode it : |
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if ¯a,¯b,¯c are unit vectors such that ¯a.¯b=¯a.¯c=0and(¯b,¯c)=π3 then the value of∣∣¯aׯb−¯aׯc∣∣ is |
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Answer» if ¯a,¯b,¯c are unit vectors such that ¯a.¯b=¯a.¯c=0and(¯b,¯c)=π3 then the value of∣∣¯aׯb−¯aׯc∣∣ is |
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Power delivered by the source of the circuit becomes maximum, when |
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Answer» Power delivered by the source of the circuit becomes maximum, when |
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What is the reason for earth's magnetism? |
| Answer» What is the reason for earth's magnetism? | |
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Steam at 120∘C is continuously passed through a 50 -cm long rubber tube of inner and outer radii 1.0 cm and 1.2 cm. The room temperature is 30∘C. Calculate the rate of heat flow through the walls of the tube. Thermal conductivity of rubber = 0.15Js−1m−1∘C−1. |
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Answer» Steam at 120∘C is continuously passed through a 50 -cm long rubber tube of inner and outer radii 1.0 cm and 1.2 cm. The room temperature is 30∘C. Calculate the rate of heat flow through the walls of the tube. Thermal conductivity of rubber = 0.15Js−1m−1∘C−1. |
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A cyclotron designed to speed up protons which has a magnetic field of 0.8 Tesla over a region of radius 1.6 m, then maximum speed of protons (q=1.6×10−19C,m=1.6×10−27kg) |
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Answer» A cyclotron designed to speed up protons which has a magnetic field of 0.8 Tesla over a region of radius 1.6 m, then maximum speed of protons (q=1.6×10−19C,m=1.6×10−27kg) |
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From a uniform square plate, one fourth part is removed as shown in figure. The centre of mass of remaining part will lie on line joining |
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Answer» From a uniform square plate, one fourth part is removed as shown in figure. The centre of mass of remaining part will lie on line joining |
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Two spherical rain drops with radii in the ratio 1:2 fall from a great height through the atmosphere. The ratio of their momenta after they have attained terminal velocity is: |
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Answer» Two spherical rain drops with radii in the ratio 1:2 fall from a great height through the atmosphere. The ratio of their momenta after they have attained terminal velocity is: |
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There is a destructive interference between the two waves of wavelength λ coming from two different paths at a point. To get maximum sound or constructive interference at that point, the path of one wave is to be increased by |
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Answer» There is a destructive interference between the two waves of wavelength λ coming from two different paths at a point. To get maximum sound or constructive interference at that point, the path of one wave is to be increased by |
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If points A and B have a potential 3V and 5V respectively, and a dipole is brought between the two points, which way will its dipole moment align? Given: Dipole is an arrangement of two equal and opposite charges separated by a very small fixed distance and Dipole moment is a vector quantity which points from negative to the positive charge of the dipole arrangement. |
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Answer» If points A and B have a potential 3V and 5V respectively, and a dipole is brought between the two points, which way will its dipole moment align? |
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A gas is kept in a container at a constant temperature. Initial pressure of the gas is 1 atm. If the volume of container is reduced to 14 of its initial volume, then new pressure will be |
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Answer» A gas is kept in a container at a constant temperature. Initial pressure of the gas is 1 atm. If the volume of container is reduced to 14 of its initial volume, then new pressure will be |
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