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A body moving with a constant acceleration travels the distance 3m and 8m respectively in 1s and 3s. Calculate, (i) the initial velocity (ii) the acceleration of the body |
| Answer» A body moving with a constant acceleration travels the distance 3m and 8m respectively in 1s and 3s. Calculate, (i) the initial velocity (ii) the acceleration of the body | |
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A magnetic dipole is acted upon by two magnetic fields which are inclined to each other at an angle, of 75∘. One of the fields has a magnitude of √2×10−2T. The dipole attains stable equilibrium at an angle of 30∘ with this field. What is the magnitude of the other field? |
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Answer» A magnetic dipole is acted upon by two magnetic fields which are inclined to each other at an angle, of 75∘. One of the fields has a magnitude of √2×10−2T. The dipole attains stable equilibrium at an angle of 30∘ with this field. What is the magnitude of the other field? |
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A string is clamped at both the ends and it is vibrating in its <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->4th harmonic. The equation of the stationary wave is Y=0.3 sin(0.157x)cos(200πt). The length of the string is(All quantities are in SI units.) |
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Answer» A string is clamped at both the ends and it is vibrating in its |
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Imagine a narrow tunnel between the two diametrically opposite points of the earth. A particle of mass m is released in this tunnel. The time period of oscillation i |
| Answer» Imagine a narrow tunnel between the two diametrically opposite points of the earth. A particle of mass m is released in this tunnel. The time period of oscillation i | |
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A positively charged sphere of mass m=5kg is attached by a spring of force cons†an t K=10^4N/m. The sphere is tied with a thread so that spring is in its natural length. Another identical, negatively chatged sphere is fixed with floor, vertically below the positively charged sphere. If initial separation between sphere is r_0=50cm and magnitude of charge on each phere is q=100microcoulomb, calulate maximum elongation of spring when the thread is burnt. Take g=10m/s^2. |
| Answer» A positively charged sphere of mass m=5kg is attached by a spring of force cons†an t K=10^4N/m. The sphere is tied with a thread so that spring is in its natural length. Another identical, negatively chatged sphere is fixed with floor, vertically below the positively charged sphere. If initial separation between sphere is r_0=50cm and magnitude of charge on each phere is q=100microcoulomb, calulate maximum elongation of spring when the thread is burnt. Take g=10m/s^2. | |
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An electormagnetic flow meter is used to measure the average flow rate of an effluent in a pipe of diameter 40 mm. The velocity profile is symmetrical and can be assumed unifrom. The flux density in the liquid has a peak value of 0.2 Wb/m2. If the output from the flowmeter electrode is recorder as 0.4 V peak to peak. Then the average velocity of the effluent in the pipe is ____ m/sec |
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Answer» An electormagnetic flow meter is used to measure the average flow rate of an effluent in a pipe of diameter 40 mm. The velocity profile is symmetrical and can be assumed unifrom. The flux density in the liquid has a peak value of 0.2 Wb/m2. If the output from the flowmeter electrode is recorder as 0.4 V peak to peak. Then the average velocity of the effluent in the pipe is ____ m/sec |
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Q.23. What is the minimum angular separation between two stars, if a telescope is used to observe them with an objective of { aperture 0.2m ? The wavelength of light used is 5,900 A. |
| Answer» Q.23. What is the minimum angular separation between two stars, if a telescope is used to observe them with an objective of { aperture 0.2m ? The wavelength of light used is 5,900 A. | |
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The permeability of a material is 628×10−6 SI unit. Its magnetic susceptibility will be -Take, μo=4 π×10−7 SI unit |
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Answer» The permeability of a material is 628×10−6 SI unit. Its magnetic susceptibility will be - |
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A three-wheeler starts from rest, accelerates uniformly with 1 m s–2 on a straight road for 10 s, and then moves with uniform velocity. Plot the distance covered by the vehicle during the nth second (n = 1,2,3….) versus n. What do you expect this plot to be during accelerated motion : a straight line or a parabola ? |
| Answer» A three-wheeler starts from rest, accelerates uniformly with 1 m s–2 on a straight road for 10 s, and then moves with uniform velocity. Plot the distance covered by the vehicle during the nth second (n = 1,2,3….) versus n. What do you expect this plot to be during accelerated motion : a straight line or a parabola ? | |
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A particle is projected with a velocity v such that its range on horizontal plane is twice the greatest height attained by it. The range of the projectile will be (g is the acceleration due to gravity). |
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Answer» A particle is projected with a velocity v such that its range on horizontal plane is twice the greatest height attained by it. The range of the projectile will be (g is the acceleration due to gravity). |
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The height of a mercury column in a barometer in a Calcutta library was recorded to be 75cm.Calculate this pressure in SI and CGS units using the following data : Specific gravity of mercury = 13.6,Density of water = 103 kg/m3,g = 9.8 m/s2 at Calcutta .Pressure = hpg in usual symbols. |
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Answer» The height of a mercury column in a barometer in a Calcutta library was recorded to be 75cm.Calculate this pressure in SI and CGS units using the following data : Specific gravity of mercury = 13.6,Density of water = 103 kg/m3,g = 9.8 m/s2 at Calcutta .Pressure = hpg in usual symbols. |
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The maximum charge that can be given to a metallic sphere of radius 1 m kept in air |
| Answer» The maximum charge that can be given to a metallic sphere of radius 1 m kept in air | |
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If the equation for the angular displacement of a particle moving on a circular path is given by θ=2t3+0.5, where θ is in radians and t in seconds, then the angular velocity of the particle at 2 s is |
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Answer» If the equation for the angular displacement of a particle moving on a circular path is given by θ=2t3+0.5, where θ is in radians and t in seconds, then the angular velocity of the particle at 2 s is |
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An image of a candle (placed infront of a mirror) on a screen is found to be double its size. When the candle is shifted by a distance 5 cm, then the image becomes triple its size. Find the radius of curvature (in decimeter) of the mirror. |
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Answer» An image of a candle (placed infront of a mirror) on a screen is found to be double its size. When the candle is shifted by a distance 5 cm, then the image becomes triple its size. Find the radius of curvature (in decimeter) of the mirror. |
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Estimate the distancefor which ray optics is good approximation for an aperture of 4 mmand wavelength 400 nm. |
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Answer» Estimate the distance |
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For the given electric field lines configuration of two charges, the value of the angle θ is |
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Answer» For the given electric field lines configuration of two charges, the value of the angle θ is |
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Suppose a light wave has wavelength (λ), frequency (ν) and speed (c) in the air (μa=1) . It passes through a medium with refractive index (μ). The modified wavelength, frequency and speed would be- |
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Answer» Suppose a light wave has wavelength (λ), frequency (ν) and speed (c) in the air (μa=1) . It passes through a medium with refractive index (μ). The modified wavelength, frequency and speed would be- |
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The electric field at the centre of a uniformly charged hemispherical shell isE0. Now two portions of the hemisphere are cut from either side and remaining portion is shown in figure. If α=β=π3, then electric field intensity at centre due to remaining portion is E0n, then the value of n is |
Answer» The electric field at the centre of a uniformly charged hemispherical shell isE0. Now two portions of the hemisphere are cut from either side and remaining portion is shown in figure. If α=β=π3, then electric field intensity at centre due to remaining portion is E0n, then the value of n is ![]() |
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the driver of a car travelling with speed 30 m/s towards a hill sounds a horn of frequency 600 Hz.If the velocity of sound in air is 330 m/s,the frequency of reflected sound as heard by driver is? |
| Answer» the driver of a car travelling with speed 30 m/s towards a hill sounds a horn of frequency 600 Hz.If the velocity of sound in air is 330 m/s,the frequency of reflected sound as heard by driver is? | |
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A ball is rolling on a mountain of the shape as shown in the picture. At which place will the ant be in stable equilibrium? |
Answer» ![]() A ball is rolling on a mountain of the shape as shown in the picture. At which place will the ant be in stable equilibrium? |
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6. Acircular plate of diameter 'a' is kept in contact with a square plate of side a as shown. The density of the material and the thickness are samehere. The centre of mass of composite system will be -inside the circular plate -inside the square plate -at the point of contact -outside the sys |
| Answer» 6. Acircular plate of diameter 'a' is kept in contact with a square plate of side a as shown. The density of the material and the thickness are samehere. The centre of mass of composite system will be -inside the circular plate -inside the square plate -at the point of contact -outside the sys | |
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Simplify:sinα(1+cosα)+(1+cosα)sinα |
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Answer» Simplify:sinα(1+cosα)+(1+cosα)sinα |
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The displacement-time(x−t) graph of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is shown below. The acceleration of the particle at t=43s is |
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Answer» The displacement-time(x−t) graph of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is shown below. The acceleration of the particle at t=43s is |
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how many wavelengths of Kr86 are there in 1 metre |
| Answer» how many wavelengths of Kr86 are there in 1 metre | |
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A metal ball is heated to a temperature of 100∘C at time t=0, then placed in water which is maintained at 40∘C. If the temperature of the ball is reduced to 60∘C in 4 minutes, find the time at which the temperature of the ball is 50∘C. Given data: Rate of change of temperature of the body is given as dTdt=−k(T−Ts) where, T = Temperature of the body, Ts = Temperature of the surrounding, k = proportionality constant, t = time in minutes |
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Answer» A metal ball is heated to a temperature of 100∘C at time t=0, then placed in water which is maintained at 40∘C. If the temperature of the ball is reduced to 60∘C in 4 minutes, find the time at which the temperature of the ball is 50∘C. Given data: Rate of change of temperature of the body is given as dTdt=−k(T−Ts) where, T = Temperature of the body, Ts = Temperature of the surrounding, k = proportionality constant, t = time in minutes |
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A capacitor of capacitance C is charged to a potential difference V from a cell and then disconnected from it. A charge +Q is now given to its positive plate. The potential difference across the capacitor is now |
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Answer» A capacitor of capacitance C is charged to a potential difference V from a cell and then disconnected from it. A charge +Q is now given to its positive plate. The potential difference across the capacitor is now |
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Shear force diagram of a simply supported beam of length 4 m is shown below , the design bending moment in the beam will be ________kNm7.7 |
Answer» Shear force diagram of a simply supported beam of length 4 m is shown below , the design bending moment in the beam will be ________kNm![]()
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A gaseous mixture enclosed in a vessel consists of one gram mole of a gas A with γ=53 and some amount of gas B with γ=75 at a temperature T. The gases A and B do not react with each other and are assumed to be ideal. Find the number of moles of the gas B if γ for the gaseous mixture is (1913). |
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Answer» A gaseous mixture enclosed in a vessel consists of one gram mole of a gas A with γ=53 and some amount of gas B with γ=75 at a temperature T. The gases A and B do not react with each other and are assumed to be ideal. Find the number of moles of the gas B if γ for the gaseous mixture is (1913). |
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The runway length after correcting for elevation and temperature is 2895m. If the effective gradient on runway is 0.6 percent, then the corrected runway length is ____ m3242.4 |
Answer» The runway length after correcting for elevation and temperature is 2895m. If the effective gradient on runway is 0.6 percent, then the corrected runway length is ____ m
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A boy of weight 400 N is moving on a straight level road against a friction of 6 N. After travelling a distance of 1.4 km he forgot the correct path at a round about of r = 100 m. He moves on the circular path for one and a half cycle and then he moves forward up to 1.4 km. Find the net work done by the boy against the friction. |
| Answer» A boy of weight 400 N is moving on a straight level road against a friction of 6 N. After travelling a distance of 1.4 km he forgot the correct path at a round about of r = 100 m. He moves on the circular path for one and a half cycle and then he moves forward up to 1.4 km. Find the net work done by the boy against the friction. | |
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a particle is exicuting shm with time period T. if time period of total machenical energy is T'then T/T' is 1)2 2)1/2 3)zero 4)infinity |
| Answer» a particle is exicuting shm with time period T. if time period of total machenical energy is T'then T/T' is 1)2 2)1/2 3)zero 4)infinity | |
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Consider an electrical circuit containing a two way switch ′S′. Initially S is open and then T1 is connected to T2. As the current in R=6 Ω attains a maximum value of steady state level, T1 is disconnected from T2 and immediately connected to T3. Potential drop across r=3 Ω resistor immediately after T1 is connected to T3 is _____ V. (Round off to the Nearest Integer) |
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Answer» Consider an electrical circuit containing a two way switch ′S′. Initially S is open and then T1 is connected to T2. As the current in R=6 Ω attains a maximum value of steady state level, T1 is disconnected from T2 and immediately connected to T3. Potential drop across r=3 Ω resistor immediately after T1 is connected to T3 is _____ V. (Round off to the Nearest Integer) ![]() |
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In the figure shown, what is the apparent distance of the bird as seen by the fish ? |
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Answer» In the figure shown, what is the apparent distance of the bird as seen by the fish ? |
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27.Two short dipoles each of dipole moment p are placed art origin. The dipole moment of one dipole is along x axis while that of other is along y axis. Then what will be the electric field at a point (a, 0)? |
| Answer» 27.Two short dipoles each of dipole moment p are placed art origin. The dipole moment of one dipole is along x axis while that of other is along y axis. Then what will be the electric field at a point (a, 0)? | |
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Arectangular wire loop of sides 8 cm and 2 cm with a small cut ismoving out of a region of uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.3 Tdirected normal to the loop. What is the emf developed across the cutif the velocity of the loop is 1 cm s−1in a direction normal to the (a) longer side, (b) shorter side of theloop? For how long does the induced voltage last in each case? |
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In the circuit shown in the figure, the input voltage are VC=15 V and VB=10 V. The value of IB, IC and β respectively is (Assume that the collector and base voltages are negligible.) |
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Answer» In the circuit shown in the figure, the input voltage are VC=15 V and VB=10 V. The value of IB, IC and β respectively is (Assume that the collector and base voltages are negligible.) |
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Five point charges (+q each) are placed at the five vertices of a regular hexagon of side 2a. What is the magnitude of the net electric field at the centre of the hexagon? |
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Answer» Five point charges (+q each) are placed at the five vertices of a regular hexagon of side 2a. What is the magnitude of the net electric field at the centre of the hexagon? |
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The work done in pulling up a block of wood weighing 2 kN for a length of 10m on a smooth plane inclined at an angle of 15∘ with the horizontal is |
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Answer» The work done in pulling up a block of wood weighing 2 kN for a length of 10m on a smooth plane inclined at an angle of 15∘ with the horizontal is
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1kg ice at -10^° C is mixed with 1kg waterat 50^° C.Then find equilibrium temperture and content. |
| Answer» 1kg ice at -10^° C is mixed with 1kg waterat 50^° C.Then find equilibrium temperture and content. | |
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Electric field in a region of space is radially outward from origin and varies with distance r from origin as e=kr. Find the charge enclosed in a sphere of radius a centered at origin. |
| Answer» Electric field in a region of space is radially outward from origin and varies with distance r from origin as e=kr. Find the charge enclosed in a sphere of radius a centered at origin. | |
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If a ray of light is incident on a plane mirror at an angle 55 then what is the deviation produced by the plane mirror? |
| Answer» If a ray of light is incident on a plane mirror at an angle 55 then what is the deviation produced by the plane mirror? | |
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A perfectly reflecting mirror has an area of 1cm.light energy is allowed to fall on it for one hour at the rate of 10W/cm.The force that acts on the mirror is |
| Answer» A perfectly reflecting mirror has an area of 1cm.light energy is allowed to fall on it for one hour at the rate of 10W/cm.The force that acts on the mirror is | |
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Express L (length) in terms of G,h and c -Here G is universal gravitational constsnt, h is plank's constant, c is speed of light |
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Answer» Express L (length) in terms of G,h and c - |
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if position X varies with time as X is equal to 2t square - 4t + 8 and mass is 1 unit then force acting on the body is |
| Answer» if position X varies with time as X is equal to 2t square - 4t + 8 and mass is 1 unit then force acting on the body is | |
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In Davisson-German experiment, observed value of de-Broglie’s wavelength is 0.165 nm whereas theoretical value is 0.166 nm. Choose the correct reason for lower experimental value. |
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Answer» In Davisson-German experiment, observed value of de-Broglie’s wavelength is 0.165 nm whereas theoretical value is 0.166 nm. Choose the correct reason for lower experimental value. |
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26.If a force of constant magnitude acts in direction perpendicular to the motion of particle then its, 1)speed is uniform 2)momentum is uniform 3)velocity is uniform 4)all of these explain it… |
| Answer» 26.If a force of constant magnitude acts in direction perpendicular to the motion of particle then its, 1)speed is uniform 2)momentum is uniform 3)velocity is uniform 4)all of these explain it… | |
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A long solenoid has 200 turns per cm and carries a current of 2.5 amps. The magnetic field at its centre is (μ0=4π×10−7weber/amp−m) |
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Answer» A long solenoid has 200 turns per cm and carries a current of 2.5 amps. The magnetic field at its centre is (μ0=4π×10−7weber/amp−m) |
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For the forward biased diode characteristics shown in the figure, the dynamic resistance at ID=3 mA will be ____ Ω. |
Answer» For the forward biased diode characteristics shown in the figure, the dynamic resistance at ID=3 mA will be ____ Ω.![]() |
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39. With a uniform potentiometer wire AB of resistance 100 ohm an electric cell of negligible internal resistance is connected. A voltmeter of resistance 360 ohm is connected between A and mid point C of the wire . If the reading of the voltmeter be 1 V determine the emf of the cell. |
| Answer» 39. With a uniform potentiometer wire AB of resistance 100 ohm an electric cell of negligible internal resistance is connected. A voltmeter of resistance 360 ohm is connected between A and mid point C of the wire . If the reading of the voltmeter be 1 V determine the emf of the cell. | |
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A body cools from 50∘C to 40∘C in 5 minutes. The surrounding temperature is 20∘C. In what further time (in minutes) will it cool to 30∘C |
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Answer» A body cools from 50∘C to 40∘C in 5 minutes. The surrounding temperature is 20∘C. In what further time (in minutes) will it cool to 30∘C |
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