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1.

An engine operates by taking a monoatomic ideal gas through the cycle shown in the figure. The percentage efficiency of the engine is close to ______.

Answer» An engine operates by taking a monoatomic ideal gas through the cycle shown in the figure. The percentage efficiency of the engine is close to ______.




2.

Figure 3.25 gives a speed-time graph of a particle in motion along a constant direction. Three equal intervals of time are shown. In which interval is the average acceleration greatest in magnitude ? In which interval is the average speed greatest ? Choosing the positive direction as the constant direction of motion, give the signs of v and a in the three intervals. What are the accelerations at the points A, B, C and D ?

Answer» Figure 3.25 gives a speed-time graph of a particle in motion along a constant direction. Three equal intervals of time are shown. In which interval is the average acceleration greatest in magnitude ? In which interval is the average speed greatest ? Choosing the positive direction as the constant direction of motion, give the signs of v and a in the three intervals. What are the accelerations at the points A, B, C and D ?
3.

A musician using an open flute of length 50 cm produces second harmonic sound waves. A person runs towards the musician from another end of a hall at a speed of 10 km/h. If the wave speed is 330 m/s, the frequency heard by the running person shall be close to

Answer»

A musician using an open flute of length 50 cm produces second harmonic sound waves. A person runs towards the musician from another end of a hall at a speed of 10 km/h. If the wave speed is 330 m/s, the frequency heard by the running person shall be close to

4.

If a simple harmonic motion is represented by d2xdt2+αx=0 its time period is

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If a simple harmonic motion is represented by d2xdt2+αx=0 its time period is


5.

Two identical photo cathode receive light f1 and f2.If the velocities of the photo electrons coming out respectively is v1 and v2 then the relation between v and f is?

Answer» Two identical photo cathode receive light f1 and f2.If the velocities of the photo electrons coming out respectively is v1
and v2 then the relation between v and f is?
6.

In a YDSE experiment, if a slab whose refractive index can be varied is placed in front of one of the slits then the variation of resultant intensity at the mid-point of the screen with μ will be best represented by (μ≥1). [Assume slits of equal width and there is no absorption by slab]

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In a YDSE experiment, if a slab whose refractive index can be varied is placed in front of one of the slits then the variation of resultant intensity at the mid-point of the screen with μ will be best represented by (μ1). [Assume slits of equal width and there is no absorption by slab]

7.

512 identical drops of mercury are charged to a potential of 2 V each. The drops are joined to form a single drop. The potential of this bigger drop is x V. The value of x is _______.

Answer» 512 identical drops of mercury are charged to a potential of 2 V each. The drops are joined to form a single drop. The potential of this bigger drop is x V. The value of x is _______.


8.

The square coil shown in the figure has a side of 30 cm and 20 turns of wire on it. It is moving to the right at a speed of 3 ms−1 as shown, inside there exists a magnetic field whose left boundary is KL. The induced e.m.f. and the direction of induced current in the coil :(i) At the instant shown and(ii) When the coil is completely inside the field region

Answer»

The square coil shown in the figure has a side of 30 cm and 20 turns of wire on it. It is moving to the right at a speed of 3 ms1 as shown, inside there exists a magnetic field whose left boundary is KL. The induced e.m.f. and the direction of induced current in the coil :

(i) At the instant shown and

(ii) When the coil is completely inside the field region


9.

A 1000 MW fission reactor consumes half of its fuel in 5.00 y. Howmuch 23592 U did it contain initially? Assume that the reactor operates80% of the time, that all the energy generated arises from the fissionof 23592 U and that this nuclide is consumed only by the fission process.

Answer» A 1000 MW fission reactor consumes half of its fuel in 5.00 y. Howmuch 23592 U did it contain initially? Assume that the reactor operates80% of the time, that all the energy generated arises from the fissionof 23592 U and that this nuclide is consumed only by the fission process.
10.

There are four concentric shells A, B, C and D of radii of a,2a,3a and 4a respectively. Shells B and D are given charges +q and −q , respectively. Shell C is now earthed. The potential difference VA−VC is kqna. Then find the value of n.

Answer» There are four concentric shells A, B, C and D of radii of a,2a,3a and 4a respectively. Shells B and D are given charges +q and q , respectively. Shell C is now earthed. The potential difference VAVC is kqna. Then find the value of n.
11.

Two mercury drops each of radius r merge to form a bigger drop. The surface energy of the bigger drop, if T is the surface tension of mercury, is

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Two mercury drops each of radius r merge to form a bigger drop. The surface energy of the bigger drop, if T is the surface tension of mercury, is

12.

A racer can bend his bike at a maximum angle of 53∘ with the vertical plane. If he approaches a curve driving with a velocity of 126 km/h, what should be the turning radius to make a safe turn?

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A racer can bend his bike at a maximum angle of 53 with the vertical plane. If he approaches a curve driving with a velocity of 126 km/h, what should be the turning radius to make a safe turn?

13.

Read the following and write the correct pairs. Initially, the two plates (A and B) are given charges as shown. Find the final charges on the plates after the key k is closed. All plates are conducting, parallel and of infinite length and breadth.List-IList-II(P)Final charge on plate A(1)Q2(Q)Final charge on plate B(2)Q(R)Final charge on plate C(3)0(S)Final charge on plate D(4)3Q2Which of the following option has the correct combination considering column –I and column – II

Answer»

Read the following and write the correct pairs. Initially, the two plates (A and B) are given charges as shown. Find the final charges on the plates after the key k is closed. All plates are conducting, parallel and of infinite length and breadth.



List-IList-II(P)Final charge on plate A(1)Q2(Q)Final charge on plate B(2)Q(R)Final charge on plate C(3)0(S)Final charge on plate D(4)3Q2

Which of the following option has the correct combination considering column –I and column – II


14.

A milling cutter having 8 teeth is rotating at 100rpm. The workpiece feed is set at 40mm/min the feed per tooth is

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A milling cutter having 8 teeth is rotating at 100rpm. The workpiece feed is set at 40mm/min the feed per tooth is

15.

Two plane mirrors are inclined at an angle of 80 .A ray of loght is incident on one of the mirrors.the ray will undergo total deviation

Answer» Two plane mirrors are inclined at an angle of 80 .A ray of loght is incident on one of the mirrors.the ray will undergo total deviation
16.

The extra width required for a road of carriageway 7.5 m on a horizontal curve of radius 400 m will be ______ m.[Consider length of longest wheel base as 6.1 m and design speed as 80 km/hr]0

Answer» The extra width required for a road of carriageway 7.5 m on a horizontal curve of radius 400 m will be ______ m.

[Consider length of longest wheel base as 6.1 m and design speed as 80 km/hr]
  1. 0
17.

Image formed by a convex mirror is [MP PET 1993]

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Image formed by a convex mirror is [MP PET 1993]


18.

An aero plane is flying horizontally with a constant velocity of 100 kmph at a height of 1 km from the ground level. At t = 0, it start dropping packets at constant time interval of I0. If R represents the separation between two consecutive points of impact on the ground then for the first 3 packets R1:R2 is

Answer»

An aero plane is flying horizontally with a constant velocity of 100 kmph at a height of 1 km from the ground level. At
t = 0, it start dropping packets at constant time interval of I0. If R represents the separation between two consecutive points of impact on the ground then for the first 3 packets R1:R2 is

19.

Two tuning forks are struck and the sounds from each reach your ears at the same time. One sound has a frequency of 256 Hz, and the second sound has a frequency of 258 Hz. The underlying beat frequency is:

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Two tuning forks are struck and the sounds from each reach your ears at the same time. One sound has a frequency of 256 Hz, and the second sound has a frequency of 258 Hz. The underlying beat frequency is:


20.

A hollow M.S. pipe is kept on a smooth straight edge with the pipe mid point sitting on it. A load 'W' Newton is applied at the ends which is keeping the pipe balanced in the horizontal condition. What is the safe maximum load 'w' that can be applied without yielding the tube consider the self weight of tube as ρ N/m.Diameter of the pipe is 'd', youngs modulus of pipe is E, allowable yields stress is σ.

Answer»

A hollow M.S. pipe is kept on a smooth straight edge with the pipe mid point sitting on it. A load 'W' Newton is applied at the ends which is keeping the pipe balanced in the horizontal condition. What is the safe maximum load 'w' that can be applied without yielding the tube consider the self weight of tube as ρ N/m.

Diameter of the pipe is 'd', youngs modulus of pipe is E, allowable yields stress is σ.






21.

134.A particle of mas m1 moving with velocity v1 collides obliquely with a stationary particle of mass m2. If the particle of mass m1 recoils with a velocity v2 at right angles to its original motion direction find the value of e (coefficient of restitution).

Answer» 134.A particle of mas m1 moving with velocity v1 collides obliquely with a stationary particle of mass m2. If the particle of mass m1 recoils with a velocity v2 at right angles to its original motion direction find the value of e (coefficient of restitution).
22.

A capacitor of capacitance 100 μ F is connected across a battery of emf 6.0 V through a resistance of 20 k Ω for 4.0 s. The battery is then replaced by a thick wire. What will be the charge on the capacitor 4.0 s after the battery is disconnected ?

Answer»

A capacitor of capacitance 100 μ F is connected across a battery of emf 6.0 V through a resistance of 20 k Ω for 4.0 s. The battery is then replaced by a thick wire. What will be the charge on the capacitor 4.0 s after the battery is disconnected ?

23.

In the given figure below, there are 2 convex lenses L1 and L2 having focal length f1 and f2 respectively. The distance between L1 and L2 will be:

Answer»

In the given figure below, there are 2 convex lenses L1 and L2 having focal length f1 and f2 respectively. The distance between L1 and L2 will be:




24.

Find out the expression for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor?

Answer» Find out the expression for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor?
25.

In Young's double slit experiment, the wavelength of light used is doubled and the distance between the two slits is halved, the new fringe width becomes,

Answer»

In Young's double slit experiment, the wavelength of light used is doubled and the distance between the two slits is halved, the new fringe width becomes,

26.

Two identical batteries,each of emf 2 V and internal resistance r=1 Ω by passing a current through it. The maximum power that can be developed across R=1 Ω using these batteries is

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Two identical batteries,each of emf 2 V and internal resistance r=1 Ω by passing a current through it. The maximum power that can be developed across R=1 Ω using these batteries is


27.

Monochromatic light of frequency of 6×1014 Hz is produced by a laser. Power emitted is 2×10−3W. Approximately how many photons per second are emitted by the source?

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Monochromatic light of frequency of 6×1014 Hz is produced by a laser. Power emitted is 2×103W. Approximately how many photons per second are emitted by the source?

28.

From the relation R = R0A1/3, where R0is a constant and A is themass number of a nucleus, show that the nuclear matter density isnearly constant (i.e. independent of A).

Answer» From the relation R = R0A1/3, where R0is a constant and A is themass number of a nucleus, show that the nuclear matter density isnearly constant (i.e. independent of A).
29.

A hollow prism with side ABCD as open is kept in a region of electric field E. The field is parallel to the sides. BEC and AFD. Find the flux coming out of the pyramid?

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A hollow prism with side ABCD as open is kept in a region of electric field E. The field is parallel to the sides. BEC and AFD. Find the flux coming out of the pyramid?




30.

A body travels half of its total path in the last second of its fall from rest. If t and H are the time and height of its fall (take g=10 m/s2). Then,

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A body travels half of its total path in the last second of its fall from rest. If t and H are the time and height of its fall (take g=10 m/s2). Then,

31.

two masses m1 and m2 are connected to the ends of a lspring passing over a smooth pulley.the tension in the string isT and the masses are moving with accleration a .if the masses are interchanged then expain also?

Answer» two masses m1 and m2 are connected to the ends of a lspring passing over a smooth pulley.the tension in the string isT and the masses are moving with accleration a .if the masses are interchanged then expain also?
32.

Two charges q1 and q2 are kept on x− axis and electric field at different points on x− axis is plotted against x. Choose correct statement about nature and magnitude of q1 and q2.

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Two charges q1 and q2 are kept on x axis and electric field at different points on x axis is plotted against x. Choose correct statement about nature and magnitude of q1 and q2.




33.

a concave mirror of focal length 20cm produces an image twice the height of the object.If the image is real,then the distance of the object from the mirror is

Answer» a concave mirror of focal length 20cm produces an image twice the height of the object.If the image is real,then the distance of the object from the mirror is
34.

In a resonance column tube experiment, diameter of tube is 4 cm. The speed of sound is found to be 336 m/s. If frequency of tuning fork is 512 Hz, then first resonance occurs at length-1)14cm, 2)16cm, 3)17.2cm, 4)15.2cm.

Answer» In a resonance column tube experiment, diameter of tube is 4 cm. The speed of sound is found to be 336 m/s. If frequency of tuning fork is 512 Hz, then first resonance occurs at length-1)14cm, 2)16cm, 3)17.2cm, 4)15.2cm.
35.

An electromagnetic wave of wavelength λ0 (in vacuum) passes from P towards Q crossing three different media of refractive index μ, 2μ and 3μ respectively as shown in figure. ϕP and ϕQ are the phase of the wave at point P and Q. Find the phase difference ϕQ−ϕP [Take: μ=1]

Answer»

An electromagnetic wave of wavelength λ0 (in vacuum) passes from P towards Q crossing three different media of refractive index μ, 2μ and 3μ respectively as shown in figure. ϕP and ϕQ are the phase of the wave at point P and Q. Find the phase difference ϕQϕP [Take: μ=1]


36.

Put a uniform meter scale horizontally on your extended index fingers with the left one at 0.00 cm and the right one at 90.00 cm. When you attempt to move both the fingers slowly towards the center, initially only the left finger slips with respect to the scale and the right finger does not. After some distance, the left finger stops and the right one starts slipping. Then the right finger stops at a distance xR from the center (50.00 cm) of the scale and the left one starts slipping again. This happens because of the difference in the frictional forces on the two fingers. If the coefficients of static and dynamic friction between the fingers and the scale are 0.40 and 0.32, respectively, the value of xR (in cm) is

Answer» Put a uniform meter scale horizontally on your extended index fingers with the left one at 0.00 cm and the right one at 90.00 cm. When you attempt to move both the fingers slowly towards the center, initially only the left finger slips with respect to the scale and the right finger does not. After some distance, the left finger stops and the right one starts slipping. Then the right finger stops at a distance xR from the center (50.00 cm) of the scale and the left one starts slipping again. This happens because of the difference in the frictional forces on the two fingers. If the coefficients of static and dynamic friction between the fingers and the scale are 0.40 and 0.32, respectively, the value of xR (in cm) is
37.

A disc of mass m and radius R is rolling without slipping as shown. The magnitude of net velocity of the point P is ( OP = R/2 )

Answer» A disc of mass m and radius R is rolling without slipping as shown. The magnitude of net velocity of the point P is ( OP = R/2 )
38.

Find:(i) (ii) (iii)

Answer»

Find:



(i) (ii) (iii)

39.

You have learnt in thetext how Huygens’ principle leads to the laws of reflection andrefraction. Use the same principle to deduce directly that a pointobject placed in front of a plane mirror produces a virtual imagewhose distance from the mirror is equal to the object distance fromthe mirror.

Answer»

You have learnt in the
text how Huygens’ principle leads to the laws of reflection and
refraction. Use the same principle to deduce directly that a point
object placed in front of a plane mirror produces a virtual image
whose distance from the mirror is equal to the object distance from
the mirror.

40.

Acircular disc of mass 10 kg is suspended by a wire attached to itscentre. The wire is twisted by rotating the disc and released. Theperiod of torsional oscillations is found to be 1.5 s. The radius ofthe disc is 15 cm. Determine the torsional springconstant of the wire. (Torsional spring constant α is definedby the relation J=–α θ,where Jisthe restoring couple and θthe angle of twist).

Answer»

A
circular disc of mass 10 kg is suspended by a wire attached to its
centre. The wire is twisted by rotating the disc and released. The
period of torsional oscillations is found to be 1.5 s. The radius of
the disc is 15 cm. Determine the torsional s
pring
constant of the wire. (Torsional spring constant α is defined
by the relation
J
=
–α
θ,
where
J
is
the restoring couple and
θ
the angle of twist).

41.

A continuous beam 250 mm x 450 mm carries 6 numbers of 12 mm diameter longitudinal bars as shown. The factored shear force at the point of inflection is 200 kN. Check if the beam is safe in bond. Assume M15 mix with σck=15 N/mm2 and mild steel with σy=250 N/mm2. A clear cover of 25 mm canbe assumed. The design bond stress for mild steel bars in M15 concrete is specified to be 1.0 N/mm2652.5

Answer» A continuous beam 250 mm x 450 mm carries 6 numbers of 12 mm diameter longitudinal bars as shown. The factored shear force at the point of inflection is 200 kN. Check if the beam is safe in bond. Assume M15 mix with σck=15 N/mm2 and mild steel with σy=250 N/mm2. A clear cover of 25 mm canbe assumed. The design bond stress for mild steel bars in M15 concrete is specified to be 1.0 N/mm2


  1. 652.5
42.

The instantaneous velocity of a particle is given by v= t^2 m s-1. The average velocity from t 0 to t = 3 s is (1) 3 m s-1(2) 7 m s-1(3) 4 m s-1(4) Zero

Answer» The instantaneous velocity of a particle is given by v= t^2 m s-1. The average velocity from t 0 to t = 3 s is (1) 3 m s-1(2) 7 m s-1(3) 4 m s-1(4) Zero
43.

A thermally isolated cylindrical closed vessel of height 8 m is kept vertically. It is divided into two equal parts by a diathermic (perfect thermal conductor) frictionless partition of mass 8.3 kg. Thus the partition is held initially at a distance of 4 m from the top, as shown in the schematic figure below. Each of the two parts of the vessel contains 0.1 mole of an ideal gas at temperature 300 K. The partition is now released and moves without any gas leaking from one part of the vessel to the other. When equilibrium is reached, the distance of the partition from the top (in m) will be _____ (take the acceleration due to gravity =10 ms−2 and the universal gas constant =8.3 J ~mol−1 K−1).

Answer» A thermally isolated cylindrical closed vessel of height 8 m is kept vertically. It is divided into two equal parts by a diathermic (perfect thermal conductor) frictionless partition of mass 8.3 kg. Thus the partition is held initially at a distance of 4 m from the top, as shown in the schematic figure below. Each of the two parts of the vessel contains 0.1 mole of an ideal gas at temperature 300 K. The partition is now released and moves without any gas leaking from one part of the vessel to the other. When equilibrium is reached, the distance of the partition from the top (in m) will be _____ (take the acceleration due to gravity =10 ms2 and the universal gas constant =8.3 J ~mol1 K1).






44.

The acceleration of the particle moving in x−direction with an initial velocity 3 m/s is 2 m/s2. Then its displacement at t=3s will be

Answer»

The acceleration of the particle moving in xdirection with an initial velocity 3 m/s is 2 m/s2. Then its displacement at t=3s will be

45.

P, Q and R are three tuning forks. Frequency of tuning fork P is 380 Hz. Number of beats produced by tuning forks P and Q is 10 Hz and by tuning forks Q and R is 8 Hz. When wax is put on P, beat frequency produced by tuning forks P and Q becomes 4 Hz and by tuning forks P and R becomes 12 Hz. Frequency of fork Q is greater than the frequency of fork R. Find natural frequency of tuning forks Q and R respectively.

Answer»

P, Q and R are three tuning forks. Frequency of tuning fork P is 380 Hz. Number of beats produced by tuning forks P and Q is 10 Hz and by tuning forks Q and R is 8 Hz. When wax is put on P, beat frequency produced by tuning forks P and Q becomes 4 Hz and by tuning forks P and R becomes 12 Hz. Frequency of fork Q is greater than the frequency of fork R. Find natural frequency of tuning forks Q and R respectively.

46.

A jet of water is projected at an angle θ = 45∘ with horizontal from the point A which is situated at a distance x = OA = 12m from a vertical wall. If the speed of projection is v0 = √10 m/s , find the point P of striking of the water jet with the vertical wall.

Answer»

A jet of water is projected at an angle θ = 45 with horizontal from the point A which is situated at a distance x = OA = 12m from a vertical wall. If the speed of projection is v0 = 10 m/s , find the point P of striking of the water jet with the vertical wall.


47.

Two bodies of masses m1 and m2 are initially at rest at infinite distance apart. They are then allowed to move towards each other under mutual gravitational attraction. Their relative velocity of approach at a separation distance r between them is

Answer» Two bodies of masses m1 and m2 are initially at rest at infinite distance apart. They are then allowed to move towards each other under mutual gravitational attraction. Their relative velocity of approach at a separation distance r between them is
48.

What is I RMS value for 0 to T/2 for output of a full wave rectifier

Answer» What is I RMS value for 0 to T/2 for output of a full wave rectifier
49.

The plates of a parallel plate capacitor are charged up to 100 V. Now, after removing the battery, a 2 mm thick plate is inserted between the plates . Then, to maintain the same potential difference, the distance between the capacitor plates is increased by 1.6 mm. The dielectric constant of the plate is

Answer»

The plates of a parallel plate capacitor are charged up to 100 V. Now, after removing the battery, a 2 mm thick plate is inserted between the plates . Then, to maintain the same potential difference, the distance between the capacitor plates is increased by 1.6 mm. The dielectric constant of the plate is

50.

The r.m.s. value of an alternating current which when passed through a resistor produces heat which is twice of that produced by a direct current of 2 amperes in the same resistor is

Answer»

The r.m.s. value of an alternating current which when passed through a resistor produces heat which is twice of that produced by a direct current of 2 amperes in the same resistor is