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1.

A parallel plate capacitor is connected to a battery of emf 10 V. If the separation between the two plates is 5 mm, then the energy stored per unit volume between the plates is

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A parallel plate capacitor is connected to a battery of emf 10 V. If the separation between the two plates is 5 mm, then the energy stored per unit volume between the plates is

2.

39.The electric potential on the surface of a sphere of radius R and charge 3X10^-6 C is 500 V. The intensity of electric field on the surface of the sphere is?

Answer» 39.The electric potential on the surface of a sphere of radius R and charge 3X10^-6 C is 500 V. The intensity of electric field on the surface of the sphere is?
3.

Current gain βAC in common emitter mode of transistor is

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Current gain βAC in common emitter mode of transistor is

4.

An infinite line charge produces a field of 18 × 104 N/C at a distance of 2 metre from it. The linear charge density is

Answer» An infinite line charge produces a field of 18 × 104 N/C at a distance of 2 metre from it. The linear charge density is
5.

two charges -4q and q are kept at (-a,0) and (a,0) respectively. The graph showing in the variation of electric field along x axis is

Answer» two charges -4q and q are kept at (-a,0) and (a,0) respectively. The graph showing in the variation of electric field along x axis is
6.

A balloon rises upward with speed of 10 m/s when the balloon is at a height of 100 m above ground a stone is dropped from it. a) Time taken by stone to reach ground. b) Maximum height attained by stone.

Answer» A balloon rises upward with speed of
10 m/s when the balloon is at a height of 100 m above ground a stone is dropped from it.
a) Time taken by stone to reach ground.
b) Maximum height attained by stone.
7.

A network of resistances is constructed with R1 and R2 as shown in the figure. The potential at the points 1, 2, 3 … n are V1,V2,V3,…Vn respectively, each having a potential k times smaller than the previous one.The ratio R1R2 is

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A network of resistances is constructed with R1 and R2 as shown in the figure. The potential at the points 1, 2, 3 … n are V1,V2,V3,Vn respectively, each having a potential k times smaller than the previous one.



The ratio R1R2 is

8.

If a guy is swimming in a pool from the floor towards the upward direction then in which direction will the opposing force act?

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If a guy is swimming in a pool from the floor towards the upward direction then in which direction will the opposing force act?


9.

Suppose the kinetic energy of a body oscillating with amplitude A and at a distance x is given by K=Bxx2+A2. The dimensions of B are the same as that of

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Suppose the kinetic energy of a body oscillating with amplitude A and at a distance x is given by K=Bxx2+A2. The dimensions of B are the same as that of

10.

Why does the semi-permeable membrane allows only water to enter and exit the cell during osmosis and why not solute

Answer» Why does the semi-permeable membrane allows only water to enter and exit the cell during osmosis and why not solute
11.

The number of integral value(s) of b for which vector (b2−3b−18)^i−4^j+(b2−64)^k makes obtuse angle with co-ordinate axes is equal to

Answer» The number of integral value(s) of b for which vector (b23b18)^i4^j+(b264)^k makes obtuse angle with co-ordinate axes is equal to
12.

Match the following for the motion of a falling object:

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Match the following for the motion of a falling object:

13.

The electric field components in the given figure are Ex=αx12,Ey=Ez=0 in which α=800NC−1m–12. The charge within the cube is if net flux through the cube is 1.05Nm2C−1 (assume a = 0.1 m)

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The electric field components in the given figure are Ex=αx12,Ey=Ez=0 in which α=800NC1m12. The charge within the cube is if net flux through the cube is 1.05Nm2C1 (assume a = 0.1 m)


14.

A container is divided into 2 equal parts 1 and 2 by a partition with a small hole of diameter d. The 2 partitions are filled with same ideal gas , but held at different temperatures T1=150K, T2= 300K by connecting to 2 heat reservoirs . If l1 and l2 are mean free paths in the two parts such that d>>l1 and d>> l2 ,find l1/ l2.

Answer» A container is divided into 2 equal parts 1 and 2 by a partition with a small hole of diameter d. The 2 partitions are filled with same ideal gas , but held at different temperatures T1=150K, T2= 300K by connecting to 2 heat reservoirs . If l1 and l2 are mean free paths in the two parts such that d>>l1 and d>> l2 ,find l1/ l2.
15.

In the arrangement shown in the figure, accelerations of blocks A,B and C are aA,aB and aC respectively. Consider string and pulley to be mass-less and friction absent everywhere in the arrangement. Then

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In the arrangement shown in the figure, accelerations of blocks A,B and C are aA,aB and aC respectively. Consider string and pulley to be mass-less and friction absent everywhere in the arrangement. Then

16.

why tension is a non conservative force

Answer» why tension is a non conservative force
17.

Four independent waves are represented by the following equations:X1=a1 sin ωt ...(1)X2=a1 sin 2ωt ...(2)X3=a1 sin ω1t ...(3)X4=a1sin (ωt+δ) ...(4)Interference is possible between waves represented by the equations,

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Four independent waves are represented by the following equations:

X1=a1 sin ωt ...(1)

X2=a1 sin 2ωt ...(2)

X3=a1 sin ω1t ...(3)

X4=a1sin (ωt+δ) ...(4)

Interference is possible between waves represented by the equations,

18.

Which of the following will be Step IV?

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Which of the following will be Step IV?


19.

a body floats ina liquidvcontained in a beaker.The whole system as shown in the figure falls freely under gravity,the upthrust on the body i

Answer» a body floats ina liquidvcontained in a beaker.The whole system as shown in the figure falls freely under gravity,the upthrust on the body i
20.

The work function of a metal is 1.6×10−19J. When the metal surface is illuminated by the light of wavelength 6400∘A , then the maximum kinetic energy of emitted photo-electrons will be (Planck's constant h=6.4×10−34 Js)

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The work function of a metal is 1.6×1019J. When the metal surface is illuminated by the light of wavelength 6400A , then the maximum kinetic energy of emitted photo-electrons will be (Planck's constant h=6.4×1034 Js)


21.

a string of length L fixed at both ends vibrates in its fundamental mode at a frequency f and a maximum amplitude A.take the origin at one end of the string and the X axis along the string.take the Y axis along the direction of the displacement.take t=0 at the instant when the middle point of the string passes through its mean position and is going towards the +ve y direction.write the equation describing the standing wave.

Answer» a string of length L fixed at both ends vibrates in its fundamental mode at a frequency f and a maximum amplitude A.take the origin at one end of the string and the X axis along the string.take the Y axis along the direction of the displacement.take t=0 at the instant when the middle point of the string passes through its mean position and is going towards the +ve y direction.write the equation describing the standing wave.
22.

Charges Q, 2Q and −Q are given to three concentric conducting spherical shell A, B and C respectively as shown in figure. The ratio of charges on the inner and outer surfaces of shell C will be

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Charges Q, 2Q and Q are given to three concentric conducting spherical shell A, B and C respectively as shown in figure. The ratio of charges on the inner and outer surfaces of shell C will be




23.

A rectangular loop, of size 10 cm×3 cm, is moving out of a region of uniform magnetic field of 0.5 T, directed normal inwards into the loop. If we want to move the loop with a constant velocity of 1 cm/s, the force required is -Take, resistance of loop =1 mΩ

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A rectangular loop, of size 10 cm×3 cm, is moving out of a region of uniform magnetic field of 0.5 T, directed normal inwards into the loop. If we want to move the loop with a constant velocity of 1 cm/s, the force required is -



Take, resistance of loop =1 mΩ




24.

Consider two solid uniform spherical objects of the same density ρ. One has radius R and the other has radius 2R. They are in outer space where the gravitational fields from other objects are negligible. If they are arranged with their surface touching, what is the contact force between the objects due to their traditional attraction ?

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Consider two solid uniform spherical objects of the same density ρ. One has radius R and the other has radius 2R. They are in outer space where the gravitational fields from other objects are negligible. If they are arranged with their surface touching, what is the contact force between the objects due to their traditional attraction ?

25.

The magnetic susceptibility of a rod is 499. The absolute permeability of vacuum is μ0=4π×10−7 Hm−1. The absolute permeability of the material of the rod is-

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The magnetic susceptibility of a rod is 499. The absolute permeability of vacuum is μ0=4π×107 Hm1. The absolute permeability of the material of the rod is-

26.

Two polaroids are crossed to each other. Now, one of them is rotated through 60∘. What percentage of incident unpolarized light will pass through the system?

Answer» Two polaroids are crossed to each other. Now, one of them is rotated through 60. What percentage of incident unpolarized light will pass through the system?
27.

In a Young’s double slit experiment the light source is at distance l1=20 μm and l2=40 μm from the slit.The light of wavelength λ=500 nm incident on slits separated at a distance d=10μm. A screen is placed at a distance D=2 m away from the slits as shown in the figure. If (10k+1) maxima appears on the screen, then find the value of k. Round off your answer to the nearest integer, if required.

Answer» In a Young’s double slit experiment the light source is at distance l1=20 μm and l2=40 μm from the slit.The light of wavelength λ=500 nm

incident on slits separated at a distance d=10μm. A screen is placed at a distance D=2 m away from the slits as shown in the figure.



If (10k+1) maxima appears on the screen, then find the value of k. Round off your answer to the nearest integer, if required.
28.

Is acceleration is opposite in direction to electric field in case of negative source charge?

Answer» Is acceleration is opposite in direction to electric field in case of negative source charge?
29.

One mole of an ideal gas undergoes a process :P=P01+(V0/V)2Here P0 and V0 are constants. Change in temparature of the gas when volume is changed from V=V0 to V=2V0 is

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One mole of an ideal gas undergoes a process :

P=P01+(V0/V)2

Here P0 and V0 are constants. Change in temparature of the gas when volume is changed from V=V0 to V=2V0 is

30.

33.What are piezoelectric , pyroelectric substances?

Answer» 33.What are piezoelectric , pyroelectric substances?
31.

Two wooden block moving on a smooth horizontal surface such that the mass m remains stationary with respect to the block of mass M. The magnitude of force P is

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Two wooden block moving on a smooth horizontal surface such that the mass m remains stationary with respect to the block of mass M. The magnitude of force P is


32.

magnus effect

Answer» magnus effect
33.

If mass of A=10 kg , coefficient of static friction= 0.2, coefficient of kinetic friction = 0.2. The mass of B is 20 kg. Find acceleration of masses

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If mass of A=10 kg , coefficient of static friction= 0.2, coefficient of kinetic friction = 0.2. The mass of B is 20 kg. Find acceleration of masses






34.

A cell of internal resistances r is connected to a load of resistance R. Energy is dissipated in the load, but some thermal energy is also wasted in the cell. The efficiency of such arrangement is found from the expressionEnergy dissipated in the loadEnergy dissipated in the complete circuitWhich of the following gives the efficiency in this case?

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A cell of internal resistances r is connected to a load of resistance R. Energy is dissipated in the load, but some thermal energy is also wasted in the cell. The efficiency of such arrangement is found from the expression



Energy dissipated in the loadEnergy dissipated in the complete circuit



Which of the following gives the efficiency in this case?

35.

Two persons do the same amount of work. The first does it in 5 s and the second in 15 s. Find the ratio of the power used by the first person to that by the second person.

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Two persons do the same amount of work. The first does it in 5 s and the second in 15 s. Find the ratio of the power used by the first person to that by the second person.

36.

31.A tuning fork give 4 beats with 50 cm length of the sonometer wire if the length of the wire shortened by 1 cm but it still produces 4 beats than what is the frequency of the fork

Answer» 31.A tuning fork give 4 beats with 50 cm length of the sonometer wire if the length of the wire shortened by 1 cm but it still produces 4 beats than what is the frequency of the fork
37.

PHYSICS- GRAVITATION A hydrogen balloon released on the moon A)Climbs up with an acceleration 6x9.8ms_-2 B)Climbs up with an acceleration of 9.8/6ms_-2 C)Bursts D)Falls with an acceleration of 9.8/6 ms_-2

Answer» PHYSICS- GRAVITATION A hydrogen balloon released on the moon A)Climbs up with an acceleration 6x9.8ms_-2 B)Climbs up with an acceleration of 9.8/6ms_-2 C)Bursts D)Falls with an acceleration of 9.8/6 ms_-2
38.

Water flows in a rectangular, concrete, open channel which is 12 m wide at a depth of 2.5 m. The channel slope is 0.0028, and the manning coefficient is 0.013. the velocity of flow (in m/sec) is 5.945

Answer» Water flows in a rectangular, concrete, open channel which is 12 m wide at a depth of 2.5 m. The channel slope is 0.0028, and the manning coefficient is 0.013. the velocity of flow (in m/sec) is
  1. 5.945
39.

An alternating current of frequency 'f' is flowing in a circuit containing a resistance R and a choke L in series. The impedance of this circuit is

Answer» An alternating current of frequency 'f' is flowing in a circuit containing a resistance R and a choke L in series. The impedance of this circuit is
40.

Two particles executing SHM of same frequency,meet at x= +A/2, while moving in opposite direction. Phase difference between particles is

Answer» Two particles executing SHM of same frequency,meet at x= +A/2, while moving in opposite direction. Phase difference between particles is
41.

A thin tube of uniform cross section is sealed at both ends. It lies horizontally, the middle 5 cm containing mercury and the parts on its two sides containing air at the same pressure P. When the tube is held at an angle of 60∘ with the vertical, the length of the air column above and below the mercury pellet are 46cm and 44.5cm respectively. Calculate the pressure P in centimeters of mercury. The temperature of the system is kept at 30∘C.

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A thin tube of uniform cross section is sealed at both ends. It lies horizontally, the middle 5 cm containing mercury and the parts on its two sides containing air at the same pressure P. When the tube is held at an angle of 60 with the vertical, the length of the air column above and below the mercury pellet are 46cm and 44.5cm respectively. Calculate the pressure P in centimeters of mercury. The temperature of the system is kept at 30C.



42.

Will focal length of a lens for a red light be more, same or less than that for a blue light?

Answer» Will focal length of a lens for a red light be more, same or less than that for a blue light?
43.

The door of an almirah is 6 ft high, 1.5 ft wide and weighs 8 kg. The door is supported by two hinges situated at a distance of 1 ft from the top and bottom ends. Assuming force exerted on the hinges are equal, the magnitude of the force is[Take g=10 m/s2]

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The door of an almirah is 6 ft high, 1.5 ft wide and weighs 8 kg. The door is supported by two hinges situated at a distance of 1 ft from the top and bottom ends. Assuming force exerted on the hinges are equal, the magnitude of the force is

[Take g=10 m/s2]

44.

A particle of mass m moving along straight-line experiences force F which varies with the distance travelled as shown in the graph. If the velocity of the particle at x0 is

Answer» A particle of mass m moving along straight-line experiences force F which varies with the distance travelled as shown in the graph. If the velocity of the particle at x0 is
45.

Two long current carrying thin wires, both with current I, are held by insulating threads of length L and are in equilibrium as shown in the figure, with threads making an angle 'θ' with the vertical. If mass per unit length of wire is λ, then the value of I is (g = gravitational acceleration)

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Two long current carrying thin wires, both with current I, are held by insulating threads of length L and are in equilibrium as shown in the figure, with threads making an angle 'θ' with the vertical. If mass per unit length of wire is λ, then the value of I is (g = gravitational acceleration)




46.

At resonance the impedance of RLC circuit is

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At resonance the impedance of RLC circuit is


47.

What is the difference between accuracy and precision?

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What is the difference between accuracy and precision?

48.

A circular coil of radius 2.0 cm has 500 turns in it and carries a current of 1.0 A. Its axis makes an angle of 30∘ with the uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.40 T that exists in the space. Find the torque acting on the coil.

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A circular coil of radius 2.0 cm has 500 turns in it and carries a current of 1.0 A. Its axis makes an angle of 30 with the uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.40 T that exists in the space. Find the torque acting on the coil.

49.

A person applies a force of 20 N horizontally on a cube of weight 30 N, but it does not move at all. Identify the type of frictional force and also draw its free body diagram (FBD).

Answer» A person applies a force of 20 N horizontally on a cube of weight 30 N, but it does not move at all. Identify the type of frictional force and also draw its free body diagram (FBD).
50.

31.In the figure block for mass m1 and ring of mass m2 are held in the position as shown given m2> m1. The system is released. m2 slides down along the smooth fixed vertical rod . When the string connecting the ring makes an angle 30^° with the vertical, velocity of m1 is 10m/s .What will be the speed of ring at that moment?

Answer» 31.In the figure block for mass m1 and ring of mass m2 are held in the position as shown given m2> m1. The system is released. m2 slides down along the smooth fixed vertical rod . When the string connecting the ring makes an angle 30^° with the vertical, velocity of m1 is 10m/s .What will be the speed of ring at that moment?