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1.

The effective length of a magnet is 31.4 cm and its pole strength is 0.5 Am. The magnetic moment, if it is bent in the form of a semicircle will be

Answer» The effective length of a magnet is 31.4 cm and its pole strength is 0.5 Am. The magnetic moment, if it is bent in the form of a semicircle will be
2.

Velocity of five particles A,B,C,D and E varies with time t as, −→VA=(8t^i+6^j) ms−1,−→VB=(4^i+3^j) ms−1, −→VC=(6^i−4t^j) ms−1,−→VD=(−3t^i+5^j) ms−1 and −→VE=(2^i+5t^j) ms−1. Match the pseudo force as observed and specified in column I to the respective direction given in column II. Column IColumn II(A)On A as observed by B(p)Along positive X direction(B)On B as observed by C(q)Along negative X direction(C)On C as observed by D(r)Along positive Y direction(D)on D as observed by E(s)Along negative Y direction(E)On E as observed by A(t)zero

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Velocity of five particles A,B,C,D and E varies with time t as, VA=(8t^i+6^j) ms1,VB=(4^i+3^j) ms1,
VC=(6^i4t^j) ms1,VD=(3t^i+5^j) ms1 and VE=(2^i+5t^j) ms1.
Match the pseudo force as observed and specified in column I to the respective direction given in column II.
Column IColumn II(A)On A as observed by B(p)Along positive X direction(B)On B as observed by C(q)Along negative X direction(C)On C as observed by D(r)Along positive Y direction(D)on D as observed by E(s)Along negative Y direction(E)On E as observed by A(t)zero

3.

If 9 g of H20 is electrolysed completely with 50% current efficiency then a) 1 F of electricity will be needed b) 3 F of electricity is needed c) 5.6 L of O2 at STP will be formed d) 11.2 L of O2 at STP will be formed

Answer» If 9 g of H20 is electrolysed completely with 50% current efficiency then a) 1 F of electricity will be needed b) 3 F of electricity is needed c) 5.6 L of O2 at STP will be formed d) 11.2 L of O2 at STP will be formed
4.

A point charge Q is placed at A at a distance R2 from center of a thick conducting shell of inner radius R and outer radius 2R as shown in figure. Point P is at distance 3R2 from centre. Field at P due to induced charges on shell is nKQR2, then n is

Answer» A point charge Q is placed at A at a distance R2 from center of a thick conducting shell of inner radius R and outer radius 2R as shown in figure. Point P is at distance 3R2 from centre. Field at P due to induced charges on shell is nKQR2, then n is
5.

A car is moving towards north with a velocity of 80km/hr.Another car is moving with 802km/hr velocity towards north west .Find the relative velocity of the second car with respect to the first car.

Answer» A car is moving towards north with a velocity of 80km/hr.Another car is moving with 802km/hr velocity towards north west .Find the relative velocity of the second car with respect to the first car.
6.

Find minimum value of F such that m2 starts its motion on the ground

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Find minimum value of F such that m2 starts its motion on the ground


7.

In case of London forces ,if the distance between the particles is doubled how is the energy affected and by what factor is the energy is affected

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In case of London forces ,if the distance between the particles is doubled how is the energy affected and by what factor is the energy is affected

8.

A long metallic bar is carrying heat from one of its ends to the other end under steady state. The variation of temperature θ along the length X of the bar from its hot end is best described by which of the following figures?

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A long metallic bar is carrying heat from one of its ends to the other end under steady state. The variation of temperature θ along the length X of the bar from its hot end is best described by which of the following figures?

9.

An object is placed 40 cm in front of a convex mirror the image appears 15 cm behind the mirror , what is the focal length of the mirror?

Answer» An object is placed 40 cm in front of a convex mirror the image appears 15 cm behind the mirror , what is the focal length of the mirror?
10.

Question 1What do you mean by free fall?

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Question 1

What do you mean by free fall?



11.

what is P-N junction, a two terminal device?

Answer» what is P-N junction, a two terminal device?
12.

For the travelling harmonic wavey (x, t) = 2.0 cos 2π (10t –0.0080x + 0.35)Where x and y are in cm and t in s. Calculatethe phase difference between oscillatory motion of two pointsseparated by a distance of(a) 4 m,(b) 0.5 m,(c) ,(d)

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For the travelling harmonic wave


y (x, t) = 2.0 cos 2π (10t
0.0080x + 0.35)


Where x and y are in cm and t in s. Calculate
the phase difference between oscillatory motion of two points
separated by a distance of


(a) 4 m,


(b) 0.5 m,


(c)
,


(d)

13.

78. The electric field at 2R from the centre of a uniformly charged non conducting sphere of radius R is E. The electric field at a distance R/2 from centre will be

Answer» 78. The electric field at 2R from the centre of a uniformly charged non conducting sphere of radius R is E. The electric field at a distance R/2 from centre will be
14.

To what temperature should the hydrogen at 327°C be cooled at constant pressure, so that the root mean square velocity of its molecules become half of its previous value

Answer» To what temperature should the hydrogen at 327°C be cooled at constant pressure, so that the root mean square velocity of its molecules become half of its previous value
15.

A block of a mass m kg moving with kinetic energy 3J on a smooth horizontal surface hits the free end of a spring, whose other end is attached to a rigid wall as shown in the figure. If restoring force applied by the spring is given by f(x)=−2x−x3(N)b Then the maximum compression in the spring approximately

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A block of a mass m kg moving with kinetic energy 3J on a smooth horizontal surface hits the free end of a spring, whose other end is attached to a rigid wall as shown in the figure. If restoring force applied by the spring is given by f(x)=2xx3(N)b Then the maximum compression in the spring approximately


16.

Two identical beads, each have a mass m and charge q. When placed at a distance R apart in a hemispherical bowl of radius R with frictionless, non-conducting walls, the beads are at equilibrium as shown in figure. Determine the charge on each bead, if m=0.001 kg and R=0.001 m

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Two identical beads, each have a mass m and charge q. When placed at a distance R apart in a hemispherical bowl of radius R with frictionless, non-conducting walls, the beads are at equilibrium as shown in figure. Determine the charge on each bead, if m=0.001 kg and R=0.001 m


17.

An earth satellite is moved from one stable circular orbit to a farther stable circular orbit. which one of following quantity increases

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An earth satellite is moved from one stable circular orbit to a farther stable circular orbit. which one of following quantity increases


18.

A double star is a system of two stars of masses m and 2m, rotating about their centre of mass only under their mutual gravitational attraction. If r is the separation between these two stars, then their time period of rotation about their centre of mass will be proportional to?

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A double star is a system of two stars of masses m and 2m, rotating about their centre of mass only under their mutual gravitational attraction. If r is the separation between these two stars, then their time period of rotation about their centre of mass will be proportional to?

19.

A series L−R circuit is connected to a battery of emf E at t=0 as shown in the figure. The rate of increment of energy in the inductor with the time is best represented by-

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A series LR circuit is connected to a battery of emf E at t=0 as shown in the figure. The rate of increment of energy in the inductor with the time is best represented by-




20.

Assuming frictionless contact everywhere, determine the magnitude of external horizontal force P applied at the lower end for equilibrium of the rod as shown in figure. The rod is uniform and its mass is ′m′.

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Assuming frictionless contact everywhere, determine the magnitude of external horizontal force P applied at the lower end for equilibrium of the rod as shown in figure. The rod is uniform and its mass is m.


21.

A simple pendulum is oscillating in a vertical plane. If resultant acceleration of bob of mass m at a point A is in horizontal direction, find the tangential force at this point in terms of tension (T) and weight of pendulum (mg).

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A simple pendulum is oscillating in a vertical plane. If resultant acceleration of bob of mass m at a point A is in horizontal direction, find the tangential force at this point in terms of tension (T) and weight of pendulum (mg).




22.

8.The acceleration due to gravity is measured on the earth surface by using a simple pendulum. If (a) and (b) are relative errors in measurement of length and time period respectively, then percentage error in measurement of acceleration due to gravity is ?

Answer» 8.The acceleration due to gravity is measured on the earth surface by using a simple pendulum. If (a) and (b) are relative errors in measurement of length and time period respectively, then percentage error in measurement of acceleration due to gravity is ?
23.

The area (in square units) of the region bounded by the curve x=y2 and x=3−2y2 is

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The area (in square units) of the region bounded by the curve x=y2 and x=32y2 is



24.

21. What is the sign of CHANGE IN GIBBS FREE ENERGY and CHANGE IN ENTROPY during 1)positive deviation from Roults Law ? 2)negative deviation from Roults Law ?

Answer» 21. What is the sign of CHANGE IN GIBBS FREE ENERGY and CHANGE IN ENTROPY during 1)positive deviation from Roults Law ? 2)negative deviation from Roults Law ?
25.

If the electron of hydrogen atom takes 3.210 to the power -17sec to complete one revolution, then how much current is constituted?

Answer» If the electron of hydrogen atom takes 3.210 to the power -17sec to complete one revolution, then how much current is constituted?
26.

Two particles of masses m1 and m2 in projectile motion have velocities →v1 and →v2 respectively at time t = 0 and that is the moment when they collide. Their velocities become →v′1 and →v′2 at time 2t0 while still moving in air. The value of magnitude of change in total momentum would be

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Two particles of masses m1 and m2 in projectile motion have velocities v1 and v2 respectively at time t = 0 and that is the moment when they collide. Their velocities become v1 and v2 at time 2t0 while still moving in air. The value of magnitude of change in total momentum would be


27.

A wave pulse moving to the right along the x-axis is represented by the wave function y(x,t)=2.0(x−3.0t)2+1 , where x and y are in centimeters and t is in seconds. (The maximum pulse height is defined as maximum displacement along y-axis). Then

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A wave pulse moving to the right along the x-axis is represented by the wave function y(x,t)=2.0(x3.0t)2+1 , where x and y are in centimeters and t is in seconds. (The maximum pulse height is defined as maximum displacement along y-axis). Then


28.

A sphere is rolling without slipping on a fixed horizontal plane surface. In the figure, A is the point of contact, B is the centre of the sphere and C is its topmost point. Then,

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A sphere is rolling without slipping on a fixed horizontal plane surface. In the figure, A is the point of contact, B is the centre of the sphere and C is its topmost point. Then,




29.

A body of mass 2 kg is thrown vertically upwards with an initial speed of 10 m/s. The work done by the force of gravity during the time the body reaches its maximum height. (Consider g=10 m/s2)

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A body of mass 2 kg is thrown vertically upwards with an initial speed of 10 m/s. The work done by the force of gravity during the time the body reaches its maximum height. (Consider g=10 m/s2)

30.

When an object is shot from the bottom of a long smooth inclined plane kept at an angle 60^0 with horizontal it can travel a dis†an ce x1 along the plane but when the inclination is decreased to 30^0 and the same object is shot with the same velocity it can travel x2 dis†an ce then x1:x2 will be

Answer» When an object is shot from the bottom of a long smooth inclined plane kept at an angle 60^0 with horizontal it can travel a dis†an ce x1 along the plane but when the inclination is decreased to 30^0 and the same object is shot with the same velocity it can travel x2 dis†an ce then x1:x2 will be
31.

A small source of sound S of frequency 500 Hz is attached to the end of a light string and is whirled in a vertical circle of radius 1.6 m. The string just remains tight when the source is at the highest point. (a) An observer is located in the same vertical plane at a large distance and at the same height as the centre of the circle (figure 16-E13). The speed of sound in air =330ms−1 and g=10m s−2. Find the maximum frequency heard by the observer. (b) An observer is situated at a large distance vertically above the centre of the circle. Find the frequencies heard by the observer corresponding to the sound emitted by the source when it is at the same height as the centre.

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A small source of sound S of frequency 500 Hz is attached to the end of a light string and is whirled in a vertical circle of radius 1.6 m. The string just remains tight when the source is at the highest point. (a) An observer is located in the same vertical plane at a large distance and at the same height as the centre of the circle (figure 16-E13). The speed of sound in air =330ms1 and g=10m s2. Find the maximum frequency heard by the observer. (b) An observer is situated at a large distance vertically above the centre of the circle. Find the frequencies heard by the observer corresponding to the sound emitted by the source when it is at the same height as the centre.

32.

A body is projected from ground at an angle 30^° with horizontal. Will Ins†an†an eous velocity of body becomes perpendicular to initial velocity during motion

Answer» A body is projected from ground at an angle 30^° with horizontal. Will Ins†an†an eous velocity of body becomes perpendicular to initial velocity during motion
33.

The magnetic susceptibility of a paramagnetic material at −73 ∘C is 0.0075. Its value at −173 ∘C will be -[Assume the states are far away from saturation]

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The magnetic susceptibility of a paramagnetic material at 73 C is 0.0075. Its value at 173 C will be -



[Assume the states are far away from saturation]

34.

moment of inertia of a uniform circular disc about its diameter is I its moment of inertia about an axis parallel to its plane and passing through a point on its rim will

Answer» moment of inertia of a uniform circular disc about its diameter is I its moment of inertia about an axis parallel to its plane and passing through a point on its rim will
35.

19.One end of a uniform rod of mass M and length L is clamped. The rod lies on a smooth horizontal surface and rotates on it about the clamped end at a uniform angular velocity Omega. The force exerted by the clamp on the rod has a horizontal component?

Answer» 19.One end of a uniform rod of mass M and length L is clamped. The rod lies on a smooth horizontal surface and rotates on it about the clamped end at a uniform angular velocity Omega. The force exerted by the clamp on the rod has a horizontal component?
36.

(e6)u (v)(e 6)u (z)6ms 2, the reading of weighing machine is (in kgf)in an elevator. If the elevator is retarding upward by a(E)50. A block of mass m kg is kept on a weighing machine

Answer» (e6)u (v)(e 6)u (z)6ms 2, the reading of weighing machine is (in kgf)in an elevator. If the elevator is retarding upward by a(E)50. A block of mass m kg is kept on a weighing machine
37.

For a transistor, the current amplification factor(α) is 0.8. The transistor is connected in common emitter configuration. The change in collector current, when the base current changes by 6 mA is

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For a transistor, the current amplification factor(α) is 0.8. The transistor is connected in common emitter configuration. The change in collector current, when the base current changes by 6 mA is


38.

If two charges +e and -4e are kept at dis†an ce 'd'. Where should the third charge q_3 be placed so that system should remain in equilibrium.Also calculate the value of q_3

Answer» If two charges +e and -4e are kept at dis†an ce 'd'. Where should the third charge q_3 be placed so that system should remain in equilibrium.Also calculate the value of q_3
39.

17.Lorry and car with same kE came in rest with equal force , which will cover less distance

Answer» 17.Lorry and car with same kE came in rest with equal force , which will cover less distance
40.

64. A particle is moving with constant speed v along x-axis in positive direction.Find the angular velocity of the particle about the point (0,b),when the position of particle is (a,0).

Answer» 64. A particle is moving with constant speed v along x-axis in positive direction.Find the angular velocity of the particle about the point (0,b),when the position of particle is (a,0).
41.

A 11 kg rock swings in a circle of radius 10m at a cons†an t speed of 7m/sec.What is centripital acceleration

Answer» A 11 kg rock swings in a circle of radius 10m at a cons†an t speed of 7m/sec.What is centripital acceleration
42.

Consider a compound slab consisting of two different materials having equal thickness and thermal conductivities K and 2K in series. The equivalent conductivity of the slab is.

Answer» Consider a compound slab consisting of two different materials having equal thickness and thermal conductivities K and 2K in series. The equivalent conductivity of the slab is.
43.

A student using the same two resistors, ammeter, voltmeter and battery, sets up two circuits A and B connecting the two resistors first in series and then in parallel.If the ammeter and voltmeter readings in the two cases be I1, I2 and V1, V2 respectively he is likely to observe that :(1) I1 = I2 but V1 ≠ V2(2) I1 < I2 but V1 = V2(3) I1 > I2 but V1 = V2(4) I1 = I2 and V1 = V2

Answer» A student using the same two resistors, ammeter, voltmeter and battery, sets up two circuits A and B connecting the two resistors first in series and then in parallel.







If the ammeter and voltmeter readings in the two cases be I1, I2 and V1, V2 respectively he is likely to observe that :

(1) I1 = I2 but V1 ≠ V2

(2) I1 < I2 but V1 = V2

(3) I1 > I2 but V1 = V2

(4) I1 = I2 and V1 = V2
44.

Which species has dipole moment?

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Which species has dipole moment?

45.

The pressure exerted by 6×1023 chlorine molecules, n of which will strike per second on a wall of area A at an angle 60∘ with the normal, if the mass of Cl2 molecules is m and speed of each Cl2 molecule is v, is given by :

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The pressure exerted by 6×1023 chlorine molecules, n of which will strike per second on a wall of area A at an angle 60 with the normal, if the mass of Cl2 molecules is m and speed of each Cl2 molecule is v, is given by :

46.

A particle is fired upward with a speed of 20 km/s. The speed with which it will move in interstellar space is

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A particle is fired upward with a speed of 20 km/s. The speed with which it will move in interstellar space is


47.

A group of hydrogen atoms are prepared in n = 4 states. LKist the wavelength that are emitted as the atoms make transitions and return to n = 2 states.

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A group of hydrogen atoms are prepared in n = 4 states. LKist the wavelength that are emitted as the atoms make transitions and return to n = 2 states.

48.

A beam consisting of protons and electrons passed through perpendicular MF.The protons and electrons,

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A beam consisting of protons and electrons passed through perpendicular MF.The protons and electrons,

49.

The potential energy of a particle executing S.H.M. is 2.5 J, when its displacement is half of amplitude. The total energy of the particle be

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The potential energy of a particle executing S.H.M. is 2.5 J, when its displacement is half of amplitude. The total energy of the particle be


50.

Initially the nucleus of radium – 226 is at rest. It decays due to which and a particle and the nucleus of radon are created. The released energy during the decay is 4.87 Mev, which appears as the kinetic energy of the two resulted particles. [mα=4.002amu,mRn=222.017 amu] What is the linear momentum of the a – particle?

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Initially the nucleus of radium – 226 is at rest. It decays due to which and a particle and the nucleus of radon are created. The released energy during the decay is 4.87 Mev, which appears as the kinetic energy of the two resulted particles. [mα=4.002amu,mRn=222.017 amu]

What is the linear momentum of the a – particle?