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1.

72.A block of mass 0.5kg rests against a wall exerting a horizontal force of 15N on the wall. If the coefficient of friction between the wall and the block is 0.5 then the frictional force acting on the block will be

Answer» 72.A block of mass 0.5kg rests against a wall exerting a horizontal force of 15N on the wall. If the coefficient of friction between the wall and the block is 0.5 then the frictional force acting on the block will be
2.

A stone projected at an angle of 60∘ from the ground level strikes at an angle of 30∘ on the roof of a building of height ‘h’. Then the speed of projection of the stone is

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A stone projected at an angle of 60 from the ground level strikes at an angle of 30 on the roof of a building of height ‘h’. Then the speed of projection of the stone is

3.

In the circuit shown, L=1μH,C=1μF and R=1kΩ. They are connected in series with an a.c. source V=V0sinωt as shown. Which of the following options is/are correct?

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In the circuit shown, L=1μH,C=1μF and R=1kΩ. They are connected in series with an a.c. source V=V0sinωt as shown. Which of the following options is/are correct?





4.

Choose the correct option and fill in the blanks.(always repulsion, always attraction, displacement of negative charge, displacement of positive charge, atom, molecule, steel, copper, plastic, inflated balloon, charged object, gold)(a) There is ................ between like charges.(b) ...................... is responsible for generation of electric charge in an object.(c) A lightning conductor is made of a .................. strip.(d) .................. does not get electrically charged easily by rubbing.(e) There is ...................... when opposite electric charge come near each other.(f) A ..................... can be detected with an electroscope.

Answer» Choose the correct option and fill in the blanks.

(always repulsion, always attraction, displacement of negative charge, displacement of positive charge, atom, molecule, steel, copper, plastic, inflated balloon, charged object, gold)



(a) There is ................ between like charges.

(b) ...................... is responsible for generation of electric charge in an object.

(c) A lightning conductor is made of a .................. strip.

(d) .................. does not get electrically charged easily by rubbing.

(e) There is ...................... when opposite electric charge come near each other.

(f) A ..................... can be detected with an electroscope.
5.

A light of wavelength 650 nm falls on a surface at an angle 60∘ and bounces back at the same angle from the normal. If the reflectivity of the surface is 50 % and intensity of light is 100 W/m2, find the pressure experienced by the surface due to the reflected radiation.

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A light of wavelength 650 nm falls on a surface at an angle 60 and bounces back at the same angle from the normal. If the reflectivity of the surface is 50 % and intensity of light is 100 W/m2, find the pressure experienced by the surface due to the reflected radiation.

6.

Two blocks of masses 4 kg and 10 kg are connected by a flexible inextensible string as shown in given figure. The pulley is assumed to be light and frictionless. The coefficient of friction between the 4 kg block and the suface is 0.2 (μs=μk=0.2). The angle of inclination of the plane is 30∘. Assuming the sytem to be released from rest, the acceleration of 10 kg block is (g=10 ms−2)

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Two blocks of masses 4 kg and 10 kg are connected by a flexible inextensible string as shown in given figure. The pulley is assumed to be light and frictionless. The coefficient of friction between the 4 kg block and the suface is 0.2 (μs=μk=0.2). The angle of inclination of the plane is 30. Assuming the sytem to be released from rest, the acceleration of 10 kg block is (g=10 ms2)

7.

Find the integral of the given function w.r.t - xy=sin2√x2√x

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Find the integral of the given function w.r.t - x


y=sin2x2x



8.

45. Explain the Bonding in Ferrocene.

Answer» 45. Explain the Bonding in Ferrocene.
9.

A wire carries a steady current of 50 A as shown in the figure. Find the magnetic field caused by segment AB of length 1 cm of the wire at a point P where OP=1 m.

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A wire carries a steady current of 50 A as shown in the figure. Find the magnetic field caused by segment AB of length 1 cm of the wire at a point P where OP=1 m.






10.

Waves from three sources of the sameintensity and frequencies 2003, 2005and 2013 Hz super impose. Thenumber o beats per second is

Answer» Waves from three sources of the sameintensity and frequencies 2003, 2005and 2013 Hz super impose. Thenumber o beats per second is
11.

A block of mass m is placed on the plank of mass M as shown in the figure. Coefficient of friction between the surfaces of m and M is μ and there is no friction between ground and M. A horizontal force F = kt is applied on the block, were k is a constant and t is the time. Which of the following graphs shows the acceleration of the plank?

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A block of mass m is placed on the plank of mass M as shown in the figure. Coefficient of friction between the
surfaces of m and M is μ and there is no friction between ground and M. A horizontal force F = kt is applied on
the block, were k is a constant and t is the time. Which of the following graphs shows the acceleration of the plank?


12.

How to calculate gravitational potential graph ?

Answer» How to calculate gravitational potential graph ?
13.

Two conducting spheres of radius r and 2r are at very large separation.Each sphere is having charge Q.These spheres are connected with a conducting wire of resis†an ce R.Then,the current flowing in the wire at t is

Answer» Two conducting spheres of radius r and 2r are at very large separation.Each sphere is having charge Q.These spheres are connected with a conducting wire of resis†an ce R.Then,the current flowing in the wire at t is
14.

In a closed container of constant volume, the pressure of water exhibits an interesting dependence on temperature - The point D (273.16 K,0.006 atm) is called the triple point, Tp, of water, where all there phases coexist. What is the observed phase change when the temperature is increased from -100C to +100C, while maintaining a constant pressure of 0.006 atm?

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In a closed container of constant volume, the pressure of water exhibits an interesting dependence on temperature -



The point D (273.16 K,0.006 atm) is called the triple point, Tp, of water, where all there phases coexist. What is the observed phase change when the temperature is increased from -100C to +100C, while maintaining a constant pressure of 0.006 atm?



15.

Positive charge Q is distributed uniformly over a ircular ring of radius R. A particle having having a mass ma and a negative charge q, is placed on its axis at a distanc ex from the centre. Find the force on the particle. Assuming x<< R, Find the time period of oscillation of the particle if it is released from there.

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Positive charge Q is distributed uniformly over a ircular ring of radius R. A particle having having a mass ma and a negative charge q, is placed on its axis at a distanc ex from the centre. Find the force on the particle. Assuming x<< R, Find the time period of oscillation of the particle if it is released from there.

16.

The dimensional formula of permittivity of free space is

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The dimensional formula of permittivity of free space is

17.

15.In the figure shown, a sphere of radius 2 m is rollingwithout slipping on a plank. The accelerations of plankand sphere are 3 m/s2 and 6 m/s2 in oppositedirection respectively, then angular acceleration ofsphere (in rad/s2) is

Answer» 15.In the figure shown, a sphere of radius 2 m is rollingwithout slipping on a plank. The accelerations of plankand sphere are 3 m/s2 and 6 m/s2 in oppositedirection respectively, then angular acceleration ofsphere (in rad/s2) is
18.

six equal charges of magnititude 5μ c are placed at the corners of regular hexagon of side 1m the potential at the centre of the hexagon i

Answer» six equal charges of magnititude 5μ c are placed at the corners of regular hexagon of side 1m the potential at the centre of the hexagon i
19.

the magnetic induction and magnetising field intensity in a sample of magnetic material are b and h the magnetic susceptibility of the material

Answer» the magnetic induction and magnetising field intensity in a sample of magnetic material are b and h the magnetic susceptibility of the material
20.

An unpolarized light of intensity I0 passes through three successive Polaroids P1, P2 and P3. The polarization axes of P1 make an angle 60∘ with P2 and P2 makes an angle 30∘ with P3. The intensity of the transmitted light from P3 is

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An unpolarized light of intensity I0 passes through three successive Polaroids P1, P2 and P3. The polarization axes of P1 make an angle 60 with P2 and P2 makes an angle 30 with P3. The intensity of the transmitted light from P3 is

21.

24.What is the outcome when the positive plate of a capacitor is connected to the +ve plate of another capacitor?

Answer» 24.What is the outcome when the positive plate of a capacitor is connected to the +ve plate of another capacitor?
22.

The current through a wire depends on time as I=(2+3t) A. Calculate the charge crossed through a cross-section of the wire in 10 s.

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The current through a wire depends on time as I=(2+3t) A. Calculate the charge crossed through a cross-section of the wire in 10 s.

23.

79.A mild steel of length 2L having cross sectional area A is fixed horizontally between two pillars. A small mass of m kg is suspended from the midpoint of the wire. If extension of the wire are within elastic limit, Find depression at midpoint of the wire.

Answer» 79.A mild steel of length 2L having cross sectional area A is fixed horizontally between two pillars. A small mass of m kg is suspended from the midpoint of the wire. If extension of the wire are within elastic limit, Find depression at midpoint of the wire.
24.

X(cm)(1) 0.2 joule(2) 1.2 joule(3) 2.2 joule(4) Zero29\cdot Two electrons are moving towards each other,with a velocity of 106 m/s. What will be dedistance of approach between them?(1) 1.53×10-8 m(2) 2.53 x 10-10 m(3) 2.53 x 10-6 m(4) ZeroPh. 0114ash Tower, 8, Pusa Road, New Delhi-11005 Ph.

Answer» X(cm)(1) 0.2 joule(2) 1.2 joule(3) 2.2 joule(4) Zero29\cdot Two electrons are moving towards each other,with a velocity of 106 m/s. What will be dedistance of approach between them?(1) 1.53×10-8 m(2) 2.53 x 10-10 m(3) 2.53 x 10-6 m(4) ZeroPh. 0114ash Tower, 8, Pusa Road, New Delhi-11005 Ph.
25.

An ideal liquid is flowing in two pipes one is inclined and second is horizontal. Both the pipes are connected by two vertical tubes of length h1 and h­2 as shown in fig. The flow is streamline in both the pipes. If velocity of liquid at A, B and C are 2 m/s, 4 m/s and 4 m/s respectively, the velocity at D will be

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An ideal liquid is flowing in two pipes one is inclined and second is horizontal. Both the pipes are connected by two vertical tubes of length h1 and h­2 as shown in fig. The flow is streamline in both the pipes. If velocity of liquid at A, B and C are 2 m/s, 4 m/s and 4 m/s respectively, the velocity at D will be

26.

A particle moves with constant angular velocity in a circle. During the motion its

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A particle moves with constant angular velocity in a circle. During the motion its



27.

The transfer function of a second order band-pass filter, having a centre frequency of 1000 rad/s, selectivity of 100 and a gain 0 dB at the centre frequency is

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The transfer function of a second order band-pass filter, having a centre frequency of 1000 rad/s, selectivity of 100 and a gain 0 dB at the centre frequency is

28.

A particle executes SHM, with an amplitude of 10 cm. When the particle is at 6 cm from the mean position, the magnitude of its velocity is equal to twice of its acceleration. Find the time period of SHM(in seconds)

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A particle executes SHM, with an amplitude of 10 cm. When the particle is at 6 cm from the mean position, the magnitude of its velocity is equal to twice of its acceleration. Find the time period of SHM(in seconds)

29.

Which of the following phenomena are not justified by wave nature of light?(a) Line spectra of atoms with special reference to hydrogen(b) Variation of heat capacity of solids as a function of temperature(c) Photoelectric effect(d) Black body radiationOptions:1.(a) and (b) only2.(c) and (d) only3.(b), (c) and (d) only4.(a), (b), (c) and (d)

Answer» Which of the following phenomena are not justified by wave nature of light?
(a) Line spectra of atoms with special reference to hydrogen
(b) Variation of heat capacity of solids as a function of temperature
(c) Photoelectric effect
(d) Black body radiation

Options:

1.(a) and (b) only
2.(c) and (d) only
3.(b), (c) and (d) only
4.(a), (b), (c) and (d)
30.

The area of cross-section of the wider tube shown in figure is 800 cm2. If a mass of 12 kg is placed on the massless piston, the difference in heights h in the level of water in the two tubes is

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The area of cross-section of the wider tube shown in figure is 800 cm2. If a mass of 12 kg is placed on the massless piston, the difference in heights h in the level of water in the two tubes is


31.

Answer the following questions: (a) You have learnt that plane and convex mirrors produce virtual images of objects. Can they produce real images under some circumstances? Explain. (b) A virtual image, we always say, cannot be caught on a screen. Yet when we ‘see’ a virtual image, we are obviously bringing it on to the ‘screen’ (i.e., the retina) of our eye. Is there a contradiction? (c) A diver under water, looks obliquely at a fisherman standing on the bank of a lake. Would the fisherman look taller or shorter to the diver than what he actually is? (d) Does the apparent depth of a tank of water change if viewed obliquely? If so, does the apparent depth increase or decrease? (e) The refractive index of diamond is much greater than that of ordinary glass. Is this fact of some use to a diamond cutter?

Answer» Answer the following questions: (a) You have learnt that plane and convex mirrors produce virtual images of objects. Can they produce real images under some circumstances? Explain. (b) A virtual image, we always say, cannot be caught on a screen. Yet when we ‘see’ a virtual image, we are obviously bringing it on to the ‘screen’ (i.e., the retina) of our eye. Is there a contradiction? (c) A diver under water, looks obliquely at a fisherman standing on the bank of a lake. Would the fisherman look taller or shorter to the diver than what he actually is? (d) Does the apparent depth of a tank of water change if viewed obliquely? If so, does the apparent depth increase or decrease? (e) The refractive index of diamond is much greater than that of ordinary glass. Is this fact of some use to a diamond cutter?
32.

Consider a parallel beam of light of wavelength 600nm and intensity 100w/m2.how many photons cross 1cm2 area perpe

Answer» Consider a parallel beam of light of wavelength 600nm and intensity 100w/m2.how many photons cross 1cm2 area perpe
33.

3. 2 rods of equal length l and mass M are kept along X and Y axis respectively such that their centre of mass lies at origin. The moment of inertia about the line y=x is?

Answer» 3. 2 rods of equal length l and mass M are kept along X and Y axis respectively such that their centre of mass lies at origin. The moment of inertia about the line y=x is?
34.

In communications what do we mean by angular frequency

Answer» In communications what do we mean by angular frequency
35.

how does image occurs behind mirror

Answer» how does image occurs behind mirror
36.

Vapours of alkaline earth metals are diamagnetic explain

Answer» Vapours of alkaline earth metals are diamagnetic explain
37.

In an experiment to measure the internal resistance of a cell by a potentiometer, it is found that the balance point is at a length of 2 m, when the cell is shunted by a 5 Ω resistance and at a length of 3 m, when the cell is shunted by a 10 Ω resistance. The internal resistance of the cell is

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In an experiment to measure the internal resistance of a cell by a potentiometer, it is found that the balance point is at a length of 2 m, when the cell is shunted by a 5 Ω resistance and at a length of 3 m, when the cell is shunted by a 10 Ω resistance. The internal resistance of the cell is

38.

(a) Define electric dipole moment. Is it a scalar or a vector ? Derive the expression for the electric field of a dipole at a point on the equatorial plane of the dipole. (b) Draw the equipotential surfaces due to an electric dipole. Locate the points where the potential due to the dipole is zero.

Answer» (a) Define electric dipole moment. Is it a scalar or a vector ? Derive the expression for the electric field of a dipole at a point on the equatorial plane of the dipole.
(b) Draw the equipotential surfaces due to an electric dipole. Locate the points where the potential due to the dipole is zero.
39.

why does the mud on the wheels of the moving vehicle flies tangentially

Answer» why does the mud on the wheels of the moving vehicle flies tangentially
40.

1.A rigid insulated wire frame in the form of a right angled triangle ABC is set in a vertical plane. Two beads of equal masses 'm' each and carrying charges q1 and q2 are connected by a cord of length 'l' and can slide without friction on the wires. Considering the case when the beads are stationary, determine 1. the angle ALPHA 2. the tension in the cord 3. the normal reaction on the beads. If the cord is now cut, what are the values of the charges for which the beads continue to remain stationary?

Answer» 1.A rigid insulated wire frame in the form of a right angled triangle ABC is set in a vertical plane. Two beads of equal masses 'm' each and carrying charges q1 and q2 are connected by a cord of length 'l' and can slide without friction on the wires. Considering the case when the beads are stationary, determine 1. the angle ALPHA 2. the tension in the cord 3. the normal reaction on the beads. If the cord is now cut, what are the values of the charges for which the beads continue to remain stationary?
41.

if the momentum of an object is increased by 10% then its kinetic energy will increase by ??

Answer» if the momentum of an object is increased by 10% then its kinetic energy will increase by ??
42.

The instantaneous value of current is given by I=100sin(100t) mA.(ii) Find the rms value of current.​​​​​​​[1 Mark]

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The instantaneous value of current is given by I=100sin(100t) mA.



(ii) Find the rms value of current.



​​​​​​​[1 Mark]

43.

Obtain an expressionfor the frequency of radiation emitted when a hydrogen atomde-excites from level n to level (n−1). For largen, show that this frequency equals the classical frequency ofrevolution of the electron in the orbit.

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Obtain an expression
for the frequency of radiation emitted when a hydrogen atom
de-excites from level n to level (n−1). For large
n, show that this frequency equals the classical frequency of
revolution of the electron in the orbit.

44.

A 100W sodium lamp radiates energy uniformly in all directions. The lamp is located at the centre of a large sphere that absorbs all the sodium light which is incident on it. The wavelength of the sodium light is 589 nm. (a) What is the energy per photon associated with the sodium light? (b) At what rate are the photons delivered to the sphere?

Answer» A 100W sodium lamp radiates energy uniformly in all directions. The lamp is located at the centre of a large sphere that absorbs all the sodium light which is incident on it. The wavelength of the sodium light is 589 nm. (a) What is the energy per photon associated with the sodium light? (b) At what rate are the photons delivered to the sphere?
45.

by what percent will the gravitational force between the two bodies be increased if their masses ar increased by 50

Answer» by what percent will the gravitational force between the two bodies be increased if their masses ar increased by 50
46.

Two magnets, each of magnetic moment M are placed so as to form a cross at right angles to each other. The magnetic moment of the system will be

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Two magnets, each of magnetic moment M are placed so as to form a cross at right angles to each other. The magnetic moment of the system will be

47.

A series LCR circuit with 100 Ω resistance is connected to an AC source of 200 V and angular frequency 300 rad/s. When only the capacitance is removed, the current lags behind the voltage by 60∘. When only the inductance is removed, the current leads the voltage by 60∘. The average power dissipated in the LCR circuit is -

Answer»

A series LCR circuit with 100 Ω resistance is connected to an AC source of 200 V and angular frequency 300 rad/s. When only the capacitance is removed, the current lags behind the voltage by 60. When only the inductance is removed, the current leads the voltage by 60. The average power dissipated in the LCR circuit is -

48.

124.Two soap bubbles in vacuum having radii 3cm and 4cm respectively coalesce under isothermal conditions to form a single bubble.What is the radius of new bubble?

Answer» 124.Two soap bubbles in vacuum having radii 3cm and 4cm respectively coalesce under isothermal conditions to form a single bubble.What is the radius of new bubble?
49.

110.There is a uniform electrostatic field in a region. The potential at various points on a small sphere centred at P, in the region, is found to vary between the limits 589.0 V to 589.8 V. What is the potential at a point on the sphere whose radius vector makes an angle 60^° with the direction of electric field? a)589.2 V b)589.6 V c)589.5 V d)589.4 V

Answer» 110.There is a uniform electrostatic field in a region. The potential at various points on a small sphere centred at P, in the region, is found to vary between the limits 589.0 V to 589.8 V. What is the potential at a point on the sphere whose radius vector makes an angle 60^° with the direction of electric field? a)589.2 V b)589.6 V c)589.5 V d)589.4 V
50.

The ratio of magnetic dipole moment to that of the angular momentum of an electron of mass m kg and charge e C. In Bohr's orbit of the hydrogen atom is-

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The ratio of magnetic dipole moment to that of the angular momentum of an electron of mass m kg and charge e C. In Bohr's orbit of the hydrogen atom is-