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1.

The photo-electron liberated from the surface of lithium (ϕ=2.39 eV) by electromagnetic radiation whose electric component varies with time as E=a(1+cosωt)cosω0t where a = constant, ω=6×1014 rad/s and ω0=3.60×1015rad/s, then the maximum kinetic energy of photo-electron is (in eV)

Answer» The photo-electron liberated from the surface of lithium (ϕ=2.39 eV) by electromagnetic radiation whose electric component varies with time as E=a(1+cosωt)cosω0t where a = constant, ω=6×1014 rad/s and

ω0=3.60×1015rad/s, then the maximum kinetic energy of photo-electron is (in eV)
2.

The radiation force experienced by body exposed to radiation of intensity I, assuming surface of body to be perfectly absorbing is

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The radiation force experienced by body exposed to radiation of intensity I, assuming surface of body to be perfectly absorbing is


3.

A coil of inductance L=2 μH and resistance R1=1 Ω is connected to a source of constant emf E=3 V. A resistance of R2=2 Ω is connected in parallel with the coil. Find the amount of heat generated in the coil after the switch is disconnected. The internal resistance of the source is negligible,

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A coil of inductance L=2 μH and resistance R1=1 Ω is connected to a source of constant emf E=3 V. A resistance of R2=2 Ω is connected in parallel with the coil. Find the amount of heat generated in the coil after the switch is disconnected. The internal resistance of the source is negligible,




4.

Find range of 20^x

Answer» Find range of 20^x
5.

The transition from the state n = 5 to n = 1 in a hydrogen atom results in UV radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition

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The transition from the state n = 5 to n = 1 in a hydrogen atom results in UV radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition


6.

In common emitter amplifier, the current gain is 20. The collector resistance and input resistance are 4 kΩ and 800 Ω respectively. If the input voltage is 0.01 V. The output voltage is

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In common emitter amplifier, the current gain is 20. The collector resistance and input resistance are 4 kΩ and 800 Ω respectively. If the input voltage is 0.01 V. The output voltage is

7.

An automobile of mass m accelerates starting from rest while the engine supplies constant power p . Its position and instantaneous velocity with respect to time?

Answer» An automobile of mass m accelerates starting from rest while the engine supplies constant power p . Its position and instantaneous velocity with respect to time?
8.

100 mA current gives a full scale deflection in a galvanometer of 2 Ω resistance. The resistance connected with the galvanometer to convert it into a voltmeter to measure 5 V is

Answer» 100 mA current gives a full scale deflection in a galvanometer of 2 Ω resistance. The resistance connected with the galvanometer to convert it into a voltmeter to measure 5 V is
9.

Current flowing in a Zener diode as shown in circuit is:(Given diode is an ideal and VZ=4 V)

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Current flowing in a Zener diode as shown in circuit is:



(Given diode is an ideal and VZ=4 V)




10.

Find the electric field at the center of a uniformly charged hemispherical shell of surface charge density sigma USING GAUSS LAW.

Answer» Find the electric field at the center of a uniformly charged hemispherical shell of surface charge density sigma USING GAUSS LAW.
11.

In a double slit experiment, the two slits are 1 mm apart and the screen is placed 1m away. A monochromatic light of wave length 500 nm is used. What will be the width of each slit for obtaining ten maxima of double slit within the central maxima of single slit pattern?

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In a double slit experiment, the two slits are 1 mm apart and the screen is placed 1m away. A monochromatic light of wave length 500 nm is used. What will be the width of each slit for obtaining ten maxima of double slit within the central maxima of single slit pattern?


12.

100 mA current gives a full scale deflection in a galvanometer of resistance 2Ω. The resistance connected with the galvanometer to convert it into a voltmeter of 5 V range is

Answer» 100 mA current gives a full scale deflection in a galvanometer of resistance 2Ω. The resistance connected with the galvanometer to convert it into a voltmeter of 5 V range is
13.

62. When a 1 kg mass hangs attached to a spring of length 50 cm,the spring strches by 2 cm.The mass is pulled down until the length of the spring becomes 60 cm.What is d amount of elstic energy stored in the spring in the condition,if g=10m/s2?

Answer» 62. When a 1 kg mass hangs attached to a spring of length 50 cm,the spring strches by 2 cm.The mass is pulled down until the length of the spring becomes 60 cm.What is d amount of elstic energy stored in the spring in the condition,if g=10m/s2?
14.

In the circuit shown, the initial voltages across the capacitors C1 and C2 are 1 V and 3 V respectively. The switch is closed at time t = 0. The total energy dissipated (in Joules) in the resistor R until steady state is reached, is .1.5

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In the circuit shown, the initial voltages across the capacitors C1 and C2 are 1 V and 3 V respectively. The switch is closed at time t = 0. The total energy dissipated (in Joules) in the resistor R until steady state is reached, is .

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  1. 1.5
15.

A uniformly tapering vessel is filled with a liquid of density 900 kg/m3. The force that acts on the base of the vessel due to the liquid (excluding atmospheric force) is : [Take g=10 m/s2]

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A uniformly tapering vessel is filled with a liquid of density 900 kg/m3. The force that acts on the base of the vessel due to the liquid (excluding atmospheric force) is : [Take g=10 m/s2]


16.

Find the equivalent capacitance between A and B in the circuit shown in the figure. Given C=5 μF

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Find the equivalent capacitance between A and B in the circuit shown in the figure. Given C=5 μF




17.

A block of mass m, attached to a fixed position O on a smooth inclined wedge of mass M, oscillates with amplitude A and linear frequency f . The wedge is located on a rough horizontal surface. If the angle of the wedge is 600, then the force of friction acting on the wedge is given by (coefficient of static friction =μ

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A block of mass m, attached to a fixed position O on a smooth inclined wedge of mass M, oscillates with
amplitude A and linear frequency f . The wedge is located on a rough horizontal surface. If the angle of the
wedge is 600, then the force of friction acting on the wedge is given by (coefficient of static friction =μ


18.

A steel plate of upper face area 2 cm2 and thickness 6 cm is fixed rigidly at the lower surface. A tangential force F=20 kN is applied on the upper surface as shown in the figure. The lateral displacement x of upper surface w.r.t the lower surface is (Take modulus of rigidity for steel is 8×1011 N/m2).

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A steel plate of upper face area 2 cm2 and thickness 6 cm is fixed rigidly at the lower surface. A tangential force F=20 kN is applied on the upper surface as shown in the figure. The lateral displacement x of upper surface w.r.t the lower surface is (Take modulus of rigidity for steel is 8×1011 N/m2).




19.

if a gas is taken from A to C through B then heat absorbed b the gas is 8J . Heat absrbed by the gas taking from A to C directl is

Answer» if a gas is taken from A to C through B then heat absorbed b the gas is 8J . Heat absrbed by the gas taking from A to C directl is
20.

102. What is the current through an ideal PN junction diode shown in figure 0 10 mA 20 mA 50 mA

Answer» 102. What is the current through an ideal PN junction diode shown in figure 0 10 mA 20 mA 50 mA
21.

The latent heat of vaporization of water is 2240 J/g. If the work done in the process of expansion of 1 g is 168 J, then increase in internal energy is

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The latent heat of vaporization of water is 2240 J/g. If the work done in the process of expansion of 1 g is 168 J, then increase in internal energy is

22.

The pulley shown in the figure has a radius of 20 cm and moment of inertia 0.2 kg-m2. The string going over it is attached at one end to a vertical spring of spring constant 50 N/m fixed from below, and supports a 1 kg mass at the other end. The system is released from rest with the spring at its natural length. Find the speed of the block when it has descended through 10 cm. Take g = 10 m/s2.

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The pulley shown in the figure has a radius of 20 cm and moment of inertia 0.2 kg-m2. The string going over it is attached at one end to a vertical spring of spring constant 50 N/m fixed from below, and supports a 1 kg mass at the other end. The system is released from rest with the spring at its natural length. Find the speed of the block when it has descended through 10 cm. Take g = 10 m/s2


.



23.

Find the net electric field due to a finite wire of linear charge density +λ C/m at a point P located at a perpendicular distance d as shown in the figure.[K=14πε0]

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Find the net electric field due to a finite wire of linear charge density +λ C/m at a point P located at a perpendicular distance d as shown in the figure.



[K=14πε0]




24.

The graph below shows the relationship between the number of people and profits earned (in ₹).The equation of the above graph is .

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The graph below shows the relationship between the number of people and profits earned (in ₹).





The equation of the above graph is .

25.

Which of the following graphs represents the distance-time variation of a body released from the top of a building?

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Which of the following graphs represents the distance-time variation of a body released from the top of a building?

26.

Two particles A and B are thrown vertically upward with velocity, 5 m/s and 10 m/s respectively (g=10m/s2). Find separation between them after one second. (Use relative motion approach)

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Two particles A and B are thrown vertically upward with velocity, 5 m/s and 10 m/s respectively (g=10m/s2). Find separation between them after one second. (Use relative motion approach)




27.

If U1,U2,U3 represents the potential energy of mass m moving from A to B along three different paths 1,2 & 3 (as shown in the figure) in the gravitational field, then

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If U1,U2,U3 represents the potential energy of mass m moving from A to B along three different paths 1,2 & 3 (as shown in the figure) in the gravitational field, then




28.

An observer in a speeding car sees a traffic jam ahead of him. He slows down to 36 km/hour. He finds that traffic has eased. A car moving ahead of him at 18 km/hour is honking at a frequency of 1392 Hz. If the speed of sound is 343 m/s, the frequency of the honk as heard by him will be

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An observer in a speeding car sees a traffic jam ahead of him. He slows down to 36 km/hour. He finds that traffic has eased. A car moving ahead of him at 18 km/hour is honking at a frequency of 1392 Hz. If the speed of sound is 343 m/s, the frequency of the honk as heard by him will be

29.

What is right hand thumb rule and how to identify the direction of force with it .

Answer» What is right hand thumb rule and how to identify the direction of force with it .
30.

Two particles of medium disturbed by the wave propagation are at x1=0 and x2=1 cm. The respective displacements (in cm) of the particles can be given by the equations: y1=2sin3πt,y2=2 sin(3πt−π8). The wave velocity is

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Two particles of medium disturbed by the wave propagation are at x1=0 and x2=1 cm. The respective displacements (in cm) of the particles can be given by the equations: y1=2sin3πt,y2=2 sin(3πtπ8). The wave velocity is


31.

A cylindrical bar with 200mm diameter is being turned with a tool having geometry 0o−9o−7o−8o−15o−30o−0.05inch (Coordinate system, ASA) resulting in a cutting force Fc1. If the tool geometry is changed to 0o−9o−7o−8o−15o−0o−0.05inch (Coordinate system, ASA) and all other parameters remain unchanged, the cutting force changes to Fc2. Specific cutting energy (in J/mm3) is Uc=U0(t1)−0.4, where Uo is the specific energy coefficient, and t1 the uncut thickness in mm. The value of percentage change in cutting force Fc2. i.e., (Fc2−Fc1Fc1)×100,, is(round off to one decimal place).

Answer»

A cylindrical bar with 200mm diameter is being turned with a tool having geometry 0o9o7o8o15o30o0.05inch (Coordinate system, ASA) resulting in a cutting force Fc1. If the tool geometry is changed to 0o9o7o8o15o0o0.05inch (Coordinate system, ASA) and all other parameters remain unchanged, the cutting force changes to Fc2. Specific cutting energy (in J/mm3) is Uc=U0(t1)0.4, where Uo is the specific energy coefficient, and t1 the uncut thickness in mm. The value of percentage change in cutting force Fc2. i.e., (Fc2Fc1Fc1)×100,, is

(round off to one decimal place).



32.

A particle moves in the x−y plane under the action of a force →F such that the value of its linear momentum →p at any instant is →p=2(cost^i+sint^j). The angle θ between →F and →p is

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A particle moves in the xy plane under the action of a force F such that the value of its linear momentum p at any instant is p=2(cost^i+sint^j). The angle θ between F and p is

33.

Two particles P and Q are moving with velocities of (^i+^j) and (−^i+2^j) respectively. At time t=0, P is at origin and Q is at a point with position vector (2^i+^j). The equation of the path of Q with respect to P is x+2y=C. Find the value of C.

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Two particles P and Q are moving with velocities of (^i+^j) and (^i+2^j) respectively. At time t=0, P is at origin and Q is at a point with position vector (2^i+^j). The equation of the path of Q with respect to P is x+2y=C. Find the value of C.

34.

The displacement-time graph of a moving object is shown in figure. Which of the following velocity-time graphs could represent the motion of the same body?

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The displacement-time graph of a moving object is shown in figure. Which of the following velocity-time graphs could represent the motion of the same body?


35.

What is the symbol for representing '' electricity '' in a reaction ?

Answer» What is the symbol for representing '' electricity '' in a reaction ?
36.

Three elements A,B and C crystalize in a cubic lattice with A atoms at the corners, B atoms at the cube center and C atoms at the centre of the face of the cube.The simplest formula for the compound will be:

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Three elements A,B and C crystalize in a cubic lattice with A atoms at the corners, B atoms at the cube center and C atoms at the centre of the face of the cube.The simplest formula for the compound will be:

37.

118.consider fraunhoffer diffraction pattern obtaied with a single silt illuminated at normal incidence. at the angular position of first diffraction minimum phase difference in radian between the wavelets from the opposite edges of the slit is

Answer» 118.consider fraunhoffer diffraction pattern obtaied with a single silt illuminated at normal incidence. at the angular position of first diffraction minimum phase difference in radian between the wavelets from the opposite edges of the slit is
38.

Standing waves of frequency 5.0 kHz are produced in a tube filled with oxygen at 300 K. The separation between the consecutive modes is 3.3 cm. Calculate the specific heat capacities Cp and Cv of the gas

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Standing waves of frequency 5.0 kHz are produced in a tube filled with oxygen at 300 K. The separation between the consecutive modes is 3.3 cm. Calculate the specific heat capacities Cp and Cv of the gas

39.

55. a ball floats with 1/3 of its volume outside water and 3/4 of its volume outside another liquid.the density of the other liquid is

Answer» 55. a ball floats with 1/3 of its volume outside water and 3/4 of its volume outside another liquid.the density of the other liquid is
40.

The displacement y of an oscillating particle is givenas y = A sin\lbrack Bx + Ct + D\rbrack, where A, B, C and Dare constants and x and t represent position andtime respectively. Then select the correct option(1) The dimension of AB is \lbrack L\rbrack is \lbrack T-1\rbrack e dimension ofDC(3The dimension ofis IL2T3A is a dimensionless quantity

Answer» The displacement y of an oscillating particle is givenas y = A sin\lbrack Bx + Ct + D\rbrack, where A, B, C and Dare constants and x and t represent position andtime respectively. Then select the correct option(1) The dimension of AB is \lbrack L\rbrack is \lbrack T-1\rbrack e dimension ofDC(3The dimension ofis IL2T3A is a dimensionless quantity
41.

The bob of a pendulum at rest is given an impulse to impart a horizontal velocity √gl m/s where l is the length of the pendulum. Find the tangential acceleration at the point where velocity of the bob is zero.

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The bob of a pendulum at rest is given an impulse to impart a horizontal velocity gl m/s where l is the length of the pendulum. Find the tangential acceleration at the point where velocity of the bob is zero.

42.

Difference between clinical and laboratory thermometer?

Answer» Difference between clinical and laboratory thermometer?
43.

(Q.)two non conducting solid spheres of radii R and 2R having uniform volume charge densities ρ1and ρ2 respectively, touch each other .the net electric field at a a distance 2R from the centre of the smaller sphere ,along the line joining the centres of the spheres , is zero .the ratio of ρ1/ρ2 can bea)-4b)32/25c)4d)-32/25

Answer» (Q.)two non conducting solid spheres of radii R and 2R having uniform volume charge densities ρ1
and ρ2 respectively, touch each other .the net electric field at a a distance 2R from the centre of the smaller sphere ,along the line joining the centres of the spheres , is zero .the ratio of ρ1/ρ2 can be
a)-4
b)32/25
c)4
d)-32/25
44.

A uniform cube is subjected to volume compression if each side is decreased by 1% then bulk strain is

Answer» A uniform cube is subjected to volume compression if each side is decreased by 1% then bulk strain is
45.

Activities of three radioactive substance A, B and C are represented by the curves A, B and C, in the figure. Then their half gives T1/2(A):T1/2(B):T1/2(C) are in the ratio

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Activities of three radioactive substance A, B and C are represented by the curves A, B and C, in the figure. Then their half gives T1/2(A):T1/2(B):T1/2(C) are in the ratio




46.

Aclosely wound solenoid of 2000 turns and area of cross-section1.6 ×10−4m2,carrying a current of 4.0 A, is suspended through its centre allowingit to turn in a horizontal plane.(a) What is the magnetic moment associated with the solenoid?(b) What is theforce and torque on the solenoid if a uniform horizontal magneticfield of 7.5 × 10−2T is set up at an angle of 30º with the axis of the solenoid?

Answer»

A
closely wound solenoid of 2000 turns and area of cross-section

1.6 ×
10
−4
m
2,
carrying a current of 4.0 A, is suspended through its centre allowing
it to turn in a horizontal plane.


(a)
What is the magnetic moment associated with the solenoid?



(b) What is the
force and torque on the solenoid if a uniform horizontal magnetic
field
of 7.5 × 10−2
T is set up at an angle of 30º with the axis of the solenoid?

47.

Radioactive isotopes are produced in a nuclear physics experiment at a constant rate. An inductor of inductance 100 mH, a resistor of resistance 100 Ω and a battery are connected to form a series circuit. The circuit is switched on at the instant the production of radioactive isotope starts. It is found that iN remains constant in time, where i is the current in the circuit at time t and N is the number of active nuclei at time t. Find the half-life of the isotope.

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Radioactive isotopes are produced in a nuclear physics experiment at a constant rate. An inductor of inductance 100 mH, a resistor of resistance 100 Ω and a battery are connected to form a series circuit. The circuit is switched on at the instant the production of radioactive isotope starts. It is found that iN remains constant in time, where i is the current in the circuit at time t and N is the number of active nuclei at time t. Find the half-life of the isotope.

48.

If a ball strikes the ground with a force of 3 N, the force exerted by the ground on the ball is

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If a ball strikes the ground with a force of 3 N, the force exerted by the ground on the ball is

49.

The mass of a planet is six times that of the earth. The radius of the planet is twice that of the earth. If the escape velocity from the earth is v, then the escape velocity from the planet is :

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The mass of a planet is six times that of the earth. The radius of the planet is twice that of the earth. If the escape velocity from the earth is v, then the escape velocity from the planet is :


50.

A hollow sphere of mass M and radius R is initially at rest on a horizontal rough surface. It moves under the action of a constant horizontal force F as shown in figure. The linear acceleration (a) of the sphere is :

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A hollow sphere of mass M and radius R is initially at rest on a horizontal rough surface. It moves under the action of a constant horizontal force F as shown in figure.


The linear acceleration (a) of the sphere is :