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The centre of mass of a body is located |
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Answer» The centre of mass of a body is located |
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In the system shown in figure, masses of the blocks are such that when system is released, acceleration of pulley P1 is a upwards and acceleration of block 1 is a1 upwards, such that a<a1<2a. It is found that acceleration of block 3 is same as that of 1 both in magnitude and direction. Column IColumn IIa) Acceleration of 2p)2a+a1b) Acceleration of 4q)2a−a1c) Acceleration of 2 w.r.t. 3r) upwardsd) Acceleration of 2 w.r.t. 4s) downwards |
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Answer» In the system shown in figure, masses of the blocks are such that when system is released, acceleration of pulley P1 is a upwards and acceleration of block 1 is a1 upwards, such that a<a1<2a. |
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A uniform rope of mass 0.1 kg and length 2.45 m hangs from a ceiling. The speed of transverse waves in the rope at appoint 0.5 m from the lower end is approximately |
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Answer» A uniform rope of mass 0.1 kg and length 2.45 m hangs from a ceiling. The speed of transverse waves in the rope at appoint 0.5 m from the lower end is approximately |
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A prismatic linearly elasitc bar of length L, cross-sectional area A, and made up of a material with Young's modulus E, is subjected to axial tensile force as shown in the figures. When the bar is subjected to axial tensile forces P1 and P2, the strain energies stored in the bar are U1 and U2 respectively.If U is the strain energy stored in the same bar when subjected to an axial tensile forece(P1+P2) , the correct relationship is |
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Answer» A prismatic linearly elasitc bar of length L, cross-sectional area A, and made up of a material with Young's modulus E, is subjected to axial tensile force as shown in the figures. When the bar is subjected to axial tensile forces P1 and P2, the strain energies stored in the bar are U1 and U2 respectively. |
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Two cylinders of same cross section and length L but made of two materials of density ρ1 and ρ2 are cemented together to form a cylinder 2L. If the combination floats in water with length L/2 above the surface of water ρ11g/cc B. ρ13/2 g/cc D. ρ1 |
| Answer» Two cylinders of same cross section and length L but made of two materials of density ρ1 and ρ2 are cemented together to form a cylinder 2L. If the combination floats in water with length L/2 above the surface of water ρ11g/cc B. ρ1<8/9 g/cc C. ρ1>3/2 g/cc D. ρ1<3/4 g/c | |
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A point charge Q is located just above the centre O of the flat face of a hemisphere as shown in the figure. The electric flux through the flat face is |
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Answer» A point charge Q is located just above the centre O of the flat face of a hemisphere as shown in the figure. The electric flux through the flat face is |
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An aeroplane is in a level flight at 144km/h at an altitude of 1000m. How far from a target should a bomb be released from it to hit the target |
| Answer» An aeroplane is in a level flight at 144km/h at an altitude of 1000m. How far from a target should a bomb be released from it to hit the target | |
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when a YDSE is performed using a monochromatic source of light, fringe width is found to be 1.2 mm. The minimum distance above central maxima at which intensity is (3/4th) of the maximum value is |
| Answer» when a YDSE is performed using a monochromatic source of light, fringe width is found to be 1.2 mm. The minimum distance above central maxima at which intensity is (3/4th) of the maximum value is | |
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In Bohr model of hydrogen atom, the ratio of periods of revolution of an electron in n = 2 and n = 1 orbits is |
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Answer» In Bohr model of hydrogen atom, the ratio of periods of revolution of an electron in n = 2 and n = 1 orbits is |
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A parallel plate capacitor with air as medium between the plates has a capacitance of 10 μF. The capacitor is divided into two equal halves and filled with two media having dielectric constant K1=2 and K2=4. The capacitance of the system will be |
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Answer» A parallel plate capacitor with air as medium between the plates has a capacitance of 10 μF. The capacitor is divided into two equal halves and filled with two media having dielectric constant K1=2 and K2=4. The capacitance of the system will be |
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what is z component of angular momentum? |
| Answer» what is z component of angular momentum? | |
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Two point charges 3*10power8C and -2*10power8C are located 15 CM apart in air. Find at what points on the line joining these charges the electric potential is zero. (Take potential at infinity to be zero. ) |
| Answer» Two point charges 3*10power8C and -2*10power8C are located 15 CM apart in air. Find at what points on the line joining these charges the electric potential is zero. (Take potential at infinity to be zero. ) | |
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A monochromatic beam of light is incident at 60o on one face of an equilateral prism of refractive index n and emerges from the opposite face making an angle θ(n) with the normal. For n=√3 the value of θ is 60o and dθdn=m. The value of m is |
Answer» A monochromatic beam of light is incident at 60o on one face of an equilateral prism of refractive index n and emerges from the opposite face making an angle θ(n) with the normal. For n=√3 the value of θ is 60o and dθdn=m. The value of m is![]() |
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What is the method to find instantaneous velocity? |
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Answer» What is the method to find instantaneous velocity? |
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The motion of a swing is shown below. Which of the following is the correct graph for kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE) vs displacement from the mean position? |
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Answer» The motion of a swing is shown below. Which of the following is the correct graph for kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE) vs displacement from the mean position? |
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nta particle moving in a circular pah. the acceleration and momentum of the particle at a certain moment are a=4i+3j and P =8i-6j.the otion of the particle isn ntuniform circlarn ntaccelerated circularn ntdeacc circularn ntnonen |
| Answer» nta particle moving in a circular pah. the acceleration and momentum of the particle at a certain moment are a=4i+3j and P =8i-6j.the otion of the particle isn ntuniform circlarn ntaccelerated circularn ntdeacc circularn ntnonen | |
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An air capacitor of capacity 10 μF is connected to a battery of 12 V. Now the space between the plates is filled with a liquid of dielectric constant 5. The additional charge that flows to the capacitor is |
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Answer» An air capacitor of capacity 10 μF is connected to a battery of 12 V. Now the space between the plates is filled with a liquid of dielectric constant 5. The additional charge that flows to the capacitor is |
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A steel tape gives correct measurement at 20∘C. A piece of wood is being measured with the steel tape at 0∘C. The reading is 25 cm on the tape, the real length of the given piece of wood must be |
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Answer» A steel tape gives correct measurement at 20∘C. A piece of wood is being measured with the steel tape at 0∘C. The reading is 25 cm on the tape, the real length of the given piece of wood must be |
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A curve passes through the point (1,π6). Let the slope of the curve at each point (x, y) be yx+sec(yx),x>0. Then the equation of the curve is |
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Answer» A curve passes through the point (1,π6). Let the slope of the curve at each point (x, y) be yx+sec(yx),x>0. Then the equation of the curve is |
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Consider the beta decay198Au→ 198Hg∗+β−+¯¯¯νWhere 198Hg∗ represents a mercury nucleus in an excited state at energy 1.088 MeV above the ground state. What can be the maximum kinetic energy of the electron emitted? The atomic mass of 198Au is 197.968233 u and that of 198Hg is 197.966760 u. c2=931 MeVu |
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Answer» Consider the beta decay |
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In the figure, S1 and S2 are identical springs. The oscillation frequency of the mass m is f. If one spring is removed, the frequency will become |
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Answer» In the figure, S1 and S2 are identical springs. The oscillation frequency of the mass m is f. If one spring is removed, the frequency will become
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11. Current through 10 ohm resistor shown in figure is ?? |
| Answer» 11. Current through 10 ohm resistor shown in figure is ?? | |
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a heater coil connected across a given potential difference has power P. now the coil is cut into two equal halves and joined in parellel . across the same potential difference ,this combination has power ? |
| Answer» a heater coil connected across a given potential difference has power P. now the coil is cut into two equal halves and joined in parellel . across the same potential difference ,this combination has power ? | |
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An ideal monoatomic gas at temperature 27∘C and pressure 100 bar occupies 5 L volume. 5000 cal of heat is added to the system without changing the volume. Calculate the change in temperature of the gas. (Given, R=8.31 J/mol K) |
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Answer» An ideal monoatomic gas at temperature 27∘C and pressure 100 bar occupies 5 L volume. 5000 cal of heat is added to the system without changing the volume. Calculate the change in temperature of the gas. (Given, R=8.31 J/mol K) |
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In a certain region of space gravitational field is given by I=-(K/r)(where r is the dist from a fixed point and K is cons†an t). Taking the referance point to be at r=r° with V=V°.Find the potential at a dis†an ce r |
| Answer» In a certain region of space gravitational field is given by I=-(K/r)(where r is the dist from a fixed point and K is cons†an t). Taking the referance point to be at r=r° with V=V°.Find the potential at a dis†an ce r | |
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What is the focal length of a convex lens of focal length 30cm incontact with a concave lens of focal length 20cm? Is the system aconverging or a diverging lens? Ignore thickness of the lenses. |
| Answer» What is the focal length of a convex lens of focal length 30cm incontact with a concave lens of focal length 20cm? Is the system aconverging or a diverging lens? Ignore thickness of the lenses. | |
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4.A disc of radius R is moving with velocity of centre of mass v and angular speed ω as shown in the figure. The angular momentum of the disc about point O is 1) Iω 2) Rmv 3) Iω + Rmv 4) Iω - Rmv |
| Answer» 4.A disc of radius R is moving with velocity of centre of mass v and angular speed ω as shown in the figure. The angular momentum of the disc about point O is 1) Iω 2) Rmv 3) Iω + Rmv 4) Iω - Rmv | |
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A particle moves from point P(1,2,3)m to Q(2,1,4)m under the action of a constant force F = (2i+j+k)N. Work done by the force is? |
| Answer» A particle moves from point P(1,2,3)m to Q(2,1,4)m under the action of a constant force F = (2i+j+k)N. Work done by the force is? | |
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Assertion. If a metal sheet is introduced in between plates of a parallel plate capacitor, then capacitance increases Reason. On insertion of the metal between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor electric field always decreases |
| Answer» Assertion. If a metal sheet is introduced in between plates of a parallel plate capacitor, then capacitance increases Reason. On insertion of the metal between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor electric field always decreases | |
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Compute the fractional change in volume of a glass slab, when subjected to a hydraulic pressure of 10 atm. |
| Answer» Compute the fractional change in volume of a glass slab, when subjected to a hydraulic pressure of 10 atm. | |
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A 2 MeV proton is moving perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of 2.5 T. The force on the proton is (mass of proton = 1.6×10−27kg) |
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Answer» A 2 MeV proton is moving perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of 2.5 T. The force on the proton is (mass of proton = 1.6×10−27kg) |
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From the given graph (in red colour) match the mentioned points (column I)with their slope (column II)Column I Column II(p) X = 2 (i) 2 (q) X = 6 (ii) 6(r) X = 10 (iii) 10 (iv) 0 (v) 12 (vi) −12 |
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A coil of inductance L=2.0 μH and resistance R=1.0 Ω is connected to a source of constant emf ϵ=3.0 V resistance R0=2.0 Ω is connected in parallel with the coil.The amount of heat generated in the coil after the switch Sw is disconected (in microjoule) is (The internal resistance of the source is negligible.) |
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Answer» A coil of inductance L=2.0 μH and resistance R=1.0 Ω is connected to a source of constant emf ϵ=3.0 V resistance R0=2.0 Ω is connected in parallel with the coil.The amount of heat generated in the coil after the switch Sw is disconected (in microjoule) is
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A resistor of resistance 100 Ω is connected to an AC source, E=12sin(250πt) V. Find the energy dissipated as heat across resistor during, t=0 to t=1 ms. |
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Answer» A resistor of resistance 100 Ω is connected to an AC source, E=12sin(250πt) V. Find the energy dissipated as heat across resistor during, t=0 to t=1 ms. |
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36. A cubical box of wood of side 30 cm weighing 21.6 kg floats on water with two faces horizontal the depth of immersion of box is |
| Answer» 36. A cubical box of wood of side 30 cm weighing 21.6 kg floats on water with two faces horizontal the depth of immersion of box is | |
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If →a, →b, →c are mutually perpendicular vectors of equal magnitudes, then the angle between the vectors →a and →a+→b+→c is |
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Answer» If →a, →b, →c are mutually perpendicular vectors of equal magnitudes, then the angle between the vectors →a and →a+→b+→c is |
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Figure (15-E2) shows a plot of the transverse displacements of the particles of a string at t = 0 through which a travelling wave is passing in the positive x-direction. The wave speed is 20 cm s−1. Find (a) the amplitude, (b) the wavelength, (c) the wave number and (d) the frequency of the wave. |
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Answer» Figure (15-E2) shows a plot of the transverse displacements of the particles of a string at t = 0 through which a travelling wave is passing in the positive x-direction. The wave speed is 20 cm s−1. Find (a) the amplitude, (b) the wavelength, (c) the wave number and (d) the frequency of the wave.
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which type of attractive force is present between the polar and non polar molecule |
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Answer» which type of attractive force is present between the polar and non polar molecule |
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The gravitational field due to a mass distribution is E=Kx3 in the x - direction (K is a constant). Taking the gravitational potential to be zero at infinity, its value at a distance x is |
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Answer» The gravitational field due to a mass distribution is E=Kx3 in the x - direction (K is a constant). Taking the gravitational potential to be zero at infinity, its value at a distance x is |
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A boy of height 1.5 m is moving on a skateboard due east with velocity 4 m/s. He throws a coin vertically upward with a velocity of 3 m/s relative to himself. Find the total displacement of the coin relative to ground till it comes to the hand of the boy. Take g=10 m/s2. |
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Answer» A boy of height 1.5 m is moving on a skateboard due east with velocity 4 m/s. He throws a coin vertically upward with a velocity of 3 m/s relative to himself. Find the total displacement of the coin relative to ground till it comes to the hand of the boy. Take g=10 m/s2. |
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In the experiment of the meter bridge if length corresponding to null deflection is x, what would be the value of null deflection when radius of meter bridge is double |
| Answer» In the experiment of the meter bridge if length corresponding to null deflection is x, what would be the value of null deflection when radius of meter bridge is double | |
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A small source of sound has mass M and is attached to a spring of force constant k. It is oscillating with an amplitude A=v20√Mk where v is the speed of sound in air. The source of sound produces a sound of frequency f0=399 Hz. Find the range of frequencies registered by the stationary observer standing at a distant point O. |
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Answer» A small source of sound has mass M and is attached to a spring of force constant k. It is oscillating with an amplitude A=v20√Mk where v is the speed of sound in air. The source of sound produces a sound of frequency f0=399 Hz. Find the range of frequencies registered by the stationary observer standing at a distant point O. |
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A particle is projected at an angle 60∘ with the horizontal with a speed 10 m/s. Find angular velocity when particle reaches X-axis, about an axis passing through origin ang along Z-axis. |
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Answer» A particle is projected at an angle 60∘ with the horizontal with a speed 10 m/s. |
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A person is standing in the midway of wall and mirror what is the height of mirror to required by the man of height 6 cm to see complete image of wall of height 5 cm |
| Answer» A person is standing in the midway of wall and mirror what is the height of mirror to required by the man of height 6 cm to see complete image of wall of height 5 cm | |
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A wall has two layers A and B, each made of different material. Both the layers have the same thickness. The thermal conductivity for A is twice that of B. Under steady state, the temperature difference across the whole wall is 36∘C. Then the temperature difference across the layer A is |
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Answer» A wall has two layers A and B, each made of different material. Both the layers have the same thickness. The thermal conductivity for A is twice that of B. Under steady state, the temperature difference across the whole wall is 36∘C. Then the temperature difference across the layer A is |
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Two concentric, co-planar, circular loops have diameters 10 cm and 1 m and resistance per unit length of the wire, 10−4 Ω/m. A time-dependent voltage V=(4+2.5t) volts is applied to the larger ring as shown. The current induced in the smaller loop is approximately, |
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Answer» Two concentric, co-planar, circular loops have diameters 10 cm and 1 m and resistance per unit length of the wire, 10−4 Ω/m. A time-dependent voltage V=(4+2.5t) volts is applied to the larger ring as shown. The current induced in the smaller loop is approximately, |
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A suspension of sand like particles in water with particles of diameter 0.10 mm and below is falling into a sedimentation tank at 0.1 m3/s,g=9.8m/s2, Specific gravity of particles = 2.65, and kinematic viscosity of water =1.0105×10−2cm2/s. The minimum surface area (in m2) required for this setting tank to remove particles of size 0.06 mm and above with 100% efficiency is31.214 |
Answer» A suspension of sand like particles in water with particles of diameter 0.10 mm and below is falling into a sedimentation tank at 0.1 m3/s,g=9.8m/s2, Specific gravity of particles = 2.65, and kinematic viscosity of water =1.0105×10−2cm2/s. The minimum surface area (in m2) required for this setting tank to remove particles of size 0.06 mm and above with 100% efficiency is
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For a particle moving in x-y plane, its position coordinates as a function of time t is given as x= 3t +5 and y= 4t + 6, where, x, y are in metreand t is in second. The trajectory of the particle is(1) Straight line(2) Circle(3) Ellipse(4) Parabola |
| Answer» For a particle moving in x-y plane, its position coordinates as a function of time t is given as x= 3t +5 and y= 4t + 6, where, x, y are in metreand t is in second. The trajectory of the particle is(1) Straight line(2) Circle(3) Ellipse(4) Parabola | |
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Dimensions of 1μ0 ϵ0,where symbols have their usual meaning,are |
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Answer» Dimensions of 1μ0 ϵ0,where symbols have their usual meaning,are |
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The earth moves around the sun in an elliptical orbit as shown in figure. The ratio OAOB=x. The ratio of the speed of the earth at B to that at A is nearly |
Answer» The earth moves around the sun in an elliptical orbit as shown in figure. The ratio OAOB=x. The ratio of the speed of the earth at B to that at A is nearly![]() |
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