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1.

Question 4Why is sound wave called a longitudinal wave?

Answer» Question 4

Why is sound wave called a longitudinal wave?
2.

62.An adiabatic chamber has frictionless insulated piston of mass m .Mass of the remaining chamber including gas is 4m . "n" moles of an ideal monoatomic gas is present inside chamber at atmospheric temperature and pressure. Piston is in rest at equilibrium and confined to move along ldngth of the cylinder .A particle of mass m moving horizontally with speed v strikes elastically with the piston .Find the change in temperature of the gas when the compression if the gas is maximum.

Answer» 62.An adiabatic chamber has frictionless insulated piston of mass m .Mass of the remaining chamber including gas is 4m . "n" moles of an ideal monoatomic gas is present inside chamber at atmospheric temperature and pressure. Piston is in rest at equilibrium and confined to move along ldngth of the cylinder .A particle of mass m moving horizontally with speed v strikes elastically with the piston .Find the change in temperature of the gas when the compression if the gas is maximum.
3.

A capacitor of C1 is charged using a battery of voltage V1. Another capacitor of capacitance C2 is charged using a battery of voltage V2. Now , the batteries are removed and the capacitors are connected in following way-positive plate of one capacitor is connected to negative plate of another capacitor.Find-1) final potential difference across the capacitor2) final charges on the capacitors3) amount of energy lost or gain

Answer» A capacitor of C1 is charged using a battery of voltage V1. Another capacitor of capacitance C2 is charged using a battery of voltage V2. Now , the batteries are removed and the capacitors are connected in following way-
positive plate of one capacitor is connected to negative plate of another capacitor.
Find-
1) final potential difference across the capacitor
2) final charges on the capacitors
3) amount of energy lost or gain
4.

Two plates of the same area and the same thickness having thermal conductivities k1 and k2 are placed one on top of the other. The top and bottom faces of the composite plate are maintained at different constant temperatures. The thermal conductivity of the composite plate will be

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Two plates of the same area and the same thickness having thermal conductivities k1 and k2 are placed one on top of the other. The top and bottom faces of the composite plate are maintained at different constant temperatures. The thermal conductivity of the composite plate will be



5.

The bulk modulus of a spherical object is B. ifit is subjected to uniform pressure p, the fractional decrease in radius is 1)p/B 2)B/3P 3)3P/B 4)P/3

Answer» The bulk modulus of a spherical object is B. ifit is subjected to uniform pressure p, the fractional decrease in radius is 1)p/B 2)B/3P 3)3P/B 4)P/3
6.

A rod of length l is pivoted at origin . The moment of inertia of rod about this axis if linear mass density of rod varies u =(ax^2+b) kg/ m

Answer» A rod of length l is pivoted at origin . The moment of inertia of rod about this axis if linear mass density of rod varies u =(ax^2+b) kg/ m
7.

A cyclist riding the bicycle at a speed of 14√3 m/s takes a turn around a circular road of radius 20√3 m without skidding. What is his inclination to the vertical?[Take g=9.8 m/s2]

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A cyclist riding the bicycle at a speed of 143 m/s takes a turn around a circular road of radius 203 m without skidding. What is his inclination to the vertical?

[Take g=9.8 m/s2]

8.

A trolley of mass M is attached to a block of mass m by a string passing over a frictionless pulley as shown in the figure. If the coefficient of friction between the trolley and the surface below is μ, what is the acceleration of the trolley and the block system when they are released?

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A trolley of mass M is attached to a block of mass m by a string passing over a frictionless pulley as shown in the figure. If the coefficient of friction between the trolley and the surface below is μ, what is the acceleration of the trolley and the block system when they are released?



9.

An electron is moving along positive x axis. To get it moving on an anticlockwise circular path in the x-y plane a, magnetic field is applied -a) along positive y axis b) along positive z Axis c) along negative y axisd) along negative z axis

Answer» An electron is moving along positive x axis. To get it moving on an anticlockwise circular path in the x-y plane a, magnetic field is applied -
a) along positive y axis
b) along positive z Axis
c) along negative y axis
d) along negative z axis
10.

A block of mass m is lying on a wedge having inclination of α=tan−1(15). Wedge is moving with a constant acceleration of 2 m/s2. Find the minimum value of coefficient of friction so that m remains stationary with respect to wedge. Take g=10 m/s2.

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A block of mass m is lying on a wedge having inclination of α=tan1(15). Wedge is moving with a constant acceleration of 2 m/s2. Find the minimum value of coefficient of friction so that m remains stationary with respect to wedge. Take g=10 m/s2.

11.

A co-axial cable which carrying equal current I in opposite direction have cross section as shown in diagram. If B1 and B2 are the magnetic field at inner and outer point of cable, then which of the following relation is correct

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A co-axial cable which carrying equal current I in opposite direction have cross section as shown in diagram. If B1 and B2 are the magnetic field at inner and outer point of cable, then which of the following relation is correct




12.

An eye specialist prescribes spectacles having a combination of convex lens of focal length 40 cm in contact with a concave lens of focal length 25 cm. The power of this lens combination in diopter is

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An eye specialist prescribes spectacles having a combination of convex lens of focal length 40 cm in contact with a concave lens of focal length 25 cm. The power of this lens combination in diopter is

13.

Q.13 When a metallic surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength lamda , the stopping potential is V .if same surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength 2 lamda ,the stopping potential is V/4. the threshold wavelength for the metallic surface is

Answer» Q.13 When a metallic surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength lamda , the stopping potential is V .if same surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength 2 lamda ,the stopping potential is V/4. the threshold wavelength for the metallic surface is
14.

A rectangular frame of wire 25*15 cm is placed in a uniform electric field of strength 2000 N/C such that plane of the coil is normal to the field . Find the electric flux linked with the frame. Calculate the electric flux when it is converted into a circular frame and sqaure frame. In which case the electric flux is maximum?

Answer» A rectangular frame of wire 25*15 cm is placed in a uniform electric field of strength 2000 N/C such that plane of the coil is normal to the field . Find the electric flux linked with the frame. Calculate the electric flux when it is converted into a circular frame and sqaure frame. In which case the electric flux is maximum?
15.

A uniform electric field of intensity E = 10^6 V/m exist in vertically downwards direction in a region. A particle of mass m = 0.01 kg and charge q= 10^-6C is suspended by an inextensible thread of length I= Im. The particle is displaced slightly from its mean position and released. Calculate the time period of its oscillation. What minimum velocity should be given to the particle at rest from its equilibrium position so that it completes a full circle in vertical plane? Calculate the maximum and minimum tension in the thread in its circular motion in vertical plane. [

Answer» A uniform electric field of intensity E = 10^6 V/m exist in vertically downwards direction in a region. A particle of mass m = 0.01 kg and charge q= 10^-6C is suspended by an inextensible thread of length I= Im. The particle is displaced slightly from its mean position and released. Calculate the time period of its oscillation. What minimum velocity should be given to the particle at rest from its equilibrium position so that it completes a full circle in vertical plane? Calculate the maximum and minimum tension in the thread in its circular motion in vertical plane.
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16.

If a planet revolves around the sun which of the following doesn't remain constant ?

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If a planet revolves around the sun which of the following doesn't remain constant ?


17.

The main and auxiliary winding impedance of a 50 Hz, capacitor-start single-phase induction motor are:Main winding, ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯Zm=(3+j2.7)ΩAuxiliary winding, ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ZA=(7+j3)ΩThe value of the capacitor to be connected in series with the auxiliary winding to achieve a phase difference of α=90∘ between the current of the two windings at start will be ____μF. 295.5

Answer» The main and auxiliary winding impedance of a 50 Hz, capacitor-start single-phase induction motor are:



Main winding, ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯Zm=(3+j2.7)Ω



Auxiliary winding, ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ZA=(7+j3)Ω



The value of the capacitor to be connected in series with the auxiliary winding to achieve a phase difference of α=90 between the current of the two windings at start will be ____μF.
  1. 295.5
18.

A body rolling on ice with vel. 8m/s comes to rest after traveling 4 m.Compute the co efficient of friction

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A body rolling on ice with vel. 8m/s comes to rest after traveling 4 m.Compute the co efficient of friction

19.

Dimensional formula of mechanical equivalent of heat is

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Dimensional formula of mechanical equivalent of heat is

20.

Hubble telescope uses light of wavelength 550 nm through a 2.44 m aperture. The height of Hubble telescope above the surface of Earth is given to be 600 km. Find the least distance between two objects on the surface of Earth to be visible to the telescope sufficiently resolved.

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Hubble telescope uses light of wavelength 550 nm through a 2.44 m aperture. The height of Hubble telescope above the surface of Earth is given to be 600 km. Find the least distance between two objects on the surface of Earth to be visible to the telescope sufficiently resolved.


21.

If a unit positive charge is taken from one point to another over an equipotential surface, then

Answer» If a unit positive charge is taken from one point to another over an equipotential surface, then
22.

The inverse Fourier transform of X(ω)=e−ωu(ω)is

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The inverse Fourier transform of X(ω)=eωu(ω)is


23.

A smooth inclined plane of length L having inclination θ with the horizontal is inside a lift which is moving down with retardation a. The time taken by a body to slide down the inclined plane, from rest, will be

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A smooth inclined plane of length L having inclination θ with the horizontal is inside a lift which is
moving down with retardation a. The time taken by a body to slide down the inclined plane, from rest, will be

24.

Dimensional quantity of resistance

Answer» Dimensional quantity of resistance
25.

Thework function of caesium metal is 2.14 eV. When light of frequency 6×1014 Hzis incident on the metal surface, photoemission of electrons occurs.What is the(a) maximumkinetic energy of the emitted electrons,(b) Stopping potential, and(c) maximum speed of the emittedphotoelectrons?

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The
work function of caesium metal is 2.14 eV. When light of frequency 6
×10
14 Hz
is incident on the metal surface, photoemission of electrons occurs.
What is the


(a) maximum
kinetic energy of the emitted electrons,


(b)
Stopping potential, and


(c)
maximum speed of the emitted
photoelectrons?

26.

A charged particle P leaves the origin with velocity v=vo at some inclination with x axis. There is uniform magnetic field B along x axis . P strikes a fixed target T on the x axis for the minimum value of B=Bo. P will also strike T if1.B=2Bo v=2vo2.B=2Bo v=vo3.B=Bo v=2vo4.B=Bo/2 v=2voA. 1&2 B.2&3 C.1&3 D.1&4

Answer» A charged particle P leaves the origin with velocity v=vo at some inclination with x axis. There is uniform magnetic field B along x axis . P strikes a fixed target T on the x axis for the minimum value of B=Bo. P will also strike T if
1.B=2Bo v=2vo
2.B=2Bo v=vo
3.B=Bo v=2vo
4.B=Bo/2 v=2vo
A. 1&2 B.2&3 C.1&3 D.1&4
27.

The resistances of the four arms P, Q, R and S , in a Wheatstone's bridge, are 10 Ω, 30 Ω, 30 Ω and 90 Ω respectively. The e.m.f. and internal resistance of the cell are 7 V and 5 Ω respectively. If the galvanometer resistance is 50 Ω, the current drawn from the cell will be -

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The resistances of the four arms P, Q, R and S , in a Wheatstone's bridge, are 10 Ω, 30 Ω, 30 Ω and 90 Ω respectively. The e.m.f. and internal resistance of the cell are 7 V and 5 Ω respectively. If the galvanometer resistance is 50 Ω, the current drawn from the cell will be -

28.

A point mass (mo) is at the surface of a planet of density ρ and radius r. Gravitational force experienced by mo is proportional to

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A point mass (mo) is at the surface of a planet of density ρ and radius r. Gravitational force experienced by mo is proportional to

29.

A 14.5 kg mass fastened to one end of steel wire of unstretched length 1m is whirled in a vertical circle with an angular f =2rev/s at the bottom of the circle.The cross sectional area of the wire=0.065 cm2.Calculate the elongation of the wire when the mass is at the lowest point of its path.

Answer» A 14.5 kg mass fastened to one end of steel wire of unstretched length 1m is whirled in a vertical circle with an angular f =2rev/s at the bottom of the circle.The cross sectional area of the wire=0.065 cm2.Calculate the elongation of the wire when the mass is at the lowest point of its path.
30.

A satellite is moving around the with speed v in a circular orbit of radius r. If the orbit radius is decreased by 1%, its speed will

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A satellite is moving around the with speed v in a circular orbit of radius r. If the orbit radius is decreased by 1%, its speed will


31.

A line AB is making an angle of 30∘ from +ve x-axis, the line is in xy plane, what is the velocity of a car moving with speed 36 km/hr along AB?

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A line AB is making an angle of 30 from +ve x-axis, the line is in xy plane, what is the velocity of a car moving with speed 36 km/hr along AB?

32.

A sample consisting of 1 mol of mono-atomic gas (CV=32R)is taken through the cycle as shown. ΔU for the process (1→2) is

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A sample consisting of 1 mol of mono-atomic gas (CV=32R)is taken through the cycle as shown.

ΔU for the process (12) is

33.

At the magnetic north pole of the earth, the value of horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field and angle of dip are, respectively

Answer» At the magnetic north pole of the earth, the value of horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field and angle of dip are, respectively
34.

For the given equation representing position, y=A sinωt+Asin(ωt+2π3), match the column. Column IColumn II(A) Motion(p) Is periodic but not SHM(B) Amplitude(q) Is SHM(C) Initial phase(r) A(D) Maximum velocity(s)π3(t)ω3(u) None

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For the given equation representing position, y=A sinωt+Asin(ωt+2π3), match the column.
Column IColumn II(A) Motion(p) Is periodic but not SHM(B) Amplitude(q) Is SHM(C) Initial phase(r) A(D) Maximum velocity(s)π3(t)ω3(u) None

35.

A block of mass m is placed on a triangular block ofmass M, which in turn is placed on a horizontal surface. Assuming frictionless surfaces find the velocity of triangular block when the smaller block reaches the bottom en

Answer» A block of mass m is placed on a triangular block ofmass M, which in turn is placed on a horizontal surface. Assuming frictionless surfaces find the velocity of triangular block when the smaller block reaches the bottom en
36.

Temperature of a body θ is slightly more than the temperature of the surrounding θ0 . Its rate of cooling (R) versus temperature of body (θ) is plotted. Its shape would be

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Temperature of a body θ is slightly more than the temperature of the surrounding θ0 . Its rate of cooling (R) versus temperature of body (θ) is plotted. Its shape would be



37.

A body is moving in a circle with a speed of 1 m/s. This speed increases at a constant rate of 2 m/s every second. Assume that the radius of the circle described is 25 m. The total acceleration of the body after 2 s is

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A body is moving in a circle with a speed of 1 m/s. This speed increases at a constant rate of 2 m/s every second. Assume that the radius of the circle described is 25 m. The total acceleration of the body after 2 s is

38.

108.A wheel is rolling without slipping on a straight road find the magnitude of displacement of point P when it rolls down at 1.5 turns and point p is in contact with the ground

Answer» 108.A wheel is rolling without slipping on a straight road find the magnitude of displacement of point P when it rolls down at 1.5 turns and point p is in contact with the ground
39.

A water jar contains 456 L of water. Choose the volume of water that has to be drainedsuch that the remaining volume in the jar is always a whole.

Answer» A water jar contains 456 L of water. Choose the volume of water that has to be drainedsuch that the remaining volume in the jar is always a whole.
40.

A thin film of soap solution (n 1.4) lies onthe top of a glass plate (n 1.5). When visiblelight is incident almost normal to the plate, twoadjacent reflection maxima are observed at twowavelengths 420nm and 630nm. Theminimum thickness of the soap solution is:(1) 420 nnm(2) 450 nm(3) 630 nm(4) 1260 nm

Answer» A thin film of soap solution (n 1.4) lies onthe top of a glass plate (n 1.5). When visiblelight is incident almost normal to the plate, twoadjacent reflection maxima are observed at twowavelengths 420nm and 630nm. Theminimum thickness of the soap solution is:(1) 420 nnm(2) 450 nm(3) 630 nm(4) 1260 nm
41.

The central fringe in a Young’s double slit experiment with the wavelength λ=500 nm has intensity I0. If one of the slits is covered by a 5 μm thick film of glass (μ=1.5), the intensity at centre of the screen becomes I1. The ratio of I1I0 is

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The central fringe in a Young’s double slit experiment with the wavelength λ=500 nm has intensity I0. If one of the slits is covered by a 5 μm thick film of glass (μ=1.5), the intensity at centre of the screen becomes I1. The ratio of I1I0 is


42.

Motion described by an object is shown in the figure given below, the acceleration of the object is

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Motion described by an object is shown in the figure given below, the acceleration of the object is


43.

The kinetic energy k of a particle moving along a circle of radius R depends on the distance covered s as k = as2 where a is a constant. The force acting on the particle is

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The kinetic energy k of a particle moving along a circle of radius R depends on the distance covered s as k = as2 where a is a constant. The force acting on the particle is


44.

The magnitude of the displacement of a particle moving in a circle of radius a with constant angular speed ω varies with time t as

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The magnitude of the displacement of a particle moving in a circle of radius a with constant angular speed ω varies with time t as

45.

39. A bullet of mass10 gram traveling horizontally at 200m/s strikes and embeds in a pendulum Bob of mass 2 kg 1. How much machnical energy is dissipated in the collision ? 2. Assuming that CV for the Bob plus bullet is 3R calculate the Temperature increase of the system due to the collision take the molecular mass of the system to be 200g/mole

Answer» 39. A bullet of mass10 gram traveling horizontally at 200m/s strikes and embeds in a pendulum Bob of mass 2 kg 1. How much machnical energy is dissipated in the collision ? 2. Assuming that CV for the Bob plus bullet is 3R calculate the Temperature increase of the system due to the collision take the molecular mass of the system to be 200g/mole
46.

How to find magnetic movement of diamagnetic molecules?

Answer» How to find magnetic movement of diamagnetic molecules?
47.

Two charged conductingspheres of radii a and b are connected to each other bya wire. What is the ratio of electric fields at the surfaces of thetwo spheres? Use the result obtained to explain why charge density onthe sharp and pointed ends of a conductor is higher than on itsflatter portions.

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Two charged conducting
spheres of radii a and b are connected to each other by
a wire. What is the ratio of electric fields at the surfaces of the
two spheres? Use the result obtained to explain why charge density on
the sharp and pointed ends of a conductor is higher than on its
flatter portions.

48.

A convex mirror used for rearview on an automobile has a radius of curvature of 10 m. If a bus is 5 m away from this mirror, the position of the image of the bus is _________ m behind the mirror.2.5

Answer» A convex mirror used for rearview on an automobile has a radius of curvature of 10 m. If a bus is 5 m away from this mirror, the position of the image of the bus is _________ m behind the mirror.
  1. 2.5
49.

Ina certain region of space, electric field is along the z-directionthroughout. The magnitude of electric field is, however, not constantbut increases uniformly along the positive z-direction,at the rate of 105NC−1per metre. What are the force and torque experienced by a systemhaving a total dipole moment equal to 10−7Cm in the negative z-direction?

Answer»

In
a certain region of space, electric field is along the z-direction
throughout. The magnitude of electric field is, however, not constant
but increases uniformly along the positive z-direction,
at the rate of 105
NC−1
per metre. What are the force and torque experienced by a system
having a total dipole moment equal to 10−7
Cm in the negative z-direction?

50.

A quarter circular conducting ring of radius r is rotating at angular velocity ω in uniform magnetic field as shown in figure. EMF induced across the ring is

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A quarter circular conducting ring of radius r is rotating at angular velocity ω in uniform magnetic field as shown in figure.
EMF induced across the ring is