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A monochromatic beam of light falls on YDSE apparatus at some angle (say θ ) as shown in the figure. A thin sheet of glass is inserted in front of the lower slit S2. The central bright fringe (path difference =0) will be obtained is- |
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Answer» A monochromatic beam of light falls on YDSE apparatus at some angle (say θ ) as shown in the figure. A thin sheet of glass is inserted in front of the lower slit S2. The central bright fringe (path difference =0) will be obtained is- |
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{ 3. An inductor }20mH , a capacitor }50μ F and a }}{ resistor }40Ω are connected in series across a }}{ source of emf }V=10\operatorname{sin}340t. The power loss in |
| Answer» { 3. An inductor }20mH , a capacitor }50μ F and a }}{ resistor }40Ω are connected in series across a }}{ source of emf }V=10\operatorname{sin}340t. The power loss in | |
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Two sources A and B are producing notes of frequency 680 Hz. A detector moves from A to B with a constant velocity 2 m/s. Find number of beats heard by the detector per second, if velocity of sound v is 340 m/s. |
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Answer» Two sources A and B are producing notes of frequency 680 Hz. A detector moves from A to B with a constant velocity 2 m/s. Find number of beats heard by the detector per second, if velocity of sound v is 340 m/s. |
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In Exercises 3.13 and 3.14, we have carefully distinguished between average speed and magnitude of average velocity. No such distinction is necessary when we consider instantaneous speed and magnitude of velocity. The instantaneous speed is always equal to the magnitude of instantaneous velocity. Why |
| Answer» In Exercises 3.13 and 3.14, we have carefully distinguished between average speed and magnitude of average velocity. No such distinction is necessary when we consider instantaneous speed and magnitude of velocity. The instantaneous speed is always equal to the magnitude of instantaneous velocity. Why | |
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In a spring gun having spring constant 100 N/m, a small ball B of mass 100 g is put in its barrel (as shown in the figure) by compressing the spring through 0.05 m. There should be a box placed at a distance d on the ground so that the ball falls in it. If the ball leaves the gun horizontally at a height of 2 m above the ground. The value of d in meter is _______.Take g=10 m/s2 |
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Answer» In a spring gun having spring constant 100 N/m, a small ball B of mass 100 g is put in its barrel (as shown in the figure) by compressing the spring through 0.05 m. There should be a box placed at a distance d on the ground so that the ball falls in it. If the ball leaves the gun horizontally at a height of 2 m above the ground. The value of d in meter is _______. Take g=10 m/s2 ![]() |
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The blocks B and C in the figure have mass m each. The strings AB and BC are light, having tensions T1 and T2 respectively. The system is in equilibrium with a constant horizontal force mg acting on C. Then |
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Answer» The blocks B and C in the figure have mass m each. The strings AB and BC are light, having tensions T1 and T2 respectively. The system is in equilibrium with a constant horizontal force mg acting on C. Then |
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A body dropped from the top of a tower covers the distance 7x in the last second of its journey, where x is the distance covered in 1st sec. How much time does it take to reach the ground ? |
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Answer» A body dropped from the top of a tower covers the distance 7x in the last second of its journey, where x is the distance covered in 1st sec. How much time does it take to reach the ground ? |
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Two particles with uniform velocity u and v along the perpendicular line moves toward the point of origin. At time t=0 they are at a distance of L1 and L2 From 0. Then the angular velocity of the line joining them at t= _________ |
| Answer» Two particles with uniform velocity u and v along the perpendicular line moves toward the point of origin. At time t=0 they are at a distance of L1 and L2 From 0. Then the angular velocity of the line joining them at t= _________ | |
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A spherical conducting shell of inner radius 10m and outer radius 12m has a charge of 8C.A charge of 2C is placed at the centre of the shell. Compute the surface charge densities on the inner and the outer surface of the shell |
| Answer» A spherical conducting shell of inner radius 10m and outer radius 12m has a charge of 8C.A charge of 2C is placed at the centre of the shell. Compute the surface charge densities on the inner and the outer surface of the shell | |
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Three conducting spherical shells have charges q, −2q and 3q as shown in figure. Electric potential at point P is |
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Answer» Three conducting spherical shells have charges q, −2q and 3q as shown in figure. Electric potential at point P is |
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→F=3^i+6^j−8^k→s=−2^i+5^j+2^kIf W =→F.→s find W. |
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Answer» →F=3^i+6^j−8^k →s=−2^i+5^j+2^k If W =→F.→s find W. |
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A coil of inductance 5 mH and negligible resistance is connected to an oscillator giving an output voltage E=10 sinωt. The peak currents in the circuit for ω=10 s−1,100 s−1 and 500 s−1 are I1, I2 and I3 respectively. Then the ratio I1:I2:I3 is: |
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Answer» A coil of inductance 5 mH and negligible resistance is connected to an oscillator giving an output voltage E=10 sinωt. The peak currents in the circuit for ω=10 s−1,100 s−1 and 500 s−1 are I1, I2 and I3 respectively. Then the ratio I1:I2:I3 is: |
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10 litre container contains h2 gas at 2 atm presssure. When container open in atmosphere then find the % of escaped out gas from the container. |
| Answer» 10 litre container contains h2 gas at 2 atm presssure. When container open in atmosphere then find the % of escaped out gas from the container. | |
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Two parallel long smooth conducting rails seperated by a distance l are connected by a movable conducting connector of mass ′m′. Terminals of the rails are connected by the resistor R and the capacitor C as shown. A uniform magnetic field B perpendicular to the plane of the rails is switched on. The connector is dragged by a constant force F. If the force F is applied at t=0, then find the terminal velocity of the connector (in m/s. Given that FR=4B2l2. |
Answer» Two parallel long smooth conducting rails seperated by a distance l are connected by a movable conducting connector of mass ′m′. Terminals of the rails are connected by the resistor R and the capacitor C as shown. A uniform magnetic field B perpendicular to the plane of the rails is switched on. The connector is dragged by a constant force F. If the force F is applied at t=0, then find the terminal velocity of the connector (in m/s. Given that FR=4B2l2.![]() |
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40. A point charge q is fired from a long distance towards a stationary identical fixed charge as shown. The minimum seperation between the charges will be : (1) 2m (2) 8m (3) 6m (4) 12m |
| Answer» 40. A point charge q is fired from a long distance towards a stationary identical fixed charge as shown. The minimum seperation between the charges will be : (1) 2m (2) 8m (3) 6m (4) 12m | |
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The velocity – time graph of a stone thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 30 ms−1 is shown in the figure below. The velocity in the upward direction is taken as positive and that in downward direction as negative. What is the maximum height to which the stone rises? |
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Answer» The velocity – time graph of a stone thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 30 ms−1 is shown in the figure below. The velocity in the upward direction is taken as positive and that in downward direction as negative. What is the maximum height to which the stone rises? |
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29.A bird flies to and fro between two cars which moves with velocity 10m/s and 30m/s towards each other.If velocity of bird is 6m/s and initial distance between the car s is 360m ,then the distance covered by the bird till the car meet is … |
| Answer» 29.A bird flies to and fro between two cars which moves with velocity 10m/s and 30m/s towards each other.If velocity of bird is 6m/s and initial distance between the car s is 360m ,then the distance covered by the bird till the car meet is … | |
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How many chiral centres are present in the given compound? |
Answer» How many chiral centres are present in the given compound?![]() |
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When light falls on a photo diode, its conductivity increases. Experimentally, it is found that the conductivity changes only when the wavelength of the incident light is less than 620 nm. The band gap of the diode is- |
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Answer» When light falls on a photo diode, its conductivity increases. Experimentally, it is found that the conductivity changes only when the wavelength of the incident light is less than 620 nm. The band gap of the diode is- |
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A charge of 10 μC is distributed uniformly over the circumference of a ring of radius 3 m placed on the x−y plane with the axis at origin. Find electric potential at point P(0,0,4 m) |
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Answer» A charge of 10 μC is distributed uniformly over the circumference of a ring of radius 3 m placed on the x−y plane with the axis at origin. Find electric potential at point P(0,0,4 m) |
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A tumbler, made purely of iron, can be filled with 500 ml (∼500cm3) of water during a spring temperature of 20∘C. How much water (in volume) can you store in the tumbler in autumn, if the temperature drops to 8∘C? (γFe = 33.3/∘C). |
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Answer» A tumbler, made purely of iron, can be filled with 500 ml (∼500cm3) of water during a spring temperature of 20∘C. How much water (in volume) can you store in the tumbler in autumn, if the temperature drops to 8∘C? (γFe = 33.3/∘C). |
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A ball is rotating in circle of radius r with constant speed u m/s as shown in figure. When ball is at point a, find the magnitude of torque acting on ball about point b. |
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Answer» A ball is rotating in circle of radius r with constant speed u m/s as shown in figure. When ball is at point a, find the magnitude of torque acting on ball about point b. |
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The position of a particles varies with time as →r=αt2^i−βt^j where α=10ms−2 and β=5ms−1. The torque acting on the particle at t = 1s in N m is: (mass of the particle m = 0.1 kg) |
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Answer» The position of a particles varies with time as →r=αt2^i−βt^j where α=10ms−2 and β=5ms−1. The torque acting on the particle at t = 1s in N m is: (mass of the particle m = 0.1 kg) |
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A food packet is dropped from a plane going at an altitude of 100 m. What is the path of the packet as seen from the plane? |
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Answer» A food packet is dropped from a plane going at an altitude of 100 m. What is the path of the packet as seen from the plane? |
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147 a small solid. marble of mass M and radius r rolls down an inclined plane with a loop tack of radius R at the end without slipping . find the height h above the base from where it has to start rolling down the incline such that sphere just completes the vertical loop |
| Answer» 147 a small solid. marble of mass M and radius r rolls down an inclined plane with a loop tack of radius R at the end without slipping . find the height h above the base from where it has to start rolling down the incline such that sphere just completes the vertical loop | |
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If ∫3cosx+2sinx4sinx+5cosxdx=ax+bln|4sinx+5cosx|+C, then which of the following is/are correct?(where a,b are fixed constants and C is integration constant) |
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Answer» If ∫3cosx+2sinx4sinx+5cosxdx=ax+bln|4sinx+5cosx|+C, then which of the following is/are correct? |
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Projectile is projected with initial velocity 6 ICAP + 8 j m per second from the ground the velocity when it is about to hit the ground is assuming y axis along vertical direction |
| Answer» Projectile is projected with initial velocity 6 ICAP + 8 j m per second from the ground the velocity when it is about to hit the ground is assuming y axis along vertical direction | |
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Ten charges are placed on the circumference of a circle of radius R with constant angular separation between successive charges. Alternate charges 1,3,5,7,9 have charge (+q) each, while 2,4,6,8,10 have charge (−q) each. The potential V and the electric field E at the centre of the circle are respectively :(Take V=0 at infinity) |
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Answer» Ten charges are placed on the circumference of a circle of radius R with constant angular separation between successive charges. Alternate charges 1,3,5,7,9 have charge (+q) each, while 2,4,6,8,10 have charge (−q) each. The potential V and the electric field E at the centre of the circle are respectively : |
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Why only infrared rays heat up the earth?Why can't any other rays cause heating? |
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Answer» Why only infrared rays heat up the earth? Why can't any other rays cause heating? |
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The coercivity of a magnet is 3×103 Am−1. What current should be passed through a solenoid, of length 10 cm and number of turns 50, so that the magnet is completely demagnetized, when inserted in it ? |
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Answer» The coercivity of a magnet is 3×103 Am−1. What current should be passed through a solenoid, of length 10 cm and number of turns 50, so that the magnet is completely demagnetized, when inserted in it ? |
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A mixture of ideal gases has 2 moles of Helium, 4 moles of Oxygen and 1 mole of Ozone at absolute temperature T. The internal energy of mixture is |
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Answer» A mixture of ideal gases has 2 moles of Helium, 4 moles of Oxygen and 1 mole of Ozone at absolute temperature T. The internal energy of mixture is |
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An ideal horizontal flow settling basin is 3 m deep having surface area 900 m2. Water flows at the rate of 8000 m3/d, at water temperature 20∘C ( m=10−3kg/m.s and ρ=1000 kg/m3) . Assuming Stoke's law to be valid, the proportion (percentage) of spherical sand particles (0.01 mm in diameter with specific gravity 2.65), that will be removed, is |
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Answer» An ideal horizontal flow settling basin is 3 m deep having surface area 900 m2. Water flows at the rate of 8000 m3/d, at water temperature 20∘C ( m=10−3kg/m.s and ρ=1000 kg/m3) . Assuming Stoke's law to be valid, the proportion (percentage) of spherical sand particles (0.01 mm in diameter with specific gravity 2.65), that will be removed, is |
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A stone is dropped into a well in which the level of water is h below the top of the well. If v is speed of sound in the air, the time T after which the splash is heard is given by |
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Answer» A stone is dropped into a well in which the level of water is h below the top of the well. If v is speed of sound in the air, the time T after which the splash is heard is given by |
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Which of the following has maximum density of nucleus. (1)Si (z=14,A=30) (2)P (z=15,A=31) (3)O (z=8,A=16) (4)All have same density |
| Answer» Which of the following has maximum density of nucleus. (1)Si (z=14,A=30) (2)P (z=15,A=31) (3)O (z=8,A=16) (4)All have same density | |
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What is the angle between →P and the resultant of (→P+→Q) and (→P−→Q) |
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Answer» What is the angle between →P and the resultant of (→P+→Q) and (→P−→Q) |
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55. In the arrangement shown on the figure, the block of m=2kg lies on the wedge of mass M=8kg. Find the initial acceleration of the wedge if all surfaces are smooth and pulley & strings are massless |
| Answer» 55. In the arrangement shown on the figure, the block of m=2kg lies on the wedge of mass M=8kg. Find the initial acceleration of the wedge if all surfaces are smooth and pulley & strings are massless | |
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Given in Fig. 6.11 are examples of some potential energy functions in one dimension. The total energy of the particle is indicated by a cross on the ordinate axis. In each case, specify the regions, if any, in which the particle cannot be found for the given energy. Also, indicate the minimum total energy the particle must have in each case. Think of simple physical contexts for which these potential energy shapes are relevant. |
| Answer» Given in Fig. 6.11 are examples of some potential energy functions in one dimension. The total energy of the particle is indicated by a cross on the ordinate axis. In each case, specify the regions, if any, in which the particle cannot be found for the given energy. Also, indicate the minimum total energy the particle must have in each case. Think of simple physical contexts for which these potential energy shapes are relevant. | |
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The work done in placing a charge of 8×10−18 coulomb on a condenser of capacity 100 micro-Farad is: [AIEEE-2003] |
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Answer» The work done in placing a charge of 8×10−18 coulomb on a condenser of capacity 100 micro-Farad is: |
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A bullet is fired horizontally with a velocity of 200 ms. If acceleration due to gravity is 10 ms, in first second it will fall through what height? |
| Answer» A bullet is fired horizontally with a velocity of 200 ms. If acceleration due to gravity is 10 ms, in first second it will fall through what height? | |
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Five persons A, B, C, D and E are pulling a cart of mass 100 kg on a smooth surface and cart is moving with acceleration 3 m/s2 in east direction. When person A stops pulling, it moves with acceleration 1 m/s2 in the west direction. When person B stops pulling, it moves with acceleration 24 m/s2 in the north direction. The magnitude of acceleration of the cart when only A and B pull the cart keeping their directions same as the old directions, is |
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Answer» Five persons A, B, C, D and E are pulling a cart of mass 100 kg on a smooth surface and cart is moving with acceleration 3 m/s2 in east direction. When person A stops pulling, it moves with acceleration 1 m/s2 in the west direction. When person B stops pulling, it moves with acceleration 24 m/s2 in the north direction. The magnitude of acceleration of the cart when only A and B pull the cart keeping their directions same as the old directions, is |
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A hollow disk of inner radius R and outer radius 2R is uniformly charged to charge Q and is rotating at angular velocity ω as shown in figure. Magnitude of magnetic dipole moment is |
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Answer» A hollow disk of inner radius R and outer radius 2R is uniformly charged to charge Q and is rotating at angular velocity ω as shown in figure. Magnitude of magnetic dipole moment is |
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What is the proof for propagation of errors in parallel combination of resistors |
| Answer» What is the proof for propagation of errors in parallel combination of resistors | |
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A bob of mass ′m′ is attached to ceiling of a lift with the help of string as shown. Calculate tension in string in equilibrium position, when lift is accelerated forward with acceleration ′a′. |
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Answer» A bob of mass ′m′ is attached to ceiling of a lift with the help of string as shown. Calculate tension in string in equilibrium position, when lift is accelerated forward with acceleration ′a′. |
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The amount of heat require to raise the temperature of mass M of a substance through ∆T is |
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Answer» The amount of heat require to raise the temperature of mass M of a substance through ∆T is |
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A solid conducting sphere having a charge Q is surrounded by an uncharged concentric conducting hollow spherical shell. Let the potential difference between the surface of the solid sphere and that of the outer sphere of the hollow shell be V. If the shell is now given a charge of -3Q, the new potential difference between the same two surface is? |
| Answer» A solid conducting sphere having a charge Q is surrounded by an uncharged concentric conducting hollow spherical shell. Let the potential difference between the surface of the solid sphere and that of the outer sphere of the hollow shell be V. If the shell is now given a charge of -3Q, the new potential difference between the same two surface is? | |
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A convex mirror will form a real image for a virtual object |
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Answer» A convex mirror will form a real image for a virtual object |
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Calculate the magnetic dipole moment corresp onding to the motion of the electron in the ground state of a hydogen atom. |
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Answer» Calculate the magnetic dipole moment corresp onding to the motion of the electron in the ground state of a hydogen atom. |
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In the figure shown find the total magnification after two successive reflections first on M1 & then on M2 is |
Answer» In the figure shown find the total magnification after two successive reflections first on M1 & then on M2 is ![]() |
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A force F=(3ti + 4t^2 j) N acts on an object moving in XY-plane. The change in momentum of the object in time interval t = 0 to t = 2s |
| Answer» A force F=(3ti + 4t^2 j) N acts on an object moving in XY-plane. The change in momentum of the object in time interval t = 0 to t = 2s | |
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An electron is projected into a uniform magnetic field of<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->3 T and moves along a helical path of radius<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->1 cm with pitch 2π cm. Find the angle of projection of the electron with the magnetic filed. |
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Answer» An electron is projected into a uniform magnetic field of |
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