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The diagram shows the path of four α-particles of the same energy being scattered by the nucleus of an atom simultaneously. Which path is not physically possible? |
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Answer» The diagram shows the path of four α-particles of the same energy being scattered by the nucleus of an atom simultaneously. Which path is not physically possible? |
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Calculate the potential difference and the energy stored in the capacitor C2 in the circuit shown in the figure. Given potential at A in 90 V, C1=20μF, C2=30μF and C3=15μF. |
Answer» Calculate the potential difference and the energy stored in the capacitor C2 in the circuit shown in the figure. Given potential at A in 90 V, C1=20μF, C2=30μF and C3=15μF. ![]() |
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What is the difference between stable,unstable and neutral equilibrium? what is equilibrium? |
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Answer» What is the difference between stable,unstable and neutral equilibrium? what is equilibrium? |
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If a body is thrown within a velocity v which is greater than orbital velocity but less than the escape velocity , then what will happen to the body? |
| Answer» If a body is thrown within a velocity v which is greater than orbital velocity but less than the escape velocity , then what will happen to the body? | |
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A proton of mass 1.6×10−27 kg goes round in a circular orbit of radius 0.10 m under a centripetal force of 4×10−13N. then the frequency of revolution of the proton is about |
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Answer» A proton of mass 1.6×10−27 kg goes round in a circular orbit of radius 0.10 m under a centripetal force of 4×10−13N. then the frequency of revolution of the proton is about |
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For the wave described in Exercise 15.8, plot the displacement (y) versus (t) graphs for x = 0, 2 and 4 cm. What are the shapes of these graphs? In which aspects does the oscillatory motion in travelling wave differ from one point to another: amplitude, frequency or phase ? |
| Answer» For the wave described in Exercise 15.8, plot the displacement (y) versus (t) graphs for x = 0, 2 and 4 cm. What are the shapes of these graphs? In which aspects does the oscillatory motion in travelling wave differ from one point to another: amplitude, frequency or phase ? | |
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A cubical block is floating in a liquid with half of its volume immersed in the liquid. When the whole system accelerates upwards with acceleration of g/3, the fraction of volume immersed in the liquid will be |
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Answer» A cubical block is floating in a liquid with half of its volume immersed in the liquid. When the whole system accelerates upwards with acceleration of g/3, the fraction of volume immersed in the liquid will be |
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The stick applies a force of 2 N on the ring(R=0.5 m) and the ring rolls without slipping on the ground as shown in figure. The coefficient of friction between the stick and the ring is |
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Answer» The stick applies a force of 2 N on the ring(R=0.5 m) and the ring rolls without slipping on the ground as shown in figure. The coefficient of friction between the stick and the ring is |
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A circuit consisting of a capacitor and a coil in series is connected to the mains. Varying the capacitance of the capacitor, the heat power generated in the coil was increased 1.7 times. If the value of cosϕ changes by t%, then what is the value of t10 to the nearest integer ? |
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Answer» A circuit consisting of a capacitor and a coil in series is connected to the mains. Varying the capacitance of the capacitor, the heat power generated in the coil was increased 1.7 times. If the value of cosϕ changes by t%, then what is the value of t10 to the nearest integer ? |
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The world's largest ball of string is about 2 m in radius. To the nearest order of magnitude what is the total length L of the string in the ball? Amswer is , L=103km |
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Answer» The world's largest ball of string is about 2 m in radius. To the nearest order of magnitude what is the total length L of the string in the ball? Amswer is , L=103km |
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A body is in motion along the positive x - axis, according to the relation x=asin2ωt. Then, the variation of its kinetic energy K with time t may be represented by |
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Answer» A body is in motion along the positive x - axis, according to the relation x=asin2ωt. Then, the variation of its kinetic energy K with time t may be represented by |
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A particle starts from rest at t=0 and moves in a straight line with acceleration as shown in the following figure. The velocity of the particle at t=3 seconds is |
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Answer» A particle starts from rest at t=0 and moves in a straight line with acceleration as shown in the following figure. |
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Prove that the numerical value of the ratio of displacement to distance is ≤1. |
| Answer» Prove that the numerical value of the ratio of displacement to distance is ≤1. | |
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the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1g of He at NTP from T1 K to T2 K is ? |
| Answer» the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1g of He at NTP from T1 K to T2 K is ? | |
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Two particles A and B are moving in a uniform circular motion in concentric circles of radius rA and rB with speed vA and vB respectively. The time period of rotation is the same. The ratio of angular speed of A to that of B will be |
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Answer» Two particles A and B are moving in a uniform circular motion in concentric circles of radius rA and rB with speed vA and vB respectively. The time period of rotation is the same. The ratio of angular speed of A to that of B will be |
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An electron crosses the axis of the current carrying loop with velocity, v=2×104 m/s at an angle, θ=60∘ as shown in the figure. If the force acting on the electron when it crosses the axis is, F=5×10−20 N. Then find the current through the loop.[Radius of the loop, R=5 cm] |
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Answer» An electron crosses the axis of the current carrying loop with velocity, v=2×104 m/s at an angle, θ=60∘ as shown in the figure. If the force acting on the electron when it crosses the axis is, F=5×10−20 N. Then find the current through the loop. |
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An infinite wire , placed along z axis has current I1 in positive z direction . A conducting rod placed parallel to y axis has current I2 in positive y direction. The ends of rod subtens +30 and -60(degrees) at the origin with positive x direction.The rod is distance a from the origin . Find net force on the rod. |
| Answer» An infinite wire , placed along z axis has current I1 in positive z direction . A conducting rod placed parallel to y axis has current I2 in positive y direction. The ends of rod subtens +30 and -60(degrees) at the origin with positive x direction.The rod is distance a from the origin . Find net force on the rod. | |
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1.5 mW of 4000 Å light is directed at a photoelectric cell. If 0.10 per cent of the incident photons produce, photoelectrons, find the current in the cell.[Given: h = 6.6 × 10–34 J-s, c = 3 × 108 m/s and e = 1.6 × 10–19 C]Options: 0.12 μA 0.24 μA 0.36 μA0.48 μA |
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Answer» 1.5 mW of 4000 Å light is directed at a photoelectric cell. If 0.10 per cent of the incident photons produce, photoelectrons, find the current in the cell. [Given: h = 6.6 × 10–34 J-s, c = 3 × 108 m/s and e = 1.6 × 10–19 C] Options: 0.12 μA 0.24 μA 0.36 μA 0.48 μA |
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What is the minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass m from the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 2R ? |
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Answer» What is the minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass m from the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 2R ? |
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Obtainthe formula for the electric field due to a long thin wire of uniformlinear charge density λwithout using Gauss’s law. [Hint:Use Coulomb’s law directly andevaluate the necessary integral.] |
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Answer» Obtain |
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Two tuning forks produce 4 beats per second when they are sounded together. Now, both the forks are moved towards the observer at same speed (u). The beat frequency now becomes 5 Hz. If the observer also begins to run with speed u towards both the forks, what beat frequency will he hear now? |
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Answer» Two tuning forks produce 4 beats per second when they are sounded together. Now, both the forks are moved towards the observer at same speed (u). The beat frequency now becomes 5 Hz. If the observer also begins to run with speed u towards both the forks, what beat frequency will he hear now? |
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Three identical dipoles are arranged as shown below. What will be the net electric field at P? (K=14πϵ0) |
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Answer» Three identical dipoles are arranged as shown below. What will be the net electric field at P? (K=14πϵ0) |
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A simple pendulum with iron bob has a time period T. The bob is now immersed in a non-viscous liquid and oscillated. If the density of liquid is1/12 th that of iron, then new time period will be |
| Answer» A simple pendulum with iron bob has a time period T. The bob is now immersed in a non-viscous liquid and oscillated. If the density of liquid is1/12 th that of iron, then new time period will be | |
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A particle starts from the origin at t=0 with an initial velocity of 3.0^i m/s and moves in the x−y plane with a constant acceleration (6.0^i+4.0^j) m/s2. The x−coordinate of the particle at the instant when its y−coordinate is 32 m is D meters. The value of D is: |
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Answer» A particle starts from the origin at t=0 with an initial velocity of 3.0^i m/s and moves in the x−y plane with a constant acceleration (6.0^i+4.0^j) m/s2. The x−coordinate of the particle at the instant when its y−coordinate is 32 m is D meters. The value of D is: |
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Two charged balls are attached by silk threads of length l to the same point. Their velocity is K√x, where K is a constant and x is the distance between the balls, x is very small in comparison to l. The rate of leakage of charge in 10−5 C/s is (take lmg=10, K=4√2) |
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Answer» Two charged balls are attached by silk threads of length l to the same point. Their velocity is K√x, where K is a constant and x is the distance between the balls, x is very small in comparison to l. The rate of leakage of charge in 10−5 C/s is (take lmg=10, K=4√2) |
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Two equal resistance, when connected in series to a battery, consume electric power of 60 W. If these resistances are now connected in parallel combination to the same battery, the electric power consumed will be: |
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Answer» Two equal resistance, when connected in series to a battery, consume electric power of 60 W. If these resistances are now connected in parallel combination to the same battery, the electric power consumed will be: |
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15. The rms value of current for an a.c. current given by I= 4+3cos(ω t) is(1) 5A(2) 4.53 A(3) 4.17 A(4) 4.23 A |
| Answer» 15. The rms value of current for an a.c. current given by I= 4+3cos(ω t) is(1) 5A(2) 4.53 A(3) 4.17 A(4) 4.23 A | |
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Due to economic reasons, only the upper sideband of an AM wave istransmitted, but at the receiving station, there is a facility forgenerating the carrier. Show that if a device is available which canmultiply two signals, then it is possible to recover the modulatingsignal at the receiver station. |
| Answer» Due to economic reasons, only the upper sideband of an AM wave istransmitted, but at the receiving station, there is a facility forgenerating the carrier. Show that if a device is available which canmultiply two signals, then it is possible to recover the modulatingsignal at the receiver station. | |
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Two particles A and B start moving with velocities 20m/s and 302m/s along x axis and at a angle 45^° in x axis respectively in x y axis from origin. The relativevelocity of B w.r.t A |
| Answer» Two particles A and B start moving with velocities 20m/s and 302m/s along x axis and at a angle 45^° in x axis respectively in x y axis from origin. The relativevelocity of B w.r.t A | |
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In a snooker game, a player strikes the white ball and imparts a velocity of 4 m/s. The white ball strikes another red ball which was initially at rest. Assuming that the collision of the balls is perfectly elastic and masses of both balls are the same, what are the velocities of the red and white balls respectively? |
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Answer» In a snooker game, a player strikes the white ball and imparts a velocity of 4 m/s. The white ball strikes another red ball which was initially at rest. Assuming that the collision of the balls is perfectly elastic and masses of both balls are the same, what are the velocities of the red and white balls respectively? |
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A particle is projected vertically upwards with some speed,the dis†an ce covered by it in its 3rd second of motion is equal to the dis†an ce covered by it in its 8th second of motion then the time of ascent is? |
| Answer» A particle is projected vertically upwards with some speed,the dis†an ce covered by it in its 3rd second of motion is equal to the dis†an ce covered by it in its 8th second of motion then the time of ascent is? | |
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integration of 2x*4pix^2dx |
| Answer» integration of 2x*4pix^2dx | |
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A force F is acting on a body and its component along x-axis is 60 N. The Force F is inclined at an angle 30∘ as shown. Determine F. |
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Answer» A force F is acting on a body and its component along x-axis is 60 N. The Force F is inclined at an angle 30∘ as shown. Determine F. |
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Full explanation of weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. |
| Answer» Full explanation of weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. | |
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THE WAVELENGTH OF ELECTRON IN TWO ORBITS IS 2:5. THE RATIO OF KINETIC ENERGY OF ELECTRON WILL BE |
| Answer» THE WAVELENGTH OF ELECTRON IN TWO ORBITS IS 2:5. THE RATIO OF KINETIC ENERGY OF ELECTRON WILL BE | |
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If a direct current of 3 A is superimposed on an alternating current i=4√2sinωt A, flowing through a wire, what is the average value of current in one complete cycle ? |
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Answer» If a direct current of 3 A is superimposed on an alternating current i=4√2sinωt A, flowing through a wire, what is the average value of current in one complete cycle ? |
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Sinusoidal progressive wave of amplitude 10 cm is to be sent along a string that has linear mass density of 4×10–2 kg/m and a tension of 100 N. The source can deliver a maximum average power of 40 W. What is the maximum frequency (in Hz) at which source can operate? Take π2=10 |
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Answer» Sinusoidal progressive wave of amplitude 10 cm is to be sent along a string that has linear mass density of 4×10–2 kg/m and a tension of 100 N. The source can deliver a maximum average power of 40 W. What is the maximum frequency (in Hz) at which source can operate? Take π2=10 |
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The velocity at the maximum height of a projectile is half of its initial velocity u. Its range on the horizontal plane is |
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Answer» The velocity at the maximum height of a projectile is half of its initial velocity u. Its range on the horizontal plane is |
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What are the equations of motion |
| Answer» What are the equations of motion | |
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A wooden cube of length l and density sigma floats in the liquid of density p. If the liquid is then moved with an acceleration a in the horizontal direction then the net hydrostatic force acting on the cube in steady state is |
| Answer» A wooden cube of length l and density sigma floats in the liquid of density p. If the liquid is then moved with an acceleration a in the horizontal direction then the net hydrostatic force acting on the cube in steady state is | |
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A resistor of R=6 Ω an inductor of L=1 H and a capacitor of C=17.36 μF are connected in series with an AC source. Find the quality factor. |
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Answer» A resistor of R=6 Ω an inductor of L=1 H and a capacitor of C=17.36 μF are connected in series with an AC source. Find the quality factor. |
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A steel flat plate of a rectangular section of size 70mm×8mm is connected to a gusset plate by three bolts each having a shear capacity of 30kN. If allowable tensile stress in flat is 160Mpa, the maximum tension that can be applied to flat plate is : |
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Answer» A steel flat plate of a rectangular section of size 70mm×8mm is connected to a gusset plate by three bolts each having a shear capacity of 30kN. If allowable tensile stress in flat is 160Mpa, the maximum tension that can be applied to flat plate is : |
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Mass m of a liquid A is kept in a cup at a temperature of 90∘C. When placed in a room having temperature of 20∘C, it takes 5 min for the temperature of the liquid to drop to 30∘C. Another liquid B having nearly the same density as A and of mass m, kept in another identical cup at 50∘C takes 5 min for its temperature to fall to 30∘C when placed in a room having temperature 20∘C. If the two liquids at 90∘C and 50∘C are mixed in a calorimeter where no heat is allowed to leak, find the final temperature of the mixture. Assume that Newton's law of cooling is applicable for the given temperature ranges. |
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Answer» Mass m of a liquid A is kept in a cup at a temperature of 90∘C. When placed in a room having temperature of 20∘C, it takes 5 min for the temperature of the liquid to drop to 30∘C. Another liquid B having nearly the same density as A and of mass m, kept in another identical cup at 50∘C takes 5 min for its temperature to fall to 30∘C when placed in a room having temperature 20∘C. If the two liquids at 90∘C and 50∘C are mixed in a calorimeter where no heat is allowed to leak, find the final temperature of the mixture. Assume that Newton's law of cooling is applicable for the given temperature ranges. |
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Two identical cylinders contain helium at 2.5 atm and argon at 1 atm respectively. If both the gases are filled in one of the cylinders, the pressure would be |
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Answer» Two identical cylinders contain helium at 2.5 atm and argon at 1 atm respectively. If both the gases are filled in one of the cylinders, the pressure would be |
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24. A man can go downstream 20km in 2 hours and upstream 4km in 2 hours .find the speed of current |
| Answer» 24. A man can go downstream 20km in 2 hours and upstream 4km in 2 hours .find the speed of current | |
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A continuous time signal x(t) is defined as x(t) = 2 + cos(50πt) is sampled with sampling interval ts=0.025 sec and passed through an ideal low pass filter whose frequency response is as shown in figure below The spectrum of output will be |
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Answer» A continuous time signal x(t) is defined as x(t) = 2 + cos(50πt) is sampled with sampling interval ts=0.025 sec and passed through an ideal low pass filter whose frequency response is as shown in figure below |
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If the momentum of a body increases by 40% then find % change in kinetic energy ''K = p²/2m' ? |
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Answer» If the momentum of a body increases by 40% then find % change in kinetic energy ' 'K = p²/2m' ? |
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If α and β are the current gain in the CB and CE configurations respectively of the transistor circuit, then β−ααβ is equal to |
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Answer» If α and β are the current gain in the CB and CE configurations respectively of the transistor circuit, then β−ααβ is equal to |
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What is surface energy?what is the reason that surface energy is reduced when it adsorbs? |
| Answer» What is surface energy?what is the reason that surface energy is reduced when it adsorbs? | |
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The kinetic energy and potential energy of a particle executing simple harmonic motion will be equal, when displacement (amplitude = a) is |
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Answer» The kinetic energy and potential energy of a particle executing simple harmonic motion will be equal, when displacement (amplitude = a) is |
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