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1.

four particles each of mass m are placed at the corners of a square of side length l. the radius of gyration of system about the axis perpendicular to the square and passing through its centre is

Answer» four particles each of mass m are placed at the corners of a square of side length l. the radius of gyration of system about the axis perpendicular to the square and passing through its centre is
2.

47.Why in the derivation for the expression of motional emf , there is a minus sign before the magnetic flux equation even when there is a minus sign before d/dt ?

Answer» 47.Why in the derivation for the expression of motional emf , there is a minus sign before the magnetic flux equation even when there is a minus sign before d/dt ?
3.

14. The value of current through 2 ohm resistor is

Answer» 14. The value of current through 2 ohm resistor is
4.

How many moles of e−s weigh one kilogram?

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How many moles of es weigh one kilogram?


5.

A plano convex lens fits exactly into a plano concave lens. Their plane surface are parallel to each other. If the refractive indices are μ1 and μ2 and R is the radius of curvature the focal length of the combination is

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A plano convex lens fits exactly into a plano concave lens. Their plane surface are parallel to each other. If the refractive indices are μ1 and μ2 and R is the radius of curvature the focal length of the combination is

6.

particle of charge q0 and of mass m0 is projected along the y-axis at t=0 from origin with a velocity V0. If a uniform electric field E0 also exist along the x-axis, then the time at which debroglie wavelength of the particle becomes one third of the initial value is:

Answer» particle of charge q0 and of mass m0 is projected along the y-axis at t=0 from origin with a velocity V0. If a uniform electric field E0 also exist along the x-axis, then the time at which debroglie wavelength of the particle becomes one third of the initial value is:
7.

The position of a particle moving on the x-axis is given by x=7.8+9.2t−2.1t3 with x in meters and t in seconds. What is its velocity at t = 3.5 s? Is the velocity constant, or is it continuously changing?

Answer» The position of a particle moving on the x-axis is given by x=7.8+9.2t2.1t3 with x in meters and t in seconds. What is its velocity at t = 3.5 s? Is the velocity constant, or is it continuously changing?
8.

A long solenoid of N turns has a self inductance L and area of cross section A. When a current i flows through the solenoid, the magnetic field inside it has magnitude B. The current i is equal to:

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A long solenoid of N turns has a self inductance L and area of cross section A. When a current i flows through the solenoid, the magnetic field inside it has magnitude B. The current i is equal to:

9.

73.If initial velocity of ball is 0 and it is thrown from roof top what will be it's Velocity at the end of 9 s

Answer» 73.If initial velocity of ball is 0 and it is thrown from roof top what will be it's Velocity at the end of 9 s
10.

An electron (e = 1.6 × 10–19C) moves in a circular orbit of radius 1.42 cm with a speed of 10^5 ms^–1 in presence of magnetic field of 4 × 10^–2 T. If the mass of electron is 9.1 × 10^–31 kg the energy gained by the electron in going once round the circular orbit is

Answer» An electron (e = 1.6 × 10–19C) moves in a circular orbit of radius 1.42 cm with a speed of 10^5 ms^–1 in presence of magnetic field of 4 × 10^–2 T. If the mass of electron is 9.1 × 10^–31 kg the energy gained by the electron in going once round the circular orbit is
11.

Two electrons are moving towards each other; each with velocity of 10 is to 6 m/s .what will be the closest distance of approach between them.

Answer» Two electrons are moving towards each other; each with velocity of 10 is to 6 m/s .what will be the closest distance of approach between them.
12.

A horizontal platform is executing simple harmonic motion in the vertical direction with a frequency v. A block of mass m is placed on the platform. What is the maximum amplitude of the platform so that the block is not detached from it?

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A horizontal platform is executing simple harmonic motion in the vertical direction with a frequency v. A block of mass m is placed on the platform. What is the maximum amplitude of the platform so that the block is not detached from it?


13.

ntThe displacement x of a particle is given by x = A sin (t + θ), the time at which the displacement is maximum is ?n ntn

Answer» ntThe displacement x of a particle is given by x = A sin (t + θ), the time at which the displacement is maximum is ?n ntn
14.

A person (40 kg) is managing to be at rest between twovertical walls by pressing one wall A by his hands andfeet and the other wall B by his back (figure 6-E11).Assume that the friction coefficient between his bodyand the walls is 0-8 and that limiting friction acts at allthe contacts. (a) Show that the person pushes the twowalls with equal force. (b) Find the normal force exertedby either wall on the person. Take g = 10 m/s2oaleBA

Answer» A person (40 kg) is managing to be at rest between twovertical walls by pressing one wall A by his hands andfeet and the other wall B by his back (figure 6-E11).Assume that the friction coefficient between his bodyand the walls is 0-8 and that limiting friction acts at allthe contacts. (a) Show that the person pushes the twowalls with equal force. (b) Find the normal force exertedby either wall on the person. Take g = 10 m/s2oaleBA
15.

The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum of length L suspended from the roof of a vehicle which moves without friction down an inclined plane of inclination α is given by

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The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum of length L suspended from the roof of a vehicle which moves without friction down an inclined plane of inclination α is given by

16.

Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon (B/A) versus mass number is as shown in the figure. Use this plot to choose the correct choice(s) given below.

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Assume that the nuclear binding energy per nucleon (B/A) versus mass number is as shown in the figure. Use this plot to choose the correct choice(s) given below.


17.

A long wire abcd is bent in the form of a hair pin, as shown in the diagram. The radius of the semicircular path of the wire is 25 cm. Calculate the magnetic field at the centre of the semicircular part, when a current of 5 A passes through it.

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A long wire abcd is bent in the form of a hair pin, as shown in the diagram. The radius of the semicircular path of the wire is 25 cm. Calculate the magnetic field at the centre of the semicircular part, when a current of 5 A passes through it.




18.

Question: The relation between time and distance is t = α x 2 + β x , where α and β are constants. The retardation is ??in this question I am clear until v = 1/(2.alpha.x +beta) but I am not able to differentiate the velocity to get acceleration.i.e I want step by step procedure of the differentiation with reasons after each step

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Question: The relation between time and distance is t = α x 2 + β x , where α and β are constants. The retardation is ??in this question I am clear until v = 1/(2.alpha.x +beta) but I am not able to differentiate the velocity to get acceleration.i.e I want step by step procedure of the differentiation with reasons after each step

19.

Cathode ray can exert mechanical pressure. what does this mean

Answer» Cathode ray can exert mechanical pressure. what does this mean
20.

When a person wears a hearing aid, the sound intensity level increases by 30 dB. The sound intensity increases by

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When a person wears a hearing aid, the sound intensity level increases by 30 dB. The sound intensity increases by

21.

In the figure below, a block of weight 60 N is placed on a rough surface. The coefficient of friction between the block and the surface is 0.5. What should be the weight W such that the block does not slip on the surface

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In the figure below, a block of weight 60 N is placed on a rough surface. The coefficient of friction between the block and the surface is 0.5. What should be the weight W such that the block does not slip on the surface

22.

12.Two point charges 8q and -2q are located at x=0 and x=L.the location of a point on the x axis at which the net electric field for to these point charges is 0?

Answer» 12.Two point charges 8q and -2q are located at x=0 and x=L.the location of a point on the x axis at which the net electric field for to these point charges is 0?
23.

The coefficient of static friction between the box and the train’s floor is 0.2. The maximum acceleration of the train upto which a box lying on its floor will remain stationary with respect to train is: (Take g=10ms−2)

Answer» The coefficient of static friction between the box and the train’s floor is 0.2. The maximum acceleration of the train upto which a box lying on its floor will remain stationary with respect to train is: (Take g=10ms2)
24.

Two thin concentric shells made of copper with radius r1 & r2 (r2>r1) have material of thermal conductivity k filled between them. The inner & outer spheres are maintained at T1 & T2 respectively by keeping a heater of power P at the center of two spheres. Find the value of P.

Answer» Two thin concentric shells made of copper with radius r1 & r2 (r2>r1) have material of thermal conductivity k filled between them. The inner & outer spheres are maintained at T1 & T2 respectively by keeping a heater of power P at the center of two spheres. Find the value of P.
25.

Heater-1, takes 3 minutes to boil a given amount of water. Heater-2 takes 6 minutes. If t1 and t2 are the time taken to boil the same amount of water, when the two heaters are connected in series and parallel, respectively, then t1t2=?[Assume same cell is connected in all the cases]

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Heater-1, takes 3 minutes to boil a given amount of water. Heater-2 takes 6 minutes. If t1 and t2 are the time taken to boil the same amount of water, when the two heaters are connected in series and parallel, respectively, then t1t2=?



[Assume same cell is connected in all the cases]

26.

A short bar magnet experiences a torque of magnitude 0.50 Nm where it placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.25 T at angle of 30º with the direction of field. The magnetic moment of the magnet is

Answer» A short bar magnet experiences a torque of magnitude 0.50 Nm where it placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.25 T at angle of 30º with the direction of field. The magnetic moment of the magnet is
27.

A window scrubber is used to brush up a vertical window as shown in figure.The brush weight 12 N and coefficient of friction of 0.15. Calculate minimumvalue of F required to scrub the window.(A)(B)15 N10.2 N53(D)18.1 N(C)16.9 N33

Answer» A window scrubber is used to brush up a vertical window as shown in figure.The brush weight 12 N and coefficient of friction of 0.15. Calculate minimumvalue of F required to scrub the window.(A)(B)15 N10.2 N53(D)18.1 N(C)16.9 N33
28.

For which combination of temperatures the efficiency of Carnot's engine is highest?

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For which combination of temperatures the efficiency of Carnot's engine is highest?

29.

A body weighs 50 g in air and 40 g when completely immersed in water. How much it will weigh when immersed completely in a liquid of relative density 1.5?

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A body weighs 50 g in air and 40 g when completely immersed in water. How much it will weigh when immersed completely in a liquid of relative density 1.5?

30.

59.A hollow spherical conductor X is given a charge 'q' .another conductor Y with charge 'Q' is placed inside X insulated from it. if Y is not at the centre of X then charge on the outer surface of X is 1) -Q 2) Q 3). q+Q 4) q-Q

Answer» 59.A hollow spherical conductor X is given a charge 'q' .another conductor Y with charge 'Q' is placed inside X insulated from it. if Y is not at the centre of X then charge on the outer surface of X is 1) -Q 2) Q 3). q+Q 4) q-Q
31.

law of conservation of momentum is consequence of Newton 2nd law or 3rd law

Answer» law of conservation of momentum is consequence of Newton 2nd law or 3rd law
32.

A body of mass 2 kg is thrown up vertically with K.E. of 490 joule. If the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2, then the height at which the K.E. of the body becomes half its original value is given by

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A body of mass 2 kg is thrown up vertically with K.E. of 490 joule. If the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2, then the height at which the K.E. of the body becomes half its original value is given by



33.

The gravitational force between two objects is F. If masses of both the objects are halved without altering the distance between them, then the gravitational force would become

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The gravitational force between two objects is F. If masses of both the objects are halved without altering the distance between them, then the gravitational force would become

34.

A charge q is moved from one point to another on a plate of charged parallel plate capicitor the work done is ZERO but how?

Answer» A charge q is moved from one point to another on a plate of charged parallel plate capicitor the work done is ZERO but how?
35.

The magnetic field due to circular coil of 200 turns of diameter 0.1 m carrying a current of 5 A at a point on the axis of the coil at a distance 0.15 m from the center of the coil will be

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The magnetic field due to circular coil of 200 turns of diameter 0.1 m carrying a current of 5 A at a point on the axis of the coil at a distance 0.15 m from the center of the coil will be


36.

Two simple harmonic motions are represented by equations, y1=4sin(10t+ϕ) and y2=5cos10t. What is the phase difference between their velocities?

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Two simple harmonic motions are represented by equations, y1=4sin(10t+ϕ) and y2=5cos10t. What is the phase difference between their velocities?

37.

For a projectile thrown with a speed v, the horizontal range is √3v22g. The vertical range is v28g. The angle which the projectile makes with the horizontal initially is

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For a projectile thrown with a speed v, the horizontal range is 3v22g. The vertical range is v28g. The angle which the projectile makes with the horizontal initially is

38.

Find the missing part of the net of cylinder shown below.

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Find the missing part of the net of cylinder shown below.




39.

The fundamental frequency of a sonometer wire increases by 6 Hz if its tension is increased by 44%, keeping the length constant. What is the change in the fundamental frequency of the sonometer wire when the length of the wire is increased by 20%, keeping the original tension in the wire constant.

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The fundamental frequency of a sonometer wire increases by 6 Hz if its tension is increased by 44%, keeping the length constant. What is the change in the fundamental frequency of the sonometer wire when the length of the wire is increased by 20%, keeping the original tension in the wire constant.

40.

A particle is moving in a circular path of radius a with constant speed under the action of an attractive conservative force. Potential energy of the particle is given by the relation U=−K2r2, where r is the radial distance of the particle from the centre of the circular path. Its total energy will be:

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A particle is moving in a circular path of radius a with constant speed under the action of an attractive conservative force. Potential energy of the particle is given by the relation U=K2r2, where r is the radial distance of the particle from the centre of the circular path. Its total energy will be:

41.

A point charge qA=+100 μC is placed at point A(1,0,2) m and another point charge qB=+200 μC is placed at point B(4,4,2) m. The magnitude of electrostatic force acting between them is:(Take k=9×109 N-m2C2 for calculation)

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A point charge qA=+100 μC is placed at point A(1,0,2) m and another point charge qB=+200 μC is placed at point B(4,4,2) m. The magnitude of electrostatic force acting between them is:

(Take k=9×109 N-m2C2 for calculation)

42.

A bird sees a fish swimming in a pond with a velocity of 5 m/s horizontally. If the fish is vertically below the bird initially, then in order to catch the fish, at what angle with the horizontal does the bird need to come, if the velocity of the bird is 10 m/s? (Assuming that there is no reflection of light)

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A bird sees a fish swimming in a pond with a velocity of 5 m/s horizontally. If the fish is vertically below the bird initially, then in order to catch the fish, at what angle with the horizontal does the bird need to come, if the velocity of the bird is 10 m/s? (Assuming that there is no reflection of light)

43.

Consider the situation shown in the figure. The capacitor A has charge q on it, whereas B is uncharged. The charge appearing on the capacitor B a long time after the switch S is closed is nq2, where n is

Answer» Consider the situation shown in the figure. The capacitor A has charge q on it, whereas B is uncharged. The charge appearing on the capacitor B a long time after the switch S is closed is nq2, where n is

44.

A loop carrying current I lies in the xy-plane as shown in figure. The unit vector ^k is coming out of the plane of the paper. The magnetic field B=B0^i exists where B0 is a constant. The torque acting on the current loop is:

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A loop carrying current I lies in the xy-plane as shown in figure. The unit vector ^k is coming out of the plane of the paper. The magnetic field B=B0^i exists where B0 is a constant. The torque acting on the current loop is:






45.

Water is moving with a speed of 5.18 ms−1 through a pipe with a cross-sectional area of 4.20 cm2. The water gradually descends 9.66 m as the pipe increase in area to 7.60 cm2. The speed of flow at the lower level is

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Water is moving with a speed of 5.18 ms1 through a pipe with a cross-sectional area of 4.20 cm2. The water gradually descends 9.66 m as the pipe increase in area to 7.60 cm2. The speed of flow at the lower level is



46.

$20 is charged for parking initally and an additional charge of $10 is there for every hour.The equation for total charge for x h is .

Answer» $20 is charged for parking initally and an additional charge of $10 is there for every hour.



The equation for total charge for x h is .
47.

An electron and a photon have same wavelength. If p is the momentum of electron and E is the energy of photon, the magnitude of pE in SI unit will be :

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An electron and a photon have same wavelength. If p is the momentum of electron and E is the energy of photon, the magnitude of pE in SI unit will be :

48.

A circular wooden loop of mass m and radius R rests flat on a horizontal frictionless surface. A bullet, also of mass m, and moving with a velocity V, strikes the loop at the bottommost point and gets embedded in it. The thickness of the loop is much smaller than R. The angular velocity with which the system rotates just after the bullet strikes the loop is

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A circular wooden loop of mass m and radius R rests flat on a horizontal frictionless surface. A bullet, also of mass m, and moving with a velocity V, strikes the loop at the bottommost point and gets embedded in it. The thickness of the loop is much smaller than R. The angular velocity with which the system rotates just after the bullet strikes the loop is




49.

175 A ring takes time t1 and t2 for sliding down and rolling down an inclined plane of length L respectively for reaching the bottom .The ratio of t1 and t2 is

Answer» 175 A ring takes time t1 and t2 for sliding down and rolling down an inclined plane of length L respectively for reaching the bottom .The ratio of t1 and t2 is
50.

153 A parallel plate capacitor of plate area A and plate separation D is charged by a battery of voltage V. the battery is then disconnected. The work needed to pull the plates to a separation 2d is:

Answer» 153 A parallel plate capacitor of plate area A and plate separation D is charged by a battery of voltage V. the battery is then disconnected. The work needed to pull the plates to a separation 2d is: