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1.

A ball is dropped from a height of 90 m on a floor. At each collision with the floor the ball loses one tenth of its speed. Plot the speed time graph of its motion between t=0 to t=12s.

Answer» A ball is dropped from a height of 90 m on a floor. At each collision with the floor the ball loses one tenth of its speed. Plot the speed time graph of its motion between t=0 to t=12s.
2.

A disc like reel on massless thread unrolls itself while falling downward. the accleration is?

Answer» A disc like reel on massless thread unrolls itself while falling downward. the accleration is?
3.

If Rajesh moves along a circular path from point A(0,0) as shown in the figure and reaches diametrically opposite point B(10,0), what is his displacement vector? Given: radius of circle is 5 m.

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If Rajesh moves along a circular path from point A(0,0) as shown in the figure and reaches diametrically opposite point B(10,0), what is his displacement vector? Given: radius of circle is 5 m.


4.

Different stages of power transmission and distribution are given in the following chart: Arrange the given terms in the above boxes in the correct order.Power generator, Substation, Star connection, Power transformer, Distribution transformer, Household connection.Which of the following is correctly matched?

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Different stages of power transmission and distribution are given in the following chart:


Arrange the given terms in the above boxes in the correct order.


Power generator, Substation, Star connection, Power transformer, Distribution transformer, Household connection.


Which of the following is correctly matched?



5.

a thin circular ring of mass M and radius r is rotating about its axis with a cons†an t angular velocity W . two objects each of mass m are attached gently to the opposite end of a diameter of the ring the wheel now rotate with an angular velocity a)WM/(M+m) b)W(M-2m)/(M+2m) c)WM/(M+2m) d)W(M+2m)/M

Answer» a thin circular ring of mass M and radius r is rotating about its axis with a cons†an t angular velocity W . two objects each of mass m are attached gently to the opposite end of a diameter of the ring the wheel now rotate with an angular velocity a)WM/(M+m) b)W(M-2m)/(M+2m) c)WM/(M+2m) d)W(M+2m)/M
6.

Derive the expression for the electric field of a semi infinite wire ??

Answer» Derive the expression for the electric field of a semi infinite wire ??
7.

A boy of mass 40 kg is hanging from a horizontalbranch of a tree. The tension in his arms isminimum when the angle between the arms is :-(1) 0^° (2) 90^° (4) 180^° (3) 120

Answer» A boy of mass 40 kg is hanging from a horizontalbranch of a tree. The tension in his arms isminimum when the angle between the arms is :-(1) 0^° (2) 90^° (4) 180^° (3) 120
8.

Prove f(focus) of lense is half of 2(f).

Answer» Prove f(focus) of lense is half of 2(f).
9.

A body starts rotating from rest under the influence of a variable torque τ=10 cos2θ where, τ is in J. Find the total work done by the torque to rotate the body from 0∘ to 180∘.

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A body starts rotating from rest under the influence of a variable torque τ=10 cos2θ where, τ is in J. Find the total work done by the torque to rotate the body from 0 to 180.

10.

A lens of diameter 5cm and focal length 25cm was cut along diameter into two halves. In the process the layer of lens a=1mm in thickness was lost. Then the halves were put together to form a composite lens. In its focal plane a narrow slit was placed,emitting monochromatic light with wavelength 0.60micrometer. Behind the lens a screen was located at distance 50cm from it. Find number of possible Maxima

Answer» A lens of diameter 5cm and focal length 25cm was cut along diameter into two halves. In the process the layer of lens a=1mm in thickness was lost. Then the halves were put together to form a composite lens. In its focal plane a narrow slit was placed,emitting monochromatic light with wavelength 0.60micrometer. Behind the lens a screen was located at distance 50cm from it. Find number of possible Maxima
11.

A block of mass 0.02 kg is connected with spring and is free to oscillate on a horizontal smooth surface as shown. The angular frequency of oscillation is 2rad/sThe block is pulled by 4cm and then pushed toward the spring with a velocity of 8cm/s .the amplitude of oscillation is

Answer» A block of mass 0.02 kg is connected with spring and is free to oscillate on a horizontal smooth surface as shown. The angular frequency of oscillation is 2rad/s
The block is pulled by 4cm and then pushed toward the spring with a velocity of 8cm/s .the amplitude of oscillation is
12.

The x-t graph of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is shown below. The acceleration of the particle at t=43s is

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The x-t graph of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is shown below. The acceleration of the particle at t=43s is



13.

The dimension of LC, where L is the inductance and C is the capacitance, is -

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The dimension of LC, where L is the inductance and C is the capacitance, is -

14.

The wheel of a car accelerated uniformly from rest, rotates through 1.5 rad during the first second. The angle rotated during the next second will be :

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The wheel of a car accelerated uniformly from rest, rotates through 1.5 rad during the first second. The angle rotated during the next second will be :

15.

To calculate potential energy of a system of definite shape then we consider the centre of mass?

Answer» To calculate potential energy of a system of definite shape then we consider the centre of mass?
16.

In the given figure, find the displacement of the block A in the x-axis in the time interval of 3 s (String is massless and inextensible)

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In the given figure, find the displacement of the block A in the x-axis in the time interval of 3 s (String is massless and inextensible)



17.

76.)A hollow sphere is released from the top of an inclinedplane of inclination 0. (a) What should be the minimumcoefficient of friction between the sphere and the planeto prevent sliding ? (b) Find the kinetic energy of theball as it moves down a length l on the incline if thefriction coefficient is half the value calculated in part (a).

Answer» 76.)A hollow sphere is released from the top of an inclinedplane of inclination 0. (a) What should be the minimumcoefficient of friction between the sphere and the planeto prevent sliding ? (b) Find the kinetic energy of theball as it moves down a length l on the incline if thefriction coefficient is half the value calculated in part (a).
18.

Answer the following questions:(a) Explain qualitatively on the basis of domain picture theirreversibility in the magnetisation curve of a ferromagnet. (b) The hysteresis loop of a soft iron piece has a much smaller areathan that of a carbon steel piece. If the material is to go throughrepeated cycles of magnetisation, which piece will dissipate greaterheat energy? (c) ‘A system displaying a hysteresis loop such as a ferromagnet, isa device for storing memory?’ Explain the meaning of thisstatement. (d) What kind of ferromagnetic material is used for coating magnetictapes in a cassette player, or for building ‘memory stores’ in amodern computer? (e) A certain region of space is to be shielded from magnetic fields.Suggest a method.

Answer» Answer the following questions:(a) Explain qualitatively on the basis of domain picture theirreversibility in the magnetisation curve of a ferromagnet. (b) The hysteresis loop of a soft iron piece has a much smaller areathan that of a carbon steel piece. If the material is to go throughrepeated cycles of magnetisation, which piece will dissipate greaterheat energy? (c) ‘A system displaying a hysteresis loop such as a ferromagnet, isa device for storing memory?’ Explain the meaning of thisstatement. (d) What kind of ferromagnetic material is used for coating magnetictapes in a cassette player, or for building ‘memory stores’ in amodern computer? (e) A certain region of space is to be shielded from magnetic fields.Suggest a method.
19.

Consider the circuit shown in the figure below.The transistor is biased such that gm=2mA/V2 and value of RD and RS is equal to 10 kΩ and 5 kΩ respectively. Then the value of VdVs is equal to ______.-2

Answer» Consider the circuit shown in the figure below.



The transistor is biased such that gm=2mA/V2 and value of RD and RS is equal to 10 kΩ and 5 kΩ respectively. Then the value of VdVs is equal to ______.
  1. -2
20.

Two strings 1 and 2 make a junction of partly reflected and partly transmitted waves. The linear mass density of string 2 is four times that of string 1, and the boundary between the two strings is at x=0. The expression for the incident wave is yi=Aicos(k1x−ω1t). Which of the following relations is correct, if average power carried by the incident wave, transmitted wave and reflected wave are Pi,Pt & Pr respectively? [Assume tension in string 1 and 2 to be the same]

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Two strings 1 and 2 make a junction of partly reflected and partly transmitted waves. The linear mass density of string 2 is four times that of string 1, and the boundary between the two strings is at x=0. The expression for the incident wave is yi=Aicos(k1xω1t). Which of the following relations is correct, if average power carried by the incident wave, transmitted wave and reflected wave are Pi,Pt & Pr respectively? [Assume tension in string 1 and 2 to be the same]

21.

For the figure given below, the total magnetic induction at point O (due to curved and straight portion) will be

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For the figure given below, the total magnetic induction at point O (due to curved and straight portion) will be



22.

Calculate energy of one mole of photons of radiation whose frequency as 5 × 1014Hz.

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Calculate energy of one mole of photons of radiation whose frequency as 5 × 1014Hz.


23.

Two conductors having same width and length, thickness d1 and d2, thermal conductivity K1 and K2 are placed one above the another. Find the equivalent thermal conductivity parallel to the contact surface such that the temperature difference across both the faces of both the conductors are same.

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Two conductors having same width and length, thickness d1 and d2, thermal conductivity K1 and K2 are placed one above the another. Find the equivalent thermal conductivity parallel to the contact surface such that the temperature difference across both the faces of both the conductors are same.

24.

write symmetries of space time due to the three conservation laws regarding linear momentum and angular momentum and energy which can be explained

Answer» write symmetries of space time due to the three conservation laws regarding linear momentum and angular momentum and energy which can be explained
25.

If 2 moles of an ideal monoatomic gas at temperature T0 is mixed with 4 moles of another ideal monoatomic gas at temperature 2T0 in a closed vessel, then the temperature of the mixture is

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If 2 moles of an ideal monoatomic gas at temperature T0 is mixed with 4 moles of another ideal monoatomic gas at temperature 2T0 in a closed vessel, then the temperature of the mixture is

26.

Find the maximum force F to be applied for the system shown, so that the two blocks move together. Take g=10 m/s2.

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Find the maximum force F to be applied for the system shown, so that the two blocks move together. Take g=10 m/s2.


27.

Which of the following correctly represents the FBD of mass m.

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Which of the following correctly represents the FBD of mass m.


28.

if the potential difference across the plates of capacitors of capacitance 10uf changes at the rate of 10^5 volt/sec, than the displacement current between the plates of capacitor is

Answer» if the potential difference across the plates of capacitors of capacitance 10uf changes at the rate of 10^5 volt/sec, than the displacement current between the plates of capacitor is
29.

A man of mass 60 kg is pulling a mass M by an inextensible light rope passing through a smooth and massless pulley as shown. μ between the ground and the man is 0.5. Find the maximum value of M that can be pulled slowly by the man without slipping on the ground.

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A man of mass 60 kg is pulling a mass M by an inextensible light rope passing through a smooth and massless pulley as shown. μ between the ground and the man is 0.5. Find the maximum value of M that can be pulled slowly by the man without slipping on the ground.

30.

A solid sphere and solid cylinder of identical radii approach an incline with the same linear velocity (see figure). Both roll without slipping all throughout. The two climb maximum heights hsph and hcyl on the incline. The ratio hsphhcyl is given by

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A solid sphere and solid cylinder of identical radii approach an incline with the same linear velocity (see figure). Both roll without slipping all throughout. The two climb maximum heights hsph and hcyl on the incline. The ratio hsphhcyl is given by


31.

A metallic spherical solid ball of radius r has capacitance ′C′ , then metallic spherical hollow ball of radius 2r has capacitance equal to

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A metallic spherical solid ball of radius r has capacitance C , then metallic spherical hollow ball of radius 2r has capacitance equal to

32.

Match the column - I with column - II, for an ideal gas going through following processes.

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Match the column - I with column - II, for an ideal gas going through following processes.




33.

a block of 5kg kept on a smooth horizontal surface at rest is acted by an external vertical force F .if the external force displaces the block by 25m where its velocity becomes 8m per sec then work done by external force is

Answer» a block of 5kg kept on a smooth horizontal surface at rest is acted by an external vertical force F .if the external force displaces the block by 25m where its velocity becomes 8m per sec then work done by external force is
34.

If a parallel plate capacitor of capacitance 50 pF has a breakdown voltage of 200 V, when an electric field of 500 N/C is applied. Calculate the area of the plates in this case which can store the required charges.

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If a parallel plate capacitor of capacitance 50 pF has a breakdown voltage of 200 V, when an electric field of 500 N/C is applied. Calculate the area of the plates in this case which can store the required charges.

35.

Equal weights of ethane and hydrogen are mixed in an empty container at 25 oC. The fraction of total pressure exerted by hydrogen is x:y. Find the value of x×y.

Answer» Equal weights of ethane and hydrogen are mixed in an empty container at 25 oC. The fraction of total pressure exerted by hydrogen is x:y. Find the value of x×y.


36.

What is second law of motion?

Answer» What is second law of motion?
37.

Between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor a dielectric plate is introduced just to fill the space between the plates. The capacitor is charged and later disconnected from the battery. The dielectric plate is slowly drawn out of the capacitor parallel to the plates. The plot of the potential difference across the plates and the length of the dielectric plate drawn out is

Answer»

Between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor a dielectric plate is introduced just to fill the space between the plates. The capacitor is charged and later disconnected from the battery. The dielectric plate is slowly drawn out of the capacitor parallel to the plates. The plot of the potential difference across the plates and the length of the dielectric plate drawn out is


38.

Why photoelectric effect is not explained in terms of wave theory of light?

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Why photoelectric effect is not explained in terms of wave theory of light?

39.

45.A path followed by a projectile is as shown. The angle of projection is-

Answer» 45.A path followed by a projectile is as shown. The angle of projection is-
40.

Sometimes it is convenient to construct a system of units so that all quantities can be expressed in terms of only one physical quantity. In one such system, dimensions of different quantities are given in terms of a quantity X as follows: [position] = [Xα] ; [speed] = [Xβ] ; [acceleration] =[Xp] ; [linear momentum] = [Xq] ; [force] = [Xr]. Then ,

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Sometimes it is convenient to construct a system of units so that all quantities can be expressed in terms of only one physical quantity. In one such system, dimensions of different quantities are given in terms of a quantity X as follows: [position] = [Xα] ; [speed] = [Xβ] ; [acceleration] =[Xp] ; [linear momentum] = [Xq] ; [force] = [Xr]. Then ,

41.

a rod of (lets lay mass M) is attached to a hinge at one end. If a particle of mass m hand velocity u hits the other end. Then what happens to Conservation of Linear Momentum. Why isn't it applicable in this case?

Answer» a rod of (lets lay mass M) is attached to a hinge at one end. If a particle of mass m hand velocity u hits the other end. Then what happens to Conservation of Linear Momentum. Why isn't it applicable in this case?
42.

. A simple pendulum of length L and mass M isoscillating about a vertical lihe with angular ampitudeθ _lfforan angulardisplacement φ (φ < θ ) the tension in the string is T1 and for angular amplitude θ the tension is T2, then 1)T1>T2 2)T2>T1 3)T1=T

Answer» . A simple pendulum of length L and mass M isoscillating about a vertical lihe with angular ampitudeθ _lfforan angulardisplacement φ (φ < θ ) the tension in the string is T1 and for angular amplitude θ the tension is T2, then 1)T1>T2 2)T2>T1 3)T1=T
43.

An object is lying at a distance of 2 m from a spherical interface as shown in the figure. If the radius of the interface is 23 m and refractive index of the medium is μ=1.4, calculate the magnification of the image formed by the interface.

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An object is lying at a distance of 2 m from a spherical interface as shown in the figure. If the radius of the interface is 23 m and refractive index of the medium is μ=1.4, calculate the magnification of the image formed by the interface.




44.

For a body on a horizontal surface, coefficients of static and kinetic frictions are 0.4 and 0.2, respectively. When the body is in uniform motion on the surface, a horizontal force equal in magnitude to limiting friction is applied on it. The acceleration produced is

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For a body on a horizontal surface, coefficients of static and kinetic frictions are 0.4 and 0.2, respectively. When the body is in uniform motion on the surface, a horizontal force equal in magnitude to limiting friction is applied on it. The acceleration produced is

45.

From the graph between current i &amp; voltage V shown, identify the portion corresponding to negative resistance

Answer» From the graph between current i & voltage V shown, identify the portion corresponding to negative resistance

46.

A particle moves from position, →r1=3^i+2^j−6^k to position →r2=14^i+13^j−9^k under the action of force (4^i+^j+3^k) N. Calculate the work done.

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A particle moves from position, r1=3^i+2^j6^k to position r2=14^i+13^j9^k under the action of force (4^i+^j+3^k) N. Calculate the work done.

47.

A plate of area 2 m2 is made to move horizontally with a speed of 2 m/s by applying a horizontal tangential force over the free surface of a liquid having depth of 1 m. If the coefficient of viscosity of liquid is 0.01 Poise, find the tangential force needed to move the plate.

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A plate of area 2 m2 is made to move horizontally with a speed of 2 m/s by applying a horizontal tangential force over the free surface of a liquid having depth of 1 m. If the coefficient of viscosity of liquid is 0.01 Poise, find the tangential force needed to move the plate.

48.

A siren producing a sound of frequency 750 Hz moves away from an observer at rest towards a cliff at a speed of 30 m/s. The frequency of echo heard by the observer reflected from the cliff is [speed of sound in air =330 m/s)

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A siren producing a sound of frequency 750 Hz moves away from an observer at rest towards a cliff at a speed of 30 m/s. The frequency of echo heard by the observer reflected from the cliff is
[speed of sound in air =330 m/s)

49.

The potential energy of the system of two identically charged spherical shell as shown in the figure is equal to (Assume the charge distribution to be uniform on surface)

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The potential energy of the system of two identically charged spherical shell as shown in the figure is equal to (Assume the charge distribution to be uniform on surface)




50.

Two capacitors A and B with capacitances 15 μF and 5 μF are charged to potential difference of 5 V and 9 V respectively. Consider a wire connected to each cepacitor as shown (with free ends). An uncharged capacitor 5 μF with lead wire falls on the free ends to complete the circuit. Find how much amount of heat produced in the circuit?

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Two capacitors A and B with capacitances 15 μF and 5 μF are charged to potential difference of 5 V and 9 V respectively. Consider a wire connected to each cepacitor as shown (with free ends). An uncharged capacitor 5 μF with lead wire falls on the free ends to complete the circuit. Find how much amount of heat produced in the circuit?