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1.

A rocket is going away from the earth at a speed 0.2c, where c = speed of light. It emits a signal of frequency 4×107 Hz. What will be the frequency observed by an observer on the earth?

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A rocket is going away from the earth at a speed 0.2c, where c = speed of light. It emits a signal of frequency 4×107 Hz. What will be the frequency observed by an observer on the earth?

2.

30.Two fix point charges +4e and +e separated by distance 'a' where should the third point charge be placed for it to be in equilibrium.

Answer» 30.Two fix point charges +4e and +e separated by distance 'a' where should the third point charge be placed for it to be in equilibrium.
3.

A lamp emits monochromatic green light uniformly in all directions. The lamp is 3% efficient in converting electrical power to electromagnetic waves and consumes 100W of power. The amplitude of the electric field associated with the electromagnetic radiation at a distance of 10m from the lamp will be

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A lamp emits monochromatic green light uniformly in all directions. The lamp is 3% efficient in converting electrical power to electromagnetic waves and consumes 100W of power. The amplitude of the electric field associated with the electromagnetic radiation at a distance of 10m from the lamp will be



4.

Find the derivative of cosx1+sinx.

Answer» Find the derivative of cosx1+sinx.
5.

A block of mass 'm' is suspended by differentsprings of spring constants shown in the figure. Let time period of oscillation in these fourpositions be T1, T2, T3and T4. Then

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A block of mass 'm' is suspended by different
springs of spring constants shown in the figure.


Let time period of oscillation in these four
positions be T1, T2, T3
and T4. Then


6.

A train moves towards a stationary observer with a speed 34 m/s. The train sounds a whistle and its frequency registered by the observer is f1. If the speed of the train is reduced to 17 m/s, the frequency registered is f2. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s , then the ratio f1f2 is[Assume, medium is stationary ]

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A train moves towards a stationary observer with a speed 34 m/s. The train sounds a whistle and its frequency registered by the observer is f1. If the speed of the train is reduced to 17 m/s, the frequency registered is f2. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s , then the ratio f1f2 is



[Assume, medium is stationary ]

7.

A body falls freely from rest . The distance traveled in first 3 seconds is equal to distance last 1 second . find the height of fall

Answer» A body falls freely from rest . The distance traveled in first 3 seconds is equal to distance last 1 second . find the height of fall
8.

For whatever reason, the relaxation time of a conductor increases by a factor of 2 and the number of electrons per unit volume decreases by a factor of 3. Given all other factors remain the same, the new conductivity changes by what factor?

Answer» For whatever reason, the relaxation time of a conductor increases by a factor of 2 and the number of electrons per unit volume decreases by a factor of 3. Given all other factors remain the same, the new conductivity changes by what factor?
9.

The minimum coefficient of static friction between a plane and a cylinder, for the cylinder not slipping on the inclined plane is given by μ=(tan θI), the value of I will be ___

Answer» The minimum coefficient of static friction between a plane and a cylinder, for the cylinder not slipping on the inclined plane is given by μ=(tan θI), the value of I will be ___
10.

A 2300/230 V, 1-phase transformer, maximum possible voltage regulation is 5% and occurs at p.f. of 0.25. The load voltage at full load, power factor of 0.8 lead is________V.234.46

Answer» A 2300/230 V, 1-phase transformer, maximum possible voltage regulation is 5% and occurs at p.f. of 0.25. The load voltage at full load, power factor of 0.8 lead is________V.
  1. 234.46
11.

Seven resistors are connected as shown in the diagram.The equivalent resistance in Ω of this network between A and B is:

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Seven resistors are connected as shown in the diagram.



The equivalent resistance in Ω of this network between A and B is:

12.

When a long wire carrying a steady current is bent into a circular coil of one turn, the magnetic induction at its centre is B. When the same wire carrying the same current is bent to form a circular coil of n turns of a smaller radius, the magnetic induction at the centre will be

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When a long wire carrying a steady current is bent into a circular coil of one turn, the magnetic induction at its centre is B. When the same wire carrying the same current is bent to form a circular coil of n turns of a smaller radius, the magnetic induction at the centre will be


13.

explai projectile motion in incline plane

Answer» explai projectile motion in incline plane
14.

explainn 2nd property of gravitation

Answer» explainn 2nd property of gravitation
15.

What is a tensor quantity?

Answer» What is a tensor quantity?
16.

3A particle shows distance-time curve as given in thisfigure. The maximum instantaneous velocity of theparticle is around the pointDvoBATime (t)\lbrack AIPMT (Prelims)-2008\rbrack(1) A(2) B(3) C(4)

Answer» 3A particle shows distance-time curve as given in thisfigure. The maximum instantaneous velocity of theparticle is around the pointDvoBATime (t)\lbrack AIPMT (Prelims)-2008\rbrack(1) A(2) B(3) C(4)
17.

the function, f(x) = |sinx - cosx| is even, neither even nor odd,pereodic function with fundamental period pi pereodic function with fundamental period pi/2

Answer» the function, f(x) = |sinx - cosx| is
even,
neither even nor odd,
pereodic function with fundamental period pi
pereodic function with fundamental period pi/2
18.

The electric field intensity at centre o of a uniformly charged semi circular ring with linear charge density lambda i s given by

Answer» The electric field intensity at centre o of a uniformly charged semi circular ring with linear charge density lambda i s given by
19.

A balloon starts rising from the surface of the earth. The ascension rate is constant and equal to V0. Due to the wind the balloon gathers a horizontal velocity component Vx=Ky where K is a constant and y is the height of ascent. The tangential and normal acceleration of the balloon at a height of ascent equal to h is

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A balloon starts rising from the surface of the earth. The ascension rate is constant and equal to V0. Due to the wind the balloon gathers a horizontal velocity component Vx=Ky where K is a constant and y is the height of ascent.
The tangential and normal acceleration of the balloon at a height of ascent equal to h is

20.

A body dropped from the top of a tower falls through 40 m during the last two seconds of its fall. The height of tower is (g=10 m/s2)

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A body dropped from the top of a tower falls through 40 m during the last two seconds of its fall. The height of tower is (g=10 m/s2)

21.

A thin rod of length L and mass M, is bent into a circular loop. Find the moment of inertia of the loop about one of its diameters. Take mass M=3 Kg and L=2 m.

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A thin rod of length L and mass M, is bent into a circular loop. Find the moment of inertia of the loop about one of its diameters. Take mass M=3 Kg and L=2 m.

22.

A charged particle moves through a magnetic field perpendicular to its direction. Then,

Answer» A charged particle moves through a magnetic field perpendicular to its direction. Then,
23.

The goingg State energy of h atom is -13.6eV . What is potential and kinetic energy?

Answer» The goingg State energy of h atom is -13.6eV . What is potential and kinetic energy?
24.

∆s(system)+∆s(surroundings) In an irreversible process is

Answer» ∆s(system)+∆s(surroundings)
In an irreversible process is
25.

Two bodies of masses 100kg and 1000kg are at a distance of 1m apart. Calculate the gravitational field intensity and potential at the middle point of line joining them.(G=6.67*10 -11)

Answer» Two bodies of masses 100kg and 1000kg are at a distance of 1m apart. Calculate the gravitational field intensity and potential at the middle point of line joining them.(G=6.67*10 -11)
26.

A body traveling along a straight line traversed first one third of the total distance with a velocity 4 m/s. The remaining part of the distance was covered with a velocity 2 m/s for half the time and with velocity 6 m/s for the other half of time. The average velocity over the whole time of motion is

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A body traveling along a straight line traversed first one third of the total distance with a velocity 4 m/s. The remaining part of the distance was covered with a velocity 2 m/s for half the time and with velocity 6 m/s for the other half of time. The average velocity over the whole time of motion is

27.

Estimating the following two numbers should be interesting. Thefirst number will tell you why radio engineers do not need to worrymuch about photons! The second number tells you why our eye cannever ‘count photons’, even in barely detectable light. (a) The number of photons emitted per second by a Medium wavetransmitter of 10 kW power, emitting radiowaves of wavelength500 m. (b) The number of photons entering the pupil of our eye per secondcorresponding to the minimum intensity of white light that we humans can perceive (∼10–10 W m–2). Take the area of the pupilto be about 0.4 cm2, and the average frequency of white light to be about 6 × 1014 Hz.

Answer» Estimating the following two numbers should be interesting. Thefirst number will tell you why radio engineers do not need to worrymuch about photons! The second number tells you why our eye cannever ‘count photons’, even in barely detectable light. (a) The number of photons emitted per second by a Medium wavetransmitter of 10 kW power, emitting radiowaves of wavelength500 m. (b) The number of photons entering the pupil of our eye per secondcorresponding to the minimum intensity of white light that we humans can perceive (∼10–10 W m–2). Take the area of the pupilto be about 0.4 cm2, and the average frequency of white light to be about 6 × 1014 Hz.
28.

Find the equivalent resistance of the infinite ladder circuit shown in figure across terminal<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->A and B.

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Find the equivalent resistance of the infinite ladder circuit shown in figure across terminal
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A and B.






29.

33. Liquid filled in the container has density 5 kg/m3. If the container is moving horizontally with acceleration as2 m/s2 then pressure difference between two points A and B, which are at the same level with separationbetween them 50 cm, will be50 cm2(2) 2.5 N/m2(4) Zero(3) 7.5 N/m2alinuid fillad in a cantainer will make with horizontal if the containe

Answer» 33. Liquid filled in the container has density 5 kg/m3. If the container is moving horizontally with acceleration as2 m/s2 then pressure difference between two points A and B, which are at the same level with separationbetween them 50 cm, will be50 cm2(2) 2.5 N/m2(4) Zero(3) 7.5 N/m2alinuid fillad in a cantainer will make with horizontal if the containe
30.

A long wire carrying a steady current is bent into a circular loop of one turn. The magnetic field at the centre of the loop is B. It is then bent into a circular coil of n turns. The magnetic field at the centre of this coil of n turns will be

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A long wire carrying a steady current is bent into a circular loop of one turn. The magnetic field at the centre of the loop is B. It is then bent into a circular coil of n turns. The magnetic field at the centre of this coil of n turns will be

31.

4 ideal diodes are connected as shown in the circuit. The current through 50 Ω resistance is

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4 ideal diodes are connected as shown in the circuit. The current through 50 Ω resistance is




32.

Why is exposure to X- ray injurious to health but exposure to visible light is not, when both are electromagnetic waves?

Answer» Why is exposure to X- ray injurious to health but exposure to visible light is not, when both are electromagnetic waves?
33.

The frequency of a car horn is 400 Hz. If the horn is honked as the car moves with a speed us = 34 m/s through still air towards a stationary receiver, the wavelength of the sound passing the receiver is [velocity of sound is 340 m/s]

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The frequency of a car horn is 400 Hz. If the horn is honked as the car moves with a speed us = 34 m/s through still air towards a stationary receiver, the wavelength of the sound passing the receiver is [velocity of sound is 340 m/s]

34.

8. S1, S2, S3 three concentric spherical shells as, shown in the figure. S1 and S2 have charge 4Q and 8Q respectively whereas S3 is uncharged. Find the ratio of the flux passing through S1 to that through S3

Answer» 8. S1, S2, S3 three concentric spherical shells as, shown in the figure. S1 and S2 have charge 4Q and 8Q respectively whereas S3 is uncharged. Find the ratio of the flux passing through S1 to that through S3
35.

By Huygen's wave theory of light, we cannot explain the phenomenon of [CPMT 1989; AFMC 1993, 99; MP PET 1995, 2003;RPMT 2003; BCECE 2003; Pb PMT 2004]

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By Huygen's wave theory of light, we cannot explain the phenomenon of

[CPMT 1989; AFMC 1993, 99; MP PET 1995, 2003;RPMT 2003; BCECE 2003; Pb PMT 2004]


36.

how black body radiation is a drawback of electromagnetic wave theory??

Answer» how black body radiation is a drawback of electromagnetic wave theory??
37.

A transverse wave on a string has an amplitude of 0.2 m and a frequency of 175 Hz. Consider a particle of the string at x = 0. It begins with a displacement y = 0, at t = 0, according to equation y=0.2 sin (kx±ωt). How much time passes between the first two instant when this particle has a displacement of y = 0.1 m?

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A transverse wave on a string has an amplitude of 0.2 m and a frequency of 175 Hz. Consider a particle of the string at x = 0. It begins with a displacement y = 0, at t = 0, according to equation y=0.2 sin (kx±ωt). How much time passes between the first two instant when this particle has a displacement of y = 0.1 m?

38.

Two parallel glass plates are dipped partly in the liquid of density d keeping them vertical. If the distance between the plates is x, surface tension for the liquid is T and angle of contact is θ, then rise of liquid between the plates due to capillary will be

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Two parallel glass plates are dipped partly in the liquid of density d keeping them vertical. If the distance between the plates is x, surface tension for the liquid is T and angle of contact is θ, then rise of liquid between the plates due to capillary will be

39.

A thermopile is consisting of three identical thermocouples. The emf temperature relationship of a single thermcouple is given by V0=50TμV, where T is the temperature of heated source in (0C). If the output voltage measured across the thermopile is found to be 150mV then the approximate value of T(0C) is ? 1000

Answer» A thermopile is consisting of three identical thermocouples. The emf temperature relationship of a single thermcouple is given by V0=50TμV, where T is the temperature of heated source in (0C). If the output voltage measured across the thermopile is found to be 150mV then the approximate value of T(0C) is ?




  1. 1000
40.

A gas at NTP is suddenly compressed to one-fourth of its original volume.If γ is supposed to be 32,n then the final pressure is

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A gas at NTP is suddenly compressed to one-fourth of its original volume.If γ is supposed to be 32,n then the final pressure is


41.

The relation between time t and distance x for a moving body is given as t=mx2+nx, where m and n are constants. The retardation of the motion is :(Where v stands for velocity)

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The relation between time t and distance x for a moving body is given as t=mx2+nx, where m and n are constants. The retardation of the motion is :
(Where v stands for velocity)

42.

An angular magnification of 30X is to be obtained from a compound microscope, having an eyepiece of focal length 5 cm. Find the magnification produced by the objective lens.Given angular magnification is achieved in case of the least strain on the eye.

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An angular magnification of 30X is to be obtained from a compound microscope, having an eyepiece of focal length 5 cm. Find the magnification produced by the objective lens.



Given angular magnification is achieved in case of the least strain on the eye.

43.

Two discs are mounted on frictionless bearings on a common shaft. The first disc has rotational inertia I and is spinning with angular velocity ω. The second disc has rotational inertia 2I and is spinning in opposite direction with angular velocity 3ω, as shown in figure. If the two discs are slowly forced towards each other along the shaft, until they couple. Then final common angular velocity is

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Two discs are mounted on frictionless bearings on a common shaft. The first disc has rotational inertia I and is spinning with angular velocity ω. The second disc has rotational inertia 2I and is spinning in opposite direction with angular velocity 3ω, as shown in figure. If the two discs are slowly forced towards each other along the shaft, until they couple. Then final common angular velocity is

44.

A force F acting on a particle varies with position x as shown in figure. The work done by this force in displacing the particle from x=−1 m to 1 m.

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A force F acting on a particle varies with position x as shown in figure. The work done by this force in displacing the particle from x=1 m to 1 m.




45.

A boy is standing on a plank which is accelerating . If boy throws a ball vertically up with velocity v0 relative to plank and its time of flight is T the acceleration of the plank is

Answer» A boy is standing on a plank which is accelerating . If boy throws a ball vertically up with velocity v0 relative to plank and its time of flight is T the acceleration of the plank is
46.

The electric potential at a point(x,y)in the x-y plane is given by v=-kxy.The field intensity at a dis†an ce r from the origin varies as

Answer» The electric potential at a point(x,y)in the x-y plane is given by v=-kxy.The field intensity at a dis†an ce r from the origin varies as
47.

Answer the following questions: (a) When a low flying aircraft passes overhead, we sometimes noticea slight shaking of the picture on our TV screen. Suggest apossible explanation. (b) As you have learnt in the text, the principle of linearsuperposition of wave displacement is basic to understandingintensity distributions in diffraction and interference patterns.What is the justification of this principle?

Answer» Answer the following questions: (a) When a low flying aircraft passes overhead, we sometimes noticea slight shaking of the picture on our TV screen. Suggest apossible explanation. (b) As you have learnt in the text, the principle of linearsuperposition of wave displacement is basic to understandingintensity distributions in diffraction and interference patterns.What is the justification of this principle?
48.

The energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom in the nth orbit is En. Then, the energy in the nth orbit of double ionized helium atom will be

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The energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom in the nth orbit is En. Then, the energy in the nth orbit of double ionized helium atom will be

49.

Find the friction force between block A and the surface for system at rest given below: mA=9 kg, mB=4 kg, μs=μk=0.8

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Find the friction force between block A and the surface for system at rest given below:
mA=9 kg, mB=4 kg, μs=μk=0.8


50.

out of carbon dioxide ,helium,hydrogen which have low value of henry cons†an

Answer» out of carbon dioxide ,helium,hydrogen which have low value of henry cons†an