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A copper and a tungsten plate having a thickness δ = 2mm each are riveted together so that at 0∘C they form a flat bimetallic plate. Find the average radius of the curvature of this plate at t = 200∘C. The coefficient of linear expansion for copper and tungsten are αCu = 1.7 × 10−5/K and αW = 0.4 × 10−5/K. |
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Answer» A copper and a tungsten plate having a thickness δ = 2mm each are riveted together so that at 0∘C they form a flat bimetallic plate. Find the average radius of the curvature of this plate at t = 200∘C. The coefficient of linear expansion for copper and tungsten are αCu = 1.7 × 10−5/K and αW = 0.4 × 10−5/K. |
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A block of mass 2 kg is projected with a velocity 6 m/s so that it climbs onto z smooth wedge of mass 1 kg. If the block does not leave the wedge, find the maximum height attained by the block. Take g=10 m/s2. |
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Answer» A block of mass 2 kg is projected with a velocity 6 m/s so that it climbs onto z smooth wedge of mass 1 kg. If the block does not leave the wedge, find the maximum height attained by the block. Take g=10 m/s2. |
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A particle p is moving in a circle of radius 'a' with a uniform speed v. C is the centre of the circle and AB is a diameter. When passing through B, the angular velocity of p about A and C are in the ratio? |
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Answer» A particle p is moving in a circle of radius 'a' with a uniform speed v. C is the centre of the circle and AB is a diameter. When passing through B, the angular velocity of p about A and C are in the ratio? |
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If we throw any object from an Aeroplane , balloon ,etc having a velocity 'v' then does the object get a initial velocity v or has a velocity '0' |
| Answer» If we throw any object from an Aeroplane , balloon ,etc having a velocity 'v' then does the object get a initial velocity v or has a velocity '0' | |
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A very thin transparent film of soap solution of negligible thickness is seen under reflection of white light. Then the colour of the film appear to be : A) blue B) black C) red D) yellow |
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Answer» A very thin transparent film of soap solution of negligible thickness is seen under reflection of white light. Then the colour of the film appear to be : A) blue B) black C) red D) yellow |
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A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 10 metre per second . Itreturns to the ground with a velocity of 9 metre per second . If g is 9.8 ,then the maximum height attained by the ball is nearly? |
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Answer» A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 10 metre per second . Itreturns to the ground with a velocity of 9 metre per second . If g is 9.8 ,then the maximum height attained by the ball is nearly? |
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When will be the potential energy be negative? |
| Answer» When will be the potential energy be negative? | |
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A man (mass=70 kg) and his son (mass=20 kg) are standing on a frictionless surface facing in same direction. The man pushes his son, so that he starts moving with a speed of 0.90 ms−1 with respect to man. The speed of man with respect to the surface is |
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Answer» A man (mass=70 kg) and his son (mass=20 kg) are standing on a frictionless surface facing in same direction. The man pushes his son, so that he starts moving with a speed of 0.90 ms−1 with respect to man. The speed of man with respect to the surface is |
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Relate positive work done by a body with content of its Potential Energy |
| Answer» Relate positive work done by a body with content of its Potential Energy | |
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The force F is given in terms of time t and displacement x by the equation F = A cos Bx + C sin Dt. The dimensional formula of DB is |
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Answer» The force F is given in terms of time t and displacement x by the equation F = A cos Bx + C sin Dt. The dimensional formula of DB is |
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A vessel containing water is given a constant acceleration ‘a’ towards the right along a straight horizontal path. Which of the following diagrams in the figure represents the surface of the liquid? |
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Answer» A vessel containing water is given a constant acceleration ‘a’ towards the right along a straight horizontal path. Which of the following diagrams in the figure represents the surface of the liquid? |
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A particle is moving along a circular path. The angular velocity, linear velocity, angular acceleration, and centripetal acceleration of the particle at any instant, respectively are →ω,→v,→α and →ac. Which of the following relations is not correct? |
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Answer» A particle is moving along a circular path. The angular velocity, linear velocity, angular acceleration, and centripetal acceleration of the particle at any instant, respectively are →ω,→v,→α and →ac. Which of the following relations is not correct? |
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Two objects that are moving in the xy plane on a frictionless floor collide head on. Assume that they form a closed isolated system. The following table gives the momentum components in kg m/s before and after the collision. What are the missing values (a,b) (in kg m/s)? Before collisionAfter collisionObjectPxPyPxPyA−453aBb−242 |
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Answer» Two objects that are moving in the xy plane on a frictionless floor collide head on. Assume that they form a closed isolated system. The following table gives the momentum components in kg m/s before and after the collision. What are the missing values (a,b) (in kg m/s)? |
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A pure resistance R, pure capacitance C and pure inductance L are connected in series and the impedance of the circuit at resonance is Zo. If they are connected in parallel to each other, the maximum impedance at resonance will be: |
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Answer» A pure resistance R, pure capacitance C and pure inductance L are connected in series and the impedance of the circuit at resonance is Zo. If they are connected in parallel to each other, the maximum impedance at resonance will be: |
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Blocks A and C start from rest and move to the right with acceleration aA=12tms−2 and aC=3ms−2. Here t is in seconds. The time when block B again comes to rest is |
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Answer» Blocks A and C start from rest and move to the right with acceleration aA=12tms−2 and aC=3ms−2. Here t is in seconds. The time when block B again comes to rest is
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Two super imposing wave have equation y1=2sin2π(10t-0.4x) and Y2=4sin2π (20t-0.8x). What is ratio of iMax:I min. |
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Answer» Two super imposing wave have equation y1=2sin2π(10t-0.4x) and Y2=4sin2π (20t-0.8x). What is ratio of iMax:I min. |
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Action is the cause of reaction .Then , if we push the wall and wall pushes us , we are being pushed only when we push the wall . Hence here our force creates a opposite play . Then Why can't we say the force we created here's action instead of saying any of the 2 forces would be action and the other is reaction ? |
| Answer» Action is the cause of reaction .Then , if we push the wall and wall pushes us , we are being pushed only when we push the wall . Hence here our force creates a opposite play . Then Why can't we say the force we created here's action instead of saying any of the 2 forces would be action and the other is reaction ? | |
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A man pushes a immovable wall with a force F. Can the man ever push the wall with a force greater than his weight? The groudnon which the man is standing is rough. |
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Answer» A man pushes a immovable wall with a force F. Can the man ever push the wall with a force greater than his weight? The groudnon which the man is standing is rough. |
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A ball of mass 20 gram hits a wall at an angle of 45 degree with a velocity of 15 metre per second. if the ball rebounds at 90 degree to the direction of incidence, calculate the impulse received by the ball with diagram. |
| Answer» A ball of mass 20 gram hits a wall at an angle of 45 degree with a velocity of 15 metre per second. if the ball rebounds at 90 degree to the direction of incidence, calculate the impulse received by the ball with diagram. | |
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A man is standing in a lift moving upwards with a constant speed of 10 ms−1. The man drops a coin from a height of 4.9 m. If g=9.8 ms−2, the coin reaches the floor of the lift after a time |
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Answer» A man is standing in a lift moving upwards with a constant speed of 10 ms−1. The man drops a coin from a height of 4.9 m. If g=9.8 ms−2, the coin reaches the floor of the lift after a time |
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If 316 x (2 m)2 = 616 , then x is |
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Answer» If 316 x (2 m)2 = 616 , then x is |
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Same spring is attached with 2kg, 3kg and 1 kg blocks in three different cases as shown in the figure. If x1,x2 and x3 be the extensions in the spring in these three cases then |
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Answer» Same spring is attached with 2kg, 3kg and 1 kg blocks in three different cases as shown in the figure. If x1,x2 and x3 be the extensions in the spring in these three cases then |
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A wire of length L and cross-sectional area A is made of a material of Young's modulus Y. The work one in stretching the wire by an amount x is given by |
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Answer» A wire of length L and cross-sectional area A is made of a material of Young's modulus Y. The work one in stretching the wire by an amount x is given by |
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A body of mass m kg. starts falling from a point 2R above the Earth’s surface. Its kinetic energy when it has fallen to a point ‘R’ above the Earth’s surface [R-Radius of Earth, M-Mass of Earth, G-Gravitational Constant] |
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Answer» A body of mass m kg. starts falling from a point 2R above the Earth’s surface. Its kinetic energy when it has fallen to a point ‘R’ above the Earth’s surface [R-Radius of Earth, M-Mass of Earth, G-Gravitational Constant] |
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In problem 10.9, if 15.0 cm of water and spirit each are further poured into the respective arms of the tube, what is the difference in the levels of mercury in the two arms? (Specific gravity of mercury = 13.6) |
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Answer» In problem 10.9, if 15.0 cm of water and spirit each are further poured into the respective arms of the tube, what is the difference in the levels of mercury in the two arms? (Specific gravity of mercury = 13.6) |
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A spherical liquid drop is placed on a horizontal plane. A small disturbance causes the volume of the drop to oscillate. The time period of oscillation (T) of the liquid drop depends on radius (r) of the drop, density (ρ) and surface tension (S) of the liquid. Which among the following will be a possible expression for T (where k is a dimensionless constant)? (given surface tension is force per unit length) |
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Answer» A spherical liquid drop is placed on a horizontal plane. A small disturbance causes the volume of the drop to oscillate. The time period of oscillation (T) of the liquid drop depends on radius (r) of the drop, density (ρ) and surface tension (S) of the liquid. Which among the following will be a possible expression for T (where k is a dimensionless constant)? (given surface tension is force per unit length) |
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If two points P=(0,–1) and Q=(4,1) are on a straight line, find equation of the Straight line. |
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Answer» If two points P=(0,–1) and Q=(4,1) are on a straight line, find equation of the Straight line. |
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The work done by gravitational force on the earth can be positive or negative,Why!?? (At a instant) |
| Answer» The work done by gravitational force on the earth can be positive or negative,Why!?? (At a instant) | |
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As shown in figure from a uniform rectangular sheet a triangular sheet is removed from one edge. The shift of centre of mass is |
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Answer» As shown in figure from a uniform rectangular sheet a triangular sheet is removed from one edge. The shift of centre of mass is |
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If the earth stops rotating about its axis, then the magnitude of gravity |
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Answer» If the earth stops rotating about its axis, then the magnitude of gravity |
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Which of the following correctly represents the truth table of the configuration of gates shown here? |
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Answer» Which of the following correctly represents the truth table of the configuration of gates shown here? |
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The area between the curves y = x2 and y = x3 is: |
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Answer» The area between the curves y = x2 and y = x3 is: |
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A small body of superdense material, whose mass is twice the mass of the earth but whose size is very small compared to the size of the earth, starts from rest at a height H<<R above the earth's surface, and reaches the earth's surface in time t. Then t is equal to |
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Answer» A small body of superdense material, whose mass is twice the mass of the earth but whose size is very small compared to the size of the earth, starts from rest at a height H<<R above the earth's surface, and reaches the earth's surface in time t. Then t is equal to |
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4g of metal oxide contains 1.6g oxygen, then equivalent mass of the metal is |
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Answer» 4g of metal oxide contains 1.6g oxygen, then equivalent mass of the metal is |
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What is perfect (exact) differential in thermodynamics? |
| Answer» What is perfect (exact) differential in thermodynamics? | |
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What will be the derivative of a constant? |
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Answer» What will be the derivative of a constant? |
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2 mole of zinc is dissolved in HCl at 25∘C. The work done in open vessel is: |
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Answer» 2 mole of zinc is dissolved in HCl at 25∘C. The work done in open vessel is: |
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A simple pendulum of length L and mass (bob) M is oscillating in a plane about a vertical line between angular limits -∅and +∅. For an angular displacement θ(|θ|<ϕ) , the tension in the string and the velocity of the bob are T and v respectively. The following relations hold good under the above conditions |
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Answer» A simple pendulum of length L and mass (bob) M is oscillating in a plane about a vertical line between angular limits -∅and +∅. For an angular displacement θ(|θ|<ϕ) , the tension in the string and the velocity of the bob are T and v respectively. The following relations hold good under the above conditions |
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A train has a speed of 60 km/h for the first one hour and 40 km/h for the next half hour. Its average speed in km/h is |
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Answer» A train has a speed of 60 km/h for the first one hour and 40 km/h for the next half hour. Its average speed in km/h is
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What will happen if the earth stops the rotation about its axis? |
| Answer» What will happen if the earth stops the rotation about its axis? | |
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Why nucleus of an atom does not attract electron when electron cloud form according to VSEPR theory? |
| Answer» Why nucleus of an atom does not attract electron when electron cloud form according to VSEPR theory? | |
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A block is lying on an inclined plane which makes 60o with the horizontal. If coefficient of friction between block and plane is 0.25 and g=10 m/s2, then acceleration of the block when it moves along the plane will be |
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Answer» A block is lying on an inclined plane which makes 60o with the horizontal. If coefficient of friction between block and plane is 0.25 and g=10 m/s2, then acceleration of the block when it moves along the plane will be |
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Water is filled in a container of uniform area of cross section 'A'. A hole of cross sectional area ′a′(a<<A) is made in the container at a height of 20 m above the base. Water streams out and hits a small block on the surface at some distance from the container. The block is moved on the surface in such a way that the stream always hits the block. The initial velocity of the block (in m/s) is (Given aA=120.Takeg=10 ms−2). |
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Answer» Water is filled in a container of uniform area of cross section 'A'. A hole of cross sectional area ′a′(a<<A) is made in the container at a height of 20 m above the base. Water streams out and hits a small block on the surface at some distance from the container. The block is moved on the surface in such a way that the stream always hits the block. The initial velocity of the block (in m/s) is (Given aA=120.Takeg=10 ms−2).
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Calculate the power developed when the force of 10 N is exerted on a body moving with velocity of 3.65 m/s. |
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Answer» Calculate the power developed when the force of 10 N is exerted on a body moving with velocity of 3.65 m/s. |
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In a children's park, there is a slide which has a total length of 10 m and a height of St m (figure 8-E3). Vertical ladder are provided to reach the top. A boy weighing 200 N climbs up the ladder to the top of the slide and slides down to the ground. The average friction offered by the slide is three tenth of his weight. (a) the work done by the boy on the ladder as he go: up, (b) the work done by the slide on the boy as he cornea down, (c) the work done by the ladder on the boy as he goes up. Neglect any work done by forces inside the body of the boy. |
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Answer» In a children's park, there is a slide which has a total length of 10 m and a height of St m (figure 8-E3). Vertical ladder are provided to reach the top. A boy weighing 200 N climbs up the ladder to the top of the slide and slides down to the ground. The average friction offered by the slide is three tenth of his weight. (a) the work done by the boy on the ladder as he go: up, (b) the work done by the slide on the boy as he cornea down, (c) the work done by the ladder on the boy as he goes up. Neglect any work done by forces inside the body of the boy.
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Give the SI unit and dimension of work, energy and power. |
| Answer» Give the SI unit and dimension of work, energy and power. | |
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An alternating e.m.f. of angular frequency ω is applied across an inductance. The instantaneous power developed in the circuit has an angular frequency |
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Answer» An alternating e.m.f. of angular frequency ω is applied across an inductance. The instantaneous power developed in the circuit has an angular frequency |
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Trajectory of a projectile near the surface of Earth is y=4x−12x2. If y is vertical axis and x is horizontal then angle of projection is |
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Answer» Trajectory of a projectile near the surface of Earth is y=4x−12x2. If y is vertical axis and x is horizontal then angle of projection is |
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A Force →F=−2k [y^i+x^j] N ,where k is constant, acts on a particle moving in the xy plane. Starting from the origin, the particle is taken along the positive x−axis to the point (a,0) and then parallel to y− axis to the point (a,a). The total work done by the force →F on the particle is |
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Answer» A Force →F=−2k [y^i+x^j] N ,where k is constant, acts on a particle moving in the xy plane. Starting from the origin, the particle is taken along the positive x−axis to the point (a,0) and then parallel to y− axis to the point (a,a). The total work done by the force →F on the particle is |
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When a cylindrical tube is dipped vertically into a liquid, the angle of contact is 140∘. When the tube is dipped with an inclination of 40∘, then the angle of contact is: |
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Answer» When a cylindrical tube is dipped vertically into a liquid, the angle of contact is 140∘. When the tube is dipped with an inclination of 40∘, then the angle of contact is: |
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