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Does the pressure difference between two points depends on the medium of fluid other than height?? |
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Answer» Does the pressure difference between two points depends on the medium of fluid other than height?? |
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A cloud is at a potential of 8×106 volt relative to the ground. A charge of 80 coulomb is transferred in lightening stroke between the cloud and the ground. Assuming the potential of the ground to remain constant the energy dissipated is A)6.4×108 Joule B)6.4×104 Joule C)105 Joule D)107 Joule |
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Answer» A cloud is at a potential of 8×106 volt relative to the ground. A charge of 80 coulomb is transferred in lightening stroke between the cloud and the ground. Assuming the potential of the ground to remain constant the energy dissipated is A)6.4×108 Joule B)6.4×104 Joule C)105 Joule D)107 Joule
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Three simple harmonic motions of equal amplitudes A and equal time periods in the same direction combine. The phase of the second motion is 60∘ ahead of the first and the phase of the third motion is 60∘ ahead of the second. Find the amplitude of the resultant motion. |
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Answer» Three simple harmonic motions of equal amplitudes A and equal time periods in the same direction combine. The phase of the second motion is 60∘ ahead of the first and the phase of the third motion is 60∘ ahead of the second. Find the amplitude of the resultant motion. |
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Abiogenesis means |
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Answer» Abiogenesis means |
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A uniform rod of mass m is kept vertically on a horizontal frictionless surface at a point O. If it is disturbed slightly and released , it falls down on the horizontal surface. The lower end will be at O or at some distance from O. |
| Answer» A uniform rod of mass m is kept vertically on a horizontal frictionless surface at a point O. If it is disturbed slightly and released , it falls down on the horizontal surface. The lower end will be at O or at some distance from O. | |
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A particle moves such that its acceleration a is given by a=-bx, where x is the displacement from equilibrium position and b is a constant. The period of oscillation is |
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Answer» A particle moves such that its acceleration a is given by a=-bx, where x is the displacement from equilibrium position and b is a constant. The period of oscillation is
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Whenyou are pedalling a bicycle, the force of friction exerted by the ground on the two wheels is such that it acts |
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Answer» Whenyou are pedalling a bicycle, the force of friction exerted |
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In the system shown in the figure m1>m2. System is held at rest by thread BC. Just after the thread BC is cut: (A) Acceleration of m2 will be upwards (B) Magnitude of acceleration of both blocks will be equal to (m1−m2m1+m2)g (C) Acceleration of m1 will be equal to zero (D) Magnitude of acceleration of two blocks will be non-zero and unequal. From the above four statements we can conclude |
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Answer» In the system shown in the figure m1>m2. System is held at rest by thread BC. Just after the thread BC is cut: |
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If |Z| = 1 and Z ≠ 1, then all the values of Z1−Z2 lie on |
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Answer» If |Z| = 1 and Z ≠ 1, then all the values of Z1−Z2 lie on |
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An infinite number of charges, each equal to q, are placed along the x-axis at x =1, x=2, x=8, ... and so on. The potential at the point x =0 due to this set of charges is |
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Answer» An infinite number of charges, each equal to q, are placed along the x-axis at x =1, x=2, x=8, ... and so on. The potential at the point x =0 due to this set of charges is |
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Two rings have their moment of inertia in the ratio 2:1 and their diameters are in the ratio 2:1. The ratio of their masses will be: |
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Answer» Two rings have their moment of inertia in the ratio 2:1 and their diameters are in the ratio 2:1. The ratio of their masses will be: |
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A convex and a concave mirror of radii 10 cm each are facing each other and 15 cm apart. A point object is placed midway between them. Then position of the final image if the reflection first takes place at the concave mirror and then in the convex mirror is |
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Answer» A convex and a concave mirror of radii 10 cm each are facing each other and 15 cm apart. A point object is placed midway between them. Then position of the final image if the reflection first takes place at the concave mirror and then in the convex mirror is |
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A car travelled the first one-third of the distance d at a speed of 5 kmh−1, the second one-third of the distance at a speed of 10 kmh−1 and the last one-third of the distance at a speed of 15 kmh−1. Determine the average speed of the car(in km/h) |
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Answer» A car travelled the first one-third of the distance d at a speed of 5 kmh−1, the second one-third of the distance at a speed of 10 kmh−1 and the last one-third of the distance at a speed of 15 kmh−1. Determine the average speed of the car(in km/h) |
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In the adjoining figure, SS is a spherical surface separating two media of refractive indices n1 and n2 where n1 > n2. C is the centre of curvature of the spherical surface. An observer, keeping his eye beyond C in the medium of refractive index n2 views the refracted image of an object AB placed as shown in the medium of refractive index n1. The image will be: |
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Answer» In the adjoining figure, SS is a spherical surface separating two media of refractive indices n1 and n2 where n1 > n2. C is the centre of curvature of the spherical surface. An observer, keeping his eye beyond C in the medium of refractive index n2 views the refracted image of an object AB placed as shown in the medium of refractive index n1. The image will be:
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Some derived quantity related to electric current? |
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Answer» Some derived quantity related to electric current? |
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A body is projected vertically up with certain velocity. At point P in its path, the ratio of its potential energy to kinetic energy is 36:64. The ratio of velocity of projection to velocity at P is |
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Answer» A body is projected vertically up with certain velocity. At point P in its path, the ratio of its potential energy to kinetic energy is 36:64. The ratio of velocity of projection to velocity at P is |
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A body is rolling without slipping on a horizontal plane. The radius of body is R. If the ratio of rotational to translational kinetic energy is 925, then the radius of gyration of the body is |
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Answer» A body is rolling without slipping on a horizontal plane. The radius of body is R. If the ratio of rotational to translational kinetic energy is 925, then the radius of gyration of the body is |
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The magnitude of the resultant of two equal vectors is equal to the magnitude of either vector. What is the angle betwee the two vectors? |
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Answer» The magnitude of the resultant of two equal vectors is equal to the magnitude of either vector. What is the angle betwee the two vectors? |
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Answer the following questions a) Can a body have a constant velociy and still have varying speed? b) When does a cyclist appear to be stationary with respect to another moving cyclist? c) Rest and motion are relative term. Explain. |
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Answer» Answer the following questions a) Can a body have a constant velociy and still have varying speed? b) When does a cyclist appear to be stationary with respect to another moving cyclist? c) Rest and motion are relative term. Explain. |
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A merry- go- round ( diameter 4.0 m ) starts from rest and uniformly accelerates until it rotates at 0.8 rev/min. This occurs in 11s. Once it has reached this rate , it rotates at 0.8 rev/min uniformly . Determine the angular acceleration |
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Answer» A merry- go- round ( diameter 4.0 m ) starts from rest and uniformly accelerates until it rotates at 0.8 rev/min. This occurs in 11s. Once it has reached this rate , it rotates at 0.8 rev/min uniformly . Determine the angular acceleration |
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A uniform metre stick of 200 g is suspended from the ceiling through two vertical strings of equal lengths fixed at the ends. A small object of mass 20 g is placed on the stick at a distance of 70 cm from the left end. Find the tensions in the two strings. |
| Answer» A uniform metre stick of 200 g is suspended from the ceiling through two vertical strings of equal lengths fixed at the ends. A small object of mass 20 g is placed on the stick at a distance of 70 cm from the left end. Find the tensions in the two strings. | |
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A cricketer hits a ball from the ground level with a velocity of (10√2) ms−1 at an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. What should be the minimum speed of the fielder standing [Along the direction in which ball is hit] at a distance of 5 m from the batsman so as to catch the ball at ground level. Assume the direction of motion of the ball and the fielder are same. |
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Answer» A cricketer hits a ball from the ground level with a velocity of (10√2) ms−1 at an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. What should be the minimum speed of the fielder standing [Along the direction in which ball is hit] at a distance of 5 m from the batsman so as to catch the ball at ground level. Assume the direction of motion of the ball and the fielder are same. |
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Which is NOT a property of ferrimagnetism? |
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Answer» Which is NOT a property of ferrimagnetism? |
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Two identical ladders are arranged as shown in figure. Mass of each ladder is M and length is L. A load of mass m has been attached at the touching point (O) of the ladders, as shown in figure. The system is in equilibrium. Find the magnitude of static frictional force acting at either point A and B. |
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Answer» Two identical ladders are arranged as shown in figure. Mass of each ladder is M and length is L. A load of mass m has been attached at the touching point (O) of the ladders, as shown in figure. The system is in equilibrium. Find the magnitude of static frictional force acting at either point A and B. |
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A glass prism of refractive index 1.5 is immersed in water (μ=43). A light beam incident normally on the face AB is totally reflected to reach the face BC if |
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Answer» A glass prism of refractive index 1.5 is immersed in water (μ=43). A light beam incident normally on the face AB is totally reflected to reach the face BC if |
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A cylinder rolls on a horizontal plane surface. If the speed of the centre is 25 m/s, what is the speed of the highest point ? |
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Answer» A cylinder rolls on a horizontal plane surface. If the speed of the centre is 25 m/s, what is the speed of the highest point ? |
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Suppose A and B be two non-singular matrices, such that AB=BAm and Bn=I and Ap=I Which of the following represents the correct relation between m, n and p? |
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Answer» Suppose A and B be two non-singular matrices, such that AB=BAm and Bn=I and Ap=I |
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A pulse of light of duration 100 ns is absorbed completely by a small object initially at rest. The power of the pulse is 30 mW and the speed of light is 3×108 m/s. The final momentum of the object is |
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Answer» A pulse of light of duration 100 ns is absorbed completely by a small object initially at rest. The power of the pulse is 30 mW and the speed of light is 3×108 m/s. The final momentum of the object is |
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A uniform magnetic field B exists in a cylindrical region of radius 10 cm as shown in figure. A uniform vire of length 80 cm and resistance 4.0 Omega is bent into a square frame and id placed with one side along a diameter of the cylindrical region. If the magnetic field increases at a constant rate of 0.010 T/s, find the current induced in the frame. |
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Answer» A uniform magnetic field B exists in a cylindrical region of radius 10 cm as shown in figure. A uniform vire of length 80 cm and resistance 4.0 Omega is bent into a square frame and id placed with one side along a diameter of the cylindrical region. If the magnetic field increases at a constant rate of 0.010 T/s, find the current induced in the frame.
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If a gas has ′f′ degree of freedom, the ratio of specific heats of the gas (CPCV) is |
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Answer» If a gas has ′f′ degree of freedom, the ratio of specific heats of the gas (CPCV) is |
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X-ray beam of intensity I0 passes through an absorption plate of thickness d. If absorption coefficient of material of plate is μ, the correct statement regarding the transmitted intensity I of X-ray is |
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Answer» X-ray beam of intensity I0 passes through an absorption plate of thickness d. If absorption coefficient of material of plate is μ, the correct statement regarding the transmitted intensity I of X-ray is |
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Calculate the increase in the internal energy of 10 g of water when it is heated from 0∘C to 100∘C and converted into steam at 100 kPa. The density of steam =0.6 kg m−3. Specific heat capacity of water =4200 J kg−1 ∘C−1 and the latent heat of vaporization of water =2.25×106 J kg−1. |
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Answer» Calculate the increase in the internal energy of 10 g of water when it is heated from 0∘C to 100∘C and converted into steam at 100 kPa. The density of steam =0.6 kg m−3. Specific heat capacity of water =4200 J kg−1 ∘C−1 and the latent heat of vaporization of water =2.25×106 J kg−1. |
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Column-I contains organisms and column-II contains their excretory structures. Choose the correct match form the options given below. Column - IColumn - II(Organism)(Excretory structure)A.CockroachI.NephridiaB.Cat fishII.Malpighian tubulesC.Earthworm III.KidneysD.BalanoglossusIV.Flame cells E.Flatworm V.Proboscis gland |
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Answer» Column-I contains organisms and column-II contains their excretory structures. Choose the correct match form the options given below. |
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The barrel of a gun and the target are at the same height. As soon as the gun is fired, the target is also released. In which of the following cases, the bullet will not strike the target |
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Answer» The barrel of a gun and the target are at the same height. As soon as the gun is fired, the target is also released. In which of the following cases, the bullet will not strike the target |
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For component of vector →P=^i+2^j−3^k values are in column - II, then the correct match is: Column IColumn IIa)X-axisp)1b)Along vectorq)√14→q=^i+2^j+53^kc)Along vectorr)0→r=2^i+4^j−6^kd)Along vectors)√7→s=^i+2^j−3^k√14 |
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Answer» For component of vector →P=^i+2^j−3^k values are in column - II, then the correct match is: |
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A driver, having a definite reaction time, is capable of stopping over a distance of 30 m on seeing a red traffic light when speed of the car is 72 km/hr and over a distance of 10 m when the speed is 36 km/hr. Assuming that his reaction time and the acceleration of the car remain the same in all cases, find the distance over which he can stop the car when he is going at 54 km/hr. |
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Answer» A driver, having a definite reaction time, is capable of stopping over a distance of 30 m on seeing a red traffic light when speed of the car is 72 km/hr and over a distance of 10 m when the speed is 36 km/hr. Assuming that his reaction time and the acceleration of the car remain the same in all cases, find the distance over which he can stop the car when he is going at 54 km/hr. |
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Wavelength of light used in an optical instrument are λ1=4000˙A and λ2=5000˙A then ratio of their respective resolving power is |
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Answer» Wavelength of light used in an optical instrument are λ1=4000˙A and λ2=5000˙A then ratio of their respective resolving power is |
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A bar magnet falls with its North Pole pointing down through the axis of a copper ring. When viewed from above, the current in the ring will be |
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Answer» A bar magnet falls with its North Pole pointing down through the axis of a copper ring. When viewed from above, the current in the ring will be |
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The current flowing through a wire depends on time as I=3t2+2t+5. The charge flowing through the cross-section of the wire in time from t = 0 to t = 2s is: |
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Answer» The current flowing through a wire depends on time as I=3t2+2t+5. The charge flowing through the cross-section of the wire in time from t = 0 to t = 2s is: |
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A cylinder A of a material of thermal conductivity K1 is surrounded by a cylindrical shell of inner radius equal to the cylinder. The shell is made of a material of thermal conductivity K2. The two ends of the combined system are maintained at two different temperatures. If the effective thermal conductivity of the system is 4K1+ 5K29, ratio of outer radius of the shell to the radius of the cylinder is (Answer upto two digit after the decimal point) |
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Answer» A cylinder A of a material of thermal conductivity K1 is surrounded by a cylindrical shell of inner radius equal to the cylinder. The shell is made of a material of thermal conductivity K2. The two ends of the combined system are maintained at two different temperatures. If the effective thermal conductivity of the system is 4K1+ 5K29, ratio of outer radius of the shell to the radius of the cylinder is |
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A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the earth. The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass of earth |
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Answer» A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the earth. The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass of earth |
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A roller is made by joining together two cones at their vertices O. It is kept on two rails AB and CD which are placed asymmetrically (see figure), with its axis perpendicular to CD and its centre O at the centre of line joining AB and CD (see figure). It is given a light push so that it starts rolling with its centre O moving parallel to CD in the direction shown. As it moves, the roller will tend to: |
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Answer» A roller is made by joining together two cones at their vertices O. It is kept on two rails AB and CD which are placed asymmetrically (see figure), with its axis perpendicular to CD and its centre O at the centre of line joining AB and CD (see figure). It is given a light push so that it starts rolling with its centre O moving parallel to CD in the direction shown. As it moves, the roller will tend to:
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In the nth orbit, the energy of an electron En=−13.6n2 eV for hydrogen atom. The energy required to take the electron from first orbit to second orbit will be |
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Answer» In the nth orbit, the energy of an electron En=−13.6n2 eV for hydrogen atom. The energy required to take the electron from first orbit to second orbit will be |
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Find the radius of gyration of a thin uniform rod of mass M and length L=3 m about an axis passing through one end and perpendicular to rod as shown in figure. |
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Answer» Find the radius of gyration of a thin uniform rod of mass M and length L=3 m about an axis passing through one end and perpendicular to rod as shown in figure. |
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A conducting ring of mass 2 kg and radius 0.5 m is placed on a smooth horizontal plane. The ring carries a current of i=4 A. A horizontal magnetic field B=10 T is switched on at time t=0 as shown in figure. The initial angular acceleration of the ring will be: |
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Answer» A conducting ring of mass 2 kg and radius 0.5 m is placed on a smooth horizontal plane. The ring carries a current of i=4 A. |
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The displacement of the particle is given by x=3t2+2t in m. The average speed of the particle in 4 sec is |
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Answer» The displacement of the particle is given by x=3t2+2t in m. The average speed of the particle in 4 sec is |
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Two blocks A and B of masses 10 kg and 15 kg are placed in contact with each other rest on a rough horizontal surface as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction between the blocks and surface is 0.2. A horizontal force of 200 N is applied to block A. The acceleration of the system is: (Take g=10ms−2) |
Answer» Two blocks A and B of masses 10 kg and 15 kg are placed in contact with each other rest on a rough horizontal surface as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction between the blocks and surface is 0.2. A horizontal force of 200 N is applied to block A. The acceleration of the system is: (Take g=10ms−2)![]() |
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Two blocks A and B of masses m & 2m placed on smooth horizontal surface are connect with a light spring. The two blocks are given velocities as shown when spring is at natural length. Find maximum extension in the spring. |
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Answer» Two blocks A and B of masses m & 2m placed on smooth horizontal surface are connect with a light spring. The two blocks are given velocities as shown when spring is at natural length. Find maximum extension in the spring. |
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A ball is thrown from the ground to just clear a wall 3 m high at a distance of 6 m and falls 18 m away from the wall. The angle of projection of ball is |
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Answer» A ball is thrown from the ground to just clear a wall 3 m high at a distance of 6 m and falls 18 m away from the wall. The angle of projection of ball is |
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Consider two solid spheres P and Q each of density 8gmcm−3 and diameters 1cm and 0.5cm respectively. Sphere P is dropped into a liquid of density 0.8gmcm−3 and viscosity η=3 poiseulles. Sphere Q is dropped into a liquid of density 1.6gmcm−3 and viscosity η=2 poiseuille. The ratio of the terminal velocities of P and Q is |
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Answer» Consider two solid spheres P and Q each of density 8gmcm−3 and diameters 1cm and 0.5cm respectively. Sphere P is dropped into a liquid of density 0.8gmcm−3 and viscosity η=3 poiseulles. Sphere Q is dropped into a liquid of density 1.6gmcm−3 and viscosity η=2 poiseuille. The ratio of the terminal velocities of P and Q is |
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