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1.

GSLV launched a rocket with a ejection speed of 200 m/s and with 20 m/s2 acceleration. Mass of the rocket is 2000 kg. What will be the rate of consumption of the fuel? (Take g=10 m/s2)

Answer» GSLV launched a rocket with a ejection speed of 200 m/s and with 20 m/s2 acceleration. Mass of the rocket is 2000 kg. What will be the rate of consumption of the fuel? (Take g=10 m/s2)
2.

Speeds of two identical cars are u and 4u at a specific instant. If the same deceleration is applied on both the cars, the ratio of the respective distances in which the two cars are stopped from that instant is

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Speeds of two identical cars are u and 4u at a specific instant. If the same deceleration is applied on both the cars, the ratio of the respective distances in which the two cars are stopped from that instant is

3.

The speed of longitudinal wave is given by v=√Eρ where ρ is the density of the medium. Match the following columns for the quantities represented by E in different media. Column IColumn II(A)Solid (p)Bulk modulus(B)Liquid(q)Shear modulus(C)Gas(r)Young's modulus

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The speed of longitudinal wave is given by v=Eρ where ρ is the density of the medium. Match the following columns for the quantities represented by E in different media.
Column IColumn II(A)Solid (p)Bulk modulus(B)Liquid(q)Shear modulus(C)Gas(r)Young's modulus

4.

Two uniform rectangular plates having mass density (mass/area) 2 kg/m2 and 1 kg/m2 are joined together to form the L- shaped lamina as shown in the figure. Find the coordinates of centre of mass of the L-shaped lamina.

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Two uniform rectangular plates having mass density (mass/area) 2 kg/m2 and 1 kg/m2 are joined together to form the L- shaped lamina as shown in the figure. Find the coordinates of centre of mass of the L-shaped lamina.


5.

What's the role of temperature and pressure during liquefaction of gases?

Answer» What's the role of temperature and pressure during liquefaction of gases?
6.

The approximate depth of an ocean is 2700 m. The compressibility of water is 50×10−11 Pa−1 and density of water is 103 kg/m3. What fractional compression of water will be obtained at the bottom of the ocean?

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The approximate depth of an ocean is 2700 m. The compressibility of water is 50×1011 Pa1 and density of water is 103 kg/m3. What fractional compression of water will be obtained at the bottom of the ocean?

7.

A particle starts from the point (0,8) m and moves with uniform velocity of 3ˆi m/sec. After 5 sec, the angular velocity of the particle about the origin will be

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A particle starts from the point (0,8) m and moves with uniform velocity of 3ˆi m/sec. After 5 sec, the angular velocity of the particle about the origin will be

8.

A metal rod of 30 cm length expands by 0.075 cm when its temperature is raised from 0∘C to 100∘C. Another rod of different metal of length 45 cm expands by 0.045 cm for the same rise in temperature. A composite rod C made by joining A and B end to end expands by 0.040 cm when its length is 45 cm and it is heated from 0∘C to 50∘C. Find the length of each portion of the composite rod.

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A metal rod of 30 cm length expands by 0.075 cm when its temperature is raised from 0C to 100C. Another rod of different metal of length 45 cm expands by 0.045 cm for the same rise in temperature. A composite rod C made by joining A and B end to end expands by 0.040 cm when its length is 45 cm and it is heated from 0C to 50C. Find the length of each portion of the composite rod.

9.

The electric field in a region is radially outward with magnitude E=Aγ0 . The charge contained in a sphere of radius γ0 centered at the origin is

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The electric field in a region is radially outward with magnitude E=Aγ0 . The charge contained in a sphere of radius γ0 centered at the origin is

10.

A point source causes photoelectric effect from a small metal plate. Which of the following curves may represent the saturation photocurrent as a function of the distance between the source and the metal? __

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A point source causes photoelectric effect from a small metal plate. Which of the following curves may represent the saturation photocurrent as a function of the distance between the source and the metal?


__
11.

Two closed bulbs of equal volume (V) containing an ideal gas initially at pressure 1 atm and temperature 300 K are connected through a narrow tube of negligible volume as shown in the figure below. The temperature of one of the bulbs is then raised to 450 K. The final pressure is:

Answer» Two closed bulbs of equal volume (V) containing an ideal gas initially at pressure 1 atm and temperature 300 K are connected through a narrow tube of negligible volume as shown in the figure below. The temperature of one of the bulbs is then raised to 450 K. The final pressure is:
12.

why H20 a liquid and H2S a gas

Answer» why H20 a liquid and H2S a gas
13.

Two particles A and B are in motion. If the wavelength associated with particle A is 5×10−8 m; Calculate the wavelength associated with particle B if momentum is half of A.

Answer» Two particles A and B are in motion. If the wavelength associated with particle A is 5×108 m; Calculate the wavelength associated with particle B if momentum is half of A.
14.

Why electriostatic field is always perpendicular to the charged surface at every poopo

Answer» Why electriostatic field is always perpendicular to the charged surface at every poopo
15.

An ideal gas is expanding such that PT2=constant. The coefficient of volumetric expansion of the gas is

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An ideal gas is expanding such that PT2=constant. The coefficient of volumetric expansion of the gas is

16.

If 5000 kg rocket is set for vertical firing the exhaust speed is 800 M per second to give an upward acceleration of 20 m per second squresthe amount of gas ejected per second to supply the needed thrust

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If 5000 kg rocket is set for vertical firing the exhaust speed is 800 M per second to give an upward acceleration of 20 m per second squresthe amount of gas ejected per second to supply the needed thrust

17.

What happens to the brightness of the lamps connected in series and parallel? Give reason.

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What happens to the brightness of the lamps connected in series and parallel? Give reason.

18.

Can we give as much charge as we wish to a capacitor??

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Can we give as much charge as we wish to a capacitor??

19.

The pressure at the same level in a water tank is:

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The pressure at the same level in a water tank is:


20.

Why in npn transistor, capacitor is used for a ce mode as an amplifier answer me as fast as possible,

Answer» Why in npn transistor, capacitor is used for a ce mode as an amplifier
answer me as fast as possible,
21.

Two plates are at potential -10V and 30V. If the separation between them is 2cm. The electric field between them is 1) 2000 V/m 2) 1000 V/m 3) 500 V/m

Answer» Two plates are at potential -10V and 30V. If the separation between them is 2cm. The electric field between them is
1) 2000 V/m
2) 1000 V/m
3) 500 V/m
22.

Does the charging by friction violates law of conservation of charge?

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Does the charging by friction violates law of conservation of charge?

23.

A block starts slipping down an inclined plane and moves half a meter in half-second. How long will it take to cover the next half meter (in sec)?

Answer» A block starts slipping down an inclined plane and moves half a meter in half-second. How long will it take to cover the next half meter (in sec)?
24.

A cylinder of given mass and density is constructed tht it's moment of inertia about an axis passing through its com and perpendicular to it's length is the minimum. If the length of the cylinder is root 6. Find radius

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A cylinder of given mass and density is constructed tht it's moment of inertia about an axis passing through its com and perpendicular to it's length is the minimum. If the length of the cylinder is root 6. Find radius

25.

Why is the electric dipole from negative to positive charge?

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Why is the electric dipole from negative to positive charge?

26.

The cover of a jar has diameter of 8 cm. 2 equal but opposite force of 20 N acts parallel to the rim of lid to turn it. What is the magnitude of the applied torque?

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The cover of a jar has diameter of 8 cm. 2 equal but opposite force of 20 N acts parallel to the rim of lid to turn it. What is the magnitude of the applied torque?

27.

When a ball is thrown vertically upwards with velocity v0, it reaches a maximum height of h. If one wishes to triple the maximum height then the ball should be thrown with velocity.

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When a ball is thrown vertically upwards with velocity v0, it reaches a maximum height of h. If one wishes to triple the maximum height then the ball should be thrown with velocity.

28.

A small metallic sphere of mass m is suspended from the ceiling of a car accelerating on a horizontal road with constant acceleration a as shown in the figure. The tension in the string attached with the metallic sphere is

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A small metallic sphere of mass m is suspended from the ceiling of a car accelerating on a horizontal road with constant acceleration a as shown in the figure. The tension in the string attached with the metallic sphere is

29.

Seven capacitors each of capacity 2μFare to be so connected to have a total capacity 10/11 μF. Which will be the necessary figure as shown

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Seven capacitors each of capacity 2μFare to be so connected to have a total

capacity 10/11 μF. Which will be the necessary figure as shown


30.

Assume that the total surface area of a human body is 1.6 m2 and that it radiates like an ideal radiator. Calculate the amount of enrgy radiated per second by the body if the body temperature is 370 C. Stefan constant σ is 6.0×10−8Wm−2K−4 .

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Assume that the total surface area of a human body is 1.6 m2 and that it radiates like an ideal radiator. Calculate the amount of enrgy radiated per second by the body if the body temperature is 370 C. Stefan constant σ is 6.0×108Wm2K4 .

31.

n1 and n2 moles of two ideal gases of thermodynamics constant γ1 and γ2 respectively are mixed, for the mixture is –

Answer» n1 and n2 moles of two ideal gases of thermodynamics constant γ1 and γ2 respectively are mixed, for the mixture is –
32.

A bus starts to move with acceleration 1m/s^2. A man who is 48 m behind the bus runs to catch it with a constant velocity of 10 m/sec. In how much time he will catch the bus?

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A bus starts to move with acceleration 1m/s^2. A man who is 48 m behind the bus runs to catch it with a constant velocity of 10 m/sec. In how much time he will catch the bus?

33.

Monochromatic light of frequency ν1 irradiates a photocell and the stopping potential is found to be V1. What is the new stopping potential of the cell if it is irradiated by monochromatic light of frequency ν2?

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Monochromatic light of frequency ν1 irradiates a photocell and the stopping potential is found to be V1. What is the new stopping potential of the cell if it is irradiated by monochromatic light of frequency ν2?

34.

A cylindrical cavity of diameter a exists inside a cylinder of diameter 2a as shown in the figure. Both the cylinder and the cavity are infinitely long. A uniform current density J flows along the length. If the magnitude of the magnetic field at the point P is given by N12μ0aJ, then the value of N is

Answer» A cylindrical cavity of diameter a exists inside a cylinder of diameter 2a as shown in the figure. Both the cylinder and the cavity are infinitely long. A uniform current density J flows along the length. If the magnitude of the magnetic field at the point P is given by N12μ0aJ, then the value of N is
35.

A person is standing on a weighing machine placed on the floor of an elevator. The elevator goes up with some acceleration, then moves with a uniform velocity and finally decelerates to stop. The maximum and minimum weights recorded are 720 N and 600 N. Assuming that the magnitude of the acceleration and deceleration are same, find 1) true weight of the person 2) the magnitude of acceleration

Answer» A person is standing on a weighing machine placed on the floor of an elevator. The elevator goes up with some acceleration, then moves with a uniform velocity and finally decelerates to stop. The maximum and minimum weights recorded are 720 N and 600 N. Assuming that the magnitude of the acceleration and deceleration are same, find
1) true weight of the person

2) the magnitude of acceleration
36.

A beam of monochromatic blue light of wavelength 4200A∘ in air travels in water μ=43. Its wavelength in water will be

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A beam of monochromatic blue light of wavelength 4200A in air travels in water μ=43. Its wavelength in water will be

37.

A satellite which is geostationary in a particular orbit is taken to another orbit. Its distance from the centre of earth in new orbit is 2 times that of the earlier orbit. The time period in the second orbit is

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A satellite which is geostationary in a particular orbit is taken to another orbit. Its distance from the centre of earth in new orbit is 2 times that of the earlier orbit. The time period in the second orbit is


38.

A cubical wooden box of side L is placed on a horizontal rough surface and the coefficient of static friction between them is μ. Another cubical box of same wood but of length 2L is placed on the same surface. Then the coefficient of static friction is

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A cubical wooden box of side L is placed on a horizontal rough surface and the coefficient of static friction between them is μ. Another cubical box of same wood but of length 2L is placed on the same surface. Then the coefficient of static friction is

39.

A uniform cylinder of mass m and radius R rolls without slipping down a slope of angle θ with the horizontal. The cylinder is connected to a spring having spring constant K while the other end of the spring is connected to a rigid support at P. The cylinder is released when the spring is unstretched. The maximum distance that the cylinder travel along the plane is

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A uniform cylinder of mass m and radius R rolls without slipping down a slope of angle θ with the horizontal. The cylinder is connected to a spring having spring constant K while the other end of the spring is connected to a rigid support at P. The cylinder is released when the spring is unstretched. The maximum distance that the cylinder travel along the plane is


40.

A particle moves along a semicircle of radius 10 m in 5 seconds. The average velocity of the particle is

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A particle moves along a semicircle of radius 10 m in 5 seconds. The average velocity of the particle is


41.

The mass of liquid flowing per second per unit area of cross section of the tube is proportional to Px and vy, where P is the pressure difference and v is the velocity, then the relation between x and y is

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The mass of liquid flowing per second per unit area of cross section of the tube is proportional to Px and vy, where P is the pressure difference and v is the velocity, then the relation between x and y is

42.

A uniform rod of mass m and length l is struck at an end by a force F perpendicular to the rod for a short time interval t. Calculate (a) the speed of the centre of mass, (b) the angular speed of the rod about the centre of mass, (c) the kinetic energy of the rod and (d) the angular momentum of the rod about the centre of mass after the force has stopped to act. Assume that t is so small that the rod does not appreciably change its direction while the force acts.

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A uniform rod of mass m and length l is struck at an end by a force F perpendicular to the rod for a short time interval t.

Calculate

(a) the speed of the centre of mass,

(b) the angular speed of the rod about the centre of mass,

(c) the kinetic energy of the rod and

(d) the angular momentum of the rod about the centre of mass after the force has stopped to act. Assume that t is so small that the rod does not appreciably change its direction while the force acts.

43.

Radioactive tracer, or radioactive label are extensively used: Code:

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Radioactive tracer, or radioactive label are extensively used:

Code:


44.

An unloaded bus can be stopped by applying brakes on straight road after covering a distance x. Suppose the passanger adds 50% of its weight as the load and the braking force remains the same how far will the bus go after the application of the brakes ? (Velocity of the bus in both case is same)

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An unloaded bus can be stopped by applying brakes on straight road after covering a distance x. Suppose the passanger adds 50% of its weight as the load and the braking force remains the same how far will the bus go after the application of the brakes ? (Velocity of the bus in both case is same)

45.

A child stands at the centre of a turntable with his two arms outstretched. The turntable is set rotating with an angular speed of 40 rev/min. How much is the angular speed of the child if he folds his hands back and thereby reduces his moment of inertia to 2/5 times the initial value? Assume that the turntable rotates without friction. Show that the child’s new kinetic energy of rotation is more than the initial kinetic energy of rotation. How do you account for this increase in kinetic energy?

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A child stands at the centre of a turntable with his two arms outstretched. The turntable is set rotating with an angular speed of 40 rev/min. How much is the angular speed of the child if he folds his hands back and thereby reduces his moment of inertia to 2/5 times the initial value? Assume that the turntable rotates without friction.
Show that the child’s new kinetic energy of rotation is more than the initial kinetic energy of rotation. How do you account for this increase in kinetic energy?

46.

What is the coefficient of thermal conductivity K?

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What is the coefficient of thermal conductivity K?


47.

A steel ball is suspended in an accelerating cabin by two wires A and B. If the acceleration of the frame is a=g3√3, then the tension in A is x times the tension in B. Find x.

Answer» A steel ball is suspended in an accelerating cabin by two wires A and B. If the acceleration of the frame is a=g33, then the tension in A is x times the tension in B. Find x.

48.

Which of the following equation holds true for linear momentum (p) of a system of i particles with masses m1, m2, ..........mi, moving with velocities v1, v2,............... vi.

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Which of the following equation holds true for linear momentum (p) of a system of i particles with masses m1, m2, ..........mi, moving with velocities v1, v2,............... vi.


49.

A particle moves along the x-axis. Its velocity time-graph is given below. The particle changes its direction of acceleration, when

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A particle moves along the x-axis. Its velocity time-graph is given below.

The particle changes its direction of acceleration, when

50.

Two masses m1 and m2 are moving with velocities v1 and v2 respectively. Find their total kinetic energy in the reference frame of centre of mass.

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Two masses m1 and m2 are moving with velocities v1 and v2 respectively. Find their total kinetic energy in the reference frame of centre of mass.