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1.

If Linear momentum is defined as 'mass x speed', can we state a principle of conservation of linear momentum as 'linear momentum of a system remains constant if no external force acts on it?

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If Linear momentum is defined as 'mass x speed', can we state a principle of conservation of linear momentum as 'linear momentum of a system remains constant if no external force acts on it?

2.

When the numbers of coils get doubled then the self inductance

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When the numbers of coils get doubled then the self inductance

3.

A man A starts moving east with velocity 6 m/s, another man B starts moving north 30' east with velocity 6m/s. Find velocity of B w. r. t to A

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A man A starts moving east with velocity 6 m/s, another man B starts moving north 30' east with velocity 6m/s. Find velocity of B w. r. t to A

4.

A cylindrical vessel open at the top is 20 cm high and 10 cm in diameter. A circular hole whose cross-sectional is area 1 cm2 is cut at the centre of the bottom of the vessel. Water flows from a tube above it into the vessel at the rate 100 cm3s−1. The height of water (in cm) in the vessel under steady state is (Take g = 1000 cm s−2)

Answer» A cylindrical vessel open at the top is 20 cm high and 10 cm in diameter. A circular hole whose cross-sectional is area 1 cm2 is cut at the centre of the bottom of the vessel. Water flows from a tube above it into the vessel at the rate 100 cm3s1. The height of water (in cm) in the vessel under steady state is (Take g = 1000 cm s2)
5.

A coin is pushed down tangentially from an angular position θ on a circular surface, with velocity v as shown. If the cofficient of friction between the coin and surface is μ, find the tangential acceleration of the coin.

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A coin is pushed down tangentially from an angular position θ on a circular surface, with velocity v as shown. If the cofficient of friction between the coin and surface is μ, find the tangential acceleration of the coin.


6.

The expression (1√2^i+1√2^j) is a

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The expression (12^i+12^j) is a


7.

In a concave mirror experiment, an object is placed at a distance x1 from the focus and the image is formed at a distance x2 from the focus. The focal length of the mirror would be

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In a concave mirror experiment, an object is placed at a distance x1 from the focus and the image is formed at a distance x2 from the focus. The focal length of the mirror would be

8.

Which is most reactive towards electrophonic reagent?

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Which is most reactive towards electrophonic reagent?


9.

In a half wave rectifier, the secondary coil S of the transformer is connected to

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In a half wave rectifier, the secondary coil S of the transformer is connected to


10.

Light is incident normally on face AB of a prism as shown in figure. A liquid of refractive index μ is placed on face AC of the prism. The prism is made of glass of refrctive index 3/2. The limits of μ for which total internal reflection takes place on face AC is

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Light is incident normally on face AB of a prism as shown in figure. A liquid of refractive index μ is placed on face AC of the prism. The prism is made of glass of refrctive index 3/2. The limits of μ for which total internal reflection takes place on face AC is


11.

A box of mass 2 kg slides from a height of 8 m on the inclined plane and struck the ball. After collision, the ball sticks on the box. If mass of the ball is 200 g, then what will be the velocity of the box after collision? Assuming all surfaces are frictionless and initially the ball is at rest. (take g=10m/s2)

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A box of mass 2 kg slides from a height of 8 m on the inclined plane and struck the ball. After collision, the ball sticks on the box. If mass of the ball is 200 g, then what will be the velocity of the box after collision? Assuming all surfaces are frictionless and initially the ball is at rest. (take g=10m/s2)


12.

Evaluate ∫exsinx dx

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Evaluate exsinx dx

13.

A loaded spring gun of mass M fires a shot of mass m with a velocity v at an angle of elevation θ. The gun is initially at rest on a horizontal frictionless surface. After firing, the centre of mass of the gun-shot system

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A loaded spring gun of mass M fires a shot of mass m with a velocity v at an angle of elevation θ. The gun is initially at rest on a horizontal frictionless surface. After firing, the centre of mass of the gun-shot system


14.

A cubical block is moving on a horizontal smooth plane. It hits a ridge at point O. The angular speed of the block after it hits O is

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A cubical block is moving on a horizontal smooth plane. It hits a ridge at point O. The angular speed of the block after it hits O is


15.

Two thin converging lenses are placed on a common axis, so that the center of one of them coincides with the focus of the other. An object is placed at a distance twice the focal length from the left-hand lens. Where will its image be? What is the lateral magnification? The focal length of each lens is f.

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Two thin converging lenses are placed on a common axis, so that the center of one of them coincides with the focus of the other. An object is placed at a distance twice the focal length from the left-hand lens. Where will its image be? What is the lateral magnification? The focal length of each lens is f.

16.

A non-viscous liquid flows through a horizontal pipe of varying cross-sectional area. Identify the option which correctly represents the variation of height of rise of liquid in each vertical tube.

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A non-viscous liquid flows through a horizontal pipe of varying cross-sectional area. Identify the option which correctly represents the variation of height of rise of liquid in each vertical tube.

17.

At the top of the trajectory of a projectile, the directions of its velocity and acceleration are

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At the top of the trajectory of a projectile, the directions of its velocity and acceleration are


18.

A uniform rectangular thin sheet ABCD of mass M has length a and breadth b, as shown in the figure. If the shaded portion HBGO is cut - off, the coordinates of the centre of mass of the remaining portion will be

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A uniform rectangular thin sheet ABCD of mass M has length a and breadth b, as shown in the figure. If the shaded portion HBGO is cut - off, the coordinates of the centre of mass of the remaining portion will be

19.

Two Cars A and B are travelling with constant velocities of 10 m/s and 20 m/s respectively along straight lines making an angle of 60° with each other. The magnitude of relative velocity of A with respect to B is

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Two Cars A and B are travelling with constant velocities of 10 m/s and 20 m/s respectively along straight lines making an angle of 60° with each other. The magnitude of relative velocity of A with respect to B is

20.

The momentum of a photon in an X-ray beam of 10−10 metre wavelength is

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The momentum of a photon in an X-ray beam of 1010 metre wavelength is


21.

The retarding potential for having zero photo-electron current

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The retarding potential for having zero photo-electron current


22.

A tube closed at one end and containing air is excited. It produces the fundamental note of frequency 512 Hz. If the same tube is open at both the ends the fundamental frequency that can be produced is [RPET 1999]

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A tube closed at one end and containing air is excited. It produces the fundamental note of frequency 512 Hz. If the same tube is open at both the ends the fundamental frequency that can be produced is

[RPET 1999]


23.

The cross product of vectors A = (ˆi+ˆj) and B =(ˆi+ˆk) in

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The cross product of vectors A = (ˆi+ˆj) and B =(ˆi+ˆk) in

24.

The wave nature of electrons is used in which of the following devices?

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The wave nature of electrons is used in which of the following devices?


25.

A force acts on a 30 gm particle in such a way that the position of the particle as a function of time is given by x=3t−4t2+t3, where x is in metres and t is in seconds. The work done during the first 4 seconds is

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A force acts on a 30 gm particle in such a way that the position of the particle as a function of time is given by x=3t4t2+t3, where x is in metres and t is in seconds. The work done during the first 4 seconds is


26.

The following graph shows the variation of photocurrent for a photosensitive metal: (a) Identify the variable X on the horizontal axis. (b) What does the point A on the horizontal axis represent? (c) Draw this graph for three different values of frequencies of incident radiation v1,v2, and v3(v1>v2>v3) for same intensity. (d) Draw this graph for three different values of intensities of incident radiation I1,I2 and I3(I1>I2>I3) having same frequency.

Answer» The following graph shows the variation of photocurrent for a photosensitive metal:

(a) Identify the variable X on the horizontal axis.
(b) What does the point A on the horizontal axis represent?
(c) Draw this graph for three different values of frequencies of incident radiation v1,v2, and v3(v1>v2>v3) for same intensity.
(d) Draw this graph for three different values of intensities of incident radiation I1,I2 and I3(I1>I2>I3) having same frequency.
27.

Due to what force a simple pendulum remains in simple harmonic motion?

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Due to what force a simple pendulum remains in simple harmonic motion?


28.

The de Brogile wavelength of the electron in the ground state of the hydrogen atom is (Radius of the first orbit of hydrogen atom = 0.53∘A

Answer» The de Brogile wavelength of the electron in the ground state of the hydrogen atom is (Radius of the first orbit of hydrogen atom = 0.53A
29.

A solenoid of length 50 cm with 600 turns is connected to a cell and current through the solenoid is 20πA. Assuming solenoid to be ideal, magnetic field inside the solenoid (in central region) is found to be N×10−4 T then the value of N is

Answer» A solenoid of length 50 cm with 600 turns is connected to a cell and current through the solenoid is 20πA. Assuming solenoid to be ideal, magnetic field inside the solenoid (in central region) is found to be N×104 T then the value of N is
30.

An electron is accelerated under a potential difference of 182 V.Find the maximum velocity of electrons that will be existing between two parallel plates? The field between the plates, taking (g=10ms−2) is

Answer» An electron is accelerated under a potential difference of 182 V.Find the maximum velocity of electrons that will be existing between two parallel plates? The field between the plates, taking (g=10ms2) is
31.

A simple pendulum performs simple harmonic motion about X = 0 with an amplitude A and time period T. The speed of the pendulum at X=A2 will be

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A simple pendulum performs simple harmonic motion about X = 0 with an amplitude A and time period T. The speed of the pendulum at
X=A2 will be

32.

Complete the following table : Car ModelDriver XDriver YReaction time 0.20Reaction time 0.30sA (deceleration onSpeed = 54 km/hSpeed = 72 km/hhard braking=6.0m/s2)Braking distance a=⋯⋯Braking distance c=⋯⋯Total stopping distanceTotal stopping distanceb=⋯⋯d=⋯⋯B (deceleration on harsd brakingSpeed = 54 km/hSpeed = 72 km/h=7.5m/s2)Breaking distancee=⋯⋯Breaking distanceg=⋯⋯ Total stopping distanceTotal stopping distance f=⋯⋯h=⋯

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Complete the following table :

Car ModelDriver XDriver YReaction time 0.20Reaction time 0.30sA (deceleration onSpeed = 54 km/hSpeed = 72 km/hhard braking=6.0m/s2)Braking distance a=Braking distance c=Total stopping distanceTotal stopping distanceb=d=B (deceleration on harsd brakingSpeed = 54 km/hSpeed = 72 km/h=7.5m/s2)Breaking distancee=Breaking distanceg= Total stopping distanceTotal stopping distance f=h=

33.

Evaluate: ∫sin2xdx

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Evaluate: sin2xdx

34.

Figure shows a small block of mass m which is started with a speed v on the horizontal part of the bigger block of mass M placed on a horizontal floor. The curved part of the surface shown is semicircular. All the surfaces are frictionless. Find the speed of the bigger block when the smaller block reaches the point A of the surface.

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Figure shows a small block of mass m which is started with a speed v on the horizontal part of the bigger block of mass M placed on a horizontal floor. The curved part of the surface shown is semicircular. All the surfaces are frictionless. Find the speed of the bigger block when the smaller block reaches the point A of the surface.


35.

Two conducting spheres of radius a and 2a with same charge density (sigma) are placed far away from each other. When they are connected by a conducting wire then due to charge redistribution their potential changes. Find the common potential of each sphere

Answer» Two conducting spheres of radius a and 2a with same charge density (sigma) are placed far away from each other. When they are connected by a conducting wire then due to charge redistribution their potential changes. Find the common potential of each sphere
36.

The quantum nature of electromagnetic radiation is established beyond doubt by i) Polarization ii) photoelectric effect iii) Compton effect iv) Fraunhofer spectrum

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The quantum nature of electromagnetic radiation is established beyond doubt by

i) Polarization ii) photoelectric effect

iii) Compton effect iv) Fraunhofer spectrum


37.

Planet A has mass M and radius R, planet B has mass M/3 and radius 3R. If escape velocity from planet A is Ve, then escape velocity from planet B will be

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Planet A has mass M and radius R, planet B has mass M/3 and radius 3R. If escape velocity from planet A is Ve, then escape velocity from planet B will be

38.

Stationary waves of frequency 300 Hz are formed in a medium in which the velocity of sound is 1200 metre/sec . The distance between a node and the neighboring antinode is

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Stationary waves of frequency 300 Hz are formed in a medium in which the velocity of sound is 1200 metre/sec . The distance between a node and the neighboring antinode is


39.

If the series limit frequency of the Lyman series is vL, then the series limit frequency of the Pfund series is

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If the series limit frequency of the Lyman series is vL, then the series limit frequency of the Pfund series is

40.

A rod of density ρ and length l=103m is suspended about one end and is surrounded by a liquid of density 2ρ as shown. The rod is released from rest in horizontal position. Find the angular speed (in rad/s) of rod, , when it becomes vertical for first time. Take g=10m/s2..___

Answer» A rod of density ρ and length l=103m is suspended about one end and is surrounded by a liquid of density 2ρ as shown. The rod is released from rest in horizontal position. Find the angular speed (in rad/s) of rod, , when it becomes vertical for first time. Take g=10m/s2..___
41.

A particle moves in one dimension from rest under the influence of a force that varies with the distance travelled by the particle as shown in the figure. The kinetic energy of the particle after it has travelled 3 m is

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A particle moves in one dimension from rest under the influence of a force that varies with the distance travelled by the particle as shown in the figure. The kinetic energy of the particle after it has travelled 3 m is


42.

Two light wires A and B shown in the figure are made of the same material and have radii rA and rB respectively. The block between them has a mass m. When the force F is mg3, one of the wires breaks.

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Two light wires A and B shown in the figure are made of the same material and have radii rA and rB respectively. The block between them has a mass m. When the force F is mg3, one of the wires breaks.


43.

The transition from the state n = 3 to n = 1 in a hydrogen like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition from

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The transition from the state n = 3 to n = 1 in a hydrogen like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition from


44.

If a car covers 25th of the total distance with v1 speed and 35th distance with v2 then average speed is

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If a car covers 25th of the total distance with v1 speed and 35th distance with v2 then average speed is

45.

If the speed of the particle is v=4t3+6 m/s, the distance of the particle as a function of time t and the average speed in 3 sec respectively are

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If the speed of the particle is v=4t3+6 m/s, the distance of the particle as a function of time t and the average speed in 3 sec respectively are

46.

A horizontal force of 10 N is necessary to just hold a block stationary against a wall. The coefficient of friction between the block and the wall is 0.2. The weight of the block is

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A horizontal force of 10 N is necessary to just hold a block stationary against a wall. The coefficient of friction between the block and the wall is 0.2. The weight of the block is

47.

Three capacitors are connected to DC source of 10volts shown in the adjoining figure. If the charge accumulated on plates of C1,C2 and C3 are respectively, then

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Three capacitors are connected to DC source of 10volts shown in the

adjoining figure. If the charge accumulated on plates of C1,C2 and C3 are

respectively, then


48.

The square of the angular velocity ω of a certain wheel increases linearly with the angular displacement during 100 revolutions of the wheel’s motion as shown. Compute the time t required for the increment.

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The square of the angular velocity ω of a certain wheel increases linearly with the angular displacement during 100 revolutions of the wheel’s motion as shown. Compute the time t required for the increment.

49.

The maximum and minimum magnitude of the resultant of two vectors are 23 units and 7 units respectively. Then the magnitude of the resultant vector when they act perpendicular to each other is

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The maximum and minimum magnitude of the resultant of two vectors are 23 units and 7 units respectively. Then the magnitude of the resultant vector when they act perpendicular to each other is

50.

A light ray is incident on a transparent sphere of index =√2 , at an angle of incidence =45∘. What is the deviation of a tiny fraction of the ray, which enters the sphere, undergoes two internal reflections, and then refracts out into air?

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A light ray is incident on a transparent sphere of index =2 , at an angle of incidence =45. What is the deviation of a tiny fraction of the ray, which enters the sphere, undergoes two internal reflections, and then refracts out into air?