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In Young's double slit experiment the slits are 0.5 mm apart and the interference is observed on a screen at a distance of 100 cm from the slit. It is found that the 9th bright fringe is at a distance of 7.5 mm from the second dark fringe from the centre of the fringe pattern. The wavelength of the light used is |
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Answer» In Young's double slit experiment the slits are 0.5 mm apart and the interference is observed on a screen at a distance of 100 cm from the slit. It is found that the 9th bright fringe is at a distance of 7.5 mm from the second dark fringe from the centre of the fringe pattern. The wavelength of the light used is |
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A smooth piston of mass m and area of cross-section A is in equilibrium with the gas in the jar, when the pressure of the gas is P0. Find the angular frequency of oscillation of the piston, assuming adiabatic change of state of the gas. |
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Answer» A smooth piston of mass m and area of cross-section A is in equilibrium with the gas in the jar, when the pressure of the gas is P0. Find the angular frequency of oscillation of the piston, assuming adiabatic change of state of the gas. |
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A smooth ring of mass can slide on a fixed horizontal rod. A string tied to the ring passes over a fixed pulley and carries a block C of mass as shown below. As the ring starts sliding. |
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Answer» A smooth ring of mass can slide on a fixed horizontal rod. A string tied to the ring passes over a fixed pulley and carries a block C of mass as shown below. As the ring starts sliding. |
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A ball is dropped from a height. If the maximum percentage errors in measurement of the height and the time are e1 and e2 respectively, then maximum percentage error in the estimation of g is |
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Answer» A ball is dropped from a height. If the maximum percentage errors in measurement of the height and the time are e1 and e2 respectively, then maximum percentage error in the estimation of g is |
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Two small objects are 15 m apart on the water surface of a lake. Each object pops up and down with a period of 4.5 second due to wave motion on water surface. When one object is at its highest point, the another one is at its lowest point. Consider that objects are always within a single cycle of wave, the speed of wave is (Assume transverse surface waves) |
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Answer» Two small objects are 15 m apart on the water surface of a lake. Each object pops up and down with a period of 4.5 second due to wave motion on water surface. |
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Velocity of the boat with respect to river (vb/r) is 10 m/s. It passes the river of width 36 m and reaches opposite shore at point R shown in the figure. If the velocity of the river is 3 m/s, find the time of the trip and drift of the boat. |
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Answer» Velocity of the boat with respect to river (vb/r) is 10 m/s. It passes the river of width 36 m and reaches opposite shore at point R shown in the figure. If the velocity of the river is 3 m/s, find the time of the trip and drift of the boat. |
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A rectangular plate of sides a and b is suspended from a ceiling by two parallel strings of length L each (figure 12-E11). The separation between the strings is d. The plate is displaced slightly in its plane keeping the strings tight. Show that it will execute simple harmonic motion. Find the time period. |
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Answer» A rectangular plate of sides a and b is suspended from a ceiling by two parallel strings of length L each (figure 12-E11). The separation between the strings is d. The plate is displaced slightly in its plane keeping the strings tight. Show that it will execute simple harmonic motion. Find the time period.
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A force f(bar)=5i(cap)–3j(cap)+2k(cap) moves a particle from r1(bar)=2i+7j+4k to r2=5i+2j+8k. Calculate the work done |
| Answer» A force f(bar)=5i(cap)–3j(cap)+2k(cap) moves a particle from r1(bar)=2i+7j+4k to r2=5i+2j+8k. Calculate the work done | |
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The old gramophone record player spins the disc at a constant frequency of 75 Hz. Find the average angular velocity of the disk. |
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Answer» The old gramophone record player spins the disc at a constant frequency of 75 Hz. Find the average angular velocity of the disk. |
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Velocity-time graph of an object is given below. The corresponding displacement – time graph is: |
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Answer» Velocity-time graph of an object is given below. The corresponding displacement – time graph is:
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A galvanometer of resistance 80 ohm, shunted by a resistance of 20 ohm is joined in series with a resistance of 200 ohm and cell of emf 1.5V What is the sensitivity of the galvanometer if it shows a deflection of 30 divisions. |
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Answer» A galvanometer of resistance 80 ohm, shunted by a resistance of 20 ohm is joined in series with a resistance of 200 ohm and cell of emf 1.5V What is the sensitivity of the galvanometer if it shows a deflection of 30 divisions. |
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Fluid used in the column is mercury. The pressure of the gas in the cylinder is : Given : Atmospheric pressure =1.01×105 N/m2, g=10 m/s2 and density of mercury =13600 kg/m3. |
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Answer» Fluid used in the column is mercury. The pressure of the gas in the cylinder is : |
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What is the voltage gain in a common emitter, where input resistance is 3Ω and the load resistance is 24Ω, β = 0.6 |
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Answer» What is the voltage gain in a common emitter, where input resistance is 3Ω and the load resistance is 24Ω, β = 0.6 |
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Water rises in a vertical capillary tube up to 2√2 cm. If the tube is inclined at an angle θ∘, the length of water risen in the tube is 4 cm. Find the value of θ. |
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Answer» Water rises in a vertical capillary tube up to 2√2 cm. If the tube is inclined at an angle θ∘, the length of water risen in the tube is 4 cm. Find the value of θ. |
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How do we know that when do we have to use dot product and cross product in a problem? |
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Answer» How do we know that when do we have to use dot product and cross product in a problem? |
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Λ of a M32 solution of a weak acid is 8 S cm2 mol−1 and the limiting molar conductivity is 400 S cm2 mol−1. Ka of the acid is: |
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Answer» Λ of a M32 solution of a weak acid is 8 S cm2 mol−1 and the limiting molar conductivity is 400 S cm2 mol−1. Ka of the acid is: |
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The values of L and R in LCR circuit are 1 mH and 10 Ω respectively. What is the value of its bandwidth? |
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Answer» The values of L and R in LCR circuit are 1 mH and 10 Ω respectively. What is the value of its bandwidth? |
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Empirical formula = C2H4O n=2 (n=molecular mass ÷ emperical formula mass Emperical formula mass = 44 Molecular mass = 88) molecular formula = n × empirical formula = 2 × C2H4O = C4H8O2 but the book answer is given that C4H8O Which is correct ? If the book answer is correct , tell me how ? |
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Answer» Empirical formula = C2H4O n=2 (n=molecular mass ÷ emperical formula mass Emperical formula mass = 44 Molecular mass = 88) molecular formula = n × empirical formula = 2 × C2H4O = C4H8O2 but the book answer is given that C4H8O Which is correct ? If the book answer is correct , tell me how ? |
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A vessel contains oil (density 0.8 g/cm2) over mercury (density 13.6 g/cm3). A homogeneous sphere floats with half its volume immersed in mercury and the other half in oil. The density of the material of the sphere in g/cm3 is |
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Answer» A vessel contains oil (density 0.8 g/cm2) over mercury (density 13.6 g/cm3). A homogeneous sphere floats with half its volume immersed in mercury and the other half in oil. The density of the material of the sphere in g/cm3 is |
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Which out of electron and photon possess more energy for a given frequency? Can students contact on Monday? |
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Answer» Which out of electron and photon possess more energy for a given frequency? Can students contact on Monday? |
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When a system absorbs heat,the molecules start moving faster because kinetic energy increases,hence disorder increases. For the same amount of heat absorbed at lower temperature,the disorder is more than at higher temperature.why?explain. |
| Answer» When a system absorbs heat,the molecules start moving faster because kinetic energy increases,hence disorder increases. For the same amount of heat absorbed at lower temperature,the disorder is more than at higher temperature.why?explain. | |
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A truck is moving with a constant velocity of 54 km/h. In which direction (angle with the direction of motion of truck) should a stone be projected up with a velocity of 20 m/s relative to truck, so that for a person standing on the earth stone appears to be at right angles to the truck ? |
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Answer» A truck is moving with a constant velocity of 54 km/h. In which direction (angle with the direction of motion of truck) should a stone be projected up with a velocity of 20 m/s relative to truck, so that for a person standing on the earth stone appears to be at right angles to the truck ? |
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A spring is cut in two halves. The spring constant of each half becomes |
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Answer» A spring is cut in two halves. The spring constant of each half becomes |
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Find the average force needed to accelerate a car weighing 500 kg from rest to 72 km/h in a distance of 25 m. |
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Answer» Find the average force needed to accelerate a car weighing 500 kg from rest to 72 km/h in a distance of 25 m. |
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In an atom, an electron is moving with the speed of 660 m/s have an accuracy of 0.005%. The minimum uncertainty with which the position of the electron can be located is: (h=6.6×10−34 J s;mass of electron,em=9×10−31 kg and π=3) |
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Answer» In an atom, an electron is moving with the speed of 660 m/s have an accuracy of 0.005%. The minimum uncertainty with which the position of the electron can be located is: |
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A photographic film is coated with a silver bromide layer. When light falls on this film, silver bromide molecules dissociate and the film records the light there. A minimum of 0.6 eV is needed to dissociate a silver bromide molecule. Find the maximum wavelength of light that can be recorded by the film. |
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Answer» A photographic film is coated with a silver bromide layer. When light falls on this film, silver bromide molecules dissociate and the film records the light there. A minimum of 0.6 eV is needed to dissociate a silver bromide molecule. Find the maximum wavelength of light that can be recorded by the film. |
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What is the gravitational pull between two electrons? |
| Answer» What is the gravitational pull between two electrons? | |
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Each condenser in the figure shown has a capacity of 3 μF. The equivalent capacity between the terminals A and B is |
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Answer» Each condenser in the figure shown has a capacity of 3 μF. The equivalent capacity between the terminals A and B is |
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The reverse breakdown voltage of a Zener diode is 5.6 V in the given circuit. The current IZ through the Zener is |
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Answer» The reverse breakdown voltage of a Zener diode is 5.6 V in the given circuit. |
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Find the number of photons emitted per second by a 24 W source of monochromatic light of wavelength 6600 ∘A : |
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Answer» Find the number of photons emitted per second by a 24 W source of monochromatic light of wavelength 6600 ∘A : |
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A disc of mass m and radius R is resting on horizontal surface with coefficient of friction μ. If sudden velocity V0 (without any angular velocity) is imparted to disc then time after which disc starts pure rolling is |
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Answer» A disc of mass m and radius R is resting on horizontal surface with coefficient of friction μ. If sudden velocity V0 (without any angular velocity) is imparted to disc then time after which disc starts pure rolling is |
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A particle is projected from a horizontal plane (x-y plane) such that its velocity vector at time t is given by →V=a^i+(b−ct)^j. Its range on the horizontal plane is given by |
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Answer» A particle is projected from a horizontal plane (x-y plane) such that its velocity vector at time t is given by →V=a^i+(b−ct)^j. Its range on the horizontal plane is given by |
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The figure shows an imaginary cube of length L/2 and a uniformly charged rod of length L touching the centre of the right face of the cube normally. At time t=0, the rod starts moving to the left slowly at a constant speed 'v'. the electric flux(F) through the cube is plotted against time(t). the correct graph showing the variation of flux with time is |
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Answer» The figure shows an imaginary cube of length L/2 and a uniformly charged rod of length L touching the centre of the right face of the cube normally. At time t=0, the rod starts moving to the left slowly at a constant speed 'v'. the electric flux(F) through the cube is plotted against time(t). the correct graph showing the variation of flux with time is |
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The maximum speed that can be achieved without skidding by a car on a circular unbanked road of radius R and coefficient of static friction μ, is |
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Answer» The maximum speed that can be achieved without skidding by a car on a circular unbanked road of radius R and coefficient of static friction μ, is |
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A point source of electromagnetic radiation has an average power output of 800W. The maximum value of electric field at a distance 3.5m from the source will be |
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Answer» A point source of electromagnetic radiation has an average power output of 800W. The maximum value of electric field at a distance 3.5m from the source will be |
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A set of 'n' identical cubical blocks lies at rest parallel to each other along a line on a smooth horizontal surface. The separation between the near surfaces of any two adjacent blocks is L. The block at one end is given a speed 'v' towards the next one at time, t = 0. All collisions are completely inelastic, then |
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Answer» A set of 'n' identical cubical blocks lies at rest parallel to each other along a line on a smooth horizontal surface. The separation between the near surfaces of any two adjacent blocks is L. The block at one end is given a speed 'v' towards the next one at time, t = 0. All collisions are completely inelastic, then |
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A light is at the top of a tower of height 47 meter. A man of height 2 meter, who is 90 meter away horizontally from the foot of the tower starts running with velocity 15m/sec towards the foot of the tower. At the same instant a ball which is placed in the same vertical plane of tower and man, dropped from the same height of the tower, 5meter horizontally away from the light on the side of the tower where man is placed. Assuming that ball falls according to the law S=5 t2 Answer the following The speed of the shadow (in m/sec) of ball moving along the ground at the instant t = 2 seconds is |
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Answer» A light is at the top of a tower of height 47 meter. A man of height 2 meter, who is 90 meter away horizontally from the foot of the tower starts running with velocity 15m/sec towards the foot of the tower. At the same instant a ball which is placed in the same vertical plane of tower and man, dropped from the same height of the tower, 5meter horizontally away from the light on the side of the tower where man is placed. Assuming that ball falls according to the law S=5 t2 Answer the following |
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The temperature of 5 moles of a gas is changed from 100∘C to 120∘C at a constant volume. The change in internal energy is 80 J. Find the heat capacity of the gas at constant volume. |
| Answer» The temperature of 5 moles of a gas is changed from 100∘C to 120∘C at a constant volume. The change in internal energy is 80 J. Find the heat capacity of the gas at constant volume. | |
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A block of mass 4 kg is placed on a rough horizontal plane. A time depedent force F=kt2 acts on the block, where k=2 N/s2. Coefficient of static friction μ=0.8. Force of friction between the block and the plane at t=2 s is |
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Answer» A block of mass 4 kg is placed on a rough horizontal plane. A time depedent force F=kt2 acts on the block, where k=2 N/s2. Coefficient of static friction μ=0.8. Force of friction between the block and the plane at t=2 s is |
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Two particles of mass m each are tied at the ends of a light string of length 2a. The whole system is kept on a frictionless horizontal surface with the string held tight so that each mass is at a distance ‘a’ from the center P(as shown in the figure). Now, the mid–point of the string is pulled vertically upwards with a small but constant force F. As a result, the particles move towards each other on the surface. The magnitude of acceleration, when the separation between them becomes 2x, is |
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Answer» Two particles of mass m each are tied at the ends of a light string of length 2a. The whole system is kept on a frictionless horizontal surface with the string held tight so that each mass is at a distance ‘a’ from the center P(as shown in the figure). Now, the mid–point of the string is pulled vertically upwards with a small but constant force F. As a result, the particles move towards each other on the surface. The magnitude of acceleration, when the separation between them becomes 2x, is |
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The earth (mass=6×1024kg) revolves around the sun with angular velocity 2×10−7rad/s in a circular orbit of radius 1.5×108 km. The force exerted by the sun on the earth in newtons is |
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Answer» The earth (mass=6×1024kg) revolves around the sun with angular velocity 2×10−7rad/s in a circular orbit of radius 1.5×108 km. The force exerted by the sun on the earth in newtons is |
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A balloon filled with hydrogen has a volume of 1 m3 and its mass is 1 kg.The volume of the block of a very light material which it can just lift is [Density of material of block is 91.3 kg/m3 and that of air is 1.3 kg/m3] |
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Answer» A balloon filled with hydrogen has a volume of 1 m3 and its mass is 1 kg.The volume of the block of a very light material which it can just lift is [Density of material of block is 91.3 kg/m3 and that of air is 1.3 kg/m3] |
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When a potential difference of 2V is applied across a resistor, you observed a current I. When the length of the resistor is doubled without changing the thickness, what is the current observed when 2V is applied across it. |
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Answer» When a potential difference of 2V is applied across a resistor, you observed a current I. When the length of the resistor is doubled without changing the thickness, what is the current observed when 2V is applied across it. |
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A uniform magnetic field B exists in the region between x=0 and x=3R2 (region 2 in the figure) pointing normally into the plane of the paper. A particle with charge +Q and momentum p directed along x-axis enters region 2 from region 1 at point P1(y=−R). Which of the following option(s) is/are correct? |
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Answer» A uniform magnetic field B exists in the region between x=0 and x=3R2 (region 2 in the figure) pointing normally into the plane of the paper. A particle with charge +Q and momentum p directed along x-axis enters region 2 from region 1 at point P1(y=−R). Which of the following option(s) is/are correct? |
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The energy of a gas/litre is 300 joules, then its pressure will be |
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Answer» The energy of a gas/litre is 300 joules, then its pressure will be |
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Fresh water issues from the nozzle with a velocity of 20 m/sec at the rate of 0.03 m3/sec and is split into two equal streams by the fixed vane and deflected through 60∘ as shown in figure. The force in newtons required to hold the vane in place is (Assume area of cross section of water in each stream in A) |
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Answer» Fresh water issues from the nozzle with a velocity of 20 m/sec at the rate of 0.03 m3/sec and is split into two equal streams by the fixed vane and deflected through 60∘ as shown in figure. The force in newtons required to hold the vane in place is (Assume area of cross section of water in each stream in A) ![]() |
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If D,E are the midpoints of AB, AC of ΔABC, then −−→BE+−−→DC |
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Answer» If D,E are the midpoints of AB, AC of ΔABC, then −−→BE+−−→DC |
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A particle moves along a parabolic path y=9x2 in such way that the x−component of velocity remains constant and has a value 13 m/s. The magnitude of acceleration of the particle is |
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Answer» A particle moves along a parabolic path y=9x2 in such way that the x−component of velocity remains constant and has a value 13 m/s. The magnitude of acceleration of the particle is |
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A U shape tube contain fluid upto length l in both limbs as shown in figure. What would be the minimum angular velocity with which tube should be rotated about any of the limbs so that length of fluid in that limb reduces to zero? |
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Answer» A U shape tube contain fluid upto length l in both limbs as shown in figure. What would be the minimum angular velocity with which tube should be rotated about any of the limbs so that length of fluid in that limb reduces to zero? |
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A bead B of mass ‘m’ can travel without friction on a smooth horizontal wire xx’. The bead is connected to a block of identical mass by an ideal string passing over an ideal pulley. The system, as shown, is in vertical plane. The system is allowed to fall. Find the speed of block A at the instant when string connected to the bead B makes an angle 37∘ with vertical. |
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Answer» A bead B of mass ‘m’ can travel without friction on a smooth horizontal wire xx’. The bead is connected to a block of identical mass by an ideal string passing over an ideal pulley. The system, as shown, is in vertical plane.
The system is allowed to fall. Find the speed of block A at the instant when string connected to the bead B makes an angle 37∘ with vertical. |
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