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1.

In a double slit pattern (λ=6000 A∘), the first order and tenth order maxima fall at 13.00 mm and 15.25 mm from a particular reference point. If λ is changed to 5500 A∘, find the position of tenth order fringe (in mm) (answer the nearest integer), other arrangement remaining the same.

Answer» In a double slit pattern (λ=6000 A), the first order and tenth order maxima fall at 13.00 mm and 15.25 mm from a particular reference point. If λ is changed to 5500 A, find the position of tenth order fringe (in mm) (answer the nearest integer), other arrangement remaining the same.
2.

A galvanometer can be converted to a voltmeter of full-scale deflection V0 by connecting a series resistance R1 and can be converted to an ammeter of full -scale deflection I0 by connecting a shunt resistance R2. What is the current flowing through the galvanometer at its full-scale deflection?

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A galvanometer can be converted to a voltmeter of full-scale deflection V0 by connecting a series resistance R1 and can be converted to an ammeter of full -scale deflection I0 by connecting a shunt resistance R2. What is the current flowing through the galvanometer at its full-scale deflection?

3.

The angle made by vector 3^i+3^k with x-axis & y-axis respectively are

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The angle made by vector 3^i+3^k with x-axis & y-axis respectively are

4.

The velocity of water wave v, may depend on their wavelength λ, the density of water ρ and the acceleration due to gravity g. The method of dimensions gives the relation between these quantities as: [where K is a dimensionless constant]

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The velocity of water wave v, may depend on their wavelength λ, the density of water ρ and the acceleration due to gravity g. The method of dimensions gives the relation between these quantities as: [where K is a dimensionless constant]

5.

In figure, infinite conducting rings each having current i in the direction shown are placed concentrically in the same plane as shown in the figure. The radius of rings are r,2r,22r,23r....infinity). The magnetic field at the center of rings will be

Answer» In figure, infinite conducting rings each having current i in the direction shown are placed concentrically in the same plane as shown in the figure. The radius of rings are r,2r,22r,23r....infinity). The magnetic field at the center of rings will be

6.

An insulated container containing n moles of monoatomic gas of molar mass m is moving with a velocity v0. If the container is suddenly stopped, then the change in temperature is

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An insulated container containing n moles of monoatomic gas of molar mass m is moving with a velocity v0. If the container is suddenly stopped, then the change in temperature is

7.

When two displacements represented by y1=a sin (t) and y2=b cos(ωt) are superimposed the motion is :

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When two displacements represented by y1=a sin (t) and y2=b cos(ωt) are superimposed the motion is :


8.

Light of wavelength 6000∘A is incident normally on a single slit of width 24×10−5cm. Find out the angular position of second minimum from central maxima?

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Light of wavelength 6000A is incident normally on a single slit of width 24×105cm. Find out the angular position of second minimum from central maxima?

9.

Hysteresis loops for two magnetic materials A and B are given below:

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Hysteresis loops for two magnetic materials A and B are given below:


10.

If two waves of same frequency and amplitude respectively on superposition produce a resultant disturbance of same amplitude the waves differ in phase by

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If two waves of same frequency and amplitude respectively on superposition produce a resultant disturbance of same amplitude the waves differ in phase by


11.

The initial conditions of a particle executing SHM are as shown in the figure. Find the phase constant ϕ of the particle. Given: Range of ϕ is [0,2π]

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The initial conditions of a particle executing SHM are as shown in the figure. Find the phase constant ϕ of the particle.
Given: Range of ϕ is [0,2π]


12.

A closed tube is filled with liquid ρ=800 kg/m3. It is rotating about an axis shown in figure with an angular velocity ω=4 rad/sec and length of the tube is 9 m. Find the pressure difference between the ends of the tube.

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A closed tube is filled with liquid ρ=800 kg/m3. It is rotating about an axis shown in figure with an angular velocity ω=4 rad/sec and length of the tube is 9 m. Find the pressure difference between the ends of the tube.


13.

Speed is a _____ quantity but velocity is a _________ quantity.

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Speed is a _____ quantity but velocity is a _________ quantity.


14.

As shown in figure, a man of mass M is standing on a platform and holding an inextensible massless string which passes over a system of ideal pulleys. Another body of mass m is hanging as shown in figure. Find the force exerted by the platform on man if M=50 kg,m=10 kg, Take g=10 m/s2.

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As shown in figure, a man of mass M is standing on a platform and holding an inextensible massless string which passes over a system of ideal pulleys. Another body of mass m is hanging as shown in figure. Find the force exerted by the platform on man if M=50 kg,m=10 kg, Take g=10 m/s2.


15.

A body thrown vertically up with a finite speed is caught back after 4 sec. The speed of the body with which it is thrown up is (Take g=10 m/s2)

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A body thrown vertically up with a finite speed is caught back after 4 sec. The speed of the body with which it is thrown up is
(Take g=10 m/s2)

16.

In a thermodynamic process on an ideal monatomic gas, the infinitesimal heat absorbed by the gas is given by TΔX, where T is temperature of the system and ΔX is the infinitesimal change in a thermodynamic quantity X of the system. For a mole of monatomic ideal gas X=32Rln(TTA)+Rln(VVA). Here, R is gas constant, V is volume of gas, TA and VA are constants.The List-I below gives some quantities involved in a process and List-II gives some possible values of these quantities. List-I List-II(i)Work done by the system in process 1→2→3(P)13RT0ln2(ii)Change in intermal energy in process 1→2→3(Q)13RT0(iii)Heat absorbed by the system in process 1→2→3(R)RT0(iv)Heat absotbed by the system in process 1→2(S)43RT0 (T)13RT0(3+ln2) (U)56RT0If the process carricd out on one mole of monoatomic ideal gas is as shown in figure in the PV-diagram with P0V0=13RT0, the correct match is,

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In a thermodynamic process on an ideal monatomic gas, the infinitesimal heat absorbed by the gas is given by TΔX, where T is temperature of the system and ΔX is the infinitesimal change in a thermodynamic quantity X of the system. For a mole of monatomic ideal gas X=32Rln(TTA)+Rln(VVA). Here, R is gas constant, V is volume of gas, TA and VA are constants.


The List-I below gives some quantities involved in a process and List-II gives some possible values of these quantities.















































List-I List-II
(i)

Work done by the system in process 123


(P)

13RT0ln2


(ii)

Change in intermal energy in process 123


(Q)

13RT0


(iii)

Heat absorbed by the system in process 123


(R)

RT0


(iv)

Heat absotbed by the system in process 12


(S)

43RT0


(T)

13RT0(3+ln2)


(U)56RT0



If the process carricd out on one mole of monoatomic ideal gas is as shown in figure in the PV-diagram with P0V0=13RT0, the correct match is,



17.

A circular wire loop of radius R is placed in the x -y plane centered at the origin O . A square loop of side a(a<R) having two turns is placed with its center at z=√3R along the axis of the circular wire loop, as shown in figure. The plane of the square loop makes an angle of 45∘ with the positive z -axis. If the mutual inductance between the loops is given by μ0a22p/2R, then value of p is (Answer upto two digit after decimal places)

Answer» A circular wire loop of radius R is placed in
the x -y plane centered at the origin O . A square loop of side a(a<R) having two turns is placed with its center at z=3R along the axis of the circular wire loop, as shown in figure. The plane of the square loop makes an angle of 45 with the positive z -axis. If the mutual inductance between the loops is given by μ0a22p/2R, then value of p is (Answer upto two digit after decimal places)
18.

A ball of mass 100 g is projected with a velocity of 50 m/s at 37∘ from horizontal. Using the concept of impulse, find the magnitude of change in velocity of ball in 2 s (Take g = 10 m/s2)

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A ball of mass 100 g is projected with a velocity of 50 m/s at 37 from horizontal. Using the concept of impulse, find the magnitude of change in velocity of ball in 2 s (Take g = 10 m/s2)

19.

Calculate the frequency of beats produced in air when two sources of sound are activated, one emitting a wavelength of 32 cm and the other of 32.2 cm. The speed of sound in air is 350 m/s.

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Calculate the frequency of beats produced in air when two sources of sound are activated, one emitting a wavelength of 32 cm and the other of 32.2 cm. The speed of sound in air is 350 m/s.

20.

An engine pumps up 100 kg of water through a height of 10 m in 5 s. Given that the efficiency of the engine is 60%, what is the power of the engine? (Take g=10 m/s2)

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An engine pumps up 100 kg of water through a height of 10 m in 5 s. Given that the efficiency of the engine is 60%, what is the power of the engine? (Take g=10 m/s2)

21.

Q91. Which of the statement given below about Bureau of Energy Efficiency is/are correct? 1. It gives financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy. 2. It is a statutory body under Energy Conservation Act, 2001. 3. It works under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q91. Which of the statement given below about Bureau of Energy Efficiency is/are correct?

1. It gives financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy.

2. It is a statutory body under Energy Conservation Act, 2001.

3. It works under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.


22.

A car starts form rest and accelerates uniformly over a time of 5 seconds for a distance of 110 m. The acceleration of the car will be

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A car starts form rest and accelerates uniformly over a time of 5 seconds for a distance of 110 m. The acceleration of the car will be

23.

If velocity of a particle is v(t)=6−2t m/s, the average speed and magnitude of average velocity of the particle in 5 sec respectively are

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If velocity of a particle is v(t)=62t m/s, the average speed and magnitude of average velocity of the particle in 5 sec respectively are

24.

A person riding a car moving at 72 km/h sounds a whistle emitting a wave of frequency 1250 Hz. What frequency will be heard by another person standing an the road (a) in front of the car (b) behind the car ? Speed of sound in air = 340 m/s.

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A person riding a car moving at 72 km/h sounds a whistle emitting a wave of frequency 1250 Hz. What frequency will be heard by another person standing an the road (a) in front of the car (b) behind the car ? Speed of sound in air = 340 m/s.

25.

A conic surface is placed in a uniform electric field E as shown such that field is perpendicular to the surface on the side AB. The base of the cone is of radius R and height of the cone is h. The angle of cone is θ as shown. Find the magnitude of that flux which enters the cone's curved surface on the left side. Don’t count the outgoing flux.

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A conic surface is placed in a uniform electric field E as shown such that field is perpendicular to the surface on the side AB. The base of the cone is of radius R and height of the cone is h. The angle of cone is θ as shown. Find the magnitude of that flux which enters the cone's curved surface on the left side. Don’t count the outgoing flux.


26.

A boy throws a ball upwards with a velocity of 5 m/s from a balloon descending with a constant velocity of 15 m/s. After how much time will the boy be able to catch the ball? Take g=10 m/s2 .

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A boy throws a ball upwards with a velocity of 5 m/s from a balloon descending with a constant velocity of 15 m/s. After how much time will the boy be able to catch the ball? Take g=10 m/s2 .

27.

A particle is projected horizontally with speed u from point A, which is 10 m above the inclined plane perpendicularly at point B. [g=10m/s2] Find horizontal speed with which the particle was projected

Answer» A particle is projected horizontally with speed u from point A, which is 10 m above the inclined plane perpendicularly at point B. [g=10m/s2]

Find horizontal speed with which the particle was projected
28.

A long wire carrying a steady current is bent into a circular loop of one turn. The magnetic field at the centre of the loop is B. It is then bent into a circular coil of n turns. The magnetic field at the centre of this coil of n turns will be:

Answer» A long wire carrying a steady current is bent into a circular loop of one turn. The magnetic field at the centre of the loop is B. It is then bent into a circular coil of n turns. The magnetic field at the centre of this coil of n turns will be:
29.

Block B of mass 100 kg rests on a rough surface of friction coefficient μ=13. A rope is tied to block B as shown in figure. The maximum acceleration with which boy A of 25 kg can climbs on rope without making block move is (g=10 ms−2)

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Block B of mass 100 kg rests on a rough surface of friction coefficient μ=13. A rope is tied to block B as shown in figure. The maximum acceleration with which boy A of 25 kg can climbs on rope without making block move is (g=10 ms2)

30.

A body B lies on a smooth horizontal table and another body A is placed on B. The coefficient of friction between A and B is μ. What acceleration given to B will cause slipping to occur between A and B

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A body B lies on a smooth horizontal table and another body A is placed on B. The coefficient of friction between A and B is μ. What acceleration given to B will cause slipping to occur between A and B


31.

How to find log of a number using log table

Answer» How to find log of a number using log table
32.

Two charged particles are separated at a distance of 1 cm.what is the minimum possible magnitude of the electric force acting on each particle ?

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Two charged particles are separated at a distance of 1 cm.what is the minimum possible magnitude of the electric force acting on each particle ?

33.

The position vector →r=5.00t^i+(et+ft2)^j locates a particle as a function of time t. Vector →r is in meters, t is in seconds, and factors e and f are constants. Below Diagram gives the angle θ of the particle's direction of travel as a function of t(θ) is measured from the positive x direction). What are 'e' and 'f', including units?

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The position vector r=5.00t^i+(et+ft2)^j locates a particle as a function of time t. Vector r is in meters, t is in seconds, and factors e and f are constants. Below Diagram gives the angle θ of the particle's direction of travel as a function of t(θ) is measured from the positive x direction). What are 'e' and 'f', including units?


34.

One car is at rest and velocity of light from head light is c, then velocity of light from the headlight of moving car at velocity v, would be?

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One car is at rest and velocity of light from head light is c, then velocity of light from the headlight of moving car at velocity v, would be?

35.

One should not let the gaussian surface to pass through any discrete charge. This is because electric field due to a system of discrete charges is not well defined at the location of any charge. Explain this point .

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One should not let the gaussian surface to pass through any discrete charge. This is because electric field due to a system of discrete charges is not well defined at the location of any charge. Explain this point .

36.

A thin uniform solid wheel is initially rotating with an angular velocity 50 rad/s. The mass of the wheel is given to be 4 kg and the radius of the wheel is 1 m. If the wheel comes to rest in 10 s, find the magnitude of the average retarding torque acting on the wheel (in N-m) (Assume uniform angular retardation)

Answer» A thin uniform solid wheel is initially rotating with an angular velocity 50 rad/s. The mass of the wheel is given to be 4 kg and the radius of the wheel is 1 m. If the wheel comes to rest in 10 s, find the magnitude of the average retarding torque acting on the wheel (in N-m)
(Assume uniform angular retardation)
37.

A ball is dropped from the top of a 10 m high building. If the initial speed of the ball is zero, then what its speed after 2 sec(assume constant acceleration of 10m/s2 towards the surface of the Earth for any object falling near its surface)

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A ball is dropped from the top of a 10 m high building. If the initial speed of the ball is zero, then what its speed after 2 sec(assume constant acceleration of 10m/s2 towards the surface of the Earth for any object falling near its surface)


38.

Calculate the magnitude of velocity of the image (Vs) with respect to a stationary observer in the following situation ( Object moving at an angle with the mirror and mirror is stationary).

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Calculate the magnitude of velocity of the image (Vs) with respect to a stationary observer in the following situation ( Object moving at an angle with the mirror and mirror is stationary).

39.

Why the gamma divides R =M

Answer» Why the gamma divides R =M
40.

If a photon has velocity c and frequency v, then which of following represents its wavelength

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If a photon has velocity c and frequency v, then which of following represents its wavelength


41.

A source of the sound of frequency f1 is placed on the ground. A detector placed at a height is released from rest on this source. The observed frequency f(Hz) is plotted against time t(sec). The speed of sound in air is 300 m/s. Find f1(g=10m/s2).

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A source of the sound of frequency f1 is placed on the ground. A detector placed at a height is released from rest on this source. The observed frequency f(Hz) is plotted against time t(sec). The speed of sound in air is 300 m/s. Find f1(g=10m/s2).

42.

The total amount of energy in the universe is fixed, but

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The total amount of energy in the universe is fixed, but

43.

Find the equation of the straight line z(1 + i) = ¯¯¯z(i - 1)

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Find the equation of the straight line
z(1 + i) = ¯¯¯z(i - 1)


44.

A student sits atop a platform distance h above the ground. He throws a large object horizontally rightwards with speed u. A wind blowing parallel to the ground gives the object a convenient horizontal acceleration with magnitude a leftwards. This results in the object reaching the ground directly under the student. Determine the height h in terms of u, a, g. Ignore the effect of air resistance on vertical motion of the object.

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A student sits atop a platform distance h above the ground. He throws a large object horizontally rightwards with speed u. A wind blowing parallel to the ground gives the object a convenient horizontal acceleration with magnitude a leftwards. This results in the object reaching the ground directly under the student. Determine the height h in terms of u, a, g. Ignore the effect of air resistance on vertical motion of the object.


45.

In tug of war, the team that exerts a larger tangential force on the ground wins. Consider the period in which a team is dragging the opposite team by applying a larger tangential force on the ground. List which of the following works are negative? i.Work by the winning team on the losing team ii.Work by the losing team on the winning team iii.Work by the ground on the winning team iv.Work by the ground on the losing team

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In tug of war, the team that exerts a larger tangential force on the ground wins. Consider the period in which a team is dragging the opposite team by applying a larger tangential force on the ground. List which of the following works are negative?

i.Work by the winning team on the losing team

ii.Work by the losing team on the winning team

iii.Work by the ground on the winning team

iv.Work by the ground on the losing team


46.

an ideal gas undergoes isothermal expansion at constant pressure. during the process ,what happens to enthalpy and entropy, Do they remain constant??? Or one of them increases??

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an ideal gas undergoes isothermal expansion at constant pressure. during the process ,what happens to enthalpy and entropy,

Do they remain constant???

Or one of them increases??

47.

A solid conducting sphere having charge Q is surrounded by an uncharged concentric conducting hollow spherical shell . Let the potential difference between the surface of the solid sphere and the hollow sphere be V . The shell is now given a charge -3Q , what is the new potential differened?

Answer» A solid conducting sphere having charge Q is surrounded by an uncharged concentric conducting hollow spherical shell . Let the potential difference between the surface of the solid sphere and the hollow sphere be V . The shell is now given a charge -3Q , what is the new potential differened?
48.

A rectangular vessel when full of water, takes 10 min to be emptied through an orifice at its bottom. How much time will it take to be emptied when it is half filled ?

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A rectangular vessel when full of water, takes 10 min to be emptied through an orifice at its bottom. How much time will it take to be emptied when it is half filled ?

49.

A smooth chain AB of mass m rests against a surface in the form of a quarter of a circle of radius R. If it is released from rest, the velocity of the chain after it comes over the horizontal part of the surface is

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A smooth chain AB of mass m rests against a surface in the form of a quarter of a circle of radius R. If it is released from rest, the velocity of the chain after it comes over the horizontal part of the surface is

50.

Does light have any mass?

Answer» Does light have any mass?