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1.

Mr. A,B and C are trying to put a heavy piston into a cylinder at a mechanical workshop in a railway yard. If they apply forces F1,F2 and F3 respectively on the ropes, then, what is the relation between the forces if piston decends vertically with uniform speed?

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Mr. A,B and C are trying to put a heavy piston into a cylinder at a mechanical workshop in a railway yard. If they apply forces F1,F2 and F3 respectively on the ropes, then, what is the relation between the forces if piston decends vertically with uniform speed?


2.

A metre-long tube open at one end, with a movable piston at the other end, shows resonance with a fixed frequency source (a tuning fork of frequency 340 Hz) when the tube length is 25.5 cm or 79.3 cm. Estimate the speed of sound in air at the temperature of the experiment. The edge effects may be neglected.

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A metre-long tube open at one end, with a movable piston at the other end, shows resonance with a fixed frequency source (a tuning fork of frequency 340 Hz) when the tube length is 25.5 cm or 79.3 cm. Estimate the speed of sound in air at the temperature of the experiment. The edge effects may be neglected.

3.

A car is travelling along a circular curve that has a radius of 50 m with a constant tangential acceleration. If the speed of the car changes from 36 km/hr to 45 km/hr in 5 seconds, the angular acceleration of the car is.(No slipping between road and car tyre)

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A car is travelling along a circular curve that has a radius of 50 m with a constant tangential acceleration. If the speed of the car changes from 36 km/hr to 45 km/hr in 5 seconds, the angular acceleration of the car is.(No slipping between road and car tyre)

4.

If N0 is the original mass of the substance of half-life period t1/2=5 years, then the amount of substance left after 15 years is

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If N0 is the original mass of the substance of half-life period t1/2=5 years, then the amount of substance left after 15 years is

5.

AB is a potentiometer wire of length 100 cm and its resistance is 10 Ω. It is connected in series with a resistance R=40 Ω and a battery of emf 2 V and negligible internal resistance. If a source of unknown emf E is balanced by 40 cm length of the potentiometer wire, then the value of E is

Answer» AB is a potentiometer wire of length 100 cm and its resistance is 10 Ω. It is connected in series with a resistance R=40 Ω and a battery of emf 2 V and negligible internal resistance. If a source of unknown emf E is balanced by 40 cm length of the potentiometer wire, then the value of E is


6.

Two spherical bodies of mass M and 5 M and radii R and 2 R are released in free space with initial separation between their centres equal to 12 R. If they attract each other due to gravitational force only, then the distance covered by the smaller body before collision is :

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Two spherical bodies of mass M and 5 M and radii R and 2 R are released in free space with initial separation between their centres equal to 12 R. If they attract each other due to gravitational force only, then the distance covered by the smaller body before collision is :


7.

The path of photoelectrons emitted due to electromagnetic radiation incident on a sample of material A, is found to have a maximum bending radius of 0.1m in a magnetic field of (√23)×10−4T. When the radiation is incident normally on a double slit having a slit separation of 0.1 mm, it is observed that there are 10 fringes in a width of 3.1 cm on a screen placed at a distance of 1m from the double slit. Find the work function (eV) of metal [Given hC=12400eV−A∘]___

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The path of photoelectrons emitted due to electromagnetic radiation incident on a sample of material A, is found to have a maximum bending radius of 0.1m in a magnetic field of (23)×104T. When the radiation is incident normally on a double slit having a slit separation of 0.1 mm, it is observed that there are 10 fringes in a width of 3.1 cm on a screen placed at a distance of 1m from the double slit. Find the work function (eV) of metal [Given hC=12400eVA]___

8.

Three rings each of mass m and radius r are placed in a plane touching each other as shown. The radius of gyration of the system about the axis as shown in the figure is

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Three rings each of mass m and radius r are placed in a plane touching each other as shown. The radius of gyration of the system about the axis as shown in the figure is

9.

A ball is projected from point A with a velocity 10 ms−1 perpendicular to the plane as given. The range of the ball on plane is( in m),+

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A ball is projected from point A with a velocity 10 ms1 perpendicular to the plane as given. The range of the ball on plane is( in m),+


10.

The springs in fig. A and B are identical but the length of spring A is three times the length of each spring in B. The ratio of period TA/TB is

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The springs in fig. A and B are identical but the length of spring A is three times the length of each spring in B. The ratio of period TA/TB is

11.

A block is on an inclined plane making an angle 45∘ with the horizontal and having coefficient of friction μ. The force required to just push it up the inclined plane is 3 times the force required to just prevent it from sliding down. If we define N=10μ, then value of N is

Answer» A block is on an inclined plane making an angle 45 with the horizontal and having coefficient of friction μ. The force required to just push it up the inclined plane is 3 times the force required to just prevent it from sliding down. If we define N=10μ, then value of N is
12.

A body covers 10 m in 2nd second and 25 m in 5th second of its motion. If the motion is uniformly accelerated, how far will it go in the 7th second?

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A body covers 10 m in 2nd second and 25 m in 5th second of its motion. If the motion is uniformly accelerated, how far will it go in the 7th second?

13.

Time is measured using petioper motion.describe.

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Time is measured using petioper motion.describe.

14.

A piece of uniform string hangs vertically so that it's free end touches the horizontal surface of a table,If now the upper end if the spring is released,show that at any instant during the falling of the string,the total force on the surface is three times the weight of that part if the string lying on the surface.

Answer» A piece of uniform string hangs vertically so that it's free end touches the horizontal surface of a table,If now the upper end if the spring is released,show that at any instant during the falling of the string,the total force on the surface is three times the weight of that part if the string lying on the surface.
15.

A particle of mass 5 kg is dropped from a tower of height 10 m. Find the difference of work done by gravity from point A to B (WAB) and change in potential energy from A to B (UAB).

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A particle of mass 5 kg is dropped from a tower of height 10 m. Find the difference of work done by gravity from point A to B (WAB) and change in potential energy from A to B (UAB).


16.

Does resitivity play any role in case of ideal and real battery?

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Does resitivity play any role in case of ideal and real battery?

17.

If light shows properties like reflection , refraction, interference etc. and light is an electromagnetic wave than did other e.m. waves like Infrared or microwave etc. show these properties ?

Answer» If light shows properties like reflection , refraction, interference etc. and light is an electromagnetic wave than did other e.m. waves like Infrared or microwave etc. show these properties ?
18.

Which would diffuse faster ammonia or co2?

Answer» Which would diffuse faster ammonia or co2?
19.

Sir my question is like this Why self induction is called inertia of electricity?

Answer» Sir my question is like this

Why self induction is called inertia of electricity?
20.

Explain - Dimensional quantities Ddimensionless quantities

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Explain -

Dimensional quantities

Ddimensionless quantities

21.

A projectile is thrown in the vertically upward direction making an angle of 60 with the horizontal direction with a velocity of 150 m/s. the time after which its inclination with the horizontal is 45, is A)15(√3-1)s B)15(√3+1)s C) 7.5 (√3-1)s D)7.5(√3+1)s

Answer» A projectile is thrown in the vertically upward direction making an angle of 60 with the horizontal direction with a velocity of 150 m/s. the time after which its inclination with the horizontal is 45, is

A)15(√3-1)s B)15(√3+1)s C) 7.5 (√3-1)s D)7.5(√3+1)s
22.

A body of mass 500 g is moving in a circular path of radius 10π2 cm with an angular speed of 2π rad/s. The centripetal force is

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A body of mass 500 g is moving in a circular path of radius 10π2 cm with an angular speed of 2π rad/s. The centripetal force is

23.

Who proposed charge and how we can say charge is positive or negative or neutral and what theorem are used ? Why and give reason?

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Who proposed charge and how we can say charge is positive or negative or neutral and what theorem are used ? Why and give reason?

24.

current in reverse bias is in microamperes while the current in forward bias is in milliamperes.Still, a photodiode is used in reverse bias.Why?

Answer» current in reverse bias is in microamperes while the current in forward bias is in milliamperes.Still, a photodiode is used in reverse bias.Why?
25.

In an isothermal expansion

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In an isothermal expansion


26.

A satellite is revolving round the earth with orbital speed v0. If it stops suddenly, the speed with which it will strike the surface of earth would be (ve= escape velocity of a particle on earth's surface)

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A satellite is revolving round the earth with orbital speed v0. If it stops suddenly, the speed with which it will strike the surface of earth would be

(ve= escape velocity of a particle on earth's surface)


27.

From a tower of height H, a particle is thrown vertically upwards with a speed u. The time taken by the particle to hit the ground is n times that taken by it to reach the highest point of its path. The relation between H,u and n is

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From a tower of height H, a particle is thrown vertically upwards with a speed u. The time taken by the particle to hit the ground is n times that taken by it to reach the highest point of its path. The relation between H,u and n is

28.

A block of mass m lying on a smooth horizontal surface is attached to a spring (of negligible mass) of spring constant k. The other end of the spring is fixed as shown in the figure. The block is initially at rest in its equilibrium position. If now the block is pulled with a constant force F, the maximum speed of the block is

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A block of mass m lying on a smooth horizontal surface is attached to a spring (of negligible mass) of spring constant k. The other end of the spring is fixed as shown in the figure. The block is initially at rest in its equilibrium position. If now the block is pulled with a constant force F, the maximum speed of the block is



29.

#What is plastic deformation #What is ductile material #What is brittle matarial

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#What is plastic deformation

#What is ductile material

#What is brittle matarial

30.

A stone tied to a string of length l is whirled in a vertical circle with the other end of the string as the centre. At a certain instant of time, the stone is at its lowest point and has a speed u. The magnitude of change in velocity as it reaches its highest point of the circle is

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A stone tied to a string of length l is whirled in a vertical circle with the other end of the string as the centre. At a certain instant of time, the stone is at its lowest point and has a speed u. The magnitude of change in velocity as it reaches its highest point of the circle is

31.

Work done in carrying 2 C charge in a circular path of radius 2 m around a charge of 10 C is

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Work done in carrying 2 C charge in a circular path of radius 2 m around a charge of 10 C is


32.

A swimmer appears to be moving perpendicular to a man going upstream in a boat. If the velocity of boat w.r.t water is 3 m/s and velocity of river is 1 m/s. Find velocity of swimmer w.r.t ground if it takes 20 seconds for him to cross 60 metre wide river.

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A swimmer appears to be moving perpendicular to a man going upstream in a boat. If the velocity of boat w.r.t water is 3 m/s and velocity of river is 1 m/s. Find velocity of swimmer w.r.t ground if it takes 20 seconds for him to cross 60 metre wide river.

33.

The position x of a particle having mass m moving along x - axis at time t is given by the equation t=√x+2, where x is in m and t in s. Find the work done by the force in first 4 s.

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The position x of a particle having mass m moving along x - axis at time t is given by the equation t=x+2, where x is in m and t in s. Find the work done by the force in first 4 s.

34.

Find out the value of current through 2Ω resistor in the following circuit

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Find out the value of current through 2Ω resistor in the following circuit


35.

A small disc of mass m is placed on a body of mass M at rest. If the disc is set in horizontal motion with velocity v as shown, (Assume that disc leaves from surface of M vertically at A and all surfaces are smooth) Find velocity of mass M, when disc leaves the surface of M.

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A small disc of mass m is placed on a body of mass M at rest. If the disc is set in horizontal motion with velocity v as shown,

(Assume that disc leaves from surface of M vertically at A and all surfaces are smooth)
Find velocity of mass M, when disc leaves the surface of M.

36.

A combination of capacitors is set up as shown in the figure. The magnitude of the electric field, due to a point charge Q (having a charge equal to the sum of the charges on the 4μF capacitors), at a point distant 30m from it, would equal:

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A combination of capacitors is set up as shown in the figure. The magnitude of the electric field, due to a point charge Q (having a charge equal to the sum of the charges on the 4μF capacitors), at a point distant 30m from it, would equal:


37.

Two resistors are connected in series across a 5V rms source of alternating potential. The potential difference across 6 Ω resistor is 3 V. If R is replaced by a pure inductor L of such magnitude that current remains same, then the potential difference across L is

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Two resistors are connected in series across a 5V rms source of alternating potential. The potential difference across 6 Ω resistor is 3 V. If R is replaced by a pure inductor L of such magnitude that current remains same, then the potential difference across L is

38.

The velocity of the particle is given by v=3t2+2t in m/s. The acceleration and displacement of the particle as a function of time respectively are

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The velocity of the particle is given by v=3t2+2t in m/s. The acceleration and displacement of the particle as a function of time respectively are

39.

The acceleration of a particle which moves along the positive x-axis varies with its position as shown. The velocity of the particle is 0.8 m/s at x=0 and the acceleration becomes zero after x=1.4 m. The maximum velocity of the particle (in m/s) is

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The acceleration of a particle which moves along the positive x-axis varies with its position as shown. The velocity of the particle is 0.8 m/s at x=0 and the acceleration becomes zero after x=1.4 m. The maximum velocity of the particle (in m/s) is

40.

A sound wave travels a distance l in helium gas in time t at a particular temperature. If at the same temperature a sound wave is propagated in oxygen gas, it will cover the same distance l in time (approximately)

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A sound wave travels a distance l in helium gas in time t at a particular temperature. If at the same temperature a sound wave is propagated in oxygen gas, it will cover the same distance l in time (approximately)

41.

Considering an ideal refrigerator, heat from its inside at a temperature of 277 K is transferred to a room at temperature of 300 K. Find the amount of heat extracted for each Joule of electrical energy consumed by refrigerator.

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Considering an ideal refrigerator, heat from its inside at a temperature of 277 K is transferred to a room at temperature of 300 K. Find the amount of heat extracted for each Joule of electrical energy consumed by refrigerator.

42.

In an orbital motion, the angular momentum vector is :

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In an orbital motion, the angular momentum vector is :


43.

Find the acceleration of the 3m block when the system is released from rest. All other surfaces are smooth except between m and 2m. Take g=10 m/s2

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Find the acceleration of the 3m block when the system is released from rest. All other surfaces are smooth except between m and 2m. Take g=10 m/s2


44.

A force F acting on a particle varies with position x as shown in figure. The workdone by this force in displacing the particle from x=−1 m to 1 m.

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A force F acting on a particle varies with position x as shown in figure. The workdone by this force in displacing the particle from x=1 m to 1 m.


45.

A light string is tied to another light string of equal length L and two strings are tied to the fixed supports at their other ends. The strings are set into vibration so that junction A is a node. The wavelength of the loops formed to the left and to the right of the junction point A is λ1 and λ2 respectively. Find the difference of the number of the loops formed to the right and to the left of the point A.

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A light string is tied to another light string of equal length L and two strings are tied to the fixed supports at their other ends. The strings are set into vibration so that junction A is a node. The wavelength of the loops formed to the left and to the right of the junction point A is λ1 and λ2 respectively. Find the difference of the number of the loops formed to the right and to the left of the point A.

46.

Two straight and long conductors AOB and COD are perpendicular to each other and carry currents of I1 and I2. The magnitude of the magnetic field at a point P at a distance a from point 0 in a direction perpendicular to the plane ABCD is

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Two straight and long conductors AOB and COD are perpendicular to each other and carry currents of I1 and I2. The magnitude of the magnetic field at a point P at a distance a from point 0 in a direction perpendicular to the plane ABCD is


47.

A ball is thrown vertically upward from the top of a cliff. Take the starting position of motion as origin and upward direction as positive. Column I specifies the position, velocity and /or acceleration of the particle at any instant. Column II given their signs (+) or (−) at that moment. Match the columns Column IColumn IIi.When the ball is above the pointa. always positive of projection, its displacement is ii. When the ball is above the point b. always negativeof projection, its velocity is iii. When the ball is above the point c. May be positive or may be of projection, its acceleration is negative iv.When the ball is below the point d. may be zero of projection, its acceleration is

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A ball is thrown vertically upward from the top of a cliff. Take the starting position of motion as origin and upward direction as positive. Column I specifies the position, velocity and /or acceleration of the particle at any instant. Column II given their signs (+) or () at that moment. Match the columns
Column IColumn IIi.When the ball is above the pointa. always positive of projection, its displacement is ii. When the ball is above the point b. always negativeof projection, its velocity is iii. When the ball is above the point c. May be positive or may be of projection, its acceleration is negative iv.When the ball is below the point d. may be zero of projection, its acceleration is

48.

A vertical mass-spring system executes simple harmonic oscillations with a period of 2 s. A quantity of this system which exhibits simple harmonic variation with a period of 1 s is

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A vertical mass-spring system executes simple harmonic oscillations with a period of 2 s. A quantity of this system which exhibits simple harmonic variation with a period of 1 s is


49.

Two speakers are separated by a distance of 3 m. A person stands at a distance of 4 m, directly in front of one of the speakers. If n stands for any integer, find the frequencies (in audible range) for which the listener will hear a minimum sound intensity. Speed of sound in air is 320 m/s.

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Two speakers are separated by a distance of 3 m. A person stands at a distance of 4 m, directly in front of one of the speakers. If n stands for any integer, find the frequencies (in audible range) for which the listener will hear a minimum sound intensity. Speed of sound in air is 320 m/s.


50.

A particle of mass m is moving in a circular path of constant radius r such that its centripetal acceleration ac is varying with time t as, ac = k2rt2 , The power delivered to the particle by the forces acting on it is

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A particle of mass m is moving in a circular path of constant radius r such that its centripetal acceleration ac is varying with time t as, ac = k2rt2 , The power delivered to the particle by the forces acting on it is