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1.

A body is executing S.H.M. When its displacement from the mean position is 4 cm and 5 cm, the corresponding velocity of the body is 10 cm/sec and 8 cm/sec. Then the time period of the body is

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A body is executing S.H.M. When its displacement from the mean position is 4 cm and 5 cm, the corresponding velocity of the body is 10 cm/sec and 8 cm/sec. Then the time period of the body is

2.

The Van Der Waal’s equation of state for some gases can be expressed as: (P+aV2)(V−b)=RT Where P is the pressure, V is the molar volume and T is the absolute temperature of the given sample of gas and a,b and R are constants. The dimensions of constant b are

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The Van Der Waal’s equation of state for some gases can be expressed as: (P+aV2)(Vb)=RT Where P is the pressure, V is the molar volume and T is the absolute temperature of the given sample of gas and a,b and R are constants.

The dimensions of constant b are

3.

If polar ice caps melt, then the angular velocity of rotation of earth

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If polar ice caps melt, then the angular velocity of rotation of earth


4.

A thin lens made of a material of refractive index μ2, has a medium of refractive index μ1 on one side and a medium of refractive index μ2 on the other side. The lens is biconvex and the two radii of curvature have equal magnitude R. A beam of light travelling parallel to the principal axis is incident on the lens. Where will the image be formed if the beam is incident from (a) The medium μ1, and (b) From the medium μ3 ?

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A thin lens made of a material of refractive index μ2, has a medium of refractive index μ1 on one side and a medium of refractive index μ2 on the other side. The lens is biconvex and the two radii of curvature have equal magnitude R. A beam of light travelling parallel to the principal axis is incident on the lens. Where will the image be formed if the beam is incident from

(a) The medium μ1, and

(b) From the medium μ3 ?

5.

Sound waves from a loudspeaker spread nearly uniformly in all directions if the wavelength of the sound is much larger than the diameter of the loudspeaker. (a) Calculate the frequency for which the wavelength of sound in air is ten times the diameter of the speaker if the diameter is 20 cm. (b) Sound is essentially transmitted in the forward direction if wavelength is much shorter than the diameter of the speaker. Calculate the frequency at which the wavelength of the sound is one tenth of the diameter of the speaker. described above. Take the speed of sound to be 340ms−1.

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Sound waves from a loudspeaker spread nearly uniformly in all directions if the wavelength of the sound is much larger than the diameter of the loudspeaker. (a) Calculate the frequency for which the wavelength of sound in air is ten times the diameter of the speaker if the diameter is 20 cm. (b) Sound is essentially transmitted in the forward direction if wavelength is much shorter than the diameter of the speaker. Calculate the frequency at which the wavelength of the sound is one tenth of the diameter of the speaker. described above. Take the speed of sound to be 340ms1.

6.

Monochromatic light of wavelength 3000∘A is incident on a surface area of 4cm2. If intensity of light is 150mWm−2, then the rate at which photons strike the target is

Answer» Monochromatic light of wavelength 3000A is incident on a surface area of 4cm2. If intensity of light is 150mWm2, then the rate at which photons strike the target is
7.

Unpolarized light with an intensity of I0=16Wm2 is incident on a pair of polarizers. The first polarizer has its transmission axis aligned at 50∘ from the vertical. The second polarizer has its transmission axis aligned at 20∘ from the vertical. What is the intensity of the light when it emerges from the first polarizer?

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Unpolarized light with an intensity of I0=16Wm2 is incident on a pair of polarizers. The first polarizer has its transmission axis aligned at 50 from the vertical. The second polarizer has its transmission axis aligned at 20 from the vertical.

What is the intensity of the light when it emerges from the first polarizer?

8.

Two equilateral triangular plates are joined together to form the following figure. Density of plate A is 3 times that of plate B. If COM lies inside the plate A at a distance h=√3 m from their common side, find out the length of side of each triangular plate.

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Two equilateral triangular plates are joined together to form the following figure. Density of plate A is 3 times that of plate B. If COM lies inside the plate A at a distance h=3 m from their common side, find out the length of side of each triangular plate.


9.

The wavelength of light in two liquids 'x' and 'y' is 3500 ∘A and 7000 ∘A, then the critical angle of x relative to y will be

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The wavelength of light in two liquids 'x' and 'y' is 3500 A and 7000 A, then the critical angle of x relative to y will be

10.

A uniform chain of length l and mass m overhangs a smooth table with its two third part lying on the table. The kinetic energy of the chain as it completely slips off the table is

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A uniform chain of length l and mass m overhangs a smooth table with its two third part lying on the table. The kinetic energy of the chain as it completely slips off the table is

11.

A particle is projected upward from the surface of earth (radius = R) with a speed equal to the orbital speed of a satellite near the earth's surface. The height to which it would rise is

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A particle is projected upward from the surface of earth (radius = R) with a speed equal to the orbital speed of a satellite near the earth's surface. The height to which it would rise is


12.

A block of mass 0.1 kg is held against a wall applying a horizontal force of 5 N of the block. If the coefficient of friction between the block and the wall is 0.5, the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block is

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A block of mass 0.1 kg is held against a wall applying a horizontal force of 5 N of the block. If the coefficient of friction between the block and the wall is 0.5, the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block is


13.

A simple pendulum is released from A as shown. If M and l represent the mass of the bob and length of the pendulum respectively, the gain in kinetic energy at B is

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A simple pendulum is released from A as shown. If M and l represent the mass of the bob and length of the pendulum respectively, the gain in kinetic energy at B is

14.

A purse at radius 2.00 m and a wallet at radius 3.00 m travel in uniform circular motion on the floor of a merry-go-round as the ride turns. They are on the same radial line. At one instant, the acceleration of the purse is (2.00 m/ s2)^i + (4.00 m/ s2)^j . At that instant and in unit-vector notation, what is the acceleration of the wallet? IIT JEE- 2001

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A purse at radius 2.00 m and a wallet at radius 3.00 m travel in uniform circular motion on the floor of a merry-go-round as the ride turns. They are on the same radial line. At one instant, the acceleration of the purse is (2.00 m/ s2)^i + (4.00 m/ s2)^j . At that instant and in unit-vector notation, what is the acceleration of the wallet? IIT JEE- 2001


15.

Electric charge is uniformly distributed alone a long straight wire of radius 1 mm. The charge per cm length of the wire is Q coulomb another cylindrical surface of radius 50 cm and length 1 m symmetrically encloses the wire as shown in the figure. The total electric flux passing through the cylindrical surface is

Answer» Electric charge is uniformly distributed alone a long straight wire of radius 1 mm. The charge per cm length of the wire is Q coulomb another cylindrical surface of radius 50 cm and length 1 m symmetrically encloses the wire as shown in the figure. The total electric flux passing through the cylindrical surface is

16.

If a particle moves in a circle describing equal angles in equal times, its velocity vector

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If a particle moves in a circle describing equal angles in equal times, its velocity vector


17.

If a solid cylinder rolls up along a inclined plane with an initial velocity v. It will rise up to a height h equal to

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If a solid cylinder rolls up along a inclined plane with an initial velocity v. It will rise up to a height h equal to


18.

A ball of mass 0.1 Kg. is whirled in a horizontal circle of radius 1 m. by means of a string at an initial speed of 10 R.P.M. Keeping the radius constant, the tension in the string is reduced to one quarter of its initial value. The new speed is

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A ball of mass 0.1 Kg. is whirled in a horizontal circle of radius 1 m. by means of a string at an initial speed of 10 R.P.M. Keeping the radius constant, the tension in the string is reduced to one quarter of its initial value. The new speed is


19.

A cylinder of radius R and length L is placed in a uniform electric field E parallel to the cylinder axis. The total flux for the surface of the cylinder is given by

Answer» A cylinder of radius R and length L is placed in a uniform electric field E parallel to the cylinder axis. The total flux for the surface of the cylinder is given by
20.

If the flux of magnetic induction through a coil of resistance R and having n turns changes from Φ1 to Φ2, then the magnitude of the charge that passes through the coil is

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If the flux of magnetic induction through a coil of resistance R and having n turns changes from Φ1 to Φ2, then the magnitude of the charge that passes through the coil is


21.

An ideal massless spring S can be compressed by 1 m by a force of 100 N in equilibrium. The same spring is placed at the bottom of a frictionless inclined plane at 30∘ to the horizontal. A 10 kg block M is released from rest at the top of the incline and is brought to rest momentarily after compressing the spring by 2 m. If g=10 m/s2, what is the speed of mass just before it touches the spring?

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An ideal massless spring S can be compressed by 1 m by a force of 100 N in equilibrium. The same spring is placed at the bottom of a frictionless inclined plane at 30 to the horizontal. A 10 kg block M is released from rest at the top of the incline and is brought to rest momentarily after compressing the spring by 2 m. If g=10 m/s2, what is the speed of mass just before it touches the spring?

22.

A compound MX2 has observed and normal molar masses 65.6 and 164 respectively. Calculate the apparent degree of ionization of MX2

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A compound MX2 has observed and normal molar masses 65.6 and 164 respectively. Calculate the apparent degree of ionization of MX2

23.

A parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelenght λ is used in a Young's double slit experiment. The slits are separated by a distance d and the screen is placed parallel to the plane of the slits. The incident beam makes an angle θ=sin−1(λ2d) with the normal to the plane of the slits. A transparent sheet of refractive index. ′μ′ and thickness t=λ2(μ−1) is introduced infront of one of the slit. Find the intensity at the geometrical centre.

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A parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelenght λ is used in a Young's double slit experiment. The slits are separated by a distance d and the screen is placed parallel to the plane of the slits. The incident beam makes an angle θ=sin1(λ2d) with the normal to the plane of the slits. A transparent sheet of refractive index. μ and thickness t=λ2(μ1) is introduced infront of one of the slit. Find the intensity at the geometrical centre.


24.

The electric field in a region is given by →E=35E0 ^i+45E0 ^j with E0=2.0×103NC−1. The flux of this field through a rectangular surface of area 0.2 m2 parallel to the yz-plane is .(Take S.I. system of units everywhere)

Answer» The electric field in a region is given by E=35E0 ^i+45E0 ^j with E0=2.0×103NC1. The flux of this field through a rectangular surface of area 0.2 m2 parallel to the yz-plane is .(Take S.I. system of units everywhere)
25.

A proton is released from position near to positive plate. It reaches to opposite plate in time t1, now one α particle is released & it reaches to opposite plate in time t2, then t1:t2

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A proton is released from position near to positive plate. It reaches to opposite plate in time t1, now one α particle is released & it reaches to opposite plate in time t2, then t1:t2

26.

The sum of number of neutrons and protons in tritium is:

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The sum of number of neutrons and protons in tritium is:


27.

A body travels for 15 sec starting from rest with constant acceleration. If it travels S1,S2 and S3 in the first 5 seconds, second 5 seconds and next five seconds respectively. The relation between S1,S2 and S3 is

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A body travels for 15 sec starting from rest with constant acceleration. If it travels S1,S2 and S3 in the first 5 seconds, second 5 seconds and next five seconds respectively. The relation between S1,S2 and S3 is

28.

The rms speed of oxygen molecules in a gas is v. If the temperature is doubled and the oxygen molecules dissociate into oxygen atoms, the rms speed will become

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The rms speed of oxygen molecules in a gas is v. If the temperature is doubled and the oxygen molecules dissociate into oxygen atoms, the rms speed will become

29.

The diode used in the circuit shown in the figure has a constant voltage drop of 0.5 V at all currents and a maximum power rating of 100 milliwatts. What should be the value of the resistor R, connected in series with the diode for obtaining maximum current

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The diode used in the circuit shown in the figure has a constant voltage drop of 0.5 V at all currents and a maximum power rating of 100 milliwatts. What should be the value of the resistor R, connected in series with the diode for obtaining maximum current


30.

A man walking with a speed of 3 m/s passes under a lamp hanging at a height of 8 m above the ground. If the height of the man is 2 m, the velocity in m/s with which the edge of the shadow of the man's head moves over the ground is

Answer» A man walking with a speed of 3 m/s passes under a lamp hanging at a height of 8 m above the ground. If the height of the man is 2 m, the velocity in m/s with which the edge of the shadow of the man's head moves over the ground is
31.

The de-Broglie wavelength associated with an electron in the 3rd orbit is nearly

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The de-Broglie wavelength associated with an electron in the 3rd orbit is nearly


32.

It is not possible to write directly on blotting paper or newspaper with ink pen

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It is not possible to write directly on blotting paper or newspaper with ink pen


33.

When a current of 5mA is passed through a galvanometer having a coil of resistance 15 Ω, it shows full scale deflection. The value of the resistance to be put in series with the galvanometer to convert it into a voltmeter of range 0−10V is

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When a current of 5mA is passed through a galvanometer having a coil of resistance 15 Ω, it shows full scale deflection. The value of the resistance to be put in series with the galvanometer to convert it into a voltmeter of range 010V is

34.

A cylinder rolls without slipping down an inclined plane, the number of degrees of freedom it has, is

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A cylinder rolls without slipping down an inclined plane, the number of degrees of freedom it has, is


35.

A TV tower has a height of 100 m. How much population is covered by the TV broadcast if the average population density around the tower is 1000 km−2?

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A TV tower has a height of 100 m. How much population is covered by the TV broadcast if the average population density around the tower is 1000 km2?

36.

(a) If one of two identical slits producing interference in Young's experiment is covered with glass, so that the light intensity passing through it is reduced to 50%, find the ratio of the maximum and minimum intensity of the fringe in the interference pattern. (b) What kind of fringes do you expect to observe if white light is used instead of monochromatic light ?

Answer» (a) If one of two identical slits producing interference in Young's experiment is covered with glass, so that the light intensity passing through it is reduced to 50%, find the ratio of the maximum and minimum intensity of the fringe in the interference pattern.
(b) What kind of fringes do you expect to observe if white light is used instead of monochromatic light ?
37.

The motion of a particle executing SHM is given by x = 0.01 sin 100, where x is in metre and time t is in second. The time period is

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The motion of a particle executing SHM is given by x = 0.01 sin 100, where x is in metre and time t is in second. The time period is

38.

A convex mirror of focal length f forms an image which is 1n times the object. The distance of the object from the mirror is:

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A convex mirror of focal length f forms an image which is 1n times the object. The distance of the object from the mirror is:


39.

Two waves are propagating to the point P along a straight line produced by two sources A and B which are simple harmonic in nature and of equal frequency. The amplitude of every wave at P is a and the phase of A is π3 ahead that of B and the distance AP is greater than BP by 50 cm. Then, the resultant amplitude at that point P will be xa (wavelength is 1 meter) then the value of x is

Answer» Two waves are propagating to the point P along a straight line produced by two sources A and B which are simple harmonic in nature and of equal frequency. The amplitude of every wave at P is a and the phase of A is π3 ahead that of B and the distance AP is greater than BP by 50 cm. Then, the resultant amplitude at that point P will be xa (wavelength is 1 meter) then the value of x is
40.

In the circuit shown in figure the base current IB is 10 μ A and the collector is 5.2 mA. The value of VBE is

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In the circuit shown in figure the base current IB is 10 μ A and the collector is 5.2 mA. The value of VBE is


41.

If E is the electric field intensity of an electrostatic field, then the electrostatic energy density is proportional to

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If E is the electric field intensity of an electrostatic field, then the electrostatic energy density is proportional to

42.

A galvanometer of resistance 50 Ω gives a full scale deflection for a current 5×10−4A. The resistance that should be connected in series with the galvanometer to read 3 V is

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A galvanometer of resistance 50 Ω gives a full scale deflection for a current 5×104A. The resistance that should be connected in series with the galvanometer to read 3 V is



43.

A potential difference of 2 V is applied between the opposite faces of a Ge crystal plate of area 1 cm2 and thickness 0.5 mm. If the concentration of electrons in Ge is 2×1019/m3 and mobilities of electrons and holes are 0.36 m2volt -sec and 0.14 m2volt -sec respectively, then the current flowing through the plate will be

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A potential difference of 2 V is applied between the opposite faces of a Ge crystal plate of area 1 cm2 and thickness 0.5 mm. If the concentration of electrons in Ge is 2×1019/m3 and mobilities of electrons and holes are 0.36 m2volt -sec and 0.14 m2volt -sec respectively, then the current flowing through the plate will be

44.

An infinite V-shaped wire carrying current I is shown in the adjacent figure. Find the magnitude of magnetic field at point P due to the wire if AP = r.

Answer» An infinite V-shaped wire carrying current I is shown in the adjacent figure. Find the magnitude of magnetic field at point P due to the wire if AP = r.

45.

A uniform rope of length 12 m and mass 6 kg hangs vertically from a rigid support. A block of mass 2 kg is attached to the free end of the rope. A transverse pulse of wavelength 0.06 m is produced at the lower end of the rope. What is the wavelength of the pulse when it reaches the top of the rope.

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A uniform rope of length 12 m and mass 6 kg hangs vertically from a rigid support. A block of mass 2 kg is attached to the free end of the rope. A transverse pulse of wavelength 0.06 m is produced at the lower end of the rope. What is the wavelength of the pulse when it reaches the top of the rope.


46.

A wire loop enclosing a semicircle of radius R is located on the boundary of uniform magnetic field B. At time t=0, the loop is set into motion with constant angular accleration α about an axis passing through O and is perpendicular to semicircle. The clockwise emf direction is taken to be positive. The modulus of variation of emf as a function of time is (0<θ<π)

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A wire loop enclosing a semicircle of radius R is located on the boundary of uniform magnetic field B. At time t=0, the loop is set into motion with constant angular accleration α about an axis passing through O and is perpendicular to semicircle. The clockwise emf direction is taken to be positive. The modulus of variation of emf as a function of time is (0<θ<π)


47.

Consider the refraction of light ray as shown in the figure below. Incident ray is rotating with constant angular velocity 2 rad/sec. What is the angular velocity of refracted ray, when the angle of incidence becomes 30∘? (Given n1n2=√3)

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Consider the refraction of light ray as shown in the figure below. Incident ray is rotating with constant angular velocity 2 rad/sec. What is the angular velocity of refracted ray, when the angle of incidence becomes 30? (Given n1n2=3)


48.

Two charged particles having charge 2.0×10−8C each are joined by an insulating string of length 1 ma nd the system is kept on a smooth horizontal table. Find he tension in the string. |

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Two charged particles having charge 2.0×108C each are joined by an insulating string of length 1 ma nd the system is kept on a smooth horizontal table. Find he tension in the string.
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49.

Let LL’ be the latus rectum through the focus S of a hyperbola and A’ be the farther vertex of the conic.If Δ A’ LL’ is equilateral then its eccentricity e =

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Let LL’ be the latus rectum through the focus S of a hyperbola and A’ be the farther vertex of the conic.If Δ A’ LL’ is equilateral then its eccentricity e =

50.

A boy riding on his bike is going towards east at a speed of 4√2 ms−1. At a certain point he produces a sound pulse of frequency 1650 Hz that travels in air at a speed of 334ms−1. A second boy stands on the ground 45∘ south of east from him. Find the frequency of the pulse as received by the second boy.

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A boy riding on his bike is going towards east at a speed of 42 ms1. At a certain point he produces a sound pulse of frequency 1650 Hz that travels in air at a speed of 334ms1. A second boy stands on the ground 45 south of east from him. Find the frequency of the pulse as received by the second boy.