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On a railway curve, the outside rail is laid higher than the inside one so that resultant force exerted on the wheels of the rail car by the tops of the rails will |
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Answer» On a railway curve, the outside rail is laid higher than the inside one so that resultant force exerted on the wheels of the rail car by the tops of the rails will |
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Find the maximum velocity for skidding for a car moved on a circular track of radius 100 m. The coefficient of friction between the road and tyre is 0.2 |
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Answer» Find the maximum velocity for skidding for a car moved on a circular track of radius 100 m. The coefficient of friction between the road and tyre is 0.2 |
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There are four identical metal plates each of area A. The plates are placed at equal distance d successively as shown in figure. If A ϵ0d=2 μF and source of emf 10 V is connected between x and y, then charge on plate x will be |
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Answer» There are four identical metal plates each of area A. The plates are placed at equal distance d successively as shown in figure. If A ϵ0d=2 μF and source of emf 10 V is connected between x and y, then charge on plate x will be |
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A parachutist drops first freely from an aeroplane for 10 s and then parachute opens out. Now he descends with a net retardation of 2.5 m/s2. If he bails out of the plane at a height of 2495 m and g=10 m/s2, his velocity on reaching the ground in m/s will be |
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Answer» A parachutist drops first freely from an aeroplane for 10 s and then parachute opens out. Now he descends with a net retardation of 2.5 m/s2. If he bails out of the plane at a height of 2495 m and g=10 m/s2, his velocity on reaching the ground in m/s will be |
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The blades of a wind mill sweep out a circle of area A. If wind flows with velocity v perpendicular to blades of wind mill and its density is ρ, then the mechanical power received by wind mill is |
| Answer» The blades of a wind mill sweep out a circle of area A. If wind flows with velocity v perpendicular to blades of wind mill and its density is ρ, then the mechanical power received by wind mill is | |
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Is it possible that a body has centripetal acceleration but not tangential acceleration? And tangential acceleration but not angular acceleration? |
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Answer» Is it possible that a body has centripetal acceleration but not tangential acceleration? And tangential acceleration but not angular acceleration? |
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The figure shows the displacement-time graph of a body moving in a straight line. Which of the following shows the corresponding velocity-time graph? |
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Answer» The figure shows the displacement-time graph of a body moving in a straight line. Which of the following shows the corresponding velocity-time graph? |
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Figure shows a smooth curved track terminating in a smooth horizontal part. A spring of spring constant 400 N/m is attached at one end to a wedge fixed rigidly with the horizontal part. A 40 g mass is released from rest at a height of 4.9 m on the curved track. Find the maximum compression of the spring. (g = 9.8 m/s2) |
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Answer» Figure shows a smooth curved track terminating in a smooth horizontal part. A spring of spring constant 400 N/m is attached at one end to a wedge fixed rigidly with the horizontal part. A 40 g mass is released from rest at a height of 4.9 m on the curved track. Find the maximum compression of the spring. (g = 9.8 m/s2) |
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If T is the reverberation time of an auditorium of volume V then |
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Answer» If T is the reverberation time of an auditorium of volume V then
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In the formation of a molecule by an atom |
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Answer» In the formation of a molecule by an atom
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Beats are produced by the superposition of two harmonic waves if: |
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Answer» Beats are produced by the superposition of two harmonic waves if: |
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A spherical black body with a radius of 12 cm radiates 450 W power at 500 K. If the radius were halved and the temperature doubled, the power radiated in W would be |
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Answer» A spherical black body with a radius of 12 cm radiates 450 W power at 500 K. If the radius were halved and the temperature doubled, the power radiated in W would be |
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The number of turns in a coil of wire of fixed radius is 600 and its self inductance is 108 mH. The self inductance of a coil of 500 turns will be (in mH) |
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Answer» The number of turns in a coil of wire of fixed radius is 600 and its self inductance is 108 mH. The self inductance of a coil of 500 turns will be (in mH) |
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What is a choke coil |
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Answer» What is a choke coil |
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It is desired to increase the fundamental resonance frequency in a tube which is closed at one end. This can be achieved by |
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Answer» It is desired to increase the fundamental resonance frequency in a tube which is closed at one end. This can be achieved by |
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A radio transmitter radiates 1 kW power at a wavelength 198.6 metres. How many photons does it emit per second |
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Answer» A radio transmitter radiates 1 kW power at a wavelength 198.6 metres. How many photons does it emit per second |
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An automobile moving with a speed 60kmph can break to stop at a distance 20m. A car is moving twice as fast as this, the stopping distance will be? |
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Answer» An automobile moving with a speed 60kmph can break to stop at a distance 20m. A car is moving twice as fast as this, the stopping distance will be? |
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Figure (38-E27) shows a square frame of wire having a total resistance r placed coplanarly with a long, straight wire. The wire carries a current i given by i=i0 sin ωt. Find (a) the flux of the magnetic field through the square frame, (b) the emf induced in the frame and (c) the heat 20x developed in the frame in the time interval 0 to 20πω |
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Answer» Figure (38-E27) shows a square frame of wire having a total resistance r placed coplanarly with a long, straight wire. The wire carries a current i given by i=i0 sin ωt. Find (a) the flux of the magnetic field through the square frame, (b) the emf induced in the frame and (c) the heat 20x developed in the frame in the time interval 0 to 20πω
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140 cal of heat is required to raise the temperature of 2 mole of a diatomic gas at constant pressure from 0∘C to 10∘C. How much heat will be required to rise its temperature from 0∘C to 10∘C at constant volume? |
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Answer» 140 cal of heat is required to raise the temperature of 2 mole of a diatomic gas at constant pressure from 0∘C to 10∘C. How much heat will be required to rise its temperature from 0∘C to 10∘C at constant volume? |
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Find the derivative of functions cosx, cosecx, secx, cotx using first principle |
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Answer» Find the derivative of functions cosx, cosecx, secx, cotx using first principle |
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What does Area under POSITION-TIME graph give? Just curious to know, sorry if it's silly. |
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Answer» What does Area under POSITION-TIME graph give? Just curious to know, sorry if it's silly. |
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If →a=^i+^j+^k, and →b=^j−^k then area vector of plane formed by →a and →b is |
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Answer» If →a=^i+^j+^k, and →b=^j−^k then area vector of plane formed by →a and →b is |
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Which of the following expressions correctly represents the relationship between the average molar kinetic energy ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯K.E, of CO and N2 molecules at the same temperature |
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Answer» Which of the following expressions correctly represents the relationship between the average molar kinetic energy ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯K.E, of CO and N2 molecules at the same temperature
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Four spheres of mass M and radius R each are touching each other as shown. Calculate the MI about the axis which passes through centre of the square and perpendicular to the plane. |
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Answer» Four spheres of mass M and radius R each are touching each other as shown. Calculate the MI about the axis which passes through centre of the square and perpendicular to the plane. |
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A wave propagates on a string in the positive x-direction at a velocity v. The shape of the string at t=t0 is given by g(x,t0)=A sin(xa) . Write the wave equation for a general time t. |
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Answer» A wave propagates on a string in the positive x-direction at a velocity v. The shape of the string at t=t0 is given by g(x,t0)=A sin(xa) . Write the wave equation for a general time t. |
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Find the equivalent resistance of the network shown in figure (32-E7) between the points a and b. |
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Answer» Find the equivalent resistance of the network shown in figure (32-E7) between the points a and b.
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What is the right hand screw rule in case of cross product? |
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Answer» What is the right hand screw rule in case of cross product? |
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Two balls of masses 2 kg and 4 kg are moved towards each other with velocities 4 m/s and 2 m/s respectively on a frictionless surface. Find the impulse of maximum deformation for the ball of 4 kg mass. |
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Answer» Two balls of masses 2 kg and 4 kg are moved towards each other with velocities 4 m/s and 2 m/s respectively on a frictionless surface. Find the impulse of maximum deformation for the ball of 4 kg mass. |
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The approximate wavelength of a photon of energy 2.48 eV is |
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Answer» The approximate wavelength of a photon of energy 2.48 eV is |
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According to the electromagnetic theory of Maxwell when a charged particle moves under the influence of attractive forces loses energy continuously in the form of electromagnetic radiation. So so if the electrons move around the nucleus in circular orbits all the electrons should fall into the nucleus which leads to instability of the atom. Then how are molecules formed from these unstable atoms? |
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Answer» According to the electromagnetic theory of Maxwell when a charged particle moves under the influence of attractive forces loses energy continuously in the form of electromagnetic radiation. So so if the electrons move around the nucleus in circular orbits all the electrons should fall into the nucleus which leads to instability of the atom. Then how are molecules formed from these unstable atoms? |
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A bird is sitting in a large closed cage which is placed on a spring balance. It records a weight of 25 N. The bird (mass m = 0.5 kg) flies upward in the cage with an acceleration of 2 m/s2. The spring balance will now record a weight of |
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Answer» A bird is sitting in a large closed cage which is placed on a spring balance. It records a weight of 25 N. The bird (mass m = 0.5 kg) flies upward in the cage with an acceleration of 2 m/s2. The spring balance will now record a weight of |
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What is the mutual inductance of a two-loop system as shown with centre separation l |
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Answer» What is the mutual inductance of a two-loop system as shown with centre separation l |
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A ball of mass 150g starts moving with an acceleration of 20 m/s2. When hit by a force, which acts on it for 0.1 sec. The impulsive force is |
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Answer» A ball of mass 150g starts moving with an acceleration of 20 m/s2. When hit by a force, which acts on it for 0.1 sec. The impulsive force is |
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Two conducting circular loops of radii R1 and R2 are placed in the same plane with their centres coinciding. If R1≫R2, the mutual inductance M between them will be directly proportional to |
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Answer» Two conducting circular loops of radii R1 and R2 are placed in the same plane with their centres coinciding. If R1≫R2, the mutual inductance M between them will be directly proportional to |
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An unidentified gas X when heated, is found to radiate light of wavelengths 423 nm, 520 nm, and 640 nm. In another situation, after white light was passed through a cooled sample of gas X, certain wavelengths were found missing. The missing wavelengths could be - |
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Answer» An unidentified gas X when heated, is found to radiate light of wavelengths 423 nm, 520 nm, and 640 nm. In another situation, after white light was passed through a cooled sample of gas X, certain wavelengths were found missing. The missing wavelengths could be - |
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Declination is the angle between: |
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Answer» Declination is the angle between: |
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A train accelerating uniformly from rest attains a maximum speed of 40 ms−1 in 20 s. It travels at this speed for 20 s and is brought to rest by uniform retardation in further 40 s. What is the magnitude average velocity during this period? |
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Answer» A train accelerating uniformly from rest attains a maximum speed of 40 ms−1 in 20 s. It travels at this speed for 20 s and is brought to rest by uniform retardation in further 40 s. What is the magnitude average velocity during this period? |
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The equation of a particle executing SHM is x=(5m)sin[(π s−1)t+π3]. What is its amplitude, time period, maximum speed and velocity. At t = 1s? |
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Answer» The equation of a particle executing SHM is x=(5m)sin[(π s−1)t+π3]. What is its amplitude, time period, maximum speed and velocity. At t = 1s? |
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The following velocity-time graph depicts the motion of a vehicle. During what part of the motion was the vehicle experiencing zero acceleration? |
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Answer» The following velocity-time graph depicts the motion of a vehicle. During what part of the motion was the vehicle experiencing zero acceleration?
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What will be the reading of a d.c. ammeter in an a.c. circuit where the current flowing is 4A |
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Answer» What will be the reading of a d.c. ammeter in an a.c. circuit where the current flowing is 4A |
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__ is the S.I unit of time. |
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Two small spheres each having the charge + q are suspended by insulating threads of length L from a hook. This arrangement is taken in space where there is no gravitational effect, then the angle between the two suspensions and the tension in each will be |
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Answer» Two small spheres each having the charge + q are suspended by insulating threads of length L from a hook. This arrangement is taken in space where there is no gravitational effect, then the angle between the two suspensions and the tension in each will be |
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A block of mass m is dept on a horizontal table. If the static friction coefficient is μ Find the frictional force acting on the block. |
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Answer» A block of mass m is dept on a horizontal table. If the static friction coefficient is μ Find the frictional force acting on the block. |
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The angle made by the string of a simple pendulum with the vertical depends on time as θ=π90 sin [(πs−1)t].Find the length of the pendulum if g = π2ms2. |
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Answer» The angle made by the string of a simple pendulum with the vertical depends on time as θ=π90 sin [(πs−1)t].Find the length of the pendulum if g = π2ms2. |
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If the radius of a sphere is measured as 9 cm with an error 0.03cm , then find the approximate error in calculating its volume. |
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Answer» If the radius of a sphere is measured as 9 cm with an error 0.03cm , then find the approximate error in calculating its volume. |
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A carrom board (4 ft × 4 ft square) has the queen at the centre. The queen, hit by the striker moves to the front edge, rebounds and goes in the hole behind the striking line. Find the magnitude of displacement of the queen (a) from the centre to the front edge, (b) from the front edge to the hole and (c) from the centre to the hole. |
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Answer» A carrom board (4 ft × 4 ft square) has the queen at the centre. The queen, hit by the striker moves to the front edge, rebounds and goes in the hole behind the striking line. Find the magnitude of displacement of the queen (a) from the centre to the front edge, (b) from the front edge to the hole and (c) from the centre to the hole. |
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A body of mass 'M' moving with a speed of 'u' has a head-on collision with a body of mass 'm' originally at rest. If M >> m, then the speed of the body of mass 'm' after the collision, will be nearly |
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Answer» A body of mass 'M' moving with a speed of 'u' has a head-on collision with a body of mass 'm' originally at rest. If M >> m, then the speed of the body of mass 'm' after the collision, will be nearly |
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The coefficient of linear expansion of an inhomogeneous rod changes linearly from α1 to α2 from one end to the other end of the rod. The effective coefficient of linear expansion of rod is |
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Answer» The coefficient of linear expansion of an inhomogeneous rod changes linearly from α1 to α2 from one end |
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A point moves on x-axis according to x=4sin(πt), find the time when its speed becomes zero |
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Answer» A point moves on x-axis according to x=4sin(πt), find the time when its speed becomes zero |
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An open pipe of length 100 cm is resonating with a tuning fork. To what depth the open pipe is to be immersed vertically in a trough of water, so that the pipe again resonates with the same tuning fork? (neglect end correction) |
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Answer» An open pipe of length 100 cm is resonating with a tuning fork. To what depth the open pipe is to be immersed vertically in a trough of water, so that the pipe again resonates with the same tuning fork? (neglect end correction) |
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