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Water falls from a height o 500m what is the rise in temp of water at bottom of whole energy remains in the water |
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Answer» Water falls from a height o 500m what is the rise in temp of water at bottom of whole energy remains in the water |
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Experimental results about diffusion depends on temperature |
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Answer» Experimental results about diffusion depends on temperature |
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Why the charge on a capacitor always equal to charge on it's positive plate and not on the negative one? |
| Answer» Why the charge on a capacitor always equal to charge on it's positive plate and not on the negative one? | |
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The force (F) that needs to be applied on water in the thicker arm so that the water may remain in equilibrum is |
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Answer» The force (F) that needs to be applied on water in the thicker arm so that the water may remain in equilibrum is |
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According to the Charles law pressure is directly proportional to the temperature....... In cold days temperature decrease then if the pressure is also decreases in tyre of the vehicle.......???? |
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Answer» According to the Charles law pressure is directly proportional to the temperature....... In cold days temperature decrease then if the pressure is also decreases in tyre of the vehicle.......???? |
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A small block of mass m is shot into each of the four smooth tracks as shown in the given option figures. The speed v with which the block enters the track is the same in all cases and it reaches the same height ′h′ on the track in all cases. At the highest point of the track, the normal reaction is maximum in: |
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Answer» A small block of mass m is shot into each of the four smooth tracks as shown in the given option figures. The speed v with which the block enters the track is the same in all cases and it reaches the same height ′h′ on the track in all cases. At the highest point of the track, the normal reaction is maximum in: |
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Two parallel plate capacitors of capcitances C and 2C are connected in parallel and changed to a potential V by a battery. The battery is then disconnected and the apsce between the plates of capacitor C is completely filled with a material of dielectric constant K. The potential difference across the capacitors now becomes |
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Answer» Two parallel plate capacitors of capcitances C and 2C are connected in parallel and changed to a potential V by a battery. The battery is then disconnected and the apsce between the plates of capacitor C is completely filled with a material of dielectric constant K. The potential difference across the capacitors now becomes |
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Which of the following graphs correctly represents the variation of logλm with logT? [λm is the wavelength corresponding to maximum intensity of radiation and T represents absolute temperature.] |
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Answer» Which of the following graphs correctly represents the variation of logλm with logT? |
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For a particle moving along circular path, the radial acceleration ar is proportional to time t. If at is the tangential acceleration, then which of the following will be independent of time? |
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Answer» For a particle moving along circular path, the radial acceleration ar is proportional to time t. If at is the tangential acceleration, then which of the following will be independent of time? |
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The linear mass density of a rod of length 5 m varies with distance from its end fixed at the origin as represented in the graph shown below: Then find the position of centre of mass of the rod w.r.t origin. |
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Answer» The linear mass density of a rod of length 5 m varies with distance from its end fixed at the origin as represented in the graph shown below: |
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A drop of liquid of diameter 2.8 mm break up into 216 identical drops. What is the approximate change in energy of bigger drop? (Given: Surface tension of liquid, T=75 dyne/cm) |
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Answer» A drop of liquid of diameter 2.8 mm break up into 216 identical drops. What is the approximate change in energy of bigger drop? |
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A hollow metal sphere of radius 20 cm is charged such that the potential on its surface is 120 Volt. The potential at the centre of the sphere is |
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Answer» A hollow metal sphere of radius 20 cm is charged such that the potential on its surface is 120 Volt. The potential at the centre of the sphere is |
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you are at a large outdoor concret seated 300m from speaker system.Consider a listener 5000km away who receives the broadcast .Who will hear the music first and by what difference? does speed of light affect the time difference in any way? |
| Answer» you are at a large outdoor concret seated 300m from speaker system.Consider a listener 5000km away who receives the broadcast .Who will hear the music first and by what difference? does speed of light affect the time difference in any way? | |
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What is the relationship between the mechanical advantage and the velocity ratio for: 1) An ideal machine; 2) A practical machine? |
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Answer» What is the relationship between the mechanical advantage and the velocity ratio for: 1) An ideal machine; 2) A practical machine? |
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A block of mass 3 kg is at rest on a rough inclined plane as shown in the figure. The magnitude of net force exerted by the surface on the block will be (g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» A block of mass 3 kg is at rest on a rough inclined plane as shown in the figure. The magnitude of net force exerted by the surface on the block will be (g=10 m/s2) |
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In the following circuit the potential difference between points X and Y is |
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Answer» In the following circuit the potential difference between points X and Y is |
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The space between two plates 20 cm×20 cm×1 cm,1 cm apart is filled with a liquid of viscosity 1 Poise. The upper plate is dragged to the right with a force of F=5 N keeping the lower plate stationary. The upper plate is moving at a constant speed u as shown in figure. What will be the velocity in m/s of the flow at a point 0.5 cm below the lower surface of the upper plate if linear velocity profile is assumed for the flow ? |
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Answer» The space between two plates 20 cm×20 cm×1 cm,1 cm apart is filled with a liquid of viscosity 1 Poise. The upper plate is dragged to the right with a force of F=5 N keeping the lower plate stationary. The upper plate is moving at a constant speed u as shown in figure. |
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The temperature of the two outer surfaces of a composite slab, consisting of two materials having coefficient of thermal conductivity K and 2K and thickness X and 4X respectively are T2 and T1(T2>T1). The rate of heat transfer through the slab in a steady state is (A(T2−T1)KX)f, then f is equal to |
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Answer» The temperature of the two outer surfaces of a composite slab, consisting of two materials having coefficient of thermal conductivity K and 2K and thickness X and 4X respectively are T2 and T1(T2>T1). The rate of heat transfer through the slab in a steady state is (A(T2−T1)KX)f, then f is equal to |
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The spring shown in figure (12.E5) is unstretched when a man starts pulling on the cord. The mass of the block is M. If the man exerts a constant force F, find (a) the amplitude and the time period of the motion of the block, (b) the energy stored in the spring when the block passes through the equilibrium position and (c) the kinetic energy of the block at this position. |
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Answer» The spring shown in figure (12.E5) is unstretched when a man starts pulling on the cord. The mass of the block is M. If the man exerts a constant force F, find (a) the amplitude and the time period of the motion of the block, (b) the energy stored in the spring when the block passes through the equilibrium position and (c) the kinetic energy of the block at this position.
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A particle of mass m with speed v collide inelastically with the stationary ring and gets embedded in it. Find the angular velocity with which the system rotates after the collision. Assume that the thickness of the ring is much smaller than its radius. |
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Answer» A particle of mass m with speed v collide inelastically with the stationary ring and gets embedded in it. Find the angular velocity with which the system rotates after the collision. Assume that the thickness of the ring is much smaller than its radius. |
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A block B is pushed momentarily along a horizontal surface with an initial velocity v. If f is the coefficient of sliding friction between B and the surface then, block B will come to rest after a time |
| Answer» A block B is pushed momentarily along a horizontal surface with an initial velocity v. If f is the coefficient of sliding friction between B and the surface then, block B will come to rest after a time | |
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Inside a long straight uniform wire of circular cross - section there is a long cylindrical cavity (bore) of radius r whose axis is parallel to the axis of the wire. Axis of cavity is displaced from the axis of wire by a distance ‘L’ as shown in figure. A direct current J flows through the wire. Then I) Magnetic field inside the cavity is non-uniform II) Magnetic field inside the cavity is uniform III) Field inside the cavity is directly proportional to L IV) Magnetic field inside the cavity is independent of L |
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Answer» Inside a long straight uniform wire of circular cross - section there is a long cylindrical cavity (bore) of radius r whose axis is parallel to the axis of the wire. Axis of cavity is displaced from the axis of wire by a distance ‘L’ as shown in figure. A direct current J flows through the wire. Then |
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A body is vibrating 6000 times in a minute. If the velocity of sound is 360 m/s. Find (i) the frequency in (Hz) (ii) Wavelength of sound |
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Answer» A body is vibrating 6000 times in a minute. If the velocity of sound is 360 m/s. Find (i) the frequency in (Hz) (ii) Wavelength of sound |
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The surface tension of a liquid is 80 dyne/cm. Its relative density is 0.8. If the angle of contact between the liquid and glass is 60∘, find the height to which the liquid rises in a glass capillary tube of radius 1 mm. (g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» The surface tension of a liquid is 80 dyne/cm. Its relative density is 0.8. If the angle of contact between the liquid and glass is 60∘, find the height to which the liquid rises in a glass capillary tube of radius 1 mm. (g=10 m/s2) |
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In Young’s double slit experiment, one of the slits is wider than the other, so that the amplitude of the light from one slit is double that from the other slit. If Im is the maximum intensity, then the resultant intensity when they interfere at a phase difference of ϕ is |
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Answer» In Young’s double slit experiment, one of the slits is wider than the other, so that the amplitude of the light from one slit is double that from the other slit. If Im is the maximum intensity, then the resultant intensity when they interfere at a phase difference of ϕ is |
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Consider a large tank filled with water as shown. If a small hole is made at a depth of 10 m, and the range of water on ground is taken as R, Calculate how much extra pressure (in atm) should be applied on water surface so that the range gets tripled. (Assume that 10 m of column of water produces 1atm pressure) (Write upto two digits after the decimal point.) |
Answer» Consider a large tank filled with water as shown. If a small hole is made at a depth of 10 m, and the range of water on ground is taken as R, Calculate how much extra pressure (in atm) should be applied on water surface so that the range gets tripled. (Assume that 10 m of column of water produces 1atm pressure)
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The blocks are initially in equilibrium position then the minimum compression in the spring from its natural length so that the block of 2m leaves contact with the surface is nmgk, where n equals to |
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Answer» The blocks are initially in equilibrium position then the minimum compression in the spring from its natural length so that the block of 2m leaves contact with the surface is nmgk, where n equals to |
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A small ball of radius 2 cm executes SHM in a hemispherical bowl of radius 42 cm. Find the time period of oscillation. Take π=3.14 and g=10 m/s2 |
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Answer» A small ball of radius 2 cm executes SHM in a hemispherical bowl of radius 42 cm. Find the time period of oscillation. Take π=3.14 and g=10 m/s2 |
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Calculate the stress developed inside a tooth cavity filled with copper when hot tea at temperature of 57 oC is drunk. You can take body (tooth) temperature to be 37 oC, αCu=1.7×10−5 oC and bulk modulus for copper BCu=140×109 N/m2. |
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Answer» Calculate the stress developed inside a tooth cavity filled with copper when hot tea at temperature of 57 oC is drunk. You can take body (tooth) temperature to be 37 oC, αCu=1.7×10−5 oC and bulk modulus for copper BCu=140×109 N/m2. |
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An electron is accelerated under a potential difference of 182 V. The maximum velocity of electron will be (charge of electron is 1.6×10−19C and its mass is 9.1×10−31kg) |
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Answer» An electron is accelerated under a potential difference of 182 V. The maximum velocity of electron will be (charge of electron is 1.6×10−19C and its mass is 9.1×10−31kg) |
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To what tempreture should the hydrogen at 327∘C be cooled at constant pressure, so that root mean square velocity of its molecules become half of its previous value |
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Answer» To what tempreture should the hydrogen at 327∘C be cooled at constant pressure, so that root mean square velocity of its molecules become half of its previous value
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Compute P(A|B), if P(B)=0.6,P(A)=0.2 and P(A∪B)=0.50. |
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Answer» Compute P(A|B), if P(B)=0.6,P(A)=0.2 and P(A∪B)=0.50. |
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In an adsorption experiment, a graph between log (x/m) versus log p is found to be linear with a slope of 45∘. The intercept on log (x/m) axis was found to be 0.3010. The amount of the gas adsorbed per gram of charcoal under a pressure of 0.5 atm will be |
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Answer» In an adsorption experiment, a graph between log (x/m) versus log p is found to be linear with a slope of 45∘. The intercept on log (x/m) axis was found to be 0.3010. The amount of the gas adsorbed per gram of charcoal under a pressure of 0.5 atm will be |
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The potential energy between two atoms in a molecule is given by U(x)=ax12−bx6, where a and b are +ve constants and x is the distance between the atoms. The atom is in stable equilibrium when |
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Answer» The potential energy between two atoms in a molecule is given by U(x)=ax12−bx6, where a and b are +ve constants and x is the distance between the atoms. The atom is in stable equilibrium when |
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A wheel with 8 metallic spokes each 50cm long is rotated with a speed of 120rev/min in a plane normal to the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field. The Earth's magnetic field at the place is 0.4G and the angle of dip is 60o. Calculate the emf induced between the axle and the rim of the wheel. How will the value of emf be affected if the number of spokes were to be increased ? |
| Answer» A wheel with 8 metallic spokes each 50cm long is rotated with a speed of 120rev/min in a plane normal to the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field. The Earth's magnetic field at the place is 0.4G and the angle of dip is 60o. Calculate the emf induced between the axle and the rim of the wheel. How will the value of emf be affected if the number of spokes were to be increased ? | |
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A particle of mass m is projected with velocity v making an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. The magnitude of the angular momentum of the particle about the point of projection when the particle is at its maximum height is (where g = acceleration due to gravity) |
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Answer» A particle of mass m is projected with velocity v making an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. The magnitude of the angular momentum of the particle about the point of projection when the particle is at its maximum height is (where g = acceleration due to gravity) |
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Liquid rises to a height of 2 cm in a capillary tube. The angle of contact between the solid and the liquid is zero. The tube is depressed more now so that the top of the capillary is only 1 cm above the liquid. Then, the apparent angle of contact between the solid and the liquid is: |
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Answer» Liquid rises to a height of 2 cm in a capillary tube. The angle of contact between the solid and the liquid is zero. The tube is depressed more now so that the top of the capillary is only 1 cm above the liquid. Then, the apparent angle of contact between the solid and the liquid is: |
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A monoatomic ideal gas is contained in a rigid container of volume V with walls of total surface area A, thickness x and thermal conductivity K. The gas is at an initial temperature To and pressure Po. The temperature of the surrounding air is Ts. All the temperatures are in absolute scale. If the temperature of the gas at any time t can be expressed as T(t)=Ts−(Ts−To)e−λt, find the value of λ. |
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Answer» A monoatomic ideal gas is contained in a rigid container of volume V with walls of total surface area A, thickness x and thermal conductivity K. The gas is at an initial temperature To and pressure Po. The temperature of the surrounding air is Ts. All the temperatures are in absolute scale. If the temperature of the gas at any time t can be expressed as T(t)=Ts−(Ts−To)e−λt, find the value of λ. |
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On observing light from three different stars P, Q and R, it was found that intensity of violet colour is maximum in the spectrum of P, the intensity of green colour is maximumin the spectrum of R and the intensity of red colour is maximum in the spectrum of Q. If TP,TQ and TR are the respective absolute temperatures of P, Q and R, then it can be concluded from the above observations that : |
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Answer» On observing light from three different stars P, Q and R, it was found that intensity of violet colour is maximum in the spectrum of P, the intensity of green colour is maximumin the spectrum of R and the intensity of red colour is maximum in the spectrum of Q. If TP,TQ and TR are the respective absolute temperatures of P, Q and R, then it can be concluded from the above observations that : |
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In one complete cycle, a heat engine extracts heat Qh from a thermal reservoir, does work W and does not eject any heat into the environment. This heat engine is impossible because its operation violates: |
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Answer» In one complete cycle, a heat engine extracts heat Qh from a thermal reservoir, does work W and does not eject any heat into the environment. This heat engine is impossible because its operation violates: |
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An observer is moving with half the speed of light towards a stationary microwave source emitting waves at frequency 10GHz. What is the frequency of the microwave measured by the observer?(speed of light =3×108 ms−1) |
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Answer» An observer is moving with half the speed of light towards a stationary microwave source emitting waves at frequency 10GHz. What is the frequency of the microwave measured by the observer? |
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In the figure a potential of 1200V is given to point A and point B is earthed, what is the potential at the point P? |
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Answer» In the figure a potential of 1200V is given to point A and point B is earthed, what is the potential at the point P?
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A flat mirror M is arranged parallel to a wall W at a distance L from it as shown in the figure. The light produced by a point source S kept on the wall is reflected by the mirror and produces a light patch on the wall. The mirror moves with velocity v towards the wall. |
Answer» A flat mirror M is arranged parallel to a wall W at a distance L from it as shown in the figure. The light produced by a point source S kept on the wall is reflected by the mirror and produces a light patch on the wall. The mirror moves with velocity v towards the wall.![]() |
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An object at rest at the origin begins to move in the +x direction with a uniform acceleration of 1 m/s2 for 4 s and then it continues moving with a uniform velocity of 4 m/s in the same direction. The x - t graph for object's motion will be |
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Answer» An object at rest at the origin begins to move in the +x direction with a uniform acceleration of 1 m/s2 for 4 s and then it continues moving with a uniform velocity of 4 m/s in the same direction. The x - t graph for object's motion will be |
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An iron wire of length I is magnetized have a magnetic moment m. If it is bent inot a semicircle of radius r, its magnetic moment is |
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Answer» An iron wire of length I is magnetized have a magnetic moment m. If it is bent inot a semicircle of radius r, its magnetic moment is |
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Carbon (Z = 6) with mass number 11 decays to boron (Z = 5). (a) Is it a β+ -decay or a β− -decay? (b) The half-life of the decay scheme is 20.3 minutes. How much time will elapse before a mixture of 90 % carbon - 11 and 10% boron - 11 (by the number of atoms ) converts itself into a mixture of 10% carbon - 11 and 90 % boron - 11 ? |
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Answer» Carbon (Z = 6) with mass number 11 decays to boron (Z = 5). (a) Is it a β+ -decay or a β− -decay? (b) The half-life of the decay scheme is 20.3 minutes. How much time will elapse before a mixture of 90 % carbon - 11 and 10% boron - 11 (by the number of atoms ) converts itself into a mixture of 10% carbon - 11 and 90 % boron - 11 ? |
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The energy required to break a mercury drop of 1cm radius into 1000 small drops of equal size is….Joule (given the surface tension of mercury is 0.4N.m−1 ) |
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Answer» The energy required to break a mercury drop of 1cm radius into 1000 small drops of equal size is….Joule (given the surface tension of mercury is 0.4N.m−1 ) |
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All the curves in Column 1 are parabolic and those in Column 2 and Column 3 are straight lines. ‘x’, ‘v’ and ‘a’ denote position, velocity and acceleration of a particle and consider positive in the direction of increasing ‘x’. Which one of the following options correctly represents a particle starting with positive position, positive velocity and uniform positive acceleration? |
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Answer» All the curves in Column 1 are parabolic and those in Column 2 and Column 3 are straight lines.
‘x’, ‘v’ and ‘a’ denote position, velocity and acceleration of a particle and consider positive in the direction of increasing ‘x’. Which one of the following options correctly represents a particle starting with positive position, positive velocity and uniform positive acceleration? |
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A body is dropped from a balloon which is moving upwards with a speed of 10 m/s. The body is dropped when the balloon is at a height of 390 m from the surface of the earth. Find the approximate time taken by the body to reach the surface of the earth. Take g=10 m/s2 |
| Answer» A body is dropped from a balloon which is moving upwards with a speed of 10 m/s. The body is dropped when the balloon is at a height of 390 m from the surface of the earth. Find the approximate time taken by the body to reach the surface of the earth. Take g=10 m/s2 | |
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Length of the hour hand of a clock is 60π cm. Find the magnitude of average acceleration (in rad/hr2) between the positions shown in the figure. |
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Answer» Length of the hour hand of a clock is 60π cm. Find the magnitude of average acceleration (in rad/hr2) between the positions shown in the figure. |
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