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Let a,b,c be non-zero real numbers such that a+b+c = 0; let q=a2+b2+c2 and r=a4+b4+c4 Then |
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Answer» Let a,b,c be non-zero real numbers such that a+b+c = 0; let q=a2+b2+c2 and r=a4+b4+c4 Then |
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A rigid ball strikes with smooth wall as shown in figure. Coefficient of restitution between ball and wall is ⎛⎜⎜⎝tan 37∘=34tan 53∘=43⎞⎟⎟⎠ |
Answer» ![]() A rigid ball strikes with smooth wall as shown in figure. Coefficient of restitution between ball and wall is ⎛⎜ ⎜⎝tan 37∘=34tan 53∘=43⎞⎟ ⎟⎠ |
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Gravitational constant (G), Rydberg constant (R) and speed of light (C) are three constants. Which of the following has dimension of time? |
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Answer» Gravitational constant (G), Rydberg constant (R) and speed of light (C) are three constants. Which of the following has dimension of time? |
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In the circuit shown in figure. The reading of ammeter A is |
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Answer» In the circuit shown in figure. The reading of ammeter A is
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Two coherent sources S1 and S2 are kept on the edges of a step as shown in the figure. An infinitely long screen is placed on the right side of sources and lies along y - z plane. Calculate total number of maxima observed on the screen. (PS1=8λ and PS2=6λ, where λ is wavelength of light used. There is no reflection from steps). |
Answer» Two coherent sources S1 and S2 are kept on the edges of a step as shown in the figure. An infinitely long screen is placed on the right side of sources and lies along y - z plane. Calculate total number of maxima observed on the screen. (PS1=8λ and PS2=6λ, where λ is wavelength of light used. There is no reflection from steps).
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A square loop of side 20 cm is placed in a magnetic field B=(5+2t2); such that, the magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of the loop. If resistance of loop is 2Ω, heat generated in 5 sec in joules is (write until two digits after the decimal point) |
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Answer» A square loop of side 20 cm is placed in a magnetic field B=(5+2t2); such that, the magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of the loop. If resistance of loop is 2Ω, heat generated in 5 sec in joules is (write until two digits after the decimal point) |
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In the figure shown, the two projectiles are fired simultaneously. Find the minimum distance between them during their flight? |
Answer» In the figure shown, the two projectiles are fired simultaneously. Find the minimum distance between them during their flight?
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What is meant by "the strength of the electric field at any point is measured as the number of lines of force crossing unit area held normal to the lines of force at that point"? |
| Answer» What is meant by "the strength of the electric field at any point is measured as the number of lines of force crossing unit area held normal to the lines of force at that point"? | |
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A block of mass 10 kg is placed on rough horizontal surface whose coefficient of friction is 0.5. If a horizontal force of 100 N is applied on it along the surface , then acceleration of block will be [Take g=10 ms−2] |
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Answer» A block of mass 10 kg is placed on rough horizontal surface whose coefficient of friction is 0.5. If a horizontal force of 100 N is applied on it along the surface , then acceleration of block will be [Take g=10 ms−2] |
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24 J of heat is added to a diatomic gas in a process in which the gas performs 8 J of work. Find the molar heat capacity of the gas during the process. |
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Answer» 24 J of heat is added to a diatomic gas in a process in which the gas performs 8 J of work. Find the molar heat capacity of the gas during the process. |
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A particle of mass m=4 kg is projected with a speed of u=10 m/s at an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. The particle explodes in mid air when it is at the maximum height. One component weighing 1 kg comes to rest after the explosion and the other component of mass 3 kg moves away. Find the distance where the 3 kg mass component strikes the ground from the initial position (projection point). [Take g=10 m/s2] |
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Answer» A particle of mass m=4 kg is projected with a speed of u=10 m/s at an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. The particle explodes in mid air when it is at the maximum height. One component weighing 1 kg comes to rest after the explosion and the other component of mass 3 kg moves away. Find the distance where the 3 kg mass component strikes the ground from the initial position (projection point). [Take g=10 m/s2] |
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The forces acting on the blocks are shown. What is the displacement of centre of mass in time t? The initial velocity of each is zero. |
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Answer» The forces acting on the blocks are shown. What is the displacement of centre of mass in time t? The initial velocity of each is zero. |
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Radio station broadcasts on a frequency of 1368kHz. Calculate the wavelength and wave number of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter |
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Answer» Radio station broadcasts on a frequency of 1368kHz. Calculate the wavelength and wave number of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter |
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Water enters a pipe with inlet diameter of 1.5 cm at an absolute pressure of 5×105 Pa. The outlet of the pipe is 1 cm in diameter and is at height of 6 m above the inlet. When the flow speed at the inlet pipe is 2 m/s. Find the flow speed (m/s) and pressure (Bar) at the outlet of the pipe. (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» Water enters a pipe with inlet diameter of 1.5 cm at an absolute pressure of 5×105 Pa. The outlet of the pipe is 1 cm in diameter and is at height of 6 m above the inlet. When the flow speed at the inlet pipe is 2 m/s. Find the flow speed (m/s) and pressure (Bar) at the outlet of the pipe. (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Is motion of charge, without acceleration only? And why |
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Answer» Is motion of charge, without acceleration only? And why |
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How to find potential drop between resistance |
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Answer» How to find potential drop between resistance |
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According to the principle of conservation of momentum |
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Answer» According to the principle of conservation of momentum |
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What will be the length of Hg column in a barometer tube, when the atmospheric pressure is 75 cm of Hg & the tube is inclined at an angle of 60° with the horizontal direction? |
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Answer» What will be the length of Hg column in a barometer tube, when the atmospheric pressure is 75 cm of Hg & the tube is inclined at an angle of 60° with the horizontal direction? |
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A rectangular film of liquid is extended from (4 cm×2 cm) to (5 cm×4 cm). If the work done is 3×10−4 J, then value of the surface tension of the liquid is |
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Answer» A rectangular film of liquid is extended from (4 cm×2 cm) to (5 cm×4 cm). If the work done is 3×10−4 J, then value of the surface tension of the liquid is |
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For two resistors R1 and R2 connected in parallel find the relative error in their equivalent resistance, if R1=(50+- 2)ohm and R2 = ( 100+-3) |
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Answer» For two resistors R1 and R2 connected in parallel find the relative error in their equivalent resistance, if R1=(50+- 2)ohm and R2 = ( 100+-3) |
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What are the important topics in the chapter electromagnetic induction? |
| Answer» What are the important topics in the chapter electromagnetic induction? | |
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A dart is thrown horizontally with an initial speed of 10 m/s towards point P, the bull's eye on a dart board. It hits at the point Q on the rim, vertically below P, 0.2 seconds later, what is distance PQ? |
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Answer» A dart is thrown horizontally with an initial speed of 10 m/s towards point P, the bull's eye on a dart board. It hits at the point Q on the rim, vertically below P, 0.2 seconds later, what is distance PQ? |
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Why is it not possible to achieve speed more than that of light? |
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Answer» Why is it not possible to achieve speed more than that of light? |
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Four charges q, 2q, 3q and 4q are placed at corners A, B, C and D of a square as shown in the figure below. Find the direction of electric field at the centre P of the square. |
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Answer» Four charges q, 2q, 3q and 4q are placed at corners A, B, C and D of a square as shown in the figure below. Find the direction of electric field at the centre P of the square. |
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What is a spherometer? |
| Answer» What is a spherometer? | |
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The ---------- across a Zener diode remains constant. |
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Answer» The ---------- across a Zener diode remains constant. |
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The magnifying power of a microscope with an objective of 5 mm focal length is 400. The length of its tube is 20 cm. Then the focal length of the eye-piece is [MP PMT 1991] |
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Answer» The magnifying power of a microscope with an objective of 5 mm focal length is 400. The length of its tube is 20 cm. Then the focal length of the eye-piece is [MP PMT 1991] |
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The position x of a particle varies with time (t) as x = 3t2 – 2t3 The acceleration of the particle will be zero at time |
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Answer» The position x of a particle varies with time (t) as |
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Two identical loops P and Q each of radius 5 cm are lying in perpendicular planes such that they have a common centre as shown in the figure. Find the magnitude and direction of the net magnetic field at the common centre of the two coils, if they carry currents equal to 3 A and 4 A respectively. |
Answer» Two identical loops P and Q each of radius 5 cm are lying in perpendicular planes such that they have a common centre as shown in the figure. Find the magnitude and direction of the net magnetic field at the common centre of the two coils, if they carry currents equal to 3 A and 4 A respectively.
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(a) Draw a ray diagram to show image formation when the concave mirror produces a real, inverted and magnified image of the object. (b) Obtain the mirror formula and write the expression for the linear magnification. (c) Explain two advantages of a reflecting telescope over a refracting telescope. |
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Answer» (a) Draw a ray diagram to show image formation when the concave mirror produces a real, inverted and magnified image of the object. (b) Obtain the mirror formula and write the expression for the linear magnification. (c) Explain two advantages of a reflecting telescope over a refracting telescope. |
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The frequency of a wave of light is 12×1014S−1 The wave number associated with this ligh |
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Answer» The frequency of a wave of light is 12×1014S−1 The wave number associated with this ligh |
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A diminished image of an object is to be obtained on a screen 1.0 m from it. This can be achieved by appropriately placing : |
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Answer» A diminished image of an object is to be obtained on a screen 1.0 m from it. This can be achieved by appropriately placing : |
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The lower end of a capillary tube of radius 1 mm is dipped vertically into mercury. (a) Find the depression of mercury column in the capillary. If the length dipped inside is half the answer of part (a), find the angle made by the mercury surface at the end of the capillary with the vertical. Surface tension of mercury = 0.465Nm−1 and the contact angle of mercury with glass= 135∘. |
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Answer» The lower end of a capillary tube of radius 1 mm is dipped vertically into mercury. (a) Find the depression of mercury column in the capillary. If the length dipped inside is half the answer of part (a), find the angle made by the mercury surface at the end of the capillary with the vertical. Surface tension of mercury = 0.465Nm−1 and the contact angle of mercury with glass= 135∘. |
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A pulley fixed to the ceiling carried a thread with bodies of masses m1 and m2 attached to its ends. The masses of the pulley and the thread are negligible and friction is absent. Find the acceleration of the center of mass of this system. |
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Answer» A pulley fixed to the ceiling carried a thread with bodies of masses m1 and m2 attached to its ends. The masses of the pulley and the thread are negligible and friction is absent. Find the acceleration of the center of mass of this system. |
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A cylindrical tank has a hole of 1 cm2 in its bottom. If the water is allowed to flow into the tank from a tube above it at the rate of 70 cm3/sec. then the maximum height up to which water can rise in the tank is |
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Answer» A cylindrical tank has a hole of 1 cm2 in its bottom. If the water is allowed to flow into the tank from a tube above it at the rate of 70 cm3/sec. then the maximum height up to which water can rise in the tank is |
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(a) In Young's double slit experiment, describe briefly how bright and dark fringes are obtained on the screen kept in front of a double slit. Hence obtain the expression for the fringe width. (b) The ratio of the intensities at minima to the maxima in the Young's double slit experiment is 9:25. Find the ratio of the widths of the two slits. |
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Answer» (a) In Young's double slit experiment, describe briefly how bright and dark fringes are obtained on the screen kept in front of a double slit. Hence obtain the expression for the fringe width. (b) The ratio of the intensities at minima to the maxima in the Young's double slit experiment is 9:25. Find the ratio of the widths of the two slits. |
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Calculate the minimum energy needed to separate a neutron from a nucleus with Z protons and N neutrons in terms of the masses MZ.N,MZ,Z−1 and the mass of the neutron. |
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Answer» Calculate the minimum energy needed to separate a neutron from a nucleus with Z protons and N neutrons in terms of the masses MZ.N,MZ,Z−1 and the mass of the neutron. |
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The radius of a ring is R and its coefficient of liner expansion is α. If the temperature of ring increases by θ, then its circumference will increases by |
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Answer» The radius of a ring is R and its coefficient of liner expansion is α. If the temperature of ring increases by θ, then its circumference will increases by |
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Two parallel rail tracks run north-south. Train A moves north with a speed of 54 km/h and train B moves south with a speed of 90 km/hr. What is the velocity of a monkey running on the roof of the train A against its motion (with its velocity of 18 km/h with respect to the train A) as observed by a man standing on the ground? |
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Answer» Two parallel rail tracks run north-south. Train A moves north with a speed of 54 km/h and train B moves south with a speed of 90 km/hr. What is the velocity of a monkey running on the roof of the train A against its motion (with its velocity of 18 km/h with respect to the train A) as observed by a man standing on the ground? |
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The coefficient of static friction between the block of 2 kg and the table shown in figure is μs = 0.2. what should be the maximum value of m so that the blocks do not move? Take g = 10 m/s2. The string and the pulley are light and smooth. |
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Answer» The coefficient of static friction between the block of 2 kg and the table shown in figure is μs = 0.2. what should be the maximum value of m so that the blocks do not move? Take g = 10 m/s2. The string and the pulley are light and smooth. |
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A resistance thermometer reads R = 20.0 Ω, 27.5 Ω, and 50.0 Ω at the ice point (0∘C), the steam point (100∘C) and the zinc point (420∘C) respectively. Assuming that the resistance varies with temperature as Rθ=R0(1+αθ+βθ2), find the values of R0, α and β. Here θ represents the temperature on Celsius scale. |
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Answer» A resistance thermometer reads R = 20.0 Ω, 27.5 Ω, and 50.0 Ω at the ice point (0∘C), the steam point (100∘C) and the zinc point (420∘C) respectively. Assuming that the resistance varies with temperature as Rθ=R0(1+αθ+βθ2), find the values of R0, α and β. Here θ represents the temperature on Celsius scale. |
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Difference between ideal and non ideal gas. |
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Answer» Difference between ideal and non ideal gas. |
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A spherical drop of capacitance1 μF is broken into eight drops of equal radius. Then, the capacitance of each small drop is ...... |
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Answer» A spherical drop of capacitance1 μF is broken into eight drops of equal radius. Then, the capacitance of each small drop is ...... |
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I want to play a prank on my friend and turn his world upside down, at what acceleration must his lift move to make it seem that the world is upside down to him |
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Answer» I want to play a prank on my friend and turn his world upside down, at what acceleration must his lift move to make it seem that the world is upside down to him |
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Two sine waves travel in the same direction in a medium. The amplitude of each wave is A and the phase difference between the two waves is 120∘. The resultant amplitude will be |
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Answer» Two sine waves travel in the same direction in a medium. The amplitude of each wave is A and the phase difference between the two waves is 120∘. The resultant amplitude will be |
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Point A of rod AB (l=2 m) is moving upwards against a wall with velocity v=2 m/s. Find angular speed of the rod at an instant when θ=60∘ |
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Answer» Point A of rod AB (l=2 m) is moving upwards against a wall with velocity v=2 m/s. Find angular speed of the rod at an instant when θ=60∘ |
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The macroelement, _______________, is needed for the formation of coenzyme A. |
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Answer» The macroelement, _______________, is needed for the formation of coenzyme A. |
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A rod of weight W is supported by two parallel knife edges A and B and is in equilibrium in a horizontal position. The knives are at a distance d from each other. The centre of mass of the rod is at distance x from A. The normal reaction on A is : |
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Answer» A rod of weight W is supported by two parallel knife edges A and B and is in equilibrium in a horizontal position. The knives are at a distance d from each other. The centre of mass of the rod is at distance x from A. The normal reaction on A is : |
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A small block of mass ‘m’ is rigidly attached at ‘P to a ring of mass ‘3m’ and radius ‘r’. The system is released from rest at θ=90∘ and rolls without sliding. The angular acceleration of hoop about the center of the ring, just after release is |
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Answer» A small block of mass ‘m’ is rigidly attached at ‘P to a ring of mass ‘3m’ and radius ‘r’. The system is released from rest at θ=90∘ and rolls without sliding. The angular acceleration of hoop about the center of the ring, just after release is |
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The focal length of an equiconvex lens is equal to half the radius of curvature of either face. What is the refractive index of the material of the lens? |
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Answer» The focal length of an equiconvex lens is equal to half the radius of curvature of either face. What is the refractive index of the material of the lens? |
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