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1.

A ball is hit by a batsman at an angle of 37∘ as shown in the figure. With what minimum velocity should the man standing at P run so that he catches the ball before it strikes the ground. Assume that height of a man is negligible in comparison to the maximum height of projectile. (g=10 m/s2)

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A ball is hit by a batsman at an angle of 37 as shown in the figure. With what minimum velocity should the man standing at P run so that he catches the ball before it strikes the ground. Assume that height of a man is negligible in comparison to the maximum height of projectile. (g=10 m/s2)

2.

Why energy is inversely proportional to wavelength? Explain it

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Why energy is inversely proportional to wavelength? Explain it

3.

Column-I: Subshell Column-II: Number of spherical nodes Column-III: Radial plot The only correct combination for the last electron of Cl− is:

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Column-I: Subshell Column-II: Number of spherical nodes Column-III: Radial plot

The only correct combination for the last electron of Cl is:


4.

When two soap bubbles of radius r1 and r2 (r2 > r1) coalesce, the radius of curvature of common surface is

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When two soap bubbles of radius r1 and r2 (r2 > r1) coalesce, the radius of curvature of common surface is


5.

Difference between work function and threshold frequency

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Difference between work function and threshold frequency

6.

Two point P and Q diametrically opposite on a disc of radius R have velocities v and 2v as shown in figure. Find the angular speed of Q w.r.t P.

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Two point P and Q diametrically opposite on a disc of radius R have velocities v and 2v as shown in figure. Find the angular speed of Q w.r.t P.


7.

Two identical glass bulbs are interconnected by a thin glass tube. A gas is filled in these bulbs at N.T.P. If one bulb is placed in ice and another bulb is placed in hot bath, then the pressure of the gas becomes 1.5 times. The temperature of hot bath will be

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Two identical glass bulbs are interconnected by a thin glass tube. A gas is filled in these bulbs at N.T.P. If one bulb is placed in ice and another bulb is placed in hot bath, then the pressure of the gas becomes 1.5 times. The temperature of hot bath will be


8.

Light from a hydrogen discharge tube is incident on the cathode of a photoelectric cell. The work function of the cathode surface is 4.2 eV. In order to reduce the photo-current to zero the voltage of the anode relative to the cathode must be made

Answer» Light from a hydrogen discharge tube is incident on the cathode of a photoelectric cell. The work function of the cathode surface is 4.2 eV. In order to reduce the photo-current to zero the voltage of the anode relative to the cathode must be made
9.

A block of mass m is placed on an inclined plane of angle θ. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is μ and tanθ>μ. The block is held stationary by applying a force P parallel to the inclined plane. The direction of force pointing up the plane is taken to be positive. As force P is varied from P1=mg(sinθ−μcosθ) to P2=mg(sinθ+μcosθ), then the graph of frictional force f versus P graph will look like:

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A block of mass m is placed on an inclined plane of angle θ. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is μ and tanθ>μ. The block is held stationary by applying a force P parallel to the inclined plane. The direction of force pointing up the plane is taken to be positive. As force P is varied from P1=mg(sinθμcosθ) to P2=mg(sinθ+μcosθ), then the graph of frictional force f versus P graph will look like:

10.

A car is moving along a straight line. It's displacement (x) - time (t) graph is shown. Match the entries in column I with points on graph as in Column-II. Column I (p) x → negative,v → positive,a → positive (q) x → positive, v → negative,a → negative (r) x → negative,v → negative,a → positive (s) x → positive, v → positive,a → negative. Column II

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A car is moving along a straight line. It's displacement (x) - time (t) graph is shown. Match the entries in column I with points on graph as in Column-II.

Column I

(p) x negative,v positive,a positive (q) x positive, v negative,a negative

(r) x negative,v negative,a positive (s) x positive, v positive,a negative.

Column II


11.

Two blocks of masses 10 kg and 30 kg are placed along a vertical line. The first block is raised through a height of 7 cm. By what distance should the second mass be moved to raise the centre of mass by 1 cm?

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Two blocks of masses 10 kg and 30 kg are placed along a vertical line. The first block is raised through a height of 7 cm. By what distance should the second mass be moved to raise the centre of mass by 1 cm?


12.

A change in a vector may occur due to rotation of frame of reference. Explain.

Answer» A change in a vector may occur due to rotation of frame of reference. Explain.
13.

If at same pressure, the densities of two gases are ρ1 and ρ2 respectively,then the ratio of r.m.s. velocity of their molecules respectively are

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If at same pressure, the densities of two gases are ρ1 and ρ2 respectively,then the ratio of r.m.s. velocity of their molecules respectively are

14.

A ball is thrown at an angle 53∘ with a velocity of 50 ms−1. Calculate the difference between the velocities at the two instants when the body is 20 m above the ground

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A ball is thrown at an angle 53 with a velocity of 50 ms1. Calculate the difference between the velocities at the two instants when the body is 20 m above the ground

15.

Galileo writes that for angles of projection of a projectile at angles (45+θ) and (45−θ), the horizontal ranges described by the projectile are in the ratio of (if θ≤45)

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Galileo writes that for angles of projection of a projectile at angles (45+θ) and (45θ), the horizontal ranges described by the projectile are in the ratio of (if θ45)

16.

At t=0, a transverse wave pulse travelling along positive x−direction with speed 3 m/s in a string described by the function y=9x2 given that x≠0. Transverse velocity of particle at x=3 m and t=3 s will be

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At t=0, a transverse wave pulse travelling along positive xdirection with speed 3 m/s in a string described by the function y=9x2 given that x0. Transverse velocity of particle at x=3 m and t=3 s will be

17.

Find the total impulse acting on a body up to 8 seconds from the F−t graph shown.

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Find the total impulse acting on a body up to 8 seconds from the Ft graph shown.

18.

What is the difference between the flow of electrons and the flow of current in a cell?

Answer» What is the difference between the flow of electrons and the flow of current in a cell?
19.

A capacitor of capacitance 100 μF is connected to a battery of 20 volts for a long time and then disconnected from it. It is now connected across a long solenoid having 4000 turns per metre. It is found that the potential difference across the capacitor drops to 90% of its maximum value in 2.0 seconds. Estimate the average magnetic field produced at the centre of the solenoid during this period.

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A capacitor of capacitance 100 μF is connected to a battery of 20 volts for a long time and then disconnected from it. It is now connected across a long solenoid having 4000 turns per metre. It is found that the potential difference across the capacitor drops to 90% of its maximum value in 2.0 seconds. Estimate the average magnetic field produced at the centre of the solenoid during this period.

20.

Draw the typical input and output characteristics of an n-p-n transistor in CE configuration. Show how these characteristics can be used to determine (a) the input resistance (ri), and (b) current amplification factor β. Input charcteristics: It is the graph drawn between input current and input voltage when output voltage is kept constant. Output characteristics : It is the graph drawn between output current and output voltage when input current is kept constant. (a) Input resitance (Ri =[Change in emitter base voltage(△VBE)Change in base current(△IB)]at constantVCE or Ri=(△VBE△IB)VCE (b) Current amplification factor, (β)=(△IC△IB)VCE = △IC△IE−△IC = △IC△IE△IC△IE−△IC△IE = α1−α ⇒ β=α1−α

Answer» Draw the typical input and output characteristics of an n-p-n transistor in CE configuration. Show how these characteristics can be used to determine (a) the input resistance (ri), and (b) current amplification factor β.

Input charcteristics: It is the graph drawn between input current and input voltage when output voltage is kept constant.

Output characteristics : It is the graph drawn between output current and output voltage when input current is kept constant.

(a) Input resitance (Ri

=[Change in emitter base voltage(VBE)Change in base current(IB)]at constantVCE


or Ri=(VBEIB)VCE

(b) Current amplification factor, (β)=(ICIB)VCE

= ICIEIC

= ICIEICIEICIE

= α1α

β=α1α
21.

A particle of mass M is moving in a horizontal circle of radius R with uniform speed V. When it moves from one point to a diametrically opposite point, its

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A particle of mass M is moving in a horizontal circle of radius R with uniform speed V. When it moves from one point to a diametrically opposite point, its


22.

The ratio of concentration of electrons and that of the holes in a semiconductor is 75 and ratio of currents is 74, then what is the ratio of their drift velocities?

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The ratio of concentration of electrons and that of the holes in a semiconductor is 75 and ratio of currents is 74, then what is the ratio of their drift velocities?

23.

The pressure variation equation of a sound wave propagating in a medium with pressure amplitude P0 is P=P0 sin ω(t−xv) Inference: In the tube where this wave is propagating if we measure pressure, then the maximum pressure measured will be P0 atm and Minimum pressure measured will be −P0 atm as maximum & minimum values of sin θ is (+1/-1).

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The pressure variation equation of a sound wave propagating in a medium with pressure amplitude P0 is

P=P0 sin ω(txv)

Inference:

In the tube where this wave is propagating if we measure pressure, then the maximum pressure measured will be P0 atm and Minimum pressure measured will be P0 atm as maximum & minimum values of sin θ is (+1/-1).


24.

The distribution of electrons into orbitals of an atom is called its:

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The distribution of electrons into orbitals of an atom is called its:


25.

A self – propelled vehicle of mass m, whose engine delivers a constant power P, has an acceleration a = (P/mv). (Assume that there is no friction). In order to increase its velocity from v1 to v2, the distance it has to travel will be:

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A self – propelled vehicle of mass m, whose engine delivers a constant power P, has an acceleration a = (P/mv). (Assume that there is no friction). In order to increase its velocity from v1 to v2, the distance it has to travel will be:


26.

One body is dropped, while a second body is thrown downward with an initial velocity of 1 ms−1 simultaneously. After what time separation between the two bodies is 18 m?

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One body is dropped, while a second body is thrown downward with an initial velocity of 1 ms1 simultaneously. After what time separation between the two bodies is 18 m?

27.

Two rods of aluminium and steel having the same cross-sectional area and having lengths of 80 cm and 60 cm respectively are joined as shown in the figure. The free end of the aluminium rod is at 1200C and the free end of steel is at 400C and the temperature of the rod junction is 600C. Then what will be the ratio of thermal conductivity of aluminium to that of steel?

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Two rods of aluminium and steel having the same cross-sectional area and having lengths of 80 cm and 60 cm respectively are joined as shown in the figure. The free end of the aluminium rod is at 1200C and the free end of steel is at 400C and the temperature of the rod junction is 600C. Then what will be the ratio of thermal conductivity of aluminium to that of steel?
28.

For the given uniform square lamina ABCD, whose centre is O,

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For the given uniform square lamina ABCD, whose centre is O,


29.

A cylindrical vessel contains a liquid of density ρ upto a height h. The liquid is closed by a piston of mass m and area of cross-section A. There is a small hole at the bottom of the vessel. The speed v with which the liquid comes out of the hole is

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A cylindrical vessel contains a liquid of density ρ upto a height h. The liquid is closed by a piston of mass m and area of cross-section A. There is a small hole at the bottom of the vessel. The speed v with which the liquid comes out of the hole is


30.

Three concetric spherical conductor A, B and C of radii R, 2R and 4R respectively. A and C is shorted and B is uniformly charged (charge +Q) Charge on conductor A is

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Three concetric spherical conductor A, B and C of radii R, 2R and 4R respectively. A and C is shorted and B is uniformly charged (charge +Q)

Charge on conductor A is


31.

An archaeologist analysis of the wood in a prehistoric structure reveals that the ratio of 14Cto12C is only one-eighth in the cells in living plants. What is the age of the wood? Given: Half life of 14C is 5700 years.

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An archaeologist analysis of the wood in a prehistoric structure reveals that the ratio of 14Cto12C is only one-eighth in the cells in living plants. What is the age of the wood? Given: Half life of 14C is 5700 years.

32.

For a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0, if sum of the roots is - 1 and product of the roots is 1, then which of the following holds true?

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For a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0, if sum of the roots is - 1 and product of the roots is 1, then which of the following holds true?

33.

Figure shows the electric lines of force emerging from a charged body. If the electric field at A and B are EA and EB respectively and if the displacement between A and B is r then

Answer» Figure shows the electric lines of force emerging from a charged body. If the electric field at A and B are EA and EB respectively and if the displacement between A and B is r then

34.

A small ball of mass 'm' is connected by an inextensible massless string of length 'l' with another balls of mass M=4m. They are released with zero tension in the string from a length 'h' as shown. The string becomes taut for the first time after the mass 'm' collides with the ground after a time nl√4gh. Then n2 = . (Assume all collision to be elastic) (Answer upto 2 decimal digits)

Answer» A small ball of mass 'm' is connected by an inextensible massless string of length 'l' with another balls of mass M=4m. They are released with zero tension in the string from a length 'h' as shown. The string becomes taut for the first time after the mass 'm' collides with the ground after a time nl4gh. Then n2 = .
(Assume all collision to be elastic) (Answer upto 2 decimal digits)
35.

An isosceles prism of angle 120∘ has a refractive index √2. Two parallel monochromatic rays enter the prism parallel to each other in air as shown. in figure. Find the angle between the emerging rays

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An isosceles prism of angle 120 has a refractive index 2. Two parallel monochromatic rays enter the prism parallel to each other in air as shown. in figure. Find the angle between the emerging rays

36.

In an interference pattern the (n+4)th blue bright fringe and nth red bright fringe are formed at the same spot. If red and blue light have the wavelength of 7800 Å and 5200 Å, then value of n should be :

Answer» In an interference pattern the (n+4)th blue bright fringe and nth red bright fringe are formed at the same spot. If red and blue light have the wavelength of 7800 Å and 5200 Å, then value of n should be :
37.

The two square faces of a rectangular dielectric slab (dielectric constant 4.0) of dimensions 20 cm×20 cm×1.0 mm are metal-coated. Find the capacitance between the coated surfaces.

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The two square faces of a rectangular dielectric slab (dielectric constant 4.0) of dimensions 20 cm×20 cm×1.0 mm are metal-coated. Find the capacitance between the coated surfaces.

38.

40 wires each of resistance 1 Ω are arranged as shown in figure. A battery of emf 8 V and internal resistance 0.125 Ω is connected between A and B. Rate of heat loss from cage is 12×β W where β is an integer. Then the value of β is . (Answer upto two digits after the decimal point)

Answer» 40 wires each of resistance 1 Ω are arranged as shown in figure. A battery of emf 8 V and internal resistance 0.125 Ω is connected between A and B. Rate of heat loss from cage is 12×β W where β is an integer. Then the value of β is . (Answer upto two digits after the decimal point)

39.

Each of the plates shown in figure (31-E19) has surface area (96∈0)×10−12 Fm on one side and the separation between the consecutive plates is 4.0 mm. The emf of the battery connected is 10 volts. Find the magnitude of the charge supplied by the battery to each of the plates connected to it.

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Each of the plates shown in figure (31-E19) has surface area (960)×1012 Fm on one side and the separation between the consecutive plates is 4.0 mm. The emf of the battery connected is 10 volts. Find the magnitude of the charge supplied by the battery to each of the plates connected to it.

40.

A cylinder is given angular velocity ω0 and kept on a horizontal rough surface. The initial velocity is zero. The distance travelled by it before it starts performing pure rolling is: [Assume radius of cylinder =R]

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A cylinder is given angular velocity ω0 and kept on a horizontal rough surface. The initial velocity is zero. The distance travelled by it before it starts performing pure rolling is: [Assume radius of cylinder =R]

41.

A glass vessel of volume 200 cm3 is filled with mercury and is heated from 25o C to 75o C. What volume of mercury will overflow? Coefficient of linear expansion of glass = 1.8×10−6/oC and coefficient of volumetric expansion of mercury is 1.8×10−4/oC.

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A glass vessel of volume 200 cm3 is filled with mercury and is heated from 25o C to 75o C. What volume of mercury will overflow? Coefficient of linear expansion of glass = 1.8×106/oC and coefficient of volumetric expansion of mercury is 1.8×104/oC.

42.

A horizontal heavy uniform bar of weight W is supported at its ends by two men. At the instant, one of the men lets go off his end of the rod, the other feels the force on his hand changed to

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A horizontal heavy uniform bar of weight W is supported at its ends by two men. At the instant, one of the men lets go off his end of the rod, the other feels the force on his hand changed to


43.

A gas thermometer measures the temperature from the variation of pressure of a sample of gas. If the pressure measured at the melting point of lead is 2.20 times the pressure measured at the triple point of water, find the melting point of lead.

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A gas thermometer measures the temperature from the variation of pressure of a sample of gas. If the pressure measured at the melting point of lead is 2.20 times the pressure measured at the triple point of water, find the melting point of lead.

44.

In YDSE experiment D is distance of screen from slit, d is seperation between slits and λ is wavelength of light used. If distance of nearest point to the central maxima where intensity is same as that due to single slit is nDλmd then n + m is

Answer» In YDSE experiment D is distance of screen from slit, d is seperation between slits and λ is wavelength of light used. If distance of nearest point to the central maxima where intensity is same as that due to single slit is nDλmd then n + m is
45.

A uniform disc of radius R is put over another uniform disc of radius 2R of the same thickness and density.The peripheries of the two discs touch each other.Locate the centre of mass of the system.

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A uniform disc of radius R is put over another uniform disc of radius 2R of the same thickness and density.The peripheries of the two discs touch each other.Locate the centre of mass of the system.

46.

The charge on a conductor is positive Q and its potential is V (i.e. the electric potential on its surface) If some more positive charge is added to it, what are the possible values of its new potential?

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The charge on a conductor is positive Q and its potential is V
(i.e. the electric potential on its surface)
If some more positive charge is added to it, what are the possible values of its new potential?

47.

How colour is created? why white light contains seven colors? how every object in earth absorb and emit only certain color which we able to see through our eyes?

Answer» How colour is created? why white light contains seven colors? how every object in earth absorb and emit only certain color which we able to see through our eyes?
48.

The efficiency of the Otto cycle is given by which of these expressions?Where r = compression ratio.

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The efficiency of the Otto cycle is given by which of these expressions?Where r = compression ratio.


49.

Two parallel plate capacitors of capacitances C and 2C are connected in parallel and charged to a potential difference V0. The battery is then disconnected and the region between the plates of the capacitor C is completely filled with a material of dielectric constant 2. The potential difference across the capacitors now becomes:

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Two parallel plate capacitors of capacitances C and 2C are connected in parallel and charged to a potential difference V0. The battery is then disconnected and the region between the plates of the capacitor C is completely filled with a material of dielectric constant 2. The potential difference across the capacitors now becomes:


50.

A weight of 100 N is suspended by two wires made of steel and copper as shown in the figure. Length of steel wire is 1 m and copper wire is √3 m. Find the ratio of change in length of copper wire (Δlc) to change in length of steel wire (Δls). Given Young's modulus: Ysteel=2×1011 N/m2, Ycopper=1×1011 N/m2

Answer» A weight of 100 N is suspended by two wires made of steel and copper as shown in the figure. Length of steel wire is 1 m and copper wire is 3 m. Find the ratio of change in length of copper wire (Δlc) to change in length of steel wire (Δls). Given Young's modulus: Ysteel=2×1011 N/m2, Ycopper=1×1011 N/m2