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1.

I have a parallel plate capacitor with a charge Q on the positive plate. I somehow suspend a piece of rock between the two plates. What can I say for sure?

Answer» I have a parallel plate capacitor with a charge Q on the positive plate. I somehow suspend a piece of rock between the two plates. What can I say for sure?


2.

If a particle has velocity v(t)=t2−5t+6, the average velocity in 5 sec is

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If a particle has velocity v(t)=t25t+6, the average velocity in 5 sec is

3.

A student in a lab took a coil and connected it to a 12 V DC source. He measures the steady state current in the circuit to be 4 A. He then replaced the 12 V DC source by a 12 V (ω = 50 rad/s) AC source and observes that the reading in the ammeter is 2.4 A. He then decides to connect a 2500 μF capacitor in series with the coil and calculate the average power developed in the circuit. Further he also decides to study the variation in current in the circuit (with the capacitor and the battery in series). Based on the readings taken by student, the power developed in the circuit when the capacitor of 2500 μF is connected in series with the coil is W. (Upto two decimal digit).

Answer» A student in a lab took a coil and connected it to a 12 V DC source. He measures the steady state current in the circuit to be 4 A. He then replaced the 12 V DC source by a 12 V (ω = 50 rad/s) AC source and observes that the reading in the ammeter is 2.4 A. He then decides to connect a 2500 μF capacitor in series with the coil and calculate the average power developed in the circuit. Further he also decides to study the variation in current in the circuit (with the capacitor and the battery in series).
Based on the readings taken by student, the power developed in the circuit when the capacitor of 2500 μF is connected in series with the coil is W. (Upto two decimal digit).
4.

An ideal gas is taken through a cycle ABCA as shown in P – V diagram. The work done during the cycle is

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An ideal gas is taken through a cycle ABCA as shown in P – V diagram. The work done during the cycle is


5.

A radio wave has a maximum magnetic field of 10−4T on arriving at a receiving antenna. The maximum electric field intensity of such a wave is

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A radio wave has a maximum magnetic field of 104T on arriving at a receiving antenna. The maximum electric field intensity of such a wave is


6.

The cross-sectional area of a horizontal tube increases linearly along its length, as we move in the direction of flow. The variation of pressure, as we move along its length in the direction of flow (positive x-direction) is best represented by which of the following graphs?

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The cross-sectional area of a horizontal tube increases linearly along its length, as we move in the direction of flow. The variation of pressure, as we move along its length in the direction of flow (positive x-direction) is best represented by which of the following graphs?


7.

Find the acceleration of the particle at x=2 m.

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Find the acceleration of the particle at x=2 m.

8.

give two factors on which self inductance of a long solenoid depends.

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give two factors on which self inductance of a long solenoid depends.

9.

If a particle is projected from origin and it follows the trajectory y=x−14x2, then the time of flight is (g = acceleration due to gravity)

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If a particle is projected from origin and it follows the trajectory y=x14x2, then the time of flight is (g = acceleration due to gravity)

10.

What is the average velocity during time interval t=2 s to t=5 s, in the following position time curve?

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What is the average velocity during time interval t=2 s to t=5 s, in the following position time curve?

11.

At some instant →v=4^i−3^j m/s and →a=2^i+^j m/s2. Find the radius of curvature at that instant.

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At some instant v=4^i3^j m/s and a=2^i+^j m/s2. Find the radius of curvature at that instant.

12.

A gas undergoes a cyclic process a→b→c→a which is as shown in the PV diagram. The process a→b is isothermal , b→c is adiabatic and c→a is a straight line on the P−V diagram. Work done in process ab and bc is 5 J and 4 J respectively. Calculate the efficiency of the cycle, if the area enclosed by the diagram abca in the figure is 3 J.

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A gas undergoes a cyclic process abca which is as shown in the PV diagram. The process ab is isothermal , bc is adiabatic and ca is a straight line on the PV diagram. Work done in process ab and bc is 5 J and 4 J respectively. Calculate the efficiency of the cycle, if the area enclosed by the diagram abca in the figure is 3 J.


13.

Current density in a cylindrical wire of radius R is given as J=⎧⎪⎪⎪⎨⎪⎪⎪⎩J0(xR−1)for 0≤x<R2J0xR for R2≤x≤R . The current flowing in the wire is

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Current density in a cylindrical wire of radius R is given as
J=



J0(xR1)for 0x<R2J0xR for R2xR
.
The current flowing in the wire is

14.

Three blocks A, B and C weighing 1, 8 and 27 kg respectively are connected as shown in the figure with an inextensible string and are moving on a smooth surface. T1 is equal to 2 N. Then T3 is

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Three blocks A, B and C weighing 1, 8 and 27 kg respectively are connected as shown in the figure with an inextensible string and are moving on a smooth surface. T1 is equal to 2 N. Then T3 is


15.

A particle performs S.H.M of amplitude A along a straight line. When it is at a distance √32A from mean position, its kinetic energy gets increased by an amount 12mω2A2 due to an impulsive force. Then its new amplitude becomes

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A particle performs S.H.M of amplitude A along a straight line. When it is at a distance 32A from mean position, its kinetic energy gets increased by an amount 12mω2A2 due to an impulsive force. Then its new amplitude becomes

16.

Explain Bernoulli's Principle.

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Explain Bernoulli's Principle.


17.

In photoelectric effect, electrons are emitted (1) At a rate that is independent of emitter. (2) At a rate that is proportional to the square of amplitude of incident radiation (3) With a maximum velocity proportional to the frequency of incident radiation (4) Only if frequency of the incident radiation is above a threshold value Note: Please explain all the options...

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In photoelectric effect, electrons are emitted

(1) At a rate that is independent of emitter.

(2) At a rate that is proportional to the square of amplitude of incident radiation

(3) With a maximum velocity proportional to the frequency of incident radiation

(4) Only if frequency of the incident radiation is above a threshold value

Note: Please explain all the options...

18.

Air streams flows horizontally past an air plane. The speed over the top surface is 50 m/s and that under the bottom surface is 40 m/s. If the density of air is 1.2 kg/m3, then the difference in pressure across the plane is

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Air streams flows horizontally past an air plane. The speed over the top surface is 50 m/s and that under the bottom surface is 40 m/s. If the density of air is 1.2 kg/m3, then the difference in pressure across the plane is

19.

A bicycle chain of length 1.6 m and mass 1kg is lying on a horizontal floor .What is the work done in lifting it with one end touching the floor and the other end which is 1.6 m above the floor (take g=10m/s^2

Answer» A bicycle chain of length 1.6 m and mass 1kg is lying on a horizontal floor .What is the work done in lifting it with one end touching the floor and the other end which is 1.6 m above the floor (take g=10m/s^2
20.

A glass wind screen whose inclination with the vertical can be changed is mounted on a car. The car moves horizontally with a speed of 2 m/s. At what angle α with the vertical should the screen be placed so that the rain drops falling downwards with velocity 6 m/s strike the windscreen perpendicularly?

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A glass wind screen whose inclination with the vertical can be changed is mounted on a car. The car moves horizontally with a speed of 2 m/s. At what angle α with the vertical should the screen be placed so that the rain drops falling downwards with velocity 6 m/s strike the windscreen perpendicularly?

21.

Why does the electric iron connecting wire not attract iron objects nearby when it is switched on?

Answer» Why does the electric iron connecting wire not attract iron objects nearby when it is switched on?
22.

What is the formula for electric field due to a point charge?

Answer» What is the formula for electric field due to a point charge?
23.

A wire of mass 5 kg and length 3.5 m is bent in the form of a circular ring. The moment of inertia of the ring about its axis is

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A wire of mass 5 kg and length 3.5 m is bent in the form of a circular ring. The moment of inertia of the ring about its axis is

24.

A machine gun is mounted on a 2000 kg car on a horizontal frictionless surface. At some instant the gun fires bullets of mass 10 gm with a velocity of 500 m/sec with respect to the car. The number of bullets fired per second is ten. The average thrust on the system is

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A machine gun is mounted on a 2000 kg car on a horizontal frictionless surface. At some instant the gun fires bullets of mass 10 gm with a velocity of 500 m/sec with respect to the car. The number of bullets fired per second is ten. The average thrust on the system is

25.

A particle is executing SHM of amplitude r. At a distance s from the mean position,the particle receives a blow in the direction opposite to motion whicj instantaneously doubles the velocity. Find the new amplitude

Answer» A particle is executing SHM of amplitude r. At a distance s from the mean position,the particle receives a blow in the direction opposite to motion whicj instantaneously doubles the velocity. Find the new amplitude
26.

A person moves 50m in northern direction, 40 m in east and after that 20m in southern direction. The magnitude of net displacement of the person will be,

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A person moves 50m in northern direction, 40 m in east and after that 20m in southern direction. The magnitude of net displacement of the person will be,


27.

The internal resistance of an accumulator battery of emf 6 V is 10 Ω when it is fully discharged. As the battery gets charged up, its internal resistance decreases to 1 Ω. The battery in its completely discharged state is connected to a charger which maintains a constant potential difference of 9 V. Find the current through the battery (a) just after the connections are made and (b) after a long time when it is completely charged.

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The internal resistance of an accumulator battery of emf 6 V is 10 Ω when it is fully discharged. As the battery gets charged up, its internal resistance decreases to 1 Ω. The battery in its completely discharged state is connected to a charger which maintains a constant potential difference of 9 V. Find the current through the battery (a) just after the connections are made and (b) after a long time when it is completely charged.

28.

A person travels along a straight road for the first half of the time with a velocity v1 and the second half time with a velocity v2. Then the mean velocity ¯v is given by

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A person travels along a straight road for the first half of the time with a velocity v1 and the second half time with a velocity v2. Then the mean velocity ¯v is given by

29.

A mass of 100 kg is resting on a rough inclined plane of 60o. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5, then the least force acting parallel to the plane to keep the mass in equilibrium is

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A mass of 100 kg is resting on a rough inclined plane of 60o. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5, then the least force acting parallel to the plane to keep the mass in equilibrium is


30.

Two coils have a mutual inductance 0.005 H. The current changes in the first coil according to the equation I=im sin ωt where im=10 A and ω=100π rad s−1 . The maximum value of the emf induced in the second coil is

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Two coils have a mutual inductance 0.005 H. The current changes in the first coil according to the equation I=im sin ωt where im=10 A and ω=100π rad s1 . The maximum value of the emf induced in the second coil is



31.

The electric current in a charging R-C circuit is given is given by i=ioe−tRC where io, R and C are constant parameter of the circuit and t is time. Find the rate of change of current at (x)t=0, (y)t=RC, (z)t=10 RC (i)−ioRC (ii)0 (iii)−ioRCe (iv)−ioRC10e (v)−ioe10RC

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The electric current in a charging R-C circuit is given is given by i=ioetRC where io, R and C are constant parameter of the circuit and t is time. Find the rate of change of current at (x)t=0, (y)t=RC, (z)t=10 RC

(i)ioRC (ii)0 (iii)ioRCe (iv)ioRC10e (v)ioe10RC


32.

The velocity-time graph of a moving train is depicted as shown in figure. The average velocity in time interval OD is

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The velocity-time graph of a moving train is depicted as shown in figure. The average velocity in time interval OD is

33.

A particle (A) is dropped from a height and another particle (B) is thrown in horizontal direction with speed of 5 m/sec from the same height, bith occuring at the same time. The correct statement is

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A particle (A) is dropped from a height and another particle (B) is thrown in horizontal direction with speed of 5 m/sec from the same height, bith occuring at the same time. The correct statement is


34.

Statement I A cloth covers a table. Some dishes are kept on it. The cloth can be pulled out without dislodging the dishes from the table. Statement II For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Statement I A cloth covers a table. Some dishes are kept on it. The cloth can be pulled out without dislodging the dishes from the table.
Statement II For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.


35.

The wavelength of de-Broglie wave is 2μ m, then its momentum is (h=6.63×10−34J−s)

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The wavelength of de-Broglie wave is 2μ m, then its momentum is (h=6.63×1034Js)

36.

A rod AB is placed inside a hollow spherical shell as shown in figure. A force acts between the rod and the shell to prevent the point B from sliding down and another force at A to prevent it from going up. The number of forces to be shown in FBD of the rod is/are

Answer» A rod AB is placed inside a hollow spherical shell as shown in figure. A force acts between the rod and the shell to prevent the point B from sliding down and another force at A to prevent it from going up. The number of forces to be shown in FBD of the rod is/are
37.

A block of mass m is at rest with respect to a rough inclined plane kept in an elevator moving up with an acceleration ‘a′. Which of the following statements is correct?

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A block of mass m is at rest with respect to a rough inclined plane kept in an elevator moving up with an acceleration a. Which of the following statements is correct?


38.

In the figure shown there are two semicircles of radii r1 and r2 in which a current i is flowing. The magnetic induction at the centre O will be

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In the figure shown there are two semicircles of radii r1 and r2 in which a current i is flowing. The magnetic induction at the centre O will be


39.

An e− of mass m is released from rest under gravity. An electric field E=mge is applied upwards, the acceleration of electron is N×g downward, then value of N is

Answer» An e of mass m is released from rest under gravity. An electric field E=mge is applied upwards, the acceleration of electron is N×g downward, then value of N is
40.

The angle between two vectors →A and →B is θ. Vector →R is the resultant of these two vectors. If →R makes an angle θ2 with →A, then

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The angle between two vectors A and B is θ. Vector R is the resultant of these two vectors. If R makes an angle θ2 with A, then


41.

A uniform bar of negligible cross sectional area of length 6a and mass 8m lies on a horizontal frictionless table. Two point masses m and 2m moving in opposite directions but in the same horizontal plane with speeds 2v and v respectively strike the bar at a distance a and 2a from one end and stick to the bar after the collision. Then, after the collision

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A uniform bar of negligible cross sectional area of length 6a and mass 8m lies on a horizontal frictionless table. Two point masses m and 2m moving in opposite directions but in the same horizontal plane with speeds 2v and v respectively strike the bar at a distance a and 2a from one end and stick to the bar after the collision. Then, after the collision


42.

In the figure, the potentiometer wire AB of length L &amp; resistance 9r is joined to the cell D of emf E &amp; internal resistance r. The emf of the cell C is E / 2 &amp; its internal resistance is 2r. The galvanometer G will show no deflection when the length AM is

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In the figure, the potentiometer wire AB of length L & resistance 9r is joined to the cell D of emf E & internal resistance r. The emf of the cell C is E / 2 & its internal resistance is 2r. The galvanometer G will show no deflection when the length AM is


43.

Of the following quantities, which one has dimensions different from the remaining three ?

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Of the following quantities, which one has dimensions different from the remaining three ?


44.

A coil of Cu wire (radius-r, self inductance-L) is bent in two concentric turns each having radius r2. The self inductance now is

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A coil of Cu wire (radius-r, self inductance-L) is bent in two concentric turns each having radius r2. The self inductance now is


45.

Ship A is sailing towards north-east with velocity →v=30^i+50^j km/h, where ^i points east and ^j points north. Ship B at a distance of 80 km east and 150 km north of ship A is sailing towards the west at 10 km/h. A will be at minimum distance from B in

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Ship A is sailing towards north-east with velocity v=30^i+50^j km/h, where ^i points east and ^j points north. Ship B at a distance of 80 km east and 150 km north of ship A is sailing towards the west at 10 km/h. A will be at minimum distance from B in

46.

Can we measure thickness of hair using screw gauge ?

Answer» Can we measure thickness of hair using screw gauge ?
47.

Can electric field exist tangential to an equipotential surface ? Give reason.

Answer» Can electric field exist tangential to an equipotential surface ? Give reason.
48.

If the ratio of diameters, lengths and Young’s moduli of steel and brass wires shown in the figure are p, q and r respectively. Then the corresponding ratio of increase in their lengths would be

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If the ratio of diameters, lengths and Young’s moduli of steel and brass wires shown in the figure are p, q and r respectively. Then the corresponding ratio of increase in their lengths would be

49.

A liquid X of density 4.2 g/cm3 is poured upto a height of 12 cm in the right limb of an U-tube which contains mercury. Another liquid Y is poured in the left arm with height 10 cm. If upper level of X and Y are same, then find the density of liquid Y. (Take density of mercury ρHg=13.6 g/cm3)

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A liquid X of density 4.2 g/cm3 is poured upto a height of 12 cm in the right limb of an U-tube which contains mercury. Another liquid Y is poured in the left arm with height 10 cm. If upper level of X and Y are same, then find the density of liquid Y. (Take density of mercury ρHg=13.6 g/cm3)


50.

A smooth sphere of mass M moving with velocity u directly collides elastically with another sphere of mass m at rest. After the collision, their final velocities are V and v respectively. The value of v is:

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A smooth sphere of mass M moving with velocity u directly collides elastically with another sphere of mass m at rest. After the collision, their final velocities are V and v respectively. The value of v is: