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A concave lens forms the image of an object such that the distance between the object and image is 10 cm and the magnification produced is 1/4.The focal length of the lens will be |
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Answer» A concave lens forms the image of an object such that the distance between the object and image is 10 cm and the magnification produced is 1/4.The focal length of the lens will be |
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The instantaneous values of alternating current and voltage in a circuit are given as i=1√2 sin(100πt) ampere e=1√2 sin(100πt+π3) volt The average power in watts consumed in the circuit is |
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Answer» The instantaneous values of alternating current and voltage in a circuit are given as i=1√2 sin(100πt) ampere e=1√2 sin(100πt+π3) volt The average power in watts consumed in the circuit is |
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For an RLC circuit driven with voltage of amplitude vm and frequency ω0=1√LC, the current exhibits resonance. The quality factor, Q, is given by |
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Answer» For an RLC circuit driven with voltage of amplitude vm and frequency ω0=1√LC, the current exhibits resonance. The quality factor, Q, is given by |
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When a solid sphere of moment of inertia ‘I’ moves down an inclined plane, the percentage of rotational energy to total energy is approximately |
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Answer» When a solid sphere of moment of inertia ‘I’ moves down an inclined plane, the percentage of rotational energy to total energy is approximately |
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The figure shows a metallic solid block, placed in a way so that its faces are parallel to the coordinate axes. Edge lengths along axis x,y and z are a,b and c respectively. The block is in a region of uniform magnetic field of magnitude 30 mT. One of the edge length of the block is 25 cm. The block is moved at 4 m/s parallel to each axis and in turn, the resulting potential difference V that appears across the block is measured. (1)When the block is moved at 4 m/s parallel to the y- axis, V=24 mV, (2)when the block is moved at 4 m/s parallel to the z- axis V=36 mV, (3)when the block is moved at 4 m/s parallel to the x- axis, V=0 Using the given information, correctly match the dimensions of the block in column-I with the values given in column-II. column IColumn II(A) a(p) 20 cm(B) b(q) 24 cm(C) c(r) 25 cm(D) bca(s) 30 cm(t) 26 cm |
Answer» ![]() The figure shows a metallic solid block, placed in a way so that its faces are parallel to the coordinate axes. Edge lengths along axis x,y and z are a,b and c respectively. The block is in a region of uniform magnetic field of magnitude 30 mT. One of the edge length of the block is 25 cm. The block is moved at 4 m/s parallel to each axis and in turn, the resulting potential difference V that appears across the block is measured. (1)When the block is moved at 4 m/s parallel to the y- axis, V=24 mV, (2)when the block is moved at 4 m/s parallel to the z- axis V=36 mV, (3)when the block is moved at 4 m/s parallel to the x- axis, V=0 Using the given information, correctly match the dimensions of the block in column-I with the values given in column-II. column IColumn II(A) a(p) 20 cm(B) b(q) 24 cm(C) c(r) 25 cm(D) bca(s) 30 cm(t) 26 cm |
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A solid iron ball and a solid aluminium ball of the same diameter are released together at the surface of a deep lake. Which ball will reach the bottom first? |
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Answer» A solid iron ball and a solid aluminium ball of the same diameter are released together at the surface of a deep lake. Which ball will reach the bottom first? |
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A 50Hz AC current of crest value 1A flows through the primary coil of transformer. If mutual induction between primary and secondary is 1.5H, then the crest voltage induced in the secondary coil is: |
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Answer» A 50Hz AC current of crest value 1A flows through the primary coil of transformer. If mutual induction between primary and secondary is 1.5H, then the crest voltage induced in the secondary coil is: |
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If R, C and L denote resistance, capacitance and inductance. Which of the following does NOT have the dimensions of frequency? |
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Answer» If R, C and L denote resistance, capacitance and inductance. Which of the following does NOT have the dimensions of frequency? |
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The electric potential varies in space according to the relation V=3x+4y. A particle of mass 0.1kg starts from rest from point (2,3.2) under the influence of this field. The charge on the particle is +1μC. Assume V and (x,y) are in S.I. units The component of electric field in the y - direction (Ey) is |
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Answer» The electric potential varies in space according to the relation V=3x+4y. A particle of mass 0.1kg starts from rest from point (2,3.2) under the influence of this field. The charge on the particle is +1μC. Assume V and (x,y) are in S.I. units |
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In the circuit shown in the given figure, the resistances R1 and R2 are respectively. |
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Answer» In the circuit shown in the given figure, the resistances R1 and R2 are respectively.
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The potential energy of a particle of mass m is given by U(x)={E0;0≤x≤10;x>1 λ1 and λ2 are the de-Broglie wavelengths of the particle, when 0≤x≤1 and x>1 respectively. If the total energy of particle is 2E0, the ratio λ1λ2 will be |
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Answer» The potential energy of a particle of mass m is given by U(x)={E0;0≤x≤10;x>1 λ1 and λ2 are the de-Broglie wavelengths of the particle, when 0≤x≤1 and x>1 respectively. If the total energy of particle is 2E0, the ratio λ1λ2 will be |
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For an enclosure maintained at 2000K, the maximum radiation occurs at wavelength λm. If the temperature is raised to 3000 K, the peak will shift to |
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Answer» For an enclosure maintained at 2000K, the maximum radiation occurs at wavelength λm. If the temperature is raised to 3000 K, the peak will shift to |
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A current carrying wire heats a metal rod. The wire produces a constant power P to the rod. The metal rod is enclosed in an insulated conatainer. It is observed that the temperature (T) in the metal rod changes with time t as T(t)=T0(1+βt1/4) where β is a constant with appropriate dimension of temperature. The heat capacity of the metal is: |
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Answer» A current carrying wire heats a metal rod. The wire produces a constant power P to the rod. The metal rod is enclosed in an insulated conatainer. It is observed that the temperature (T) in the metal rod changes with time t as T(t)=T0(1+βt1/4) where β is a constant with appropriate dimension of temperature. The heat capacity of the metal is: |
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In the circuit given, power developed across 1Ω,2Ω and 3Ω resistances are in the ratio of |
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Answer» In the circuit given, power developed across 1Ω,2Ω and 3Ω resistances are in the ratio of
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A coil of wire having finite inductance and resistance has a conducting ring placed coaxially within it. The coil is connected to a battery at time t = 0, so that a time-dependent current I1(t) starts flowing through the coil. If I2(t) is the current induced in the ring and B(t) is the magnetic field at the axis of the coil due to I1(t), then the product of I2(t) and B(t) |
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Answer» A coil of wire having finite inductance and resistance has a conducting ring placed coaxially within it. The coil is connected to a battery at time t = 0, so that a time-dependent current I1(t) starts flowing through the coil. If I2(t) is the current induced in the ring and B(t) is the magnetic field at the axis of the coil due to I1(t), then the product of I2(t) and B(t) |
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A layer of ice at 0∘C of thickness x1 is floating on a surface of water. L,ρ and K respectively are the latent heat of fusion of ice, density of ice and thermal conductivity of ice. If the atmospheric temperature is −T∘C, the time taken for the thickeness of the layer of ice to increase from x1 to x2 is given by |
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Answer» A layer of ice at 0∘C of thickness x1 is floating on a surface of water. L,ρ and K respectively are the latent heat of fusion of ice, density of ice and thermal conductivity of ice. If the atmospheric temperature is −T∘C, the time taken for the thickeness of the layer of ice to increase from x1 to x2 is given by |
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The tungsten filament of an electric lamp has a length of 0.5 m and a diameter 6×10−5 m. The power rating of the lamp is 60 W. Assuming the radiation from the filament is equivalent to 80% of a perfect black body radiator at the same temperature, estimate the steady state temperature of the filament (Stefan's constant =5.7×10−8 W m−2K−4) |
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Answer» The tungsten filament of an electric lamp has a length of 0.5 m and a diameter 6×10−5 m. The power rating of the lamp is 60 W. Assuming the radiation from the filament is equivalent to 80% of a perfect black body radiator at the same temperature, estimate the steady state temperature of the filament (Stefan's constant =5.7×10−8 W m−2K−4) |
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Two pendulums have time periods T and 5T/4. They start SHM at the same time from the mean position. After how many oscillations of the smaller pendulum they will be again in the same phase |
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Answer» Two pendulums have time periods T and 5T/4. They start SHM at the same time from the mean position. After how many oscillations of the smaller pendulum they will be again in the same phase |
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A person walking at 3 kmph finds rain falling vertically. When he walks in the opposite direction with the same speed, the rain appears to fall at 45∘ to the vertical. What is the speed of rain ? |
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Answer» A person walking at 3 kmph finds rain falling vertically. When he walks in the opposite direction with the same speed, the rain appears to fall at 45∘ to the vertical. What is the speed of rain ? |
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An experiment takes 10 min for an electric kettle to heat a certain quantity of water from 0∘C to 100∘C. If it takes 54 min to convert this water at 100∘C into steam, then latent heat of steam is: |
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Answer» An experiment takes 10 min for an electric kettle to heat a certain quantity of water from 0∘C to 100∘C. If it takes 54 min to convert this water at 100∘C into steam, then latent heat of steam is: |
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As shown below, a uniform disc is mounted to a fixed axle and is free to rotate without friction. A thin uniform rod is rigidly attached to the disc so that it will rotate with the disc. A block is attached to the rod. Disc : mass = 3m, radius = R, moment of inertia about center ID=32mR2 Rod : mass = m, length = 2R, moment of inertia about one end IR=43mR2 Block : mass 2m The system is held in equilibrium with the rod at an angle θ0 to the vertical, as shown above, by a horizontal string of negligible mass one end attached to the disc and the other to a wall. The string is now cut, and the disc-rod-block system is free to rotate. As disc rotates, the rod passes the horizontal position shown below. The linear speed of the end of the rod for the instant the rod is in the horizontal position is : (The arrow represent the direction of vector quantities) |
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Answer» As shown below, a uniform disc is mounted to a fixed axle and is free to rotate without friction. A thin uniform rod is rigidly attached to the disc so that it will rotate with the disc. A block is attached to the rod.
Disc : mass = 3m, radius = R, moment of inertia about center ID=32mR2 Rod : mass = m, length = 2R, moment of inertia about one end IR=43mR2 Block : mass 2m The system is held in equilibrium with the rod at an angle θ0 to the vertical, as shown above, by a horizontal string of negligible mass one end attached to the disc and the other to a wall. The string is now cut, and the disc-rod-block system is free to rotate. As disc rotates, the rod passes the horizontal position shown below. The linear speed of the end of the rod for the instant the rod is in the horizontal position is : (The arrow represent the direction of vector quantities)
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The mass numbers of helium and sulphur are 4 and 32 respectively. The ratio of the nuclear radii of sulphur and helium will be |
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Answer» The mass numbers of helium and sulphur are 4 and 32 respectively. The ratio of the nuclear radii of sulphur and helium will be |
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The mass and volume of a body are 4.237 g and 2.5 cm3 respectively. The density of the material of the body in correct significant figures is |
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Answer» The mass and volume of a body are 4.237 g and 2.5 cm3 respectively. The density of the material of the body in correct significant figures is |
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How to derive instantaneous power delivered to projectile motion |
| Answer» How to derive instantaneous power delivered to projectile motion | |
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A student has three concave mirrors A, B and C of focal lengths 20cm, 15cm and 10cm respectively. For each concave mirror, he performs the experiment of image formation for three values of an object distance of 30cm, 10cm and 20cm. Give reason and answer the following: 1. For the three object distances identify the mirror which will form an image equal in size to that of the object. Find at least one value of object distance. 2. Out of the three mirrors identify the mirror which would be used for shaving purpose. |
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Answer» A student has three concave mirrors A, B and C of focal lengths 20cm, 15cm and 10cm respectively. For each concave mirror, he performs the experiment of image formation for three values of an object distance of 30cm, 10cm and 20cm. Give reason and answer the following: 1. For the three object distances identify the mirror which will form an image equal in size to that of the object. Find at least one value of object distance. 2. Out of the three mirrors identify the mirror which would be used for shaving purpose. |
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Using differentials, find the approximate value of the following up to 3 places of decimal. (26)13 |
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Answer» Using differentials, find the approximate value of the following up to 3 places of decimal. |
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On a hot day in Jaipur, an oil trucker loaded 40 kL (kilolitres) of diesel fuel. On his way to Shimla, he encounters a temperature drop of 20∘C, where he stopped and delivered the entire load. How many litres did he deliver? The γ for diesel is 9.50 × 10−4/∘C and α for his steel truck is 11 × 10−6/∘C. If you find that the volume has decreased, think about who is paying for the "missing” diesel. |
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Answer» On a hot day in Jaipur, an oil trucker loaded 40 kL (kilolitres) of diesel fuel. On his way to Shimla, he encounters a temperature drop of 20∘C, where he stopped and delivered the entire load. How many litres did he deliver? The γ for diesel is 9.50 × 10−4/∘C and α for his steel truck is 11 × 10−6/∘C. If you find that the volume has decreased, think about who is paying for the "missing” diesel. |
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A homogeneous block having its cross section as a parallelogram of sides a and b as shown, is lying at rest and is in equilibrium on a smooth horizontal surface. Then, find the value of acute angle θ for which it will be in equlibrium |
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Answer» A homogeneous block having its cross section as a parallelogram of sides a and b as shown, is lying at rest and is in equilibrium on a smooth horizontal surface. Then, find the value of acute angle θ for which it will be in equlibrium |
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What is dielectric medium |
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Answer» What is dielectric medium |
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A quantity of heat required to change the unit mass of a solid substance, from solid state to liquid state, while the temperature remains constant, is known as |
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Answer» A quantity of heat required to change the unit mass of a solid substance, from solid state to liquid state, while the temperature remains constant, is known as |
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The resultant of two vectors A and B is perpendicular to the vector A and its magnitude is equal to half the magnitude of vector B. The angle between A and B is |
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Answer» The resultant of two vectors A and B is perpendicular to the vector A and its magnitude is equal to half the magnitude of vector B. The angle between A and B is |
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A common emitter amplifier is designed with n-p-n transistor (α =0.99). The input impedance is 1 KΩ and the load is 10 KΩ. The voltage gain will be. |
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Answer» A common emitter amplifier is designed with n-p-n transistor (α =0.99). The input impedance is 1 KΩ and the load is 10 KΩ. The voltage gain will be. |
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How Vernier scale help in measurement of high |
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Answer» How Vernier scale help in measurement of high |
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A particle of mass m moving in the x-direction with speed 2v is hit by another particle of mass 2m moving in the y-direction with speed v. If the collision is perfectly inelastic, the percentage loss in the energy during the collision is close to |
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Answer» A particle of mass m moving in the x-direction with speed 2v is hit by another particle of mass 2m moving in the y-direction with speed v. If the collision is perfectly inelastic, the percentage loss in the energy during the collision is close to |
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If sides of a rectangle with given perimeter are a & b, then find the relation between a & b for which area of the given rectangle is maximum. |
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Answer» If sides of a rectangle with given perimeter are a & b, then find the relation between a & b for which area of the given rectangle is maximum. |
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Let R = { (P,Q) : OP = OQ , O being the origin} be an equivalence relation on A . The equivalence class [( 1,2)] is |
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Answer» Let R = { (P,Q) : OP = OQ , O being the origin} be an equivalence relation on A . The equivalence class [( 1,2)] is |
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A string of length 2 m is fixed at both ends. If the speed of transverse wave on the string be 500 m/s, then what will be the frequency of vibration of string in its fifth harmonic and corresponding wavelength of the wave? |
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Answer» A string of length 2 m is fixed at both ends. If the speed of transverse wave on the string be 500 m/s, then what will be the frequency of vibration of string in its fifth harmonic and corresponding wavelength of the wave? |
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Ram goes from point A to B by auto at the speed of 20km/hr and comes back in a cab at the speed of 80km/hr find his average speed. I think in this question solution is wrong. Will you please check it. |
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Answer» Ram goes from point A to B by auto at the speed of 20km/hr and comes back in a cab at the speed of 80km/hr find his average speed. I think in this question solution is wrong. Will you please check it. |
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A metal sphere A of radius r1 charged to a potential phi1 is enveloped by a thin walled conducting spherical shell B of radius r2 . Then potential phi2 of the sphere A after it is connected to the shell B by a thin conducting wire will be :- |
| Answer» A metal sphere A of radius r1 charged to a potential phi1 is enveloped by a thin walled conducting spherical shell B of radius r2 . Then potential phi2 of the sphere A after it is connected to the shell B by a thin conducting wire will be :- | |
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Define modulation index. Why is it kept low ? What is the role of a band pass filter ? |
| Answer» Define modulation index. Why is it kept low ? What is the role of a band pass filter ? | |
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Natural water contains a small amont of tritium (31H). This isotope beta-decays with a half-life of 12.5 years. A mountaineer while climbing towards a difficult peak finds debris of some earlier unsuccessful attempt. Among other things he finds a sealed bottle of whisky. On return he analyses the whisky and finds that it contains only 1.5 per cent of the (31H). radioactivity as compared to a recently purchased bottle marked '8 years old'. Estimate the time of that unsuccessful attempt. |
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Answer» Natural water contains a small amont of tritium (31H). This isotope beta-decays with a half-life of 12.5 years. A mountaineer while climbing towards a difficult peak finds debris of some earlier unsuccessful attempt. Among other things he finds a sealed bottle of whisky. On return he analyses the whisky and finds that it contains only 1.5 per cent of the (31H). radioactivity as compared to a recently purchased bottle marked '8 years old'. Estimate the time of that unsuccessful attempt. |
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A mild-steel wire of length 2L and cross-sectional area A is stretched, well within the elastic limit, horizontally between two pillars. A mass m is suspended from the midpoint of the wire. Strain in the wire is |
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Answer» A mild-steel wire of length 2L and cross-sectional area A is stretched, well within the elastic limit, horizontally between two pillars. A mass m is suspended from the midpoint of the wire. Strain in the wire is
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Under forced oscillation, the phase of harmonic motion of the particle: |
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Answer» Under forced oscillation, the phase of harmonic motion of the particle: |
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A body of mass 1 kg tied to one end of string is revolved in a horizontal circle of radius 0.1 m with a speed of 3 revolution/sec, assuming the effect of gravity is negligible, then linear velocity, acceleration and tension in the string will be |
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Answer» A body of mass 1 kg tied to one end of string is revolved in a horizontal circle of radius 0.1 m with a speed of 3 revolution/sec, assuming the effect of gravity is negligible, then linear velocity, acceleration and tension in the string will be |
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Which pair of the following forces will never give resultant force of 2 N |
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Answer» Which pair of the following forces will never give resultant force of 2 N |
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Two particles A and B are projected simultaneously from the top of two towers of height 10 m and 20 m respectively. Particle A is projected upwards at an angle of 45∘ with horizontal at a speed of 10√2 m/s and particle B is projected horizontally at a speed of 10 m/s towards A. What is the distance between towers if particles collide in the air ?Take g=10 m/s2. |
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Answer» Two particles A and B are projected simultaneously from the top of two towers of height 10 m and 20 m respectively. Particle A is projected upwards at an angle of 45∘ with horizontal at a speed of 10√2 m/s and particle B is projected horizontally at a speed of 10 m/s towards A. What is the distance between towers if particles collide in the air ?Take g=10 m/s2. |
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Find the cut off wavelength for the continuous X-rays coming from an X-ray tube operating at 30 kV. |
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Answer» Find the cut off wavelength for the continuous X-rays coming from an X-ray tube operating at 30 kV. |
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The number of spectral lines that are possible when electrons in fourth energy level in different hydrogen atoms returns to the ground state is |
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Answer» The number of spectral lines that are possible when electrons in fourth energy level in different hydrogen atoms returns to the ground state is |
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When a mass M hangs from a spring of length L, it stretches the spring by a distance x. Now the spring is cut in two parts of length L3 and 2L3, and the two springs thus formed are connected to a straight rod of mass M which is horizontal in the configuration as shown in the figure. Find the stretch in each of the spring. |
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Answer» When a mass M hangs from a spring of length L, it stretches the spring by a distance x. Now the spring is cut in two parts of length L3 and 2L3, and the two springs thus formed are connected to a straight rod of mass M which is horizontal in the configuration as shown in the figure. Find the stretch in each of the spring. |
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With respect to a rectangular cartesian co-ordinate system three vectors are expressed as →a=4^i−^j,→b=−3^i+2^j and →c=−^k where ^i,^j and ^k are unit vectors along the x, y, z axes respectively. The unit vector along the direction of sum of these vectors is |
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Answer» With respect to a rectangular cartesian co-ordinate system three vectors are expressed as →a=4^i−^j,→b=−3^i+2^j and →c=−^k where ^i,^j and ^k are unit vectors along the x, y, z axes respectively. The unit vector along the direction of sum of these vectors is |
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