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A boat which has a speed 5 km/h in still water crosses a river of width 100 m along the shortest possible path in 1.5 min. The velocity of river water in km/h is

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A boat which has a speed 5 km/h in still water crosses a river of width 100 m along the shortest possible path in 1.5 min. The velocity of river water in km/h is

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3. A body slides down from rest from the top of a 6.4m long rough plane inclined at 30^° with the horizontal .find the time taken by the blocl in reaching the bottom of the plane.take coefficient of kinetic friction=0.2and g=9.8ms2

Answer» 3. A body slides down from rest from the top of a 6.4m long rough plane inclined at 30^° with the horizontal .find the time taken by the blocl in reaching the bottom of the plane.take coefficient of kinetic friction=0.2and g=9.8ms2
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Question 3 What is the far point and near point of the human eye with normal vision?

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Question 3

What is the far point and near point of the human eye with normal vision?



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A particle has an initial velocity 3 iˆ +4 jˆ and an acceleration 0.4 iˆ + 0.3 jˆ .Its speed after 10 s is

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A particle has an initial velocity 3 iˆ +4 jˆ and an acceleration 0.4 iˆ + 0.3 jˆ .Its speed after 10 s is


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A lens having focal length f and aperture of diameter d forms an image of intensity I. Aperture of diameter d2 in central region of lens is covered by a black paper. Now Focal length of lens and intensity of image will be respectively

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A lens having focal length f and aperture of diameter d forms an image of intensity I. Aperture of diameter d2 in central region of lens is covered by a black paper. Now Focal length of lens and intensity of image will be respectively

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Electromagnetic wave of intensity 1400 W/m2 falls on metal surface on area 1.5 m2 is completely absorbed by it. Find out the force exerted by the beam.

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Electromagnetic wave of intensity 1400 W/m2 falls on metal surface on area 1.5 m2 is completely absorbed by it. Find out the force exerted by the beam.

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An object is put at a distance 25 cm from the optical centre of a convex lens. If it's real image is formed at a distance 30 cm from the lens to its focal length is about(1) 10 cm (2) 14 cm (3) 12 cm (4) 20 cm

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An object is put at a distance 25 cm from the optical centre of a convex lens. If it's real image is formed at a distance 30 cm from the lens to its focal length is about

(1) 10 cm

(2) 14 cm

(3) 12 cm

(4) 20 cm

8.

A circular table with smooth horizontal surface is rotating at an angular speed ω about its axis. A groove is made on the surface along a radius and a small particle is gently placed inside the groove at a distance l from the centre. Then the speed of the particle with respect to the table as its distance from the centre becomes L is given by v=ω√L2−nl2. The value of n is

Answer» A circular table with smooth horizontal surface is rotating at an angular speed ω about its axis. A groove is made on the surface along a radius and a small particle is gently placed inside the groove at a distance l from the centre. Then the speed of the particle with respect to the table as its distance from the centre becomes L is given by v=ωL2nl2. The value of n is
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A car of mass 1000 kg moves in a circular path with a constant speed of 12 m/s. It is turned by 180∘, while travelling a distance of 628 m on the road. The centripetal force acting on the car is

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A car of mass 1000 kg moves in a circular path with a constant speed of 12 m/s. It is turned by 180, while travelling a distance of 628 m on the road. The centripetal force acting on the car is

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A light source of frequency, 6 × 1015 Hz is subjected to a metal sheet having work function equal to 22.6 eV. Then, the velocity of photo-electrons emitted having maximum kinetic energy will be (Planck cons†an t : h = 6.626 × 10–34 J-s)

Answer» A light source of frequency, 6 × 1015 Hz is subjected to a metal sheet having work function equal to 22.6 eV. Then, the velocity of photo-electrons emitted having maximum kinetic energy will be (Planck cons†an t : h = 6.626 × 10–34 J-s)
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If →x+→c×→y=→a and →y+→c×→x=→b, where →c is a non - zero vector, then which of the following is correct

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If x+c×y=a and y+c×x=b, where c is a non - zero vector, then which of the following is correct

12.

AB exista in Cscl structure. If radius of A is 100pm and that of B is 200pm then the edge length of unit cell will be?

Answer» AB exista in Cscl structure. If radius of A is 100pm and that of B is 200pm then the edge length of unit cell will be?
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If a photon of intensity I falls on a surface at an angle 60∘ making with it having absorption coefficient 0.4, then radiation pressure exerted on the surface is-

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If a photon of intensity I falls on a surface at an angle 60 making with it having absorption coefficient 0.4, then radiation pressure exerted on the surface is-

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Five point charges, each of value +q are placed on five vertices of a regular hexagon of side L mtr. what is the magnitude of force on a point charge of value -q coulomb placed at the center of hexagon?

Answer» Five point charges, each of value +q are placed on five vertices of a regular hexagon of side L mtr. what is the magnitude of force on a point charge of value -q coulomb placed at the center of hexagon?
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The minimum number of unequal coplanar forces whose vector sum can be equal to zero is

Answer» The minimum number of unequal coplanar forces whose vector sum can be equal to zero is
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The space between two large horizontal metal plates 6cm apart is filled with a liquid of viscosity 0.8Ns/m2 . A thin planck of surface area 1m2 is moved parallel to the length of the plates such that the planck is at a distance of 2cm from one plate and 4cm from the other.The force F required to drag it with a constant speed of is 1ms−1 is

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The space between two large horizontal metal plates 6cm apart is filled with a liquid of viscosity 0.8Ns/m2 . A thin planck of surface area 1m2 is moved parallel to the length of the plates such that the planck is at a distance of 2cm from one plate and 4cm from the other.The force F required to drag it with a constant speed of is 1ms1 is


17.

Three capacitors with capacitance 1uF, 2uF and 3uF are connected in series. Each capacitor gets punctured, if the P.D. just exceeding the 100V is applied. The group is connected across 220V circuit, then the capacitor most likely to puncturefirst if of. i) capacitance 1uF ​ii)​capacitance 2uF iii)capacitance 3uF iv)​capacitance 1uF or 2uF or 3uF

Answer» Three capacitors with capacitance 1uF, 2uF and 3uF are connected in series. Each capacitor gets punctured, if the P.D. just exceeding the 100V is applied. The group is connected across 220V circuit, then the capacitor most likely to puncturefirst if of.
i) capacitance 1uF
​ii)​capacitance 2uF
iii)capacitance 3uF
iv)​capacitance 1uF or 2uF or 3uF
18.

Question 1Name the three sub-atomic particles of an atom.

Answer» Question 1

Name the three sub-atomic particles of an atom.

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A solid sphere of mass M rolls without slipping and presses a spring of spring constant K as shown in the figure. Then the compression in the spring will be

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A solid sphere of mass M rolls without slipping and presses a spring of spring constant K as shown in the figure. Then the compression in the spring will be


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38.A 3uf capacitor is charged to 300 V and 2uf is charged to 200 V. The capacitors are then connected in parallel with plates of opposite polarity joined together. What amount of charge will flow when they are so connected?

Answer» 38.A 3uf capacitor is charged to 300 V and 2uf is charged to 200 V. The capacitors are then connected in parallel with plates of opposite polarity joined together. What amount of charge will flow when they are so connected?
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In the figure shown, a ring A is initially rolling without sliding with a velocity v on the horizontal surface of the body B (of same mass as A). All surfaces are smooth. B has no initial velocity what will be the maximum height reached by A on B.

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In the figure shown, a ring A is initially rolling without sliding with a velocity v on the horizontal surface of the body B (of same mass as A). All surfaces are smooth. B has no initial velocity what will be the maximum height reached by A on B.


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A block of mass 0.50kg is moving with a speed of 2.00ms−1 on a smooth surface. it strikes another mass of 1.00kg and then they move together as a single body. The energy loss during the collision is

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A block of mass 0.50kg is moving with a speed of 2.00ms1 on a smooth surface. it strikes another mass of 1.00kg and then they move together as a single body. The energy loss during the collision is

23.

why is the current same in series combination?

Answer» why is the current same in series combination?
24.

A student wants to calculate the refractive index of NaCl crystal with accurate measurements. He gets different values of refractive index for different directions. Reason for this is

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A student wants to calculate the refractive index of NaCl crystal with accurate measurements. He gets different values of refractive index for different directions. Reason for this is


25.

The original temperature of a black body is 727C . Calculate temperature at which total radiant energy from this black body becomes double

Answer» The original temperature of a black body is 727C . Calculate temperature at which total radiant energy from this black body becomes double
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The graph shows three waves travelling with same velocity, that are separately sent along a string, which is under a certain tension along x−axis. If ω1,ω2 and ω3 are their angular frequencies respectively, then,

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The graph shows three waves travelling with same velocity, that are separately sent along a string, which is under a certain tension along xaxis. If ω1,ω2 and ω3 are their angular frequencies respectively, then,




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A car, moving with a speed of 50 km/hr, can be stopped by brakes after at least 6 m. If the same car is moving at a speed of 100 km/hr, the minimum stopping distance is

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A car, moving with a speed of 50 km/hr, can be stopped by brakes after at least 6 m. If the same car is moving at a speed of 100 km/hr, the minimum stopping distance is

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A bar is subjected to equal and opposite forces as shown in the figure. PQRS is a plane making angle θ with the cross-section of the bar. If the area of cross-section be ‘A’, then when is the shearing stress maximum

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A bar is subjected to equal and opposite forces as shown in the figure. PQRS is a plane making angle θ with the cross-section of the bar. If the area of cross-section be ‘A’, then when is the shearing stress maximum



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A bullet of mass 50g enters a block of thickness t with speed of 500m/s . It emerges with 4% of its initial kinetic energy . The emergent speed is

Answer» A bullet of mass 50g enters a block of thickness t with speed of 500m/s . It emerges with 4% of its initial kinetic energy . The emergent speed is
30.

A person weighs 50 kgwt in water.He displaces 40 kg water when he swims keeping his body in water.The weight he loses is

Answer» A person weighs 50 kgwt in water.He displaces 40 kg water when he swims keeping his body in water.The weight he loses is
31.

What's proper definition of limit?

Answer» What's proper definition of limit?
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If area (A), time (T) and momentum (P) are assumed as fundamental quantities, then dimensional formula for energy will be

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If area (A), time (T) and momentum (P) are assumed as fundamental quantities, then dimensional formula for energy will be

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A pulling force of 100 N is acting at an angle of 300 with the horizontal on a body of mass 50 kg placed on a rough horizontal surface. Will the same force cause the body to move if it is a pushing force for the body? If not, what should be the value of the force (acting at the same angle) to cause the body to just move? Take g=10 m/s2.

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A pulling force of 100 N is acting at an angle of 300 with the horizontal on a body of mass 50 kg placed on a rough horizontal surface. Will the same force cause the body to move if it is a pushing force for the body? If not, what should be the value of the force (acting at the same angle) to cause the body to just move? Take g=10 m/s2.

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What is meant by "the electric lines of force contract longitudinally i.e., lengthwise"?

Answer» What is meant by "the electric lines of force contract longitudinally i.e., lengthwise"?
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In the shown figure, block moves downwards with velocity v1, the wedge moves rightwards with velocity v2. The correct relation between v1 and v2 is

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In the shown figure, block moves downwards with velocity v1, the wedge moves rightwards with velocity v2. The correct relation between v1 and v2 is

36.

A galvanometer whose resistance is 50 Ω has 25 divisions in it . When a current 0f 4×10−4 A passes through it, its needle (pointer) deflects by one division. To use this galvanometer as a voltmeter of range 5 V, it should be connected to a resistance of

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A galvanometer whose resistance is 50 Ω has 25 divisions in it . When a current 0f 4×104 A passes through it, its needle (pointer) deflects by one division. To use this galvanometer as a voltmeter of range 5 V, it should be connected to a resistance of

37.

A ground to ground projectile is at point A at t =T3, is at point B at t=5T6 and reaches the ground at t=T. The difference in heights between points A and B is

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A ground to ground projectile is at point A at t =T3, is at point B at t=5T6 and reaches the ground at t=T. The difference in heights between points A and B is

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10.A particle is thrown with velocity v at an angle theta with horizontal. When the projectile is at a height equal to half of the maximum height, the vertical component of the velocity of the projectile is

Answer» 10.A particle is thrown with velocity v at an angle theta with horizontal. When the projectile is at a height equal to half of the maximum height, the vertical component of the velocity of the projectile is
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Consider the circuit shown in the figure below:Assuming the op-amp to be ideal, then the value of output voltage V0 is _____ V3

Answer» Consider the circuit shown in the figure below:



Assuming the op-amp to be ideal, then the value of output voltage V0 is _____ V
  1. 3
40.

Light of wavelength 4000∘A is incident on a sodium surface for which the threshold wave length of photo – electrons is 5420∘A. The work function of sodium is

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Light of wavelength 4000A is incident on a sodium surface for which the threshold wave length of photo – electrons is 5420A. The work function of sodium is


41.

For the 4 bit DAC shown below, the Analog output voltage is (Assume ideal Op-amp).

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For the 4 bit DAC shown below, the Analog output voltage is (Assume ideal Op-amp).




42.

A semicircular wire of radius 0.5 m is rotating in the magnetic field of magnitude 10 T as shown in the figure. If the angular velocity of the wire is 12 rad/s, calculate the emf generated across the ends of the wire.

Answer» A semicircular wire of radius 0.5 m is rotating in the magnetic field of magnitude 10 T as shown in the figure. If the angular velocity of the wire is 12 rad/s, calculate the emf generated across the ends of the wire.








43.

Mass and volume of a block are measured as {22.42g and 4.7cm^3. The maximum possible error in density is

Answer» Mass and volume of a block are measured as {22.42g and 4.7cm^3. The maximum possible error in density is
44.

A pulley of 10 cm diameter is wrapped with a cord of length 2 m around its periphery. If pulley is initially at rest and is given an angular acceleration of 0.5 rad/s2, then total angular displacement of the pulley for the cord to unwind completely and the time taken by the cord to unwind completely are

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A pulley of 10 cm diameter is wrapped with a cord of length 2 m around its periphery. If pulley is initially at rest and is given an angular acceleration of 0.5 rad/s2, then total angular displacement of the pulley for the cord to unwind completely and the time taken by the cord to unwind completely are

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{The velocity of a small ball of mass M and density d. when dropped in a container filled with glycerin is d}}_{2 },the viscous force acting on the ball will be:

Answer» {The velocity of a small ball of mass M and density d. when dropped in a container filled with glycerin is d}}_{2 },the viscous force acting on the ball will be:
46.

Ferrimagnetic substances show better magnetism than antiferromagnetic substances Give reason.

Answer» Ferrimagnetic substances show better magnetism than antiferromagnetic substances
Give reason.
47.

If velocity , acceleration and force are taken as fundamental quantities instead of mass, length and time then what would be the dimensions of shear modulus of elasticity ?

Answer» If velocity , acceleration and force are taken as fundamental quantities instead of mass, length and time then what would be the dimensions of shear modulus of elasticity ?
48.

Consider the circuit shown in figure. When switch S1 closed and the other two switches open, the circuit has a time constant 0.05 sec. When switch S2 closed and the other two switches open, the circuit has a time consatnt 2 sec. When switch S3 closed an the other two switches open,the circuit oscillates with a period T. Find T(in sec). Take π2=10

Answer» Consider the circuit shown in figure. When switch S1 closed and the other two switches open, the circuit has a time constant 0.05 sec. When switch S2 closed and the other two switches open, the circuit has a time consatnt 2 sec. When switch S3 closed an the other two switches open,the circuit oscillates with a period T. Find T(in sec). Take π2=10
49.

An ideal gas is taken through a cyclic thermodynamic process through four steps. The amounts of heat involved in these steps are Q1=5960 J, Q2=−5585 J, Q3=−2980 J and Q4=3645 J respectively. The corresponding quantities of work involved are W1=2200 J, W2=−825 J,W3=−1100 J and W4 respectively . Find the efficiency of the cycle.

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An ideal gas is taken through a cyclic thermodynamic process through four steps. The amounts of heat involved in these steps are Q1=5960 J, Q2=5585 J, Q3=2980 J and Q4=3645 J respectively. The corresponding quantities of work involved are W1=2200 J, W2=825 J,W3=1100 J and W4 respectively . Find the efficiency of the cycle.

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A toroid has a core (non-ferromagnetic) of inner radius 25 cm andouter radius 26 cm, around which 3500 turns of a wire are wound.If the current in the wire is 11 A, what is the magnetic field(a) outside the toroid, (b) inside the core of the toroid, and (c) in the empty space surrounded by the toroid.

Answer» A toroid has a core (non-ferromagnetic) of inner radius 25 cm andouter radius 26 cm, around which 3500 turns of a wire are wound.If the current in the wire is 11 A, what is the magnetic field(a) outside the toroid, (b) inside the core of the toroid, and (c) in the empty space surrounded by the toroid.