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1.

A helium nucleus makes a full rotaion in a circle of radius 0.8 m in two seconds. The value of the magnetic field B at the centre of the circle will be

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A helium nucleus makes a full rotaion in a circle of radius 0.8 m in two seconds. The value of the magnetic field B at the centre of the circle will be

2.

31. A ball of mass m and radius r is tied to a string of length L. If it revolves in a horizontal circle with constant angular speed omega then the magnitude of torque acting on it is ??

Answer» 31. A ball of mass m and radius r is tied to a string of length L. If it revolves in a horizontal circle with constant angular speed omega then the magnitude of torque acting on it is ??
3.

An X-ray tube operates at 20 kV. A particular electron loses 5% of its kinetic energy to emit an X-ray photon at the first collision. What is the wavelength corresponding to this photon? Given that Planck's constant =4.14×10−15 eVs.

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An X-ray tube operates at 20 kV. A particular electron loses 5% of its kinetic energy to emit an X-ray photon at the first collision. What is the wavelength corresponding to this photon? Given that Planck's constant =4.14×1015 eVs.



4.

A ball is dropped from a balloon going up at a speed of 7m/s. If the balloon was at a height 60m at the time of dropping the ball, how long will the ball take in reaching the ground?

Answer» A ball is dropped from a balloon going up at a speed of 7m/s. If the balloon was at a height 60m at the time of dropping the ball, how long will the ball take in reaching the ground?
5.

The earth and the moon are attracted to each other by gravitational force. Does the earth attract the moon with a force that is greater or smaller or the same as the force with which the moon attracts the earth? Why?

Answer» The earth and the moon are attracted to each other by gravitational force. Does the earth attract the moon with a force that is greater or smaller or the same as the force with which the moon attracts the earth? Why?
6.

A proton with kinetic energy, K strikes another proton at rest. If the collision is head – on, find the correct graph between K and the distance of closest approach, r.

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A proton with kinetic energy, K strikes another proton at rest. If the collision is head – on, find the correct graph between K and the distance of closest approach, r.


7.

Let S = sec²θsec²Φ + 4sec²θcosec²Φ + 9cosec²θ where θ, Φ ε (0,π/2). Find the minimum value of S and the value of θ and Φ for which it is minimum

Answer» Let S = sec²θsec²Φ + 4sec²θcosec²Φ + 9cosec²θ where θ, Φ ε (0,π/2). Find the minimum value of S and the value of θ and Φ for which it is minimum
8.

A bullet of mass 10 g and speed 500 m/s is fired into a door and gets embedded exactly at the centre of the door. The door is 1.0 m wide and weighs 12 kg. It is hinged at one end and rotates about a vertical axis practically without friction. Find the angular speed of the door just after the bullet embeds into it. (Hint: The moment of inertia of the door about the vertical axis at one end is ML²/3.)

Answer» A bullet of mass 10 g and speed 500 m/s is fired into a door and gets embedded exactly at the centre of the door. The door is 1.0 m wide and weighs 12 kg. It is hinged at one end and rotates about a vertical axis practically without friction. Find the angular speed of the door just after the bullet embeds into it. (Hint: The moment of inertia of the door about the vertical axis at one end is ML²/3.)
9.

A photosensitive metallic surface has work function hν0. If photons of energy 2hν0 fall on this surface, the electrons come out with a maximum velocity of 4×106 ms−1. When the photon energy is increased to 5hν0, then maximum velocity of photoelectrons will be

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A photosensitive metallic surface has work function hν0. If photons of energy 2hν0 fall on this surface, the electrons come out with a maximum velocity of 4×106 ms1. When the photon energy is increased to 5hν0, then maximum velocity of photoelectrons will be

10.

A 100 MVA, 50 Hz synchronous generator having inertia constant H = 5 kW-s/KVA on full load at unity power factor. The load is suddenly reduced to 60 MW. Due to time lag in governor system, the steam valve begins to close after 0.5 second. The change in frequency that occurs in this time is ______Hz.1

Answer» A 100 MVA, 50 Hz synchronous generator having inertia constant H = 5 kW-s/KVA on full load at unity power factor. The load is suddenly reduced to 60 MW. Due to time lag in governor system, the steam valve begins to close after 0.5 second. The change in frequency that occurs in this time is ______Hz.
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11.

A body moves from A to B in 3 sec. What is its average velocity w.r.t. the origin?

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A body moves from A to B in 3 sec. What is its average velocity w.r.t. the origin?



12.

15.What are the conditions for optical isomerism?

Answer» 15.What are the conditions for optical isomerism?
13.

As per Bohr model, the minimum energy (in eV) required to remove an electron from the ground state of doubly ionized Li atom (z = 3) is-(1)1.51 (2) 13.6 (3) 40.8 (4) 122.4

Answer» As per Bohr model, the minimum energy (in eV) required to remove an electron from the ground state of doubly ionized Li atom (z = 3) is-
(1)1.51 (2) 13.6 (3) 40.8 (4) 122.4
14.

Water level is maintained in a cylindrical vessel up to a fixed height H. The vessel is kept on a horizontal plane. At what height above the bottom should a hole be made in the vessel so that the water stream coming out of the hole strikes the horizontal plane at the greatest distance from the vessel?

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Water level is maintained in a cylindrical vessel up to a fixed height H. The vessel is kept on a horizontal plane. At what height above the bottom should a hole be made in the vessel so that the water stream coming out of the hole strikes the horizontal plane at the greatest distance from the vessel?


15.

The figure shows a conducting loop being pulled out of a uniform magnetic field with a constant speed v. Which of the four plots, shown in the figure, may represent the power delivered by the pulling agent as a function of the constant speed v.

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The figure shows a conducting loop being pulled out of a uniform magnetic field with a constant speed v. Which of the four plots, shown in the figure, may represent the power delivered by the pulling agent as a function of the constant speed v.










16.

Two uniform circular discs are rotating independently in the same direction around their common axis passing through their centres. The moment of inertia and angular velocity of the first disc are 0.1 kg.m2and 10 rad s–1 respectively while those for the second one are 0.2 kg m2 and 5 rad s–1 respectively. At some instant they get stuck together and start rotating as a single system about their common axis with some angular speed. The kinetic energy of the combined system is

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Two uniform circular discs are rotating independently in the same direction around their common axis passing through their centres. The moment of inertia and angular velocity of the first disc are 0.1 kg.m2and 10 rad s1 respectively while those for the second one are 0.2 kg m2 and 5 rad s1 respectively. At some instant they get stuck together and start rotating as a single system about their common axis with some angular speed. The kinetic energy of the combined system is

17.

Question 11The force of attraction between two unit point masses separated by a unit distance is called(a) gravitational potential(b) acceleration due to gravity(c) gravitational field(d) universal gravitational constant

Answer» Question 11

The force of attraction between two unit point masses separated by a unit distance is
called



(a) gravitational potential

(b) acceleration due to gravity

(c) gravitational field

(d) universal gravitational constant
18.

what is the difference between an ideal gas and real gas

Answer» what is the difference between an ideal gas and real gas
19.

A body of mass m is attached to the lower and of a spring whose upper end is fixed. The spring has negligible mass. When the mass m is slightly pulled down and released, it oscillates with a time period of 3 s. When the mass m is increased by 1 kg, the time period of oscillations becomes 5 s. The value of m in kg is

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A body of mass m is attached to the lower and of a spring whose upper end is fixed. The spring has negligible mass. When the mass m is slightly pulled down and released, it oscillates with a time period of 3 s. When the mass m is increased by 1 kg, the time period of oscillations becomes 5 s. The value of m in kg is

20.

Auniformly charged conducting sphere of 2.4 m diameter has a surfacecharge density of 80.0 μC/m2.(a) Find the charge on the sphere. (b) What is the total electricflux leaving the surface of the sphere?

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A
uniformly charged conducting sphere of 2.4 m diameter has a surface
charge density of 80.0 μC/m2.
(a) Find the charge on the sphere. (b) What is the total electric
flux leaving the surface of the sphere?

21.

Two wires of the same material (Young's modulus Y) and same length L but radii R and 2R respectively are joined end to end and a weight W is suspended from the combination as shown in the figure. The elastic potential energy in the system is

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Two wires of the same material (Young's modulus Y) and same length L but radii R and 2R respectively are joined end to end and a weight W is suspended from the combination as shown in the figure. The elastic potential energy in the system is


22.

What is phase reversal in waves

Answer» What is phase reversal in waves
23.

If u1 and u2 are the units selected in two systems of measurement and n1 and n2 are their numerical values respectively, then for constant physical quantity

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If u1 and u2 are the units selected in two systems of measurement and n1 and n2 are their numerical values respectively, then for constant physical quantity

24.

You have a bag of cotton and an iron bar, each indicating a mass of 100 kg when measured on a weighing machine. In reality, one is heavier than other. Can you say which one is heavier and why? Define mass. Is it scalar or vector quantity? [3 MARKS]

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You have a bag of cotton and an iron bar, each indicating a mass of 100 kg when measured on a weighing machine. In reality, one is heavier than other. Can you say which one is heavier and why? Define mass. Is it scalar or vector quantity?

[3 MARKS]


25.

A particle starts S.H.M. from the mean position. Its amplitude is A and time period is T. At the time when its speed is half of the maximum speed, its displacement y is [Haryana CEE 1996; CBSE PMT 1996; MH CET 2002]

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A particle starts S.H.M. from the mean position. Its amplitude is A and time period is T. At the time when its speed is half of the maximum speed, its displacement y is

[Haryana CEE 1996; CBSE PMT 1996; MH CET 2002]


26.

A short bar magnet is moved with constant velocity along the axis of a short coil. The magnet enters into the coil and then leaves it. The variation of induced emf (ε) with time (t) is best represented as

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A short bar magnet is moved with constant velocity along the axis of a short coil. The magnet enters into the coil and then leaves it. The variation of induced emf (ε) with time (t) is best represented as


27.

The extension in a string obeying Hooke's law is x. The speed of a transverse wave in a stretched string is v. If the extension in the string is increased to 1.5x, the speed of the wave will be

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The extension in a string obeying Hooke's law is x. The speed of a transverse wave in a stretched string is v. If the extension in the string is increased to 1.5x, the speed of the wave will be



28.

A taxi leaves the station X for station Y every 10minutes. Simul†an eously, a taxi leaves the stationY for X every 10minutes. The taxis move at same cons†an t speed and go from X to Y or vice versa in 2 hours. How many taxis coming from other side will each taxi meet enroute from Y to X

Answer» A taxi leaves the station X for station Y every 10minutes. Simul†an eously, a taxi leaves the stationY for X every 10minutes. The taxis move at same cons†an t speed and go from X to Y or vice versa in 2 hours. How many taxis coming from other side will each taxi meet enroute from Y to X
29.

Kinetic mass of photon?

Answer» Kinetic mass of photon?
30.

7.In space of horizontal electric field (E = mg/q ) exist as shown in figure and a mass m attached at the end of a light rod. If mass m is released from the position shown in figure. Find the angular velocity of the rod when it passes through the bottom most point

Answer» 7.In space of horizontal electric field (E = mg/q ) exist as shown in figure and a mass m attached at the end of a light rod. If mass m is released from the position shown in figure. Find the angular velocity of the rod when it passes through the bottom most point
31.

Resistor R2 in fig. is to limit the emf that develops across the inductor when the switch is opened. What can be its value so that the inductor emf does not exceed 100 V? Assume that before opening, the circuit is in steady state.

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Resistor R2 in fig. is to limit the emf that develops across the inductor when the switch is opened. What can be its value so that the inductor emf does not exceed 100 V? Assume that before opening, the circuit is in steady state.

32.

Two equal and opposite charges of 2nC are placed at 1cmdistance forming a dipole placed in an electric field of 2×10^5 N/C. The maximum torque on the dipole is?

Answer» Two equal and opposite charges of 2nC are placed at 1cmdistance forming a dipole placed in an electric field of 2×10^5 N/C. The maximum torque on the dipole is?
33.

A particle slides along a track with elevated ends and a flat central part, as shown in figure. The flat portion BC has a length l=3.0 m. The curved portions of the track are frictionless. For the flat part of the track the coefficient of kinetic friction is μk=0.20, If the particle is released at point A which is at height h=1.5 m above the flat part of the track, then Where does the particle finally comes to rest w.r.t B ?

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A particle slides along a track with elevated ends and a flat central part, as shown in figure. The flat portion BC has a length l=3.0 m. The curved portions of the track are frictionless. For the flat part of the track the coefficient of kinetic friction is μk=0.20, If the particle is released at point A which is at height h=1.5 m above the flat part of the track, then Where does the particle finally comes to rest w.r.t B ?




34.

The pitch of a screw gauge is 1 mm and there are 100 divisions on circular scale. When the faces A and B are just touching each without putting anything between the studs, the 32nd division of the circular scale coincides with the reference line. The error in measurement due to screw gauge will be (zero of linear scale is not hidden from circular scale when A and B touches)

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The pitch of a screw gauge is 1 mm and there are 100 divisions on circular scale. When the faces A and B are just touching each without putting anything between the studs, the 32nd division of the circular scale coincides with the reference line. The error in measurement due to screw gauge will be (zero of linear scale is not hidden from circular scale when A and B touches)




35.

141.In the arrangement shown in the figure 5 kg block is placed on a rough table and a 3 kg mass is connected at one end then the range of mass m for which the system will remain in equilibrium is

Answer» 141.In the arrangement shown in the figure 5 kg block is placed on a rough table and a 3 kg mass is connected at one end then the range of mass m for which the system will remain in equilibrium is
36.

2 particle executing SHM of same amplitude of 20 cm with same period along the same equilibrium position. The maximum distance between the two is 20 cm. Find Their phase difference in radian.

Answer» 2 particle executing SHM of same amplitude of 20 cm with same period along the same equilibrium position. The maximum distance between the two is 20 cm. Find Their phase difference in radian.
37.

If momentum of an object is increased by 10% then it's kinetic energy will increased by

Answer» If momentum of an object is increased by 10% then it's kinetic energy will increased by
38.

A transformer has 1500 turns in the primary coil and 1125 turns in the secondary coil. If the voltage in the primary coil is 200 V, then the voltage in the secondary coil is

Answer» A transformer has 1500 turns in the primary coil and 1125 turns in the secondary coil. If the voltage in the primary coil is 200 V, then the voltage in the secondary coil is
39.

A potentiometer has uniform potential gradient across it. Two cells connected in series (i) to support each other and (ii) to oppose each other are balanced over 6 m and 2 m respectively on the potentiometer wire. The emf’s of the cells are in the ratio of

Answer» A potentiometer has uniform potential gradient across it. Two cells connected in series (i) to support each other and (ii) to oppose each other are balanced over 6 m and 2 m respectively on the potentiometer wire. The emf’s of the cells are in the ratio of
40.

The pulley and block arrangement is as shown in the figure. If string is massless and inextensible, pulley and surfaces are frictionless. Find the horizontal component of the acceleration of COM for the system of blocks. Take g=10 m/s2.

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The pulley and block arrangement is as shown in the figure.

If string is massless and inextensible, pulley and surfaces are frictionless. Find the horizontal component of the acceleration of COM for the system of blocks. Take g=10 m/s2.

41.

In a Carnot heat engine, the temperature of source and sink are 500 K and 375 K respectively. The efficiency of engine is

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In a Carnot heat engine, the temperature of source and sink are 500 K and 375 K respectively. The efficiency of engine is

42.

If (a,b),a≠0 be the point on the curve 9y2=x3 where normal to the curve make equal intercepts with the axes, then the value of (a+b) is :

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If (a,b),a0 be the point on the curve 9y2=x3 where normal to the curve make equal intercepts with the axes, then the value of (a+b) is :

43.

Quick question. The smallest possible value of angular momentum for an electron in the hydrogen atom, in appropriate units, is –

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Quick question. The smallest possible value of angular momentum for an electron in the hydrogen atom, in appropriate units, is –

44.

What is the volume occupied by 8g equivalent O2 gas at NTP?

Answer» What is the volume occupied by 8g equivalent O2 gas at NTP?
45.

Let z be a complex number such that the principal value of argument, argz>0. Then argz–arg(–z) is

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Let z be a complex number such that the principal value of argument, argz>0. Then argzarg(z) is

46.

A string tied between x=0 and x=2.45 m vibrates in fundamental mode. The amplitude of vibration is 1 m, tension in the string is 9.8 N and mass per unit length of the string is 1 g. Then, total energy of the string is

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A string tied between x=0 and x=2.45 m vibrates in fundamental mode. The amplitude of vibration is 1 m, tension in the string is 9.8 N and mass per unit length of the string is 1 g. Then, total energy of the string is




47.

What will be the velocity of block A in the arrangement shown ?

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What will be the velocity of block A in the arrangement shown ?


48.

two identicql spheres each of mass m and radius r are placed with their centers 12R apart . find the speed with which they collide when released

Answer» two identicql spheres each of mass m and radius r are placed with their centers 12R apart . find the speed with which they collide when released
49.

Short note how screening affect the ionization potential

Answer» Short note how screening affect the ionization potential
50.

In a system of units, the relations between velocity, acceleration and force are given by v2=v1ϵ2τ,a2=a1ϵτ,F2=F1ϵτ where ϵ and τ are constants. Then in this new system, (where m is mass and L is length)

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In a system of units, the relations between velocity, acceleration and force are given by v2=v1ϵ2τ,a2=a1ϵτ,F2=F1ϵτ where ϵ and τ are constants. Then in this new system, (where m is mass and L is length)