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1.

There are two metallic loops of radii 0.2 m and 0.5 m. The smaller loop is placed within the bigger one. Calculate the magnitude of the magnetic flux through the bigger loop, if the field is directed into the page of the loop and enclosed by the smaller loop. The strength of the magnetic field is 2.4 T.

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There are two metallic loops of radii 0.2 m and 0.5 m. The smaller loop is placed within the bigger one. Calculate the magnitude of the magnetic flux through the bigger loop, if the field is directed into the page of the loop and enclosed by the smaller loop. The strength of the magnetic field is 2.4 T.

2.

A16 ohm resistance wire is bent to form a square. A source of 9 volt is connected across one of its sides calculate the potential difference across any one of its diagonal

Answer» A16 ohm resistance wire is bent to form a square. A source of 9 volt is connected across one of its sides calculate the potential difference across any one of its diagonal
3.

A pendulum oscillates simple harmonically if and only if (I) the size of the bob of pendulum is negligible in comparison with the length of the pendulum (II) the angular amplitude is less than 10°(A) Both (I) and (II) are correct (B) Both (I) and (II) are incorrect (C) Only (I) is correct (D) Only (II) is correct

Answer» A pendulum oscillates simple harmonically if and only if
(I) the size of the bob of pendulum is negligible in comparison with the length of the pendulum
(II) the angular amplitude is less than 10°
(A) Both (I) and (II) are correct (B) Both (I) and (II) are incorrect
(C) Only (I) is correct (D) Only (II) is correct
4.

A liquid with speed v through a horizontal pipe of cross sectional area A enters into another pipe of double the area of cross-section. The speed of the liquid in the second pipe will be

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A liquid with speed v through a horizontal pipe of cross sectional area A enters into another pipe of double the area of cross-section. The speed of the liquid in the second pipe will be

5.

There is a uniform bar of mass m and length / hinged at centre so that it can turn in a vertical plane about a horizontal axis. Two point like masses 'm' and '2m' are rigidly attached to the ends and the arrangementis released from rest. Find initial reaction at hinge.

Answer» There is a uniform bar of mass m and length / hinged at centre so that it can turn in a vertical plane about a horizontal axis. Two point like masses 'm' and '2m' are rigidly attached to the ends and the arrangement

is released from rest. Find initial reaction at hinge.
6.

Two identical metal spheres carry charges +q and -2q respectively. When the spheres are separated by a larger distance r, the force between them is F. Now the spheres are allowed to touch and then moved back to the same separation. Find the new force of repulsion between them.

Answer» Two identical metal spheres carry charges +q and -2q respectively. When the spheres are separated by a larger distance r, the force between them is F. Now the spheres are allowed to touch and then moved back to the same separation. Find the new force of repulsion between them.
7.

One of the following wavelengths is absent and the rest are present in the X-rays coming from a Coolidge tube. Which one is the absent wavelength?

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One of the following wavelengths is absent and the rest are present in the X-rays coming from a Coolidge tube. Which one is the absent wavelength?


8.

An object is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s making an angle of 45∘ with horizontal. The equation for the trajectory is h=Ax−Bx2 where h is height, x is horizontal distance, A and B are constants. The ratio A : B has value of (g=10 ms−2)

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An object is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s making an angle of 45 with horizontal. The equation for the trajectory is h=AxBx2 where h is height, x is horizontal distance, A and B are constants. The ratio A : B has value of (g=10 ms2)

9.

the minimum value of effective capacitance that can be obtained by combining three capacitors of capacitances 1pF, 2pF and 2pF is

Answer» the minimum value of effective capacitance that can be obtained by combining three capacitors of capacitances 1pF, 2pF and 2pF is
10.

A Block of mass 5kg is at rest on rough inclined plane.if angle of inclination of plane is 60 then force applied by it on block

Answer» A Block of mass 5kg is at rest on rough inclined plane.if angle of inclination of plane is 60 then force applied by it on block
11.

A student is performing the experiment of Resonance Column. The diameter of the column tube is 4 cm. The frequency of the tuning fork is 500 Hz. The air temperature is 38 ∘C in which the speed of sound is 340 m/s. The zero of the meter scale coincides with the top end of the Resonance Column tube. When the first resonance occurs, the reading of the water level in the column is

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A student is performing the experiment of Resonance Column. The diameter of the column tube is 4 cm. The frequency of the tuning fork is 500 Hz. The air temperature is 38 C in which the speed of sound is 340 m/s. The zero of the meter scale coincides with the top end of the Resonance Column tube. When the first resonance occurs, the reading of the water level in the column is

12.

As shown in the figure, from a uniform rectangular sheet, a triangular sheet is removed from one edge. The shift of the centre of mass (with respect to O) is

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As shown in the figure, from a uniform rectangular sheet, a triangular sheet is removed from one edge. The shift of the centre of mass (with respect to O) is


13.

21. Assertion :Due to high inductance of any coil, the current attains it peak value relatively late in it Reason :Due to self induction coil opposses the flow of current through it.

Answer» 21. Assertion :Due to high inductance of any coil, the current attains it peak value relatively late in it Reason :Due to self induction coil opposses the flow of current through it.
14.

Two small boats are 10 m apart on a lake. Each boat pops up and down with a period of 4.0 sec due to wave motion on the surface of water. When one boat is at its highest point, the other boat is at its lowest point. Both boats are always within a single cycle of the waves. The speed of the waves is,

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Two small boats are 10 m apart on a lake. Each boat pops up and down with a period of 4.0 sec due to wave motion on the surface of water. When one boat is at its highest point, the other boat is at its lowest point. Both boats are always within a single cycle of the waves. The speed of the waves is,

15.

In a certain telemetry system, there are four analog signals, in which one signal is bandlimited to 3.6 kHz and the remaining three signals are bandlimited to 1.5 kHz. If these signals are transmitted through an 8-bit PCM system using time division multiplexing, then the minimum channel bandwidth required will be __________kHz.64.8

Answer» In a certain telemetry system, there are four analog signals, in which one signal is bandlimited to 3.6 kHz and the remaining three signals are bandlimited to 1.5 kHz. If these signals are transmitted through an 8-bit PCM system using time division multiplexing, then the minimum channel bandwidth required will be __________kHz.
  1. 64.8
16.

A particle of mass m is projected vertically upwards from point Δ on the ground. The ratio of potential energy at point A and potential energy at B is

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A particle of mass m is projected vertically upwards from point Δ on the ground. The ratio of potential energy at point A and potential energy at B is


17.

ntA uniform meter stick of mass m is pivoted about a horizontal axis through its lower end O. It is held vertical and is allowed to fall freely. Ita angular velocity at the instant when it makes angle 60 degree with the verticaln nta. root g/3n ntb. root 3g/2n ntc. root g/4n ntd. root 2g/3n

Answer» ntA uniform meter stick of mass m is pivoted about a horizontal axis through its lower end O. It is held vertical and is allowed to fall freely. Ita angular velocity at the instant when it makes angle 60 degree with the verticaln nta. root g/3n ntb. root 3g/2n ntc. root g/4n ntd. root 2g/3n
18.

A solid sphere is in pure rolling motion on an inclined surface having inclination θ

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A solid sphere is in pure rolling motion on an inclined surface having inclination θ




19.

In the method using the transformers, assume that the ratio of the number of turns in the primary to that in the secondary in the step-up transformer is 1:10. If the power to the consumers has to be supplied at 200 V, the ratio of the number of turns in the primary to that in the secondary in the step-down transformer is

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In the method using the transformers, assume that the ratio of the number of turns in the primary to that in the secondary in the step-up transformer is 1:10. If the power to the consumers has to be supplied at 200 V, the ratio of the number of turns in the primary to that in the secondary in the step-down transformer is

20.

A charge of Q coulomb is placed on a solid piece of metal of irregular shape. The charge will distribute itself

Answer» A charge of Q coulomb is placed on a solid piece of metal of irregular shape. The charge will distribute itself
21.

113.There are two charges +2C and -3C the ratio of force acting on them will be

Answer» 113.There are two charges +2C and -3C the ratio of force acting on them will be
22.

An object suspended from a spring balance weighs 10 N when completely submerged in water. If the reading of spring balance is 15 N when it is in air, find the upthrust and the weight of displaced water.

Answer» An object suspended from a spring balance weighs 10 N when completely submerged in water. If the reading of spring balance is 15 N when it is in air, find the upthrust and the weight of displaced water.
23.

The kinetic energy of a charged particle decreases by 10 J as it moves from a point at potential 100 V to a point at potential 200 V .Find the charge on particle

Answer» The kinetic energy of a charged particle decreases by 10 J as it moves from a point at potential 100 V to a point at potential 200 V .Find the charge on particle
24.

A bowl whose bottom has a round hole of diameter 1 mm is filled with water. Assuming that surface tension acts only at hole, find the maximum height (in cm) up to which water can be filled in the vessel without leakage. (Given, surface tension of water =75×10−3 Nm−1, g=10 ms−2 and density of water 1000 kg/m3). cm.

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A bowl whose bottom has a round hole of diameter 1 mm is filled with water. Assuming that surface tension acts only at hole, find the maximum height (in cm) up to which water can be filled in the vessel without leakage. (Given, surface tension of water =75×103 Nm1, g=10 ms2 and density of water 1000 kg/m3).
cm.

25.

Why there is phase difference between e and i ?

Answer» Why there is phase difference between e and i ?
26.

A particle of mass m is dropped from a height h above the ground. At the same time another particle of the same mass is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with a speed of √2 gh . If they collide head-on completely inelastically, the time taken for the combined mass to reach the ground, in units of √hg is

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A particle of mass m is dropped from a height h above the ground. At the same time another particle of the same mass is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with a speed of 2 gh . If they collide head-on completely inelastically, the time taken for the combined mass to reach the ground, in units of hg is

27.

42.A force F=5i+6j-4k acting on a body produces a displacement d=3i+2k work done by the force is

Answer» 42.A force F=5i+6j-4k acting on a body produces a displacement d=3i+2k work done by the force is
28.

Three blocks of masses m1, m2 and m3 are connected by massless strings as shown in the figure and placed on a frictionless table. They are pulled with a force T3=40 N. The tension T2 will be: (Given m1= 10 kg,m2=6 kg and m3=4 kg)

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Three blocks of masses m1, m2 and m3 are connected by massless strings as shown in the figure and placed on a frictionless table. They are pulled with a force T3=40 N. The tension T2 will be: (Given m1= 10 kg,m2=6 kg and m3=4 kg)


29.

what is the mechanism of a shunt

Answer» what is the mechanism of a shunt
30.

Two concentricconducting spherical shell of radius a and b . the inner shell is given charge q and outer charges given -q find capacitance between them if the inner shell is grounded

Answer» Two concentricconducting spherical shell of radius a and b . the inner shell is given charge q and outer charges given -q find capacitance between them if the inner shell is grounded
31.

A body A starts from rest with an acceleration aA. After 2 seconds, another body B starts from rest with an acceleration aB. If they travel equal distances in the 5th second, after the start of A, then the ratio aA:aB is equal to

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A body A starts from rest with an acceleration aA. After 2 seconds, another body B starts from rest with an acceleration aB. If they travel equal distances in the 5th second, after the start of A, then the ratio aA:aB is equal to

32.

38. Explain the structure of BO3 with -3 charge.

Answer» 38. Explain the structure of BO3 with -3 charge.
33.

An LC circuit consists of inductor of 0.6H and a capacitor of 25microfaradrate of change of current when charge on capacitor is 3*10^(-5)C

Answer» An LC circuit consists of inductor of 0.6H and a capacitor of 25microfarad
rate of change of current when charge on capacitor is 3*10^(-5)C
34.

A mixture of 1 mole of nitrogen and 1 mole of hydrogen is in a container at room temperature. The ratio of root mean square speed of hydrogen and nitrogen molecules is

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A mixture of 1 mole of nitrogen and 1 mole of hydrogen is in a container at room temperature. The ratio of root mean square speed of hydrogen and nitrogen molecules is

35.

A force of 10 N is applied on the right block of a system of two blocks of 1 kg mass each, on a rough horizontal plane. Coefficient of friction is  = 0.2 for both blocks. The spring is initially in relaxed state. Acceleration of centre of mass at initial ins†an t will be (g = 10 m/s2)

Answer» A force of 10 N is applied on the right block of a system of two blocks of 1 kg mass each, on a rough horizontal plane. Coefficient of friction is  = 0.2 for both blocks. The spring is initially in relaxed state. Acceleration of centre of mass at initial ins†an t will be (g = 10 m/s2)
36.

A plane mirror is placed at origin parallel to Y axis, facing the positive x axis.An object starts from(2m,0,0) with a velocity of (2i^ + 2j^) m/s.The relative velocity of image with respect to object and in which direction?

Answer» A plane mirror is placed at origin parallel to Y axis, facing the positive x axis.An object starts from(2m,0,0) with a velocity of (2i^ + 2j^) m/s.The relative velocity of image with respect to object and in which direction?
37.

A ball is projected perpendicularly from an inclined plane of inclination θ from horizontal, with velocity ′u′ as shown in figure. The time after which the projectile is making angle 45∘ with the inclined plane is

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A ball is projected perpendicularly from an inclined plane of inclination θ from horizontal, with velocity u as shown in figure. The time after which the projectile is making angle 45 with the inclined plane is




38.

The position vector of three particles of mass m1=3 kg,m2=4 kg and m3=1 kg are →r1=(2^i+^j+3^k) m, →r2=(^i−3^j+2^k) m and →r3=(3^i−2^j−^k) m respectively. Find the position vector of centre of mass of the system of particles.

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The position vector of three particles of mass m1=3 kg,m2=4 kg and m3=1 kg are r1=(2^i+^j+3^k) m, r2=(^i3^j+2^k) m and r3=(3^i2^j^k) m respectively. Find the position vector of centre of mass of the system of particles.

39.

Two monoatomic ideal gases 1 and 2 of molecular masses m1 and m2 respectively are enclosed in separate containers kept at the same temperature. The ratio of the speed of sound in gas 1 to gas 2 is given by

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Two monoatomic ideal gases 1 and 2 of molecular masses m1 and m2 respectively are enclosed in separate containers kept at the same temperature. The ratio of the speed of sound in gas 1 to gas 2 is given by

40.

Alternatingcurrent can not be measured by dc ammeter because[AIEEE 2004]

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Alternating
current can not be measured by dc ammeter because

[AIEEE 2004]


41.

Why Electromagnetic wave theory didn't explain the blackbody radiation phenomenon ?

Answer» Why Electromagnetic wave theory didn't explain the blackbody radiation phenomenon ?
42.

Choose the graph that represents the variation of potential (V) versus distance from the centre of ring along its axis (r) for a uniform ring of change Q.

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Choose the graph that represents the variation of potential (V) versus distance from the centre of ring along its axis (r) for a uniform ring of change Q.

43.

A small ball, of mass m, is thrown upward with a velocity u, from the ground. The ball experiences a resistive force mkv2 where v is its speed. The maximum height attained by the ball is :

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A small ball, of mass m, is thrown upward with a velocity u, from the ground. The ball experiences a resistive force mkv2 where v is its speed. The maximum height attained by the ball is :

44.

A driver in a car, approaching a vertical wall notices that the frequency of his car horn, has changed from 440 Hz to 480 Hz when it gets reflected from the wall. If the speed of sound in air is 345 m/s, then speed of the car is

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A driver in a car, approaching a vertical wall notices that the frequency of his car horn, has changed from 440 Hz to 480 Hz when it gets reflected from the wall. If the speed of sound in air is 345 m/s, then speed of the car is

45.

Three rods of the same dimension have thermal conductivities 3K,2K and K. They are arranged as shown in figure given below, with their ends at 100∘C,50∘C and 20∘C. The temperature of their junction is

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Three rods of the same dimension have thermal conductivities 3K,2K and K. They are arranged as shown in figure given below, with their ends at 100C,50C and 20C. The temperature of their junction is


46.

A projectile is fired with a velocity V=3√2 m/s from a point at height H = 0.8 m at an angle of 45o with respect to the horizontal direction as shown in the Figure. Find the horizontal distance S in meters travelled by the projectile when it hits the ground. Take acceleration due to gravity as 10 m/s2.__________ 2.4

Answer» A projectile is fired with a velocity V=32 m/s from a point at height H = 0.8 m at an angle of 45o with respect to the horizontal direction as shown in the Figure. Find the horizontal distance S in meters travelled by the projectile when it hits the ground. Take acceleration due to gravity as 10 m/s2.__________








  1. 2.4
47.

In a plane electromagnetic wave, the electric field oscillatessinusoidally at a frequency of 2.0 × 1010 Hz and amplitude 48 V m–1. (a) What is the wavelength of the wave? (b) What is the amplitude of the oscillating magnetic field? (c) Show that the average energy density of the E field equals theaverage energy density of the B field. [c = 3 × 108 m s–1.]

Answer» In a plane electromagnetic wave, the electric field oscillatessinusoidally at a frequency of 2.0 × 1010 Hz and amplitude 48 V m–1. (a) What is the wavelength of the wave? (b) What is the amplitude of the oscillating magnetic field? (c) Show that the average energy density of the E field equals theaverage energy density of the B field. [c = 3 × 108 m s–1.]
48.

4 friends are excited to spin their tops which looked like this.Whose top will not spin at all?

Answer» 4 friends are excited to spin their tops which looked like this.



Whose top will not spin at all?
49.

160j of work is done on the system and at the same time 100j of heat is given out.what is the change in the internal energy

Answer» 160j of work is done on the system and at the same time 100j of heat is given out.what is the change in the internal energy
50.

Why does the temperature of a substance remain constant during its melting point or boiling point?

Answer» Why does the temperature of a substance remain constant during its melting point or boiling point?