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1.

State the number of significant figures in the following : (a) 0.007 m² (b) 2.64 × 10²⁴ kg (c) 0.2370 g cm¯³ (d) 6.320 J (e) 6.032 N m¯² (f) 0.0006032 m²

Answer» State the number of significant figures in the following : (a) 0.007 m² (b) 2.64 × 10²⁴ kg (c) 0.2370 g cm¯³ (d) 6.320 J (e) 6.032 N m¯² (f) 0.0006032 m²
2.

Take the z axis as vertical and the xy plane as horizontal. A particle A is projected at 4√2 m/s at an angle of 45∘ to the horizontal, in the xz plane. Particle B is projected at 5 m/s at an angle θ=tan−1(43) to y axis, in the yz plane. Which of the following is not correct for the velocity of B with respect to A?

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Take the z axis as vertical and the xy plane as horizontal. A particle A is projected at 42 m/s at an angle of 45 to the horizontal, in the xz plane. Particle B is projected at 5 m/s at an angle θ=tan1(43) to y axis, in the yz plane. Which of the following is not correct for the velocity of B with respect to A?


3.

An electron and a proton enter a magnetic field perpendicularly. Both have same kinetic energy. Which of the following is true?

Answer» An electron and a proton enter a magnetic field perpendicularly. Both have same kinetic energy. Which of the following is true?
4.

If P,Q,R are physical quantities, having different dimensions, which of the following combinations can never be a meaningful quantity?

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If P,Q,R are physical quantities, having different dimensions, which of the following combinations can never be a meaningful quantity?

5.

A solid non conducting sphere of radius R is charged uniformly. At what distance from its surface is the electrostatic potential becomes half of the potential at the centre?

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A solid non conducting sphere of radius R is charged uniformly. At what distance from its surface is the electrostatic potential becomes half of the potential at the centre?

6.

ExplIn photoelectric effect

Answer» ExplIn photoelectric effect
7.

An object is moving in a straight-line path has a velocity of 40 m/s at some instant. After 10 s, its velocity changed to 80 m/s. What is the average acceleration of the ball during this time interval?

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An object is moving in a straight-line path has a velocity of 40 m/s at some instant. After 10 s, its velocity changed to 80 m/s. What is the average acceleration of the ball during this time interval?



8.

The electrical energy across the capacitor in the LC circuit, oscillates with an angular frequency of - L is the inductance and C is the capacitance.

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The electrical energy across the capacitor in the LC circuit, oscillates with an angular frequency of -



L is the inductance and C is the capacitance.

9.

Consider a particle moving in simple harmonic motion according to the equation x=2.0cos(50Π t+tan−10.75) where x is in centimeter and t in second. The motion is started at t = 0. (a) When does the particle come to rest for the second time?

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Consider a particle moving in simple harmonic motion according to the equation x=2.0cos(50Π t+tan10.75)

where x is in centimeter and t in second. The motion is started at t = 0. (a) When does the particle come to rest for the second time?


10.

A purse at radius 2.00 m and a wallet at radius 3.00 m travel in uniform circular motion on the floor of a merry-go-round as the ride turns. They are on the same radial line. At one instant, the acceleration of the purse is (2.00 m/ s2)^i + (4.00 m/ s2)^j . At that instant and in unit-vector notation, what is the acceleration of the wallet? IIT JEE- 2001

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A purse at radius 2.00 m and a wallet at radius 3.00 m travel in uniform circular motion on the floor of a merry-go-round as the ride turns. They are on the same radial line. At one instant, the acceleration of the purse is (2.00 m/ s2)^i + (4.00 m/ s2)^j . At that instant and in unit-vector notation, what is the acceleration of the wallet? IIT JEE- 2001



11.

When heat in given to a gas in an isobaric process, then

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When heat in given to a gas in an isobaric process, then


12.

For the propped cantilever shown in the figure. Influence line for reaction at the propped end is given by y1=f(x).The influence line ordinate (y2) for moment at A is given by the equation

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For the propped cantilever shown in the figure. Influence line for reaction at the propped end is given by y1=f(x).







The influence line ordinate (y2) for moment at A is given by the equation

13.

Find the frequency of a wave whose time period is 0.5 s.

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Find the frequency of a wave whose time period is 0.5 s.

14.

DIFFERENCE BTW THRESHOLD ENERGY N ACIVATION ENERGY??

Answer» DIFFERENCE BTW THRESHOLD ENERGY N ACIVATION ENERGY??
15.

Figure shows the shape of part of a long string in which transverse waves are produced by attaching one end of the string to tuning fork of frequency 250 Hz. What is the velocity of the waves?

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Figure shows the shape of part of a long string in which transverse waves are produced by attaching one end of the string to tuning fork of
frequency 250 Hz. What is the velocity of the waves?


16.

The value of ′Z′ such that no current flows in branch Y will be

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The value of Z such that no current flows in branch Y will be




17.

Identify the material which is used as a piezoelectric material and has made possible to develop extremely accurate clocks, modern radio and television broadcasting.

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Identify the material which is used as a piezoelectric material and has made possible to develop extremely accurate clocks, modern radio and television broadcasting.


18.

A ball is thrown vertically upwards at time t = 0 s, and reaches a height of 10 m. At what time will the ball hit the ground?

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A ball is thrown vertically upwards at time t = 0 s, and reaches a height of 10 m. At what time will the ball hit the ground?

19.

Consider the circuit shown in the figure below.Which of the following statement is correct?

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Consider the circuit shown in the figure below.



Which of the following statement is correct?

20.

A point object is placed 20 cm left of a convex lens of focal length f = 5 cm (see the figure). The lens is made to oscillate with small amplitude A along the horizontal axis. The image of the object will also oscillate along the axis with.

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A point object is placed 20 cm left of a convex lens of focal length f = 5 cm (see the figure). The lens is made to oscillate with small amplitude A along the horizontal axis. The image of the object will also oscillate along the axis with.




21.

The electric field at a point on equatorial line of a dipole and direction of the dipole moment

Answer» The electric field at a point on equatorial line of a dipole and direction of the dipole moment
22.

45.A man swims to and fro along the bank of a river with speed v relative to water. if velocity of flow is u than average speed of the man in to and fro motion is ?

Answer» 45.A man swims to and fro along the bank of a river with speed v relative to water. if velocity of flow is u than average speed of the man in to and fro motion is ?
23.

69.Find the equivalent capacitence between A & B if each capacitor of capacity C is connected as shown

Answer» 69.Find the equivalent capacitence between A & B if each capacitor of capacity C is connected as shown
24.

A watch time shows time as 3:25 when seen through a mirror,time appeared will be (a)8:35 (b)9:35 (c)7:35 (d)8:2

Answer» A watch time shows time as 3:25 when seen through a mirror,time appeared will be (a)8:35 (b)9:35 (c)7:35 (d)8:2
25.

A particle is released from a height H.At certain height it's kinetic energy is two times it's potential energy . Height and speed of particle at that instant are

Answer» A particle is released from a height H.At certain height it's kinetic energy is two times it's potential energy . Height and speed of particle at that instant are
26.

A hollow cylinder has a charge q C within it placed at the centre. If the electric flux associated with the curved surface B is ϕ, the flux linked with the plane surface A will be

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A hollow cylinder has a charge q C within it placed at the centre. If the electric flux associated with the curved surface B is ϕ, the flux linked with the plane surface A will be


27.

According to De Broglie the electron in n=3 of Hydrogen atom will look like

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According to De Broglie the electron in n=3 of Hydrogen atom will look like

28.

The escape velocity from a planet is vo. The escape velocity from another planet having twice the radius, but of same density will be -

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The escape velocity from a planet is vo. The escape velocity from another planet having twice the radius, but of same density will be -

29.

A force of 8.26N is applyied normally over an area of 4.2sq.m. Calculate the pressure bexerted over the area to appropriate significant figures?

Answer» A force of 8.26N is applyied normally over an area of 4.2sq.m. Calculate the pressure bexerted over the area to appropriate significant figures?
30.

The radius of the innermost electron orbit of a hydrogen atom is 5.3×10–11 m. What are the radii of the n = 2 and n =3 orbits?

Answer» The radius of the innermost electron orbit of a hydrogen atom is 5.3×10–11 m. What are the radii of the n = 2 and n =3 orbits?
31.

When a mass m is hung from the lower end of a spring of negligible mass, an extension x is produced in the spring in equilibrium. The mass is set into vertical oscillations. The time period of oscillation is

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When a mass m is hung from the lower end of a spring of negligible mass, an extension x is produced in the spring in equilibrium. The mass is set into vertical oscillations. The time period of oscillation is



32.

4.0 g of a gas occupies 22.4 litres at NTP. The specific heat capacity of the gas at constant volume is5.0 JK−1mol−1. If the speed of sound in this gas at NTP is 952 ms−1, then the heat capacity at constant pressure is (Take gas constant R = 8.3 JK−1mol−1 )

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4.0 g of a gas occupies 22.4 litres at NTP. The specific heat capacity of the gas at constant volume is

5.0 JK1mol1. If the speed of sound in this gas at NTP is 952 ms1, then the heat capacity at constant pressure is

(Take gas constant R = 8.3 JK1mol1 )

33.

A cyclist is riding with a speed of 27 km/h. As he approaches a circular turn on the road of radius 80 m, he applies brakes and reduces his speed at the constant rate of 0.50 m/s every second. What is the magnitude and direction of the net acceleration of the cyclist on the circular turn ?

Answer» A cyclist is riding with a speed of 27 km/h. As he approaches a circular turn on the road of radius 80 m, he applies brakes and reduces his speed at the constant rate of 0.50 m/s every second. What is the magnitude and direction of the net acceleration of the cyclist on the circular turn ?
34.

What is the wavelength of light for the least energetic photon emitted in the Lyman series of the hydrogen spectrum. (take hc = 1240 eV nm)

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What is the wavelength of light for the least energetic photon emitted in the Lyman series of the hydrogen spectrum. (take hc = 1240 eV nm)



35.

The pressure wave in a closed organ pipe of length 40 cm is given by p=5sin(2πx32)cos(50πt) where x,p and t are in cm,N/m2 and seconds respectively. The pressure nodes are located at which of the following distances along the pipe (from the open end) ?

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The pressure wave in a closed organ pipe of length 40 cm is given by p=5sin(2πx32)cos(50πt) where x,p and t are in cm,N/m2 and seconds respectively. The pressure nodes are located at which of the following distances along the pipe (from the open end) ?

36.

if a man at the equator would weigh 3/5 th of his weight , the angular speed of the earth ?

Answer» if a man at the equator would weigh 3/5 th of his weight , the angular speed of the earth ?
37.

____________ is a device which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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____________ is a device which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.


38.

Water flows through a horizontal tube as shown in figure. If the difference of heights of water column in the vertical tubes is 4 cm, and the cross-sectional area A1 and A2 are 4 cm2 and 2 cm2 respectively, find the rate of flow of water across any section. Take g=9.8 m/s2, √2613.33=51.12 for calculation.

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Water flows through a horizontal tube as shown in figure. If the difference of heights of water column in the vertical tubes is 4 cm, and the cross-sectional area A1 and A2 are 4 cm2 and 2 cm2 respectively, find the rate of flow of water across any section.
Take g=9.8 m/s2, 2613.33=51.12 for calculation.


39.

An ice cream has a marked value of 700 kcal. How many kilowatt hour of energy will it deliver to the body as it is digested

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An ice cream has a marked value of 700 kcal. How many kilowatt hour of energy will it deliver to the body as it is digested



40.

Capacitance : There are two concentric spheres, of which inner(radius a) is earthed and outer(radius b) is given a charge Q. What is the capacitance of the system?

Answer» Capacitance : There are two concentric spheres, of which inner(radius a) is earthed and outer(radius b) is given a charge Q. What is the capacitance of the system?
41.

De broglie equation describes the relationship of wavelength associated with the motion of an electron and its

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De broglie equation describes the relationship of wavelength associated with the motion of an electron and its


42.

Two identical cylindrical vessels, each of base area A, have their bases at the same horizontal level. They contain a liquid of density ρ. In one vessel, the height of the liquid is h1 and in the other h2>h1. When the two vessels are connected, the work done by gravity in equalizing the levels is

Answer»

Two identical cylindrical vessels, each of base area A, have their bases at the same horizontal level. They contain a liquid of density ρ. In one vessel, the height of the liquid is h1 and in the other h2>h1. When the two vessels are connected, the work done by gravity in equalizing the levels is


43.

In the motion of a projectile freely under gravity, its

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In the motion of a projectile freely under gravity, its



44.

A particle of mass m and velocity v0 is fired at a solid cylinder of mass M and radius R. The cylinder is initially at rest and is mounted on a fixed horizontal axle that runs through the centre of mass. The line of motion of the particle is perpendicular to the axle and at a distance d (less than R) from the centre. If the particle sticks to the surface of the cylinder, then angular speed of the system just after the particle sticks is

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A particle of mass m and velocity v0 is fired at a solid cylinder of mass M and radius R. The cylinder is initially at rest and is mounted on a fixed horizontal axle that runs through the centre of mass. The line of motion of the particle is perpendicular to the axle and at a distance d (less than R) from the centre. If the particle sticks to the surface of the cylinder, then angular speed of the system just after the particle sticks is

45.

A block of ice at −12∘C is slowly heated and converted into steam at 100∘C. Which of the following curves best represents this event?

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A block of ice at 12C is slowly heated and converted into steam at 100C. Which of the following curves best represents this event?

46.

A car moves with a constant speed along a curved surface as shown. Which of the following pair best represents the directions of velocity and acceleration of the car at the instant when the car is at lowest position and going up?

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A car moves with a constant speed along a curved surface as shown. Which of the following pair best represents the directions of velocity and acceleration of the car at the instant when the car is at lowest position and going up?

47.

if we increase the velocity of electron,why increases the mass of electro

Answer» if we increase the velocity of electron,why increases the mass of electro
48.

If suppose I've got a qs. of SHM in which I've to find velocity at some time say t. Angular frequency and amplitude are given. Then how to know which velocity eq. I should use- sin or cos?

Answer» If suppose I've got a qs. of SHM in which I've to find velocity at some time say t. Angular frequency and amplitude are given. Then how to know which velocity eq. I should use- sin or cos?
49.

Integrate log (tan x) dx

Answer» Integrate log (tan x) dx
50.

When temperature of a ferromagnetic material is decreased to 80%, what is the percentage change in its magnetic susceptibility?

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When temperature of a ferromagnetic material is decreased to 80%, what is the percentage change in its magnetic susceptibility?