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1.

A conductor of length 0.04 m is tangentially connected to a circular loop of radius 0.03 m perpendicular to its plane. Find the magnetic field induction at the centre of the loop, if 4 A current is passed through the conductor as shown in figure.

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A conductor of length 0.04 m is tangentially connected to a circular loop of radius 0.03 m perpendicular to its plane. Find the magnetic field induction at the centre of the loop, if 4 A current is passed through the conductor as shown in figure.


2.

a conservative force in a region given by F = A\X^3i an expression for potential energy in the region assuming the potential at infinity to be zero

Answer» a conservative force in a region given by F = A\X^3i an expression for potential energy in the region assuming the potential at infinity to be zero
3.

Two waves represented by y1=3sin(2000πt−50x) and y2=3sin(2008πt+50x) are approaching each other. The number of beats heard per second will be (Assume SI units)

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Two waves represented by y1=3sin(2000πt50x) and
y2=3sin(2008πt+50x) are approaching each other. The number of beats heard per second will be
(Assume SI units)

4.

A solid shell loses half of it's weight in water. Relative density of the shell is 5 , what fraction of it's volume is hollow?A. 3/5B. 2/5C. 1/5D. 4/5

Answer» A solid shell loses half of it's weight in water. Relative density of the shell is 5 , what fraction of it's volume is hollow?
A. 3/5
B. 2/5
C. 1/5
D. 4/5
5.

A football is kicked with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal. Find the time taken by the ball (in sec) to strike the ground. Give answer correct to 1 decimal place___

Answer» A football is kicked with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 45 with the horizontal. Find the time taken by the ball (in sec) to strike the ground. Give answer correct to 1 decimal place

___
6.

The weight of an object at the center of a planet of radius R is:

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The weight of an object at the center of a planet of radius R is:

7.

Two streams of photons, possessing energies equal to twice and ten times the work function of the metal, are incident on the metal surface successively. The value of ratio of maximum velocities of the photoelectrons emitted in the two respective cases is x:3. The value of x is _______.

Answer» Two streams of photons, possessing energies equal to twice and ten times the work function of the metal, are incident on the metal surface successively. The value of ratio of maximum velocities of the photoelectrons emitted in the two respective cases is x:3. The value of x is _______.


8.

An arrangement of three infinitely long straight wires placed perpendicular to plane of paper carrying same current I along the same direction is shown in the figure. The magnitude of force per unit length on wire B is

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An arrangement of three infinitely long straight wires placed perpendicular to plane of paper carrying same current I along the same direction is shown in the figure. The magnitude of force per unit length on wire B is




9.

Let →x be a vector in the plane containing vectors →a=2^i−^j+^k and →b=^i+2^j−^k. If the vector →x is perpendicular tp (3^i+2^j−^k) and its projection on →a is 17√62, then the value of |→x|2 is equal to

Answer» Let x be a vector in the plane containing vectors a=2^i^j+^k and b=^i+2^j^k. If the vector x is perpendicular tp (3^i+2^j^k) and its projection on a is 1762, then the value of |x|2 is equal to
10.

A particle executes simple harmonic motion between x = -A and x=+ A. The time taken for it to go from the mean position, O to A2 is T1 and to go from A2 to A is T2. Then,

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A particle executes simple harmonic motion between x = -A and x=+ A. The time taken for it to go from the mean position, O to A2 is T1 and to go from A2 to A is T2. Then,


11.

what will be the path of a charged particle moving in a region of crossed uniform electric and magnetic fields with initial velocity zero

Answer» what will be the path of a charged particle moving in a region of crossed uniform electric and magnetic fields with initial velocity zero
12.

When a mass is attached to the spring of force const k, then the spring stretches by l. If the mass oscillates with amplitude l, maximum PE stored in the spring is 1. mgl 2. 2mgl 3. 4kl 4. Kl

Answer» When a mass is attached to the spring of force const k, then the spring stretches by l. If the mass oscillates with amplitude l, maximum PE stored in the spring is 1. mgl 2. 2mgl 3. 4kl 4. Kl
13.

A solid sphere of radius R has moment of inertia =I about its diameter. What will be moment of inertia of Shell of same mass and same radius about its diameter??

Answer» A solid sphere of radius R has moment of inertia =I about its diameter. What will be moment of inertia of Shell of same mass and same radius about its diameter??
14.

As shown in figure, the block B of mass m starts from the rest at the top of a wedge W of mass M. All surfaces are without friction. W can slide on the ground, B slides down onto the ground, moves along it with a speed v, has an elastic collision with wall, and climbs back onto W. Then:

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As shown in figure, the block B of mass m starts from the rest at the top of a wedge W of mass M. All surfaces are without friction. W can slide on the ground, B slides down onto the ground, moves along it with a speed v, has an elastic collision with wall, and climbs back onto W. Then:


15.

Two concentric spherical shells of radii a and 1.2a have charges +Q and -2Q respectively .At what distance from centres the numerical value of potential will be same as that of centre?

Answer» Two concentric spherical shells of radii a and 1.2a have charges +Q and -2Q respectively .At what distance from centres the numerical value of potential will be same as that of centre?
16.

a hollow sphere is at rest at the top of a rough inclined plane of height h.if it rolls without slipping then rotational kinetic energy of sphere when it reaches at bottomof inclined plane i

Answer» a hollow sphere is at rest at the top of a rough inclined plane of height h.if it rolls without slipping then rotational kinetic energy of sphere when it reaches at bottomof inclined plane i
17.

A photon and electron have same wavelength 1Angstrom.find the ratio of their energies?(explain why d iffrent energy formula for em waves and matter waves to solve it

Answer» A photon and electron have same wavelength 1Angstrom.find the ratio of their energies?(explain why d iffrent energy formula for em waves and matter waves to solve it
18.

A beam of plane polarised light of large cross-sectional area and uniform intensity of 3.3 Wm−2 falls normally on a polariser (cross-sectional area =3×10−4 m2) which rotates about its axis with an angular speed of 31.4 rad s−1. The energy of light passing through the polariser per revolution, is close to-

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A beam of plane polarised light of large cross-sectional area and uniform intensity of 3.3 Wm2 falls normally on a polariser (cross-sectional area =3×104 m2) which rotates about its axis with an angular speed of 31.4 rad s1. The energy of light passing through the polariser per revolution, is close to-

19.

Three uncharged capacitors of capacitance 1 μF, 2 μF and 3 μF are connected as shown in figure. If potentials at P,Q and R are 1 V, 2 V and 3 V respectively. Then potential at O is

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Three uncharged capacitors of capacitance 1 μF, 2 μF and 3 μF are connected as shown in figure. If potentials at P,Q and R are 1 V, 2 V and 3 V respectively. Then potential at O is




20.

A fan is rotating with angular velocity 100 revs/sec. Then it is switched off. It takes 5 minutes to stop. (i) Find the total number of revolutions made before it stops. (Assume uniform angular retardation) (ii) Find the value of angular retardation. (iii) Find the average angular velocity during this interval.

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A fan is rotating with angular velocity 100 revs/sec. Then it is switched off. It takes 5 minutes to stop.
(i) Find the total number of revolutions made before it stops. (Assume uniform angular retardation)
(ii) Find the value of angular retardation.
(iii) Find the average angular velocity during this interval.


21.

In the figure shown about what position does the block perform SHM?[K=10N/m, F= 100N]

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In the figure shown about what position does the block perform SHM?[K=10N/m, F= 100N]




22.

For the given equation representing position, y=A sinωt+Asin(ωt+2π3), match the column.Column IColumn II(A) Motion(p) Is periodic but not SHM(B) Amplitude(q) Is SHM(C) Initial phase(r) A(D) Maximum velocity(s)π3(t)ω3(u) None

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For the given equation representing position, y=A sinωt+Asin(ωt+2π3), match the column.

Column IColumn II(A) Motion(p) Is periodic but not SHM(B) Amplitude(q) Is SHM(C) Initial phase(r) A(D) Maximum velocity(s)π3(t)ω3(u) None

23.

Hydration energy and lattice energy. Define?

Answer» Hydration energy and lattice energy. Define?
24.

A block of mass 1 kg containing a net positive charge 10−10 C is placed on a smooth horizontal table which terminates in a vertical wall as shown in figure. The distance of the block from the wall is 2 m. A horizontal electric field 1010 N/C towards right is switched on. Assuming elastic collision (if any), find the time period of the resulting oscillatory motion.

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A block of mass 1 kg containing a net positive charge 1010 C is placed on a smooth horizontal table which terminates in a vertical wall as shown in figure. The distance of the block from the wall is 2 m. A horizontal electric field 1010 N/C towards right is switched on. Assuming elastic collision (if any), find the time period of the resulting oscillatory motion.


25.

Two stones A and B of masses 5 kg and 8 kg respectively are released from a height of 20 m above a thin plank.Assuming both masses sticks to the plank after collision in a time of 0.2s and a force of 600 N is required to break the plank. Choose the correct option.

Answer» Two stones A and B of masses 5 kg and 8 kg respectively are released from a height of 20 m above a thin plank.Assuming both masses sticks to the plank after collision in a time of 0.2s and a force of 600 N is required to break the plank. Choose the correct option.
26.

For the circuit shown in figure, the capacitance measured between terminals B and Y will be

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For the circuit shown in figure, the capacitance measured between terminals B and Y will be




27.

A beam of light of wavelength 400 nm from a distant source falls on a single slit 1 mm wide and the resulting diffraction pattern is observed on a screen 1 m away. What is the distance between the first dark fringes on either side of central bright fringe?

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A beam of light of wavelength 400 nm from a distant source falls on a single slit 1 mm wide and the resulting diffraction pattern is observed on a screen 1 m away. What is the distance between the first dark fringes on either side of central bright fringe?

28.

A sphere of radius R made up of material of relative density σ has a concentric spherical cavity of radius r. It just floats when placed in a tank full of water. The value of the ratio Rr will be

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A sphere of radius R made up of material of relative density σ has a concentric spherical cavity of radius r. It just floats when placed in a tank full of water. The value of the ratio Rr will be

29.

The maximum height attained by a particle thrown vertically upward is increased by 21%. The increase in its time of flight is

Answer» The maximum height attained by a particle thrown vertically upward is increased by 21%. The increase in its time of flight is
30.

A person looks at different trees in on open space with the following details. Arrange the trees in decreasing order of their apparent sizes. Tree–––––Height (m)––––––––––––Distance from the eye (m)––––––––––––––––––––––––––––A2.050B2.580C1.870D2.8100

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A person looks at different trees in on open space with the following details. Arrange the trees in decreasing order of their apparent sizes.

Tree–––Height (m)––––––––––Distance from the eye (m)––––––––––––––––––––––––––A2.050B2.580C1.870D2.8100

31.

19.The magnetic field due to a straight conductor of uniform cross section of radius a and carrying a steady current is represented by

Answer» 19.The magnetic field due to a straight conductor of uniform cross section of radius a and carrying a steady current is represented by
32.

9 : Find the derivative of the function log y = x log(log X)

Answer» 9 : Find the derivative of the function log y = x log(log X)
33.

A small dipole is initially placed perpendicularly to a constant electric field and then released.If it is allowed to rotate about its center.Find angular velocity in terms of Q

Answer» A small dipole is initially placed perpendicularly to a constant electric field and then released.If it is allowed to rotate about its center.Find angular velocity in terms of Q
34.

16. Velocity is inversely proportional to n whereas velocity of electron is maximum when n=1

Answer» 16. Velocity is inversely proportional to n whereas velocity of electron is maximum when n=1
35.

Two vessels of different materials are similar in size in every respect. The same quantity of ice filled in them gets melted in 20 minutes and 30 minutes. The ratio of their thermal conductivities will be

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Two vessels of different materials are similar in size in every respect. The same quantity of ice filled in them gets melted in 20 minutes and 30 minutes. The ratio of their thermal conductivities will be


36.

A small block is shot into each of the four tracks as shown below. Each of the tracks rises to the same height. The speed with which the block enters the track is the same in all cases. At the highest point of the track, the normal reaction is maximum in

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A small block is shot into each of the four tracks as shown below. Each of the tracks rises to the same height. The speed with which the block enters the track is the same in all cases. At the highest point of the track, the normal reaction is maximum in


37.

A person driving a car at a speed 72 km per hour, sees a boy crossing the road. If the distance moved by the car before the person applies brakes is 5 m, find the reaction time of the person.

Answer» A person driving a car at a speed 72 km per hour, sees a boy crossing the road. If the distance moved by the car before the person applies brakes is 5 m, find the reaction time of the person.
38.

Two capillaries of same length and radii in the ratio 1 is to 2 are connected in series. A liquid flows through them in streamlined condition. If the pressure across the two ends of the combi ation is 1m of water, the pressure difference across first capillary is

Answer» Two capillaries of same length and radii in the ratio 1 is to 2 are connected in series. A liquid flows through them in streamlined condition. If the pressure across the two ends of the combi ation is 1m of water, the pressure difference across first capillary is
39.

Two particles of masses m1,m2 moving with initial velocities u1 and u2. On collision, one of the particles get excited to higher level, after absorbing energy ε . If final velocities of particles be v1 andv2 then we must have :

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Two particles of masses m1,m2 moving with initial velocities u1 and u2. On collision, one of the particles get excited to higher level, after absorbing energy ε . If final velocities of particles be v1 andv2 then we must have :


40.

In a rocket of mass 1000 kg fuel is consumed at a rate of 40 kg/s. The velocity of the gases ejected from the rocket is 5×104 m/s. The thrust on the rocket is

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In a rocket of mass 1000 kg fuel is consumed at a rate of 40 kg/s. The velocity of the gases ejected from the rocket is 5×104 m/s. The thrust on the rocket is



41.

67.The electric field at the origin is along the positive x-axis. A small circle is drawn with the centre the the origin cutting the axis at points A,B,C,D having coordinates (a,0), (0,a), (-a,0), (0,-a) respectively. Out of all the points on the periphery of the circle, the potential is minimum at which point??

Answer» 67.The electric field at the origin is along the positive x-axis. A small circle is drawn with the centre the the origin cutting the axis at points A,B,C,D having coordinates (a,0), (0,a), (-a,0), (0,-a) respectively. Out of all the points on the periphery of the circle, the potential is minimum at which point??
42.

An electron (of mass m) and a photon have the same energy E in the range of a few eV. The ratio of the de-Broglie wavelength associated with the electron and the wavelength of the photon is (c= speed of light in vacuum)

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An electron (of mass m) and a photon have the same energy E in the range of a few eV. The ratio of the de-Broglie wavelength associated with the electron and the wavelength of the photon is (c= speed of light in vacuum)

43.

What is the speed of a wave

Answer» What is the speed of a wave
44.

74.Two uniformly charged non conducting hemispherical shells each having uniform charge density and radius R form a complete sphere ( not stuck together) and surround a concentric sperical conducting shell of radius R/2. If hemispherical parts are in equilibrium then minumum surface charge density of inner conducting shell is.

Answer» 74.Two uniformly charged non conducting hemispherical shells each having uniform charge density and radius R form a complete sphere ( not stuck together) and surround a concentric sperical conducting shell of radius R/2. If hemispherical parts are in equilibrium then minumum surface charge density of inner conducting shell is.
45.

a ball of mass m falling vertically downwards strikes the ground with speed v. if coefficient of restitution is e then the impluse given by the ground to the ball is: 1 2mv 2. mve 3. mv(1+e) 4. mv(1-e

Answer» a ball of mass m falling vertically downwards strikes the ground with speed v. if coefficient of restitution is e then the impluse given by the ground to the ball is: 1 2mv 2. mve 3. mv(1+e) 4. mv(1-e
46.

A pipe 20 cm long is closed at one end. Which harmonic mode of the pipe is resonantly excited by a 430 Hz source ? Will the same source be in resonance with the pipe if both ends are open? (speed of sound in air is 340 m s¯¹).

Answer» A pipe 20 cm long is closed at one end. Which harmonic mode of the pipe is resonantly excited by a 430 Hz source ? Will the same source be in resonance with the pipe if both ends are open? (speed of sound in air is 340 m s¯¹).
47.

At what temperature root mean square velocity of hydrogen becomes double of its value at S.T.P, keeping pressure constant?

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At what temperature root mean square velocity of hydrogen becomes double of its value at S.T.P, keeping pressure constant?

48.

A man weighing 80 kg is standing in a trolley weighing 320 kg. The trolley is resting on frictionless horizontal rails. If the man starts walking on the trolley with a speed of 1 m / s, then after 4 sec his displacement relative to the ground will be

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A man weighing 80 kg is standing in a trolley weighing 320 kg. The trolley is resting on frictionless horizontal rails. If the man starts walking on the trolley with a speed of 1 m / s, then after 4 sec his displacement relative to the ground will be

49.

A particle is executing SHM according to the equation, x=Acosωt. Average speed of the particle during the interval 0≤t≤π6ω is

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A particle is executing SHM according to the equation, x=Acosωt. Average speed of the particle during the interval 0tπ6ω is

50.

Question 5Students of a school are standing in rows and columns in their playground for a drill practice. A,B,C and D are the positions of four students as shown in figure. Is it possible to place Jaspal in the drill in such a way that he is equidistant from each of the four students, A,B,C and D? if so, what should be his position?

Answer» Question 5

Students of a school are standing in rows and columns in their playground for a drill practice. A,B,C and D are the positions of four students as shown in figure. Is it possible to place Jaspal in the drill in such a way that he is equidistant from each of the four students, A,B,C and D? if so, what should be his position?