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1.

One mole of monatomic ideal gas is contained in a rigid container of volume V with walls of total surface area A, thickness x and thermal conductivity K. The gas is at an initial temperature To and pressure Po. The temperature of the surrounding air is Ts. All the temperatures are in absolute scale. If the temperature of the gas at any time t can be expressed as T(t)=Ts−(Ts−To)e−λt, find the value of λ.

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One mole of monatomic ideal gas is contained in a rigid container of volume V with walls of total surface area A, thickness x and thermal conductivity K. The gas is at an initial temperature To and pressure Po. The temperature of the surrounding air is Ts. All the temperatures are in absolute scale. If the temperature of the gas at any time t can be expressed as T(t)=Ts(TsTo)eλt, find the value of λ.

2.

A ball hits the ground and loses 20% of its momentum. Coefficient of restitution is (1) 0.2 (2) 0.4 (3) 0.6 (4) 0.8

Answer» A ball hits the ground and loses 20% of its momentum. Coefficient of restitution is (1) 0.2 (2) 0.4 (3) 0.6 (4) 0.8
3.

A box P and a coil Q are connected in series with an AC source of variable frequency. The EMF of the source is constant at 10 V. Box P contains a capacitance of 1 μF in series with a resistance of 32 Ω. Coil Q has a self inductance of 4.9 mH and a resistance of 68 Ω. The frequency is adjusted so that the maximum current flows in P and Q. If ZP and ZQ represents the impedance of box P and Q respectively, then

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A box P and a coil Q are connected in series with an AC source of variable frequency. The EMF of the source is constant at 10 V. Box P contains a capacitance of 1 μF in series with a resistance of 32 Ω. Coil Q has a self inductance of 4.9 mH and a resistance of 68 Ω. The frequency is adjusted so that the maximum current flows in P and Q. If ZP and ZQ represents the impedance of box P and Q respectively, then




4.

Find the tension T1 in the string. All surfaces are smooth.

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Find the tension T1 in the string. All surfaces are smooth.


5.

Derive an expression for time period of simple pendulum ( for 5marks question)

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Derive an expression for time period of simple pendulum ( for 5marks question)

6.

Given →C=→A×→B and →D=→B×→A, Then the angle between →Cand → D is.

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Given C=A×B and D=B×A, Then the angle between Cand D is.


7.

A ball of mass m moving horizontally at a speed v collides with the bob of a simple pendulum at rest. The mass of the bob is also m, if the collision is perfectly elastic, the bob of the pendulum will rise to a height of

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A ball of mass m moving horizontally at a speed v collides with the bob of a simple pendulum at rest. The mass of the bob is also m, if the collision is perfectly elastic, the bob of the pendulum will rise to a height of

8.

Consider an infinite mesh as shown in figure. Each side of the mesh has resistance R. Consider the hexagonal part ABCDEF of the infinite mesh. Equivalent resistance between any two points of the hexagon is measured. Equivalent resistance between A and B is αRβ. Find the least value of α+β.

Answer» Consider an infinite mesh as shown in figure. Each side of the mesh has resistance R. Consider the hexagonal part ABCDEF of the infinite mesh. Equivalent resistance between any two points of the hexagon is measured. Equivalent resistance between A and B is αRβ. Find the least value of α+β.




9.

if the amplitude of oscillation of a simple pendulum is increased by20%,then percentage change in the time period will b

Answer» if the amplitude of oscillation of a simple pendulum is increased by20%,then percentage change in the time period will b
10.

A car moves along east with velocity 60km/hr. Suddenly it turns with angle 60 degree towards north and moves with velocity 80km/hr.Find change in velocity.

Answer» A car moves along east with velocity 60km/hr. Suddenly it turns with angle 60 degree towards north and moves with velocity 80km/hr.Find change in velocity.
11.

A bullet of mass 200 g fired with a velocity of 200 m/s, hits a block of mass 2 kg moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. After hitting the block, the bullet lodges into it. What is the velocity of the combined system? Assume that the collision is perfectly inelastic.

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A bullet of mass 200 g fired with a velocity of 200 m/s, hits a block of mass 2 kg moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. After hitting the block, the bullet lodges into it. What is the velocity of the combined system? Assume that the collision is perfectly inelastic.

12.

A fixed source of sound emitting a certain frequency appears as f_a when the observer is approaching the source with speed v and frequency f_r when the observer recedes from the source with same speed.The frequency of the source is how much

Answer» A fixed source of sound emitting a certain frequency appears as f_a when the observer is approaching the source with speed v and frequency f_r when the observer recedes from the source with same speed.The frequency of the source is how much
13.

An oil engine working on dual engine cycle takes air at 1.0 bar and 16∘C. The maximum cycle pressure is 60 bar. The compression ratio is 14:1. The heat addition at constant pressures equal to heat addition at constant volume. What is the air standard efficiency of the cycle?

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An oil engine working on dual engine cycle takes air at 1.0 bar and 16C. The maximum cycle pressure is 60 bar. The compression ratio is 14:1. The heat addition at constant pressures equal to heat addition at constant volume. What is the air standard efficiency of the cycle?

14.

How does inserting a dielectric between plates increase the capacitor’s stability?

Answer» How does inserting a dielectric between plates increase the capacitor’s stability?
15.

A soap bubble of radius r is in vaccum. The number of moles of gas trapped in the soap bubble is proportional to

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A soap bubble of radius r is in vaccum. The number of moles of gas trapped in the soap bubble is proportional to

16.

An iron rod of length 50 cm is joined at an end to an aluminium rod of equal length to form a system. All measurements refer to 20∘C. If coefficient of linear expansion of iron and aluminium are 12×10−6/∘C and 24×10−6/∘C respectively, find average coefficient of linear expansion of composite system?

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An iron rod of length 50 cm is joined at an end to an aluminium rod of equal length to form a system. All measurements refer to 20C. If coefficient of linear expansion of iron and aluminium are 12×106/C and 24×106/C respectively, find average coefficient of linear expansion of composite system?

17.

How to find de broglie wavelength?

Answer» How to find de broglie wavelength?
18.

A concave mirror is placed at the bottom of an empty tank with face upwards and axis vertical. When sunlight falls normally on the mirror, it is focused at distance of 32 cm from the mirror. If the tank filled with water (μ=4/3) up to a height of 20 cm, then the sunlight will now get focused ata)16 cm above water levelb)9 cm above water levelc)24 cm below water leveld)9 cm below water level

Answer» A concave mirror is placed at the bottom of an empty tank with face upwards and axis vertical. When sunlight falls normally on the mirror, it is focused at distance of 32 cm from the mirror. If the tank filled with water (μ=4/3) up to a height of 20 cm, then the sunlight will now get focused at
a)16 cm above water level
b)9 cm above water level
c)24 cm below water level
d)9 cm below water level
19.

In a Rankine cycle power plant, the steam supply is at 16 bar and dry and saturated. The condenser pressure is 0.3 bar. The following data can be used:At 16 bar: Tsat=198.3∘ C, hg=2789.9 kJ/kg, sg=6.4406 kJ/kgK At 0.3 bar: Tsat=65.9∘ C, hf=217.7 kJ/kg, hfg=2319.2 kJ/kg, sf=1.0261 kJ/kgK, sfg=6.6448 kJ/kgKThe second law of efficiency of the cycle is ______ (Correct to two decimal place)0.943

Answer» In a Rankine cycle power plant, the steam supply is at 16 bar and dry and saturated. The condenser pressure is 0.3 bar. The following data can be used:

At 16 bar: Tsat=198.3 C, hg=2789.9 kJ/kg, sg=6.4406 kJ/kgK

At 0.3 bar: Tsat=65.9 C, hf=217.7 kJ/kg, hfg=2319.2 kJ/kg, sf=1.0261 kJ/kgK, sfg=6.6448 kJ/kgK

The second law of efficiency of the cycle is ______ (Correct to two decimal place)
  1. 0.943
20.

∫sinxsinx−cosxdx is equal to(where C is integration constant)

Answer» sinxsinxcosxdx is equal to

(where C is integration constant)
21.

Explain why plastic containers are favored for storing food.​

Answer» Explain why plastic containers are favored for storing food.​
22.

Assume that light of wavelength 600 nm is coming from a star. The limit of resolution of telescope whose objective has a diameter of 2 m is

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Assume that light of wavelength 600 nm is coming from a star. The limit of resolution of telescope whose objective has a diameter of 2 m is

23.

9.The power dissipated in the 5 ohm resistor is

Answer» 9.The power dissipated in the 5 ohm resistor is
24.

A gramophone record of mass M and radius R is rotating at an angular velocity ω. A coin of mass m is gently placed on the record at a distance r=R/2 from its centre. The new angular velocity of the system is

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A gramophone record of mass M and radius R is rotating at an angular velocity ω. A coin of mass m is gently placed on the record at a distance r=R/2 from its centre. The new angular velocity of the system is

25.

In the circuit shown, each capacitor has a capacitance C. The emf of the cell is E. If the switch S is closed, the amount heat loss is

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In the circuit shown, each capacitor has a capacitance C. The emf of the cell is E. If the switch S is closed, the amount heat loss is


26.

91.The frequency of the first overtone of an open organ pipe is f. Find the frequency of first overtone of the closed organ pipe of same length.

Answer» 91.The frequency of the first overtone of an open organ pipe is f. Find the frequency of first overtone of the closed organ pipe of same length.
27.

A container having a small orifice in the bottom is filled with water and kerosene as in figure. Neglecting the viscosity, find the velocity of the water flow (in m/s upto 2 decimals) if the thickness of the water layer is h1=30 cm and that of the kerosene layer is h2=20 cm. Take ρwater=1gcm3, ρkerosene=0.80gcm3

Answer» A container having a small orifice in the bottom is filled with water and kerosene as in figure. Neglecting the viscosity, find the velocity of the water flow (in m/s upto 2 decimals) if the thickness of the water layer is h1=30 cm and that of the kerosene layer is h2=20 cm.
Take ρwater=1gcm3, ρkerosene=0.80gcm3
28.

A ring of mass M and radius R lies in the x−y plane with its centre at the origin as shown. The mass distribution of the ring is non-uniform such that at any point P on the ring, the mass per unit length is given by λ=λ0cos2θ (where λ0 is a positive constant). Then the moment of inertia of the ring about z− axis is:

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A ring of mass M and radius R lies in the xy plane with its centre at the origin as shown. The mass distribution of the ring is non-uniform such that at any point P on the ring, the mass per unit length is given by λ=λ0cos2θ (where λ0 is a positive constant). Then the moment of inertia of the ring about z axis is:




29.

The magnetic induction field strength at a distance of 0.3 m on the axial line of a short bar magnet of moment 3.6 Am2 is

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The magnetic induction field strength at a distance of 0.3 m on the axial line of a short bar magnet of moment 3.6 Am2 is

30.

54. Show that if A is greater than A(max)(=2c) then total reflection occurs at second refracting surface PR of the prism for any value of 'i'

Answer» 54. Show that if A is greater than A(max)(=2c) then total reflection occurs at second refracting surface PR of the prism for any value of 'i'
31.

What is the net flux through a prism in which charge is kept at the corner and angle is 45^°

Answer» What is the net flux through a prism in which charge is kept at the corner and angle is 45^°
32.

Does O2 share 1 electron with chlorine and gain 1 electron from sodium?

Answer» Does O2 share 1 electron with chlorine and gain 1 electron from sodium?
33.

Delta u=ncv delta t Why this formula is only valid for ideal gases

Answer» Delta u=ncv delta t
Why this formula is only valid for ideal gases
34.

If the electron has same momentum as that of a photon of wavelength 5200∘A, then the velocity of electron in m /sec is given by

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If the electron has same momentum as that of a photon of wavelength 5200A, then the velocity of electron in m /sec is given by

35.

A particle of mass m executes simple harmonic motion with amplitude a and frequency_v. The average kinetic energy during its motion fromthe position of equilibrium to the end is

Answer» A particle of mass m executes simple harmonic motion with amplitude a and frequency_v. The average kinetic energy during its motion fromthe position of equilibrium to the end is
36.

A body of mass 1 kg is projected from ground at an angle 30 degree with horizontal on a level ground at a speed 50m/s. The magnitude of change in momentum of the body during its flight is ??

Answer» A body of mass 1 kg is projected from ground at an angle 30 degree with horizontal on a level ground at a speed 50m/s. The magnitude of change in momentum of the body during its flight is ??
37.

92. An achromatic convergent doublet of two lenses has a power +2D . The convex lens has a power +5D . The ratio of dispersive powers of the convergent and divergent lens is?

Answer» 92. An achromatic convergent doublet of two lenses has a power +2D . The convex lens has a power +5D . The ratio of dispersive powers of the convergent and divergent lens is?
38.

Just outside a sharp point on a conductor we will have a larger (dash) than just outside gradually curving places on the conductor

Answer» Just outside a sharp point on a conductor we will have a larger (dash) than just outside gradually curving places on the conductor
39.

In adjoining LCR circuit, reading of which voltmeter will be zero at resonance condition ?

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In adjoining LCR circuit, reading of which voltmeter will be zero at resonance condition ?


40.

What is the net charge on the semiconductor when it is doped with; 1) N type semiconductor 2)P type semiconductor The answer for both cases is zero because it is neutral. But how it be neutral when it has excess electrons (when doped with n type) or holes ( when doped with p type) ??

Answer» What is the net charge on the semiconductor when it is doped with;
1) N type semiconductor
2)P type semiconductor
The answer for both cases is zero because it is neutral. But how it be neutral when it has excess electrons (when doped with n type) or holes ( when doped with p type) ??
41.

Using dimensional analysis, find the value of x in the relation, Y=Tx.cosθ.τL3 where, Y is Young's Modulus, T is the time period, τ is torque and L is length.

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Using dimensional analysis, find the value of x in the relation, Y=Tx.cosθ.τL3 where, Y is Young's Modulus, T is the time period, τ is torque and L is length.

42.

45. The strain-stress curves of three wires are different materials are shown in the figure. P, Q& Rare elastic limits of yhe wire.The figure shown that

Answer» 45. The strain-stress curves of three wires are different materials are shown in the figure. P, Q& Rare elastic limits of yhe wire.The figure shown that
43.

Length of the minute hand in a clock is 10 cm. Find difference between average speed and magnitude of average velocity (in cm/min) of tip of the minute hand from 6 a.m. to 6:20 a.m.

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Length of the minute hand in a clock is 10 cm. Find difference between average speed and magnitude of average velocity (in cm/min) of tip of the minute hand from 6 a.m. to 6:20 a.m.

44.

A long solenoid of 50 cm length having 100 turns carries a current of 2.5 A. The magnetic field at the centre of the solenoid is :(μo=4π×10−7 Tm A−1)

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A long solenoid of 50 cm length having 100 turns carries a current of 2.5 A. The magnetic field at the centre of the solenoid is :

(μo=4π×107 Tm A1)

45.

a nucleus of mass (M) releases photons of frequency (f) .Find the recoil energy of the nucleus.

Answer» a nucleus of mass (M) releases photons of frequency (f) .Find the recoil energy of the nucleus.
46.

A ball of mass 1 kg is attached to an inextensible string. The ball is released from the position shown in figure. Find the magnitude of impulse imparted by the string to the ball immediately after the string becomes taut. Take g=10 m/s2.

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A ball of mass 1 kg is attached to an inextensible string. The ball is released from the position shown in figure. Find the magnitude of impulse imparted by the string to the ball immediately after the string becomes taut. Take g=10 m/s2.




47.

In the given figure, the coefficient of friction between the two blocks is μ, and all other surfaces are smooth. Find the minimum value of F which will prevent slipping.

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In the given figure, the coefficient of friction between the two blocks is μ, and all other surfaces are smooth. Find the minimum value of F which will prevent slipping.




48.

A steady voltage is applied to a dc motor. The armature winding resis†an ce is equal to R. The maximum useful power of the motor is: (1)V^2/R (2)V^2/2R (3)V^2/4R (4)V^2/5

Answer» A steady voltage is applied to a dc motor. The armature winding resis†an ce is equal to R. The maximum useful power of the motor is: (1)V^2/R (2)V^2/2R (3)V^2/4R (4)V^2/5
49.

In the figure shown, the wires AB and PQ carry steady currents, I1 and I2 respectively. PQ is of uniformly distributed mass m and length l. AB and PQ are both horizontal and kept in the same vertical plane. The PQ is in equilibrium at height h. Find h in terms of I1, I2, l, m and other standard constants.

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In the figure shown, the wires AB and PQ carry steady currents, I1 and I2 respectively. PQ is of uniformly distributed mass m and length l. AB and PQ are both horizontal and kept in the same vertical plane. The PQ is in equilibrium at height h. Find h in terms of I1, I2, l, m and other standard constants.




50.

A real voltmeter of resistance 1000 ohm is used to measure potential difference across a resistance of 20 ohm. The percentage error in potential difference measured by the voltmeter is nearly equal to 1. 1%2. 2%3. 5%4. 10%

Answer» A real voltmeter of resistance 1000 ohm is used to measure potential difference across a resistance of 20 ohm. The percentage error in potential difference measured by the voltmeter is nearly equal to
1. 1%
2. 2%
3. 5%
4. 10%