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Two amplifiers are connected one after the other in series (cascaded).The first amplifier has a voltage gain of 10 and the second has avoltage gain of 20. If the input signal is 0.01 volt, calculate the outputac signal. |
| Answer» Two amplifiers are connected one after the other in series (cascaded).The first amplifier has a voltage gain of 10 and the second has avoltage gain of 20. If the input signal is 0.01 volt, calculate the outputac signal. | |
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The volume of 1 mole of an ideal gas at STP (STP = 273.15 K and 1 bar) is X.7 L. The value of X is |
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Answer» The volume of 1 mole of an ideal gas at STP (STP = 273.15 K and 1 bar) is X.7 L. The value of X is |
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58.The meter bridge circuit shown in figure in balanced when jockey J divides wire AB into two parts AJ and BJ in the ratio 1:2. Then unknown resistance Q is:- |
| Answer» 58.The meter bridge circuit shown in figure in balanced when jockey J divides wire AB into two parts AJ and BJ in the ratio 1:2. Then unknown resistance Q is:- | |
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There are 2 concentric spherical conducting shells of radii r and 3r. The outer shell carries a charge q and inner shell is uncharged. Inner shell is now connected with earth find the amount of charge flow from inner shell to the earth. |
| Answer» There are 2 concentric spherical conducting shells of radii r and 3r. The outer shell carries a charge q and inner shell is uncharged. Inner shell is now connected with earth find the amount of charge flow from inner shell to the earth. | |
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In the following circuit the potential difference between the points B and C is balanced against 40 cm length of potentiometer wire. In order to balance the potential difference between the points C and D, where should jockey be pressed |
Answer» In the following circuit the potential difference between the points B and C is balanced against 40 cm length of potentiometer wire. In order to balance the potential difference between the points C and D, where should jockey be pressed ![]() |
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why focal length of fluid decrease when it is imaresed in liquid |
| Answer» why focal length of fluid decrease when it is imaresed in liquid | |
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AB is a resistanceless conducting rod which forms a diameter of a conducting ring of radius r rotating in a uniform magnetic field B as shown in the figure. The resistance R1 and R2 do not rotate. Then current through the resistor R1 is - |
Answer» AB is a resistanceless conducting rod which forms a diameter of a conducting ring of radius r rotating in a uniform magnetic field B as shown in the figure. The resistance R1 and R2 do not rotate. Then current through the resistor R1 is -![]() |
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A person was moving at a uniform speed, but suddenly he comes to rest. What will be his acceleration at rest? |
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Answer» A person was moving at a uniform speed, but suddenly he comes to rest. What will be his acceleration at rest? |
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KE of a body is increased by 44%. What is thepercent increase in the momentum? |
| Answer» KE of a body is increased by 44%. What is thepercent increase in the momentum? | |
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A uniform electric field exists in space. No work is required to be done to move a charge on the line y=x. Which of the following may represent the direction of electric field? |
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Answer» A uniform electric field exists in space. No work is required to be done to move a charge on the line y=x. Which of the following may represent the direction of electric field? |
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Starting at temperature 300 K, one mole of an ideal diatomic gas (γ=1.4) is first compressed adiabatically from volume V1 to V2=V116. It is then allowed to expand isobarically to volume 2V2. If all the processes are the quasi-static, then the final temperature of the gas (in K) is (to the nearest integer) |
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Answer» Starting at temperature 300 K, one mole of an ideal diatomic gas (γ=1.4) is first compressed adiabatically from volume V1 to V2=V116. It is then allowed to expand isobarically to volume 2V2. If all the processes are the quasi-static, then the final temperature of the gas (in K) is (to the nearest integer) |
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Moment of inertia of a uniform cylinder of mass M and radius R about its geometric axis is |
| Answer» Moment of inertia of a uniform cylinder of mass M and radius R about its geometric axis is | |
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3.A particle is projected from ground with velocity 20root2 m/s at 45 degree. Prove that at time(s) 1 &3 s is at height 15 m from ground. |
| Answer» 3.A particle is projected from ground with velocity 20root2 m/s at 45 degree. Prove that at time(s) 1 &3 s is at height 15 m from ground. | |
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A block of mass m rest on a horizontal floor with which it has a coefficient of static friction mue. For the block to just move |
| Answer» A block of mass m rest on a horizontal floor with which it has a coefficient of static friction mue. For the block to just move | |
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A proton of mass 1.6×10−27 kg goes round in a circular orbit of radius 0.10 m under a centripetal force of 4×10−13N. then the frequency of revolution of the proton is about |
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Answer» A proton of mass 1.6×10−27 kg goes round in a circular orbit of radius 0.10 m under a centripetal force of 4×10−13N. then the frequency of revolution of the proton is about |
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The equivalent inductance of the network shown in the figure, between the points a and b is - |
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Answer» The equivalent inductance of the network shown in the figure, between the points a and b is - |
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If Coulomb's law involved dependence of 1/r^{-3} instead of 1/r^{-2} where r is distance between two point changes would Gauss's law still be true? |
| Answer» If Coulomb's law involved dependence of 1/r^{-3} instead of 1/r^{-2} where r is distance between two point changes would Gauss's law still be true? | |
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A long, straight wire, of radius a, carries a current distributed uniformly over its cross-section. The ratio of the magnetic fields due to the wire, at distances a3 and 2a, respectively from the axis of the wire, is: |
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Answer» A long, straight wire, of radius a, carries a current distributed uniformly over its cross-section. The ratio of the magnetic fields due to the wire, at distances a3 and 2a, respectively from the axis of the wire, is: |
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A vessel of volume V contains an ideal gas at absolute temperature T and pressure P. The gas is allowed to leak till its pressure falls to P. Assuming that the temperature remains constant during leakage, the number of moles of the gas that have leaked is |
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Answer» A vessel of volume V contains an ideal gas at absolute temperature T and pressure P. The gas is allowed to leak till its pressure falls to P. Assuming that the temperature remains constant during leakage, the number of moles of the gas that have leaked is |
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The displacement equation for a particle in standing wave is represented as y(x,t)=0.4sin(0.5x)cos(30t), where x and y are in centimeter and time t is in seconds. Magnitude of velocity of particle at x=2.4 cm and t=0.8 s is -[ sin(1.2)=0.93,sin (24)=−0.9 ] |
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Answer» The displacement equation for a particle in standing wave is represented as y(x,t)=0.4sin(0.5x)cos(30t), where x and y are in centimeter and time t is in seconds. |
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A particle executes SHM with frequency f. Find frequency with which its kinetic energy oscillates |
| Answer» A particle executes SHM with frequency f. Find frequency with which its kinetic energy oscillates | |
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Evaluate ∫(x3−ex+cosx)dx |
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Answer» Evaluate ∫(x3−ex+cosx)dx |
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A moving coil galvanometer has resistance 50 Ω and it indicates full deflection at 4 mA current. A voltmeter is made using this galvanometer and a 5 k Ω resistance. The maximum voltage, that can be measured using this voltmeter will be close to |
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Answer» A moving coil galvanometer has resistance 50 Ω and it indicates full deflection at 4 mA current. A voltmeter is made using this galvanometer and a 5 k Ω resistance. The maximum voltage, that can be measured using this voltmeter will be close to |
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A source emits light of wavelengths 555 nm and 600 nm. The radiant flux of the 555 nm part is 40 W and of the 600 nm part is 30 W.The relative luminosity at 600 nm is 0.6 . Find (a) the total radiant flux, (b) the total luminous flux, (c) the luminous efficiency. |
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Answer» A source emits light of wavelengths 555 nm and 600 nm. The radiant flux of the 555 nm part is 40 W and of the 600 nm part is 30 W.The relative luminosity at 600 nm is 0.6 . Find (a) the total radiant flux, (b) the total luminous flux, (c) the luminous efficiency. |
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The sunlight reaching the earth has maximum electric field of 810 V/m. What is the maximum magnetic field in this light? |
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Answer» The sunlight reaching the earth has maximum electric field of 810 V/m. What is the maximum magnetic field in this light? |
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A sample contains only hydrogen atoms and in all atom electron are present at 4th excited state. How many minimum number of atoms are required if total 7 lines are observed in the emission spectrum |
| Answer» A sample contains only hydrogen atoms and in all atom electron are present at 4th excited state. How many minimum number of atoms are required if total 7 lines are observed in the emission spectrum | |
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A horizontal force, just sufficient to move a body of mass 4 kg lying on a rough horizontal surface, is applied on it. The coefficient of static and kinetic friction between the body and the surface are 0.8 and 0.6, respectively. If the force continues to act even after the block has started moving, the acceleration of the block in m/s2 is (g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» A horizontal force, just sufficient to move a body of mass 4 kg lying on a rough horizontal surface, is applied on it. The coefficient of static and kinetic friction between the body and the surface are 0.8 and 0.6, respectively. If the force continues to act even after the block has started moving, the acceleration of the block in m/s2 is (g=10 m/s2) |
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To find the distance d over which a signal canbe seen clearly in foggy conditions, a railwaysengineer uses dimensional analysis andassumes that the distance depends on themass density p of the fog, intensity (power/area) S of the light from the signal and itsfrequency f. The engineer finds that d isproportional to Sn The value of n is |
| Answer» To find the distance d over which a signal canbe seen clearly in foggy conditions, a railwaysengineer uses dimensional analysis andassumes that the distance depends on themass density p of the fog, intensity (power/area) S of the light from the signal and itsfrequency f. The engineer finds that d isproportional to Sn The value of n is | |
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A tuning fork A produces 4 beats/sec with another tuning fork B of frequency 320HZ on filling one of the prongs of A 4beats/sec are again heard when sounded with the same fork B. Then the frequency of fork A before filing is a)328Hz b)316Hz |
| Answer» A tuning fork A produces 4 beats/sec with another tuning fork B of frequency 320HZ on filling one of the prongs of A 4beats/sec are again heard when sounded with the same fork B. Then the frequency of fork A before filing is a)328Hz b)316Hz | |
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A wire shown in the figure is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s in the magnetic field of magnitude 0.3 T. If the distance between the points A and B is 15 cm. Calculate the emf induced between points A and B. |
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Answer» A wire shown in the figure is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s in the magnetic field of magnitude 0.3 T. If the distance between the points A and B is 15 cm. Calculate the emf induced between points A and B. |
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In the given figure the magnetix flux through the loop increases according to the relation ϕB(t)=10t2+20t, where ϕB is in milliwebers and t is in seconds.The magnitude of current through R=2 Ω resistor at t=5 s is (in mA) |
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Answer» In the given figure the magnetix flux through the loop increases according to the relation ϕB(t)=10t2+20t, where ϕB is in milliwebers and t is in seconds. The magnitude of current through R=2 Ω resistor at t=5 s is ![]() |
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In the given circuit of potentiometer, the potential difference E across AB (10 m length) is larger than E1 and E2 as well. For key K1 (closed), the jockey is adjusted to touch the wire at point J1, so, that there is no deflection in the galvanometer. Now, the first battery (E1) is replaced by the second battery (E2) for working by making K1 open and K2 closed. The galvanometer then gives null deflection at J2. The value of E1E2 is ab, where, a=_____. |
Answer» In the given circuit of potentiometer, the potential difference E across AB (10 m length) is larger than E1 and E2 as well. For key K1 (closed), the jockey is adjusted to touch the wire at point J1, so, that there is no deflection in the galvanometer. Now, the first battery (E1) is replaced by the second battery (E2) for working by making K1 open and K2 closed. The galvanometer then gives null deflection at J2. The value of E1E2 is ab, where, a=_____.![]() |
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An 8-pole, 200 V shunt excited dc generator has a lap wound armature having 100 coils of 8 turns. The resistance of each conductor is 0.025 Ω and field winding resistance is 100 Ω. If total core and mechanical losses are 1250 W. The current at maximum efficiency is _________51.38 |
Answer» An 8-pole, 200 V shunt excited dc generator has a lap wound armature having 100 coils of 8 turns. The resistance of each conductor is 0.025 Ω and field winding resistance is 100 Ω. If total core and mechanical losses are 1250 W. The current at maximum efficiency is _________
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What is Ori? How does it work? |
| Answer» What is Ori? How does it work? | |
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In the Bohr's model of hydrogen atom, if atomic radius of the first orbit is x then the radius of the 3rd orbit will be?? |
| Answer» In the Bohr's model of hydrogen atom, if atomic radius of the first orbit is x then the radius of the 3rd orbit will be?? | |
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Given is the pulley ,which is fixed to a ceiling having a block of mass 5kg on one side. Another side there is a another pulley. This pulley has other two blocks of different masses 2kg and 3.1 kg respectively. If given the acceleration of the first block ( of mass 5kg) is 1 metre per second square then what will be the acceleration of the block of mass 2kg? |
| Answer» Given is the pulley ,which is fixed to a ceiling having a block of mass 5kg on one side. Another side there is a another pulley. This pulley has other two blocks of different masses 2kg and 3.1 kg respectively. If given the acceleration of the first block ( of mass 5kg) is 1 metre per second square then what will be the acceleration of the block of mass 2kg? | |
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a disc of radius 2 m and mass 100 kg rolls on a horizontal floor.its centre of mass has speed of 20m/s.how much work is needed to stop it |
| Answer» a disc of radius 2 m and mass 100 kg rolls on a horizontal floor.its centre of mass has speed of 20m/s.how much work is needed to stop it | |
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Find the tension T2 in the string for the figure shown, if the surface is frictionless. (g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» Find the tension T2 in the string for the figure shown, if the surface is frictionless. (g=10 m/s2) |
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The metallic bob of a simple pendulum has the relative density ρ. The time period of this pendulum is T. If the metallic bob is immersed in water, then the new time period is given by |
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Answer» The metallic bob of a simple pendulum has the relative density ρ. The time period of this pendulum is T. If the metallic bob is immersed in water, then the new time period is given by |
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The figure shows a cross -section of along thin ribbon of width b that is carrying a uniformly disturbed total current i into the page. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field →B at a point P in the plane of the ribbon at a distance afrom its edge. |
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Answer» The figure shows a cross -section of along thin ribbon of width b that is carrying a uniformly disturbed total current i into the page. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field →B at a point P in the plane of the ribbon at a distance afrom its edge. |
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A linear charge having linear charge density λ, penetrates a cube diagonally and it penetrates a sphere diametrically as shown below. What will be the ratio of flux coming out of the cube and the sphere? |
Answer» A linear charge having linear charge density λ, penetrates a cube diagonally and it penetrates a sphere diametrically as shown below. What will be the ratio of flux coming out of the cube and the sphere? ![]() |
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The time constant of a first order instrument having an inductance L and resistance R is equal to and is also equal to the time taken to indicate percent of step input. |
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Answer» The time constant of a first order instrument having an inductance L and resistance R is equal to |
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The angular width of the central maximum in a single sit diffraction pattern is 60∘. The width of the slit is 1 μm. The slit is illuminated by monochromatic plane waves. If another slit of same width is made near it, Young's fringes can be observed on a screen placed at a distance 50 cm from the silts. If the observed fringe width is 1 cm, what is slit separation distance? (i.e. distance between the centres of each slit) |
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Answer» The angular width of the central maximum in a single sit diffraction pattern is 60∘. The width of the slit is 1 μm. The slit is illuminated by monochromatic plane waves. If another slit of same width is made near it, Young's fringes can be observed on a screen placed at a distance 50 cm from the silts. If the observed fringe width is 1 cm, what is slit separation distance? (i.e. distance between the centres of each slit) |
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Electrons are accelerated by voltage V0, initially electrons were at rest, speed after covering distance x is |
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Answer» Electrons are accelerated by voltage V0, initially electrons were at rest, speed after covering distance x is |
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The inductive reactance of a coil is 1000Ω. If its self inductance and frequency both are increased two times then inductive reactance will be |
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Answer» The inductive reactance of a coil is 1000Ω. If its self inductance and frequency both are increased two times then inductive reactance will be |
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A charged particle of mass m and charge q is projected towards a fixed charged particle of charge 3q along the line joining them,with a speed v from a very large dis†an ce .What is the minimum seperation attained between particles? |
| Answer» A charged particle of mass m and charge q is projected towards a fixed charged particle of charge 3q along the line joining them,with a speed v from a very large dis†an ce .What is the minimum seperation attained between particles? | |
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The least count of a stop watch is 0.2 s. The time of 20 oscillations of a pendulum is measured to be 25 s. The percentage error in the measurement of time will be: (correct answer + 1, wrong answer - 0.25) |
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Answer» The least count of a stop watch is 0.2 s. The time of 20 oscillations of a pendulum is measured to be 25 s. The percentage error in the measurement of time will be: |
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The oxygen molecule has a mass of 5.30 × 10¯²⁶ kg and a moment of inertia of 1.94×10-¯⁴⁶ kg m2 about an axis through its centre perpendicular to the lines joining the two atoms. Suppose the mean speed of such a molecule in a gas is 500 m/s and that its kinetic energy of rotation is two thirds of its kinetic energy of translation. Find the average angular velocity of the molecule. |
| Answer» The oxygen molecule has a mass of 5.30 × 10¯²⁶ kg and a moment of inertia of 1.94×10-¯⁴⁶ kg m2 about an axis through its centre perpendicular to the lines joining the two atoms. Suppose the mean speed of such a molecule in a gas is 500 m/s and that its kinetic energy of rotation is two thirds of its kinetic energy of translation. Find the average angular velocity of the molecule. | |
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The potential difference between the surface of charged sphere (radius R) and at the distance 3R from the surface of a sphere is V. The electric field at the distance which is equal to radius R from the surface will be |
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Answer» The potential difference between the surface of charged sphere (radius R) and at the distance 3R from the surface of a sphere is V. The electric field at the distance which is equal to radius R from the surface will be |
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If the speed of the earth’s rotation is increased such that the apparent weight at the equator is one third the initial value, then what will be the length of the day in this case? (Take radius of Earth =6.4×106 m and g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» If the speed of the earth’s rotation is increased such that the apparent weight at the equator is one third the initial value, then what will be the length of the day in this case? (Take radius of Earth =6.4×106 m and g=10 m/s2) |
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