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1.

In a biprism experiment ,the distance between the second and seventh bright fringes on the same side of the central bright fringe is 1.215 mm ,that between the slit and biprism is 20 cm and the distance between the eyepiece and biprism is 130 cm. The magnified and diminished virtual images of the slit for two conjugate positions of a convex lens inserted between the slit and eyepiece are 4.5 mm and 2 mm ,respectively. Find the wavelength of light used.

Answer» In a biprism experiment ,the distance between the second and seventh bright fringes on the same side of the central bright fringe is 1.215 mm ,that between the slit and biprism is 20 cm and the distance between the eyepiece and biprism is 130 cm. The magnified and diminished virtual images of the slit for two conjugate positions of a convex lens inserted between the slit and eyepiece are 4.5 mm and 2 mm ,respectively. Find the wavelength of light used.
2.

A unifom string resonate with a tunning fork at a maximum tension of 32N. If it is divided into two segment by placing a wedge at a dis†an ce of 1/4 th length from one en,then resonance frequency the maximum value of tension for same is

Answer» A unifom string resonate with a tunning fork at a maximum tension of 32N. If it is divided into two segment by placing a wedge at a dis†an ce of 1/4 th length from one en,then resonance frequency the maximum value of tension for same is
3.

a particle moves in a straight line,so that x=root t then its acceleration is proportional to

Answer» a particle moves in a straight line,so that x=root t then its acceleration is proportional to
4.

In a double-slit experiment, at a certain point on the screen the path difference between the two interfering waves is 18th of a wavelength. The ratio of the intensity of light at that point to that at the centre of a bright fringe is

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In a double-slit experiment, at a certain point on the screen the path difference between the two interfering waves is 18th of a wavelength. The ratio of the intensity of light at that point to that at the centre of a bright fringe is

5.

Three masses are connected to a rotating shaft supported on bearing A and B as shown in the figure. The system is in a speace where the gravitational effect is absent. Neglect the mass of shaft and rods connecting the masses. For m1=10kg,m2=5kg and m3=2.5 kg and for a shaft angular speed of 1000 radian/s the magnitude of the bearing reaction (in N) at location Bis

Answer» Three masses are connected to a rotating shaft supported on bearing A and B as shown in the figure. The system is in a speace where the gravitational effect is absent. Neglect the mass of shaft and rods connecting the masses. For m1=10kg,m2=5kg and m3=2.5 kg and for a shaft angular speed of 1000 radian/s the magnitude of the bearing reaction (in N) at location Bis


6.

What is the forcebetween two small charged spheres having charges of 2 × 10−7C and 3 × 10−7 C placed 30 cm apart in air?

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What is the force
between two small charged spheres having charges of 2 × 10−7
C and 3 × 10−7 C placed 30 cm apart in air?

7.

A particle tied to a string describes a vertical circular motion of radius r continually. If it has a velocity root3gr at the highest point, then what is the ratio of the respective tensions in the string holding it at the highest and lowest points?

Answer» A particle tied to a string describes a vertical circular motion of radius r continually. If it has a velocity root3gr at the highest point, then what is the ratio of the respective tensions in the string holding it at the highest and lowest points?
8.

35 What is d effect of addition of inert gas on equilibrium?

Answer» 35 What is d effect of addition of inert gas on equilibrium?
9.

In the circuit shown in the figure, reading of voltmeter is V1 when only S1 is closed, V2 when only S2 is closed and V3 when both S1 and S2 are closed. Choose the correct relation between V1, V2 and V3.

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In the circuit shown in the figure, reading of voltmeter is V1 when only S1 is closed, V2 when only S2 is closed and V3 when both S1 and S2 are closed. Choose the correct relation between V1, V2 and V3.



10.

Waves in a medium are represented by y=0.2 sinπ (x-4t) where x and y are in metres and t is in seconds. The displacement at a point x=50 cm and t=2.5 sec is?

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Waves in a medium are represented by y=0.2 sinπ (x-4t) where x and y are in metres and t is in seconds. The displacement at a point x=50 cm and t=2.5 sec is?


11.

In a hydrogen atom, the electron makes 6.6×1015 revolutions per second around the nucleus in an orbit of radius 0.5×10−10 m. It is equivalent to a current nearly

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In a hydrogen atom, the electron makes 6.6×1015 revolutions per second around the nucleus in an orbit of radius 0.5×1010 m. It is equivalent to a current nearly

12.

48.The virtual current of 4A and 50Hz flows in an AC circuit containing a coil.The power consumed in the coil is 240W. If the virtual voltage across the coil is 100V, than its Resistance is

Answer» 48.The virtual current of 4A and 50Hz flows in an AC circuit containing a coil.The power consumed in the coil is 240W. If the virtual voltage across the coil is 100V, than its Resistance is
13.

A spherical conductor of radius 10 cm has a charge of 3.2×10−7 C distributed uniformly. What is the magnitude of electric field at a point 5 cm from the surface of the sphere?

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A spherical conductor of radius 10 cm has a charge of 3.2×107 C distributed uniformly. What is the magnitude of electric field at a point 5 cm from the surface of the sphere?

14.

A small tunnel is created in an isolated sphere of radius r having charge Q uniformly distributed in its volume. A point charge-q having mass m is projected from the centre of the sphere so that it escapes from the electric field. the minimum speed of the particle

Answer» A small tunnel is created in an isolated sphere of radius r having charge Q uniformly distributed in its volume. A point charge-q having mass m is projected from the centre of the sphere so that it escapes from the electric field. the minimum speed of the particle
15.

A solenoid has 2×10^4 turns/meter and has daimeter 10 cm. An electron beam having kinectic energy 100keV passes without touching walls of solenoid then find current in the solenoid. Electron beam make angle 30^0 with axis of solenoid. (1)0.4A (2)0.8A (3)1.2A (4)1.6A

Answer» A solenoid has 2×10^4 turns/meter and has daimeter 10 cm. An electron beam having kinectic energy 100keV passes without touching walls of solenoid then find current in the solenoid. Electron beam make angle 30^0 with axis of solenoid. (1)0.4A (2)0.8A (3)1.2A (4)1.6A
16.

A block of mass m, lying on a rough horizontal plane, is acted upon by a horizontal force P and another force Q, inclined at an angle θ to the vertical upwards. The block will remain in equilibrium, if minimum coefficient of friction between it and the surface is

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A block of mass m, lying on a rough horizontal plane, is acted upon by a horizontal force P and another force Q, inclined at an angle θ to the vertical upwards. The block will remain in equilibrium, if minimum coefficient of friction between it and the surface is

17.

If there are 100 free electrons excess on a body, then what will be net charge on it?​

Answer» If there are 100 free electrons excess on a body, then what will be net charge on it?​
18.

Magnetic field of light ray is given by →B=(3^i+4^j)×10−4 sin (kz+ωt) & electric field is given by →E=(α^i+β^j)×104 sin(kz+ωt), then what is the relation between α & β

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Magnetic field of light ray is given by B=(3^i+4^j)×104 sin (kz+ωt) & electric field is given by E=(α^i+β^j)×104 sin(kz+ωt), then what is the relation between α & β

19.

98.The equivalent capacitance between points P and Q in the circuit shown is 1. C 2. 2C 3. C/2 4. 4C

Answer» 98.The equivalent capacitance between points P and Q in the circuit shown is 1. C 2. 2C 3. C/2 4. 4C
20.

The gravitational attraction between electron and proton in ahydrogen atom is weaker than the coulomb attraction by a factor ofabout 10–40. An alternative way of looking at this fact is to estimatethe radius of the first Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom if the electronand proton were bound by gravitational attraction. You will find theanswer interesting.

Answer» The gravitational attraction between electron and proton in ahydrogen atom is weaker than the coulomb attraction by a factor ofabout 10–40. An alternative way of looking at this fact is to estimatethe radius of the first Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom if the electronand proton were bound by gravitational attraction. You will find theanswer interesting.
21.

In the formula to calculate the apparant height, real height is divided by refractive index of water or is it divided by relative refractive index of water with respect to air ?

Answer» In the formula to calculate the apparant height, real height is divided by refractive index of water or is it divided by relative refractive index of water with respect to air ?
22.

person a and b r moving such that a is moving towards east with speed 20 m/ s and b. is moving towards 60 degree north of eat with speed v. the velocity of b observed a is along n orth direction find. a) actual speed of b b) what is magnitude of velocity of b observed by a

Answer» person a and b r moving such that a is moving towards east with speed 20 m/ s and b. is moving towards 60 degree north of eat with speed v. the velocity of b observed a is along n orth direction find. a) actual speed of b b) what is magnitude of velocity of b observed by a
23.

Three equal resistors connected in series across a source of emf together dissipate 10 W of power. What would be the power dissipated if the same resistors are connected in parallel across the same source of emf?

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Three equal resistors connected in series across a source of emf together dissipate 10 W of power. What would be the power dissipated if the same resistors are connected in parallel across the same source of emf?

24.

Magnetic field at center of hydrogen like atom due to motion of electron on nth orbitis proportional to

Answer» Magnetic field at center of hydrogen like atom due to motion of electron on nth orbitis proportional to
25.

If potential inside a conductor or inside a spherical conductor is constant then how current pass through it

Answer» If potential inside a conductor or inside a spherical conductor is constant then how current pass through it
26.

Two blocks of mass M and m respectively are kept in contact on a frictionless table. The experimenter pushes M from behind so that the blocks accelerate. If M exerts a force 'R' on the m, what is F? A)RM/m B)R(1+M/m) C)RM/M D)R(1+m/M)

Answer» Two blocks of mass M and m respectively are kept in contact on a frictionless table. The experimenter pushes M from behind so that the blocks accelerate. If M exerts a force 'R' on the m, what is F? A)RM/m B)R(1+M/m) C)RM/M D)R(1+m/M)
27.

An electric bulb, rated as 200 W at 100 V, is used in a circuit having a 200 V supply. The resistance R, that must be put in series with the bulb, so that the bulb delivers the same power is Ω)

Answer» An electric bulb, rated as 200 W at 100 V, is used in a circuit having a 200 V supply. The resistance R, that must be put in series with the bulb, so that the

bulb delivers the same power is Ω)
28.

27. Why happens to cathode rays in application of magnetic field ?

Answer» 27. Why happens to cathode rays in application of magnetic field ?
29.

A rigid block of mass m1=10kg having velocity v0=2ms strikes a stationary block of mass m2=30kg after travelling 1 m along a frictionless horizontal surface as shown in the figure.The two masses stick together and jointly move by a distance of 0.25 m further along the same frictionless surface, before they touch the mass-less buffer that is connected to the rigid vertical wall by means of a linear spring having a spring constant k=105Nm. The maximum deflection of the spring is cm (round off to 2 decimal places).

Answer» A rigid block of mass m1=10kg having velocity v0=2ms strikes a stationary block of mass m2=30kg after travelling 1 m along a frictionless horizontal surface as shown in the figure.





The two masses stick together and jointly move by a distance of 0.25 m further along the same frictionless surface, before they touch the mass-less buffer that is connected to the rigid vertical wall by means of a linear spring having a spring constant k=105Nm. The maximum deflection of the spring is cm (round off to 2 decimal places).
30.

An object of mass 10 kg is sliding with a constant velocity of 2 m/s on a frictionless horizontal table. What is the force required to keep the object moving with the same velocity?

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An object of mass 10 kg is sliding with a constant velocity of 2 m/s on a frictionless horizontal table. What is the force required to keep the object moving with the same velocity?

31.

A uniform metre scale balances horizontally on a knife edge placed at 55 cm mark when a mass of 25 g is suspended from one end, then mass of the scale is

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A uniform metre scale balances horizontally on a knife edge placed at 55 cm mark when a mass of 25 g is suspended from one end, then mass of the scale is

32.

If a ball is thrown vertically upwards with velocity u distance covered during last t seconds is

Answer» If a ball is thrown vertically upwards with velocity u distance covered during last t seconds is
33.

The adiabatic bulk modulus of a diatomic gas at atmospheric pressure is

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The adiabatic bulk modulus of a diatomic gas at atmospheric pressure is

34.

An object of mass m is tied to a string of length l and a variable force F is applied on it which brings the string gradually to angle θ with the vertical. Find the work done by the force F. ( Assume initial and final kinetic energy to be zero)

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An object of mass m is tied to a string of length l and a variable force F is applied on it which brings the string gradually to angle θ with the vertical. Find the work done by the force F. ( Assume initial and final kinetic energy to be zero)

35.

63. A common emitter amplifier has voltage gain 50 an input impedence of 2000ohm and an output impedence of 400 ohm. The power gain of the amplifier will be

Answer» 63. A common emitter amplifier has voltage gain 50 an input impedence of 2000ohm and an output impedence of 400 ohm. The power gain of the amplifier will be
36.

Where does the mirror needs to be placed in a medium having refractive index 4/3 (i.e. x), if image is to be formed at same place as object O?

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Where does the mirror needs to be placed in a medium having refractive index 4/3 (i.e. x), if image is to be formed at same place as object O?




37.

A body is moving down into a well through a rope passing over a fixed pulley of radius 20 cm. Assume that there is no slipping between the rope and pulley. Calculate the angular velocity and angular acceleration of the pulley at an instant when the body is going down at a speed of 40 cm/s and has an acceleration of 4 m/s2?

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A body is moving down into a well through a rope passing over a fixed pulley of radius 20 cm. Assume that there is no slipping between the rope and pulley. Calculate the angular velocity and angular acceleration of the pulley at an instant when the body is going down at a speed of 40 cm/s and has an acceleration of 4 m/s2?

38.

The thickness at the centre of a planoconvex lens is 3 mm and the diameter is 6 cm. If the speed of light in the material of the lens is 2×108 ms−1, the focal length of the lens kept in air is :

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The thickness at the centre of a planoconvex lens is 3 mm and the diameter is 6 cm. If the speed of light in the material of the lens is 2×108 ms1, the focal length of the lens kept in air is :

39.

A pulse is travelling on a stretched string fixed at one end with velocity 2 cm/s as shown in the figure. At t=0 s, center of pulse is 4 cm apart from the fixed end. The shape of string at t=2 s is

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A pulse is travelling on a stretched string fixed at one end with velocity 2 cm/s as shown in the figure. At t=0 s, center of pulse is 4 cm apart from the fixed end. The shape of string at t=2 s is


40.

Question 2 In the following example, try to identify the number of times the velocity of the ball changes: "A football player kicks a football to another player of his team who kicks the football towards the goal. The goalkeeper of the opposite team collects the football and kicks it towards a player of his own team". Also identify the agent supplying the force in each case.

Answer» Question 2

In the following example, try to identify the number of times the velocity of the ball changes: "A football player kicks a football to another player of his team who kicks the football towards the goal. The goalkeeper of the opposite team collects the football and kicks it towards a player of his own team". Also identify the agent supplying the force in each case.
41.

Choose the correct statement:

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Choose the correct statement:


42.

The component of velocity of a body moving in a circle of radius r in the radial direction is

Answer» The component of velocity of a body moving in a circle of radius r in the radial direction is
43.

Two ends of a rod of non-uniform area of cross-section are maintained at temperature T1 and T2 (T1>T2) as shown in the figure. If I is the heat current through the cross - section of the conductor at distance x from its left face then the variation of I with time t is best represented by

Answer»

Two ends of a rod of non-uniform area of cross-section are maintained at temperature T1 and T2 (T1>T2) as shown in the figure. If I is the heat current through the cross - section of the conductor at distance x from its left face then the variation of I with time t is best represented by


44.

What will be the potential difference on the capacitor while placing dielectric between parallel plate capacitor in the following two cases: 1) If capacitor is already connected to some battery. 2) If the battery is switched off and after connecting dielectric again switched on. Explain with reason.

Answer» What will be the potential difference on the capacitor while placing dielectric between parallel plate capacitor in the following two cases:
1) If capacitor is already connected to some battery.
2) If the battery is switched off and after connecting dielectric again switched on. Explain with reason.
45.

If 40% energy released during fission would be converted into electrical energy, then the number of fission in a second in a nuclear reactor of 6.4 MW output is[Energy per fission=200 MeV]

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If 40% energy released during fission would be converted into electrical energy, then the number of fission in a second in a nuclear reactor of 6.4 MW output is

[Energy per fission=200 MeV]

46.

An expression for the magnetic field strength B at the point between the capacitor plates indicates in figure express B in terms of the rate of change of the electric field strength ie, dEdt between the plates

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An expression for the magnetic field strength B at the point between the capacitor plates indicates in figure express B in terms of the rate of change of the electric field strength ie, dEdt between the plates



47.

If ABCD is a quadrilateral such that −−→AB=^i+2^j and −−→AD=^j+2^k and −−→AC=2(^i+2^j)+3(^j+2^k). Then area of quadrilateral ABCD in sq. units is

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If ABCD is a quadrilateral such that AB=^i+2^j and AD=^j+2^k and AC=2(^i+2^j)+3(^j+2^k). Then area of quadrilateral ABCD in sq. units is

48.

Under electrostatic conditions electric field inside a conductor is zero but in electrodynamic condition the field is not equal to zero,how field develop inside a conductor in electrodynamic condition.

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Under electrostatic conditions electric field inside a conductor is zero but in electrodynamic condition the field is not equal to zero,how field develop inside a conductor in electrodynamic condition.

49.

A plane wavefront travelling in a straight line in a vacuum encounters a medium of refractive index μ. At P, the shape of the wavefront is :

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A plane wavefront travelling in a straight line in a vacuum encounters a medium of refractive index μ. At P, the shape of the wavefront is :




50.

50. Find the area enclosed between the curve x=y and x-y+2=0

Answer» 50. Find the area enclosed between the curve x=y and x-y+2=0