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1.

Which of the following functions of time represent (a) simple harmonic, (b) periodic but not simple harmonic, and (c) non-periodic motion? Give period for each case of periodic motion (w is any positive constant): (a) sin ωt – cos ωt (b) sin³ ωt (c) 3 cos (p/4 – 2ωt) (d) cos ωt + cos ³ωt + cos ⁵ωt (e) exp (–ω²t²) (f) 1 + ωt + ω²t²

Answer» Which of the following functions of time represent (a) simple harmonic, (b) periodic but not simple harmonic, and (c) non-periodic motion? Give period for each case of periodic motion (w is any positive constant): (a) sin ωt – cos ωt (b) sin³ ωt (c) 3 cos (p/4 – 2ωt) (d) cos ωt + cos ³ωt + cos ⁵ωt (e) exp (–ω²t²) (f) 1 + ωt + ω²t²
2.

Why the van der Waal constant b is equal to 4 times the volume of molecules of gas?

Answer» Why the van der Waal constant b is equal to 4 times the volume of molecules of gas?
3.

In a neutral sphere ,5×10^{21 }electrons are present. If ten percent electrons are removed, then calculate the charge on the sphere? Calculate the number of electrons in 100 grams of CO2

Answer» In a neutral sphere ,5×10^{21 }electrons are present. If ten percent electrons are removed, then calculate the charge on the sphere? Calculate the number of electrons in 100 grams of CO2
4.

An AC source of frequency f is fed across a resistor R and a capacitor C in series. The current flowing in the circuit is I. If now the frequency of source is changed to f3, without any change in magnitude of voltage, the current in the circuit is found to halved. The ratio of reactance to resistance at the original frequency f will be

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An AC source of frequency f is fed across a resistor R and a capacitor C in series. The current flowing in the circuit is I. If now the frequency of source is changed to f3, without any change in magnitude of voltage, the current in the circuit is found to halved. The ratio of reactance to resistance at the original frequency f will be

5.

if an insulating sphere is hung by an insulating thread in between two oppositely charged plates, will the net force on it be 0 or towards the negatively charged plate?

Answer» if an insulating sphere is hung by an insulating thread in between two oppositely charged plates, will the net force on it be 0 or towards the negatively charged plate?
6.

The volume of a gas increases by 10 m3, when it is subjected to a constant pressure of 2×105 Pa. The amount of work done by the gas is

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The volume of a gas increases by 10 m3, when it is subjected to a constant pressure of 2×105 Pa. The amount of work done by the gas is

7.

A Square Plate of side l is placed on the principal axis at Focal Point f on a convex mirror, such that the principal axis is passes through the centre of plate it normally. The area of image of plate isA) L²B) L²/4C) L²/16D) L²/8

Answer» A Square Plate of side l is placed on the principal axis at Focal Point f on a convex mirror, such that the principal axis is passes through the centre of plate it normally. The area of image of plate is
A) L²
B) L²/4
C) L²/16
D) L²/8
8.

why is maximum emf induced when magnetic flux link with a coil reduces to 0 from its maximum value?

Answer» why is maximum emf induced when magnetic flux link with a coil reduces to 0 from its maximum value?
9.

A magnetic needle lying parallel to a magnetic field requires W units of work to turn it through 60∘, the torque needed to maintain the needle in this position will be

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A magnetic needle lying parallel to a magnetic field requires W units of work to turn it through 60, the torque needed to maintain the needle in this position will be


10.

Two waves of equal frequencies, have their amplitudes in the ratio of 4:5. They are superimposed on each other. Calculate the ratio of maximum and minimum intensity of the resultant wave.

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Two waves of equal frequencies, have their amplitudes in the ratio of 4:5. They are superimposed on each other. Calculate the ratio of maximum and minimum intensity of the resultant wave.

11.

Two rods AB and CD of the same mass and lengths 1 m and 32 m are joined at ′O′ to form an L-shaped frame AOD as shown in figure. Assuming COM of a rod is at the mid point of the rod, the location of centre of mass of the L-shaped frame from the point of intersection ′O′ is

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Two rods AB and CD of the same mass and lengths 1 m and 32 m are joined at O to form an L-shaped frame AOD as shown in figure. Assuming COM of a rod is at the mid point of the rod, the location of centre of mass of the L-shaped frame from the point of intersection O is


12.

The value of acceleration due to gravity is g1 at a height h=R2 (R= radius of the earth) from the surface of the earth. It is again equal to g1 and a depth d below the surface. The ratio (dR) equals

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The value of acceleration due to gravity is g1 at a height h=R2 (R= radius of the earth) from the surface of the earth. It is again equal to g1 and a depth d below the surface. The ratio (dR) equals

13.

41. Calculate the de broglie wavelength for a proton and an a- particle if they are accelerated through a same potential difference V

Answer» 41. Calculate the de broglie wavelength for a proton and an a- particle if they are accelerated through a same potential difference V
14.

Which statement is false?Which is true ?explain1)Energy is conserved in all types of collision .2)Work energy theorem is not applicable to inelastic collision.

Answer» Which statement is false?Which is true ?explain
1)Energy is conserved in all types of collision .
2)Work energy theorem is not applicable to inelastic collision.
15.

A solid sphere of radius R, acquires a terminal velocity v1 when falling (due to gravity) through a viscous fluid, having a coefficient of viscosity η. The sphere is broken into 27 identical solid spheres. If each of these spheres acquires a terminal velocity, v2, when falling through the same fluid, the ratio (v1v2) equals:

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A solid sphere of radius R, acquires a terminal velocity v1 when falling (due to gravity) through a viscous fluid, having a coefficient of viscosity η. The sphere is broken into 27 identical solid spheres. If each of these spheres acquires a terminal velocity, v2, when falling through the same fluid, the ratio (v1v2) equals:

16.

52. A capacitor of capactancs C is charged to a potential differencs V from a cell and then disconnectedit. A charge O is now given to its positive plate. The potential difference across the capacitor is now

Answer» 52. A capacitor of capactancs C is charged to a potential differencs V from a cell and then disconnectedit. A charge O is now given to its positive plate. The potential difference across the capacitor is now
17.

If y=(1+x14)(1+x12)(1−x14), then ∣∣∣dydx∣∣∣=

Answer» If y=(1+x14)(1+x12)(1x14), then dydx=
18.

Q. Which of the following four statements is false?(1) A body can have zero velocity and still be accelerated (2)A body can have a constant velocity and still have a varying speed(3)A body can have a constant speed and still have a varying velocity(4)The direction of the velocity of a body can change when its acceleration is constant.

Answer» Q. Which of the following four statements is false?
(1) A body can have zero velocity and still be accelerated
(2)A body can have a constant velocity and still have a varying speed
(3)A body can have a constant speed and still have a varying velocity
(4)The direction of the velocity of a body can change when its acceleration is constant.
19.

A rocket is fired vertically with a speed of 5 km s¯¹ from the earth’s surface. How far from the earth does the rocket go before returning to the earth ? Mass of the earth = 6.0 × 1024 kg; mean radius of the earth = 6.4 × 10⁶ m; G = 6.67 × 10¯¹¹ N m² kg¯².

Answer» A rocket is fired vertically with a speed of 5 km s¯¹ from the earth’s surface. How far from the earth does the rocket go before returning to the earth ? Mass of the earth = 6.0 × 1024 kg; mean radius of the earth = 6.4 × 10⁶ m; G = 6.67 × 10¯¹¹ N m² kg¯².
20.

22 g of CO2 at 27∘C is mixed with 16g of O2 at 37∘C. The temperature of the mixture is

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22 g of CO2 at 27C is mixed with 16g of O2 at 37C. The temperature of the mixture is

21.

A circular hole of radius a2 is cut out of a circular disc of radius ′a′ shown in the figure. The centroid of the remaining circular portion with respect to point ′O′ will be :

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A circular hole of radius a2 is cut out of a circular disc of radius a shown in the figure. The centroid of the remaining circular portion with respect to point O will be :


22.

Why is there more deviation from ideal gas behaviour at low temperature?

Answer» Why is there more deviation from ideal gas behaviour at low temperature?
23.

ntTwo circular coils 1 and 2 are made from the same wire but the radius of the first coil is twice that of the second coil. What is the ratio of potential difference applied across them so that the magnetic field at their centres is the same?n nt(1) 3n nt(2) 4n nt(3) 6n nt(4) 2n

Answer» ntTwo circular coils 1 and 2 are made from the same wire but the radius of the first coil is twice that of the second coil. What is the ratio of potential difference applied across them so that the magnetic field at their centres is the same?n nt(1) 3n nt(2) 4n nt(3) 6n nt(4) 2n
24.

What is difference between magnitude and direction

Answer» What is difference between magnitude and direction
25.

Define time of flight or max height

Answer» Define time of flight or max height
26.

Significant figures of 100

Answer» Significant figures of 100
27.

Under what observations do the wave theory of light appears to fail

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Under what observations do the wave theory of light appears to fail

28.

Two drops of same radius are falling through air with steady velocity v. If the two drops coalesce, what would be the terminal velocity?

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Two drops of same radius are falling through air with steady velocity v. If the two drops coalesce, what would be the terminal velocity?

29.

When two tuning forks, fork A and fork B are sounded together, 4 beats per second are heard. When the tuning fork B is loaded with wax then 6 beats per second are heard. If the frequency of fork A is 200 Hz then what was the original frequency of fork B?

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When two tuning forks, fork A and fork B are sounded together, 4 beats per second are heard. When the tuning fork B is loaded with wax then 6 beats per second are heard. If the frequency of fork A is 200 Hz then what was the original frequency of fork B?

30.

A block of 4 kg is suspended from the ceiling through a massless spring of spring constant k=100 N/m. If 4 kg is replaced by 8 kg, what would be the ratio of elongation in 1st case to 2nd case?

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A block of 4 kg is suspended from the ceiling through a massless spring of spring constant k=100 N/m. If 4 kg is replaced by 8 kg, what would be the ratio of elongation in 1st case to 2nd case?

31.

The mean length of an object is 5 cm. Which of the following measurements is most accurate?

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The mean length of an object is 5 cm. Which of the following measurements is most accurate?

32.

A slit of width a is illuminated by parallel monochromatic light of wavelength λ. The value of a at which the first minimum of the diffraction pattern will from at θ=30∘ is

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A slit of width a is illuminated by parallel monochromatic light of wavelength λ. The value of a at which the first minimum of the diffraction pattern will from at θ=30 is

33.

149. If two masses m1 and m2 are attached to the end of the string which passes over a pulley.if T is the tension in the string the acceleration of the system is

Answer» 149. If two masses m1 and m2 are attached to the end of the string which passes over a pulley.if T is the tension in the string the acceleration of the system is
34.

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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A person was moving at a uniform speed, but suddenly he comes to rest. What will be his acceleration at rest?



35.

time of flight for the ground to ground projection of a body of mass 2kg is is 8 s . if the horizontal component of velocity of projection of 20 m/s then magnitude of torque of the force acting of body at the highest point about the point of projection

Answer» time of flight for the ground to ground projection of a body of mass 2kg is is 8 s . if the horizontal component of velocity of projection of 20 m/s then magnitude of torque of the force acting of body at the highest point about the point of projection
36.

unit of gravitatonal constant_{

Answer» unit of gravitatonal constant_{
37.

A conducting loop of area 5.0cm2 is placed in a magnetic field which varies sinusoidally with time as B=B0sinωt where B0=0.20T and ω=300s−1. The normal to the coil makes an angle of 60∘ with the field. Find (a) the maximum emf induced in the coil, (b) the emf induced at τ=(π900)s and (c)the emf induced at t=(π600)s.

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A conducting loop of area 5.0cm2 is placed in a magnetic field which varies sinusoidally with time as B=B0sinωt where B0=0.20T and ω=300s1. The normal to the coil makes an angle of 60 with the field. Find (a) the maximum emf induced in the coil, (b) the emf induced at τ=(π900)s and (c)the emf induced at t=(π600)s.

38.

1 kg of ice at −10∘C is mixed with 4.4 kg of water at 30∘C. The final temperature of mixture is Given specific heat of ice =0.5 cal/g∘C,Specific heat of water =1 cal/g∘C,Latent heat of fusion for ice =80 cal/g.

Answer» 1 kg of ice at 10C is mixed with 4.4 kg of water at 30C. The final temperature of mixture is



Given specific heat of ice =0.5 cal/gC,

Specific heat of water =1 cal/gC,

Latent heat of fusion for ice =80 cal/g.
39.

A particle is moving in a circle of radius R with constant speed v, if radius is double then its centripetal force to keep the same speed should be

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A particle is moving in a circle of radius R with constant speed v, if radius is double then its centripetal force to keep the same speed should be


40.

For angles of projection of a projectile (45^°- 0) and (45^°+0), the horizontal ranges described by the projectile are in the ratio of :- (1) 1:1 (2) 2:3 (3) 1:2 (4) 2:

Answer» For angles of projection of a projectile (45^°- 0) and (45^°+0), the horizontal ranges described by the projectile are in the ratio of :- (1) 1:1 (2) 2:3 (3) 1:2 (4) 2:
41.

Test dimensionally if the equation v2=u2 + 2ax may be correct.

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Test dimensionally if the equation v2=u2 + 2ax may be correct.



42.

Simplify:sinα(1+cosα)+(1+cosα)sinα

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Simplify:sinα(1+cosα)+(1+cosα)sinα

43.

The circuit has two oppositely connect ideal diodes in parallel. What is the current following in the circuit?

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The circuit has two oppositely connect ideal diodes in parallel. What is the current following in the circuit?



44.

Are mass and energy conserved in mass energy? If not then why is it included in law of conservation of energy

Answer» Are mass and energy conserved in mass energy? If not then why is it included in law of conservation of energy
45.

lf all the particles of a system lie in a cube, is it necessary that the centre of mass be in the cube?

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lf all the particles of a system lie in a cube, is it necessary that the centre of mass be in the cube?



46.

What is the equation for magnetic forces?

Answer» What is the equation for magnetic forces?
47.

two towers on top of two hill are 40km apart the line joining them passes 50m above a hill halfway btw the towers .longest wavelength of radio waves which can be sent btw the towers .longest wavelength of radio wave which can be sent btw the towers without appreciable diffraction is

Answer» two towers on top of two hill are 40km apart the line joining them passes 50m above a hill halfway btw the towers .longest wavelength of radio waves which can be sent btw the towers .longest wavelength of radio wave which can be sent btw the towers without appreciable diffraction is
48.

A body moves with constant angular velocity on a circle. Magnitude of angular acceleration

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A body moves with constant angular velocity on a circle. Magnitude of angular acceleration


49.

A small object is placed 50 cm to the left of a thin convex lens of focal length 30 cm . A convex spherical mirror of radius of curvature 100 cm is placed to the right of the lens at a distance of 50 cm. The mirror is titled such that the axis of the mirror is at a angle θ=30∘ to the axis of the lens, as shown in the figure.If the origin of the coordinate system is taken to be at the centre of the lens, the coordinates (in cm) of the point (x,y) at which the image is formed are

Answer»

A small object is placed 50 cm to the left of a thin convex lens of focal length 30 cm . A convex spherical mirror of radius of curvature 100 cm is placed to the right of the lens at a distance of 50 cm. The mirror is titled such that the axis of the mirror is at a angle θ=30 to the axis of the lens, as shown in the figure.

If the origin of the coordinate system is taken to be at the centre of the lens, the coordinates (in cm) of the point (x,y) at which the image is formed are




50.

A uniform disc of mass m and radius R is pivoted smoothly at its centre of mass. A light spring of stiffness k is attached with the disc tangentially as shown in the figure. If the disc is rotated through a small angle and released, the angular frequency of oscillation of the disc is (in rad/s) [(Take m=5 kg and k=10 N/m]

Answer» A uniform disc of mass m and radius R is pivoted smoothly at its centre of mass. A light spring of stiffness k is attached with the disc tangentially as shown in the figure. If the disc is rotated through a small angle and released, the angular frequency of oscillation of the disc is (in rad/s)

[(Take m=5 kg and k=10 N/m]