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A uniform chain of mass 4 kg and length 2 m overhangs a smooth table with its one third part lying on the table. Find the speed of chain as it completely slips of the table. (Take g=10 m/s^2) (1) 10/3 m/s (2) 2 m/ (3) 2/3 m/s (4) 4/3 m/s |
| Answer» A uniform chain of mass 4 kg and length 2 m overhangs a smooth table with its one third part lying on the table. Find the speed of chain as it completely slips of the table. (Take g=10 m/s^2) (1) 10/3 m/s (2) 2 m/ (3) 2/3 m/s (4) 4/3 m/s | |
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A current of I ampere flows along an infinitely long straight thin walled hollow metallic cylinder of radius r. The magnetic field at any point outside the cylinder at a distance x form the axis is |
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Answer» A current of I ampere flows along an infinitely long straight thin walled hollow metallic cylinder of radius r. The magnetic field at any point outside the cylinder at a distance x form the axis is |
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In Exercise 14.9, let us take the position of mass when the spring is unstreched as x = 0, and the direction from left to right as the positive direction of x-axis. Give x as a function of time t for the oscillating mass if at the moment we start the stopwatch (t = 0), the mass is (a) at the mean position, (b) at the maximum stretched position, and (c) at the maximum compressed position. In what way do these functions for SHM differ from each other, in frequency, in amplitude or the initial phase? |
| Answer» In Exercise 14.9, let us take the position of mass when the spring is unstreched as x = 0, and the direction from left to right as the positive direction of x-axis. Give x as a function of time t for the oscillating mass if at the moment we start the stopwatch (t = 0), the mass is (a) at the mean position, (b) at the maximum stretched position, and (c) at the maximum compressed position. In what way do these functions for SHM differ from each other, in frequency, in amplitude or the initial phase? | |
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2 conductors have net charges of +20.C.if the potential difference between the conductors is 20.0 V.calculate the capacitance of the system |
| Answer» 2 conductors have net charges of +20.C.if the potential difference between the conductors is 20.0 V.calculate the capacitance of the system | |
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gravitational potential in a region as V=x^2yz j/kgfing I at 1,2,1 |
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Answer» gravitational potential in a region as V=x^2yz j/kg fing I at 1,2,1 |
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The resistivity of potentiometer wire is 10−7 Ωm and its area of cross-section is 10−6 m2. When a current i=0.1 A flows through the wire, its potential gradient is |
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Answer» The resistivity of potentiometer wire is 10−7 Ωm and its area of cross-section is 10−6 m2. When a current i=0.1 A flows through the wire, its potential gradient is |
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Two uniform rods of mass 'm and length 'T form across, moment of inertia of cross about an axisparallel to CD passing through A is |
| Answer» Two uniform rods of mass 'm and length 'T form across, moment of inertia of cross about an axisparallel to CD passing through A is | |
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Two particles A and B are moving on two concentric circles of radii R1 and R2 with equal angular speed ω. At t=0, their positions and direction of motion are shown in the figure. The relative velocity −→vA−−→vB at t=π2ω is given by: |
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Answer» Two particles A and B are moving on two concentric circles of radii R1 and R2 with equal angular speed ω. At t=0, their positions and direction of motion are shown in the figure. The relative velocity −→vA−−→vB at t=π2ω is given by: |
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a body travel at a dis†an ce of ( 13.8\pm0.2 ) meter in a time ( 4.0\pm 0.3 ) second . the velociy of the body within error limit is |
| Answer» a body travel at a dis†an ce of ( 13.8\pm0.2 ) meter in a time ( 4.0\pm 0.3 ) second . the velociy of the body within error limit is | |
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A cyclotron in which protons are accelerated has a flux density of 1.57 T. The frequency of variation of electric field is |
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Answer» A cyclotron in which protons are accelerated has a flux density of 1.57 T. The frequency of variation of electric field is |
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A ball is projected vertically upward. From ground with a velocity 24ms-1. Assume air resistance produce a constant retardation of 2ms^-1then |
| Answer» A ball is projected vertically upward. From ground with a velocity 24ms-1. Assume air resistance produce a constant retardation of 2ms^-1then | |
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In the given figure, the position - time graph of a particle of mass 0.1 kg is shown. The magnitude of impulse at t=2 sec is: |
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Answer» In the given figure, the position - time graph of a particle of mass 0.1 kg is shown. The magnitude of impulse at t=2 sec is: |
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A water cooler of storage capacity 120 litres can cool water at a constant rate of P. In a closed circulation system (as shown schematically in this figure), the water from the cooler is used to cool an external device that constantly generates 3 kW of power (thermal load). The temperature of the water fed into the device cannot exceed 30∘C and the entire 120 litres of water is initially cooled to 10∘C. The entire system is thermally insulated. The minimum value of P for which the device can be operated for 3 hours (taking the specific heat capacity of water =4.2 kJ kg−1K−1 and the density of water =1000 kg m−3) is |
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Answer» A water cooler of storage capacity 120 litres can cool water at a constant rate of P. In a closed circulation system (as shown schematically in this figure), the water from the cooler is used to cool an external device that constantly generates 3 kW of power (thermal load). The temperature of the water fed into the device cannot exceed 30∘C and the entire 120 litres of water is initially cooled to 10∘C. The entire system is thermally insulated. The minimum value of P for which the device can be operated for 3 hours (taking the specific heat capacity of water =4.2 kJ kg−1K−1 and the density of water =1000 kg m−3) is |
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A wire loop is placed in a region of time varying magnetic field which is oriented orthogonally to the plane of the loop as shown in the figure. The graph shows the magnetic field variation as the function of time. Assume the positive emf is the one which drives a current in the clockwise direction and seen by the observer in the direction of B. Which of the following graphs best represents the induced emf as a function of time. |
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Answer» A wire loop is placed in a region of time varying magnetic field which is oriented orthogonally to the plane of the loop as shown in the figure. |
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Two particles of masses 1 kg and 2 kg have displacement vectors (7^i+2^j+3^k) m and (2^i+10^j+6^k) m. Find the displacement vector of the center of mass of the system. |
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Answer» Two particles of masses 1 kg and 2 kg have displacement vectors (7^i+2^j+3^k) m and (2^i+10^j+6^k) m. Find the displacement vector of the center of mass of the system. |
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A circular curve of highway is designed for traffic moving at 72 km/h. If the radius of the curved path is 100 m, then correct angle of banking of the road should be given by(Take, g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» A circular curve of highway is designed for traffic moving at 72 km/h. If the radius of the curved path is 100 m, then correct angle of banking of the road should be given by |
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The magnetic field inside a long solenoid having 50 turns cm−1 is increased from 2.5 ×10−3T to 2.5 T when an iron core of cross-sectional area 4 cm2 is inserted into it. Find (a) the current in the solenoid, (b) the magnetization I of the core and (c) the Pole strength developed in the core. |
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Answer» The magnetic field inside a long solenoid having 50 turns cm−1 is increased from 2.5 ×10−3T to 2.5 T when an iron core of cross-sectional area 4 cm2 is inserted into it. Find (a) the current in the solenoid, (b) the magnetization I of the core and (c) the Pole strength developed in the core. |
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The interference pattern is obtained with two coherent light sources of intensity ratio n. In the interference pattern, the ratio Imax−IminImax+Imin will be |
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Answer» The interference pattern is obtained with two coherent light sources of intensity ratio n. In the interference pattern, the ratio Imax−IminImax+Imin will be |
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A source of sound waves is travelling as shown. In which situation would the stationary observer detect the largest decrease in the observed frequency?[Assume, medium is stationary] |
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Answer» A source of sound waves is travelling as shown. In which situation would the stationary observer detect the largest decrease in the observed frequency? |
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A track (circular) is designed for car passing through a point with speed 72 km/hr & radius equals to 40 m. If coefficient of friction between tyres & road is μ=0.6, find maximum speed at which the car can turn? |
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Answer» A track (circular) is designed for car passing through a point with speed 72 km/hr & radius equals to 40 m. If coefficient of friction between tyres & road is μ=0.6, find maximum speed at which the car can turn? |
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A satellite moving around the earth in a circular orbit of radius r with speed v, if suddenly loses some of its energy. Then A) r will increase and v will decrease B) Both r and v will decrease C) Both r and v will increase D) r will decrease and v will increase |
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Answer» A satellite moving around the earth in a circular orbit of radius r with speed v, if suddenly loses some of its energy. Then A) r will increase and v will decrease B) Both r and v will decrease C) Both r and v will increase D) r will decrease and v will increase |
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Two blocks of masses 2 kg and 5 kg are at rest on ground. The masses are connected by a string passing over a frictionless light pulley which is under the influence of a constant upward force F=50 N. The acceleration of 5 kg and 2 kg masses are |
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Answer» Two blocks of masses 2 kg and 5 kg are at rest on ground. The masses are connected by a string passing over a frictionless light pulley which is under the influence of a constant upward force F=50 N. The acceleration of 5 kg and 2 kg masses are |
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A simple pendulum of mass m and length l swings back and forth upto an angle of 60^° with vertical. The potential energy at the highest point (assume potential energy at lowest position to be zero) |
| Answer» A simple pendulum of mass m and length l swings back and forth upto an angle of 60^° with vertical. The potential energy at the highest point (assume potential energy at lowest position to be zero) | |
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73.Two charges each of magnitude Q are fixed at a distance 2a distance apart. A third charge(-q of mass 'm') is placed at the mid point of the two charges; now -q charge is slightly displaced perpendicular to the line joining the charges then find its time period. |
| Answer» 73.Two charges each of magnitude Q are fixed at a distance 2a distance apart. A third charge(-q of mass 'm') is placed at the mid point of the two charges; now -q charge is slightly displaced perpendicular to the line joining the charges then find its time period. | |
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Find the tension in the string. |
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Answer» Find the tension in the string. |
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The following two observtions were taken for determining surface tension T of waer by capillary method:Diameter of capillary, D=1.25×10−2 m andrise of watter, h=1.45×10−2 m.Using g=9.80 ms−2 and thhe simplified relation, T=rhg2×103 Nm−1, where r is radius of capillary tueb, the maximum error in surface tension is close to |
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Answer» The following two observtions were taken for determining surface tension T of waer by capillary method: |
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Two resistors with temperature coefficient of resistance α1 and α2 have resistance R1 and R2 at 0∘C. The temperature coefficient of the compound resistor consisting of the two resistors connected in parallel |
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Answer» Two resistors with temperature coefficient of resistance α1 and α2 have resistance R1 and R2 at 0∘C. The temperature coefficient of the compound resistor consisting of the two resistors connected in parallel |
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The accompanying figure shows some electrical appliances connected in a circuit in a house. Answer the following questions.A. By which method are the appliances connected?B. What must be the potential difference across individual appliances?C. Will the current passing through each appliance be the same? Justify your answer.D. Why are the domestic appliances connected in this way?E. If the T.V. stops working, will the other appliances also stop working? Explain your answer. |
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Answer» The accompanying figure shows some electrical appliances connected in a circuit in a house. Answer the following questions. A. By which method are the appliances connected? B. What must be the potential difference across individual appliances? C. Will the current passing through each appliance be the same? Justify your answer. D. Why are the domestic appliances connected in this way? E. If the T.V. stops working, will the other appliances also stop working? Explain your answer.
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Two identical balls of mass 2 kg each are kept in contact with a compressed spring, on either side of it.When the spring is released, the balls move with a velocity 10 ms^{-1}. Find the acceleration produced in each ball if the spring constant is 4 Nm^{-1}. |
| Answer» Two identical balls of mass 2 kg each are kept in contact with a compressed spring, on either side of it.When the spring is released, the balls move with a velocity 10 ms^{-1}. Find the acceleration produced in each ball if the spring constant is 4 Nm^{-1}. | |
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An object is dropped from the top of a tower. It travels a dist x in the 1st sec of its motion and a dist 7x in the last sec. Height of the tower is |
| Answer» An object is dropped from the top of a tower. It travels a dist x in the 1st sec of its motion and a dist 7x in the last sec. Height of the tower is | |
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36.The magnetic field in a travelling electromagnetic Wave has a peak value of 20 not. The peak value of electric field strength is |
| Answer» 36.The magnetic field in a travelling electromagnetic Wave has a peak value of 20 not. The peak value of electric field strength is | |
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if velocity of flow is 4m/s then velocity head i |
| Answer» if velocity of flow is 4m/s then velocity head i | |
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A thin wire of mass M and length L is bent to form a circular ring .The moment of inertia of this ring about its axis is |
| Answer» A thin wire of mass M and length L is bent to form a circular ring .The moment of inertia of this ring about its axis is | |
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In the figure given below, four identical circular rings of mass 10 kg and radius 1 m each, are lying in the same plane. The moment of inertia of the system about an axis through point A and perpendicular to the plane of the rings is |
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Answer» In the figure given below, four identical circular rings of mass 10 kg and radius 1 m each, are lying in the same plane. The moment of inertia of the system about an axis through point A and perpendicular to the plane of the rings is |
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A block of mass 0.5 kg is moving in one dimension under a force that delivers a constant power of 1 W to the block. If the initial speed of the block is 3 m/s, the speed (in ms−1) after 10 s is |
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Answer» A block of mass 0.5 kg is moving in one dimension under a force that delivers a constant power of 1 W to the block. If the initial speed of the block is 3 m/s, the speed (in ms−1) after 10 s is |
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What is the relation between kinetic energy and linear momentum? |
| Answer» What is the relation between kinetic energy and linear momentum? | |
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Capacitor-1 of capacitance 3 μ F is charged to 10 Vand then charging battery is removed. Capacitor-2 ofcapacitance 6 μ F is charged to 3 V and then charging battery is removed. Now, the two capacitors are connected in parallel with each other. The possible values of common potential across the capacitor are V1 and V2. What is the value of \vert V1- V2 in volt? |
| Answer» Capacitor-1 of capacitance 3 μ F is charged to 10 Vand then charging battery is removed. Capacitor-2 ofcapacitance 6 μ F is charged to 3 V and then charging battery is removed. Now, the two capacitors are connected in parallel with each other. The possible values of common potential across the capacitor are V1 and V2. What is the value of \vert V1- V2 in volt? | |
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the moment of inertia ofa cube of mass m and side a about one of its edges is equal to |
| Answer» the moment of inertia ofa cube of mass m and side a about one of its edges is equal to | |
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Fg and Fe represents gravitational and electrostatic force respectively between electrons situated at a distance 10 cm apart. The ratio of Fg and Fe is of the order of |
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Answer» Fg and Fe represents gravitational and electrostatic force respectively between electrons situated at a distance 10 cm apart. The ratio of Fg and Fe is of the order of |
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In a transformer, the coefficient of mutual inductance between the primary and the secondary coil is 0.2 henry. When the current changes by 5 ampere/second in the primary coil, the induced e.m.f. in the secondary coil will be |
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Answer» In a transformer, the coefficient of mutual inductance between the primary and the secondary coil is 0.2 henry. When the current changes by 5 ampere/second in the primary coil, the induced e.m.f. in the secondary coil will be |
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In a historical experiment to determine Planck's constant, a metal surface was irradiated with light of different wavelengths. The emitted photoelectric energies were measured by applying a stopping potential. The relevant data for the wavelength (λ) of incident light at the corresponding stopping potential (V0) are given below:λ(μm)V0 (Volt)0.32.00.41.00.50.4Given, c=3×108 ms−1 and e=1.6×10−19 C, Planck's constant (in units of J−s) from such an experiment is |
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Answer» In a historical experiment to determine Planck's constant, a metal surface was irradiated with light of different wavelengths. The emitted photoelectric energies were measured by applying a stopping potential. The relevant data for the wavelength (λ) of incident light at the corresponding stopping potential (V0) are given below:
Given, c=3×108 ms−1 and e=1.6×10−19 C, Planck's constant (in units of J−s) from such an experiment is |
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ntA taxi leaves the station X for station Y every 10 min. Simultaniously, a taxi leaves the station Y also for station X every 10min. The taxis move at the same constant speed and go from X to Y or voice versa in 2 hrs. How many taxis coming from the other side will each taxi meet enrout from Y to X?n |
| Answer» ntA taxi leaves the station X for station Y every 10 min. Simultaniously, a taxi leaves the station Y also for station X every 10min. The taxis move at the same constant speed and go from X to Y or voice versa in 2 hrs. How many taxis coming from the other side will each taxi meet enrout from Y to X?n | |
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Two bodies A and B of masses 5 kg and 10 kg in contact with each other rest on a table against a rigid wall (Fig. 5.21). The coefficient of friction between the bodies and the table is 0.15. A force of 200 N is applied horizontally to A. What are (a) the reaction of the partition (b) the action-reaction forces between A and B ? What happens when the wall is removed? Does the answer to (b) change, when the bodies are in motion? Ignore the difference between μs and μk. |
| Answer» Two bodies A and B of masses 5 kg and 10 kg in contact with each other rest on a table against a rigid wall (Fig. 5.21). The coefficient of friction between the bodies and the table is 0.15. A force of 200 N is applied horizontally to A. What are (a) the reaction of the partition (b) the action-reaction forces between A and B ? What happens when the wall is removed? Does the answer to (b) change, when the bodies are in motion? Ignore the difference between μs and μk. | |
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A body of mass m rests on a horizontal floor. The coefficient of static friction between the floor and body is μ. The minimum possible force that has to be applied to make the body move: a. μ mg b. (\sqrt{μ^2+1})mg c. μ mg/ (\sqrt{μ^2+1}) d. mg/ (\sqrt{μ^2+1}) |
| Answer» A body of mass m rests on a horizontal floor. The coefficient of static friction between the floor and body is μ. The minimum possible force that has to be applied to make the body move: a. μ mg b. (\sqrt{μ^2+1})mg c. μ mg/ (\sqrt{μ^2+1}) d. mg/ (\sqrt{μ^2+1}) | |
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Find the energy stored in the circuit containing four capacitors at the steady state. |
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Answer» Find the energy stored in the circuit containing four capacitors at the steady state. |
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The speed of projection of a projectile is increased by 5%, without changing the angle of projection. The percentage increase in the range will be |
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Answer» The speed of projection of a projectile is increased by 5%, without changing the angle of projection. The percentage increase in the range will be |
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can wavelenght change without change in frequency or vica versa? |
| Answer» can wavelenght change without change in frequency or vica versa? | |
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The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gm of Helium at NTP, from T1 K to T2 K is- |
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Answer» The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gm of Helium at NTP, from T1 K to T2 K is- |
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113.A series LCR circute with R=43 omh.and l=0.5 henry has a leading phase angle of 45^° at a frequency of 50Hz. The capacitance used in the circuit is |
| Answer» 113.A series LCR circute with R=43 omh.and l=0.5 henry has a leading phase angle of 45^° at a frequency of 50Hz. The capacitance used in the circuit is | |
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The value of the resistor, RS, needed in the dc voltage regulator circuit shown here is equal to : |
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Answer» The value of the resistor, RS, needed in the dc voltage regulator circuit shown here is equal to : |
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