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If two waves, originating from sources represented by y1=4sin(ωt) and y2=3sin(ωt+π3) interfere at a point. The amplitude of that point will be about, |
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Answer» If two waves, originating from sources represented by y1=4sin(ωt) and y2=3sin(ωt+π3) interfere at a point. The amplitude of that point will be about, |
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Fourpoint charges qA= 2 μC, qB= −5 μC, qC= 2 μC, and qD= −5μC are located at the corners of a square ABCD of side 10 cm. Whatis the force on a charge of 1 μC placed at the centre of thesquare? |
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Answer» Four |
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when length is changed to n times what will be the resis†an ce of conductor? |
| Answer» when length is changed to n times what will be the resis†an ce of conductor? | |
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When 100 V DC is applied across a solenoid, a current of 1 A flows in it. When 100 V AC is applied across the same coil, current drops to 0.5 A. If the frequency of the AC source is 50 Hz, the impedance and inductance of the solenoid are, |
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Answer» When 100 V DC is applied across a solenoid, a current of 1 A flows in it. When 100 V AC is applied across the same coil, current drops to 0.5 A. If the frequency of the AC source is 50 Hz, the impedance and inductance of the solenoid are, |
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Two capacitors of capacitance 1 μF and 2 μF are charged to potential difference 20 V and 15 V as shown in figure. If now terminal B and C are connected together while terminal A is connected with positive terminal of battery and terminal D of capacitor connected with negative terminal of battery with an emf 30 V.The final charges on 1 μF and 2 μF capacitors respectively will be; |
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Answer» Two capacitors of capacitance 1 μF and 2 μF are charged to potential difference 20 V and 15 V as shown in figure. If now terminal B and C are connected together while terminal A is connected with positive terminal of battery and terminal D of capacitor connected with negative terminal of battery with an emf 30 V. |
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A torch bulb rated as 4.5 W−1.5 V is connected as shown in the figure. The emf of the cell needed to make the bulb glow at full intensity is |
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Answer» A torch bulb rated as 4.5 W−1.5 V is connected as shown in the figure. The emf of the cell needed to make the bulb glow at full intensity is |
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The four charges -q, -2q, -q, and 4q are placed on four verticers A,B,C and D of a square respectively. Calculate the dipole moment of the system |
| Answer» The four charges -q, -2q, -q, and 4q are placed on four verticers A,B,C and D of a square respectively. Calculate the dipole moment of the system | |
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A ball is thrown upwards with an initial velocity v0 from the surface of the earth. The motion of the ball is affected by a drag force equal to mγv2 (where, m is mass of the ball, v is its instantaneous velocity and γ is constant). Time taken by the ball to rise to its maximum height is |
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Answer» A ball is thrown upwards with an initial velocity v0 from the surface of the earth. The motion of the ball is affected by a drag force equal to mγv2 (where, m is mass of the ball, v is its instantaneous velocity and γ is constant). Time taken by the ball to rise to its maximum height is |
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A 10 kg block is kept on a horizontal surface and Ram is trying to pull it with a force of 5 N. Given coefficient of static friction is 0.2 and coefficient of Kinetic friction μK = 0.1 Which of these statements is/are correct. |
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Answer» A 10 kg block is kept on a horizontal surface and Ram is trying to pull it with a force of 5 N. Given coefficient of static friction is 0.2 and coefficient of Kinetic friction μK = 0.1 Which of these statements is/are correct. |
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Two half lenses L1 (μ1=1.4) & L2 (μ2=1.5) having radius of the curvature R=20 cm are placed together as shown. Find the position of the image of the parallel beam of light with respect to the common principal axis. |
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Answer» Two half lenses L1 (μ1=1.4) & L2 (μ2=1.5) having radius of the curvature R=20 cm are placed together as shown. Find the position of the image of the parallel beam of light with respect to the common principal axis. |
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A stream of electrons from a heated filament was passed between two charged plates kept at a potential difference V esu. If e and m are charge and mass of an electron respectively, then the value of h/λ (where λ is wavelength associated with electron wave) is given by: |
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Answer» A stream of electrons from a heated filament was passed between two charged plates kept at a potential difference V esu. If e and m are charge and mass of an electron respectively, then the value of h/λ (where λ is wavelength associated with electron wave) is given by: |
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If the mass of He to N2 in container is a 2:1 then the ratio of their moles will be?? |
| Answer» If the mass of He to N2 in container is a 2:1 then the ratio of their moles will be?? | |
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If →P×→Q=→Q×→P, the angle between →P and →Q is θ (0∘<θ<360∘). The value of ′θ′ will be ____(in degrees). |
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Answer» If →P×→Q=→Q×→P, the angle between →P and →Q is θ (0∘<θ<360∘). The value of ′θ′ will be ____(in degrees). |
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When a conductance cell was filled with 0.0025 M solution of K2SO4, its resistance was 326 ohm. What will be the specific resistance of K2SO4?Given:Length of cell =100 cmCross-sectional area =2.14×10−4 cm2. |
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Answer» When a conductance cell was filled with 0.0025 M solution of K2SO4, its resistance was 326 ohm. What will be the specific resistance of K2SO4? |
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Ball A is dropped from the top of a building. At the same instant, ball B is thrown vertically upwards from the ground. When the balls collide, they are moving in opposite directions and the speed of A is twice the speed of B. At what fraction of the height of the building did the collision occur? |
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Answer» Ball A is dropped from the top of a building. At the same instant, ball B is thrown vertically upwards from the ground. When the balls collide, they are moving in opposite directions and the speed of A is twice the speed of B. At what fraction of the height of the building did the collision occur? |
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A particle starts from origin O from rest and moves with a uniform acceleration along the positive x−axis. Identify all figures that correctly represent the motion quantitatively.(a= acceleration, v= velocity, x= displacement, t= time) |
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Answer» A particle starts from origin O from rest and moves with a uniform acceleration along the positive x−axis. Identify all figures that correctly represent the motion quantitatively. |
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Two identical positive charges are placed on the {y -axis at y=-a and y=+ a. The variation of V{ (electric potential) along x -axis is shown by graph |
| Answer» Two identical positive charges are placed on the {y -axis at y=-a and y=+ a. The variation of V{ (electric potential) along x -axis is shown by graph | |
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how much should the pressure on a liter of H2O be changed to compress it by 0.10%? |
| Answer» how much should the pressure on a liter of H2O be changed to compress it by 0.10%? | |
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Case study (1)A car battery with a 12 V of emf and an internal resistance of 0.04 Ω is being charged with a current of 50 A.(ii)The rate at which energy is being dissipated as heat inside the battery is |
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Answer» Case study (1) |
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4. Why radial magnetic field in moving coil galvanometer explain full? |
| Answer» 4. Why radial magnetic field in moving coil galvanometer explain full? | |
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The half-life of a radioactive isotope X is 20 years. It decays into another element Y, which is stable. The two elements X and Y were found to be in the ratio 1:7, in a sample of a given rock. The age of the rock is estimated to be, |
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Answer» The half-life of a radioactive isotope X is 20 years. It decays into another element Y, which is stable. The two elements X and Y were found to be in the ratio 1:7, in a sample of a given rock. The age of the rock is estimated to be, |
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If the period of revolution of an artificial satellite just above the earth's surface is T and the density of earth is ρ, then ρT2 is |
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Answer» If the period of revolution of an artificial satellite just above the earth's surface is T and the density of earth is ρ, then ρT2 is |
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The molecular weight of hydrogen molecules is M=2.408×10−3 kg/mol. Calculate the root mean square speed of hydrogen molecules (H2) at 300 K. |
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Answer» The molecular weight of hydrogen molecules is M=2.408×10−3 kg/mol. Calculate the root mean square speed of hydrogen molecules (H2) at 300 K. |
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By calculating work done in a closed path, show that gravitational force is a conservative force while friction is a non-conservative force. |
| Answer» By calculating work done in a closed path, show that gravitational force is a conservative force while friction is a non-conservative force. | |
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A body cools down from 40∘C to 35∘C in 10 minutes and to 30∘C in another 15 minutes. Find the temperature of the surroundings. |
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Answer» A body cools down from 40∘C to 35∘C in 10 minutes and to 30∘C in another 15 minutes. Find the temperature of the surroundings. |
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A block of mass 250 g is kept on a vertical spring of spring constant 100 N/m fixed from below. The spring is now compressed to have a length 10 cm shorter than its natural length and the system is released from this position. How high does the block rise from this position? Take g = 10 m/s2. |
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Answer» A block of mass 250 g is kept on a vertical spring of spring constant 100 N/m fixed from below. The spring is now compressed to have a length 10 cm shorter than its natural length and the system is released from this position. How high does the block rise from this position? Take g = 10 m/s2. |
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Obtain the first Bohr’s radius and the ground state energy of amuonic hydrogen atom [i.e., an atom in which a negatively chargedmuon (μ–) of mass about 207me orbits around a proton]. |
| Answer» Obtain the first Bohr’s radius and the ground state energy of amuonic hydrogen atom [i.e., an atom in which a negatively chargedmuon (μ–) of mass about 207me orbits around a proton]. | |
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The percentage increase in the speed of transverse waves produced in a stretched string if the tension is increased by 4% will be ___________%. |
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Answer» The percentage increase in the speed of transverse waves produced in a stretched string if the tension is increased by 4% will be ___________%. |
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Derive a realation for collision in 1 dimension. Find velocity v1 and v2. |
| Answer» Derive a realation for collision in 1 dimension. Find velocity v1 and v2. | |
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30. A total charge Q is distributed uniformly along a straight rod of length L. The potential at a point P at adistance hfrom the midpoint of the rod is (Hint Iqradeln(x+x2+a2 |
| Answer» 30. A total charge Q is distributed uniformly along a straight rod of length L. The potential at a point P at adistance hfrom the midpoint of the rod is (Hint Iqradeln(x+x2+a2 | |
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One end of a string of length l is connected to a particle of mass m and the other to a small peg on a smooth horizontal table. If the particle moves in a circle with speed v the net force on the particle (directed towards the centre. (i) T, (ii) T - (m υ² / l) (iii) T + (m υ² / l) (iv) 0 T is the tension in the string. [Choose the correct alternative]. |
| Answer» One end of a string of length l is connected to a particle of mass m and the other to a small peg on a smooth horizontal table. If the particle moves in a circle with speed v the net force on the particle (directed towards the centre. (i) T, (ii) T - (m υ² / l) (iii) T + (m υ² / l) (iv) 0 T is the tension in the string. [Choose the correct alternative]. | |
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A body of weight 2 kg is suspended as shown in the figure. The tension T1 in the horizontal string (in kg wt) is |
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Answer» A body of weight 2 kg is suspended as shown in the figure. The tension T1 in the horizontal string (in kg wt) is |
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If frequency of kα x - ray emitted from the element with atomic number 31 is f, then frequency of kα x - ray emitted from the element with atomic number 51 would be (Assuming screening constant for kα x - ray is 1) |
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Answer» If frequency of kα x - ray emitted from the element with atomic number 31 is f, then frequency of kα x - ray emitted from the element with atomic number 51 would be (Assuming screening constant for kα x - ray is 1) |
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Find the magnitude of electric field due to a dipole at a point P along the line joining point P and centre of dipole as shown in figure. |
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Answer» Find the magnitude of electric field due to a dipole at a point P along the line joining point P and centre of dipole as shown in figure. |
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In case of a long straight current carrying wire, why is it μ0I divided by 2πr but in case of circular current carrying coil, why is μ0I divided by only 2r? |
| Answer» In case of a long straight current carrying wire, why is it μ0I divided by 2πr but in case of circular current carrying coil, why is μ0I divided by only 2r? | |
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In a cathode ray tube electric and magnetic fields are simultaneously applied mutually at right angles to each other and also at right angles to the direction of motion of the cathode rays, such that the cathode ray beam is un-deflected. If the electric intensity is 500 Vcm−1 and the magnetic induction is 0.01 tesla, the velocity of the cathode ray particles is |
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Answer» In a cathode ray tube electric and magnetic fields are simultaneously applied mutually at right angles to each other and also at right angles to the direction of motion of the cathode rays, such that the cathode ray beam is un-deflected. If the electric intensity is 500 Vcm−1 and the magnetic induction is 0.01 tesla, the velocity of the cathode ray particles is |
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Figure shows two capacitors connected with a battery in a circuit.On moving from left to right on the branch containing the capacitors, the correct graph representing potential (V) vs distance (x) will be:(C1=3 μF; C2=1 μF) |
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Answer» Figure shows two capacitors connected with a battery in a circuit. |
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A simple pendulum is suspended in a lift which is going up with an acceleration of 5 m/s2. An electric field of magnitude 5 N/C and directed vertically upward is also present in the lift. The charge of the bob is 1 μC and mass is 1 mg. Taking g=π2 and length of the simple pendulum 1 m, find the time period of the simple pendulum (in sec). |
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Answer» A simple pendulum is suspended in a lift which is going up with an acceleration of 5 m/s2. An electric field of magnitude 5 N/C and directed vertically upward is also present in the lift. The charge of the bob is 1 μC and mass is 1 mg. Taking g=π2 and length of the simple pendulum 1 m, find the time period of the simple pendulum (in sec). |
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if the initial speed of a particle is u and its accelaration is given as a=At^3 , where A is cons†an t and t is time ,then its final speed v will be given as |
| Answer» if the initial speed of a particle is u and its accelaration is given as a=At^3 , where A is cons†an t and t is time ,then its final speed v will be given as | |
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An electron gun G emits electrons of energy 2 keV travelling in the positive x - direction. The electrons are required to hit the spot of S where GS=0.1 m, and the line GS makes an angle of 60∘ with the x - axis as shown in figure. If a uniform magnetic field →B parallel to GS exists in the region outside the electron gun , then minimum value of B needed to make the electron hit S is k mT Find the value of k (Give the nearest integer value) |
Answer» An electron gun G emits electrons of energy 2 keV travelling in the positive x - direction. The electrons are required to hit the spot of S where GS=0.1 m, and the line GS makes an angle of 60∘ with the x - axis as shown in figure. If a uniform magnetic field →B parallel to GS exists in the region outside the electron gun , then minimum value of B needed to make the electron hit S is k mT Find the value of k (Give the nearest integer value)![]() |
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Which of the following velocity time graphs shows a realistic situation for a body in motion? |
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Answer» Which of the following velocity time graphs shows a realistic situation for a body in motion? |
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two equal and like charges when placed 5 cm apart experience a repulsive force of 0.144 newtons. The magnitude of the charge in micro-coulomb will be |
| Answer» two equal and like charges when placed 5 cm apart experience a repulsive force of 0.144 newtons. The magnitude of the charge in micro-coulomb will be | |
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A stationary object is released from a point P at a distance 3R from the center of the moon which has radius R and mass M. Which of the following are the correct expression for speed of the object on hitting the moon? |
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Answer» A stationary object is released from a point P at a distance 3R from the center of the moon which has radius R and mass M. Which of the following are the correct expression for speed of the object on hitting the moon? |
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in spherical conductor why should we not consider -q charge for potential difference |
| Answer» in spherical conductor why should we not consider -q charge for potential difference | |
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The concave spherical mirror of radius of R = 9 cm forms the image of a source which coincides with a source. When a little liquid is poured in the mirror, a second image is formed between the source and the mirror at a dis†an ce \ell = 4 cm from the source. Find the refractive index μ of the liquid. |
| Answer» The concave spherical mirror of radius of R = 9 cm forms the image of a source which coincides with a source. When a little liquid is poured in the mirror, a second image is formed between the source and the mirror at a dis†an ce \ell = 4 cm from the source. Find the refractive index μ of the liquid. | |
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A uniform rod of mass M and length L is hanging from its one end free to rotate in a vertical plane. A smallball of equal mass is attached of the lower end as shown. Time period of small oscillations of the rod isM, L2L3g4L(2) 3g8L(9g(3) |
| Answer» A uniform rod of mass M and length L is hanging from its one end free to rotate in a vertical plane. A smallball of equal mass is attached of the lower end as shown. Time period of small oscillations of the rod isM, L2L3g4L(2) 3g8L(9g(3) | |
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An object of mass 50 kg is raised to a height of 10 m above the ground. If the object is allowed to free fall. What is kinetic energy, when it is half way down? (g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» An object of mass 50 kg is raised to a height of 10 m above the ground. If the object is allowed to free fall. What is kinetic energy, when it is half way down? (g=10 m/s2) |
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A square section of side 20 cm is removed from the bigger square of side 40 cm as shown in the figure. Find the center of mass of the remaining portion of the square. |
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Answer» A square section of side 20 cm is removed from the bigger square of side 40 cm as shown in the figure. Find the center of mass of the remaining portion of the square. |
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an object is being thrown at a speed of 20 m/s in a direction 45 degrees above the horizontal the time taken by the object to return to the same level is |
| Answer» an object is being thrown at a speed of 20 m/s in a direction 45 degrees above the horizontal the time taken by the object to return to the same level is | |
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The displacement of the particle at x=0 of a stretched string carrying a wave in the positive x -direction is given { by f(t)=A\operatorname{sin(t/T). The wave speed is v . Write the wave equation. |
| Answer» The displacement of the particle at x=0 of a stretched string carrying a wave in the positive x -direction is given { by f(t)=A\operatorname{sin(t/T). The wave speed is v . Write the wave equation. | |