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1.

A balloon is moving vertically upward with a velocity of 5 m/s. When it is at a height of h, a body is gently released from it. If it reaches the ground in 3 s, the height of the balloon when the body is released is (Take g=10 m/s2)

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A balloon is moving vertically upward with a velocity of 5 m/s. When it is at a height of h, a body is gently released from it. If it reaches the ground in 3 s, the height of the balloon when the body is released is (Take g=10 m/s2)

2.

Show that the angular momentum about any point of a single particle moving with constant velocity remain constant throughout the motion. Is there any external torque on the particle

Answer» Show that the angular momentum about any point of a single particle moving with constant velocity remain constant throughout the motion. Is there any external torque on the particle
3.

30.a simple pendulum with bob of mass m and conducting wire of length l swings under gravity through an angle 2Q. the earth's magnetic field component in the direction perpendicular to swing is b. tctrlhectrl maximum potential difference induced across the pendulum is

Answer» 30.a simple pendulum with bob of mass m and conducting wire of length l swings under gravity through an angle 2Q. the earth's magnetic field component in the direction perpendicular to swing is b. tctrlhectrl maximum potential difference induced across the pendulum is
4.

How can be the weight of an object be 0 under free fall since g is not ≠ 0 and the object is having mass which is apparent?

Answer» How can be the weight of an object be 0 under free fall since g is not ≠ 0 and the object is having mass which is apparent?
5.

If bulb glows brighter, then what does it mean Resistance increase or Current increase ??

Answer» If bulb glows brighter, then what does it mean Resistance increase or Current increase ??
6.

The wavelength of the first spectral line in the Balmer series of hydrogen atom is 6561 ∘A. The wavelength of the second spectral line in the Balmer series of singly-ionized helium atom is

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The wavelength of the first spectral line in the Balmer series of hydrogen atom is 6561 A. The wavelength of the second spectral line in the Balmer series of singly-ionized helium atom is

7.

The electric field →E=(20^i+30^j) N/C exists in space. If the potential at origin in taken to be zero, find the potential at P(3,2).

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The electric field E=(20^i+30^j) N/C exists in space. If the potential at origin in taken to be zero, find the potential at P(3,2).

8.

99. A horizontal conducting rod10m long extending from east to west is falling with a speed of 5msec at right angles to the horizontal component of earth magnetic fied 0.3*10-4(zero point three multiplied by ten raised to the power minus four) find the instananeous value of emf induced in the rod

Answer» 99. A horizontal conducting rod10m long extending from east to west is falling with a speed of 5msec at right angles to the horizontal component of earth magnetic fied 0.3*10-4(zero point three multiplied by ten raised to the power minus four) find the instananeous value of emf induced in the rod
9.

how can three resistors of resis†an ces 2 ohm , 3 ohm , and 6 ohm be connected to give a total resis†an ce of (a) 4 ohm (b) 1 ohm?

Answer» how can three resistors of resis†an ces 2 ohm , 3 ohm , and 6 ohm be connected to give a total resis†an ce of (a) 4 ohm (b) 1 ohm?
10.

There is a increase in positive error by 10% in measurement of linear momentum then calculate percentage error in kinetic energy

Answer» There is a increase in positive error by 10% in measurement of linear momentum then calculate percentage error in kinetic energy
11.

A block of mass 1 kg slides down on an inclined plane of inclination 30∘. Find the work done by the block's weight as it slides through 50 cm.

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A block of mass 1 kg slides down on an inclined plane of inclination 30. Find the work done by the block's weight as it slides through 50 cm.

12.

A body moves a distance of 10 m along a straight line under the action of a force 5 N. If the work done is 25 joule, the angle which the force makes with the direction of motion of body is:

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A body moves a distance of 10 m along a straight line under the action of a force 5 N. If the work done is 25 joule, the angle which the force makes with the direction of motion of body is:

13.

Find the equivalent resistance of the circuits shown in figure (32-E17)between the points a and b. Each resistor has a resistance r. Figure 32-E17

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Find the equivalent resistance of the circuits shown in figure (32-E17)between the points a and b. Each resistor has a resistance r.

Figure 32-E17

14.

The electric potential between a protonand an electron is given by V=V'ln{r/r'} where r' is a cnstant.assume bohr atom modelis applicable to potential,then variation of radius Rnwith the nth orbit with principal quantum number is

Answer» The electric potential between a proton
and an electron is given by V=V'ln{r/r'}
where r' is a cnstant.assume bohr atom model
is applicable to potential,then variation of radius Rn
with the nth orbit with principal quantum number is
15.

In an atom, the two electrons move round the nucleus in circular orbits of radii R and 4R. The ratio of the time taken by them to complete one revolution is

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In an atom, the two electrons move round the nucleus in circular orbits of radii R and 4R. The ratio of the time taken by them to complete one revolution is

16.

he equation of trajectory of a projectile is given as2y=2xThe maximum height of projectile is2(Symbols have usual meanings and Sl unit)15(1) 4 m(2) 1 mta 2 m(4) 10 m

Answer» he equation of trajectory of a projectile is given as2y=2xThe maximum height of projectile is2(Symbols have usual meanings and Sl unit)15(1) 4 m(2) 1 mta 2 m(4) 10 m
17.

In the circuit shown in the figure, a 12 volt battery has been connected across the points X and Y. The work done by battery will be:

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In the circuit shown in the figure, a 12 volt battery has been connected across the points X and Y. The work done by battery will be:




18.

Explain different types of mechanical waves

Answer» Explain different types of mechanical waves
19.

what is electric feild intensity at point p due to uniformly charged wire of length l

Answer» what is electric feild intensity at point p due to uniformly charged wire of length l
20.

A copper wire is stretched to make it 0.5% longer. The percentage change in its electrical resistance if its volume remains unchanged is:

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A copper wire is stretched to make it 0.5% longer. The percentage change in its electrical resistance if its volume remains unchanged is:

21.

A potential barrier of 0.5 V exists across a pn-junction having depletion region (0.8 μm wide). An electron approaches from n-side with K.E 0.6 eV. Find E in depletion region and K.E of electron when it enters p-side.

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A potential barrier of 0.5 V exists across a pn-junction having depletion region (0.8 μm wide). An electron approaches from n-side with K.E 0.6 eV. Find E in depletion region and K.E of electron when it enters p-side.

22.

Different between light microscope and electron microscope.

Answer» Different between light microscope and electron
microscope.
23.

The samples of a sinusoidal message signal m(t)=2cos(200 t)V are applied to a delta modulator, whose step size is 1 V. THe minimum sampling rate required to eliminate the slope-overload distortion, for the given message signal is ______ samples/s.400

Answer» The samples of a sinusoidal message signal m(t)=2cos(200 t)V are applied to a delta modulator, whose step size is 1 V. THe minimum sampling rate required to eliminate the slope-overload distortion, for the given message signal is ______ samples/s.
  1. 400
24.

In the following common emitter circuit if β=100,VCE=7V,VBE = Negligible RC=2kΩ then IB = ?

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In the following common emitter circuit if β=100,VCE=7V,VBE = Negligible RC=2kΩ then IB = ?


25.

A spring is compressed between two blocks of masses m1 and m2 placed on a horizontal frictionless surface as shown in the figure. When the blocks are released, they have initial velocity of v1 and v2 as shown. The blocks travel distances x1 and x2 respectively before coming to rest.The ratio (x1x2) is

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A spring is compressed between two blocks of masses m1 and m2 placed on a horizontal frictionless surface as shown in the figure. When the blocks are released, they have initial velocity of v1 and v2 as shown. The blocks travel distances x1 and x2 respectively before coming to rest.

The ratio (x1x2) is




26.

Let there be a spherically symmetric charge distribution with charge density varying as ρ(r)=ρo(54−rR) where r is the distance from the origin. The electric field at a distance r(r<R) from the origin is given by

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Let there be a spherically symmetric charge distribution with charge density varying as ρ(r)=ρo(54rR) where r is the distance from the origin. The electric field at a distance r(r<R) from the origin is given by

27.

The gravitationalattraction between electron and proton in a hydrogen atom is weakerthan the coulomb attraction by a factor of about 10−40.An alternative way of looking at this fact is to estimate the radiusof the first Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom if the electron and protonwere bound by gravitational attraction. You will find the answerinteresting.

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

28.

The angular position of a rotating disc is given as θ=6t2+5t−4 where θ is in radians, t is in seconds. What is the average angular velocity for the first time interval from t=0 (s) to t=4 (s)?

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The angular position of a rotating disc is given as θ=6t2+5t4 where θ is in radians, t is in seconds. What is the average angular velocity for the first time interval from t=0 (s) to t=4 (s)?

29.

Two conducting plates of surface area 5 m2 are placed parallel to each other at a distance 0.885 cm. If the charge on one plate is 60 μC and on the other is 20 μC, find the potential difference between the plates.

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Two conducting plates of surface area 5 m2 are placed parallel to each other at a distance 0.885 cm. If the charge on one plate is 60 μC and on the other is 20 μC, find the potential difference between the plates.

30.

The dynamic plate resistance of a triode valve is 10kΩ Find the change in the plate current if the plate voltage is changed from 200 V and to 220 V.

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The dynamic plate resistance of a triode valve is 10kΩ Find the change in the plate current if the plate voltage is changed from 200 V and to 220 V.


    31.

    two bodies ,A(of mass 1kg) and B (of mass 3kg) are droppes frm heights of 16m and 25 m, respectively. the ratio of time taken by them to reach the ground is

    Answer» two bodies ,A(of mass 1kg) and B (of mass 3kg) are droppes frm heights of 16m and 25 m, respectively. the ratio of time taken by them to reach the ground is
    32.

    39.A solid sphere of mass 2 kg is pulled by a constant force acting at its centre on a rough surface having co-efficient of friction 0.5. The maximum value of F so that the sphere rolls without slipping is

    Answer» 39.A solid sphere of mass 2 kg is pulled by a constant force acting at its centre on a rough surface having co-efficient of friction 0.5. The maximum value of F so that the sphere rolls without slipping is
    33.

    In the circuit shown in the figure, the total charge is 750 μC and the voltage across capacitor C2 is 20 V. Then the charge on capacitor C2 is-

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    In the circuit shown in the figure, the total charge is 750 μC and the voltage across capacitor C2 is 20 V. Then the charge on capacitor C2 is-




    34.

    A long metal rod of length l and relative density σ is held vertically with its lower end just touching the surface of water. The speed of the rod when it just sinks in water is given by

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    A long metal rod of length l and relative density σ is held vertically with its lower end just touching the surface of water. The speed of the rod when it just sinks in water is given by


    35.

    If potential (in volts) in a region is expressed as V(x,y,z)=6xy−y+2yz, the electric field (in N/C) at point (1,1,0)is

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    If potential (in volts) in a region is expressed as V(x,y,z)=6xyy+2yz, the electric field (in N/C) at point (1,1,0)is

    36.

    If the arcs of the same length in two circles subtend angles 45∘ and 135∘ at the centre, find the ratio of their radii.

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    If the arcs of the same length in two circles subtend angles 45 and 135 at the centre, find the ratio of their radii.

    37.

    Explain Dalton atomic theory

    Answer» Explain Dalton atomic theory
    38.

    The pointer of a dead-beat galvanometer gives a steady deflection because [MP PMT 1994]

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    The pointer of a dead-beat galvanometer gives a steady deflection because [MP PMT 1994]


    39.

    A metal bar of length 1 m and area of cross-section 1 mm2 is clamped between two rigid supports. For the material of rod, its Young's modulus is Y=1011 N/m2 and coefficient of linear expansion is α=1.8×10−5 ∘C−1. If the temperature of the rod is decreased by ΔT=10∘C, the force exerted by the rod on the supports is

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    A metal bar of length 1 m and area of cross-section 1 mm2 is clamped between two rigid supports. For the material of rod, its Young's modulus is Y=1011 N/m2 and coefficient of linear expansion is α=1.8×105 C1. If the temperature of the rod is decreased by ΔT=10C, the force exerted by the rod on the supports is

    40.

    an engine pumps water through a hose pipe water passes through the pipe and leaves it with a velocity of 2 m/s the mass per unit length of water in the pipe is 100kg what is the power of the engine. (p=uv how??)

    Answer» an engine pumps water through a hose pipe water passes through the pipe and leaves it with a velocity of 2 m/s the mass per unit length of water in the pipe is 100kg what is the power of the engine. (p=uv how??)
    41.

    A conducting square frame of side ‘a’ and along straight wire carrying current I are located in the same plane a shown in the figure. The fame moves to the right with constant velocity ‘v’. The emf induced in the frame will be proportional to:

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    A conducting square frame of side ‘a’ and along straight wire carrying current I are located in the same plane a shown in the figure. The fame moves to the right with constant velocity ‘v’. The emf induced in the frame will be proportional to:


    42.

    the position of a body moving in straight line is x=[2traised2 +2t +9] where x is in meter and t is in second the velocity v n[v=dx/dt] of the body at t=1s is

    Answer» the position of a body moving in straight line is x=[2traised2 +2t +9] where x is in meter and t is in second the velocity v n[v=dx/dt] of the body at t=1s is
    43.

    How to derive three laws of motion

    Answer» How to derive three laws of motion
    44.

    Find the integration of ∫esin−1x√1−x2.dx

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    Find the integration of esin1x1x2.dx

    45.

    A metal is heated in a furnace where a sensor is kept above the metal surface to read the power radiated (P) by the metal. The sensor has a scale that displays log2(P/P0) , where P0 is a constant. When the metal surface is at a temperature of 487∘C, the sensor shows a value 1. Assume that the emissivity of the metallic surface remains constant. What is the value displayed by the sensor when the temperature of the metal surface is raised to 2767∘C ?

    Answer» A metal is heated in a furnace where a sensor is kept above the metal surface to read the power radiated (P) by the metal. The sensor has a scale that displays log2(P/P0) , where P0 is a constant. When the metal surface is at a temperature of 487C, the sensor shows a value 1. Assume that the emissivity of the metallic surface remains constant. What is the value displayed by the sensor when the temperature of the metal surface is raised to 2767C ?
    46.

    Ashort bar magnet of magnetic moment 5.25 × 10−2J T−1is placed with its axis perpendicular to the earth’s fielddirection. At what distance from the centre of the magnet, theresultant field is inclined at 45º with earth’s field on (a)its normal bisector and (b) its axis. Magnitude of the earth’sfield at the place is given to be 0.42 G. Ignore the length of themagnet in comparison to the distances involved.

    Answer»

    A
    short bar magnet of magnetic moment 5.25 × 10
    −2
    J T
    −1
    is placed with its axis perpendicular to the earth’s field
    direction. At what distance from the centre of the magnet, the
    resultant field is inclined at 45º with earth’s field on


    (a)
    its normal bisector and (b) its axis. Magnitude of the earth’s
    field at the place is given to be 0.42 G. Ignore the length of the
    magnet in comparison to the distances involved.

    47.

    A device uses hall effect to measure magnetic fields. When in a magnetic field of 200 G, it gives a hall voltage of 16 μV. If with the same current and orientation, it gives a hall voltage of 23 μV in an unknown field, then the magnitude of unknown field is

    Answer»

    A device uses hall effect to measure magnetic fields. When in a magnetic field of 200 G, it gives a hall voltage of 16 μV. If with the same current and orientation, it gives a hall voltage of 23 μV in an unknown field, then the magnitude of unknown field is

    48.

    the magnitude of change in velocity of a particle having speed v is, v during a time interval △ t while moving in a uniform circular motion.The magnitude of average force on the particle is proportional to:

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    the magnitude of change in velocity of a particle having speed v is, v during a time interval △ t while moving in a uniform circular motion.The magnitude of average force on the particle is proportional to:

    49.

    An 220 V AC voltage at a frequency of 100 Hz is applied to a circuit containing a pure inductance of 0.01 H and a pure resistance of 6.28 Ω in series. Calculate the phase angle between current and voltage.

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    An 220 V AC voltage at a frequency of 100 Hz is applied to a circuit containing a pure inductance of 0.01 H and a pure resistance of 6.28 Ω in series. Calculate the phase angle between current and voltage.


    50.

    Current I flow through a long conducting wire bent at right angles as shown in the figure. The magnetic field at a point P on the right bisector at a distance r from O is-

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    Current I flow through a long conducting wire bent at right angles as shown in the figure. The magnetic field at a point P on the right bisector at a distance r from O is-