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If C is the critical angle and n is the refractive index of a denser medium with respect to the rarer medium, sin C×n is . |
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Answer» If C is the critical angle and n is the refractive index of a denser medium with respect to the rarer medium, sin C×n is |
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The equation of a wave travelling on a string is y=4 sin(4πt−π16x) if x and y are in centimetres, then velocity of wave is |
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Answer» The equation of a wave travelling on a string is y=4 sin(4πt−π16x) if x and y are in centimetres, then velocity of wave is |
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What is the shape of the wavefront in each of the following cases: (a) Light diverging from a point source. (b) Light emerging out of a convex lens when a point source is placed at its focus. (c) The portion of the wavefront of light from a distant star intercepted by the Earth. |
| Answer» What is the shape of the wavefront in each of the following cases: (a) Light diverging from a point source. (b) Light emerging out of a convex lens when a point source is placed at its focus. (c) The portion of the wavefront of light from a distant star intercepted by the Earth. | |
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Laser light of wavelength 630 nm incident on a pair of slits produces an interference pattern in which the bright fringes are separated by 8.1 mm. A second light produces an interference pattern in which the fringes are separated by 7.2 mm. Then the wavelength of the second light will be |
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Answer» Laser light of wavelength 630 nm incident on a pair of slits produces an interference pattern in which the bright fringes are separated by 8.1 mm. A second light produces an interference pattern in which the fringes are separated by 7.2 mm. Then the wavelength of the second light will be |
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In the given circuit, capacitor C is charged by cell of emf E and reaches a steady state. At t=0, switch S is closed and A and B are equal resistances. Now, consider the following statements. (1) In steady state, rate of heat production in A and B is different. (2) During charging, more heat is produced in B than in A (3) In steady state, rate of heat production is same in A and B (4) In steady state, energy stored in capacitor is 18CE2, Which of the above statements are correct? |
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Answer» In the given circuit, capacitor C is charged by cell of emf E and reaches a steady state. At t=0, switch S is closed and A and B are equal resistances. Now, consider the following statements. |
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what is dimensional formula of thermal resistivity |
| Answer» what is dimensional formula of thermal resistivity | |
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A 4 kg ball tied to the end of a cord of length 1 m is swinging in a vertical circle. The maximum speed at which it can swing, if the cord can sustain a maximum tension of 163.6 N will be: [Take g=9.8 m/s2] |
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Answer» A 4 kg ball tied to the end of a cord of length 1 m is swinging in a vertical circle. The maximum speed at which it can swing, if the cord can sustain a maximum tension of 163.6 N will be: [Take g=9.8 m/s2] |
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Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size? |
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Answer» Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size? |
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The number of electric field lines crossing an area A is n1 when →A||→E, while number of field lines crossing same area is n2 when →E makes an angle of 30∘ with →A, then |
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Answer» The number of electric field lines crossing an area A is n1 when →A||→E, while number of field lines crossing same area is n2 when →E makes an angle of 30∘ with →A, then |
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Figure 2.34 shows a charge array known as an electric quadrupole.For a point on the axis of the quadrupole, obtain the dependenceof potential on r for r/a >> 1, and contrast your results with thatdue to an electric dipole, and an electric monopole (i.e., a singlecharge). |
| Answer» Figure 2.34 shows a charge array known as an electric quadrupole.For a point on the axis of the quadrupole, obtain the dependenceof potential on r for r/a >> 1, and contrast your results with thatdue to an electric dipole, and an electric monopole (i.e., a singlecharge). | |
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An object O is placed at 8cm in front of a glass slab, whose one face is silvered as shown in Figure. The thickness of the slab is 6cm. If the image formed 10 cm behind the silvered face, find the refractive index of glass |
| Answer» An object O is placed at 8cm in front of a glass slab, whose one face is silvered as shown in Figure. The thickness of the slab is 6cm. If the image formed 10 cm behind the silvered face, find the refractive index of glass | |
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Find the radius of gyration of a rectangular lamina having mass m about an axis passing through C.O.M and perpendicular to the plane of lamina. (Given: length, a=4 m; breadth, b=3 m) |
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Answer» Find the radius of gyration of a rectangular lamina having mass m about an axis passing through C.O.M and perpendicular to the plane of lamina. (Given: length, a=4 m; breadth, b=3 m) |
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An unpolarised beam of intensity I0 is incident on a pair of Nicol prisms making an angle of 60∘ with each other. The intensity of light emerging from the pair is- |
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Answer» An unpolarised beam of intensity I0 is incident on a pair of Nicol prisms making an angle of 60∘ with each other. The intensity of light emerging from the pair is- |
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A train moves at a constant speed of 60.0 km/h towards east for 30 min, then in a direction 30∘ east of due north for 20.0 min, and then west for 45 min. What are the (a) magnitude(in km/min) and (b) angle of its average velocity during this trip? |
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Answer» A train moves at a constant speed of 60.0 km/h towards east for 30 min, then in a direction 30∘ east of due north for 20.0 min, and then west for 45 min. What are the (a) magnitude(in km/min) and (b) angle of its average velocity during this trip? |
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Derivation of magnetic field due to a straight current carrying wire |
| Answer» Derivation of magnetic field due to a straight current carrying wire | |
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A ring and a disc are initially at rest, side by side, at the top of an inclined plane which makes an angle 60o with the horizontal. They start to roll without slipping at the same instant of time along the shortest path. If the time difference between their reaching the ground is (2−√3)√10s, then the height of the top of the inclined plane, in meters. is. Take g=10 ms−2. |
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Answer» A ring and a disc are initially at rest, side by side, at the top of an inclined plane which makes an angle 60o with the horizontal. They start to roll without slipping at the same instant of time along the shortest path. If the time difference between their reaching the ground is (2−√3)√10s, then the height of the top of the inclined plane, in meters. is |
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Water is filled in a tank up to 3m height. The base of tank is at a height 1m from ground. What should be the height of hole made in it so that water can be sprayed up to maximum horizontal distance. |
| Answer» Water is filled in a tank up to 3m height. The base of tank is at a height 1m from ground. What should be the height of hole made in it so that water can be sprayed up to maximum horizontal distance. | |
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You have learnt in the text how Huygens’ principle leads to the lawsof reflection and refraction. Use the same principle to deduce directlythat a point object placed in front of a plane mirror produces avirtual image whose distance from the mirror is equal to the objectdistance from the mirror. |
| Answer» You have learnt in the text how Huygens’ principle leads to the lawsof reflection and refraction. Use the same principle to deduce directlythat a point object placed in front of a plane mirror produces avirtual image whose distance from the mirror is equal to the objectdistance from the mirror. | |
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A body of mass m is thrown upwards at an angle θ with the horizontal with speed v. While rising up the speed of the mass after t seconds will be |
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Answer» A body of mass m is thrown upwards at an angle θ with the horizontal with speed v. While rising up the speed of the mass after t seconds will be |
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A block of mass m is placed on a surface with a vertical cross section given by y=x36. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5, the maximum height above the ground at which the block can be placed without slipping is |
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Answer» A block of mass m is placed on a surface with a vertical cross section given by y=x36. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5, the maximum height above the ground at which the block can be placed without slipping is |
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46. If the time of flight of a bullet over a horizontal range R is T, then angle of projection with horizontal is |
| Answer» 46. If the time of flight of a bullet over a horizontal range R is T, then angle of projection with horizontal is | |
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Two satellites are revolving in the same circular orbit round the centre of the earth. They must have the same : |
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Answer» Two satellites are revolving in the same circular orbit round the centre of the earth. They must have the same : |
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A block of mass 1 kg is suspended by a string of mass 1 kg length 1 m as shown in figure. Find the tension at the lowest point of the string and force exerted by support on the string.(Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» A block of mass 1 kg is suspended by a string of mass 1 kg length 1 m as shown in figure. Find the tension at the lowest point of the string and force exerted by support on the string. |
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Pure Si at 300 K has equal electron and hole concentration of 1.5×1016/m3. Doping by indium increases nh to 4.5×1022/m3. What is ne in doped silicon? |
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Answer» Pure Si at 300 K has equal electron and hole concentration of 1.5×1016/m3. Doping by indium increases nh to 4.5×1022/m3. What is ne in doped silicon? |
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A balloon of mass M is descending at a constant acceleration α. When a mass m is released from the balloon, it starts rising with the same acceleration α. Assuming that its volume does not change, what is the value of m? |
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Answer» A balloon of mass M is descending at a constant acceleration α. When a mass m is released from the balloon, it starts rising with the same acceleration α. Assuming that its volume does not change, what is the value of m? |
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Figure shows a three arm tube in which a liquid is filled upto levels of height l. It is now rotated at an angular frequency ω about an axis passing through arm B. The angular frequency ω at which level of liquid in arm B becomes zero is |
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Answer» Figure shows a three arm tube in which a liquid is filled upto levels of height l. It is now rotated at an angular frequency ω about an axis passing through arm B. The angular frequency ω at which level of liquid in arm B becomes zero is |
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Which of the following graphs represent the variation of magnetic field (B) with distance (R) from an infinitely long straight conductor? |
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Answer» Which of the following graphs represent the variation of magnetic field (B) with distance (R) from an infinitely long straight conductor? |
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A solid sphere of mass M and radius R is rolling without slipping as shown in figure. Find out the magnitude of total angular momentum of the sphere about point of contact (P). |
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Answer» A solid sphere of mass M and radius R is rolling without slipping as shown in figure. Find out the magnitude of total angular momentum of the sphere about point of contact (P). |
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A railway engine whistling at a constant frequency moves with a constant speed. It goes past a stationary observer standing beside the railway track. The frequency (f) of the sound heard by the observer is plotted against time (t). Which of the following best represents the resulting curve? |
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Answer» A railway engine whistling at a constant frequency moves with a constant speed. It goes past a stationary observer standing beside the railway track. The frequency (f) of the sound heard by the observer is plotted against time (t). Which of the following best represents the resulting curve? |
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22.: When the velocity of a relativistic (what does it mean in the reference of charge) charged particle increases then what happens to its specific charge |
| Answer» 22.: When the velocity of a relativistic (what does it mean in the reference of charge) charged particle increases then what happens to its specific charge | |
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In photoelectric experiment, the collector plate is at 2V with respect to emitter plate(phi= 4.5eV). The emitter is illuminated by a source of monochromatic light of wavelength 200nm. The minimum and maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons reaching collector is: 1. 0, 1.7eV 2. 2eV, 3.7eV 3. 1.5eV, 4.3eV 4. 3eV, 5.2eV Give the solution also |
| Answer» In photoelectric experiment, the collector plate is at 2V with respect to emitter plate(phi= 4.5eV). The emitter is illuminated by a source of monochromatic light of wavelength 200nm. The minimum and maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons reaching collector is: 1. 0, 1.7eV 2. 2eV, 3.7eV 3. 1.5eV, 4.3eV 4. 3eV, 5.2eV Give the solution also | |
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7. Percentage degree of dissociation of water at 25^° C is A)1×10-7 B)1.8×10-9 C) 1.8×10-7 D)1×10-14 |
| Answer» 7. Percentage degree of dissociation of water at 25^° C is A)1×10-7 B)1.8×10-9 C) 1.8×10-7 D)1×10-14 | |
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A resistance of 50Ω, an inductance of 20π H and a capacitor of 5πμF are connected in series with an A.C. source of 230 volts and 50 Hz .The impedance of circuit is_______(in ohm) |
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Answer» A resistance of 50Ω, an inductance of 20π H and a capacitor of 5πμF are connected in series with an A.C. source of 230 volts and 50 Hz .The impedance of circuit is_______(in ohm) |
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A particle is thrown vertically upwards with speed u so that the distance covered in last second of flight is 35m. If g=10 then initial speed of throw |
| Answer» A particle is thrown vertically upwards with speed u so that the distance covered in last second of flight is 35m. If g=10 then initial speed of throw | |
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If a uniform string of length 'l' and mass 'm' slips off from the smooth table, then the maximum value of tension observed in te string is |
| Answer» If a uniform string of length 'l' and mass 'm' slips off from the smooth table, then the maximum value of tension observed in te string is | |
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A near UV photon of 300 nm is absorbed by a gas and then re-emitted as 2 photons. One photon is red with wavelength 760 nm. Hence wavelength of the second photon is: |
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Answer» A near UV photon of 300 nm is absorbed by a gas and then re-emitted as 2 photons. One photon is red with wavelength 760 nm. Hence wavelength of the second photon is: |
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the no. of quanta of radiation of frequency 4.98 ×10^{14 }s^{-1} required to melt 100 g of ice are |
| Answer» the no. of quanta of radiation of frequency 4.98 ×10^{14 }s^{-1} required to melt 100 g of ice are | |
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The scale of a galvanometer of resistance 100Ω contains 25 divisions. It gives a deflection of one division on passing a current of 4×10−4 A. The resistance in ohms to be added to it, so that it may become a voltmeter of range 2.5 volt is |
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Answer» The scale of a galvanometer of resistance 100Ω contains 25 divisions. It gives a deflection of one division on passing a current of 4×10−4 A. The resistance in ohms to be added to it, so that it may become a voltmeter of range 2.5 volt is |
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Two fixed charges A and B of 5microC each are separated by a distance of 6m. C is the mid point of line joining A and B. A charge Q of -5micro C is short perpendicular to the line joining A and B through C with kinetic energy of 0.06J. The charge Q comes to rest at a point D. The distance CD is Options are:- a)3m b)3m c)33m d)4m |
| Answer» Two fixed charges A and B of 5microC each are separated by a distance of 6m. C is the mid point of line joining A and B. A charge Q of -5micro C is short perpendicular to the line joining A and B through C with kinetic energy of 0.06J. The charge Q comes to rest at a point D. The distance CD is Options are:- a)3m b)3m c)33m d)4m | |
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In YDSE how many maxima can be obtained on the screen if wavelength 200nm and d=700n |
| Answer» In YDSE how many maxima can be obtained on the screen if wavelength 200nm and d=700n | |
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A particle of mass m is dropped from a height h above the ground. At the same time another particle of the same mass is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with a speed of √2 gh . If they collide head-on completely inelastically, the time taken for the combined mass to reach the ground, in units of √hg is |
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Answer» A particle of mass m is dropped from a height h above the ground. At the same time another particle of the same mass is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with a speed of √2 gh . If they collide head-on completely inelastically, the time taken for the combined mass to reach the ground, in units of √hg is |
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Simplify(i) 2.987 – 1.25 – 0.54(ii) 52.9 – 231.666 + 204(iii) 8.57 – 6.4432 – 1.70 + 0.683 |
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Answer» Simplify (i) 2.987 – 1.25 – 0.54 (ii) 52.9 – 231.666 + 204 (iii) 8.57 – 6.4432 – 1.70 + 0.683 |
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In YDSE, bichromatic light of wavelengths 400 nm and 560 nm are used. The distance between the slits is 0.1 mm and the distance between the plane of the slits and the screen is 1 m. The distance of the second region of complete darkness from central maximum is : |
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Answer» In YDSE, bichromatic light of wavelengths 400 nm and 560 nm are used. The distance between the slits is 0.1 mm and the distance between the plane of the slits and the screen is 1 m. The distance of the second region of complete darkness from central maximum is : |
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Two alpha particles moving along the parallel lines with different velocities, will ( neglect electrostatic repulsion) |
| Answer» Two alpha particles moving along the parallel lines with different velocities, will ( neglect electrostatic repulsion) | |
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P=V^2rms/R Does Resistance depends on voltage ? |
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Answer» P=V^2rms/R Does Resistance depends on voltage ? |
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Consider the ideal op-amp circuit shown in the figure below. The width of the hysteresis curve for this circuit will be _____V. 3 |
Answer» Consider the ideal op-amp circuit shown in the figure below. The width of the hysteresis curve for this circuit will be _____V.![]()
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If 2s-2p mixing is not oerative the which among the following is paramagnetic C2 Be2 B2 N2 |
| Answer» If 2s-2p mixing is not oerative the which among the following is paramagnetic C2 Be2 B2 N2 | |
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A charged sphere of radius 0.02 m has charge density of 1 Cm−2. The workdone when a charge of 40 nC is moved from infinity to a point that is at a distance of 0.04 m from the centre of the sphere. |
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Answer» A charged sphere of radius 0.02 m has charge density of 1 Cm−2. The workdone when a charge of 40 nC is moved from infinity to a point that is at a distance of 0.04 m from the centre of the sphere. |
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Work done by a force,F=(−6x3)^iN , in displacing a particle from x = 4m to x = –2m is: |
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Answer» Work done by a force,F=(−6x3)^iN , in displacing a particle from x = 4m to x = –2m is: |
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A sphere of mass 50 gm and diameter 20 cm rollswithout slipping with a velocity of 5 cm/sec. Itstotal kinetic energy is :-(1) 625 ergs(2) 875 ergs(3) 250 ergs(4) 875 joules |
| Answer» A sphere of mass 50 gm and diameter 20 cm rollswithout slipping with a velocity of 5 cm/sec. Itstotal kinetic energy is :-(1) 625 ergs(2) 875 ergs(3) 250 ergs(4) 875 joules | |