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1.

Two concentric conducting sphere of radii R and 2R are carrying charges Q and -2Q respectively. If the charge on inner sphere is doubled, the potential difference between the two spheres will (1)becomes two times (2)becomes four times (3)be halved (4)reamins the same

Answer» Two concentric conducting sphere of radii R and 2R are carrying charges Q and -2Q respectively. If the charge on inner sphere is doubled, the potential difference between the two spheres will (1)becomes two times (2)becomes four times (3)be halved (4)reamins the same
2.

The potential at a point x (measured in m) due to some charges situated on the x axis is given by V(x) = 20/x-4 .the electric field E at x=4 m is given by (1)10/9 V/m and in the positive x direction (2)5/3. V/m and in the negative x direction (3)5/3 V/m and in the positive x direction (4)10/9. V/m and in the negative x direction

Answer» The potential at a point x (measured in m) due to some charges situated on the x axis is given by V(x) = 20/x-4 .the electric field E at x=4 m is given by (1)10/9 V/m and in the positive x direction (2)5/3. V/m and in the negative x direction (3)5/3 V/m and in the positive x direction (4)10/9. V/m and in the negative x direction
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25. A particle is moving eastwards with a velocity of5 m/s. If in 10 s the velocity changes by 5 m/snorthwards, what is the average acceleration in thistime?\lbrack MP PMT 2013\rbrack(a) 1 m/s2 (North-West)(b) 1 m/s2 (North-East)1/2V2(c) 2 m/s (North-West) (d) 2 m/s2 (North-East)

Answer» 25. A particle is moving eastwards with a velocity of5 m/s. If in 10 s the velocity changes by 5 m/snorthwards, what is the average acceleration in thistime?\lbrack MP PMT 2013\rbrack(a) 1 m/s2 (North-West)(b) 1 m/s2 (North-East)1/2V2(c) 2 m/s (North-West) (d) 2 m/s2 (North-East)
4.

What does the path of an object look like when it is in uniform motion?

Answer» What does the path of an object look like when it is in uniform motion?
5.

9.The resistance of an ammetre of range 5A is 1.8 ohm.a shunt of 0.2 ohm is connected in parallel to it. When its indicatoer shows a cutrent of 2A then what will be the effective current What does effective current mean n how to solve the ques?

Answer» 9.The resistance of an ammetre of range 5A is 1.8 ohm.a shunt of 0.2 ohm is connected in parallel to it. When its indicatoer shows a cutrent of 2A then what will be the effective current What does effective current mean n how to solve the ques?
6.

If sin(sin−115+cos−1x)=1, then x is equal to

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If sin(sin115+cos1x)=1, then x is equal to

7.

Difference between - 'Charge is CONSERVED'' and 'Charge is QUANTIZED'.

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Difference between -

'Charge is CONSERVED'' and 'Charge is QUANTIZED'.

8.

64. From a disc of radius r and mass m a circular hole of diameter r whose rim pass through the centre is cut .The moment of inertia of remaining part of the disc about a perpendicular axis passing through centre is

Answer» 64. From a disc of radius r and mass m a circular hole of diameter r whose rim pass through the centre is cut .The moment of inertia of remaining part of the disc about a perpendicular axis passing through centre is
9.

A plane electromagnetic wave having a frequency ν=23.9 GHz propagates along the positive z-direction in free space. The peak value of the Electric Field is 60 V/m. Which among the following is the acceptable magnetic field component in the electromagnetic wave ?

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A plane electromagnetic wave having a frequency ν=23.9 GHz propagates along the positive z-direction in free space. The peak value of the Electric Field is 60 V/m. Which among the following is the acceptable magnetic field component in the electromagnetic wave ?

10.

Three identical cars A, B and C are moving at the same speed on three bridges. The car A goes on a plane bridge, B on a bridge convex upward and C goes on a bridge concave upward. Let FA,FB and FC be the normal forces exerted by the cars on the bridges when they are at the middle of bridges.

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Three identical cars A, B and C are moving at the same speed on three bridges. The car A goes on a plane bridge, B on a bridge convex upward and C goes on a bridge concave upward. Let FA,FB and FC be the normal forces exerted by the cars on the bridges when they are at the middle of bridges.


11.

A wire carrying a current of 3 A is bent in the form of a parabola y2=4−x as shown in figure, where x and y are in metre. The wire is placed in a uniform magnetic field →B=5^k T. The magnetic force acting on the wire is:

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A wire carrying a current of 3 A is bent in the form of a parabola y2=4x as shown in figure, where x and y are in metre. The wire is placed in a uniform magnetic field B=5^k T. The magnetic force acting on the wire is:






12.

ntIf a pushing force making an angle alpha with the horizontal is applied on a block of mass m placed on horizontal table and angle of friction is beta, then minimum magnitude. Force required to move block isn ntA)mgsinbeta/cos(alpha-beta)n ntB) mgsinbeta/cos(alpha+beta)n ntC) mgsinbeta/sin(alpha+beta)n ntD)mgcosbeta/cos(alpha-beta)n

Answer» ntIf a pushing force making an angle alpha with the horizontal is applied on a block of mass m placed on horizontal table and angle of friction is beta, then minimum magnitude. Force required to move block isn ntA)mgsinbeta/cos(alpha-beta)n ntB) mgsinbeta/cos(alpha+beta)n ntC) mgsinbeta/sin(alpha+beta)n ntD)mgcosbeta/cos(alpha-beta)n
13.

38. PbCl4 exists but PbI4 does not exists.Give reason

Answer» 38. PbCl4 exists but PbI4 does not exists.Give reason
14.

If a particle is moving from its initial position x=−5 m to a position x=−11 m in 2 s along a straight line. What will be the average velocity of particle ?

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If a particle is moving from its initial position x=5 m to a position x=11 m in 2 s along a straight line. What will be the average velocity of particle ?

15.

A surface irradiated with light of wavelength 480 nm gives out electrons with maximum velocity v m/s, the cut off wavelength being 600 nm . The same surface would release electrons with maximum velocity 2v m/s if it's irradiated by light of wavelength (in nm)

Answer» A surface irradiated with light of wavelength 480 nm gives out electrons with maximum velocity v m/s, the cut off wavelength being 600 nm . The same surface would release electrons with maximum velocity 2v m/s if it's irradiated by light of wavelength (in nm)
16.

A disc of radius r has linear velocity V and angular velocity ω as shown in figure. If point B is at a distance r2 from centre, then find the velocity of point A w.r.t point B (→VAB).

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A disc of radius r has linear velocity V and angular velocity ω as shown in figure. If point B is at a distance r2 from centre, then find the velocity of point A w.r.t point B (VAB).

17.

Velocity-time graph for a body of mass 10 kg is shown in figure. Work done on the body in the first two seconds of motion is

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Velocity-time graph for a body of mass 10 kg is shown in figure. Work done on the body in the first two seconds of motion is




18.

Suppose the rod in the previous problem has a mass of 1 kg distributed uniformly over its length. (a) Find the initial angular acceleration of the rod. (b) Find the tension in the supports to the blocks of mass 2 kg and 5 kg.

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Suppose the rod in the previous problem has a mass of 1 kg distributed uniformly over its length.

(a) Find the initial angular acceleration of the rod.

(b) Find the tension in the supports to the blocks of mass 2 kg and 5 kg.

19.

An ideal gas is expanding such that PT2=constant. The coefficient volume expansion of the gas is

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An ideal gas is expanding such that PT2=constant. The coefficient volume expansion of the gas is

20.

A piezoelectric transducer having g-coefficient of 58V/kg−m−2 is subjected to a constant pressure of 10−4kg/m2. The steady state voltage developed by the transducer will be__________mV.0

Answer» A piezoelectric transducer having g-coefficient of 58V/kgm2 is subjected to a constant pressure of 104kg/m2. The steady state voltage developed by the transducer will be__________mV.
  1. 0
21.

A long insulated copper wire is closely wound as a spiral of 10 turns, the spiral has inner radius 20 cm & outer radius 25 cm. The spiral lies in the xy− plane, & a steady current 2 A flows through the wire. The z−component of the magnetic field at the centre of the spiral is(Take ln(1.25)=0.223)

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A long insulated copper wire is closely wound as a spiral of 10 turns, the spiral has inner radius 20 cm & outer radius 25 cm. The spiral lies in the xy plane, & a steady current 2 A flows through the wire. The zcomponent of the magnetic field at the centre of the spiral is

(Take ln(1.25)=0.223)






22.

Two strings are attached to each other as shown in the figure. The linear mass density of the second string is 16 times that of the first string and the boundary between the two strings is at x=0. The incident wave is given by y=0.01cos(20x−100t). Then, the ratio of amplitude of reflected wave to amplitude of transmitted wave is: [Assume, tension in both the strings is same]

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Two strings are attached to each other as shown in the figure. The linear mass density of the second string is 16 times that of the first string and the boundary between the two strings is at x=0. The incident wave is given by y=0.01cos(20x100t). Then, the ratio of amplitude of reflected wave to amplitude of transmitted wave is:
[Assume, tension in both the strings is same]


23.

Two blocks of masses 5kg and 4kg are in contact with each other on a frictionless table. When a horizontal force of 9N is applied to the block of mass 5kg, then the value of the force of contact between the two blocks is?

Answer» Two blocks of masses 5kg and 4kg are in contact with each other on a frictionless table. When a horizontal force of 9N is applied to the block of mass 5kg, then the value of the force of contact between the two blocks is?
24.

In a series LCR circuit VL=VC≠VR.What is the value of power factor?

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In a series LCR circuit VL=VCVR.What is the value of power factor?

25.

A point source of light is used in a photoelectric effect. If the source is removed farther from the emitting metal, the stopping potential.

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A point source of light is used in a photoelectric effect. If the source is removed farther from the emitting metal, the stopping potential.


26.

26.What is velocity equation

Answer» 26.What is velocity equation
27.

A trolley (100 kg) moving forward with acceleration of 1 m/s2 has block of 1 kg mass present on its floor. Find pseudo force acting on block ′A′ with respect to a reference frame attached to trolley

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A trolley (100 kg) moving forward with acceleration of 1 m/s2 has block of 1 kg mass present on its floor. Find pseudo force acting on block A with respect to a reference frame attached to trolley


28.

An unpolarized light beam is incident on the polarizer of a polarization experiment, and the intensity of the light beam emerging from the analyzer is measured as 100 Lumen. Now, if the analyzer is rotated about the horizontal axis (direction of light) by 30∘ in clockwise direction, the intensity of emerging light will be________ Lumen.

Answer» An unpolarized light beam is incident on the polarizer of a polarization experiment, and the intensity of the light beam emerging from the analyzer is measured as 100 Lumen. Now, if the analyzer is rotated about the horizontal axis (direction of light) by 30 in clockwise direction, the intensity of emerging light will be________ Lumen.
29.

A rain drop of radius 2 mm falls from a height of 500 m above the ground. It falls with decreasing acceleration (due to viscous resistance of the air) until at half its original height, it attains its maximum (terminal) speed, and moves with uniform speed thereafter. What is the work done by the gravitational force on the drop in the first and second half of its journey ? What is the work done by the resistive force in the entire journey if its speed on reaching the ground is 10 m s¯¹?

Answer» A rain drop of radius 2 mm falls from a height of 500 m above the ground. It falls with decreasing acceleration (due to viscous resistance of the air) until at half its original height, it attains its maximum (terminal) speed, and moves with uniform speed thereafter. What is the work done by the gravitational force on the drop in the first and second half of its journey ? What is the work done by the resistive force in the entire journey if its speed on reaching the ground is 10 m s¯¹?
30.

Radiation of wavelength, ′λ′ is incident on a photocell. The fastest emitted electron has speed ‘u’. If the wavelength is changed to 3λ4, the speed of the fastest emitted electron will be

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Radiation of wavelength, λ is incident on a photocell. The fastest emitted electron has speed ‘u’. If the wavelength is changed to 3λ4, the speed of the fastest emitted electron will be

31.

The refracting angle of a prism is A, and refractive index of the material of the prism is cot(A/2). The angle of minimum deviation is

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The refracting angle of a prism is A, and refractive index of the material of the prism is cot(A/2). The angle of minimum deviation is

32.

The height of Mercury column in a simple barometer is h as the tube is inclined with the vertical at an angle a. Find the length L of the mercury column along the length of the tube.

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The height of Mercury column in a simple barometer is h as the tube is inclined with the vertical at an angle a. Find the length L of the mercury column along the length of the tube.

33.

Figure shows a particle starting from point A, travelling upto B with a speed s, then upto point C with a speed 2s and finally upto A with a speed of 3s. Find its average speed.

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Figure shows a particle starting from point A, travelling upto B with a speed s, then upto point C with a speed 2s and finally upto A with a speed of 3s. Find its average speed.


34.

43.Express relationship between energy carried by light wave and amplitude of electric field vector and frequency?

Answer» 43.Express relationship between energy carried by light wave and amplitude of electric field vector and frequency?
35.

Evaluate: ∫1sin2x cos2xdx

Answer» Evaluate: 1sin2x cos2xdx
36.

In an oblique projectile find the ratio of torque of gravitational force of body at highest point and at final point on the ground wrt starting point.

Answer» In an oblique projectile find the ratio of torque of gravitational force of body at highest point and at final point on the ground wrt starting point.
37.

A circular coil of mass m, radius R and N turns carries current I. Plane of the coil is perpendicular to the magnetic meridian. The coil is suspended by a thread of negligible torsion at a place where angle of dip is 37∘ and earth's magnetic field is B. If the coil is rotated by a small angle with thread as the axis and released, it starts oscillating. Time period of such oscillations is

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A circular coil of mass m, radius R and N turns carries current I. Plane of the coil is perpendicular to the magnetic meridian. The coil is suspended by a thread of negligible torsion at a place where angle of dip is 37 and earth's magnetic field is B. If the coil is rotated by a small angle with thread as the axis and released, it starts oscillating. Time period of such oscillations is
38.

In Fraunhofer diffraction, at the angular position of first diffraction, minimum phase difference (in radian) between wavelengths from the opposite edges of the slit is,

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In Fraunhofer diffraction, at the angular position of first diffraction, minimum phase difference (in radian) between wavelengths from the opposite edges of the slit is,

39.

Astraight horizontal conducting rod of length 0.45 m and mass 60 g issuspended by two vertical wires at its ends. A current of 5.0 A isset up in the rod through the wires.(a) What magnetic field should be set up normal to the conductor inorder that the tension in the wires is zero? (b) What will be the total tension in the wires if the direction ofcurrent is reversed keeping the magnetic field same as before?(Ignore the mass of the wires.) g = 9.8 m s−2.

Answer»

A
straight horizontal conducting rod of length 0.45 m and mass 60 g is
suspended by two vertical wires at its ends. A current of 5.0 A is
set up in the rod through the wires.



(a)
What magnetic field should be set up normal to the conductor in
order that the tension in the wires is zero?



(b)
What will be the total tension in the wires if the direction of
current is reversed keeping the magnetic field same as before?
(Ignore the mass of the wires.) g = 9.8 m s−2.

40.

The volume of one mole of an ideal gas with adiabatic exponent γ is varied according to the law TV = a where a is a constant. The amount of heat obtained by the gas in the process if the gas temperature gets increased by ΔT is nRΔT(2−γ)3(γ−1). Then the value of n (integer) is

Answer» The volume of one mole of an ideal gas with adiabatic exponent γ is varied according to the law TV = a where a is a constant. The amount of heat obtained by the gas in the process if the gas temperature gets increased by ΔT is

nRΔT(2γ)3(γ1). Then the value of n (integer) is
41.

Consider two point charges, q3 and −2q3 at point A and C respectively as shown in the figure. Take O to be the centre of the circle of radius R and ∠CAB=60∘. The magnitude of force between the charges is

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Consider two point charges, q3 and 2q3 at point A and C respectively as shown in the figure. Take O to be the centre of the circle of radius R and CAB=60. The magnitude of force between the charges is




42.

A heavy block of mass M hangs in equilibrium at the end of a rope of mass m and length I connected to aceiling. Determine the tension in the rope at a distance x from the ceiling.

Answer» A heavy block of mass M hangs in equilibrium at the end of a rope of mass m and length I connected to aceiling. Determine the tension in the rope at a distance x from the ceiling.
43.

Formula for static friction

Answer» Formula for static friction
44.

a bar magnet takes 1 min to complete 30 oscillations in a magnetic field .if the field strength is doubled then the time period of oscillation is

Answer» a bar magnet takes 1 min to complete 30 oscillations in a magnetic field .if the field strength is doubled then the time period of oscillation is
45.

A girl is carrying a school bag of 3 kg mass on her back andmoves 200 m on a levelled road. The work done againstthe gravitational force will be (g= 10 m/s^2): A.6x 10^3J B.6J C.0.6 J D.Zero E.None of these

Answer» A girl is carrying a school bag of 3 kg mass on her back andmoves 200 m on a levelled road. The work done againstthe gravitational force will be (g= 10 m/s^2): A.6x 10^3J B.6J C.0.6 J D.Zero E.None of these
46.

Prove that NA of fibre does not depend upon the dimension of fibre.

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Prove that NA of fibre does not depend upon the dimension of fibre.

47.

A convex lens forms a real image three times larger than the object on a screen. Object and screen are moved until the image becomes twice the size of the object. If the shift of the object is 6 cm, the shift of screen in cm is

Answer» A convex lens forms a real image three times larger than the object on a screen. Object and screen are moved until the image becomes twice the size of the object. If the shift of the object is 6 cm, the shift of screen in cm is
48.

Write the displacement of wave

Answer» Write the displacement of wave
49.

What is the conductivity of a semiconductor (in Ω−1m−1) if electron density 5×1012 cm−3 and hole density 8×1013 cm−3[μe=2.3 m2 V−1 s−1 and μh=0.01 m2 V−1 s−1]

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What is the conductivity of a semiconductor (in Ω1m1) if electron density 5×1012 cm3 and hole density 8×1013 cm3

[μe=2.3 m2 V1 s1 and μh=0.01 m2 V1 s1]

50.

When a wave travels in a medium, the particle displacement is given by y=asin2π(bt−cx), where a,b and c are constants. The maximum particle velocity will be twice the wave velocity if

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When a wave travels in a medium, the particle displacement is given by y=asin2π(btcx), where a,b and c are constants. The maximum particle velocity will be twice the wave velocity if