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What the graph of variation of g with the distance from the centre of the earth denotes? |
| Answer» What the graph of variation of g with the distance from the centre of the earth denotes? | |
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What should be the maximum value of M so that the 4 kg block does not slip over the 5 kg block: (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» What should be the maximum value of M so that the 4 kg block does not slip over the 5 kg block: (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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A displacement capacitive transducer consists of two parallel plates of diameter 2cm each separated by an air gap of 0.50 mm and has nominal capacitance of 150 pF. The magnitude of the displacement sensitivity of the transducer is__________pF/mm.300 |
Answer» A displacement capacitive transducer consists of two parallel plates of diameter 2cm each separated by an air gap of 0.50 mm and has nominal capacitance of 150 pF. The magnitude of the displacement sensitivity of the transducer is__________pF/mm.
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London forces are also known as |
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Answer» London forces are also known as |
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The relation between time and displacement of a moving object is given as t= ax2 + bx, where a, b are constants. Prove that the acceleration of the body is( -2av3) |
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Answer» The relation between time and displacement of a moving object is given as t= ax2 + bx, where a, b are constants. Prove that the acceleration of the body is( -2av3) |
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a stone tied to one end of spring 80 cm long is whirled in horizontal circle with the cons†an t speed if stone makes 25 revolutions in 14 s then magnitude of acceleration of stone is? |
| Answer» a stone tied to one end of spring 80 cm long is whirled in horizontal circle with the cons†an t speed if stone makes 25 revolutions in 14 s then magnitude of acceleration of stone is? | |
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What is the value of 1 Wb/m² in terms of G? Also specify the SI units used like G, T and Wb. |
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Answer» What is the value of 1 Wb/m² in terms of G? Also specify the SI units used like G, T and Wb. |
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Find the dis†an ce of object from a concave mirror of focal length of 10 cm.so that the image size is four times that of the object (ALL THE POSSIBLE DISTANCES) |
| Answer» Find the dis†an ce of object from a concave mirror of focal length of 10 cm.so that the image size is four times that of the object (ALL THE POSSIBLE DISTANCES) | |
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Two bodies M and N of equal masses are suspended from two separate massless springs of spring constants k1 and k2 respectively. If the two bodies oscillate vertically such that their maximum velocities are equal, the ratio of the amplitude of vibration of M to that of N is |
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Answer» Two bodies M and N of equal masses are suspended from two separate massless springs of spring constants k1 and k2 respectively. If the two bodies oscillate vertically such that their maximum velocities are equal, the ratio of the amplitude of vibration of M to that of N is |
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Choose the correct statements(s) from the following: |
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Answer» Choose the correct statements(s) from the following: |
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Charged particle moves along a circle under possible constant electric and magnetic fields. What is possible? |
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Answer» Charged particle moves along a circle under possible constant electric and magnetic fields. What is possible? |
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10. Two identical parallel plate capacitors are connected in series and then joined with a battery of 100 V. A sheet of dielectric constant 4.0 is inserted between the plates of second capacitor. The potential difference across the capacitor will be |
| Answer» 10. Two identical parallel plate capacitors are connected in series and then joined with a battery of 100 V. A sheet of dielectric constant 4.0 is inserted between the plates of second capacitor. The potential difference across the capacitor will be | |
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A ball drops from the ceiling of the room, and after rebounding twice from the floor, reaches a height equal to half that of ceiling. Find the coefficient of restitution? |
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Answer» A ball drops from the ceiling of the room, and after rebounding twice from the floor, reaches a height equal to half that of ceiling. Find the coefficient of restitution? |
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Find the modulus and argument of tan x- i |
| Answer» Find the modulus and argument of tan x- i | |
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Two plates of a capacitor of the area 100 cm2 are separated by a distance of 8 cm, and charged by a battery of emf 56 V. If the separation is increased by 8.5 mm, then the new capacitance will be |
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Answer» Two plates of a capacitor of the area 100 cm2 are separated by a distance of 8 cm, and charged by a battery of emf 56 V. If the separation is increased by 8.5 mm, then the new capacitance will be |
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For a CE-transistor amplifier, the audio signal voltage across the collected resistance of 2 kΩ is 2 V. Suppose the current amplification factor of the transistor is 100, find the input signal voltage and base current, if the base resistance is 1 kΩ. |
| Answer» For a CE-transistor amplifier, the audio signal voltage across the collected resistance of 2 kΩ is 2 V. Suppose the current amplification factor of the transistor is 100, find the input signal voltage and base current, if the base resistance is 1 kΩ. | |
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A particle of mass m is fixed to one end of a light of a light spring having force constant k and unstretched length l. The other end is fixed. The system is given an angular speed ω about the fixed end of the spring, such that it rotates in a circle in gravity free space. Then the stretch in the spring is |
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Answer» A particle of mass m is fixed to one end of a light of a light spring having force constant k and unstretched length l. The other end is fixed. The system is given an angular speed ω about the fixed end of the spring, such that it rotates in a circle in gravity free space. Then the stretch in the spring is |
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Magnetic field in a region is equal to B•. A loop of resistance R and radius r is lying in the field with its plane perpendicular to the field. If the loop is turned by 180⁰, find the charge which flows through a given cross section of the loop |
| Answer» Magnetic field in a region is equal to B•. A loop of resistance R and radius r is lying in the field with its plane perpendicular to the field. If the loop is turned by 180⁰, find the charge which flows through a given cross section of the loop | |
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Can the electric field lines of two different electric fields formed by two different charges intersect each other? |
| Answer» Can the electric field lines of two different electric fields formed by two different charges intersect each other? | |
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What is the value of linear velocity, if→ω=3^i−4^j+^k and →r=5^i−6^j+6^k? [Hint: linear velocity →v=→ω×→r] |
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Answer» What is the value of linear velocity, if→ω=3^i−4^j+^k and →r=5^i−6^j+6^k? [Hint: linear velocity →v=→ω×→r] |
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An iron casting containing a number of cavities weighs 16000 N in air and 12000 N in water. Volume of the cavities in the casting is - [ take density of iron =8000 kg/m3 & g=10 m/s2] |
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Answer» An iron casting containing a number of cavities weighs 16000 N in air and 12000 N in water. Volume of the cavities in the casting is - |
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A block of mass 2 kg attached to 3 springs as shown in figure.What is the angular frequency of oscillation if mass m is slightly displaced from its equilibrium position ?(Take, k=100 N/m) |
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Answer» A block of mass 2 kg attached to 3 springs as shown in figure. |
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If y=x3+2x2+7x+8, then dydx will be |
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Answer» If y=x3+2x2+7x+8, then dydx will be |
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What is the speed of a projectile at a point on its path where it makes an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal? It is given that the radius of curvature (R) of particle at this point is 50√2 m. Take g=10 m/s2. |
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Answer» What is the speed of a projectile at a point on its path where it makes an angle of 45∘ with the horizontal? It is given that the radius of curvature (R) of particle at this point is 50√2 m. Take g=10 m/s2. |
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In the combination of resistances shown in the figure the potential difference between B and D is zero, when unknown resistance (x) is |
Answer» In the combination of resistances shown in the figure the potential difference between B and D is zero, when unknown resistance (x) is![]() |
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117. The Coulomb's force of interaction between 2 charges q1 and q2 which are kept r distance apart from each other is F .If he magnitude of charge are doubled ,what should be the change in the distance between them so as force between them remains the same? |
| Answer» 117. The Coulomb's force of interaction between 2 charges q1 and q2 which are kept r distance apart from each other is F .If he magnitude of charge are doubled ,what should be the change in the distance between them so as force between them remains the same? | |
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A body of mass m=10 kg is attached to one end of a wire, of length 0.3 m. The maximum angular speed (in rad s−1), with which it can be rotated about its other end, in a space station is (Breaking stress of wire =4.8×107 Nm−2, and area of cross-section of the wire =10−2 cm2), is . |
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Answer» A body of mass m=10 kg is attached to one end of a wire, of length 0.3 m. The maximum angular speed (in rad s−1), with which it can be rotated about its other end, in a space station is (Breaking stress of wire =4.8×107 Nm−2, and area of cross-section of the wire =10−2 cm2), is |
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Under which of the conditions a concave mirror can form a real image larger than the actual object?(a) When the object is kept at a distance equal to its radius of curvature.(b) When object is kept at a distance less than its focal length.(c) When object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature. (d) When object is kept at a distance greater than its radius of curvature. |
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Answer» Under which of the conditions a concave mirror can form a real image larger than the actual object? (a) When the object is kept at a distance equal to its radius of curvature. (b) When object is kept at a distance less than its focal length. (c) When object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature. (d) When object is kept at a distance greater than its radius of curvature. |
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7. What is a rigid body? |
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Answer» 7. What is a rigid body? |
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A 10 kW drilling machine is used to drill a bore in a small aluminium block of mass 8.0 kg. How much is the rise in temperature of the block in 2.5 minutes, assuming 50% of power is used up in heating the machine itself or lost to the surroundings. Specific heat of aluminium = 0.91 J g¯¹ K¯¹ |
| Answer» A 10 kW drilling machine is used to drill a bore in a small aluminium block of mass 8.0 kg. How much is the rise in temperature of the block in 2.5 minutes, assuming 50% of power is used up in heating the machine itself or lost to the surroundings. Specific heat of aluminium = 0.91 J g¯¹ K¯¹ | |
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Two polaroids P1 and P2 are placed with their axis perpendicular to each other. Unpolarised light I0 is incident on P1. A third polaroid P3 is kept in between P1 and P2 such that its axis makes an angle 45∘ with that of P1. The intensity of transmitted light through P2 is |
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Answer» Two polaroids P1 and P2 are placed with their axis perpendicular to each other. Unpolarised light I0 is incident on P1. A third polaroid P3 is kept in between P1 and P2 such that its axis makes an angle 45∘ with that of P1. The intensity of transmitted light through P2 is |
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47.Two cylinders A and B fitted with pistons contain equal amounts of an ideal diatomic gas at 300K. The piston A is free to move, while that of B is held fixed. The same amount of heat is given to the gas in each cylinder. If the rise in temperature of the gas in A is 30K, then the rise in temperature of the gas in B is i) 30 K ii) 18K iii) 50K iv) 42K |
| Answer» 47.Two cylinders A and B fitted with pistons contain equal amounts of an ideal diatomic gas at 300K. The piston A is free to move, while that of B is held fixed. The same amount of heat is given to the gas in each cylinder. If the rise in temperature of the gas in A is 30K, then the rise in temperature of the gas in B is i) 30 K ii) 18K iii) 50K iv) 42K | |
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Two identical blocks of each of mass m ate put top of one another on a table. What is the magnitude and direction of reaction force on lower block by the table ? |
| Answer» Two identical blocks of each of mass m ate put top of one another on a table. What is the magnitude and direction of reaction force on lower block by the table ? | |
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Is most probable velocity lesser than average velocity lesser than root mean square velocity always. |
| Answer» Is most probable velocity lesser than average velocity lesser than root mean square velocity always. | |
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A parallel beam of light is incident from air at an angle α on the side PQ of a right-angled triangular prism of refractive index n=√2. Light undergoes total internal reflection in the prism at the face PR when α has minimum value of 45∘. The angle θ of the prism is |
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Answer» A parallel beam of light is incident from air at an angle α on the side PQ of a right-angled triangular prism of refractive index n=√2. Light undergoes total internal reflection in the prism at the face PR when α has minimum value of 45∘. The angle θ of the prism is |
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Two balls of masses m1=1 kg and m2=2 kg are attached to a massless rod of length (l=1 m). Two parallel forces having equal magnitude of F=1 N, opposite in direction (couple) are acting on both the balls as shown in the figure. Find the angular acceleration of the system (α) about an axis passing through mid-point of the rod and also perpendicular to the plane of the rod. (Take anti-clockwise rotation as +ve) |
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Answer» Two balls of masses m1=1 kg and m2=2 kg are attached to a massless rod of length (l=1 m). Two parallel forces having equal magnitude of F=1 N, opposite in direction (couple) are acting on both the balls as shown in the figure. Find the angular acceleration of the system (α) about an axis passing through mid-point of the rod and also perpendicular to the plane of the rod. (Take anti-clockwise rotation as +ve) |
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In fig., AB is a potentiometer wire of length 10 m and resistance 2 Ω. With key (K) open the balancing length is 5.5 m. However, on closing key (K) the balancing length reduces to 5 m. The internal resistance of the cell (E1) is – |
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Answer» In fig., AB is a potentiometer wire of length 10 m and resistance 2 Ω. With key (K) open the balancing length is 5.5 m. However, on closing key (K) the balancing length reduces to 5 m. The internal resistance of the cell (E1) is – |
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60.When a certain volume of water is subjected to 100 kPa pressure,the volume of water decreases by 0.005%.The speed of sound in water must be |
| Answer» 60.When a certain volume of water is subjected to 100 kPa pressure,the volume of water decreases by 0.005%.The speed of sound in water must be | |
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What will be the maximum velocity of the operturn of a car moving in a circular track of radio us 100m?The coefficient of friction bettween road and tyre is 0.2 |
| Answer» What will be the maximum velocity of the operturn of a car moving in a circular track of radio us 100m?The coefficient of friction bettween road and tyre is 0.2 | |
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A card sheet divided into squares each of size 1 mm2 is being viewed at a distance of 9 cm through a magnifying glass (a converging lens of focal length 9 cm) held close to the eye. (a) What is the magnification produced by the lens? How much is the area of each square in the virtual image? (b) What is the angular magnification (magnifying power) of the lens? (c) Is the magnification in (a) equal to the magnifying power in (b)? Explain. |
| Answer» A card sheet divided into squares each of size 1 mm2 is being viewed at a distance of 9 cm through a magnifying glass (a converging lens of focal length 9 cm) held close to the eye. (a) What is the magnification produced by the lens? How much is the area of each square in the virtual image? (b) What is the angular magnification (magnifying power) of the lens? (c) Is the magnification in (a) equal to the magnifying power in (b)? Explain. | |
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In a Lloyd's single mirror experiment, the distance between the slit source and its image is 5 mm. The screen is at a distance of 1 m from the source. The fringe width is observed to be 0.1 mm. Then the wavelength of light used is |
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Answer» In a Lloyd's single mirror experiment, the distance between the slit source and its image is 5 mm. The screen is at a distance of 1 m from the source. The fringe width is observed to be 0.1 mm. Then the wavelength of light used is |
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Two capacitors of capacities 2C and C are joined in parallel and charged up to potential V. The battery is removed and the capacitor of capacity C is filled completely with a medium of dielectric constant K. The potential difference across the capacitors will now be : |
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Answer» Two capacitors of capacities 2C and C are joined in parallel and charged up to potential V. The battery is removed and the capacitor of capacity C is filled completely with a medium of dielectric constant K. The potential difference across the capacitors will now be : |
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If the distance x of a point on a straight line measured from a fixed origin on it and its velocity v are connected by the relation 4v2=25−x2. Find the time period of oscillation in seconds. |
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Answer» If the distance x of a point on a straight line measured from a fixed origin on it and its velocity v are connected by the relation 4v2=25−x2. Find the time period of oscillation in seconds. |
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A coil having N turns is wound tightly in the form of a spiral with inner and outer radii a and b respectively. When a current I passes through the coil, the magnetic field at the centre is |
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Answer» A coil having N turns is wound tightly in the form of a spiral with inner and outer radii a and b respectively. When a current I passes through the coil, the magnetic field at the centre is |
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A trolley is falling freely on inclined plane with angle of inclination " theta". The angle of string of pendulum with ceiling of trolley in terms of theta is ____? |
| Answer» A trolley is falling freely on inclined plane with angle of inclination " theta". The angle of string of pendulum with ceiling of trolley in terms of theta is ____? | |
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(i) Draw a labelled diagram of a step-down transformer. State the principle of its working. (ii) Express the turns ratio in terms of voltages. (iii) Find the ratio of primary and secondary currents in terms of turns ratio in an ideal transformer. (iv) How much current is drawn by the primary of a transformer connected to 220 V supply when it delivers power to a 110 V - 550W refrigerator ? |
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Answer» (i) Draw a labelled diagram of a step-down transformer. State the principle of its working. (ii) Express the turns ratio in terms of voltages. (iii) Find the ratio of primary and secondary currents in terms of turns ratio in an ideal transformer. (iv) How much current is drawn by the primary of a transformer connected to 220 V supply when it delivers power to a 110 V - 550W refrigerator ? |
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Three charges +4q, Q and q are placed in a straight line of length L at points 0,L/2, L distance from one end respectively. What should be Q in order to make the net force on q to be zero? |
| Answer» Three charges +4q, Q and q are placed in a straight line of length L at points 0,L/2, L distance from one end respectively. What should be Q in order to make the net force on q to be zero? | |
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31. Distance between the slits, in YDSE, shown in figure is d=20?, where ? is the wavelength of light used. Find the angle ? ,where :- 1. Central maxima (where path difference is zero) is obtained. 2. third order maxima is obtained. |
| Answer» 31. Distance between the slits, in YDSE, shown in figure is d=20?, where ? is the wavelength of light used. Find the angle ? ,where :- 1. Central maxima (where path difference is zero) is obtained. 2. third order maxima is obtained. | |
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Pure inductors each of inductance 3 H are connected as shown. The equivalent inductance of the circuit is |
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Answer» Pure inductors each of inductance 3 H are connected as shown. The equivalent inductance of the circuit is |
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change in potential energy of a system is the work done by an external agent in moving the charge slowly without causing acceleration. why slowly and why should there be no acceleration . |
| Answer» change in potential energy of a system is the work done by an external agent in moving the charge slowly without causing acceleration. why slowly and why should there be no acceleration . | |