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1.

The horizontal range and the maximum height of a projectile are equal. The angle of projection of the projectile is

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The horizontal range and the maximum height of a projectile are equal. The angle of projection of the projectile is

2.

The diameter of a cylinder is measured using a Vernier calipers with no zero error. It is found that the zero of the Vernier scale lies between 5.10 cm and 5.15 cm of the main scale. The Vernier scale has 50 divisions equivalent to 2.45 cm. The 24th division of the Vernier scale excatly coincides with one of the main scale divisions. The diameter of the cylinder is :-

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The diameter of a cylinder is measured using a Vernier calipers with no zero error. It is found that the zero of the Vernier scale lies between 5.10 cm and 5.15 cm of the main scale. The Vernier scale has 50 divisions equivalent to 2.45 cm. The 24th division of the Vernier scale excatly coincides with one of the main scale divisions. The diameter of the cylinder is :-

3.

The current in the given circuit is increasing at a rate of 4 As−1. The charge on the capacitor at an instant when the current in the circuit is 2 A will be-

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The current in the given circuit is increasing at a rate of 4 As1. The charge on the capacitor at an instant when the current in the circuit is 2 A will be-




4.

An air-cored solenoid with length 30 cm, area of cross-section 25 cm2and number of turns 500, carries a current of 2.5 A. The current issuddenly switched off in a brief time of 10–3 s. How much is the averageback emf induced across the ends of the open switch in the circuit?Ignore the variation in magnetic field near the ends of the solenoid.

Answer» An air-cored solenoid with length 30 cm, area of cross-section 25 cm2and number of turns 500, carries a current of 2.5 A. The current issuddenly switched off in a brief time of 10–3 s. How much is the averageback emf induced across the ends of the open switch in the circuit?Ignore the variation in magnetic field near the ends of the solenoid.
5.

11.An unpolarised beam of intensity Io is incident on a pair of nicols making an angle of 60 degree with each other.The intensity of light emerging from the pair is

Answer» 11.An unpolarised beam of intensity Io is incident on a pair of nicols making an angle of 60 degree with each other.The intensity of light emerging from the pair is
6.

In Li++ electron in first Bohr orbit is excited to a level by a radiation of wavelength X. When the ion gets deexcited to the ground state in all possible ways (including intermediate emissions), a total of six spectral lines are observed. What is the value of λ ?

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In Li++ electron in first Bohr orbit is excited to a level by a radiation of wavelength X. When the ion gets deexcited to the ground state in all possible ways (including intermediate emissions), a total of six spectral lines are observed. What is the value of λ ?

7.

Which Force is used for revolution of earth around sun?

Answer» Which Force is used for revolution of earth around sun?
8.

The wave equation of a pulse is given by y=32+(x−4t)2 where y is in metre and t in second. The wave velocity of the pulse is

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The wave equation of a pulse is given by y=32+(x4t)2 where y is in metre and t in second. The wave velocity of the pulse is

9.

A satellite is moving in a low, nearly circular orbit around the earth. Its radius is roughly equal to that of the earth's radius Re. By firing rockets attached to it, Its speed is instantaneously increased in the direction of its motion so that it become √32 times larger. Due to this, the farthest distance from the centre of the earth that the satellite reaches is R. The value of R is-

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A satellite is moving in a low, nearly circular orbit around the earth. Its radius is roughly equal to that of the earth's radius Re. By firing rockets attached to it, Its speed is instantaneously increased in the direction of its motion so that it become 32 times larger. Due to this, the farthest distance from the centre of the earth that the satellite reaches is R. The value of R is-

10.

A particle is projected at an angle of 30∘ w.r.t horizontal with speed 20 m/s. Take the point of projection as the origin of the coordinate axes and find the angle between velocity vector and position at t=1 s

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A particle is projected at an angle of 30 w.r.t horizontal with speed 20 m/s. Take the point of projection as the origin of the coordinate axes and find the angle between velocity vector and position at t=1 s

11.

A machine is blowing spherical soap bubbles of different radii filled with helium gas. It is found that if the bubbles have a radius smaller than 1 cm, then they sink to the floor in still air. Larger bubbles float in the air. Assume that the thickness of the soap film in all bubbles is uniform and equal. Assume that the density of soap solution is same as that of water (= 1000 kgm−3). The density of helium inside the bubbles and air are 0.18 kg m−3 and 1.23 kg m−3, respectively. Then the thickness of the soap film of the bubbles is (note 1 μ m = 10−6 m)

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A machine is blowing spherical soap bubbles of different radii filled with helium gas. It is found that if the bubbles have a radius smaller than 1 cm, then they sink to the floor in still air. Larger bubbles float in the air. Assume that the thickness of the soap film in all bubbles is uniform and equal. Assume that the density of soap solution is same as that of water (= 1000 kgm3). The density of helium inside the bubbles and air are 0.18 kg m3 and 1.23 kg m3, respectively. Then the thickness of the soap film of the bubbles is (note 1 μ m = 106 m)



12.

A planet of mass m moves around the sun of mass M in an elliptical orbit. The maximum and minimum distances of the planet from the sun are r1 and r2 respectively. The time period of revolution of planet is proportional to

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A planet of mass m moves around the sun of mass M in an elliptical orbit. The maximum and minimum distances of the planet from the sun are r1 and r2 respectively. The time period of revolution of planet is proportional to

13.

A copper wire of diameter 2.4 mm carries a current i. The maximum magnetic field due to this wire 5×10−4 T, then the value of i is

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A copper wire of diameter 2.4 mm carries a current i. The maximum magnetic field due to this wire 5×104 T, then the value of i is

14.

How will the orientation of the pans changes if the weight on the right pan increased from 4 kg to 6 kg?

Answer» How will the orientation of the pans changes if the weight on the right pan increased from 4 kg to 6 kg?
15.

A mass of 5 kg is suspended from a spring of stiffness constant 4000 N/m. The system is fitted with a damper with a damping coefficient of 0.2. The mass is pulled down by 50 mm and then released. Calculate the damped frequency.

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A mass of 5 kg is suspended from a spring of stiffness constant 4000 N/m. The system is fitted with a damper with a damping coefficient of 0.2. The mass is pulled down by 50 mm and then released. Calculate the damped frequency.

16.

A projectile is thrown into space so as to have a maximum possible horizontal range of 400 metres taking the point of projection as origin find the coordinates of the point where the velocity of projectile is minimum

Answer» A projectile is thrown into space so as to have a maximum possible horizontal range of 400 metres taking the point of projection as origin find the coordinates of the point where the velocity of projectile is minimum
17.

A point source of light S, placed at a distance 60 cm in front of the centre of a plane mirror of width 50 cm, hangs vertically on a wall. A man walks in front of the mirror along a line parallel to the mirror at a distance 1.2 m from it (see in the figure). The distance between the extreme points where he can see the image of the light source in the mirror is ______cm.

Answer» A point source of light S, placed at a distance 60 cm in front of the centre of a plane mirror of width 50 cm, hangs vertically on a wall. A man walks in front of the mirror along a line parallel to the mirror at a distance 1.2 m from it (see in the figure). The distance between the extreme points where he can see the image of the light source in the mirror is ______cm.






18.

For the expression 2x2 –7x−5, the roots are α and β, then the value of α+β is

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For the expression 2x2 7x5, the roots are α and β, then the value of α+β is

19.

Two stars each of one solar mass (= 2×10³⁰kg) are approaching each other for a head on collision. When they are a distance 109 km, their speeds are negligible. What is the speed with which they collide ? The radius of each star is 10⁴ km. Assume the stars to remain undistorted until they collide. (Use the known value of G).

Answer» Two stars each of one solar mass (= 2×10³⁰kg) are approaching each other for a head on collision. When they are a distance 109 km, their speeds are negligible. What is the speed with which they collide ? The radius of each star is 10⁴ km. Assume the stars to remain undistorted until they collide. (Use the known value of G).
20.

In the combination of following gates, the output Y can be written in terms of the inputs A and B as :

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In the combination of following gates, the output Y can be written in terms of the inputs A and B as :




21.

if the dis†an ce betweenearth and sun were half of its present value then how many number of days will be there in a ye

Answer» if the dis†an ce betweenearth and sun were half of its present value then how many number of days will be there in a ye
22.

The "Gaussian Surface" for an infinitely large charged plate is pillbox of surface area A and length 2a centered about origin. The plate has positive surface charge density σ. How much charge is contained in the pillbox?

Answer» The "Gaussian Surface" for an infinitely large charged plate is pillbox of surface area A and length 2a centered about origin. The plate has positive surface charge density σ. How much charge is contained in the pillbox?
23.

Find the half angular width (in degrees) of the central bright maximum in the Fraunhofer diffraction pattern of a slit of width 12×10−5 cm when the slit is illuminated by monochromatic light of wavelength 6000˚A(integer only)

Answer» Find the half angular width (in degrees) of the central bright maximum in the Fraunhofer diffraction pattern of a slit of width 12×105 cm when the slit is illuminated by monochromatic light of wavelength 6000˚A(integer only)
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Question 17A stone is allowed to fall from the top of a tower 100 m high and at the same time another stone is projected vertically upwards from the ground with a velocity of 25 m/s. Calculate when and where the two stones will meet.

Answer» Question 17

A stone is allowed to fall from the top of a tower 100 m high and at the same time another stone is projected vertically upwards from the ground with a velocity of 25 m/s. Calculate when and where the two stones will meet.
25.

33.The figure shows a snap photograph of a vibrating string at t=0 the partical p is otherwise moving up with velocity 20\sqrt{}3cm/s the tangent at p makes an angle 60^° with X-axis A find the direction in which the wave is moving. B write the of the wave C the total energy carried by wave per cycle of the string assuming that mass per unit length of the string=50g/m

Answer» 33.The figure shows a snap photograph of a vibrating string at t=0 the partical p is otherwise moving up with velocity 20\sqrt{}3cm/s the tangent at p makes an angle 60^° with X-axis A find the direction in which the wave is moving. B write the of the wave C the total energy carried by wave per cycle of the string assuming that mass per unit length of the string=50g/m
26.

Two resistors have their resistances in the ratio 2:3. If these two resistors are connected in parallel, then the ratio of respective power dissipated through the resistors will be equal to[0.77 Mark]

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Two resistors have their resistances in the ratio 2:3. If these two resistors are connected in parallel, then the ratio of respective power dissipated through the resistors will be equal to



[0.77 Mark]

27.

two point charges of 5μ c and 20 μ c are separated by a dis†an ce of 2 m. find the point on the line joining them at which electric field intensity is zero

Answer» two point charges of 5μ c and 20 μ c are separated by a dis†an ce of 2 m. find the point on the line joining them at which electric field intensity is zero
28.

A ball of mass 0.25 kg attached to the string of length 1.96 m is moving in a horizontal circle. The string will break if the tension in the string is more than 25 N. What is the maximum angular velocity with which the ball can be moved?

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A ball of mass 0.25 kg attached to the string of length 1.96 m is moving in a horizontal circle. The string will break if the tension in the string is more than 25 N. What is the maximum angular velocity with which the ball can be moved?

29.

If →a=^i+2^j+4^k, →b=^i+λ^j+4^k, →c=2^i+4^j+(λ2−1)^k, are coplanar vectors and →a,→c are not parallel, then |→a×→c| is equal to

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If a=^i+2^j+4^k, b=^i+λ^j+4^k, c=2^i+4^j+(λ21)^k, are coplanar vectors and a,c are not parallel, then |a×c| is equal to

30.

Two identical glass (μg=3/2) equiconvex lenses of focal length f are kept in contact. The space between the two lenses is filled with water (μw=4/3). The focal length of the combination is

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Two identical glass (μg=3/2) equiconvex lenses of focal length f are kept in contact. The space between the two lenses is filled with water (μw=4/3). The focal length of the combination is

31.

for the reaction 1/8s8+3/2O2gives SO3 the differences of heat change at cons†an t pressure and cons†an t volume at 27degreeC will be

Answer» for the reaction 1/8s8+3/2O2gives SO3 the differences of heat change at cons†an t pressure and cons†an t volume at 27degreeC will be
32.

A series LCR circuit containing a resistance of 120 Ω has resonance frequency 4×105 rad/s. At resonance, the voltage across resistor and inductor are 60 V and 40 V, respectively. The value of capacitance is -

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A series LCR circuit containing a resistance of 120 Ω has resonance frequency 4×105 rad/s. At resonance, the voltage across resistor and inductor are 60 V and 40 V, respectively. The value of capacitance is -

33.

A conducting circular loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field 0.04 T with its plane perpendicular to the magnetic field. The radius of the loop starts shrinking at a uniform rate of 2 mm/s. The induced emf in the loop, when the radius is 2 cm, is:

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A conducting circular loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field 0.04 T with its plane perpendicular to the magnetic field. The radius of the loop starts shrinking at a uniform rate of 2 mm/s. The induced emf in the loop, when the radius is 2 cm, is:

34.

what is the different between G and g ?

Answer» what is the different between G and g ?
35.

Abhishek decides he knows enough about how stuff works to fix his TV. He then proceeds to turn the switch on and put his finger in the socket. Before the resulting electric shock causes any serious consequential damage, Himanshu decides to violently smash Abhishek’s hand away to save his life. Which of the following objects must he use to ensure he doesn't put himself in any kind of danger while maximizing Abhishek's chances of surviving?

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Abhishek decides he knows enough about how stuff works to fix his TV. He then proceeds to turn the switch on and put his finger in the socket. Before the resulting electric shock causes any serious consequential damage, Himanshu decides to violently smash Abhishek’s hand away to save his life. Which of the following objects must he use to ensure he doesn't put himself in any kind of danger while maximizing Abhishek's chances of surviving?


36.

103. In the relation P=alpha/beta epilson is to power alpha/x/nRtheta ,R is a gas constant and theta is temperature . The dimensional formula of beta is ?

Answer» 103. In the relation P=alpha/beta epilson is to power alpha/x/nRtheta ,R is a gas constant and theta is temperature . The dimensional formula of beta is ?
37.

Electric field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given byE=50sin(500x−10×1010t) V/m.The velocity of electromagnetic wave in this medium is :(Given c= speed of light in vacuum)

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Electric field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by

E=50sin(500x10×1010t) V/m.

The velocity of electromagnetic wave in this medium is :

(Given c= speed of light in vacuum)

38.

The input signal to a CE amplifier having voltage gain 150 is Vi=2 cos (15t +pi/3) the output signal is

Answer» The input signal to a CE amplifier having voltage gain 150 is Vi=2 cos (15t +pi/3) the output signal is
39.

Water is flowing through a horizontal tube of non - uniform cross - section. At a place the radius of the tube is 1.0 cm and the velocity of water is 2 m/s. Then, what will be the velocity of water at a point where the radius of the pipe is 2.0 cm?

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Water is flowing through a horizontal tube of non - uniform cross - section. At a place the radius of the tube is 1.0 cm and the velocity of water is 2 m/s. Then, what will be the velocity of water at a point where the radius of the pipe is 2.0 cm?

40.

The radioactive decay of uranium into thorium is represented by the equation 23892U→ 23490Th+x What is x?

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The radioactive decay of uranium into thorium is represented by the equation
23892U 23490Th+x
What is x?


41.

Draw acceleration time graph for a body dropped from a height H.

Answer» Draw acceleration time graph for a body dropped from a height H.
42.

Find the derivative of y=esinθ with respect to θ

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Find the derivative of y=esinθ with respect to θ

43.

Let A1,A2,A3,…… be squares such that for each n≥1, the length of the side of An equals the length of diagonal of An+1. If the length of A1 is 12 cm, then the smallest value of n for which area of An is less than one, is

Answer» Let A1,A2,A3, be squares such that for each n1, the length of the side of An equals the length of diagonal of An+1. If the length of A1 is 12 cm, then the smallest value of n for which area of An is less than one, is
44.

Consider a spherical gaseous cloud of mass density ρ(r) in free space, where r is the radial distance from its centre. The gaseous cloud is made of particles of equal mass m moving in circular orbits about the common center with the same kinetic energy K. The force acting on the particles is their mutual gravitational force. If ρ(r) is constant in time, the particle number density n(r)=ρ(r)/m is [G is universal gravitational constant]

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Consider a spherical gaseous cloud of mass density ρ(r) in free space, where r is the radial distance from its centre. The gaseous cloud is made of particles of equal mass m moving in circular orbits about the common center with the same kinetic energy K. The force acting on the particles is their mutual gravitational force. If ρ(r) is constant in time, the particle number density n(r)=ρ(r)/m is [G is universal gravitational constant]

45.

A circular coil of radius 1.5 cm carries a current of 1.5 A. If the coil has 25 turns, the magnetic field at the centre of the coil is found to be M × 10^-3 T. What is the value of M? ( π = 3.14 )

Answer» A circular coil of radius 1.5 cm carries a current of 1.5 A. If the coil has 25 turns, the magnetic field at the centre of the coil is found to be M × 10^-3 T. What is the value of M? ( π = 3.14 )
46.

what is Tork and angular momentum??

Answer» what is Tork and angular momentum??
47.

Activities of three radioactive substances A,B and C are represented by the curves A,B and C, in the figure. Then their half-lives T12(A):T12(B):T12(C) are in the ratio

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Activities of three radioactive substances A,B and C are represented by the curves A,B and C, in the figure. Then their half-lives T12(A):T12(B):T12(C) are in the ratio


48.

Let f(x)=∣∣∣∣∣1cos2xcos2xcos2xcos2xcot2xsecxcosxsec2x+cosx.cosec2 x∣∣∣∣∣. If π/2∫0f(x)dx=mπ+n, then the value of 4m+15n is

Answer» Let f(x)=

1cos2xcos2xcos2xcos2xcot2xsecxcosxsec2x+cosx.cosec2 x

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If π/20f(x)dx=mπ+n, then the value of 4m+15n is
49.

Which of the following is not correct for the condition for work not to be done:

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Which of the following is not correct for the condition for work not to be done:


50.

Two blocks A and B of equal masses are released from an inclined plane of inclination 45∘ at t=0 . Both the blocks are initially at rest. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block A and the inclined plane is 0.2 while it is 0.3 for block B. Initially the block A is √2 m behind the block B. When and where from the position of A, front faces of both the blocks will come in a line? (Take g=10m/s2)

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Two blocks A and B of equal masses are released from an inclined plane of inclination 45 at t=0 . Both the blocks are initially at rest. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block A and the inclined plane is 0.2 while it is 0.3 for block B. Initially the block A is 2 m behind the block B. When and where from the position of A, front faces of both the blocks will come in a line? (Take g=10m/s2)