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1.

The potential difference between the terminals of a 6.0 V battery is 7.2 V when it is being charged by a current of 2.0 A. What is the internal resistance of the battery ?

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The potential difference between the terminals of a 6.0 V battery is 7.2 V when it is being charged by a current of 2.0 A. What is the internal resistance of the battery ?

2.

Two magnets of equal mass are joined at right angles to each other as shown. The magnet 1 has a magnetic moment 3 times that of magnet 2. This arrangement is pivoted so that it is free to rotate in the horizontal plane. In equilibrium, angle with which the magnet 1 subtend with the magnetic meridian is tan−1(1x), where x is (Write upto two digits after the decimal point)

Answer» Two magnets of equal mass are joined at right angles to each other as shown. The magnet 1 has a magnetic moment 3 times that of magnet 2. This arrangement is pivoted so that it is free to rotate in the horizontal plane. In equilibrium, angle with which the magnet 1 subtend with the magnetic meridian is tan1(1x), where x is (Write upto two digits after the decimal point)
3.

Two metals A and B have work function 4 electron volts and 10 electron volts respectively, Which metal has higher threshold wavelength?

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Two metals A and B have work function 4 electron volts and 10 electron volts respectively, Which metal has higher threshold wavelength?

4.

Two point masses m and 4m are separated by a distance d on a line. A third point masses m0 is to be placed at a point on the line such that the net gravitational force on it is zero.The distance of that point from the m mass is 1) d/2 2)d/4 3) d/3 4)d/5

Answer» Two point masses m and 4m are separated by a distance d on a line. A third point masses m0 is to be placed at a point on the line such that the net gravitational force on it is zero.The distance of that point from the m mass is 1) d/2 2)d/4 3) d/3 4)d/5
5.

10kg block is kept on a horizontal surface and Ram is trying to pull it with a force of 5N, Given coefficient of static friction is 0.2 and coefficient of Kinetic friction n(μK) = 0.1 Which of these statements is/are correct.

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10kg block is kept on a horizontal surface and Ram is trying to pull it with a force of 5N, Given coefficient of static friction is 0.2 and coefficient of Kinetic friction n(μK) = 0.1 Which of these statements is/are correct.


6.

a man of mass 50 kg is s†an ding in a gravity free space of height 10 m above the floor .he throws a stone of 0.5 kg mass downwards with a speed of 2 m/s. when the stone reaches the floor the distance of man above the floor will b

Answer» a man of mass 50 kg is s†an ding in a gravity free space of height 10 m above the floor .he throws a stone of 0.5 kg mass downwards with a speed of 2 m/s. when the stone reaches the floor the distance of man above the floor will b
7.

A myopic person has been using spectacles of power –1.0 dioptre for distant vision. During old age he also needs to use separatereading glass of power + 2.0 dioptres. Explain what may have happened.

Answer» A myopic person has been using spectacles of power –1.0 dioptre for distant vision. During old age he also needs to use separatereading glass of power + 2.0 dioptres. Explain what may have happened.
8.

19.There are two parallel planes ,each inclined to the horizontal at an angle . a particle is projected from a point mid way between the foot of the two planes so that it grazes one of the planes and strikes the other at right angle . Find the angle of projection of the partical

Answer» 19.There are two parallel planes ,each inclined to the horizontal at an angle . a particle is projected from a point mid way between the foot of the two planes so that it grazes one of the planes and strikes the other at right angle . Find the angle of projection of the partical
9.

(a) Using the Bohr’s model calculate the speed of the electron in ahydrogen atom in the n = 1, 2, and 3 levels. (b) Calculate the orbitalperiod in each of these levels.

Answer» (a) Using the Bohr’s model calculate the speed of the electron in ahydrogen atom in the n = 1, 2, and 3 levels. (b) Calculate the orbitalperiod in each of these levels.
10.

A particle is projected from point O on the ground with velocity u=5√5 m/s at angle α=tan−1(0.5). It strikes at point C on a fixed smooth plank AB having inclination 37∘ with horizontal as shown in figure. If the particle does not rebound, the co-ordinate of point C in reference to co-ordinate system as shown in the figure is(Given that OA=103 m)

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A particle is projected from point O on the ground with velocity u=55 m/s at angle α=tan1(0.5). It strikes at point C on a fixed smooth plank AB having inclination 37 with horizontal as shown in figure. If the particle does not rebound, the co-ordinate of point C in reference to co-ordinate system as shown in the figure is

(Given that OA=103 m)




11.

In the given circuit, the potential difference between Q and S is

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In the given circuit, the potential difference between Q and S is


12.

A car of mass 50 kg is travelling at a speed of 20 m/s on a circular road of radius 30 m having angle of banking equal to 53∘. If the coefficient of static friction between the road and the tyres is 0.4, then find the value of frictional force acting on the car. Take g=10 m/s2.

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A car of mass 50 kg is travelling at a speed of 20 m/s on a circular road of radius 30 m having angle of banking equal to 53. If the coefficient of static friction between the road and the tyres is 0.4, then find the value of frictional force acting on the car. Take g=10 m/s2.

13.

A train is moving towards north. At one place it turns towards north-east, here we observe that

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A train is moving towards north. At one place it turns towards north-east, here we observe that


14.

A bullet loses 1/20 th of its velocity in passing through a plank .The least number of planks required to stop the bullet is 10,11,12,23

Answer» A bullet loses 1/20 th of its velocity in passing through a plank .The least number of planks required to stop the bullet is 10,11,12,23
15.

if an object moves with velocity v towards mirror and the mirror moves with velocity of v towards object so what will be the velocity of image with respect to object ?

Answer» if an object moves with velocity v towards mirror and the mirror moves with velocity of v towards object so what will be the velocity of image with respect to object ?
16.

A rectangular block is heated from 0∘C to 100∘C. The percentage increase in its length is 0.10 %. What will be the percentage increase in its volume?

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A rectangular block is heated from 0C to 100C. The percentage increase in its length is 0.10 %. What will be the percentage increase in its volume?

17.

Does charcole on burning gives energy?

Answer» Does charcole on burning gives energy?
18.

The brakes applied to a bike produce retardation of 5 m/s2. If the bike takes 4 s to stop after the application of brakes, calculate the distance it travels during this time.

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The brakes applied to a bike produce retardation of 5 m/s2. If the bike takes 4 s to stop after the application of brakes, calculate the distance it travels during this time.

19.

An object is travelling with constant acceleration, crossing 100m in 8sec, 150m in next 8sec. What is the speed of the object at 10th sec?

Answer» An object is travelling with constant acceleration, crossing 100m in 8sec, 150m in next 8sec. What is the speed of the object at 10th sec?
20.

The moment of inertia of thin square plate ABCD of uniform thickness about an axis passing through the centre O and perpendicular to the plane of the plate is not equal to (Given I1,I2,I3 and I4 respectively, are the moments of inertia about axes 1,2,3and 4 which are in the plane of the plate)

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The moment of inertia of thin square plate ABCD of uniform thickness about an axis passing through the centre O and perpendicular to the plane of the plate is not equal to (Given I1,I2,I3 and I4 respectively, are the moments of inertia about axes 1,2,3and 4 which are in the plane of the plate)


21.

in a certain region of space the gravitational field is known to be constant and the value of gravitational potential at points A(0,0,2) and B(0,0,-1) are known to be 10J/Kg and -2 J/KG respectively. find the gravitational field strength in this region .Assume co-ordinates given are in meters.(1)4N/Kg(2)lesser than4N/Kg(3) greater than or equal to 4N/Kg(4) lesser than or equal to 4N/Kg

Answer» in a certain region of space the gravitational field is known to be constant and the value of gravitational potential at points A(0,0,2) and B(0,0,-1) are known to be 10J/Kg and -2 J/KG respectively. find the gravitational field strength in this region .Assume co-ordinates given are in meters.
(1)4N/Kg
(2)lesser than4N/Kg
(3) greater than or equal to 4N/Kg
(4) lesser than or equal to 4N/Kg
22.

For the rotating container shown in figure, differences in the heights of the fluid between the centre and the sides (in cm) is-[Take π2=10 & g=10 m/s2 for calculation]

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For the rotating container shown in figure, differences in the heights of the fluid between the centre and the sides (in cm) is-

[Take π2=10 & g=10 m/s2 for calculation]




23.

Carefulmeasurement of the electric field at the surface of a black boxindicates that the net outward flux through the surface of the box is8.0 × 103N m2/C.(a) What is the net charge inside the box? (b) If the net outwardflux through the surface of the box were zero, could you concludethat there were no charges inside the box? Why or Why not?

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Careful
measurement of the electric field at the surface of a black box
indicates that the net outward flux through the surface of the box is
8.0 × 103
N m2/C.
(a) What is the net charge inside the box? (b) If the net outward
flux through the surface of the box were zero, could you conclude
that there were no charges inside the box? Why or Why not?

24.

A particle is projected with velocity of u=30^i+40^j . Its velocity (in m/s) after 2 seconds is(Take g=10 m/s2)

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A particle is projected with velocity of u=30^i+40^j . Its velocity (in m/s) after 2 seconds is

(Take g=10 m/s2)

25.

If the length of second's pendulum is increased by 2%. How many second it will lose per day ? a) 3927s b) 3427s c) 3737s d) 864s

Answer» If the length of second's pendulum is increased by 2%. How many second it will lose per day ? a) 3927s b) 3427s c) 3737s d) 864s
26.

In the following figure ammeter and voltmeter reads 2 amp and 120 volt respectively. Resistance of voltmeter is

Answer» In the following figure ammeter and voltmeter reads 2 amp and 120 volt respectively. Resistance of voltmeter is

27.

Through two parallel wires x and y, currents of 10A and 2A, respectively are passed in opposite directions. X is infinitely long and y has a length of 2m. The distance between them is 10cm. The magnetic force on y is

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Through two parallel wires x and y, currents of 10A and 2A, respectively are passed in opposite directions. X is infinitely long and y has a length of 2m. The distance between them is 10cm. The magnetic force on y is


28.

8.How much work is done to assemble eight identical point charges each of magnitude q at the corners of a cube of side a?

Answer» 8.How much work is done to assemble eight identical point charges each of magnitude q at the corners of a cube of side a?
29.

45. Identify the molecule having maximum CF Bond length (1) CH_3F (2)CH_2F_2 (3)CH_3F (4) CF_4

Answer» 45. Identify the molecule having maximum CF Bond length (1) CH_3F (2)CH_2F_2 (3)CH_3F (4) CF_4
30.

Find the projection of →A=2^i−^j+^k along the vector →B=^i+^j+^k.

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Find the projection of A=2^i^j+^k along the vector B=^i+^j+^k.

31.

Two beams A and B of plane polarized light with mutually perpendicular planes of polarization are through a polaroid. From the position when the beam A has maximum intensity (and beam B has zero intensity), a rotation of polaroid through 30∘ makes the two beams appear equally bright. If the initial intensities is of the two beams are IA and IB respectively, then IAIB is equal to,

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Two beams A and B of plane polarized light with mutually perpendicular planes of polarization are through a polaroid. From the position when the beam A has maximum intensity (and beam B has zero intensity), a rotation of polaroid through 30 makes the two beams appear equally bright. If the initial intensities is of the two beams are IA and IB respectively, then IAIB is equal to,

32.

Positive and negative point charges of equal magnitude 10 μ C are kept at (5,0,0) and (-5,0,0). The work done in moving another positive charge of 5μ C from (0,0-10) to (0,10,0) is

Answer» Positive and negative point charges of equal magnitude 10 μ C are kept at (5,0,0) and (-5,0,0). The work done in moving another positive charge of 5μ C from (0,0-10) to (0,10,0) is
33.

A boy is moving along a circular track in an anticlockwise sense. A girl moves along a regular hexagonal path. The centres of hexagonal track and a circular track coincide as shown in the figure. The girl and the boy starts from point B and A such that P, A & B always lie on the same radial line. The velocity of the boy is 1m/s. Given side length of regular hexagon is "a" and radius of circular path is a√3. The speed of Girl at point C is___

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A boy is moving along a circular track in an anticlockwise sense. A girl moves along a regular hexagonal path. The centres of hexagonal track and a circular track coincide as shown in the figure. The girl and the boy starts from point B and A such that P, A & B always lie on the same radial line. The velocity of the boy is 1m/s. Given side length of regular hexagon is "a" and radius of circular path is a3. The speed of Girl at point C is___

34.

A tiny spherical oil carrying a net charge q is balanced in still air with a vertical uniform electric field of strength 81π7×105 V m−1. When the field is switched off, the drop is observed to fall with terminal velocity 2×10−3 ms−1. Given, g=9.8 ms−2, viscosity of the air =1.8×10−5 Ns m−2 and the density of oil =900 kg m−3, the magnitude of q is

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A tiny spherical oil carrying a net charge q is balanced in still air with a vertical uniform electric field of strength 81π7×105 V m1. When the field is switched off, the drop is observed to fall with terminal velocity 2×103 ms1. Given, g=9.8 ms2, viscosity of the air =1.8×105 Ns m2 and the density of oil =900 kg m3, the magnitude of q is

35.

Three charges are arranged on the vertices of an equilateral triangle as shown in figure. Find the magnitude of dipole moment of the combination.

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Three charges are arranged on the vertices of an equilateral triangle as shown in figure. Find the magnitude of dipole moment of the combination.




36.

if two coinitial vectors make an angle of 120^° between them then what should be taken as the angle between the vector

Answer» if two coinitial vectors make an angle of 120^° between them then what should be taken as the angle between the vector
37.

A projectile is fired from the top of a 40 m high cliff with an initial speed of 50 m/s at an unknown angle. Find its speed when it hits the ground

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A projectile is fired from the top of a 40 m high cliff with an initial speed of 50 m/s at an unknown angle. Find its speed when it hits the ground


38.

In a turning process using orthogonal tool geometry, a chip length of 100 mm is obtained for an uncut chip length of 250 mm. The cutting conditions are cutting speed = 30 m/min, rake angle = 20°.The shear plane angle is degrees (round off to one decimal place).

Answer» In a turning process using orthogonal tool geometry, a chip length of 100 mm is obtained for an uncut chip length of 250 mm. The cutting conditions are cutting speed = 30 m/min, rake angle = 20°.

The shear plane angle is degrees (round off to one decimal place).
39.

A block of mass m is connected with two springs connected in parallel combinatio, each of mass 2m and spring constants 2k as . The angular frequency of SHM performed by the block will be

Answer» A block of mass m is connected with two springs connected in parallel combinatio, each of mass 2m and spring constants 2k as . The angular frequency of SHM performed by the block will be
40.

Assuming all the surfaces to be frictionless, the acceleration of block C shown in the figure is

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Assuming all the surfaces to be frictionless, the acceleration of block C shown in the figure is


41.

A uniform conducting rectangular loop of sides l, b and mass m carrying current i is hanging horizontally with the help of two vertical strings. There exists a uniform horizontal magnetic field B which is parallel to the longer side of the loop. The value of tension which is least is

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A uniform conducting rectangular loop of sides l, b and mass m carrying current i is hanging horizontally with the help of two vertical strings. There exists a uniform horizontal magnetic field B which is parallel to the longer side of the loop. The value of tension which is least is


42.

A ball is thrown at an angle x and another ball is thrown at angle (90°-x) with horizontal direction from the same point with velocity 40 m/s. The second ball reaches 50 m higher than the first ball. Find their individual heights. g=10m/s2

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A ball is thrown at an angle x and another ball is thrown at angle (90°-x) with horizontal direction from the same point with velocity 40 m/s. The second ball reaches 50 m higher than the first ball. Find their individual heights. g=10m/s2

43.

An infinitely long hollow conducting cylinder with inner radius R2 and outer radius R carries a uniform current density along its length. The magnitude of the magnetic field |B| as a function of the radial distance r from the axis is best represented by

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An infinitely long hollow conducting cylinder with inner radius R2 and outer radius R carries a uniform current density along its length. The magnitude of the magnetic field |B| as a function of the radial distance r from the axis is best represented by

44.

If |→a+→b|=|→a−→b|, then

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If |a+b|=|ab|, then

45.

1 kcal per hour of heat flowing through a rod ofiron. When the rod is cut down to 4 pieces then what will be the heat flowing through each piecehaving same diferential temperature?

Answer» 1 kcal per hour of heat flowing through a rod ofiron. When the rod is cut down to 4 pieces then what will be the heat flowing through each piecehaving same diferential temperature?
46.

(a) In a liquid with density 1300 kg/m3, longitudinal waves with frequency 400Hz are found to have wavelength 4m. calculate the bulk modulus of the liquid.(b) A metal bar with a length of 2m has density 6400 kg/m3. Longitudinal sound waves take 3.90×10−4s to travel from one end of the bar to the other. What is Young’s modulus for this metal?

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(a) In a liquid with density 1300 kg/m3, longitudinal waves with frequency 400Hz are found to have wavelength 4m. calculate the bulk modulus of the liquid.

(b) A metal bar with a length of 2m has density 6400 kg/m3. Longitudinal sound waves take 3.90×104s to travel from one end of the bar to the other. What is Young’s modulus for this metal?



47.

For a given gas at 1 atm pressure, rms speed of the molecules is 200 m/s at 127∘ C. At 2 atm pressure and at 227∘ C, the rms speed of the molecules will be:

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For a given gas at 1 atm pressure, rms speed of the molecules is 200 m/s at 127 C. At 2 atm pressure and at 227 C, the rms speed of the molecules will be:

48.

28. If two disc of moment of inertia I1 and I2 rotating about collinear axis passing through their centres of mass and perpendicular to their plane with angular speed 1 & 2 respectively in opposite direction are made to rotate combinedly along same axis, then the magnitude of angular velocity of the system is

Answer» 28. If two disc of moment of inertia I1 and I2 rotating about collinear axis passing through their centres of mass and perpendicular to their plane with angular speed 1 & 2 respectively in opposite direction are made to rotate combinedly along same axis, then the magnitude of angular velocity of the system is
49.

From given figure find charge flown through A to B when switch S is closed.

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From given figure find charge flown through A to B when switch S is closed.




50.

In npn transistor circuit, the collector current is 20 mA. If 80 % of the electrons emitted reach the collector, the emitter current will be

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In npn transistor circuit, the collector current is 20 mA. If 80 % of the electrons emitted reach the collector, the emitter current will be