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1.

Why is the mass of a flywheel concentrated at its rims ?

Answer» Why is the mass of a flywheel concentrated at its rims ?
2.

7. At what molar concentration of HCl will its aqueous solution have an [H+] yo which equal contributions come from HCl and H2O

Answer» 7. At what molar concentration of HCl will its aqueous solution have an [H+] yo which equal contributions come from HCl and H2O
3.

Find the time period of the motion of the particle shown in figure (12-E14). Neglect the small effect of the bend near the bottom.

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Find the time period of the motion of the particle shown in figure (12-E14). Neglect the small effect of the bend near the bottom.

4.

Angular velocity of a body moving on a circular track is given by →ω=^i+^j+^k and the radius vector →r=2^i−2^j−2^k at the instant of time ‘t′. Then the magnitude of linear velocity of the body at that instant is.

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Angular velocity of a body moving on a circular track is given by ω=^i+^j+^k and the radius vector r=2^i2^j2^k at the instant of time t. Then the magnitude of linear velocity of the body at that instant is.

5.

Aparallel plate capacitor (Fig. 8.7) made of circular plates each ofradius R =6.0 cm has a capacitance C =100 pF. The capacitor is connected to a 230 V ac supply with a(angular) frequency of 300 rad s−1.(a) What is the rms value of theconduction current?(b) Isthe conduction current equal to the displacement current?(c) Determinethe amplitude of B ata point 3.0 cm from the axis between the plates.

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A
parallel plate capacitor (Fig. 8.7) made of circular plates each of
radius R =
6.0 cm has a capacitance C =
100 pF. The capacitor is connected to a 230 V ac supply with a
(angular) frequency of 300 rad s−1.


(a)
What is the rms value of the
conduction current?


(b) Is
the conduction current equal to the displacement current?



(c) Determine
the amplitude of B at
a point 3.0 cm from the axis between the plates.



6.

Why do we say that the ‘2F’ and ‘F’ points of a convex lens can be regarded as a sort of ‘turning points’ as far as the nature of the image formed by it is concerned?

Answer» Why do we say that the ‘2F’ and ‘F’ points of a convex lens can be regarded as a sort of ‘turning points’ as far as the nature of the image formed by it is concerned?
7.

In order to double the frequency of the fundamental note emitted by a stretched string, the length is reduced to (34)th of the original length (mass per unit length remains same) and the tension is changed. The factor by which the tension is to be increased is

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In order to double the frequency of the fundamental note emitted by a stretched string, the length is reduced to (34)th of the original length (mass per unit length remains same) and the tension is changed. The factor by which the tension is to be increased is

8.

A block is placed on a rough horizontal plane. A time dependent horizontal force F = Kt acts on the block. Here, K is positive constant. Acceleration - time graph of the block is

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A block is placed on a rough horizontal plane. A time dependent horizontal force F = Kt acts on the block. Here, K is positive constant. Acceleration - time graph of the block is

9.

The output Y of the logic circuit shown in figure is best represented as:

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The output Y of the logic circuit shown in figure is best represented as:

10.

If a charged particle goes undeflected in a region containing electric and magnetic fields. Select all of the following statements that must be true for this.

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If a charged particle goes undeflected in a region containing electric and magnetic fields. Select all of the following statements that must be true for this.


11.

A modern Grand Prix racing car of mass m is travelling on a flat track in a circular arc of radius R with a speed v. If the coefficient of static friction between the tyres and the track is μs, then the magnitude of negative lift F1 acting downwards on the car is -(Assume forces on the four tyres are identical and g= acceleration due to gravity)

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A modern Grand Prix racing car of mass m is travelling on a flat track in a circular arc of radius R with a speed v. If the coefficient of static friction between the tyres and the track is μs, then the magnitude of negative lift F1 acting downwards on the car is -



(Assume forces on the four tyres are identical and g= acceleration due to gravity)


12.

Current I1 and I2 flow in the wires as shown in the figure. The field is zero at a distance x to the right of O. Then,

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Current I1 and I2 flow in the wires as shown in the figure. The field is zero at a distance x to the right of O. Then,

13.

A box contains n molecules of a gas. How will the pressure of the gas be effected, if the number of molecules is made 2n

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A box contains n molecules of a gas. How will the pressure of the gas be effected, if the number of molecules is made 2n




14.

In figure, the coefficient of static friction between the floor and block B is 0.30. The coefficient of static friction between the block B and A is 0.15. The mass of block A is m2 kg and B is m kg. What is the maximum horizontal force F in Newtons that can be applied to block B, so that the two blocks move together?

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In figure, the coefficient of static friction between the floor and block B is 0.30. The coefficient of static friction between the block B and A is 0.15. The mass of block A is m2 kg and B is m kg. What is the maximum horizontal force F in Newtons that can be applied to block B, so that the two blocks move together?


15.

An object is to be seen through a simple microscope of focal length 10 cm. Where should the object be placed to produce maximum angular magnification? (The least distance for clear vision is 30 cm).

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An object is to be seen through a simple microscope of focal length 10 cm. Where should the object be placed to produce maximum angular magnification? (The least distance for clear vision is 30 cm).

16.

The area bounded by the curve y=x2+4, the x-axis and the ordinates x=1 and x=4 is units.

Answer» The area bounded by the curve y=x2+4, the x-axis and the ordinates x=1 and x=4 is units.
17.

A hot air balloon is rising with an acceleration of 10 m/s2. The moment when its velocity is 10 m/s, a stone is dropped which of the following is the displacement time graph of the stone with respect to the balloon.

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A hot air balloon is rising with an acceleration of 10 m/s2. The moment when its velocity is 10 m/s, a stone is dropped which of the following is the displacement time graph of the stone with respect to the balloon.

18.

in earth sun system if sun start to shrink the force on earth due to sun

Answer» in earth sun system if sun start to shrink the force on earth due to sun
19.

A photon has energy of 2.6 eV. What is its wavelength?

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A photon has energy of 2.6 eV. What is its wavelength?


20.

A thermodynamic system is taken from an original state to an intermediate state by the linear process shown in Its volume is then reduced to the original value from E to F by an isobaric process. Calculate the total work done by the gas from D to E to F

Answer» A thermodynamic system is taken from an original state to an intermediate state by the linear process shown in Its volume is then reduced to the original value from E to F by an isobaric process. Calculate the total work done by the gas from D to E to F
21.

A force F=5+2x+3x2 acts on a particle in x direction where F is in Newton and x is in meter . Find the workdone by this force during a displacement from x=1 m to x=2 m.

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A force F=5+2x+3x2 acts on a particle in x direction where F is in Newton and x is in meter . Find the workdone by this force during a displacement from x=1 m to x=2 m.

22.

For the given close packed structure of a salt made of cation X and anion Y shown below (ions of only one face are shown for clarity), the packing fraction is approximatelypacking fraction = packing efficiency100

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For the given close packed structure of a salt made of cation X and anion Y shown below (ions of only one face are shown for clarity), the packing fraction is approximately

packing fraction = packing efficiency100


23.

the angular momentum of aparticle performing uniform circular motion is L .If the K.E. of particle is doubled and frequency ia halved then angular momentum becomes

Answer» the angular momentum of aparticle performing uniform circular motion is L .If the K.E. of particle is doubled and frequency ia halved then angular momentum becomes
24.

The 300N crate slides down the inclined curved path from A to B in the vertical plane as shown in the figure if the crate has a velocity of 1.2m/s down yhe inclined at point A and 8m/s at B. Find the work done against friction during the motion.

Answer» The 300N crate slides down the inclined curved path from A to B in the vertical plane as shown in the figure if the crate has a velocity of 1.2m/s down yhe inclined at point A and 8m/s at B. Find the work done against friction during the motion.
25.

A metallic spherical shell has an inner radius Rand outer radius R2. A charge Q is placed at thecentre of the spherical cavity. What will be surfacecharge density on the inner surface and the outersurface?

Answer» A metallic spherical shell has an inner radius Rand outer radius R2. A charge Q is placed at thecentre of the spherical cavity. What will be surfacecharge density on the inner surface and the outersurface?
26.

34.A person of mass 50kg is swinging through a rope of length 6 metre . calculate gain in potential energy makes an angle of 60 degree with s its mean position ?

Answer» 34.A person of mass 50kg is swinging through a rope of length 6 metre . calculate gain in potential energy makes an angle of 60 degree with s its mean position ?
27.

Let the radius and the height of a right circular cylinder is related as r2+h=6. If the volume of the cylinder is maximum, then rh is -

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Let the radius and the height of a right circular cylinder is related as r2+h=6. If the volume of the cylinder is maximum, then rh is -

28.

A pitcher with 1 -mm thick porous walls contains 10 kg of water. Water comes to its outer surface and evaporates at the rate of 0.1gs−1. The surface are aof the pitcher (one side) = 200 cm2. The room temperature = 42∘, latent heat of vaporization = 2.27×106Jkg−1, and the thermal conductivity of the porous walls = 0.80Js−1m−1∘C−1. Calculate the temperature of water in the pitcher when it attains a constant value.

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A pitcher with 1 -mm thick porous walls contains 10 kg of water. Water comes to its outer surface and evaporates at the rate of 0.1gs1. The surface are aof the pitcher (one side) = 200 cm2. The room temperature = 42, latent heat of vaporization = 2.27×106Jkg1, and the thermal conductivity of the porous walls = 0.80Js1m1C1. Calculate the temperature of water in the pitcher when it attains a constant value.

29.

An interference is observed due to two coherent sources A and B, having zero phase difference and separated by 4λ, along the y-axis as shown in the figure (where λ is the wavelength of the source). A detector D is moved on the positive x-axis. The number of points on the x-axis, excluding the point x=0 and x=∞, at which a maxima will be observed, are,

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An interference is observed due to two coherent sources A and B, having zero phase difference and separated by 4λ, along the y-axis as shown in the figure (where λ is the wavelength of the source). A detector D is moved on the positive x-axis. The number of points on the x-axis, excluding the point x=0 and x=, at which a maxima will be observed, are,






30.

A train starting from rest travels the first part of its journey with constant acceleration a , second part with constant velocity v, third part with constant retardation a, being bought to rest. The average speed for whole joirney is 7v/8. For what fraction of the total time, the train travels with constant velocity?

Answer» A train starting from rest travels the first part of its journey with constant acceleration a , second part with constant velocity v, third part with constant retardation a, being bought to rest. The average speed for whole joirney is 7v/8. For what fraction of the total time, the train travels with constant velocity?
31.

The factors on which the pressure exerted by a body depends

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The factors on which the pressure exerted by a body depends

32.

A block rests on rough inclined plane making an angle of 30^0 with the horizontal. The coefficient of restitution of static friction between the block and the plane is 0.8 If the frictional force on the block is 10N ,the mass of the block is (in kg )(take g=10m/s)

Answer» A block rests on rough inclined plane making an angle of 30^0 with the horizontal. The coefficient of restitution of static friction between the block and the plane is 0.8 If the frictional force on the block is 10N ,the mass of the block is (in kg )(take g=10m/s)
33.

A vector that is perpendicular to both the vectors →a=^i−2^j+^k and →b=^i−^j+^k, is

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A vector that is perpendicular to both the vectors a=^i2^j+^k and b=^i^j+^k, is

34.

4.A block of mass M is attached to two springs of spring constants K1 and K2 as shown in figure. the block is displaced by x towards right and released. the velocity of block when it is at x/2 will be

Answer» 4.A block of mass M is attached to two springs of spring constants K1 and K2 as shown in figure. the block is displaced by x towards right and released. the velocity of block when it is at x/2 will be
35.

The ratio of Boyle’s temperature and critical temperature for a gas is

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The ratio of Boyle’s temperature and critical temperature for a gas is

36.

A wheel having moment of inertia 2/π² Kgm² is at rest. It is rotated by a 60W ideal motor for one minute. The angular displacement traversed by the wheel in one minute is(1) 900πrad(2) 1200πrad(3) 1800πrad(4) 2400πrad

Answer» A wheel having moment of inertia 2/π² Kgm² is at rest. It is rotated by a 60W ideal motor for one minute. The angular displacement traversed by the wheel in one minute is
(1) 900πrad
(2) 1200πrad
(3) 1800πrad
(4) 2400πrad
37.

What is the quality of image formed if its magnification is zero

Answer» What is the quality of image formed if its magnification is zero
38.

dydx represents

Answer» dydx represents
39.

What is an armature ? Can you please describe it with picture in detail.

Answer» What is an armature ? Can you please describe it with picture in detail.
40.

In an ideal pulley particle system, mass m2 (>m1) is connected with a vertical spring of stiffness k. If mass m2 is released from rest, when the spring is undeformed, find the maximum compression of the spring.

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In an ideal pulley particle system, mass m2 (>m1) is connected with a vertical spring of stiffness k. If mass m2 is released from rest, when the spring is undeformed, find the maximum compression of the spring.


41.

Q. resultant of which of the following may be equal to zero a) 10N ,10N, 10N b)10N,10N,25N c)10N,10N,35N

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Q. resultant of which of the following may be equal to zero

a) 10N ,10N, 10N

b)10N,10N,25N

c)10N,10N,35N

42.

140.A small electric dipole is placed at the origin with its dipole moment directed along positive x axis. The direction of electric field at point (2, 2root2 ,0) is (1) along positive z axis (2) along positive y axis (3) along negative y axis (4) along negative z axis

Answer» 140.A small electric dipole is placed at the origin with its dipole moment directed along positive x axis. The direction of electric field at point (2, 2root2 ,0) is (1) along positive z axis (2) along positive y axis (3) along negative y axis (4) along negative z axis
43.

The magnetic field at the centre of an equilateral triangular loop of side 2L and carrying a current i is

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The magnetic field at the centre of an equilateral triangular loop of side 2L and carrying a current i is

44.

An angularmagnification (magnifying power) of 30X is desired using an objectiveof focal length 1.25 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 5 cm. Howwill you set up the compound microscope?

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An angular
magnification (magnifying power) of 30X is desired using an objective
of focal length 1.25 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 5 cm. How
will you set up the compound microscope?

45.

A part of circuit is given here if VA−VB=4V then find charge in 4mF capacitor

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A part of circuit is given here if VAVB=4V then find charge in 4mF capacitor


46.

A conducting rod PQ of length l=1.0 m is moving with a uniform speed v=2 m/s in a uniform magnetic field B=4.0 T directed into the paper. A capacitor of capacity C=10 μF is connected as shown in the figure. Then charge on plate A(in μC) is

Answer» A conducting rod PQ of length l=1.0 m is moving with a uniform speed v=2 m/s in a uniform magnetic field B=4.0 T directed into the paper. A capacitor of capacity C=10 μF is connected as shown in the figure. Then charge on plate A(in μC) is

47.

For a uniformly charged ring of radius R, the electric field on its axis has the largest magnitude at a distance h from its centre. Then the value of h is:

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For a uniformly charged ring of radius R, the electric field on its axis has the largest magnitude at a distance h from its centre. Then the value of h is:

48.

When an object is shot from the bottom of a long smooth inclined plane kept at an angle 60°with horizontal, it can travel a distance x1 along the plane. But, when the inclination is decreased to 30° and the same object is shot with the same velocity, it can travel x2 distance. Then x1:x2 will be

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When an object is shot from the bottom of a long smooth inclined plane kept at an angle 60°with horizontal, it can travel a distance x1 along the plane. But, when the inclination is decreased to 30° and the same object is shot with the same velocity, it can travel x2 distance. Then x1:x2 will be

49.

A ship is travelling due east at 10 km/hr. Another ship heading 30∘ east of north is always due north from the first ship. The speed of the second ship in km/hr is

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A ship is travelling due east at 10 km/hr. Another ship heading 30 east of north is always due north from the first ship. The speed of the second ship in km/hr is

50.

Find the eelectric force btween two protons separated bya distance of 1 fermi (1fermi=10−15) the protons in a nucleus remain at a separation of this order.

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Find the eelectric force btween two protons separated bya distance of 1 fermi (1fermi=1015) the protons in a nucleus remain at a separation of this order.