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1.

A uniform thin rope of length 12 m and mass 6 kg hangs vertically from a rigid support and a block of mass 2 kg is attached to its free end. A transverse short wave-train of wavelength 6 cm is produced at the lower end of the rope. What is the wavelength of the wave train (in cm) when it reaches the top of the rope?

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A uniform thin rope of length 12 m and mass 6 kg hangs vertically from a rigid support and a block of mass 2 kg is attached to its free end. A transverse short wave-train of wavelength 6 cm is produced at the lower end of the rope. What is the wavelength of the wave train (in cm) when it reaches the top of the rope?

2.

In the system shown in the figure m1>m2. System is held at rest by thread BC. Just after the thread BC is cut:(A) Acceleration of m2 will be upwards(B) Magnitude of acceleration of both blocks will be equal to (m1−m2m1+m2)g(C) Acceleration of m1 will be equal to zero(D) Magnitude of acceleration of two blocks will be non-zero and unequal.From the above four statements we can conclude

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In the system shown in the figure m1>m2. System is held at rest by thread BC. Just after the thread BC is cut:



(A) Acceleration of m2 will be upwards

(B) Magnitude of acceleration of both blocks will be equal to (m1m2m1+m2)g

(C) Acceleration of m1 will be equal to zero

(D) Magnitude of acceleration of two blocks will be non-zero and unequal.

From the above four statements we can conclude

3.

A bomb of mass 1 kg initially at rest, explodes and breaks into three fragments of masses in the ratio 1:1:3. The two pieces of equal masses fly off perpendicular to each other with a speed 15 m/s each. What will be the speed of heavier fragment ?

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A bomb of mass 1 kg initially at rest, explodes and breaks into three fragments of masses in the ratio 1:1:3. The two pieces of equal masses fly off perpendicular to each other with a speed 15 m/s each. What will be the speed of heavier fragment ?

4.

A long solenoid has 50 turns per meter of its length. If a current of 5 A is passed through it, then the magnetic field at the end of the solenoid will be nearly equal to​​​​​​​[0.77 Mark]

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A long solenoid has 50 turns per meter of its length. If a current of 5 A is passed through it, then the magnetic field at the end of the solenoid will be nearly equal to



​​​​​​​[0.77 Mark]


5.

A coil has resistance of 6 Ω & inductance of 0.08 H. It is connected with alternating voltage of 250 V, 50π Hz. The average power consumed in circuit

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A coil has resistance of 6 Ω & inductance of 0.08 H. It is connected with alternating voltage of 250 V, 50π Hz. The average power consumed in circuit

6.

All properties of the charge

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All properties of the charge

7.

If the initial velocity of m1 is u ms−1 and initial velocity of m2 is 2u ms−1. After collision m2 stops, then what is the final velocity of m1 after collision? If m1 = m kg and m2 = 2m kg.

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If the initial velocity of m1 is u ms1 and initial velocity of m2 is 2u ms1. After collision m2 stops, then what is the final velocity of m1 after collision? If m1 = m kg and m2 = 2m kg.

8.

The magnetic bearing of a line AB is S 45∘ E and the declination is 5∘ West. The true bearing of the line AB is

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The magnetic bearing of a line AB is S 45 E and the declination is 5 West. The true bearing of the line AB is

9.

Find out the distance of the point where the incident ray intersects the principal axis from the pole of the mirror.

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Find out the distance of the point where the incident ray intersects the principal axis from the pole of the mirror.




10.

What are the kinetic molecular theory? State in points.

Answer» What are the kinetic molecular theory? State in points.
11.

when the relative velocity is v1-v2, what is the angle between v1 and v2?

Answer» when the relative velocity is v1-v2, what is the angle between v1 and v2?
12.

34.Thin spherical conductor shell of radius R has a charge q. Another charge Q is placed at centre of the shell. The ectrostatic potential at a point P at a dist R/2 from the center of the shell is

Answer» 34.Thin spherical conductor shell of radius R has a charge q. Another charge Q is placed at centre of the shell. The ectrostatic potential at a point P at a dist R/2 from the center of the shell is
13.

In L−C oscillation circuit if the frequency of oscillation of charge is f, then the frequency of oscillation of magnetic energy is

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In LC oscillation circuit if the frequency of oscillation of charge is f, then the frequency of oscillation of magnetic energy is

14.

Define self inductance of a coil. Mention the factors on which it depends.

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Define self inductance of a coil. Mention the factors on which it depends.

15.

88.In an experiment to measure the focal length of an equiconvex lens following measurements were made |u|=0.30cm and |v| =0.60cm. The image form is real .The focal length of the lens within error limits is

Answer» 88.In an experiment to measure the focal length of an equiconvex lens following measurements were made |u|=0.30cm and |v| =0.60cm. The image form is real .The focal length of the lens within error limits is
16.

a stone tied to the end of a string of 1m long is whorled in a horizontal circle with constant speed if the stone makes 22 revolution in 44 s what is the magnitude and direction of accelaration of the stone

Answer» a stone tied to the end of a string of 1m long is whorled in a horizontal circle with constant speed if the stone makes 22 revolution in 44 s what is the magnitude and direction of accelaration of the stone
17.

In the figure shown, the block of mass m isgiven a speed U, up an inclined plane (withLl-0.5). Its speed when it rinclined plane isreaches the top of45

Answer» In the figure shown, the block of mass m isgiven a speed U, up an inclined plane (withLl-0.5). Its speed when it rinclined plane isreaches the top of45
18.

A body A starts from rest with an acceleration aA. After 2 seconds, another body B starts from rest with an acceleration aB. If they travel equal distances in the 5th second, after the start of A, then the ratio aA:aB is equal to

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A body A starts from rest with an acceleration aA. After 2 seconds, another body B starts from rest with an acceleration aB. If they travel equal distances in the 5th second, after the start of A, then the ratio aA:aB is equal to

19.

An LED is constructed from a pn junction based on a certain semi-conducting material whose energy gap is 1.9 eV. Then the wavelength of the emitted light is

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An LED is constructed from a pn junction based on a certain semi-conducting material whose energy gap is 1.9 eV. Then the wavelength of the emitted light is



20.

for a damped oscillator ,the mass m of the block is 400g, k=45N/m and the damping cons†an t b is 80g/s.calculate time taken for its amplitude if vibrations to drop to half if its initial value

Answer» for a damped oscillator ,the mass m of the block is 400g, k=45N/m and the damping cons†an t b is 80g/s.calculate time taken for its amplitude if vibrations to drop to half if its initial value
21.

To get maximum current in a resistance of 3Ω one can use n rows of m cells connected in parallel. If the total no. of cells is 24 and the internal resistance of a cell is0.5Ω then

Answer» To get maximum current in a resistance of 3Ω one can use n rows of m cells connected in parallel. If the total no. of cells is 24 and the internal resistance of a cell is0.5Ω then
22.

An object experiences a net zero external unbalanced force. Is it possible for the object to be travelling with a non-zero velocity? If yes, state the conditions that must be placed on the magnitude and direction of the velocity. If no, provide a reason.

Answer» An object experiences a net zero external unbalanced force. Is it possible for the object to be travelling with a non-zero velocity? If yes, state the conditions that must be placed on the magnitude and direction of the velocity. If no, provide a reason.
23.

Two point dipoles p ^k and p2 ^k are located at (0,0,0) and (1 m,0,2 m) respectively. The resultant electric field due to the dipoles at the point (1 m,0,0) is xy×p4π ϵ0(−^k). The value of xy is .

Answer» Two point dipoles p ^k and p2 ^k are located at (0,0,0) and (1 m,0,2 m) respectively. The resultant electric field due to the dipoles at the point (1 m,0,0) is xy×p4π ϵ0(^k). The value of xy is .
24.

What is electric work and electric energy? How are they related to power and heat?

Answer» What is electric work and electric energy? How are they related to power and heat?
25.

In the circuit in figure, if no current flows through the galvanometer when the key is closed, the bridge is balanced. The balancing condition for bridge is.

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In the circuit in figure, if no current flows through the galvanometer when the key is closed, the bridge is balanced. The balancing condition for bridge is.



26.

35.The equivalent capacitance of the combination of three capacitors, each of capacitance C shown in the figure, between A and B is

Answer» 35.The equivalent capacitance of the combination of three capacitors, each of capacitance C shown in the figure, between A and B is
27.

A car take turn in a circle of radius 50 m. If velocity of car is 25 m/s, then the angle made by massless rod of pendulum suspended from the ceiling of car with vertical is (mass of perpendicular bob is 50 g)1. tan-1 (5/4)2. tan-1 (4/5)3. tan-1(4)4. tan-1(1/4)

Answer» A car take turn in a circle of radius 50 m. If velocity of car is 25 m/s, then the angle made by massless rod of pendulum suspended from the ceiling of car with vertical is (mass of perpendicular bob is 50 g)
1. tan-1 (5/4)
2. tan-1 (4/5)
3. tan-1(4)
4. tan-1(1/4)
28.

1.An object is droped from the rest .if falls distance x during first second and additional distan y next two second. Then ratio of x/y is

Answer» 1.An object is droped from the rest .if falls distance x during first second and additional distan y next two second. Then ratio of x/y is
29.

For a point outside the cylinder, the magnetic field due to current through the a circular cylinder varies as

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For a point outside the cylinder, the magnetic field due to current through the a circular cylinder varies as


30.

12. A wire of resistance 36 ohm is bent in the form of a circle .the equivalent resistance b/w point A and B which makes an angle of 60^° when they meet at the centre ??

Answer» 12. A wire of resistance 36 ohm is bent in the form of a circle .the equivalent resistance b/w point A and B which makes an angle of 60^° when they meet at the centre ??
31.

Liquid a has higher vapour pressure than liquid b. Which liquid out of a and b will have lower boiling point.

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Liquid a has higher vapour pressure than liquid b. Which liquid out of a and b will have lower boiling point.

32.

49. an air bubble inside a cubical blockof glass side4.5cmseems to beat2cm from one faceand 1cm from other faceopposite to first when viewednormally.what is real dist of bubble from first face?

Answer» 49. an air bubble inside a cubical blockof glass side4.5cmseems to beat2cm from one faceand 1cm from other faceopposite to first when viewednormally.what is real dist of bubble from first face?
33.

The vector sum of two forces is perpendicular to their vector differences. In that case, the forces 1. Are equal to each other 2. Are equal to each other in magnitude 3. Are not equal to each other in magnitude 4. Cannot be predicted

Answer» The vector sum of two forces is perpendicular to their vector differences. In that case, the forces 1. Are equal to each other 2. Are equal to each other in magnitude 3. Are not equal to each other in magnitude 4. Cannot be predicted
34.

With respect to a rectangular Cartesian co-ordinate system three vectors are expressed as →a=4^i−^j,→b=−3^i+2^j and →c=−^k where ^i,^j and ^k are unit vectors along the x, y and z axes respectively. The unit vector along the direction of sum of these vectors is

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With respect to a rectangular Cartesian co-ordinate system three vectors are expressed as a=4^i^j,b=3^i+2^j and c=^k where ^i,^j and ^k are unit vectors along the x, y and z axes respectively. The unit vector along the direction of sum of these vectors is

35.

At what height (h<<R) above the surface of Earth the value of g decreases by 2%? (radius of the Earth is 6400 km)

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At what height (h<<R) above the surface of Earth the value of g decreases by 2%? (radius of the Earth is 6400 km)

36.

{ A swimmer can swim in still water at }4km/h . If a }}{ river is flowing at }2km/h , then how much time will }}{ he takes to swim }2km upstream and then back to }} the starting point?

Answer» { A swimmer can swim in still water at }4km/h . If a }}{ river is flowing at }2km/h , then how much time will }}{ he takes to swim }2km upstream and then back to }} the starting point?
37.

A satellite is launched in the equatorial plane is such a way that it can transmit signals up to 60∘ latitude on the earth. Then the angular velocity of the satellite is

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A satellite is launched in the equatorial plane is such a way that it can transmit signals up to 60 latitude on the earth. Then the angular velocity of the satellite is

38.

Two separate monochromatic light beams A and B of the same intensity are falling normally on a unit area of metallic surface their wavelength Lambda A and Lambda B respectively assuming that all the incident light is used in ejecting the photoelectrons the ratio of number of photoelectrons from the beiam A to that from beam B is.

Answer» Two separate monochromatic light beams A and B of the same intensity are falling normally on a unit area of metallic surface their wavelength Lambda A and Lambda B respectively assuming that all the incident light is used in ejecting the photoelectrons the ratio of number of photoelectrons from the beiam A to that from beam B is.
39.

A satellite of mass 1000 kg revolves in a circular orbit around earth with speed 100 m/s. The total mechanical energy is

Answer» A satellite of mass 1000 kg revolves in a circular orbit around earth with speed 100 m/s. The total mechanical energy is
40.

Why average kinetic energy( per molecule) of any ideal gas (be it monoatomic,diatomic,polyatomic)is always equal to 3/2KbT.

Answer» Why average kinetic energy( per molecule)
of any ideal gas (be it monoatomic,diatomic,polyatomic)is always equal to 3/2KbT.
41.

A wire stretched between two rigid supports vibrates in itsfundamental mode with a frequency of 45 Hz. The mass of the wire is3.5 × 10–2 kg and its linear mass density is4.0 × 10–2 kg m–1. What is(a) the speed of a transverse wave on the string, and (b) the tensionin the string?

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A wire stretched between two rigid supports vibrates in its
fundamental mode with a frequency of 45 Hz. The mass of the wire is
3.5 × 10–2 kg and its linear mass density is
4.0 × 10–2 kg m–1. What is
(a) the speed of a transverse wave on the string, and (b) the tension
in the string?

42.

8. The temperature (T) of one mole of an ideal gas varies with its volume (V) aswT=-alpha V3 +beta V2 where alpha and beta are positive constants. The maximum pressure of gas during this process is ?

Answer» 8. The temperature (T) of one mole of an ideal gas varies with its volume (V) aswT=-alpha V3 +beta V2 where alpha and beta are positive constants. The maximum pressure of gas during this process is ?
43.

If a particle is moving with velocity v=y^i+2x^j, then the locus of its path is

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If a particle is moving with velocity v=y^i+2x^j, then the locus of its path is

44.

the half life of a radio actie subs†an vce is 13 years the decay cons†an t is

Answer» the half life of a radio actie subs†an vce is 13 years the decay cons†an t is
45.

A uniform string of length 20 m is suspended from a rigid support. A short wave pulse is introduced at its lowest end. It starts moving up the string. The time taken to reach the support is (take g=10 ms−2)

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A uniform string of length 20 m is suspended from a rigid support. A short wave pulse is introduced at its lowest end. It starts moving up the string. The time taken to reach the support is (take g=10 ms2)

46.

An infinite line charge produces a field of 9 × 104 N/C at a distanceof 2 cm. Calculate the linear charge density.

Answer» An infinite line charge produces a field of 9 × 104 N/C at a distanceof 2 cm. Calculate the linear charge density.
47.

Two plane mirrors are inclined at angle θ as shown in figure. If a ray parallel to OB strikes the other mirror at P and finally emerges parallel to OA after two reflections, then θ is equal to

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Two plane mirrors are inclined at angle θ as shown in figure. If a ray parallel to OB strikes the other mirror at P and finally emerges parallel to OA after two reflections, then θ is equal to




48.

a beam of alpha particles is projected into a magnetic field. If the direction of magnetic field is along the velocity of charged particles the particles get

Answer» a beam of alpha particles is projected into a magnetic field. If the direction of magnetic field is along the velocity of charged particles the particles get
49.

An impulsive force (F) acts on a body which changes with time (t). The F−t graph is shown below. The value of impulse in time π sec will be:

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An impulsive force (F) acts on a body which changes with time (t). The Ft graph is shown below. The value of impulse in time π sec will be:




50.

A p−V diagra has been obtained from a test on a reciprocating compressor. Which of the following represents that diagram?

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A pV diagra has been obtained from a test on a reciprocating compressor. Which of the following represents that diagram?