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A soap bubble is given a positive charge, then its radius |
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Answer» A soap bubble is given a positive charge, then its radius |
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4)4T12) A wave represented by the equation y acos(kx - ot) is superposed with another wave to form a stationanwave such that the point x 0 is a node. The equation for the other wave is(1) asin(kx + ot)(3)-acos(kx - |
| Answer» 4)4T12) A wave represented by the equation y acos(kx - ot) is superposed with another wave to form a stationanwave such that the point x 0 is a node. The equation for the other wave is(1) asin(kx + ot)(3)-acos(kx - | |
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In the arrangement shown in figure, the relation between acceleration of blocks m1 and m2 is |
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Answer» In the arrangement shown in figure, the relation between acceleration of blocks m1 and m2 is |
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19. Difference between resistance and resistivity? |
| Answer» 19. Difference between resistance and resistivity? | |
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Q. 21 current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer is 5 div/mA and its voltage sensitivity (angular deflection per unit voltage applied ) is 20 div/v. the resistance of galvanometer is |
| Answer» Q. 21 current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer is 5 div/mA and its voltage sensitivity (angular deflection per unit voltage applied ) is 20 div/v. the resistance of galvanometer is | |
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(a) Prove the theorem of perpendicular axes. (Hint : Square of the distance of a point (x, y) in the x–y plane from an axis through the origin and perpendicular to the plane is x2+y2). (b) Prove the theorem of parallel axes. (Hint : If the centre of mass of a system of n particles is chosen to be the origin (∑ m _t r_t = 0) |
| Answer» (a) Prove the theorem of perpendicular axes. (Hint : Square of the distance of a point (x, y) in the x–y plane from an axis through the origin and perpendicular to the plane is x2+y2). (b) Prove the theorem of parallel axes. (Hint : If the centre of mass of a system of n particles is chosen to be the origin (∑ m _t r_t = 0) | |
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A body has charge (q) on it. Which of following is the possible value of charge (q) on the body ? |
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Answer» A body has charge (q) on it. Which of following is the possible value of charge (q) on the body ? |
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if X=8+-0.04cm and Y=4+-0.04cm then X/Y should be expressed as |
| Answer» if X=8+-0.04cm and Y=4+-0.04cm then X/Y should be expressed as | |
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Calculate, the ΔGo at 85 oC for the reaction:Fe2O3(s)+3H2(g)→2Fe(s)+3H2O The data are: ΔHo298=−35 kJ/molΔSo358=0.095 kJmol−1K−1Substance Fe2O3(s) Fe(s) H2O(l) H2(g)Cop (JK−1mol−1) 103 25 75 29 |
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Answer» Calculate, the ΔGo at 85 oC for the reaction: |
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A boy pulls a toy car with a force of 5 N by a string which makes an angle of 30^° with thehorizontal, in order to move the toy by the distance of 2m in horizontal direction. If the string were inclined at an angle of 60^° with horizontal, how much pull would be applied along the string to move it through the same distance of 2 m. (A) 6.12N (B) 8.6 N (C) None of these (D) 5 N (E) 3.5 N |
| Answer» A boy pulls a toy car with a force of 5 N by a string which makes an angle of 30^° with thehorizontal, in order to move the toy by the distance of 2m in horizontal direction. If the string were inclined at an angle of 60^° with horizontal, how much pull would be applied along the string to move it through the same distance of 2 m. (A) 6.12N (B) 8.6 N (C) None of these (D) 5 N (E) 3.5 N | |
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Three blocks are connected by different inextensible string as shown in the figure. If the velocity of block A is 10 m/s, the velocity of block C is |
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Answer» Three blocks are connected by different inextensible string as shown in the figure. If the velocity of block A is 10 m/s, the velocity of block C is |
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56.What is the potential difference between the points M and N for the circuits shown in the figures, for case l and case ll? |
| Answer» 56.What is the potential difference between the points M and N for the circuits shown in the figures, for case l and case ll? | |
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The displacement of a body is given by s=1/2gt2 the velocity of the body at any time t is |
| Answer» The displacement of a body is given by s=1/2gt2 the velocity of the body at any time t is | |
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Find the minimum focal length of a normal human eye. If the distance of eyelens from retina is 2 cm |
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Answer» Find the minimum focal length of a normal human eye. If the distance of eyelens from retina is 2 cm |
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Two point particles of masses 1 kg and 2 kg are placed on an axis as shown in figure. The distance of COM of the system from the 1 kg mass would be (in metres) |
Answer» Two point particles of masses 1 kg and 2 kg are placed on an axis as shown in figure. The distance of COM of the system from the 1 kg mass would be (in metres) ![]() |
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What is the field of an electric dipole.for points on the axis and the points on the equatorial plane |
| Answer» What is the field of an electric dipole.for points on the axis and the points on the equatorial plane | |
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The bob of a simple pendulum has a mass of 40 g and a positive charge of 4.0×10−6C. It makes 20 oscillations in 45 s. A vertical electric field pointing upward and of magnitude 2.5×104NC−1 is switched on. How much time will it now take to complete 20 oscillations? |
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Answer» The bob of a simple pendulum has a mass of 40 g and a positive charge of 4.0×10−6C. It makes 20 oscillations in 45 s. A vertical electric field pointing upward and of magnitude 2.5×104NC−1 is switched on. How much time will it now take to complete 20 oscillations? |
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A solid sphere of mass 1 kg and radius 2 m slips on a rough horizontal plane. At some instant, it has translational velocity 7 m/s and angular velocity 74 rad/s about its centre. The translational velocity in m/s after the sphere starts pure rolling is (Enter the nearest integer) |
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Answer» A solid sphere of mass 1 kg and radius 2 m slips on a rough horizontal plane. At some instant, it has translational velocity 7 m/s and angular velocity 74 rad/s about its centre. The translational velocity in m/s after the sphere starts pure rolling is (Enter the nearest integer) |
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Two cars are moving in the same direction with a speed of 30 kmph. They are seperated from each other by 5 km. Third car moving in the opposite direction meets the two cars after an interval of 4 minutes. What is the speed of the third car? |
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Answer» Two cars are moving in the same direction with a speed of 30 kmph. They are seperated from each other by 5 km. Third car moving in the opposite direction meets the two cars after an interval of 4 minutes. What is the speed of the third car? |
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25.Two rotating bodies A and B of masses m and 2m with moments of inertia IA and IB (IB > IA) have equal kinetic energy of rotation . If LA and LB be their angular momenta respectively then 1- LA = LB/2 2- LA= 2LB 3- LB > LA 4- LA > LB |
| Answer» 25.Two rotating bodies A and B of masses m and 2m with moments of inertia IA and IB (IB > IA) have equal kinetic energy of rotation . If LA and LB be their angular momenta respectively then 1- LA = LB/2 2- LA= 2LB 3- LB > LA 4- LA > LB | |
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A bullet of mass 0.01 kg and travelling at a speed of 500 ms-1 strikes a block of mass 2 kg, which is suspended by a string of length 5 m. The center of gravity of the block is found to rise a vertical distance of 0.1 m. What is the speed of the bullet after it emerges from the block ? |
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Answer» A bullet of mass 0.01 kg and travelling at a speed of 500 ms-1 strikes a block of mass 2 kg, which is suspended by a string of length 5 m. The center of gravity of the block is found to rise a vertical distance of 0.1 m. What is the speed of the bullet after it emerges from the block ? |
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A particle is thrown with a velocity 60 m/s at angle 30 with horizontal .If it passes point A and B at same height at time 2 sec and 4 sec then height of the point A nad B is |
| Answer» A particle is thrown with a velocity 60 m/s at angle 30 with horizontal .If it passes point A and B at same height at time 2 sec and 4 sec then height of the point A nad B is | |
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Two identical wires A and B, each of length 'l', carry the same current I. Wire A is bent into a circle of radius R and wire B is bent to form a square of side 'a'. If BA and BB are the values of magnetic field at the centres of the circle and square respectively, then the ratio BABB is |
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Answer» Two identical wires A and B, each of length 'l', carry the same current I. Wire A is bent into a circle of radius R and wire B is bent to form a square of side 'a'. If BA and BB are the values of magnetic field at the centres of the circle and square respectively, then the ratio BABB is |
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Q. An external force of 20 N acts at an angle of 60^{0 }with the normal to the surface of a sqare plate having each side of length 20 cm. what is the stress produced in the plate? |
| Answer» Q. An external force of 20 N acts at an angle of 60^{0 }with the normal to the surface of a sqare plate having each side of length 20 cm. what is the stress produced in the plate? | |
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How does the potential energy of an air bubble change when it rises up in water? |
| Answer» How does the potential energy of an air bubble change when it rises up in water? | |
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A particle moving in a circle changes its angular velocity uniformly from 20 rad/s to 40 rad/s in first 5 seconds. Find the angular acceleration of the particle. |
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Answer» A particle moving in a circle changes its angular velocity uniformly from 20 rad/s to 40 rad/s in first 5 seconds. Find the angular acceleration of the particle. |
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An electron gun with its collector at a potential of 100 V fires outelectrons in a spherical bulb containing hydrogen gas at lowpressure (∼10–2 mm of Hg). A magnetic field of 2.83 × 10–4 T curves the path of the electrons in a circular orbit of radius 12.0 cm. (Thepath can be viewed because the gas ions in the path focus the beamby attracting electrons, and emitting light by electron capture; thismethod is known as the ‘fine beam tube’ method.) Determinee/m from the data. |
| Answer» An electron gun with its collector at a potential of 100 V fires outelectrons in a spherical bulb containing hydrogen gas at lowpressure (∼10–2 mm of Hg). A magnetic field of 2.83 × 10–4 T curves the path of the electrons in a circular orbit of radius 12.0 cm. (Thepath can be viewed because the gas ions in the path focus the beamby attracting electrons, and emitting light by electron capture; thismethod is known as the ‘fine beam tube’ method.) Determinee/m from the data. | |
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Blocks A and C start from rest and move to the right with accelerations aA=12t m/s2 and aC=3 m/s2 respectively. Here t is in seconds. The time when block B again comes to rest is (Given that sytem starts from rest and surface is smooth). |
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Answer» Blocks A and C start from rest and move to the right with accelerations aA=12t m/s2 and aC=3 m/s2 respectively. Here t is in seconds. The time when block B again comes to rest is (Given that sytem starts from rest and surface is smooth). |
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A projectile is given an initial velocity of (^i+2^j) m/s. Then, the equation of its trajectory is: [Take g=10 m/s2] |
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Answer» A projectile is given an initial velocity of (^i+2^j) m/s. Then, the equation of its trajectory is: [Take g=10 m/s2] |
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Two coils A and B having the radii in the ratio 1:2 carrying currents in the ratio 5:1 and have the number of turns in the ratio 1:5. The ratio of magnetic inductions at their centers is |
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Answer» Two coils A and B having the radii in the ratio 1:2 carrying currents in the ratio 5:1 and have the number of turns in the ratio 1:5. The ratio of magnetic inductions at their centers is |
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A cylinder of mass M has a length L that is √3 times its radius R. What is the ratio of its moment of inertia about its own axis and that about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its axis? |
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Answer» A cylinder of mass M has a length L that is √3 times its radius R. What is the ratio of its moment of inertia about its own axis and that about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its axis? |
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A crystal ball is 20 cm in diameter with R. I.=1.5. If a lady is standing at 1.2 m from the ball, calculate the distance between lady and her image formed by the crystal ball. |
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Answer» A crystal ball is 20 cm in diameter with R. I.=1.5. If a lady is standing at 1.2 m from the ball, calculate the distance between lady and her image formed by the crystal ball. |
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A stretched string is 1.5 m & has a linear density of 1.6 g/cm. What tension in string will result in second overtone of 150 Hz? (String is clamped at both end) |
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Answer» A stretched string is 1.5 m & has a linear density of 1.6 g/cm. What tension in string will result in second overtone of 150 Hz? (String is clamped at both end) |
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A massless wire 2 m in length suspended vertically stretches by 10 mm when mass of 10 kg is attached to the lower end. The elastic potential energy gained by the wire is (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» A massless wire 2 m in length suspended vertically stretches by 10 mm when mass of 10 kg is attached to the lower end. The elastic potential energy gained by the wire is (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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The radioactive sources A and B of half lives of 8 hr and 6 hr respectively, initially contain the same number of radioactive atoms. At the end of 2 hours, their rates of disintegration are in the ratio |
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Answer» The radioactive sources A and B of half lives of 8 hr and 6 hr respectively, initially contain the same number of radioactive atoms. At the end of 2 hours, their rates of disintegration are in the ratio |
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The first emission line in the Balmer series in the atomic spectrum of hydrogen appears at |
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Answer» The first emission line in the Balmer series in the atomic spectrum of hydrogen appears at |
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Four persons K,L,M,N are initially at the four corners of a square of side d. Each person now moves with a uniform speed v in such a way that K always moves directly towards L, L directly towards M, M directly towards N, and N directly towards K. The four persons will meet at a time |
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Answer» Four persons K,L,M,N are initially at the four corners of a square of side d. Each person now moves with a uniform speed v in such a way that K always moves directly towards L, L directly towards M, M directly towards N, and N directly towards K. The four persons will meet at a time |
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Why choke coil is used in fluorescent tubes |
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Answer» Why choke coil is used in fluorescent tubes |
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For photoelectric effect in a metal, the graph of stopping potential V0 (in V) versus frequency ν (in Hz) of the incident radiation as shown in figure. From the graph, find threshold frequency and work function of the metal. (Take h=6.6×10−34 J s) |
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Answer» For photoelectric effect in a metal, the graph of stopping potential V0 (in V) versus frequency ν (in Hz) of the incident radiation as shown in figure. From the graph, find threshold frequency and work function of the metal. (Take h=6.6×10−34 J s) |
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2 parallel current carrying conductor carrying in the current l in the same direction are separated by dis†an ce r the force experieced per unit lenght by each conductor would be (a) attractive and f=μ_{0 }2i^{2 }/4π r ( b)attractive and f =μ_{0 }i^{2 }/ |
| Answer» 2 parallel current carrying conductor carrying in the current l in the same direction are separated by dis†an ce r the force experieced per unit lenght by each conductor would be (a) attractive and f=μ_{0 }2i^{2 }/4π r ( b)attractive and f =μ_{0 }i^{2 }/ | |
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A pump is required to lift 1000 kg of water per minute from a well 20 m deep and eject it at a rate of 20 ms−1. What HP (horsepower) engine is required for the purpose of lifting water? |
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Answer» A pump is required to lift 1000 kg of water per minute from a well 20 m deep and eject it at a rate of 20 ms−1. What HP (horsepower) engine is required for the purpose of lifting water? |
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Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the relation between the terminal velocity VT of a spherical body falling in a liquid and viscosity ν of the liquid? |
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Answer» Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the relation between the terminal velocity VT of a spherical body falling in a liquid and viscosity ν of the liquid? |
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A body of mass m having an initial velocity v, makes head on elastic collision with a stationary body of mass M. After the collision, the body of mass m comes to rest and only the body having mass M moves. This will happen only when |
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Answer» A body of mass m having an initial velocity v, makes head on elastic collision with a stationary body of mass M. After the collision, the body of mass m comes to rest and only the body having mass M moves. This will happen only when |
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A body remains at rest when it is pulled by a horizontal force of gradually increasing magnitude. For the given scenario the slope of the graph representing friction Vs applied force graph will be |
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Answer» A body remains at rest when it is pulled by a horizontal force of gradually increasing magnitude. For the given scenario the slope of the graph representing friction Vs applied force graph will be |
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A uniform rigid rod of mass m and length l, is being rotated in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis, passing through one end A. If TB and TC are the tensions in the rod at points B and C, then choose the correct option, if B is the mid point of the rod. |
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Answer» A uniform rigid rod of mass m and length l, is being rotated in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis, passing through one end A. If TB and TC are the tensions in the rod at points B and C, then choose the correct option, if B is the mid point of the rod. |
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human eye has an approximate angular resolution of five=6*10^-4 rad and a typical photo printer prints minimum 400 dots per inch at what minimum distance should a printed page be held so that one cannot see individual dots |
| Answer» human eye has an approximate angular resolution of five=6*10^-4 rad and a typical photo printer prints minimum 400 dots per inch at what minimum distance should a printed page be held so that one cannot see individual dots | |
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the cell delivers equal power to load resistances R1 and R2 individually the value of internal resistance of the cell is |
| Answer» the cell delivers equal power to load resistances R1 and R2 individually the value of internal resistance of the cell is | |
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Angle of twist of a circular shaft under the action of a torsional moment 'T' is given by |
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Answer» Angle of twist of a circular shaft under the action of a torsional moment 'T' is given by |
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15. In two block system 4kg block rests on a smooth horizontal surface , upper surface of 4kg is rough. A block of mass 2kg is placed on its upper surface .The acceleration of upper block w.r.t earth when 4 kg mass is pulled by a force 30 N is 1. 6m/s2 2. 5m/s2 3. 8 m/s2 4. 2 m/s2 |
| Answer» 15. In two block system 4kg block rests on a smooth horizontal surface , upper surface of 4kg is rough. A block of mass 2kg is placed on its upper surface .The acceleration of upper block w.r.t earth when 4 kg mass is pulled by a force 30 N is 1. 6m/s2 2. 5m/s2 3. 8 m/s2 4. 2 m/s2 | |
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A 50 cm long wire having a mass of 20 g is fixed at two ends and is vibrated in its fundamental mode. A 75 cm long closed organ pipe, placed with its open end near the wire, is set up into resonance in its first overtone mode by the vibrating wire. Find the tension in the wire. Speed of sound in air is 340 m/s. |
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Answer» A 50 cm long wire having a mass of 20 g is fixed at two ends and is vibrated in its fundamental mode. A 75 cm long closed organ pipe, placed with its open end near the wire, is set up into resonance in its first overtone mode by the vibrating wire. Find the tension in the wire. Speed of sound in air is 340 m/s. |
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