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1.

The arrangement of pulley-block system is released from rest at t=0 as shown in figure. The velocity of block B is vB=45 m/s upwards at some instant. Then, find the magnitude of velocity of block A in m/s. Consider the string to be massless and inextensible, all pulleys are light and smooth.

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The arrangement of pulley-block system is released from rest at t=0 as shown in figure. The velocity of block B is vB=45 m/s upwards at some instant. Then, find the magnitude of velocity of block A in m/s. Consider the string to be massless and inextensible, all pulleys are light and smooth.


2.

The volumes of two vessels are 5 litre and 3 litre respectively. Air is filled in them at pressure of 3 atm and 5 atm respectively. At constant temperature if they are connected through a tube, the resultant pressure will be

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The volumes of two vessels are 5 litre and 3 litre respectively. Air is filled in them at pressure of 3 atm and 5 atm respectively. At constant temperature if they are connected through a tube, the resultant pressure will be

3.

The equivalent resistance between the points A and B in the circuit shown in the following figure is

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The equivalent resistance between the points A and B in the circuit shown in the following figure is



4.

Fig. Shows a plot of the conservation force F in a unidimensional field. The plot representing the function corresponding to the potential energy (U) in the fields is

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Fig. Shows a plot of the conservation force F in a unidimensional field. The plot representing the function corresponding to the potential energy (U) in the fields is


5.

A body of mass 5 kg explodes at rest into three fragments with masses in the ratio 1 : 1 : 3. The fragments with equal masses fly in mutually perpendicular directions with speeds of 21 m/s. The velocity of the heaviest fragment will be

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A body of mass 5 kg explodes at rest into three fragments with masses in the ratio 1 : 1 : 3. The fragments with equal masses fly in mutually perpendicular directions with speeds of 21 m/s. The velocity of the heaviest fragment will be



6.

If if the distance travelled by the body in the nth second is given by (4 + 6n) then find the initial velocity and acceleration of the body

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If if the distance travelled by the body in the nth second is given by (4 + 6n) then find the initial velocity and acceleration of the body

7.

The state of an ideal gas is changed through an isothermal process at temperature To as shown in figure. The work done by the gas going from state B to C is double the work done by gas in going from state A to B. If the pressure in the state B is Po2, then the pressure of the gas in state C is

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The state of an ideal gas is changed through an isothermal process at temperature To as shown in figure. The work done by the gas going from state B to C is double the work done by gas in going from state A to B. If the pressure in the state B is Po2, then the pressure of the gas in state C is




8.

If In=∫tn1+t2dt, then I6+I4=(where C is integration constant)

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If In=tn1+t2dt, then I6+I4=

(where C is integration constant)

9.

Derive all the eqations for increase and decrease in acceleration due to gravity with increase in height and depth.

Answer» Derive all the eqations for increase and decrease in acceleration due to gravity with increase in height and depth.
10.

(4 282 J22 A particle of mass m moves on a straight line with2its velocity varying with the distance travelled. If therelation between velocity and distance is v = Kx (Kis constant), then find the work done by the forcesduring a displacement x 0 to x = d.mkd2(1)2mk2d2(2)2mk d2(3)3md k(4)23 ,32

Answer» (4 282 J22 A particle of mass m moves on a straight line with2its velocity varying with the distance travelled. If therelation between velocity and distance is v = Kx (Kis constant), then find the work done by the forcesduring a displacement x 0 to x = d.mkd2(1)2mk2d2(2)2mk d2(3)3md k(4)23 ,32
11.

Two strings A and B are fixed at both ends. String A has twice the length, twice the diameter twice the tension and twice the density of string B. The overtone of A that will be in unison with fundamental frequency of B is

Answer» Two strings A and B are fixed at both ends. String A has twice the length, twice the diameter twice the tension and twice the density of string B. The overtone of A that will be in unison with fundamental frequency of B is
12.

Two forces, each of magnitude F have a resultant of the same magnitude F. The angle between the two forces is

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Two forces, each of magnitude F have a resultant of the same magnitude F. The angle between the two forces is


13.

56.two parellal plate capacitors with d as the distance between the two plates are kept at a distance L such that L>>d . Define a proportionality relation between the force of attraction between the two capacitors,d,L.

Answer» 56.two parellal plate capacitors with d as the distance between the two plates are kept at a distance L such that L>>d . Define a proportionality relation between the force of attraction between the two capacitors,d,L.
14.

(a) In the following diagram, is the junction diode forward biased or reverse biased ? (b) Draw the circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier and state how it works.

Answer» (a) In the following diagram, is the junction diode forward biased or reverse biased ?

(b) Draw the circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier and state how it works.
15.

A hollow smooth uniform sphere A of mass ′m′ rolls without sliding on a smooth horizontal surface. It collides elastically and head on with another stationary smooth solid sphere B of the same mass m and same radius. The ratio of kinetic energy of ′B′ to that of ′A′ just after the collision is

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A hollow smooth uniform sphere A of mass m rolls without sliding on a smooth horizontal surface. It collides elastically and head on with another stationary smooth solid sphere B of the same mass m and same radius. The ratio of kinetic energy of B to that of A just after the collision is




16.

Two long strings A and B each having linear mass density 1.2×10−2 kg/m are stretched by different tensions 4.8 N and 7.5 N respectively and are kept parallel to each other with their left ends at x=0. Wave pulses are produced on the string at the left ends at t=0 on string A and t=20 ms on string B. When will the pulse on B overtake that on A for the first time?

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Two long strings A and B each having linear mass density 1.2×102 kg/m are stretched by different tensions 4.8 N and 7.5 N respectively and are kept parallel to each other with their left ends at x=0. Wave pulses are produced on the string at the left ends at t=0 on string A and t=20 ms on string B. When will the pulse on B overtake that on A for the first time?

17.

Rain drop appears to fall in vertical direction to a person who is walking at a velocity of 8 m/s in a given direction . When the person doubles his velocity in the same direction , the rain drop appears to make an angle 45^†extdegree with the vertical .Find the speed of the rain drop

Answer» Rain drop appears to fall in vertical direction to a person who is walking at a velocity of 8 m/s in a given direction . When the person doubles his velocity in the same direction , the rain drop appears to make an angle 45^†extdegree with the vertical .Find the speed of the rain drop
18.

Q. how many faradays are required to reduce 1 mol of MnO_4^- to Mn^{2+}?

Answer» Q. how many faradays are required to reduce 1 mol of MnO_4^- to Mn^{2+}?
19.

A balloon was moving upwards with a uniform velocity of 10 ms−1. An object of finite mass is dropped from the balloon when it was at a height of 75 m from the ground level. The height of the balloon from the ground when the object strikes the ground will be around :(Take g=10 ms−2)

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A balloon was moving upwards with a uniform velocity of 10 ms1. An object of finite mass is dropped from the balloon when it was at a height of 75 m from the ground level. The height of the balloon from the ground when the object strikes the ground will be around :

(Take g=10 ms2)

20.

Consider a car of mass 1000 kg moving with a speed of 36 km/h on a smooth road and colliding with a horizontally mounted spring of spring constant 10 KNm−1. Find the maximum compression of the spring.

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Consider a car of mass 1000 kg moving with a speed of 36 km/h on a smooth road and colliding with a horizontally mounted spring of spring constant 10 KNm1. Find the maximum compression of the spring.

21.

A PARTICLE IS MOVING IN A CIRCULAR PATH OF RADIUS OF 7 m .IF THE PARTICLE COMPLETED HALF OF ITS PATH IN 2S,THEN THE SPEED AND VELOCITY OF PARTICLE IS

Answer» A PARTICLE IS MOVING IN A CIRCULAR PATH OF RADIUS OF 7 m .IF THE PARTICLE COMPLETED HALF OF ITS PATH IN 2S,THEN THE SPEED AND VELOCITY OF PARTICLE IS
22.

The value of g (acceleration due to gravity) at earth's surface is 10 ms​​​​​-2 its value in ms​​​​​-2 at centre of earth which is assumed to be a sphere of radius R metre and uniform mass density is

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The value of g (acceleration due to gravity) at earth's surface is 10 ms​​​​​-2 its value in ms​​​​​-2 at centre of earth which is assumed to be a sphere of radius R metre and uniform mass density is

23.

Two quantities X1 = (3.0 plus or minus 0.1) S.I. unitsX2 = (6.0 plus or minus 0.2) S.I. unitsare given and they are combined so that we find value of combination by X' = X1 + X2 andX'' = (X1.X2)/(X1+X2) then (1)find the smaller of the two combinations and (2) Relative error in smaller value of combinations

Answer» Two quantities
X1 = (3.0 plus or minus 0.1) S.I. units
X2 = (6.0 plus or minus 0.2) S.I. units
are given and they are combined so that we find value of combination by
X' = X1 + X2 and
X'' = (X1.X2)/(X1+X2) then (1)find the smaller of the two combinations and
(2) Relative error in smaller value of combinations
24.

A block of mass 4 kg is placed gently on a conveyor belt moving at a constant speed of 5 m/s at t = 0. Coefficient of friction between the belt and the block is μ = 0.2. Power of friction force on block at t = 3 sec from ground frame of reference is [g=10m/s2](Write until two digits after the decimal point.)

Answer» A block of mass 4 kg is placed gently on a conveyor belt moving at a constant speed of 5 m/s at t = 0. Coefficient of friction between the belt and the block is μ = 0.2. Power of friction force on block at t = 3 sec from ground frame of reference is [g=10m/s2](Write until two digits after the decimal point.)
25.

A hollow cylindrical shell of radius R=0.1 m has mass M=6 kg. It is filled with water having mass m=3 kg. It is placed on an inclined plane connected to a spring of spring constant k=15 N/m as shown in the figure. When it is disturbed, it performs oscillations without slipping on the inclined plane. The frequency of the resulting oscillations is[Assume that the liquid does not rotate inside the cylindrical shell]

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A hollow cylindrical shell of radius R=0.1 m has mass M=6 kg. It is filled with water having mass m=3 kg. It is placed on an inclined plane connected to a spring of spring constant k=15 N/m as shown in the figure. When it is disturbed, it performs oscillations without slipping on the inclined plane. The frequency of the resulting oscillations is

[Assume that the liquid does not rotate inside the cylindrical shell]




26.

Water rises to a height of 10cm in a capillary tube and mercury falls by 3.42 cm in same capillary tube. If density of mercury is 13.6kg/m^3 and angle of contact is 135° the ratio of surface tension for water and mercury is 1. 1: 0.52. 1:33. 1:6.54 1.5:1

Answer» Water rises to a height of 10cm in a capillary tube and mercury falls by 3.42 cm in same capillary tube. If density of mercury is 13.6kg/m^3 and angle of contact is 135° the ratio of surface tension for water and mercury is
1. 1: 0.5
2. 1:3
3. 1:6.5
4 1.5:1
27.

if graph of stopping potential v/s frequency is plotted in photoelectric effect then slope of line is equal to

Answer» if graph of stopping potential v/s frequency is plotted in photoelectric effect then slope of line is equal to
28.

Calculate the gravitational field intensity and potential at the centre of the base of a solid hemisphere of mass m radius r.

Answer» Calculate the gravitational field intensity and potential at the centre of the base of a solid hemisphere of mass m radius r.
29.

Two parallel wires carrying equal currents in opposite directions are placed at x=±a parallel to y-axis with z=0. Magnetic field at origin O is B1 and at P(2a,0,0) is B2. Then, the ratio B1/B2 is. A .

Answer» Two parallel wires carrying equal currents in opposite directions are placed at x=±a parallel to y-axis with z=0. Magnetic field at origin O is B1 and at P(2a,0,0) is B2. Then, the ratio B1/B2 is. A .
30.

What is psi in Schrodinger wave equation?

Answer» What is psi in Schrodinger wave equation?
31.

While travelling in a bus, it appears that the trees near the road are moving whereas co-passengers appear to be stationary. Explain the reason.

Answer» While travelling in a bus, it appears that the trees near the road are moving whereas co-passengers appear to be stationary. Explain the reason.
32.

An object of weight W and density ρ is dipped in a fluid of density ρ1. Its apparent weight will be

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An object of weight W and density ρ is dipped in a fluid of density ρ1. Its apparent weight will be



33.

Consider a circular coil of wire carrying current I, forming a magnetic dipole. The magnetic flux through an infinite plane that contains the circular coil and excluding the circular coil area is given by ϕi. The magnetic flux through the area of the circular coil area is given by ϕ0. Which of the following option is correct?

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Consider a circular coil of wire carrying current I, forming a magnetic dipole. The magnetic flux through an infinite plane that contains the circular coil and excluding the circular coil area is given by ϕi. The magnetic flux through the area of the circular coil area is given by ϕ0. Which of the following option is correct?

34.

In a beyblade game, the beyblade has an initial angular speed of 180 rpm. It slows down and eventually comes to rest in a time of 5 minutes. The average angular acceleration of the beyblade is

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In a beyblade game, the beyblade has an initial angular speed of 180 rpm. It slows down and eventually comes to rest in a time of 5 minutes. The average angular acceleration of the beyblade is

35.

92. Charge Q passing through a cross section of conductor at an instant is given by Q=[0.5t*2+t]C where t is in second current through the conductor at t=1s is

Answer» 92. Charge Q passing through a cross section of conductor at an instant is given by Q=[0.5t*2+t]C where t is in second current through the conductor at t=1s is
36.

A fish looking up through the water sees the outside world contained in a circular horizon. If the refractive index of water is 4/3 and the fish is 12 cm below the surface of water, the radius of the circle in centimetre is

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A fish looking up through the water sees the outside world contained in a circular horizon. If the refractive index of water is 4/3 and the fish is 12 cm below the surface of water, the radius of the circle in centimetre is

37.

About 5% of the power of a 100 W light bulb is converted to visible radiation. What is the average intensity of visible radiation (a) at a distance of 1m from the bulb? (b) at a distance of 10 m? Assume that the radiation is emitted isotropically and neglect reflection.

Answer» About 5% of the power of a 100 W light bulb is converted to visible radiation. What is the average intensity of visible radiation (a) at a distance of 1m from the bulb? (b) at a distance of 10 m? Assume that the radiation is emitted isotropically and neglect reflection.
38.

A ball is dropped on a floor from a height h. What is the total distance travelled by ball before it coming to rest and what will be the total time get consumed when ball get stopped. The coefficient of restitution for floor ball collision is e ?

Answer» A ball is dropped on a floor from a height h. What is the total distance travelled by ball before it coming to rest and what will be the total time get consumed when ball get stopped. The coefficient of restitution for floor ball collision is e ?
39.

A uniformly thick wheel, with moment of inertia I and radius R, is free to rotate about its centre of mass (see fig.). A massless string is wrapped over its rim and two blocks of masses m1 and m2>m2 are attached to the ends of the string. The system is released from rest. The angular speed of the wheel, when m1 descents through a distance h, is

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A uniformly thick wheel, with moment of inertia I and radius R, is free to rotate about its centre of mass (see fig.). A massless string is wrapped over its rim and two blocks of masses m1 and m2>m2 are attached to the ends of the string. The system is released from rest. The angular speed of the wheel, when m1 descents through a distance h, is




40.

Twelve capacitors each having a capacitance C, are connected to form a cube. Find the equivalent capacitance of the cube along the face diagonal?[Take C=9 μF]

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Twelve capacitors each having a capacitance C, are connected to form a cube. Find the equivalent capacitance of the cube along the face diagonal?

[Take C=9 μF]




41.

Two blocks of masses mA=10 kg and mB=15 kg initially moving in the same direction with velocities of uA=3 m/s and uB=6 m/s collide elastically. What is the velocity of the block of mass 10 kg after the collision?

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Two blocks of masses mA=10 kg and mB=15 kg initially moving in the same direction with velocities of uA=3 m/s and uB=6 m/s collide elastically. What is the velocity of the block of mass 10 kg after the collision?

42.

3g of a metal on reaction with oxygen form 5g of metal oxide. The equivalent weight of the metal is

Answer» 3g of a metal on reaction with oxygen form 5g of metal oxide. The equivalent weight of the metal is
43.

For the arrangement shown in the figure, m1=6 kg and m2=4 kg. If the string is light and inextensible and the pulley and surfaces are frictionless, find the magnitude of the acceleration of the center of mass. (Take g=10 m/s2)

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For the arrangement shown in the figure, m1=6 kg and m2=4 kg. If the string is light and inextensible and the pulley and surfaces are frictionless, find the magnitude of the acceleration of the center of mass.
(Take g=10 m/s2)

44.

A conducting circular loop of radius 2.2 cm is placed in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.04 T with its plane perpendicular to the magnetic field. The radius of the loop starts shrinking at 2 mm/s. The induced emf in the loop when the radius is 2 cm is

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A conducting circular loop of radius 2.2 cm is placed in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.04 T with its plane perpendicular to the magnetic field. The radius of the loop starts shrinking at 2 mm/s. The induced emf in the loop when the radius is 2 cm is

45.

The specific heat of an ideal gas is

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The specific heat of an ideal gas is




46.

A point charge q is surrounded by eight fixed identical point charges at the same distance r as shown in figure. How much work will be done by external force to remove point charge q from centre O to infinity very slowly?

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A point charge q is surrounded by eight fixed identical point charges at the same distance r as shown in figure. How much work will be done by external force to remove point charge q from centre O to infinity very slowly?




47.

36. Calculate the ratio of de Broglie wavelength for a proton and a-particle if their kinetic energy are same.

Answer» 36. Calculate the ratio of de Broglie wavelength for a proton and a-particle if their kinetic energy are same.
48.

Calculate the force with which you attract the earth.

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Calculate the force with which you attract the earth.

49.

A particle of mass 2kg is moving along a circular path of radius 1m .if its angular speed is 2πrad/s ,the centripetal force will be

Answer» A particle of mass 2kg is moving along a circular path of radius 1m .if its angular speed is 2πrad/s ,the centripetal force will be
50.

Two polaroids are placed in the path of an unpolarized beam of light of intensity such that no light is emitted through the second polaroid. If now a third polaroid whose polarization axis makes an angle 30∘ with polarization axis of the first is placed between these two polaroids, then the intensity of light emerging through the last polaroid will be

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Two polaroids are placed in the path of an unpolarized beam of light of intensity such that no light is emitted through the second polaroid. If now a third polaroid whose polarization axis makes an angle 30 with polarization axis of the first is placed between these two polaroids, then the intensity of light emerging through the last polaroid will be