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1.

Air is filled at 60∘C in a vessel having a open mouth. The vessel is heated to a temperature T, so that 14th part of air escapes. Assuming the volume of vessel remains constant , the value of T(in ∘C) is

Answer» Air is filled at 60C in a vessel having a open mouth. The vessel is heated to a temperature T, so that 14th part of air escapes. Assuming the volume of vessel remains constant , the value of T(in C) is
2.

What is earth's charge ? Can we use it to light an LED ?The reverse of.Earthing

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What is earth's charge ?

Can we use it to light an LED ?The reverse of.Earthing

3.

In a certain region of space, the gravitational field is given by −kr, where r is the distance and k is a constant. If the gravitational potential at r=r0 be V0, then what is the expression for the gravitational potential V?

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In a certain region of space, the gravitational field is given by kr, where r is the distance and k is a constant. If the gravitational potential at r=r0 be V0, then what is the expression for the gravitational potential V?


4.

A ball is projected horizontally with a speed v from the top of a plane inclined at an angle 45∘ with the horizontal. How far from the point of projection will the ball strike the plane?

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A ball is projected horizontally with a speed v from the top of a plane inclined at an angle 45 with the horizontal. How far from the point of projection will the ball strike the plane?

5.

Find the value of R in the given figure so that there is no current in the 10Ω resistor.

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Find the value of R in the given figure so that there is no current in the 10Ω resistor.






6.

Out of the two balls mark 25 Watt and 100 Watt which has higher resistance? Also explain your answer

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Out of the two balls mark 25 Watt and 100 Watt which has higher resistance? Also explain your answer

7.

A particle of mass 200 g is moving in a circle ofradius 2 m. The particle is just 'looping the loop'.The speed of the particle and the tension in the string at highest point of the circular path are

Answer» A particle of mass 200 g is moving in a circle ofradius 2 m. The particle is just 'looping the loop'.The speed of the particle and the tension in the string at highest point of the circular path are
8.

In calculating the number of spectral lines when to apply these two formulas- 1. (n2-n1)(n2-n1+1)/22. (n2-n1)

Answer» In calculating the number of spectral lines when to apply these two formulas-
1. (n2-n1)(n2-n1+1)/2
2. (n2-n1)
9.

A point object is placed at a distance 12 cm from a convex lens of focal length 10 cm. On the other side of the lens, a convex mirror is placed at a distance of 10 cm from the lens such that the image formed by the combination coincides with the object itself. The focal length of the convex mirror is

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A point object is placed at a distance 12 cm from a convex lens of focal length 10 cm. On the other side of the lens, a convex mirror is placed at a distance of 10 cm from the lens such that the image formed by the combination coincides with the object itself. The focal length of the convex mirror is

10.

Two particles are projected simultaneously from the level ground as shown in the figure. They may collide after a time

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Two particles are projected simultaneously from the level ground as shown in the figure. They may collide after a time

11.

The radii of the front and the hind wheels of a carriage are a and b respectively;c is the distance between the axes.A particle of mud driven from the highest point of the hind wheel is observed to alight on the highest point of the front wheel.Show that the velocity of the carriage is[g(c+b-a)(c+a-b)/{4(b-a)}]^(1/2)

Answer» The radii of the front and the hind wheels of a carriage are a and b respectively;c is the distance between the axes.A particle of mud driven from the highest point of the hind wheel is observed to alight on the highest point of the front wheel.Show that the velocity of the carriage is
[g(c+b-a)(c+a-b)/{4(b-a)}]^(1/2)
12.

Two charged particles A and B repel each other by a force kr2, where k is a constant and r is the separation between them. The particle A is clamped to a fixed point in the lab and the particle B which has a mass m, is released from rest with an initial separation r0 from A. Find the change in the potential energy of the two particle system as the separation increases to a large value. What will be the speed of the particle B in this situation?

Answer» Two charged particles A and B repel each other by a force kr2, where k is a constant and r is the separation between them. The particle A is clamped to a fixed point in the lab and the particle B which has a mass m, is released from rest with an initial separation r0 from A. Find the change in the potential energy of the two particle system as the separation increases to a large value. What will be the speed of the particle B in this situation?
13.

Four identical rectangular plates with length, l=2 cm and breadth, b=3/2 cm are arranged as shown in the figure. The equivalent capacitance between P and R is x×10−2ϵ0d where d is the distance between the plates in cm. The value of x is ______.(Round off to the nearest integer)

Answer» Four identical rectangular plates with length, l=2 cm and breadth, b=3/2 cm are arranged as shown in the figure. The equivalent capacitance between P and R is x×102ϵ0d where d is the distance between the plates in cm. The value of x is ______.



(Round off to the nearest integer)






14.

a pendulum Bob is suspended from the roof of a car moving on a horizontal road with an acceleration a the angle made by the string with the horizontal is

Answer» a pendulum Bob is suspended from the roof of a car moving on a horizontal road with an acceleration a the angle made by the string with the horizontal is
15.

The variation of translational kinetic energy of one mole of a monoatomic gas with temperature is shown in the graph. Find tanθ.

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The variation of translational kinetic energy of one mole of a monoatomic gas with temperature is shown in the graph. Find tanθ.


16.

What is the potential difference across two points if 16 J work is needed to move a 2 C charge between them?

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What is the potential difference across two points if 16 J work is needed to move a 2 C charge between them?

17.

What will be the volume of 6.8 g of NH3 at standard temperature and pressure.

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What will be the volume of 6.8 g of NH3 at standard temperature and pressure.

18.

A position dependent force, F=(7−2x+3x2) N acts on a small body of mass 2 kg and displaces it from x=0 to x=5 m. The work done in joules is

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A position dependent force, F=(72x+3x2) N acts on a small body of mass 2 kg and displaces it from x=0 to x=5 m. The work done in joules is

19.

Shot on Y1750. The equations of motion of a projectile are given by96t 9.8t2 m. The angle of36t m and 2yprojection is114(a) sin-13(b) sin54(c) sin33(d) sin1

Answer» Shot on Y1750. The equations of motion of a projectile are given by96t 9.8t2 m. The angle of36t m and 2yprojection is114(a) sin-13(b) sin54(c) sin33(d) sin1
20.

Two point charges are placed at separation d in vacuum and the force between them is F. Now a dielectric slab of thickness t=d3 and dielectric constant K is placed between the charges and the force becomes 9F25. Find the value of K.

Answer» Two point charges are placed at separation d in vacuum and the force between them is F. Now a dielectric slab of thickness t=d3 and dielectric constant K is placed between the charges and the force becomes 9F25. Find the value of K.
21.

A ship of mass 3×107 kg initially at rest is pulled by a force of 5×104 N through a distance of 3 m. Assume that the resistance due to water is negligible. The speed of the ship is

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A ship of mass 3×107 kg initially at rest is pulled by a force of 5×104 N through a distance of 3 m. Assume that the resistance due to water is negligible. The speed of the ship is

22.

The specific resistance of a wire is ρ, its volume is 3 m3 and its resistance is 3 Ω, then its length will be

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The specific resistance of a wire is ρ, its volume is 3 m3 and its resistance is 3 Ω, then its length will be

23.

rain is falling with a speed of 4 metre per second in a direction making an angle 30 degree with the vertical towards south velocity of cyclist to hold his umbrella exactly vertical so that rain does not with him

Answer» rain is falling with a speed of 4 metre per second in a direction making an angle 30 degree with the vertical towards south velocity of cyclist to hold his umbrella exactly vertical so that rain does not with him
24.

Two blocks of mass M1=20 kg and M2=12 kg are connected by a metal rod of mass 8 kg. The system is pulled vertically up by applying a force of 480 N as shown. The tension at the mid-point of the rod is:

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Two blocks of mass M1=20 kg and M2=12 kg are connected by a metal rod of mass 8 kg. The system is pulled vertically up by applying a force of 480 N as shown. The tension at the mid-point of the rod is:




25.

Strips of two metals A and B are firmly jointed together as shown in the figure.On heating, A expands more than B does. If this jointed strip is heated, then it will appear as

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Strips of two metals A and B are firmly jointed together as shown in the figure.
On heating, A expands more than B does. If this jointed strip is heated, then it will appear as

26.

A pump is required to lift 800 kg of water per minute from a 10 m deep well and eject it with speed of 20 m/s. The power required (in watts) of the pump will be(Take g=10 m/s2)

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A pump is required to lift 800 kg of water per minute from a 10 m deep well and eject it with speed of 20 m/s. The power required (in watts) of the pump will be

(Take g=10 m/s2)

27.

The harmonic wave yi = (2.0 × 10−3) cos π (2.0 x −50t) travels along a string toward a boundary at x = 0 with a second string. The wave speed on the second string is 50 m/s. What are the expressions for reflected and transmitted waves. Assume SI units

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The harmonic wave yi = (2.0 × 103) cos π (2.0 x 50t) travels along a string toward a boundary at x = 0 with a second string. The wave speed on the second string is 50 m/s. What are the expressions for reflected and transmitted waves. Assume SI units



28.

Calculate the moment of Inertia of an annular disc of inner radius R1 and outer radius R2 about an axis perpendicular to the plane in which the disc lies and passing through O.

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Calculate the moment of Inertia of an annular disc of inner radius R1 and outer radius R2 about an axis perpendicular to the plane in which the disc lies and passing through O.




29.

When the switch is closed, then the initial current through 1 Ω resistor is

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When the switch is closed, then the initial current through 1 Ω resistor is






30.

Explain this statement clearly : “To call a dimensional quantity ‘large’ or ‘small’ is meaningless without specifying a standard for comparison”. In view of this, reframe the following statements wherever necessary : (a) atoms are very small objects (b) a jet plane moves with great speed (c) the mass of Jupiter is very large (d) the air inside this room contains a large number of molecules (e) a proton is much more massive than an electron (f) the speed of sound is much smaller than the speed of light.

Answer» Explain this statement clearly : “To call a dimensional quantity ‘large’ or ‘small’ is meaningless without specifying a standard for comparison”. In view of this, reframe the following statements wherever necessary : (a) atoms are very small objects (b) a jet plane moves with great speed (c) the mass of Jupiter is very large (d) the air inside this room contains a large number of molecules (e) a proton is much more massive than an electron (f) the speed of sound is much smaller than the speed of light.
31.

A glass spherical shell of center O with an outer radius ‘R’ and inner radius ‘r’ has refractive index μ2, the inside of the shell is filled with a material whose refractive index is μ1 as shown in figure (i). A source of light S is placed at a distance ‘a’ from the center as shown. If a ray of light starting at S gets double refracted into the surrounding as shown in (ii) with β2=90∘. Dotted lines represent normals at the points of refraction. Choose the correct option/s. (i) (ii)

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A glass spherical shell of center O with an outer radius ‘R’ and inner radius ‘r’ has refractive index μ2, the inside of the shell is filled with a material whose refractive index is μ1 as shown in figure (i). A source of light S is placed at a distance ‘a’ from the center as shown. If a ray of light starting at S gets double refracted into the surrounding as shown in (ii) with β2=90. Dotted lines represent normals at the points of refraction.
Choose the correct option/s.
(i)
(ii)

32.

A body slides on a frictionless surfaces A to B of the velocity of ball at A is 5 m/s. Its velocity at B is (g=10 m/s2)

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A body slides on a frictionless surfaces A to B of the velocity of ball at A is 5 m/s. Its velocity at B is (g=10 m/s2)


33.

When a point source is inside at a depth H in water (refractive index Image not present), the fraction of light coming out of the water is 'a'. When source is placed at depth '2H', fraction of light escaped from water is 'b'. Then find relation between a and b.

Answer» When a point source is inside at a depth H in water (refractive index Image not present), the fraction of light coming out of the water is 'a'. When source is placed at depth '2H', fraction of light escaped from water is 'b'. Then find relation between a and b.
34.

A block of mass M=5 kg is moving on a horizontal plane. An object of mass m=1 kg is dropped on to the block hitting it with a vertical velocity of v1=10 m/s. The speed of the block at the same instant is v2=2 m/s along the floor. The collision is momentary and the object sticks to the block upon collision. What will be the speed of the block just after the collision if the co-efficient of friction between the block and the horizontal plane is 0.4.

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A block of mass M=5 kg is moving on a horizontal plane. An object of mass m=1 kg is dropped on to the block hitting it with a vertical velocity of v1=10 m/s. The speed of the block at the same instant is v2=2 m/s along the floor. The collision is momentary and the object sticks to the block upon collision. What will be the speed of the block just after the collision if the co-efficient of friction between the block and the horizontal plane is 0.4.


35.

A roller coaster of mass 2000 kg has a speed of v1=10 m/s as it goes over the top of a 15 m high hill. Then it goes over another hill of height 10 m and at the crest of that hill, the roller coaster is moving with speed v2=13 m/s. How much is the work done by friction on the roller coaster during its movement between the hills ? Take g=10 m/s2.

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A roller coaster of mass 2000 kg has a speed of v1=10 m/s as it goes over the top of a 15 m high hill. Then it goes over another hill of height 10 m and at the crest of that hill, the roller coaster is moving with speed v2=13 m/s. How much is the work done by friction on the roller coaster during its movement between the hills ? Take g=10 m/s2.

36.

Assuming that the op-amp in the circuit shown is ideal,The output voltage V0 is

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Assuming that the op-amp in the circuit shown is ideal,



The output voltage V0 is

37.

A sphere of diameter r is cut from a sphere of radius r such that the centre of mass of the remaining mass be at maximum distance from original centre; then the distance is

Answer» A sphere of diameter r is cut from a sphere of radius r such that the centre of mass of the remaining mass be at maximum distance from original centre; then the distance is
38.

A particle is moving along a circle of radius 1 m with an angular speed ω=2t2+5, the tangential acceleration of the particle after 2 seconds is

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A particle is moving along a circle of radius 1 m with an angular speed ω=2t2+5, the tangential acceleration of the particle after 2 seconds is

39.

127.For a particle executing a shm the Kinenetic energy is K=KoCos2wt (cos square omega t).The maximum potential energy is( in terms of Ko) a.

Answer» 127.For a particle executing a shm the Kinenetic energy is K=KoCos2wt (cos square omega t).The maximum potential energy is( in terms of Ko) a.
40.

In YDSE, the light source is red light of wavelength 700 nm. When a thin glass plate of refractive index 1.5 is placed in front of one of the slits then the central bright fringe shifts by 10−3 cm, the position previously occupied by the 5th bright fringe. Find the thickness of the plate in micrometers.___

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In YDSE, the light source is red light of wavelength 700 nm. When a thin glass plate of refractive index 1.5 is placed in front of one of the slits then the central bright fringe shifts by 103 cm, the position previously occupied by the 5th bright fringe. Find the thickness of the plate in micrometers.___

41.

Following figure shows a network of capacitors where the numbers indicate capacitance in μF. The equivalent capacitance between points A and B is

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Following figure shows a network of capacitors where the numbers indicate capacitance in μF. The equivalent capacitance between points A and B is


42.

A bullet of mass m2 is fired from a gun of mass m1 with horizontal velocity v. A plane mirror is fixed to the gun facing towards the bullet. The velocity of the image of the bullet with respect to a frame fixed to ground is:

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A bullet of mass m2 is fired from a gun of mass m1 with horizontal velocity v. A plane mirror is fixed to the gun facing towards the bullet. The velocity of the image of the bullet with respect to a frame fixed to ground is:

43.

The figure shows a smooth pair of thick metallic rails connected across a battery of emf ε having a negligible internal resistance. A wire ab of length l and resistance r can slide smoothly on the rails. The entire system lies in a horizontal plane and is immersed in a uniform vertical magnetic field B. At any instant, the wire is given a small velocity v towards the right. Find the current in the arrangement at this instant.

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The figure shows a smooth pair of thick metallic rails connected across a battery of emf ε having a negligible internal resistance. A wire ab of length l and resistance r can slide smoothly on the rails. The entire system lies in a horizontal plane and is immersed in a uniform vertical magnetic field B. At any instant, the wire is given a small velocity v towards the right. Find the current in the arrangement at this instant.


44.

A force →F=2xy2^i+2x2y^j acts on a particle. The particle starts from point (1,2) and moves to the point (3,4). The total work done by the force →F on the particle is

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A force F=2xy2^i+2x2y^j acts on a particle. The particle starts from point (1,2) and moves to the point (3,4). The total work done by the force F on the particle is

45.

A body is projected vertically upward direction fromthe surface of earth. If upward direction is taken aspositive, then acceleration of body during itsupward and downward journey are respectively(1) Positive, negative(3) Positive, positive(2) Negative, negative(4)Negative, positive

Answer» A body is projected vertically upward direction fromthe surface of earth. If upward direction is taken aspositive, then acceleration of body during itsupward and downward journey are respectively(1) Positive, negative(3) Positive, positive(2) Negative, negative(4)Negative, positive
46.

The frequency of tuning forks A and B are respectively 3% more and 2% less than the frequency of tuning fork C.When A and B are simul†an eously excited ,5 beats per second are produced.Then the frequency of the tuning fork 'A' in Hz is?

Answer» The frequency of tuning forks A and B are respectively 3% more and 2% less than the frequency of tuning fork C.When A and B are simul†an eously excited ,5 beats per second are produced.Then the frequency of the tuning fork 'A' in Hz is?
47.

A butterfly is flying with a velocity 4√2 m/s in North-East direction. Wind is slowly blowing at 1 m/s from North to South. The resultant displacement of the butterfly in 3 seconds is :

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A butterfly is flying with a velocity 42 m/s in North-East direction. Wind is slowly blowing at 1 m/s from North to South. The resultant displacement of the butterfly in 3 seconds is :

48.

A ring has radius R and mass m1=m kg which is distributed uniformly over its circumference. A highly dense particle of mass, m2=2m kg is placed at rest on the axis of the ring at a distance x0=√3R from the centre. Neglecting all other forces, except mutual gravitational interaction between the ring and particle. Calculate the speed of the ring at the instant when the particle is at the centre of the ring.

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A ring has radius R and mass m1=m kg which is distributed uniformly over its circumference. A highly dense particle of mass, m2=2m kg is placed at rest on the axis of the ring at a distance x0=3R from the centre. Neglecting all other forces, except mutual gravitational interaction between the ring and particle. Calculate the speed of the ring at the instant when the particle is at the centre of the ring.

49.

An inductor of inductance 100 mH is connected in series with a resistance, a variable capacitance and an AC source of frequency 2.0 kHz. What should be the value of the capacitance so that maximum current may be drawn into the circuit ?

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An inductor of inductance 100 mH is connected in series with a resistance, a variable capacitance and an AC source of frequency 2.0 kHz. What should be the value of the capacitance so that maximum current may be drawn into the circuit ?

50.

A body kept on a smooth inclined plane inclination 1 in x will remain stationary relative to the inclined plane if the plane is given a horizontal acceleration equal to:

Answer» A body kept on a smooth inclined plane inclination 1 in x will remain stationary relative to the inclined plane if the plane is given a horizontal acceleration equal to: