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Find the average velocity of a projectile between the instants it first crosses half the maximum height and then again does the same. It is projected with a speed u at an angle θ with the horizontal. (no need to calculate, just work it out mentally!). |
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Answer» Find the average velocity of a projectile between the instants it first crosses half the maximum height and then again does the same. It is projected with a speed u at an angle θ with the horizontal. (no need to calculate, just work it out mentally!). |
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pai21. For the one-dimensional motion of a particle,described by position x t +cost (where t is time ins and x is in m), the velocity of particle is zero at timetequals to(1) 0.3s(2) 1 s(3) 0.2s(4) 1.57 s |
| Answer» pai21. For the one-dimensional motion of a particle,described by position x t +cost (where t is time ins and x is in m), the velocity of particle is zero at timetequals to(1) 0.3s(2) 1 s(3) 0.2s(4) 1.57 s | |
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Two concentric spheres of radii r1 and r2 carry charges q1 and q2 respectively. If the surface charge density (σ) is the same for both the spheres, the electric potential at the common centre will be |
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Answer» Two concentric spheres of radii r1 and r2 carry charges q1 and q2 respectively. If the surface charge density (σ) is the same for both the spheres, the electric potential at the common centre will be |
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A moving coil galvanometer has 150 equal divisions. Its current sensitivity is 10 divisions per milliampere and voltage sensitivity is 2 divisionsper millivolt. In order that each division reads 1volt, the resistance in ohms needed to be connectedin series with the coil will be:(a) 9995(c) 105(b) 99995(d) 103 |
| Answer» A moving coil galvanometer has 150 equal divisions. Its current sensitivity is 10 divisions per milliampere and voltage sensitivity is 2 divisionsper millivolt. In order that each division reads 1volt, the resistance in ohms needed to be connectedin series with the coil will be:(a) 9995(c) 105(b) 99995(d) 103 | |
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A car of mass m has an engine which can deliver power p. The minimum timein which car can be accelerated from rest to a speed v is |
| Answer» A car of mass m has an engine which can deliver power p. The minimum timein which car can be accelerated from rest to a speed v is | |
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The electron in the ground state of the hydrogen atom absorbs 12.1 eV of energy. It will jump to the orbit |
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Answer» The electron in the ground state of the hydrogen atom absorbs 12.1 eV of energy. It will jump to the orbit |
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A uniform cylindrical wire is subjected to a longitudinal tensile stress of 5×107 N/m2. Young’s modulus of the material of the wire is 2×1011 N/m2. The volume change in the wire is 0.02 %. The magnitude of fractional change in the radius is |
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Answer» A uniform cylindrical wire is subjected to a longitudinal tensile stress of 5×107 N/m2. Young’s modulus of the material of the wire is 2×1011 N/m2. The volume change in the wire is 0.02 %. The magnitude of fractional change in the radius is |
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An equilateral triangular wire frame is made up of three thin uniform rods of mass per unit length λ,2λ and 3λ as shown in figure. Assuming the origin to be at point O, which of the following options is(are) correct regarding the position of COM of system? |
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Answer» An equilateral triangular wire frame is made up of three thin uniform rods of mass per unit length λ,2λ and 3λ as shown in figure. Assuming the origin to be at point O, which of the following options is(are) correct regarding the position of COM of system? |
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The second hand of a clock is 2.0 cm long .calculate the speed of the tip of the hand, the velocity at 0 seconds and at 15 seconds, the change in velocity from 0.0 to 15 seconds, and average acceleration. |
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Answer» The second hand of a clock is 2.0 cm long .calculate the speed of the tip of the hand, the velocity at 0 seconds and at 15 seconds, the change in velocity from 0.0 to 15 seconds, and average acceleration. |
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An ideal solenoid of cross-sectional area 10−4 m2 has 500 turns per metre. At the centre of this solenoid, another coil of 100 turns is wrapped closely around it. If the current in the coil changes from 0 to 2 A in 3.14 millisecond, the emf developed in the second coil is |
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Answer» An ideal solenoid of cross-sectional area 10−4 m2 has 500 turns per metre. At the centre of this solenoid, another coil of 100 turns is wrapped closely around it. If the current in the coil changes from 0 to 2 A in 3.14 millisecond, the emf developed in the second coil is |
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The rms value of electric field of a light at a point coming from the Sun is 800 N/C. The average total energy density of light at that point is (1)2.84 x 10-6 J m-3() 1.42 x 10-6 J m-3(3) 5.67 x 10-6 J m-3 |
| Answer» The rms value of electric field of a light at a point coming from the Sun is 800 N/C. The average total energy density of light at that point is (1)2.84 x 10-6 J m-3() 1.42 x 10-6 J m-3(3) 5.67 x 10-6 J m-3 | |
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A girl is carrying a school bag of 3kg mass on her back and moves 200m on a levelled road.The work done against the gravitational force will be (g=10 m/s^2). |
| Answer» A girl is carrying a school bag of 3kg mass on her back and moves 200m on a levelled road.The work done against the gravitational force will be (g=10 m/s^2). | |
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The poles of a horse-shoe magnet each of pole strength 2 Am are at 4 cm apart.(ii)The magnetic induction at the mid point between the poles is (in T) |
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Answer» The poles of a horse-shoe magnet each of pole strength 2 Am are at 4 cm apart. |
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dimensional formula of areal velocity |
| Answer» dimensional formula of areal velocity | |
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34. A circuit containing five resistors and a 12 volt battery is shown in figure find potential drop arcoss the 5 ohm resistor |
| Answer» 34. A circuit containing five resistors and a 12 volt battery is shown in figure find potential drop arcoss the 5 ohm resistor | |
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A point charge +q is placed on the axis of a closed cylinder of radius R and height 25R/12 as shown. If electric flux coming out from the curved surface of the cylinder is xq/10ϵo, then calculate x. |
Answer» A point charge +q is placed on the axis of a closed cylinder of radius R and height 25R/12 as shown. If electric flux coming out from the curved surface of the cylinder is xq/10ϵo, then calculate x.![]() |
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A charge 10−9 C is located at the origin of a coordinate system and another charge Q at (2,0,0). If the x− component of the electric field at (3,1,1) is zero, calculate the value of Q. |
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Answer» A charge 10−9 C is located at the origin of a coordinate system and another charge Q at (2,0,0). If the x− component of the electric field at (3,1,1) is zero, calculate the value of Q. |
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What is quantization of charge ? Why a charge equals to 1 × 10−19 is not likely to exist on a body ? |
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Answer» What is quantization of charge ? Why a charge equals to 1 × 10−19 is not likely to exist on a body ? |
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A ball crosses point p with speed 6 m/s and returns same point p with speed 8 m/s in 5 seconds. Assuming acceleration(a) is uniform, find the magnitude of a |
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Answer» A ball crosses point p with speed 6 m/s and returns same point p with speed 8 m/s in 5 seconds. Assuming acceleration(a) is uniform, find the magnitude of a |
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In a common emitter amplifier, the output resistance is 5 kΩ and the input resistance is 2 kΩ. If the peak value of the input signal voltage is 10 mV and β = 50, then the peak value of the output voltage is |
| Answer» In a common emitter amplifier, the output resistance is 5 kΩ and the input resistance is 2 kΩ. If the peak value of the input signal voltage is 10 mV and β = 50, then the peak value of the output voltage is | |
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A body of mass m1 elastically collide with another stationary body of mass m2 Column - IColumn -II(a) After the collision, velocity of second(p)>1body is maximum when m1m2 is(b) After the collision, the momentum(q)<1of second body is maximum when m1m2 is(c) After the collision, K.E. of second(r)=1body is maximum when m1m2 is(D) For elastic collision, coefficient of (s)=0restitution is |
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Answer» A body of mass m1 elastically collide with another stationary body of mass m2 |
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In case of DC supply, a steady state capacitor and conductor behaves as, |
| Answer» In case of DC supply, a steady state capacitor and conductor behaves as, | |
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ntAn engine has an efficiency of 1/6.The temperature of sink is reducedby 62 ^°C,its efficiency is doubled .Temperature of source is?n |
| Answer» ntAn engine has an efficiency of 1/6.The temperature of sink is reducedby 62 ^°C,its efficiency is doubled .Temperature of source is?n | |
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A fan at a rock concert is 30 m from the stage, and at this point the sound intensity level is 110 dB.How much energy is transferred to her eardrums each second? (Assume eardrum to be circular with a radius of 10mm) |
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Answer» A fan at a rock concert is 30 m from the stage, and at this point the sound intensity level is 110 dB.How much energy is transferred to her eardrums each second? (Assume eardrum to be circular with a radius of 10mm) |
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Two liquids having relative densities rho 1 and rho 2 are mixed together. When they are mixed in equal volume then relative density of mixture is x and when mixed in equal mass relative density of mixture become Y. the density of each metal is what |
| Answer» Two liquids having relative densities rho 1 and rho 2 are mixed together. When they are mixed in equal volume then relative density of mixture is x and when mixed in equal mass relative density of mixture become Y. the density of each metal is what | |
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A particle moving at speed u on a circular path of radius R begins to speed up at a constant rate. The magnitude of change in its velocity vector is 2u, when it completes one fourth revolution. The magnitude of its radial acceleration after completing one-fourth revolution will be |
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Answer» A particle moving at speed u on a circular path of radius R begins to speed up at a constant rate. The magnitude of change in its velocity vector is 2u, when it completes one fourth revolution. The magnitude of its radial acceleration after completing one-fourth revolution will be |
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A perfectly reflecting body (sphere in shape) is placed on a path of parallel light beam of intensity I shown in figure. One end of a spring is attached to the centre of the sphere and the other end to a rigid wall as shown in the figure. Sphere is in equilibrium. Spring constant of spring is K. Then compression in spring is (Radius of sphere is R, c is the velocity of light and neglect any thermal effect and friction ) |
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Answer» A perfectly reflecting body (sphere in shape) is placed on a path of parallel light beam of intensity I shown in figure. One end of a spring is attached to the centre of the sphere and the other end to a rigid wall as shown in the figure. Sphere is in equilibrium. Spring constant of spring is K. Then compression in spring is |
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1 m3 of helium originally at 0∘C and 1 atm pressure is cooled at constant pressure until the volume becomes 0.75 m3. How much heat has been removed from the system? (1 atm=105 N/m2,R=253 J/mol K) |
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Answer» 1 m3 of helium originally at 0∘C and 1 atm pressure is cooled at constant pressure until the volume becomes 0.75 m3. How much heat has been removed from the system? (1 atm=105 N/m2,R=253 J/mol K) |
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A block B is pushed momentarily along a horizontal surface with an initial velocity V, if μ is the coefficient of sliding friction between B and the surface, the velocity of block B becomes half after time |
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Answer» A block B is pushed momentarily along a horizontal surface with an initial velocity V, if μ is the coefficient of sliding friction between B and the surface, the velocity of block B becomes half after time |
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3) Dependence of intensity of gravitational field (E) ofearth with distance (r) from centre of earth isAIPMT-2014\rbrack correctly respresented by |
| Answer» 3) Dependence of intensity of gravitational field (E) ofearth with distance (r) from centre of earth isAIPMT-2014\rbrack correctly respresented by | |
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The voltage rating of a light bulb indicates the power dissipated by the bulb, if it is connected across 110V DC potential difference. If a 50 W and 100 W bulb are connected in series to a 110V DC source, how much power will be dissipated in the 50 W bulb (in W). |
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Answer» The voltage rating of a light bulb indicates the power dissipated by the bulb, if it is connected across 110V DC potential difference. If a 50 W and 100 W bulb are connected in series to a 110V DC source, how much power will be dissipated in the 50 W bulb (in W). |
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If two bodies are in equilibrium in one frame,will they be equilibrium in all frame? |
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Answer» If two bodies are in equilibrium in one frame,will they be equilibrium in all frame? |
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The maximum height attained by a projectile is increased by 10%. Keeping the angle of projection constant,what is percentage increase in time of flight? |
| Answer» The maximum height attained by a projectile is increased by 10%. Keeping the angle of projection constant,what is percentage increase in time of flight? | |
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Two charged metallic spheres of radii 2r and 3r are brought into contact and then separated at large distance. Ratio of their respective charges is |
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Answer» Two charged metallic spheres of radii 2r and 3r are brought into contact and then separated at large distance. Ratio of their respective charges is |
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For a transition curve, the polar deflection angle αs and the spiral angle Δs are related to each other by the expression: |
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Answer» For a transition curve, the polar deflection angle αs and the spiral angle Δs are related to each other by the expression: |
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Why the equation y=(x-vt)^{2 } cannot represent a wave |
| Answer» Why the equation y=(x-vt)^{2 } cannot represent a wave | |
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If initial velocity is u and angle of projection is a, the time of flight is given by |
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Answer» If initial velocity is u and angle of projection is a, the time of flight is given by |
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What’s the difference between isolated system and adiabatic system? |
| Answer» What’s the difference between isolated system and adiabatic system? | |
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35. A ball is projected from top of the table with initial speed u at an angle of inclination theta motion of the image of ball with respect to bowl is |
| Answer» 35. A ball is projected from top of the table with initial speed u at an angle of inclination theta motion of the image of ball with respect to bowl is | |
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For the reaction H2O(s)⇋H2O(l) at 0°C and normal pressure |
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Answer» For the reaction H2O(s)⇋H2O(l) at 0°C and normal pressure |
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Statements: All hot are seats. All belts are seats. Conclusions I. All hot are belts. II. All belt are hot. |
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Answer» Statements: All hot are seats. All belts are seats. Conclusions I. All hot are belts. II. All belt are hot. |
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When electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 300nm falls on the surface of sodium , electrons are emitted with a kinetic energy of 1.68 ×10^5J /mol . What is the minimum energy needed to remove an electron from sodium ? What is the maximum wavelength that will cause a photoelectron to be emitted ? |
| Answer» When electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 300nm falls on the surface of sodium , electrons are emitted with a kinetic energy of 1.68 ×10^5J /mol . What is the minimum energy needed to remove an electron from sodium ? What is the maximum wavelength that will cause a photoelectron to be emitted ? | |
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Each capacitor in the figure has a capacitance of 10μF. The emf of the battery is 100 V. Find the ratio of the energy stored in b to a. |
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Answer» Each capacitor in the figure has a capacitance of 10μF. The emf of the battery is 100 V. Find the ratio of the energy stored in b to a. |
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A point moving with constant acceleration from A to B in the straight line AB has velocities u and v at A and B respectively. Find its velocity at C, the mid point of AB. |
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Answer» A point moving with constant acceleration from A to B in the straight line AB has velocities u and v at A and B respectively. Find its velocity at C, the mid point of AB. |
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At a critical point in a component, the state of stress is given as σxx=100 MPa,σyy=220MPa,σxy=σyx=80 MPa and all other stress components are zero. The yield strength of the material is 468 MPa. The factor of safety on the basis of maximum shear stress theory is _____ (round off to one decimal place).1.8 |
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Answer» At a critical point in a component, the state of stress is given as σxx=100 MPa,σyy=220MPa,σxy=σyx=80 MPa and all other stress components are zero. The yield strength of the material is 468 MPa. The factor of safety on the basis of maximum shear stress theory is _____ (round off to one decimal place).
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Mention any six instances of gravity that we observe in our daily lives. (3 marks) |
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Answer» Mention any six instances of gravity that we observe in our daily lives. (3 marks) |
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Light is reflected normally from thin layer of oil over water. Refractive index of oil is 1.2 and that of water is 43. Layer of oil looks shining orange colour (λ=600 nm) if thickness of oil layer is |
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Answer» Light is reflected normally from thin layer of oil over water. Refractive index of oil is 1.2 and that of water is 43. Layer of oil looks shining orange colour (λ=600 nm) if thickness of oil layer is |
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An electric field has the components Ex=5x,Ey=-3y and Ez=4z.Calculate the electric flux through the sides of a unit cube whose corners are (x,y,z)=(1,0,0) (0,0,0) (1,1,0) (0,1,0)(0,0,1)(1,0,1)(1,1,1)(0,1,1). |
| Answer» An electric field has the components Ex=5x,Ey=-3y and Ez=4z.Calculate the electric flux through the sides of a unit cube whose corners are (x,y,z)=(1,0,0) (0,0,0) (1,1,0) (0,1,0)(0,0,1)(1,0,1)(1,1,1)(0,1,1). | |
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The distance travelled by a particleboard is proportional to the square of time, then the particle travels with uniform acceleration. How? Can you derive it? |
| Answer» The distance travelled by a particleboard is proportional to the square of time, then the particle travels with uniform acceleration. How? Can you derive it? | |
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A cube of side a has point charges, +Q located at each of its vertices, except at the origin, where the charge is –Q. The electric field at the centre of the cube is : |
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Answer» A cube of side a has point charges, +Q located at each of its vertices, except at the origin, where the charge is –Q. The electric field at the centre of the cube is : |
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