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Twelve wires, each having equal resistance of 2 Ω, are joined to form a cube. Equivalent resistance between the ends of a face diagonal is. |
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Answer» Twelve wires, each having equal resistance of 2 Ω, are joined to form a cube. Equivalent resistance between the ends of a face diagonal is |
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A particle is moving in a straight line with initial velocity u and uniform acceleration a . If the sum of distances travelled in Tth and (T + 1)th second is 100 cm then its velocity after t seconds in cm/s is ? |
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Answer» A particle is moving in a straight line with initial velocity u and uniform acceleration a . If the sum of distances travelled in Tth and (T + 1)th second is 100 cm then its velocity after t seconds in cm/s is ? |
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A capacitor of capacitance 1 microF is charged to a potential of 1V. It is connected in parallel to an inductor of inductance 1mH. The maximum current that will flow in the circuit has the value 1) 1000 mA 2)1mA 3) 1000mA 4)1microA |
| Answer» A capacitor of capacitance 1 microF is charged to a potential of 1V. It is connected in parallel to an inductor of inductance 1mH. The maximum current that will flow in the circuit has the value 1) 1000 mA 2)1mA 3) 1000mA 4)1microA | |
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Two stones A and B of masses 1 kg and 5 kg respectively are tied to a string and rotated in a horizontal circle. Which of the two stones will require greater work to rotate? |
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Answer» Two stones A and B of masses 1 kg and 5 kg respectively are tied to a string and rotated in a horizontal circle. Which of the two stones will require greater work to rotate? |
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The maximum speed with which a car is driven round a curve of radius 12.5 m without skidding with coefficient of friction between tyres and roadway 0.2 is |
| Answer» The maximum speed with which a car is driven round a curve of radius 12.5 m without skidding with coefficient of friction between tyres and roadway 0.2 is | |
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A coil is tested with a series type Q-meter, Resonance at a particular frequency is obtained with a capacitance of 110 pF. When the frequency is doubled, the capacitance required for resonance is 20 pF. The distributed capacitance of the coil in Pico farad is 10 |
Answer» A coil is tested with a series type Q-meter, Resonance at a particular frequency is obtained with a capacitance of 110 pF. When the frequency is doubled, the capacitance required for resonance is 20 pF. The distributed capacitance of the coil in Pico farad is
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A boat moves relative to water with a velocity u and river is flowing with 2u. At what angle with the stream should the boat move to have minimum drift ? |
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Answer» A boat moves relative to water with a velocity u and river is flowing with 2u. At what angle with the stream should the boat move to have minimum drift ? |
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q .2 projectiles A & B are projected with angle of projection 15^° for the projectile A & 45^° for the projectile B. If Ra & Rb be the horizontal range for the 2 projectiles,then a. Ra Rb d.information insufficient |
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Answer» q .2 projectiles A & B are projected with angle of projection 15^° for the projectile A & 45^° for the projectile B. If Ra & Rb be the horizontal range for the 2 projectiles,then a. Ra |
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the deriviation of 1/p = 1/p1 + 1/p2 where p is power and p1 and p2 connected in series |
| Answer» the deriviation of 1/p = 1/p1 + 1/p2 where p is power and p1 and p2 connected in series | |
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Two thin convex lenses of focal lengths 20cm and 5cm respectively are placed at a distance s. If a parallel beam incident in the first lens emerges as a parallel beam from the second lens then the value of d is |
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Answer» Two thin convex lenses of focal lengths 20cm and 5cm respectively are placed at a distance s. If a parallel beam incident in the first lens emerges as a parallel beam from the second lens then the value of d is |
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From below figure shows a small block of mass m which is started with a speed v on the horizontal part of the bigger block of mass M placed on a horizontal floor.The curved part of the surface shown is semicircular.All the surfaces are friction less. Find the speed of the bigger block when the smaller block reaches the point A of the surface. |
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Answer» From below figure shows a small block of mass m which is started with a speed v on the horizontal part of the bigger block of mass M placed on a horizontal floor.The curved part of the surface shown is semicircular.All the surfaces are friction less. Find the speed of the bigger block when the smaller block reaches the point A of the surface.
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A rabbit runs across a parking lot on which a set of coordinate axes has, strangely enough, been drawn.The coordinates (meters) of the rabbit's position as function of time t(seconds) are given byx(t)=−t22+5t+20And y(t)=t2−10t+30Find the velocity at time t = 15s. |
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A rabbit runs across a parking lot on which a set of coordinate axes has, strangely enough, been drawn. Find the velocity at time t = 15s. |
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A long straight rod AB of length 2 m moves in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude B=0.5 T with a velocity of 10 ms−1 as shown in the figure. Find the emf induced in the rod. |
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Answer» A long straight rod AB of length 2 m moves in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude B=0.5 T with a velocity of 10 ms−1 as shown in the figure. Find the emf induced in the rod. |
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The horizontal range of projectile fired at 75∘ is R. If it is fired with same speed at 45∘, what would be its range? |
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Answer» The horizontal range of projectile fired at 75∘ is R. If it is fired with same speed at 45∘, what would be its range? |
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128.For a radioactive material half-life is 10 minutes. If initially there are 600 number of nuclei, the time taken ( in minutes.) for disintegration of 450 nuclei is |
| Answer» 128.For a radioactive material half-life is 10 minutes. If initially there are 600 number of nuclei, the time taken ( in minutes.) for disintegration of 450 nuclei is | |
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What does potential drop across teminal mean ? |
| Answer» What does potential drop across teminal mean ? | |
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A steel rod is joined by a copper rod as shown in figure. Both the rods have same cross sectional area. The thermal conductivity of steel and copper are 5 watt/m-K and 10 watt/m-K respectively. If thermal resistance of steel rod is 60 K/watt then for copper rod it will be (in K/watt). |
Answer» A steel rod is joined by a copper rod as shown in figure. Both the rods have same cross sectional area. The thermal conductivity of steel and copper are 5 watt/m-K and 10 watt/m-K respectively. If thermal resistance of steel rod is 60 K/watt then for copper rod it will be (in K/watt).![]() |
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A beam AD of span 9m of constant cross section is shown in figureIf EI = 10000 kN−m2, the vertical deflection of point 'D' is (in mm, upto two decimal places) 11.62 |
Answer» A beam AD of span 9m of constant cross section is shown in figure![]() If EI = 10000 kN−m2, the vertical deflection of point 'D' is (in mm, upto two decimal places)
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The compressiblity factor for nitrogen at 330 K and 800 atm is 1.90 and at 570 K and 200 atm is 1.10. A certain mass of N2 occupies a volume of 1 dm3 at 330 K and 800 atm. Calculate volume occupied by same quantity of N2 gas at 570 K and 200 atm: |
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Answer» The compressiblity factor for nitrogen at 330 K and 800 atm is 1.90 and at 570 K and 200 atm is 1.10. A certain mass of N2 occupies a volume of 1 dm3 at 330 K and 800 atm. Calculate volume occupied by same quantity of N2 gas at 570 K and 200 atm: |
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To determine acceleration due to gravity, the time of 20 oscillations of a simple pendulum of length100 cm was observed to be 40 s. Calculate the value ofg and maximum percentage error in themeasured value of g. |
| Answer» To determine acceleration due to gravity, the time of 20 oscillations of a simple pendulum of length100 cm was observed to be 40 s. Calculate the value ofg and maximum percentage error in themeasured value of g. | |
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A neutron mass 1.67×10−27kg moving with a velocity 1.2×107ms−1 collides head-on with a deuteron of mass 3.34×10−27kg initially at rest. If the collision is perfectly inelastic, the speed of the composite particle will be |
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Answer» A neutron mass 1.67×10−27kg moving with a velocity 1.2×107ms−1 collides head-on with a deuteron of mass 3.34×10−27kg initially at rest. If the collision is perfectly inelastic, the speed of the composite particle will be |
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The bar ABC fixed at both ends consists of a solid circular portion AB and hollow circular portion BC as shown in figure. The ratio (aL) for which reactive torque at A and C are of equal magnitude is |
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Answer» The bar ABC fixed at both ends consists of a solid circular portion AB and hollow circular portion BC as shown in figure. The ratio (aL) for which reactive torque at A and C are of equal magnitude is |
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The rear side of a truck is open and a box of mass 20 kg is placed on the truck 4 m away from the open end, μ=0.15 and g=10 m/sec2. The truck starts from rest with an acceleration of 2 m/sec2 on a straight road. The distance moved by the truck when box starts fall down. |
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Answer» The rear side of a truck is open and a box of mass 20 kg is placed on the truck 4 m away from the open end, μ=0.15 and g=10 m/sec2. The truck starts from rest with an acceleration of 2 m/sec2 on a straight road. The distance moved by the truck when box starts fall down. |
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The velocity of a particle moving along x axis is given as v=3x.Acceleration of the particle at x=2metre is (all quantities have si units) |
| Answer» The velocity of a particle moving along x axis is given as v=3x.Acceleration of the particle at x=2metre is (all quantities have si units) | |
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How velocity of a particle in vertical circle is independent of mass? |
| Answer» How velocity of a particle in vertical circle is independent of mass? | |
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if the velocity of particle performing SHM are 4m/s and 2m/s at its displacement 2cm and 4cm respectively what is the angular frequency |
| Answer» if the velocity of particle performing SHM are 4m/s and 2m/s at its displacement 2cm and 4cm respectively what is the angular frequency | |
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Let f:[0,∞)→R be a continuous and strictly increasing function such that f3(x)=∫x0t.f2(t)dt,∀x>0 The area enclosed by y=f(x) , the x-axis and the ordinate at x=3, is |
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Answer» Let f:[0,∞)→R be a continuous and strictly increasing function such that f3(x)=∫x0t.f2(t)dt,∀x>0 The area enclosed by y=f(x) , the x-axis and the ordinate at x=3, is |
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Who invented lightning conductor? |
| Answer» Who invented lightning conductor? | |
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The capacitors shown in the figure are in steady state. If at t=0 switch S is closed, then find the heat generated in the circuit. |
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Answer» The capacitors shown in the figure are in steady state. If at t=0 switch S is closed, then find the heat generated in the circuit. |
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The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe is equal to the first overtone frequency of an open organ pipe. If the length of open organ pipe is 80 cm then the length of the closed organ pipe will be |
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Answer» The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe is equal to the first overtone frequency of an open organ pipe. If the length of open organ pipe is 80 cm then the length of the closed organ pipe will be |
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what is van de graaff generator? |
| Answer» what is van de graaff generator? | |
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Find the derivative of (x2+1)cosx. |
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Answer» Find the derivative of (x2+1)cosx. |
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A mutual inductor consists of two coils X and Y as shown in fig. In which one-quarter of the magnetic flux produced by X links with Y, giving a mutual inductance M. What will be the mutual inductance when Y is used as the primary? |
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Answer» A mutual inductor consists of two coils X and Y as shown in fig. In which one-quarter of the magnetic flux produced by X links with Y, giving a mutual inductance M. What will be the mutual inductance when Y is used as the primary? |
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Find →A×→B, if →A=^i+4^k and →B=−^j? |
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Answer» Find →A×→B, if →A=^i+4^k and →B=−^j? |
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At time t=0, N1 nuclei of decay constant λ1 and N2 nuclei of decay constant λ2 are mixed. The decay rate of the mixture is : |
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Answer» At time t=0, N1 nuclei of decay constant λ1 and N2 nuclei of decay constant λ2 are mixed. The decay rate of the mixture is : |
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A boy stands at 39.2m from a building and throw a ball which just passes through a window 19.6 m above the ground , find velocity of projection |
| Answer» A boy stands at 39.2m from a building and throw a ball which just passes through a window 19.6 m above the ground , find velocity of projection | |
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A small particle of mass m is projected horizontally from the top of a smooth and fixed hemisphere of radius r and speed u as shown in figure. For values of u≥u0(u0=√gr) the particle does not slide on the hemisphere (i.e; leaves the surface at the top itself). For u=u03, the height from the ground at which the particle leaves the surface is Pr27. Then the value of P is . |
Answer» A small particle of mass m is projected horizontally from the top of a smooth and fixed hemisphere of radius r and speed u as shown in figure. For values of u≥u0(u0=√gr) the particle does not slide on the hemisphere (i.e; leaves the surface at the top itself). For u=u03, the height from the ground at which the particle leaves the surface is Pr27. Then the value of P is ![]() |
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The three concentric conducting spherical shells of radii R,2R and 3R carry charges Q,−2Q and 3Q respectively. The total electrostatic energy stored in the system |
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Answer» The three concentric conducting spherical shells of radii R,2R and 3R carry charges Q,−2Q and 3Q respectively. The total electrostatic energy stored in the system |
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Unpolarized light of intensity 32Wm2 passes through three polarizers such that the transmission axis of the last polarizer is crossed with that of the first. The intensity of final emerging light is 3Wm2 . The angle between the first two transmission axes of the polarizers is: |
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Answer» Unpolarized light of intensity 32Wm2 passes through three polarizers such that the transmission axis of the last polarizer is crossed with that of the first. The intensity of final emerging light is 3Wm2 . The angle between the first two transmission axes of the polarizers is: |
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The electric potential due to uniformly charged sphere of radius R, having volume charge density ρ having spherical cavity of radius R/2 as shown in figure at point P is |
| Answer» The electric potential due to uniformly charged sphere of radius R, having volume charge density ρ having spherical cavity of radius R/2 as shown in figure at point P is | |
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A telescope T, has objective of diameter 100 inch and the wavelength of light used for this telescope is 5000 A∘. Another telescope T2 has objective of diameter 50 inch and the wavelength of light used for this telescope is 6000 A∘. If P1, P2 represents the resolving powers of T1 and T2 respectively whereas Δθ1 , Δθ2 represents the limit of resolutions of T1 and T2 respectively, then choose the correct option (s). |
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Answer» A telescope T, has objective of diameter 100 inch and the wavelength of light used for this telescope is 5000 A∘. Another telescope T2 has objective of diameter 50 inch and the wavelength of light used for this telescope is 6000 A∘. If P1, P2 represents the resolving powers of T1 and T2 respectively whereas Δθ1 , Δθ2 represents the limit of resolutions of T1 and T2 respectively, then choose the correct option (s). |
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A particle is executing SHM with amplitude A and has maximum velocity v_o .Its speed at displacement 3A/4 will be? |
| Answer» A particle is executing SHM with amplitude A and has maximum velocity v_o .Its speed at displacement 3A/4 will be? | |
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At t=0, a particle starts from (−1,0) and moves towards positive x−axis with speed of v=3t2+2t m/s. The final position of the particle and the distance travelled by the particle respectively, as a function of time are |
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Answer» At t=0, a particle starts from (−1,0) and moves towards positive x−axis with speed of v=3t2+2t m/s. The final position of the particle and the distance travelled by the particle respectively, as a function of time are |
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A convex lens forms a real image three times larger than the object on a screen. Object and screen are moved until the image formed becomes twice the size of the object. If the shift of the object is 6 cm then find the distance by which screen is shifted. |
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Answer» A convex lens forms a real image three times larger than the object on a screen. Object and screen are moved until the image formed becomes twice the size of the object. If the shift of the object is 6 cm then find the distance by which screen is shifted. |
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What could be the maximum value for gravitational potential energy? |
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Answer» What could be the maximum value for gravitational potential energy? |
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What is galvanometer |
| Answer» What is galvanometer | |
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Pranathi is excited because her grandfather is going to teach her how to make pralines. There is a proportional relationship between the amount of pecans used (y) and the cups of pralines made (x). Which one of these following equations gives the correct relationship between x and y? |
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Answer» Pranathi is excited because her grandfather is going to teach her how to make pralines. There is a proportional relationship between the amount of pecans used (y) and the cups of pralines made (x). |
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Water flows through a vertical tube of variable cross section. The area of cross - section at A and B are 6 mm2 and 3 mm2 respectively. If 12 cm3 of water enters per second through A, find the pressure difference |PA−PB|. The separation between the cross-section at A and B is 100 cm. (Take density of water as 1000 kg/m3 and g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» Water flows through a vertical tube of variable cross section. The area of cross - section at A and B are 6 mm2 and 3 mm2 respectively. If 12 cm3 of water enters per second through A, find the pressure difference |PA−PB|. The separation between the cross-section at A and B is 100 cm. (Take density of water as 1000 kg/m3 and g=10 m/s2) |
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A particle of mass 10−2 kg is moving along the positive x-axis under the influence of a force F(x)=−K2x2 where K=10−2 Nm2. At time t=0, particle is at x=1 m and its velocity is v=0. The time at which it reaches x=0.25 m is |
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Answer» A particle of mass 10−2 kg is moving along the positive x-axis under the influence of a force F(x)=−K2x2 where K=10−2 Nm2. At time t=0, particle is at x=1 m and its velocity is v=0. The time at which it reaches x=0.25 m is |
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In the diagram shown, the separation between the slit is equal to 3λ, where λ is the wavelength of the light incident on the plane of the slits. A thin film of thickness 3λ & refractive index 2 has been placed in the front of the upper slit. The distance of the central maxima on the screen from O is- |
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Answer» In the diagram shown, the separation between the slit is equal to 3λ, where λ is the wavelength of the light incident on the plane of the slits. A thin film of thickness 3λ & refractive index 2 has been placed in the front of the upper slit. The distance of the central maxima on the screen from O is- |
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