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1.

The bob of a simple pendulum has mass 40 grams and positive charge 4*10 to power -6 C . It makes 20 oscillations in 45 seconds . A vertical electric field pointing upwards is switched on and is of magnitude 2.5 * 10 to power 4 NC-1 . How much time will it take to complete 20 oscillations ?

Answer» The bob of a simple pendulum has mass 40 grams and positive charge 4*10 to power -6 C . It makes 20 oscillations in 45 seconds . A vertical electric field pointing upwards is switched on and is of magnitude 2.5 * 10 to power 4 NC-1 . How much time will it take to complete 20 oscillations ?
2.

Two bodies start moving in the same straight line at the same instant of time from the same origin. The first body moves with a constant velocity of 40 ms−1 and the second body start from rest with a constant acceleration of 40 ms2. The time that elapse before the second catches the first body is (in seconds)

Answer» Two bodies start moving in the same straight line at the same instant of time from the same origin. The first body moves with a constant velocity of 40 ms1 and the second body start from rest with a constant acceleration of 40 ms2. The time that elapse before the second catches the first body is (in seconds)
3.

A particle obeys the following v - t graph as shown. The average velocity over 30 s isv (m/s)10tB- 30 s0O't (s)(1)10 m/s(2) 5 m/s15m/s3(4) Zero(3)

Answer» A particle obeys the following v - t graph as shown. The average velocity over 30 s isv (m/s)10tB- 30 s0O't (s)(1)10 m/s(2) 5 m/s15m/s3(4) Zero(3)
4.

Young's double-slit experiment is conducted in water (μ1) as shown in figure, and a glass plate of thickness t and refractive index μ2 is placed in the path of S2. Find the magnitude of the phase difference at O. [Assume that λ is the wavelength of light in air]

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Young's double-slit experiment is conducted in water (μ1) as shown in figure, and a glass plate of thickness t and refractive index μ2 is placed in the path of S2. Find the magnitude of the phase difference at O. [Assume that λ is the wavelength of light in air]




5.

Bode plot of a stable system is shown in figure The transfer function of the system is

Answer» Bode plot of a stable system is shown in figure The transfer function of the system is


6.

A bomb is released from an aeroplane which is moving horizontally with a velocity 196 m/s at a height of 980 m from the ground. Find the velocity with which the bomb hits the ground.

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A bomb is released from an aeroplane which is moving horizontally with a velocity 196 m/s at a height of 980 m from the ground. Find the velocity with which the bomb hits the ground.

7.

12 g of an alkaline earth metal gives 14.8 g of itsnitride. Atomic weight of the metal is

Answer» 12 g of an alkaline earth metal gives 14.8 g of itsnitride. Atomic weight of the metal is
8.

Velocity - time graph of a particle of mass 2 kg moving in a straight line is as shown in figure. Work done by all the forces on the particle is

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Velocity - time graph of a particle of mass 2 kg moving in a straight line is as shown in figure. Work done by all the forces on the particle is


9.

44.A satellite in force free space sweeps stationary interplanetary dust at a rate of dM/dt=alpha v,where M is mass and v is the speed of satellite and alpha is a contant.The tangential acceleration of satellite is:

Answer» 44.A satellite in force free space sweeps stationary interplanetary dust at a rate of dM/dt=alpha v,where M is mass and v is the speed of satellite and alpha is a contant.The tangential acceleration of satellite is:
10.

The derivative of sin3x with respect to lnx is[2 marks]

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The derivative of sin3x with respect to lnx is



[2 marks]

11.

A car moving at a speed of 36 kmph−1 is taking a turn on a circular road of radius 50 m. A small wooden plate is kept on the seat with its plane perpendicular to the radius of the circular road. A small block of mass 100 g is kept on the seat which rests against the plate. Coefficient between the block and the plate is 0.58. The plate is slowly turned so that the angle between the normal to the plate and the radius of the road is slowly increased. Find the angle at which the block will just start sliding on the plate.

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A car moving at a speed of 36 kmph1 is taking a turn on a circular road of radius 50 m. A small wooden plate is kept on the seat with its plane perpendicular to the radius of the circular road. A small block of mass 100 g is kept on the seat which rests against the plate. Coefficient between the block and the plate is 0.58. The plate is slowly turned so that the angle between the normal to the plate and the radius of the road is slowly increased. Find the angle at which the block will just start sliding on the plate.


12.

48. AB is 1 meter long …wire of 10ohm resistance .the other data are shown in the circuit diagram.Calculate, a)potential gradient along AB and b)length AO of the wire ,when the galvanometer shows no deflection. Explain in detail each step

Answer» 48. AB is 1 meter long …wire of 10ohm resistance .the other data are shown in the circuit diagram.Calculate, a)potential gradient along AB and b)length AO of the wire ,when the galvanometer shows no deflection. Explain in detail each step
13.

22.Why cathode ray shows fluorescence effect?

Answer» 22.Why cathode ray shows fluorescence effect?
14.

Calculate the amount of energy required to stop an object of mass 2kg moving with speed 54km/h

Answer» Calculate the amount of energy required to stop an object of mass 2kg moving with speed 54km/h
15.

Two charges q1 and q2 are placed 30cm apart, as shown in figure. A third charges q3 is moved along the arc of a circle of radius 40 cm from C to D. The change in the potential energy of the system is q34πϵ0k, where k is

Answer»

Two charges q1 and q2 are placed 30cm apart, as shown in figure. A third charges q3 is moved along the arc of a circle of radius 40 cm from C to D. The change in the potential energy of the system is q34πϵ0k, where k is


16.

Find radius of He+ ion in its second excited state (assume Bohr's model is applicable)

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Find radius of He+ ion in its second excited state (assume Bohr's model is applicable)

17.

A heavy plank of mass 100 kg hangs on three vertical wires of equal length arranged symmetrically (see fig.). The middle wire is of steel and the other two are of copper. All the wires have the same cross-section. The modulus of elasticity of steel is twice that of copper. The tensions in the copper and steel wires are respectively

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A heavy plank of mass 100 kg hangs on three vertical wires of equal length arranged symmetrically (see fig.). The middle wire is of steel and the other two are of copper. All the wires have the same cross-section. The modulus of elasticity of steel is twice that of copper. The tensions in the copper and steel wires are respectively




18.

In a wire of length 1 m and diameter 1.5 mm a potential difference of 5 mV is applieds between its two ends and the current through it is 500 mA determine the specific resistance for the material of the wire.

Answer» In a wire of length 1 m and diameter 1.5 mm a potential difference of 5 mV is applieds between its two ends and the current through it is 500 mA determine the specific resistance for the material of the wire.
19.

Two particles P and Q move in a straight line towards each other at initial velocities v1 and v2 and with constant accelerations a1 and a2 directed against the corresponding velocities at the initial instant. What must be the maximum initial separation between them for which they meet during the motion ?

Answer» Two particles P and Q move in a straight line towards each other at initial velocities v1 and v2 and with constant accelerations a1 and a2 directed against the corresponding velocities at the initial instant. What must be the maximum initial separation between them for which they meet during the motion ?
20.

A point charge of magnitude 1µC is fixed at (0, 0, 0). An isolated uncharged spherical conductor is fixed with its centre at (4 cm, 0, 0). What is the potential and the induced electric field at the centre of the sphere? Please also explain why the electric field inside the sphere won't be 0.

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A point charge of magnitude 1µC is fixed at (0, 0, 0). An isolated uncharged spherical conductor is fixed with its centre at (4 cm, 0, 0). What is the potential and the induced electric field at the centre of the sphere? Please also explain why the electric field inside the sphere won't be 0.

21.

Four identical rods AB, CD ,CF and DE are connected as shown in figure. The length, cross-sectional area and thermal conductivity of each rod are L, A, K respectively. The ends A, E, F are maintained at temperature T1, T2 and T3 respectively. Assuming no loss of heat to the atmosphere, calculate the temperature at B [CB=BD].(Consider T3 as higher temperature)

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Four identical rods AB, CD ,CF and DE are connected as shown in figure. The length, cross-sectional area and thermal conductivity of each rod are L, A, K respectively. The ends A, E, F are maintained at temperature T1, T2 and T3 respectively. Assuming no loss of heat to the atmosphere, calculate the temperature at B [CB=BD].

(Consider T3 as higher temperature)




22.

What is polarised light?

Answer» What is polarised light?
23.

The displacement of a particle moving in a straight line is described as s=6+12t-2t^2 . The distance travelled by the particle in first 5s is-

Answer» The displacement of a particle moving in a straight line is described as s=6+12t-2t^2 . The distance travelled by the particle in first 5s is-
24.

16.How resistivity affact by tempreture?

Answer» 16.How resistivity affact by tempreture?
25.

There exists a uniform electric field E=4×105Vm−1 directed along negative x-axis. A charge of is placed −200μC at the origin, and a charge +200μC of is placed at (3m,0). Find the electrostatic potential energy of the dipole system.

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There exists a uniform electric field E=4×105Vm1 directed along negative x-axis. A charge of is placed 200μC at the origin, and a charge +200μC of is placed at (3m,0). Find the electrostatic potential energy of the dipole system.

26.

Find the value of current i in the circuit. (Consider diodes to be ideal.)

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Find the value of current i in the circuit. (Consider diodes to be ideal.)

27.

48. What is meant by wavefront? Also,what happens in reflection with phase?

Answer» 48. What is meant by wavefront? Also,what happens in reflection with phase?
28.

two metal spheres of radii a and b are connected by a thin wire. their seperation is very large compared to their dimensions the capaci†an ce of this system i

Answer» two metal spheres of radii a and b are connected by a thin wire. their seperation is very large compared to their dimensions the capaci†an ce of this system i
29.

A solid body starts rotating about a stationary axis with an angular acceleration = at. How soon after the beginning of rotation will the total acceleration vector of an arbitrary point of the body form an angle = 60∘ with its velocity vector?

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A solid body starts rotating about a stationary axis with an angular acceleration = at. How soon after the beginning of rotation will the total acceleration vector of an arbitrary point of the body form an angle = 60 with its velocity vector?



30.

Figure6.20 shows a metal rod PQ resting on the smooth rails AB andpositioned between the poles of a permanent magnet. The rails, therod, and the magnetic field are in three mutual perpendiculardirections. A galvanometer G connects the rails through a switch K.Length of the rod = 15 cm, B =0.50 T, resistance of the closed loop containing the rod = 9.0mΩ. Assumethe field to be uniform.(a) SupposeK is open and the rod is moved with a speed of 12 cm s−1in the direction shown. Give the polarity and magnitude of theinduced emf.(b) Isthere an excess charge built up at the ends of the rods whenKis open? What if K is closed? (c) With Kopen and the rod moving uniformly, there is nonet force on the electrons in therod PQ even though they do experience magnetic force due to themotion of the rod. Explain.(d) Whatis the retarding force on the rod when K is closed?(e) Howmuch power is required (by an external agent) to keep the rod movingat the same speed (=12 cm s−1)when K is closed? How much power is required when K is open?(f) Howmuch power is dissipated as heat in the closed circuit?Whatis the source of this power?(g) Whatis the induced emf in the moving rod if the magnetic field isparallel to the rails instead of being perpendicular?

Answer»

Figure
6.20 shows a metal rod PQ resting on the smooth rails AB and
positioned between the poles of a permanent magnet. The rails, the
rod, and the magnetic field are in three mutual perpendicular
directions. A galvanometer G connects the rails through a switch K.
Length of the rod = 15 cm, B =
0.50 T, resistance of the closed loop containing the rod = 9.0
mΩ. Assume
the field to be uniform.




(a) Suppose
K is open and the rod is moved with a speed of 12 cm s−1
in the direction shown. Give the polarity and magnitude of the
induced emf.







(b) Is
there an excess charge built up at the ends of the rods when


K
is open? What if K is closed?




(c) With K
open and the rod moving uniformly, there is no
net force
on the electrons in the
rod PQ even though they do experience magnetic force due to the
motion of the rod. Explain.



(d) What
is the retarding force on the rod when K is closed?



(e) How
much power is required (by an external agent) to keep the rod moving
at the same speed (=12 cm s−1)
when K is closed? How much power is required when K is open?



(f) How
much power is dissipated as heat in the closed circuit?


What
is the source of this power?



(g) What
is the induced emf in the moving rod if the magnetic field is
parallel to the rails instead of being perpendicular?

31.

The torque about the point of projection of a projectile, when the velocity of particle becomes perpendicular to the direction of initial velocity, is1. mu2sin theta2. mu2 cos theta3. mu2 tan theta4. mu2 cot theta

Answer» The torque about the point of projection of a projectile, when the velocity of particle becomes perpendicular to the direction of initial velocity, is
1. mu2sin theta
2. mu2 cos theta
3. mu2 tan theta
4. mu2 cot theta
32.

Three persons P,Q and R are at three corners of an equilateral triangle of each side a. They start moving simultaneously with velocity V such that P always moves towards Q, Q always moves towards R and R always moves towards P. After what time they would meet each other at O ?

Answer»

Three persons P,Q and R are at three corners of an equilateral triangle of each side a. They start moving simultaneously with velocity V such that P always moves towards Q, Q always moves towards R and R always moves towards P. After what time they would meet each other at O ?

33.

92.A bullet of mass 0.02 kg travelling at a speed of 150m/s it can penetrate in box of mass 2 kg . The bullet stop at a distance of 4cm .What should be the velocity of bullet so that it could stop at a distance of 16cm in box ?

Answer» 92.A bullet of mass 0.02 kg travelling at a speed of 150m/s it can penetrate in box of mass 2 kg . The bullet stop at a distance of 4cm .What should be the velocity of bullet so that it could stop at a distance of 16cm in box ?
34.

What are the dimensions of K (coulomb’s law constant)?

Answer»

What are the dimensions of K (coulomb’s law constant)?


35.

16. Point A on the rod AB has an acceleration of 5 m/s and a velocity of 6 m/s at an instant as shown in the figure. The acceleration of the end B at the same moment is:

Answer» 16. Point A on the rod AB has an acceleration of 5 m/s and a velocity of 6 m/s at an instant as shown in the figure. The acceleration of the end B at the same moment is:
36.

Question 9Which of the following represents voltage?(a) Work doneCurrent×Time(b) Work done×Charge(c) Work done×TimeCurrent(d) Work done×Charge×Time

Answer»

Question 9

Which of the following represents voltage?



(a) Work doneCurrent×Time

(b) Work done×Charge

(c) Work done×TimeCurrent

(d) Work done×Charge×Time



37.

A moving iron ammeter has constant rate of change of inductance with respect to deflection equal to 3μH/degree. The control torque is provided by spring having spring constant equal to 4×10−7N−m/degree. If the maximum deflection of pointer is 120°, then current corresponding to this maximum deflection will be _______A.5.66

Answer» A moving iron ammeter has constant rate of change of inductance with respect to deflection equal to 3μH/degree. The control torque is provided by spring having spring constant equal to 4×107Nm/degree. If the maximum deflection of pointer is 120°, then current corresponding to this maximum deflection will be _______A.
  1. 5.66
38.

In the figure shown, there is no relative motionbetween the two blocks. Force of friction acting on 1 kg block is

Answer»

In the figure shown, there is no relative motion
between the two blocks. Force of friction acting on 1 kg block is



39.

A raindrop of radius 0.2 mm falls through air. If the viscosity of air is 18×10–6 Pl, if the viscous drag acting on the drop when its speed is 1 ms–1 is 67.8×10–p newton, then find p

Answer» A raindrop of radius 0.2 mm falls through air. If the viscosity of air is 18×106 Pl, if the viscous drag acting on the drop when its speed is 1 ms1 is 67.8×10p newton, then find p
40.

What is the degree of the polynomial x2(x3)2 ?

Answer» What is the degree of the polynomial x2(x3)2 ?
41.

Minimum number of 8 micro Faraday and 250 V capacitors are used to make a combination of 16 micro Faraday and 1000 V are

Answer» Minimum number of 8 micro Faraday and 250 V capacitors are used to make a combination of 16 micro Faraday and 1000 V are
42.

An α particle moves in circular orbit a of radius 1.4 cm in a magnetic field of 6.6 T. Find the deBroglie wavelength associated with the particle.

Answer»

An α particle moves in circular orbit a of radius 1.4 cm in a magnetic field of 6.6 T. Find the deBroglie wavelength associated with the particle.

43.

When a spring is stretched by 1 cm, it stores energy 50 J. If it is further stretched by 1 cm, the stored energy will increase by Options: a- 50 J b-100 J c- 150 J d- 200 J

Answer» When a spring is stretched by 1 cm, it stores energy 50 J. If it is further stretched by 1 cm, the stored energy will increase by Options: a- 50 J b-100 J c- 150 J d- 200 J
44.

A block of mass M is kept on a rough horizontal surface . The coefficient of static friction between the block and the surface is n' . The block is to pulled by applying a force to it . What MINIMUM force is needed to slide the block? In which direction should this force act?

Answer» A block of mass M is kept on a rough horizontal surface . The coefficient of static friction between the block and the surface is n' . The block is to pulled by applying a force to it . What MINIMUM force is needed to slide the block? In which direction should this force act?
45.

An emf of 20 V is applied at time t=0 to a circuit containing in series 10 mH inductor and 5 Ω resistor. The ratio of the current at time t=∞ and t=40 s is close to:(Take e2=7.389)

Answer»

An emf of 20 V is applied at time t=0 to a circuit containing in series 10 mH inductor and 5 Ω resistor. The ratio of the current at time t= and t=40 s is close to:

(Take e2=7.389)

46.

50.Which of the following has higjest shielding power 1.s 2.p 3.d 4. f

Answer» 50.Which of the following has higjest shielding power 1.s 2.p 3.d 4. f
47.

why does light 's speed changes when there is a change in medium?

Answer» why does light 's speed changes when there is a change in medium?
48.

a particle of mass m moves with cons†an t speed v on a circular path of radius r.find magnitude of average foce on it in one fourth revolution

Answer» a particle of mass m moves with cons†an t speed v on a circular path of radius r.find magnitude of average foce on it in one fourth revolution
49.

10.A voltmeter of 998 resistance is connected to a cell of 2 emf volts ,having internal resistance of 2 ohms ,the error in measuring emf will explain in detail

Answer» 10.A voltmeter of 998 resistance is connected to a cell of 2 emf volts ,having internal resistance of 2 ohms ,the error in measuring emf will explain in detail
50.

8.A bulb of 50W 10V is operated t 100V supply. If bulb glows with full intensity then used resistance in series is ?

Answer» 8.A bulb of 50W 10V is operated t 100V supply. If bulb glows with full intensity then used resistance in series is ?