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If pressure at half depth of a lake is equal to 23rd pressure at the bottom of the lake, then what is the depth of the lake?(Take atmospheric pressure as 105 Pa, density of water as 1000 kg/m3 and g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» If pressure at half depth of a lake is equal to 23rd pressure at the bottom of the lake, then what is the depth of the lake? |
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A particle starting from rest moves with constant tangential acceleration on a circular path of radius 10π m. After 2.5 rotation the velocity of the particle is 50 m/s, its tangential acceleration is |
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Answer» A particle starting from rest moves with constant tangential acceleration on a circular path of radius 10π m. After 2.5 rotation the velocity of the particle is 50 m/s, its tangential acceleration is |
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When a rubber band is stretched by a distance x, it exerts a restoring force of magnitude F=ax+bx2, where a and b are constants. The work done in stretching the upstretched rubber band by L is |
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Answer» When a rubber band is stretched by a distance x, it exerts a restoring force of magnitude F=ax+bx2, where a and b are constants. The work done in stretching the upstretched rubber band by L is |
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Consider the system shown in figure. System is released from rest, find the tension (in Newton) in the cord connected between 1 kg and 2 kg blocks. (g=10ms2) |
Answer» Consider the system shown in figure. System is released from rest, find the tension (in Newton) in the cord connected between 1 kg and 2 kg blocks. (g=10ms2)![]() |
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| 105. |
Find the minimum value of the function y=5x2−2x+1. |
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Answer» Find the minimum value of the function y=5x2−2x+1. |
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| 106. |
Three liquids with masses m1,m2,m3 are thoroughly mixed, If their specific heats are c1,c2,c3 and their temperatures T1,T2,T3 respectively, then the temperature of the mixture is |
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Answer» Three liquids with masses m1,m2,m3 are thoroughly mixed, If their specific heats are c1,c2,c3 and their temperatures T1,T2,T3 respectively, then the temperature of the mixture is |
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| 107. |
What is the smallest radius of a circular path on which a cyclist can travel with uniform speed of 36 kmh−1, with angle of inclination (from vertical, for cyclist) 45∘ and g=10 ms−2 ? |
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Answer» What is the smallest radius of a circular path on which a cyclist can travel with uniform speed of 36 kmh−1, with angle of inclination (from vertical, for cyclist) 45∘ and g=10 ms−2 ? |
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| 108. |
Statement 1: EMF of a battery can never be equal to potential difference across its terminals.Statement 2: EMF and Potential Difference of a battery are completely independent. |
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Answer» Statement 1: EMF of a battery can never be equal to potential difference across its terminals. |
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| 109. |
A ball is thrown upwards at an angle of 60∘ to the horizontal. It falls on the ground at a distance of 90 m. If the ball is thrown with the same initial velocity at an angle 30∘, it will fall on the ground at a distance of |
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Answer» A ball is thrown upwards at an angle of 60∘ to the horizontal. It falls on the ground at a distance of 90 m. If the ball is thrown with the same initial velocity at an angle 30∘, it will fall on the ground at a distance of |
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| 110. |
Flux is a __ (Scalar/vector) quantity. |
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Answer» Flux is a |
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| 111. |
The equation of state of a gas is given by P(V−b)=nRT. If 1 mole of a gas is isothermally expanded from volume V and 2V, the work done during the process is |
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Answer» The equation of state of a gas is given by P(V−b)=nRT. If 1 mole of a gas is isothermally expanded from volume V and 2V, the work done during the process is |
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A boat is rowed perpendicular to river flow at the rate of 5 km/hr. The river flows at the rate of 2.5 km/hr. The speed of boat approximately in m/s is |
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Answer» A boat is rowed perpendicular to river flow at the rate of 5 km/hr. The river flows at the rate of 2.5 km/hr. The speed of boat approximately in m/s is |
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| 113. |
A car is moving in a rainstorm at a speed of 60 km/h. The rain drops fall vertically w.r.t the ground with a constant speed of 15 m/s. The angle with the vertical at which raindrops strike the car is |
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Answer» A car is moving in a rainstorm at a speed of 60 km/h. The rain drops fall vertically w.r.t the ground with a constant speed of 15 m/s. The angle with the vertical at which raindrops strike the car is |
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Anushka starts walking straight towards east. After walking 75 metres, she turns to the left and walks 25 metres straight. Again she turns to the left, walks a distance of 40 metres straight, again she turns to the left and walks a distance of 25 metres. How far is she from the starting point? |
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Answer» Anushka starts walking straight towards east. After walking 75 metres, she turns to the left and walks 25 metres straight. Again she turns to the left, walks a distance of 40 metres straight, again she turns to the left and walks a distance of 25 metres. How far is she from the starting point? |
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| 115. |
The dimension of coefficient of thermal conductivity is(dQdt=−KAdTdx), where dQ is heat transferred, dt is time taken, K is coefficient of thermal conductivity, A is cross-sectional area of conductor, dT is change in temperature and dx is length of conductor. |
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Answer» The dimension of coefficient of thermal conductivity is |
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| 116. |
Vectors →A=a^i+a^j+3^k and →B=a^i−2^j−^k are perpendicular to each other, then the positive value of a is |
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Answer» Vectors →A=a^i+a^j+3^k and →B=a^i−2^j−^k are perpendicular to each other, then the positive value of a is |
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| 117. |
When a battery is connected across a series combination of self inductance L and resistance R, the variation in the current i with time t is best represented by |
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Answer» When a battery is connected across a series combination of self inductance L and resistance R, the variation in the current i with time t is best represented by |
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| 118. |
A cylinder is released from rest from the top of an inclined plane of inclination θ and length 'l'. If the cylinder rolls without slipping, what will be its speed when it reaches the bottom? |
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Answer» A cylinder is released from rest from the top of an inclined plane of inclination θ and length 'l'. If the cylinder rolls without slipping, what will be its speed when it reaches the bottom? |
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| 119. |
Two bodies move toward each other from 10 m apart with a constant velocity they meet at C after 2s. What is the displacement of A w.r.t. B? |
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Answer» Two bodies move toward each other from 10 m apart with a constant velocity they meet at C after 2s. What is the displacement of A w.r.t. B? |
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A rod AB of mass M and length 4L rests on a smooth horizontal plane. A small particle P moving with a velocity V strikes the rod elastically in a direction normal to the length, at a point distant L from the centre C of the rod. Immediately after the collision, if P comes to rest, then its mass should be |
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Answer» A rod AB of mass M and length 4L rests on a smooth horizontal plane. A small particle P moving with a velocity V strikes the rod elastically in a direction normal to the length, at a point distant L from the centre C of the rod. Immediately after the collision, if P comes to rest, then its mass should be |
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| 121. |
A circular disc of radius ′R′ and mass ′m′ is hinged at the centre about horizontal axis. A particle of same mass is attached at the top of the disc. Now the system is released. Calculate the angular velocity of the disc when the particle reaches bottom. |
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Answer» A circular disc of radius ′R′ and mass ′m′ is hinged at the centre about horizontal axis. A particle of same mass is attached at the top of the disc. Now the system is released. Calculate the angular velocity of the disc when the particle reaches bottom. |
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Two earth-satellites are revolving in the same circular orbit round the centre of the earth. They must have the same |
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Answer» Two earth-satellites are revolving in the same circular orbit round the centre of the earth. They must have the same |
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A charge particle having charge q is accelerated through a potential difference V and then it enters a perpendicular magnetic field in which it experiences a force F. If V is increased to 5V, the particle will experience a force |
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Answer» A charge particle having charge q is accelerated through a potential difference V and then it enters a perpendicular magnetic field in which it experiences a force F. If V is increased to 5V, the particle will experience a force |
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| 124. |
Find the amplitude of the electric field in a parallel beam of light of intensity 2.0 Wm−2 |
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Answer» Find the amplitude of the electric field in a parallel beam of light of intensity 2.0 Wm−2 |
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| 125. |
A motorbike is being chased by a car. The motorbike moves with the speed of 10 m/s and has acceleration of 5 m/s2. Whereas, the car has speed of 20 m/s and accelerates with 3 m/s2. If the initial separation between motorbike and car is 60 m, find the distance by which car will miss the motorbike. |
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Answer» A motorbike is being chased by a car. The motorbike moves with the speed of 10 m/s and has acceleration of 5 m/s2. Whereas, the car has speed of 20 m/s and accelerates with 3 m/s2. If the initial separation between motorbike and car is 60 m, find the distance by which car will miss the motorbike. |
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| 126. |
Which of the following conditions hold true if the ray (shown in figure) always undergo total internal reflection at the surface AC. The critical angle between prism and air is ic. |
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Answer» Which of the following conditions hold true if the ray (shown in figure) always undergo total internal reflection at the surface AC. The critical angle between prism and air is ic. |
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| 127. |
Find the force exerted at the support S in terms of ‘m’ if the system shown is in equilibrium. |
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Answer» Find the force exerted at the support S in terms of ‘m’ if the system shown is in equilibrium. |
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A table with smooth horizontal surface is placed in a cabin which moves in a circle of a large radius R with ω. A smooth pulley of small radius is fastened to the table. Two masses m and 2m placed on the table are connected through a string going over the pulley. Initially the masses are held by a person with the strings along the outward radius and then the system is released from rest (with respect to the cabin). Find the magnitude of the initial acceleration of the masses as seen from the cabin. |
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Answer» A table with smooth horizontal surface is placed in a cabin which moves in a circle of a large radius R with ω. A smooth pulley of small radius is fastened to the table. Two masses m and 2m placed on the table are connected through a string going over the pulley. Initially the masses are held by a person with the strings along the outward radius and then the system is released from rest (with respect to the cabin). Find the magnitude of the initial acceleration of the masses as seen from the cabin. |
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The potential energy of a 1 kg particle free to move along the x− axis is given by V=(x44−x22) JThe total mechanical energy of the particle is 2 J. Then the maximum speed is |
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Answer» The potential energy of a 1 kg particle free to move along the x− axis is given by V=(x44−x22) J |
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If cp and cv denotes the specific heat of nitrogen at constant pressure and constant volume respectively, then |
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Answer» If cp and cv denotes the specific heat of nitrogen at constant pressure and constant volume respectively, then |
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| 131. |
Write the dimensions of (a×b) in the relation E=b−x2at, where E is the energy, x is the displacement and t is time. |
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Answer» Write the dimensions of (a×b) in the relation E=b−x2at, where E is the energy, x is the displacement and t is time. |
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Four particles of masses 1 g,2 g,3 g and 4 g are kept at points (0,0),(0,3 cm),(3 cm,3 cm),(3 cm,0 cm) respectively. Find the moment of inertia of the system of particles (in g-cm2) about x axis. |
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Answer» Four particles of masses 1 g,2 g,3 g and 4 g are kept at points (0,0),(0,3 cm),(3 cm,3 cm),(3 cm,0 cm) respectively. Find the moment of inertia of the system of particles (in g-cm2) about x axis. |
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The retarding potential for having zero photo-electron current |
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Answer» The retarding potential for having zero photo-electron current |
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A force F=−K(y^i+x^j), where K is a positive constant, acts on a particle moving in the x-y plane. Starting from the origin, the particle is taken along the positive x-axis to the point (a, 0) and then parallel to the y-axis to the point (a, a). The total work done by the force F on the particle is |
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Answer» A force F=−K(y^i+x^j), where K is a positive constant, acts on a particle moving in the x-y plane. Starting from the origin, the particle is taken along the positive x-axis to the point (a, 0) and then parallel to the y-axis to the point (a, a). The total work done by the force F on the particle is |
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A metallic sphere of radius r and specific heat S is rotated about an axis passing through its centre of mass at an angular speed of n rotations per second. It is suddenly stopped and 50% of its energy is used in increasing its temperature. Then, the rise in temperature of the sphere is |
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Answer» A metallic sphere of radius r and specific heat S is rotated about an axis passing through its centre of mass at an angular speed of n rotations per second. It is suddenly stopped and 50% of its energy is used in increasing its temperature. Then, the rise in temperature of the sphere is |
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Find the projection of →A=10^i+8^j−6^k along →r=5^i+6^j+9^k |
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Answer» Find the projection of →A=10^i+8^j−6^k along →r=5^i+6^j+9^k |
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A ball of mass 1 kg is tied to one end of a string of length 1 m, pivoting the other end of string, ball is rotated at an angular speed of 2 rev/min. The tension in the string is |
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Answer» A ball of mass 1 kg is tied to one end of a string of length 1 m, pivoting the other end of string, ball is rotated at an angular speed of 2 rev/min. The tension in the string is |
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A parallel-plate capacitor is constructed using three different dielectric materials as shown in the figure. What is the capacitance across P and Q? |
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Answer» A parallel-plate capacitor is constructed using three different dielectric materials as shown in the figure. What is the capacitance across P and Q? |
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A wire carrying current i, is present in three quarter-circle sections on xy, yz and zx plane. Find →M |
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Answer» A wire carrying current i, is present in three quarter-circle sections on xy, yz and zx plane. Find →M |
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A 1 kg particle strikes a wall with a velocity 1 m/s at an angle 30∘ and reflects at the same angle in 0.1 second, then the force applied by the wall on the particle will be |
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Answer» A 1 kg particle strikes a wall with a velocity 1 m/s at an angle 30∘ and reflects at the same angle in 0.1 second, then the force applied by the wall on the particle will be |
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The wall with a cavity consists of two layers of brick separated by a layer of air. All three layers have the same thickness, and the thermal conductivity of the brick is much greater than that of air. The left layer is at a higher temperature than the right layer and steady state condition exists. Which of the following graphs predicts correctly the variation of temperature T with distance d inside the cavity ? |
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Answer» The wall with a cavity consists of two layers of brick separated by a layer of air. All three layers have the same thickness, and the thermal conductivity of the brick is much greater than that of air. The left layer is at a higher temperature than the right layer and steady state condition exists. Which of the following graphs predicts correctly the variation of temperature T with distance d inside the cavity ? |
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A particle starts from rest with a time varying acceleration a=(2t−4). Here t is in s and a in m/s2. At what time, particle will have maximum velocity in negative direction? |
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Answer» A particle starts from rest with a time varying acceleration a=(2t−4). Here t is in s and a in m/s2. At what time, particle will have maximum velocity in negative direction? |
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A liquid flows in the tube, left to right as shown in figure. d1 and d2 are the diameter of tube as shown in figure. Find the ratio of speed V1V2. |
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Answer» A liquid flows in the tube, left to right as shown in figure. d1 and d2 are the diameter of tube as shown in figure. Find the ratio of speed V1V2. |
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The frequency of the fourth harmonic of an organ pipe is 33 Hz less than the frequency of the fifth harmonic of the same organ pipe. Find the difference in wavelengths for the given two cases. Neglect end corrections. [speed of sound in air =330 m/s] |
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Answer» The frequency of the fourth harmonic of an organ pipe is 33 Hz less than the frequency of the fifth harmonic of the same organ pipe. Find the difference in wavelengths for the given two cases. Neglect end corrections. |
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A constant force F1=10√3N applied at an angle 30∘ with horizontal on body (m=5 kg) at rest for 8 second. In this time interval, body moves from position A to B. To move from position B to A, another constant force F2=20 N is applied on body . If work done by this force is 960 J, then find the angle at which the force is acting on the body with horizontal. |
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Answer» A constant force F1=10√3N applied at an angle 30∘ with horizontal on body (m=5 kg) at rest for 8 second. In this time interval, body moves from position A to B. To move from position B to A, another constant force F2=20 N is applied on body . If work done by this force is 960 J, then find the angle at which the force is acting on the body with horizontal. |
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A circular plate of uniform thickness has a diameter of 28 cm. A circular portion of diameter 21 cm is removed from the plate as shown. O is the centre of mass of the complete plate. The position of centre of mass of the remaining portion will shift towards left from O by |
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Answer» A circular plate of uniform thickness has a diameter of 28 cm. A circular portion of diameter 21 cm is removed from the plate as shown. O is the centre of mass of the complete plate. The position of centre of mass of the remaining portion will shift towards left from O by |
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Each side of the cube is L then the magnitude of magnetic dipole moment of the loop oabcdeo carrying current i as shown in figure is |
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Answer» Each side of the cube is L then the magnitude of magnetic dipole moment of the loop oabcdeo carrying current i as shown in figure is |
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Charges Q1 and Q2 are near each other. We have no information of their position, nature and magnitude, all we know is Q2 experiences a force of 5N to the right. What can we infer for sure from this? |
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Answer» Charges Q1 and Q2 are near each other. We have no information of their position, nature and magnitude, all we know is Q2 experiences a force of 5N to the right. What can we infer for sure from this? |
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If the speed of the particle is v=4t3−3t2+3 m/s, the distance of the particle as a function of time t and the average speed in 2 sec respectively are |
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Answer» If the speed of the particle is v=4t3−3t2+3 m/s, the distance of the particle as a function of time t and the average speed in 2 sec respectively are |
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Assume that a tunnel is dug across the earth (radius = R) passing through its centre. Find the time a particle takes to cover the length of the tunnel if it is projected into the tunnel with a speed of √gR |
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Answer» Assume that a tunnel is dug across the earth (radius = R) passing through its centre. Find the time a particle takes to cover the length of the tunnel if it is projected into the tunnel with a speed of √gR |
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