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| 1801. |
Arrangement of pipes carrying fluids of densities ρ1, ρ2 & ρ3 is shown in the figure below. If the pipe carrying fluid of density ρ1 makes an angle θ with the horizontal, then what is the value of ′h′ ? |
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Answer» Arrangement of pipes carrying fluids of densities ρ1, ρ2 & ρ3 is shown in the figure below. If the pipe carrying fluid of density ρ1 makes an angle θ with the horizontal, then what is the value of ′h′ ? |
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| 1802. |
Three uniform bricks each of length 60 cm and mass m are arranged as shown in the figure. Considering only the length of the bricks, find the distance of centre of mass of the system of bricks from the wall. |
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Answer» Three uniform bricks each of length 60 cm and mass m are arranged as shown in the figure. Considering only the length of the bricks, find the distance of centre of mass of the system of bricks from the wall. |
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| 1803. |
The horizontal distance x and the vertical height y of a projectile at a time t are given byx=at and y=bt2+ctwhere a, b and c are constants. What is the magnitude of the velocity of the projectile 1 second after it is fired? |
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Answer» The horizontal distance x and the vertical height y of a projectile at a time t are given by |
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| 1804. |
A hockey player receives a corner shot at a speed of 15 m/s at an angle 30∘ with y - axis and then kicks the ball along x - axis with speed 30 m/s. If the mass of the ball is 150 gm and it remains in contact with the hockey stick for 0.01 s, then find the force exerted on the ball along x - axis. |
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Answer» A hockey player receives a corner shot at a speed of 15 m/s at an angle 30∘ with y - axis and then kicks the ball along x - axis with speed 30 m/s. If the mass of the ball is 150 gm and it remains in contact with the hockey stick for 0.01 s, then find the force exerted on the ball along x - axis. |
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| 1805. |
The vector sum of the forces 10 N and 6 N can be |
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Answer» The vector sum of the forces 10 N and 6 N can be |
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| 1806. |
100 g of ice (latent heat 80 cal g−1) at 0∘C is mixed with 100 g of water (specific heat 1 cal g−1 ∘C−1) at 80∘C. The final temperature of the mixture will be: |
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Answer» 100 g of ice (latent heat 80 cal g−1) at 0∘C is mixed with 100 g of water (specific heat 1 cal g−1 ∘C−1) at 80∘C. The final temperature of the mixture will be: |
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| 1807. |
1023 molecules of nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide each are confined in three closed boxes of a large fixed volume V, at the same temperature T. Knowing the molecular weights of the gases are in the order MCO2>MN2>MAr, what can you say about the pressures of the gases in each container? |
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Answer» 1023 molecules of nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide each are confined in three closed boxes of a large fixed volume V, at the same temperature T. Knowing the molecular weights of the gases are in the order MCO2>MN2>MAr, what can you say about the pressures of the gases in each container? |
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| 1808. |
A vector −→F1 is along x-axis. If its vector product with another vector −→F2 is zero, then −→F2 could be |
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Answer» A vector −→F1 is along x-axis. If its vector product with another vector −→F2 is zero, then −→F2 could be |
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| 1809. |
A gas mixture consists of 2 moles of oxygen and 4 moles of Argon at temperature T. Neglecting all vibrational degrees of freedom, the total internal energy of the system is |
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Answer» A gas mixture consists of 2 moles of oxygen and 4 moles of Argon at temperature T. Neglecting all vibrational degrees of freedom, the total internal energy of the system is |
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| 1810. |
Find the derivative of functions cosx, cosecx, secx, cotx using first principle |
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Answer» Find the derivative of functions cosx, cosecx, secx, cotx using first principle |
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| 1811. |
A pizza shaped wire carries a current of 5A as shown below. If the angle subtended is π3 radians and its radius is 10 cm, what will be the strength of magnetic field due to it at its centre? (Magnetic field due to straight wire at any point passing through it will be zero) |
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Answer» A pizza shaped wire carries a current of 5A as shown below. If the angle subtended is π3 radians and its radius is 10 cm, what will be the strength of magnetic field due to it at its centre? (Magnetic field due to straight wire at any point passing through it will be zero) |
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| 1812. |
To get maximum current in a resistance of 3Ω one can use n rows of m cells connected in parallel. If the total no. of cells is 24 and the internal resistance of a cell is0.5Ω then |
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Answer» To get maximum current in a resistance of 3Ω one can use n rows of m cells connected in parallel. If the total no. of cells is 24 and the internal resistance of a cell is0.5Ω then |
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| 1813. |
The rms speed of oxygen molecules in a gas is v. If the temperature is doubled and the oxygen molecules dissociate into oxygen atoms, the rms speed will become |
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Answer» The rms speed of oxygen molecules in a gas is v. If the temperature is doubled and the oxygen molecules dissociate into oxygen atoms, the rms speed will become |
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| 1814. |
Density of ice is ρ and that of water is σ. What will be the decrease in volume when a mass M of ice melts |
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Answer» Density of ice is ρ and that of water is σ. What will be the decrease in volume when a mass M of ice melts |
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| 1815. |
A rectangular loop ABCD, carrying a current 15 A, is placed near a long wire carrying a current 40 A. The resultant force acting on the loop is |
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Answer» A rectangular loop ABCD, carrying a current 15 A, is placed near a long wire carrying a current 40 A. The resultant force acting on the loop is |
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| 1816. |
The inward and outward electric flux for a closed surface in units of N−m2/c are respectively 8×103 and 4×103. Then the total charge inside the surface is [where ϵ = permittivity constant] |
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Answer» The inward and outward electric flux for a closed surface in units of N−m2/c are respectively 8×103 and 4×103. Then the total charge inside the surface is [where ϵ = permittivity constant] |
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| 1817. |
Find velocity of block B at the instant shown in figure. Assume the surface and pulleys to be frictionless and string to be inextensible. |
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Answer» Find velocity of block B at the instant shown in figure. Assume the surface and pulleys to be frictionless and string to be inextensible. |
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| 1818. |
If the speed of the particle is v=8t3−3t2+2 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=8t3−3t2+2 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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| 1819. |
A heavy but uniform rope of length L is suspended from a ceiling. A particle is dropped from the ceiling. At the same instant, the bottom end is given a jerk. Find the velocity of wave pulse at an instant when particle and pulse are at same level. |
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Answer» A heavy but uniform rope of length L is suspended from a ceiling. A particle is dropped from the ceiling. At the same instant, the bottom end is given a jerk. Find the velocity of wave pulse at an instant when particle and pulse are at same level. |
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| 1820. |
if f(x)=x cos x, find f"(x), or d2ydx2 |
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Answer» if f(x)=x cos x, find f"(x), or d2ydx2 |
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| 1821. |
A particle is projected at an angle with the horizontal such that it follows a trajectory given by the equation y=6x–2x2. Find the maximum height attained by it. |
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Answer» A particle is projected at an angle with the horizontal such that it follows a trajectory given by the equation y=6x–2x2. Find the maximum height attained by it. |
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| 1822. |
Two equal forces →F are acting such that the magnitude of their resultant is equal to F. They must be inclined at an angle of __ degrees |
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Answer» Two equal forces →F are acting such that the magnitude of their resultant is equal to F. They must be inclined at an angle of |
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| 1823. |
A watermelon seed has the following coordinates: x=-5.0 m, y=9.0 m and z=0 m. Find its position vector(a) In unit-vector notation and as(b) A magnitude and(c) An angle relative to the positive direction of the x-axis |
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Answer» A watermelon seed has the following coordinates: x=-5.0 m, y=9.0 m and z=0 m. Find its position vector |
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| 1824. |
While moving upwards in the lift, Nishant rolls a coin that covers 2 m before coming to rest. How much does the coin travels with respect to Nishant from lift's frame of reference ? |
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Answer» While moving upwards in the lift, Nishant rolls a coin that covers 2 m before coming to rest. How much does the coin travels with respect to Nishant from lift's frame of reference ? |
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| 1825. |
An infinitely long rod lies along the axis of a concave mirror of focal length f. The near end of the rod is at a distance u > f from the mirror. Its image will have a length |
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Answer» An infinitely long rod lies along the axis of a concave mirror of focal length f. The near end of the rod is at a distance u > f from the mirror. Its image will have a length |
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| 1826. |
A bullet with mass 200 gm and velocity vb m/s hits a ballistic pendulum bob of mass 800 gm and rises along with pendulum to a height h=0.2 m. Determine the value of vb. Take g=10 m/s2. |
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Answer» A bullet with mass 200 gm and velocity vb m/s hits a ballistic pendulum bob of mass 800 gm and rises along with pendulum to a height h=0.2 m. Determine the value of vb. Take g=10 m/s2. |
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| 1827. |
A stone is projected from the point on the ground in such a direction so as to hit a bird on the top of a telegraph post of height h and then attain the maximum height 3h2 above the ground. If at the instant of projection, the bird were to fly away horizontally with uniform speed, find the ratio between horizontal velocities of the bird and stone if the stone still hits the bird while descending. |
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Answer» A stone is projected from the point on the ground in such a direction so as to hit a bird on the top of a telegraph post of height h and then attain the maximum height 3h2 above the ground. If at the instant of projection, the bird were to fly away horizontally with uniform speed, find the ratio between horizontal velocities of the bird and stone if the stone still hits the bird while descending. |
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| 1828. |
In a vernier calipers 10 smallest divisions of the vernier scale are equal to 9 smallest divisions of the main scale. If the smallest division of the main scale is half millimeter, then the vernier constant is: |
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Answer» In a vernier calipers 10 smallest divisions of the vernier scale are equal to 9 smallest divisions of the main scale. If the smallest division of the main scale is half millimeter, then the vernier constant is: |
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| 1829. |
All the surfaces shown in the figure are frictionless. The mass of the inclined wedge is M, that of the block is m and spring constant of the spring is k. Initially, the block and wedge are at rest. The spring is stretched by a small length and then released. Find the time period of oscillation of the system. |
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Answer» All the surfaces shown in the figure are frictionless. The mass of the inclined wedge is M, that of the block is m and spring constant of the spring is k. Initially, the block and wedge are at rest. The spring is stretched by a small length and then released. Find the time period of oscillation of the system. |
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| 1830. |
In the figure, n moles of a monoatomic ideal gas undergo the process ABC as shown in the P−V diagram. The process AB is isothermal and BC is isochoric. The temperature of the gas at A is T0. Total heat given to the gas during the process ABC is measured to be Q.Heat absorbed by the gas in the process BC is |
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Answer» In the figure, n moles of a monoatomic ideal gas undergo the process ABC as shown in the P−V diagram. The process AB is isothermal and BC is isochoric. The temperature of the gas at A is T0. Total heat given to the gas during the process ABC is measured to be Q. |
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| 1831. |
What will be the reading of spring balance shown in the figure, if it is moving in upward direction with a constant acceleration a=2 m/s2 and an initial velocity v=2 m/s. (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» What will be the reading of spring balance shown in the figure, if it is moving in upward direction with a constant acceleration a=2 m/s2 and an initial velocity v=2 m/s. (Take g=10 m/s2) |
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| 1832. |
A container has two layers of immiscible liquids 1 and 2 with refractive indices 1.5 and 4/3 respectively. What is apparent position of an object placed at the bottom of the vessel. Thickness of the layers are 3 cm and 8 cm respectively? |
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Answer» A container has two layers of immiscible liquids 1 and 2 with refractive indices 1.5 and 4/3 respectively. What is apparent position of an object placed at the bottom of the vessel. Thickness of the layers are 3 cm and 8 cm respectively? |
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| 1833. |
A ball of mass m=2 kg is projected at an angle θ=45∘ with initial velocity of u=10 m/s as shown in figure. Find the torque acting on the particle due to gravity about origin at it's maximum height.(Take g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» A ball of mass m=2 kg is projected at an angle θ=45∘ with initial velocity of u=10 m/s as shown in figure. Find the torque acting on the particle due to gravity about origin at it's maximum height. |
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| 1834. |
Nine resistors each of resistance R are connected in the circuit as shown in figure. The effective resistance between A and B is |
Answer» Nine resistors each of resistance R are connected in the circuit as shown in figure. The effective resistance between A and B is![]() |
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| 1835. |
The distance of a point from the earth's centre where the resultant gravitational field due to the earth and the moon is zero is...( The mass of the earth is 6.0× 1024 kg and that of the moon is 7.4× 1022 kg. The distance between the earth and the moon is 40 × 105 km. |
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Answer» The distance of a point from the earth's centre where the resultant gravitational field due to the earth and the moon is zero is...( The mass of the earth is 6.0× 1024 kg and that of the moon is 7.4× 1022 kg. The distance between the earth and the moon is 40 × 105 km. |
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| 1836. |
An unlabelled analog clock is kept in front of the mirror. Actual time on the clock is 4 hr 20 minutes 15 sec. What will be the time in the mirror image of the same clock? |
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Answer» An unlabelled analog clock is kept in front of the mirror. Actual time on the clock is 4 hr 20 minutes 15 sec. What will be the time in the mirror image of the same clock? |
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| 1837. |
At distance r from a point charge, the ratio uv2 (where u is energy density and v is potential) is best represented by |
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Answer» At distance r from a point charge, the ratio uv2 (where u is energy density and v is potential) is best represented by |
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| 1838. |
Two racing cars of masses m1 and m2 are moving in circles of radii r1 and r2 respectively. Their speeds are such that each makes a complete circle in the same duration of time t. The ratio of the angular speed of the first to the second car is |
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Answer» Two racing cars of masses m1 and m2 are moving in circles of radii r1 and r2 respectively. Their speeds are such that each makes a complete circle in the same duration of time t. The ratio of the angular speed of the first to the second car is |
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| 1839. |
Find the work done in lifting 5 cement bags, each of mass 25 kg to the top of a building of height 50 m.(consider g=10 m/s2) |
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Answer» Find the work done in lifting 5 cement bags, each of mass 25 kg to the top of a building of height 50 m.(consider g=10 m/s2) |
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| 1840. |
Three concentric spheres are shown in figure. Find the potential on surface of shell B. Charge on A, B and C are 3Q,−2Q and Q respectively. |
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Answer» Three concentric spheres are shown in figure. Find the potential on surface of shell B. Charge on A, B and C are 3Q,−2Q and Q respectively. |
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| 1841. |
The condition such that the potential difference, VA−VB=0 is. |
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Answer» The condition such that the potential difference, VA−VB=0 is |
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| 1842. |
Two forces whose magnitudes are in the ratio 3:5 give a resultant of 28 N. If the angle of their inclination is 60∘, find the magnitude of the larger force. |
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Answer» Two forces whose magnitudes are in the ratio 3:5 give a resultant of 28 N. If the angle of their inclination is 60∘, find the magnitude of the larger force. |
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| 1843. |
A small sphere with mass 1.2 g hangs by a thread between two parallel vertical plates 5 cm apart. The plates are insulating and have uniform surface charge densities +δ and −δ . The charge on the sphere is q=9×10−6C. What potential difference (in V) between the plates will cause the thread to assume an angle of 37∘ with the vertical as shown in figure? |
Answer» A small sphere with mass 1.2 g hangs by a thread between two parallel vertical plates 5 cm apart. The plates are insulating and have uniform surface charge densities +δ and −δ . The charge on the sphere is q=9×10−6C. What potential difference (in V) between the plates will cause the thread to assume an angle of 37∘ with the vertical as shown in figure?![]() |
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| 1844. |
If the length of a simple pendulum is recorded as (90.0±0.02) cm and period as (1.9±0.02) s, the percentage of error in the measurement of acceleration due to gravity is |
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Answer» If the length of a simple pendulum is recorded as (90.0±0.02) cm and period as (1.9±0.02) s, the percentage of error in the measurement of acceleration due to gravity is |
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| 1845. |
In the given detector circuit, the suitable value of carrier frequency is |
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Answer» In the given detector circuit, the suitable value of carrier frequency is |
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| 1846. |
A sports car can accelerate uniformly to a speed of 162 km/h in 5 s. Its maximum braking retardation is 6 m/s2. The minimum time in which it can travel 1 km, starting from rest and ending at rest, in seconds is? |
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Answer» A sports car can accelerate uniformly to a speed of 162 km/h in 5 s. Its maximum braking retardation is 6 m/s2. The minimum time in which it can travel 1 km, starting from rest and ending at rest, in seconds is? |
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| 1847. |
A spherical planet far out in space has a mass M0 and diameter D0. A particle of mass m falling freely near the surface of this planet will experience an acceleration due to gravity which is equal to |
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Answer» A spherical planet far out in space has a mass M0 and diameter D0. A particle of mass m falling freely near the surface of this planet will experience an acceleration due to gravity which is equal to |
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| 1848. |
A man is capable of swimming at 10 m/s in still water. If he has to cross a river flowing at 5 m/s and reach the opposite shore in the least possible time, how far along the river will he drift if distance between the two shore is 100 m. |
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Answer» A man is capable of swimming at 10 m/s in still water. If he has to cross a river flowing at 5 m/s and reach the opposite shore in the least possible time, how far along the river will he drift if distance between the two shore is 100 m. |
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| 1849. |
The work done in blowing a soap bubble of 10 cm radius is -(surface tension of soap =0.03 N/m). |
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Answer» The work done in blowing a soap bubble of 10 cm radius is - |
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| 1850. |
The velocity of water in a river is 18 kmh−1 near the surface. If the river is 5 m deep, then the shearing stress between the surface layer and the bottom layer is:(Given - coefficient of viscosity of water, η=10−3 Pa.s) |
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Answer» The velocity of water in a river is 18 kmh−1 near the surface. If the river is 5 m deep, then the shearing stress between the surface layer and the bottom layer is: |
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