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A Galilean telescope is 18 cm long when focused to form an image at infinity. If the objective lens has a focal length of 20 cm, what is the focal length of the eyepiece? |
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Answer» A Galilean telescope is 18 cm long when focused to form an image at infinity. If the objective lens has a focal length of 20 cm, what is the focal length of the eyepiece? |
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What is a chain reaction? |
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Answer» What is a chain reaction? |
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52.What are the various factors affecting the focal length of liquid lens w.r.t. to the curvature of lens , type of liquid , temperature of the liquid? |
| Answer» 52.What are the various factors affecting the focal length of liquid lens w.r.t. to the curvature of lens , type of liquid , temperature of the liquid? | |
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What kind of image do we see while watching a movie in a cinema hall? |
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Answer» What kind of image do we see while watching a movie in a cinema hall? |
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Glass and water have a refractive index of 1.52 and 1.34 respectively. What is the refractive index of glass w.r.t. water? How much time will light take to pass through a hypothetical tube of 40,000km half filled with water and other half filled with glass. Take 'c' =3 x 10^8m/s |
| Answer» Glass and water have a refractive index of 1.52 and 1.34 respectively. What is the refractive index of glass w.r.t. water? How much time will light take to pass through a hypothetical tube of 40,000km half filled with water and other half filled with glass. Take 'c' =3 x 10^8m/s | |
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A physical quantity of the dimensions of length that can be formed out of c, G and e24πε0 is [c is the velocity of light, G is the universal constant of gravitation and e is the charge] |
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Answer» A physical quantity of the dimensions of length that can be formed out of c, G and e24πε0 is [c is the velocity of light, G is the universal constant of gravitation and e is the charge] |
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What is lens makers formula |
| Answer» What is lens makers formula | |
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21, A converging lens of focal length 15 cm and a convergingmirror of focal length 20 cm are placed with theirprincipal axes coinciding. A point source S is placed onthe principal axis at a distance of 12 cm from the lensas shown in figure (18-W20). It is found that the finalbeam comes out parallel to the principal axis. Find theseparation between the mirror and the lens.12Ps'Figure 18-W20MMS1 |
| Answer» 21, A converging lens of focal length 15 cm and a convergingmirror of focal length 20 cm are placed with theirprincipal axes coinciding. A point source S is placed onthe principal axis at a distance of 12 cm from the lensas shown in figure (18-W20). It is found that the finalbeam comes out parallel to the principal axis. Find theseparation between the mirror and the lens.12Ps'Figure 18-W20MMS1 | |
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Coordination number in ABAB type arrangement is |
| Answer» Coordination number in ABAB type arrangement is | |
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A uniform tube 40 cm long,s†an ds vertically with lower end dipping in to the water.When its length above water is 12 cm,and again when it is 36 cm,the tube resonates to a vibrating tuning fork of frequency 400 Hz.The lowest frequency to which this tube can resonate when taken out of water is nearly |
| Answer» A uniform tube 40 cm long,s†an ds vertically with lower end dipping in to the water.When its length above water is 12 cm,and again when it is 36 cm,the tube resonates to a vibrating tuning fork of frequency 400 Hz.The lowest frequency to which this tube can resonate when taken out of water is nearly | |
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ntThe reduced mass of two particles having masses m and 2m is ?n |
| Answer» ntThe reduced mass of two particles having masses m and 2m is ?n | |
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Complete the diagram given below to show the formation of image of the object AB. (a) Name the lens LL'. (b) What are the points O and O' called? (c) Where is the image formed? [5 MARKS] |
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Answer» Complete the diagram given below to show the formation of image of the object AB. (a) Name the lens LL'. (b) What are the points O and O' called? (c) Where is the image formed? ![]() [5 MARKS] |
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Which one has larger wavelength, red or blue light? |
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Answer» Which one has larger wavelength, red or blue light? |
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At distance ′r′ from a point charge, the ratio uv2 (where ′u′ is energy density and ′v′ is electrostatic 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 electrostatic potential) is best represented by: |
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find the wavelength of electromagnetic waves of frequency five into ten to power nine Hertz in free space wite it's two applications |
| Answer» find the wavelength of electromagnetic waves of frequency five into ten to power nine Hertz in free space wite it's two applications | |
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A concave mirror of small aperture forms a sharp image. Why? |
| Answer» A concave mirror of small aperture forms a sharp image. Why? | |
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If a source moves from point A to B, does the size and shape of the shadow change? |
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Answer» If a source moves from point A to B, does the size and shape of the shadow change? |
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Myopia is also known as: |
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Answer» Myopia is also known as: |
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Which of the statement given below correctly describes the magnetic field near a long, straight current carrying conductor?a. The magnetic lines of force are in a plane, perpendicular to the conductor in the form of straight lines.b. The magnetic lines of force are parallel to the conductor on all the sides of conductor.c. The magnetic lines of force are perpendicular to the conductor going radially outword.d. The magnetic lines of force are in concentric circles with the wire as the center, in a plane perpendicular to the conductor. |
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Answer» Which of the statement given below correctly describes the magnetic field near a long, straight current carrying conductor? a. The magnetic lines of force are in a plane, perpendicular to the conductor in the form of straight lines. b. The magnetic lines of force are parallel to the conductor on all the sides of conductor. c. The magnetic lines of force are perpendicular to the conductor going radially outword. d. The magnetic lines of force are in concentric circles with the wire as the center, in a plane perpendicular to the conductor. |
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Explain why, when it is getting dark at night, it is impossible to make out the colour of cars on the road. |
| Answer» Explain why, when it is getting dark at night, it is impossible to make out the colour of cars on the road. | |
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If the key in the arrangement is taken out (the circuit is made open) and magnetic field lines are drawn over the horizontal plane ABCD, the lines are: |
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Answer» If the key in the arrangement is taken out (the circuit is made open) and magnetic field lines are drawn over the horizontal plane ABCD, the lines are: |
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Suppose you have focused on a screen the image of candle flame placed at the farthest end of the laboratory table using a convex lens. If your teacher suggests you to focus the parallel rays of the sun, reaching your laboratory table, on the same screen, what you are expected to do is to move the : (a) lens slightly towards the screen (b) lens slightly away from the screen (c) lens slightly towards the sun (d) lens and screen both towards the sun |
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Answer» Suppose you have focused on a screen the image of candle flame placed at the farthest end of the laboratory table using a convex lens. If your teacher suggests you to focus the parallel rays of the sun, reaching your laboratory table, on the same screen, what you are expected to do is to move the : (a) lens slightly towards the screen (b) lens slightly away from the screen (c) lens slightly towards the sun (d) lens and screen both towards the sun |
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An electrical appliance having a resistance of 200Ω is operated at 200 V. Calculate the energy consumed by the appliance in 5 minutes (i) in joule, (ii) in kWh. |
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Answer» An electrical appliance having a resistance of 200Ω is operated at 200 V. Calculate the energy consumed by the appliance in 5 minutes (i) in joule, (ii) in kWh. |
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3. Draw electric field lines of a parallel plate capacitor with (i)air (ii) dielectric as the medium |
| Answer» 3. Draw electric field lines of a parallel plate capacitor with (i)air (ii) dielectric as the medium | |
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Describe with the help of a ray-diagram, the size, nature and position of the image formed by a convex lens when an object is placed beyond 2f in front of the lens. |
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Answer» Describe with the help of a ray-diagram, the size, nature and position of the image formed by a convex lens when an object is placed beyond 2f in front of the lens. |
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A charged ring of mass m=50 gm, charge 2 coulomb and radius R=2m is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. A magnetic field varying with time at a rate of (0.2 t) Tesla /sec is applied on to the ring in a direction normal to the surface of ring. Find the angular speed trained in a time t=10sec. |
| Answer» A charged ring of mass m=50 gm, charge 2 coulomb and radius R=2m is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. A magnetic field varying with time at a rate of (0.2 t) Tesla /sec is applied on to the ring in a direction normal to the surface of ring. Find the angular speed trained in a time t=10sec. | |
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'X' is device which prevents damages to electrical circuits and possible fires. Identify 'X': |
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Answer» 'X' is device which prevents damages to electrical circuits and possible fires. Identify 'X': |
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___is a quantity defined as the number of species in an area. |
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A ray of light passes through a rectangular glass slab and through a triangular glass prism. Using proper ray diagram, explain in what way does the direction of the two emergent beams with respect to the incident beam of light differ. |
| Answer» A ray of light passes through a rectangular glass slab and through a triangular glass prism. Using proper ray diagram, explain in what way does the direction of the two emergent beams with respect to the incident beam of light differ. | |
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When you look at objects near your eye, then the focal length? |
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Answer» When you look at objects near your eye, then the focal length? |
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What is electric current fuse rating??.....explain... |
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Answer» What is electric current fuse rating??.....explain... |
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If AB is the object and CD is the image formed. If AP is the object distance and CP is the image distance from the mirror. Then choose the correct sign convention? 1. height of image=+ ve2. height of image=−ve3. height of object=+ve4. height of object=−ve5. AP=+ve6. AP=−ve7. PC=+ve7. PC=+ve |
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Answer» If AB is the object and CD is the image formed. If AP is the object distance and CP is the image distance from the mirror. Then choose the correct sign convention? |
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An electric bulb is rated at 120 W, 220V. What will be the power if it is working at 110 V ? |
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Answer» An electric bulb is rated at 120 W, 220V. What will be the power if it is working at 110 V ? |
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A sphere of radius R made of material of refractive index μ2 is placed in a medium of refractive index μ1. Find the value of x, such that a real image is formed at a distance x from the surface as shown in the figure below. |
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Answer» A sphere of radius R made of material of refractive index μ2 is placed in a medium of refractive index μ1. Find the value of x, such that a real image is formed at a distance x from the surface as shown in the figure below. |
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A cylindrical bar magnet is kept along the horizontal axis of a circular coil. If the magnet is rotated about the axis, then ____ |
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Answer» A cylindrical bar magnet is kept along the horizontal axis of a circular coil. If the magnet is rotated about the axis, then ____ |
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Superconductors are materials that ___. |
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Answer» Superconductors are materials that ___. |
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A centrifugal compressor delivers 10kg/s of air with a total head pressure ratio of 4 : 1. The speed of the compressor is 10000 rpm, inlet temperature is 120C, slip factor is 0.85, power input factor = 1.07 and 85% isentropic efficiency.The overall diameter of the impeller is _______cm.81 |
Answer» A centrifugal compressor delivers 10kg/s of air with a total head pressure ratio of 4 : 1. The speed of the compressor is 10000 rpm, inlet temperature is 120C, slip factor is 0.85, power input factor = 1.07 and 85% isentropic efficiency.The overall diameter of the impeller is _______cm.
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Two rods of length l1 and l2 are made of materials whose coefficient of linear expansion are α1 and α2. If difference between two lengths is independent of temperature then |
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Answer» Two rods of length l1 and l2 are made of materials whose coefficient of linear expansion are α1 and α2. If difference between two lengths is independent of temperature then |
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a thin lens of focal length f and is aperature has a dauaneter d.it a image of intensity I.now the outer part extending from R/2 to R is blackend.the focal length of the lens and intensity of image becomes? R=radius of aperture=d/ |
| Answer» a thin lens of focal length f and is aperature has a dauaneter d.it a image of intensity I.now the outer part extending from R/2 to R is blackend.the focal length of the lens and intensity of image becomes? R=radius of aperture=d/ | |
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49.A square loop enters a magnetic field with velocity v as shown. The front edge enters the magnetic field at time t=0 . Which of the following graphs gives the correct variation of emf e induced in the loop with time t for it's constant velocity in the magnetic field?? |
| Answer» 49.A square loop enters a magnetic field with velocity v as shown. The front edge enters the magnetic field at time t=0 . Which of the following graphs gives the correct variation of emf e induced in the loop with time t for it's constant velocity in the magnetic field?? | |
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Effective resistance between point A and B for following network is-(each branch of resistance is R) |
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Answer» Effective resistance between point A and B for following network is- |
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The figure shows a spherical concave mirror with its pole at (0,0) and principal axis along x−axis. There is a point object O at (−40 cm,1 cm). The position of the image is |
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Answer» The figure shows a spherical concave mirror with its pole at (0,0) and principal axis along x−axis. There is a point object O at (−40 cm,1 cm). The position of the image is |
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What do you understand by the term resistance? |
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Answer» What do you understand by the term resistance? |
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A charged capacitor discharges through a resi†an ce R with time cons†an t τ.the two are now placed in series across an ac source of angular frequency ω=1/τ.the impedance of the circuit is |
| Answer» A charged capacitor discharges through a resi†an ce R with time cons†an t τ.the two are now placed in series across an ac source of angular frequency ω=1/τ.the impedance of the circuit is | |
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The magnetic field vector of an electromagnetic wave is given by B=B0(^i+^j√2)cos(kz−ωt), where, ^i,^j represents unit vector along x and y−axis respectively. At t=0 s, two electric charges q1 of 4π coulomb and q2 of 2π coulomb located at (0,0,πk) and (0,0,3πk) respectively, have the same velocity of 0.5c ^i, (where c is the velocity of light). The ratio of the force acting on charge q1 to q2 is |
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Answer» The magnetic field vector of an electromagnetic wave is given by B=B0(^i+^j√2)cos(kz−ωt), where, ^i,^j represents unit vector along x and y−axis respectively. At t=0 s, two electric charges q1 of 4π coulomb and q2 of 2π coulomb located at (0,0,πk) and (0,0,3πk) respectively, have the same velocity of 0.5c ^i, (where c is the velocity of light). The ratio of the force acting on charge q1 to q2 is |
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Name the device which is used to reverse the direction of current in the coil of a motor . |
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Answer» Name the device which is used to reverse the direction of current in the coil of a motor . |
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In one fission of uranium, 3×10−11J of energy is made available. Calculate the total number of fissions necessary per second to generate power of 15kW. |
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Answer» In one fission of uranium, 3×10−11J of energy is made available. Calculate the total number of fissions necessary per second to generate power of 15kW. |
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When a current of 1A passes through a tangent galvanometer, angle of deflection is 60. When current is reduced to 1/3 A,then the new angle of deflection |
| Answer» When a current of 1A passes through a tangent galvanometer, angle of deflection is 60. When current is reduced to 1/3 A,then the new angle of deflection | |
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Straight, parallel and equidistant field lines represent uniform electric field. Will the lines be always straight?Why? |
| Answer» Straight, parallel and equidistant field lines represent uniform electric field. Will the lines be always straight?Why? | |
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Two sounds of the same loudness and the same pitch produced by two different instruments differ. Explain and draw diagrams to illustrate your answer. |
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Answer» Two sounds of the same loudness and the same pitch produced by two different instruments differ. Explain and draw diagrams to illustrate your answer. |
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