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1.

ntA heater coil is cut into three equal parts and only one part is now used in the heater instead of the original one.Heat generated by one part of the coil would be how much in comparison to that of the full length coil?n

Answer» ntA heater coil is cut into three equal parts and only one part is now used in the heater instead of the original one.Heat generated by one part of the coil would be how much in comparison to that of the full length coil?n
2.

When light ray travels from optically denser to optically rarer medium the velocity of light increases and thus wavelength decrases to maintain the constant frequency.But what is this frequency of light and why does it need to be constant? What will happen if it is not maintained?(being hypothetical)

Answer» When light ray travels from optically denser to optically rarer medium the velocity of light increases and thus wavelength decrases to maintain the constant frequency.
But what is this frequency of light and why does it need to be constant? What will happen if it is not maintained?(being hypothetical)
3.

21. In a new system of units energy (E), density (d)and power (P) are taken as fundamental units, thenthe dimensional formula of universal gravitationalconstant G will be(1) \lbrack Eld2p21(2) \lbrack E-d-1P2\rbrack(3) \lbrack E2d-1P-11(4) \lbrack E'd- 2P-21

Answer» 21. In a new system of units energy (E), density (d)and power (P) are taken as fundamental units, thenthe dimensional formula of universal gravitationalconstant G will be(1) \lbrack Eld2p21(2) \lbrack E-d-1P2\rbrack(3) \lbrack E2d-1P-11(4) \lbrack E'd- 2P-21
4.

a spring is cut into 4 equal parts and 2 parts are connected in parallel. what is the effective spring cons†an t

Answer» a spring is cut into 4 equal parts and 2 parts are connected in parallel. what is the effective spring cons†an t
5.

Look at the figure given below and answer the question based on that. Iron filings are sprinkled on a cardboard perpendicular to which a current carrying copper wire runs. The other components of the circuit have their usual meanings. What happens to a compass at a particular point near the copper wire if the resistance of the circuit is increased?

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Look at the figure given below and answer the question based on that. Iron filings are sprinkled on a cardboard perpendicular to which a current carrying copper wire runs. The other components of the circuit have their usual meanings. What happens to a compass at a particular point near the copper wire if the resistance of the circuit is increased?


6.

A heater coil is cut in to two parts of equallength and only one of them is used in theheater. The ratio of the heat produced by thishalf-coil to that by the original coil is1) 2: 1 2) 1:2 3) 1:44) 4:1

Answer» A heater coil is cut in to two parts of equallength and only one of them is used in theheater. The ratio of the heat produced by thishalf-coil to that by the original coil is1) 2: 1 2) 1:2 3) 1:44) 4:1
7.

The resistance of a platinum resistance thermometer of ice point, the steam point and the boiling point of sulphur are 2.50, 3.50 and 6.50Ω respectively. Find the boiling point of sulphur on the platinum scale. The ice point and steam point measure 0∘ and 100∘ respectively.

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The resistance of a platinum resistance thermometer of ice point, the steam point and the boiling point of sulphur are 2.50, 3.50 and 6.50Ω respectively. Find the boiling point of sulphur on the platinum scale. The ice point and steam point measure 0 and 100 respectively.

8.

For the circuit shown below the student would observe

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For the circuit shown below the student would observe


9.

A convex lens of focal 20 cm forms an image at a distance of 40 cm on the other side of the lens. Find the distance of the object from the lens. What is the magnification of the object? [4 MARKS]

Answer» A convex lens of focal 20 cm forms an image at a distance of 40 cm on the other side of the lens. Find the distance of the object from the lens. What is the magnification of the object? [4 MARKS]
10.

What are ultraviolet, visible and infrared rays

Answer» What are ultraviolet, visible and infrared rays
11.

Work function for following metals given in the table. Metal Work Function ϕ0 (eV)1 K 2.302 Na 2.753 Mo 4.174 Ag 4.7Their threshold wavelength in decreasing order must be

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Work function for following metals given in the table.

Metal Work Function ϕ0 (eV)

1 K 2.30

2 Na 2.75

3 Mo 4.17

4 Ag 4.7

Their threshold wavelength in decreasing order must be

12.

satellite communication also involves the use of electromagnetic waves?

Answer» satellite communication also involves the use of electromagnetic waves?
13.

Determine the power of the resulting half lens if equi-convex lens of focal length 20 cm is cut into 2 equal half about line parallel to principal axis & line perpendicular to principal axis

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Determine the power of the resulting half lens if equi-convex lens of focal length 20 cm is cut into 2 equal half about line parallel to principal axis & line perpendicular to principal axis

14.

The speed of a light is 310(10) nm/sec What is the value of wavelength in nm of quantum light with frequency of6101010 1010/sec.

Answer» The speed of a light is 310(10) nm/sec What is the value of wavelength in nm of quantum light with frequency of6101010 1010/sec.
15.

Water ( with refractive index 4/3) in a tank is 18 cm deep.Oil of refractive index 7/4 lies on water making a convex surface of radius of curvature R=6 cm.Consider Oil to act as a thin lens.An object Sender is placed 24 cm above water surface.The location of image is at x cm above the bottom of the tank.Then x is

Answer» Water ( with refractive index 4/3) in a tank is 18 cm deep.Oil of refractive index 7/4 lies on water making a convex surface of radius of curvature R=6 cm.Consider Oil to act as a thin lens.An object Sender is placed 24 cm above water surface.The location of image is at x cm above the bottom of the tank.Then x is
16.

An experiment for tracing the path of a ray of light through a glass slab was set up in the laboratory and ray diagram was drawn as shown here. The teacher asked the students to identify the refracted ray. The correct answer is :(1) SR(2) RQ(3) N1N2(4) QP

Answer» An experiment for tracing the path of a ray of light through a glass slab was set up in the laboratory and ray diagram was drawn as shown here. The teacher asked the students to identify the refracted ray. The correct answer is :







(1) SR

(2) RQ

(3) N1N2

(4) QP
17.

The specific heat of a metal at low temperature varies according to s=αT3, where α is a constant and T is absolute temperature. The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of unit mass of the metal from T=1 K to T=2 K is

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The specific heat of a metal at low temperature varies according to s=αT3, where α is a constant and T is absolute temperature. The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of unit mass of the metal from T=1 K to T=2 K is

18.

48. Explain steric factor and effect of steric factor on rate of reaction

Answer» 48. Explain steric factor and effect of steric factor on rate of reaction
19.

A long, straight wire carrying a current of 30 A is placed in an external, uniform magnetic field of (4.0×(10-4) T exists from south to north.Find at a point 2.0 away from the wire.

Answer» A long, straight wire carrying a current of 30 A is placed in an external, uniform magnetic field of (4.0×(10-4) T exists from south to north.Find at a point 2.0 away from the wire.
20.

Two free parallel straight wires carrying current in opposite direction A.attract each other B. do not affect Each Other C.repel each other D. get rotated to the perpendicular to the each other

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Two free parallel straight wires carrying current in opposite direction

A.attract each other

B. do not affect Each Other

C.repel each other

D. get rotated to the perpendicular to the each other

21.

When the potentials of two ends of a wire differ by 10 volts, the current flowing between the two ends is recorded as 2mA. What is the resistance offered by the wire?

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When the potentials of two ends of a wire differ by 10 volts, the current flowing between the two ends is recorded as 2mA. What is the resistance offered by the wire?

22.

The absolute refractive indices of glass and water are 3/2 and 4/3 respectively. How much faster does light travel in water than in glass ?

Answer» The absolute refractive indices of glass and water are 3/2 and 4/3 respectively. How much faster does light travel in water than in glass ?
23.

In the frame shown below, force in the member AB will be

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In the frame shown below, force in the member AB will be


24.

87.If current in a wire is I = (5 + 3sin100t) ampere, then rms current is

Answer» 87.If current in a wire is I = (5 + 3sin100t) ampere, then rms current is
25.

If a heater of resistance 100 Ω draws a current of 5 A for 1 hour, then the energy consumed by the heater is:

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If a heater of resistance 100 Ω draws a current of 5 A for 1 hour, then the energy consumed by the heater is:

26.

Why a voltmeter is said to be ideal when it has infinite resistance?

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Why a voltmeter is said to be ideal when it has infinite resistance?

27.

A ray of monochromatic light follows the path shown in the figure as it passes through five layers of different optical media of refractive indices μ0,μ1,μ2,μ3 and μ4. If the angle of incidence in the first medium is 30∘, determine the angle of deviation on the whole.

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A ray of monochromatic light follows the path shown in the figure as it passes through five layers of different optical media of refractive indices μ0,μ1,μ2,μ3 and μ4. If the angle of incidence in the first medium is 30, determine the angle of deviation on the whole.




28.

What is meant by mechanical energy ? State its two forms. State the law of conservation of energy.

Answer» What is meant by mechanical energy ? State its two forms. State the law of conservation of energy.
29.

The radii of curvature of both the surfaces of a lens are equal. If one of the surfaces is made plane,how doesv the power changes

Answer» The radii of curvature of both the surfaces of a lens are equal. If one of the surfaces is made plane,how doesv the power changes
30.

A planet has twice the mass of the earth and of identical size . What will be the height above the surface of the planet Where it's acceleration due to gravity reduces by 36% of it's value on it's surface

Answer» A planet has twice the mass of the earth and of identical size . What will be the height above the surface of the planet Where it's acceleration due to gravity reduces by 36% of it's value on it's surface
31.

The angle of incidence for a ray of light at a refracting surface of a prism is 45∘. The angle of prism is 60∘. If the ray suffers minimum deviation through the prism, the angle of minimum deviation and refractive index of the material of the prism, respectively are [Assume the surrounding medium to be air]

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The angle of incidence for a ray of light at a refracting surface of a prism is 45. The angle of prism is 60. If the ray suffers minimum deviation through the prism, the angle of minimum deviation and refractive index of the material of the prism, respectively are



[Assume the surrounding medium to be air]

32.

The driving wheel of a gear system is of radius 1 cm and it has 8 teeth. For twelve rotations of the driving wheel, the driven wheel makes one rotation. Find the radius of the driven wheel.

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The driving wheel of a gear system is of radius 1 cm and it has 8 teeth. For twelve rotations of the driving wheel, the driven wheel makes one rotation. Find the radius of the driven wheel.


33.

If 1020 electrons flow from the black body to the red body through the copper wire in 8 seconds, then find the current flowing between them.

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If 1020 electrons flow from the black body to the red body through the copper wire in 8 seconds, then find the current flowing between them.


34.

a ball with a charge -50e is placed at the center of a hollow spherical shell has a net charge of -50e . what is the charge on the shell's outer surface

Answer» a ball with a charge -50e is placed at the center of a hollow spherical shell has a net charge of -50e . what is the charge on the shell's outer surface
35.

Derive the expression for magnetic field at any point inside a cavity of a current carrying cylinder and in which current is only flowing in the remaining part of cylinder and not in the cavity

Answer» Derive the expression for magnetic field at any point inside a cavity of a current carrying cylinder and in which current is only flowing in the remaining part of cylinder and not in the cavity
36.

Which of the following relations hold good for 'R' and 'F', where 'R' is the radius of curvature of a spherical mirror and 'F' is the focal length of the mirror?

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Which of the following relations hold good for 'R' and 'F', where 'R' is the radius of curvature of a spherical mirror and 'F' is the focal length of the mirror?


37.

In a hydro power plant:

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In a hydro power plant:


38.

In a closed loop according to Kirchhoffs' second rule when to take emf positive and when to take it negative and how to calculate emf in a closed loop of battery

Answer» In a closed loop according to Kirchhoffs' second rule when to take emf positive and when to take it negative and how to calculate emf in a closed loop of battery
39.

How is the working of an electric bell affected, if alternating current be used instead of direct current?

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How is the working of an electric bell affected, if alternating current be used instead of direct current?

40.

A 1 cm high object is placed at a distance of 2f from a convex lens. What is the height of the image formed ?

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A 1 cm high object is placed at a distance of 2f from a convex lens. What is the height of the image formed ?

41.

The appliances in our homes are connected in

Answer»

The appliances in our homes are connected in


42.

In some question of reflection and refraction their be a distance of screen from the mirror or lens should be ask. So what is mean by distance from the screen?

Answer» In some question of reflection and refraction their be a distance of screen from the mirror or lens should be ask. So what is mean by distance from the screen?
43.

State the kind of mirror used (a) by a dentist, (b) as a search-light reflector.

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State the kind of mirror used

(a) by a dentist,

(b) as a search-light reflector.

44.

Question 5A person needs a lens of power -5.5 dioptres for correcting his distant vision. For correcting his near vision he needs a lens of power +1.5 dioptre. What is the focal length of the lens required for correcting (i) distant vision and (ii) near vision?

Answer»

Question 5

A person needs a lens of power -5.5 dioptres for correcting his distant vision. For correcting his near vision he needs a lens of power +1.5 dioptre. What is the focal length of the lens required for correcting (i) distant vision and (ii) near vision?



45.

For a circuit having equivalent resistance, R=5 MΩ and capacitance C=2 μF, what time will be elapsed before the power delivered by the battery drops to 25% of its maximum value?

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For a circuit having equivalent resistance, R=5 MΩ and capacitance C=2 μF, what time will be elapsed before the power delivered by the battery drops to 25% of its maximum value?

46.

1. gas outlet 2. manure 3. Slurry 4. digester.

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1. gas outlet 2. manure 3. Slurry 4. digester.



47.

What steps would you suggest to reduce energy consumption ?

Answer» What steps would you suggest to reduce energy consumption ?
48.

The radiation exposure is measured by the unit called __.

Answer»

The radiation exposure is measured by the unit called __.

49.

List down the devices around you in which magnets are used.

Answer» List down the devices around you in which magnets are used.
50.

What is an electrolyte?

Answer» What is an electrolyte?