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1.

42.Mechanism of proton discovery

Answer» 42.Mechanism of proton discovery
2.

Which one of the following is/are true in the formation of emulsion? i) the liquid in larger proportion act as dispersion of medium ii) the liquid with higher surface tension forms the dispersion medium iii) the liquid in which the emulsifying agent is more soluble forms the dispersion medium iv) an emulsion is formed by vigorous shaking of two immiscible liquids

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Which one of the following is/are true in the formation of emulsion?

i) the liquid in larger proportion act as dispersion of medium

ii) the liquid with higher surface tension forms the dispersion medium

iii) the liquid in which the emulsifying agent is more soluble forms the dispersion medium

iv) an emulsion is formed by vigorous shaking of two immiscible liquids


3.

If an object of mass m moves in uniform circular motion, a force F acts on it, whose direction is always towards the centre of the circular path. If F depends on m, speed v of the object, find an expression for F.?

Answer» If an object of mass m moves in uniform circular motion, a force F acts on it, whose direction is always towards the centre of the circular path. If F depends on m, speed v of the object, find an expression for F.?
4.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.1. Magnetic field lines around a magnet cannot intersect.2. When magnetic field lines intersect, the compass at the point of intersection flutuates between the two directions.Choose the correct option.

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Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.

1. Magnetic field lines around a magnet cannot intersect.

2. When magnetic field lines intersect, the compass at the point of intersection flutuates between the two directions.

Choose the correct option.

5.

The angular momentum of a flywheel having a moment of inertia of 0.4 kg-m2 decreases from 30 to 20 kg-m2/s in a period of 2 seconds. The average torque acting on the flywheel during this period is :

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The angular momentum of a flywheel having a moment of inertia of 0.4 kg-m2 decreases from 30 to 20 kg-m2/s in a period of 2 seconds. The average torque acting on the flywheel during this period is :

6.

What is converging and diverging rays?

Answer» What is converging and diverging rays?
7.

why is image formed when light rays intersect.cant an image be formed without intersection of light rays

Answer» why is image formed when light rays intersect.cant an image be formed without intersection of light rays
8.

a convex lens of focal length 15 cm forms an image at 10 cm from the lens how far the object is placed from lens and draw a ray diagram. find the power of lens

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a convex lens of focal length 15 cm forms an image at 10 cm from the lens how far the object is placed from lens and draw a ray diagram. find the power of lens

9.

What is the near point of healthy vision?

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What is the near point of healthy vision?


10.

According to New Cartesian Sign Convention : (a) focal length of concave mirror is positive and that of convex mirror is negative (b) focal length of both concave and convex mirrors is positive (c) focal length of both concave and convex mirrors is negative (d) focal length of concave mirror is negative and that of convex mirror is positive

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According to New Cartesian Sign Convention : (a) focal length of concave mirror is positive and that of convex mirror is negative (b) focal length of both concave and convex mirrors is positive (c) focal length of both concave and convex mirrors is negative (d) focal length of concave mirror is negative and that of convex mirror is positive

11.

Equal masses of hydrogen and methane are mixed in an empty container at 27^° C. The fraction of the total pressure exerted by methane is Options:a-1/3 b-1/2 c-1/9 d-2/3

Answer» Equal masses of hydrogen and methane are mixed in an empty container at 27^° C. The fraction of the total pressure exerted by methane is Options:a-1/3 b-1/2 c-1/9 d-2/3
12.

A thin convergent glass lens (μg=1.5) has a power of +5.0 D. When this lens is immersed in a liquid of refractive index μl, it acts as a divergent lens of focal length 100 cm. The value of μl is

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A thin convergent glass lens (μg=1.5) has a power of +5.0 D. When this lens is immersed in a liquid of refractive index μl, it acts as a divergent lens of focal length 100 cm. The value of μl is

13.

An object 50 cm tall is placed on the principal axis of a convex lens. Its 20 cm tall image is formed on the screen placed at a distance of 10 cm from the lens. Calculate the focal length of the lens.

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An object 50 cm tall is placed on the principal axis of a convex lens. Its 20 cm tall image is formed on the screen placed at a distance of 10 cm from the lens. Calculate the focal length of the lens.

14.

42.The potential difference between surface of a planet and a point 20m above it is 16J/kg.when a particle of mass 2kg is moved 8cm on a slope of 60 degree with horizontal work done is

Answer» 42.The potential difference between surface of a planet and a point 20m above it is 16J/kg.when a particle of mass 2kg is moved 8cm on a slope of 60 degree with horizontal work done is
15.

When a polar bear jumps onto an iceberg, its weight 200 kg.wt. is just sufficient to sink the iceberg. Then the weight of ice-berg is (specific gravity of ice = 0.9; Sp.gr. of sea water = 1.02)

Answer» When a polar bear jumps onto an iceberg, its weight 200 kg.wt. is just sufficient to sink the iceberg. Then the weight of ice-berg is (specific gravity of ice = 0.9; Sp.gr. of sea water = 1.02)
16.

In two experiments with a continuous flow calorimeter to determine the specific heat capacity of a liquid, an input power of 60 W produced a rise of 10 K in the liquid. When the power was doubled, the same temperature rise was achieved by making the rate of flow of liquid three times faster. The power lost to the surrounding in each case was :

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In two experiments with a continuous flow calorimeter to determine the specific heat capacity of a liquid, an input power of 60 W produced a rise of 10 K in the liquid. When the power was doubled, the same temperature rise was achieved by making the rate of flow of liquid three times faster. The power lost to the surrounding in each case was :



17.

How does refraction take place in the atmosphere? Why do stars twinkle but not the planets?

Answer» How does refraction take place in the atmosphere? Why do stars twinkle but not the planets?
18.

An electronic charge e is revolving in a circular orbit of radius r around a nucleus with speed v.the equivalent current is

Answer» An electronic charge e is revolving in a circular orbit of radius r around a nucleus with speed v.the equivalent current is
19.

Why ray passing through optic center go without deflection in a lense

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Why ray passing through optic center go without deflection in a lense

20.

Keeping current per unit length of arc cons†an t draw the variation of magnetic field at the centre of the arc with the angle subtended by the arc at the centre

Answer» Keeping current per unit length of arc cons†an t draw the variation of magnetic field at the centre of the arc with the angle subtended by the arc at the centre
21.

(a) Differentiate between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. (b) Which of the two, nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, is made use of : (i) for the production of electricity ? (ii) for making a hydrogen bomb ? (c) Which produces more energy : nuclear fusion or nuclear fission ? (d) Calculate the energy released in joules when 5 g of a material is completely converted into energy during a nuclear reaction. (e) How much is this energy in MeV ? (Speed of light = 3×108 m/s)

Answer» (a) Differentiate between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
(b) Which of the two, nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, is made use of :
(i) for the production of electricity ?
(ii) for making a hydrogen bomb ?
(c) Which produces more energy : nuclear fusion or nuclear fission ?
(d) Calculate the energy released in joules when 5 g of a material is completely converted into energy during a nuclear reaction.
(e) How much is this energy in MeV ? (Speed of light = 3×108 m/s)
22.

The gravitational field due to a mass distribution is E = Ax2 in x-direction. Here, A is a constant. Taking the gravitational potential to be zero at infinity, potential at x is

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The gravitational field due to a mass distribution is E = Ax2 in x-direction. Here, A is a constant. Taking the gravitational potential to be zero at infinity, potential at x is


23.

limx→0ex3−1−x3sin6(2x) equals

Answer» limx0ex31x3sin6(2x) equals
24.

Two particles of masses 4 kg and 6 kg are atrest separated by 20 m. If they move towardseach other under mutual force of attraction,the position of the point where they meet is

Answer» Two particles of masses 4 kg and 6 kg are atrest separated by 20 m. If they move towardseach other under mutual force of attraction,the position of the point where they meet is
25.

In which of the gases given below, the average speed of the molecule is the least at 1000K?

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In which of the gases given below, the average speed of the molecule is the least at 1000K?


26.

'The potential difference between two conductors is 1 volt. Explain the meaning of this statement.

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'The potential difference between two conductors is 1 volt. Explain the meaning of this statement.

27.

∫e−x(sinx−cosx)dx is equal to

Answer» ex(sinxcosx)dx is equal to
28.

The COP of a Carnot heat pump operating between 6∘C and 37∘C is

Answer» The COP of a Carnot heat pump operating between 6C and 37C is
29.

61. A heavy chain of length 1 m and weight 20 kg hangs vertically with one end attached to a peg and carries a block of mass 10 kg at the other end. Find the workdone in winding 50 cm of chain round the peg.

Answer» 61. A heavy chain of length 1 m and weight 20 kg hangs vertically with one end attached to a peg and carries a block of mass 10 kg at the other end. Find the workdone in winding 50 cm of chain round the peg.
30.

Find the focal length of the lens.20

Answer» Find the focal length of the lens.


  1. 20
31.

A 6-pole, 50 Hz, 3-phase induction motor running on full load develops a useful torque of 160 N-m and the rotor emf is absorbed to make 120 cycle/min. If the torque loss in windage and friction is 12 N-m. The net mechanical power developed is ________ kW.16.08

Answer» A 6-pole, 50 Hz, 3-phase induction motor running on full load develops a useful torque of 160 N-m and the rotor emf is absorbed to make 120 cycle/min. If the torque loss in windage and friction is 12 N-m. The net mechanical power developed is ________ kW.
  1. 16.08
32.

A circular shaft of diameter 120mm is welded to a rigid plate by a fillet weld of size 6mm. If a torque of 8 kN-m is applied to the shaft, then the maximum stress induced in the weld is

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A circular shaft of diameter 120mm is welded to a rigid plate by a fillet weld of size 6mm. If a torque of 8 kN-m is applied to the shaft, then the maximum stress induced in the weld is

33.

If the binding energy of deuterium is 2.23 MeV, then the mass defect (in amu) is?

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If the binding energy of deuterium is 2.23 MeV, then the mass defect (in amu) is?


34.

What is Polarity?

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What is Polarity?

35.

an equilateral triangle wire frame of side L having 3 point charges at its vertices is kept in xy plane as shown. Component of electric field due to the configuration in z direction at(0,0,L) is (origin is centroid of triangle

Answer» an equilateral triangle wire frame of side L having 3 point charges at its vertices is kept in xy plane as shown. Component of electric field due to the configuration in z direction at(0,0,L) is (origin is centroid of triangle
36.

What is positive and negative charge in 18cc of water?

Answer» What is positive and negative charge in 18cc of water?
37.

The magnetic field at a point inside a solenoid is 3√2π×10−4 T, and the line joining the point and one of the ends makes 45∘. For a current of 2 A and 750 turns per unit length, calculate the angle made at the other end by the same point.

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The magnetic field at a point inside a solenoid is 32π×104 T, and the line joining the point and one of the ends makes 45. For a current of 2 A and 750 turns per unit length, calculate the angle made at the other end by the same point.

38.

The nature of the image of a candle flame located 40cm from a concave mirror is real, inverted and magnified four times. The radius of curvature of the mirror will be

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The nature of the image of a candle flame located 40cm from a concave mirror is real, inverted and magnified four times. The radius of curvature of the mirror will be

39.

what is a redox equivalent

Answer» what is a redox equivalent
40.

{ A thin convergent glass lens }(μ=1.5) has a power }}{ of }10 D. When this lens is immersed in a liquid of }}{ refractive index }μ_\ell it acts as a divergence lens of }}{ focal length }200cm . The value of }μ_\ell should be

Answer» { A thin convergent glass lens }(μ=1.5) has a power }}{ of }10 D. When this lens is immersed in a liquid of }}{ refractive index }μ_\ell it acts as a divergence lens of }}{ focal length }200cm . The value of }μ_\ell should be
41.

The equivalent resistance between the points A & B in the circuit is:

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The equivalent resistance between the points A & B in the circuit is:


42.

There are two important fuels A and B both of which are extracted from deep inside the earth. Fuel A is a thick, dark, foul-smelling liquid whereas fuel B is a black solid. Combustion of both the fuels produces products, C, D, E and F. The product C makes the rainwater only slightly acidic but it is mainly responsible for causing global warming. The product D is neither acidic nor basic. It is harmless and does not affect the environment in any way. Both E and F attack breathing system of humans and are mainly responsible for causing acid rain. In addition to combustion of fuels A and B, the product F is also formed when lightning occurs in the sky. (a) What are (i) fuel A, and (ii) fuel B? (b) Name (i) C (ii) D (iii) E, and (iv) F (c) What is the process of formation of F during lightening known as? (d) Which fuel is supposed to be exhausted sooner: A or B? (e) Which fuel is mostly used for generating electricity at thermal power plants?

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There are two important fuels A and B both of which are extracted from deep inside the earth. Fuel A is a thick, dark, foul-smelling liquid whereas fuel B is a black solid. Combustion of both the fuels produces products, C, D, E and F. The product C makes the rainwater only slightly acidic but it is mainly responsible for causing global warming. The product D is neither acidic nor basic. It is harmless and does not affect the environment in any way. Both E and F attack breathing system of humans and are mainly responsible for causing acid rain. In addition to combustion of fuels A and B, the product F is also formed when lightning occurs in the sky.
(a) What are (i) fuel A, and (ii) fuel B?
(b) Name (i) C (ii) D (iii) E, and (iv) F
(c) What is the process of formation of F during lightening known as?
(d) Which fuel is supposed to be exhausted sooner: A or B?
(e) Which fuel is mostly used for generating electricity at thermal power plants?

43.

2. By stating the sign convention and assumptions used, derive the relation between object distance u, image distance v and focal length f for a thin convex lens, when it forms real image of an object of finite size.

Answer» 2. By stating the sign convention and assumptions used, derive the relation between object distance u, image distance v and focal length f for a thin convex lens, when it forms real image of an object of finite size.
44.

The turn ratio of a transformer is given as 2:3. If the current through the primary coil is 3 A, then calculate the current through load resistance.

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The turn ratio of a transformer is given as 2:3. If the current through the primary coil is 3 A, then calculate the current through load resistance.



45.

Two planets A and B travel counterclockwise in circular orbits around a fixed star. The radii of their orbits are in the ratio 1:4. At some time, they are aligned as shown in the figure, making a straight line with the star. After a certain time, the planet A comes back to its initial position, completing one full circle about the star. In the same time, angular displacement of the planet B is

Answer»

Two planets A and B travel counterclockwise in circular orbits around a fixed star. The radii of their orbits are in the ratio 1:4. At some time, they are aligned as shown in the figure, making a straight line with the star. After a certain time, the planet A comes back to its initial position, completing one full circle about the star. In the same time, angular displacement of the planet B is




46.

An uranium U235 fission reaction produces 216MeV. The amount of U235 required to run a 100MW nuclear power plant for a day with 100% efficiency is(1)0.01kg (2)1kg (3)0.1kg (4)0.001kg

Answer» An uranium U235 fission reaction produces 216MeV. The amount of U235 required to run a 100MW nuclear power plant for a day with 100% efficiency is
(1)0.01kg (2)1kg (3)0.1kg (4)0.001kg
47.

A liquid cools down from 70°C to 60° C in 5 mint. The time taken to cool it from 60°C to 50°C will be

Answer» A liquid cools down from 70°C to 60° C in 5 mint. The time taken to cool it from 60°C to 50°C will be
48.

An object 20 cm from a convex mirror gives rise to a virtual image 15 cm behind the mirror. The focal length of the mirror is

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An object 20 cm from a convex mirror gives rise to a virtual image 15 cm behind the mirror. The focal length of the mirror is


49.

Approximately for how many years will coal last if we maintain the current rate of consumption?

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Approximately for how many years will coal last if we maintain the current rate of consumption?


50.

Which of the following will balance the second balance in equilibrium?

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Which of the following will balance the second balance in equilibrium?