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(a) Give reasons for the following: (i) Colour of the clear sky is blue. (ii) The sun can be seen about two minutes before the actual sunrise. (iii) We cannot see an object clearly if it is placed very close to the eyes.(b) What is Presbyopia? Write two causes of this defect. |
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Answer» (a) Give reasons for the following: (i) Colour of the clear sky is blue. (ii) The sun can be seen about two minutes before the actual sunrise. (iii) We cannot see an object clearly if it is placed very close to the eyes. (b) What is Presbyopia? Write two causes of this defect. |
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In the process of light entering our eye and forming an image at retina, at which interface the maximum refraction takes place? |
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Answer» In the process of light entering our eye and forming an image at retina, at which interface the maximum refraction takes place? |
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A proton of mass 1.6×10−27 kg and charge 1.6×10−19 C is shot perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field with a velocity 5×106 m/s. If the magnetic field is 1 T. The frequency of revolution is |
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Answer» A proton of mass 1.6×10−27 kg and charge 1.6×10−19 C is shot perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field with a velocity 5×106 m/s. If the magnetic field is 1 T. The frequency of revolution is |
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what do you mean by ohmic and non ohmic resistors ? |
| Answer» what do you mean by ohmic and non ohmic resistors ? | |
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What do you mean by free electrons? Distinguish conductor and insulator in this regard |
| Answer» What do you mean by free electrons? Distinguish conductor and insulator in this regard | |
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A person of height h is standing in front of a plane mirror. a) What is the minimum size of the mirror so that complete image of the person is formed ? (b) What is the minimum size of the mirror so that the person can see his complete image? (c) Where should the top edge of the mirror be placed relative to the eyes and the head of the person,so that the person sees his complete image. |
| Answer» A person of height h is standing in front of a plane mirror. a) What is the minimum size of the mirror so that complete image of the person is formed ? (b) What is the minimum size of the mirror so that the person can see his complete image? (c) Where should the top edge of the mirror be placed relative to the eyes and the head of the person,so that the person sees his complete image. | |
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A pendulum clock keeps correct time at 0∘. Its mean coefficient of linear expansions is α/∘, then the loss in seconds per day by the clock if the temperature rises by t∘ is |
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Answer» A pendulum clock keeps correct time at 0∘. Its mean coefficient of linear expansions is α/∘, then the loss in seconds per day by the clock if the temperature rises by t∘ is |
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find the position and nature of the image of an object of height 3 cm when placed 60 cm from a convex mirror of focal length 15cm |
| Answer» find the position and nature of the image of an object of height 3 cm when placed 60 cm from a convex mirror of focal length 15cm | |
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A closed coil consists of 500 turns on a rectangular frame of area 4.0 cm2 and has a resistance of 50 Ω. The coil is kept with its plane perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of 0.2 wb/m2, the amount of charge flowing through the coil if it is turned over (rotated through 180∘) |
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Answer» A closed coil consists of 500 turns on a rectangular frame of area 4.0 cm2 and has a resistance of 50 Ω. The coil is kept with its plane perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of 0.2 wb/m2, the amount of charge flowing through the coil if it is turned over (rotated through 180∘) |
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Question 1What are the different ways in which water gets contaminated? |
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Answer» Question 1 |
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a semicircual ring is plased in a magnetic field in x-y direction condition for no emf i |
| Answer» a semicircual ring is plased in a magnetic field in x-y direction condition for no emf i | |
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What type of lens is thicker in the middle than at the edges? |
| Answer» What type of lens is thicker in the middle than at the edges? | |
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A particle of mass m is suspended from the ceiling through a string of length L. The particle moves in a horizontal circle of radius r. The speed of the particle i |
| Answer» A particle of mass m is suspended from the ceiling through a string of length L. The particle moves in a horizontal circle of radius r. The speed of the particle i | |
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Draw a figure explaining various terms related to a lens. |
| Answer» Draw a figure explaining various terms related to a lens. | |
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26. What percentage of Fe+3 is present in fe093O ? |
| Answer» 26. What percentage of Fe+3 is present in fe093O ? | |
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How to determine whether an electric charge is positive or negative ? |
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Answer» How to determine whether an electric charge is positive or negative ? |
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1 watt of electric power is equivalent to ___. |
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Answer» 1 watt of electric power is equivalent to ___. |
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(a) Draw a labelled diagram to show the domestic electric wiring from an electric pole to a room. Give the wiring for a bulb and a three-pin socket only. (b) State two hazards associated with the use of electricity. (c) State the important precautions which should be observed in the use of electricity. (d) What will you do if you see a person coming in contant with a live wire ? (e) Explain why, electric switches should not be operated with wet hands. |
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Answer» (a) Draw a labelled diagram to show the domestic electric wiring from an electric pole to a room. Give the wiring for a bulb and a three-pin socket only. (b) State two hazards associated with the use of electricity. (c) State the important precautions which should be observed in the use of electricity. (d) What will you do if you see a person coming in contant with a live wire ? (e) Explain why, electric switches should not be operated with wet hands. |
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The smaller the focus of a convex lens more will be its magnifying capacity, so why don't we use magnifying glasses with very small focal length? |
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Answer» The smaller the focus of a convex lens more will be its magnifying capacity, so why don't we use magnifying glasses with very small focal length? |
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If a bar magnet was cut initially into two pieces. Then each of the new pieces was cut into two more pieces, and the process was repeated one more time, find out the number of the north pole generated? |
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Answer» If a bar magnet was cut initially into two pieces. Then each of the new pieces was cut into two more pieces, and the process was repeated one more time, find out the number of the north pole generated? |
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HOW AN ABSORPTION SPECTRUM IS LIKE THE PHOTOGRAPHIC NEGATIVE OF AN EMISSION SPECTRUM |
| Answer» HOW AN ABSORPTION SPECTRUM IS LIKE THE PHOTOGRAPHIC NEGATIVE OF AN EMISSION SPECTRUM | |
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Out of convex mirror and concave mirror, whose focus is situated behind the mirror ? |
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Answer» Out of convex mirror and concave mirror, whose focus is situated behind the mirror ? |
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The self-inductance of a coil having 400 turns is 10 mH. The magnetic flux through the cross-section of the coil corresponding to current 2 mA is(a) 4 x 10−3 Wb(b) 3 x 10−3 Wb(c)2 x 10−3 Wb(d) 8 x 10−3 Wb |
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Answer» The self-inductance of a coil having 400 turns is 10 mH. The magnetic flux through the cross-section of the coil corresponding to current 2 mA is (a) 4 x 10−3 Wb (b) 3 x 10−3 Wb (c)2 x 10−3 Wb (d) 8 x 10−3 Wb |
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why ICl is more reactive than I_{2. |
| Answer» why ICl is more reactive than I_{2. | |
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There are two 10 MVA generators of subtransient reactance 15% each and one 5 MVA generator of subtransient reactance 12%. The generators are connected to the station busbars from which load is taken through three 5 MVA, step up transformers each having reactance of 8%. The maximum fault MVA at LV side is _____ MVA.175.4 |
Answer» There are two 10 MVA generators of subtransient reactance 15% each and one 5 MVA generator of subtransient reactance 12%. The generators are connected to the station busbars from which load is taken through three 5 MVA, step up transformers each having reactance of 8%. The maximum fault MVA at LV side is _____ MVA.
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A monochromatic light of wavelength 560 nm is incident on a single slit and a diffraction pattern is formed. Now the whole set up is placed in liquid of refractive index 1.5 and when in this case a light of wavelength λ is used the third maxima coincides with 2nd minimum of previous case. The wavelength λ of light is |
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Answer» A monochromatic light of wavelength 560 nm is incident on a single slit and a diffraction pattern is formed. Now the whole set up is placed in liquid of refractive index 1.5 and when in this case a light of wavelength λ is used the third maxima coincides with 2nd minimum of previous case. The wavelength λ of light is |
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find the magnetic force on a short magnet of magnetic dipole moment M2 due to short magnetic dipole moment M1. |
| Answer» find the magnetic force on a short magnet of magnetic dipole moment M2 due to short magnetic dipole moment M1. | |
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Explain Faraday's experiment? |
| Answer» Explain Faraday's experiment? | |
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Bottom of a lake is at 0 degree c and atmospheric temperature is -20 degree c if 1 cm ice is formed on the surface in 24 h then time taken to form next 1 cm of ice is |
| Answer» Bottom of a lake is at 0 degree c and atmospheric temperature is -20 degree c if 1 cm ice is formed on the surface in 24 h then time taken to form next 1 cm of ice is | |
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Which of the following is false regarding Chandrayaan? |
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Answer» Which of the following is false regarding Chandrayaan? |
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Unit of∈? |
| Answer» Unit of∈? | |
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Two junction diodes one of germanium (Ge) and other of silicon (Si) are connected to a battery of emf 12 V and a load resistance 10 kΩ as shown in the figure. The germanium diode conducts at 0.3 V and silicon diode at 0.7 V. When a current flows in the circuit, the potential of terminal Y will be |
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Answer» Two junction diodes one of germanium (Ge) and other of silicon (Si) are connected to a battery of emf 12 V and a load resistance 10 kΩ as shown in the figure. The germanium diode conducts at 0.3 V and silicon diode at 0.7 V. When a current flows in the circuit, the potential of terminal Y will be |
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A person looks at different trees in an open space with the following details. Arrange the trees in decreasing order of their apparent sizes.TreeHeight(m)Distance from the eye(m)A2.050B2.580C1.870D2.8100 |
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Answer» A person looks at different trees in an open space with the following details. Arrange the trees in decreasing order of their apparent sizes. |
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A source is producing 1500 waves in 3 seconds. If the distance covered by a compression and an adjacent rarefaction be 68 cm, find: (a) frequency, (b) wavelength, and (c) velocity, of the sound wave. |
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Answer» A source is producing 1500 waves in 3 seconds. If the distance covered by a compression and an adjacent rarefaction be 68 cm, find: (a) frequency, (b) wavelength, and (c) velocity, of the sound wave. |
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(a) State and explain joule's law of heating. (b) A resistance of 40 ohms and one of 60 ohms are arranged in series across 220 volts find heat in joules produced by this combination of resistance in half a minute. |
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Answer» (a) State and explain joule's law of heating. |
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Calculate the resistance of a wire, if the voltage is 48 V and the current flowing is equal to 4 A.12 |
Answer» Calculate the resistance of a wire, if the voltage is 48 V and the current flowing is equal to 4 A.
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A lens forms an upright and magnified image of an object. (a) Name the lens. (b) Draw a labelled ray diagram to show the image formation. |
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Answer» A lens forms an upright and magnified image of an object. (a) Name the lens. (b) Draw a labelled ray diagram to show the image formation. |
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A convex lens of focal length f produces a real image 1n times of the size of the object. The distance of the object from the lens is |
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Answer» A convex lens of focal length f produces a real image 1n times of the size of the object. The distance of the object from the lens is |
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53. Amt of ice that will separate out on cooling soon containing 65g of ethylene glycol in 250g water to -9.3 C ( kf of water=1.86) |
| Answer» 53. Amt of ice that will separate out on cooling soon containing 65g of ethylene glycol in 250g water to -9.3 C ( kf of water=1.86) | |
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Which of the following is not classified under a fossil fuel? |
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Answer» Which of the following is not classified under a fossil fuel? |
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If P=-2 then what is the value of its focal length. |
| Answer» If P=-2 then what is the value of its focal length. | |
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A single phase overhead transmission line has two conductors of diameter 1 cm with a spacing of 1 meter between centres. If the dielectric strength of air is 21 kV/cm, the voltage for which corona will commence on the line is _____ kV.55.6 |
Answer» A single phase overhead transmission line has two conductors of diameter 1 cm with a spacing of 1 meter between centres. If the dielectric strength of air is 21 kV/cm, the voltage for which corona will commence on the line is _____ kV.
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If lens A has focal length +15 cm and lens B has focal length +30 cm, find out which lens has more power? |
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Answer» If lens A has focal length +15 cm and lens B has focal length +30 cm, find out which lens has more power? |
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An optical fibre consists of a core having refractive index μ1 surrounded by a cladding of refractive index μ2 (μ2<μ1). A beam of light enters from the air at an angle of α with the axis of the fibre. The highest value of α for which ray can be travelled through fiber is |
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Answer» An optical fibre consists of a core having refractive index μ1 surrounded by a cladding of refractive index μ2 (μ2<μ1). A beam of light enters from the air at an angle of α with the axis of the fibre. The highest value of α for which ray can be travelled through fiber is |
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Which type of current is carried through the transmission wires? Does the transformers change the type of current? |
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Answer» Which type of current is carried through the transmission wires? Does the transformers change the type of current? |
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You are given four ammeters A, B, C and D having the least counts mentioned below:(a) Ammeter A with least count 0.25 A(b) Ammeter B with least count 0.5 A(c) Ammeter C with least count 0.05 A(d) Ammeter D with least count 0.1 AWhich of the ammeters would you prefer for doing an experiment to determine the equivalent resistance of two resistance most accurately, when connected in parallel?(1) A(2) B(3) C(4) D |
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Answer» You are given four ammeters A, B, C and D having the least counts mentioned below: (a) Ammeter A with least count 0.25 A (b) Ammeter B with least count 0.5 A (c) Ammeter C with least count 0.05 A (d) Ammeter D with least count 0.1 A Which of the ammeters would you prefer for doing an experiment to determine the equivalent resistance of two resistance most accurately, when connected in parallel? (1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D |
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Pick out the statement which is not true |
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Answer» Pick out the statement which is not true |
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An electric bulb has a filament that is connected to its terminal.Is it true or false? |
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Answer» An electric bulb has a filament that is connected to its terminal.Is it true or false? |
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Three consecutive resonant frequencies of stretchedstring fixed at both ends are 60 Hz, 90 Hz and20 Hz then(1) The fundamental frequency is 30 Hz(2) The given frequencies are 1st, 3rd and 5th harmonic(3) The given frequencies are 1st, 2nd and 3rd overtone(4) Both (1) and (3) are correct |
| Answer» Three consecutive resonant frequencies of stretchedstring fixed at both ends are 60 Hz, 90 Hz and20 Hz then(1) The fundamental frequency is 30 Hz(2) The given frequencies are 1st, 3rd and 5th harmonic(3) The given frequencies are 1st, 2nd and 3rd overtone(4) Both (1) and (3) are correct | |
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Q41. With reference to the International Watercourse Convention, consider the following statements 1. It is an international treaty adopted by International Maritime adopted by United Nations. 2. It covers both surface water and groundwater. 3. India has recently ratified the agreement. Select the correct code. |
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Answer» Q41. With reference to the International Watercourse Convention, consider the following statements 1. It is an international treaty adopted by International Maritime adopted by United Nations. 2. It covers both surface water and groundwater. 3. India has recently ratified the agreement. Select the correct code. |
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