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Two students perform the experiments on series and parallel combinations of two given resistors R1 and R2 and plot the given V-I graphs.Which of the graphs is (are) correctly labeled in terms of the word 'series' and 'parallel'? Justify your answer. |
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Answer» Two students perform the experiments on series and parallel combinations of two given resistors R1 and R2 and plot the given V-I graphs. Which of the graphs is (are) correctly labeled in terms of the word 'series' and 'parallel'? Justify your answer. ![]() |
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Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.1. Magnetic field lines form closed loops.2. No two field lines intersect |
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Answer» Consider the following statements and choose the correct option. |
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Answer the following.Name disease caused due to water pollution. |
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Answer» Answer the following. Name disease caused due to water pollution. |
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In order to rotate a bar pivoted at its mid point, we need to apply |
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Answer» In order to rotate a bar pivoted at its mid point, we need to apply |
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A circular coil and a bar magnet recede from each other with the same velocity. Then (1) there will be no induced e.m.f. in the coil(2) there will be an induced e.m.f. in the coil(3) an e.m.f. will be induced in the magnet(4) none of these |
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Answer» A circular coil and a bar magnet recede from each other with the same velocity. Then (1) there will be no induced e.m.f. in the coil (2) there will be an induced e.m.f. in the coil (3) an e.m.f. will be induced in the magnet (4) none of these |
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Which has s configuration |
| Answer» Which has s configuration | |
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Two sounds are heard at the end of an iron rod5 km long, at an interval of 14 seconds, when asource of sound is placed at the other end of therod. The velocity of sound in air is 330 m/s. Thevelocity of sound in iron is approximately |
| Answer» Two sounds are heard at the end of an iron rod5 km long, at an interval of 14 seconds, when asource of sound is placed at the other end of therod. The velocity of sound in air is 330 m/s. Thevelocity of sound in iron is approximately | |
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A coil of resistance 400 Ω is placed in a magnetic field. If the magnetic flux ϕ (Wb) linked with the coil varies with time t (sec) as ϕ=50t2+4, the current in the coil at t= 2 sec is |
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Answer» A coil of resistance 400 Ω is placed in a magnetic field. If the magnetic flux ϕ (Wb) linked with the coil varies with time t (sec) as ϕ=50t2+4, the current in the coil at t= 2 sec is |
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A ray of light travelling in air goes into water. The angle of refraction will be : (a) 90∘ (b) smaller than the angle of incidence (c) it goes along the normal (d) greater than the angle of incidence |
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Answer» A ray of light travelling in air goes into water. The angle of refraction will be : (a) 90∘ (b) smaller than the angle of incidence (c) it goes along the normal (d) greater than the angle of incidence |
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A rod of length L and resistance r rotates about one end with angular velocity ω as shown in the figure, its other end touches a conducting ring of negligible resistance. A resistance R is connected between the centre and periphery. There is a uniform magnetic field B directed as shown in the figure. Find the current in resistance R. |
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Answer» A rod of length L and resistance r rotates about one end with angular velocity ω as shown in the figure, its other end touches a conducting ring of negligible resistance. A resistance R is connected between the centre and periphery. There is a uniform magnetic field B directed as shown in the figure. Find the current in resistance R. |
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In the figure shown, the ammeter reading will be independent of R2 when |
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Answer» In the figure shown, the ammeter reading will be independent of R2 when |
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For an incident wave ,E=Eo cos(kz -wt)i give its reflected wave from rarer and denser mediu |
| Answer» For an incident wave ,E=Eo cos(kz -wt)i give its reflected wave from rarer and denser mediu | |
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The pressure of real gas is less than the pressure of an ideal gas because of: |
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Answer» The pressure of real gas is less than the pressure of an ideal gas because of: |
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ntA concave mirror of focal length f1 is placed at a distance of d from a convex lens of focal length f2. A beam of light coming from infinity and falling on this convex lens- concave mirror combination returns to infinity. The distance d must be equal ton ntA. f1+f2n ntB. -f1+f2n ntC. 2f1+f2n ntD. -2f1+f2n |
| Answer» ntA concave mirror of focal length f1 is placed at a distance of d from a convex lens of focal length f2. A beam of light coming from infinity and falling on this convex lens- concave mirror combination returns to infinity. The distance d must be equal ton ntA. f1+f2n ntB. -f1+f2n ntC. 2f1+f2n ntD. -2f1+f2n | |
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V/m is the unit of: a)potential b)electric potential energy c)electric current d)electric field intensity |
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Answer» V/m is the unit of: a)potential b)electric potential energy c)electric current d)electric field intensity |
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The angle between the emergent ray and incident ray when the light goes from air to glass slab is ____ |
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Answer» The angle between the emergent ray and incident ray when the light goes from air to glass slab is ____ |
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In which of the following cases light bends towards the normal? |
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Answer» In which of the following cases light bends towards the normal? |
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A telescope has an objective lens of 20 cm diameter and is situated at a distance of 2 km from two objects. The minimum distance between the two objects, which can be resolved by the telescope, when mean wavelength of light is 6000 Å, is order of |
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Answer» A telescope has an objective lens of 20 cm diameter and is situated at a distance of 2 km from two objects. The minimum distance between the two objects, which can be resolved by the telescope, when mean wavelength of light is 6000 Å, is order of |
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How was the speed of light defined for the first time? |
| Answer» How was the speed of light defined for the first time? | |
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7. Balance the redox rections in ionic methodMno4-+I- -> Mno2+i2 |
| Answer» 7. Balance the redox rections in ionic methodMno4-+I- -> Mno2+i2 | |
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The principle of Ocean thermal energy conversion is |
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Answer» The principle of Ocean thermal energy conversion is |
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By what name is the physical quantity coulomb/second called ? |
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Answer» By what name is the physical quantity coulomb/second called ? |
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When light of wavelength λ is incident on an equilateral prism kept in its minimum deviation position, it is found that the angle of deviation equals the angle of the prism itself. The refractive index of the material of the prism for the wavelength λ is, then |
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Answer» When light of wavelength λ is incident on an equilateral prism kept in its minimum deviation position, it is found that the angle of deviation equals the angle of the prism itself. The refractive index of the material of the prism for the wavelength λ is, then |
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Question 15 (b)State the rule to determine the direction of a(ii) force experienced by a current-carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it. |
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Answer» Question 15 (b) State the rule to determine the direction of a (ii) force experienced by a current-carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it. |
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A boy standing on a horizontal plane finds a bird flying at a distance of 100 m from him at an elevation of 30∘. A girl standing on the roof of a 20-m-high building finds the angle of elevation of the same bird to be 45∘. The boy and the girl are on the opposite sides of the bird. Find the distance of the bird from the girl. [Given √2=1.41] [4 MARKS] |
| Answer» A boy standing on a horizontal plane finds a bird flying at a distance of 100 m from him at an elevation of 30∘. A girl standing on the roof of a 20-m-high building finds the angle of elevation of the same bird to be 45∘. The boy and the girl are on the opposite sides of the bird. Find the distance of the bird from the girl. [Given √2=1.41] [4 MARKS] | |
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The converging or diverging power of a lens depends upon the difference of refractive index of lens with respect to the medium in which it is placed. If a converging lens having power P is immersed in a liquid, it's focal length(a)Will increase(b)Will decrease(c)Will remain unchanged(d)Will increase or decrease |
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Answer» The converging or diverging power of a lens depends upon the difference of refractive index of lens with respect to the medium in which it is placed. If a converging lens having power P is immersed in a liquid, it's focal length (a)Will increase (b)Will decrease (c)Will remain unchanged (d)Will increase or decrease |
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Why does the eye need to change the focal length of the eye lens? |
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Answer» Why does the eye need to change the focal length of the eye lens? |
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Why doesn't the planets Twinkle while the stars does? |
| Answer» Why doesn't the planets Twinkle while the stars does? | |
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2. Dimension of time in dimensional formula for heatintensity is(2) 1(3) 2(4) 3 |
| Answer» 2. Dimension of time in dimensional formula for heatintensity is(2) 1(3) 2(4) 3 | |
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WHAT EFFECT WILL BE SEEN ON THE IMAGE IF A CONVEX LENS IS CUT THROUGH ITS Y-AXIS? |
| Answer» WHAT EFFECT WILL BE SEEN ON THE IMAGE IF A CONVEX LENS IS CUT THROUGH ITS Y-AXIS? | |
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What is nudear energy? |
| Answer» What is nudear energy? | |
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A light ray enters a prism through the side PR. PQR is a cross section of the prism. The emergent ray lies along the boundary OQ. ∠P = 90° and PQ = PR. The ray diagram has been given.iv. What is the speed of light in the prism? (Speed of light in air is 3×108 m/s)[1 mark] |
Answer» ![]() A light ray enters a prism through the side PR. PQR is a cross section of the prism. The emergent ray lies along the boundary OQ. ∠P = 90° and PQ = PR. The ray diagram has been given. iv. What is the speed of light in the prism? (Speed of light in air is 3×108 m/s) [1 mark] |
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The telescope has an obj. of focal length 50cm and ete piece of focal lenght 5cm. Least dist. of distinct vision is 25cm. The telescope is focussed for distinct vusion on a scale 200cm away. Separation between obj. and eye piece is |
| Answer» The telescope has an obj. of focal length 50cm and ete piece of focal lenght 5cm. Least dist. of distinct vision is 25cm. The telescope is focussed for distinct vusion on a scale 200cm away. Separation between obj. and eye piece is | |
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Find the focal length of the lens shown in figure. The radius of curvature is R=10 cm and the refractive index of material of the lens is 32. |
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Answer» Find the focal length of the lens shown in figure. The radius of curvature is R=10 cm and the refractive index of material of the lens is 32. |
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If the image formed by a convex lens is of the same size as that of the object, what is the position of the image with respect to the lens ? |
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Answer» If the image formed by a convex lens is of the same size as that of the object, what is the position of the image with respect to the lens ? |
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Which of the following are the properties of ultraviolet radiations? |
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Answer» Which of the following are the properties of ultraviolet radiations? |
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The magnetic field lines : (a) intersect at right angles to one another (b) intersect at an angle of 45o to each other (c) do not cross one another (d) cross at an angle of 60o to one another |
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Answer» The magnetic field lines : (a) intersect at right angles to one another (b) intersect at an angle of 45o to each other (c) do not cross one another (d) cross at an angle of 60o to one another |
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A ray of light passes through 4 transparent media with refractive indices μ1, μ2, μ3 and μ4 as shown. The surface of all media are parallel. If the emergent ray CD is parallel to the incident ray AB, we must have |
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Answer» A ray of light passes through 4 transparent media with refractive indices μ1, μ2, μ3 and μ4 as shown. The surface of all media are parallel. If the emergent ray CD is parallel to the incident ray AB, we must have |
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A star sometimes appears brighter and some other times fainter. What is this effect called? State the reason for this effect. |
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Answer» A star sometimes appears brighter and some other times fainter. What is this effect called? State the reason for this effect. |
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In the circuit shown, the variable resistance is so adjusted that the ammeter reading is the same in both the positions 1 and 2 of the key. The reading of the ammeter is 2 A. If E=10 V, then X is |
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Answer» In the circuit shown, the variable resistance is so adjusted that the ammeter reading is the same in both the positions 1 and 2 of the key. The reading of the ammeter is 2 A. If E=10 V, then X is |
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If F1 and F2 represents the foci of the lens, then at which point will the light rays meet? |
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Answer» If F1 and F2 represents the foci of the lens, then at which point will the light rays meet? |
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Consider the following circuit diagrams drawn by four students:The correct circuit diagram for studying the dependence of current on the potential difference across the resistor is:(1) A(2) B(3) C(D) 4 |
Answer» Consider the following circuit diagrams drawn by four students:![]() The correct circuit diagram for studying the dependence of current on the potential difference across the resistor is: (1) A (2) B (3) C (D) 4 |
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What is the resultant resistance of the three resistors of 5 Ω, 4 Ω and 10 Ω connected as shown in the figure? What is this combination of resistors known as? |
Answer» What is the resultant resistance of the three resistors of 5 Ω, 4 Ω and 10 Ω connected as shown in the figure? What is this combination of resistors known as?![]() |
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In the circuit shown in figure, switch remains closed for long time. It is opened at time t=0. Match the following two columns at t=ln2 second.Column_IColumn-II(a) Potential difference across inductor(p) 9 V(b) Potential difference across 3Ω resistance(q) 4.5 V(c) Potential difference across 6Ω resistance(r) 6 V(d) Potential difference between points b and c(s) None of these |
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Answer» In the circuit shown in figure, switch remains closed for long time. It is opened at time t=0. Match the following two columns at t=ln2 second. |
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Two stationary sources each emit waves of wavelength λ. An observer moves from one source to another with velocity u. Then, the number of beats per second heard by the observer is:[Assume, medium is stationary ; the source and the observer are collinear] |
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Answer» Two stationary sources each emit waves of wavelength λ. An observer moves from one source to another with velocity u. Then, the number of beats per second heard by the observer is: |
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A coaxial cable contains an insulating material of conductivity σ .If the radius of the central wire is a and that of the sheet is b, then the conductance per unit length is |
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Answer» A coaxial cable contains an insulating material of conductivity σ .If the radius of the central wire is a and that of the sheet is b, then the conductance per unit length is |
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43.Calculate the value of currents in the various arm of network as shown in the figure |
| Answer» 43.Calculate the value of currents in the various arm of network as shown in the figure | |
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What is the nature of image formed in:a. Concave lensb. Convex lensAlso, give one use of each lens. |
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Answer» What is the nature of image formed in: |
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What is Brewster's angle for air to glass transition? (Refractive index of glass 1.43) |
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Answer» What is Brewster's angle for air to glass transition? (Refractive index of glass 1.43) |
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Two rods with the same dimensions have thermal conductivities in the ratio 1:2. They are arranged between heat reservoirs with the same temperature difference, in two different configurations, A and B. The rates of heat flow in A and B are IA and IB respectively. The ratio IAIB is equal to |
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Answer» Two rods with the same dimensions have thermal conductivities in the ratio 1:2. They are arranged between heat reservoirs with the same temperature difference, in two different configurations, A and B. The rates of heat flow in A and B are IA and IB respectively. The ratio IAIB is equal to |
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