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1.

A n-type semiconductor is formed

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when GERMANIUM crystal is doped with an IMPURITY containing three VALENCE electrons.
when germanium crystal is doped with an impurity containing five valence electrons.
from pure germanium
from pure silicon

Answer :B
2.

In the given graph betweentwo physical quantities 'a' and 'b' as shown in the figure 'b' is along x-axis while 'a' is along y-axis. The plot describes the motion of a particle in a straight line then

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Quantity 'B' may represent time.
Quantity 'a' can be velocity if motion is UNIFORM.
Quantity a should be displacement if motion in uniform
Quantity 'a' should be velocity if motion is uniformly accelerated.

Solution :Here if time .t. is represent along x-axis then the graph represent displacementtime graph for uniform motion INWHICH the displacement goes on increasing uniformly with time.
Also .a. can ACT as the acceleration for uniformly acceleratedmotion. Thus (a),(c),(d) can be taken to be correct (c) and (d) under different CONDITION as stated above.
3.

Hydrogen atom emits blue light when it changes from energy level n = 4 to n = 2. The colour light would the atom emit when it goes from n = 5 to n = 2 level is .....

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yellow
red
green
violet

SOLUTION :violet When the QUANTUM energy states DIFFERENCE then the wavelength of radiation produced during transition decreases. The violet light having LESS wavelength COMPARED to red light.
4.

A transformer connected to 220 V mains is used to light a lamp of rating 100 W and 110 V. If the primary current is 0.5 A, the effeciency of the transformer is (approximately)

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a. 6
b. 35
c. 0.5
d. 90

Answer :D
5.

For a uniform electric field vecE = E_(0)(hati), if the electric potential at x = 0 is zero, then the vaJut of electric potential at x = +x will be ..... .

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`xE_(0)`
`-xE_(0)`
`x^(2)E_(0)`
`-x^(2)E_(0)`

Solution :The POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE at x =0 and x =+x
`V_((x))-V_((0))=-int_(0)^(x)E_(0)dx=-E_(0)[int_(0)^(x)dx]`
`=-E_(0)[x]_(0)^(x)=-E_(0)x`
but `V_((0))=0`
`:. V_((x))= -E_(0)x`
6.

Three charges q, q, and -2q are fixed on the vertices of an equilateral triangularplate of edge length a. This plate is in equilibrium between two very large plates having surfaces charge density sigma_1 and sigma_2, respectively. Find the time period of small anglular oscillations about an axis passing through its centroid and perpendicular to the plane. Moment of inertia of the system about this axis is l.

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`2pi sqrt((epsilon_0l)/(QA|sigma_1-sigma_2|)`
`2pi sqrt((epsilon_0l)/(2qa|sigma_1-sigma_2|)`
`2pi sqrt((2epsilon_0l)/(sqrt3qa|sigma_1-sigma_2|)`
`2pi sqrt((2epsilon_0l)/(qa|sigma_1-sigma_2|)`

SOLUTION :Net dipole MOMENT `=sqrt(3)qa`
`r=-sqrt(3)qa([sigma_(1)-sigma_(2)]theta)/(2epsilon_(0))=1a`
`(sqrt(3)qa|sigma_(1)-sigma_(2)])/(2epsilon_(0))=l((2pi)/(T))`
`T=2pisqrt(((2epsilon_(0)l))/(sqrt(3)qa|sigma_(1)-sigma_(2)])`
7.

The P.D between the points A and B is

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60V
45V
40V
30V

Answer :D
8.

A person wants a real image of his own, 3 times enlarged. Where should he stand infront of a concave mirror of radius of curvature 30 cm?

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20cm
90cm
30cm
10cm

Solution :For real `m= -3`
`m= - 3 = -(v)/(U) rArr v= 3u`
`(1)/(v)+ (1)/(u) = (1)/(F) rArr (1)/(3u) + (1)/(u) = (1)/(-15) rArr (4)/(3u)= -(1)/(15) rArr u= - 20m`
9.

Why are we getting zero current in the branch EF of the previous example ?

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Solution :Let us disconnect the points E and D of the circuit used in the previous example. Then the situation is as follows: Current i flowing from the positive terminal of the 12V battery will continue to flow in the `3Omega` resistance. A loop involving branch EF is OPEN so current will not flow through this branch. For rest of the circuit, current will be
`i= (12)/(3+2+1)= 2A`
Now we can see that
`V_(F) - V_(E )= 6V`
`V_(G) - V_(D) = i xx 3=6V`...(ii)
Let potential of common points F and G be zero then:
`V_(E) = -6V`
`V_(D) = -6V`
We have proved that the potential of points E and D are same when E is not CONNECTED with D. HENCE, if E and D are joined by a meal wire, then no current will flow through that wire. Now you can understand that the above question was based on the idea of a potentiometer.
10.

The P.D between the points A and B is

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`6V`
`2V`
`10 V`
`14 V`

ANSWER :A
11.

Angular momentum of an electron in an excited hydrogen atom having energy -3.4eV is :

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`1.7 xx 10^(-34)Js`
`2.1 xx 10^(-34)Js`
`3.9 xx 10^(-34)Js`
`4.1 xx 10^(-35)Js`

Solution :Here, `E_(n)=-R_(H) (ch)/(n^(2))`
`n^(2)=-(R_(H).ch)/(E_(n)) rArr n^(2)=4 rArr n=2`
ALSO, mvr `=(NH)/(2pi)=2.11 xx 10^(-34)Js`
12.

What did the grandmother do in her final hours?

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TALKED to EVERYONE in the house
worried about everyone
Silently PRAYING and TELLING her beads
Went to temple

Answer :C
13.

A capacitor is connected across an inductor. At time t = 0 charge on the capacitor is equal to 1/sqrt2q_"max",where q_"max"is the maximum charge on the capacitor. The time t, atwhich the energy stored in the capacitor is equal to the energy stored in the inductor is (The inductance of the inductor is L and capacitance of the capacitor is C. Resistance of the circuit is zero)

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`2pisqrt(LC)`
`1/(2PI)sqrt(LC)`
`(pisqrt(LC))/2`
`1/(2pisqrt(LC))`

Answer :C
14.

The equation of a progressive wave is y= 2 sinpi(0.5x -200t) meter. The velocity of the wave is

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100 m/s
400 m/s
200 m/s
300 m/s

Answer :B
15.

(A): Inductance coils are usually made of thick copper wire. (R) : Induced current is more in wire having less resistance.

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Both 'A' and 'R' are TRUE and 'R' is the CORRECT explanation of 'A'.
Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'
'A' is true and 'R' is false
Both 'A' and 'R' are false

Answer :A
16.

What is rectification and rectifier ? Why p-n junction diode is used as a rectifier?

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Solution :The process of converting AC signal (voltage, CURRENT and POWER)into DC signal is called rectification.
The CIRCUIT which PERFORMS this process is called a rectifier.
The characteristics of p-n junction is that when giving it forward bias it allows the current to be in the same direction but by connecting reverse bias it does not allow the current to flow so the diode has a low resistance during forward bias and is very high at reverse bias. The current flow by this property is called rectifier. Due to this characteristic p-n junction diode is USED as rectifier. There are two types of rectifiers.
(1) Half wave rectifier (2) Full wave rectifier
17.

When the adhesive force between a liquid and glass is greater than the cohesive force between the liquid molecules, the meniscus of the liquid in a capillary tube is

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CONVEX in shape
concave in shape
flat in shape
oval in shape

Answer :B
18.

The sun subtends an angle of 0.5^@ at the vertex of a concave mirror of radius of curvature 18.0m. Find the size of the image of the sun.

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SOLUTION :`7.85` CM
19.

During T.R.I _____ is maximium.

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SOLUTION :AMPLITUDE
20.

The ionisation potential of mercury is 10.39 volt. To gain energy sufficient enough to ionise mercury, an electron must travel in an electric field of 1.5xx10^(6)Vm^(-1) at distance of :

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`(10.39)/(1.5xx10^(6))m`
`10.39xx1.5xxx10^(6)m`
`10.39xx1.6xx10^(-19)m`
`(10.39xx1.6xx10^(-19))/(1.5xx10^(6))m.`

ANSWER :A
21.

Electromotive force is most closely related to ............

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ELECTRIC FIELD
MAGNETIC field
potential difference
MECHANICAL force

Solution :potential difference
22.

A thin bar magnetic is cut into two equal parts by cutting is perpendicular to ties length. What is the new magnetic moment of each part ? What is the time - period of each part as compared to that of the original magnet if if vibrated in the same field ?

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ANSWER :M/2, `SQRT2T`
23.

Wavelength of light used in an optical instrument are lamda_1 = 4500 A and lamda_2 = 6000 A. What is the ratio of the resolving powers corresponding to lamda_1 and lamda_2 ?

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3/4
4/3
9\16
16/9

Answer :B
24.

If white light is used instead of sodium light in the Young's experiment......

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all fringes will appear dark.
all bright fringes will appear WHITE
only the central FRINGE will be white, all other will LOOK colourful.
none of these

Solution :Using `BETA=(lambda)/(d)`
25.

Draw the approximate voltage vector diagrams in the electric circuits shown in figure. a,b. The external voltage V is assumed to be alternating harmonically with frequency omega

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SOLUTION :`(b) tan varphi=(OMEGAL-(1)/( omegaC))/( R) =- ve`
as `OMEGA^(2)LT(1)/( LC)`
,
26.

For the circuit shown, the ammeter reading is initially I. The switch in the circuit then is closed. Consequently (Battery and ammeter are ideal)

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the ammeter reading decreases
the potential difference between E and F increases
the potential difference between E and F stays the same
bulb 3 LIGHTS up more brightly.

Solution :Since FCD shorts bulb 3, the circuit I equivalently wires BC and EF in parallel. As the voltage across each BRANCH must be equal to the voltage of the battery, the voltage from E to F is unchanged by closing the switch. INITIALLY, there is voltage across the switch and after it is closed, the voltage is across the resistor. By closing the switch, the current in the circuit increases as effective resistance a cross battery decreases. (across battery effective resistance `=R_(1)/(1+(R_(1)//R_(2)) lt R_(1)` and the power from the battery must increase.
27.

In producing chlorine by electrolysis 100 kw power at 125 V is consumed. How much chlorine per minute is liberated.

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`1.76xx10^(-3) KG`
`9.67xx10^(-3) kg`
`17.61xx10^(-3) kg`
`3.67xx10^(-3) kg`

ANSWER :C
28.

An oscillator is nothing but an amplifier with

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POSITIVE FEEDBACK
large gain
no feedback
negative feedback

SOLUTION :When a transistor is used as an AMPLIFIER with positive feedback, it WORKS as an oscillator.
29.

How many revolutions does an electron in the n = 2 state of a hydrogen atom make before dropping to the n = 1 state ? The average lifetime of an excited state is 10^(-8) s. Bohr radius 0.53 Å and velocity V_(1)=2.19xx10^(6)m//s

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Solution :Velocity of electron in the nth orbit of hydrogen atom
`v_(n)=(v_(1))/(n)`
`=(2.19xx10^(6))/(n)`
`:.v_(2)=(2.19xx10^(6))/(2)=1.095xx10^(6)m//s`
and radius in `n^(th)` orbit
`r_(n)=n^(2)r_(1)`
`=(2)^(2)xx0.53Å`
`=4xx0.53Å`
`=2.12Å`
`rArr` No. of revolution in ONE second
`v=(v_(n))/(2pi r_(n))=(v_(2))/(2pi r_(2))`
`:.v=(1.095xx10^(6))/(2xx3.14xx2.12xx10^(-10))`
`0.0822xx10^(16)s^(-1)`
`rArr` No. of revolution in `10^(-8)` second
`N=vxx t`
`=0.0822xx10^(16)xx10^(-8)`
`:.N=8.22xx10^(6)` revolution.
30.

A particle executes S.H.M. with amplitude 2 cm. At extreme position theforce is 4 N. The force acting on it at a position mid-way between the mean and extreme is :

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1 N
2 N
3 N
4 N

Solution :`a=omega^(2)y`.
`:.""F=ma=m omega^(2)y`.
`implies""F prop y`.
Thus when DISPLACEMENT is halved, then force also becomes half i.e., `(1)/(2)(4)=2N`.
HENCE correct CHOICE is (b).
31.

The dimensional formula of physical quantity is M^(a) L^(b) T^( c) . Then that physical quantity is

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SURFACE TENSION if `a=1,b=1,c=-2`
FORCE if `a=1,b=1,c=2`
angular frequency if `a=0,b=0,c=-1`
spring CONSTANT if `a=1,b=-1,c=-2.`

Solution :Angular frequency `omega=(2pi)/(T)`
`:.` So dimensional formula of angular frequency is `M^(0)L^(0)T^(-1)`
So cannot CHOICE is `(c )`.
32.

A concave mirror of focal length 15 cm forms an image having twice linear dimensions of the object. The position of the object when the image is virtual will be

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22.5 cm
7.5 cm
30 cm
45 cm

Solution :For virtual IMAGE, m `= (-v)/(u) = + 2 or v = - 2u`
`As (1)/(u) + (1)/(v) = (1)/(F)`
`therefore(1)/(u)-(1)/(2u)=(1)/(-15)or(1)/(2u)=(1)/(-15)rArru=-7.5 cm`
33.

Photoelectric cells are used to control "__________" of furnaces.

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pressure
temperature
output power
input power

Answer :B
34.

A domain in ferromagnetic iron is in the form of a cube of side length 1mu m. Estimate the number of iron atoms in the domain and the maximum possible dipole moment and magnetisation of the domain. The molecular mass of iron is 55 g/mole and its density is 7.9 g/(cm)^(3).Assume that each iron atom has a dipole moment of 9.27 xx 10^(-24) "Am"^(2).

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Solution :(a ) Density of given substance is `rho = (M.)/( V) … (1)`
No. of moles of atoms in above substance is,
`mu= (M.)/( M_0) = (N)/( N_A) rArr M. = (NM_(0) )/( N_A) …(2)`
Where M. = total mass of atoms in volume V
`M_0=` molar mass of atoms
`N=` total no. of atoms in volume V
`N_A=` Avogadro number
From equation (1) and (2),
`rho = (NM_0)/( VN_A)`
`therefore N= (rho VN_A)/( M_0)`
therefore `N= (rho l^(3) N_(A) )/( M_0)`
(For a cube of side length l, its volume is V `=I^(3)`)
`therefore N= ((7.9 xx 10^(3) ) (10^(-6) )^(3) (6.02 xx 10^(23) ))/( (55 xx 10^(-3) ))`
`therefore N= 8.647 xx 10^(10)` atoms
(b) If `overset(to) (m_b)` is the induced magnetic dipole moment of ONE atomic dipole then when N such atomic dipoles ALIGN in same direction then we have maximum possible induced magnetic dipole moment,
`overset(to)((m_b) )_("max") = Noverset(to)( m_b)`
Taking magnitudes,
`(m_b))_("max") = Nm_b`
`therefore (m_b)_("max") = (8.647xx 10^(10) ) (9.27 xx 10^(-24) )`
`=8.016 xx 10^(-13) "Am"^(2)`
(c) Corresponding maximum magnetisation obtained will be,
`M_("max") = ((m_b)_("max") )/( V)`
`= (8.016 xx 10^(-13) )/( 10^(-18) )""( because V- l^(3) = (10^(-6) )^(3) = 10^(-18) m^(3) )`
`= 8.016 xx 10^(5) "Am"^(-1)`
35.

In the production of X-rays by a Coolidge tube, the changes which can be made in its operation are listed in column A. The possible effects of such changes are listed in column B.

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ANSWER :`(##DRM_MEC_PHY_C08_E01_102_A01##)`
36.

If in a resonance tube, oil of density higher than that ofwater is used, then the resonance frequency would

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INCREASE
DECREASE
SLIGHTLY increase
Remain same

ANSWER :D
37.

The output power in step-up transformer used in practice is …..

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greater than the input power.
greater than the input power.
less than the input power.
none of these.

Solution :Some PART of electric energy of primary coil is USED in FORM of heat energy and some part is used in MAGNETIZATION and DEMAGNETIZATION.
38.

Match the nuclear processes given in the column-I with the appropriate option(s) in column-II.

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SOLUTION :As PER the INFORMATION GIVEN in NCERT.
39.

Two charges - q and + q are located at points A(0, 0, - a) and B(0, 0, + a) respectively, work done in moving small test charge from point P(7, 0, 0) to Q(- 3, 0, 0) is ...... .

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zero
`-3`J
4J
10J

Solution :P and Q points are on EQUATOR of dipole and POTENTIAL at each point on equator of dipole is zero . HENCE WORK is always zero.
40.

Suppose the initial charge on the capacitor is 6 mC. What is the total energy stored in the circuit initially? What is the total energy at later time?

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SOLUTION :`E = (Q^2)/(2C) = ( (6 XX 10^(-3) )^2)/(2 xx 30 xx 10^(-6) ) = 0.6 J`
total energy is same for the later TIME .
41.

Add up two vibratory motions analytically and using a vector diagram: s_(1)=3sin(6t+(pi)/(4)) and s_(2)4sin(6t-(pi)/(4)) Find the amplitude of the velocity of the resulting vibrations.

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ANSWER :30 m/s
42.

In X-ray coolidge tube 25 keV energy of electron strike from the anode due to this the wavelength of first line of series K is obtained 0.5 Å. If applied potential is increased by 50%.(1)What is the value of wavelength of first line of K–series. (2)Minimum value of wavelength.

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Solution :(1) 0.5 Å
`lambda_(KA)` - class REST depond on applied POTENTIAL 0.5 Å
(2) 0.33 Å
43.

(a) A giant refracting telescope at an observatory has an objective lens of focal length 15 m. If an eyepiece of focal length 1.0 cm is used, what is the angular magnification of the telescope? (b) If this telescope is used to view the moon, what is the diameter of the image of the moon formed by the objective lens? The diameter of the moon is 3.48xx10^(6)m, and the radius of lunar orbit is 3.8xx10^(8)m.

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Solution :(a) Here, `f_(0) = 15 m` and `f_(e) =1.0 cm = 10^(-2) m`
`THEREFORE` ANGULAR magnification `|m| =f_(0)/f_(e) =15/10^(-2) = 1500`
(b) Diameter of MOON `D = 3.48 xx 10^6` m and distance of moon from earth = radius of lunar orbit of moon r = `3.8 xx 10^8 m`. The moon SUBTENDS an angle a at the telescope objective where `alpha = D/r`.
The objective lens forms image of moon in its focal plane. If SIZE of image be h, then `alpha =h/f_(0)`
`rArr h/f_(0) =D/r, therefore h=D/r f_(0)) =(3.48 xx 10^(6) xx 15)/(3.8 xx 10^(8) = 13.7 xx 10^(-7) m` or `13.7` cm
44.

A suspended nano wire is a wire that is produced in………...

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AIRMEDIUM
VACCUM
Low vaccum CHAMBER
Highvaccum chamber

SOLUTION :HIGH vaccum chamber
45.

The two aspects of work are:

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INDIVIDUAL and SOCIAL work
Cultural work
Both A and B
None of the above

Answer :A
46.

The poet wants us to listen to

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our own voice
our FRIENDS voice
god's voice
all of them

Answer :D
47.

Assertion: Two metallic cylinders of different materials and having the same cross section are connected in series with each other. Electric field in both of them would be equal each other. Electric field in both of them would be equal when current passes through them. Reason: When two conductors are connected in series then the same current is passed through them.

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If both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is a correct EXPLANATION of the assertion
If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
If assertion is correct but reason is INCORRECT
If assertion is incorrect but reason is correct

Answer :D
48.

A concave shaving mirror is of focal length 50cm. How far the mirror should be held from the face to produce an image 2 fold magnification.

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Solution :Here F = 50CM, m = 2
v/u = u = 2U
using 1/v+1/u = i/f
u = `50xx3/2` = -75CM
49.

How is it convenient to obtain image by reflection from spherical mirror ?

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Solution :We can take any TWO rays emanating from a point on an object, trace their paths, find their point of intersection and thus, obtain the image of the point due to reflection at a SPHERICAL mirror.
In practice, however, it is convenient to choose any two of the following rays.
(i) The ray from the point which is parallel to the PRINCIPAL axis. The REFLECTED ray goes through the focus of the mirror.

(ii) The ray passing through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror or appearing to pass through it for a convex mirror. The reflected ray simply retraces the path.

(iii) The ray passing through (or directed towards) the focus of the concave mirror or appearing to pass through (or directed towards) the focus of a convex mirror. The reflected ray is parallel to the principal axis.

(iv) The ray incident at any ANGLE at the pole. The reflected ray follows laws of reflection.
50.

A force of 3 kg wt is just sufficient to pull a block of 4 kg wt over a flat surface. What is the angle of friction?

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`36^0 52^1`
`37^052^1`
`38^052^`
`40^052^1`

ANSWER :A