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Give any one example of bidentate ligand. |
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Answer» Example of bidentate ligand is Ethylene diamine [H2N - CH2-CH2 NH2]. |
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Write IUPAC name of Diethyl ether. |
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Answer» IUPAC name of Diethyl ether is ethoxy ethane. |
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When the capacitor is fully charged, work done by cell is w=n1 x CV2 the energy stored in the capacitor is U= n2 x CV2 and the heat produced across resistor is, |
| Answer» The answer is 3 | |
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Assuming the earth to be a homogeneous sphere of radius `R`, its density in terms of `G` (constant of gravitation) and `g` (acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth)A. `3g//(4piRG)`B. `4pig//(3RG)`C. `4piRg//(3G)`D. `4piRG//(3g)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `g=(GM)/(R^(2))` or `g/(4/3piR)=(GM)/(4/3piR^(3))` or `(3g)/(4piRG)=rho` |
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Assertion: Water drops take spherical shape when falling freely. Reason: Water has minimum surface tension among all liquids. (1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (2) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (3) If assertion is true but reason is false. (4) If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct option (4) If both assertion and reason are false. Explanation: Water drops take oval shape when falling freely. Surface tension of water is not minimum among all liquids. |
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Assertion : The graph between P V/s 1/V is a straight line. Reason : For adiabatic process P ∝ 1/V(1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (2) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (3) If assertion is true but reason is false. (4) If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» (3) If assertion is true but reason is false. |
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Assertion: In adiabatic process work is independent of path. Reason: In adiabatic process work done is equal to negative of change in internal energy.(1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.(2) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.(3) If assertion is true but reason is false.(4) If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct option (1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. Explanation: For adiabatic process Q = 0 = ΔU + W W = –ΔU |
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The degree of freedom of a triatomic gas is?(a) 1(b) 2(c) 6(d) 8 |
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Answer» The correct choice is (c) 6 The explanation is: A triatomic gas molecule has 3 degrees of freedom due to translator motion and 3 degrees of freedom due to rotator motion. |
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Assertion: P v/s 1/V graph is straight line for adiabatic processReason: PV = constant for adiabatic process (1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (2) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (3) If assertion is true but reason is false. (4) If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct option (4) If both assertion and reason are false. Explanation: P v/s 1/Vy is straight line process equation for adiabatic is PVy = constant. |
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If in a meter bridge experiment, the balancing length l was 25 cm for the situation shown in the figure. If the length and diameter of the of wire of resistance R is made half, then find the new balancing length in centimetre is |
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Answer» X/R = 75/25 = 3 R = ρl/A = 4ρl/πd2 R' = (4ρ(l/2))/π(d/2)2 = 2R then X/R' = ((100 - l)/l) (100 - l)/l = X/2R = 3/2 l = 40.00cm |
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Two ideal di-atomic gases A and B. A is rigid, B has an extra degree of freedom due to vibration. Mass of A is m and mass of B is m/4. The ratio of molar specific heat of A to B at constant volume is : (1) 7/9(2) 5/9(3) 5/114) 5/7 |
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Answer» The answer is (4) 5/7 Molar heat capacity of A at constant volume = 5R/2 Molar heat capacity of B at constant volume = 7R/2 Dividing both,(Cv)A/(Cv)B = 5/7. |
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Assertion : Vibrational degree of freedom of a di-atomic gas molecule appears at every high temperature. Reason : Di-atomic gas has two vibrational degree of freedom in one direction. (1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (2) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (3) If assertion is true but reason is false. (4) If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» (2) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. |
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How much it is required to convert 10 gram of ice at – 5° into steam at 100°C. Given specific heat of ice 2.1 J g-10 C-1. Latent heat of steam = 2268 J g-1 and latent hear of fusion of ice is 336 J/g. Specific heat of water = 4.2 J g-10 C-1. |
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Answer» Q1 = mSi ΔT = 10 × 2.1 × 5 = 105 J Q2 = mLf = 10 × 336 = 3360 J Q3 = mSw ΔT = 10 × 4.2 × 100 = 4200 J Q4 = mLv =10 × 2268 = 22680 J Q = Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 = 105 + 3360 + 4200 + 22680 = 30345 J |
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An object is moving with acceleration but with uniform speed. Is it possible or no? |
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Answer» An object is moving with acceleration but with uniform speed – Possible An object moving in a circular path with uniform speed, i.e. covering an equal distance in an equal amount of time is still under acceleration. Because the velocity keeps on changing due to continuous change in the direction of motion. Therefore, circular motion is an example of an object moving with acceleration but with uniform speed. |
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Write the dimensional formula for linear momentum. |
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Answer» Formula for linear momentum : M1L1T-1 |
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What is unit vector? |
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Answer» It is the vector having unit magnitude. |
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Define radius of gyration. |
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Answer» It is the distance between the point at which the entire mass of the body is concentrated from the axis of rotation. |
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The ultimate tensile strain in steel is in the range of1. 0.012 - 0.0202. 0.0012 - 0.00203. 0.12 - 0.204. 0.00012 - 0.00020 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 0.0012 - 0.0020 Explanation:
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What is the weight of a body at the centre of the earth? |
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Answer» zero is the weight of a body at the centre of the earth. |
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What is rigidity modulus of liquid? |
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Answer» Zero is rigidity modulus of liquid. |
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Assertion:- Transvers waves are produced in a very long string fixed at one end. Near the free end only progressive wave is observed. Reason:- Energy of reflected wave does does not reach the free end.A. If both Assertion `&` Reason are True `&` the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.B. If both Assertion `&` Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion `&` Reason are False. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
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Between steel and diamond, which is more elastic? |
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Answer» Steel is more elastic then diamond. |
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calculate the kinetic energy of a bullet of mass 0.0022kg moving with a velocity of 500m/s |
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Answer» K.E = 1/2 mv2 = 1/2 x 0.0022 x (500)2 = 275 Joule |
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For most materials the Young’s modulus is n times the rigidity modulus, where n is (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5 |
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Answer» (b) 3 For most materials, the modulus of rigidity, η is one third of the Young’s modulus, Y. η = \(\frac{1}{3}\)Y or Y = 3η ∴ n = 3. |
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Young’s modulus of the wire depends on (a) length of the wire (b) diameter of the wire (c) material of the wire (d) mass hanging from the wire |
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Answer» Correct answer is (c) material of the wire Young’s modulus of wire depends only on the nature of the material of the wire. |
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Name the material which is famous for a large elastic after effect. |
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Answer» Glass is a famous material for a large elastic after effect. |
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When wire is bent back and forth, it becomes hot. Why? |
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Answer» When wire is bent back and forth, the deformations are beyond elastic limit. A part of work done is converted in to heat energy. Hence wire becomes hot. |
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Why work is required to be done to stretch a wire? |
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Answer» Work is required to be done against the inter molecular forces of attraction. |
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Identify the type of modulus in twisting of cylinder. |
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Answer» Twisting of cylinder contains Shear modulus. |
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A stone is dropped from top of a tower 100 m height. At the same instant another stone is thrown vertically upward from the base of the tower with the velocity of 25 m/s. When and where will the two stones meet? Given g = 10 m/s2. |
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Answer» For Stone A, u = 0, S = x and a = + g = 10 m/s2 Formula s = ut + 1/2 at2 Arriving at x = 5t2 —(1) For stone B s = 100 – x, a = – g and u = 25 m/s Arriving at 100 – x = 25t – 5t2 …(2) Obtaining t = 4 second Obtaining x = 80 m |
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A circular current carrying loop of radius R, carries a current l. The magnetic field at a point on the axis of coll is `(1)/(sqrt(8))` times the value of magnetic field at the centre. Distance of point from centre isA. `(R )/(sqrt(2))`B. `(R )/(sqrt(3))`C. `Rsqrt(2)`D. R |
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Answer» Force on the dielectric `=(epsilon_(0)bv^(2)(k-1))/(2d)` If rise due to this force be `x_(1)` then `=(epsilon_(0)bv^(2)(k-1))/(2d)=(dL)x_(1)pg` Then `x_(2)` is the rise due to surface tension `T((1)/(r_(1))+(1)/(r_(2)))=T((1)/(oo)+(1)/(d//2))=(2T)/(d)=(x_(2))pg` `x_(1)+x_(2)=(epsilon_(0)bv^(2)(k-1))/(2d^(2)Lpg)+(2T)/(dpg)=5+2=7mm` |
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A positive charge q is projected in magnetic field of width `(mv)/(sqrt(2)qB)` with velocity v as shown in figure. Then time taken by charged particle to emerge from the magnetic field is A. `(m)/(sqrt(2)qB)`B. `(pim)/(4qB)`C. `(pim)/(2qB)`D. `(pim)/(sqrt(2)qB)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D `(A) Agl//Ag^(+) "Positively charged solution (excess " AgNO_(3))` (B) `C*O_(2)` is information (C ) Tyndall effect is more dominating in lyophobic solution. (D) Extent of physisorption decreases with increases in temperature. |
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A particle of charge q, mass m starts moving from origin under the action of an electric field `vec(E)=E_(0)hat(i)` magnetic field `vec(B)=B_(0)hat(k)`. Its velocity at `(x,0,0)` is `6hat(i)+8hat(j)`. The value of x isA. `(25m)/(qE_(0))`B. `(100m)/(qB_(0))`C. `(50m)/(qE_(0))`D. `(14m)/(qE_(0))` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Bonus | |
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The magnetic field at a point inside a 2.0 mH inductor coil becomes 0.80 of its maximum value in `20 mu s ` when the inducto is joined to a battery. Find the resistance of the circuit.A. `80 Omega`B. `320 Omega`C. `160 Omega`D. `40 Omega` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C `Cr_(2)O_(3)(s)+Na_(2)CO_(3)(s)underset("state in absence of air")overset("Heated to molten")(rarr) underset(("x")) (NaCrO_(2))+CO_(2)(g)` `NaCrO_(2)+underset(("excess"))(H_(2)O)rarrNa[Cr(OH)_(4)]overset(CO_(2)(g))(rarr) Cr(OH)_(3)darr` |
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A pressure-pump has a horizontal tube of cross-sectional area 10 cm2 for the outflow of water at a speed of 20 m/s. The force exerted on the vertical wall just in front of the tube which stops water horizontally flowing out of the tube, is: [given : density of water = 1000 kg/m3] (A) 300 N (B) 500 N (C) 250 N (D) 400 N |
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Answer» Correct option is (D) 400 N F = Pa\(\nu\)2 = 103 x 10 x 10-4 x 20 x 20 F = 400 |
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What are the neutral oxides of nitrogen? |
| Answer» Neutral oxides of nitrogen `NO` and `N_2O`.Nitric oxide and nitrous oxide | |
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What are the paramagnetic oxides of nitrogen? |
| Answer» Paramagnetic oxides of nitrogen: `NO` and `NO_2`. | |
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Name the halides formed by nitrogen. |
| Answer» Halides formed by nitrogen : `NF_3` and `NCl_3`. | |
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Why `+5` state is uncommon in bismuth. |
| Answer» Due to inert pair effect `+5` oxidation state is uncommon in bismuth. | |
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Which element of group 15 undergoes sublimation? |
| Answer» Arsenic undergoes sublimation. | |
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Limitation of Coulomb’s Law. |
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Answer» 1- It is only valid for Chargest at rest 2- It is only applicable for Point charge & 3- It is applicable for distance gratter then 10-15 m Limitations of Coulomb’s Law
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Which of the following is NOT the property of equipotential surface? (i) They do not cross each other. (ii) The rate of change of potential with distance on them is zero. (iii) For a uniform electric field they are concentric spheres. (iv) They can be imaginary spheres. |
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Answer» Answer is (iii) For a uniform electric field they are concentric spheres. As all other statements are correct. In uniform electric field equipotential surfaces are never concentric spheres but are planes ⊥ to Electric field lines. |
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The coordinates of a particle moving in XY-plane very with time as `x=4t^(2),y=2t`. The locus of the particle isA. Straight lineB. CircleC. ParabolaD. Ellipse |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C `x=4t^(2)` and `y=2trArrx=y^(2)rArr` Parabolic path. |
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The kinetic energy of a particle of mass m moving with speed v is given by `K=(1)/(2)mv^(2)`. If the kinetic energy of a particle moving along x-axis varies with x as `K(x)=9-x^(2)`, then The region in which particle lies is :A. `x ge 9`B. `-3 le x le 3`C. `0 le x le 9`D. `-oo lt x lt oo` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 2 As`" "K= (1)/(2) mv^(2) ge 0 ` so ` 9-x^(2) ge 0 rArr -3 le x le 3` |
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If `3 cos theta+4 sin theta=A sin (theta+alpha)`, then values of A and `alpha ` areA. `5,cos ^(-1)((3)/(5))`B. `5, sin^(-1)((3)/(5))`C. `7, sin^(-1)((4)/(5))`D. None of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `3costheta+4sin theta=5[(3)/(5)cos theta+(4)/(5)sin theta]` `=5[ sin alpha cos theta + cos alpha sin theta]=5 sin (theta+alpha)` Therefore A=5 and `alpha=sin^(-1)((3)/(5))` |
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The kinetic energy of a particle of mass m moving with speed v is given by `K=(1)/(2)mv^(2)`. If the kinetic energy of a particle moving along x-axis varies with x as `K(x)=9-x^(2)`, then The region in which particle lies is :A. `xge9`B. `-3lexxle3`C. `0lexxle9`D. `-ooltxxltoo` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B As `K=(1)/(2)mv^(2)ge0` so `9-x^(2)ge0rArr-3lexxle3` |
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A particle moves along the straight line `y=3x+5`. Which coordinate changes at faster rate?A. x-coordinateB. y-coordinateC. Both x and y coordinateD. Data insufficient. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `y=3x+5rArr(dy)/(dt)=3(dx)/(dt)` `rArry-` coordinate charges at faster rate. |
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The equation of a curve is given as `y= x^(2) + 2-3x`. The curve intersects the x-axis atA. `(1, 0)`B. `(2, 0) `C. Both (1) and (2)D. No where |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 3 At x-axis, `y=0` so `x^(2)+2 -3x =0 rArr x =1 ` and 2 Therefore curve intersects the x-axis at (1, 0) and (2, 0). |
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Find the vector components of `veca= 2hati+ 3hatj` along the directions of `hati+hatj`. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - `(5)/(2) (hati+hatj)` Vector component of `veca` in the direction of `vecb(hati+hatj)` `" "=(acos theta ) vecb= ((abcos theta )/(b))(vecb)/(b) = (veca*vecb)/(|vecb|^(2))vecb` `= ((2hati+3hatj)*(hati+hatj))/([sqrt(1^(2)+1^(2))]^(2))(hati+hatj)` `= (2xx1+3xx1)/(2) (hati+hatj)= (5)/(2) (hati+hatj)` |
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Vectors `5hati+yhatj+hatk,2hati+2hatj-2hatk` and `-hati+2hatj+2hatk` are coplaner then find the value of y. |
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Answer» Condition of coplaner `veca(vecbxxvecc)=|{:(a_(x),a_(y),a_(z)),(b_(x),b_(y),b_(z)):}|=0rArr|{:(2,2,-2),(5,y,1),(-1,2,2):}|=0` `2(2y-2)-2(11)-2(10+y)=0rArr4y-4-22-20-2y=0rArr2y=46rArry=23` |
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