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8351.

A boat moves relative to water with a velocity v and river is flowing with 2v. At what angle with the stream should the boat move to have minimum drift?

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A boat moves relative to water with a velocity v and river is flowing with 2v. At what angle with the stream should the boat move to have minimum drift?

8352.

If n1, n2 and n3 are the fundamental frequencies of three segments into which a string is divided, then the original fundamental frequency n of the string is given by

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If n1, n2 and n3 are the fundamental frequencies of three segments into which a string is divided, then the original fundamental frequency n of the string is given by

8353.

From a rifle of mass 5kg, a bullet of mass 50g is fired with a velocity of 100 ms−1 with respect to the ground. Calculate the initial recoil velocity of the rifle.

Answer» From a rifle of mass 5kg, a bullet of mass 50g is fired with a velocity of 100 ms1 with respect to the ground. Calculate the initial recoil velocity of the rifle.
8354.

A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance 90 pF is connected to a battery of emf 20 V. If a dielectric material of dielectric constant K=53 is inserted between the plates, the flow of charge through the cell after insertion of dielectric will be

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A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance 90 pF is connected to a battery of emf 20 V. If a dielectric material of dielectric constant K=53 is inserted between the plates, the flow of charge through the cell after insertion of dielectric will be

8355.

A square plate of edge d and a circular disc of diameter d are placed touching each other at the midpoint of an edge of plate as shown. Then center of mass of the combination will be at (assume same mass per unit area for the two plates):

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A square plate of edge d and a circular disc of diameter d are placed touching each other at the midpoint of an edge of plate as shown. Then center of mass of the combination will be at (assume same mass per unit area for the two plates):


8356.

A bulb is rated 100v,100w. Find the inductance of the choke coil that should be connected in series with the bulb to operate it with the help of an A-C source of 200v , 50hz.

Answer» A bulb is rated 100v,100w. Find the inductance of the choke coil that should be connected in series with the bulb to operate it with the help of an A-C source of 200v , 50hz.
8357.

A metallic disc of radius 'R' is rotating about its geometrical axis with constant angular speed 'w' in external magnetic field B which is perpendicular to the plane of the disc then induced emf between the centre and any peripheral point of the disc is given by :-(1) wBR^2*pi (2) wBR^2 (3) wBR^2*pi/2 (4) wBR^2/2

Answer» A metallic disc of radius 'R' is rotating about its geometrical axis with constant angular speed 'w' in external magnetic field B which is perpendicular to the plane of the disc then induced emf between the centre and any peripheral point of the disc is given by :-
(1) wBR^2*pi (2) wBR^2 (3) wBR^2*pi/2 (4) wBR^2/2
8358.

For the given circuit, the input digital signals are applied at the terminals A,B and C. What would be the output at the terminal y?

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For the given circuit, the input digital signals are applied at the terminals A,B and C. What would be the output at the terminal y?








8359.

A positive charge is fixed at the origin of coordinates . an electric dipole which is free to move and rotate is placed on the positive x-axis . it's moment is directed away from the origin. the dipole will- 1-move towards the origin 2-maove away from the origin 3-rotate by /2 4- rotate by

Answer» A positive charge is fixed at the origin of coordinates . an electric dipole which is free to move and rotate is placed on the positive x-axis . it's moment is directed away from the origin. the dipole will- 1-move towards the origin 2-maove away from the origin 3-rotate by /2 4- rotate by
8360.

If the momentum is increased by 20%, then by how much is kinetic energy increase by?

Answer» If the momentum is increased by 20%, then by how much is kinetic energy increase by?
8361.

Why is free falling a ((uniformly))accelerated motion ?Acceleration is ok but why is it uniform?

Answer» Why is free falling a ((uniformly))accelerated motion ?
Acceleration is ok but why is it uniform?
8362.

Two metallic spheres of radii 1 cm and 3 cm are given charges of −1×10−2C and 5×10−2C respectively. If these are connected by a conducting wire, the final charge on the bigger sphere is

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Two metallic spheres of radii 1 cm and 3 cm are given charges of 1×102C and 5×102C respectively. If these are connected by a conducting wire, the final charge on the bigger sphere is

8363.

A block is tied to one end of a light string of length l whose other end is fixed to a rigid support. The block is given a speed of √7gl2 from the lowermost position. Find the height at which the block leaves the circle.

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A block is tied to one end of a light string of length l whose other end is fixed to a rigid support. The block is given a speed of 7gl2 from the lowermost position. Find the height at which the block leaves the circle.


8364.

A person was moving at a uniform speed, but suddenly he comes to rest. What will be his acceleration at rest?

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A person was moving at a uniform speed, but suddenly he comes to rest. What will be his acceleration at rest?



8365.

A series R - C circuit is excited by a 1∠0 V sinusoidal ac voltage source. The locus diagram of the phasor current I=(x+jy)A. When C is varied, while keeping R fixed, is

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A series R - C circuit is excited by a 10 V sinusoidal ac voltage source. The locus diagram of the phasor current I=(x+jy)A. When C is varied, while keeping R fixed, is


8366.

In NaCl the centers of two nearest like charged ion are present at a distance of.

Answer» In NaCl the centers of two nearest like charged ion are present at a distance of.
8367.

Two conducting spheres of radii r1 and r2 are equally charged.The ratio of their potential is?

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Two conducting spheres of radii r1 and r2 are equally charged.The ratio of their potential is?

8368.

In the given circuit the power generated in 5 Ω resistance will be maximum for x equal to

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In the given circuit the power generated in 5 Ω resistance will be maximum for x equal to




8369.

A particle of mass 'm' moving with velocity 'V', hits to a stationary disc of mass M and radius R and sticks to the disc on its rim. The angular velocity of the disc with which it starts to rotate about its centre is

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A particle of mass 'm' moving with velocity 'V', hits to a stationary disc of mass M and radius R and sticks to the disc on its rim. The angular velocity of the disc with which it starts to rotate about its centre is


8370.

If |→A×→B|=√3.→A.→B, then the value of |→A+→B| is

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If |A×B|=3.A.B, then the value of |A+B| is

8371.

A diametrical tunnel is dug across the earth. A ball is dropped into the tunnel from one side. The velocity of the ball when it reaches the centre of the earth is

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A diametrical tunnel is dug across the earth. A ball is dropped into the tunnel from one side. The velocity of the ball when it reaches the centre of the earth is

8372.

A ball of mass 2 kg is on a frictionless horizontal surface. It is attached to one end of a string and rotates about a fixed other end at an angular velocity 2 rev/sec. If the length of the string is doubled and angular velocity is halved, the tension in the string is equal to (Let initial tension be T0 )

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A ball of mass 2 kg is on a frictionless horizontal surface. It is attached to one end of a string and rotates about a fixed other end at an angular velocity 2 rev/sec. If the length of the string is doubled and angular velocity is halved, the tension in the string is equal to (Let initial tension be T0 )

8373.

Q) An infinite long straight wire has linear charge density 400000 C/m. The electric force experienced by a proton at perpendicular distance of 10mm from axis of wire is

Answer» Q) An infinite long straight wire has linear charge density 400000 C/m. The electric force experienced by a proton at perpendicular distance of 10mm from axis of wire is
8374.

Given in the figure are two blocks A and B of weight 20 N and 100 N respectively. The blocks are being pressed against a wall by a force F as shown. If the coefficient of friction between the blocks is 0.1 and between block B and the wall is 0.15, the frictional force applied by the wall on block B is

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Given in the figure are two blocks A and B of weight 20 N and 100 N respectively. The blocks are being pressed against a wall by a force F as shown. If the coefficient of friction between the blocks is 0.1 and between block B and the wall is 0.15, the frictional force applied by the wall on block B is




8375.

Differentiate between transverse waves and longitudinal waves and give one example of each.

Answer» Differentiate between transverse waves and longitudinal waves and give one example of each.
8376.

Why one of the plates of electric capacitor is earthed?

Answer» Why one of the plates of electric capacitor is earthed?
8377.

A coil having inductance L and resistance R, is connected to a battery of emf E and the circuit is closed at time, t=0. If t1 and t2 are time instants for 90% and 99% completion of current growth in the circuit, then t1t2 will be equal to -

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A coil having inductance L and resistance R, is connected to a battery of emf E and the circuit is closed at time, t=0. If t1 and t2 are time instants for 90% and 99% completion of current growth in the circuit, then t1t2 will be equal to -

8378.

Rishi walks to his school which is at a distance of 4.5 km from his home in 45 minutes. On reaching he finds that the school is closed and comes back by bus and reaches home in 15 minutes. Find his average speed in km/h.

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Rishi walks to his school which is at a distance of 4.5 km from his home in 45 minutes. On reaching he finds that the school is closed and comes back by bus and reaches home in 15 minutes. Find his average speed in km/h.

8379.

A concave lens made of material of refractive index 1.6 is immersed in a medium of refractive index 2.0. The two surfaces of the concave lens have the same radius of curvature 0.2 m. The lens will behave as a

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A concave lens made of material of refractive index 1.6 is immersed in a medium of refractive index 2.0. The two surfaces of the concave lens have the same radius of curvature 0.2 m. The lens will behave as a



8380.

A 100 kg gun fires a ball of 1 kg horizontally froma cliff of height 500 m. It falls on the ground at a distance of 400 m from the bottom of the cliff. The recoil velocity of the gun is (Take g = 10) a)0.2b)0.4 c)0.6 d)0.8

Answer» A 100 kg gun fires a ball of 1 kg horizontally froma cliff of height 500 m. It falls on the ground at a distance of 400 m from the bottom of the cliff. The recoil velocity of the gun is (Take g = 10) a)0.2b)0.4 c)0.6 d)0.8
8381.

Consider two rods of same length and different specific heats (S1 and S2), conductivities K1 and K2 and areas of cross section (A1 and A2) and both having temperature T1 and T2 at their ends. If the rate of heat loss due to conduction is equal, then

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Consider two rods of same length and different specific heats (S1 and S2), conductivities K1 and K2 and areas of cross section (A1 and A2) and both having temperature T1 and T2 at their ends. If the rate of heat loss due to conduction is equal, then


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14. The temperature co-efficient of resistance of a wire at 0^° C is 0.00125 ^° C-1. At 25^° C its resistance is one ohm. The resistance of the wire will be 1.2 ohm at (1) 225 K (2) 190^° C (3) 260^° C (4) 185 K

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14. The temperature co-efficient of resistance of a wire at 0^° C is 0.00125 ^° C-1. At 25^° C its resistance is one ohm. The resistance of the wire will be 1.2 ohm at (1) 225 K (2) 190^° C (3) 260^° C (4) 185 K

8383.

What is the meaning of electropositive and electronegative?

Answer» What is the meaning of electropositive and electronegative?
8384.

If →a and →b are two vectors perpendicular to each other and |→a|=|→b|=1 . Determine the angle between →a+→b and −→2a+→b

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If a and b are two vectors perpendicular to each other and |a|=|b|=1 . Determine the angle between a+b and 2a+b

8385.

If the area (in sq. units) bounded by the parabola y2=4λx and the line y=λx,λ>0 is 19, then the value of λ is

Answer» If the area (in sq. units) bounded by the parabola y2=4λx and the line y=λx,λ>0 is 19, then the value of λ is


8386.

The magnetic flux passing through a metal ring varies with time t as ϕB=3(at3−bt2) Tm2 with a=2.00 s−3 and b=6.00 s−2. The resistance of the ring is 3.0 Ω. The maximum current ( in A) induced in the ring during the time interval t=0 to t=2.0 s is

Answer» The magnetic flux passing through a metal ring varies with time t as ϕB=3(at3bt2) Tm2 with a=2.00 s3 and b=6.00 s2. The resistance of the ring is 3.0 Ω. The maximum current ( in A) induced in the ring during the time interval t=0 to t=2.0 s is
8387.

A child running a temperature of 101°F is given an antipyrin (i.e. a medicine that lowers fever) which causes an increase in the rate of evaporation of sweat from his body. If the fever is brought down to 98 °F in 20 minutes, what is the average rate of extra evaporation caused, by the drug. Assume the evaporation mechanism to be the only way by which heat is lost. The mass of the child is 30 kg. The specific heat of human body is approximately the same as that of water, and latent heat of evaporation of water at that temperature is about 580 cal g¯¹

Answer» A child running a temperature of 101°F is given an antipyrin (i.e. a medicine that lowers fever) which causes an increase in the rate of evaporation of sweat from his body. If the fever is brought down to 98 °F in 20 minutes, what is the average rate of extra evaporation caused, by the drug. Assume the evaporation mechanism to be the only way by which heat is lost. The mass of the child is 30 kg. The specific heat of human body is approximately the same as that of water, and latent heat of evaporation of water at that temperature is about 580 cal g¯¹
8388.

ntfour particles of equal mass are moving round a circle of radius r due to their mutual gravitational attraction.find the angular velocity of each particle?n ntpleae explain in stepwise with the formulae used the detailed diagram(including the vectors and the distance etc)n

Answer» ntfour particles of equal mass are moving round a circle of radius r due to their mutual gravitational attraction.find the angular velocity of each particle?n ntpleae explain in stepwise with the formulae used the detailed diagram(including the vectors and the distance etc)n
8389.

Find the ratio of the tension T1 and T2 in the string as shown in the figure. Take g=10 m/s2.

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Find the ratio of the tension T1 and T2 in the string as shown in the figure. Take g=10 m/s2.




8390.

1 liter of dry air at STP expands adiabatically to a volume of 3 litres. If γ=1.4, the work done by air is (31.4=4.655) (take air to be an ideal gas)

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1 liter of dry air at STP expands adiabatically to a volume of 3 litres. If γ=1.4, the work done by air is (31.4=4.655) (take air to be an ideal gas)

8391.

A spool is pulled at an angle θ with the horizontal on a rough horizontal surface as shown in the figure. If the spool remains at rest, the angle θ is

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A spool is pulled at an angle θ with the horizontal on a rough horizontal surface as shown in the figure. If the spool remains at rest, the angle θ is


8392.

if pressure of a gas increase upto nine times keeping temperature constant then its rms velocity becomes

Answer» if pressure of a gas increase upto nine times keeping temperature constant then its rms velocity becomes
8393.

Shown in the figure is a circular loop of radius r and resistance R. A variable magnetic field of induction B=B0e−t is established inside the coil. If the key (K) is closed, the electrical power developed right after closing the switch is equal to

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Shown in the figure is a circular loop of radius r and resistance R. A variable magnetic field of induction B=B0et is established inside the coil. If the key (K) is closed, the electrical power developed right after closing the switch is equal to




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A body of mass M is kept on a rough horizontal surface (friction coefficient = μ). A person is trying to pull the body by applying a horizontal force but the body is not moving. The force by the surface on A is F, where

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A body of mass M is kept on a rough horizontal surface (friction coefficient = μ). A person is trying to pull the body by applying a horizontal force but the body is not moving. The force by the surface on A is F, where


8395.

The sum of two forces →P and →Q is →R such that |→R|=|→P|. The angle θ (in degrees) that the resultant of 2→P and →Q will make with →Q is _____.

Answer» The sum of two forces P and Q is R such that |R|=|P|. The angle θ (in degrees) that the resultant of 2P and Q will make with Q is _____.




8396.

The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is 60 V and draws a current of 4 A from the source. What current the heater will draw if the potential difference is increased to 90 V?

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The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is 60 V and draws a current of 4 A from the source. What current the heater will draw if the potential difference is increased to 90 V?

8397.

20.A body of density d1is counterpoised by Mg of weights of density d2 in air of density d. Then the true mass of the body is

Answer» 20.A body of density d1is counterpoised by Mg of weights of density d2 in air of density d. Then the true mass of the body is
8398.

A disc revolves with a speed of 3313 rev/min, and has a radius of 15 cm. Two coins are placed at 4 cm and 14 cm away from the centre of the record. If the co-efficient of friction between the coins and the record is 0.15, which of the coins will revolve with the record?

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A disc revolves with a speed of 3313 rev/min, and has a radius of 15 cm. Two coins are placed at 4 cm and 14 cm away from the centre of the record. If the co-efficient of friction between the coins and the record is 0.15, which of the coins will revolve with the record?

8399.

cos−112+2sin−112 is equal to

Answer» cos112+2sin112 is equal to
8400.

The displacement of a particle along x axis is given by x=asin^2wt. Find if it correspond to SHM or not. Find its frequency

Answer» The displacement of a particle along x axis is given by x=asin^2wt. Find if it correspond to SHM or not. Find its frequency