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10451.

An object is placed in front of a concave mirror of focal length f. A virtual image is formed with a magnification of 2. To obtain a real image of same magnification, the object has to moved by a distance

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An object is placed in front of a concave mirror of focal length f. A virtual image is formed with a magnification of 2. To obtain a real image of same magnification, the object has to moved by a distance

10452.

In a simple harmonic wave minimum distance between particles in same phase always having same velocity is

Answer» In a simple harmonic wave minimum distance between particles in same phase always having same velocity is
10453.

Suppose we have a box filled with gas and a piston is also attached at the top of the box. What are the ways of changing the state of gas (and hence its internal energy)? Answer could be more than one choice.

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Suppose we have a box filled with gas and a piston is also attached at the top of the box. What are the ways of changing the state of gas (and hence its internal energy)? Answer could be more than one choice.


10454.

The approximate depth of an ocean is 2700 m. The compressibility of water is 45.4×10−11 Pa−1 and density of water is 103 kg/m3. Fractional compression of water will be: [Take g=10 m/s2]

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The approximate depth of an ocean is 2700 m. The compressibility of water is 45.4×1011 Pa1 and density of water is 103 kg/m3. Fractional compression of water will be:
[Take g=10 m/s2]

10455.

Assuming potential energy at infinite separation is zero, what is the Potential Energy of a two charge system if the charges are both +10C and are separated by 10m?

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Assuming potential energy at infinite separation is zero, what is the Potential Energy of a two charge system if the charges are both +10C and are separated by 10m?



10456.

A free hydrogen atom after absorbing a photon of wavelength λa gets excited from the state n=1 to the state n=4. Immediately after that the electron jumps to n = m state by emitting a photon of wavelength λe. Let the change in momentum of atom due to the absorption and the emission are ΔPa and ΔPe respectively. If λa/λe=1/5, which of the option (s) is/are correct ?[Use hc=1242 eV nm ; 1 nm=10−9 m, h and c are Plank's constant and speed of light, respectively]

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A free hydrogen atom after absorbing a photon of wavelength λa gets excited from the state n=1 to the state n=4. Immediately after that the electron jumps to n = m state by emitting a photon of wavelength λe. Let the change in momentum of atom due to the absorption and the emission are ΔPa and ΔPe respectively. If λa/λe=1/5, which of the option (s) is/are correct ?

[Use hc=1242 eV nm ; 1 nm=109 m, h and c are Plank's constant and speed of light, respectively]



10457.

A 10000kg engine pulls a metro train of 6 wagons wiegning 2000kg each. If engine exerted a force of 50000N and track offer a frictional force 5000N then calculate (1) Acceleration (2) the force by wagon 1 on wagon 2

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A 10000kg engine pulls a metro train of 6 wagons wiegning 2000kg each. If engine exerted a force of 50000N and track offer a frictional force 5000N then calculate (1) Acceleration (2) the force by wagon 1 on wagon 2

10458.

22. A block of mass m=1 kg released from rest at height h=2 m shown in the figure. Maximum compression in spring?spring constant k=100 N/m

Answer» 22. A block of mass m=1 kg released from rest at height h=2 m shown in the figure. Maximum compression in spring?spring constant k=100 N/m
10459.

If 97.52 is divided by 2.54, the correct result in terms of significant figures is

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If 97.52 is divided by 2.54, the correct result in terms of significant figures is

10460.

Given two continuous time signal x(t) =e−t and y(t)=e−2t which exists for t> 0 then the convolution z(t)=x(t)∗y(t) is

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Given two continuous time signal x(t) =et and y(t)=e2t which exists for t> 0 then the convolution z(t)=x(t)y(t) is

10461.

The value of 3∫−1(tan−1xx2+1+tan−1x2+1x)dx is equal to

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The value of 31(tan1xx2+1+tan1x2+1x)dx is equal to

10462.

A capacitive type displacement transducer consists of two triangular plates, placed side by side, with negligible gap in between them and a rectangular plate moving laterally with an uniform air gap of 1 mm between the fixed plates and the moving plate. The schematic diagram is shown below with appropriate dimension. With the position of the moving plate shown in the figure above, the values of the capacitances C1and C2 thus formed are

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A capacitive type displacement transducer consists of two triangular plates, placed side by side, with negligible gap in between them and a rectangular plate moving laterally with an uniform air gap of 1 mm between the fixed plates and the moving plate. The schematic diagram is shown below with appropriate dimension.







With the position of the moving plate shown in the figure above, the values of the capacitances C1and C2 thus formed are


10463.

what is mass of photon in motion

Answer» what is mass of photon in motion
10464.

A metallic ball, dropped from a height undergoes _______________.

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A metallic ball, dropped from a height undergoes _______________.



10465.

A bullet is fired through a gun. It passes through a wooden plank which reduces its velocity by 120th of the initial velocity. How many are such planks required to stop it completely?

Answer» A bullet is fired through a gun. It passes through a wooden plank which reduces its velocity by 120th of the initial velocity. How many are such planks required to stop it completely?
10466.

The velocity of the centre of mass of a system changes from →v1=4^i m/s to →v2=3^j m/s during time Δt=2 s. If the mass of the system is m=10 kg, the magnitude of constant force acting on the system is

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The velocity of the centre of mass of a system changes from v1=4^i m/s to v2=3^j m/s during time Δt=2 s. If the mass of the system is m=10 kg, the magnitude of constant force acting on the system is

10467.

A car has a headlight which can illuminate a horizontal straight road in front upto a distance of 10 m. If the coefficient of friction between tyre and road is 0.5, the maximum safe speed of the car during a night drive is[Neglect the reaction time of the driver and take g=10 m/s2]

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A car has a headlight which can illuminate a horizontal straight road in front upto a distance of 10 m. If the coefficient of friction between tyre and road is 0.5, the maximum safe speed of the car during a night drive is

[Neglect the reaction time of the driver and take g=10 m/s2]

10468.

The net charge on a capacitor is

Answer» The net charge on a capacitor is
10469.

A charge q is kept at the center of a cylinder with radius R and height 2l. Find flux through:(a) Flat face of cylinder.(b) Curved surface of cylinder.

Answer» A charge q is kept at the center of a cylinder with radius R and height 2l. Find flux through:
(a) Flat face of cylinder.
(b) Curved surface of cylinder.
10470.

31.How to identify formal charge of nitrogen in HNO_3

Answer» 31.How to identify formal charge of nitrogen in HNO_3
10471.

A definite quantity of water and coconut oil are heated in separate test tubes using the same amount of heat.a) In which case does the temperature increase slowly?b) What is the reason for this?c) Write any one practical application of this property.

Answer» A definite quantity of water and coconut oil are heated in separate test tubes using the same amount of heat.

a) In which case does the temperature increase slowly?

b) What is the reason for this?

c) Write any one practical application of this property.
10472.

56 A glass of convex lens( refractive index of glass = 1.5) has a focal length of 8 cm when placed in air. What would be the focal length of the lens when it is immersed in water ( refractive index of water = 1.33)? A 2m B 4cm. C 16cm D 32cm.

Answer» 56 A glass of convex lens( refractive index of glass = 1.5) has a focal length of 8 cm when placed in air. What would be the focal length of the lens when it is immersed in water ( refractive index of water = 1.33)? A 2m B 4cm. C 16cm D 32cm.
10473.

As shown in the figure, a point charge q1=+1×10−6C is placed at the origin in x-y plane and another point charge q2=+3×10−6 is placed at the co-ordinate (10, 0). In that case, which of the following graph(s) shows most correctly the eletric field vector in Ex in x-direction?

Answer» As shown in the figure, a point charge q1=+1×106C is placed at the origin in x-y plane and another point charge q2=+3×106 is placed at the co-ordinate (10, 0). In that case, which of the following graph(s) shows most correctly the eletric field vector in Ex in x-direction?
10474.

Two protons A and B are placed in between the two plates of a parallel plate capacitor charged to a potential difference V as shown in the figure. The forces on the protons due to capcitor plates are

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Two protons A and B are placed in between the two plates of a parallel plate capacitor charged to a potential difference V as shown in the figure. The forces on the protons due to capcitor plates are


10475.

PARAGRAPHIn electromagnetic theory, the electric and magnetic phenomena are related to each other. Therefore, the dimensions of electric and magnetic quantities must also be related to each other. In the questions below, [E] and [𝐵] stand for dimensions of electric and magnetic fields respectively, while [ε0] and [μ0] stand for dimensions of the permittivity and permeability of free space respectively. [L] and [T] are dimensions of length and time respectively. All the quantities are given in SI units.The relation between [𝐸] and [𝐵] is

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PARAGRAPH

In electromagnetic theory, the electric and magnetic phenomena are related to each other. Therefore, the dimensions of electric and magnetic quantities must also be related to each other. In the questions below, [E] and [𝐵] stand for dimensions of electric and magnetic fields respectively, while [ε0] and [μ0] stand for dimensions of the permittivity and permeability of free space respectively. [L] and [T] are dimensions of length and time respectively. All the quantities are given in SI units.





The relation between [𝐸] and [𝐵] is

10476.

An electric current has the ability to produce magnetic field___

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An electric current has the ability to produce magnetic field___


10477.

What is the reading of spring balance D ? (All the springs are ideal and identical)

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What is the reading of spring balance D ?
(All the springs are ideal and identical)


10478.

When pressure of a gas (at 20∘C temperature) is changed from P1=1.01×105 Pa to P2=1.165×105 Pa, the volume changes by 10%. Then the bulk modulus of the gas is

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When pressure of a gas (at 20C temperature) is changed from P1=1.01×105 Pa to P2=1.165×105 Pa, the volume changes by 10%. Then the bulk modulus of the gas is

10479.

What is the minimum thickness of a soap film needed for constructive interference in reflected light, if the light incident on the film is 750 nm? Assume that the refractive index for the film is μ=1.33.

Answer» What is the minimum thickness of a soap film needed for constructive interference in reflected light, if the light incident on the film is 750 nm? Assume that the refractive index for the film is μ=1.33.
10480.

How corpuscular theory failed to explain refraction.?

Answer» How corpuscular theory failed to explain refraction.?
10481.

A long cylindrical wire have linear density +2×10−8 C/m. An electron revolves around it in a circular path under the influence of the attractive electrostatic force. Find the kinetic energy of the electron.

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A long cylindrical wire have linear density +2×108 C/m. An electron revolves around it in a circular path under the influence of the attractive electrostatic force. Find the kinetic energy of the electron.

10482.

An organ pipe open at both ends sounds in unison with a tuning fork at 20∘ C. When the fork and the pipe are sounded together at 30∘ C. 5 beats per second are heard. If the frequency of the fork is approximately 37β, find the value of β. Assume that frequency of fork is not affected by the temperature change. ___

Answer» An organ pipe open at both ends sounds in unison with a tuning fork at 20 C. When the fork and the pipe are sounded together at 30 C. 5 beats per second are heard. If the frequency of the fork is approximately 37β, find the value of β. Assume that frequency of fork is not affected by the temperature change. ___
10483.

A non uniform electric field is given by the expression \overrightarrow E =ay\overrightarrow i +bz \overrightarrow j + cx\overrightarrow{} , where a , b , c are cons†an ts . Determine the electric flux through a rec†an gular surface in the xy plane , extending from x=0 to x= w and from y=0 to y=h

Answer» A non uniform electric field is given by the expression \overrightarrow E =ay\overrightarrow i +bz \overrightarrow j + cx\overrightarrow{} , where a , b , c are cons†an ts . Determine the electric flux through a rec†an gular surface in the xy plane , extending from x=0 to x= w and from y=0 to y=h
10484.

The ends of a stretched wire of length L are fixed at x=0 and x=L. If in an experiment, the displacement of the wire is y1=Asin(πxL)sinωt and energy is E1 and in another experiment, its displacement is y2=Asin(2πxL)sin2ωt and energy is E2, then[Assume, there is no energy loss at the ends of the stretched wire]

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The ends of a stretched wire of length L are fixed at x=0 and x=L. If in an experiment, the displacement of the wire is y1=Asin(πxL)sinωt and energy is E1 and in another experiment, its displacement is y2=Asin(2πxL)sin2ωt and energy is E2, then

[Assume, there is no energy loss at the ends of the stretched wire]

10485.

An infinite current carrying wire is bent making angle of 60∘ at its center. The current of 0.5 A is flowing through it. Calculate the strength of the magnetic field at a point which lies on it's angle bisector and at a distance of 2 cm from the center.

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An infinite current carrying wire is bent making angle of 60 at its center. The current of 0.5 A is flowing through it. Calculate the strength of the magnetic field at a point which lies on it's angle bisector and at a distance of 2 cm from the center.

10486.

The velocity at the maximum height of a projectile is half of its initial velocity of projection u. Its range on the horizontal plane is

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The velocity at the maximum height of a projectile is half of its initial velocity of projection u. Its range on the horizontal plane is


10487.

A beam of electron moving from south to north just above magnetic needle what is effect on needle

Answer» A beam of electron moving from south to north just above magnetic needle what is effect on needle
10488.

If f(t) is a real even continuous time signal, then its Fourier transform will be

Answer» If f(t) is a real even continuous time signal, then its Fourier transform will be
10489.

The region between two concentric spheres of radii 'a' and 'b', respectively (see figure), has volume charge density ρ=Ar, where A is a constant and r is the distance from the centre. At the centre of the spheres is a point charge Q. The value of A such that the electric field in the region between the spheres will be constant, is

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The region between two concentric spheres of radii 'a' and 'b', respectively (see figure), has volume charge density ρ=Ar, where A is a constant and r is the distance from the centre. At the centre of the spheres is a point charge Q. The value of A such that the electric field in the region between the spheres will be constant, is




10490.

How does internal resistance change with temperature?

Answer» How does internal resistance change with temperature?
10491.

A monatomic gas of mass 4.0 u is kept in an insulated container. Container is moving with a velocity of 30 m/s. If the container is suddenly stopped, then the change in temperature of the gas is x3R (R= gas constant). Value of x is _____.

Answer» A monatomic gas of mass 4.0 u is kept in an insulated container. Container is moving with a velocity of 30 m/s. If the container is suddenly stopped, then the change in temperature of the gas is x3R (R= gas constant). Value of x is _____.


10492.

Photons absorbed in matter are converted to heat. A sourceemitting n photon/sec of frequency ν is used to convert 1kg of ice at 0°C to water at 0°C. Then, the time T taken for the conversion(a) decreases with increasing n, with ν fixed. (b) decreases with n fixed, ν increasing (c) remains constant with n and ν changing such that nν = constant.(d) increases when the product nν increases.

Answer» Photons absorbed in matter are converted to heat. A source
emitting n photon/sec of frequency ν is used to convert 1kg of ice at 0°C to water at 0°C. Then, the time T taken for the conversion
(a) decreases with increasing n, with ν fixed. (b) decreases with n fixed, ν increasing (c) remains constant with n and ν changing such that nν = constant.
(d) increases when the product nν increases.
10493.

A parallel plate capacitor whose capacitance C is 14 pF is charged by a battery to a potential difference V=12 V between its plates. The charging battery is now disconnected and a porcelain plate with k=7 is inserted between the plates, then the porcelain plate would oscillate back and forth between the plates of capacitor, with a constant mechanical energy of _______ pJ.(Assume no friction)

Answer» A parallel plate capacitor whose capacitance C is 14 pF is charged by a battery to a potential difference V=12 V between its plates. The charging battery is now disconnected and a porcelain plate with k=7 is inserted between the plates, then the porcelain plate would oscillate back and forth between the plates of capacitor, with a constant mechanical energy of _______ pJ.

(Assume no friction)


10494.

a particle is moving on a circular path with speed given by v=α t,where α is a cons†an t .find the acceleration of the particle at the ins†an t when it has covered the nth fraction of the circle

Answer» a particle is moving on a circular path with speed given by v=α t,where α is a cons†an t .find the acceleration of the particle at the ins†an t when it has covered the nth fraction of the circle
10495.

A capacitor of capacity C1 is charged by connecting it across a battery of emf V.The battery is then removed and the capacitor is connected in parallel with an uncharged capacitor of capacity C2.The potential difference across this combination is

Answer» A capacitor of capacity C1 is charged by connecting it across a battery of emf V.The battery is then removed and the capacitor is connected in parallel with an uncharged capacitor of capacity C2.The potential difference across this combination is
10496.

A paramagnetism sample shows a net magnetisation of 8A/m when placed in an exeternal magnetic field of .6T at a temp. of 4K .when the sample is placed in an external magnetic field of .2 T at a temp.of 16K the magnetisation will b

Answer» A paramagnetism sample shows a net magnetisation of 8A/m when placed in an exeternal magnetic field of .6T at a temp. of 4K .when the sample is placed in an external magnetic field of .2 T at a temp.of 16K the magnetisation will b
10497.

If the wavelength of incident radiation is 248 nm, calculate the momentum associated with the photon.

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If the wavelength of incident radiation is 248 nm, calculate the momentum associated with the photon.

10498.

Two waves are represented by the equations, y1=asin(ωt−kx+ϕ1) and y2=asin(ωt−kx+ϕ2). If the amplitude of the resultant wave remains equal to that of superimposing waves, then the phase difference between the original waves is

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Two waves are represented by the equations, y1=asin(ωtkx+ϕ1) and y2=asin(ωtkx+ϕ2). If the amplitude of the resultant wave remains equal to that of superimposing waves, then the phase difference between the original waves is

10499.

A railway carriage of mass 8000 kg is moving with the speed of 54 km/hr and collides with the another stationary carriage of same mass. Find the loss in kinetic energy in this process.

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A railway carriage of mass 8000 kg is moving with the speed of 54 km/hr and collides with the another stationary carriage of same mass. Find the loss in kinetic energy in this process.

10500.

29. Three blocks are placed as shown in figure. Mass of A, Band C are m,, m, and m, respectively. The force eerteby block 'C' on B isABn(2) (m, + m2lg(1) m,g(4) (m, m2+mg(3) mg

Answer» 29. Three blocks are placed as shown in figure. Mass of A, Band C are m,, m, and m, respectively. The force eerteby block 'C' on B isABn(2) (m, + m2lg(1) m,g(4) (m, m2+mg(3) mg