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11001.

A parallel plate capacitor is charged and then isolated. The effect of increasing the plate separation on charge, potential and capacitance respectively are:

Answer» A parallel plate capacitor is charged and then isolated. The effect of increasing the plate separation on charge, potential and capacitance respectively are:
11002.

What is the significance of atomic spectra

Answer» What is the significance of atomic spectra
11003.

For the 3rd dark fringe's path position, the slit should be thought to be divided into how many parts? ___

Answer» For the 3rd dark fringe's path position, the slit should be thought to be divided into how many parts? ___
11004.

In a metre bridge, the gaps are closed by resistances P and Q, P being less than Q. A balance is obtained when the jockey makes contact at a point of bridge wire 40 cm from one end. On shunting the coil Q with a resistance of 50 Ω, the balance point is moved through 10 cm. The resistance P and Q are

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In a metre bridge, the gaps are closed by resistances P and Q, P being less than Q. A balance is obtained when the jockey makes contact at a point of bridge wire 40 cm from one end. On shunting the coil Q with a resistance of 50 Ω, the balance point is moved through 10 cm. The resistance P and Q are

11005.

01 two identically charged spheres are suspended by strings of equal length . the strings makes an angle of 30 with each other, when suspended ina liquid of density 0.8gm/ cm3 the angle remains the same . what is the dielectric cons†an t of liquid. the density of the material of the sphere is 1.6gm / cm3 02three charges +3q, +q and q are placed on a straight line with equal separation . in order tomake the net force on q to be zero the value of q to be zero the vbealue ofQ will

Answer» 01 two identically charged spheres are suspended by strings of equal length . the strings makes an angle of 30 with each other, when suspended ina liquid of density 0.8gm/ cm3 the angle remains the same . what is the dielectric cons†an t of liquid. the density of the material of the sphere is 1.6gm / cm3 02three charges +3q, +q and q are placed on a straight line with equal separation . in order tomake the net force on q to be zero the value of q to be zero the vbealue ofQ will
11006.

A vector whose initial and terminal points coincide, is called

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A vector whose initial and terminal points coincide, is called


11007.

The mass of a bucket full of water is 15kg.It is being pulled up from a 15m deep well.Due to a hole in the bucket 6kg water flows out of the bucket.The work done in drawing the bucket out of the well will be(g=10m/s2)

Answer» The mass of a bucket full of water is 15kg.It is being pulled up from a 15m deep well.Due to a hole in the bucket 6kg water flows out of the bucket.The work done in drawing the bucket out of the well will be(g=10m/s2)
11008.

Inner surface of a cylindrical shell of length l and of material of thermal conductivity k is kept at constant temperature T1 and outer surface of the cylinder is kept at constant temperature T2 such that (T1>T2) as shown in figure. Heat flows from inner surface to outer surface radially outward. Inner and outer radii of the shell are R and 2R respectively. Due to lack of space this cylinder has to be replaced by a smaller cylinder of length l2 inner and outer radii R4 and R respectively and thermal conductivity of material nk. If rate of radially outward heat flow remains same for same temperatures of inner and outer surface i.e., T1 and T2, then find the value of n.

Answer» Inner surface of a cylindrical shell of length l and of material of thermal conductivity k is kept at constant temperature T1 and outer surface of the cylinder is kept at constant temperature T2 such that (T1>T2) as shown in figure. Heat flows from inner surface to outer surface radially outward. Inner and outer radii of the shell are R and 2R respectively. Due to lack of space this cylinder has to be replaced by a smaller cylinder of length l2 inner and outer radii R4 and R respectively and thermal conductivity of material nk. If rate of radially outward heat flow remains same for same temperatures of inner and outer surface i.e., T1 and T2, then find the value of n.






11009.

Which of the following figure represent the behaviour of diamagnetic substance in presence of external magnetic field? (Note: Yellow dashed lines represents the direction of magnetic field)

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Which of the following figure represent the behaviour of diamagnetic substance in presence of external magnetic field?

(Note: Yellow dashed lines represents the direction of magnetic field)

11010.

A body of mass m accelerates uniformly from rest to v1 in time t1. The instantaneous power delivered to the body as a function of time t is:

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A body of mass m accelerates uniformly from rest to v1 in time t1. The instantaneous power delivered to the body as a function of time t is:

11011.

A bird of weight W sits on a stretched telegraph wire . The additional tension produced T is : (1) T = 0 (2)T is greater than W (3)T is less than W (4) T = W

Answer» A bird of weight W sits on a stretched telegraph wire . The additional tension produced T is : (1) T = 0 (2)T is greater than W (3)T is less than W (4) T = W
11012.

A particle of mass m strikes elastically on a wall with velocity v, at an angle 60^° from the wall the magnitude of change in momentum of ball along the wall is

Answer» A particle of mass m strikes elastically on a wall with velocity v, at an angle 60^° from the wall the magnitude of change in momentum of ball along the wall is
11013.

For the shown Rankine cycle with one open feed water heater, the percentage of mass bled off for regeneration is______.11.055

Answer» For the shown Rankine cycle with one open feed water heater, the percentage of mass bled off for regeneration is______.


  1. 11.055
11014.

A satellite is put in an orbit just above the earth's surface with a velocity √1.5 time the velocity for a circular orbit. The maximum distance of the satellite from the surface of the earth is nR where R is radius of earth. Find n

Answer» A satellite is put in an orbit just above the earth's surface with a velocity 1.5 time the velocity for a circular orbit. The maximum distance of the satellite from the surface of the earth is nR where R is radius of earth. Find n
11015.

What is the relationship between image distance and refractive index for spherical lenses

Answer» What is the relationship between image distance and refractive index for spherical lenses
11016.

The distance between the cathode (filament) and the target in an X-ray tube is 1.5 m. If the cutoff wavelength is 30 pm, find the electric field between the cathode and the target.

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The distance between the cathode (filament) and the target in an X-ray tube is 1.5 m. If the cutoff wavelength is 30 pm, find the electric field between the cathode and the target.

11017.

In a metre bridge experiment, two unknown resistances X and Y are connected to left and right gaps respectively and the balancing point is obtained at 20 cm from right. What will be the new position of the null point from left if one decides to balance a resistance of 4X against Y? (Assume that length of wire of metre bridge is 120 cm.)

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In a metre bridge experiment, two unknown resistances X and Y are connected to left and right gaps respectively and the balancing point is obtained at 20 cm from right. What will be the new position of the null point from left if one decides to balance a resistance of 4X against Y? (Assume that length of wire of metre bridge is 120 cm.)



11018.

A concave and a convex mirror of focal lengths 10 cm each are placed at a distance d cm apart. An object AB is placed in between the mirrors at a distance of 10 cm from the convex mirror. If first ray is incident on the convex mirror and then on the concave mirror then find the distance d between both the mirrors, so that final image will be formed at the object's position.

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A concave and a convex mirror of focal lengths 10 cm each are placed at a distance d cm apart. An object AB is placed in between the mirrors at a distance of 10 cm from the convex mirror. If first ray is incident on the convex mirror and then on the concave mirror then find the distance d between both the mirrors, so that final image will be formed at the object's position.

11019.

How to measure the speed of sound using resonance tube column method?Explain with formula.What is end correction?

Answer» How to measure the speed of sound using resonance tube column method?Explain with formula.What is end correction?
11020.

A LCR series combination is connected to an AC source. If voltage across the inductor, capacitor, resistor are 40 V, 80 V and 40 V respectively. Then the source voltage of the AC source is

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A LCR series combination is connected to an AC source. If voltage across the inductor, capacitor, resistor are 40 V, 80 V and 40 V respectively. Then the source voltage of the AC source is

11021.

Scientists from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have indigenously developed world’s lightest synthetic material called ‘silica aerogel’ or ‘blue air’. Consider the following properties of Silica Aerogel: Heat insulation properties

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Scientists from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have indigenously developed world’s lightest synthetic material called ‘silica aerogel’ or ‘blue air’. Consider the following properties of Silica Aerogel:

Heat insulation properties
11022.

Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the β particle emitted in the following decay equation in MeV.7N12→ 6C12∗+ +1e0+ν6C12∗→ 6C12+ γ (4.43 MeV)The atomic mass of N12 is 12.018613 u. The atomic mass of C12 is 12 u.

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Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the β particle emitted in the following decay equation in MeV.



7N12 6C12+ +1e0+ν

6C12 6C12+ γ (4.43 MeV)



The atomic mass of N12 is 12.018613 u. The atomic mass of C12 is 12 u.

11023.

Two concentric spheres of radii R and 2R are charged. The inner sphere has a charge of 1 μC and the outer sphere has a charge of 2 μC of the same sign. The potential is 9000 V at a distance 3R from the common centre. The value of R is

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Two concentric spheres of radii R and 2R are charged. The inner sphere has a charge of 1 μC and the outer sphere has a charge of 2 μC of the same sign. The potential is 9000 V at a distance 3R from the common centre. The value of R is

11024.

9.Two balloons A & B descending with velocities v & 2v repectively. A stone is thrown from each balloon when they are at same height. Which stone will reach ground first?

Answer» 9.Two balloons A & B descending with velocities v & 2v repectively. A stone is thrown from each balloon when they are at same height. Which stone will reach ground first?
11025.

A particle moves along the parabolic path y=2x−x2+2, in such a way that the x-component of velocity vector remains constant (5 m/s). Find the magnitude of acceleration of the particle.

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A particle moves along the parabolic path y=2xx2+2, in such a way that the x-component of velocity vector remains constant (5 m/s). Find the magnitude of acceleration of the particle.


11026.

What are harmonies?

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What are harmonies?

11027.

The electric field just above the surface of the charged conducting drum of a photocopying machine has a magnitude E of 2.3 105 N/C. What is the surface charge density on the drum?

Answer» The electric field just above the surface of the charged conducting drum of a photocopying machine has a magnitude E of 2.3 105 N/C. What is the surface charge density on the drum?
11028.

A silver wire has a resistance of 2.1 W at 27.5 °C, and a resistanceof 2.7 W at 100 °C. Determine the temperature coefficient ofresistivity of silver.

Answer» A silver wire has a resistance of 2.1 W at 27.5 °C, and a resistanceof 2.7 W at 100 °C. Determine the temperature coefficient ofresistivity of silver.
11029.

A plane mirror is moving with velocity 4^i+5^j+8^k . A point object in front of the mirror moves with a velocity 3^i+4^j+5^k . Here, ^k is along the normal to the plane mirror and facing towards the object. The velocity of the image is

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A plane mirror is moving with velocity 4^i+5^j+8^k . A point object in front of the mirror moves with a velocity 3^i+4^j+5^k . Here, ^k is along the normal to the plane mirror and facing towards the object. The velocity of the image is

11030.

1. A stone is tied to a string of length ' and is whirled in a vertical circle with the other end of the string as the centre. At a certain instant of time the stone is at its lowest position and hasa speed u'. The magnitude of the change in velocity as it reaches a position where the string is horizontal (g being acceleration due to gravity) i:s

Answer» 1. A stone is tied to a string of length ' and is whirled in a vertical circle with the other end of the string as the centre. At a certain instant of time the stone is at its lowest position and hasa speed u'. The magnitude of the change in velocity as it reaches a position where the string is horizontal (g being acceleration due to gravity) i:s
11031.

A uniform metal rod is moving with a uniform velocity V parallel to the long straight wire carrying a current I . The rod is perpendicular to the wire with its end at distance R1 and R2 ( with R2 > R1 ) from it .The EMF induced in the rod is

Answer» A uniform metal rod is moving with a uniform velocity V parallel to the long straight wire carrying a current I . The rod is perpendicular to the wire with its end at distance R1 and R2 ( with R2 > R1 ) from it .The EMF induced in the rod is
11032.

122.The resistance of a bulb filament is 100 ohm at a temperature of 100 degree celsius. If its temperature coefficient of resistance be 0.005 per degree celsius, its resistance will become 200 ohm at at emperature of

Answer» 122.The resistance of a bulb filament is 100 ohm at a temperature of 100 degree celsius. If its temperature coefficient of resistance be 0.005 per degree celsius, its resistance will become 200 ohm at at emperature of
11033.

How long can an electric lamp of 100W be kept glowing by fusion of2.0 kg of deuterium? Take the fusion reaction as2 2 31 1 2 H+ H He+n+3.27 MeV

Answer» How long can an electric lamp of 100W be kept glowing by fusion of2.0 kg of deuterium? Take the fusion reaction as2 2 31 1 2 H+ H He+n+3.27 MeV
11034.

A point charge 'q' is placed at a distance 'l' from the centre of a disc of radius 'R' along its axis. The electric flux through the disc is

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A point charge 'q' is placed at a distance 'l' from the centre of a disc of radius 'R' along its axis. The electric flux through the disc is

11035.

In the given figure a block of mass M and density ρ is immersed in liquid of density σ. The block is attached to the spring from top and string from bottom. Elongation in the spring when string is tight is x and spring constant is Mg3x. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 (Tension developed in string) (Force generated in spring)(I)If ρ=2g/cc(i)T=4Mg3(P)F=Mg3 σ=1g/cc (II)If ρ=1g/cc(ii)T=Mg3(Q)F=0 σ=1g/cc (III)If ρ=1g/cc(iii)T=Mg2(R)F=Mg2 σ=2g/cc (IV)If ρ=1.2g/cc(iv)T=0(S)F=4Mg3 σ=0.8g/cc Mark the correct combination.

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In the given figure a block of mass M and density ρ is immersed in liquid of density σ. The block is attached to the spring from top and string from bottom. Elongation in the spring when string is tight is x and spring constant is Mg3x.

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 (Tension developed in string) (Force generated in spring)(I)If ρ=2g/cc(i)T=4Mg3(P)F=Mg3 σ=1g/cc (II)If ρ=1g/cc(ii)T=Mg3(Q)F=0 σ=1g/cc (III)If ρ=1g/cc(iii)T=Mg2(R)F=Mg2 σ=2g/cc (IV)If ρ=1.2g/cc(iv)T=0(S)F=4Mg3 σ=0.8g/cc
Mark the correct combination.

11036.

If y=x3+2x2+7x+8, then dydx will be

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If y=x3+2x2+7x+8, then dydx will be

11037.

A cricketer can throw a ball to a maximum horizontal distance of 100 m. With the same effort, he throws the ball vertically upwards. What is the maximum height attained by the ball?

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A cricketer can throw a ball to a maximum horizontal distance of 100 m. With the same effort, he throws the ball vertically upwards. What is the maximum height attained by the ball?



11038.

A stone is projected at time t = 0 with a speed v0 and an angle θ with the horizontal in a uniform gravitational field. The rate of work done (P) by the gravitational force plotted against time (t) will be as

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A stone is projected at time t = 0 with a speed v0 and an angle θ with the horizontal in a uniform gravitational field. The rate of work done (P) by the gravitational force plotted against time (t) will be as

11039.

Fe is a already paramagnetic then what is the need to change it to paramagnetic at Curie temperature (850k)

Answer» Fe is a already paramagnetic then what is the need to change it to paramagnetic at Curie temperature (850k)
11040.

Explain graphs for a particle thrown vertically upwards with velocity v°.

Answer» Explain graphs for a particle thrown vertically upwards with velocity v°.
11041.

An excited atom gives up its excess energy by emitting a photon of certain characteristic frequency. The average time period that elapses between the excitation of an atom and the time it radiates is 1.0×10−8 s. What is the inherent uncertainty in the frequency of the photon?

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An excited atom gives up its excess energy by emitting a photon of certain characteristic frequency. The average time period that elapses between the excitation of an atom and the time it radiates is 1.0×108 s. What is the inherent uncertainty in the frequency of the photon?

11042.

Two identical sized capacitors C1 and C2 are connected to a battery in series. A dielectric slab of dielectric constant K=2 is filled in the half region of both the capacitors as shown in figure.(C→ capacitance, q→ charge stored, U→ energy stored )Match the following column: Column IColumn II(A) C1C2(p) 8/9(q) 4/9(r) 9/8(s) None of these(B) q1q2(C) U1U2

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Two identical sized capacitors C1 and C2 are connected to a battery in series. A dielectric slab of dielectric constant K=2 is filled in the half region of both the capacitors as shown in figure.









(C capacitance, q charge stored, U energy stored )



Match the following column:



















Column IColumn II
(A) C1C2(p) 8/9



(q) 4/9



(r) 9/8



(s) None of these
(B) q1q2
(C) U1U2


11043.

A block of mass 5 kg is placed on a plank of mass 10kg which is placed on the smooth horizontal surface. If a 100 N force is applied on the plank, then acceleration of plank w.r.t ground is(coefficient of friction between block and plank μ(s)=μ(k)=0.4 and g=10m/s^2)-

Answer» A block of mass 5 kg is placed on a plank of mass 10kg which is placed on the smooth horizontal surface. If a 100 N force is applied on the plank, then acceleration of plank w.r.t ground is(coefficient of friction between block and plank μ(s)=μ(k)=0.4 and g=10m/s^2)-
11044.

what is the moment of inertia of a rec†an gle rotated diagonally? if- length=a bredth=b

Answer» what is the moment of inertia of a rec†an gle rotated diagonally? if- length=a bredth=b
11045.

An ideal transformer , rated at 6.6 kW, is used to step up an alternating voltage having peak value of 220 V to 4.4 kV. If the primary coil has 1,000 turns, find the current rating of the secondary coil.

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An ideal transformer , rated at 6.6 kW, is used to step up an alternating voltage having peak value of 220 V to 4.4 kV. If the primary coil has 1,000 turns, find the current rating of the secondary coil.

11046.

A ray of light is reflected by two mirrors placed normal to each other. The incident ray makes an angle of 22∘ with one of the mirrors. At what angle θ (in degree) does the ray emerge?

Answer» A ray of light is reflected by two mirrors placed normal to each other. The incident ray makes an angle of 22 with one of the mirrors. At what angle θ (in degree) does the ray emerge?
11047.

what is condition for constructive and destructive interference?

Answer» what is condition for constructive and destructive interference?
11048.

In a semiconductor, ​if the ratio of the concentration of electrons to that of holes is k4, the ratio of currents is 54 and the ratio of their drift velocities is 97, then the value of k is .

Answer» In a semiconductor, ​if the ratio of the concentration of electrons to that of holes is k4, the ratio of currents is 54 and the ratio of their drift velocities is 97, then the value of k is .


11049.

In 10 seconds the angular speed of a bike increases from 1000rpm to 1800rpm. The angular acceleration of bike is

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In 10 seconds the angular speed of a bike increases from 1000rpm to 1800rpm. The angular acceleration of bike is


11050.

A ball of mass m is suspended by the string of length l=2 m. Another ball of mass 2m collides horizontally with ball of mass m with a speed of u so that it completes vertical circle as depicted in the below figure. Find the initial speed of the ball of mass 2m before collision.[Consider, collision is perfectly elastic, take g=10 ms−2]

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A ball of mass m is suspended by the string of length l=2 m. Another ball of mass 2m collides horizontally with ball of mass m with a speed of u so that it completes vertical circle as depicted in the below figure. Find the initial speed of the ball of mass 2m before collision.

[Consider, collision is perfectly elastic, take g=10 ms2]